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; Larry Guinn
Greeters: Pete & Wanda Engelau (8:00)
John & Amy Pierceall (10:15)
Communion Assistant: Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00)
Dan Davis (10:15)
Altar Care: Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00)
Nina Franke (10:15)
Lectors: Dot Goodwin (8:00)
Kendall Alstatt (10:15)
Acolytes: Morgan Jones (8:00)
Rachel Hildebrand (10:15)
Projectors: Madison Jones (8:00)
Kailee Hildebrand (10:15)
Flowers: Heidi Wheatley
Welcome Center: Linda Rust & Chris Herbert (8:00)
Judy Wonning (10:15)

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

December 21, 2014

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 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 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.

CALENDAR
Today:

Angel Tree Gifts Due

8:00 am

Communion

9:15 am

Christmas Program practice

10:15 am Communion
11:45 am Confirmation class
Monday 22nd

9:00 am

Luther League deliver

Angel Tree gifts

Wednesday 24th

6:15 pm

Live Nativity

6:30 pm

Pre-service Music

7:00 pm

Childrens Christmas Program

7:45 pm

Live Nativity

8:30 pm

Candlelight Christmas Service

Thursday 25th

9:00 am Christmas Morning Service

Next week:

December 28thJanuary 3rd

Sunday 28th

8:00 am

LBW Communion

9:15 am

Sunday School

10:15 am LBW Worship

Monday 29th

5:00 pm

Wednesday 31st

9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club

7:00 pm

Lights Under Louisville

New Years Eve Service

Pastor Steve and Family & Carolyn are on vacation from December 29 through January 5.

WE WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY Paxton Lee Culbreth, son of Adam & Kelly (Fish)
Culbreth. Paxton was born on November 7. His
sponsors are Mindy Sifflard and Ryan Culbreth.
ANGEL TREE Gifts are due today.
PRE-SERVICE MUSIC sign up sheet for the
Christmas Eve Childrens Service is on the Welcome Center. Pre-service music begins at 6:30
p.m. Today is the last day to sign-up. Any
questions, please talk to Carolyn.
LIGHTS UNDER LOUISVILLE sign-up sheet is
at the Welcome Center. We will leave the church
by 5:00 p.m. The cost is $5 each, plus money for
food. Any questions, talk to Tyler.
LUTHER LEAGUE will deliver Angel Tree gifts
at 9:00 a.m. on December 22. Bring money for
lunch afterwards.
OFFERING ENVELOPES are available on the
table in the narthex.
OFFERING ACCOUNTSIf you wish to still
have an offering account, but not receive offering
envelopes, please put a note in Nates mailbox.
CHRISTMAS CARE NOTES can be found on
the Welcome Center. If this time of year tends to
be disappointing or stressful you might benefit
from care notes entitled "Coping with Holiday
Stress", "Overcoming the Blues at Christmastime", or "Going on an Advent Prayer Journey".
Folks grieving the loss of loved ones might find
comfort reading "Getting Through the Holidays
When You've Lost a Loved One", "Finding Comfort for Your Grief in Christmas Traditions", or
"Christmas: A Time to Remember Those We've
Loved and Lost". Please feel free to share these
booklets with friends or family members who
might appreciate them.

THANKS TO YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS,

a check for $1025.00 was mailed to the Indiana
Branch of Orphan Grain train! The money will be
used to support the organizations new facility in
Jonesville.

LUTHERAN MAGAZINEIf you wish to have

your name added or removed from The Lutheran mailing list, please let Michelle know.

HOT SOUP IN A COLD MONTH IS BACK!

Each Thursday in January and February seniors will be able to take home a pint of homemade soup! This effort provides not only warm,
hearty soup for seniors, but also a warm feeling for recipients and soup-makers alike! Join
the fun and see how good it feels to GIVE!!
Decide which Thursday in January or February
you'd like to donate a portion or all the soup for
seniors. You can also choose what kind of
soup you'd like to provide. The sign-up sheet is
on the Welcome Center.

LASER TAGAll ages are invited to the laser

tag event on January 11 after the 10:15 service.
The cost is $6, plus lunch money. Sign up on the
bulletin board in the office.

FOOD PANTRY item for December is macaroni and cheese. Please place your donations
in the basket by the main entrance or in the
wooden box by the kitchen.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS is reading

and discussing Martin Luthers Large Catechism.
There are copies of the specific parts we will
study available at the Welcome Center. The specific Sunday for each reading is marked at the top
of the page.

ADDITIONAL HEARING DEVICES for worship have been purchased. They are in the
basket on the table outside the sanctuary.
These new units were purchased because of a
need which was expressed by people having
trouble hearing the worship services. We
thank you for bringing this need to our attention!

NEW BOOKS are in the library! Look for the

shelf which says New Books.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONSTyler Claycamp

invites everyone to come view his Christmas
lights and decorations at 3413 E. 1050 N. from
6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 6:00
p.m.-11:00 p.m. on the weekend from now until
New Years Day. He has them programmed to
music from 105.3 FM.
CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST winners were the Jr. High class, 2nd place was 2nd
and 3rd grade, and 3rd place was 4th and 5th
grade. Thanks to all the classes for having some
great decorations!!
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSIf you would like to
review your 2014 financial statement, leave an
envelope with your name on it in Nate Ottes
mailbox.

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: December 14th 8:00 am service 143

10:15 am service 89

Total Offerings for December 14th: $8480.50

Spending Plan Giving $5970.50
New Church Loan Payment $2120.00
Other Giving $390.00
{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

Readings for December 28th:

Those assisting with worship December 28sth

Communion Assistant:
(8:00)

Lou Ann Hoevener

Dan Davis (10:15)

Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 96
Matthew 2:1-12

Altar Care:
(8:00)

Lectors:
Susan Holle (8:00)
Ed Devoe (10:15)

Projectors:

Acolytes:

Flowers:
Welcome Center:

Doris Rorick
Eliana Baker (8:00)
Sarah Davis (10:15)
Jamie Baker (8:00)
Marc Fountain (10:15)
Heidi Wheatley
Linda Rust & Chris Herbert

December 21,
2014

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:

December 21,
2014

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!!

NOTES:

Readings for the Day:

Isaiah 7:10-16: An Israelite and Aramean military coalition

presented a serious threat to King Ahaz of Judah. In response,
Ahaz decided to secure his throne and kingdom by seeking refuge
in Assyrian help. Isaiah reminds Ahaz that human attempts to
establish security will fail. The prophet gives the sign of
Immanuel that is the only source of true safety: God is with us!

Isaiah 7:10-16: An Israelite and Aramean military coalition

presented a serious threat to King Ahaz of Judah. In response,
Ahaz decided to secure his throne and kingdom by seeking refuge
in Assyrian help. Isaiah reminds Ahaz that human attempts to
establish security will fail. The prophet gives the sign of
Immanuel that is the only source of true safety: God is with us!

Matthew 1:18-25: Matthews story of Jesus birth focuses on the

role of Joseph, who adopts the divinely-begotten child into the
family of David and obediently gives him the name Jesus, which
means God saves.

Matthew 1:18-25: Matthews story of Jesus birth focuses on the

role of Joseph, who adopts the divinely-begotten child into the
family of David and obediently gives him the name Jesus, which
means God saves.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress

Questions To Ponder:
1What are angels? What is their purpose?
2What would you do if you were Joseph?
3What is the significance of the name being given to the
child?
4What does this text say to us today?
5How do you see God at work in this story?

21

Memory Verse: Matthew 1:21

She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.

NOTES:

Questions To Ponder:
1What are angels? What is their purpose?
2What would you do if you were Joseph?
3What is the significance of the name being given to the
child?
4What does this text say to us today?
5How do you see God at work in this story?

21

Memory Verse: Matthew 1:21

She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 12/21
I Chronicles 20:1-8

Acts 26:1-32
Stephen McGrew, Katherine Otte
World peace
Monday 12/22
I Chronicles 21:1-30

Acts 27:1-44
Leah Otte
church musicians
Tuesday 12/23
I Chronicles 22:1-19

Acts 28:1-31
Virgil Kleffman
nursing home workers
Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25
I Chronicles 24:1-31

Romans 2:1-29
the joy of Christmas
Friday 12/26
I Chronicles 25:1-31

Romans 3:1-31
Stacey Claycamp, Sarah Davis
Sunday School teachers
Saturday 12/27
I Chronicles 26:1-32

Romans 4:1-25
Carol Tormoehlen, Kamie Taulman, Logan Runge,
Mairi Shaw
Christians in the Middle East

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 12/21

I Chronicles 24:1-31

Acts 26:1-32
Stephen McGrew, Katherine Otte
World peace
Monday 12/22

Romans 2:1-29
the joy of Christmas

I Chronicles 21:1-30

Romans 3:1-31
Stacey Claycamp, Sarah Davis
Sunday School teachers

Acts 27:1-44
Leah Otte
church musicians
Tuesday 12/23
I Chronicles 22:1-19

Acts 28:1-31
Virgil Kleffman
nursing home workers
Wednesday 12/24

I Chronicles 23:1-32

I Chronicles 23:1-32

Romans 1:1-32
Howard Wente
people who are traveling

Romans 1:1-32
Howard Wente
people who are traveling
Prayer List

Thursday 12/25

I Chronicles 20:1-8

Friday 12/26
I Chronicles 25:1-31

Saturday 12/27
I Chronicles 26:1-32

Romans 4:1-25
Carol Tormoehlen, Kamie Taulman, Logan Runge,
Mairi Shaw
Christians in the Middle East

Prayer List

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Orville
Schnitker

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Orville
Schnitker

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge; Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von
Fange (Bertha Ottes brother in-law); Sandy Smith (broken hip-mother of Robert Smith);

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge; Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von
Fange (Bertha Ottes brother in-law); Sandy Smith (broken hip-mother of Robert Smith);

Recent Hospitalizations: Geneva Hoene; Brad Albert (heart surgery--son of Karen Hoene); Sarah Rotert;
Paul Otte, Alicia Perry, Tim Ross (brother of Beth Claycamp), Sally S. (friend of Terri DeVoe)

Recent Hospitalizations: Geneva Hoene; Brad Albert (heart surgery--son of Karen Hoene); Sarah Rotert;
Paul Otte, Alicia Perry, Tim Ross (brother of Beth Claycamp), Sally S. (friend of Terri DeVoe)

Other Prayer Requests: Robert Wischmeier (cancer-father of Susan Kaiser); Ron Kaiser (cancer-father of
Troy Kaiser); Amanda Tiemeyer (niece of Ruth Ann Hendrix); Joe Corya (cancer-brother of Alyssa
Gorbett); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Shaw); Calvin Clark (football injuryson of a co-worker
of Tammi Reinbold); Anna Thompson (awaiting heart surgery-friend of Alicia Perry); Dick Wessel (cancerbrother-in-law of Art Moorman); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman); Gene
Speaker (bladder cancer); Steve Muster (heart surgery-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Sharon Hurt (cancer-friend
of Staci Eglen); 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); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava
Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis2 yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield); Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis
and Vickey Otte); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of
Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Shirley Darlage Duncan
(cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall)

Other Prayer Requests: Robert Wischmeier (cancer-father of Susan Kaiser); Ron Kaiser (cancer-father of
Troy Kaiser); Amanda Tiemeyer (niece of Ruth Ann Hendrix); Joe Corya (cancer-brother of Alyssa
Gorbett); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Shaw); Calvin Clark (football injuryson of a co-worker
of Tammi Reinbold); Anna Thompson (awaiting heart surgery-friend of Alicia Perry); Dick Wessel (cancerbrother-in-law of Art Moorman); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman); Gene
Speaker (bladder cancer); Steve Muster (heart surgery-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Sharon Hurt (cancer-friend
of Staci Eglen); 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); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava
Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis2 yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield); Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis
and Vickey Otte); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of
Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Shirley Darlage Duncan
(cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall)

Prayers for those in Military Service: Joey Ross (Beth Claycamps nephew); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes
nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse;
Benjamin Haymaker (son of Dee Dee & Scott Haymaker)

Prayers for those in Military Service: Joey Ross (Beth Claycamps nephew); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes
nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse;
Benjamin Haymaker (son 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.)

(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)