Salute to Veterans Reception of New Members Sacrament of Holy Baptism 26th Sunday after Pentecost November 13, 2016

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1 Salute to Veterans Reception of New Members Sacrament of Holy Baptism 26th Sunday after Pentecost November 13, 2016 St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church

2 St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 850 Hill Church Road, Hummelstown, PA Office: Church Website: Office hours: Monday Friday, 9:00 AM Noon (all other hours by appointment) Pastor: George M. Minick Pastor s Church Secretary: Anita Housman Pastor s phone: (cell) pastor.stpaul.sandhill@verizon.net stpaul.sandhill@verizon.net Welcome! We welcome you to this holy time of sharing in the worship of our Triune God. Please let us know who you are by filling out a visitor card located in the pew and signing the guest register in the narthex. If you are communing today and have not filled out a communion card for this year please do so today. Are your electronic devices off or set to vibrate (if you are on call)? All baptized Christians are welcome to come forward for the bread and wine of Holy Communion (including children who receive the sacrament at their home congregations). There are no exclusions. This is the sacrament of our unity, among all Christian traditions. Rest rooms: are located in the Narthex of the Church. At the close of worship, please return the Worship Booklet to the back of the Sanctuary. All inserts & this announcement booklet are for you to take with you. Once again, we are delighted to have you with us in worship. Please join us each Sunday for 9:00 AM

3 November 13, th Sunday after Pentecost Gathering: The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. Pastor s Welcome Salute to Veterans Prelude My Country, Tis of Thee Humphrey Turner Gathering Hymn #566 My Country, Tis of Thee LBW Word: God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching and song Today s Readings (found on Today s Readings Insert) Prayer of the Day First Reading Malachi 4:1-2a Psalm (Responsively) Psalm 98 Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Gospel Luke 21:5-19 Hymn of the Day #693 Baptized in Water WOV Reception of New Members Sacrament of Holy Baptism Offertory Under His Wings p.121 LBW Ira Sankey, arr. Tedd Smith Distribution of Holy Communion Sending: God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. Sending Hymn #721 Go, My Children, with My Blessing WOV Postlude Morning Song Enter to worship, depart to serve James Denton

4 The altar flowers & bulletins are dedicated today to the Glory of God and in grateful service of all who are or have served our Country. Worship Assistants Ushers Acolyte Lector Communion Asst. Counters Jeff & Marsha Yiengst Michael Kennedy Jane Landis Shirley Pell Jane Landis & Judi Herman Welcome Mrs. Theresa Wix who brings to us her talent & beautiful music as part of our worship! It is a pleasure to have you back with us in worship! November 6, 2016 Mid-week Worship Scripture: Matthew 23:37-24:14 Next Sunday s Readings Christ the King Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 WEEKLY NEEDS: LAST WEEK S GIVING: NET** $ 2, $ 2, $ This morning we are pleased to welcome Cari & Scott Kennedy into our St. Paul family by profession of faith. We are also delighted to welcome Dawn Ditto by transfer of membership from Zion Lutheran Church, Hummelstown. In addition, we are delighted to welcome Gary Ditto as our newest brother in Christ through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Gary s sponsors are his wife and his brother & sister-in-law, Jeff & Marsha Yiengst

5 This Week at St. Paul Location of events are designated in ( ): MS=Main Sanctuary N=Nursery HC=Historic Church PS=Pastor s MH-Memorial Hall Study K=Kitchen DPS = Derry Preschool November 13 Sunday Worship; 9 AM (MS) 25 Mary s Personal Fitness; 5:30 AM (MH) Mary s Personal Training; 8:30 AM (MH) Mary s Personal Training; 2 PM (MH) 15 Oakmont Homeowner s Association Mtg. (MH) 7 PM Mary s Personal Training; 5:30 AM (MH) 16 Mary s Personal Fitness; 5:30 AM (MH) Bacon n Breakfast with Pastor; 8 AM (McDonald s) Mary s Personal Fitness; 8:30 AM (MH) Mid-week Worship; 11 AM (HC) Creative Enrichment Activities; 12-2 PM (MH) Caring Group; 1 PM Mary s Personal Fitness; 2 PM (MH) Mary s Personal Fitness; 4 PM (MH) 17 Mary s Personal Fitness; 10:15 AM (MH) Caring Group (Evening Session); 6:30 PM Packing of Shoeboxes; 6:30 PM (MH) 19 Mary s Personal Training; 8 AM (MH) 20 Sunday Worship; 9 AM (MS) Sunday School; 10:15 AM (MH) Girl Scouts; 6 PM (MH) ANNUAL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2015 All members are encouraged to attend. All other locations as marked ELECTION DAY THANK YOU! Thanks so much to everyone who baked (there were a lot of delicious choices), to those who bought subs (we sold 56!) and especially those who worked tirelessly throughout the day. This project reminded all of us how well our congregation family comes together and supports one another. Again, THANK YOU!

MEN S GROUP will meet Monday, November 21 st @ Noon at Country Meadows, Elizabethtown. All men are invited & encouraged to attend.

Paul will hold its annual Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 23 th @ 7 PM in the Main Sanctuary. All are welcome!

We will be distributing bagged lunches in our area to those who find they must work on that day. Anyone who would like to donate time, food, cooking, desserts, packaging, delivering, 0etc.

6 MEN S GROUP will meet Monday, November 21 Noon at Country Meadows, Elizabethtown. All men are invited & encouraged to attend. If you would like more info on the Men s Group, please see/call Jeff THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE: St. Paul will hold its annual Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 23 7 PM in the Main Sanctuary. All are welcome! The third annual "Operation Turkey Sandwich" will take place again this year on Thanksgiving Day, November 24. We will be distributing bagged lunches in our area to those who find they must work on that day. Anyone who would like to donate time, food, cooking, desserts, packaging, delivering, 0etc. would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Pattie Weber at pweber59@icloud.com or call and leave a message. If you know of someone you would like to receive a lunch, please let us know. WORSHIP ASSISTANT SCHEDULE December s Schedule is in need of being filled. There is a signup in the Narthex. Signups are easy: simply write your name in an empty spot on the board in the Narthex or contact Chris Kinger CMKinger1401@aol.com, Several have said, Call me if you need me. Well, here is your chance We need YOU & we ask that you please help by picking a date(s) & signing up. Thank you to Chris Kinger who continues to coordinate this schedule every quarter and for those who have signed up & serve. THANK YOU for serving in His name. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Orders for flowers can be made now through November 20th. Please use the order form provided and include the money with your order. Orders submitted without payment will not be placed until payment is received. If you are a Derry Township resident, you have received a large copy of the Derry Township Service Guide & Map this past week in your mailbox. All residents (and future residents of Derry Twp.) receive a complimentary copy. You will notice St. Paul is part of the advertising on that map. A laminated copy will be displayed in the Narthex for two weeks. After that time, it will be posted on the church office wall as a reference.

Operation Christmas Child or Shoe Box Operation Christmas Child project brings joy and hope to children worldwide through a gift-filled shoe boxes.

00 to help send the shoeboxes Donate shoe boxes or plastic shoe boxes Decorate or wrap filled boxes What to put in the boxes: school supplies, toys small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos,

7 Operation Christmas Child or Shoe Box Operation Christmas Child project brings joy and hope to children worldwide through a gift-filled shoe boxes. Jane Landis and Ann Reigle are coordinating this year s efforts. You can help by doing one or more of the following: Donate toys and school supplies for the boxes Donate $7.00 to help send the shoeboxes Donate shoe boxes or plastic shoe boxes Decorate or wrap filled boxes What to put in the boxes: school supplies, toys small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, yo-yo s, jump ropes etc., hygiene items toothpaste, comb, washcloths; other hard candy and lollipops (double bag hard candy) ball caps, socks, sunglasses, watches or items that would be appropriate for a young child. No liquids or war related toys. Items should fit one of the age groups for a boy or girl: 2-4, 5-9, or Tags will be available.. Come help pack the boxes on Thurs., Nov. 17 at 6:30pm in Memorial Hall. Many hands will make the work go quickly. For information on Samaritan s Purse that coordinates this effort world-wide can be found at Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. MATTHEW 19: 14, N I V

8 WE SALUTE OUR VETERANS Bill Bibb, U. S. Marine Corps Instructor at Paris Island, SC Roger Calhoon, (Fire Controlman 2/c) U. S. Navy Active in U. S. Naval Reserves as Fire Controlman 1/c Tena Eckenrode, U. S. Air Force Burt Hendricks, U. S. Army Air Force th AACS Group in Italy Jim Henry, U. S. Navy Cheryl Horst, Army Reserves, E-6 Medical Specialist, th Army Reserve Unit Mike Kinger, (LT) U. S. Navy Communications Officer, , USS Peterson DD 969 Tom Mullen, (S/Sgt.) U. S. Air Force Strategic Air Command, 320th Bomb Wing, March Air Force Base, CA. Aircraft Electronic Specialist in support of B-47E Bombers and KC-97 (in-air) Refueling Aircraft. Matt Radic, (Spc. 5) U. S. Army Vietnam, based at Pleiku Tom Reigle, (Spc. 4) U. S. Army th Signal Company Les Schwab, (MP) U. S. Army Military Police, Vietnam Jerry Shank, U. S. Army Mechanic in motor pool; based in Okinawa

Brad Skiles, (Cpl.) U. S. Marine Corps 2005 2009 Camp LeJeune, NC and Iraq Litho Ware, (Warrant Officer III) U. S. Army National Guard Active David Witmer, U.

9 Brad Skiles, (Cpl.) U. S. Marine Corps Camp LeJeune, NC and Iraq Litho Ware, (Warrant Officer III) U. S. Army National Guard Active David Witmer, U. S. Army Signal Corps, based in Austria Ron Witwer, ROTC Penn State University

10 Pray without ceasing, for our Father in heaven hears and answers our prayers. For immediate prayer needs & concerns: Jeff Rosensteel, Diane Murphy, Stephanie Long, Roger Weber, David Jones, George Nye, Bev Miller, Emily Ingram, Doris Moser, Children of Divorce, Marlene Stoltz, Police Officers & those in public safety, Sue Young, Tom & Ginny Mullen, Vicki Kveragas, Joe Berlin, Clarence Hawkins & Family, Victims of Hurricane Matthew, Larry Peters, Burt Hendricks, Shirley Housman We lift in prayer those struggling to live on minimum wage, fixed incomes & the unemployed those struggling with addictions. emotional pain, loss & discomfort protection, safety, peace & the ongoing sharing of The Gospel worldwide PRAISES, PRAYERS & Updates this past week: For on-going/long-term needs & concerns: Mike Boozer & family, Combs Family, Sue Jones, James Kennedy, Virginia Long, Kathy Moehler, Bill O Brian, Ruth Schulz, Chuck Shenck, Shirley Witmer, The United States of America, & the continued outreach & ministries of St. Paul. For the grief & healing of families & friends who mourn the loss of: Bill Biernacki, Kenneth Diehl, Blair Hartman, Nancy Hartman, Boyd Martin, Richard Sattazhan, Walter Schmidt, Scott Zerphy and all those who have lost loved ones over the years. Prayer Updates: Please remember to contact the church office with updates or changes. This list is purged the first Sunday of each month to keep the list current & manageable. Anyone who wishes to have the names of their friend/loved one remain on the list is asked to either re-enter those names on the blank prayer list in the narthex or mark it as a long-term prayer & concern. Ushers for the day will be happy to help you locate this list if you are in need of assistance. Thanks!

Place this form & payment in the collection plate or return it to the church office no later than November 20. Make checks payable to St. Paul Lutheran Church. QUANTITY COLOR PRICE Red $ 8.

11 Place this form & payment in the collection plate or return it to the church office no later than November 20. Make checks payable to St. Paul Lutheran Church. QUANTITY COLOR PRICE Red $ 8.00 each Pink $ 8.00 each Marble $ 8.00 each (pink w/white edge) White $ 8.00 each TOTAL Name For the bulletin insert: (Your order will appear exactly as written) For multiple flowers, please use the back or this order form if needed. Thanks! In honor of by: In memory of by: For questions about the flowers, please see Tom Gawlas Thank you for your order.

Service of Remembrance WELCOME! St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church

Service of Remembrance WELCOME! St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 850 Hill Church Road, Hummelstown, PA 17036 Office: 533-3218 Church Email: stpaul.sandhill@gmail.com