We gather today as Gods beloved children to worship our Heavenly Father.

We praise his holy name, we listen eagerly for his words of comfort, hope, and challenge to us, and we offer ourselves to him in dedicated service. May you be blessed as you worship here today.

Leading and Assisting in Worship

Leaders: Pastor Stephen Wood Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Troy Claycamp Greeters: Mark & Doris Rorick (8:00) Milton & Laberta Otte (10:15) Lectors: Susan Holle (8:00) Jack Tormoehlen (10:15) Acolyte: Jack Rosenberger (8:00) Ariel Douglass (10:15) Projectors: Jamie Baker (8:00) Tyler Claycamp (10:15) Flowers: Jon & Staci Eglen Welcome Center: Shirley Lewis (8:00) Judy Wonning (10:15)

September 29, 2013

St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congregation of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (E.L.C.A.). It is referred to as Borchers since Rev. Henry Borchers, who served our congregation from 1857-1881, advised and influenced a small group of pioneer settlers that wanted to establish a congregation in the area. This year we celebrate 161 years of life and ministry in this beautiful country setting in Southern Indiana. We look forward to many more years of growth and change as we seek continually to be faithful to Gods call to mission.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is St. Paul Lutheran Church

10792 North 210 East, Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 Annex & Fax 522-7484 Parsonage 522-7421 email: stpaullutheran@stpaul-borchers.org Web Site: stpaul-borchers.org Office hours: Tuesday - Friday Staff The Reverend Stephen Wood Pastor Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director Wendy Rotert ..Secretary Trish Tangman ..Care Team Director Tyler Claycamp ...Intern Youth & Family Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte Custodians Jamie Baker .. Worship Technology Advisor and Web Master

offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. service on the 1st and the 3rd Sundays of the month. Christians who believe in the true presence of Christ in the bread and wine for our forgiveness and salvation are invited to receive Holy Communion.

Sunday School classes are held each Sunday for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend.
HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have

head phones available for those in need of assistance with hearing. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.
LARGE PRINT BULLETINSThere

are a handful of large print bulletins available. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

This week: TodayMonday 30thTuesday 1st-

Wednesday 2nd-

Thursday 3rd-

Next week: Sunday 6th-

Tuesday 8th-

Wednesday 9thThursday 10thFriday 11th-

CALENDAR September 29thOctober 5th 7:00 pm The Story Study-Chpt. 21 & 22 9:00 am Pre-school 1:30 pm Clothing Center 10:30 am The Story Study-Chpt. 20 & 21 12:15 pm Senior Free Movie 6:00 pm Zumba Fitness Class in Fellowship Hall 5:30 pm Kids Bells Team 1 6:00 pm Kids Bells Team 2 6:30 pm Kids Praise Group 6:30 pm Adult Bells 7:30 pm Adult Choir Practice 8:30 am Borchers Chapel Devotions Service 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 7:00 pm WINGS Meeting in Fellowship Hall October 6th12th Kids Praise Group Singing at Services 11:30 am Tweeners going to Cornucopia Farm in Scottsburg 7:00 pm The Story Study-Chpt. 23 & 24 10:30 am The Story Study-Chpt. 22 6:00 pm Zumba Fitness Class in Fellowship Hall 4:00 pm TREATS 6:00 pm Meal 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth going to Corn Maze TBA Luther League going to Tiemeyers Haunted Barn

THE STORY BIBLE STUDYChapters 19 and 20 will be discussed at the session this evening at 7:00 pm and on September 24th at 10:30 am chapters 18 and 19 will be discussed. Any questions, talk with Pastor Steve. TWEENERS will visit the Cornucopia farm in Scottsburg on October 6th be at the church by 11:30 am. Bring your own lunch or come fed. The cost is $5 per person and $8 for a friend. Sign-up on the bulletin board in the office and pay by September 29th. Questions contact Tyler Claycamp. THE BORCHERS CHAPEL COMMITTEE QUARTERLY MEETING is scheduled for Tuesday October 1st at 7 pm. All members of the committee are encouraged to attend. THE LUTHER LEAGUE will be going to Tiemeyers Haunted Barn on Friday, October 11th. The time will be announced at a later date through a text message. THE JR. HIGH YOUTH will be going to a Corn Maze on Friday, October 11th. Meet at the church at 6:30 pm should return to church around 9:30 pm. A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the office. Parents are needed to drive. VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS are needed for our Harvest Home Supper and Bazaar on November 1st. Please sign-up at the table located across from the Welcome Center. If you have questions please contact Jan Otte. QUILT FOR THE BAZAARThe 1930s era fabric pieces for the top were originally purchased at an auction by Mildred Carter, who hand-pieced the top together over the years. Mildred donated the quilt top to be finished and auctioned off at the churchs Harvest Home Supper scheduled to take place Friday, November 1st at St. Paul- Borchers. The

THE FALL CONGREGATIONAL QUARTERLY MEETING is scheduled for October 27th at 12:00 pm. A free-will offering meal will take place after the second service with proceeds going to the Family Care Fund. THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM being collected for September is dry and canned beans. ALL YOUTHPlease begin checking the bulletin board in the church office for sign -up sheets and other announcements.

goal is to finish the quilting by the first part of October so theres time for the quilt assembly. If you would like to help with the quilting you are welcome to do so anytime thats good for you. The quilting frame is set up near the stage in the Fellowship Room. Thread and needles are on the quilt top! Bring your favorite thimble if you have one. If youd rather quilt with others, there will usually be a group quilting on Monday afternoons around 1:00 and Thursday evenings around 7:00. Come for as little or as long as you are able! TREATS will be on October 9th at 4:00 pm. The meal will be served at 6:00 pm. If your child is interested attending and has not turned in an enrollment form, please contact Tyler Claycamp. OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH! How do you show Pastor Steve you appreciate him? If you need ideas there's a pamphlet on the Welcome Center entitled "50 Ways to Love Your Pastor......and Your Pastor's Family". THE FALL LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE will be served at Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall Friday, October 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Auxiliary of CrossLife Ministries will be hosts serving Chicken Casserole, green beans, salads, roll, desserts, and drinks. Free will donations will be accepted and you may dine in or carry out. Funds raised will be matched by Thrivent Financial. Call CrossLife Ministries at 812-522-8440 for further information. Helping Hands donation boxes located on the tables will help support Anchor House. RUTH CIRCLE will meet 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 3rd at Shirley Lewis home. Bible Study Leader is Lou Ann Hoevener. WINGS will meet 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 3rd in the Fellowship Hall. Debbie Her-

bert is hostess. CINEMA FREE MOVIE for Seniors 55 & older on Tuesday, October 1st. A carpool will leave the church parking lot at 12:15 and return between 4:00 and 5:00. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so transportation can be arranged. The movie title will be available a few days prior to the event at www.mojo1029.com. Questions? Please contact Trish Tangman. AN ORGAN CONCERT will be held in the Borchers Chapel on October 5th at 11:00 am. Matt Gerhard from Kokomo will be the guest organist. A pitch-in meal will follow at John Rusts home. FALL ZUMBA SESSIONThe 8 week session will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6pm -7pm in the Fellowship Room beginning on October 1st and the last class will be November 19th. The cost is $35 for the 8 a week session if PREREGISTERED and paid upfront or $5 per session after October 1st. Sign -up at the Welcome Center. Please join us and invite your friends!! Text Amy Rosenberger for pre-registration or questions. A SERVICE OF DEVOTIONS will be held on Thursday, October 3rd at 8:30 am in the Chapel. KIDS PRAISE GROUP will practice on Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30 pm. They will sing on Sunday, October 6th at both services. BOOK BUZZThe book that will be discussed at October 28th meeting is Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom. Contact Michelle Wood or Trish Tangman with questions.

OUR MISSION:
Walking in Faith Sowing Christs Love
The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is derived from our core values - the essence of our purpose for existence and the criteria we should use to guide our congregational decisions and actions.

Our Core Values:

1. Spirituality to worship and to grow and develop spiritually as Christians. 2. Outreach To spread the message of Gods love and grace by word and by action. 3. Service to Others To live Christs message to Love one another.
You can support the mission of our church by coming to worship, engaging in study, sharing the word, bringing a friend to church, taking part in Care Team initiatives, volunteering at church or in the community and loving one another. We invite you to join us in this journey.

Our Response to Gods Love

We Worshipped: September 22 8:00 am service 123
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10:15 service 87

Total Offerings for September 22 : Spending Plan Giving $3,118.50 New Church Loan Payment$1,365.00 Other Giving$ 1,170.00 {The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2013 Spending Plan is $5,435.00}

Readings for October 6th: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 16:1-18 Psalm 105:37-45 John 6:41-51 Lectors: Ruth Ann Newkirk (8:00) Amy Pierceall (10:15)

Those assisting with worship October 6th:

Greeters: Communion Assistants: Altar Care: Acolytes: Projectors: Flowers: Childrens Sermon: Welcome Center: Paul & Ruth Ann Newkirk (8:00) The Alsta Family (10:15) The Alsta Family (10:15) The Alsta Family (10:15) Anna Holle (8:00) Kyle Claycamp (10:15) Jamie Baker (8:00) Kailee Hildebrand (10:15) Need Volunteer Carolyn Jones Carol Manseld (8:00) Linda Seita (10:15)

September 29, 2013

Going Deeper

The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer request. Individuals are listed on their day of birthso that you might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!! Readings for the Day: Exodus 2:23-25; 3:10-15; 4:10-17: Moses experienced the call of God when God appeared to him in a bush that burned but was not consumed. When Moses expresses his unworthiness, God promised to be with him. When Moses objected that people would demand to know Gods name, God revealed his personal name, Yahweh (I AM WHO I AM), or the LORD. Israel discovered Gods true identity when God took them out of Egypt. John 8:51-59: In an encounter with some Jews, Jesus challenges them in that he says they do not know God but that he does. The Jews become angry and wonder how he could know God. Jesus responds by telling them that before Abraham was, he was. This was a way of telling people he was God. From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2013 Augsburg Fortress

NOTES:

Questions To Ponder: 1What is the significance of God revealing His name to Moses? 2 What do you find significant about God choosing Moses to lead the Hebrew people? 3What is the overall theme of this story of Moses? 4 How does this passage fit into the overall story of God and His dealings with humanity? 5How does this passage speak to you today?

MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 3:12 12 He said, "I will be with you; and this shall be the sign for you that it is I who sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God on this mountain."

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 9/29 Ezekiel 22:1-31 1Timothy 6:1-21 W World Piece Monday 9/30 Ezekiel 23:1-49 2 Timothy 1:1-18 W Madison McCory W The choirs of St. Paul Tuesday 10/1 Ezekiel 24:1-27 2 Timothy 2:1-26 W Moriah Hendrix, Jenny Engelau W New parents Wednesday 10/2 Ezekiel 25:1-17 2 Timothy 3:1-17 W Christians in Ethiopia Thursday 10/3 Ezekiel 26:1-21 2 Timothy 4:1-22 W Amanda Jackson W People struggling with faith issues Friday 10/4 Ezekiel 27:1-36 Titus 1:1-16 W Alyssa McCollum W farmers Saturday 10/5 Ezekiel 28:1-26 Titus 2:1-15 W Phyllis Cupp W The ELCA presiding bishop

Prayer List Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Betty Hoene, Eldena Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Helen Carter Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Orville Schnitker; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Roterts sister-in-law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Ottes brother in-law); Geneva Hoene, Lucille Thompson, Ed Patman (Teresa Brownings father) Recent Hospitalizations : Allen Thompson, Sue Guinn (aunt of Mary Eglen); Sara Otte, Mel Black, Betty Melloncamp (Sarah Roterts sister) Other Prayer Request: The family and friends of Cory Heideman; Brandon Avant (hurt in traffic accident- co-worker of Alicia Perry); Cindy Hunt (cancer-neighbor of Delores Douglass); Pat Otte, Deanna Johnson (Richard Andersons sister); Tom Elkins, Brooke Ross (Friend of Wendy & Ronni Rotert); Haley Schuerman (Borchers Pre-school Student); Kristie Wessel (Tracey Engelaus sister); Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Floyd Meahl (Sarah Roterts brother); Claudine Rowe (cancerfriend of Bill & Marlis Kidd); Emily Hume; Paul Johnson (cancer-Leslie Wentes fianc); Anita Shelton (friend of Herschel and Doris Kleffman); Leta Ahlbrand (friend of Shirley Lewis); Amy Siefker (niece of Karen Hoene); Carly Hoffmeier (sister-in-law to Mark Hoffmeier); Joe Bond (cancer-friend of Bob & Dena Schafstall); John Helwig (cancer-friend of Jenny Engelau);Frances Lamberson (Terri DeVoes Mother); Phyllis Neidinger; Edna Spiehler (Patty Herkamps friend); Peggy Rucker (Friend of Wilma Claycamp); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall); Dewayne Greathouse (cancer friend of Linda Guinn);Pat Norrell (friend of Kendra Harris) Prayers for those in Military Service: Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon,

Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse