St.

Paul Lutheran Church

10792 N Co Rd 210 E, Seymour, IN 47274 Phone: (812) 522-7364 Office Email:stpaullutheran@stpaul-borchers.org Web site:http://www.stpaul-borchers.org

2013

From the Pastors Desk The Beginning of School

It is difficult to believe that in a couple of weeks school will be back in session. It seems like the summer is getting shorter and shorter and that time goes by faster and faster. Some kids are glad that school is starting back upfor they enjoy school (and more likely, enjoying being with their friends all day). Others dread the fact that school is starting backthey cant stand school and do not look forward to school starting anew. As I think about the beginning of school, it got me thinking about learning. Ask yourself these questions:

When was the last time that you learned something new? Do seek to learn new things every year? Do you enjoy learning?

At times, it seems like there is a perception that when you graduate from school you are done learningthat this is the end of the formal learning process. However; nothing could be further from the truth. In some ways, going to school as a youth should prepare us for a process of life-long learning. The reality is that in our world today, you need to be constantly learningwhether it is for your job, or using new technology, trying a new hobby, or working at getting better at a hobby. In addition to some practical applications for needing to learn something new, research also shows that by keeping your brain engage with learning may help to delay the onset of Alzheimer. Actively engaging your brain is good for you and has many benefits. You may be wondering, why am I reflecting upon learning? I see a direct correlation with some peoples perception that learning ends when you graduate from school with the notion that learning in the church ends when you are confirmed. We place a high emphasis upon Sunday School for kids and Confirmation during the Middle School years, but then what happens? What about Adult Sunday School? What about other learning opportunities within the church? How are you continuing to learn in grow within the church and with respect to your faith? Do you listen and learn during sermons, or is it a time to allow the mind to wander for a while and think about what you need to do the rest of the day? How are you engaging with the Bible as a way to continue to grow and learn? Beginning in September, I will be using a new lectionary (I wrote about this last month). This new lectionary seeks to tell the overall narrative of the Biblea way to seek to see the whole story together and understand the Bible as a continuous narrative and a united story of Gods actions within the world. A way to learn more about the Bible. Keep learning!

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Evan Marshall Owen Newkirk Brittany Schwartz Brian Rorick Janet Matern Nina Paswater Mark Hoffmeier Chad Brigdon Tyler Downing William Baker Seth Wonning Jessica Hoevener David Rotert Carol Elkins Rhonda Garrett Abram Engelau John Knoke

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Rhonda Marshall Linda L. Claycamp Hannah Davis Courtney Mansfield Tyson Lawles Michael Baker John Rust Thomas Hoffmeier Kathy Kleffman Kayla Baker Greta Brown Derek Hoene Drake Kleffman Doris Rorick Kyle Matthys Mitchel Paswater

LILA MARIE LEE ANDERSON was baptized on July 14, 2013. She is the daughter of Anthony Miller and Dakota Anderson. Lila was born on May 22, 2013. Her sponsors are Richard and Melissa Anderson.

BEST WISHES to Jeremy and Lacy (Wente) Kinnett. They were married on May 31st at the Brownstown Courthouse. They are living at 734 Brookhaven Drive in Seymour. BEST WISHES to Jake and Kamie (Taulman) Ronsheim. They were married here at St. Paul on July 13, 2013.

CHURCH COUNCIL
ChairmanDan Davis SecretarySusie Schnitker Financial SecretarySusan Holle EldersLeon Seitz & Doug Fish Deacons-Louis Wonning & Troy Claycamp TreasurerJenny Engelau TrusteesBen Rorick & Kevin Wheatley

September Volunteers Mark and Doris Rorick (8:00) Greeters Milton and Laberta Otte (10:15)

August Volunteers Greeters Dan & Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Bill & Judy Wonning (10:15) Communion Assistants Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Bill Wonning (10:15) Altar Care Aug. 4- Teresa Browning Aug. 11- Tammi Reinbold Aug. 18-Linda Guinn Aug. 25-Sara Otte

Communion Assistants Tammi Reinbold (8:00) John Pierceall (10:15) Altar Care Sept. 15-Judy Wonning Sept. 22-Doris Rorick Lectors Sept. 1- Doris Rorick (8:00) Terri DeVoe (10:15) Sept. 8-Lois Bryden (8:00) Judy Wonning (10:15) Sept. 15-Jodi Brown (8:00) Hannah Davis (10:15) Sept. 22-Dot Goodwin (8:00) Amy Rotert (10:15) Sept. 29-Susan Holle (8:00) Jack Tormoehlen (10:15) Acolytes Sept. 1-Abby Hoevener (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15) Sept. 8-Maggie Newkirk (8:00) Sarah Davis (10:15) Sept. 15-Cole Fosbrink (8:00) Zack Lawles (10:15) Sept. 22-Madison Jones (8:00) Chloe Bryden (10:15) Sept. 29-Jack Rosenberger (8:00) Ariel Douglass (10:15) Projectors Sept. 1-Madison Jones (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15) Sept. 8-Jamie Baker (8:00) Jack Tormoehlen (10:15) Sept. 15-Doris Rorick (8:00) Chloe Bryden (10:15) Sept. 22-Kaelen Eglen (8:00) Amy Pierceall (10:15) Sept. 29-Madision Jones (8:00) Tyler Claycamp (10:15) Flowers Sept. 1 & 8 Need volunteers Sept. 15 & 22-Wilma Claycamp Sept. 29-Jon & Staci Eglen Sept. 1-Nina Franke Sept. 8Linda Rust Childrens SermonLou Ann Hoevener Welcome CenterShirley Lewis (8:00) Judy Wonning (10:15)

Lectors Aug. 4- Jamie Baker (8:00) Kendall Alstatt (10:15) Aug. 11- Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Leon Seitz (10:15) Aug. 18- Mark Rorick (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15) Aug. 25- Leah Otte (8:00) Kendall Alstatt (10:15) Acolytes Aug. 4- Morgan Jones (8:00) Lyra Claycamp (10:15) Aug. 11- Eliana Baker (8:00) Jacob Rotert (10:15) Aug. 18- Erin Otte (8:00) Dylan Hatfield (10:15) Aug. 25- Madison Engelau (8:00) Rachel Hildebrand (10:15) Projectors Aug. 4- Madison Jones (8:00) Tyler Claycamp (10:15) Aug. 11- Jamie Baker (8:00) Kailee Hildebrand (10:15) Aug. 18- Doris Rorick (8:00) Marc Fountain (10:15) Aug. 25- Kaelen Eglen (8:00) John Pierceall (10:15) Flowers Aug. 4 & 18-Linda Guinn Aug. 11- Pat Otte Aug. 25-Joe & Kay Hoene Childrens SermonLeah Otte-Aug. 4 Welcome CenterDelores Douglass (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)

Upcoming Worship
August 4th:
TextLuke 12:13-21
A man asked Jesus to be an arbiter between him and his brother about their inheritance. Jesus warns them about greed and then tells a parable. The parable tells the story of a farmer who tears down his barn to store more and more. Jesus warns them to not worry about storing up treasure, but concentrate on being rich toward God.
Below are the lessons and some thoughts about the upcoming Sundays. Please take some time to look over the lesson and reflect upon the questions in preparation of the upcoming weeks in worship.

August 11 th:
TextLuke 12:32-40
Jesus tells his followers that where their treasure is, that is where their heart will be also. He is telling them to trust in God and not their possessions. The text goes on to encourage people to be ready at all time to serve God.

August 18th:
TextLuke 12:49-56
In this text, we have Jesus uttering harsh words. He proclaims that he did not come to bring peace, but division! Families will be divided against each other. What is Jesus talking about? Will we be able to interpret the signs of this age?

August 25th:
TextLuke 13:10-17
Jesus angers religious leaders by healing on the Sabbath. He heals a woman who had been crippled for 18 years. The leaders were upset, not because of the healing, but because Jesus did this on the Sabbath. How did Jesus understanding of the Sabbath differ from the religious leaders? How were the rules or laws preventing the religious leaders from seeing Gods marvelous power?

THANK YOU
A heartfelt thank you to all who took part in Alexander's Memorial and celebration of his life! Your expressions of love, prayers, the great food to sustain the travelers from near and far are greatly appreciated. Thank you Pastor Steve, Trish Tangman with Steven Ministers, Wanda Engelau & group ! You truly are the hands and feet of Christ for us. Many Blessings to you. Love, Sylvia Rust & family P.S. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

You are invited to an open house to celebrate

50th Wedding Anniversary

on August 11th in the Fellowship Hall from 24 pm
No gifts please.

Alvin and Pat Ottes

eam T e r a C ers h c r o B St. Paul MISSION CARE:

STEPHEN MINISTRY:
Stephen Minister group meetings continue to be held monthly. Continuing education through the summer months is being led by Kendall Alstatt with materials entitled Five Lies that Ruin Relationships by Chip Ingram. The group is learning to recognize habits detrimental to human relationships, in hopes of helping caregiver/care receiver relationships as well as personal relationships. The August Stephen Minister group meeting will take place from 6:30 to 9:00 on Monday, August 26th . Are you interested in learning what Stephen Ministry is all about? There will be an informational meeting at 9:00 on Sunday, August 18th . Come learn about this vital ministry and how Stephen Ministers can offer hope to hurting individuals in our congregation and community. Look for more information in upcoming Sunday Welcome folders. Red Cross Blood Drive will take place in the preschool room on Sunday, August 18th . Watch for details and a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center. Thanks for saving lives by donating blood, and thanks for showing leadership in our community! The food pantry items being collected in August are puddings and jellos. Please place your donations in the wooden box in the hallway near the kitchen, or in the basket near the main entry doors. Donations are given to food pantries in Seymour at Provisions, Anchor House, and Human Services. Please remember anyone donating items to Goodwill may ask to have vouchers given to the Anchor House. These vouchers enable Anchor House residents to shop for necessities at Goodwill free of charge, thanks to your donations to the store! Ask Trish for more details. Back to School sales will begin soon! It is hard to believe its that time again, but its here! Take advantage of great sale prices to purchase school supplies for Lutheran World Relief school kits. If you would like specific information on what to buy and what businesses usually offer the best deals, call Jan Otte @ 522-5491 for details.

SENIOR CARE:
Cinema FREE movie for Seniors 55 & older on Tuesday, August 6 th. A carpool will leave the church parking lot at 12:15 and return between 4:00 and 5:00. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so transportation can be arranged. The movie title will be available a few days prior to the event at www.mojo1029.com. Questions? Please contact Trish Tangman. Borchers Breakfast Club (BBC) meets every Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00 for breakfast and social time. YOU are welcome to join the group just for breakfast, or for the entire morning! Attendance was great for a special Fourth of July devotional service held in Borchers Chapel . Forty-five folks enjoyed patriotic music and readings. Thanks to Maggie Newkirk and Olga Otte for their organ music selections, and Jack Rosenberger, Cam Mansfield, and Courtney Mansfield for their orations. Thanks also to Matt Tangman for leading the service, and to Charlena Warfield, Joe Hoene, and Judy Wonning for organizing this special event. After the chapel service a hearty breakfast was served in the picnic grove, and games were played there as well.

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FRIENDLY CARE:
Surprise visitors and welcome faces at the Borchers Breakfast Clubs Fourth of July festivities were Rev. Quentin and Pat Small, who formerly attended St. Paul on a regular basis. Following is a few excerpts from a recent letter sent by Quentin and Pat : The Smalls have not dropped off the face of the earth. Here is an update. We moved to Franklin and live in a condo just west of I-65. Keeping the property and house in Brown County were getting a little too much to handle..The church I served in Zionsville reduced their staff to one pastor so I volunteered to help them out until August/September..We miss all of you and appreciate very much the time we spent with all at the church. Greetings to our friends. Quentin and Pat

HEALTH & WELLNESS CARE:

Recycling efforts are off to a great start! Our recycling bin has seen a lot of activity from members and neighbors. We arranged for our first pick up a mere three weeks after the bin was placed! So far, working with Rumpke has been a breeze, and folks using the bin have been responsible and courteous. No complaints have been received! Thank you for being responsible and making the effort to do your part to care for the earth God has given us!

Mission SpotlightTurning Point

Turning Point is a social service agency which seeks to work toward the elimination of domestic violence. At Turning Point, the following services are provided: Emergency Shelter 22-bed facility for female and male victims of domestic violence/sexual assault and their dependent children. Education, Prevention and Training Community training, domestic violence awareness presentations, psychoeducational support groups, agency collaborations and domestic violence education. 24-hour Toll-Free Help/Crisis Line 1-800-221-6311 Confidential information and referral database crisis intervention telephone line for domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Call does not appear on caller's phone statement. Community Outreach Individualized domestic violence services to meet the needs of out of shelter victims and their children. Crisis Intervention, community education and awareness, and information and referral. Legal Advocacy Program Assistance with filing Emergency Protective Orders, advising and supporting clients before Permanent Protective Orders hearings, providing information about divorce, child custody, child support, law enforcement and public assistance issues, and referring victims to attorneys and other social service agencies. Sexual Assault Services Turning Point provides sexual assault services through the crisis line, shelter and outreach services. Services include advocacy, case management and court accompaniment. Goal Planning Victims empowered to achieve a violence-free lifestyle. Healthy interdependent relationships are encouraged. Safety planning, crisis intervention, assessment, stabilization, education and community resource and networking Children's Program Safety child advocacy assessment, special needs resources, family case management, support groups, domestic violence education and school liaison. Advocacy/Case Management Comprehensive, individualized case management services utilizing a client centered, strength-based, solution-focused, family systems model For more information, please go to their websitewww.turningpointdv.org. In terms of helping turning point, there is a list of items needed for the shelter {it includes items such as: sheets, new pillows, household items, toiletry, baby care items, used cell phones, etc.} The complete list is on the website. Turning Point also uses volunteersfor information on volunteering contact 375-5575. Additionally, you can support Turning Point monetarily, by marking on your offering envelope a gift for Turning Point. These gifts will be forwarded to the Turning Point.

St. Pauls Youth and Family Ministries

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS We are planning to have a Sunday School Teacher meeting for those planning on teaching during the school year on Sunday, August 4 at 9:15 in the Jr. High Youth Sunday School room. We will be passing out curriculum and answering any questions anyone may have. TREATS TREATS will begin at 4:00 pm on August 21st as a kick off for the upcoming year. To attend TREATS you must fill out and return an enrollment form and return it to Tyler Claycamps mailbox in the church office by August 11th. ADULT BELLS & KIDS BELLS Adult Bells will begin practicing on Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30. A sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Center if your are interested in playing. Kids Bells will begin practicing on Wednesday, August 28. There is a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Center if you are interested in playing in the Kids Bells. Kids Bells is for kids in Grades 3 and up. Depending on the number of kids wanting to play there may be two bell groups. Kids will be placed in a group by experience. The groups will practice at 5:30 and 6:00. I will contact kids and let them know which time they are to practice as the date approaches. We will practice on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays each month. The 5th Wednesday is only as needed. ADULT PRAISE GROUP & KIDS PRAISE GROUP Adult Praise Group Adult Praise Group will not practice until November. Due to a smaller group, we decided to sing twice a year, once at advent and again during lent. There will be a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center to allow planning of music in October and January. Adult Praise Group is for kids Grade 7-12 and adults! Kids Praise Group Kids Praise Group will begin practicing on Wednesday, September 4 at 6:30. This year Kids Praise Group will only meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month. We will plan to sing the following Sunday after we practice unless otherwise noted. Kids Praise Group is for kids in Kindergarten-6th grade.
Carolyns Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday-Mornings Email: cjones3338@gmail.com Home Phone: 497-3338 Cell Phone: 521-0281 Tyler Claycamp (Interim): Cell Phone 216-7027 Email: Tclaycamp@gmail.com

NOTE FOR ALL YOUTH AND PARENTS Regularly check the bulletin board outside the YFM office for updates, sign-up sheets, and much more.

Y & F Ministries Continued

LUTHER LEAGUE Luther League will meet on Sunday, August 11 at 5:30 at Buffalo Wild Wings to plan the upcoming year. Each youth will need to bring money for their own meal. Luther League is for youth in High School.

JR. HIGH YOUTH Jr. High Youth will be meeting on Sunday, August 11 at 9:15 in the Jr. High School Room. A parent is asked to attend. We will be discussing upcoming activities including the IYI Youth Retreat to be held September 27-29 at Lutheran Hills Camp in Morgantown. This retreat is open for youth in grades 6-8. There is a registration cost of $40 that will be due on Sunday, August 18. We will be going over info for the retreat as well as planning the upcoming activities for the year. TWEENERS Tweeners and their parents will meet September 8 directly after the 10:15 service in the Picnic Grove. There will be a pitch-in/cookout style meal. The meeting will be to plan activities and fundraisers for the year.

Scoop of Faith
Bring your favorite ice cream, sherbet or frozen yogurt creations and let the voting begin!

Sunday, August 25th in the Picnic Grove

5:30pm Meal Served by WINGS 6:00pm Tasting & Voting Begin Sample all the entries and then vote for your favorites ($0.50 per vote, vote as many times as you like). Flavor with the most votes will receive the Scoop of Faith Trophy! Winners will also be announced in new categories for youth, sherbet and frozen yogurt. Bring as many entries as you wish! Live music will be provided by returning favorites: Healing Waters Gospel Singers.

THE MISSION FESTIVAL will be on September 22nd, 2013. The speaker will be the campus minister from I.U. Watch the Welcome insert for more information. BORCHERS PRESCHOOL is now accepting enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year. Your child must be age 4 by August 1, 2013, to be in the Sunbeam Class, age 3 by August 1, 2013, for the Rainbow class and age 2 by August 1, 2013 for the Raindrop class. Enrollment forms are at the Welcome Center or call the church office for information. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTThe Pre-school will have a Back to School Night on August 5th at 6:30 pm. All Preschoolers and their families are invited to attend. BOOK BUZZ will be on August 26th at 1:00 PM readers will meet in the narthex to discuss the Pulitzer Prize winning novel March by Geraldine Brooks. One copy of the book is available in the church library. Copies of the book are also available at the Jackson Co. Public Library and through Evergreen. If you need assistance locating the book or if you have other questions, please contact Michelle Wood or Trish Tangman. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet on August 20th at 10:00 am in the Narthex. BORCHERS CHAPEL DEVOTIONAL SERVICE will be held on August 1, 2013 at 8:30 am in the Borchers Chapel. Everyone is invited to attend.

OLGAS ANNUAL LABOR DAY PITCH-IN

on September 1ST beginning at 5:00 p.m. At the home of Olga Otte 8575 N. Base Rd., Seymour Meat, Drinks and table service will be provided. Please bring food to share and your lawn chairs. RSVP (by contacting Olga 497-2253) by August 25th.

AREA CHURCH EVENT

5TH ANNUAL WAYMANSVILLE ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH Car, Motorcycle & Tractor Show will be held on September 7, 2013. Registration is from 10amnoon. Food & drinks will be available. There is also a Kids Tractor Pull. All proceeds to benefit St. Peter Lutheran Church programs. For information contact Robert Stiles at 812-707-3133.

RUTH CIRCLE will meet at 7:30 pm on Thursday, August 1 st at Linda Rusts home. The Bible Study Leader is Shirley Lewis. WINGS will meet at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 1 st in the Fellowship Hall. Leah Otte is hostess. HANNAH CIRCLE will not meet in August. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 17th at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed
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8:00 am LBW Worship 9:00 am Sunday School Teachers Meeting in Jr. High Room 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am WOV Communion

In Him our hearts rejoice for we trust in His holy name.

Psalm 33:21

Thu
8:30 am Borchers Chapel Devotional Service 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 7:00 pm WINGS Meeting 7:30 pm Ruth Circle Meeting at Linda Rusts home

Fri
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Sat

6:30 pm Pre-school Back to School Night

12:15 pm Free Senior Movies

9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club

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8:00 am WOV Communion 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am Jr. High Youth Meeting in Jr. High Room 10:15 am LBW Worship 2:00 pm Lutheran Home Service 5:30 pm Luther League Meeting at Buffalo Wild Wings

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9:00 am Pre-school-first day 7:00 pm Church Council Meeting

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9:00 am Pre-school

15

9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club

16

9:00 am Pre-school

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9:00 am Borchers Golf Scramble

PASTOR STEVE AT CHURCH WIDE GATHERING AUGUST 12TH17TH

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8:00 am Blood Drive in Preschool Room 8:00 am LBW Worship 9:00 am Stephen Ministry Informational Meeting 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am LBW Communion 8:00 am LBW Communion 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am LBW Worship 5:30 pm WINGS Scoop of Faith

18 Newsletter Deadline

9:00 am Pre-school

10:00 am Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting

9:00 am Pre-school 4:00 pm TREATS

9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club

9:00 am Pre-school

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9:00 am Pre-school 1:00 pm Book Buzz 6:30 pm Stephen Minister Group Meeting

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9:00 am Pre-school 1:30 pm Clothing Center 5:30 pm Kids Bells 6:30 pm Adult Bells

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9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club

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9:00 am Pre-school

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St. Paul Lutheran Church 10792 N 210 E Seymour, IN 47274

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Return Service Requested

Will be Saturday, August 17th, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. It will be held at the Hickory Hills Golf Club in Brownstown. Contact Matt Tangman for more information. This year proceeds will benefit the Jackson County Clothing Center.