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.
St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congrega-
tion 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 162 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
offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2
nd
and 4
th
Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. ser-
vice on the 1
st
and the 3
rd
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 Sun-
day for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are
welcome to attend.
Leading and Assisting in Worship
Leaders: Pastor Stephen Wood
Organist: Olga Otte
Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Larry Guinn
Greeters: Roger & Delores Douglass (8:00)
Bill & Judy Wonning (10:15)
Communion Assistant: Leon Seitz (10:15)
Altar Care: Linda Seitz (10:15)
Lectors: Mandy Otte (8:00)
Laberta Otte (10:15)
Acolytes: Morgan Jones (8:00)
Cheyenne Douglass (10:15)
Projectors: Kaelen Eglen (8:00)
Marc Fountain (10:15)
Flowers: Wilma Claycamp
Welcome Center: Shirley Lewis (8:00)
Judy Wonning (10:15)


September 21, 2014
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: Monday-Friday
Staff
The Reverend Stephen WoodPastor
Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family
Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director
Michelle Wood.....Secretary
Trish Tangman..Care Team Director
Tyler Claycamp...Intern Youth & Family Director
Amy Pierceall and
Mandy OtteCustodians
Jamie Baker. Director of Technology
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 availa-
ble. They are located on the table at the en-
trance of the sanctuary.
CONGRATUALTIONS to Luke Schnitker and
Katlynn Schneider who were married yesterday at
Immanuel Lutheran Church. Luke is the son of
Donald and Susie Schnitker. We pray for them as
they begin a new chapter in their lives.
CONFIRMATION CLASS begins today! Lunch
will be served after the 10:15 service, and class
will end at 2:30 p.m. Sign-up sheets for parents
to help with meals is on the bulletin board in the
office. Any questions, please talk with Pastor
Steve.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS will be
reading and discussing Martin Luthers Large
Catechism beginning today. There will be copies
of the specific parts we will study available at the
Welcome Center.

LUTHER LEAGUE will meet tonight at 5:30
p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings. We will planning the
years events and looking at Mission Trip ideas
for Summer 2015. Please bring money for your
meal.

HARVEST HOME BAZAAR SIGNUP SHEETS
are in the narthex. Sign up for your favorite job.
Everyones help makes this event possible.

CRAFT MORNING will be held on Monday,
September 22 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the fellow-
ship hall. Crafts will be made to sell at the ba-
zaar. WINGS will have several easy craft pro-
jects available to make, or feel free to bring your
own project to work on. Any questions, ask Deb-
bie Herbert. Everyone is welcome to come join
in the fun!!

WE NEED YOU!If you would like to help with
projectors, be a lector, help assemble the news-
letter for mailing, communion assistant, or help
with altar care, please let Michelle know.

BOOK BUZZ will meet Monday, September 22
at 1:00 pm in the narthex. They will discuss this
months book The Ladies Room. Please feel
free to come even if you havent read the book!
Any questions, talk to Trish Tangman or Michelle
Wood.

KIDS BELLS will not meet on September 24th.

STEPHEN MINISTRY will meet in the adult
Sunday School area Monday, September 22
from 6:30-9:00 PM. The session will begin with
continuing education on the topic of "Caring For
Recently Incarcerated Care Receivers". A speak-
er will be present to share helpful information and
answer questions for the group.

CALENDAR

This week: September 21st-September 27th

Today Kids Bells Team 1 at both services
8:00 am LBW Worship
9:15 am Sunday School
10:15 am LBW Communion
11:45 am Confirmation class
5:30 pm Luther League at Buffalo Wild Wings
6:30 pm Financial Peace
Monday 22nd Newsletter Deadline
9:00 am Preschool
1:00 pm Book Buzz
6:30 pm Stephen Ministry
Wednesday 24th 9:00 am Preschool
9:15 am Preschool Chapel
1:30 pm Clothing Center
NO KIDS BELLS
6:30 pm Adult Bells
7:00 pm Preschool Mothers Tea
7:30 pm Prayer
Thursday 25th 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
7:30 pm WELCA Meeting
Friday 26th 9:00 am Preschool
Jr. High Retreat at Lutheran Hills until Sept. 28

Next week: September 28th-October 4th
Sunday 28th 8:00 am LBW Communion
9:15 am Sunday School
9:15 am Mission Festival Breakfast
10:15 am LBW Worship
6:30 pm Financial Peace
Monday 29th 9:00 am Preschool
1:30 pm Clothing Center
Wednesday 1st 9:00 am Preschool
5:30 pm Kids Bells Team 1
6:00 pm Kids Bells Team 2
6:30 pm Kids Praise
6:30 pm Adult Bells
Thursday 2nd 8:30 am Devotions in Borchers Chapel
9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
7:30 pm Ruth Circle
Friday 3rd NO PRESCHOOL
CROSSLIFE MINISTRIES AUXILARY will
meet Monday, September 22, 2014 beginning at
7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Members from
Borchers Lutheran Church will also host the
meeting. Final plans for the Fall Luncheon and
Bake Sale to be held Friday, October 17
th
at
Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall will
be discussed. All are invited to enjoy the even-
ing of fellowship and become more familiar with
the ministry to individuals, marriages, and fami-
lies throughout Jackson and Bartholomew coun-
ties. Please sign up at the Welcome Center to
donate food items. Sign up by TODAY.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PRAYERWe will gather
for about a half hour and spend the time lifting
up a variety of requests and whatever else is on
peoples minds. We will meet on September
24th at 7:30 p.m. Any questions, please talk
with Pastor Steve.

WELCA MEETING will be held on September
25th at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. All wom-
en of the church 18 and older are welcome!

JR. HIGH RETREAT AT LUTHERAN HILLS is
September 26th-28th. Youth will leave Friday
night at 6:30 pm. They should return to the
church on September 28th around 11:15 am.
Be sure to pack appropriate clothing for the
weekend. There are copies of what you need to
bring in the folder on the bulletin board in the
office. Any questions, contact Carolyn Jones.

MISSION FESTIVAL will be on September
28th. We will have a breakfast during the Sun-
day School time. Our guest speaker will be
from the Wernle Home in Richmond, IN. See
the signup sheet at the Welcome Center to help.

MILL RACE MARATHON is looking for volun-
teers. Race day is September 27th beginning at
the Commons at 7:30 a.m. A Kids Fun Run is
September 26th at 6:00 p.m. at Mill Race Park.
Sign up at www.millracemarathon.com/
volunteer.

FOOD PANTRY item for September is tuna.
Please place your donations in the basket by
the main entrance or in the wooden box by the
kitchen.

GUFFEY PROJECT OPEN HOUSE
Members at St. Paul-Borchers helped com-
plete this beautiful and functional home
through various fundraisers, donations, and
workdays. On Sunday, September 28th from
11:30-1:30 the Guffeys have invited anyone
who helped with this project in any way to visit
their home, at 8472 N. County Road 300E, for
refreshments and a tour!

DEVOTIONAL SERVICE will be held in the
Borchers Chapel on Thursday, October 2nd at
8:30 am.

KIDS PRAISE GROUP will practice on
Wednesday, October 1st at 6:30 pm. Any chil-
dren grades K-5 are invited to join us! They
will sing at both services on October 5th.

RUTH CIRCLE will meet October 2nd

PIPE ORGAN CONCERT at Borchers Chap-
el on Saturday, October 4th at 11:00 am with
Matt Gerhard as organist. A pitch-in picnic will
follow at the home of John Rust.

FREE MOVIE FOR SENIORS 55 & older is
Tuesday, October 7th at YES! Cinema in Co-
lumbus. A carpool will leave the church parking
lot at 12:15 and return between 4:00 and 5:00
PM. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so
transportation can be arranged. The movie's
title will be available a few days prior to the
event at www.mojo1029.com. Questions?
Please contact Trish.

TWEENERS will be going to the Cornucopia
Farm in Scottsburg on October 26th. We will
meet in the fellowship hall after 10:15 service.
You will need to bring a lunch. Sign up in the
office by October 12th or contact Tyler at 812-
216-7027 or tclaycamp@gmail.com.

ST. JOHNS SAUERS MENS CLUB Soup
and Sandwich Supper and Bake Sale will be
held on October 5th. Food will be served from
4:00-7:00 p.m..

ST. PETER, WAYMANSVILLE FISH FRY will
be held on October 19th. Food will be served
from 4:00-7:00 p.m..

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, shar-
ing 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 14th 8:00 am service 150 10:15 am service 73

Total Offerings for September 14th: No financial reports this week.
They will be included in next weeks bulletin.

{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2014 Spending Plan is $5,853.00}
*This amount does not include the $5,900.00 monthly mortgage payment

Those assisting with worship September 28
th
:

Communion Assistant: Mark Rorick
(8:00)

Altar Care: Wanda Engelau
(8:00)

Acolytes: Katie & Kori Otte
(8:00)
Jacob Rotert (10:15)

Projectors: Doris Rorick (8:00)
John Pierceall (10:15)

Flowers: Wilma Claycamp


Readings for September 28
th


Exodus 14:10-29
Psalm 114
Matthew 2:13-15


Lectors:
Lois Bryden (8:00)
Hannah Wood (10:15)



NOTES:

September 21,
2014

Memory Verse: Genesis 39:3
3
His master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD caused all that he did to prosper in his
hands.




Nineteenth Sunday of Easter
Jesus' summary of the law in today's gospel echoes our first reading
from Leviticus. We are called not only to love God with heart, soul,
and mind, but also to love our neighbor as ourselves. It is out of
such deep care that Paul shares the gospel with the Thessalonian
community. In the confession of sins, we acknowledge that we have
not loved God, neighbor, and self; yet we gather to hear the word of
forgiveness and to be strengthened by word and meal to be signs of
God's love and mercy in the world.

Readings for the Day:
Leviticus 19:12, 1518- The holiness code in Leviticus urges
people to be holy because God is holy. Holiness is lived out in
partiality for and consideration of the poor and the weak. We are to
love our neighbors as ourselves. God's people exercise justice and
love in their dealings with one another.

1 Thessalonians 2:18- Paul uses maternal imagery to depict the
caring and nurturing relationship he shares with the Thessalonian
Christians. When he first came to their city it was not to benefit
himself but to share the gospel with them, which was his
responsibility as an apostle of Christ.

Matthew 22:3446- Put on the spot by the Pharisees, Jesus
displays wisdom by summarizing the law of God in just two
commandments and by demonstrating the Messiah must be more
than the son of David.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2008 Augsburg Fortress
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:

Genesis 39:1-23: This is part of the story of Joseph. This section
of the Joseph narrative picks up after he was sold into slavery by
his brothers and ends up in the house of Potiphar. He has an
encounter with Potiphars wife and this leads to Joseph being
thrown into prison. Even though all this, God was with Joseph.

Matthew 5:1-12: In the beatitudes, Jesus provides a unique
description of those who are blessed with Gods favor. His
teaching is surprising and shocking to those who seek wealth,
fame, and control over others.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress


Questions To Ponder:
1How do you understand the story of Joseph?
2What does this story tell us about God?
3What astounds you about the story of Joseph?
4How does this story connect to the beatitudes from the
Gospel of Matthew?
5What does this text say to us today?




NOTES:
September 21,
2014

Memory Verse: Genesis 39:3
3
His master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD caused all that he did to prosper in his
hands




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:

Genesis 39:1-23: This is part of the story of Joseph. This section
of the Joseph narrative picks up after he was sold into slavery by
his brothers and ends up in the house of Potiphar. He has an
encounter with Potiphars wife and this leads to Joseph being
thrown into prison. Even though all this, God was with Joseph.

Matthew 5:1-12: In the beatitudes, Jesus provides a unique
description of those who are blessed with Gods favor. His
teaching is surprising and shocking to those who seek wealth,
fame, and control over others.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress


Questions To Ponder:
1How do you understand the story of Joseph?
2What does this story tell us about God?
3What astounds you about the story of Joseph?
4How does this story connect to the beatitudes from the
Gospel of Matthew?
5What does this text say to us today?


Going Deeper in Prayer






Sunday 9/21
II Samuel 1:1-27
Matthew 26:1-75
World peace

Monday 9/22
II Samuel 2:1-32
Matthew 27:1-66
James Reinbold
Turning Point

Tuesday 9/23
II Samuel 3:1-39
Matthew 28:1-20
Alvin Otte
people undergoing treatments

Wednesday 9/24
II Samuel 4:1-12
Mark 1:1-45
Mildred Carter, Dana Henley, Sam Browning,
Eli Wood
ELCA seminaries





























Thursday 9/25
II Samuel 5:1-25
Mark 2:1-28
Deryl Paswater, Anita Gault, Lois Bryden, Toby
Kleffman, Jodi Brown, Terri Devoe
school teachers

Friday 9/26
II Samuel 6:1-23
Mark 3:1-35
Ralph Johnson, Robert Runge
Christians in Ghana

Saturday 9/27
II Samuel 7:1-29
Mark 4:1-41
the stewardship of the congregation



































Prayer List
Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Geneva
Hoene; Orville Schnitker; Bill Lucas
Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Roterts sister-in-
law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Ottes brother in-law)
Recent Hospitalizations: Katarina Rieker (car accident Jerry & Pixie Ottes granddaughter) Brenda Casey
(heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister)
Other Prayer Requests: Amaya Pierceall(upcoming surgery on broken arm); Friends and family of Melissa
Smith (sister of Leah Ottes fianc); Friends and family of Dean Claycamp (brother of Don Claycamp);
Friends and family of David Rumph (brother of Linda Rust); Pastor Jim Kuchera (diabetes); Kack Hunnicutt
(bladder cancer-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Kalee Allbering (cancer-friend of Linda Guinn); Gary Bradley
(heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross (physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn
Ross (pulmonary hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); Brian Vaughn (cancer-neighbor of Merrell & Sara
Otte); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Missy Walker (epilepsy -
Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall) Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo
McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancerfriend of Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancerfriend of
Kathy Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis2
yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield); James Otte; Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis and Vickey Otte); Tom
Elkins; Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Kristie Wessel (Tracey Engelaus sister);
Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker
(cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Frances Lamberson (Terri DeVoes Mother); Shirley Darlage
Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall)
Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie
Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse; Benjamin & Jacob Haymaker (sons of Dee
Dee & Scott Haymaker)
(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)


Going Deeper in Prayer






Sunday 9/21
II Samuel 1:1-27
Matthew 26:1-75
World peace

Monday 9/22
II Samuel 2:1-32
Matthew 27:1-66
James Reinbold
Turning Point

Tuesday 9/23
II Samuel 3:1-39
Matthew 28:1-20
Alvin Otte
people undergoing treatments

Wednesday 9/24
II Samuel 4:1-12
Mark 1:1-45
Mildred Carter, Dana Henley, Sam Browning,
Eli Wood
ELCA seminaries



Thursday 9/25
II Samuel 5:1-25
Mark 2:1-28
Deryl Paswater, Anita Gault, Lois Bryden, Toby
Kleffman, Jodi Brown, Terri Devoe
school teachers

Friday 9/26
II Samuel 6:1-23
Mark 3:1-35
Ralph Johnson, Robert Runge
Christians in Ghana

Saturday 9/27
II Samuel 7:1-29
Mark 4:1-41
the stewardship of the congregation



Prayer List
Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Geneva
Hoene; Orville Schnitker; Bill Lucas
Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Roterts sister-in-
law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Ottes brother in-law)
Recent Hospitalizations: Katarina Rieker (car accident Jerry & Pixie Ottes granddaughter) Brenda Casey
(heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister)
Other Prayer Requests: Amaya Pierceall(upcoming surgery on broken arm); Friends and family of Melissa
Smith (sister of Leah Ottes fianc); Friends and family of Dean Claycamp (brother of Don Claycamp);
Friends and family of David Rumph (brother of Linda Rust); Pastor Jim Kuchera (diabetes); Kack Hunnicutt
(bladder cancer-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Kalee Allbering (cancer-friend of Linda Guinn); Gary Bradley
(heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross (physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn
Ross (pulmonary hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); Brian Vaughn (cancer-neighbor of Merrell & Sara
Otte); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Missy Walker (epilepsy -
Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall) Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo
McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancerfriend of Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancerfriend of
Kathy Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis2
yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield); James Otte; Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis and Vickey Otte); Tom
Elkins; Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Kristie Wessel (Tracey Engelaus sister);
Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker
(cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Frances Lamberson (Terri DeVoes Mother); Shirley Darlage
Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall)
Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie
Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse; Benjamin & Jacob Haymaker (sons of Dee
Dee & Scott Haymaker)
(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)