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2015
Emotional Well-being
As you look at the Wholeness Wheel, you can see that they divide the circle up into several aspects of ones
life. The overall concept is that each aspect makes up a part of our whole lifeand that each part is important.
This month, I want to focus upon the emotional well-being.
The developers of the Wholeness Wheel write about the emotional well-being part of the wheel:
Being emotionally well means feeling the full range of human emotions and expressing them appropriately. Self-awareness is the first step. Recognizing and honoring your own feelings and those of others
stress, contentment, anger, love, sadness, joy, resentment will help you live life abundantly.
How do you understand your emotions? Many times, we tend to think of emotions as good or bad. We encourage people to express good emotionslove, joy, happiness. And we also encourage people to suppress
bad emotionsanger, resentment, hate.
I want to challenge this understanding of emotions as good or bad. The reality is that emotions are neither
good nor bad. It is not that we should only express certain emotions; rather it is how we respond to those emotions that may result in inappropriate acts. The abundant life is one filled with the whole range of emotions.
All emotions are a part of life.
If you read through the Gospels, you will find that Jesus expresses many different emotions (including some
that people may label as bad.). He experienced love and joy, but he also experienced grief and sadness (for
he wept at Lazarus death). He experienced frustration
(at the lack of the disciples understanding). He experience anger (as he overturned the tables in the temple).
Just as Jesus experienced the whole range of emotions
throughout his life; so we also experience these same
emotions as we live out an abundant life.
As you think about emotional well-being, some questions to reflect upon are:
How do you understand your emotions?
How self-aware are you of your emotions and your
well-being in life?
April Birthdays
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Jason Fish
Reid Alstatt
Carol Browning
Debora Herbert
Melina Engelau
Kaelynn Engelau
Ava Warfield
Dave McIntire
Emily Morris
Tyler Claycamp
Parker Runge
Paige Runge
Don Kendall
Joy Carr
Heather Morris
Gib Claycamp
Robin Tormoehlen
Henry Fountain
Zachariah Rorick
Maria Wente
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Pete Browning
Arthur Moorman
Danielle Cosby
Merrell Otte
Dennis Rust
Christe Kleffman
Aaron Claycamp
Matthew Cupp
John Harris
Rusty Mace
Tim Hoevener
Brandon Seitz
Mindy Sifflard
Solomon Rust
Dennis Otte
Libby Cupp
Emma Jackson
Rusty Harris
April Volunteers
Greeters
Dan & Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Leon & Linda Seitz (10:15)
Communion Assistants
Tammi Reinbold (8:00)
Gene Kruse (10:15)
Altar Care
April 5-Sara Otte (8:00)
Judy Wonning(10:15)
April 12-Linda Rust (8:00)
April 19-Amy Pierceall (10:15)
April 26-Luci Angel (8:00)
Lectors
April 5-Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Karen Davis (10:15)
April 12-Mark Rorick (8:00)
Amy Pierceall (10:15)
April 19-Jamie Baker (8:00)
Laberta Otte (10:15)
April 26-Lois Bryden (8:00)
Marc Fountain (10:15)
Acolytes
April 5-Anna Holle (8:00)
Elizabeth Rust (10:15)
April 12-Courtney Mansfield (8:00) Tyson Lawles (10:15)
April 19-Morgan Jones (8:00)
Jacob Rotert (10:15)
April 26-Cole Fosbrink (8:00)
Dylan Hatfield (10:15)
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ANNUAL
EASTER
EGG
HUNT
Tony Herkamp
Jemma Otte
Richard Runge
Rene Fultz
Barry Newkirk
Kelly Culbreth
Roger Douglass
Linda Booher
Karen Rust
Sadie Jones
Kailee Hildebrand
Emma Waskom
Andrew Cupp
Amy Pierceall
Ruth Hoffmeier
Luci Angel
Sara Otte
Brittany Johnson
Kelsey Marshall
Katelyn Otte
Roger Dale Douglass
May Volunteers
Mark & Doris Rorick (8:00)
Greeters
John & Amy Pierceall (10:15)
Communion Assistants
Mark Hoffmeier (8:00)
Leon Seitz (10:15)
Altar Care
May 3-(one service 9:00) - Linda Guinn
May 10-Mandy Otte (8:00)
May 17-Linda Seitz (10:15)
May 24-Shirley Lewis (8:00)
May 31-no communion
Lectors
May 3-(one service 9:00) - Ed DeVoe
May 10-Leah Otte (8:00)
Leon Seitz (10:15)
May 17-Jodi Brown (8:00)
Rachel Hildebrand (10:15)
May 24-Dot Goodwin (8:00)
Kendall Alstatt (10:15)
May 31-Susan Holle (8:00)
Terri DeVoe (10:15)
Acolytes
May 3-(one service 9:00) - Eliana Baker
May 10-Kylie Eglen (8:00)
Rachel Hildebrand (10:15)
May 17-Kori Otte (8:00)
Sarah Davis (10:15)
May 24-Maggie Newkirk (8:00)
Charlotte Rust (10:15)
May 31-Abby Hoevener (8:00)
Eli Wood (10:15)
Projectors
April 5-Jamie Baker (8:00)
Hannah Wood (10:15)
April 12-Erin Otte (8:00)
Chloe Bryden (10:15)
April 19-Madison Jones (8:00)
Eli Wood (10:15)
April 26-Jamie Baker (8:00)
Kailee Hildebrand (10:15)
Projectors
May 3-(one service 9:00) - Doris Rorick
May 10-Cam Mansfield (8:00)
Charlotte Rust (10:15)
May 17-Erin Otte (8:00)
Chloe Bryden (10:15)
May 24-Kaelen Eglen (8:00)
Rachel Hildebrand (10:15)
May 31-Jamie Baker (8:00)
Marc Fountain (10:15)
Flowers
April 12-Terri DeVoe
April 26-Luci Angel
Flowers
May 10-Lois Bryden
May 24-Sara Otte
Upcoming Worship
Below are the lessons and some thoughts about the upcoming Sundays. Please take some
time to look over the lesson and reflect upon the questions in
preparation of the upcoming weeks in worship.
April 5th:
April 12th:
Text Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus gives the disciples the Great Commission, which is to Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and
teaching them to obey everything Jesus commanded. Jesus sends them out not by themselves, but in full knowledge that
Jesus goes with them. He promises that he will be with them always, even to the end of the age.
April 19th:
Text Acts 10:1-17, 34-35
The narrative lectionary shifts after Easter to stories of the early church. Today, we hear of a man named Cornelius. He
is a righteous and devout man and has a vision where the Holy Spirit sends him to Peter. The vision is about what is
clean and unclean to eat. This vision has a tremendous impact on how the followers of Jesus will live out their daily
lives.
April 26th:
TextActs 13:1-3; 14:8-18
These texts from Acts teach us that the church continued to grow and new leadership began to develop and expand the mission of God. Today, we hear of Paul and Barnabas who both go out and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.
PICNIC GROVE
LAWN MOWING VOLUNTEEERS
are needed from
May through October.
Please sign up at the Welcome Center.
WELCA MEETING
CHURCH COUNCIL
ChairmanTerry Searcy
SecretaryKaren Davis
Financial SecretaryCasey Engelau
EldersLarry Lewis & Gene Kruse
DeaconsTyler Shaw & Larry Guinn
TreasurerPhyllis Cupp
TrusteesCharlotte Guinn & Louis Wonning
Thursday, April 16
at 7:00 p.m.
Ruth Circle is the hostess.
All women are invited to attend!!
CONFIRMATION DAY
will be held on
Sunday, May 3rd
at 9:00 am
On that day, there will only be one
church service and no Sunday
School.
CONGREGATIONAL
QUARTERLY MEETING
is scheduled for
Sunday, April 26th
at 9:10 am.
Congratulations to our
dartball team for
finishing in 3rd place
for the season!
FOOD PANTRY
Helper Meals
(hamburger, tuna & chicken)
Please place your donations in the wooden box in
the hallway near the kitchen, or in the basket near
the main entry doors. Donations are given to food
pantries at Provisions, Anchor House, Human Services, and Turning Point.
GIVING
CHALLENGE
A giving challenge has been issued to supporters
of the Care Team Family Care fund. Five hundred
dollars has been given by an anonymous donor
who has pledged to match up to $500 more for
donations given to the fund in April.
If youve been considering making a donation, this
is a great time to help needy individuals and see
your donation double in value! Thanks to all who
have already donated to this cause.
GO GREEN:
Tip of the month
About one dollar out of every $11
spent on groceries in the U.S. goes
toward packaging. Buy in bulk;
youll save money and reduce
trash.
COMING IN MAY
3rd annual Plant Giveaway
Saturday, May 23
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
SENIOR CARE:
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!
Your wisdom is valuable! We can
all learn from the wisdom of our
elders and this is your chance to
pass on some of your wisdom to
others.
Plans are in the works to highlight the favorite bible
verses of our senior members. If you would like to
share how a particular bible verse has been meaningful in your life, please let Trish know, and she will
help you shape the memories and life experiences
pertaining to your verse into a written account that
can inspire others. Watch for inspirational stories in
upcoming newsletters about bible verses close to
the hearts of our seniors.
SENIOR OUTINGS are being
planned for upcoming months. Please
contact Trish with any ideas for new
trips, or any trips youd like to repeat!
Borchers Breakfast Club (BBC) meets every
Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00 for breakfast, activities, and social time. YOU are welcome to join the
group just for breakfast, or for the entire morning.
Leftovers from weekly BBC breakfasts are available to be delivered to anyone who would appreciate this effort. If you or someone you know might
like an occasional delivery, please let Joe Hoene
or Trish Tangman know.
Join seniors for a simple, low-impact exercise time
on Thursday mornings. In addition to
chair exercises led by a fitness instructor on video, the group will occasionally vary its routine by adding
exercises suggested by experts to
promote balance and stamina. Exercises will start immediately after
breakfast and end with plenty of
time left to play games before noon. If the lovely
spring weather weve experienced stays with us,
participants may enjoy some gentle outdoor walking
as a healthy bit of exercise.
MOVIES
& POPCORN!!!
Friday, April 10th
at 7:00 p.m.
and again on
Wednesday, April 22nd
at 10:00 a.m.
The animated, G-rated, award-winning Disney
film Big Hero 6 will be the movie featured in
April at St. Paul-Borchers. St. Paul members of
all ages have recommended Big Hero 6 and
think it will be enjoyed by adults and children
alike. Critics say the movie is briskly-paced, action-packed, and often touching. Feel free to
bring sleeping bags, comfy seats, pillows, or
whatever you need to enjoy movies and popcorn
in the Fellowship Room.
Invite your friends, family, and neighbors!
HEALTH
& WELLNESS CARE:
What are
Advanced Directives?
Planning for your healthcare future and making sure your requests are carried out the way you desire is important for everyone to consider. This month will broadly cover some of the terms you might encounter as you
consider making decisions for your future health care wishes.
Advanced Directive is a general term that encompasses the Living Will and the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. These are two types of legal documents where an individual makes provision
for health care decisions in the event that they are unable to make those decisions for themselves. You must
be at least 18 years old and of sound mind to initiate either document. No one is allowed to coerce you to do
this and it should be done of your own free will and on your terms.
A Living Will is a signed and notarized document that instructs healthcare providers your desires for whether
medical interventions are provided, withheld, or withdrawn in the event of a terminal condition where you are
unable to make decisions for yourself. Family members and others have no legal standing to interpret the
meaning of the directive you chose. Medically speaking, you may hear this called No Code or Do Not Resuscitate for those that have chosen to not have heroic measures provided in a terminal condition. The Living
Will is used for deathbed situations and is used to declare your intentions when there is little or no hope for
recovery. It includes such decisions as inserting a feeding tube to sustain life or being put on a breathing machine. It includes what you want and what you dont want done.
A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care is also a signed and notarized legal document that delegates a
specific individual to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself (the actual person
is informally known as the Healthcare Representative). This document method covers all healthcare decisions, not just the deathbed decisions and lasts as long as you are incapable of making decisions for yourself. In considering someone for this position, you should carefully and thoroughly discuss your wishes and
instructions with the individual so that it is clear what your desires are in the event you are unable to make
decisions for yourself. This designated person will be your voice and advocate in how your healthcare is carried out.
You can chose to initiate either or both documents since the Living Will usually covers very specific end of life
issues and the Durable Power of Attorney may deal with issues such as dialysis, blood transfusions, and surgeries. Regardless of which you chose, it is important to share your decision with your primary healthcare
provider and to give them a copy of your documents to be kept in your medical files.
Over two-thirds of the U.S. adult population does not have an advanced directive. If you chose not to initiate a
legal advanced directive and are unable to make medical decisions for yourself, the task will fall to your nextof-kin. This can be a heavy burden and can create conflict within families during stressful times of illness or
injury. It is a myth that advanced directives are just for old people. Every adult should consider making their
advanced directive formalized and known to their loved ones.
A helpful website with many additional resources on these topics is
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/advancedirectives.html
KIDS BELLS
Kids Bells Team 1 will practice on Wednesday, April 15 and 22nd at
5:30. They will play at both services on Sunday, April 26. Kids Bells
Team 1 will NOT practice on April 29. They will have their end of the
year party on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00. Kids Bells Team 2 will practice on April 15, 22, and 29. They will play on Sunday, May 3 (one
service) at 9:00am. They will have their end of year party on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00.
KIDS PRAISE
Kids Praise will not be meeting in April. We will have our end of the year
party on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00.
TWEENERS
TREATS
TREATS will be held on Wednesday, April 8. The meal will be chicken
casserole, green beans, grapes and cupcakes. Meal will begin at 6:00 p.m.
TREATS on May 13 will be at the picnic grove.
GROUP MEETINGS:
RUTH CIRCLE
Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 pm
In the fellowship hall
Bible Study Leader is needed.
WINGS
Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 pm
in the Fellowship Hall
Gwen Newkirk is hostess
HANNAH CIRCLE
Tuesday, April 21 at
9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall
Jo McGrew is hostess & Bible Study Leader
Thank you to our family, friends and church family for all
the love, support and prayers since our house fire.
Thanks also for the many gifts and other help shown to
us.
Jerry, Robin, Clinton, Caleb and Jerrica Walls
Thanks everyone for prayers, visits, cards and phone
calls related to my recent surgery and recovery. They
were greatly appreciated!
Marlis Kidd
Thank you to Pastor Steve for his visits and brightening
my day. Thanks to Trish, Laberta Otte, Terri & Ed DeVoe
for their visits as well. I also appreciated all the cards
and prayers and everyone who came to the meal before I
left the nursing home.
Sarah Rotert
I am so grateful for your support and so inspired by your
congregations witnessall of that sowing of Christs love
you are doing really seems to be bearing fruit! Thank you
for sharing this fruit with me. I am humbled and honored.
Martha Bardwell
(Recipient of the seminary scholarship money)
Synod Assembly
will meet June 5-7, 2015
in Indianapolis
We are in need of 2 delegates: 1 female and 1
male to attend. Pastor Steve will be unable to go
due to officiating a wedding on June 6. If you are
interested, please talk to Pastor Steve.
BOOK BUZZ
will meet at
1:00 PM on
Monday, April 27
Watch the bulletin for the book selection for April.
Please contact Michelle Wood or Trish Tangman
with questions or suggestions.
PRAYER SHAWL
will meet at
2:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 15
7:00 p.m. on
Monday, April 27
April 2015
Sun
Mon
12
13
9:00 am Preschool
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
9:00 am Preschool
10
9:00 am Preschool
9:00 am Preschool
7:00 pm WINGS
7:30 pm Ruth Circle
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9:00 am Preschool
9:00 am Preschool
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4:00 pm TREATS
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5:30 pm Bells 1
6:00 pm Bells 2
6:30 pm Adult Bells
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9:00 am Preschool
9:00 am Preschool
9:00 am Preschool
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9:00 am Preschool
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9:00 am Preschool
9:30 am Preschool Chapel
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