The Followers’ Footsteps · We often find ourselves driving people away, not because we are trying, but because we do not know how to reach out to them. We find ourselves directing

The Followers’ Footsteps

April 2018

“Followers of Christ, sharing

God’s love and blessings”

Numbers, Attendance, and Pledges

2

Pastor Jill’s Message

3

President’s Message

4

Council 5

Council 6

Grow 7

Grow 8

Grow 9

Grow 10

Send

11

Send 12

Send 13

Send 14

Send 15

Kids’ Corner 16

Birthdays,

Anniversaries,

Prayers

17

Assisting

Schedule

18

Calendar 19

Sending

Message

20

Year-to-date attendance

through March 30

(services on Saturday, Sunday, church holidays,

and midweek for Epiphany, Lent and Advent)

2017

Total Attendance

for all public services since

beginning of year

6542

Saturday/Sunday

average attendance

through March 25

(attendance at regular

weekend worship only)

2017

Total Sat/Sun Attendance 5620

Average Weekly

Attendance

117

(48 wks.)

Total Sat/Sun Attendance for

prior month thru 11/26 504

The Followers’ Footsteps is the monthly newsletter of

St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (Evangelical Lutheran Church

in America)

Saturday Worship - 4:00 PM

Sunday Worship - 8:30 & 10:45 AM

Christian Fellowship Hour - 9:30 AM

We welcome you to worship with us and to experience the joy of having

fellowship with other people who believe in the love of God

and the teachings of Christ.

3980 S. Lindbergh Boulevard

Sunset Hills, MO 63127

(314) 843-6577

Fax: (314) 849-2617

Email: sths at swbell.net

Web site: www.st-thomas-holy-spirit-lutheran-church.org

Pastor: The Rev. Jill. V. Seagle

Ministers: The People of St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church

Newsletter Editor: Sue Rosso

Email: sths at swbell.net

Year to date $$ Figures

From the STHS Newsletter Editor

Articles for The Followers’ Footsteps can be left in the church office or sent to

sths at swbell.net

April 20 for the May issue

May 18 for the June issue

June 15 for the July issue

July 20 for the August issue

Numbers, Attendance, Pledges

The Followers’ Footsteps Page 2

YTD Pledges

over/(under):

$ (2,313)

Weekly Pledges

Needed:

$ 5633

Offerings received last

Sunday $ 6,212

2018

Total Attendance

for all public services since

beginning of year (thru 3/30)

2091

2018

Total Sat/Sun Attendance

for year 2018 1425

Average Weekly

Attendance

119

(12 wks.)

Total Sat/Sun Attendance for

prior month thru 03/25 493


From the Pastor’s Desk: Cracked

Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack, in everything.

That’s how the light gets in.

--Leonard Cohen

Light is funny. It doesn’t wait to be invited into the room. If the door is cracked, the light spills over the floor. If the blinds are cracked, light spills into the room. Light always

finds a way into the darkness.

We have reached the other side of the resurrection. We traveled through a story that broke our hearts and then broke our graves wide open. Yet, many of us, for years, have been wearing a protective shell around ourselves, shielding us from what the resurrection light can do. We really do not want to be resurrected. We want to stay behind the stone,

secure in our darkness, untouched by the light. We do not want to be cracked.

Yet, we all are. We all have open wounds, broken shells, cracks. No matter how hard we try to glue ourselves back together, it is the cracks that let us feel the hope of tomorrow. It is the wounds that allow us to move forward into a new place and time. This holds true for

each of us, and it holds true for the church as well.

We do not want our churches to have cracks. Yet, sometimes we need more than just cracks to let in the light. Sometimes we need to topple all the stones and start from scratch. Sometimes we need to back away from our want to appear perfect and all put together, and

let the world know that we are flawed—cracked.

We do not always love people as we should. We often find ourselves driving people away, not because we are trying, but because we do not know how to reach out to them. We find ourselves directing God instead of trusting that God will direct us. Yet, we often do not admit to any of these things. We furiously try to put duct tape over our cracks so that no more damage is done. Yet, those cracks allow for the light of Christ to shine into our dark-

est places, cleansing us and healing us.

In this season of the Resurrection, I want us to work on being OK with our cracks. I want us to begin to see them as the places where God is entering us and holding us secure.

I want us to be honest about what we are doing wrong as the people of God in this place.

And then I want us to remember that the light is pouring into those places we see as flawed and horrible. We will never be the perfect church. But we will always be God’s church, as cracked as we are. Remembering that, we can joyfully proclaim, “Alleluia! Christ is Risen,” and we can begin to see that, although we may not like our cracks, it is where God

is working to make us better children of the kingdom.

In Christ,

Pastor Jill

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: News and Events

NEWS AND EVENTS

The cities of Sunset Hills and Crestwood are planning to stage the first SunCrest Fest on Saturday, September 22. It will include a parade, musical entertainment, food booths, a carnival, a car show and various activities for kids and adults. We have been invited to participate as a sponsor in several ways, ranging in cost from $100 to $1000. Funds raised will be donated to first responders. Since this is an opportunity to demonstrate our intention to be an active member of the community, we will discuss our participation during the next Council meeting on April 9. At our Council Meeting in March, we discussed the various needs we have that might be a target for the $100 offering day in April. After considering a few possibilities we elected to give our property needs first priority per the rationale offered by Roger Wieting, chair of the property committee. The Capital Equipment Replacement Fund was established to accumulate funds to pay for major expenditures at the church.

Recent payments from this fund include

1. $37,000 for new air conditioning in the nave and FH

2. $43,000 for 5 new heating and A/C units in the narthex, life center and Preschool

3. $15,000 for new flooring in the Pre school

Future work or repairs that will be required include

1. Replace fire alarm system

2. Resurface parking lot

3. Re-roof the flat membrane roof

4. Re-shingle pitched roof

5. Replace electric boiler that serves nave and FH

The above five projects will cost over $100,000. Funds need to accumulate to do this

work.

As was noted in the last several newsletters, the 2018 Central States Synod Assembly will be held in Lindsborg, Kansas June 7-9. We have one attendee but would like to add a female adult and a youth to represent our Congregation. Please call Pastor Jill or any Council member if interested.

God Bless,

Loran Schnaidt

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CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

March 12, 2018

Loran Schnaidt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

PRESENT: Pastor Jill Seagle, Loran Schnaidt, Ken Janovec, Steve Hilts, Jane Brda, Anita

Petrovic, Roger Wieting, Jan Dillon, Paula Greenwood, Dave Eshelman, Sandy Griffard.

ABSENT: 0

Pastor Jill read the March devotion: John 12:24-33 Question: What needs to die within us

as individuals, as a community, as a nation in order to make room for the fruit God desires

us to bear? The church fears dying. When we take away fear of dying, it opens possibilities

of what we can do. Let go of our own agendas, our need to be in charge and we can bear

the fruit that is the work of the Spirit within us.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of February meeting were approved as written.

FINANCIAL REPORT: STHS pledges down almost $7,000 from budget and targeted

budget giving down $3,500 accounting for deficit. Expenditures are in line with budget; we

paid some quarterly insurance and the high school tuition. HomeCare revenues were down

33% due to illness of clients and caregivers; HC had $1,250 advertising expenditures.

Learning Center revenue was slightly less than projected. We will have $100 Sunday in

April; the targeted giving will go to capital equipment replacement fund and specific projects

will be targeted. Ken has learned of another company which ELCA endorses for online

giving which he will be looking into for possible use.

SYNOD REPORT: Loran circulated copies of thank you letters which STHS has received

for donations. The letter from Central States Synod thanked STHS for $16,363.60 for

mission support; synod ended fiscal year with a $21,510 surplus which is tremendous. A

letter from IPM thanked STHS for $2,923.00 donations.

AREA 10 MEETING MARCH 11: STHS hosted this and 56 people attended. Group

discussed the topic of dying to self agendas and thus filling our cups with God’s spirit in

order to do His work in our communities.

SYNOD ASSEMBLY: This will be held June 7-9 in Lindsborg, KS. STHS still needs a

second adult voting delegate.

ASHES TO GO RESULTS: It was a great experience. 139 people came through. TV

coverage from channel 2 all morning was excellent. Channel 5 also did a spot. Jane related

the good experiences of listening to those who came through and wanted to talk. Perhaps

next year we can stay outside all day. Jane encouraged others to participate. Article in our

monthly newsletter was an excellent description of this day; it was written for the synod.

LOGO STATUS: STHS now has a new logo and it is being used. Pastor Jill circulated a

picture of it.

MEMBER/NEW MEMBER ACTIVITY: Pastor Jill noted that Chuck Hill, Janet Wheeler and

son Jonah and her mother, Judy, are joining. We’ve had one member transfer: Bev

Lehenbauer.


NEW BUSINESS:

TLC directional sign installation: Russ Brda is working on getting the signs and the needed

paperwork for Sunset Hills to add two signs directing where TLC entrance is located.

Motion was passed to approve the installation of these needed signs to indicate location of

TLC entrance.

Executive Team is responsible for soup supper on March 21. More soup is needed.

Neighbors using our parking lot: Pastor Jill noted that some neighbors have been parking

on our lot on a regular basis. They haven’t asked our permission. Questions of the liability

for church should something happen to these cars was discussed. Pastor Jill will draft a

letter to be given to all of our neighboring houses.

Perry Nelson anniversary: Perry has been with STHS for 20 years this month. Perry has

informed Pastor Jill that he wants NO recognition of this. But Council has decided to honor

him with card, perhaps a gift card, or donation to charity which he supports.

Jan Dillon mentioned that the Learning Center would like to do a Temple Talk showing the

various projects or programs that are going on in the TLC. She asked when could this

happen. Council said “any time” – just let us know when.

Meeting closed with prayer and adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Next Council meeting is April 9, 2018, with reports due April 6.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandy Griffard, secretary


Lunch & Learn is held the 2nd Thursday of each month at Advent Episcopal Church, 9373 Garber Rd. This month’s Lunch and Learn, on Thursday, April 12, at 10:45 AM, will be “A Living History with Barbara Kay. The “Unsinkable Mollie Brown” will be attending just in time for the SAJE and Titanic anniversaries. The event is guaranteed to be

entertaining and educational. Luncheon will be served at noon.

April’s Movie Matinee will be held Wednesday, April 25, 1:00 PM, at STHS. The featured presentation will be Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. The true story of fast-draws and wild rides, battles with posses, train and bank robberies, a torrid love affair, and a new lease on outlaw life in far away Bolivia. It is also a remarkable friendship between Butch—possibly the most likeable outlaw in frontier history and his closest associate, the fabled, ever-dangerous Sundance Kid. Popcorn and beverages will be provided.

Bingo will be on Thursday, April 26, 10:30 AM, at Advent Episcopal Church, 9373 Garber Rd. There will be snacks and fun prizes!

CONFIRMATION CLASS

Sunday, April 15 4:00—5:30 PM


MIDDLE SCHOOL


HIGH SCHOOL



Wed., June 27—Sun., July 1 Nat’l Youth Gathering NRG Arena & Stdm Houston, TX

How we … GROW Nurturing, teaching, and encouraging each other through learning and fellowship to

build a strong and vital community of believers.




So far, April has been a busy time for learning here at TLC Preschool. Hopefully we will begin

enjoying some spring weather since we have had our share of stormy weather and cold tempera-

tures this past winter.

During the week of April 22, TLC Preschool will be celebrating the week of the young child. The

purpose of this week is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their

families. It is a time to plan how we, as citizens of a community, state, and nation, can better

meet the needs of all young children and their families.

At TLC Preschool, we are taking the opportunity during this week to show off each child’s

unique personality, favorite things, and his/her family.

The Magic House is also offering a free family event to celebrate the week of the young child.

For more information you may check out their Facebook page or website for updates.

Have a Happy April,

Grace Tsoka

Director

TLC Preschool




TLC ART ROOM WISH LIST

Every Child is an Artist

-Pablo Picasso

Financial Donations to fund improvements/Add to our Art Supplies

Rolling, multi-shelved cart

A few large, matching baskets to store smocks & other items

Two or three child’s easels

Large, white drawing paper

Crayola markers

Washable tempera paint in all colors and/or solid paint tempera sticks

Elmer’s glue

Clear tape, colored tape

Water paint sets & water paint paper

Colored construction paper - all colors

Glue sticks

We have collected many materials over the years that always come in handy, such as

Pretty papers

Clean foam meat trays

Baby food jars

Paper towels

Cardboard pieces (that come in packaging)

Children’s Fiskars Scissors




EXCITING CHANGES!

We are working to change a few things, including our

church logo. Check it out to the left. What do you

think?

The preschool has a new logo and a new name, also.

Take a look on page 8.

Coming soon — We will have a new website and news-

letter design. Stay tuned!

Plunge into VBS 2018. Life is full of thrills and spills! We don’t know what’s around the bend, but God does. At Splash Canyon VBS, children will learn the good news that God is always with us and keeps His promises on life’s wild ride. Join us for a splashing good time! Registration will be open soon for ages 3 - those entering 5

th grade. VBS will be held July

16 - 20 from 9:00 - 12:00. The cost will be $15 per child. For 3 or more children, the price is $40 for a family. Watch the STHS website in April for the opportunity to register your child. HELP WANTED: WE NEED YOU! If you can help full or part time, we have many ways to be involved to suit your schedule and interests. Please contact Linda Fobian at 314-807-7223, 314-965-5436, [email protected], or register as a volunteer on the STHS website.

mailto:[email protected]

How we … SEND Ministering to the greater community, sharing God’s love and blessings with others that are in need.


Social Statement on Women and Justice Hearings Scheduled for

April and May

What should the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America teach about contemporary issues related to sexism and patriarchy in our society? You are invited to help shape a response to that question, which is at the heart of the newly available “Draft of a Social Statement on Women and Justice.” A 26-member task force of clergy and laypeople from across the ELCA have produced the draft statement, which is now open for discernment, comment, and response before it is presented for consideration by the 2019 Churchwide Assembly. You can download a copy of the draft by going to http://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Social_Statement_DRAFT_on_Women_and_Justice.pdf?_ga=2.101848965.585307996.1515344327-1981319535.1511195748.

Here are ways to get involved, individually or as part of a group: Participate in one of the three hearings scheduled across the synod:

• Sunday April 22, 2–4 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, Salina, KS • Sunday, May 20, 4–6 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran, Manchester, MO

. . .or use the response form at the back of the downloaded statement. Your response – the response of grassroots members of this church – is essential if the final social statement is to accurately reflect the thought of the ELCA. I strongly encourage you to invest the time to participate in this process, and thank you for your partnership in the Gospel. – Bishop Roger

SCRIP SALES

The winner of the $25 gift card is Sandy Griffard! Congratulations, Sandy! She will receive a

$25 gift card of her choice. Sales from Great Lakes Scrip Center (GLSC) gift cards last week

gave us a net gain of $52.77. Net gain so far this year is $401.79. Please continue to use your

Schnucks ecards as they consolidate sales from our church members and send us a percent-

age of total sales each month. Thanks to all who are using the scrip program to raise money

for our ministries. Our next scrip sales will be April 7 & 8. See Louann Elledge if you have any

questions.



NEXT NOISY OFFERING WILL BE APRIL 15—BRING CHANGE!

Our children are getting involved in worship! Every few weeks,

the children who are present in worship will be collecting an

offering of spare change — an offering that you can toss into our

“noisy” tin buckets as they come around. This quarter offerings

will be donated to Basket of Hope, a charity that gives age-

appropriate gift baskets to seriously ill children. For their fourth

project, the donations went to Sweet Celebrations, a charity that

throws birthday parties for homeless children. Please note, we are

not looking for large amounts to be given. You can simply grab

those coins that have been sitting in your car for months, or take

the chance to grab those annoying pennies left in your wallet.

Throw them in the buckets and make a joyful noise. Help the

children be a part of worship and help them learn the value of giving to others! The total

collected for Sweet Celebrations was $395.04. Thank you so very much!

STHS BOOK CLUB

Book Club will meet April 23 at 9:30 AM in the youth room to discuss the following

selection. All are welcome!

The Snow Child: a novel by Eowyn Ivey. 2012. Alaska, 1920: a brutal place to homestead, and especially tough for recent arrivals Jack and Mabel. Childless, they are drifting apart--he breaking under the weight of the work of the farm; she crumbling from loneliness and despair. In a moment of levity during the season's first snowfall, they build a child out of snow. The next morning the snow child is gone--but they glimpse a young, blonde-haired girl running through the trees. This little girl, who calls herself Faina, seems to be a child of the woods. She hunts with a red fox at her side, skims lightly across the snow, and somehow survives alone in the Alaskan wilderness. As Jack and Mabel struggle to understand this child who could have stepped from the pages of a fairy tale, they come to love her as their own daughter. But in this beautiful, violent place things are rarely as they appear, and what they eventually learn about Faina will transform all of them. -- Amazon. com



EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

St Thomas/Holy Spirit maintains a food pantry near the church office which has been designated as an emergency assistance program. In 2017, 62 individuals and/or families were helped by this program. Frequently people come during the week and are assisted by the church secretary for items such as food, toiletries, diapers, etc. In 2017, cash donations of $1227 were contributed by individuals and groups to help keep this food pantry stocked. Gift cards to Aldi are purchased with this cash and are available on an as-needed basis. Information is also provided so that people can locate regular community-based food pantries such as Feed My People. Thanks to Lea and Jerry Wischmeier who faithfully keep the pantry stocked. Gifts to the Emergency

Assistance Program are always welcome.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

FOR EVERYTHING!

We need you to step up and

help in areas from worship to

social ministry! See any

council member for more

details.



STHS ELCA MISSIONARY SUPPORT



Diabetes Care and Precautions

Diabetes can affect many parts of the body, and can lead to serious problems such as heart disease, blindness, kidney damage, and lower-limb amputations. People with diabetes can reduce these risks with the help of their doctors, families, and caregivers. This means controlling the levels of blood glucose (blood sugar), blood pressure, and blood lipids (cholesterol), and receiving regular preventive care.

Older people with poor control of blood sugar levels often have problems with thinking, depression, and other disabilities. If you are caring for an older person who has diabetes, be sure he sees the doctor on a regular basis to be evaluated. Good diabetes care can help reduce the risk of complications.

Blood Sugar—Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy. In order to keep the amount of blood sugar in the blood from becoming too high, people with diabetes take supplemental insulin in pill form, by pump, inhaled or by injection. Caregivers are often responsible for blood sugar testing.

Insulin Shock—Blood sugar levels can also become too low from giving too much insulin or from poor diet, resulting in a serious condition called insulin shock or hypoglycemia. Signs include: shaking, nervousness, feeling faint, or even passing out. Call 911 immediately if the person faints and is unresponsive. Blood Pressure and Cholesterol—People with diabetes are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. Lowering blood pressure and cholesterol through better diet and medication can help limit this risk. Lowering blood pressure also reduces stress on the kidneys.

Weight Control and Exercise—Eating regular, balanced meals that include carefully measured portions can help keep diabetes under control. Caregivers should limit the amount of candy, cookies, and other desserts given to someone with diabetes. Always read food labels for hidden sugars in unexpected places such as crackers, bread crumbs, and ketchup. Sometimes, simple measures such as watching the diet, losing weight, and increasing exercise can bring diabetes under control.

Eye Care—People with diabetes should see the eye doctor regularly. Laser therapy can reduce the possibility of severe vision loss caused by diabetes.

Signs of Diabetes Some people with diabetes have no symptoms until they find out from a routine blood test. Some symptoms—

feeling very thirsty urinating often feeling very hungry or tired losing weight without dieting sores that heal slowly dry, itchy skin pain, tingling or loss of feeling in the feet blurry vision

Inspiration: Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.

Homecare currently serves 14 families and employs 11 caregivers. Several of our clients have recently moved from their homes into assisted living apartments. They do not look forward to this transition but with the help of our caregivers the move becomes easier. Sometimes the caregiver continues providing aid in the new facility. Usually the client ends up being happy with their new surroundings and enjoys the daily contact with others living/working in the facility. Happy Easter! Chris Lewis, Director

KIDS’ CORNER


Birthdays , Anniversaries and Prayers

Ongoing Prayer Concerns: Eilene & Don Acheson, Allison, Dave Andrasko, Isabella

Bolfing, Joseph Braun, Josh Brockelmeyer, Alain Carron, Chris Carron, Curt Carron, Boyce

Clark, Pat Cook, Mike Dillon, Joanna Dowty, Erna Dwars, Perry Dwars, Zella

Emde, Russell Freeman, Brian Griffith, Pat Janovec, Jordan, Bobby Jensen,

Karen, Mike Kelemen, Emmett Klauburg, Melanie, Bill & Carol Leonard, Kay

Littlefield, George Magyarkuti, Shane McGoogan, Keith Mohl, Charlene Moosey,

Matt Neidlinger, Ken Persons, Esther Peters, Joan Ramos, Wayne Schlichting, Scott Seagle,

Barbara Sheffield, Steve Sheffield, Jamie Shupe, Carole Swor, Betty Valentine, Sam Valentine,

Alicia Volz, David Walker, Elaine Wilder, Donna Williams, Pat Zimmerman

Current Prayer Concerns: Lynne Carron, Tom Dunn (Lynne Carron’s friend), Tom Fleer,

Nora Giraudo (Linda Meierhoff’s granddaughter), Sandy Greenwood

(Greenwood Family Member), Ed & Darlene Griffith, Susan Hazelwood (Linda

Meierhoff’s friend), Janet Janovec, Bill Krieg (Lea Wischmeier’s friend), Bev

Lehenbauer, Mary Markowski (Bill Petrovic’s sister), Mary McGarrity (CCH

Caregiver), Mike Michaels (Lynne Carron’s friend), Darryl Peters, Justin

Poepper & Family (Friends of Karen Greenwood & Family), Gerry Rosso (Sue Rosso’s

husband), Lauren Stewart (Amy Skrien’s niece), Ed Thoman (Jerry & Lea Wischmeier’s friend),

Susan Till, Janice White (CCH Caregiver)

Stacy Steketee 4/1

Graham Brueckmann 4/6

Wade Brueckmann 4/8

Lux Daniel 4/8

Nicholas Wegman 4/9

Bill Petrovic 4/12

Hailey Benson 4/15

Darryl Peters 4/16

Morgan Seagle 4/17

Brian Bashwiner 4/21

Erica McCray 4/21

Julie Crawford 4/22

Elliot Hughes 4/24

Grace Weber 4/25

Karen Wegman 4/25

Alyssa Wischmeier 4/25

Riley Hughes 4/27

Max Bashwiner 4/28

For The Homebound: Joseph Braun, Barbara Eldridge, Polly Forster, Joan Ramos, Virg Timper, Evelyn Vocelka

From Death to New Life: George Kelley, Lou Kuhlmann, Linda Lewis,

Dorothy Skramstad

Serving in The Military: Kyle Bougeno, Josh Brockelmeyer, Grant Covey, Michael

Denner, Phillip Funderburk Jr., Hope Funderburk, Jeffrey Lauber, Andrew McGuire,

Brandon Mendes, Nathan Nugent, Dillon Parsons, Steve Pera


Dave & Stephanie Eshelman 4/3 41 Years Bill & Anita Petrovic 4/12 43 Years

Role Service April 1 April 8 April 15 April 22 April 29

Ushers 8:30 AM Dan Greenwood

Rich Greenwood

Wayne Schlichting

Lee Bodendieck

Mike Dillon

Jerry Wischmeier

D. Hafner-Hunt

Leona Harris

Mary Roberts

Kara Tucker

Steve Hilts

Nancy Moyer

Crossover

Barry Nelson

Carl Nelson

Jerry Wischmeier

Matt Majino

Mike Majino

Jerry Wischmeier

Pat Cook

Ann Mantler

George Magyarkuti

Tim Strege

8:30 AM Ken Janovec Rocki Droege Dave Eshelman Jane Brda

Communion

Assistants

8:30 AM Lee Bodendieck

Nancy Moyer

Mary Roberts

Dave Eshelman

Stephanie Eshelman

Dan Greenwood

Paula Greenwood

Jane Bolfing

Steve Hilts

Anita Petrovic

Russ Brda

Jan Dillon

Mike Dillon

Crossover Nancy Dietrich

Tom Hohenstein

Inge North

Judy Jobe

Barry Nelson

Lynne Carron

Jan Jobe

Karen Wegman

Dave Andrasko

Lynnda Light

Ann Mantler

Susan Till

Youth Asst. 8:30 AM

Crossover Jacob Skrein Natalie Till Sam Skrien

Readers

8:30 AM Steve Hilts Nancy Benson Lynne Carron Steve Schenk Clara Rush

Sat David Link

Loran Schnaidt

David Link

Loran Schnaidt

David Link

Loran Schnaidt

David Link

Loran Schnaidt

Bread Baker 8:30 AM Brda Family

Welcomers

(Upstairs)

8:30 AM John & Bonnie

Butterfield

Ron & Maureen

Rundle

Crossover Lynne Nelson Karla Mosby Janet Plummer

PowerPoint

Presenter

8:30 AM Jane Brda Jane Brda Ken Janovec Rocki Droege Jim Brockelmeyer

Crossover Steve Fobian Steve Fobian Steve Fobian Steve Fobian

CXR Editor Steve Fobian Steve Fobian Steve Fobian Steve Fobian

Altar Guild

Assistants

8:30 AM Julie Crawford

Mary Roberts

Julie Crawford

Mary Roberts

Julie Crawford

Mary Roberts

Julie Crawford

Mary Roberts

Bulletin Assmbly George & Lisa

Magyarkuti

Kathy & John Meder Dorothy

Richterkessing

Lea Wischmeier Sandy Kuhn

God’s Kids’ Kits 8:30 AM &

Crossover

Nancy Benson JoAn Peters Karla Mosby John & Kathy

Meder

Kids’ Crossing

Small Talk, Big

Ideas

8:30 AM &

Crossover

Steve Fobian/Rad

Dude

Linda Fobian Karen Wegman Pastor Jill Steve Fobian/Rad

Dude

April 2018 Assisting Schedule


Fellowship Time Easter Nancy Benson Lea Wischmeier Amy Skrien Nancy Benson

Crossover Mary Roberts Mary Roberts Judy Schlichting Rachel Strege Erin Wischmeier

Coffee to Go 4/5 Kathy & John 4/12 Susan Till 4/19 Judy & Jan Jobe 4/26 Ron Rundle

Worship Asst.

St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church

3980 South Lindbergh Blvd

St. Louis, MO 63127

314-843-6577

A Stephen’s Ministry Congregation


Mark 16:1-7 1When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Him. 2And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” 4When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. 5As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; He is not here. Look, there is the place they laid Him. 7But go, tell His disciples and Peter that He is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see Him, just as He told you.” (NRSV)

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The Followers’ Footsteps · We often find ourselves driving people away, not because we are trying, but because we do not know how to reach out to them. We find ourselves directing