Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, 103 South Second Street, Marthasville, MO 63357

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

The ST. Paul’S

Newsletter June 2012

(636) 433-2482 office@stpaulsuccmo.org www.stpaulsuccmo.org

St. Paul’s Youth Ministry Director By Angie Hilbert & Search Committee

St. Paul’s is pleased to announce the hiring of Karen Nye for the position of Youth Ministry Director. This is very exciting news for our church family. As you may recall at the Annual Congregational Meeting in January, 2012, the congregation approved the hiring of a Youth Ministry Director. I am pleased to tell you that we were very fortunate to find a person within our congregation that felt called to this important ministry. The search committee met, interviewed, discussed and prayed about the choice of a Youth Ministry Director. We then shared our information and recommendation with the Church Council on May 14, 2012. At which time they gave their unanimous approval. Many of you may know Karen, as she has been attending St. Paul’s for over a year with her family. They have recently become members of St. Paul’s. Karen has been involved with the youth here at St. Paul’s during this time. She has also been involved with the Wyldlife Program at the Washington Middle School. The Wyldlife Program introduces adolescents to Jesus Christ and helps them grow in their faith. As a youth director, Karen hopes, and her goal is to lead the youth to Christ and help them continue their faith journey into adulthood and beyond. Karen began preparing, organizing and finalizing summer activities for the youth at St. Paul’s the week of May 14th. Her responsibilities will include all activities for grades 7-12, except Sunday School and Confirmation. As Karen commits to this very important responsibility of working with our young people, we ask for your prayers, encouragement and support that with God’s help we will meet the spiritual needs of our youth.

Please take the opportunity to welcome Karen

and offer any special gift or talent that you have that

may assist her in the weeks to come.

WELCOME, KAREN! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!

REMEMBER Congregational Picnic FOR THE ENTIRE CONGREGATION! This Sunday, June 3, after worship (11:45-

3pm). Live music! Grilled Hamburgers &

Hotdogs (please bring a Side-Dish), Yard

Games, Tug-O-War, Dunk Tank (be sure to

“sign-up” the person you would like to see

dunked!), Home-made Ice Cream & fun,

fun, fun! Sign up on the lobby table.

Coal Miners & St. Paul’s By Pastor George

In John Maxwell’s book, The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, he writes that during World War II when Britain was experiencing its darkest days, the country had a difficult time keeping men working in the coal mines. Many wanted to give up their dirty, thankless jobs in the dangerous mines to join the military service, which got much public praise and support. Yet without coal, the military and the people at home would be in trouble. So England’s Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, faced thousands of coal miners one day and passionately told them of their importance to the war effort. Churchill communicated how their role could make or break the goal of maintaining England's freedom. It's said that tears appeared in the eyes of those hardened men. And they returned to their inglorious work with steely resolve. That's the kind of mindset it takes to be a successful team or organization. In our April 30 celebration of volunteers at St. Paul’s, it became very apparent that we have a great many “coal miners”! There is a large and increasing number of people that make up St. Paul’s Church who are serving in a variety of capacities. Each of these individuals carry out a role, a ministry, that can make or break the goal of helping people to “Discover, Grow in and Show the ways of Jesus to others”. It takes all of us, serving in areas in which we are gifted and that are rewarding, to make St. Paul’s Church as strong as possible. May each of us always be found returning to our visible and/or inglorious work with a steely resolve, doing our part to strengthen the church and honor the Lord!

By the way, I love “mining coal” with you!

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Saint Paul’s Staff George Dohm ........................................................... Pastor

(636-667-0449 cell, george@stpaulsuccmo.org)

Karen Nye ...................................... Youth Ministry Director

(636-734-2815 cell, karen@stpaulsuccmo.org)

Susan Miesner ...................................................... Secretary

(susan@stpaulsuccmo.org)

Sally Rohe .................................................. Pianist/Organist Tony & Sally Rohe ............................................. Custodians Amanda Griesheimer ............. Volunteer Newsletter Editor

2012 Church Council Cherie Monzyk ..................................................... President Aaron Griesheimer ........................... Vice-President, PRC Rep. Jim Buescher ........................................... Buildings & Grounds Curt Rohe ............................................ Website Administrator Angie Hilbert ........................................... Recording Secretary Lafe Schweissguth .................................... Christian Education Wilma Zeh ................................................. Financial Secretary Brad Kazmaier ......................................... Buildings & Grounds Karla Aholt ................................................................ Treasurer

Financial Reports

are now also posted outside the church office.

Brief Recap:

GENERAL FUND

Checking Acct Bal. (3/31/12) $11,938.27

Deposits $18.184.64

$30,122.91

Expenses $(15,516.83)

Balance On Hand (4/30/12) $ 14,606.08

CONTENTS Prayer Requests ................................. 3 June Message Series ........................... 4 Altar Flowers ........................................ 4 Mark Your Calendars ........................... 5 Youth Connection ............................. 6-8 Graduates .......................................... 7 Morning LIGHT Attendance ................ 7 June Extra Step ................................... 7 VBS Helper Sign-up ............................ 9 VBS Participant Sign-up ..................... 10 Calendar of Events ............................ 11 Those Serving ....................... back cover

Council Highlights:

● Approved the use of CenturyLink as the church’s

internet provider.

● Discussed the creation of a “Wish List” to

communicate to the congregation needs within the church and the estimated investment (ie/ Kitchen renovation, parking lot paving, etc.)

● Approved the Anniversary Committee’s purchase of

Meal Placemats and Fans to be utilized over the next year to promote St. Paul’s and Anniversary events.

● Accepted a bid by Lisa Hogenmiller for the purchase

of a desktop computer to be designated for projection use in the sanctuary. Many thanks to Lisa who donated who time & expertise in both the purchase and installation.

● Approved the Youth Ministry Director Search

Committee’s recommendation to hire Karen Nye.

The Women’s Guild will be going to the Warrenton Historical Museum for the June 6th meeting. We will leave the church at 11:30 a.m. and have lunch around 1:00 p.m. at The Bakery in Warrenton following our visit to the museum. Please contact Rosalie Parsons (932-4819 or rrparsons@centurylink.net) or Barb Strubberg (239-2390 or rstrubberg43@yahoo.com) by May 30th if you plan to attend.

June Small Group Bible Study Group Schedule These gatherings are great ways to get to know others, grow in your faith and increase your bible knowledge. Groups range in size from 6-12 persons. Come and check out one of the following groups... Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30am, Bread Co. in Washington Tuesdays, 1-2pm, St. Paul’s Church, W. Side Fellowship Hall (6/12,19, 26)

St. Paul’s Vacation Bible School, July 9-13

Come to HOMETOWN NAZARETH - Where Jesus was a Kid!

Registration Forms available @ church website & in the Lobby.

Over the past two years we have averaged 116 kids! WE NEED YOUR HELP to make this a great week of celebration and discovery for every young participant. Volunteer & Crew Leader forms are available in the lobby. Some donation/lending needs for this year’s VBS include: Canopy Tents, Colorful Rugs & Blankets, Jugs/Pottery/Wooden Bowls, Baskets (all sizes), Greenery, Big Palm Leaves, Big Paper Bags, newspaper, Stepping Stone Decoration, Pie Pans. (for loaned items, please have your name & number affixed)

Growing through Prayer Please communicate prayer requests via office phone, e-mail or by utilizing the Getting Connected Card.

Please pray for: Bob Schuster - recovering from emergency abdominal surgery; Jim Smith.(Cindy Berg’s father)- battling pain - arthritis in back & hernia-ted disk; Roger Gusewelle-beginning radiation for prostate cancer; Frank Evans, Jr. & Nikki Doorack - recently engaged; Nancy (Kaye Chisholm’s sister) & Mike Brames (blood clot & infection) strength for Nancy and healing for Mike; Jimmy King (per Lana King) - back surgery in early June; Frank Evans Sr.-testing re: strokes and heart; Lindsey Clements - Kidney failure, started dialysis; Gail Morris-battling Crohn’s disease; Lindsey Clements - Kidney failure, started dialysis; Dale Krampe –blood clot, recovering at home; Gail Morris -battling Crohn’s disease; Jane Bratton - congestive heart failure; D’Arline Driemeyer - suffering from back pain; Mary Hackmann Dierkes -recovering from stroke and brain surgery; Sherry Conway - pain from damaged disc and complications from rod inserted along her spine, John Spires-Parkinson’s; Jerome Bunge-battling Parkinson’s and limited mobility (for Walean as she cares for Jerome). Recent Births: Aiden James Shacklette (newborn son to Justin & Christina; grandparents Norbert & Patsy) 5/16, 10 lbs, 13oz, 22” but is experiencing respiratory problems; Charlotte Teske-born 2.5 months premature, 1lb, 15oz, 14” (mom-Erin, is doing well; Charlotte is fighting); Brooklyn Westhoelter (Amanda Skaggs & Mike Westhoelter) 5/15, 7lbs., 6oz., 20 ½”; Jackson Theissen (son born to Keith & Stephanie) 5/13, 5lb, 8oz; Evan Louis Kleekamp, born April 18, 9lb, 9oz, 20”, parents-Jennifer & Nick, Siblings-Cole & Sophie; Lyla Kay Schweissguth, 8 lbs 15oz 20 inches long, born 3/30, to parents, Lafe & Amanda, big sister Lily, big brother, Lafe Jr; Now both at home-Lucy Wohler, 4lbs, 2oz., Henry Wohler, 5lbs, 4oz., born to Shawn & Robyn Wohler on 3/12; Those Recovering from Recent Surgeries: Betty Frankenberg, Bailey Warren (Brenda Roloff’s 6mo. Old neice), Margaret Ramey (Cathy Engelage’s mother), Carol Graham, Tim Theissen, Linda Dohm, Luaine Roloff (3/20), Charlie Hunt, Lafe Schweissguth, Tim DeVore; Those battling cancer: Barb Ebker (began hospice care 5/23), Jean Stevens - 45 yr old widow (friend of Sarah Sullentrup) diagnosed with breast cancer, dbl mastectomy, then chemo (7yr & 19yr old children); Bob Heady (Robbin DeVore’s father)-liver cancer, beginning chemo; Susan Day (John Day’s sister) uterine cancer; Trevor Joerling, Virginia Bierbaum, Tammy Haxton, Carole Sincox, Nancy Monzyk, Danielle Gratza (29 yrs), Leonard Lutz, Charlie Frankenberg, Lisa Wilke, Debbie Walde, Juanita Deeker, Crystal Pruessner, Janet Nadler, Dale Krampe, Mary Dierkes, Tim Palitzsch, Gene Bollinger, Shawn Grimes, Eric Franklin. Those serving in the Military: Sam Eskew, Tirzah Eskew, Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, Tim Thornton, Chris Noeth, Erin Francis, Anthony Kazor, Sam Hellebusch, Keith Theissen, Andrew Hunewill, Chris Boehlein & others seeking to faithfully serve God & country!

Pray for members in nursing homes or who are otherwise limited due to mobility/illness.

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Please remember those who can’t always be with us with prayer/a visit/letter/card/phone call.

Jane Bratton 324 W 5th St, Washington, MO

Margaret Hackmann 324 W 5th St Washington, MO

Vera Mittler (636) 433-2346 P O Box 142, Marthasville, MO

Lester Rottmann Cell: 314-313-2881 Heartland Plaza, 2128 Denver Harner Drive, Miami, OK 74354-4003

Robert Schuster 324 W 5th St, Washington, MO

Dee Schuster (636) 744-1335 300 Reinhard Ave, Union, MO 63084

Martha Wackher 324 W Fifth St Rm 201, Washington

For a copy of Worship (for shut-ins) OR Message’s on audio tape for personal use / share with a friend, please speak to someone at the sound booth, contact the church office or pick up one from the basket on the lobby table.

New addresses:

Michael & Erin Freese 514 Rainbow Side Ct

Villa Ridge, MO 63089

Paul Bollinger 1022 W State St

Union, MO 63084

Please enter these changes

in your directory!

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Altar Flowers for May May 6: by Jim, Terri and Jamieson Ogle in honor of Alexandra Ogle’s birthday

Extra arrangement: by Janet Buescher in memory of Clinton (Dick) Buescher on what would have been their 60

th wedding anniversary, 5-9-1952

May 13: by Bob & Karla Aholt, Rich & Shannon Dothage in memory of Dorris Dothage who passed away two years ago on May 14.

May 20: by Jim & Cindy Buescher in honor of Hunter Strunk’s 2nd

birthday Extra arrangement in memory of Richard Griffin who died 18 years ago May 20, by by Arla Griffin

Eisenhower and family

May 27: by Nell, Michael and Mickayla Glosemeyer in memory of Mick Glosemeyer

A BIG THANK YOU to Lisa Hogenmiller

of Tech n Tutor for her guidance and assistance in the purchase and set up of a new computer for the sanctuary projection. As in other instances, Lisa did not charge St. Paul’s for her assistance. As you have computer needs, please contact Lisa to inquire how she might be able to help you. Be sure to tell her, “thank you for helping St. Paul’s Church”! Lisa’s phone numbers: (ofc) 636-239-9966 & (cell) 636-667-3588.

Thank you from the Women's Guild for an outstanding response to our call for help with the Dothage auction lunch stand June 2nd. If you’re donating pies/desserts please bring them to the church on Friday or to the auction Saturday morning. If you have any questions/ need directions to the auction call Wilma Zeh @ 433-2626.

June Message Series - Tough Teachings of Jesus

By Pastor George

Occasionally I am asked when I am going to preach on certain bible passages that many would describe as difficult, confusing or just flat-out tough. Well, this June we are going to tackle four of those passages - scriptural texts that also happen to be hot topics in our culture right now.

The Constitution and By-Laws of St. Paul’s Church sets forth how to begin wrestling with such topics. In Article IV Faith and Covenant, we read:

1. FAITH — This church acknowledges as its sole Head, Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Savior of man. It acknowledges as brothers in Christ all who share in this confession. It looks to the Word of God in the Scriptures, and to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, to prosper its creative and redemptive work in the world. It claims as its own the faith of the historic Church expressed in the ancient creeds and reclaimed in the basic insights of the Protestant Reformers. It affirms the responsibility of the Church in each generation to make this faith its own. In accordance with the teaching of our Lord and the practice prevailing among evangelical Christians, it recognizes two Sacraments; Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion.

So as we look at some of the Tough Teachings of Jesus, we will look at how scripture and the historic church shape our response to questions such as: “Is Jesus really the only way to heaven?”, “What does Jesus mean when He says ‘I came to bring division’?”, “Jesus teaches that I am to confront others when they sin but He also says ‘do not judge’, which is it?” and “How do I discuss Jesus’ words about divorce with my friends and family who have been touched by it?”

Here is the plan for “wrestling” with these tough teachings during worship in June:

3rd - Tough Teachings of Jesus - He Wants You!

Scripture: John 14:1-6

10th - Tough Teachings of Jesus - We don’t want to hear the truth! Scripture: Luke 12:48-53

17th - Tough Teachings of Jesus - When & How to Judge Others

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5 & Matthew 18:15-17

24th- Tough Teachings of Jesus- Saying 'I Do' Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

VBS REGISTRATION

forms are available on

pages 9 & 10!

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1: Tony Rohe Jason Collier Marie Spires 2: Cathie Schoppenhorst Jamie Borgmann 3: Karla Aholt 4: Ruth Creyer Candace Warner Ardath Pritchard 5: Robert Schoppenhorst 6: Ken Painter 8: Janet Howard Eli Scholz Kersten Mayer 9: George Dohm Joel Shaffer Ella Ruether 12: Glenda Eichmeyer Brandon Roloff 14: Julia Mueller Lynette Woolley Michael Boehlein Jason Sides 15: Jenny Buhr Hannah Struckhoff

June Birthdays

18: Steve Borgmann Brad Kazmaier 20: Brian Juntti 21: Kay Buhr Kailey Clanton Josie Buhr 22: Bernice Hinnah 23: Cheyenne Murrell 24: Tanya Pepmueller 25: John Buhr 26: Carrie Deeker Debbie Briggs Rosalie Parsons 27: Justin Shacklette David Howard 28: Pat Shacklette 29: Robert Aholt Audrey Meyer Jacob DeVore Eldon Green 30: Diane (Ron) Freese Eli Briggs

15: Madison Ridder 19: Isaiah DeVore 20: Jacob DeVore 22: Dayton Griesheimer 26: Seamus Zeh

St. Paul’s July 18 Salad Luncheon The Women's Guild annual salad luncheon will take place

on Wednesday at 12 Noon on July 18th in Fellowship

Hall. This is two weeks later than usual due to the

holiday followed by a week of Bible School. All women of

the church are invited to attend as well as our friends

from neighboring churches. Our theme this year is

"Aprons" so wear your favorite one and join us for good

food and a fun program. If you will attend please sign

the list in the church lobby or call Wilma Zeh at 636-433-

2626. Guild members are reminded to bring two salads

for the meal.

B RING-A-MEAL Sunday is June 3. As part of our

ongoing mission to and with our community, please share non-perishable food items that would make up one meal during the day (Breakfast, lunch or dinner) or various toiletry needs. These items go to the Southern Warren County Food Pantry here in Marthasville, serving those within the 63357 zip code. Thanks for caring and sharing!

Congregational Shannondale Mission Trip

Join with many others from St. Paul's Church on August 24-26 for this annual event. We will depart Friday evening after school and head down to Salem, MO. We will help with end-of-the-season clean up, with winterizing the facilities, and even some repair work to the campground. A float trip is also being planned. This is a great opportunity to serve with each other, get to know others in the congregation in a relaxed setting as well as simply playing together during down times. Please see the lobby table for registration information.

Summer Children's Church is Back! Your

help is needed in giving our Sunday School Teachers (who have taught the past 9 months) a break for the summer. From May 27 - Sept. 2, we offer Nursery, Preschool (2-Pre-K) and Children's Church (K-3rd grade) for our families. We are looking to have two helpers in each room - you pick the week(s) you are available. Guidance and resources will be provided. See the lobby signup sheets or contact Shannon Dothage (636-359-2217) for more information.

June Anniversaries of Baptism

7: Jason & Temme Sides 8: Darrell & Linda Hasenjaeger Don & Barbara Buescher 10: Herb & Elise Homeyer 12: Jim & Terri Ogle Tim & Nancy Harster Nick & Kendall Lange 13: Randy & Chris Wilson Justin & Gretchen Ruether 14: John & Marie Spires 16: Michael & Erin Freese 17: Ken & Virginia Painter – 1961 18: Don & Karen Sida—1960 19: Brad & Jennifer Kazmaier 20: Dale & Helene Krampe—1953

June Wedding Anniversaries

Ready to Go! By Karen Nye

Let me start by saying how excited I am to be a

part of our growing youth ministry here at St. Paul’s.

Seeing and Feeling the Holy Spirit moving here at St.

Paul’s is what drew our family to this church. For the Lord

to allow me to be a part of the leadership team by serving

Him through our youth just humbles me.

God's will for our youth here at St. Paul’s will be my

priority. To understand His will takes prayer,

comprehension, connecting to His word, and being

surrounded by a membership that seeks and knows His

truth and taking the time to be quiet and listen. I ask each

of you to pray specifically for these things as I begin my

journey with you as the Youth Ministry Director.

My mission will be to encourage and establish

relationships with our youth through small group bible

studies, service opportunities, camps and other special

events that will keep our youth active and growing in

Christ. We don't want their journeys to end after

confirmation. Their journeys have just begun.

My goal this year is Growth. Not merely growth in

numbers, but growth in Christ. Having a stronger faith, a

stronger understanding of scripture, and most of all, a

stronger relationship with our Lord.

I am looking for a few volunteers for some special

projects. If you are gifted in the area of - Taking pictures

at Youth Events, memorizing scripture, and or keeping a

journal... Please email me at: karen@stpaulsuccmo.org.

Growing in Christ-

Karen Nye

June Events

June 5-6 Joseph Branson MO to

view “Joseph” at the Sight and

Sound Theater

June 12 Taco Tuesday at the

Youth House (7-8:30pm)

June 17-22 Group Ministry

Work camp

June 26 Taco Tuesday-location

to be determined by Youth (7-

8:30pm)

July Events

July 3 Taco Tuesday-Fireworks

and Swimming at the Nyes

July 9-July 13 Youth needed to

help with VBS (Wednesday Pool

Party, 12:30-4pm, for Youth

Helpers & Eretrea Visitors)

July 17 Taco Tuesday-location

to be determined by Youth

August Events

End of the summer Bash at the

Kazmaier Lake House-Date

coming soon….

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JUNE EXTRA-STEP GIVING St. Paul’s Youth Ministry Missions are the focus for our June Extra Steps. This summer three mission-service type trips are planned. June - serving with Group Ministry in St. Louis to address physical and spiritual needs of urban residents. July - a weeklong trip serving at Emmaus in Marthasville. August- serving with other congregational members at Shannondale Church and Community Center in Salem, MO (end of the season repairs in prepartion for winter events and the 2013 Camp season). Extra Step Donations will go fully toward the needed mission supplies for each trip. Your gifts help to deepen our youth's relationship with one another and with God, encourage those who are served, and along the way strengthening the church. You can designate your offering at any time by making a check out to "St. Paul's" & writing "Youth Missions" in the memo line.

Super Sunday Katy Trail Ride On Sunday, June 10, elementary age children and their families are invited to take a bike ride (walkers and strollers are welcome, too) on the Katy Trail (traveling from Marthasville trailhead, to Dutzow for refreshments at their picnic tables, then back). We will begin with a Brown Bag lunch in fellowship hall after worship, then depart for the trail at 12:30. All abilities and paces are welcome. We will divide into groups of common abilities and have fun

Congratulations Morning L.I.G.H.T. Sunday School Students with OUTSTANDING

ATTENDANCE this past year:

1st Year - Jeremiah Bollmann, Amanda Chisholm, Josie Collier, John Lundak (zero absence since starting on 1/29/12)

Second Year - Jess Bollmann, Sophie Kleekamp, James Collier, Cara Kuchem, Brooklyn Hunt, Colleen Kuchem, Madelyn Hunt, Kersten Mayer, Cole Kleekamp, Teagan Zeh

Third Year - Kaden Bollmann, Raena Carver

Fourth Year - McKenzie Dohm, Seamus Zeh (zero absences) Wesley Thierbach

Sixth Year - Isaiah DeVore, Jacob DeVore

Seventh Year - Brayden Mayer, Elise Thierbach, Bryce Mayer, Tristan Zeh (zero absence)

Ninth Year - Derik Roloff

Recognizing 2012

Washington HS & College Graduates

(NAME) (Graduating from:) (Next Step:) Abby Thornton- WHS, E. Central (ECC) then UCM, Warrensburg Dustin Howard - WHS, Hannibal-LaGrange Univ., Baseball scholarship, will major in Biology. Jacob Collier - WHS, ECC for Auto Collision Repair Josie Buhr - WHS, ECC (then UCM, Warrensburg, Educ. Degree) Devon Garbs - UMKC, Doctor of Pharmacy, gets married 5/26, then begins residency-Omaha, Nebraska Med. Center. Jamieson Ogle - Washington Univ. (Business Major with Minor in Mathematics; Has job working for Deloitte (Chicago) Jason Schoppenhorst - Lindenwood Univ., MBA; Living in St. Charles and working for Thrivent Financial. Kaela Howard - Lindenwood Univ., Bachelor's in Bus. Adm. Nick Lange - MO State, Studied Construction Mngmnt, working as Estimator for Alberici Construction, Chesterfield

on the trail. This is not only a great family activity, but a wonderful way to get to know other families within the church. Please sign up on the lobby table and get your bikes ready!

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Youth Event visiting JOSEPH On Tuesday, June 5, a group of up to 26 youth will depart for Branson’s Sight & Sound Theater to view the presentation of “Joseph”. This event is limited to space and tickets. We will stay at a hotel Tuesday night, returning Wednesday, June 6.

Sign up in the Lobby ASAP.

Summer Local Mission Trip to Emmaus Homes for Youth & Adults

If you are looking to make a difference close to home and have fun while serving with others this summer, consider an Emmaus Mission Camp. Mission campers spend time in activities with Emmaus residents, as well as help staff with projects around the homes and administrative offices. You will not only have fun with other mission trip "campers", but will learn more about people with developmental disabilities in the process. A date is being finalized. Check the lobby table and bulletin for specific information.

Teen Summer Workcamp Week of Hope in St Louis, June 17-22

Who knew that in 1804, when Lewis and Clark set out from St. Louis to explore the American West and bring hope of a new beginning to the people of the area, that today this area would be in need of hope again? You can serve the people of St. Louis by exploring your faith and bringing hope of another new beginning. You have the chance to brighten people's futures and explore a variety of community service projects for those who really need you. Communicate interest to PG. For complete details, visit www.groupworkcamps.com/register/camp-details?CampCode=12MO11. (NOTE: with gas prices predicted to soar, we are staying close to home for this summer’s mission trip to better utilize Youth Ministry Funds. This Week of Hope will include a total of 99 youth from around the country coming to St. Louis to serve God and His people alongside you and others. Be sure to register and get your $50 deposit in early as four other “weeks of hope” have already filled up for the summer and if we need extra spaces we will need to request them ASAP. Twelve spaces have already been guaranteed!)

Interested in Crosstraining? Confirmation to begin this Fall

By Pastor George St. Paul’s Crosstraining Confirmation Ministry is an intentional discipleship process whereby young teens study, reflect on, apply and claim the Christian

Faith as their own. A new Crosstraining confirmation class will begin in August for those entering 7th -8th grades. If you are interested, please contact Pastor George. An orientation session will be held for parents and confirmands on Sunday, August 12, from 12-12:30pm to review expectations, hand out bibles, etc. The confirmands will have some leadership roles in the Shannondale Mission Trip (8/24-26) to kick off the year.

Please RSVP to the church office (636-433-2482 or office@stpaulsuccmo.org by

Sunday, July 1.

Summer Children's Church (May 27-September 2)

This year’s summer program will be a bible based video with some activities for those Entering Kindergarten thru entering 3rd Grade. This will be available during the 10:30 service and will be in the west side of the fellowship hall.

Nursery to Preschool will be available each Sunday during the 10:30 service in their respective classrooms.

4th Grade and above this is a great time for you to experience worship in church.

Adult and teen helpers would be greatly appreciated! If you are available 1 or more Sundays this summer and would like to help please sign up in church lobby. We need at least 4 volunteers each Sunday.

For questions contact Shannon Dothage, 636-359-2217 or shannon5759@hotmail.com

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Those Serving During Worship

June 3rd 10th 17th 24th

Lead Usher 9am Jim Buescher Wilma Zeh Angie Hilbert Curt Rohe 10:30am Lafe S. & Youth Karla Aholt Aaron Griesheimer Brad Kazmaier

Greeters 9am Rich & Barb S.. Ken Painter Jr. & Cindy Berg Curt Rohe 10:30am Walter H. Collier Family Celeste S. & Ruth D. Kuchem Family

Welcome Center Greeting Team Dusty & Karen Jason & Janice Scott & Sarah Tim & Deb Nye Family Collier Family Sullentrup Family Kuchem Family Acolytes 9am Jim Buescher Wilma Zeh Angie Hilbert Curt Rohe 10:30am Youth James & Josie Aaron Griesheimer Cara & Colleen K.

Fellowship Hour Kathy S. & Karen S. Doris B. John & Mary D. Bob & Maggie B. Nursery Leader Terri Ogle Cheryl Parsons Brenda Roloff John & Mary Day