November 25/26, 2017 LastSundayof the Church Year
Matthew 25:44 “Then they also will answer, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?'” With this parable Jesus once again emphasizes that our good works come from who we are, not the other way around. Sheep do sheep works, and goats do goat works. So first things first: if we want to live more faithfully, let us come to Jesus, receive His gifts, and ask him to increase our faith!
A MEASURE OF OUR LOVEAttendance:Attendance:Saturday6 p.m. =35;Sunday8 a.m. =63; Sunday 10:30 a.m. =115;Total for the weekend= 213;Sunday School (2’s) =4;(PK. to 5th grade) =21; Jr. High Bible Class =4;High School =4;Adult Bible Class =37; Moms Morning Mingle =6; Thursday Bible Class =no class.
Contributions: Envelopes $5,210 Plate $788;Thanksgiving $25; Connect $760; ECC Tuition $3,577;Poinsettia’s $102; Lutheran Witness $18; Altar Flowers $40; Donation to Church $2,200; ACH General Fund $2,856; ACH Building Fund $1,100; TADS Tuition $1,196; Total General Fund Deposit = $16,676;Other Designated Giving: Missions $0; Chapel $36.20;Total Designated Fund Deposit $36.20.
GF/Connect Financial Update AS OFNovember 26, 2017
Income Update / 16/17 YTD Actuals / 17/18YTD Actuals / % Change / 171/18 YTD Budget / Projected Difference
Envelope and Plate Offerings / $141,012 / $145,393 / 3.1% / $149,473 / $(3,916)
Building Fund / $20,726 / $22,574 / 8.9% / $19,430 / $ 5,567
*FY 17/18 Increase of 6% on Envelopes/Plate and 0% Increase on Connect.
The Sunday School is thankfulto have the use of the Ministry Center on Sunday mornings for our classes. We utilize 4 classrooms on Sunday mornings. When we have special event Sundays, like our recent Halloween & Reformation party and Thanksgiving party, we also utilize the gymnasium. A portion of the Sunday School offering goes to whatever mission the Sunday School chooses. St. Paul’s Building Fund has been our mission of choice for the last year. One week of each month, beginning the week after Rally Day 2016, the Sunday School offering was designated toward the mission. Then, beginning this past summer until present, every week of the Sunday School offering was designated toward the mission. This weekend, in the 10:30 service, the Sunday School will present a check to St. Paul’s Building Fund for $350. Our Sunday School is thankful! God’s Peace to all!
ST. PAUL’S 150TH HISTORY BOOK: Every St. Paul’s family should pick up their 150th Anniversary book printed special at this time. They are available in the narthex. Please sign the sheet so we know that your family has received their book.
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 Secretary: Linda Craig, 667-6314
Early Childhood Center (Day Care): Michelle Warner, 667-2173
Church Council Chairman: – Jacob Doyle, 618-667-6093
Board of Elders: John Nehrt,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, 980-5656or
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: Tiffany James, 541-8775
Prayer Chain: Adeline Amen, 667-2549 and Debbie Wittenberg, 667-7357
“LOVE CAME DOWN” 2017 ADVENT DEVOTION BOOKLETS from Lutheran Hour Ministries are available in the narthex. There is regular and large print editions. Be sure to pick one up for a friend that might be able to make use of one.
THE 2017 FAMILY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CANTATAwill be performed this December 23/24. In the Saturday evening (23) 6:00 p.m. service and the Sunday morning (24) 10:30 a.m. service. Holy Communion will be celebrated in the Sunday morning (24) 8:00 a.m. service only.
THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S
26 / 8:00 a.m.Worship9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class
10:30a.m. Worship with Holy Communion
Noon – Youth Decorate the Church
SUN
27 / 7:00 p.m. LWML Meeting
MON
28 / 8:30 p.m. RFE Supervisor Conference, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
9:45 a.m. Mom’s Morning Mingle
TUES
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29 / 8:30 a.m. Chapel
4:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
6:30 p.m. Board of Evangelism Meeting
WED
30 / 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 / First Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion
9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship
1:30 p.m. Morningside Worship
SUN
Saturday, November 25 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte:Madelyn Hunt; Elder: Sam Italiano; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, , Sam Italiano, Seth Schaefer and Kyle Sipes; Greeters:Jim & Shirley Rood; Organist:Jo White; Altar Guild:Yvonne Rieger and Penny Schuessler.
Sunday, November 26 – 8:00 a.m.: Acolyte:Abby Kesterson; Ushers:Jacob Doyle, Steve Doyle, Ted Flath and Mike Hampton;Greeter:Edna Meier; Organist:Jo White.
Sunday, November 26 - 10:30 a.m. Acolyte:Brylee Proffitt; Elders: ; Ushers:Ryan Kaffer, Jason Kesterson, Rachel Lange and Tony Sipes; Greeters:Ruth Schmitt and Dorothy Taake; Organist:Jo White; Bulletin Collator: Len & Judy Suess; Altar Guild:Yvonne Rieger and Penny Schuessler; Flowers: In Honor of Helen Klausing’ 95th Birthday.
Saturday, December 2 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte:Kailtlyn Hunter; Elder: Sam Italiano; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Sam Italiano, and Kyle Sipes; Greeters:Larry & Kathy Brokering; Organist: Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild:Mary Ann Bonne Levo.
Sunday, December 3 – 8:00 a.m.: Acolyte:Steve Leitschuh; Elders: ; Ushers:Jacob Doyle, Ted Flath, Mike Salanitro and Joe Walls; Greeter:Russ & Pat Watson; Organist: Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild: Mary Ann Bonneville and Bonnie Levo.
Sunday, December 3 - 10:30 a.m. Acolyte:; Ushers:Ted Fedder, Keith Jackson, Ryan Kaffer and Dave Thomas; Greeters:Dorothy Taake and Ruth Schmitt; Organist:Claudia Loethen; Bulletin Collator:Nancy Thomas.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Nov.25:Sherry Launius, Katie Meyer, Chris Schaefer
26: Joy Burton, Kirsten Thomas
27: Gary Brumm, Amanda Clover, Helen Klausing
28: Linda Beuth
29: Steve Doyle, Roy & Jo Ann Harris, David Peverly
30: Bruce Wilderman
Dec. 1: Bruce & Becky McLaughlin
PRAYERS FOR:Andrew Berger (Japan), Aaron Bohnenstiehl,Kathy Brink, Theresa Campe,Larry Carthy,Bill Clark, Bob Cook,Patrick Davidson, Jim Diemer,Steve Doyle, Pat Durr,Jennie Egan,Darrell Evans, Dawn Ezell,Vicky Fischer,Doug Fitzgerald, Ashley Fitzler,Ted Flath, Sarah Frey,John Giesler, Darilyn Johnson,Shawn Kitowski, Patience Kitowski,Bill Kohl, Lisa Linders, Valerie Meyer,Judy Morgan, Jerry Nolte,Carolyn Oakley, Lawrence Ponce, Alicia Raynor, Linda Roschnafsky, John Salanitro, Carla Samson, Shirley Seib,Neal Schmitz, Kim Shores, Lyle Suedmeyer,Doug Switzer, Stella Vivod, Bill Wittmaier, Dorothy Workman and Christy Youngblood.
PRAY FOR ALL those that are serving in the military: Nate Alvis, Aimee Alvstad, David Berger (Afghanistan),Carolyn Brynildsen, Jared Brynildsen,Austin Counts(Bahrain), Natalie Emmons, Tonya Hupp, Jacob Kohl, Nathan Kohl,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.
CALLING ALL FAMILIES WITH PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN,3-5 years old not already in preschool at St. Paul’s day school, we would like to invite your children to join us for our annual Christmas Program. The children will be participating in a church service designed for their age with songs, finger plays, and the Christmas story on Sunday December 17th at 2 p.m. There will be practices on Saturday mornings Dec. 9th and 16th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. We look forward to having your children join us in sharing the story of Jesus’ birth. Mrs. Lilienkamp and Mrs. Claytonmay be reached by calling the school office at 667-6314.
LWMLMeeting Monday, November 27, 7:00 pm: Speakers will be Penny and Pastor sharing information about the recent LWML convention. Devotions will be given by Adeline Amen. Jane Roehl and Carol Wilderman will bring refreshments. Our ingathering will be Christmas giftsfor Ministries Unlimited, especially those for male and female adults and teenage boys. Hope to see you there!
.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
November25/26, 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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ADVENT DINNERS: December is fast approaching and with it comes the Advent season. The only date in which we need someone or some group to serve is Dec. 6. The dinners are served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall (basement). We serve app. 45-60 people each week at a dinner. If you would be interested in serving one of the dinners, please call Kathy at the church office (667-6681) or email (). The Board of Elders is serving Dec. 13. The Board of Christian Education and the Sunday School is service Dec. 20.
OPEN HOUSE – for Helen Klausing’ 95th Birthday on December 3, 2017 at 1-3 p.m. in St. Paul’s Ministry Center. All members of the congregation are invited to celebrate with Helen and her family.
ST. PAUL’S YOUTH will be decorating the church this Sunday, November 26 at noon. With enough help, it should take only 2 hours. We will be eating pizza for lunch.