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.
St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congrega-
tion 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 162 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 2
nd
and 4
th
Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. ser-
vice on the 1
st
and the 3
rd
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.

Sunday School classes are held each Sun-
day for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are
welcome to attend.
Leading and Assisting in Worship
Leaders: Pastor Stephen Wood
Organist: Olga Otte
Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Larry Guinn
Greeters: Bob & Dena Schafstall (8:00)
Larry & Linda Guinn (10:15)
Communion Assistant: Larry Guinn (10:15)
Altar Care: Gretchen Lawles
Lectors: Susan Holle (8:00)
Kendall Alstatt (10:15)
Acolytes: Madison Engelau (8:00)
Tyson Lawles (10:15)
Projectors: Madison Jones (8:00)
Chloe Bryden (10:15)
Flowers: Linda Guinn
Welcome Center: Delores Douglass (8:00)
Laberta Otte (10:15)


August 3, 2014
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 WoodPastor
Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family
Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director
Michelle Wood.....Secretary
Trish Tangman..Care Team Director
Tyler Claycamp...Intern Youth & Family Director
Amy Pierceall and
Mandy OtteCustodians
Jamie Baker. Director of Technology
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 availa-
ble. They are located on the table at the en-
trance of the sanctuary.
WE WELCOME INTO GODS FAMILY Eli David
Ingle, son of Kim (Black) & Adam Ingle. Sponsors
are Andrew & Kim Simms and Alicia & Adam Da-
vis.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL is at 9:15 in the
Fellowship Room for ages 3-5
th
grade. Jr High
and High School youth will take a break for the
summer but are invited to help with the summer
Sunday School.

DUCK DYNASTY TICKETS are here. Please
see Tyler to pick up your tickets.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS is using the
video curriculum 24 Hours That Changed the
World. The study looks at the days leading up to
the crucifixion.
DAVE RAMSEY'S FINANCIAL PEACE will
possibly be offered this fall at St. Paul-Borchers.
The 9 week course would be held one evening a
week for 1-2 hours in the adult Sunday School
area. If there's enough interest classes would
begin the week after Labor Day. This practical,
fun, biblically- based class is geared toward
managing your family's financial future with
peace of mind. Check the Welcome Center for a
detailed brochure and please indicate which
evening, Sunday thru Thursday, your family
would prefer. Please ask Trish if you have ques-
tions, or if you might like to take advantage of a
partial scholarship. The materials cost per family
is $90. Financial Peace is open to non-members
as well as members, so invite your friends and
neighbors!

THE CONGREGATION IS INVITED to the 50th
anniversary open house for Paul and Ruth
Newkirk on Sunday, August 10 beginning at 4:00
p.m. in the fellowship hall. No gifts please!

JR. HIGH YOUTHThere will be a Parent/Youth
meeting today at 9:15 in the Jr. High Sunday
School room. We will be going over information
for the upcoming Youth retreat at Lutheran Hills
as well as a schedule for upcoming activities for
the year. Bring ideas for activities for the year.

WET AND WILD PIZZA/WATER DAY for Jr.
High and Luther League will be held today fol-
lowing the 10:15 service. Pizza and drinks will
be served. Youth may bring a dessert or chips to
share. Be dressed to get dirty and wet! Bring a
towel to dry off with as we will not be able to go
into the church when dirty and wet. Any ques-
tions, talk to Carolyn.

TREATS AND TWEENERS PARENTS will
meet August 10th during Sunday School.
TREATS will begin on August 20th. Please reg-
ister by filling out the form located on the youth
board in the office. The meal will be pigs in a
blanket, corn on the cob, baked beans, water-
melon and Rice Krispie treats.

CALENDAR

This week: August 3rd-August 9th

Today 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Jr. High meeting
10:15 am Worship
11:30-2:00 Jr. High/LL Water Day
Tuesday 5th 12:15 pm YES! Cinema
Wednesday 6th 10:00 am Preschool Board
Thursday 7th 8:30 am Devotions in Chapel
9:00 am Breakfast Club
7:30 pm Ruth Circle

Next week: August 10thAugust 16th
Sunday 10th 8:00 am Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
9:15 am Tweeners/TREATS meeting
10:15 am Worship
7:00 pm Prayer
Monday 11th 7:00 pm Church Council
Wednesday 13th 10:00 am Preschool Teachers meeting
Thursday 14th 9:00 am Breakfast Club
7:00 pm WINGS
Saturday 16th 9:00 am Golf Scramble

FREE MOVIE FOR SENIORS 55 & older is
Tuesday, August 5th at YES! Cinema in Co-
lumbus. A carpool will leave the church park-
ing lot at 12:15 and return between 4:00 and
5:00 PM. Please sign up at the Welcome Cen-
ter so transportation can be arranged. The
movie's title will be available a few days prior
to the event at www.mojo1029.com. Ques-
tions? Please contact Trish.

WINGS will meet on August 14 at 7:00 p.m.
in the fellowship hall.

GOLF SCRAMBLEThe 12th Annual Borch-
ers Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday,
August 16th with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.
at the Hickory Hills Golf Club in Brownstown.
Proceeds with benefit the Community Diner.
Sign-up at the Welcome Center if you'd like to
play, or if you are willing to donate door prizes
or refreshments. Thanks for your willingness to
help raise money for a worthwhile community
project!

SENIOR OUTING TO FRANKLIN SALVAGE
DISTRICT has been rescheduled for Thurs-
day, August 21st. The BBC will have breakfast
in the fellowship area as usual and anyone
who wants to attend the outing will leave
around 10 AM. After visiting some of the
unique shops in Franklin, a picnic lunch will be
enjoyed on the grounds of Franklin College.
Please sign up at the Welcome Center.

THE FOOD PANTRY item being collected in
August is macaroni and cheese. Please place
your donations in the wooden box in the hall-
way near the kitchen, or in the basket near the
main entry doors.

ACOLYTE TRAINING will be held on August
24th at 9:15 am in the sanctuary.

PRAYER SHAWL will meet on August 20th
at 2:30 p.m. in the narthex.

MOM'S ANGELS will meet Wednesday,
August 20th at 7 PM in the fellowship room.
This will be the second meeting for this group
which is forming for anyone who has experi-
enced the death of a child. If you are interest-
ed in talking with others who have also expe-
rienced this type of loss, you are invited to
attend. If you know of someone in the com-
munity who might be interested, please invite
them. If you have any questions, please con-
tact Trish @ 812.371.1018. Note: Dads are
welcome, as well as parents who've lost adult
children. Also welcome are parents who've
lost children through miscarriage or abortion.

ADULT BELLSIf you are interested in par-
ticipating in Adult Bells, please sign up at the
Welcome Center. Practice will begin August
27th at 6:30 pm.

KIDS HANDBELLS sign-up sheet is on the
Welcome Center. Any youth grade 3 and up
is welcome. Practice will begin on August
27th. Any questions, talk to Carolyn.

FAIR DISPLAYSIf you entered anything in
the local county fairs, either through 4-H or
otherwise, we would love to see what you
have created! Please bring your things (or
pictures of them), along with ribbons you may
have won, to church on August 24th. We will
have a display in the fellowship hall during
Sunday School so that all church members
can see everyones work. Items can be taken
home after Sunday School.

SCOOP OF FAITH will be on August 17th
in the picnic grove. Meal will begin at 5:30
p.m. and ice cream tasting and voting begins
at 6:00 p.m. Please have all entries turned in
by 6:00 p.m. Sample all the flavors and then
vote for your favorites. 50-cents per vote and
vote as many times as you like. Live music
by the gospel quartet Skyward.


OUR MISSION:
Walking in Faith Sowing Christs Love

The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is derived from our core values - the essence of
our purpose for existence and the criteria we should use to guide our congregational
decisions and actions.

Our Core Values:
1. Spirituality to worship and to grow and
develop spiritually as Christians.
2. Outreach To spread the message of Gods love and
grace by word and by action.
3. Service to Others To live Christs message
to Love one another.

You can support the mission of our church by coming to worship, engaging in study, shar-
ing the word, bringing a friend to church, taking part in Care Team initiatives, volunteering
at church or in the community and loving one another.
We invite you to join us in this journey.
Our Response to Gods Love
We Worshipped: July 27th 8:00 am service 100 10:15 am service 75

Total Offerings for July 27th: $15,038.39
Spending Plan Giving $6814.34 New Church Loan Payment $8094.05
Other Giving $130.00

{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2014 Spending Plan is $5,853.00}
*This amount does not include the $5,900.00 monthly mortgage payment
Those assisting with worship August 10
th
:
Communion Assistant: Bob Schafstall
(8:00)
Altar Care: Florence Ote (8:00)
Acolytes: Abby Hoevener
(8:00)
Dylan Hatield(10:15)
Projectors: Jamie Baker (8:00)
Kailee Hildebrand (10:15)
Flowers: Ruth Newkirk
Welcome Center: Delores Douglass
(8:00)
Readings for August 10
th
:

1 John 1:1-4
Psalm 133
John 1:14-16


Lectors:
Ruth Newkirk (8:00)
Terri Devoe (10:15)


NOTES:

August 3,
2014

Memory Verse: Ruth 4:14
14
Then the women said to Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without next-of-
kin; and may his name be renowned in Israel!




Nineteenth Sunday of Easter
Jesus' summary of the law in today's gospel echoes our first reading
from Leviticus. We are called not only to love God with heart, soul,
and mind, but also to love our neighbor as ourselves. It is out of
such deep care that Paul shares the gospel with the Thessalonian
community. In the confession of sins, we acknowledge that we have
not loved God, neighbor, and self; yet we gather to hear the word of
forgiveness and to be strengthened by word and meal to be signs of
God's love and mercy in the world.

Readings for the Day:
Leviticus 19:12, 1518- The holiness code in Leviticus urges
people to be holy because God is holy. Holiness is lived out in
partiality for and consideration of the poor and the weak. We are to
love our neighbors as ourselves. God's people exercise justice and
love in their dealings with one another.

1 Thessalonians 2:18- Paul uses maternal imagery to depict the
caring and nurturing relationship he shares with the Thessalonian
Christians. When he first came to their city it was not to benefit
himself but to share the gospel with them, which was his
responsibility as an apostle of Christ.

Matthew 22:3446- Put on the spot by the Pharisees, Jesus
displays wisdom by summarizing the law of God in just two
commandments and by demonstrating the Messiah must be more
than the son of David.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2008 Augsburg Fortress
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:

Ruth 4:1-22: This brings to a close the book of Ruth. We hear of
Boaz meeting with the other person that could be the kinsman-
redeemer to determine who would marry Ruth. The book finishes
with a genealogy, which connects Ruth to David (whom God
would raise up as king).

Luke 1:46-55: This text comes from an encounter between
Elizabeth (John the Baptists mother) and Mary (mother of Jesus).
In Elizabeths inspired greeting and Marys song of praise we
hear of a saving God who remembers, scatters, lifts up, and
fulfills all things.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress


Questions To Ponder:
1Why does the other man not want to take Ruth and be the
next-of-kin?
2How is it that you see God at work through this story?
3What is the significance of taking off of the sandal?
4What is the significance of the genealogy at the end of the
book?
5 How does this text speak to you today?



NOTES:
August 3,
2014

Memory Verse: Ruth 4:14
14
Then the women said to Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without next-of-
kin; and may his name be renowned in Israel!




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:

Ruth 4:1-22: This brings to a close the book of Ruth. We hear of
Boaz meeting with the other person that could be the kinsman-
redeemer to determine who would marry Ruth. The book finishes
with a genealogy, which connects Ruth to David (whom God
would raise up as king).

Luke 1:46-55: This text comes from an encounter between
Elizabeth (John the Baptists mother) and Mary (mother of Jesus).
In Elizabeths inspired greeting and Marys song of praise we
hear of a saving God who remembers, scatters, lifts up, and
fulfills all things.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress


Questions To Ponder:
1Why does the other man not want to take Ruth and be the
next-of-kin?
2How is it that you see God at work through this story?
3What is the significance of taking off of the sandal?
4What is the significance of the genealogy at the end of the
book?
5 How does this text speak to you today?


Going Deeper in Prayer






Sunday 8/3
Judges 9:1-57
III John 1-15
Brittany Schwartz
World peace

Monday 8/4
Judges 10:1-18
Jude 1-25
Brian Rorick
people looking for employment


Tuesday 8/5
Judges 11:1-40
Revelation 1:1-20
Janet Matern
Community Diner




























Wednesday 8/6
Judges 12:1-15
Revelation 2:1-29
people affected by the fires out West

Thursday 8/7
Judges 13:1-25
Revelation 3:1-22
Christians in Iraq

Friday 8/8
Judges 14:1-20
Revelation 4:1-11
Nina Paswater, Mark Hoffmeier
Borchers Preschool

Saturday 8/9
Judges 15:1-20
Revelation 5:1-14
Chad Bridgon, Tyler Downing
people undergoing dialysis






























Prayer List
Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte;
Geneva Hoene; Orville Schnitker

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Roterts sister-
in-law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Ottes brother in-law), Bill Lucas

Recent Hospitalizations: Floyd Meahl; Brenda Casey (heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister)

Other Prayer Request: Missy Walker (epilepsy - Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall) Wischmeier
(cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Jim Shoemaker (cancer-friend of Dena
Schafstall); Linda Witkemper (cancerfriend of Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancerfriend
of Kathy Kleffman); Virginia Knoke (broken neckJohn Knokes Mother); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend
of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis2 yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield);
James Otte; Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis and Vickey Otte); Tom Elkins; Karen Vaughn
(neighbor of Merrell Otte); Mandy Wessel (cancer-friend of Carolyn Jones); Jeannie Isaacs (physical
health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Dale Ann Hoyt (cancer-friend of Bob & Dena Schafstall); Kristie Wessel
(Tracey Engelaus sister); Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of
Bill & Marlis Kidd); Emily Hume; Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Frances
Lamberson (Terri DeVoes Mother); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall);

Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry &
Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse

(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)


Going Deeper in Prayer






Sunday 8/3
Judges 9:1-57
III John 1-15
Brittany Schwartz
World peace

Monday 8/4
Judges 10:1-18
Jude 1-25
Brian Rorick
people looking for employment


Tuesday 8/5
Judges 11:1-40
Revelation 1:1-20
Janet Matern
Community Diner


Wednesday 8/6
Judges 12:1-15
Revelation 2:1-29
people affected by the fires out West

Thursday 8/7
Judges 13:1-25
Revelation 3:1-22
Christians in Iraq

Friday 8/8
Judges 14:1-20
Revelation 4:1-11
Nina Paswater, Mark Hoffmeier
Borchers Preschool

Saturday 8/9
Judges 15:1-20
Revelation 5:1-14
Chad Bridgon, Tyler Downing
people undergoing dialysis



Prayer List
Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte;
Geneva Hoene; Orville Schnitker

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Roterts sister-
in-law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Ottes brother in-law), Bill Lucas

Recent Hospitalizations: Floyd Meahl; Brenda Casey (heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister)

Other Prayer Request: Missy Walker (epilepsy - Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall) Wischmeier
(cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Jim Shoemaker (cancer-friend of Dena
Schafstall); Linda Witkemper (cancerfriend of Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancerfriend
of Kathy Kleffman); Virginia Knoke (broken neckJohn Knokes Mother); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend
of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis2 yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield);
James Otte; Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis and Vickey Otte); Tom Elkins; Karen Vaughn
(neighbor of Merrell Otte); Mandy Wessel (cancer-friend of Carolyn Jones); Jeannie Isaacs (physical
health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Dale Ann Hoyt (cancer-friend of Bob & Dena Schafstall); Kristie Wessel
(Tracey Engelaus sister); Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of
Bill & Marlis Kidd); Emily Hume; Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Frances
Lamberson (Terri DeVoes Mother); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall);

Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry &
Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse

(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)