September2/3, 2017 13thSundayafter Pentecost
Matthew 16:26 – “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life?” He who dies with the most toys….is dead. But the one who trusts in the Lord, even though he dies, yet shall he live. We live out our trust in the Lord by faithfully fulfilling the roles God has given us to play in home, church, and society as loving, generous people. Those who don’t know the Lord are afraid to be generous because they think that what they give away is lost to them. But we who know the Lord know that the things of this world become true blessings when they are used for God’s Kingdom.
A MEASURE OF OUR LOVEAttendance:Attendance:Saturday6 p.m. =68;Sunday8 a.m. =75; Sunday 10:30 a.m. =100;Total for the weekend= 243;Sunday School (2’s) = Rally Day; (PK. to 5th grade) = Rally Day; Jr. High Bible Class = Rally Day; High School =Rally Day;Adult Bible Class =Rally Day; Moms Morning Mingle =6; Thursday Bible Class =5.
Contributions: Envelopes $6,383; Plate $758; Connect $4,915; ECC Tuition $3,469; Cupcake Walk $19.50;Total General Fund Deposit = $15,544.50;Other Designated Giving: Missions $; Chapel $8.25; Tiger Fund $95; IMO Jean Sims $580; Confirmation Challenge $1,520; Crosses $25; Ornaments $20; Total Designated Fund Deposit $2,248.25.
GF/Connect Financial Update AS OFJuly 12, 2017
Income Update / 15/16 YTD Actuals / 16/17 YTD Actuals / % Change / 16/17 YTD Budget / Projected DifferenceEnvelope and Plate Offerings / $421,341 / $ 432,848 / 2.7% / $463,475 / $(30,627)
Connect Envelopes / $67,845 / $62,438 / -8.0% / $71,237 / $(8,799)
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY for moms known as Mom’s Morning Mingle, meets on Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church lobby. Contact Lauren McLaughlin at 618-977-2744.
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CEMETERYwill be raising the cost of graves effective January 1, 2018 to $800.00. Currently the grave cost is $600.00 and will remain that until December 31, 2017. Anyone interested in purchasing a lot please contact the church office at 667-6681.
ANNIVERSARY MEMORABLIA: The 150th anniversary commemorative cross can be ordered until final purchase order is placed on September 5.The cost is $25 per cross. Order forms are available in the narthex and can be placed inside the 'church'. We also have the 50th anniversary ornaments of the current church building (from 2013) available for purchase at $15 each.
Those involved in the Ministry of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.New, interested in a particular function or getting involved?
Have a question? Here’s who to talk to at St. Paul’s:
Pastor: Rev. Mitchel Schuessler, 553-3133
Church Secretary: Kathy Brumm, 667-6681
School: K-8 –
School Secretary: Linda Craig, 667-6314
Early Childhood Center (Day Care): Michelle Warner, 667-2173
Church Council Chairman: – Jacob Doyle, 618-334-3871
Board of Elders: Jeremy Lagerhausen, Head Elder, 1-217-821-3468
Board of Stewardship & Finance: Jason Kesterson, 407-0304
Financial Secretary: Rebekah Norris, 267-7892
Bookkeeper: Cheryl Chrusciel,
Board of Evangelism: Lauren McLaughlin, 977-2744
Board of Christian Education: Carla Stille,
Board of Christian Day School: Todd Kenison, 980-5656
Board of Trustees: Todd Moore, 779-3444
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML): Kathy Nehrt
Youth Group: [7th-12th grade] Rachael Beckemeyer, 367-2463
Head Usher: Seth Schaefer, 345-6487
Altar Guild: Jeanette Gindler, 667-6852 and Debbie Wittenberg, 667-7357
Choirs:Family Choir – Ted Fedder, 667-6250
Glorious Day/Praise Team – Tom Rampold 667-8771
Men’s Ministry: Pastor Schuessler,
Holy Smokers: Dave Meyer, 667-1347
Confirmation Class: Pastor Schuessler, 553-3133
Helping Hands [funeral dinners, social ministry needs]: Grace Cottingham 667-6552, Shirley Rood, 667-9256.
St. Paul’s PTL: Karen Kilzer, 667-8263
Prayer Chain: Adeline Amen, 667-2549 and Debbie Wittenberg, 667-7357
CONFIRMATION CHALLENGE: All the members of St. Paul’s should have received a letter with the Confirmation Challenge. We have been asked for a donation for the number of years since you were confirmed. This contribution will be going towards the mortgage on the Ministry Center. This is not limited to those who were confirmed at St. Paul’s. It is for all members since the day of their confirmation.Even though this is the weekend of the 150th celebration, the challenge will continue through the end of 2017.
THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S
3 / 8:00 a.m.NO Service9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class
10:30a.m. Worship/Anniversary Celebration
Noon: Anniversary Dinner in the Ministry Center
SUN
4 / Labor Day/ No School and Offices are Closed
MON
5 / 9:45 a.m. Mom’s Morning Mingle
7:00 p.m. Board of Elders Meeting
TUES
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6 / 8:30 a.m. Chapel
9:45 a.m. Women’s Bible Study
1:00 p.m. Pre-School Chapel
4:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
WED
7 / 2:00 p.m. Bible Study
3:30 p.m. Staff Meeting
7:00 p.m. Family Choir Practice
THURS
8
FRI
9 / 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
6:00 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion
SAT
10 / 8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship with
Holy Communion
SUN
Saturday, September 2 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte: Cayla Wilderman; Elder: Sam Italiano;Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Kevin Campe, Sam Italiano and Seth Schaefer; Greeters; Jim & Shirley Rood; Organist: Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild: Jeanette Gindler and Jo Ann Harris.
Sunday, September 3 – 8:00 a.m.:
NO SERVICE.
Sunday, September 3 – 10:30 a.m.:Acolyte: Anna Reese; Ushers: Ted Fedder, Jason Kesterson, Ken Sipes and Tony Sipes; Greeters: Connie Ford and Fran Kohl; Organist: Claudia Loethen; Bulletin Collator: Len & Judy Suess; Flowers: In Honor of Jason & Jessica Kesterson Wedding Anniversary.
Saturday, September 9 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte:Ellie Corder; Elder: Sam Italiano; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Kevin Campe , Sam Italiano & Seth Schaefer; Greeters:Len & Judy Suess; Pianist:Jen Wittenberg; Altar Guild: Verona Meier and Pat Peverly.
Sunday, September 10 – 8:00 a.m.: Acolyte:Brylee Proffitt; Ushers:Kyle Norris, Jason Powell, Mike Salanitro and Joe Walls; Greeters:Brock & Julie Nosbisch; Pianist:Jen Wittenberg.
Sunday, September 10 - 10:30 a.m. Acolyte:Kamryn Fandrey; Elders:; Ushers:Jason Kesterson, Colin McLaughlin, Mark Schlemer and Tim Wittenberg; Greeters:Roy & Jo Ann Harris; Pianist:Jen Wittenberg; Bulletin Collator:Don & Nancy Thomas; Altar Guild:Verona Meier and Pat Peverly.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Sept. 1:Amanda Koldway, Peter & Anne Reed,
Matthew & Trecia Winte
2:Matthew Lilienkamp, Bobby & Dawn Ross III
3:Dave & Yvonne Rieger, Mike & Lindsay Zeller
4:Jacob Doyle, Tim Wittenberg
5:Glenn &Vel Buske, Natalie Kenison, Alan & Karen Kilzer,
Tony Sipes
6:Dakota Pedigo
7:Jack Hoge, Jason & Jessica Kesterson
PRAYERS FOR:Aaron Bohnenstiehl,Clark Bowen, Theresa Campe,Larry Carthy,Bill Clark, Patrick Davidson, Jim Diemer,Jennie Egan,Jeff Erlich,Dawn Ezell,Vicky Fischer,Doug Fitzgerald, Ashley Fitzler,Sarah Frey,Bill Hamilton,Angie Kaimann, Shawn Kitowski, Patience Kitowski, Bill Kohl, Kirk Levo, Paul Levo, Jim Lucas,Christine McLaughlin, RJ McKeown,Valerie Meyer,Judy Morgan, Earl Nolte, Jerry Nolte,Roger Pense,Alicia Raynor, Linda Roschnafsky, John Salanitro, Carla Samson,Shirley Schnoeker, Shirley Seib,Neal Schmitz, Brenda Schuessler, Char Schuessler, Kim Shores, Lyle Suedmeyer,Doug Switzer, Darrell Titus,Stella Vivod, Nancy Wiersig,Bill Wittmaier,Ada Yardleyand Christy Youngblood.
PRAYERS FOR ALL affected by hurricane Harvey; family of Jim Turek, called to his heavenly home on Wednesday.
PRAY FOR ALL those that are serving in the military: Nate Alvis, Aimee Alvstad, Carolyn Brynildsen, Jared Brynildsen,Austin Counts(Bahrain), Natalie Emmons, Jacob Kohl, Nathan Kohl,Cole Long, Chris Payne, Kelly Sawielski,Jason Schlechte, Daniel Schorfheide and Ian Sikes.
Sandy nee Schmidt Smith deployed by the American Red Cross to Texas for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
We are always glad to pray for the needs of your family, friends, co-workers and others in our worship services. Normally, we will include a request for four weeks. If you would like prayers to continue beyond four weeks, please renew your request. You may call or email the church office.
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
WOMENS’ BIBLE CLASS is Wednesday, September 6th and September 20th in the church kitchen in the church basement. Women of the congregation are welcome to join us in our study.
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDYcontinues with our next study on Thursday, September 7th from 2-3 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall (old kitchen). This study is open to anyone who would like to join us. Bring your Bible, your questions and a willingness to learn. It meets every Thursday from 2-3 p.m.
OnDeck This Week at Saint Paul’s
Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, School and ECC Troy, IllinoisChurch Phone: 618-667-6681 School Phone: 618-667-6314
September2/3, 2017
WE WELCOME ALL WHO WORSHIP AT ST. PAUL’S.We pray that God will bless your worship with us. Please register your attendance on the pad at the end of the pew after the offering. As a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LC-MS), St. Paul’s practices close communion. We believe that receiving the Lord’s Supper together shows a common confession of faith in all areas of doctrine (not just in Communion).
If you are a member of a LC-MS congregation in good standing, you are invited to receive communion. If you are not a member of a LC-MS congregation, please talk with the pastor or an elder prior to the service. The elders are the gentlemen that are wearing the “ELDER” badges.
We offer both the common cup and individual up to those who commune. The center individual cups are white grape juicefor those who are not able to have wine.Children are welcome to come forward with their family to receive a blessing. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper in every Saturday service, in the Sunday 8:00 a.m. on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday, and in the Sunday 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sunday.
New or visiting today? Please be sure to sign our Guest Register in the narthex. You’ll findplenty of useful information in this OnDeck (published weekly). You may also go to and find the monthly newsletter and other information about the church, school and daycare.
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SPECIAL OFFERING: St. Paul's will be taking a special door offering the weekends of September 2/3 and 9/10 that will be going to the Texas Relief effort supported by Lutheran World Relief. You can also give directly to the support of this relief effort by going to donate that way. At this same web page you can find other information of what the LCMS World Relief is doing at this time.
"HONOR THE PAST, CELEBRATE THE FUTURE" Sunday, September 3rd St. Paul's Lutheran Church will celebrate the 150th anniversary of thecongregation with a special service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer, President of Concordia Seminary and former Lutheran Hour Speaker, will be preaching the sermon in that service. Please note that there will be no 8:00 a.m. service or Bible study on that morning, Sept. 3rd.
SEPTEMBER TROY LUTHERAN has been emailed to those of you that I have emails for. There are copies with your name on them on the table in the narthex; if you are a visitor there are also copies for you if you are interested.