The Epistle. St. Peter s Lutheran Church. A publication of St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church 403 W. Bridge Street Brownstown, IN

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1 St. Peter s Lutheran Church The Epistle April, 2018 A publication of St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church 403 W. Bridge Street Brownstown, IN Rev. Jeremy Yeadon, Pastor Robert Pottschmidt Director of Parish Music.. Our Mission: To proclaim the Gospel message of salvation in Jesus Christ and fulfill the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

2 Aprille Someplace in one of his convoluted stories of people's personal life, Garrison Keillor writes of a young woman who is to be confirmed in the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ and he quotes a poem of Chaucer, the great English bard: Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote The droghte of March hath perced to the roote And bathed every veyne in swich licour Of which vertu engendred is the flour; Whan Zephyrus eek with his sweete breeth Inspired hath in every holt and heath The tendre croppes, and the yonge sonne Hath in the Ram his halve cours yronne And smale fowles maken melodye That slepen all the nyght with open ye... After going all over Minnesota and much of the world with his story of how Lutherans drink too much coffee and enjoy pot roast meals after church on Sunday afternoons, Garrison Keillor finally comes back to what he'd really like to say. "Our lovely world has the power to make us brave. A person wants to be someone else and gets scared... But we ride so far on that bus that we become the stranger. Nevertheless, these things stay the same: the sweet breath, the rain, the tendre croppes, and the smale fowles maken melodye. God watches each one and knows when it falls. And so much more does He watch us all." I like to remember that. God watches over us all. Having just come through all of the Lenten cycle, it's as though we can stretch and reach for the sky with the dawning of the Easter Sunday morning here in the month of Aprille once again. How much our dear heavenly Father loves us, each and every one. Having been buried with Christ Jesus by baptism into His death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we now are privileged to walk in newness of life. Romans 6.4. We are very blessed indeed. Amidst a confusion of pain and suffering, crime and change in the neighborhood and a whole host of other personal issues and concerns, God continues His watch over us all, blesses us with the forgiveness of all our many sins, for Jesus' sake, and promises that we shall be united with Him in a resurrection like His. Romans 6.5. That's just good to remember this Aprille, and always. Pastor Yeadon 3

3 Yellow Bulletin Board Page 2 A Word from the Pastor Page 3 Treasurer s Notes Pages 4-6 Elder s Minutes Page 7 February Official Acts Page 8 Board of Trustees Minutes Page 9 Board of Christian Ed Minutes Page 10 From the LCS Principal Page 11 TLHS upcoming Movie Night Page 12 Lutheran Hour Program Guide Page 13 Birthdays & Anniversaries Page 14 Calendar Page 15 If your contact information has changed lately, please contact the church office. Thank you. THE EPISTLE is published by St. Peter s Evangelical Lutheran Church 403 W. Bridge Street Brownstown, IN stpeterlutheran1@frontier.com Bob and Janice Pottschmidt, Editors The deadline for submitting items and information for publication is the 20 th of the month. Adhering to the deadline makes timely distribution possible and is appreciated. The editors of the Epistle do all they can to assure that all articles are printed without error, and we apologize for any errors that do occur. To help us do the above, please make every effort to submit articles electronically. bob.pottschmidt@stpeterstbown.com

4 St. Peter s Board of Elders Meeting March 14, 2018 Present: Richard Berry, Greg Walker, Alan Ehert, Gary Bischoff, Denver Hackman, Randy Ude, Ed Stuckwisch, Brian Tuelker, Charles Mock, Paul Sitterding, Scott Butt, & Gary Kellermeier Excused: Bruce Stahl, Erik Hackman, Mike Hackman, Frank Ira, Stu Hackman, & Marty Stuckwisch Richard Berry opened with devotions. The minutes of the February meeting were approved by consent. Music and Worship Committee - no report Pastor Yeadon gave his report of activities. Old Business - The possibility of hiring a director of music/organist to replace Bob Pottschmidt when he retires in 2019 was discussed. Pastor Yeadon mentioned there was a candidate that would be graduating from Concordia University, Chicago in the spring of Alan Ehert moved and Denver Hackman seconded to pursue a full time organist and director of music. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business - The results of the 10 year absence letters was discussed One response had been received and that person wished to remain a member. New Business - Alan Ehert moved and Ed Stuckwisch seconded to approve vacation for Pastor Yeadon April The motion passed unanimously. New Business - Discussion was held on having a new pictorial directory done. The elders would like more information. New Business - There will be a voter s meeting on April 9:00 am. Pastor Yeadon closed with prayer. Respectfully submitted, Greg Walker 7

5 Report of Official Acts for 2018 (February 2018) Board of Church Council Meeting, March 21, 2018 MEMBERSHIP LOSSES: Transfer Out: None Peaceful Release: None Release of Membership: None Funerals:: Kathleen Stuckwisch - February 9, 2018 Margaret Lambring - February 12, 2018 Death of a member: Vivian Spurgeon - February 20, 2018 Total Membership Losses: 3 MEMBERSHIP GAINS: Received by Transfer: None Reaffirmation of Faith: None Baptism: None Adult Confirmation: None Total Membership Gains: 0 WEDDINGS: Chandler Christopher and Kayla Barnett YOUTH CONFIRMATION: None 8

6 Call to Order Minutes - Trustee's Meeting Date: March 7, 2018 Mission Statement: To proclaim the Gospel message of salvation in Jesus Christ and fulfill the Great Commission of Mathew 28:19 -- Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Reading of the minutes Member's Excused: Tyler Wessel Member's Present: Marty Koop, Randy Turmail, Mark Kiewit, Larry Peters, Dennis Wessel, Eric Browalski, Todd Harrison, Joe Vondielingen, Jared Kellermeier Old Business: Grounds Maintenance 1. Paver sidewalk work approved by voter s. Expected to take place after school is out. 2. Gutter replacement is in progress. Trustees will pick up old gutters to be scrapped. 3. Holes in lawn from preschool downspouts. New run from downspout to road needed. 4. Need to add run from bottom of downspout to road at daycare. Buildings Maintenance 1. New exterior lighting has arrived. Installation will take place as time permits for Nathan Rittman. 2. Railing down the front sidewalk from the front of the church down towards the daycare building. Still attempting to gather quotes. 3. Future work detail projects include: adjust cameras, moved playground equipment, clean out old office documents, west door not locking. 4. Will need to be looking at replacing parsonage roof in Obtaining quotes for materials and labor. 5. Review of kitchen outlets and adding receptacles next to breaker box. 6. Windows in Sacristy reported to be leaking. Room also reported to be rather drafty. Will be checking sealing edges of window. Also will have Bovard Studio, Inc look at all stained glass windows when they are here to repair stained glass above alter. 7. Emergency lighting throughout church. Need to be ordered. 8. Repair top of altar. New Business: 1. Randy Turmail graded parking lot. 2. Mulch around church prior to Easter. 3. Joe Vondielingen presented questions from Beautification committee. All items discussed, Joe will report back responses to Beautification committee. 4. Concern brought to trustees regarding back cushions for use during service. Decided to purchase 6 cushions, that will match seat cushions. Will evaluate amount of use and if any further will need to be purchased board chairman, Eric Browalski, announced his resignation from the Board of Trustees. Trustees will elect new chairman at April meeting. 6. Board discussed quote from Bovard Studio to repair the stained glass window above altar. Quote was approved. Round Table Discussion Adjournment Next Meeting will be: April 04, 2018 at 7:00pm. 9

7 Board of Christian Ed March 14, 2018 Minutes Meeting ran by Paula Hackman. Present were Sue Nehrt, Peggy Kovert, Ben Sitterding, Lisa Harrison, Jeanette Chastain and Paula Hackman. We did not have a February meeting Treasurer s Report: Sunday School $ Youth Checking $2, Youth Savings $17, Henry Roettger Memorial Fund $2, Easter is April 1, Paula reported on the breakfast. Food and workers are going good. Set up will be on Friday after Good Friday service. Next meeting will be Wednesday, April 11, Submitted by Peggy Kovert 10

8 From the LCS Principal.. L C March, 2018 A call has officially been extended to Toria Turner to be the 6th grade homeroom and middle school language arts teacher. The call papers were mailed on March 6th. LCS students in grades 3-8 have completed the first part of the ISTEP+ assessment. The third grade students are in the process of completing the IREAD assessment. We will be taking the Spring NWEA assessments April 2-13 and Part 2 of ISTEP+ assessment April 16-May 4. There were 13 families who attended the kindergarten open house on March 4 and 6. Prospective kindergarten students for next year are invited to attend our kindergarten shadow day on May 4th. In addition we had 22 families attend the 3-year old pre-school open house. Of those attending, 17 have registered with 7 from St. Peters, 3 from Wegan, and 1 from another LCMS congregation, and 6 from other Christian denominations. There were 11 families attend the 4-year old pre-school open house, but we have 18 students registered for 4-year old preschool. Of the 18, 8 are from St. Peters, 3 from Trinity, 1 from another LCMS congregation, and 6 from other Christian denominations. Pi Day at LCS will be celebrated on March 14. Students in grades 7 and 8 will participate in a variety of events such as a pie baking contest, a pi relay race, and other activities that involved calculations using pi. Registration for the school year for students in grades 1-8 will open after spring break. Registration forms will be mailed to all current families and will also be made available on the school website at The 8th grade girls basketball team was invited to participate in the Lutheran national Basketball Tournament. That tournament will be held March at Valparaiso University. 11

9 Trinity Lutheran High School COME HELP SUPPORT TRINITY S CHI- CAGO TRIP THIS SUMMER! DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018 LOCATION: TRINITY LUTHER- AN HIGH SCHOOL GYM TIME: 7:00 PM FREE WILL DONATIONS ACCEPTED! CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE! BRING YOUR FAVORITE CHAIR, BLANKET, AND/OR AIR MATTRESS! 12

10 Lutheran Hour Program Guide WZZB 1390 Sunday 11:30 AM WHAS 840 Sunday 6:30AM April 1 "They Were Afraid, You Know?" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer It takes a lot to overcome fear, a lot of words, in fact a lifetime of words. Let this Easter Day be a new beginning of trusting Jesus' words of resurrection and life! (Mark 16:1-8) April 8 "It's Really Real" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Here' the deal. If Jesus actually rose from the dead, it would be wise to believe in Him because there will be salvation in no one else. If He didn't rise, we're all toast. Tune in to today's message and hear why you can be confident Jesus' resurrection is really real. (1 John 1:1-3) April 15 "Peace to You" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Christians often say, "The Lord be with you." What does that look like? And how do you know Jesus is indeed with you? Jesus' visit to His first disciples shows us the how and what of confidence in Christ. (Luke 24:36-49) April 22 "What's in a Name?" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus We live in a disposable age. If something wears out, breaks down or is lost, we replace it. But who or what can replace Jesus? Who else can save us? (Acts 1:42) April 29 "The Answer to Unhappiness" Guest Speaker: Rev. Michael Newman What do you really want? What does your heart yearn for most? A blogger recently asked her readers the question: "If you could say in one word what you want more of in life, what would that be?" Can you guess the number one answer? It was happiness. (Acts 8:26-40) 13

11 APRIL BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES 1 Kala Fritz-Housand 2 April Haggerty 3 Emily Hackman Stephen Watson Michelle Wayman 4 Keith Mellencamp Bryan Myers 5 Danielle Meyer 6 Jesse Baute David Rorig Brant Ross Dana Turley-Handt Robert Wischmeier 7 Justin Darlage Leon Hackman Ellery Haimbach Matthew Rotert Paul Zabel 8 Casey Ross Dylan Wischmeier 9 Dorothy Hehman Jessica Kellermeier Stacey McMahon Breanna White 10 Brittany Allison 11 Richard Stuckwisch 12 Mara Brewster Zachery Henderson Blake Ross Tammi Ross Klain Weaver, Jr 13 Darlene Butt Becky Hackman Jeffrey Hehman Marilyn Kiewit Kyli Schumpe 14 Grant Hackman Elizabeth Maynard 15 Charles Nichols 17 Karra Lucas 18 Lori Blake Bernard Campbell Mason Ross 19 John Chastain Gracie Dunigan 21 Jenna Bolte 22 Heidi Bagwell Billy Blake Jr. Jim Nichols 23 Ashley Martin 24 Brandon Allman Kyndle Huddleston Isabelle Kiewit Fred Stuckwisch Jr. Max Stuckwisch 25 Patricia Butt 26 Jennifer Lockhart/Hackman James Lucas Jeanette Sterling 27 Luke Rebber 28 Kelian East 29 Hailey Brown Amy Combs Lisa Harrison 30 Katherine Butt 2 Randy & Kay Ude 4 Tom & Mary Nolting 6 Bradley & Tammy Hoevener 7 Andy & Linda Fountain 8 John & Margaret Chastain 15 Tony & Sue Nehrt David & Jewell Ratekin 17 David & Joan Shuler 19 Mark & Joyce Sommers 20 Christopher & Julie Haimbach Larry & Reta Schneider Robert & Violet Wischmeier 21 Philip & Jonra Rebber 22 Leon & Becky Hackman 23 Ian & Katie England Page Roger & Georgette Brewer Clay & Jessica Fritz 25 Scott & Patricia Butt 26 Tye & Jamie Hooten 28 Mark & Penny Persinger 29 Karl & Catherine Turmail 30 Kevin & Roberta Main

12 1 Sunrise service 7AM Breakfast 8 AM Sunday School 9:20 Festival Service w/ Communion 10:30 8 Youth 10:30 Service Communion Early 15 Communion Early 22 Voter s meeting 9:30 AM Communion Late 29 NO Communion HCV 1 PM NO Church Service Trustees 7 PM HCV 1 PM Church w/ Holy Communion 7 PM Board of Christian Ed 8 PM HCV 1 PM Church 7 PM HCV 1 PM Church 7 PM Ladies Aid 1:30 Youth confirmand questioning 2 PM Fellowship Club 8 AM at Gobbler Holler April 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat