October 15/16, 2016 22ndSunday after Pentecost

Genesis 32:26 But Jacob said, "I will not let you go unless you bless me." The great Lutheran musician J.S. Bach composed a beautiful motet using this verse: it is the cry of true faith, much the same as Peter’s words, “Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” True faith clings to the Lord no matter the struggle, no matter the “hard sayings” that the Lord speaks. True faith knows that God means to bless us always.

A MEASURE OF OUR LOVEAttendance:Saturday(Oct.8)6 p.m. =59;Sunday(Oct. 9)8 a.m. =50; Sunday (Oct. 9) 10:30 a.m. =67; Total for the weekend= 176; Parent/2’s =3; Pre K – Gr. 5 = 13; Junior High School = 4; High School Bible Class = 5; Adult Bible Class = 21; Moms Morning Mingle = 5; Thursday Bible Class = .

Contributions: Envelopes $3,213; Plate $73;Connect $410; ECC Tuition $4,370; ACH General Fund $1,735; Total General Fund Deposit = $9,801. Other Designated Giving: Missions $161;Chapel $37.65; Scholarship Fund $50; Total Designated Fund Deposit $248.65.

GF/Connect Financial Update AS OF Sept. 14, 2016

Income Update / 15/16 YTD Actuals / 16/17 YTD Actuals / % Change / 15/16 YTD Budget (15% increase on envelopes) / Projected Miss if no change
Envelope and Plate Offerings / $93,080 / $ 103,554 / 11.3% / $102,388 / $5,815
Connect Envelopes / $14,936 / $16,001 / 7.1% / $15,683 / $4,976

*FY 16/17 Increase of 10% on Envelopes/Plate and 5% Increase on Connect

ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL K-8will be singing at the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday, October. 30. We give thanks to the Lord that the students of our school are learning to sing the praises of Lord in music class. The music teacher for St. Paul’s School is Mrs. Krissy Reese.

ST. PAUL’S YOUTH HAYRIDE: October 23 the youth will have a hayride at Ted and Debbie Flath’s home. Guys bring Drinks and Gals bring Chips/deserts. Other food will be provided. The time is 4:00-8 p.m. Their address is 2712 Old Staunton Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Please let Rachael Beckemeyer ( 618-367-2463) know if you are attending and if you are bringing friends no later than October 19th.

PHONE DIRECTORIES (green) for 1016-1017 are on the table in the narthex. Pick up one per family.

ESTHER THE COMFORT DOG, a ministry of Holy Cross, Collinsville that we have been supporting financially, will be at St. Paul's Chapel on Wednesday, October 26 at 8:30 a.m. You are invited to join us in chapel to hear more about this exciting ministry in our community.

Who’s Who at St. Paul’s
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,

Church Secretary: Kathy Brumm, 667-6681

School: K-8 – Dr. Bruce McLaughlin, Principal, 667-6314;

School Secretary: Linda Craig, 667-6314

Early Childhood Center (Day Care): Michelle Warner, 667-2173

Church Council Chairman: – Rod Repp, 618-505-0718

Board of Elders: Matt Tschudy, Head Elder, 420-2537

Board of Stewardship & Finance: Jason Kesterson, 407-0304

Financial Secretary: Karen Missey, 830-7535

Bookkeeper: Cheryl Chrusciel,

Board of Evangelism: Penny Schuessler, 322-9824

Board of Christian Education: Laurel West, 667-3859

Board of Christian Day School: Adam Lilienkamp, 334-4065

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]: Donna Ponce 667-6148, Shirley Schnoeker, 667-6368.

St. Paul’s PTL: Karen Kilzer, 667-8263

Prayer Chain: Adeline Amen, 667-2549 and Debbie Wittenberg, 667-7357

ELECTRONIC GIVING:This program is managed by the Financial Secretary and will utilized by First Collinsville Bank’s ACH program. The plan is to offer two withdraw dates per month for general fund giving (3rd and 17th of each month) and one withdraw date per month for Connect giving (17th of each month). Sign-up sheets should be returned to the Financial Secretary along with a voided check, Karen Missey or by putting in the offering plate.

THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S

16 / 8:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion
9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:45 a.m. Voters’ Meeting
6-9 p.m. YMCA Family Fun Night at Edwardsville
SUN
17
MON
18 / 9:45 a.m. Morning Mingle
TUES
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19 / 8:30 a.m. Chapel
9:45 a.m. Women Bible Study
1:00 p.m. PreSchool Chapel
4:30 p.m. Confirmation
6:30 p.m. Church Council
WED
20 / 2:00 p.m. Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Family Choir Practice
THURS
21 / 4:30 p.m. Smith/Unger Wedding Rehearsal
FRI
8157
22 / 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
2:00 p.m. Smith/Unger Wedding
6:00 p.m. Worship /HC
SAT
23 / 8:00 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship/HC
4:00 p.m. Youth Hayride
SUN
Saturday, Oct. 15 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte:Anna Reese; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Sam Italiano Seth Schaefer and Kyle Sipes;Greeters:Larry & Kathy Brokering;Pianist:Tim Wittenberg; Altar Guild:Mary Ann Bonneville and Bonnie Levo.
Sunday, Oct. 16 – 8:00 a.m. Acolyte:Emma Kilzer;Elder:Matt Tschudy; Ushers: Jim Kesterson, Mark Leitschuh, Mike Salanitro and Joe Walls; Greeter:Sheryl Moore; Pianist: Erica Sipes; Altar Guild:Mary Ann Bonneville and Bonnie Levo.
Sunday, Oct. 16 – 10:30 a.m.:Acolyte:Jakob Fiudo; Ushers:Keith Jackson, Jason Kesterson and Rachel Lange; Greeters:Mike & Irene Merchant; Bulletin Collator: Whitey & Jo White; Bulletin Sponsor: In Honor of Howard Oakley’ 91st birthday; Pianist:Tim Wittenberg.
Saturday, Oct. 22 – 6:00 p.m.:Acolyte:Cayla Wilderman; Elder:; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Sam Italiano, Jesse James and Seth Schaefer;Greeters:Jim & Shirley Rood;Organist:Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild:Ted Fedder.
Sunday, Oct. 23 – 8:00 a.m. Acolyte:Logan DiRosa;Ushers; Jacob Doyle, Steve Doyle, Mike Hampton and Jason Powell; Greeter:Yvonne Rieger; Organist:Jo White.
Sunday, Oct.23 – 10:30 a.m.:Acolyte:Maccenna Fischer; Elder:;Ushers: Jeff Fiudo, Randy Jones, Bruce McLaughlin and Colin McLaughlin; Greeters:Fran Busekrus and Jackie Jackson; Organist:Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild:Ted Fedder; Bulletin Collator:Don & Nancy Thomas.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

Oct. 15: Bill Ackerman, Howard Oakley, Kelli Ponce,

Scott & Kim Wildhaber, Darrell & Debbie Wittenberg

16: Nate & Amada Alvis, Ryan Gilomen, Egan Welch

17: Abbey Counts, Michael Cullen, Rick Hupp, Cheryl Pond

18: Jo Ann Kesterson, Dale Rhymer, Adam & Carrie Warnecke

19: Amanda Alvis, Robbie Eckert, Paul Isenberg

20: Todd & Sheryl Moore, Scott Parizon

21: Steve & Stephanie Stock

PRAYERS FOR:Isabelle Ackerman, Randy Ackerman,Gary Beckemeyer, Aaron Bohnenstiehl, Arnie Brown,Norma Burcham,Bill Clark, Anne Cook, Jim Diemer,Heather DiRosa, Derwin Dressler,David Ezell, Ashley Fitzler, Sarah Frey,Kathy Glascock, Rita Hoff, Ed Johnson, Agnes Kampwerth, Shawn Kitowski, Mary Ann Klemmer,KatieRose Mears, Tom Milkert,Aubriella Moody, Judy Morgan, Jerry Nolte, Roger Pense,Willie Quandt, Wanda Rawlings,Alicia Raynor, Carl Rhymer, Tina Sahs, Carla Samson, Kim Shores, Lyle Suedmeyer,Stella Vivod,Lorene Wehmeyer,Laverne Wetter,June Wilsonand Christy Youngblood.

PRAY FOR: Jerry Fields (baptized & confirmed) Ashley Fields(confirmed) Mikinley Fields(baptized) this weekend at St. Paul’s. Dakota James PedigoMikayla Finkbaptized this weekend, children of Kevin & Tiffany Pedigo. Also, Ed Engelbrecht, who is teaching in South Africa.

PRAY FOR ALL those that are serving in the military: Nate Alvis, Aimee Alvstad, Carolyn Brynildsen, Jared Brynildsen, Matt Clover, Natalie Emmons, Matt Harris, Jacob Kohl (Afghanistan), Nathan Kohl (Kuwait), Amanda Koldway, Cole Long, Chris Payne, Kelly Sawielski,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.

METRO-EAST LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOLinvites you to an Open House on Sunday, November 6th from 1:00-3:00 in the afternoon at Lutheran High School. Come find out more about this dynamic ministry and take a tour, visit with faculty and administration, get information on financial assistance and scholarships, and get all of your questionsanswered. For more information or to RSVP pleasecontact the school office at 618-656-0043 or email us at .

ANNUAL METRO EAST LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOLFall Concert is onThursday, October 20 at 7:00pmin the auxiliary gym. The Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir will perform a wide variety of music. Come out to hear a great concert featuring our hard-working and talented music students!

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

October 1516, 2016

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.

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING: The next regular quarterly Voters’ Meeting is Sunday, October 16th following the 10:30 a.m. service. It will begin at 11:45 a.m. The agenda and reports have been emailed to all who receive the Troy Lutheran. There are hard copies available at the meeting. All communicant members of St. Paul’s are voting members.

WE ARE FORMING A COMMITTEE FOR ST. PAUL’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY. If you are interested in being a part of this committee, please contact Rod Repp (505-0718) or Pastor at (553-3133) or email Pastor at pastorschuessler @saintpaulstroy.org. Work needs to begin ASAP! Come forward NOW!

LIGHT THE NIGHTis coming! Sign up now to have a table at the 3rd annual Light the Night (formerly Trunk-n-Treat) in the Ministry Center. We will have tables set up for you to decorate and hand out candy and treats to the children of the community on Monday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. Please contact Penny Schuessler () to reserve your table. This is a wonderful outreach opportunity for St. Paul’s.