November 21/22, 2015 Last Sunday of the Church Year
Isaiah 51:6: “For the heavens vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment.” The things of this earth that hold our attention, that cause us worry, that tempt us away from the Lord: they are all passing away. They will vanish like a garment. They are not for us to worry over, but rather to use for the Lord's purposes. The things of this world are not ends in and of themselves, but only means to be used wisely by the children of the Kingdom that has no end.
A MEASURE OF OUR RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL Attendance: Saturday (Nov. 14) 6 p.m. = 64; Sunday (Nov. 15) 8 a.m. = 66; Sunday (Nov. 15) 10:30 a.m. = 134; Total for the weekend = 264. Sunday School (3 yrs to 8th grade) = 20; High School Bible Class = 6; Adult Bible Class = 49; Two’s & under = 2; Moms Tues. Morning Mingle = 5; Thursday Bible Study = no class.
Contributions 11/15/2015: Envelopes $6,218; Plate $149.90; Connect $1,620; School Tuition $258; School Registration $55; ECC Tuition $5,931.94; Poinsettias $40.50; Calendars $30; Reimb. Fence Repair $60; Reimb.Termite Removal $150; Total General Fund Deposit = $14,513.34. Other Designated Giving: Chapel $36.48; Scholarship Fund $50;
Total Designated Fund Deposit = $86.48.
Connect Loan Balance = $1,557,333.97Income Update / 14/15 YTD Actuals / 15/16 YTD Actuals / % Change / 15/16 YTD Budget (15% increase on envelopes) / Projected Miss if no change
Envelope and Plate Offerings / $113,429 / $121,867 / 7.4% / $130,443 / ($29,877)
Connect Envelopes / $23,009 / $18,692 / -18.8% / $23,009 / ($13,874)
AS MENTIONED in the September Financial update to the congregation, special pink envelopes are placed in the Narthex for those wishing to give toward the unexpected expenses the Church has incurred thus far (Tree removal, fence fix, termites). Please be sure to mark the envelope which you wish it to go towards. If you have any questions regarding the unexpected expenses, please contact the Stewardship & Finance Board Chairman, Jason Kesterson at 618.407.0304.
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, 553-3133
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: Jason Kesterson, 407-0304
Financial Secretary: Karen Missey, 830-7535
Bookkeeper: Cheryl Chrusciel,
Board of Evangelism: Penny Schuessler, 322-9824
Board of Christian Education: Laurel West, 667-3859
Board of Christian Day School: Adam Lilienkamp, 334-4065
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, 553-3133
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
ATTENTION ALL YOUTH: We will be decorating the church sanctuary for Christmas on Sunday, Nov. 29th beginning at noon. Lunch will be provided. It will take app. 2 hours, depending on how many youth are present to set up the tree, put up the wreaths and place the outdoors nativity. Come one, come all.
THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S
22 / 8:00 a.m. Worship9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship/HC
SUN
23 / 6:00 p.m. Chimes Practice
6:00 p.m. GBB away vs Maryville Christian
6:30 p.m. Walking Group / Ministry Center
7:00 p.m. BBB away vs Maryville Christian
MON
24 / 8:30 a.m. Chapel
9:45 a.m. Moms Morning Mingle
TUES
25 / NO SCHOOL
7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Worship/HC
WED
26 / Happy Thanksgiving
Offices Closed
NO SCHOOL
THURS
27 / Offices Closed
NO SCHOOL
FRI
815
28 / 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
6:00 p.m. Worship /HC
SAT
29 / First Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. Worship/HC
9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship
Noon Youth to decorate the church for Christmas
SUN
Saturday, Nov. 21 – 6:00 p.m.: Acolyte: Owen Corder; Elders: Sam Italiano John Nehrt; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Kevin Campe, Sam Italiano & Seth Schaefer; Greeters: Jim & Shirley Rood; Pianist: Tim Wittenberg; Altar Guild: Wittenberg Family.
Sunday, November 22 – 8:00 a.m.: Acolyte: Cole Gierse; Ushers: Jim Kesterson, Jason Powell, Brett Sollberger Whitey White; Greeter: Yvonne Rieger; Pianist: Erica Sipes.
Sunday, November 22 – 10:30 a.m.: Acolyte: Hannah Norris; Elders: Keith Jackson Darrell Wittenberg; Ushers: Ryan Kaffer, Jason Kesterson, Mark Schlemer Dave Thomas; Greeters: Fran Busekrus Jackie Jackson; Pianist: Tim Wittenberg; Bulletin Collator: Darleen Fenimore; Altar Guild: Wittenberg Family.
Wednesday, November 25 –7:00 p.m. Acolyte: Samantha Kilzer; Elders: Alan Kilzer Darrell Wittenberg; Ushers: Kevin Campe, Jacob Doyle, Steve Doyle Sam Italiano; Organist: Jo White; Altar Guild: Wittenberg Family.
Saturday November 28 – 6:00 p.m.: Acolyte: Bryson Brown; Elder: Sam Italiano; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Sam Italiano, Seth Schaefer & Kyle Sipes; Greeters: Larry & Kathy Brokering; Organist: Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild: Fran Kohl Pat Moore.
Sunday, November 29 8:00 a.m.: Acolyte: Hannah Norris; Elders: Alan Kilzer and Nathan Reese; Ushers: Jacob Doyle, Steve Doyle, Mike Hampton Kyle Norris; Greeter: Edna Meier; Organist: Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild: Fran Kohl Pat Moore.
Sunday, November 29 10:30 a.m.: Acolyte: Jayden Ponce; Ushers: Rachel Lange, Sarah Niebruegge, Mark Schlemer Tim Wittenberg; Greeters: Len & Judy Suess; Bulletin Collator: Edna Meier.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Nov. 22: Dana Proffitt
24: Jeff & Michele Fiudo
25: Sherry Launius, Katie Meyer, Chris Schaefer
26: Joy Burton, Kirsten Thomas
27: Gary Brumm, Helen Klausing
PRAYERS FOR: Gary Beckemeyer, Aaron Bohnenstiehl, Norma Burcham, Dana Daniels, Jeff Erlich, Sarah Frey, Kathy Glascock, Norma Horton, Samantha Kerwin, Carol Kutzner, Karen Kull, Connie Liter, Nathan Mallette, Maureen Mason, Roger Pense, Alicia Rayner, Tina Sahs, John Schmidt, Dale Schnoeker, Ruth Thompson, Will Weeks, and Jennifer Wittenberg.
PRAY FOR: Thanksgiving for the gift of a son, Lake Adekoya, to LaRita Adekoya, on Monday, November 16, 2015.
PRAY FOR ALL those that are serving in the military: Nate Alvis, Aimee Alvstad (Korea), Carolyn Brynildsen, Jared Brynildsen, Brad Converse, Amanda Koldway, Cole Long, Chris Payne, Kelly Sawielski, Daniel Schorfheide and 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.
The regular LWML meeting will be on November 23rd at 7 p.m. in the church basement. Devotions for the evening will be given by Penny Schuessler. Sue Petersen will be the speaker for the evening from the Mosaic Pregnancy and Health Center. The in-gathering for the evening will be new baby items for the baby shower which will be given in honor of the Mosaic Center. Also, the nominating committee will present the slate of officers for president and secretary. Servers for the evening are Mary Ann Miller and Ruth Schmitt.
MINISTRIES UNLIMITED CHRISTMAS IN-GATHERING for the month of November continuing though the week of December 13th, will be gifts for the Ministries Unlimited Christmas. St. Paul's will be collecting gifts for male and female adults and teenage boys. On the LWML table there is a Christmas tree decorated with angels. Simply select an angel, purchase an item, return the angel with the unwrapped gift, and place it under the tree. All gifts are greatly appreciated.
ADVENT DINNER: We are in need of an organization or individuals to serve the Dec. 2 Advent dinner from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. We serve approximately 40-50 people at each dinner. Please call Kathy Brumm (667-6681) to serve this dinner.
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
November 21 & 22, 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 juice for 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 find plenty of useful information in this OnDeck (published weekly). You may also go to www.saintpaulstroy.org and find the monthly newsletter and other information about the church, school and daycare.
THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP: We will be celebrating with a service of thanksgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 7:00 p.m. You are invited to join us as we give thanks to the Lord for the blessings of faith, life, family, country and many other things. The Family Choir will be lending their voices to the service of praise.
SAINT PAUL’S CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SERVICE for Kindergarten through 8th grade is scheduled for Sunday, December 13th, at 6pm. Children in the above mentioned grades are encouraged to participate. Practices are from 9-11 am on December 5th and 12th in the Church. Arrive no earlier than 8:50. The children will be ready for pick-up promptly at 11am. Parents should come into the back of the church to pick up their children. If you have any questions, please contact Ida Doyle at: .