October 25/26, 2014 Reformation Sunday
John 8:36 “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Despite the false charges brought against him, Luther said that he was “the apostle of good works.” For only in being set free by the Gospel can we do good works. Jesus has set us free: His blood washes away our sins and now we stand before God as His beloved children, invited to live our lives to His glory for the good of His kingdom.
A MEASURE OF OUR LOVE Attendance: Saturday (Oct. 18) 6 p.m.
= 55; Sunday (Oct. 19) 8 a.m. = 53; Sunday (Oct.19) 10:30 a.m. = 164; Total for the weekend = 272. Sunday School (2’s) = 4; (3 yrs to 8th grade) = 22; Adult Bible Class = 33.
Contributions 10/12/2014: Envelopes $4,214; Plate $162; Connect $1,310; School Tuition $835; School Registration $55; ECC Tuition $3,442.90; ATT Refund $142.33; Schwab Charitable $200; Concordia Plans Svcs. $275; CPH Refund $40; Golf Scramble Sponsors $400; Total General Fund Deposit = $11,076.23. Other Designated Giving: Missions $40; Chapel $143.53; Total Designated Fund Deposit $183.53. 10/19/2014: Envelopes $5,938; Plate $157; ACH General Fund $1,510; Connect $1,245; ACH Connect $835; ACH School Tuition $5,088.23; ECC Tuition $4,307.40; Total General Fund Deposit =
$19,080.63. Other Designated Giving: Missions $40; Scholarship $50;
Total Designated Fund Deposit $90.
Connect Loan Balance = $ 1,598,510.54 as of October 6, 2014.
FINANCIAL REPORT
There will be a new Financial Report coming soon!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS: Preschool students (ages 3-5, not yet enrolled in Kindergarten) are invited to participate in a Children’s Christmas program on Sunday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m. Practices will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 13. Please e-mail if you would like for your child to participate in the program.
Kindergarten through grade eight students is invited to participate in a Children’s Christmas program on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Practices will be held from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on the following Saturdays: November 22, December 6 and December 13. Please e-mail if you would like for your child to participate in this program.
THANK YOU: Pastor & Penny Schuessler would like to thank you for your prayers, kind words and support during Pastor’s recent medical procedure. Thank you to the Board of Elders for the support and words of encouragement.
Who’s Who at St. Paul’sNew, 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, 667-1112
Church Secretary: Kathy Brumm, 667-6681
School: K-8 – Dr. Bruce McLaughlin, Principal, 667-6314;
Bmclaughlin @saintpaulstroy.org
School Secretary: Linda Craig, 667-6314
Early Childhood Center (Day Care): Michelle Warner, 667-2173
Church Council Chairman: – Rod Repp, 618-505-0718
Board of Elders: Alan Kilzer, Head Elder, 667-8263
Board of Stewardship & Finance: Tony Sipes 288-1889
Financial Secretary: Rhonda Lange, 314-603-8531,
Bookkeeper: Cheryl Chrusciel,
Board of Evangelism: Penny Schuessler, 667-1112
Board of Christian Education: Laurel West, 667-3859
Board of Christian Day School: Jen Kesterson, 345-7043
Board of Trustees: Todd Moore, 779-3444
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML): Shirley Schmitt,
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, 667-1112
Helping Hands [funeral dinners, social ministry needs]: Donna Ponce 667-6148, Shirley Schnoeker, 667-6368.
St. Paul’s PTL: Karen Kilzer, 667-8263
Prayer Chain: Adeline Amen, 667-2549 and Debbie Wittenberg, 667-7357
THE LUTHERAN WITNESS, the magazine of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, is available for subscription orders. The magazine is full of thoughtful, timely and scholarly articles about various subjects that emerge in the church. The cost for a year's subscription is $16. Your order is needed by November 10th. If you would like to receive a subscription please contact the church office at 667-6681 or
THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S
26 / 8:00 a.m. Worship9:15 a.m. Sunday School /Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship/HC
4:00 p.m. Youth Hayride at Ted & Debbie Flath’s
SUN
27
MON
28 / 6:00 p.m. Planning Committee Meeting
TUES
29 / 9:00 a.m. Chapel PK-8
1:00 p.m. Chapel PK 3 & 4’s
4:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
WED
30 / 2:00 p.m. Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Staff vs Tiger Volleyball game
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
THURS
31 / 6:00 p.m. Trunk n Treat
FRI
1 / 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
9:00 a.m. Planning Council, Ministry Center gym
6:00 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion
SAT
2 / 8:00 a.m. Worship/HC
9:15 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship
1:30 p.m. Fountains Worship
SUN
Saturday October 25 - 6 p.m.: Acolyte: Bryson Brown; Elders: Sam Italiano and Alan Kilzer; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Sam Italiano,, and Kyle Sipes; Greeters: Jim & Shirely Rood; Organist: Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild: Sheryl Moore and Family.
Sunday October 26 - 8 a.m.: Acolyte: Joe Walls; Ushers: Ted Flath, Mike Hampton, Jim Kesterson and Mark Leitschuh; Greeter: Yvonnen Rieger; Organist: Claudia Loethen.
Sunday October 26 - 10:30 a.m.: Acolyte: Ethan Gratton; Elder: Darrell Wittenberg and TBD; Ushers: Jason Kesterson, Ken Sipes, Tony Sipes and Tim Wittenberg; Greeters: Fran Busekrus and Jackie Jackson; Organist: Claudia Loethen; Bulletin Collator: Darleen Fenimore; Flowers: By Jana Erlich; Altar Guild: Sheryl Moore and Family.
Saturday November 1 - 6 p.m.: Acolyte: Heather Rood; Elders: Sam Italiano and Darrell Wittenberg; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Sam Italiano, Seth Schaefer and Kyle Sipes; Greeters: Rod & Beth Repp; Pianist: Jen Wittenberg; Altar Guild: Fran Kohl and Michelle Warner.
Sunday November 2 - 8 a.m.: Acolyte: Cole Gierse; Elders: Alan Kilzer and Matt Tschudy; Ushers: Ted Flath, Jim Kesterson, Mark Leitschuh and Whitey White; Greeter: Bonnie Levo; Pianist: Jen Wittenberg; Altar Guild: Fran Kohl and Michelle Warner.
Sunday November 2 - 10:30 a.m.: Acolyte: Laurence Fischer; Ushers: Ted Fedder, Jeff Fiudo, Keith Jackson and Jason Kesterson; Greeters: Dorothy Taake and Ruth Schmitt; Pianist: Jen Wittenberg; Bulletin Collator: Fran Hosto.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Oct. 26: Donna Rhymer
27: Jane Ackerman, Paula Evans
28: Connie Ford, Dave Meyer
30: Patricia Criley, Matthew Furfaro
31: Kade Davidson, Steven Everett, Ted Flath, Julie Hoge,
Russ & Audrey Klaustermeier, Sr., Tom & Lynn Sedlacek,
Erica Sipes
Nov. 1: Tom & Del Milkert, Kathy Sury, Richard Sury.
PRAYERS FOR: Gary Beckemeyer, Gerard Bierman, John Bonneville, Cheryl Chrusciel, Dana Daniels, Denise Ebers, Karen Evans, Dane Forguson, Sarah Frey, Tanya Hamilton, Mike Isenberg, Scott & Brenda Jones, Ron Kelley, Russ Klaustermeier, Thelma Kueker, Vi Launius, Chase Madison, Glenn Markway, Nathan Mallette, Marie Munie, Anna Nehrt, Sue Obernuefemann, Frank Provaznik, Alicia Rayner, John Schmidt, Pastor Mitchel Schuessler, Lana Shoenberger, Roger Thomas, Tim Wittmaier and Fred Wolf.
PRAY FOR ALL those that are serving in the military: Nate Alvis, Brad Converse, Casey Hill, Amanda Koldway, Carolyn Koval, Cole Long, Jordan Reynolds, Rebekah Schlemer and Daniel Schorfheide.
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.
THERE WERE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR last week (Oct. 19). They were placed there in honor of Todd & Sheryl Moore’ 30th Wedding Anniversary.
TEMPORARY PART-TIME TEACHING POSITION – please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Dr. Brice McLaughlin, 112 N. Border Street, Troy, IL 62294. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but interviews will begin Nov. 1, 2014. Qualifications are a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably from a Lutheran University and have a teacher’s certificate. If you have any questions call 667-6314.
STL CARDINALS CALENDARS: St. Paul’s Lutheran School 6th & 7th grade students are selling St. Louis Cardinals calendars to raise funds for their class trip. Please see your favorite 6th or 7th grade student or just pick up a red order form ($15 per calendar) and place it in the box in the narthex. Calendars will be delivered around December 1. Thanks for your support!
OnDeck This Week At Saint Paul’s
Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, School and ECC Troy, Illinois Church Phone: 618-667-6681 School Phone: 618-667-6314
www.saintpaulstroy.org
October 25 & 26, 2014
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 juice for those who do not wish 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 find lots of useful information in this OnDeck (published weekly)
THANK YOU TO: Rev. Jim Ritter, Saturday worship and Rev. Jim Lucas Sunday worship, giving Pastor Schuessler a little more time to recuperate.
ANNUAL TRUNK-N-TREAT is Friday, October 31st from 6-8 p.m. Bring your vehicle to the Ministry Center parking lot and candy to be given out to the children that pass through the parking lot. We have had over 100 children attend the past years. You can decorate your trunk if you like. You can also dress up in some sort of costume if you desire. The Board of Evangelism will have coffee and hot chocolate for all of you. If it rains, we will have the Trunk-n-Treat in the lobby o the Ministry Center.
YOUTH HAY RIDE: The Youth Group will have their annual hayride on Sunday, Oct. 26th from 4-8 p.m. at Ted/Debbie Flath’s house. Boys are to bring chips and girls are to bring dessert (cookies, brownies, etc.) Each youth is to bring a 2 liter bottle of soda. Be sure to dress according to the weather. Bring your flashlight with you. Contact Rachael Beckemeyer to let her know you are coming.