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.
Leading and Assisting in Worship Leader: Pastor Stephen Wood Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Troy Claycamp Greeters: Jerry & Pixie Otte (8:00); The Shuler Family (10:15) Communion Assistants: Mark Rorick (8:00) Bill Wonning (10:15) Altar Care: Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Judy Wonning (10:15) Lectors: Doris Rorick (8:00); Judy Wonning (10:15) Cross Bearers: Morgan Jones (8:00) Zack Lawles (10:15) Acolytes: Jack Rosenberger (8:00); Cheyenne Douglass (10:15) Projectors: Madison Jones (8:00); John Pierceall (10:15) Flowers: Ruth Circle Welcome Center: Luci Angel (8:00); Judy Wonning (10:15)
March 31, 2013

St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congregation 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 161 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 2nd and 4th Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. service on the 1st and the 3rd 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.

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 Wood Pastor Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family Ministries Wendy Rotert ..Secretary Jeanette Kruse ..Borchers Preschool Director Trish Tangman ..Care Team Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte Custodians Jamie Baker .. Worship Technology Advisor and Web Master

Sunday School classes are held each Sunday for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend. 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. PRINT BULLETINSThere are a handful of large print bulletins available. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

This week: Today-

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CALENDAR March 31stApril 6th 6:30 am Sunrise Service 7:15 pm Breakfast by Luther League 8:00 am Communion Service 9:10 am Sunday School 9:10 am WINGS Registration for Run/ Walk 10:15 am Communion Service NO THE STORY BIBLE STUDY No Pre-school 10:30 am The Story Bible Study Chpt. 10 12:15 pm Free Senior Movie 9:00 am Pre-school 5:30 pm Kids Bells Team 1 6:00 pm Kids Bells Team 2 6:30 pm Adult Bells 7:15 pm Adult Praise 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast club 7:00 pm WINGS in Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm Ruth Circle at Luci Angels Home 9:00 am Pre-school 9:00 am Lutheranism Course April 11:30 am Tweeners will go Putt Putt Golfing 4:00 pm Kick Turbo Fitness Class 7:00 pm The Story Bible Study Chpt. 10 9:00 am Pre-school 7:00 pm Church Council Meeting 10:30 am The Story Bible Study Chpt. 11 9:00 am Library Work 9:00 am Pre-school 4:00 pm TREATS 4:30 pm TREATS Scavenger Hunt 6:00 pm TREATS Meal 6:30 pm Kids Praise Group 7:15 pm Adult Praise Group 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 9:00 am Pre-school 7th13th

FIRST COMMUNION Those who completed their First Communion instruction and celebrated/will celebrate their First Communion are: Morgan Ann Jones Daughter of Brent and Carolyn Jones Kourtney Michelle Otte Daughter of Angie Otte and Jeff Otte Jr. Tyson James Lawles Son of Brent and Gretchen Lawles Carly Marie Kaiser Daughter of Troy and Susan Kaiser Kayla Grace Baker Daughter of Michael and Jamie Baker A SHORT COURSE ON LUTHERANISM will be held on Saturday, April 6th from 9:00 am until Noon in the Adult Sunday School room. During the course we will look at what it means to be a Lutheranexamining the history, theology, and teachings of the Lutheran Church. This class is open to everyone including those interested in joining the congregation, people wanting to learn a little bit more about the Lutheran Church and those wanting a refresher on Lutheranism. Come join us for a time of fun, fellowship & learning!! A BIBLE STUDY based upon The Story resources has begun. The Story is an abridged chronological Bible that has woven together sections of the Bible to connect the storyline of the Bible so that it reads like a seamless story. Two separate times that you can participate within this study. The time are Sundays at 7:00 pm and Tuesdays at 10:30 am. CHURCH COUNCIL will meet on Monday, April 8th at 7:00 pm. KIDS BELL TEAMS AND KIDS PRAISE GROUP will begin practicing again on April 3rd at regular times.

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WINGS GROUP will meet on Thursday, April 4th in the Fellowship Hall. Susan Kaiser is hostess. RUTH CIRCLE will meet on Thursday, April 4th at Luci Angels home. Bible Study Leader is Lou Ann Hoevener

SIGN-UP SHEETS for the all the April Youth Events are located at the Welcome Center. Tweeners11:30 am, April 7th Putt Putt Golfing. Cost $5.00 Jr. High Youth 9:15 am, April 20thRascals Fun Zone. Cost $10.00 Luther League11:30 am, April 14thRock Climbing. Cost 8 people going $7 per person or less then 8 $10 per person. YES! CINEMA FREE MOVIE for Seniors 55 & older on Tuesday, April 2nd. A carpool will leave the church parking lot at 12:15 and return between 4:00 and 5:00. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so transportation can be arranged. The movie title will be available a few days prior to the event at www.mojo1029.com. Questions? Please contact Trish Tangman. TWEENERS will be going Putt Putt golfing in Columbus on Sunday, April 7 at 11:30. The cost for this trip is $5.00. Each child needs to bring a sack lunch to eat before leaving the church. We should return to the church by 3:00. CARE FOR GOD'S CREATION, an Earth Day event, will take place from 9 AM to NOON on Sat. April 20 in the church parking lot. A variety of activities will be available including tables of free and swappable items, refreshments, door prizes, recycling drop-off, a children's area, and helpful information on doing your part to be a responsible steward of God's Earth. For more details, please pick up a flyer from the Welcome Center, or talk to Trish Tangman. LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF BLANKETS So far 222 blankets have been pinned/sewn with about 75 still needing to be knotted. The Ingathering will be April 28th with set-up on Saturday, April 28th at 9:00am. Volunteers needed. THANK YOU for all the expressions of concern and kindness over the last few months. Your words of encouragement, prayers, cards and gifts helped lift me and my family. The support of the church family is such a blessing and I know I have been truly blessed by you. Doris Rorick

TREATSWe are in need of empty tin cans. (ie. Campbells soup size or a fruit can size) Thanks! Put them in Carolyns office. JESSICA ROTERT has recently been accepted into the Naval Academy STEM program. The STEM program is to help rising 8th- 11th graders pursue a course of study in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM is located in Annapolis, Maryland and is a five day program. Going to the Naval Academy STEM program this summer will help her pursue her goal in going to the Naval Academy in the fall of 2015 to become a Marine Corps officer. Once she becomes an officer, she hopes to go into Marine Corp Aviation and be a combat aviator. If you would be interested in helping Jessica off-set costs for this program, please see Carolyn Jones, Pastor Steve, or Jessica. Thanks for your support! BORCHERS PRESCHOOL is now accepting enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year. Your child must be age 4 by August 1, 2013, to be in the Sunbeam Class, age 3 by August 1, 2013, for the Rainbow class and age 2 by August 1, 2013 for the Raindrop class. Enrollment forms are at the Welcome Center or call the church office for information or an enrollment form. EXERCISE CLASSES- Sign up for the April series exercise classes at White Creek! Mondays, 4:45 PM - Seniors Christian Yoga using chairs as needed, this class will help you stretch, breathe, get stronger muscles and bones, and improve your balance. Mondays, 6:00 PM - Active Christian Yoga this class moves at a quicker pace, but is still great for beginners. Learn yoga poses and breathing techniques to improve our mental, physical, and spiritual health. Saturdays, 11:00 AM - Yogalates - a mix-up of a little Pilates with Yoga using hand weights and spri bands for good strength, flexibility, and balance for a total body workout. Cost for the classes are $10 for drop-in, $32 for the 4 week series, $48 for the two classes for the 4 week series. To enroll or for more information, contact Janet Morey (812 -350-6238), text anytime or call during evening hours.

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, sharing 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: March 24 8:00 am service 91 10:15 am service 66 Total Offerings for March 24 : Spending Plan Giving-$3,567.91 Other Giving $1,565.00
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Wed. Lenten Service--60

New Church Loan Payment-$360.00

{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2013 Spending Plan is $5,435.00} *This amount does not include the $5,900.00 monthly mortgage payment

Readings for April 7th: Second Sunday after Easter Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 Revelaon 1:4-8 John 20:19-31
Lectors: Leah Oe (8:00) Laberta Oe (10:15)

Those assisting with worship April 7th:

Greeters: Communion Assistant: Altar Care: Acolytes: Projectors: Childrens Sermon: Flowers: Welcome Center: Ben & Jodi Brown (8:00) Bill Judy Wonning (10:15) Laberta Oe (10:15) Linda Guinn (10:15) Anna Holle (8:00) Rachel Hildebrand (10:15) Alicia Perry (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15) Carolyn Jones Delores Douglass Carol Manseld (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)

March 31, 2013

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: Acts 10:3443-Peter's sermon, delivered at the home of Cornelius, a Roman army officer, sums up the essential message of Christianity. Everyone who believes in Jesus, whose life, death, and resurrection fulfilled the words of the prophets, receives forgiveness of sins through his name. 1 Corinthians 15:1926-Paul describes the consequences of the resurrection, including the promise of new life in Christ to a world that has been in bondage to death. He celebrates the destruction of evil and the establishment of God's victorious rule over all. Luke 24:112-Evidently expecting to find Jesus' corpse, some of his women followers go to the tomb with embalming spices. After a perplexing encounter with the empty tomb and angelic visitors, the women become the first to proclaim the amazing news of resurrection. From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2012 Augsburg Fortress Questions To Ponder: 1What are your early memories of Easter? 2How do the traditions that you keep during Easter remind you of Jesus resurrection? 3What do you find interesting about Lukes account of Jesus resurrection? 4How can you live out the significance of Jesus resurrection in daily life? 5Would you have had trouble believing the angels words? Why or Why Not? 6To whom is Jesus sending you with this message that Jesus is risen from the dead? MEMORY VERSE: Luke 24:12 12 But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened. "A reflection upon this verse is posted on the churchs website www.stpaul-borchers.org

NOTES:

Going Deeper in Prayer

Monday 4/1 Proverbs 12:1-28 Matthew 13:1-58 W World peace W Jason Fish Tuesday 4/2 Proverbs 13:1-25 Matthew 14:1-36 W Carol Browning, Debora Herbert, Melina Engelau, Kaelynn Engelau, Ava Warfield W people who have been Wednesday 4/3 Proverbs 14:1-35 Matthew 15:1-39 W affected by natural disasters Thursday 4/4 Proverbs 15:1-33 Matthew 16:1-28 W Dave McIntire W Christians in Uganda Prayer List Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Betty Hoene, Eldena Hoene, Eunice Lutes Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Roterts sister-inlaw); Albert Stahl (Mary Eglens father) Recent Hospitalizations : Jim Eglen; Malerie Maschino (Friend of Tammi Reinbold); Valerie McDonald (Sonna Wentes daughter); Geneva Hoene Other Prayer Request: The family and friends of Elmer Carr ; Pam Kottkamp (cousin of Beth Claycamp); Jane Meyer; Mike Tangman (cancer); Vicky Ent (Cancer-friend of Judy Wonning); John Helwig (cancer-friend of Jenny Engelau);Francis Lamberson (Terri DeVoes Mother); Phyllis Neidinger; Kathy Kleffman; Bob Schafstall; Doris Hoene; Ron Kidd (cancer Bill Kidds brother); Jim Kidd (surgery-Bill Kidds brother); Norm Stidham (cancer-friend of Bill Kidd); Linda Gibson (Friend of Susan Kaiser); Edna Spiehler (Patty Herkamps friend); Jean Floyd (broken hip-Jennie Hoenes mother); Mary Sipes (sister-in-law of Linda Booher); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Doris Rorick; Peggy Rucker (Friend of Wilma Claycamp); Jerry Wunsch; Walter and Verl VonFange (Bertha Ottes sister & brother in-law); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall); Lynn Lindsay (cancerfriend of Martha Wunsch); Dewayne Greathouse (cancerfriend of Linda Guinn); Kristie Wessel (cancerTracey Engelaus sister); Pat Norrell (friend of Kendra Harris); Judy Teague (cancerfriend of Joe Hoene); Marie Burgess (cancerfriend of Laberta Otte) Prayers for those in Military Service: Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Friday 3/29 Proverbs 9:1-18 Matthew 10:1-42 W Ryan Cosby W confessing our sinfulness Saturday 3/30 Proverbs 10:1-32 Matthew 11:1-30 W Heidi Wheatley, Tiffiny Mansfield W Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Sunday 3/31 Proverbs 11:1-31 Matthew 12:1-50 W experiencing the joy of Easter

Evan Marshall