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ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2020

103 South Second Street

Marthasville, MO 63357

(636) 433-2482

[email protected]

www.stpaulsuccmo.org

A Loving Church, Making a Difference in the World

Letter from the Pastor

As we approach March, we enter the season of Lent. We are through Ash Wednesday and

taking the first steps on our journey to the cross. This Lenten road is a long one. While it begins

with palm branches and a savior who is greeted as a hero, we know that it will eventually lead to

his death as a political prisoner and someone deemed subversive to the ruling elite.

Sometimes I believe we lose this. We know the story of Jesus and how he gave his life for us

so that we may have eternal life. What we forget is just how radical Jesus is. He stood up and

questioned the unfair and unjust things happening around him. He wouldn’t allow for the

marginalized and oppressed to continue to be treated unfairly.

We have this sanitized version of Jesus who is nice and neat. I hate that. I hate that we have

this nice version who fits in a box and then just says these nice things about how to live, and then

fades into the background when we need a little pick-me-up. Jesus isn’t that way, nor is the gospel.

It isn’t clean, it isn’t nice, and it isn’t a pretty little package that is meant to make us feel better.

Instead this is messy. It’s radical. It’s something that is meant to shake the world up and turn

the established order on its head. It is not something that is supposed to give us a nice warm fuzzy

feeling, but something that is supposed to shock us and make us aware of how different the world

needs to be…how unfair and in need of a shake-up it is. We need to look at the gospel and see how

radical and subversive it is—how much of a shot in the arm that the message should be and how

shocking Jesus’ message is.

This isn’t something we should be satisfied with. It’s not something we should look at and

think “well isn’t this nice”. It should shock us! It should wake us up and show us how much the

world has strayed from the path of righteousness and make us be people who take this call of God

to heart. We should not simply want to hear a nice story, but to change the world.

Respectfully,

Rev. Jeff Mueller

http://www.stpaulsuccmo.org/

— March Extra Step — Southern Warren County Food Pantry

(Marthasville, MO)

This pantry, housed in Marthasville, serves local

families in need with non-perishable food items.

CONTENTS Adult Choir .......................................................... 5 Nursery .................................................................. 5 Adult Social Connection ...................................... 3 One More Thing ..................................................... 9 Altar Flowers ....................................................... 4 Outreach Committee .............................................. 9 Bible Study .......................................................... 7 Parsonage Pledge Sheets ................................... 18 Birthdays, Anniversaries .................................... 12 Parsonage Update ............................................... 10 Blood Drive..................................................... 3,16 Prayer List ........................................................... 17 Burger Luncheon ................................................. 6 Puzzles ................................................. 12,13,14,15 Calendar of Events ........................................... 19 Quilters .................................................................. 3 Church Membership ............................................ 4 Sausage Dinner ..................................................... 6 Church Finances ............................................... 10 Services of Worship ............................................ 5,8 Easter Lilies ......................................................... 7 Staff/Council Members .......................................... 2 Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast .............................. 5 Steak Dinner ........................................................ 11 Extra Step ........................................................... 2 Sunday Morning Fellowship ................................ 3,5 Highway Clean-up ............................................. 16 Supply Pastor Schedule......................................... 5 Homebound Church Members .......................... 17 Thank You ............................................................. 6 Inclement Weather .............................................. 4 Trivia................................................................. 3,12 Interim & Search Committees ............................ 11 Vacation Bible School .......................................... 14 Letter from the Pastor .......................................... 1 Women’s Guild ...................................................... 3 Meals on Wheels ............................................... 17 World Day of Prayer .............................................. 7 Men’s Group ........................................................ 3 Worship Leaders ................................................... 5

St. Paul’s UCC Staff Pastors by Supply ............................................................................................................................................................. Robbin DeVore ([email protected]) ................................................................................................. Secretary Sally Rohe .......................................................................................................................................................... Organist Sally & Tony Rohe ........................................................................................................................................ Custodians Debbie Garbs ........................................................................................................................................... Choir Director Amy Lange, Cathie Schoppenhorst, Gene Ahmann, Sandy Rohe, Cindy Buescher, John Ekstrom, Brenda Daniels, Isaiah DeVore........................................................... Projection Technicians Robbin DeVore ................................................................................................................................. Newsletter Editor

Church Council Donald Lange................................................................................................................................................... President Russell Kersten .......................................................................... Vice President/Buildings & Grounds Committee Cindy Buescher ............................................................................................................................. Recording Secretary Karla Aholt ...................................................................................................................................... Financial Secretary Sandy Rohe ......................................................................................................................................................Treasurer Don Buescher ............................................................................................................................... Missions Committee Patty Thornton .......................................................................................................... Christian Education Committee Wayne Zeh .............................................................................................Membership Care Committee/Altar Guild John Ekstrom........................................................................ Pastoral Relations Committee/Historical Committee

Mon., MARCH 16th —7pm

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Friday, March 20, 2020—“FISH FRY” Ebenezer UCC, AUGUSTA, MO—6:00pm

We will travel to Augusta for their Friday evening fish fry. Plan to meet at 6pm in Augusta. We will try to sit as a group.

This event gives us an opportunity to socialize with members of another UCC church.

Hope to see you there!!

**NOTE: Due to Good Friday services, there will be no Adult Social Connection event in the month of April.**

Women’s guild Wed., MARCH 4th

2pm *******************************

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Sunday Morning Fellowship

We need volunteers to assist with coffee, lemonade, and donuts.

Sign-up sheet is in the lobby.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

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Quiltersmeet on Mondays.

So, invite your quilting friends to join us!

Contact Audrey Meyer at 433-2210

with questions or inquiries.

Blood Drive

Tues., March 31st The ladies will provide

sandwiches and cookies

for participating donors.

Please donate blood. It saves lives! (See page 16)

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Legend of the Shamrock—

Altar flowers: February 2: in loving memory of Homer & Ethel Ahmann, who passed away on Feb. 5, 2002 and 1968, by their children. February 9: in loving memory of Arlene DeVore, who passed away 8 years ago on Feb. 10th, by Time DeVore. February 16: in honor of the Stegner birthdays and anniversaries, by Henry & Jeanette Stegner.

February 23: in honor of Bob, Aaron, and Lucas’s birthdays, by Karen Dohrer.

NOTE: Consider sponsoring the altar flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, a special date,

or just because…Sign-up sheets for altar flowers are in the lobby. The flowers are yours to take with you after the service of worship.

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

**Anyone who is interested in joining St. Paul’s UCC should contact

a council member or the church office.**

***NOTICE*** Cancelling Worship / Church Activities

due to inclement weather:

In the event that worship or other events must be cancelled, postponed, or the start time be delayed due to inclement weather, communication of such

will be relayed through postings on the following TV Stations:

Channel 2, Channel 4, Channel 5, Channel 11, Channel 30

A decision as to whether church services will be cancelled will be made by 8am on any given Sunday.

**Also, be advised that you should always use good judgment before taking unnecessary risks under any inclement weather conditions.**

Services of Worship

9:30am

Pastor by Supply

March 1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th

Ushers

Don B. (lead) Karen Dohrer Phyllis Sontag Jim Buescher Terri Ogle

Karla Aholt (lead) Gene Ahmann Maurice Mittler Kay Buhr Ann Jenkins

Patty T. (lead) Audrey Meyer Marigene Kersten John Presser Nancy Presser

Donald L. (lead) Tony Rohe Curt Rohe Robbin DeVore Diane Freese

John Ekstrom (lead) Mary Hulsey Debbie Garbs Brayden Mayer Bryce Mayer

Acolytes Kersten Mayer Kennady Mayer Jordyn Elder Colsie Lange Addy Engelage

Readers Cathie Schoppenhorst Karla Aholt Curt Rohe Brayden Mayer Terri Ogle

Greeters Brenda Roloff Cathie Schoppenhorst

Gene Ahmann Lulu Hasenjaeger

Audrey Meyer John & Nancy P.

Tony Rohe Curt Rohe

Brayden Mayer Bryce Mayer

Nursery Mona Anderson Pat Shacklette Stacie Chapman ____________ Mona Anderson

Fellowship Karen D. & Phyllis S. Brenda Daniels ____________ Kay Buhr Terri O. & Ann J.

Supply Pastor Schedule

March 1—Fred Brandenburg

March 8—Sue Leary

March 15—Richard Brandon

March 22—Don Sabbert

March 29—Donna Kendrick-Philips

April 5—Fred Brandenburg

April 10—Donna Kendrick-Philips

April 12—Sue Leary (Easter)

April 19—Donna Kendrick-Philips

April 26—Richard Brandon

Worship

Attendance:

2-2-2020-----73

2-9-2020-----66

2-16-2020-----67

2-23-2020-----97

(Good Friday)

Sign-up sheets are in the lobby to

purchase Easter lilies to

decorate the sanctuary. Donate one

in honor or in memory of someone,

or just because…The cost is $17.

You may take them home after Easter Sunday.

The Adult Choir Come join us in song! The choir will sing on

Sunday, March 15th. Practice will be on

Wednesday, March 11th at 7:30pm.

ALL ARE WELCOME!! Contact Debbie Garbs or Sally Rohe with

questions or inquiries.

Sausage & Sauerkraut Dinner

A very special thanks to the Sausage Dinner committee

for a job well done!! Many thanks as well to all who worked

and/or made donations! Thanks also to all who were patrons

and enjoyed this wonderful meal!!...

To those who “had none”…you really missed out!

You’ll just have to cry “wee, wee, wee” all the way ‘til next year.

A special “Thank You” to those who worked double shifts and to those who stayed late to

help clean up. This dinner would not be possible without everyone’s help and cooperation.

We sold a total of 671 tickets: 447 adults; 16 children; and 208 carry-outs. We do not have all the final figures at this time; they will be relayed as soon as the

information becomes available. However, the Raffle brought in $1052 for the Women’s Guild.

The Country Store earned $540. We do know that the fellowship attained by working together was a huge success.

Raffle winners are as follows: 1st Place: Quilt = Leonard Lutz

2nd place: Baby Quilt = Cathie Schoppenhorst 3rd Place: Gas Card = Kenny Schwoeppe

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With Deepest Gratitude We would like to take this oppor-

tunity to thank Pastor JEFF for his

service to St. Paul’s UCC over the past

3 years, 3 months.

We wish Pastor JEFF the very

best as he embarks on new endeavors.

It is with great appreciation that we

thank him for his time spent with us.

May God richly bless Pastor JEFF

and his family. May God’s greatest

blessings be his.

With Best Regards,

Church Council and Congregation

50/50 drawing

BURGER LUNCHEON —Sponsored by the Men’s Group—

Sunday, March 15th

11:30am—Fellowship Hall (Immediately following Sunday School)

Burgers, Hotdogs, Chips,

Baked Beans, and

Homemade Desserts

will be served.

**Free-will offering is requested.** (Sign-up sheet is in the lobby.

Donations of homemade desserts are needed.)

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Boone Area

Ecumenical Prayer

Breakfast

Saturday,

February 29, 2020

7:30am-9:30am Sponsored by St. Paul’s UCC—

held in the Fellowship Hall Sausage, pancakes,

and pastries will be served.

A free-will offering is requested.

GUEST SPEAKER: Marcus Engel, a motivational

speaker blinded in a car accident 25 years ago.

Offerings help support

the Washington Overseas Medical and

Dental Mission—Honduras.

Thank you for your support.

To help with this event, please contact Don Deeker

at 636-433-5474.

World Day of Prayer Friday,

March 6th

St. Ignatius, Concord Hill

Program: 1pm

Refreshments

to follow in

the parish hall

ALL ARE

WELCOME!

Hosted by

the ladies of St. Ignatius

Bible Study Dudley Adkins will lead a Bible Study group on Wednesday evenings

from 6-7:30pm during the Lenten Season for anyone who is interested.

Meetings will be held on March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, & 8th.

All are welcome!

See Dudley Adkins for details. Call or text 636-696-3034.

St. Paul’s UCC Marthasville, MO

Lenten/Easter Services

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Wed., February 26, 2020—Ash Wednesday— Service at 7pm.

Wed., March 4, 2020— Bible Study 6-7:30pm.




Wed., April 1, 2020— Bible Study 6-7:30pm.

Wed., April 8, 2020— Bible Study 6-7:30pm.

Fri., April 10, 2020—Good Friday— Service at 7pm.

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Sun., April 12, 2020— Easter Sunday Service at 9:30am.

Outreach Committee

St. Paul’s UCC is wanting to form an outreach committee to help meet the needs of those on our prayer list. We recognize the work of the Membership Care Committee, but we are looking to see if there are other needs we can

help meet. We are looking to form a committee but would like to have a meeting to discuss the idea with those who are interested, to shape a clearer vision and goal. If interested in attending the meeting, please sign up on the sheet in the lobby, and you will be contacted soon to determine a meeting date and time. Contact a council member with questions.

“One More Thing…Lenten Sacrifices”

For most religions, the traditional practices for lent are prayer, fasting

(abstaining from certain foods), and almsgiving (giving money or food to the needy).

Whatever method of discipline one uses to deepen his/her awareness of the sacrifices

Jesus made for us is the point.

Here are some new ideas of “sacrificing for lent:” ➢ Giving up a bad habit, whether it be an indulgence (certain foods, drink, tobacco, gambling,

etc.), or a way of thinking or responding to a certain situation (i.e. envy, jealousy,

selfishness, greed, impatience, gossip, avoidance, etc.). Replace a bad habit with a good

one, such as conserving water, electricity, or recycling—go green… Or begin a new healthier

diet by giving up a habit of eating “unhealthy” foods, or starting an exercise regimen for

healthier living… Or begin a daily devotional time of meditation, reading, or prayer.

➢ Giving of your time—maybe spend more time with loved ones or a friend you seldom see,

visiting a shut-in or a neighbor down the street to help him/her with a difficult chore

(perhaps a ride to church or the store, or to see a movie), reading to them, or sharing a meal.

People long for time spent with others more than any frivolous item—especially children.

➢ Spend time serving the needy—at a soup kitchen, the food pantry, a nursing home,

children’s hospital, or a shelter. Otherwise, begin to routinely give monetarily.

Regardless of what one “gives up,” or “gives,” the point of sacrifice during lent

is to put oneself on a challenging path in order to identify with the sacrifices

Jesus made for each one of us. It is not necessary that you go it alone—

have others walk this journey with you as you seek to grow in your faith and

in your walk with Jesus. You’ll be amazed at what you learn!

Church Finances

NOTE: The following information is from the General Fund only,

and in NO way is associated with the parsonage renovations.

On January 1, 2020, our beginning balance was $45,724.35. As of January 31st, our income has been $ 9,418.26; our expenses

totaled $ 8,127.57, giving a gain of $ 1,290.69:

(Beginning Bal. 1/1/20) $ 45,724.35 Income $ 9,4 1 8.26 Expenses — 8, 1 27.57

Gain - $ 1 , 290.69 (Ending Bal. 1/31/20) $ 47,0 1 5.04

NOTE: Our beginning balance in January 2019 was $62,067.08; at the end of 2019 we had a deficit of $16,877.55, giving us the ending

balance of $45,724.35 (the beginning balance of 2020).

The monthly financial reports are posted on the bulletin board

outside the church office for your review. *Please DO NOT remove these reports from the bulletin board.*

Copies are available upon request.

Church Council

Parsonage Update

A big THANK YOU to all who have made pledges/donations towards the

parsonage renovation fund!

From March 2019 thru February 23, 2020 pledges/donations

totaling $35,145 have been made—

Of this amount, $30,535 has been received.

Please continue to consider this fund in your financial giving.

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Interim Committee In searching for a settled pastor, an interim pastor will be called to

serve St. Paul’s UCC until a settled pastor is called. This

committee will look for an interim candidate only; this committee will not be involved in finding a settled

pastor. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to serve on this committee should

contact a council member. Please note that this commitment

may require any number of meetings each month until an

interim has been chosen.

Search Committee In searching for a settled pastor, an interim pastor will be called to

serve St. Paul’s UCC until a settled pastor is called. An interim

committee finds the interim pastor only; the search committee

searches for a settled pastor. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to

serve on this committee should contact a council member.

Please note that this commitment may require any number of

meetings each month until the process of calling a settled pastor

is complete. Also, important to note, council members are not

eligible to serve on this committee.

IRISH BLESSINGS ANSWERS (from page 15)

May you have a world of wishes at your command.

God and His angels close at hand.

Friends and family their love impart,

And Irish Blessings in your heart.

May you always walk in sunshine.

May you never want for more.

May Irish angels rest their wings

right beside your door.

Annual Steak Dinner

Date TBD We are looking for a committee to plan and carry out this annual event. It is typically held in June, but the committee will set that date according to entertainment availability. Anyone who is interested in chairing or assisting on this committee should contact a council member, as plans will need to soon be underway.

Ladies and

Gentlemen…

POT OF

GOLD

MARCH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES OF BAPTISM

1st: Seamus Zeh 21st: Kent & Janet Howard 4th: Annmarie Voss 4th: Jim Ogle 11th: Cullen Richardson 7th: Clay Chapman Tyler Chapman 8th: Dianica Schuster 16th: Matthew Freese 10th: Allen Mueller 18th: Taylor Elder 12th: Henry Wohler Jordyn Elder Lucy Wohler Drayke Elder 14th: Joshua Engelage Draysin Elder 18th: Jamieson Ogle Kamryn Elder 19th: Calvin Rodgers Charley Elder Liam Scheible 28th: Colsie Lange 20th: Curt Rohe Kent Howard 21st: Susie Thierbach 23rd: Megan Zeh 24th: Don Buescher 25th: Sandy Rohe 28th: Gail Morris 29th: Luke Richardson

Need Some Luck? A four-leaf clover is supposed to bring luck, mainly

because it’s rare – most clover have only three leaves, finding a four-leaf one is about a one in 10,000 chance!

Long ago Europ-eans thought that a rabbit was a lucky animal.

This, with African-Ameri-can traditions, made the North American practice of carrying around a rabbit’s foot for luck, often on a keychain.

The tradition of a bride putting a penny in her shoe

on her wedding day is said to bring the couple prosperity!

Knocking on wood will protect you from bad luck.

this originated in Germanic folklore.

March Crossword

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6.

7. 8. 9. 10.

12. 11. 13.

14.

15. 16. 17.

18.

19. 20. 21.

22. 23.

24. 25.

26. 27.

29.

28.

30. 31. 32.

34.

33.

ACROSS: (answers on pg. 17) 3. The language group that includes Irish, Scottish, Gaelic, and Welsh, among others. 6. March 17th holiday. (three words—do not abbreviate) 7. An early Spring flower, similar to the jonquil. 8. The first day of __________ occurs on or near March 20th. 9. Spring comes _________ winter. 11. Musical instrument used in folk music associated with Scotland, Ireland, Northcumberland, and France. 13. When setting your clocks for daylight saving, we “spring ___________.” 15. While trying to convert the Irish to Christians, St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the _____ ______.

(two words) 21. Mindless chatter; persuasive flattery. 22. “Luck of the ________.” 24. If you are not wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, someone will likely _________ you. 25. The color associated with St. Patrick’s Day. 26. A popular St. Patrick’s Day dish: corned beef and __________. 28. Third month of the year. 29. He built the Ark. 30.

30. What you will find at the end of a rainbow. (three words) 32. The Kilkenny, Carrickfergus, and Slane are three of Ireland’s most popular __________. 33. Liam, Finn, Connor, Seamus, Riley, Erin, Rory, and Teagan are popular Irish ________. 34. Finding a _______-_______ _________ is said to bring good luck. (three words)

DOWN: 1. The practice of advancing clocks during the summer months so that darkness falls later each day according

to the clock. (two words) 2. The symbol of God’s promise to humankind that He would never again flood the earth. 4. The 27th United States President, and the first of the two U.S. Presidents buried in Arlington National

Cemetery. (last name) 5. A popular springtime attraction in Washington, D.C. is the Japanese ________ blossoms. 6. A three-leaved plant; the Irish word meaning “little clover” or “young clover.” 10. Genesis 7:12 “And the rain fell upon the earth for _________ days and nights.” 12. An evergreen tree. 14. The Hebrew prophet who was swallowed by a whale. 16. Early Spring cup-shaped flowers of bold colors. 17. Destructive funnel-shaped weather conditions most likely to occur in the Spring. 18. A small bearded man, in Irish folklore, wearing a coat and hat, who likes to cause mischief. 19. A town in the Republic of Ireland with a national park of the same name. 20. Very fragrant early Spring clustering flower in the form of a shrub or small tree. 23. God ordered Noah to take two of every kind of __________ onto the Ark. 27. A shade of green; also, a culinary herb. 31. “The Children of Lir” and “The Field of Boliauns” are both examples of an Irish _______.

—M-F, June 8-12, 2020— 9am-12Noon

Theme: “Mystery Island” Be watching for further details in the lobby and in upcoming newsletters.

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St. Patrick’s Day Word Search

SAINT PATRICK

SHAMROCK

IRISH

TRINITY

GREEN

LEPRECHAUN

FAITH

HOPE

LOVE

LUCK

BLESSINGS

FOUR-LEAF CLOVER

FOLK TALE

RAINBOW

POT OF GOLD

CORNED BEEF

CABBAGE

GUINNESS

DUBLIN

PARTIES

PARADES

FATHER

SON

HOLY SPIRIT

After completing the word search, using the remaining unused letters in the puzzle, fill in the puzzles

below to complete the Irish Blessings. (answers on page 11)

S K C I R T A P T N I A S W R A O E Y R R Y L O D U O A F E L W

W I I A S I Y H S E W C V S A A

L T K T Y I S H A M R O C K O N

U S R U R C N H O S L R M H M I

A N N E G A B B A C E N D A A Y

N Y D O H U P I F D N E S E A V

N E D G R E W A L A U D S N C T

T L L F O O E S R W O B N I A R

E H O M A L O T R H E E L A A I

N T G Y R D I R R I I E E I P N

T I F U E L A T K L O F S A N I

I A O N I H E D A S N A R G N T

R F T E D N L P F G S A A K R Y

I A O M E I N S R L D T Y C T T

P T P H L H E E E E I I R U R W

S H L H O P E I S O C N V L G E

Y E S I V N R M I S P H G A H R

L R T T E B A E N S D I A I D N

O E Y Y O O U U R R H D E U O A

H O R R B L E S S I N G S O N T

For this puzzle, begin with the first unused letter and use every other letter to fill in the blanks.

May you have:

A __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __.

God __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __.

F__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __,

__ __ __ Irish blessings __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __!

For this puzzle, begin with the second unused letter and use every other letter to fill in the blanks.

M__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __.

M __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __. M __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __.

DO YOU KNOW? How long does it take for blood to cycle through your body?

a.) about 4 minutes b.) about 3 minutes c.) about 2 minutes d.) about 60 seconds (Answer below)

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE—Blood Facts:

• On any given day, an average of 38,000 units of red blood cells are needed for hospital patients in the U.S.

• One in 10 people entering the hospital needs blood. • Red blood cells must be transfused within 42 days. • A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood. • The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O. • There is no substitute for human blood. It cannot be manufactured.

Facts about donors • Only 9 percent of people in the U.S. have type O negative blood. Type O

negative donors are universal red cell donors as their blood can be given to people of all blood types—always in great demand and often in short supply.

• Type O negative blood is needed in emergencies before the patient's blood type is known and with newborns who need blood.

• Forty-eight percent of people in the U.S. have type O (positive or negative) blood.

• Only 3 percent of people in the U.S. have AB positive blood type. AB positive type blood donors are universal donors of plasma, which is often used in emergencies, for newborns and for patients requiring massive transfusions. AB plasma is also usually in short supply.

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3-7pm

Save this date! YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

Earth Day is

April 22, 2020

Please bring work gloves and tools for

Meet in church lobby.

Answer: d.) about 60 seconds

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER The family of Owen Steiner, 15-month old from Hermann, who passed away; Grady Thayer, newborn (great grandson of Lulu Hasenjaeger)—hospitalized with RSV & other health issues; Nancy Presser—surgery; Orville Rohe—upcoming tests for kidney function; Jim Heady (Robbin DeVore’s uncle)—surgery for vascular & peripheral stent placements; Marge Jones—injured hip; Amy Lange—cellulitis; Drayke and Draysin Edler—surgical procedure; Sister of Audrey Meyer’s son-in-law—kidney surgery; Mike Mueller (Pastor Jeff’s father)—eye surgery on 2/4 for retinal tears and detached retina; John (Mike Mueller’s friend)—diagnosed with cancer in his lymph nodes; Leonard Lutz—stress fractures in back and other health issues; Jeff Moeckli, 47 (friend of the Shacklettes)—inoperable brain cancer; Chris Thurman (friend of Cathie Schoppenhorst)—on hospice with ALS; Kirk Engelage—back surgery; Denise Bradley (Cathie Schoppenhorst’s mother)—in Warrenton Manor for rehab; Lynn Queathem (friend of the Shacklette’s)—Alzheimer’s and other issues; Leo Newbanks, 2 yr-old (friend of Robbin DeVore)—rare kidney disease, on dialysis, on transplant list; Brandon Julius (friend of Jacob DeVore)—20 yr.-old with pacemaker and defibrillator, needing heart transplant; Taylor Dallacosta (friend of Ann Jenkins)—infant born with cystic fibrosis; 4 month-old son of Maura Winkelman (friend of Gigi Mueller)—brain tumor; 4 yr.-old grandson of Joyce Marek (friend of Diana Garbs Charboneau)—brain tumor; Mark Jones—health issues; Betty Tameler (Brenda Roloff’s mother)—health issues.

Those Battling Cancer: Jeff Moeckli, Dave Pruitt, Ted Lepper, Emma Todd, Holly Schneider, Isaac Mercer, Bobby Walker, Kenny Engemann, Tom Smith, Caden Leesmann, Kristi Warneke, Ralph Roloff, Michelle Mueller, James Weatherly, Eric Moritz, Donnie Kopmann, Jim Grafrath, Ron Palitzsch, Leonard Lutz.

Those serving in the Military: Nick Sullentrup, Tyler Buescher, Luke Bronstrup, Kolton Harrison, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, & others seeking to faithfully serve God & Country!

Please remember those who are not always able to worship with us at St.

Paul’s UCC. Remember them in prayer, with a visit, card, or a phone call:

Leonard Lutz Helene Krampe

Harbor Place Grandview Health Care Center

1054 State Hwy. 47 201 Grand Avenue, Room 315

Warrenton, MO 63383 Washington, MO 63090

—Meals on Wheels— If anyone needs or knows of anyone who needs home-delivered meals from the Warren County Senior Center, please contact the center at 636-456-3379. Volunteers are also needed to deliver meals. _________________________________________________________________________________

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March Crossword Answers (from pg. 13)

ACROSS: DOWN: 3. Celtic 21. Blarney 32. Castles 1. Daylight Saving 16. Tulips

6. Saint Patrick’s Day 22. Irish 33. Names 2. Rainbow 17. Tornadoes

7. Daffodil 24. Pinch 34. Four-Leaf Clover 4. Taft 18. Leprechaun

8. Spring 25. Green 5. Cherry 19. Killarney

9. After 26. Cabbage 6. Shamrock 20. Lilac

11. Bagpipes 28. March 10. Forty 23. Animal

13. Forward 29. Noah 12. Pine 27. Sage

15. Holy Trinity 30. Pot of Gold 14. Jonah 31. Tale

Pledge Sheet to Remodel Parsonage House

Contractor Bid for Remodeling material & labor Estimate $ 49,500

Cost for 25 new windows $ 4,900

Cost for new heating/air conditioning system $ 14,924

cost of new kitchen cabinets $4,500, plus misc. $ 4,500

Contingency Fund $ 6,176

June 4, 2018 Total Estimated Cost: $ 80,000

Funding for Remodeling House—Direct Gifts

Total Pledge

Return to financial secretary Karla Aholt Amount

One-time Donation of: $

OR

Monthly Donation of $ X MONTHS $

Printed Name: __________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________

Irish Blessing

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Bring A Meal Sunday

9:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion

10:30am Sunday School 10:30am AM Fellowship

2 10-4:30pm Quilters

7pm Church Council

3 4 2pm

Women’s Guild

6pm Bible Study

5 6

World Day of Prayer

1pm—St. Ignatius Hall

7

Change Clocks Tonight “Spring Forward”

8

9:30am Worship



10

7pm-8pm

Food Pantry @ CBC

11

6pm Bible Study

7:30pm Adult Choir Practice

12 13 14

15

9:30am Worship

10:30am Sunday School NO AM Fellowship

BURGER LUNCHEON

11:30am (follows Sunday School)


7pm—Men’s Group

17

HAPPY SAINT

PATRICK’S DAY!

18

6pm Bible Study

19 20

6pm Adult Social Connection “Fish Fry”-Ebenezer UCC

21

11am-12N

Food Pantry @ CBC

22

9:30am Worship



24 25

6pm Bible Study

26 27 28

29

9:30am Worship



31

3-7pm

BLOOD DRIVE

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