February 10/11 Transfiguration Sunday
Mark 9:6 – “For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified.” Soon enough, the disciples’ terror turned into joy for when Jesus is with us, there is no need to fear. He loves us and cares for us and will never abandon us. That assurance is the basis of all generosity – for only those who are set free from worry can learn the joy of giving.
A MEASURE OF OUR LOVEAttendance:Saturday6 p.m. = 69;Sunday 8 a.m. =55; Sunday 10:30 a.m. = 119; Total for the weekend= 243; Sunday School (2’s) = 0; (PK. to 5th grade) = 21; Jr. High Bible Class = 5; High School = 2;Adult Bible Class = 35; Moms Morning Mingle =4; Wednesday Women Bible Study 8; Thurs. Bible Class = 7.
Contributions: Envelopes $7,308; Plate $220; Budget Booster $160; Building Fund $675; ECC Tuition $3,281;Hall Rental $1,746; Evangelism Workshop $180; ACH $1,685; Total General Fund Deposit = $15,611.67. Other Designated Giving: Missions $70; Chapel $9.75; Scholarship Fund $1,340; Shop for Scrip $50; Total Designated Fund Deposit $1,469.75.
GF/Connect Financial Update AS OFJan. 14, 2018
Income Update / 16/17 YTD Actuals / 17/18 YTD Actuals / % Change / 17/18 YTD Budget / Projected DifferenceEnvelope and Plate Offerings / $224,903 / $ 242,096 / 7.6% / $238,397 / $7,119
Building Fund / $28,672 / $40,111 / 39.9% / $9,715 / $24,909
FY 16/17 Increase of 6% on Envelopes/Plate and 0% Increase on Building Fund.
MOSAIC BABY BOTTLES–THANK YOU for honoring the sanctity of human life by participating in mosaic pregnancy &health centers’ baby bottle campaign! Please return your baby bottle to the church by 2/11 to support Mosaic PHC as they reach out to women, men and their unborn babies with free life-affirming medical services and the gospel of Jesus Christ! For more information on Mosaic PHC, visit supportmosaic.org.
2018 CHURCH PHONE DIRECTORY is available on the table in the narthex.
METRO CENTRAL ZONE LWML PRAYER SERVICE is Sunday, February 11 beginning at 2:00 p.m. It will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Collinsville. All women are invited to participate in this annual service as we prepare to enter the Lenten season.
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
Resident Field Education Student: Kendall Davis (2nd year)
Kyle Ronchetto (1st year)
Church Secretary: Kathy Brumm, 667-6681
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: John Nehrt, Head Elder, 618-334-5200
Board of Stewardship & Finance: Jason Kesterson, 618-407-0304
Financial Secretary: Rebekah Norris, 618-267-7892
Bookkeeper: Cheryl Chrusciel,
Board of Evangelism: Lauren McLaughlin, 618-977-2744
Board of Christian Education: Carla Stille,
Board of Christian Day School: Todd Kenison, 618-980-5656
Board of Trustees: Todd Moore, 618-779-3444
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML): Kathy Nehrt
Youth Group: [7th-12th grade] Rachael Beckemeyer, 618-367-2463
Head Usher: Seth Schaefer, 618-345-6487
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, 618-667-6552 and/or Shirley Rood, 618-667-9256
St. Paul’s PTL: Tiffany James, 618-541-8775
Prayer Chain: Adeline Amen, 618-667-2549 and Debbie Wittenberg,
618-667-7357
ST. PAUL'S CHURCHFUNDRAISING COMMITTEEis looking for individuals who are interested in assisting and the planning of congregational fundraising. Contact Julie Nosbisch (618-830-8505) if you would like more information or to become a part of this exciting and vital ministry of the congregation. Please respond by February 11th.
THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S
11 / 8:00 a.m. Worship9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30a.m. Worship /HC
2:00 p.m. Metro Central LWML Prayer Service, Good Shepherd, Collinsville
SUN
12 / 6:30 p.m. School Board
7:00 p.m. Trustee Meeting
MON
13 / 9:45 a.m. Mom’s Morning Mingle
6:30 p.m. Nominations Com.
TUES
T
14 / Ash Wednesday
8:30 a.m. Chapel
4:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Communion
WED
15 / 2:00 p.m. Bible Study
6:00 p.m. p.m. Stewardship and Finance Meeting
7:30 p.m. Men’s Bible study/Narthex
THURS
16
FRI
17 / 8:30 a.m. Planning Council
6:00 p.m. Worship with HC
SAT
18 / 8:00 a.m. Worship/ HC
9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship
SUN
Saturday, February 10 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte:Kaitlyn Hunter;Elder: Sam Italiano; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Sam Italiano, Seth Schaefer and Kyle Sipes;Greeters:Larry & Kathy Brokering; Pianist:Jen Wittenberg; Altar Guild:Jeanette Gindler and Jo Ann Harris.
Sunday,February 11 – 8:00 a.m.: Acolyte:Emma Kilzer; Ushers:Ted Flath, Kyle Norris, Ken Sipes and Joe Walls; Greeters:Brock & Julie Nosbisch; Pianist:Jen Wittenberg.
Sunday, February 11 - 10:30 a.m. Acolyte:Jack Kenison;Elder: Ushers:Bruce McLaughlin, Colin McLaughlin, Mark Schlemer and Tony Sipes; Greeters: Roy & Jo Ann Harris; Pianist; Jen Wittenberg; Altar Guild:Jeanette Gindler and Jo Ann Harris; Bulletin Collator: Laurence & Donna Ponce; Flowers: In Honor of Pastors Installation and 9th Anniversary at St. Paul’s.
Ash Wednesday, February 14 – 7:00 p.m.:Acolyte:Anna Reese; Elder: Sam Italiano; Ushers: Jacob Doyle, Randy Jones, Seth Schaefer and Ken Sipes; Pianist: Jen Wittenberg; Altar Guild:
Saturday, February 17 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte:Kamryn Fandrey; Elder: Sam Italiano; Ushers: Brion Boeshans,Kevin Campe, Sam Italiano, and Randy Jones; Greeters:Josh & Jenni Hunt; Pianist:Tim Wittenberg; Altar Guild:Mary Ann Bonneville and Bonnie Levo.
Sunday, February 18 – 8:00 a.m.: Acolyte:Abby Kesterson; Elder:Ushers:Jim Kesterson, Mark Leitschuh, Brock Nosbisch and Brett Sollberger; Greeter:Sheryl Moore; Pianist:Erica Sipes; Altar Guild: Mary Ann Bonneville and Bonnie Levo.
Sunday, February 18 - 10:30 a.m. Acolyte:Ellie Corder;Ushers:Keith Jackson, Jason Kesterson, Rachel Langr and Mark Schlemer; Greeters:Rod & Beth Repp; Pianist:Tim Wittenberg; Bulletin Collator: Len & Judy Siess.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Feb.10:Levi Bagwell, Judy Suess
11:Chris Thomas, Jesssica Wiemers
12:Kathy Nehrt
13:George Gavlick, Lilliana Moody
14:Randy & Kristi Emmons, Barb Wright
15:Mark & Shawn Schlemer
16:Megan Buesching, Cole Gierse, Mark & Jane Leitschuh,
Sara Meier
PRAYERS FOR: Brione Aden, Aaron Bohnenstiehl, Pam Brannon, Kathy Brink, Theresa Campe,Larry Carthy, Bill Clark,David Cottingham, Patrick Davidson, Jim Diemer, Steve Doyle, Justin Eckert, Jennie Egan,Nancy Erlich,Dawn Ezell,Jerry Ferrill,Sarah Frey, Radd Gerischer,Natasha Gerischer,Patience Kitowski, Shawn Kitowski, Wallace Krueger, Lisa Linders, Valerie Meyer, Del Milkert, Mary Ann Miller, Judy Morgan, Alicia Raynor, Mark Richards, Heather Rood (surgery),Linda Roschnafsky, Carla Samson, Kim Shores, Lyle Suedmeyer, Len Suess, Ruth Thompson, Ron Vivod, Bill Wittmaier, and Christy Youngblood.
PRAY FOR ALL those that are serving in the military: Nate Alvis(Korea), Aimee Alvstad, Carolyn Brynildsen, Jared Brynildsen,Austin Counts(Bahrain), Natalie Emmons, Tonya Hupp, Jacob Kohl, Nathan Kohl (Qatar),Cole Long, Chris Payne, Kelly Sawielski,Jason Schlechte, Daniel Schorfheide and Ian Sikes.
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.
LHM LENTEN DEVOTIONS “Silent Witnesses” are available in the narthex in both regular print and large print.
2018 SCRIP CALENDAR: St. Paul’s SCRIP card orders will be placed on the following dates. Payment is due to the office by 3:00 p.m. on or before the date listed for each month:March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 5, October 1, November 5 and December 3.
Fundraise for St. Paul’s by purchasing gift cards for the places that you normally make purchases such as gas stations, restaurants, shopping, groceries and even vacations. The gift cards are the full value that you purchase them for and SCRIP gives various percents to St. Paul’s.Register now at Shopwithscrip.com and use enrollment code B37689FB56L22 to connect the money you earn to St. Paul’s Lutheran. Contact with any questions.
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
February 1011, 2018
“Born anew in Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit in the Gospel, St. Paul’s Lutheran congregation learns, lives and shares the living Gospel of Jesus Christ”.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School, Mission Statement.
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.
INTERESTED IN SERVING? Want to better understand what it means to be a good Christian Steward and how we implement that in our Congregation's daily life? The Stewardship Committee is looking for new members to serve on the committee. We will be working to determine the next area of focus for 2018 and would love to have you to join! If interested please reach out to Kathy in the church Office or Email Jason Kesterson @ .
LENT 2018will begin on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14th with a 7:00 p.m. worship service complete with Holy Communion. The other services are Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 at 7:00 p.m. The theme is year is “Cross Cleaning.” The Holy Spirit will be cleaning out lives and souls as we continue to live as Children of God.
LENTEN DINNERS will precede the five Lenten services on Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21. If your group would like to host a dinner, contact the office. Dates open: Feb. 21st and March 7thneed YOU and YOUR group to serve. If you are interested, please contact the Church Office ASAP. We need a host for next Wednesday, Feb. 21.
NEW MEN’S BIBLE STUDY:A men’s bible study is about to begin. It is specifically geared for men in their 20-40s. Colin McLaughlin and Tim Wittenberg will be leading this study. The study begins with “Godly Men: Men at Leisure.” It will meet on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the church narthex, the area with the couches and chairs. If you have any questions, you may contact Colin (618-975-0782) or Tim (618-401-2482).