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ST. PAUL S LUTHERAN CHURCH The CALLER Our Mission: Empowering others with the Good News of Jesus Christ: Making Connections, Enriching Faith, Nourishing Lives, and Demonstrating love in God s Name

Bring a brown-bag lunch beverages and dessert are provided. Everyone is welcome! Men s Club Chicken BBQ is Sept. 11 10:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. ½ Chicken roll/butter, potato salad, coleslaw $10/per person Proceeds benefit St.

1 ST. PAUL S LUTHERAN CHURCH The CALLER Our Mission: Empowering others with the Good News of Jesus Christ: Making Connections, Enriching Faith, Nourishing Lives, and Demonstrating love in God s Name September 2016 at St. Paul s Wed. Sept am Comforters meet in the Parish Hall to make quilts and lap-robes. Prayer Shawl Ministry also meets at this time. Bring a brown-bag lunch beverages and dessert are provided. Everyone is welcome! Men s Club Chicken BBQ is Sept :30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. ½ Chicken roll/butter, potato salad, coleslaw $10/per person Proceeds benefit St. Paul s Men s Club Sept a.m. Bible Study Our topic this Fall is Seeing Scripture through Icons 7:00 Council 7:00 Eggertsville Community Org. Worship at St. Paul s I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord Psalm 122:1 Sept. 4 10:00 Holy Communion Café at the Curve; Daily Bread Sept. 11 Café at the Curve; Daily Bread 10:00 Holy Communion Sunday School classes begin 9:00 Explore our Stories (see Pr. Steve s page for details! Men s Club Chicken BBQ Sept. 18 Café at the Curve; Daily Bread 9:00 Explore our Stories 10:00 Holy Communion Sunday School classes Sept. 25 Café at the Curve; Daily Bread 9:00 Explore our Stories 10:00 Holy Communion Sunday School classes Thurs. Sept. 15 at 7:30 pm Choir rehearsals begin no auditions, all voice parts needed and welcome. Come, sing praise to God! Remember if you re scheduling a meeting or an event, check the planning calendar on the board by the offices to make sure space is available! Or call or the Church Office: ( or office@stpaulseggertsville.org) The Nursery will be staffed again beginning Sept. 11 for the 10:00 worship time. St. Paul s is a congregation of the Niagara Frontier Conference of the Upstate New York Synod Of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

P AGE 2 S EPTEMBER 2016 Dear Friends and Members of St. Paul s, What s your story? It s been three full years now that I ve been traveling with you as pastor. What a ride!

2 P AGE 2 S EPTEMBER 2016 Dear Friends and Members of St. Paul s, What s your story? It s been three full years now that I ve been traveling with you as pastor. What a ride! Through prayer, trust, faith, commitment, giving and sharing your talents, you ve moved from being a small, nervous, quiet congregation searching for what the next looked like to a growing, full, energetic worshipping community that launched it s own food truck mission!! You ve moved from a church that people were leaving to a church that people want to be a part of. Over the three years, I ve seen many people come and go in that time frame, some moving between stages of life and states of residence and some here for the final month of the their lives. I ve seen people visit for one week, families have babies baptized that I know we won t see much on the weekend and people that have been married or buried from here. Their stories touching ours for just a few moments. So many stories have come through this place in just three years! And as the oldest Lutheran worshipping community in Erie County, do you realize how many more have shared their story and heard God s at St. Paul s over the years!!?? So, what s your story? This fall, I d like to explore our stories. What is our story and how does our story wind through the Biblical story? Do we realize it does? Do we realize when water pours over the baby s or adult s head, it connects them to all of salvation history all of God s story! Starting September 11 th, we will start exploring our stories. I ll share some of mine first and how I ve seen God s story in mine. We will start to share Bible stories that have struck us over the years and how we ve connected to God through them. Then you ll have a chance and different people from St. Paul s will be invited to share stories every week. When one of our values is seeking connections, this is a perfect way to connect with one another on a Biblical level. We ll gather each Sunday morning at 9am for 40 minutes. Then starting on January 1st, we will begin to read the Bible in a year. If you ve never read it, we will have a Bible that will walk you through how to do it and each week we will discuss, explore and share how these stories of God strike us. So plan to join in September 11th and get to hear how God s story is winding through the stories of others right here at St. Paul s. Still in One Peace, ps

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Cross Training AKA Confirmation 2nd year Confirmation Classes will begin In September Parents of 2nd year students will be contacted

It's been a busy summer of travel and camps and sports and swimming and food trucks but we're all home now and ready to get back to the

Over the summer I was able to spend time with my fellow youth workers in WNY and we are super excited to bring you some additional

If you ever have any questions feel free to call or text me at 716-481-8728 or you can email at kristen.arends@gmail.com.

Our class will take place after the children's sermon on Sunday mornings. Follow the little ones out of the sanctuary and go upstairs.

) Children from age 3 thru Senior High and friends are welcome! Fri, Sept 23rd: Youth Nigh Kick Off!

Forms and details for this event will be out soon. Fri, Oct 28th: Connections Lock In!

4 Cross Training AKA Confirmation 2nd year Confirmation Classes will begin In September Parents of 2nd year students will be contacted regarding Start date. Youth Stuff! Welcome Home! It's been a busy summer of travel and camps and sports and swimming and food trucks but we're all home now and ready to get back to the "normal" that fall brings. Over the summer I was able to spend time with my fellow youth workers in WNY and we are super excited to bring you some additional events this year that will definitely not be just plain normal. Read on and start marking your calendars! If you ever have any questions feel free to call or text me at or you can at kristen.arends@gmail.com. All youth events include grades Friends are always welcome. =) Sun, Sept 11th: Sunday School Begins! Our class will take place after the children's sermon on Sunday mornings. Follow the little ones out of the sanctuary and go upstairs. Sunday School starts SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11 Beginning with worship at 10 am (and bring your school backpack for a blessing that morning!) Children from age 3 thru Senior High and friends are welcome! Fri, Sept 23rd: Youth Nigh Kick Off! We'll spend the night playing games, eating dinner and snacks and exploring "Chaos". 6pm-9pm Fri, Oct 7th: Lasertron Lock In! Forms and details for this event will be out soon. Fri, Oct 28th: Connections Lock In! Connections are a series of lock-ins that will take place throughout the year. They are led by a group of youth leaders in the area so multiple churches are invited and locations will vary. This first one takes place at St. John Lutheran Church at 6540 Main Street in Williamsville. I m looking forward to starting off another GREAT year in Sunday School - our first Sunday theme is Lost and Found - and looking forward to help your children find God s love in their lives. Love & Peace ~ June Piette

Retired Folks St. Paul s Retired Folks is open to members and friends. We meet once a month usually for a meal! - and enjoy each other s company.

the more notable permanent residents of the cemetery, including President Millard Fillmore (did you know that the cofounder of Flag Day, Sarah Hinson, is buried there?) among others!

We ll be looking at the coming year and what programs we might wish to share. Gifts in memory of Nanette Robertson-Fenton Mark & May Wolfe, Sue & Bill Boyd.

5 Retired Folks St. Paul s Retired Folks is open to members and friends. We meet once a month usually for a meal! - and enjoy each other s company. Last June a highlight of our year was an air-conditioned trolley tour of Forest Lawn Cemetery which included a look at the new Wendt Archive Center on the grounds as well as a guided tour of some of the more notable permanent residents of the cemetery, including President Millard Fillmore (did you know that the cofounder of Flag Day, Sarah Hinson, is buried there?) among others! We ll start off the season with a POT-LUCK LUNCH ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 15 AT NOON. There s a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the back narthex. We ll be looking at the coming year and what programs we might wish to share. Gifts in memory of Nanette Robertson-Fenton Mark & May Wolfe, Sue & Bill Boyd. Fran Ann Swierczewski Gifts in memory of Joyce Menth Robert Baus Gifts in memory of Doris Mogle Dr. Michael & Mary Hanzley Gifts to the Memorial Fund of St. Paul s may be made at any time and in any amount. Cards and envelopes are located in the Gathering Area and the back narthex. From: Rayma Camp I want to thank you for the beautiful Altar Flowers delivered by Joyce Chace. I love enjoying the for 2 weeks! They were beautiful! Lutheran Charities thank you for supporting local missions through Lutheran Charities! We are so grateful for your year-to-date gifts of $2930! Together we re living out Christ s mission in our corner of the world. Evelyn Berger Thank you for the beautiful flowers and to Richard Riddoch for delivering them Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia We thank you for your generous contribution to help support and fulfill the mission of LTSP to teach and send men and women our to spread the Gospel as leaders of the church/. Your donation of $500 will go to our Student Aid & Awards Fund which helps to supply financial support to our students. Your gifts is just one of the many ways that we know the Spirit is alive at LTSP! Christ the King Lutheran Church (South Bend IN) Dear St. Paul s, Thank you very much for all of the hospitality you have showed us! Letting a bunch of people stay in your place of worship is not an easy task, considering we were strangers. Opening up to us really us a blessing and there are no words to express how thankful all of us really are. This place and all people in the congregation will forever be in our thoughts and prayers! This youth group and another from Cross and Crown Lutheran Church in Roscoe IL stayed at St. Paul s July 9th. Thanks to Julie Miller for making sure they got in and showing them around!)

ebay News from Sara Gallagher September 2016 September? Already? Time to get back to work on ebay selling. Have to get started posting for the great things that have been donated during the summer.

6 ebay News from Sara Gallagher September 2016 September? Already? Time to get back to work on ebay selling. Have to get started posting for the great things that have been donated during the summer. I ll try again to sell things that didn t go the first time they were up for sale. Not much was done on ebay during the summer, but there are a few things that sold that I haven t reported to you yet: Antique Harvard Club Wooden Cigar Box HOMCO Big Hit Baseball Picture Sports and Pokemon card collection Clean out those drawers and closets. Anything you want to get rid of? SaraJG@aol.com, find me at church, or call S EPTEMBER 2016 Baby Blessings Basics at Crossroads Your generosity has filled us to overflowing with baby/ children s clothing! Thank you!!! Because of space constraints we need to stick to newborn through 3T sizes. Our largest request is for newborn to 9 month clothing so if you have any of those sizes, bring them in or place them in the bin off of our parking lot. Other sizes are welcome, but those are the sizes most in demand. We also like to include a few extras if we have them: Non-reader books (picture books) Bibs Small blankets If you know of someone who could benefit from this ministry contact one of your pastors who can write a referral. When Should You Call the Church Office? To arrange for a Baptism To schedule a wedding date and pre-marital counseling sessions Anytime you or a family member is in the hospital (including having a baby!) If there is a death in the family If you move or change your phone number (we have to pay the post office for returned mail!) When you need to talk with a Pastor... When there s a situation you think we need to know about... From the Parish Register Baptized: by water and the Spirit Connor Edward Polka Died: Into your hands, O merciful Savior... Joyce Menth Nanette Fenton Rev, John L. Kinzel pastor of St. Paul s from Patricia A. Felber Robert E. Vogel Do you get our Updates? Every week (and sometimes more often!) an update goes out from the Church Office to remind you of coming events, and to inform you of things in the life of the congregation that happen between Sundays. If you re not receiving these and you d like to, contact the Church Office with your address and let Mary know you want to be added. We need your permission to add your to the list.

T HE CALLER S EPTEMBER 2016 Reaching Beyond St. Paul s FOOD PANTRY UPDATE Thanks for your help! The need for September is Peanut Butter & Jelly (or jam!) Please pick up some when you do your shopping.

? People in the congregation, friends, co-workers, family people who are sick, home-bound, grieving, going through difficult times anyone who needs to know they are wrapped in prayer!

Dash s Receipts = Cash! Please continue to save your Dash s register tapes and place them in the collection box in the back narthex.

7 T HE CALLER S EPTEMBER 2016 Reaching Beyond St. Paul s FOOD PANTRY UPDATE Thanks for your help! The need for September is Peanut Butter & Jelly (or jam!) Please pick up some when you do your shopping. Thanks for your continuing support of this ongoing need! Lord, when did we see you hungry? Who Are Prayer Shawls for?? People in the congregation, friends, co-workers, family people who are sick, home-bound, grieving, going through difficult times anyone who needs to know they are wrapped in prayer! If you know someone who needs a prayer shawl, we have them! Speak with Marilyn Emerson or Jean Brundage and they ll help you choose one for the need! It doesn t need to be for a member of St. Paul s! Dash s Receipts = Cash! Please continue to save your Dash s register tapes and place them in the collection box in the back narthex. They provide a source of extra income which enables the Niagara Lutheran Health System Guild to enrich the lives of the residents and they do add up! Lutheran Disaster Response Lutheran Disaster Response brings God s hope, healing and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need. We are a church that is a catalyst, convener and bridge builder. Lutheran Disaster Response collaborates with other disaster response organizations and religious entities. This enables the greatest stewardship of resources and maximum impact of response. We are a welcome partner because we respect the perspectives and strengths of others. We recognize that every disaster is local. Because of this, we believe every response needs to be rooted in the community; we work to accompany that community from immediate relief through long-term recovery. In our international work we partner closely with companion churches and other Lutheran and ecumenical relief agencies to make sure local needs are being addressed and met. In the United States, we work through our extensive affiliate network and other partners to address these same concerns. Lutherans are responding: Africa Drought West Virginia Flooding Texas and Louisiana Flooding Japan Earthquakes Nepal Earthquake U.S. Wildfires Middle East and Europe Refugee Crisis Lutheran Disaster Response would not exist if it were not for the thousands, if not millions, of people who make an impact by getting involved. Whether efforts are financial support, volunteering or helping to prepare communities for disasters, lives and livelihoods are improved. YOU are one of the people who helps, just by contributing to your ELCA congregation, which, in turn, sends mission support to its synod. Thank you!

St. Paul s Lutheran Church 4007 Main Street Eggertsville NY 14226 Non-Profit Org.

Oct. 5 10:00 Comforters & Prayer Shawl Ministry meet in the Parish Hall Tues. Oct. 11 7:00 Council Meeting Sunday Oct. 16 9-Noon VNA Flu Shot Clinic here at St.

8 St. Paul s Lutheran Church 4007 Main Street Eggertsville NY Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Permit #3595 Buffalo New York ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Coming in October Men s Club Breakfast & Bible Study Saturdays 10/8 & 10/22 9 am Bible Study Tuesdays Oct. 4, 11, 18 at 10 a.m. Wed. Oct. 5 10:00 Comforters & Prayer Shawl Ministry meet in the Parish Hall Tues. Oct. 11 7:00 Council Meeting Sunday Oct Noon VNA Flu Shot Clinic here at St. Paul s No appointments open to all Pub With a Purpose Annual Fund-raiser for Lutheran Charities is coming watch for details St. Paul s Evangelical Lutheran Church Our Mission: Empowering others with the Good News of Jesus Christ: Making Connections, Enriching Faith, Nourishing Lives, and Demonstrating love in God s Name Pastor: The Rev. Steve Biegner ( cell) Editor: Mary E. Wolf Assemblers: Dorothy Menth, Marilyn Emerson, Betty Arbogast, Dolores Shearer, Marilynn Speich, Norma Stevenson, Joyce Chace, Joan Maefs, Bertha Efstation, Sue Keppel Telephone: (716) Fax: (716) office@stpaulseggertsville.org Web:

The CALLER ST. PAUL S LUTHERAN CHURCH. I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord Psalm 122:1

The CALLER ST. PAUL S LUTHERAN CHURCH. I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord Psalm 122:1 ST. PAUL S LUTHERAN CHURCH The CALLER Our Mission: Empowering others with the Good News of Jesus Christ: Making Connections, Enriching Faith, Nourishing Lives, and Demonstrating love in God s Name October