cornerstone...be lisa fairman, from earth rhythms llc. no experience is necessary (there will be...
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Church Events
Sept 2
Labor Day
Sept 8
Chirstian Ed Children amp Youth Begins
Budget Request Forms Due
Sept 15
Outdoor Drum Circle Worship amp Church Picnic
Oct 8-10
Shoo Fly Pie Sale
Cornerstone MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF ST PAULrsquoS UCC
SEPTEMBER 2019
Outdoor Drum Circle Worship and Community Picnic Sunday September 15th 1030am at the Rustic Park Pavilion 2 Birdsboro
Join us for a unique worship service that will take you outside the walls of the church where you will be able to connect with nature and experience Godrsquos worship through drumming and other rhythm
instruments Our instructor and guide for this worship will be Lisa Fairman from Earth Rhythms LLC No experience is necessary (there will be some instruments available to use)
Immediately following this service there will be time to eat amp have some fun Hamburgers hot dogs chicken and beverages will be provided We are looking for help with side dishes and desserts (We ask that you bring one of each) There will be kidrsquos games BINGO and an all-time favorite lsquoCake Walkrdquo Come as you are and bring your family and friends with you
There is an old saying ldquoIf you donrsquot think you can do it you canrsquotrdquo The point of the saying is that our mindset is oftentimes the number one thing limiting us Too often and too easily we limit ourselves by our own narrow sense of possibility Before we have even tried we have determined (and reinforced the outcome) by deciding that it is just too difficult challenging or impossible It is a mindset that Jesus regularly worked to change within his disciples He did this not because he thought his disciples were the most dynamic and transformative people in the world Instead he did this because he knew what the power of the Spirit could do within the life of anyone who sought to point their life in the direction of Godrsquos possibilities
Who would have thought that a boyrsquos meager offering of a few loaves of bread and fish could feed a crowd of several thousand Who would have thought that a dead man could be raised from the grave Who would have thought that after denying Jesus three times Peter would stand as the rock of Christrsquos people Who would have thought Saul could be born anew as Paul
It is easy to see the impossibilities It is an act of faith to reach beyond them in belief of Godrsquos possibilities
For this church there are plenty of impossibilities that any number of individuals could readily identify by simply looking at our outward appearance Like Jesusrsquo disciples you would not look at this congregation and immediately think to yourself ldquoThese people are going to transform the worldrdquo And yet the truth of the matter is we are
By choosing to minister out of Godrsquos possibilities rather than a narrowed sense of our possibilities this congregation is continually making space for Godrsquos Spirit to work and move within our midst And that work defies all outward appearances in us just like it defied all outward appearances in Jesusrsquo disciples
It is for this reason that the central call of Jesus is that of following him For in our lived lsquoyesrsquo to him what we open ourselves and this world to is the miraculous wonder of Godrsquos possibilities In our lsquoyesrsquo we discover the power and truth of Godrsquos Spirit But even more than that in our lsquoyesrsquo what we discover is the reality of the life and the blessing God has already prepared for us pour in this world
Yes the impossibilities are easy to see But life is found when we open ourselves in faith to the possibilities God is leading us in Thanks be to the God who is daily calling us to life
Yours In Christ Pastor Joe
THE IMPOSSIBILITIES
REACHING
BEYOND
Thank You Mission Trip Birdsboro
Sponsors
AD Moyer Lumber
AJ Blosenski
Albert Kutz
Ayers Insurance Agency
Amity Township Lions Club
Amy Rothharpt Beans
Beacon Container
Betty Care
Birdsboro Auto Parts (NAPA)
Birdsboro Beverage
Birdsboro Memorial Post 626 American Legion
Birdsboro-Union Fire Dept
Boyers Engineering LLC
Birdsboro Rotary Club
CJs Tire amp Automotive
Carole amp Keith Cyktor
Carmela Reifsnyder
Chick-fil-a Exeter
Dariy Queen Exeter
Daniel Boone Optimist Club
Daniel Boone Youth Sports
Dengler Funeral Home Inc
Dr Shawn Habakus DMD PC
Dyer Quarry Inc
Edward M Arnold Drilling Contractor
FM Browns Sons Inc
Grant Manufacturing amp Alloying
Home Depot Exeter
Hyers Pest Control
June Baer
Kennedy Tool amp Die Inc
Kerry amp Becky Kuhn
Kerry amp Holly Bretzius
Klein Transportation Inc
Marsand Co
Martin Appliance
McClimon Chiropractic
New Rhoads Transportation Inc
PA Dermatology Partners
Raymond amp Becky Pauley
Ritas Italian Ice
Robert C Baer amp Sons Inc
RR Games
Santas Heating amp AC
Sara Lambert
SNAP Fitness - Douglasville
St Joseph Lutheran Hill Boyertown
St Johns Hill UCC Boyertown
St Marks Lutheran Birdsboro
St Pauls UCC Birdsboro
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church
Douglasville
St Pauls UCC Amityville
The Loomis Company
Threefold Blessing
Tom amp Judy Reitz
Masonic Union Lodge 479 Birdsboro
Venture Two Contracting Company
Weavers Ace Hardware
Whitegate Contracting Company
Womens Club of Birdsboro
Zuber Realty
Youth Christian Education Begins September 8 Its that time of year again Families with children aged Pre-K through 9th grade please join us this year for Christian Education The Sunday School opening is September 8th and we are so excited to see everyone again This year we are going PAPERLESS so we will be holding two early registration days after worship on August 25th and September 1st So if you do not have access to a computer or internet you can meet some of our Christian Ed teachers and they can help you register this year (deadline for all registrations is September 8th) Typically we will be holding classes on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Sundays each month but a complete year calendar will available in each classroom For any questions please feel free to contact Rachel Flanagan or Nancy Hughes Come as you are and grow with us
Discerning How to Serve in 2020 In the next few weeks you will be receiving a stewardship packet filled with updated information on our congregationrsquos ministry teams and a highlight of our 2020 ministry plan The purpose of providing this information to you is to better enable you to prayerfully discern (and then share) how you are being called to live out your discipleship this coming year Therefore please take the time to read through this information so that you can serve in the most meaningful ways possible Also be sure to return your 2020 Faith Intentions Card included in the packet by the October 28th Celebration Sunday in order to help finalize our 2020 ministry plan Thank you for your earnest desires to live in faithfulness to the way of Christ
E-giving Continues to Grow Thank you to everyone who has been signing up for our easy to use and cost saving e-giving option In just three short months over 25 of our monthly envelope giving is now being received electronically It would be awesome to see that number grow to 40 by the end of the year Once you try it yoursquoll see how easy it is and why so many have joined in For any questions please be sure to contact Pastor Joe or the church office
Creative Contemplatives You are invited to join us for Contemplative practices on the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning September 2019
thru May 2020 We meet from 630PM to 8PM (offered FREE to the public) at Daniel Boone High School Room 135 Birdsboro PA
Contemplative practices are known for many healing benefits that include increased positive mood improved concentration improved immune function less anxiety and depression and even increased empathy In addition there is a need for healing in our communities Many of us find conversations to be difficult The idea of making connections then finding common ground for peace making is hopeless without prayer and mindful contemplation
Our hope is to provide a safe venue where participants can engage in Contemplative Practices and conversations that may lead them to
connect with GodHigher power while connecting with each other For a complete list of classes visit our website or FB pages If you have questions contact Pat Babel 484-366-6700 or email creativecontemplativesstpaulsbirdsboroorg
Ales amp Nails Our adult faith discussion class will resume this October with a study of Brian McLarenrsquos The Great Spiritual Migration
How the worldrsquos largest religion is seeking a better way to be Christian Order your books now and look for more
information in September on dates times and location
Boy Scout Troop 595 has completed an aluminum can recycling bin for collections This bin is located in the upper parking lot of the CE building near the handicapped accessible entrance of the building
Please spread the word and bring your household aluminum cans to the new recycling bin rather than place them out on the curb Aluminum cans are usually soda and beverages Please no tin such as tuna or pet foods as these would need to be removed before taking them to the recycling center Please rinse before depositing to prevent bees and other creatures
Any money obtained from the cans will be put into the Troop general fund to support the scouts
September Special Offering ndash CROP Hunger Walk Together we can make a life-giving difference in this community and across the world
CROP is a worldwide program that helps communities in their struggle against hunger poverty and homelessness For every dollar raised 25 stays in our local community to care for people in need right here The remaining 75 provides care for people throughout the world You can join in this life-giving activity by
Becoming a walker for the October 13th SE Berks Ministerium Walk at Daniel Boone Homestead
Giving online or by envelope (designating for ldquoCROPrdquo) or by becoming a direct sponsor of a walker
Thank you for sharing your support through this impactful and life-giving event
By the time you are reading this we will hopefully have delivered our 116 Emergency Cleanup Buckets that were assembled through Mission Trip Birdsboro and the generous financial support of individuals like you eight other local UCC churches UCC Disaster Ministries and Thrivent Financial We also received generous support from Weaverrsquos Ace Hardware and the Pottstown Lowes With each bucket containing roughly $75 (retail) worth of supplies this is an incredible gift made possible through the vision of this congregation and the care of many
In addition to our 116 buckets we helped a number of other congregations get their Emergency Cleanup Buckets Hygiene Kits School Kits to the Church World Service drop off center in Maryland
All in total we made possible the delivery of 190 Emergency Cleanup Buckets 91 Hygiene Kits and 32 School Supply kits Thank you for all the support prayers and gifts that made this act of Godrsquos love possible
Church World Service Emergency Cleanup Buckets
Aluminum Can Recycling Bin at the CE Building
Box Tops Collection
School is starting and we would love to receive your Box Tops So that we can get off to a strong start please drop off your
Box Tops this September You canrsquot miss the collection box It is on the side entrance table and it is covered with Box
Tops Just remember to hand in full coupons and be sure that they have not expired Thank you for helping us support our
school -Natalie and Olivia Motz
Harvey Hafer Scholarship Recipients
Dear Members of St Paulrsquos
Thank you for supporting our familyrsquos growth in faith and care for one
another by the scholarship made available to us through the Harvey
Hafer Fund This yearrsquos family camp experience at camp Lutherlyn in
western PA was amazing For six days we sang songs laughed at skits
made crafts and more crafts rode horses ate strange plants discovered
incredible friends built bonds with one another deepened our personal
faith and grew individually along the way Before we even left camp the
question raised by our kids was ldquoWhen do we get to come backrdquo There
is no doubt in my mind that this yearrsquos Christian Summer Camp
experience (and the ones previous to it) are leaving Godrsquos imprint upon
the lives of my children in ways that will leave them forever changed
Thank you for the generosity of this congregation to ensure that families like mine can be transformed in this way We
canrsquot wait for more families of St Paulrsquos to come and join us in the amazing gift of Christian Summer Camp
With Thanks The Motz Family
MTB Homeowners
Consistory Corner Planning a congregational visioning process to
refine our sense of purpose and calling
Approved painting of the church side entrance with a start date of August 19th
Determining the scope for carpet installation in the church building
Received a coaching update
Evaluating options in regards to managing and updating our Safe Church policy
Approved Pastor Joersquos sabbatical covenant
Developed the Budget formation process to be used for the 2020 Budget
2020 Budget Forms Due September 8th
Worship Schedule
September 1st 930am
Communion by Intinction
September 8th 930am
1st day of Youth Education Classes
welcome back of Pastor Joe from sabbatical
September 15th 1030am
Outdoor Drum Circle Worship amp Church Picnic at Rustic Park
(Welcoming back Pastor Joe from sabbatical)
September 22nd 930am
Youth Education Classes
September 39th 930am
Youth Education Classes
ldquoJust a note to thank Mission Trip volunteers for removing the od shed in my yard and cleaning it all away Such a wonderful group of people It is great that our area has so many who are wiling to help those of us who can no longer do for ourselvesrdquo
Thanks again Betty Care
ldquoThanks to Tyler amp his friend for cleaning our rain guttersrdquo God Bless You Oscar amp Dorothy Huber
With Thanks ~
ldquoDear Mark Martha John and crew of Mission Trip Birdsboro
Thank you so much for the work that you did at my house
It was work that I would not have been able to do myself
It brings a smile to my face every time I look at itrdquo
Thank you and may god Bless Ruthie Carr
Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members
Consistory
Sherry Hunter President Stuart Wells Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Holly Bretzius Treasurer
Barb Kerper Tom Manney Tim McGee
Ministry Team Leaders
Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds
Rev Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius
MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders Pat Babel Coaching
Supporting Ministers
Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist
Sara Lambert Bookkeeper Richard Wolf Treasurer Luwaina Baker Administrative Assistant Barbara Kerper Sexton
To grow in your lived discipleship to Christ contact a ministry team leader or the pastor that you may join in our shared mission to
lsquoEmbody Nurture and Share Godrsquos Loving Lightrsquo
To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and
our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro
Worship Leadership ndash September
Worship
Date
Worship
Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery Counters
Sound
System
Operator
Sept 1
Rev David
Akers
Wanda Druzba TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Joe Cisick
Sept 8
Janeen Adil
Preaching
Sandi Swavely TBD TBD Jamie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Sandi Swavely amp
Tom Manney Ethan Nuss
Sept 15
Church Picnic Dawn Fear TBD TBD NA
Tim McGee amp
Dawn Fear NA
Sept 22 Tim McGee TBD TBD Jaie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Barb Kerper amp
Eloise Stevens
William amp Tom
Manney
Sept 29 Pat Babel TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Gage Fecera
Memorial Gift Donations
Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of Pamela (Happel) Spinale to St Paulrsquos Memorial Fund
Betsy amp Doug Johnson
Johanne Mullarkey
Suzanne Lander
Patricia Zyme
Rev Joseph Motz
There is an old saying ldquoIf you donrsquot think you can do it you canrsquotrdquo The point of the saying is that our mindset is oftentimes the number one thing limiting us Too often and too easily we limit ourselves by our own narrow sense of possibility Before we have even tried we have determined (and reinforced the outcome) by deciding that it is just too difficult challenging or impossible It is a mindset that Jesus regularly worked to change within his disciples He did this not because he thought his disciples were the most dynamic and transformative people in the world Instead he did this because he knew what the power of the Spirit could do within the life of anyone who sought to point their life in the direction of Godrsquos possibilities
Who would have thought that a boyrsquos meager offering of a few loaves of bread and fish could feed a crowd of several thousand Who would have thought that a dead man could be raised from the grave Who would have thought that after denying Jesus three times Peter would stand as the rock of Christrsquos people Who would have thought Saul could be born anew as Paul
It is easy to see the impossibilities It is an act of faith to reach beyond them in belief of Godrsquos possibilities
For this church there are plenty of impossibilities that any number of individuals could readily identify by simply looking at our outward appearance Like Jesusrsquo disciples you would not look at this congregation and immediately think to yourself ldquoThese people are going to transform the worldrdquo And yet the truth of the matter is we are
By choosing to minister out of Godrsquos possibilities rather than a narrowed sense of our possibilities this congregation is continually making space for Godrsquos Spirit to work and move within our midst And that work defies all outward appearances in us just like it defied all outward appearances in Jesusrsquo disciples
It is for this reason that the central call of Jesus is that of following him For in our lived lsquoyesrsquo to him what we open ourselves and this world to is the miraculous wonder of Godrsquos possibilities In our lsquoyesrsquo we discover the power and truth of Godrsquos Spirit But even more than that in our lsquoyesrsquo what we discover is the reality of the life and the blessing God has already prepared for us pour in this world
Yes the impossibilities are easy to see But life is found when we open ourselves in faith to the possibilities God is leading us in Thanks be to the God who is daily calling us to life
Yours In Christ Pastor Joe
THE IMPOSSIBILITIES
REACHING
BEYOND
Thank You Mission Trip Birdsboro
Sponsors
AD Moyer Lumber
AJ Blosenski
Albert Kutz
Ayers Insurance Agency
Amity Township Lions Club
Amy Rothharpt Beans
Beacon Container
Betty Care
Birdsboro Auto Parts (NAPA)
Birdsboro Beverage
Birdsboro Memorial Post 626 American Legion
Birdsboro-Union Fire Dept
Boyers Engineering LLC
Birdsboro Rotary Club
CJs Tire amp Automotive
Carole amp Keith Cyktor
Carmela Reifsnyder
Chick-fil-a Exeter
Dariy Queen Exeter
Daniel Boone Optimist Club
Daniel Boone Youth Sports
Dengler Funeral Home Inc
Dr Shawn Habakus DMD PC
Dyer Quarry Inc
Edward M Arnold Drilling Contractor
FM Browns Sons Inc
Grant Manufacturing amp Alloying
Home Depot Exeter
Hyers Pest Control
June Baer
Kennedy Tool amp Die Inc
Kerry amp Becky Kuhn
Kerry amp Holly Bretzius
Klein Transportation Inc
Marsand Co
Martin Appliance
McClimon Chiropractic
New Rhoads Transportation Inc
PA Dermatology Partners
Raymond amp Becky Pauley
Ritas Italian Ice
Robert C Baer amp Sons Inc
RR Games
Santas Heating amp AC
Sara Lambert
SNAP Fitness - Douglasville
St Joseph Lutheran Hill Boyertown
St Johns Hill UCC Boyertown
St Marks Lutheran Birdsboro
St Pauls UCC Birdsboro
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church
Douglasville
St Pauls UCC Amityville
The Loomis Company
Threefold Blessing
Tom amp Judy Reitz
Masonic Union Lodge 479 Birdsboro
Venture Two Contracting Company
Weavers Ace Hardware
Whitegate Contracting Company
Womens Club of Birdsboro
Zuber Realty
Youth Christian Education Begins September 8 Its that time of year again Families with children aged Pre-K through 9th grade please join us this year for Christian Education The Sunday School opening is September 8th and we are so excited to see everyone again This year we are going PAPERLESS so we will be holding two early registration days after worship on August 25th and September 1st So if you do not have access to a computer or internet you can meet some of our Christian Ed teachers and they can help you register this year (deadline for all registrations is September 8th) Typically we will be holding classes on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Sundays each month but a complete year calendar will available in each classroom For any questions please feel free to contact Rachel Flanagan or Nancy Hughes Come as you are and grow with us
Discerning How to Serve in 2020 In the next few weeks you will be receiving a stewardship packet filled with updated information on our congregationrsquos ministry teams and a highlight of our 2020 ministry plan The purpose of providing this information to you is to better enable you to prayerfully discern (and then share) how you are being called to live out your discipleship this coming year Therefore please take the time to read through this information so that you can serve in the most meaningful ways possible Also be sure to return your 2020 Faith Intentions Card included in the packet by the October 28th Celebration Sunday in order to help finalize our 2020 ministry plan Thank you for your earnest desires to live in faithfulness to the way of Christ
E-giving Continues to Grow Thank you to everyone who has been signing up for our easy to use and cost saving e-giving option In just three short months over 25 of our monthly envelope giving is now being received electronically It would be awesome to see that number grow to 40 by the end of the year Once you try it yoursquoll see how easy it is and why so many have joined in For any questions please be sure to contact Pastor Joe or the church office
Creative Contemplatives You are invited to join us for Contemplative practices on the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning September 2019
thru May 2020 We meet from 630PM to 8PM (offered FREE to the public) at Daniel Boone High School Room 135 Birdsboro PA
Contemplative practices are known for many healing benefits that include increased positive mood improved concentration improved immune function less anxiety and depression and even increased empathy In addition there is a need for healing in our communities Many of us find conversations to be difficult The idea of making connections then finding common ground for peace making is hopeless without prayer and mindful contemplation
Our hope is to provide a safe venue where participants can engage in Contemplative Practices and conversations that may lead them to
connect with GodHigher power while connecting with each other For a complete list of classes visit our website or FB pages If you have questions contact Pat Babel 484-366-6700 or email creativecontemplativesstpaulsbirdsboroorg
Ales amp Nails Our adult faith discussion class will resume this October with a study of Brian McLarenrsquos The Great Spiritual Migration
How the worldrsquos largest religion is seeking a better way to be Christian Order your books now and look for more
information in September on dates times and location
Boy Scout Troop 595 has completed an aluminum can recycling bin for collections This bin is located in the upper parking lot of the CE building near the handicapped accessible entrance of the building
Please spread the word and bring your household aluminum cans to the new recycling bin rather than place them out on the curb Aluminum cans are usually soda and beverages Please no tin such as tuna or pet foods as these would need to be removed before taking them to the recycling center Please rinse before depositing to prevent bees and other creatures
Any money obtained from the cans will be put into the Troop general fund to support the scouts
September Special Offering ndash CROP Hunger Walk Together we can make a life-giving difference in this community and across the world
CROP is a worldwide program that helps communities in their struggle against hunger poverty and homelessness For every dollar raised 25 stays in our local community to care for people in need right here The remaining 75 provides care for people throughout the world You can join in this life-giving activity by
Becoming a walker for the October 13th SE Berks Ministerium Walk at Daniel Boone Homestead
Giving online or by envelope (designating for ldquoCROPrdquo) or by becoming a direct sponsor of a walker
Thank you for sharing your support through this impactful and life-giving event
By the time you are reading this we will hopefully have delivered our 116 Emergency Cleanup Buckets that were assembled through Mission Trip Birdsboro and the generous financial support of individuals like you eight other local UCC churches UCC Disaster Ministries and Thrivent Financial We also received generous support from Weaverrsquos Ace Hardware and the Pottstown Lowes With each bucket containing roughly $75 (retail) worth of supplies this is an incredible gift made possible through the vision of this congregation and the care of many
In addition to our 116 buckets we helped a number of other congregations get their Emergency Cleanup Buckets Hygiene Kits School Kits to the Church World Service drop off center in Maryland
All in total we made possible the delivery of 190 Emergency Cleanup Buckets 91 Hygiene Kits and 32 School Supply kits Thank you for all the support prayers and gifts that made this act of Godrsquos love possible
Church World Service Emergency Cleanup Buckets
Aluminum Can Recycling Bin at the CE Building
Box Tops Collection
School is starting and we would love to receive your Box Tops So that we can get off to a strong start please drop off your
Box Tops this September You canrsquot miss the collection box It is on the side entrance table and it is covered with Box
Tops Just remember to hand in full coupons and be sure that they have not expired Thank you for helping us support our
school -Natalie and Olivia Motz
Harvey Hafer Scholarship Recipients
Dear Members of St Paulrsquos
Thank you for supporting our familyrsquos growth in faith and care for one
another by the scholarship made available to us through the Harvey
Hafer Fund This yearrsquos family camp experience at camp Lutherlyn in
western PA was amazing For six days we sang songs laughed at skits
made crafts and more crafts rode horses ate strange plants discovered
incredible friends built bonds with one another deepened our personal
faith and grew individually along the way Before we even left camp the
question raised by our kids was ldquoWhen do we get to come backrdquo There
is no doubt in my mind that this yearrsquos Christian Summer Camp
experience (and the ones previous to it) are leaving Godrsquos imprint upon
the lives of my children in ways that will leave them forever changed
Thank you for the generosity of this congregation to ensure that families like mine can be transformed in this way We
canrsquot wait for more families of St Paulrsquos to come and join us in the amazing gift of Christian Summer Camp
With Thanks The Motz Family
MTB Homeowners
Consistory Corner Planning a congregational visioning process to
refine our sense of purpose and calling
Approved painting of the church side entrance with a start date of August 19th
Determining the scope for carpet installation in the church building
Received a coaching update
Evaluating options in regards to managing and updating our Safe Church policy
Approved Pastor Joersquos sabbatical covenant
Developed the Budget formation process to be used for the 2020 Budget
2020 Budget Forms Due September 8th
Worship Schedule
September 1st 930am
Communion by Intinction
September 8th 930am
1st day of Youth Education Classes
welcome back of Pastor Joe from sabbatical
September 15th 1030am
Outdoor Drum Circle Worship amp Church Picnic at Rustic Park
(Welcoming back Pastor Joe from sabbatical)
September 22nd 930am
Youth Education Classes
September 39th 930am
Youth Education Classes
ldquoJust a note to thank Mission Trip volunteers for removing the od shed in my yard and cleaning it all away Such a wonderful group of people It is great that our area has so many who are wiling to help those of us who can no longer do for ourselvesrdquo
Thanks again Betty Care
ldquoThanks to Tyler amp his friend for cleaning our rain guttersrdquo God Bless You Oscar amp Dorothy Huber
With Thanks ~
ldquoDear Mark Martha John and crew of Mission Trip Birdsboro
Thank you so much for the work that you did at my house
It was work that I would not have been able to do myself
It brings a smile to my face every time I look at itrdquo
Thank you and may god Bless Ruthie Carr
Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members
Consistory
Sherry Hunter President Stuart Wells Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Holly Bretzius Treasurer
Barb Kerper Tom Manney Tim McGee
Ministry Team Leaders
Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds
Rev Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius
MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders Pat Babel Coaching
Supporting Ministers
Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist
Sara Lambert Bookkeeper Richard Wolf Treasurer Luwaina Baker Administrative Assistant Barbara Kerper Sexton
To grow in your lived discipleship to Christ contact a ministry team leader or the pastor that you may join in our shared mission to
lsquoEmbody Nurture and Share Godrsquos Loving Lightrsquo
To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and
our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro
Worship Leadership ndash September
Worship
Date
Worship
Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery Counters
Sound
System
Operator
Sept 1
Rev David
Akers
Wanda Druzba TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Joe Cisick
Sept 8
Janeen Adil
Preaching
Sandi Swavely TBD TBD Jamie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Sandi Swavely amp
Tom Manney Ethan Nuss
Sept 15
Church Picnic Dawn Fear TBD TBD NA
Tim McGee amp
Dawn Fear NA
Sept 22 Tim McGee TBD TBD Jaie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Barb Kerper amp
Eloise Stevens
William amp Tom
Manney
Sept 29 Pat Babel TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Gage Fecera
Memorial Gift Donations
Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of Pamela (Happel) Spinale to St Paulrsquos Memorial Fund
Betsy amp Doug Johnson
Johanne Mullarkey
Suzanne Lander
Patricia Zyme
Rev Joseph Motz
Thank You Mission Trip Birdsboro
Sponsors
AD Moyer Lumber
AJ Blosenski
Albert Kutz
Ayers Insurance Agency
Amity Township Lions Club
Amy Rothharpt Beans
Beacon Container
Betty Care
Birdsboro Auto Parts (NAPA)
Birdsboro Beverage
Birdsboro Memorial Post 626 American Legion
Birdsboro-Union Fire Dept
Boyers Engineering LLC
Birdsboro Rotary Club
CJs Tire amp Automotive
Carole amp Keith Cyktor
Carmela Reifsnyder
Chick-fil-a Exeter
Dariy Queen Exeter
Daniel Boone Optimist Club
Daniel Boone Youth Sports
Dengler Funeral Home Inc
Dr Shawn Habakus DMD PC
Dyer Quarry Inc
Edward M Arnold Drilling Contractor
FM Browns Sons Inc
Grant Manufacturing amp Alloying
Home Depot Exeter
Hyers Pest Control
June Baer
Kennedy Tool amp Die Inc
Kerry amp Becky Kuhn
Kerry amp Holly Bretzius
Klein Transportation Inc
Marsand Co
Martin Appliance
McClimon Chiropractic
New Rhoads Transportation Inc
PA Dermatology Partners
Raymond amp Becky Pauley
Ritas Italian Ice
Robert C Baer amp Sons Inc
RR Games
Santas Heating amp AC
Sara Lambert
SNAP Fitness - Douglasville
St Joseph Lutheran Hill Boyertown
St Johns Hill UCC Boyertown
St Marks Lutheran Birdsboro
St Pauls UCC Birdsboro
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church
Douglasville
St Pauls UCC Amityville
The Loomis Company
Threefold Blessing
Tom amp Judy Reitz
Masonic Union Lodge 479 Birdsboro
Venture Two Contracting Company
Weavers Ace Hardware
Whitegate Contracting Company
Womens Club of Birdsboro
Zuber Realty
Youth Christian Education Begins September 8 Its that time of year again Families with children aged Pre-K through 9th grade please join us this year for Christian Education The Sunday School opening is September 8th and we are so excited to see everyone again This year we are going PAPERLESS so we will be holding two early registration days after worship on August 25th and September 1st So if you do not have access to a computer or internet you can meet some of our Christian Ed teachers and they can help you register this year (deadline for all registrations is September 8th) Typically we will be holding classes on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Sundays each month but a complete year calendar will available in each classroom For any questions please feel free to contact Rachel Flanagan or Nancy Hughes Come as you are and grow with us
Discerning How to Serve in 2020 In the next few weeks you will be receiving a stewardship packet filled with updated information on our congregationrsquos ministry teams and a highlight of our 2020 ministry plan The purpose of providing this information to you is to better enable you to prayerfully discern (and then share) how you are being called to live out your discipleship this coming year Therefore please take the time to read through this information so that you can serve in the most meaningful ways possible Also be sure to return your 2020 Faith Intentions Card included in the packet by the October 28th Celebration Sunday in order to help finalize our 2020 ministry plan Thank you for your earnest desires to live in faithfulness to the way of Christ
E-giving Continues to Grow Thank you to everyone who has been signing up for our easy to use and cost saving e-giving option In just three short months over 25 of our monthly envelope giving is now being received electronically It would be awesome to see that number grow to 40 by the end of the year Once you try it yoursquoll see how easy it is and why so many have joined in For any questions please be sure to contact Pastor Joe or the church office
Creative Contemplatives You are invited to join us for Contemplative practices on the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning September 2019
thru May 2020 We meet from 630PM to 8PM (offered FREE to the public) at Daniel Boone High School Room 135 Birdsboro PA
Contemplative practices are known for many healing benefits that include increased positive mood improved concentration improved immune function less anxiety and depression and even increased empathy In addition there is a need for healing in our communities Many of us find conversations to be difficult The idea of making connections then finding common ground for peace making is hopeless without prayer and mindful contemplation
Our hope is to provide a safe venue where participants can engage in Contemplative Practices and conversations that may lead them to
connect with GodHigher power while connecting with each other For a complete list of classes visit our website or FB pages If you have questions contact Pat Babel 484-366-6700 or email creativecontemplativesstpaulsbirdsboroorg
Ales amp Nails Our adult faith discussion class will resume this October with a study of Brian McLarenrsquos The Great Spiritual Migration
How the worldrsquos largest religion is seeking a better way to be Christian Order your books now and look for more
information in September on dates times and location
Boy Scout Troop 595 has completed an aluminum can recycling bin for collections This bin is located in the upper parking lot of the CE building near the handicapped accessible entrance of the building
Please spread the word and bring your household aluminum cans to the new recycling bin rather than place them out on the curb Aluminum cans are usually soda and beverages Please no tin such as tuna or pet foods as these would need to be removed before taking them to the recycling center Please rinse before depositing to prevent bees and other creatures
Any money obtained from the cans will be put into the Troop general fund to support the scouts
September Special Offering ndash CROP Hunger Walk Together we can make a life-giving difference in this community and across the world
CROP is a worldwide program that helps communities in their struggle against hunger poverty and homelessness For every dollar raised 25 stays in our local community to care for people in need right here The remaining 75 provides care for people throughout the world You can join in this life-giving activity by
Becoming a walker for the October 13th SE Berks Ministerium Walk at Daniel Boone Homestead
Giving online or by envelope (designating for ldquoCROPrdquo) or by becoming a direct sponsor of a walker
Thank you for sharing your support through this impactful and life-giving event
By the time you are reading this we will hopefully have delivered our 116 Emergency Cleanup Buckets that were assembled through Mission Trip Birdsboro and the generous financial support of individuals like you eight other local UCC churches UCC Disaster Ministries and Thrivent Financial We also received generous support from Weaverrsquos Ace Hardware and the Pottstown Lowes With each bucket containing roughly $75 (retail) worth of supplies this is an incredible gift made possible through the vision of this congregation and the care of many
In addition to our 116 buckets we helped a number of other congregations get their Emergency Cleanup Buckets Hygiene Kits School Kits to the Church World Service drop off center in Maryland
All in total we made possible the delivery of 190 Emergency Cleanup Buckets 91 Hygiene Kits and 32 School Supply kits Thank you for all the support prayers and gifts that made this act of Godrsquos love possible
Church World Service Emergency Cleanup Buckets
Aluminum Can Recycling Bin at the CE Building
Box Tops Collection
School is starting and we would love to receive your Box Tops So that we can get off to a strong start please drop off your
Box Tops this September You canrsquot miss the collection box It is on the side entrance table and it is covered with Box
Tops Just remember to hand in full coupons and be sure that they have not expired Thank you for helping us support our
school -Natalie and Olivia Motz
Harvey Hafer Scholarship Recipients
Dear Members of St Paulrsquos
Thank you for supporting our familyrsquos growth in faith and care for one
another by the scholarship made available to us through the Harvey
Hafer Fund This yearrsquos family camp experience at camp Lutherlyn in
western PA was amazing For six days we sang songs laughed at skits
made crafts and more crafts rode horses ate strange plants discovered
incredible friends built bonds with one another deepened our personal
faith and grew individually along the way Before we even left camp the
question raised by our kids was ldquoWhen do we get to come backrdquo There
is no doubt in my mind that this yearrsquos Christian Summer Camp
experience (and the ones previous to it) are leaving Godrsquos imprint upon
the lives of my children in ways that will leave them forever changed
Thank you for the generosity of this congregation to ensure that families like mine can be transformed in this way We
canrsquot wait for more families of St Paulrsquos to come and join us in the amazing gift of Christian Summer Camp
With Thanks The Motz Family
MTB Homeowners
Consistory Corner Planning a congregational visioning process to
refine our sense of purpose and calling
Approved painting of the church side entrance with a start date of August 19th
Determining the scope for carpet installation in the church building
Received a coaching update
Evaluating options in regards to managing and updating our Safe Church policy
Approved Pastor Joersquos sabbatical covenant
Developed the Budget formation process to be used for the 2020 Budget
2020 Budget Forms Due September 8th
Worship Schedule
September 1st 930am
Communion by Intinction
September 8th 930am
1st day of Youth Education Classes
welcome back of Pastor Joe from sabbatical
September 15th 1030am
Outdoor Drum Circle Worship amp Church Picnic at Rustic Park
(Welcoming back Pastor Joe from sabbatical)
September 22nd 930am
Youth Education Classes
September 39th 930am
Youth Education Classes
ldquoJust a note to thank Mission Trip volunteers for removing the od shed in my yard and cleaning it all away Such a wonderful group of people It is great that our area has so many who are wiling to help those of us who can no longer do for ourselvesrdquo
Thanks again Betty Care
ldquoThanks to Tyler amp his friend for cleaning our rain guttersrdquo God Bless You Oscar amp Dorothy Huber
With Thanks ~
ldquoDear Mark Martha John and crew of Mission Trip Birdsboro
Thank you so much for the work that you did at my house
It was work that I would not have been able to do myself
It brings a smile to my face every time I look at itrdquo
Thank you and may god Bless Ruthie Carr
Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members
Consistory
Sherry Hunter President Stuart Wells Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Holly Bretzius Treasurer
Barb Kerper Tom Manney Tim McGee
Ministry Team Leaders
Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds
Rev Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius
MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders Pat Babel Coaching
Supporting Ministers
Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist
Sara Lambert Bookkeeper Richard Wolf Treasurer Luwaina Baker Administrative Assistant Barbara Kerper Sexton
To grow in your lived discipleship to Christ contact a ministry team leader or the pastor that you may join in our shared mission to
lsquoEmbody Nurture and Share Godrsquos Loving Lightrsquo
To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and
our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro
Worship Leadership ndash September
Worship
Date
Worship
Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery Counters
Sound
System
Operator
Sept 1
Rev David
Akers
Wanda Druzba TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Joe Cisick
Sept 8
Janeen Adil
Preaching
Sandi Swavely TBD TBD Jamie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Sandi Swavely amp
Tom Manney Ethan Nuss
Sept 15
Church Picnic Dawn Fear TBD TBD NA
Tim McGee amp
Dawn Fear NA
Sept 22 Tim McGee TBD TBD Jaie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Barb Kerper amp
Eloise Stevens
William amp Tom
Manney
Sept 29 Pat Babel TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Gage Fecera
Memorial Gift Donations
Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of Pamela (Happel) Spinale to St Paulrsquos Memorial Fund
Betsy amp Doug Johnson
Johanne Mullarkey
Suzanne Lander
Patricia Zyme
Rev Joseph Motz
Youth Christian Education Begins September 8 Its that time of year again Families with children aged Pre-K through 9th grade please join us this year for Christian Education The Sunday School opening is September 8th and we are so excited to see everyone again This year we are going PAPERLESS so we will be holding two early registration days after worship on August 25th and September 1st So if you do not have access to a computer or internet you can meet some of our Christian Ed teachers and they can help you register this year (deadline for all registrations is September 8th) Typically we will be holding classes on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Sundays each month but a complete year calendar will available in each classroom For any questions please feel free to contact Rachel Flanagan or Nancy Hughes Come as you are and grow with us
Discerning How to Serve in 2020 In the next few weeks you will be receiving a stewardship packet filled with updated information on our congregationrsquos ministry teams and a highlight of our 2020 ministry plan The purpose of providing this information to you is to better enable you to prayerfully discern (and then share) how you are being called to live out your discipleship this coming year Therefore please take the time to read through this information so that you can serve in the most meaningful ways possible Also be sure to return your 2020 Faith Intentions Card included in the packet by the October 28th Celebration Sunday in order to help finalize our 2020 ministry plan Thank you for your earnest desires to live in faithfulness to the way of Christ
E-giving Continues to Grow Thank you to everyone who has been signing up for our easy to use and cost saving e-giving option In just three short months over 25 of our monthly envelope giving is now being received electronically It would be awesome to see that number grow to 40 by the end of the year Once you try it yoursquoll see how easy it is and why so many have joined in For any questions please be sure to contact Pastor Joe or the church office
Creative Contemplatives You are invited to join us for Contemplative practices on the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning September 2019
thru May 2020 We meet from 630PM to 8PM (offered FREE to the public) at Daniel Boone High School Room 135 Birdsboro PA
Contemplative practices are known for many healing benefits that include increased positive mood improved concentration improved immune function less anxiety and depression and even increased empathy In addition there is a need for healing in our communities Many of us find conversations to be difficult The idea of making connections then finding common ground for peace making is hopeless without prayer and mindful contemplation
Our hope is to provide a safe venue where participants can engage in Contemplative Practices and conversations that may lead them to
connect with GodHigher power while connecting with each other For a complete list of classes visit our website or FB pages If you have questions contact Pat Babel 484-366-6700 or email creativecontemplativesstpaulsbirdsboroorg
Ales amp Nails Our adult faith discussion class will resume this October with a study of Brian McLarenrsquos The Great Spiritual Migration
How the worldrsquos largest religion is seeking a better way to be Christian Order your books now and look for more
information in September on dates times and location
Boy Scout Troop 595 has completed an aluminum can recycling bin for collections This bin is located in the upper parking lot of the CE building near the handicapped accessible entrance of the building
Please spread the word and bring your household aluminum cans to the new recycling bin rather than place them out on the curb Aluminum cans are usually soda and beverages Please no tin such as tuna or pet foods as these would need to be removed before taking them to the recycling center Please rinse before depositing to prevent bees and other creatures
Any money obtained from the cans will be put into the Troop general fund to support the scouts
September Special Offering ndash CROP Hunger Walk Together we can make a life-giving difference in this community and across the world
CROP is a worldwide program that helps communities in their struggle against hunger poverty and homelessness For every dollar raised 25 stays in our local community to care for people in need right here The remaining 75 provides care for people throughout the world You can join in this life-giving activity by
Becoming a walker for the October 13th SE Berks Ministerium Walk at Daniel Boone Homestead
Giving online or by envelope (designating for ldquoCROPrdquo) or by becoming a direct sponsor of a walker
Thank you for sharing your support through this impactful and life-giving event
By the time you are reading this we will hopefully have delivered our 116 Emergency Cleanup Buckets that were assembled through Mission Trip Birdsboro and the generous financial support of individuals like you eight other local UCC churches UCC Disaster Ministries and Thrivent Financial We also received generous support from Weaverrsquos Ace Hardware and the Pottstown Lowes With each bucket containing roughly $75 (retail) worth of supplies this is an incredible gift made possible through the vision of this congregation and the care of many
In addition to our 116 buckets we helped a number of other congregations get their Emergency Cleanup Buckets Hygiene Kits School Kits to the Church World Service drop off center in Maryland
All in total we made possible the delivery of 190 Emergency Cleanup Buckets 91 Hygiene Kits and 32 School Supply kits Thank you for all the support prayers and gifts that made this act of Godrsquos love possible
Church World Service Emergency Cleanup Buckets
Aluminum Can Recycling Bin at the CE Building
Box Tops Collection
School is starting and we would love to receive your Box Tops So that we can get off to a strong start please drop off your
Box Tops this September You canrsquot miss the collection box It is on the side entrance table and it is covered with Box
Tops Just remember to hand in full coupons and be sure that they have not expired Thank you for helping us support our
school -Natalie and Olivia Motz
Harvey Hafer Scholarship Recipients
Dear Members of St Paulrsquos
Thank you for supporting our familyrsquos growth in faith and care for one
another by the scholarship made available to us through the Harvey
Hafer Fund This yearrsquos family camp experience at camp Lutherlyn in
western PA was amazing For six days we sang songs laughed at skits
made crafts and more crafts rode horses ate strange plants discovered
incredible friends built bonds with one another deepened our personal
faith and grew individually along the way Before we even left camp the
question raised by our kids was ldquoWhen do we get to come backrdquo There
is no doubt in my mind that this yearrsquos Christian Summer Camp
experience (and the ones previous to it) are leaving Godrsquos imprint upon
the lives of my children in ways that will leave them forever changed
Thank you for the generosity of this congregation to ensure that families like mine can be transformed in this way We
canrsquot wait for more families of St Paulrsquos to come and join us in the amazing gift of Christian Summer Camp
With Thanks The Motz Family
MTB Homeowners
Consistory Corner Planning a congregational visioning process to
refine our sense of purpose and calling
Approved painting of the church side entrance with a start date of August 19th
Determining the scope for carpet installation in the church building
Received a coaching update
Evaluating options in regards to managing and updating our Safe Church policy
Approved Pastor Joersquos sabbatical covenant
Developed the Budget formation process to be used for the 2020 Budget
2020 Budget Forms Due September 8th
Worship Schedule
September 1st 930am
Communion by Intinction
September 8th 930am
1st day of Youth Education Classes
welcome back of Pastor Joe from sabbatical
September 15th 1030am
Outdoor Drum Circle Worship amp Church Picnic at Rustic Park
(Welcoming back Pastor Joe from sabbatical)
September 22nd 930am
Youth Education Classes
September 39th 930am
Youth Education Classes
ldquoJust a note to thank Mission Trip volunteers for removing the od shed in my yard and cleaning it all away Such a wonderful group of people It is great that our area has so many who are wiling to help those of us who can no longer do for ourselvesrdquo
Thanks again Betty Care
ldquoThanks to Tyler amp his friend for cleaning our rain guttersrdquo God Bless You Oscar amp Dorothy Huber
With Thanks ~
ldquoDear Mark Martha John and crew of Mission Trip Birdsboro
Thank you so much for the work that you did at my house
It was work that I would not have been able to do myself
It brings a smile to my face every time I look at itrdquo
Thank you and may god Bless Ruthie Carr
Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members
Consistory
Sherry Hunter President Stuart Wells Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Holly Bretzius Treasurer
Barb Kerper Tom Manney Tim McGee
Ministry Team Leaders
Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds
Rev Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius
MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders Pat Babel Coaching
Supporting Ministers
Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist
Sara Lambert Bookkeeper Richard Wolf Treasurer Luwaina Baker Administrative Assistant Barbara Kerper Sexton
To grow in your lived discipleship to Christ contact a ministry team leader or the pastor that you may join in our shared mission to
lsquoEmbody Nurture and Share Godrsquos Loving Lightrsquo
To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and
our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro
Worship Leadership ndash September
Worship
Date
Worship
Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery Counters
Sound
System
Operator
Sept 1
Rev David
Akers
Wanda Druzba TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Joe Cisick
Sept 8
Janeen Adil
Preaching
Sandi Swavely TBD TBD Jamie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Sandi Swavely amp
Tom Manney Ethan Nuss
Sept 15
Church Picnic Dawn Fear TBD TBD NA
Tim McGee amp
Dawn Fear NA
Sept 22 Tim McGee TBD TBD Jaie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Barb Kerper amp
Eloise Stevens
William amp Tom
Manney
Sept 29 Pat Babel TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Gage Fecera
Memorial Gift Donations
Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of Pamela (Happel) Spinale to St Paulrsquos Memorial Fund
Betsy amp Doug Johnson
Johanne Mullarkey
Suzanne Lander
Patricia Zyme
Rev Joseph Motz
Boy Scout Troop 595 has completed an aluminum can recycling bin for collections This bin is located in the upper parking lot of the CE building near the handicapped accessible entrance of the building
Please spread the word and bring your household aluminum cans to the new recycling bin rather than place them out on the curb Aluminum cans are usually soda and beverages Please no tin such as tuna or pet foods as these would need to be removed before taking them to the recycling center Please rinse before depositing to prevent bees and other creatures
Any money obtained from the cans will be put into the Troop general fund to support the scouts
September Special Offering ndash CROP Hunger Walk Together we can make a life-giving difference in this community and across the world
CROP is a worldwide program that helps communities in their struggle against hunger poverty and homelessness For every dollar raised 25 stays in our local community to care for people in need right here The remaining 75 provides care for people throughout the world You can join in this life-giving activity by
Becoming a walker for the October 13th SE Berks Ministerium Walk at Daniel Boone Homestead
Giving online or by envelope (designating for ldquoCROPrdquo) or by becoming a direct sponsor of a walker
Thank you for sharing your support through this impactful and life-giving event
By the time you are reading this we will hopefully have delivered our 116 Emergency Cleanup Buckets that were assembled through Mission Trip Birdsboro and the generous financial support of individuals like you eight other local UCC churches UCC Disaster Ministries and Thrivent Financial We also received generous support from Weaverrsquos Ace Hardware and the Pottstown Lowes With each bucket containing roughly $75 (retail) worth of supplies this is an incredible gift made possible through the vision of this congregation and the care of many
In addition to our 116 buckets we helped a number of other congregations get their Emergency Cleanup Buckets Hygiene Kits School Kits to the Church World Service drop off center in Maryland
All in total we made possible the delivery of 190 Emergency Cleanup Buckets 91 Hygiene Kits and 32 School Supply kits Thank you for all the support prayers and gifts that made this act of Godrsquos love possible
Church World Service Emergency Cleanup Buckets
Aluminum Can Recycling Bin at the CE Building
Box Tops Collection
School is starting and we would love to receive your Box Tops So that we can get off to a strong start please drop off your
Box Tops this September You canrsquot miss the collection box It is on the side entrance table and it is covered with Box
Tops Just remember to hand in full coupons and be sure that they have not expired Thank you for helping us support our
school -Natalie and Olivia Motz
Harvey Hafer Scholarship Recipients
Dear Members of St Paulrsquos
Thank you for supporting our familyrsquos growth in faith and care for one
another by the scholarship made available to us through the Harvey
Hafer Fund This yearrsquos family camp experience at camp Lutherlyn in
western PA was amazing For six days we sang songs laughed at skits
made crafts and more crafts rode horses ate strange plants discovered
incredible friends built bonds with one another deepened our personal
faith and grew individually along the way Before we even left camp the
question raised by our kids was ldquoWhen do we get to come backrdquo There
is no doubt in my mind that this yearrsquos Christian Summer Camp
experience (and the ones previous to it) are leaving Godrsquos imprint upon
the lives of my children in ways that will leave them forever changed
Thank you for the generosity of this congregation to ensure that families like mine can be transformed in this way We
canrsquot wait for more families of St Paulrsquos to come and join us in the amazing gift of Christian Summer Camp
With Thanks The Motz Family
MTB Homeowners
Consistory Corner Planning a congregational visioning process to
refine our sense of purpose and calling
Approved painting of the church side entrance with a start date of August 19th
Determining the scope for carpet installation in the church building
Received a coaching update
Evaluating options in regards to managing and updating our Safe Church policy
Approved Pastor Joersquos sabbatical covenant
Developed the Budget formation process to be used for the 2020 Budget
2020 Budget Forms Due September 8th
Worship Schedule
September 1st 930am
Communion by Intinction
September 8th 930am
1st day of Youth Education Classes
welcome back of Pastor Joe from sabbatical
September 15th 1030am
Outdoor Drum Circle Worship amp Church Picnic at Rustic Park
(Welcoming back Pastor Joe from sabbatical)
September 22nd 930am
Youth Education Classes
September 39th 930am
Youth Education Classes
ldquoJust a note to thank Mission Trip volunteers for removing the od shed in my yard and cleaning it all away Such a wonderful group of people It is great that our area has so many who are wiling to help those of us who can no longer do for ourselvesrdquo
Thanks again Betty Care
ldquoThanks to Tyler amp his friend for cleaning our rain guttersrdquo God Bless You Oscar amp Dorothy Huber
With Thanks ~
ldquoDear Mark Martha John and crew of Mission Trip Birdsboro
Thank you so much for the work that you did at my house
It was work that I would not have been able to do myself
It brings a smile to my face every time I look at itrdquo
Thank you and may god Bless Ruthie Carr
Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members
Consistory
Sherry Hunter President Stuart Wells Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Holly Bretzius Treasurer
Barb Kerper Tom Manney Tim McGee
Ministry Team Leaders
Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds
Rev Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius
MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders Pat Babel Coaching
Supporting Ministers
Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist
Sara Lambert Bookkeeper Richard Wolf Treasurer Luwaina Baker Administrative Assistant Barbara Kerper Sexton
To grow in your lived discipleship to Christ contact a ministry team leader or the pastor that you may join in our shared mission to
lsquoEmbody Nurture and Share Godrsquos Loving Lightrsquo
To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and
our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro
Worship Leadership ndash September
Worship
Date
Worship
Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery Counters
Sound
System
Operator
Sept 1
Rev David
Akers
Wanda Druzba TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Joe Cisick
Sept 8
Janeen Adil
Preaching
Sandi Swavely TBD TBD Jamie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Sandi Swavely amp
Tom Manney Ethan Nuss
Sept 15
Church Picnic Dawn Fear TBD TBD NA
Tim McGee amp
Dawn Fear NA
Sept 22 Tim McGee TBD TBD Jaie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Barb Kerper amp
Eloise Stevens
William amp Tom
Manney
Sept 29 Pat Babel TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Gage Fecera
Memorial Gift Donations
Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of Pamela (Happel) Spinale to St Paulrsquos Memorial Fund
Betsy amp Doug Johnson
Johanne Mullarkey
Suzanne Lander
Patricia Zyme
Rev Joseph Motz
Harvey Hafer Scholarship Recipients
Dear Members of St Paulrsquos
Thank you for supporting our familyrsquos growth in faith and care for one
another by the scholarship made available to us through the Harvey
Hafer Fund This yearrsquos family camp experience at camp Lutherlyn in
western PA was amazing For six days we sang songs laughed at skits
made crafts and more crafts rode horses ate strange plants discovered
incredible friends built bonds with one another deepened our personal
faith and grew individually along the way Before we even left camp the
question raised by our kids was ldquoWhen do we get to come backrdquo There
is no doubt in my mind that this yearrsquos Christian Summer Camp
experience (and the ones previous to it) are leaving Godrsquos imprint upon
the lives of my children in ways that will leave them forever changed
Thank you for the generosity of this congregation to ensure that families like mine can be transformed in this way We
canrsquot wait for more families of St Paulrsquos to come and join us in the amazing gift of Christian Summer Camp
With Thanks The Motz Family
MTB Homeowners
Consistory Corner Planning a congregational visioning process to
refine our sense of purpose and calling
Approved painting of the church side entrance with a start date of August 19th
Determining the scope for carpet installation in the church building
Received a coaching update
Evaluating options in regards to managing and updating our Safe Church policy
Approved Pastor Joersquos sabbatical covenant
Developed the Budget formation process to be used for the 2020 Budget
2020 Budget Forms Due September 8th
Worship Schedule
September 1st 930am
Communion by Intinction
September 8th 930am
1st day of Youth Education Classes
welcome back of Pastor Joe from sabbatical
September 15th 1030am
Outdoor Drum Circle Worship amp Church Picnic at Rustic Park
(Welcoming back Pastor Joe from sabbatical)
September 22nd 930am
Youth Education Classes
September 39th 930am
Youth Education Classes
ldquoJust a note to thank Mission Trip volunteers for removing the od shed in my yard and cleaning it all away Such a wonderful group of people It is great that our area has so many who are wiling to help those of us who can no longer do for ourselvesrdquo
Thanks again Betty Care
ldquoThanks to Tyler amp his friend for cleaning our rain guttersrdquo God Bless You Oscar amp Dorothy Huber
With Thanks ~
ldquoDear Mark Martha John and crew of Mission Trip Birdsboro
Thank you so much for the work that you did at my house
It was work that I would not have been able to do myself
It brings a smile to my face every time I look at itrdquo
Thank you and may god Bless Ruthie Carr
Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members
Consistory
Sherry Hunter President Stuart Wells Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Holly Bretzius Treasurer
Barb Kerper Tom Manney Tim McGee
Ministry Team Leaders
Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds
Rev Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius
MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders Pat Babel Coaching
Supporting Ministers
Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist
Sara Lambert Bookkeeper Richard Wolf Treasurer Luwaina Baker Administrative Assistant Barbara Kerper Sexton
To grow in your lived discipleship to Christ contact a ministry team leader or the pastor that you may join in our shared mission to
lsquoEmbody Nurture and Share Godrsquos Loving Lightrsquo
To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and
our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro
Worship Leadership ndash September
Worship
Date
Worship
Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery Counters
Sound
System
Operator
Sept 1
Rev David
Akers
Wanda Druzba TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Joe Cisick
Sept 8
Janeen Adil
Preaching
Sandi Swavely TBD TBD Jamie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Sandi Swavely amp
Tom Manney Ethan Nuss
Sept 15
Church Picnic Dawn Fear TBD TBD NA
Tim McGee amp
Dawn Fear NA
Sept 22 Tim McGee TBD TBD Jaie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Barb Kerper amp
Eloise Stevens
William amp Tom
Manney
Sept 29 Pat Babel TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Gage Fecera
Memorial Gift Donations
Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of Pamela (Happel) Spinale to St Paulrsquos Memorial Fund
Betsy amp Doug Johnson
Johanne Mullarkey
Suzanne Lander
Patricia Zyme
Rev Joseph Motz
Ministers of the Gospel of Christ All Members
Consistory
Sherry Hunter President Stuart Wells Vice President Dawn Fear Secretary Holly Bretzius Treasurer
Barb Kerper Tom Manney Tim McGee
Ministry Team Leaders
Anna Oister Helping Hands Sherry Hunter Hoagies bull John Hunter Jr Buildings amp Grounds
Rev Joseph Motz Touching 1000 Lives Mission Trip Birdsboro bull Rachel Flanagan Christian Education Holly Bretzius
MissionBirdsboro 5K Eloise Stevens VBS Janeen Adil Elders Pat Babel Coaching
Supporting Ministers
Rev Joseph Motz Pastor ∙ Janeen Adil Minister of Christian Spirituality ∙ Grace Griffith Organist
Sara Lambert Bookkeeper Richard Wolf Treasurer Luwaina Baker Administrative Assistant Barbara Kerper Sexton
To grow in your lived discipleship to Christ contact a ministry team leader or the pastor that you may join in our shared mission to
lsquoEmbody Nurture and Share Godrsquos Loving Lightrsquo
To keep up-to-date with the happenings in and around St Paulrsquos please visit us at wwwstpaulsbirdsboroorg and
our Facebook page at St Paulrsquos United Church of Christ Birdsboro
Worship Leadership ndash September
Worship
Date
Worship
Stewards Acolytes Ushers Nursery Counters
Sound
System
Operator
Sept 1
Rev David
Akers
Wanda Druzba TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Joe Cisick
Sept 8
Janeen Adil
Preaching
Sandi Swavely TBD TBD Jamie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Sandi Swavely amp
Tom Manney Ethan Nuss
Sept 15
Church Picnic Dawn Fear TBD TBD NA
Tim McGee amp
Dawn Fear NA
Sept 22 Tim McGee TBD TBD Jaie McGee amp
Nancy Hughes
Barb Kerper amp
Eloise Stevens
William amp Tom
Manney
Sept 29 Pat Babel TBD TBD Barb Kerper amp
TBD
Wanda Druzba amp
Lenette Wells Gage Fecera
Memorial Gift Donations
Thank you to the following people who generously gave donations in memory of Pamela (Happel) Spinale to St Paulrsquos Memorial Fund
Betsy amp Doug Johnson
Johanne Mullarkey
Suzanne Lander
Patricia Zyme
Rev Joseph Motz
