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ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER

September 2016

103 South Second Street

Marthasville, MO 63357

(636) 433-2482

office@stpaulsuccmo.org

www.stpaulsuccmo.org

Seeking to Know, Grow In, and Show the Ways of Jesus

Letter from the Pastor

I am ready for Fall. I am ready for the nights to be cooler and the days shorter. I am ready for high school football—Carl’s a big fan so I go along with him. I am ready for the grass to stop growing. I’m also ready for the leaves on the trees to turn—but not to fall. I want them just to look pretty for a while. Of course I’m reminded that Fall is a busy time for the church. There’s Rally Day and the Chicken Dinner in September; a Congregational meeting in October—the 23rd; and before we know it, it’s November already. I better stop there. I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself. I need a little time to reflect on the summer and appreciate all the things we’ve accomplished—welcoming the Emmaus Choirs, they practice at church on Tuesday afternoons from 3:45-4:45pm; Vacation Bible School was a huge success this summer; the Heritage Cluster pulpit exchange was something new and exciting; and of course our mission weekend in August, just to name a few. I want to focus for a second on the mission weekend. So much about it seemed hopeful to me. I was impressed by the fact that we were willing and able to be a “live-streaming” sight for the main mission gathering that was held in Kansas City. (Many thanks to Cathie Schoppenhorst, Brenda Daniels, and Amy Lange for helping with and setting up the “live-stream”). A total of seventeen people representing St. Paul’s-Marthasville, Immanuels-Holstein, Ebenezer-Augusta, Zion-Union, Friedens Peace-New Melle, and Faith-Wentzville gathered at our church on Saturday, August 20th, to listen and watch reports from our mission partners in the Holy Land. I was impressed with what we heard during the “live-streaming.” We heard reports from two young Palestinian women—Christians living in territory occupied by and under the control of Israel. What impressed me about these young women was their commitment to the Christian faith. They told us they were not just Christians by heritage, going to church because their parents and grandparents did, but they also were Christians by choice. In other words, they have made a conscious decision to be an active part of the church, even though Christians in Palestine are a minority of only 2% of the population. Furthermore, they were making a decision to remain in Palestine, even though life in another country might be easier for them. They were convinced that a Christian presence is needed in the Holy Land, and they want to be a part of that presence. WOW! Young people deciding to be a part of the church, even though that decision runs against the odds and against the popular culture was really a sign of hope for me. I was also impressed by what I heard on Sunday morning, August 21st. Tyler Reeve, a Global Missionary Intern, spoke about his experiences with the church in Morocco. If you remember, Tyler was assigned to the Evangelical Church of Morocco. It is a church that is experiencing quite a transition and transformation. Begun by Europeans, the congregation now consists mainly of Africans, many displaced by war, persecution, and poverty. That is not the only change, however. Most of those coming to the church come from a variety and diversity of Christian traditions. There are Methodists, Lutherans, Pentecostals, charismatics, etc.—all a part of this church. Tyler told us it is an interesting congregation. Since it is the only church in the town, all those attending, despite their racial, cultural, and theological differences, if they want to be Christians, and all of them do, then they have to get along. No matter what the controversy or issue of the day, no one gets mad and leaves. Instead they all have made a decision to work through their issues and stay together. In that sense I feel like the church in Morocco is a peak into what God intends the church to be—diverse, loving, gracious, forgiving, kind. I also want to add, young, energetic, committed, and full of the Spirit of Jesus. It gave me a lot of hope for the future. As you can see, summer at St. Paul’s was a very special and hope-filled season. I can’t wait to see what Fall will bring.

Many Blessings, Pastor Donna

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September Extra Step – Neighbors In Need Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the UCC that

supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the U.S. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s

Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. Neighbors in Need grants are awarded to churches and organizations

doing justice work in their communities. These grants fund projects whose work ranges from direct service to community organizing and advocacy to address systemic injustice. Funding is provided through

donations to the Neighbors in Need offering.

CONTENTS Adult Choir .......................................................... 5 Helping Hands Ministry ...................................... 5

Adult Social Connection....................................... 3 Homebound Church Members ........................... 8 Altar Flowers ....................................................... 4 Letter from the Pastor ......................................... 1 Baptisms & Births ................................................ 7 Meals on Wheels ............................................... 8 Birthdays, Anniversaries ..................................... 7 Mission Moment ................................................ 6 Calendar of Events ............................................. 9 Prayer List ......................................................... 8 Chicken Dinner .................................................... 4 Quilters .............................................................. 3 Christian Education ......................................... 6,8 Services of Worship ........................................... 5 Church Membership ........................................... 4 Staff/Council Members ...................................... 2 Concert In The Park ............................................ 5 Sunday Morning Fellowship ............................... 3

Extra Step ........................................................... 2 Worship Leaders ................................................ 5 Fun Facts ........................................................... 7 Youth Fellowship ................................................ 6

St. Paul’s UCC Staff

Pastor Donna Kendrick-Philips ....................................................................................................... Interim Pastor Susan Miesner (susan@stpaulsuccmo.org) ............................................................................................. Secretary Sally Rohe ..................................................................................................................................................... Organist Sally & Tony Rohe ................................................................................................................................... Custodians Alan Scholz ............................................................................................................. Volunteer Grounds Attendant Debbie Garbs ................................................................................................................... Volunteer Choir Director ...................................................................................................................... Volunteer Youth Fellowship Director Amy Lange, Cathie Schoppenhorst, John Ekstrom, David Lange, Brenda Daniels, Isaiah DeVore ....................................................................... Volunteer Projection Technicians Robbin DeVore ......................................................................................................... Volunteer Newsletter Editor

Church Council

Wade Swartz ............................................................................................................................................... President Kay Buhr ...................................................................................... Vice President/Membership Care Committee Robbin DeVore ........................................................................................................................ Recording Secretary Gene Ahmann ............................................................................................................................ Financial Secretary Rachel Richardson ......................................................................................................................................Treasurer Harvey Cramer ....................................................................................................................... Missions Committee Terri Ogle .............................................................................................................. Christian Education Committee Nick Rohe .......................................................................................................... Buildings & Grounds Committee Bob Barron ............................................................................................................... Pastoral Relations Committee

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Quilters meet on Mondays.

You don’t have to be a

member of St. Paul’s

to stitch with us.

So, invite your quilting friends!

ALL ARE WELCOME! This is a great opportunity to learn if you are not a

seasoned quilter.

Contact Audrey Meyer at 433-2210 with questions or

inquiries.

Adult Social Connection

resumes meeting on a monthly basis beginning on

Friday, September 9th

This month’s theme is

“Chuck wagon round-up”

Join us at 6:30pm for grilled burgers, games, & socializing.

Meat and drinks will be provided.

Please bring a salad, vegetable, or dessert to share.

Bring your favorite board games, cards, etc.

Please sign the sheet in the lobby by Tuesday, September 6th, so we know how much meat to prepare.

Contact Karla Aholt or Diane Freese with any questions or inquiries.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Sunday Morning Fellowship

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

The sign-up sheet is

in the lobby.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

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Altar flowers:

August 7: in loving memory of Robert “Butch” Bryant, by Jim & Terri Ogle.

August 14: in honor of Cohen Lange’s 3rd birthday on August 16th, by Nick, Kendall and Colsie.

August 21: in honor of Allan & Nita Hasenjaeger’s 10th wedding anniversary on August 26th, by Lulu.

August 28: in honor of Jim & Cindy Buescher’s wedding anniversary on August 31st, by Jenny Buescher.

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 Pastor Donna

or the church office.**

St. Paul’s Annual Chicken Dinner & Country Store

September 18, 2016 11am-5pm

great food & fun for all!! Games for children, homemade desserts, homemade ice cream, homemade & hand-made items

in our country store, a quilt raffle (1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes) & more!!

Spread the word!! INVITE FRIENDS & FAMILY—

They won’t want to miss out! Sign-up sheets are in the lobby—be sure to sign up for the shift you prefer.

Also, the country store can always use homemade and handmade items. They go fast!

Thank you for your participation and contributions.

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Services of Worship

9:30am

Pastor Donna Kendrick-Philips, Interim Pastor

September 4th 11th 18th 25th

Ushers

Rachel R. (lead) Patty Thornton Phyllis Sontag Jim Buescher Rhonda Juntti

Terri Ogle (lead) Ken Painter Harvey Cramer Maurice Mittler Karla Aholt

Kay Buhr (lead) Russell Kersten Marigene Kersten John Presser Nancy Presser

Nick Rohe (lead) Tony Rohe Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore Diane Freese

Acolytes Elise Thierbach Addie Engelage Tristan Zeh Isaiah DeVore

Readers Marge Jones Karla Aholt Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore

Greeters Rhonda Juntti Marge Jones

Ken Painter Harvey Cramer

Russell Kersten John & Nancy Presser

Tony Rohe Curt Rohe

Nursery Carrie Deeker Pat Shacklette Stacie Chapman Brenda Roloff

Fellowship Kay Buhr Karen D. & Phyllis S. ------------------------------------ NEED VOLUNTEER

Worship

Attendance:

7-31-2016-----41

8-7-2016-----77

8-14-2016-----87

8-21-2016-----82

8-28-2016-----46

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

Sunday, September 11th this month. Practice

will be on Thursday, September 8th at 7pm.

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

questions or inquiries.

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY The Missions Committee

is looking for someone to lead

this ministry. See Harvey Cramer

with questions or inquiries.

Concert in The Park: Marthasville City Park Pavilion

Friday, September 23rd

7:30pm marissa harms

(Pop/Country)

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Rally Day — September 11th A new year of Sunday School Classes begins! St. Paul’s UCC Christian Ed welcomes children ages 3 to adult. Sunday

School classes follow the service of worship, at approximately 10:30am,

and students will be escorted to their classes—as in the past. Classes will

end at approximately 11:15am. We want to give a special thanks to all of

our teachers, and those who serve on the Christian Education Committee.

Pre-K and Kindergarten students will meet in room #103. Teachers: NEED VOLUNTEER(S)

Grades 1 – 2 will meet in room #105D. Teacher: Megan Zeh

Grades 3 – 5 will meet in room #105A. Teacher: Cathie Schoppenhorst

Grades 6 - 7 will meet in room #105B. Teachers: Susie Thierbach

Grades 8-12 will meet in room #102. Teacher: Jodi Lange

Substitute Teacher: Cheryl Swartz

Christian Ed Committee:

Terri Ogle—Council Rep Megan Zeh

Jodi Lange—SS Superintendent Cheryl Swartz

Cathie Schoppenhorst

On September 11th, all students will meet collectively to kick off the new Sunday School year.

NO Sunday School classes on September 18th due to our annual Chicken Dinner.

On September 25th, the classes will meet as explained above.

St. Paul’s UCC is currently looking for a Youth Fellowship Director, or a number of individuals who would fill this position in a tag-team manner. If you are interested, please contact a council member.

MISSION MOMENT

The Heritage Cluster is asking us to collect

100 cans of pasta sauce (no glass jars) and 43 cans

of chicken for the Faith in Action Meal Project. The

items are needed by September 11th. We are nearly

half way there!

Thank you

for your

participation.

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SEPTEMBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES OF BAPTISM

2nd: Donna Kendrick-Philips 10th: Bob & Maggie Barron (NO BAPTISMS THIS MONTH) Elise Homeyer 12th: Rock & Brenda Roloff 3rd: Nancy Liesmann 14th: Marvin & Ellen Engelage 10th: Taylor Steffens 17th: Don & Faye Barringhaus—1960 11th: Steve Zeh 21st: Kirk & Joell Engelage 13th: Kim Kelemen 23rd: Don & Carrie Deeker 15th: Dustin Howard 24th: Jon & Kay Buhr Maggie Barron Tom DeVore 16th: Warren Bilyeu 17th: Ron DeVore Don DeVore Terri Ogle 20th: Kayla Niemeyer 22nd: Chris Wilson 23rd: Danny Presser 25th: Alan Scholz 26th: Karen Dohrer Tristan Zeh 27th: Nicholas Rohe

September fun facts: September starts on the same day of the week as December each year, but does not end on the same day of

the week as any other month in the year.

Labor Day is observed every year on the first Monday in September.

Native American Day is always celebrated on the 4th Friday of September.

Grandparent's Day is observed in the United States on the first Sunday after Labor Day.

In the northern hemisphere, the Autumn Equinox occurs and fall begins. This takes place on September

22nd or 23rd, depending on the year.

The Continental Congress changed the name of the United Colonies to the United States on Sept. 9, 1776.

The US Supreme Court was established on September 24th, 1789.

The poem "Mary had a Little Lamb" was published September 1st, 1830.

On September 18, 1851 the infamous New York Times newspaper published it first edition.

The 1st Continental Congress was called to order on September 5, 1874.

The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875.

In September of 1920, Earle Dickson, of Highland Park, New Jersey, invented the Band-Aid for his wife

who frequently burned herself while cooking. He was a cotton buyer for the Johnson & Johnson Company.

World War II began in September, 1939, when Hitler invaded Poland.

Former President Richard M. Nixon was given an unconditional pardon, for his role in the infamous

"Watergate" fiasco by President Gerald Ford, September 8, 1974.

The United States was attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. Almost 3,000 people in New York,

Pennsylvania and Washington DC died because of the attacks that took place on that day.

Wyatt Herman Scheible Born 7-26-16

Son of Nick & Jessica Scheible

CONGRATULATIONS!

August 14, 2016

Calvin Grey Rodgers

Son of Jake & Jenny Rodgers

August 21, 2016

Henry Easton Driemeyer

Son of Kurtis & Elyssa Driemeyer

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Jason Randall (Pastor Donna’s son-in-law)—cancer returned; Derik Roloff—leg infection; Allan Hasenjaeger—health issues; Marvin Engelage—recovering from stent insertion; Molly Parsons—infections in both feet after bunion surgery; Ann Varner—bilateral TMJ surgery, ruptured eardrum; Carter Chapmann—recovering from E.coli infection; Betty Hellebusch—health issues; Joyce Osterwald—recovering from severe car accident injuries; Laurie Osthoff Jackson—brain surgery; Eric Moritz (cousin to the Rohes)—very ill with cancer; Carolyn Frick (friend to Cathie Schoppenhorst and Emma Schweissguth’s daughter)—recovering from double heart valve replacement; Mona Anderson (Grover Hilgedick’s daughter)—knee surgery; Michelle Mueller (friend of Cindy Buescher)—severe heart issues, her newborn baby in ICU; Scott Auby (friend of Susie Thierbach)—brain cancer; one-year-old grandson of Joyce Marek (friend of Debbie Garbs)—massive brain tumor; Cal & Betty Tameler (Brenda Roloff’s parents)—health issues; Leonard Lutz—health issues; Michael Rich (relative of Carla Lange)—organ failure; Vance Ross (Karen Sida’s brother)—health issues; Eldon & Sue Green—health issues; Angela Gray—health issues; Gail DeVore Morris—health issues; Eleanor Lutz—health issues, heart.

Those Battling Cancer: Jason Randall, Eric Moritz, Scott Auby, Melanie Jenkins, Michael Thornton, Alan Scholz, Darryl Bockting, Donnie Kopmann, Kathy Frick, Layton Rehmeier, Dera Rehmeier, Rick Rehmeier, Jim Grafrath, Ron Palitzsch, Mark Jones, Leonard Lutz, Dale Krampe, Tim Palitzsch, Gene Bollinger.

Those serving in the Military: Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, & others seeking to faithfully serve God & Country!

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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:

Sue Green Rev. Dale & Helene Krampe Vera Mittler The Arbors at Victorian Manor Homestead at Hickory View NHC Healthcare Please send all correspondence to: 1481 Marbach Dr., Apt. 225 35 Sugar Maple Ln.

105 Rottman Drive Washington, MO 63090 St. Charles, MO 63303 Marthasville, MO 63357 314-974-3784

Vada Hinnah Eleanor Lutz Norma Sutter The Arbors at South Pointe 20555 Cedar Ct. Cedar Crest Manor 5129 Old Hwy. 100, Room 10 Warrenton, MO 63383 324 W. Fifth St., Room 222 Washington, MO 63090 636-456-8105 Washington, MO 63090

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—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. ________________________________________________________________________________

URGENT!!

is looking for someone or two to tag-team as Sunday School teachers for the Preschool-

Kindergarten class. Currently, we have three young boys enrolled in the class, but we are

without a teacher. Please contact Terri Ogle ASAP with questions or inquiries if interested.

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St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—September 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

“Do you remember, the twenty-first night of September…”

1 2

3

4

Bring A Meal Sunday 9:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion

10:30am AM Fellowship

5

LABOR DAY

(No quilting today)

6 7pm Church Council

7 2pm Women’s Guild

8

7pm Adult Choir Practice

9 6:30pm Adult Social Connection

10

11

9:30am Worship

10:30am Sunday School

Rally Day

10:30am AM Fellowship

12 10-4:30pm Quilters

13 7pm-8pm Food Pantry @ CBC

14 15 Chicken Dinner set-up

16 Chicken Dinner set-up

17 Chicken Dinner set-up 11am-Noon Food Pantry @ CBC

18

9:30am Worship NO Sunday School

11am-5pm

Chicken Dinner

& Country Store

19 10-4:30pm Quilters

20 21 22 23 7:30pm Concert in the Park

(Marthasville Pavilion)

24

25

9:30am Worship

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

26 10-4:30pm Quilters

27 28 29 30

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 NKJV)

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