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St. Paul Lutheran Church 2012 Annual Report
and Directory
Annual Report of
Parish Activities
Membership and
Family Directory
2012
St. Paul Evangelical
Lutheran Church
4941 W. Center St.
Millington, Michigan Phone: 989-871-4581
Fax: 989-871-5573
Website: www.stpaul-millington.org
Email: [email protected]
Administrative Pastor
Rev. James R. Bruner
989-871-2407
Associate Pastor
Rev. Kirk Abatelli
989-871-5015
Principal
Elaine Bickel
989-871-4659
Director of Family Life Ministry
Laura Gleim
989-860-8209
Thank you to everyone
who helped make this
annual report possible.
2013 PARISH DATES & TIMES
St. Paul Lutheran Church
4941 W. Center Street
Millington, MI 48746 (989) 871-4581
www.stpaul-millington.org
Office Hours: 8:00AM – 4:00PM Church Secretaries: Stacey Force & Terri Jo Keinath
Director of Accounting: Pam Maas
Worship Services: Saturday—7:30PM
Sunday—8:30AM & 11:00AM Contemporary Service
3rd & 4th Sunday at 11AM
Youth Service every 5th Sunday
Holy Communion:
8:30AM - 1st & 3rd Sunday 11:00AM - 2nd & 4th Sunday
7:30PM Saturday, prior to 2nd & 4th Sunday
Meeting Days & Times
Voters’ Assembly February, April, June, August, October, & December
Church Council
1st Wednesday at 7:30PM (During Lent & Advent 8PM)
Elders 4th Wednesday at 7:30PM
(During Lent & Advent 8PM)
Please consult weekly worship folders, the month-
ly Messenger, and the website for additional infor-mation on these and other events. Please feel
free to call the church office during business
hours.
Feb. 13th Ash Wednesday Lenten Services
Wednesdays Feb. 13th - Mar. 20th 4PM & 7PM
5:00-6:30PM Soup Supper
March 24th Palm Sunday
March 28th Maundy Thursday+C - 7PM
March 29th Good Friday -1:30PM & Tenebrae—7PM
March 31st Easter Worship 6:30AM
8:30AM+C & 11AM+C
May 5th 8th Grade Confirmation - 11AM
May 9th Ascension Day Service - 5PM
May 12th 1st Communion - 11AM
May 26th Pentecost
June 2nd Commitment Sunday
June 9th 8th Grade Graduation – 8:30AM
June 23rd Heritage Sunday
Oct. 27th Reformation Day
Nov. 3rd All Saint’s Day
Nov. 28th Thanksgiving Day - 10AM+C
Advent Services - 4PM & 7PM Dec. 4th, 11th, & 18th
Soup suppers from 5–6:30PM
Dec. 8th 4PM Christmas Concert
Dec. 22nd 6PM Children’s Christmas Program
Dec. 24th 6PM Children’s Christmas Program
Dec. 24th 9PM Candlelight Service
Dec. 25th 10AM+C Christmas Day
Dec. 31st 5PM New Year’s Eve Service +C
Helpful Information When entering the hospital: notify the church office
which hospital you will enter and the date you will be
entering, so our pastors may serve you while hospital-ized. Due to privacy laws, we are not always aware of
member hospitalization.
To request a prayer in church: call the church office
with the specific request by Friday. For last minute, be-fore-the-service requests, write the name of the person
for whom the prayer is requested and the specific reason and give it to the officiating Pastor or elder.
To request a prayer from the prayer chain: contact
Mrs. Lela Higgins at 871-3662.
To place flowers on the altar for the church
service: 1) reserve date by signing the Flower Chart in the hall between the church mailboxes; 2) call church
office before Wednesday noon for notice in the bulletin;
and 3) order flowers, asking them to be delivered to the church by Saturday at 10AM. Flowers may be purchased
for the altar (one bouquet), the side vases (two bou-quets), the pulpit vase, or the lecturn vase. Only natural
flowers and/or plants may be used in the chancel.
At the time of a death: contact the pastor immediately
and he will help you make all arrangements. Funeral services for members may be held in the sanctuary or
the Memorial Chapel. The church makes every effort to accommodate the needs of the family in planning funeral
services. Arrangements for organ and vocal music are
made through the pastor and Director of Music. If a post-service luncheon is desired, the family should contact
the church office or pastor with the anticipated number of family members and friends attending.
Baptisms: Infants should be baptized as soon after birth
as possible, ideally during the child’s first month. Bap-
tisms are normally scheduled in any worship service where Holy Communion is not scheduled. Private bap-
tisms may be scheduled any time in the Memorial Chapel, but parents are encouraged to schedule the baptism dur-
ing a regular worship service. Through Baptism, a per-
son is brought into the community, or God’s family, and it is good for that family of faith to be a part of this cele-
bration. Sponsors are to be Lutheran, and able to take the sponsor’s vow seriously. Anyone else may serve as
witness, but will not be able to take the sponsor’s vow.
When unable to commune at church: call one of our
pastors to request a private communion in your home. These are made on a monthly basis for as long as
necessary.
To join St. Paul Church: A person may join our parish
by being baptized and through the Rite of Confirmation.
Adult Instruction Classes are offered once or twice a year and run weekly for 10-12 weeks. Call the church office
for exact starting dates and further information. LCMS members from another church may also transfer their
membership into St. Paul.
When moving: inform the church office you are leaving
and request a transfer of membership or release. Before requesting a transfer, be sure to contact the pastor of
your new church and advise him of your intentions. Re-quest a “transfer” to another Missouri Synod Lutheran
Church. Request a “release” to any other church body.
When resigning membership, it is courteous to inform the congregation of your resignation in writing.
Cradle Roll: Children baptized at St. Paul are automati-
cally enrolled in our Cradle Roll. The child being baptized
is given a Children’s Picture Bible and the family has their picture posted on the board in the church hallway and
has members pray for them. If questions call Sherry Sebert 871-3084.
Books & CD Library: provides Christian books, videos
and CD’s for our members to use. It is located in the
corridor leading to the narthex and church. The weekly church services are recorded on CD’s for those unable to
attend services. Contact the church office if interested in obtaining a CD.
Parish Hall, Projects Room or Pavilion Rental: call the church office. There will be a fee charged, depend-
ing on the use. The Projects Room is not available dur-ing the school year.
Off to college? Military Service? The congregation
seeks to keep in touch with young people away at college
or in the military service. Please notify the church office of the address away from home and help us to keep it
current.
St. Paul Trust Investment Fund: is an opportunity to
build the principal in an account and to enable the inter-est to fund church related projects. Investments are re-
ceived anytime. Applications for funding are received during February each year.
Memorial Cards: Within the Lutheran Church it has been a custom for many years to honor departed family
and friends with a memorial card, which involves a small donation to a favorite charity or fund of the congrega-
tion. Memorial cards are available in the church office.
Address or Phone Number Changes: Please inform
the church office. Extra postage is paid when mailing are returned.
Parish Officers 2013 Executive Officers
President
14 Jeff Yorke Vice President
13 Jim Weber Secretary
13 Paris Rogers Treasurer
14 Steve Kern
Building Committee
Tim Keinath
Dale Higgins Jon Keinath
Tom Keinath, Jr. Richard Meyers
Ken Reinert
Angie Zeck - Treasurer Eugene Ziegler
Education
13 Ted Wager
13 Ed Meeks 14 Beth Ill
14 Tricia Slough 15 Diane Bishop
15 Mike Hoard
Elders
15 Tim Brown 13 Ken McKee
13 Bob Wager 13 Duane Weber
14 Phil Gordon
14 Larry Ill 14 Ed Sergent
15 David Kaiser 15 Jim Kribs
Evangelism
15 Heidi Woolwine
13 Nicole Brown 13 Laura Schwab
14 Steve Holmes 14 Sheila Peche
15 Velva Cobanovich
Fellowship and Youth
15 Jake Petzold 13 Audrey Brown
13 Tim Sergent
14 Matt Allen 14 Connie Daenzer
15 Lisa Bentley
Finance 13 Sue Fabbro, Budget Director
14 Steve Kern, Director of Finance 15 Colleen Loomis, At Large
17 Michelle Bouck, Dir. of Finance Elect
Historical Committee
Ed Sergent Clem Ill
Steve Kern Jim Bickel
Ken Ill
Memorials and Gifts
Geri Blue - Treasurer Dianne Johnston
Connie Keinath Sharon Keinath - Secretary
Salary and Personnel 13 Jim Weber
14 Mike Kern 14 Ed White
14 Sharon Wyman
Stewardship
14 Jan Snyder 13 Susan Jensen
13 Angie Zeck
14 Jean Jensen 15 Lana Glady
15 Eugene Weiss
Social Concerns 15 Jan McKee
13 Shelli Lugg
13 Carrie Smith 14 Betty Bradley
14 Lanette Meeks 15 Denise Miller
Trust and Investment Richard Glady - Chairman
Mary Jane Shreve-Secretary/Bookkeeper
Michael Kern - Treasurer
Michelle Bouck Sharon Garrett
Ed Keinath
Steve Kern Connie Woelke
Trustees 13 Dennis DeOrnellas
13 Ken Ill 13 Dwight Keinath
14 Tim Daenzer 14 Ron Johnson
14 Arnold Petzold
15 Tedd Burton 15 Roger Leach
15 Robert Loomis
Sextons
Matt & Angie Ayotte Ron & Ruth Mieske
Ted & Katrina Wager Rod & Nancy Wilson
Church Secretaries
Stacey Force
Terri Jo Keinath
Director of Accounting Pam Maas
School Financial Secretary Diane Leach
School Secretary
Terri Jo Keinath
President
We often focus on the struggles of our congregation. As
we look ahead to the year 2013, we need to examine what things are not struggles. What things can we do to make
sure St. Paul Lutheran Church is as strong as it can be?
Servanthood is something each of us can examine. How do we serve our Lord and congregation? Every one of us
has gifts we can offer – and there are none that are too small. Serving God is what we need to do. Proverbs 11:25
says it this way: “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered.”
In 2013, plans are underway for an every member visit
type event. A major part of this event will be self-
examination on things you can do to serve the church. Please consider this, as it is an important part of being a
member of St. Paul. As well, it is something that each one of us can do.
If there is a way you are interested in serving, please con-
tact me, a pastor, an elder, or the office. We will incorpo-rate your ways to serve in the works of our congregation.
Please do not ever hesitate to contact the church office with any need you have, or any way you would like to
serve.
In His Service, Jeff Yorke
Building Committee As of 12-31-12
Building Debt $1,444,064.11
Savings towards Payments $23,927.05
Monthly Payment $14,135.00
Current Interest Rate 3.75%
Elders
The Board of Elders was very busy this year attending to
many different areas of the church. The Board implement-ed a calling program in which an attempt was made to
speak to all church member families. This ministry had
several positive outcomes even though not all the families were reached. We will continue to reach and contact fami-
lies in the coming year. The Board purchased website access for worship
screen materials to be used on the screen with Lutheran Service Builder in anticipation of expanded screen usage.
A letter was sent out to area members to encourage action
on their status of our church. The wedding policy and fees were revisited and
updated with some minor changes. The Sunday morning nursery program has been cancelled due to lack of interest
among members.
The Board has had discussions about church at-tendance of school families, confirmation students and
general membership. They discussed some possible ideas of how to increase attendance. Some of these ideas have
been implemented in an effort to reach out to all members. It was voted to develop written job assignments for each
of the Elder positions. The Board will work on this project
during the upcoming year. We developed a guideline for bereavement calls
working with Diane Leach which includes the content, tim-ing and frequency of calls made to grieving members.
(continued)
(Elders continued)
The Board accepted the practice of utilizing
youth for ushering at youth led services as long as they schedule training with Glenn Brown before starting this.
Wilbert Ill resigned his position on the board due
to health issues. Phil Gordon, runner-up at the election, was appointed to take his place.
A committee was set up consisting of 3 members to meet with and assist the Family Life Director with that
ministry. It has the mission statement: assist Family Life Director to thrive at St. Paul Lutheran Church. This com-
mittee, with the input of Pastors and the Board of the
Elders, will evaluate and adjust the direction and scope of the FLD ministry, job description, and adherence to
them. The New Year’s Eve service was changed from
7:30 pm to 5:00 pm due to requests made.
The Board would like to thank Elmer Snover, Rodger and Judy Grulke for their years of service as sex-
tons as they retire from their positions. We would also like to thank Nancy Wilson for her years of dedicated ser-
vice as our school custodian as she retires. The board approved new sextons, Matt and Angie Ayotte.
Larry Ill was also approved as a “fill in” sexton if he is
needed for funerals only.
Dave Kaiser and Jim Kribs were elected to the Board and Tim Brown was re-elected. The chairman position and
secretary positions were filled by Tim Brown and Dave
Kaiser, respectively, by unanimous vote. We would like to thank Ed White for his years of
service on the board and past 2 years as chairman. We would also like to thank Dennis Rodammer for his years
of service on the Board of Elders.
Respectfully submitted by
Tim Brown, Secretary
Board of Education
2012 was another exiting year at St Paul Lutheran School. We had some changes in our faculty and our curriculum.
Mr. David Bringer, 8th grade teacher, turned in his resigna-tion to pursue other dreams in Christian education. We
would like to thank Mr. Bringer for his time, talents, and treasures that he gave St. Paul Lutheran School while he
was here. We welcomed Mrs. Susan Klauer to teach 8th
grade and fill the vacancy of Mr. Bringer. We are excited that she is here with us at St. Paul. We also welcomed
Ms. Sarah Kester to teach preschool. This was due to our awesome God providing St Paul Lutheran School with all
day kindergarten. We have enough kindergarteners to
have two classes where Mrs. Kay Keinath and Mrs. Erika Kaiser are teaching. Once again, God has given us some-
thing to be proud of – St Paul Lutheran School is the 5th largest school in the State of Michigan.
The Board of Christian Education would like to extend our
gratitude and thanks to Mr. Russell Ill and Mr. Gary Shreve for serving on our board for many years. They will
be greatly missed. We are very excited and pleased to welcome Mrs. Diane Bishop and Mr. Michael Hoard to the
Board of Christian Education. We thank God for all of our
members on the Board of Christian Education.
The Board of Christian Education has a lot of plans and ideas for 2013. Some of these include working with the
Board of Trustees on a security system for the church and school. We are also looking ahead for our staffing needs
for 2013. We thank God for what he has done for us in 2012, ask God to continue to bless St. Paul Lutheran
School in 2013.
Salary and Personnel A new position was added to the church office this year. The Director of Accounting position was filled by Pam
Maas. Stacey Force takes over as full time church secre-
tary.
The full time staff was granted a 1.5% pay raise on the base this year. Health insurance costs increased about
11% but benefits remained the same.
Revisions and clarifications in the employee handbook
were made in the area of employee classifications, gifts to our employees, and other areas.
PTL
St. Paul PTL is a fellowship of families and teacher work-
ing together to better our children’s Christian education. PTL encourage social and family interaction to strengthen
and help relation ships grow between families and educa-tors.
Anyone who has a child attending St. Paul School is auto-
matically a member. Community members and family member are all welcome to become involved with PTL
events and volunteering. We are always in need of vol-
unteers for events. The time you spend supporting PTL helps build a stronger bond between parents, teachers,
and the community.
Some special event sponsored by PTL in the past include: Fish Booth during the Summer Festival
Concessions for Basketball & Volleyball games Harvest dinner
Little Caesars Pizza Kit fundraiser
PTL also sponsors social events: Fall Extravaganza
Prince & Princess Dance V.I.P. Dance
Buy 1 get 1 free Book Fair
Walk-A-Thon Field Day
Our first PTL meeting of the year is held in September
with a potluck, welcoming our new families. Three other meetings are scheduled throughout the year. Fun events
are held throughout the school year. Notifications of these events and meeting dates are sent home with stu-
dents in the weekly school newsletter and posted on line.
Events will also be posted on the bulletin board by the school entrance.
PTL would like to THANK all of our families and teachers
who have dedicated their time and talents to support PTL throughout the year.
Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glori-
ous power to their children.
Psalm 90:16
Classroom Banners
Social Concerns
The St. Paul Board of Social Concerns covers a spec-
trum of committees that deal with any financial or per-sonal concern brought to our attention. It could be a
family in need from a financial emergency (rent, electric
payments, propane, gas, food, etc.) or an emotional emergency need (therapy, counseling, grieving support,
etc.) or medical/health assistance (transportation, meals, assistance, cleaning or just companionship.)
The Board of Social Concerns is happy to report our
newest members: Jan McKee, Denise Miller and Shelli Lugg.
Our first meeting was held on Dec. 11th at 6:30PM. We greeted new members and nominated Mrs. Jan
McKee as secretary. We will look to nominate other posi-tions at our next meeting, as well as discuss more activi-
ties within our congregation and community to increase
need awareness. This year the Board of Social Concerns “Baby Bottle
Boomerang” was able to donate $625.53 to the Pregnan-cy Alternatives in Caro, MI. This amount is down from
the previous year of $1,039.51, but I am happy to report
the number of infants SAVED this year from the clutches of satan, using abortion as his weapon, has increased. I
will look into the possibility of talking to the congregation and school again this year as I feel that played a role in
the amount of donations. Our, “What’s That Crib For?” drive was also very suc-
cessful and I have a large amount of donations in storage
waiting for a recipient. I have been in contact with the Family Independence Agency in Caro and they will try to
get us in touch with an unwed mother in-need in our area.
Finally, the Giving Tree, headed by Mrs. Betty DeOr-
nellas was a huge blessing and success again this year. She has reported the Giving Tree was able to help 22
families, including 73 individuals. Thanks be to God for this blessing and for Betty DeOrnellas.
In Christ,
Lanette Meeks
Chairman, Board of Social Concerns
Adult Education
In the winter semester of the adult education program,
there were four different offerings from January to June. Courses that were offered on Sunday mornings were:
Background of the Bible by Pastor Bruner, Explaining All the Scary Stuff in Revelation (a DVD study by Ken
Klaus) led by David Kaiser, an Adult Instruction Class
instructed by Pastor Abatelli, and Lutheranism 101 led by Ed White. On every first Saturday morning of every
month, David Kaiser also led a breakfast Bible study entitled Heroes of Faith “Driven”.
During the brief summer term, Pastor Bruner was the main instructor looking at certain charts and tables
in the Lutheran Study Bible. Pastor Abatelli and David
Kaiser also took turns leading this offering as well. In the fall semester, David Kaiser again led a break-
fast Bible study from the same Heroes of Faith series, this time focusing on figures who are “Intrepid.” Pastor
Bruner continued Background of the Bible. Pastor
Abatelli offered another Adult Instruction Class and Ed White offered a continuation in his book about Luther-
anism 101. A new course that was offered by Edward Meeks was called Saul to Paul – Why the Difference?
The average attendance of the courses offered was
12-15 people per class on Sunday and 10-12 on Satur-day mornings. I wish more people would take an extra
step to build a closer relationship with Jesus by attend-ing one of these Bible Studies. I encourage you to join
any Bible Study that is offered at St. Paul. If there is a life issue, a book of the Bible, or any other idea for a
Bible Study offering that you would like to see at St.
Paul, please feel free to contact St. Paul Lutheran Church or David Kaiser. Thank you.
Trustees With 2012 behind us we look back at all the wonder-ful volunteers and our board members that have helped
make our work load a little easier. We especially thank
Heath Keinath and Mike Daenzer for the years they have served on the board and we welcome new members Ted
Burton and Roger Leach. Some of the major projects that were done in 2012
were the completion of the tunnel heating system for the
church and the removal of the dead ash trees and stumps on the property. Seeding the new soccer field
was another project that was completed. The dry sum-mer took a toll on the seeding so we will see what it
looks like this spring. We look forward to another productive year and some
of our 2013 projects consist of an alarm system for the
church and school. We have property that was donated by a member on Barnes Lake Road that we need to sell,
and when the weather breaks in the spring we want to design and install a lighted sign on Center Street for the
church and school.
Again a big thank you to all our volunteers who help make our church and school a beautiful place.
Christian Care Committee The Christian Care Committee of St. Paul seeks to support and encourage people during special events in
their lives. Our committee ministers to the hospitalized,
shut-in members, those who have experienced a loss, families with newborns and our new members. Activities
may include sending words of encouragement, providing food, visiting our members who are experiencing loneli-
ness or at the time of a loss.
If you are interested or have questions about the Chrisitan Care Committee or if you know someone who
needs care and support, please contact Carol Weber or Paul Schoenknecht.
Voting Members
Voters’ Assembly Report
A Budget for the year 2013 was submitted and ap-
proved.
We have added Craig Stiff to our staff as the new
Athletic Director and Susan Klauer was hired on a one year contract to replace Mr. Bringer who has
turned in his resignation.
An Ad hoc team was put together to work on budg-
et issues. These issues have been sent to their re-spective boards and are being worked on. These
issues are being followed by the Church Council for aid and results in executing these items.
The Millington Fall Festival was held this year at St.
Paul on October 5th and 6th.
There was no Rally Sunday held this year. We are
looking at reinstating Heritage Sunday for next year (2013).
Elections for the Boards were competed for 2013.
Abatelli, Rev. Kirk
Bentley, Lisa
Bickel, Elaine
Bickel, James
Bierlein, Don
Bishop, Adrian
Bishop, Diane
Blue, Geri
Bouck, Michelle
Bradley, Betty
Brown, Tim
Bruner, Rev. James
Burton, Ted
Carnet, Frances
Carnet, Jon
Cobanovich, Velva
Daenzer, Connie
Daenzer, Tim
DeOrnellas, Dennis
Fabbro, Sue
Glady, Lana
Gleim, Laura
Gordon, Phil
Grulke, Judith
Grulke, Rodger
Hinz, Bernice
Hunt, Ed
Hunt, Jody
Ill, Beth
Ill, Clemens
Ill, Kathy
Ill, Ken
Ill, Larry
Ill, LuRene
Ill , Russell
Jaruzel, Wayne
Jensen, Jean
Jensen, Mark
Johnson, Ron
Johnston, Dave
Johnston, Diane
Kaiser, David
Kaiser, Erika
Keinath, Arno
Keinath, Dwight
Keinath, Edward
Keinath, Jon
Keinath, Julie
Keinath, Terri Jo
Keinath, Tim
Kern, Mary
Kern, Steve
Klauer, Peter
Klauer, Susan
Kralik, Carl
Kribs, James
Kroll, Charles
Kroll, Elinor
Ley, Tamara
Maurer, Howard
Meeks, Edward
McKee, Jan
McKee, Ken
Peche, Dale
Petzold, Arnold
Petzold, Chester
Petzold, Ron
Petzold, Roy
Petzold, Shirley A
Petzold, Shirley L
Platt, Dorothy
Platt, Jeff
Platt, Ken
Reinig, Kim
Rogers, Paris
Roth, Dale
Saeger, Carol
Saeger, Rudy
Schoenknecht, Paul
Sergent, Earl
Sergent, Ed
Sergent, Tim
Sherman, Rick
Shreve, Gary
Singer, Connie
Singer, Kent
Slough, Tricia
Smith, Irene
Snover, Elmer
Snyder, Jan
Wager, Katrina
Wager, Robert
Wager, Ted
Walter, Teresa
Weber, Arthur
Weber, Bill
Weber, Carol
Weber, Duane
Weber, Erwin
Weber, Jim
Weiss, Eugene
Weiss, Julie
White, Ed
White, Mary
Wolfington, Becky
Yorke, Amy
Yorke, Jeff
Ziegler, Eugene
Stephen Ministry The highlight of 2012 is the opportunity to have a training class. It has been two years since our last
class. We are extremely thankful to develop an
alliance with the Millington Methodist congregation. Because of our partnership, we are in the process
of training fourteen men and women to be Stephen Ministers. Thanks be to God!
Stephen Ministry has become an integral way in which St. Paul Lutheran Church reaches out to its
members and community to provide caregiving ministry. Our congregation is celebrating 28 years
as a Stephen Ministry congregation.
Stephen Ministers are members who have received
50 hours of caregiving training to provide one-to-one Christian care to individuals who are experienc-
ing a life crisis. This may involve the loss of a loved one, divorce, a terminal illness, loneliness,
unemployment, hospitalization, a spiritual crisis,
shut-ins, or the birth of a child. It is estimated that our Stephen Ministers have given nearly a thousand
hours this year to those in need.
To learn more about Stephen Ministry, please con-tact Laurel Woodward, Pastor Bruner, or Paul
Schoenknecht.
Giving Tree Report
Every year I always seem to get very stressed while
working on the Giving Tree. I worry about filling all of the stars and then another family in need calls. How can
I turn them away? So, I pray as I keep hanging those stars on the tree but that devil keeps leading me down
that doubting path. How on earth could all of these stars
be filled? Where will the money come from? Will more people take stars? This year, God decided to stop my
worrying and hit me on the head and said, "See, I told you that I would take care of everything!"
December 10th, I walked into the narthex to find my Giv-
ing Tree completely bare! Not one star remained on the tree. At first I was elated and then that little devil start-
ed taking over. Maybe it was a prank; did kids take them? I have never had that happen before, what
should I do? Could someone be that generous? Later
that day, I discovered that a couple generously took all of the stars and filled them. They had been blessed and
wanted to bless others. I actually had to call Tim & Con-nie Daenzer and tell them they were laid off this year
from doing my shopping! The next day a young woman
called to say she was dropping off a check. Expecting a small check, (which is still nice and very needed), I car-
ried around the envelope half of the day and didn't open it. When I finally decided to open it, I almost dropped to
my knees in praise and thanksgiving and a little shock! I
had to look at it a couple of times to make sure I was seeing it correctly, and there was God again say-
ing, "See, I have you covered." The next night at soup suppers, I received another large check and throughout
the month the donations kept coming in. It is amazing how God uses His people to keep reminding us of trust.
I enjoy doing the Giving Tree, I NEED to do the Giving
Tree, it helps bolster my faith. At a very busy time of year, I need this to remind me of how great our Lord and
Savior and His people are and I thank God for each and
every one of you.
Whether you gave a large donation, a small donation,
cookies, grocery bags, socks or offered up prayers, I
thank you. All gifts gathered will help to make CHRIST-mas a little brighter for our brothers and sisters in
Christ.
We helped 22 families, which included 73 individu-als. Each family not only receives gifts, but a family bas-
ket with household supplies, along with a gas card and a grocery card. This year we also provided some food
items and, of course, a tin of homemade CHRISTmas
cookies! For LCFS we delivered 19 new coats, several nice used coats, 25 sets of sheets, 18 boxes of candy,
161 pairs of socks, 142 pairs of underwear, 9 t-shirts, 31 blankets & quilts, 1575 diapers, 2 boxes of wipes, 51
bath towels, 19 hand towels, 36 wash cloths, 79 dish towels, 70 dish cloths, 44 DVD's, and 46 games. These
were all delivered by Carolyn and Willard Petzold. It was
a tight squeeze in their van after we loaded everything, but thankfully we didn't have to strap one of them on the
roof! (Continued)
(Giving Tree Continued)
St Paul members, I thank you and I am very proud of you and your giving spirit. May God richly bless you in
the coming year. Humbly, Betty Deornellas
"You will be made rich in every way so that you can be
generous on every occasion and through us your gener-osity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that
you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of
thanks to God.....And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God
has given you. Thanks be to God for His indescribable
gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:11,12,14&15
Fellowship and Youth
The Board of Fellowship and Youth would like to thank all
of the many people who attended the events of the past year.
The Annual Fish Fry brought hundreds of people together
for a great day of fellowship. We would like to thank all
of the people who helped in various ways to make the day a great success.
We sponsored the Youth basketball team who enjoy play-
ing together. Tim Sergent is their coach.
We sponsor the Sunday morning coffee hour as a fellow-
ship hour. We have coffee and juice, along with desserts provided by members. If anyone is willing to bring drinks
and desserts call Connie Daenzer.
We also sponsor Scrapbooking Saturday events.
This year we are having the Heritage picnic. We will be
having a barrel train and various games for the children. We have a possible donor for a pig roast.
We would like to thank Matt Allen for his years of service to the board. Jake Petzold has agreed to be our new
chairman.
We sponsored the Lost and Found concert in our Activity Center. It was February 17th @ 6 pm. This was the
same day as the Beat the Blues event, which involves
local churches all coming together for a fellowship event.
Respectfully, Audrey Brown
Storyhour
St. Paul Story Hour is a free program for pre-school chil-
dren. This mission project continues to reach out to all children and their parents. The children meet during the
school year: September through May, one day per week.
There is no cost because the parents donate the needed supplies, and the leaders are volunteers. Each week the
children have time to socialize and explore a Bible story, craft, and activities that challenge the children and en-
courage their faith. Parents provide the snack and drink
for the group on “their day.” Many parents are able to stay and help and this makes “their day” even more fun.
This program is held in the Youth Room and is led by Lori Osborn. Children from the community and our church
learn to share and enjoy their peers as we explore Bible stories.
Cradle Roll We are ‘Growing In Christ’ each day of our lives and it begins by grace through faith in our baptism. For 2012
there were 33 infants and children, in addition to adults,
brought into the Kingdom at St. Paul.
To grow we must stay nourished. If not, we will die both physically and spiritually. Nourishment comes with water
(Baptism); Sonshine through feeding on God’s Holy
Word, encouragement and support of other Christians; and finally, resting in Christ with our family in Christ
through worship and fellowship.
All are necessary. If any one of these are missing, then the growth as a child of God—no matter the age— will
not be complete.
Please encourage, love, share and support all God’s chil-
dren. Pray diligently and fervently, believing God will do the rest through His Holy Spirit.
The updated and new look of our Cradle Roll Board is through the gift of time given to us from Mrs. Kristie
White, Emily Hunt, Danielle DeOrnellas, Hayley Usrey and Sherry Sebert. We will be sharing with you from Birth to
Story Hour to Sunday School on our board.
If you do not see a picture by the child’s name, please
assist us by submitting a picture, as well as help provide updated pictures. Put them in mailbox #592 with the
child’s name on back.
Sunday School St. Paul’s Sunday School was held during the school year, Sept.—May. The average attendance per week was 25-
30 children in all the classes: Preschool thru 8th grade.
A combination of teachers volunteered their time on Sun-day mornings from 9:45-10:45. The lessons were based
on Bible stories purchased from Concordia Publishing House. The offering was given to the general fund of our
church. Thank you to the teachers and staff. God’s love
is shown through their dedication and love for Him.
St. Paul Messenger
The St. Paul Messenger is a newsletter that provides our
members with news about our church and school and the various activities and events that are happening at St.
Paul. Each Messenger contains a message from the
pastor, a list of memorials and gifts, church and committee news, school and youth events, a birthday
page, the church calendar, and other articles as submitted throughout the year.
To save on postage, the Messenger can also be read
online. Go to www.stpaul-millington.org. When you get
to the website, find the School or Church Info drop down menu, go to Current Events and go to Newsletter or
Messenger. Please let the church office know if you no longer need a mailed copy. If you have a change of
address or go away for the winter, please let the church office know. The church pays extra post-
age when mail is returned for a wrong address.
The Messenger is sponsored by the generosity of
individuals at St. Paul remembering or honoring a loved one or a special occasion. The cost is $120.00 per month
and sponsors are always needed. Call the church office to reserve a special month.
The Messenger is put together by a dedicated group of
volunteers who assemble and label over 750 copies. Thank you to all the volunteers. Your help is greatly
appreciated. If you would like to volunteer, please join
us the last Wednesday of the month from 8-10AM.
Quilting
We meet every Tuesday from 1-3PM in the Parish Hall
throughout the school year. About 7-10 ladies help make
quilts for World Relief, local donations and the Dorcas Bazaar. They are given to needy families at Christmas
through our Giving Tree project and the Community Christmas Boxes. Quilts are also donated to Bethesda.
Donations of sheets, lightweight blankets and material have been generously provided for all the World Relief
Quilts and are always accepted.
Summary of Regular Service Attendances 2012
Month #: Sat.8 A.M. 11 A.M. Total
1 398 803 795 1996 Average: 80 161 159 399
2 345 773 760 1878 Average: 86 193 190 470
3 317 774 806 1897 Average: 79 194 202 474
4 582 1106 968 2656 Average: 116 221 194 531
5 250 820 829 1899 Average: 63 205 207 475
6 304 838 567 1709 Average: 76 210 142 427
7 380 793 686 1859 Average: 76 159 137 372
8 277 617 619 1513 Average: 69 154 155 378
9 402 1011 835 2248 Average: 80 202 167 450
10 253 997 855 2105 Average: 63 249 214 526
11 376 768 975 2119 Average: 94 192 244 530
12 234 1043 939 2216 Average: 47 209 188 443
YTD Totals
Sat. 8 A.M. 11 A.M. Total
YTD Tot: 4118 10343 9634 24095 YTD Avg: 78 195 182 455
Special Services 2012
Service Name: Advent Week of: Attendance:Notes: 11/28/2012 104 4PM-78; 7PM-26 12/5/2012 185 4PM-148; 7PM-37 12/12/2012 174 4PM-146; 7PM-28
Service Name: Candlelight Serv. Week of: Attendance:Notes: 12/24/2012 326
Service Name: Children's Chr. Serv. Week of: Attendance:Notes: 12/19/2012 504 12/24/2012 510
Service Name: Choir Concert Week of: Attendance:Notes: 12/2/2012 705 Questionable total
Service Name: Christmas Day Week of: Attendance:Notes: 12/25/2012 194
Service Name: Good Friday Week of: Attendance:Notes: 4/6/2012 164 Good Friday 1:30PM 4/6/2012 81 Tenebrae 7PM
Service Name: Lent Week of: Attendance:Notes: 2/22/2012 181 4PM-135, 7PM-46 2/29/2012 118 4PM-89, 7PM-29 3/7/2012 156 4PM-130; 7PM-26 3/14/2012 153 4PM-122; 7PM-31 3/21/2012 90 4PM-68; 7PM-22 3/28/2012 100 4PM-59; 7PM-41
Service Name: Maundy Thursday Week of: Attendance:Notes: 4/5/2012 158
Service Name: NY Eve Week of: Attendance:Notes: 12/31/2012 129
Service Name: Thanksgiving Week of: Attendance:Notes: 11/22/2012 230
Ushers Glenn Brown - Head Usher
8:30AM Service TEAM A February, May, August, November Captain Phil Gordon Larry Petzold Assistant Ron Johnson Peter Shollack John Keinath Chris Smith Kerry Koch Gerry Smith James Kribs Gerry Smith II James Petzold Jason Smith Andrew Weber TEAM B March, June, September, December Captain Dwight Keinath Ryan Ill Michael Albert Luke Platt Ken Auernhammer Dennis Rodammer Corey Harry Eugene Weiss Mitchel Ill Bud Zeck Russell Ill Mike Ziegler TEAM C January , April, July, October Captain Glenn Brown Ron Schiefer Assistant Vic Reinert Matt Singer John Hergenreder Bob Wager Mike Kern Bill Weber Nate Kern Duane Weber Tim Kern Ed White Brian Meier 11:00AM Service TEAM A February, May, August, November Captain Dick Gross Seth Keinath Assistant Arnold Petzold Tom Keinath Steve Holmes Mike O’Hearn Derrick (Kip) Keinath Phil Petzold Mathew Slough TEAM B March, June, September, December Captain Richard Harpst Hans Schmandt Assistant Jay Rodammer Michael Sherman Heath Keinath Rick Sherman John Petzold Randy Wolverton TEAM C January, April, July, October Captain Mark Rude Larry Henderson Assistant Tim Brown Roger Keinath Matt Ayotte Jason Ketels Tedd Burton Arlyn Marks Mike Daenzer Eddie Meeks Tim Daenzer Rod Wilson
Saturday Evening Ushers
7:30PM Service TEAM A February, May, August, November Brian Glady - Captain Dale Peche TEAM B March, June, September, December Larry Beagle - Captain Jim Jaruzel Ed Keinath Jan Snyder TEAM C January, April, July, October Jeffrey Yorke - Captain Chad Fackler Marc Keinath
Greeters First Sunday 8:30AM Shirley Petzold, Ken & Kathy Ill
11:00AM Les & Diane Maxson, Ron & Olga Nims
Second Sunday
8:30AM Russell & Sherry Ill, Rachel Ill 11:00AM LuAnn Licavoli, Wayne & Luanne Jaruzel
Third Sunday
8:30AM Dianne Scarborough, Natalie Smith 11:00AM Rosie Horning, Linda Kester,
Dale & Pam Hanlin
Fourth Sunday 8:30AM Jim Bickel
11:00AM Anna Tuttle, Cheri Sutherland
Fifth Sunday 8:30AM
11:00AM Steve & Nila Schmandt
Second Saturday
7:30PM Bill Bleuer & Betty Bleuer
Greeter Subs – Denise Miller (871-2675),
Sherry Sebert (871-3084)
Acolytes
Justin Allen
Tyler Bentley Dustin Bishop
Sydney Bishop Corey Daenzer
Lillie Flach
Kelsey Gronowski Garrison Hecht
Malachi Hecht ReAnna Hecht
Aaron Knoll
Mason Lugg
Eddie Meeks Seth Mittler
Owen Reinig Shane Reinig
Jakob Selich
Lukas Selich Maylynne Wager
Katherine Weber Ericka White
Altar Guild
President: Linda Kester
Vice President: Paris Rogers Vestments/Linens Chairperson: Lorine Petzold
Gift Case Chairperson: Marie Ross
Decoration Committee: Diane Maxson & Pam Hanlin
Chancel Committee
Heather Sergent Jan. – Feb. Bernice Schiefer/Paris Rogers Mar. – Apr.
Judy Leach May – June July – Aug
Marlene Stratton/Linda Dues/ Janet Reinert Sept – Oct
Delores Reinert/Patty Petzold Nov. – Dec.
Diane Maxson—Lent & Advent mid week cleaning
Vestments & Linens
Lorine Petzold Jan/April/Dec
Edna Weiss Feb/Oct/Nov 1st & 2nd week
Linda Rohde May/July Karen Graham Mar/Aug
Marion Reinert June/Sept/Nov 3rd & 4th week
Gift Case
Lillian Sergent Jan/Feb/Mar/Nov Sat. night
April/May/June/Oct Sat. night
July/Aug/Sept/Dec Sat. night Jan/April/July/Oct 1st service
Wanda Johnson Feb/May/Aug/Nov 1st service Edna Keinath Mar/June/Sept/Dec 1st service
Jan/April/July/Oct 2nd service
Feb/May/Aug/Nov 2nd service Patty Petzold Mar/June/Sept/Dec 2nd service
Communion Set-up Saturday Night
Diane Leach Jan/Feb Lillian Sergent Mar/Dec
Amy Yorke April/May/June
July Vickie Albert Aug/Oct
Diane Leach Sept/Nov
Communion Set-up 8:30AM Service
Mary White Feb/Mar Sonja Russell April/Aug
Angie Zeck June/July Pam Ill May
Joyce Wager Sept Erika Kaiser/Susan Klauer Oct
Renee Hecht Nov
Shirley Petzold Dec/Jan Sue Howay/Laura Sherman 8:30 set up only
Communion Set-up 11:00AM Service
Sheila Peche Jan/Feb
Lisa Rodammer Mar/June Deb Hazel Apr/May
Betty DeOrnellas/Melissa Keinath July/Aug Bonnie Wittum Sept/Oct
Pam Hanlin Nov Jan McKee Dec
If you are unable to set up on one of your scheduled
days, you are responsible to find someone in your service
group to switch with you.
Tellers Head Teller:
Larna Peterson 871-2223
Team 1:
Heather Sergent, Captain 871-5795
Sue Howay 871-9046 Laura Sherman 871-5799
Kimberly Torrey 871-9872
Team 2: Lloyd & Norma Taylor, Captains 871-3443 William & Yvonne Bishop 871-9786 Marilyn Daenzer 871-2879
Loraine Petzold 871-2713 Debra Hodge, Substitute 871-7535
Team 3:
Larna Peterson, Captain 871-2223 Amy Keinath 823-3137
Linda Kester 871-4787 Lana Schultz 871-4603
Roger & Lola Wendt 871-2099
Team 4:
Luann Licavoli, Captain 871-3724 Velva Cobanovich 871-9723
Sue Fabbro 871-4496
Arthur & Luella Saeger 871-3553 Linda Dues, Substitute
Brenda Frahm, Substitute 871-2033 Barb Smith, Substitute 871-4495
Cindy Morey, Substitute 871-9302
Team 5: Janice Schiefer, Captain 871-3971
Rachel Schiefer 871-3971
Team 6:
Sheila Hebner, Captain 871-2959
Special Tellers: Janice Schiefer 871-3971
Rachel Schiefer 871-3971
Linda Kester 871-4787
Bookkeepers: Head Bookkeeper:
Luann Licavoli 871-3724 Geri Blue 871-4043
Sandy Weber 871-3401
Church & School Music Organists Janette Keinath
Teresa Walter
Brass
Director: Janette Keinath Kathy Hergenreder
Nate Kern Connie Rodammer
Erin Schmandt
Aaron Singer Kent Singer
Tim Singer
Praise Team
The Praise Team leads the Contemporary Worship on the 4th Sunday in the 11AM service. Practices
are every Thursday at 6:15PM. Anyone is welcome
to join at any time.
Directors: Audrey Brown and Les Maxson
Worship Team The Worship Team practices on Wednesday eve-
nings at 6:30PM, and plays at the 11AM service on the 3rd Sunday of each month. We welcome anyone
who loves to sing or make a joyful noise to our Lord
and Savior!
Director: Katie Abatelli
Karen Bruner
Bethany Daenzer Danielle DeOrnellas
Lillie Flach
Susan Flach
Beginning Band Director: Mark VanHoose
Shannon Blue Nathan Dalton
Alyssa Frahm Lillea Freebold
Ethan Hoard Connor MacKay
Ally Minnock
Faith Stratton
Advanced Band Director: Mark VanHoose
Justin Allen
Madeline Hanlin Evan Hoard
Aaron Knoll
Benjamin White Malachi Hecht
Ezra Ostrander Jeremiah Jacobs
Ethan Partridge
Samantha Ayotte Dustin Bishop
Sydney Bishop Kaitlyn Burton
Mitchell Curtis Corey Daenzer
Tim David
Leah Denome Pierce Force
Sterling Force Kaitlyn Ill
Rebecca Kilbourn
Mason Lugg MaKaylee Schultz
Jack Shreve Faith Smith
Jenna Smith
Katherine Weber Jonathan White
Jr. Handbells Director: Connie Rodammer
We have 12 ringers ranging from 5th-8th grade: Dustin
Bishop, Samantha Bishop, Sydney Bishop, Abby Brown, Kaitlyn Burton, Corey Daenzer, Nathan Dalton, Pierce
Force, Sterling Force, Aaron Knoll, Mason Lugg, and
Jenna Smith. We play in the yearly Music Festival with area schools where we are rated on our playing skills.
The students have been doing very well in this competition. We also play during the Sunday service a few times a year and also
at the Christmas Concert.
Church Band Director: Karen Bruner
The Church Band is a new group formed in 2012. It consists of
any musician who has at least one year of playing experience.
Musicians: Justin Allen, Sydney Bishop, Pastor Bruner, Bethany Daenzer, Corey Daenzer, Pierce Force, Sterling Force, Malachi
Hecht, Kathy Hergenreder, Kaitlyn Ill, Julie Keinath, Celeste Ketels, Connie Rodammer, Aaron Singer, Kent Singer, Tim Singer,
Faith Smith, Jenna Smith, Katherine Weber. We meet on Monday
evenings from 5-5:45PM in the church balcony. We are working on hymns and sacred music for special services throughout the
year. If anyone is interested in joining, please contact Karen Bruner 871-2407.
Aurelia Brown
Tim Brown Bethany Daenzer
Danielle DeOrnellas Tamera Dreher
Laura Gleim
Jon Keinath
Linda Kester
Kenny McKee Cindy Petzold
Steve Schmandt Donna Torrey
Woody Wates
Kassandra Woolwine
Handbells
Director: Julie Keinath
Bethany Daenzer Connie Daenzer
Connie Damm
Ashley Devereaux Stacey Force
Laura Gleim Addy Ley
Julie Rude Shelley Shollack
Janice Gordon
Les Maxon Laura Schwab
Woody Wates
Maximus Swink
Anika Sykes Valerie White
Caden Wilson Joshua Allen
Shannon Blue
Jasmine Brandle Riley Coleman
Nathan Dalton Lillea Freebold
Sierra Goodhue Katie Hunt
Haydin Johnson
Conner MacKay Madison McGraw
Charity Minkler Trenton Weber
Nathaniel Wood
Zachary Yorke
Lindsey Allen
Abby Brown Alyssa Frahm
Madison Hahn Ethan Hoard
Madison Maize
Ally Minnock Nikki Sherman
Faith Stratton Samantha Ayotte
AnnaMae Beckman Dustin Bishop
Samantha Bishop
Sydney Bishop Kaitlyn Burton
Corey Daenzer Tim David
Leah Denome
Pierce Force Sterling Force
Kaitlyn Ill Mason Lugg
Gabby Sherman McKenna Slough
Faith Smith
Jenna Smith Katherine Weber
Jonathan White Emily DeOrnellas
ReAnna Hecht
Madison Ill Serena Petzold
Maylynne Wager Ben White
Molly Wolfington
Donna Maria Weber
Hunter Wirsing Haley Wood
Nicholas Yorke Hunter Ayotte
NiahGrace Beckman
Jordan Branch Kierrah Butterfield
Arianna Casto Benjamin Daenzer
David Daenzer Blake Ferrier
Tyler French
Madelyn Gray Hailey Ill
Hannah Ill Levi Keinath
Christian Kennedy
Landon Kern Brent Kilbourn
Avery Mays Faith Reed
Kirsten Skouson Alexis Sutton
Choirs
Jacob Abatelli
Joseph Bassett Caleb Beyette
Alexis Bruner Hannah Cain
Maggie Cobb
Maleek Compaore Emma Dalton
Brandon Draper Jillian Fackler
Patrick Hayden Connor Hoard
Ryan Hunt
Elle Johnson Elijah Kaiser
Sawyer Keinath Ivy Latham
Sadie Lenk
Ella List Lonnie Muehlenbeck
Luke Petzold
Aubrie Laplow
Nicolas Mays Joshua Minnock
Savannah Porter Emma Totten
Emanuella Weber
Briannah Brady Owen Butterfield
Autumn Dalton Kailee Fackler
Keith Frasier Annabelle Hayden
MaKella Opperman
Levi Ostrander McKenna Peche
Shye Ruppel Peyton Schmandt
Lillia Sherman
Benjamin Shreve Rose Stewart
Mya Sutton
Cherub Choir—Grades K-2
Director: Dianne Weber The Cherub Choir starts out the school year with grades 1 and 2
and is joined by Kindergarten after Christmas. The Cherub Choir sings God’s praises with enthusiasm and joy, as only little ones
seem to do. They are faithfully directed by Mrs. Dianne Weber.
One of their favorite requests is to sing “A Mighty Fortress.”
Free Spirit Choir
Director: Teresa Walter
Free Spirit Choir is a select choir made up
of 5th-8th graders
whose faithful partici-pation is expected.
They sing unison, as well as two and three
part music. Each year they take part in the
annual Music Festival.
Many of them also use their musical gifts from
God to prepare solos, duets, and ensembles
for the Festival. This
year they were asked to take turns picking a
hymn which contained a name for Jesus and
sharing why that name was special.
Cantate Choir—Grades 3-5
Director: Julie Keinath
Church Choir
Director: Teresa Walter
The Church Choir con-tains many faithful mem-
bers who love to sing
God’s praises. They of-ten lead worship and can
be heard at most festival services. They rehearse
once a week on Wednesday evenings.
They range in age from
high school to no longer in high school. :)
Soprano Bethany Daenzer
Ashleigh Devereaux
Dawn Devereaux Kathy Hergenreder
Luann Licavoli Millie Maurer
Delores Reinert Shirley Snyder
Anna Tuttle
Loretta Weber Julie Weiss
Mary White
Alto Velva Cobanovich
Faith Damm Julie Keinath
Janette Keinath
Diane Mills Lori Stratton
Eileen Ziegler
Tenor Luanne Jaruzel
Carolyn Petzold Erin Schmandt
Aaron Singer Art Weber
Erwin Weber
Jim Weber
Bass
Tim Daenzer
Dale Higgins Willard Petzold
Royce Shamel Kent Singer
Tim Singer
Wyatt Reinert
Jake Rodammer Parker Rodammer
Noah Rolfe Tyler Rude
Kiahna Sutton
Zara Tuttle Jordan Whitney
Keira Wiacek Alexander Babcock
Lucas Babcock Olivia Bailey
Graci Brooks
Hailey Brown Lydia Bruner
Caitlynn Burns Connor Dice
Mariah Ellis
Charlie Ferrier Caden Heike
Jonathon Hoard
Danielle Ayotte
Paige Ayotte Emily Bailey
Grace Brown Haley Cain
Christian Coleman
Dane Coleman Fatima Compaore
Daniel Curtis Joshua Curtis
Jaelynn Gross Andrew Hoard
Emma Hoard
Emma Kaiser Isabel Ketels
Lillian Kochenderfer Davin Kowitz
Nathan Phipps
Ashton Porter Delanie Riegler
Alden Rodammer Brandon Rude
Issac Slough Lexie Swink
FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 DESIGNATED CHURCH ACCOUNTS REPORT
ACCOUNT NAME
BEGINNING BALANCE (SET UP
12/31/11) INCOME EXPENSES
ENDING BALANCE 06/30/12
(CHECKING
BALANCE)
BOILER/AIR CONDITIONER CKG 2,529.13 1,091.50 $ 1,437.63
CHURCH CALL (SYSTEM) CKG 350.00 $ 350.00
CHURCH COMPUTER/TECH CKG 2,164.38 621.41 $ 1,542.97
CHURCH WORKERS FUND - STEWARDSHIP CKG 10.00 690.00 $ 700.00
EVANGELISM OUTREACH CHECKING 2,167.00 $ 2,167.00
ZUMBA CHECKING (144.05) 595.90 630.00 $ (178.15)
GOOD SAMARITAN - MOVING EXPENSES CKG - 1,828.00 1,000.00 $ 828.00
LYF ACCOUNTS: $ -
BREAKFAST CLUB 63.85 120.00 335.22 $ (151.37)
LYF GENERAL OPERATING 6,884.92 3,718.66 4,374.75 $ 6,228.83
ADULT ACCOUNTS 1,187.47 207.85 39.99 $ 1,355.33
YOUTH ACCOUNTS 2,030.33 2,768.16 795.01 $ 4,003.48
COMPASSION 351.65 276.00 $ 75.65
PING PONG TABLE 190.00 $ 190.00
POOL TABLE 277.70 $ 277.70
SMARTBOARD FUNDRAISER - 284.58 $ 284.58
YOUTH ROOM RENOVATIONS 5.84 5.84 $ -
TOTAL LYF CHECKING ACCOUNTS: 10,991.76 $ 12,264.20
P.B. FOLDING MACHINE CKG 463.25 $ 463.25
STEWARDSHIP - EDU/SEED FUND CKG 1,206.89 $ 1,206.89
T.I.M. CHECKING 17,564.25 5,365.77 10,100.00 $ 12,830.02
YOUTH JUNIOR CONFIRMATION CKG 311.19 $ 311.19
$ 33,923.00
NOTE: In Fiscal Year 2011/2012 the above noted Designated Church Accounts were set up. The funds for these accounts were pulled from the General Church fund to establish their beginning balance - based on in-formation provided to the Director of Accounting. Designated Accounts are set up for projects, fundraisers, specific programs, etc. where the income and expenses are designated and specific to an intended purpose and carry-over from one fiscal year to the next. *ZUMBA CHECKING - Note: A donation in the amount of $178.15 was made in July 2012 to cover the nega-tive balance in this account at the end of the 2011/2012 fiscal year.
ALL BOARDS FY 2011/2012 ACTUAL AND BUDGET
St. Paul Lutheran Church
BOARD/FUND
INCOME EXPENSE
ACTUAL 2011-2012
APPROVED FINAL BUDGET
2011-2012 ACTUAL 2011-2012
APPROVED FI-NAL BUDGET
2011-2012
Education 75,115 83,000 370 1,200
Elders: Total Inc 10,800 / Exp 30,900
Elders General Fund 15,118 2,000 21,301 22,100
Elders LYF Designated Account 5,724 8,800 7,309 8,800
Evangelism 134 9,950 378 8,950
Fellowship and Youth 5,694 5,000 2,750 2,900
Finance 21,094 1,200 7,538 2,900
Payroll and Benefits 115,258 11,625 969,906 909,573
Social Concerns 9 600 15 1,350
Stewardship 2,276 300 5,693 3,800
Trustees 4,490 0 88,042 93,500
General Fund 851,621 874,800 0 0
TOTALS 1,096,533 997,275 1,103,302 1,055,073
Total Proposed Budget Deficit $ (57,798)
Total Actual Income-Expenses (includes Designated Account) $ (6,769)
NOTE: In an effort to save money on printing costs the detailed breakdown for each Board/Fund Budget is not includ-ed in the annual report. To receive a copy of the detail please contact the Church Office.
Memorials
Memorials Continued
Membership Activities
Baptisms
Lillian Rueckert
Aaron O’Connor Garen Stewart
Kolten Kayde O’Neil Kyrian Michael Thomason
Maddison Jane Matthews Claire Isabelle Erlenbeck
Christian Coleman
Aubrie Lynn Elizabeth Laplow Cody Victor Woodward
Kaylie Coleman Ellia Faith Licavoli
Brynnlee Kate Watts
Morgan Grace Rader Karleigh Marie Cole
Maggie Mae Cobb Lawson Lee Harry
Rylie Marie Mills Deklan Robert Hager
Peyton Ann Woolwine
Emily Kate Bailey Olivia Jane Bailey
Aurianna Jean Rogers Emmitt William Stiff
Lexie Marie Bommarito
Caitlyn Louise Catherine Burns Landon Joshua Cunningham
MaKaylee Ann Schultz Keira Orion Wiacek
Chase David Wiacek
Skylar Alexis Wiacek Christine Nicole Stevens
Christian Kennedy
Adult Baptisms Cassandra Matthews
Joshua Matthews
Dillon Leix Kayli Leix
Sarah Kester Austin Burns
Crystal Schmitt
Ralph Warby
Transfers In **Change**
Jeff & Tricia Staple, Nathan & Aaron From Messiah, Clio
Jacob & Tina Petzold From St. Timothy, Otisville
Sandra St. Onge, Cheyanne, Bryan, & Zackery
From Bethlehem, Saginaw Peter & Susan Klauer, Amanda & Allison
From St. Peter’s, Richmond Jayson & Jennifer Mays, Avery & Nicolas
From Messiah, Clio Robert & Jorja Johnston
From Emmanuel, Cadillac
Transfers Out Chris Cunningham
To St. John’s, Glendale, WI
Keith & Charlotte Sayles Jr., Michelle & Ashlie To Grace Lutheran, Clarksville, TN
Anthony Bamberg To St. Michael’s, Richville
Braelyn Williams To Messiah, Grand Rapids
Brian & Linda Pennington
To Messiah, Clio Bart & Ilse Coleman
To All Saints, Blairsville, GA Kim & Cindy Brown
To Messiah, Clio
Christina Petzold To Immanuel, Frankentrost
Andrea Weiss To St. Paul, Des Peres, MO
Lisa Beckrow & Emma
To St. Michael’s, Richville
Releases
Jamie Galant & Gavin
Robert Koeltzow Walter & Dorothy Radisovich
Ron Reinert
Other-Profession of Faith
Thomas & Paula Kukulski from St. Luke’s, Vassar Karen Dumler
Ricks & Cheryl Anderson Chad Ruppel
Margaret Miller
Brandi Murphy from St. James, North Branch
Weddings
Zachary Mills/Kassandra Woolwine William Rosebush/Alicia Stimson
Logan Morningstar/Jamie Frahm Brian Cartner/Brittney France
Alexander Johnson/Erica Germain
Bradlee Snyder/Dayna Rodammer Anthony Huber/Shannon Haney
Dwight Keinath/Lorie Hunt Ralph Warby/Nancy Brown
Funerals
Raymond Ill Joshua Matzke
Florence Evans Raymond Leach
Jason Ide
Ottilie Ill Ralph VanWormer
Delia Dale James Howe
Wallace Petzold Clayton Damm
Robert Petzold
Hilda Schmidt Edna Keinath
Youth Confirmands
Kara Blue Shane Brandle
Bethany Daenzer Danielle DeOrnellas
Jorden Goodhue
Emily Hunt Addison Ley
Amanda Maschke Aaron Reinbold
Aaron Singer Timothy Singer
Elizabeth Zeck
Adult Confirmands Kevin Adelberg
Angela Ayotte
Angelique Babcock Deborah Porter
Courteney Porter Dillon Leix
Donald Coleman Elizabeth Coleman
Joshua Matthews
Cassandra Matthews
Merrill Lynch CMA Account
Balance cash on hand 1/1/2012 $ 18,794.20
Receipts:
ML Checking Interest 7.49
ML CD Scotiabank Interest 2,189.99
ML CD BMW Bank of North Amer. Interest 1,704.66
ML CD American Expr. Centurion Interest 187.52
Church Extension Fund Interest 1,722.73
Matured Church Extension Fund 13,999.13
Greater Beneficial Union of Pittsburg Interest 1,986.21
Matured Scotiabank 5.2% due 7/23/2012 42,000.00
Richard Petzold Es-tate 9,604.80
Herbert & Ottilie Ill Estate 20,000.00
Walter & Erna Keinath Estate 27,500.00
Total Receipts 2012 120,902.53
Disbursement:
Merrill Lynch Fee 80.00
Check Fees 0.45
Board of Trustees 1,980.22
Purchase Greater Beneficial Union of Pittsburg 86,422.43
Total Disbursement 2012 88,483.10
Balance cash on hand 12/31/2012 51,213.63
Principal in Merrill Lynch CMA Account 37,104.80
Balance to Spend in 2013 $ 14,108.83
Inventory of Investment @ 12/31/2012
Merrill Lynch CMA Account $ 51,213.63
Merrill Lynch CD
BMW Bank of North Amer. Interest 3.4% due 3/31/2014 50,000.00
American Expr Centurion 1.1% due 10/21/2013 17,000.00
Greater Beneficial Union of Pittsburg (Interest rates 4.00%) 116,422.43
No Maturity Date
Church Extension Fund
2.25% due 2/3/2017 10,000.00
4% due 3/22/2013 20,000.00
5 Yr. Variable Cert. due 1/22/2015 (Current Int. Rate 2.25%) 10,804.48
Inventory of Investment @ 12/31/2012 $ 275,440.54
Trust Investment
