We gather today as Gods beloved children to worship our Heavenly Father.

We praise his holy name, we listen eagerly for his words of comfort, hope, and challenge to us, and we offer ourselves to him in dedicated service. May you be blessed as you worship here today.

Leading and Assisting in Worship

Leader: Pastor Stephen Wood Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Troy Claycamp Greeters: Merrell & Sara Otte (8:00) John & Amy Pierceall (10:15) Communion Assistant: Merrell Otte (8:00) Altar Care: Wanda Engelau (8:00) Lectors: Dot Goodwin (8:00) Hannah Davis (10:15) Acolyte: Eli Wood (10:15) Projectors: Doris Rorick (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15) Flowers: Natalie Fish Welcome Center: Luci Angel (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)

June 23, 2013

St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congregation of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (E.L.C.A.). It is referred to as Borchers since Rev. Henry Borchers, who served our congregation from 1857-1881, advised and influenced a small group of pioneer settlers that wanted to establish a congregation in the area. This year we celebrate 161 years of life and ministry in this beautiful country setting in Southern Indiana. We look forward to many more years of growth and change as we seek continually to be faithful to Gods call to mission.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is

offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. service on the 1st and the 3rd Sundays of the month. Christians who believe in the true presence of Christ in the bread and wine for our forgiveness and salvation are invited to receive Holy Communion.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

10792 North 210 East, Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 Annex & Fax 522-7484 Parsonage 522-7421 email: stpaullutheran@stpaul-borchers.org Web Site: stpaul-borchers.org Office hours: Tuesday - Friday Staff The Reverend Stephen Wood Pastor Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director Wendy Rotert ..Secretary Trish Tangman ..Care Team Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte Custodians Jamie Baker .. Worship Technology Advisor and Web Master

Sunday School classes are held each Sunday for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend. HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have head phones available for those in need of assistance with hearing. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary. LARGE PRINT BULLETINSThere are a handful of large print bulletins available. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

THE EMIL GERKENSMEYER FOUNDATION awards a $3,000 scholarship to students who have (1) been confirmed at St. Paul's, (2) continued active membership here and (3) completed one year of education beyond high school. Students interested in being considered for the scholarship should submit a letter to the Foundation and a transcript of their grades today is the deadline. Applications may be placed in the Gerkensmeyer Foundation mailbox in the church office. THE YOUTH GROUPS and other family members that would like to will be going to Holiday World on Thursday, June 27th. Meet at the church at 8:00am to leave and return time is around 9:00pm. The cost for this trip will be $29.00 for Tweener/Jr High Youth. Parents and guests will be $32.95. In order to get this rate we must have 15 people. Tweeners must have a parent go along for the trip. Parent drivers will be needed to help with the trip. Drivers will only pay $29.00 as well. Bring money to eat 2 meals at the park as well. Money is due in Carolyns mailbox by Sunday, June 23rd. A sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Center for anyone wanting to go. Questions, see Carolyn. THE BOOK BUZZ will meet at 1:00 Monday June 24th in the narthex. The title of the book to be discussed is War Brides by Helen Bryan. CINEMA FREE MOVIE for Seniors 55 & older on Tuesday, July 2nd . A carpool will leave the church parking lot at 12:15 and return between 4:00 and 5:00. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so transportation can be arranged. A YELLOW, BLUE and purple flower saddle arrangement from the cemetery is in the office. Please check your loved ones monuments, so we can get it back to where it belongs. Thank you.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION- At 8:30 AM on Thursday, July 4th Pastor Steve will lead a special devotional service in Borchers Chapel. Borchers Breakfast Club will follow at 9:00 in the Picnic Grove shelter house, weather permitting. Everyone is invited to participate in devotions, breakfast, games, and fellowship. THE RECYCLING CONTAINER is here!! Please follow the guidelines posted on the container for acceptable items. Look on the Welcome Center for a take-home list of what is acceptable and whats not.

THE EMIL GERKENSMEYER FOUNDATION awards a $3,000 scholarship to students who have (1) been confirmed at St. Paul's, (2) continued active membership here and (3) completed one year of education beyond high school. Students interested in being considered for the scholarship should submit a letter to the Foundation and a transcript of their grades today is the deadline. Applications may be placed in the Gerkensmeyer Foundation mailbox in the church office. THE YOUTH GROUPS and other family members that would like to will be going to Holiday World on Thursday, June 27th. Meet at the church at 8:00am to leave and return time is around 9:00pm. The cost for this trip will be $29.00 for Tweener/Jr High Youth. Parents and guests will be $32.95. In order to get this rate we must have 15 people. Tweeners must have a parent go along for the trip. Parent drivers will be needed to help with the trip. Drivers will only pay $29.00 as well. Bring money to eat 2 meals at the park as well. Money is due in Carolyns mailbox by Sunday, June 23rd. A sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Center for anyone wanting to go. Questions, see Carolyn. THE BOOK BUZZ will meet at 1:00 Monday June 24th in the narthex. The title of the book to be discussed is War Brides by Helen Bryan. CINEMA FREE MOVIE for Seniors 55 & older on Tuesday, July 2nd . A carpool will leave the church parking lot at 12:15 and return between 4:00 and 5:00. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so transportation can be arranged. A YELLOW, BLUE and purple flower saddle arrangement from the cemetery is in the office. Please check your loved ones monuments, so we can get it back to where it belongs. Thank you.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION- At 8:30 AM on Thursday, July 4th Pastor Steve will lead a special devotional service in Borchers Chapel. Borchers Breakfast Club will follow at 9:00 in the Picnic Grove shelter house, weather permitting. Everyone is invited to participate in devotions, breakfast, games, and fellowship. THE RECYCLING CONTAINER is here!! Please follow the guidelines posted on the container for acceptable items. Look on the Welcome Center for a take-home list of what is acceptable and whats not.

We gather today as Gods beloved children to worship our Heavenly Father. We praise his holy name, we listen eagerly for his words of comfort, hope, and challenge to us, and we offer ourselves to him in dedicated service. May you be blessed as you worship here today.

Leading and Assisting in Worship

Leader: Pastor Stephen Wood Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Troy Claycamp Greeters: Merrell & Sara Otte (8:00) John & Amy Pierceall (10:15) Communion Assistant: Merrell Otte (8:00) Altar Care: Wanda Engelau (8:00) Lectors: Dot Goodwin (8:00) Hannah Davis (10:15) Acolyte: Eli Wood (10:15) Projectors: Doris Rorick (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15) Flowers: Natalie Fish Welcome Center: Luci Angel (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)

June 23, 2013

St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congregation of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (E.L.C.A.). It is referred to as Borchers since Rev. Henry Borchers, who served our congregation from 1857-1881, advised and influenced a small group of pioneer settlers that wanted to establish a congregation in the area. This year we celebrate 161 years of life and ministry in this beautiful country setting in Southern Indiana. We look forward to many more years of growth and change as we seek continually to be faithful to Gods call to mission.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is

offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. service on the 1st and the 3rd Sundays of the month. Christians who believe in the true presence of Christ in the bread and wine for our forgiveness and salvation are invited to receive Holy Communion.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

10792 North 210 East, Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 Annex & Fax 522-7484 Parsonage 522-7421 email: stpaullutheran@stpaul-borchers.org Web Site: stpaul-borchers.org Office hours: Tuesday - Friday Staff The Reverend Stephen Wood Pastor Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director Wendy Rotert ..Secretary Trish Tangman ..Care Team Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte Custodians Jamie Baker .. Worship Technology Advisor and Web Master

Sunday School classes are held each Sunday for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend. HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have head phones available for those in need of assistance with hearing. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary. LARGE PRINT BULLETINSThere are a handful of large print bulletins available. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

June 23, 2013

Going Deeper

The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer request. Individuals are listed on their day of birthso that you might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!! Readings for the Day: Isaiah 65:19-The prophet announces God's impatience. The people's self absorption is idolatry, and images from pagan worship fill this reading. Like a vintner who crushes the grape to release the wine, God will use Israel's exile to establish a new community of the faithful. Galatians 3:2329-For Paul, baptism is a powerful bond that unites people not only with God but with other believers. Those who call themselves children of God experience a transformation that removes prejudices of race, social class, or gender in favor of true unity in Christ. Luke 8:2639-Jesus' mission includes foreigners, and his authority extends to the casting out of demons. Some who witness Jesus' work are seized with confusion and fear, but the man who was healed is commissioned to give testimony of God's mercy and power. From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2013 Augsburg Fortress Questions To Ponder: 1What would have been your reaction if you witness this miracle? 2Why did Jesus drive the demons into the pigs? 3Why were the people in the town overcome with fear and ask Jesus to leave? 4Why would Jesus not let this man go with him? 5How do you understand the stories from the Bible dealing with demons? 6Do you believe demons do exist and can they possess people today?

NOTES:

MEMORY VERSE: Luke 8:39 39 Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you. So he went away, proclaiming throughout the city how much Jesus had done for him.

Going Deeper in Prayer

Monday 6/24 Isaiah 47:1-15 Acts 8:1-40 W Susan Holle, Jamie Baer W World peace Tuesday 6/25 Isaiah 48:1-22 Acts 9:1-42 W Roger Huffman, Luke Tormoehlen, Seth Douglass W St. Pauls youth mission trip Wednesday 6/26 Isaiah 49:1-26 Acts 10:1-48 W people who do not know Jesus as Lord and Savior Thursday 6/27 Isaiah 50:1-11 Acts 11:1-30 W people in Congress Friday 6/28 Isaiah 51:1-23 Acts 12:1-25 W John Wyatt W Christians in Palestine Saturday 6/29 Isaiah 52:1-15 Acts 13:1-52 W Jarred Holland, Leo Baker W People affected by domestic violence Sunday 6/30 Isaiah 53:1-12 Acts 14:1-28 W Dan Claycamp W people who are in prison

Prayer List Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Geneva Hoene, Betty Hoene, Eldena Hoene, Eunice Lutes Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Orville Schnitker; Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Roterts sister-in-law) Recent Hospitalizations : Other Prayer Request: The family and friends of Chrissy Engleking; Bryson Otte (head injury-Florence Ottes great-grandson); Paul Johnson (cancer-Leslie Wentes fianc); Anita Shelton (friend of Herschel and Doris Kleffman); Leta Ahlbrand (friend of Shirley Lewis); Keith Harris (friend of Leah Otte);Doris Kleffman (hip surgery); Amy Siefker (niece of Karen Hoene); Carly Hoffmeier (sister-in-law to Mark Hoffmeier); Keith Harris (friend of Leah Otte); Joe Bond (cancer-friend of Bob & Dena Schafstall); Pam Kottkamp (cousin of Beth Claycamp); Jane Meyer; Mike Tangman (cancer); Vicky Ent (Cancerfriend of Judy Wonning); John Helwig (cancer-friend of Jenny Engelau);Frances Lamberson (Terri DeVoes Mother); Phyllis Neidinger; Ron Kidd (cancer Bill Kidds brother); Edna Spiehler (Patty Herkamps friend); Mary Sipes (sister-in-law of Linda Booher); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Peggy Rucker (Friend of Wilma Claycamp); Jerry Wunsch; Walter and Verl VonFange (Bertha Ottes sister & brother in-law); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall); Dewayne Greathouse (cancerfriend of Linda Guinn);Pat Norrell (friend of Kendra Harris) Prayers for those in Military Service: Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon,

Evan Marshall