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August 2014
The Messenger
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Phone: 410-364-5147
12095 Blades Road, P.O. Box 368 Cordova, MD 21625
VISITOR’S EXPECTED www.stpaulscordova.org
How has your summer been going? When I was school-age, summers lasted forever, or so it seemed. The end of June was a slothful time as school gave way to doing nothing in particular. Fishing, hanging out, getting bored. Early July was always a family trip since my father’s factory closed the first two weeks in July. I remember those trips as being fun. And then came August. August was the month when the garden exploded with produce. August was the month when the neighbor-ing farm stands were full of fruits and vegetables. And, August was the month when I was recruited into my unpaid, very tiring position as “Assistant” in the home-canning factory. My mother, grandmother and great aunt started to “can” or “put up” that entire garden and farm bounty. My job was to retrieve from storage, wash and sterilize jars; peel, slice and prep produce for the three profes-sional canner-putter-uppers. Then, when the jars had been properly filled, processed and checked for proper seals, I had to transport those jars, now full of preserved fruits, vegetables, jellies, sauces, pickles and rel-ishes, back down to the storage shelves in the basement. Those treasures would feed us through the winter months when the fields and gardens lay fallow. Although they might not be related to the solar calendar, many people experience faith seasons akin to my August. These are the times when we are busy with our faith-life, enjoying an abundance of the spiritual fruit that seems to be plentiful and just waiting to be harvested. During this season, for example, Bible reading seems to come naturally, worship is a joy and not a chore, prayer is not awkward, but seems like an intimate chat with God. If we are prudent, we will savor all of those spiritual blessings as they take place. And, if we are wise, we will store up some of those blessings for a later time when we need them. The reason for adding to our faith res-ervoir is that, for many of us, we will sooner or later experience a spiritual wintertime. Our lives will become stressed, troubled, sometimes burdensome. We will ask God for answers or direction, but nothing is heard. We will hunger for affirmation and fellowship, but loneliness will prevail. It is during this spiritual winter-time when our faith-field lays fallow that, if we have been wise, we can go to our faith reserves. We can be fed. For example, during a difficult time during the week, we can think back to Sunday worship and recall a hymn, or scripture reading or some words from the sermon. During a stressful time we can call upon a member or friend with whom we can count on to talk things over. The words of Je-sus come to life, “When we hunger and thirst for righteousness, we will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6). Whatever the rhythm of your summer, I pray that you are adding to your faith reservoir. And if your summer is not going so well, I pray that you will find the resources you need. Let me know, “How has your summer been going?” Trust in God, Pastor Thom
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Call Process Update At its February, 2014 meeting, the Congregation Council and our Bishop’s repre-sentative, Pastor Ed Kay, made the decision to begin the process to call our next pastor. The first step was to appoint a committee to draft an extensive profile which describes St. Paul’s, the surrounding area, and what the congregation is looking for in its next pastor. The committee did extensive research and asked for the congre-gation’s input by conducting a survey. Many thanks to Brook Dudrow, Mike Hiner, Lyn Hollingsworth, Fred Meers, Claire Sump, and Angela Webster for serving on the Profile Committee. At the July Congregation Council meeting, the Council reviewed and approved the profile, and forwarded it to the Bishop’s office. Also at the July meeting, the Council selected and appointed a Call Committee. I am proud to announce that Dottie Carroll, Michelle Lewis, Gwen Smith, Will Behrens, Fred Meers and Mike Hiner have agreed to serve on the Call Committee. According to Synod guidelines, the chair of the profile committee and a representa-tive of the Council serve on the Call Committee. The Call Committee will receive the name of a potential pastoral candidate from the Bishop, conduct extensive interviews with the candidate and determine if this per-son is a good match for St. Paul’s. When the committee has completed its work, they will recommend a candidate to the Council. This process may take some time as the committee waits for the Bishop to send us a name and the committee does its work. Please keep St. Paul’s, the Call Committee, Council, Congregation and potential candidates in your prayers. With the wisdom of our committee and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we pray that the right pastor comes to serve St. Paul’s and our com-munity. Sincerely in Christ,
Robert Saathoff, Council President
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GROUPGAB TALBOT COUNTY FAIR—CAKE DONATIONS
THANK YOU to everyone for making our cake wheel at the Talbot County Fair a
HUGE SUCCESS . We appreciate all of the volunteers who made cakes, organized
help, worked or supported us at the fair. We had a total of 121 cakes and took in $1098
and gave the fair $200. This gave us a great profit for our youth of $898.
The proceeds from the cake wheel will benefit St. Paul’s Youth
Group and its ongoing fundraising efforts for the National Youth
Gathering to be held
in Detroit, Michigan next summer, July 2015.
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO BE IN A PARADE
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE
We need lots of people, to join us in presenting the best
Church Float in the parade…
Age doesn’t matter, from 1 to 100+
St. Paul’s Church is planning to have a float in the upcoming Fireman’s Parade in Cor-
dova on Saturday, August 9, 2014. The parade begins at 6pm.
Help is needed to prepare the float and we need people to ride on
the float. Any age . . . Not just for KIDS !
If you can help and participate in the parade please contact
Diana Hurd at 302-670-9720.
Let’s show Cordova, what St. Paul’s Church is all about!!!
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OKTOBERFEST 2014
Back by popular demand!
St. Paul’s Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014
from 3:00pm—until
All the familiar German food and more! Watch your weekly bulletins for details!
For Information contact:
Carl Sauca and Kevin Webster are planning the event.
CONTESTS; Sauerkraut Cook Off
German Potato Salad Cook Off
Instant drink mix collection. . . Update! Thank you to Everyone who donated the instant drink mixes to be to sent to the soldiers over-seas.
Diana Hurd counted all the drink mixes in the FROG and it came to
1,800 packages. JOB WELL DONE!!!!
We received the letter below from Operation Interdependence!
Dear Pastor Thom I’m sending this email to let you know that the two boxes of drink mixes arrived a couple of days ago for Operation Interdependence to send to the troops. I will handwrite a note to send to the church thanking them, just wanted you to know drinks arrived along with your two letters and the wonder drawings from Ellie and Ava. I’m sure the troops will love receiving them. God bless you all, and thank you again. Sincerely, Karon Carley National President/Colorado State Manager Grand Junction, Co. 81504 970-523-4217 or 760-468-8001 Operation Interdependence
SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER 4
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It’s that time of year again! Are you ready?
There will be a meeting on Sunday, August 10th
after the Worship Service for all those who will be
teaching this year and anyone else who would be willing to teach or help out in Sunday
School in many other ways too. For more information, please see Kathy Barletta or
Wendy Sauca.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS
Choir Rehearsal will
resume on Thursday,
September 4, at 7pm.
you think you would
enjoy singing in the
choir, come out on
September 4th a
check it out.
For more
information see our
organist and choir director, Julie Lawrence or
call her at 412-600-6326
Extra voices are always welcome!
WORSHIP SERVICE AND
PICNIC SUNDAY SCHOOL
RALLY DAY
Our Picnic and Worship at the Park in
June was great, we have decided to do it
again! This time it will be held at
The Talbot County Ag Center on Hiner’s
Lane, Easton
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
Worship will begin at 10:30am
Services will not be held at Church.
Following worship will be a covered dish lunch. Chicken, Hamburgers,
and Hot Dogs and Beverages will be provided.
Please bring a covered dish or dessert to share
BRING YOUR BACK PACKS TO THE PICNIC FOR A BLESSING!
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Members of St. Paul’s: Bettie Goddard, Bruce Leaverton, Dale Mumford,
Margaret Asche, Jean Evans, Tim Cannon and Michelle Lewis.
Friends of St. Paul’s: Katelyn Howard, Michael Mumford (son of Dale &
Betty Jean Mumford), Jim Lewis (father-in- law of Meredith Lewis & Michelle
Lewis), Darren Leonard, Ursula Mosley (daughter of Gunther Schiwy), Michael
Eaton (brother of Rosemary Spies.), Jan Falcey, Pastor John Ranney, Mike Quinn,
Esther Cohey, Theresa Jamar (mother of Donna Stevens, Don Finch, Jamie
Jacobs, Jon Schauber (brother of Dottie Carroll), Julie, Lisa Callaghan, Grant
Harrison and Mariel Unwin.
OUR CONGREGATION COUNCIL MEMBERS
President: Robert Saathoff
410-924-0371
Vice-President: Fred Meers
410-479-0781
Rec. Secretary:
Betty Jean Mumford
410-634-1974
Treasurer: Darian Sump
410-770-5151
Fin. Secretary: Bill Behrens
410-822-4084
Worship: Carolyn Lane
410-829-0396
Property: Donnie Davis
410-924-0707
Christian Ed: Sam Sauca
410-829-3336
Stewardship: Donna Stevens
410-820-7243
Evangelism:
Social Ministry: Diana Hurd
302-492-8064
LOCAL OUTREACH
DONATIONS
FIRST SUNDAY OF
EACH MONTH
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August 3 Gerda Fisher & Renee Pearson August 10 Lewis Smith & Henry Spies III August 17 Carl & Sam Sauca August 24 Kevin Webster & Bill Cep August 31 Marian Davis & Bev Ward
August 3 Lyn Hollingsworth & Debbie Dudrow August 10 Diana Hurd & Rosemary Spies August 17 Carl & Sam Sauca August 24 Kevin & Angela Webster August 31 Diana Hurd & George Schnoor
LECTORS August 3 Diane Miller August 10 Sue Ann Kaufman August 17 Michelle Lewis August 24 Betty Jean Mumford August 31 Ellen Mulder
August 3 Sue Ann Kaufman August 10 Amy Priest August 17 Open August 24 Diana Hurd August 31 Meredith Lewis
August 3 Austin Spies Henry Spies August 10 Maddy Sauca August 17 Olivia Brown Dalton Brown August 24 Riley Webster August 31 J. B. Richtol
ACOLYTES CRUCIFERS
August Carol Meers
[Lectors, please be sure to adjust and use the microphone in the pulpit when reading so that
everyone can hear the readings.]
IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED TO USHER AND CANNOT SERVE, MIKE HINER, GEORGE SCHNOOR, DIANA
HURD AND MARIAN DAVIS HAVE AGREED TO BE SUBSTITUTES. PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THEM.
ALSO, IF YOU ARE A SCHEDULED LECTOR AND CANNOT SERVE, ROBERT SAATHOFF AND BETTY JEAN
MUMFORD HAVE AGREED TO SUBSTITUTE OR CONTACT ANOTHER PERSON ON THE SCHEDULE.
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In order for our newsletter to get in the mail by the first of each
month, please submit information on events, announcements, or
inquiries to Fay in the church office
by the 20th of each month. Newsletter submissions can be hand
written and left on Fay’s desk, in the folder beside the office door
or emailed to her at [email protected], or you may call the
office during office hours (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thurs-
day10:00am—3:00pm)
We are always looking for new ministers to help on Sunday mornings!
being a lector
being an usher preparing communion for the altar committee
helping Pastor serve communion during worship
singing in the choir
If you feel called to serve in any of these areas, please contact the church office
410-364-5147. ***Youth can serve too!
Betty Jean Mumford does a wonderful job in maintaining
St. Paul’s Prayer Chain. If you would like to be included on the chain, to receive names of family and friends t hat need our prayers, you may contact Betty Jean at (410-634-1974) or email her at [email protected]. If you don’t have email she will call you by phone with the names of that is are in need of prayers. If you would like to add someone to the prayer chain, you may call or email Betty Jean and give her the name or names of those you wish prayers for, just please be sure that you have the consent of the person you are praying for, before it is publicized.
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Mark your Calendars August 2014
BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH ANNIVERSARIES THIS MONTH
Church Calendar Scheduling:
If you would like to schedule a church event (either an event to be held at church or a church-sponsored
event), please contact Fay Sauca in the church office to confirm the availability of the date, and to ensure that
your event is on the Master Calendar. An electronic version of our congregation’s Master Calendar is always
available online on our website at www.stpaulscordova.org/calendar
August 2 Darian Sump & Holly Love’s Wedding 4pm
August 7-9 Cordova Fireman’s Fair
August 9—Parade—St. Paul’s Float
August 10 Sunday School Meeting 10:00am
August 14 Congregation Council 7pm
September 2 Bible Study 9am
September 4 Choir Rehearsal Begins 7pm
September 7 Sunday School Rally Day/Worship
Service and Picnic at Talbot Co. Ag Center-
10:30am
FIRST SUNDAY DONATIONS Each month we take a collection of money and food to be given to organizations or churches in
the area.
August—Fresh Start
September—Lifechangers
Ministry
October—Neighborhood
Service Center
08/02 Danielle Brown 08/03 Renee Edsall 08/03 Caleb Norfolk 08/04 Claire Sump 08/06 Susan Behrens 08/06 Avery Rice 08/07 Pamela Short 08/08 Darian Sump 08/09 Joshua Lewis 08/12 Laura Weaver 08/15 Amy Priest 08/16 Henry Callahan 08/19 Donna Faulkner 08/20 Gerda Fisher 08/22 Richard Dudrow 08/24 Declan Corley 08/24 Michael Hiner
08/07 Amy & Doug Priest 08/10 Ellen & Steve Mulder 08/18 David & Beverly Ward 08/19 Richard & Claire Sump
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The Families of Sandy Cep and Diana Hurd would like to thank everyone for their cards, thoughts and prayers during the grief and loss of their brother.
Change of Address:
Lauren (Saathoff) and Joe Brenner 15 Park Circle
Middletown PA 17057
Dear Pastor Thom, The kindness, support, and generosity you and the Cordova parishioners have shown our family continues to amaze us. It was Cordova we reached out to the morning Dad passed away. The church secre-tary was so caring and helpful. Pastor Thom, with your guidance and assistance the fu-neral service was one that would make Dad proud, and the music was so beautiful. The set up of the reception and the over flowing tables of food, were beyond words. Thank you, too, for your continued support and care of our Mother. You, along with other members of Cordova, are continuing to visit with here. This means more than words can express. Our parents truly felt at home at Cordova and there is no question as to why. The love and support we’ve received has given us all strength through this difficult period. Sincerely, Karen Evans Yergin
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
On Sunday, July 6, 2014 three of our young people received their
First Holy Communion
Gavin Corley
Isabelle Peck
Lydia Peck
We pray that the body and blood of Jesus will sustain all their years.
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Creative Kids’ Page
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
12095 Blades Road, P.O. Box 368 Cordova MD 21625
Return Service Requested
Sunday Worship begins at 9:00 am
Please inform the church office of any changes in
your personal information:
Address, phone number, marriage or divorce, or
new births so that we can keep our records
up-to-date.
Anyone interested in learning more about
becoming a member at St. Paul’s
is asked to contact
Pastor Thomas G. Sinnott
by phone at 410-364-5147,
by
email at [email protected]
or in person.
Vertrau auf Gott!
(Trust in God)
Ministers: People of St. Paul’s
Interim Pastor: Rev. Thomas G. Sinnott
Pastor’s Email: [email protected]
Pastor’s Cell: 410-699-0064
Choir Director: Julie Lawrence
Secretary: Fay Sauca
Office Phone: 410-364-5147
Office Fax: 410-364-5142
Office Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tue.–Wed. & Thurs.10:00-3:00
