St. Paul s News. St. Paul s Lutheran Church. WORSHIP Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 AM (Starting September 9) September 2018

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1 St. Paul s News St. Paul s Lutheran Church 215 N. Warren St. Orwigsburg, PA Fax WORSHIP Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 AM (Starting September 9) September 2018 Rev. Kathy Ash-Flashner revash@wildblue.net Designated Pastor St. Paul s, Summer Hill, PA Justin McClure, Organist/Choir Director justin@stpauls-orwigsburg.org Hope Clarke, Office Support Staff office@stpauls-orwigsburg.org Karen Travor, Treasurer stpaulstreasurer@comcast.net Wayne Lutsey, Financial Secretary Cody Wertman, Sexton Jessica Swick, Social Media Manager jessica@stpauls-orwigsburg.org Chancel Choir rehearsal will resume on Wednesday, September 5 at. New members (high school age and older) are always welcome! Chancel Choir will return to worship on September 9 at 10:30 AM HERITAGE DAY Once again, St. Paul s will be offering the prayer board on the Square for Heritage Day. Please take a few minutes to stop by and sign the board. Also, our MEN OF ST. PAUL S will be dishing out free ice cream on the Square. Be sure to stop by for a scoop! WORSHIP TIME CHANGES Sunday Worship returns to 8 AM & 10:30 AM on Sunday, September 9. 1

2 Take a look at the Fall Happenings here at St. Paul s. Save the date and don t miss out on these fun and exciting learning events! BIG EVENT We are very excited to announce our fall BIG EVENT series with the first session starting on Sunday, September 16. These unique four-week sessions will include 30 minutes of Youth Bell Choir Rehearsal and 30 minutes of lesson and discussion leading up to the next BIG EVENT in the church year, when the Youth Bell Choir will present a musical offering. All children and youth are welcome to participate! BIG EVENT SERIES BEGINS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, at 9:15 AM! Each session includes: 9:15 9:45 AM: Youth Bell Choir Rehearsal with Justin. 9:45 10:15 AM: Fellowship, Discussion, Snacks (students will split into age groups) September 16 September 23 September 29 October 7 BIG EVENT - St. Francis Sunday/Blessing of the Animals All students will participate in the 10:30 AM Worship Service on October 7. Special music will be offered by the Youth Bell Choir. Our second BIG EVENT session will begin on Sunday, December 2, and will focus on preparing for Christmas. The Youth Bell Choir will present a musical offering at the 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Service TEACHERS NEEDED! The Christian Ed. Committee is looking for teachers for our four-week BIG EVENT SERIES. Each lesson/discussion will be 30 minutes long. Curriculum can be provided or you are welcome to take the reins and bring your own ideas! We need teachers for both Elementary and Secondary levels. Please consider committing to all four weeks or even just one Sunday. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting ministry, please speak with Justin, Deb Bolinsky, or Jessica Swick ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER MINISTRY To be an acolyte is a sacred ministry. You will be serving at the altar of God, handling holy things, assisting the pastor, and helping everyone at church see something of the goodness and glory of God when they come to worship! WOW! Who knew that it was more than just lighting the candles and carrying the cross?! All youth grades 5 12 are invited to be a part of this ministry at St. Paul s. There is a sign-up sheet with dates on the table in the gathering room. Please consider serving at least once a month at either 8 or 10:30 AM worship. Training will be offered after any of the Worship Services on the weekend of September 8/9. If you would like more information, please speak with Justin. justin@stpauls-orwigsburg.org 2

3 SECOND SUNDAY FALL SESSION A ministry for students in grades 6-12 and their parents. Mark your calendars, you won't want to miss our fall Second Sunday session! October 14 & November 11 Dinner together in the gathering room from 5:30 PM 6 PM and breakout sessions for parents and students from 6 PM 7 PM. Parents, as school and fall activities start to ramp up, it's very important to stay connected with your children. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Brian Perkins from Abundant Joy Therapy in Schuylkill Haven will give practical tips and ways to connect with your children in this 2-part session. Students, this is your chance to build a new youth group program at St. Paul's. Pastor Kathy will be with us to lead you in prayer, discussion/brainstorming, get-to-know-you games, fellowship, service & fun. You won't want to miss it! December 9 Christmas Caroling on the Square A Church- Wide Holiday Event 5:30 7 PM Let's have some fun together and spread some holiday cheer around the Square. St. Paul's will provide the hot cocoa & song books. Bring your favorite finger food or Christmas cookie to share. Gather at St. Paul's at 5:30 PM for some light refreshments and hot cocoa. Caroling will be from 6 7 PM. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight or book light. 3 CONFIRMATION CLASS NEWS Greetings St. Paul s parents/caregivers of students in grades 6 12! I'm excited to continue teaching the St. Paul's Confirmation Class until a new pastor is called. I've planned the schedule for the fall semester through December. Generally, the class is held on the first and third Sundays of each month, however, there are two Sundays that I'm unavailable; I've noted that below. Confirmation Class will begin for the year on Sunday, September 16, from 5:30 7 PM. Students in grades 6 12 are welcome to join the class. We cover the Ten Commandments, the Lord s Prayer and the Apostles Creed over a 2-year period, with Confirmation taking place at the end of the second year. I will hold a 15-minute parent/guardian meeting from 5:30 5:45 PM on 9/16 to introduce myself, go over the program, and inform you what is expected of the catechumens. I look forward to growing in faith with your students. If you have any questions before 9/16, please call me at or send me an at JAnnSwick@aol.com. Many blessings to you and your students during this exciting time in their faith formation. Sincerely, Jessica Swick The schedule for the fall semester is as follows: The Apostles Creed 9/16 5:30 7 PM (Parent meeting at the start of class from 5:30 5:45 PM) God the Creator 10/7 5:30 7 PM God the Provider 10/21 5:30 7 PM 11/4 NO CLASS God the Preserver 11/18 5:30 7 PM Jesus the Savior 12/2 5:30 7 PM Jesus the Redeemer 12/16 NO CLASS

4 MEMORIAL ANTHEMS In case you are unaware, both Choral and Bell Anthems are available for sponsorship. When the particular work that you sponsor is offered in worship, the dedication will be listed in the bulletin that week. If you would like to give a gift to the music program, please speak with Justin or Sue Schenck. Choral Anthems $60.00 Bell Anthems $ A memorial gift was presented in memory of Sylvia Shay by Barbara Sterner WOMEN OF THE ELCA The September 12, 2018, 1:00 PM meeting will begin our new season with guest speaker Susan McCartney. Susan will give us an update on the projects of Team Orwigsburg. Our In-Gathering offering for September will be given to this worthy group. We receive a regular offering at each meeting, twothirds of which is given to the Northeastern Pennsylvania Women of the ELCA. Our In- Gathering offerings are from the saved coins and dollars we receive three times a year and donate to a designated cause. These offerings are collected in September, December, and April. All women of St. Paul s are encouraged to attend our meetings. We look forward to sharing fellowship time. Please join us for any or all of our meetings. Our schedule for upcoming programs will be available at the September meeting. WOMEN OF THE ELCA SCHUYLKILL CLUSTER The Fall Cluster event will take place on October 6, 2018, at Christ Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland, PA. Deadline to register is September 24. Information is available at the gathering place. Unfortunately, this is the same day as St. Paul s Bazaar. ***** There are various locations to see all the information available from Chicago pertaining to the Women of the ELCA: Women.ELCA@elca.org; womenoftheelca.org; facebook.com/womenoftheelca; twitter.com/womenoftheelca; instagram.com/womenoftheelca BEETHOVEN CONCERT SERIES Two Masters Pay Homage to a True Force of Nature! First Concert: Sunday, September 16, 3:00 PM St. Paul s Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg, Pa The year 2020 will be Ludwig van Beethoven's 250th birth year. To celebrate his amazing genius, Simon Maurer and Xun Pan will present a series of four concerts to showcase all 10 of his Violin and Piano Sonatas. You will be dazzled and delighted by the beauty and breadth of these marvelous pieces, performed by two accomplished musicians who play as one. In addition to the music, you will be treated to a presentation of Beethoven's personal story: his struggles, his creative spirit, his virtuosity. Never before has such a program been attempted in Schuylkill County. Don't miss this opportunity to experience Beethoven as you've never heard him before! 4

5 CLICK. LIKE. SHARE. Social Media Ministry Monthly News Jessica Swick (cell) There is something about walking through the aisles of school supplies in the store this time of year. The freshly sharpened pencils, the smell of a new box of crayons, the blank paper ready to be filled with new ideas that bring the feeling of starting over, starting fresh. That new beginning brings to mind all the potential and possibility available with starting again. Each fall, as school-age students and teachers get ready for going back to school, we feel a sense of renewal and starting over in the life of the church year. Ministries are starting up again after a summer of time off for relaxation and renewal with family and friends. They are ready to get started again with the new potential and possibility of the year ahead. Part of a new online series I will be offering starting this fall is a Ministry of the Month Spotlight on our Facebook page and Website. I d like to really introduce St. Paul s to the online community and connect people to ministries of the church that they might not know much about. We are called as one body to serve the church with our gifts and talents, and my hope is to connect people to ministry in the church. I will be asking members about the ministries they serve in and what they like about them, so be ready to tell me all about the ministries you are a part of. I cannot wait to SHARE your story of ministry with others. Have a great month and remember to CLICK, LIKE, and SHARE. ST. PAUL'S THIRD THURSDAY FPU GROUP Next meeting September 20 at 6:30 PM Anyone who has attended Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University (or is interested in hearing about the class) is welcome to attend an informal and fun monthly group meeting. These are held every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. The meetings are for those who have attended FPU to share how they are doing with the Baby Steps toward financial peace and for people looking for financial peace in their marriages, family relationships, and for themselves. Attendees learn more about the FPU class and how it can help them make better financial decisions so they can live, and give, like no one else. If anyone is interested in attending a future FPU class at St. Paul's, please send your contact information to Mary Timpany at or mtimpany@timpanylaw.com. For more information about FPU, please go to If you would like to see what other FPU classes are being offered in our area, go to COMING IN JANUARY There will be another Financial Peace University Class by Dave Ramsey offered at St. Paul's on Monday nights 6:30-8:30PM beginning January 14, 2019, that consists of 9 consecutive classes. The class will be led by Mary Timpany and is for anyone who wants to become better at managing their finances. Materials for the class can be purchased at and you can sign up online for the class. Individuals, spouses and families are welcome to attend. You'll have fun and learn how to make good financial decisions at the same time! 5

6 EVANGELISM COMMITTEE NEWS The Evangelism Committee participated in the OBPA Family Fun Fest and Yappy Hour this summer. The committee would like to participate in Heritage Day on September 8 from 9 AM to 3 PM. The prayer board was so well received last year during Heritage Day that the committee decided to offer it again this year. Volunteers are needed to participate and also to transport the board from St. Paul s to the Square and back. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. Jennifer Betz has volunteered to be the OBPA representative for St. Paul s. ***************************************** SEPTEMBER SUPPLY PASTORS September 1 & 2 The Rev. Susan Fox September 9 &10 The Rev. Joyce Seip September 15 Mr. Doug Travor September 16 The Rev. Norman Dresher September 22 & 23 The Rev. Donald Simmons September 29 Mr. William Dimmich September 30 The Rev. Susan Fox SERVICE MINISTRY The Service Ministry Committee will be offering free blood pressure screenings following each worship service beginning in October. We have registered nurses who have volunteered to help with this ministry. More information will be forthcoming in the October newsletter. ***************************************** 6

7 SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 2. Jody Mills, Ethan Hartman 3. Corey Huntzinger, William Heydt 4. Melissa Wilson, Marcy Hinnershitz, Jack McKivigan 5. Robert McCloy 6. Dale Keener, David Kaiser, Samantha Ludwig, Trisha Teter, Corey Krause, Karissa Elser 7. Keri Ferrar, Mitchell Myers 8. Kamerin Hine 9. Allen Mickalonis 10. Justin Ege 11. Miah Hinnershitz 13. George Henry, Jr., Riley Kurau 14. Brian Murphy 15. Richard Murphy, Pamela Meisner 17. Robert Otstott 18. Scott Wolfe 19. Ashley Otstott, Bryce Shappell 21. Austin Correll 22. Tyler Sincavage 23. Almeda Keller, Danika Bolinsky, Tess Spitler 24. Rusty Cunningham 28. Harry Detwiler, Nicole Just, Jonathan Dahl, Eric Zimmerman, Jarrett Elser 29. Alexander Miller 30. Alex Barner, Robert Wagner ***************************************** SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 1. Melanie & Dennis Seigfried 5. Matthew & Jennifer Patterson 7. Susan & Bernie Bosak 10. Nevin & Shelby Zehner 12. Fern & Rodney Houser 15. Doug & Karen Travor Beth & Doug Webber 17. Lori & Bill Elser 18. Barbara & Jim Kaunas 24. Patty & Joe Marcusky 28. John & Jane Ege, II 30. Ivan & Loretta Leymeister SEPTEMBER FLOWER SPONSORS September 2 In loving memory of Jack Taylor by Skip & Family. September 9 In loving memory of Betty L. Potts on her birthday today by daughter Leslie A. Guldin. September 16 In honor of Alyssa & Alexander Sklar on their college endeavors. September 23 In loving memory of Carl Long by Christine & Kevin Long. September 30 In thankfulness for the congregation of St. Paul s by Pastor Sue & Dave Fox. In memory of Margaret Piacine by daughter Danielle Richards. ***************************************** SEPTEMBER BULLETIN SPONSORS September 2 In loving memory of my sister, Jody Krammes, by Robin Zimmerman. September 9 In honor of Rodney & Fern Houser s anniversary by Fern Moyer. September 16 In loving memory of father & grandfather, Ralph A. Reibie, by Sue, Kurt & Juli Schenck. September 23 In loving memory of my former in-laws, James S. & Marylouise Clarke, by Hope Clarke. September 30 OPEN 7

8 SEPTEMBER 2018 SERVICE SCHEDULE 9:30 AM September 8:00 AM September September September September LECTOR SUN Robin MON LECTOR TUES Kay WED Ron THURS Rozansky Debbie FRI Moyer Ruth SAT Ann Zimmerman Weidensaul Withers COMMUNION ASST. USHERS ALTAR GUILD 2 Worship 9:30 AM Greg Sklar Greg & Cindy Sklar Hope Clarke & Madelyn Knecht COMMUNION ASST. USHERS ALTAR GUILD Kay Weidensaul Kay Weidensaul & Nevin Zehner Hope Clarke & Madelyn Knecht Ruth Ann Withers Ron Rozansky & Ruth Ann Withers 6 Crystal Brensinger & Cindy Ritschel Gail Rarick Debbie Moyer Crystal Brensinger & Cindy Ritschel Kay Weidensaul Ruth Ann Withers & Barb Lafko Barb Sterner & Sue Schenck GREETERS Bob Schuld GREETER Ron Rozansky Ron Rozansky Ron Rozansky Ron Rozansky Fellowship Table 10:30 AM COUNTERS 9 Worship 8:00 & 10:30 AM Chancel Choir begins Gwen & Tom Wehr & Glenda Bright 10 Evangelism 6:00 PM Church Council COUNTERS Rosalie Wingle, Marlene Eidam & Diane Brobst Chancel Choir Mutual Ministry/ Performance Reviewers Joyce O Rourke, Gloria 13 Dierwechter & Dana 10:00 Jenkins AM Rainbow Friends Connie Teter, Jean Premich & Barb Sterner 1 Worship 5:30 PM 7 8 Heritage Days 9:00 3:00 Worship 5:30 PM Connie Teter, Barb Sterner & Glenda Bright Worship 5:30 PM 16 Worship 8:00 & 10:30 AM Big Event 9:15 AM 10:30 AM September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 Confirmation Class 5:30 17 Worship & Music Chancel Choir 20 Financial Peace University 6:30 PM Worship 5:30 PM LECTOR Cindy Ritschel Brian Miller Hope Clarke Chris Long 23 COMMUNION ASST. Samantha Clarke Jeff Ritschel Madelyn Knecht Jennifer Betz Worship Chancel Choir Property Worship 5:30 PM 8:00 & 10:30 AM USHERS Bob & Niki Schuld Linda Auteri & Bob & Niki Schuld Kathy Couch & Big Event 9:15 AM Glenda Bright Sandy Freeman GREETERS Mary Ellen Hering Bob Schuld & Karen Shoener Bob Schuld & Richard Shoener Bob Schuld & Barb Sterner 8

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12 Upcoming Events Chancel Choir Rehearsal Begins on September 5 at. Service Schedule Return to our regular Sunday service schedule, 8:00 & 10:30 AM, beginning September 9. Big Event Our first Big Event begins on Sunday, September 16 at 9:15 AM. Confirmation Classes Begin on Sunday, September 16, 5:30. 12