We gather today as God’s beloved children to worship our Heavenly Father. We praise his holy name, we listen eagerly for his words of comfort, hope, and challenge to us, and we offer ourselves to him in dedicated service. May you be blessed as you worship here today.

St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congrega-

tion of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (E.L.C.A.). It is referred to as “Borchers” since Rev. Henry Borchers, who served our congregation from 1857-1881, advised and influenced a small group of pioneer settlers that wanted to establish a congregation in the area. This year we celebrate 162 years of life and ministry in this beautiful country setting in Southern Indiana. We look forward to many more years of growth and change as we seek continually to be faithful to God’s call to mission.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is

offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2nd

and 4th Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. ser-

vice on the 1st and the 3

rd Sundays of the

month. Christians who believe in the true presence of Christ in the bread and wine for our forgiveness and salvation are invited to receive Holy Communion.

Sunday School classes are held each Sun-

day for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend.

Leading and Assisting in Worship Leaders: Pastor Stephen Wood

Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Larry Guinn

Greeters: Roger & Delores Douglass (8:00) Bill & Judy Wonning (10:15)

Communion Assistant: Mark Rorick (8:00) Altar Care: Phyllis Cupp

Lectors: Doris Rorick (8:00) Marc Fountain (10:15)

Acolytes: Carly Kaiser & Courtney Mansfield (8:00) Charlotte Rust & Lyra Claycamp (10:15)

Projectors: Kaelen Eglen (8:00) Kailee Hildebrand (10:15) Flowers: Linda Newkirk

Welcome Center: Shirley Lewis (8:00) Judy Wonning (10:15)

September 14, 2014

St. Paul Lutheran Church 10792 North 210 East,

Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 Annex & Fax 522-7484 Parsonage 522-7421

email: stpaullutheran@stpaul-borchers.org Web Site: stpaul-borchers.org Office hours: Monday-Friday

Staff The Reverend Stephen Wood………………Pastor Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family

Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director Michelle Wood…………...………………..Secretary Trish Tangman………………..Care Team Director Tyler Claycamp…...Intern Youth & Family Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte………………………………Custodians Jamie Baker………………. Director of Technology

HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have

head phones available for those in need of assistance with hearing. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS—There

are a handful of large print bulletins availa-ble. They are located on the table at the en-trance of the sanctuary.

CONGRATULATIONS to Angie (Hoevener) Otte and Bill Mousa who were married at St. Paul yes-terday. We pray for them as they begin their mar-ried life. CARDS FOR KATARINA RIEKER can be mailed to: 4220 Rockyford Road, Columbus, IN 47203. Katarina is the granddaughter of Jerry and Pixie Otte who was severely injured recently in an auto accident.

NINE FAMILIES HAVE ENROLLED in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University workshop. There's still room! If you'd like to attend tonight's session for free to see if you 'd like to continue with the course, please join the group in the adult Sunday school area at 6:30 tonight.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PRAYER—We will gather for about a half hour and spend the time lifting up a variety of requests and whatever else is on people’s minds. We will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. Any questions, talk with Pastor Steve.

HELPERS NEEDED—If you would like to help with projectors, be a lector, help assemble the newsletter for mailing, communion assistant, or help with altar care, please let Michelle know.

HANNAH CIRCLE will meet on September 16th at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Patty Herkamp is the hostess and Bible study leader.

MOM'S ANGELS will meet Wednesday, Sep-tember 17 at 7:00 PM in the adult Sunday School area. A lasagna dinner will be followed by a showing of the movie "Heaven is for Real". This new group is open to anyone in the commu-nity who has experienced the loss of a child. Plans will be discussed for future activities.

KID’S BELLS will not meet on September 24th.

MILL RACE MARATHON is looking for volun-teers. Race day is September 27th beginning at the Commons at 7:30 a.m. A Kid’s Fun Run is September 26th at 6:00 p.m. at Mill Race Park. Sign up at www.millracemarathon.com/volunteer.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet on Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00 pm. Any questions, please talk to Connie Knoke or Michelle Wood.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS will be reading and discussing Martin Luther’s Large Catechism beginning on September 21st. There will be copies of the specific parts we will study available at the Welcome Center.

LUTHER LEAGUE will meet on September 21st at 5:30 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings. We will planning the year’s events and looking at Mission

CALENDAR This week: September 14th-September 20th

Today 8:00 am WOV Communion 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am LBW Worship 7:00 pm Prayer Monday 15th 9:00 am Preschool (Picture Day) Tuesday 16th 9:00 am Hannah Circle 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl Wednesday 17th 9:00 am Preschool 5:30 pm Kid’s Bells 1 6:00 pm Kid’s Bells 2 6:30 pm Adult Bells 7:00 pm Mom’s Angels Thursday 18th 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club Friday 19th 9:00 am Preschool Next week: September 21st-September 27th Sunday 21st Kid’s Bells Team 2 at both services 8:00 am LBW Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am LBW Communion 5:30 pm Luther League at Buffalo Wild Wings Monday 22nd Newsletter Deadline 9:00 am Preschool Wednesday 24th 9:00 am Preschool 9:15 am Preschool Chapel 1:30 pm Clothing Center 5:30 pm Kid’s Bells 1 6:00 pm Kid’s Bells 2 6:30 pm Adult Bells 7:00 pm Preschool Mother’s Tea 7:30 pm Prayer Thursday 25th 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 7:30 pm WELCA Meeting Friday 26th 9:00 am Preschool Jr. High Retreat at Lutheran Hills until Sept. 28

Trip ideas for Summer 2015. Please bring mon-ey for your meal. A CRAFT MORNING will be held on Monday, September 22 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the fel-lowship hall. Crafts will be made to sell at the bazaar. WINGS will have several easy craft projects available to make, or feel free to bring your own project to work on. Any questions, ask Debbie Herbert. Everyone is welcome to come join in the fun!!

STEPHEN MINISTRY will meet in the adult Sunday School area Monday, September 22 from 6:30-9:00 PM. The session will begin with continuing education on the topic of "Caring For Recently Incarcerated Care Receivers". A speaker will be present to share helpful infor-mation and answer questions for the group.

WELCA MEETING will be held on September 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. All wom-en of the church 18 and older are welcome!

CROSSLIFE MINISTRIES AUXILARY will meet Monday, September 22, 2014 beginning at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Members from Borchers Lutheran Church will also host the meeting. Final plans for the Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale to be held Friday, October 17

th at

Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall will be discussed. All are invited to enjoy the even-ing of fellowship and become more familiar with the ministry to individuals, marriages, and fami-lies throughout Jackson and Bartholomew coun-ties. Please sign up at the Welcome Center to donate food items. Sign up by September 21st.

BORCHERS PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISER cat-alogs and order forms are at the Welcome Cen-ter. Please turn in money when you order. Or-ders due by September 21st. Any questions, contact Carolyn Jones.

MISSION FESTIVAL will be on September 28th. We will have a breakfast during the Sun-day School time. Our guest speaker will be from the Wernle Home in Richmond, IN. See the signup sheet at the Welcome Center to help.

FOOD PANTRY item for September is tuna. Please place your donations in the basket by

the main entrance or in the wooden box by the kitchen. VISIT THE GUFFEY PROJECT OPEN HOUSE. Members at St. Paul-Borchers helped complete this beautiful and functional home through various fundraisers, donations, and workdays. On Sunday, September 28th from 11:30-1:30 the Guffeys have invited anyone who helped with this project in any way to visit their home, at 8472 N. County Road 300E, for refreshments and a tour!

LWR KIT MONETARY DONATIONS—If you would like to give a monetary donation that would go directly toward the purchase of items for kits assembled at St. Paul-Borchers, you may do so by marking your donation for “LWR kits”or “Lutheran World Relief kits”. Donations marked in this manner may then be used to purchase items for kits during peak sale times. (Donations marked with only “LWR” or “Lutheran World Relief” are sent directly to that organization’s headquarters.)

PLAN AHEAD FOR THE BAZAAR! Think about if you can donate homemade items, baked goods, or canned/preserved items to sell at the Harvest Home Bazaar on November 7th. If you plan to bring something, please let Mandy Otte know so she can make plans to have enough space for items.

CHAIRS—2 chairs were left at Olga’s Labor Day Party. They are in the church office. See if they might belong to you!!

PREGNANCY CARE CENTER will be offer-ing a Ministry Orientation Night for anyone interested in volunteering within their ministry on September 22nd from 6-9 pm at memorial Baptist Church, 2320 7th St., Columbus. Vol-unteer Training will then be held September 29th-October 2nd from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. For more information, contact Christy Shaw at 812-378-4114.

TWEENERS will be going to the Cornucopia Farm in Scottsburg on October 26th. We will meet in the fellowship hall after 10:15 service. You will need to bring a lunch. Sign up in the office by October 12th or contact Tyler at 812-

OUR MISSION:

Walking in Faith – Sowing Christ’s Love

The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is derived from our core values - the essence of

our purpose for existence and the criteria we should use to guide our congregational

decisions and actions.

Our Core Values: 1. Spirituality – to worship and to grow and

develop spiritually as Christians.

2. Outreach – To spread the message of God’s love and

grace by word and by action.

3. Service to Others – To live Christ’s message

to Love one another.

You can support the mission of our church by coming to worship, engaging in study, shar-

ing the word, bringing a friend to church, taking part in Care Team initiatives, volunteering

at church or in the community and loving one another.

We invite you to join us in this journey.

Our Response to God’s Love We Worshipped: September 7th— 8:00 am service– 125 10:15 am service — 71 Total Offerings for September 7th: $7863.25 Spending Plan Giving — $6908.25 New Church Loan Payment — $655.00 Other Giving — $300.00

{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2014 Spending Plan is $5,853.00} *This amount does not include the $5,900.00 monthly mortgage payment

Those assisting with worship September 21st:

Communion Assistant: Leon Seitz (10:15)

Altar Care: Linda Seitz (10:15)

Acolytes: Morgan Jones (8:00) Cheyenne Douglass (10:15)

Projectors: Madison Jones (8:00) Marc Fountain (10:15)

Flowers: Wilma Claycamp

Readings for September 21st

Genesis 39:1-23 Psalm 1

Matthew 5:1-12

Lectors: Mandy Otte (8:00)

Laberta Otte (10:15)

NOTES:

September 14, 2014

Memory Verse: Genesis 12:1 1 Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the

land that I will show you

Nineteenth Sunday of Easter

Jesus' summary of the law in today's gospel echoes our first reading

from Leviticus. We are called not only to love God with heart, soul,

and mind, but also to love our neighbor as ourselves. It is out of

such deep care that Paul shares the gospel with the Thessalonian

community. In the confession of sins, we acknowledge that we have

not loved God, neighbor, and self; yet we gather to hear the word of

forgiveness and to be strengthened by word and meal to be signs of

God's love and mercy in the world.

Readings for the Day:

Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18- The holiness code in Leviticus urges

people to be holy because God is holy. Holiness is lived out in

partiality for and consideration of the poor and the weak. We are to

love our neighbors as ourselves. God's people exercise justice and

love in their dealings with one another.

1 Thessalonians 2:1–8- Paul uses maternal imagery to depict the

caring and nurturing relationship he shares with the Thessalonian

Christians. When he first came to their city it was not to benefit

himself but to share the gospel with them, which was his

responsibility as an apostle of Christ.

Matthew 22:34–46- Put on the spot by the Pharisees, Jesus

displays wisdom by summarizing the law of God in just two

commandments and by demonstrating the Messiah must be more

than the son of David.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2008 Augsburg Fortress’

Going Deeper

The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page

contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go

deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer

request. Individuals are listed on their day of birth—so that you might pray for them on their birthday.

Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!!

Readings for the Day:

Genesis 12:1-9: God’s call of Abram and Sarai has a clear

purpose—that through them all the families of the earth would

gain a blessing. As they set out on their journey they are

accompanied by promises of land, nation, and a great reputation.

Matthew 28:16-20: After his resurrection, Jesus summons his

remaining disciples and commissions them to baptize and teach

all nations in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress’

Questions To Ponder:

1—Why does God call Abram?

2—Why does Abram need to leave his country?

3—What astounds you about the story of the call of Abram?

4—Which of the promises made to Abram do you think is the

most significant?

5—What does this text say to us today?

NOTES:

September 14, 2014

Memory Verse: Genesis 12:1 1 Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the

land that I will show you

Going Deeper

The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page

contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go

deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer

request. Individuals are listed on their day of birth—so that you might pray for them on their birthday.

Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!!

Readings for the Day:

Genesis 12:1-9: God’s call of Abram and Sarai has a clear

purpose—that through them all the families of the earth would

gain a blessing. As they set out on their journey they are

accompanied by promises of land, nation, and a great reputation.

Matthew 28:16-20: After his resurrection, Jesus summons his

remaining disciples and commissions them to baptize and teach

all nations in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress’

Questions To Ponder:

1—Why does God call Abram?

2—Why does Abram need to leave his country?

3—What astounds you about the story of the call of Abram?

4—Which of the promises made to Abram do you think is the

most significant?

5—What does this text say to us today?

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 9/14

I Samuel 25:1-44

Matthew 19:1-30

Jessica Rotert, Kennedy Engelau, Susan

Kaiser, Trenton Brigdon

World peace

Monday 9/15

I Samuel 26:1-25

Matthew 20:1-34

Doris Hoene, Brandon Rotert

high school athletes

Tuesday 9/16

I Samuel 27:1-12

Matthew 21:1-46

Mark Cupp, Kirsten Kruse

nursing homes

Wednesday 9/17

I Samuel 28:1-25

Matthew 22:1-46

Nathan Newkirk, Carrie Morrison

ELCA colleges

Thursday 9/18

I Samuel 29:1-11

Matthew 23:1-39

Doris Kleffman

victims of domestic violence

Friday 9/19

I Samuel 30:1-31

Matthew 24:1-51

Matt Kendall

Christians in Namibia

Saturday 9/20

I Samuel 31:1-13

Matthew 25:1-46

Marcus Taulman, Bethany Rust

Lutheran World Relief

Prayer List

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte;

Geneva Hoene; Orville Schnitker

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Rotert’s sister-

in-law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law)

Recent Hospitalizations: Katarina Rieker (car accident – Jerry & Pixie Otte’s granddaughter) Brenda

Casey (heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister), Bill Lucas, Jeanette Kruse

Other Prayer Request: Family and friends of Mildred Behrman (mother of Lou Ann Hoevener and

Linda Newkirk); Family and friends of Raymond Jeffries (father of Nancy Rotert); Pastor Jim Kuchera

(diabetes); Kack Hunnicutt (bladder cancer-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Kalee Allbering (cancer-friend of

Linda Guinn); Gary Bradley (heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross (physical health-

father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn Ross (pulmonary hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); Brian

Vaughn (cancer-neighbor of Merrell & Sara Otte); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee

Arney and Erin Rieker); Brad Lucas (accident – Bill Lucas’ son); Missy Walker (epilepsy - Karen

Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall) Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew);

Linda Witkemper (cancer—friend of Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancer—friend of Kathy

Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancer—friend of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis—2

yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield); James Otte; Rex Sipes (cancer—friend of Dennis and Vickey

Otte); Tom Elkins; Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Kristie Wessel (Tracey

Engelau’s sister); Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of Bill &

Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Frances Lamberson (Terri

DeVoe’s Mother); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall);

Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry &

Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 9/14

I Samuel 25:1-44

Matthew 19:1-30

Jessica Rotert, Kennedy Engelau, Susan

Kaiser, Trenton Brigdon

World peace

Monday 9/15

I Samuel 26:1-25

Matthew 20:1-34

Doris Hoene, Brandon Rotert

high school athletes

Tuesday 9/16

I Samuel 27:1-12

Matthew 21:1-46

Mark Cupp, Kirsten Kruse

nursing homes

Wednesday 9/17

I Samuel 28:1-25

Matthew 22:1-46

Nathan Newkirk, Carrie Morrison

ELCA colleges

Thursday 9/18

I Samuel 29:1-11

Matthew 23:1-39

Doris Kleffman

victims of domestic violence

Friday 9/19

I Samuel 30:1-31

Matthew 24:1-51

Matt Kendall

Christians in Namibia

Saturday 9/20

I Samuel 31:1-13

Matthew 25:1-46

Marcus Taulman, Bethany Rust

Lutheran World Relief

Prayer List

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Geneva

Hoene; Orville Schnitker

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Rotert’s sister-in-

law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law)

Recent Hospitalizations: Katarina Rieker (car accident – Jerry & Pixie Otte’s granddaughter) Brenda Casey

(heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister), Bill Lucas, Jeanette Kruse

Other Prayer Request: Family and friends of Mildred Behrman (mother of Lou Ann Hoevener and Linda

Newkirk); Family and friends of Raymond Jeffries (father of Nancy Rotert); Pastor Jim Kuchera (diabetes);

Kack Hunnicutt (bladder cancer-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Kalee Allbering (cancer-friend of Linda Guinn);

Gary Bradley (heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross (physical health-father of Beth

Claycamp); Carolyn Ross (pulmonary hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); Brian Vaughn (cancer-

neighbor of Merrell & Sara Otte); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker);

Brad Lucas (accident – Bill Lucas’ son); Missy Walker (epilepsy - Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall)

Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancer—friend of

Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancer—friend of Kathy Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancer—friend of

Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis—2 yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield); James

Otte; Rex Sipes (cancer—friend of Dennis and Vickey Otte); Tom Elkins; Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-

cousin of Karen Hoene); Kristie Wessel (Tracey Engelau’s sister); Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte);

Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen

Hoene); Frances Lamberson (Terri DeVoe’s Mother); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena

Schafstall);

Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie

Otte’s Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse

(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)