August26/27, 2017 12thSundayafter Pentecost
Matthew 16:27 “For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.” St Paul talks about rewards on the Last Day in I Cor. 3, and Jesus says more about this “repaying” in Matt 19:27-30. Bottom line: your good works can’t buy you heaven, but in Christ your good works do matter, they’re pleasing your Heavenly Father, and they will be rewarded. In other words: your sacrifices for the Lord’s Kingdom are not in vain, they are not unnoticed by your Father. This should encourage you in your faithfulness.
A MEASURE OF OUR LOVEAttendance:Attendance:Saturday6 p.m. =79;Sunday8 a.m. =72; Sunday 10:30 a.m. =100;Total for the weekend= 251;Sunday School (2’s) = 0; (PK. to 5th grade) = 13; Jr. High Bible Class = 5; High School =0;Adult Bible Class =; Moms Morning Mingle =5; Thursday Bible Class =.
Contributions: Envelopes $5,013; Plate $414; Budget Booster $50; Connect $658; ECC Tuition $3,841; In Honor of Pastor Schuessler Anniversary $250; ACH $2,396; Connect ACH $1,050;Total General Fund Deposit = $13,672;Other Designated Giving: Missions $30; Confirmation Challenge $1,176; Crosses $100; Ornaments $45; Total Designated Fund Deposit $1,351.
GF/Connect Financial Update AS OFJuly 12, 2017
Income Update / 15/16 YTD Actuals / 16/17 YTD Actuals / % Change / 16/17 YTD Budget / Projected DifferenceEnvelope and Plate Offerings / $421,341 / $ 432,848 / 2.7% / $463,475 / $(30,627)
Connect Envelopes / $67,845 / $62,438 / -8.0% / $71,237 / $(8,799)
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY for moms known as Mom’s Morning Mingle, meets on Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church lobby. Contact Lauren McLaughlin at 618-977-2744.
ANNIVERSARY MEMORABLIA: The 150th anniversary commemorative cross can be ordered until final purchase order is placed on September 5.The cost is $25 per cross. Order forms are available in the narthex and can be placed inside the 'church'. We also have the 50th anniversary ornaments of the current church building (from 2013) available for purchase at $15 each.
SEPTEMBER TROY LUTHERAN will be prepared this week. Deadline for additions to the Troy Lutheran is Monday, August 28th by noon. Please be sure to have all your information turned in by that time.
Those involved in the Ministry of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.New, 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 –
School Secretary: Linda Craig, 667-6314
Early Childhood Center (Day Care): Michelle Warner, 667-2173
Church Council Chairman: – Jacob Doyle, 618-334-3871
Board of Elders: Jeremy Lagerhausen, Head Elder, 1-217-821-3468
Board of Stewardship & Finance: Jason Kesterson, 407-0304
Financial Secretary: Rebekah Norris, 267-7892
Bookkeeper: Cheryl Chrusciel,
Board of Evangelism: Lauren McLaughlin, 977-2744
Board of Christian Education: Carla Stille,
Board of Christian Day School: Todd Kenison, 980-5656
Board of Trustees: Todd Moore, 779-3444
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML): Kathy Nehrt
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]: Grace Cottingham 667-6552, Shirley Rood, 667-9256.
St. Paul’s PTL: Karen Kilzer, 667-8263
Prayer Chain: Adeline Amen, 667-2549 and Debbie Wittenberg, 667-7357
CONFIRMATION CHALLENGE: All the members of St. Paul’s should have received a letter with the Confirmation Challenge. We have been asked for a donation for the number of years since you were confirmed. This contribution will be going towards the mortgage on the Ministry Center. This is not limited to those who were confirmed at St. Paul’s. It is for all members since the day of their confirmation.
COMING SOON…St. Paul’s Rummage Sale will be Sept. 22 & 23. So start cleaning out your closets, basement, garage, attic and storage shed and donate any items that you no longer use or need.
THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S
27 / 8:00 a.m. Worship9:15 a.m. Sunday School
Rally Day
10:30 a.m. Worship with
Holy Communion
2:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Ice Cream Social
SUN
28
MON
29 / 9:45 a.m. Mom’s Morning Mingle
6:30 p.m. Planning Committee Meeting
TUES
T
30 / 8:30 a.m. Chapel
1:00 p.m. Pre-School Chapel
WED
31 / 2:00 p.m. Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Family Choir Practice
THURS
1
FRI
2 / 6:00 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion
SAT
3 / 8:00 a.m.NO Service
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
NOAdult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship
SUN
Saturday, August 26 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte: Hannah Norris; Elder: Sam Italiano; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Jesse James, Sam Italiano & Kyle Sipes; Greeters: Larry & Kathy Brokering; Orgaanist: Jo White; Altar Guild: Todd & Sheryl Moore.
Sunday, August 27 – 8:00 a.m.: Acolyte: Emma Kilzer; Ushers: Mike Hampton, Jim Kesterson, Mark Leitschuh and Ken Sipes; Greeters: Brock & Julie Nosbisch; Organist: Jo White.
Sunday, August 27 - 10:30 a.m. Acolyte: Jack Kenison; Elders:; Ushers: Jason Kesterson, Tony Sipes, Dave Thomas and Tim Wittenberg Greeters: Glenn & Jeanette Gindler; Organist: Jo White; Bulletin Collator: Verona Meier; Altar Guild: Todd & Sheryl Moore.
Saturday, September 2 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte:Cayla Wilderman; Elder:Sam Italiano;Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Kevin Campe, Sam Italiano and Seth Schaefer; Greeters; Jim & Shirley Rood; Organist:Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild:Jeanette Gindler and Jo Ann Harris.
Sunday, September 3 – 8:00 a.m.:
NO SERVICE.
Sunday, September 3 – 10:30 a.m.:Acolyte:Anna Reese; Ushers: Ted Fedder, Jason Kesterson, Ken Sipes and Tony Sipes; Greeters:Connie Ford and Fran Kohl; Organist:Claudia Loethen; Bulletin Collator:Len & Judy Suess; Flowers: In Honor of Jason & Jessica Kesterson Wedding Anniversary.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
August 25:Keith Fournie, Jennifer Wittenberg
26:Justin Eckert, Tracy & Rhonda Lange, Kyle Norris
27:Trinity Fenimore
28:Larry & Donna Bloemer, Jackie Jackson, Jennifer Kesterson,
Karen Kilzer, Rhonda Lange, Jack Martens, Mary Ann Miller,
Gregor & Lori Vadnal
29:Lynn James, Rex Repp
30:Kacie Bamert, Mark Dochterman, Hadley Hasquin
31:Jason Kesterson
PRAYERS FOR:Elaine Ackerman,Aaron Bohnenstiehl,Clark Bowen, Theresa Campe,Larry Carthy,Bill Clark, Patrick Davidson, Jim Diemer,Jennie Egan,Jeff Erlich,Dawn Ezell,Vicky Fischer,Doug Fitzgerald, Ashley Fitzler,Sarah Frey,Bill Hamilton,Shawn Kitowski, Patience Kitowski, Bill Kohl, Kirk Levo, Paul Levo, Jim Lucas,Christine McLaughlin, RJ McKeown,Valerie Meyer,Judy Morgan, Earl Nolte, Jerry Nolte,Roger Pense,Jordan Ponce,Alicia Raynor, Linda Roschnafsky, John Salanitro, Carla Samson,Shirley Schnoeker, Shirley Seib,Neal Schmitz, Brenda Schuessler, Kim Shores, Jean Sims, Lyle Suedmeyer,Darrell Titus,Jean Totten, Jim Turek,Stella Vivod, Nancy Wiersig,Bill Wittmaier,Ada Yardleyand Christy Youngblood.
PRAYERS FOR ALL affected by hurricane Harvey.
PRAY FOR ALL those that are serving in the military: Nate Alvis, Aimee Alvstad, Carolyn Brynildsen, Jared Brynildsen,Austin Counts(Bahrain), Natalie Emmons, Jacob Kohl, Nathan Kohl,Cole Long, Chris Payne, Kelly Sawielski,Jason Schlechte, Daniel Schorfheide and Ian Sikes.
Sandy nee Schmidt Smith deployed by the American Red Cross to Texas for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
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.
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
WOMENS’ BIBLE CLASS is Wednesday, September 6th and September 20th in the church kitchen in the church basement. Women of the congregation are welcome to join us in our study.
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY continues with our next study on Thursday, September 7th from 2-3 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall (old kitchen). This study is open to anyone who would like to join us. Bring your Bible, your questions and a willingness to learn. It meets every Thursday from 2-3 p.m.
OnDeck This Week at Saint Paul’s
Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, School and ECC Troy, IllinoisChurch Phone: 618-667-6681 School Phone: 618-667-6314
August26/27, 2017
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 juicefor 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 findplenty of useful information in this OnDeck (published weekly). You may also go to and find the monthly newsletter and other information about the church, school and daycare.
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DEDICATION OF OUR NEW RED PARAMENTSwill take place this weekend. These paraments are given in honor of the 150 years of Saints of St. Paul’s. These paraments will be used for the 150th anniversary of St. Paul’s. This gift has been given anonymously for the glory of God.
"HONOR THE PAST, CELEBRATE THE FUTURE" Sunday, September 3rd St. Paul's Lutheran Church will celebrate the 150th anniversary of thecongregation with a special service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer, President of Concordia Seminary and former Lutheran Hour Speaker, will be preaching the sermon in that service. (Please note that there will be no 8:00 a.m. service or Bible study on that morning, Sept. 3rd.) We will have the regular Saturday evening service. Pastor Schuessler will be preaching the Saturday service.