May9/10, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter
1 John 5:3 “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.” God’s commandments are not burdensome, but that’s only true for Christians precisely because we know that we are not saved by our keeping of the Law. We are saved by grace. Therefore we are set free by grace to walk in newness of life, to grow in faithfulness, and rejoice in the Law of the Lord: for the love of God is that we keep His commandments.
A MEASURE OF OUR LOVEAttendance:Saturday6 p.m. =53;Sunday 8 a.m. =73;Sunday 10:30 a.m. = 124;Total for the weekend=250. Sunday School (3 yrs to 8th grade) =not reported;Parents & 2’s = not reported; Adult Bible Class =25.
Contributions 5/3/2015:Envelopes $6,825; Plate $391;Budget Booster $60; Connect $1,097; ECC Tuition $3,810;Hall Rental $35; Trivia $11,143; Total General Fund Deposit = $23,361. Other Designated Giving:Missions $215; Chapel $42.73;Scholarship Fund $50; Piano $1,325; Total Designated Fund Deposit $1,632.73.
Connect Loan Balance = $ 1,583,599.71 as of April7,2015.
GRADUATE INFORMATION: If you have a son or daughter or relative that is graduating from high school, college or graduate school this year, please call the church office (667-6681) or email the office so we can put it in the church bulletin. We would like all information by May 21st.
IMPORTANT TROY LUTHERAN NEWS: Mass mailings of the Troy-Lutheran will be discontinued effective this July 2015. Members will have the option to pick-up a hard-copy in the narthex, or view/download newsletter from St. Paul's web site. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex if you so choose to have a hard copy of the Troy Lutheran. You will only receive a hard copy if you sign up. All hard copies of the Troy Lutheran will be labeled for pick up in the church narthex. They will not be mailed out with the exception of our shut-in members.
VBS 2015 IS COMING June 15-18. Our theme this year isCamp Discovery: Jesus at Work Through Us.Any questions please contact Joy Tschudy at . You can also register online to assist or to register your child for VBS at
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 (DayCare):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 Sipes288-1889
Financial Secretary: Rhonda Lange, 314-603-8531,
Bookkeeper: Cheryl Chrusciel,
Board of Evangelism: Penny Schuessler,
Board of Christian Education: Laurel West, 667-3859
Board of Christian Day School: Jen Kesterson,
Board of Trustees: Todd Moore, 779-3444
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML):Shirley Schmitt,
Youth Group: [7th-12th grade] Rachael Beckemeyer,
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
Southern Illinois District High School Retreat:Saturday, June 13 from 8:45 – 6:00 p.m. at Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School, Centralia, IL. “Trust His Plan” will emphasize how to remain faithful to Christ’s plan for your life as you continue to grow in faith in Christ Jesus. Deadline to register is May 20th. Rachael Beckemeyer will be contacting all high school youth about attending.
THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S
10 / Mother’s Day!8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship/HC
SUN
11 / 6:30 p.m. School Board Meeting
7:00 Trustees Meeting
MON
12 / 6:00 p.m. Awards Banquet
TUES
13 / 9:00 a.m. Chapel
1:00 p.m. Preschool Chapel
6:30 p.m. Board of Stewardship & Finance
WED
14 / Ascension!!
2:00 p.m. Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Ascension Worship/HC
THURS
15
FRI
815
16 / 6:00 p.m. Worship /HC
SAT
17 / Armed Forces Weekend!
8:00 a.m. Worship/HC
9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship
SUN
Saturday, May 9 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte:Cole Gierse;Elders: Sam Italiano and John Nehrt;Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Kevin Campe, Sam Italiano and Seth Schaefer; Greeters:Len & Judy Suess; Organist:Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild: Moore Family.
Sunday, May 10 – 8:00 a.m.:Acolyte: Samantha Kilzer; Greeter: Shirley Schnoeker; Organist: Claudia Loethen.
Sunday, May 10 – 10:30 a.m. : Acolyte: Madison Kaffer; Elder: TBA; Ushers: Ryan Kaffer, Jason Kesterson, Colin McLaughlin and Tony Sipes; Greeters: Josh & Jenni Hunt; Organist: Claudia Loethen; Bulletin Collator:Darleen Fenimore; Altar Guild: Moore Family.
Ascension Thursday, May 14 – 8:00 a.m.:Acolyte: Samantha Kilzer; Elder: Alan Kilzer; Ushers: Ted Flath, Sam Italiano, Randy Jones and Seth Schaefer; Pianist: Jen Wittenberg.
Saturday May16 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte:Abbey Counts; Elder:John Nehrt; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Kevin Campe, Sam Italiano Seth Schaefer; Greeters:Jim & Shirley Rood; Pianist:Tim Wittenberg;Altar Guild:Jennifer Mallette and Wendy Sievers.
Sunday, May 17 8:00 a.m.: Acolyte:Jayden Ponce; Elders: Alan Kilzer and Beau Sievers; Ushers:Jim Kesterson, Mark Leitschuh, Brett Sollberger and Whitey White,; Greeter: Edna Meier; Organist:Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild: Jennifer Mallette and Wendy Sievers.
Sunday, May 17 10:30 a.m.:Acolyte:Madison Kaffer; Ushers:Keith Jackson, Rachel Lange, Sarah Niebruegge and Mark Schlemer; Greeters:Rod & Beth Repp; Organist:Jo White.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
May 9:Beulah Jones
10:Scott & Michele Martens, Mason Sipes, Dorothy Taake
11:Elizabeth Hughes, Mark & Cindy Ponce, Tom & Terri Schmitt
12:Pat Connaway, Ron & Darleen Fenimore Sr.
13:Sam & Terri Furfaro III, Terry Giger, Connie Liter
15:Jim Diemer, Addison Mallette, Jo Ann Niebruegge,
Nathan Reese
16:Brent Bloemer
PRAYERS FOR:Carol Aumann, Aaron Bohnenstiehl, Norma Burcham,Bob Cook, Cheryl Chrusciel, Dana Daniels,Jim Diemer, Jeanne Frey, Sarah Frey,Linda Godell, Scott & Brenda Jones,Charlotte Kaffer,Ron Kelley, Karen Kull, Nathan Mallette, Glenn Markway, Paul Otto, Alicia Rayner, John Schmidt,Lana Shoenberger, Glenn Stephens,Lorene Wehmeyer.
SPECIAL PRAYERS: For allof our mothers on MOTHER’S DAY.
Family of Taylor Clark, who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 5.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING: for prayers answered for Tim Wittmaier and Fred Wolf.
PRAY FOR ALL those that are serving in the military: Nate Alvis, Carolyn Brynildsen,Jared Brynildsen,Brad Converse,Amanda Koldway, Cole Long, Chris Payne, Drew Ponivas(Africa), Jordan Reynolds,Kelly Sawielski,Rebekah Schlemeri,Daniel Schorfheideand Ian Sikes.
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.
NATIONAL LUTHERAN YOUTH GATHERING MEETING: Those youth interested in the July 16-20, 2016 National Lutheran Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA is this Sunday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the church basement. This meeting is for all who are interested. We are looking to sign up and begin making plans for the attending the Gathering.
LWML BI-MONTHLY MEETING:The regular LWML meeting will be held on May 18that 7 p.m. in the church basement. This date is a week earlier than usual due to Memorial Day. Devotions will be given by Adeline Amen. Servers for the evening are Penny Schuessler and Shirley Rex. The speaker for the evening will be Cindy Bunte from the Seminary Food Bank. The "in-gathering" for the evening will be items that are needed at the Food Bank such as chips, cookies, snack crackers, granolabars, cereal, and general snacks. All ladies of the Congregation are always invited to attend!
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
May910, 2015
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 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).
ASCENSION DAY WORSHIP SERVICE will be on Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 pm.We celebrate Jesus’ Ascension into heaven! What does the Ascension mean for you? Come to the worship service to find out! We will be celebrating Holy Communion.
NEW MEMBER DINNER– We are having a New Member Welcome Dinner on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. All members of the congregation are invited to welcome those who have joined our fellowship since last spring and to enjoy in a potluck dinner. The deadline to RSVP is May 20th. All who have joined St. Paul’s through transfer, reaffirmation/profession of faith and the new member class, we hope you will join us for dinner. All members of the congregation are invited to attend the dinner. This is an opportunity to get to know the new members of St. Paul’s congregation. Contact Kathy at the church office (667-6681) or email .