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St. Paul Partners volume 28 • number 7

Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast!

Sunday February 15th from 8:30am – 9:30am complete with juice, sausage and bacon along with a King Cake for dessert.

A free-will offering will be collected for the Youth Fund and matched up to $1000.00!

Would you like to see this

newsletter in color? Visit our

website and follow the link on the

home page!

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Sponsored by Barbara Sloop, wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

FEBRUARY 2015 volume 28 • number 7

St. Paul Partners

1 Pastor’s Article

2 Updates on Church Family

2 Cookie Ministry

2 Lenten Services

3 Thank You Notes

3 Senior Citizens Meeting

4 WELCA News

4 Youth News

4 Homebound Members

5 February Calendar

6 February Servants & Birthdays

7 Council Highlights

8 Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast

A Word from the Pastor

POTLUCK

Dear St. Paul Family,

As I write this I am reminded that

Ash Wednesday is coming up on

February 18th and this will begin

our 40 days of the Lenten season

leading us to Easter Sunday. As

always we will be engaging in

different worship services which

will include traditional Ash

Wednesday, Evening Prayer on

Sunday evenings, and Holy Week

services including a service for

healing, Maundy Thursday, Good

Friday and Easter sunrise.

Our theme for this year is what I

like to call “potluck.” When we

come together at church for a

potluck meal, wonderful food is

prepared, brought and shared

which always works out to

include an excellent variety and

plenty for everyone to get their

fill. This year for Lent, St. Paul’s

will again participate in a round-

robin where I and other pastors

in Catawba County will present

a variety of themes ranging

from portrayal of biblical

characters, parables and other

stories and lessons from the

Holy Bible. This variety of

Lenten themes will come

together to point us to Christ

and His journey to the cross in

ways that will fill us spiritually.

In the near future you will

receive a purple brochure in the

mail which will outline this

potluck theme in more detail.

To kick off our traditional

observation of Lent, we are also

doing something a little

different by offering an early

Mardi

What’s INSIDE

St. Paul Lutheran Church Staff

The Rev. O. Ralph Kraft, Jr. Pastor

(828) 855-7212 - mobile [email protected]

Mr. Morgan Lane Administrative Assistant

(828) 464-3853 [email protected]

Mr. Rick Johnson Sexton

Office Hours Monday thru Thursday - 9am-1pm

Continued on page 2

Mission Statement

We the people of St. Paul are called and

empowered by God- To Witness through Christ;

To Welcome everyone through the Holy Spirit;

To Worship with joy; and To Work with God to meet the

needs of our community.

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Updates on our Church Family Our Christian sympathy and hope in the resurrection is extended to the family of Mr. O. W. Jarrett. He was member Beverly Moore’s father and passed away on January 22nd.

Elizabeth Mercer is recuperating from a recent stay at Catawba Hospital.

Gras Pancake breakfast on Sunday February 15th sponsored by our youth. This breakfast will include sausage

and bacon as well as a King Cake to share. You will see the Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and yellow. Our

youth will start serving at 8:30am and continue until 9:30am so that we have time to clean-up before worship

at 10:00am. This event will be in place of Java with Jesus and Sunday School. A free-will offering will be

collected which will go to the Youth Fund. Cash can be given or checks can be made out to the church and

earmarked “Youth Fund.” We do have an anonymous church member who has agreed to match all giving up

to $1000.00!

Our mission statement says that we as a congregation will “witness, welcome, worship and work with God to

meet the needs of our community.” I look forward to being with you as we put these principles into practice

during our up-coming Lenten season. Yours in Christ,

Pastor’s Article Continued


+ = Cookie

Ministry

HUH ?? Cookies and a Bible ?? What’s the connection ?? WE ARE ! We once again have the opportunity to share God’s message of love and hope through our homemade cookie donations with the inmates at the Taylorsville Prison. They receive not only the Word but also a sweet treat made by caring hearts and hands. Brent Bowman, Helen Bowman’s son, donates his time to this outreach Ministry. Last fall he picked up the 100+ dozen cookies that St. Paul contributed. Will you help do “God’s Work with Our Hands”? And this year you have TWO easy opportunities to bring your cookies to the Church by February 19th. You can bring them on Sunday morning when you come to the Youth-sponsored Pancake Breakfast on February 15th or to Ash Wednesday Services on February 18th.

Lipton, Campbell’s or Progresso? No matter what your favorite purchased brand of soup is, get ready to sample the best that St. Paul has to offer. The chefs at St. Paul are getting ready to slice, dice, chop, saute, stir and ladle up your favorite soup or chowder during our Sunday Soup-n-Sandwich meals, starting February 22nd. If you haven’t signed up yet, please see the Bulletin Board outside the Sacristy to commit to bringing a pot of soup or a tray of sandwiches. And

after our “Potluck” (literally) meal, we will have a “Potluck” of pastors from area ELCA churches offering the homily during the Lenten Worship Services that will follow the meal. Please plan on coming to receive strengthening, both physically and spiritually.

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January 2015 Council Highlights

The attendance report was reviewed and approved as follows: November 2014 December 2014 Worship: 85 average Worship: 80 average Sunday School: 44 average Sunday School: 37 average Motions Approved: December 14, 2014 Church council minutes

January, 2015 Treasurer’s Report Pastor’s Report Consent Agenda Reports: Witness, Worship & Music and Youth Items of Interest: Ash Wednesday – Feb 18, 2015 with 2 services: 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Lenten services will be on Sunday evenings with soup & sandwich at 6:00 and service at 6:45 St Paul will host Good Friday service at 7:00pm and Easter breakfast, joining with St Paul’s Reformed. Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday Breakfast: Youth will host this event for the congregation on Sunday, February

15th. Look for more information! Scout Hut roof project has been completed.

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February Servants Liturgy…The Work of the People Offered Unto God


WEEKLY DUTIES February 1 February 8 February 15 February 22

Greeter Gail Blackburn Richard Blackburn Judy Hoke Myrtle Urcinola

Lay Reader Libby Wells Ann Walker Kathy Simmons Judy Hoke

Prayer Leader Libby Wells Gail Bowman Kathy Simmons Richard Helton

Acolyte Mary Kraft Wanda Helton Natalie Lail Savannah Lail

Crucifer Betsy Lindler Donna Miller Judy Hoke Karina Coulter

Children’s Message Mary Kraft Pastor Ralph Kathy Frye Barbara Sloop

MONTHLY DUTIES

Ushers Gail Bowman David Miller

Altar Guild Betsy Lindler Gail Bowman

Money Counter (Teller) Gail Blackburn Richard Blackburn

Sunday School Teller Bradley Scronce

Communion (1st, 3rd, 5th) Richard Helton Wanda Helton

Communion (2nd, 4th) Mary Kraft Betsy Lindler

2/6 Tom Lail 2/16 Glenda Townsend 2/20 Danny Southers 2/21 Sharon Frye 2/25 Richard Blackburn Dewey Jones 2/26 Bryson Arrowood

2/26 Madison Arrowood 2/27 Tracy Urcinola

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Dear Friends, On behalf of Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry, Inc., I would like to thank you for all the support that St. Paul Lutheran Church has provided to the ministry of ECCCM. Because of your total contributions of $600.00, ECCCM was able to continue its 47-year tradition of providing emergency crisis assistance to those in need as we answer God’s call. Joyfully Serving Christ With You, Rev. Robert C. Silber - Executive Director - ECCCM

Dear St. Paul Congregation, Thanks to all for the cards and prayers during this difficult time. Thanks to the Sunshine Circle for the gift. May God bless you all. Louise Simmons

Editor’s Note: The card from Louise is posted on the bulletin board outside the office.

Dear St. Paul, Thank you for your cards, phone calls, and prayers. They mean so much to me! Sincerely, Jim Maddalon

St. Mark’s Lumberton, NC included us in their prayers on January 25th. A signed letter from St. Mark’s is on the bulletin board outside the office.

Program Change!

Due to unforeseeable circumstances, the

program on Seniors and Scams will not be

presented.

In its place, a representative from Hospice will

be joining us to speak on the programs they

offer. Any and all are welcome to attend!

Monday, February 2nd, 1:30pm

We are in the process of bringing the Handbell Choir

back for practices and playing occasionally during

worship. Any and all are welcome to join us. Even if

you have never played handbells before, you are

most welcome to come and learn from others in your

church family. Practices will resume soon on

Wednesday's. Speak to Joey Potter, Kathy Frye or

Pastor Ralph if interested or for more information.

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WELCA World

No, this is not a National Lampoon movie, but the St. Paul WELCA Circles have almost as much fun as Chevy

Chase. Come to a meeting this month and join your sisters in Christ in a meaningful way. The Sunshine Circle

meets at 10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall and the Sisters in Spirit meet at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room.

This month both meetings will be on Monday, February 9th and both Circles will be featuring a Valentine’s Day

theme. In 2015, the WELCA logo is a tree with many branches as we celebrate “Of Many Generations.” Come

and be part of the St. Paul “many generations.”


Sunday February 8th – 6:00pm Soup & Sandwich Supper in the Fellowship Hall. The program will be acolyte training and refresher training for our 4th – 12th graders. Sunday February 15th – 8:30am Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Your help is needed to cook and serve. Friday February 27 – Sunday March 1 – LYO (Lutheran Youth Organization) retreat in Greensboro, NC.

Homebound Members

Bill Abernathy

James Duncan

Paul & Irene Huffman

Mary Alice Keller

Faye McGee

Herman Mercer

Lucy Norwood

Marguerite Reinhardt

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8:30am - Java With Jesus 9am - Sunday School; Confirmation 10am - Worship

1:30pm - Senior Citizens

12pm - Prayer Meeting 7pm - Choir Practice

8pm - A.A.

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8:30am - Java With Jesus 9am - Sunday School; Confirmation 10am - Worship 11:30am - Worship & Music Team Meeting 6pm - Youth Soup-n-Sandwich Supper & Acolyte Training

10am - Sunshine Circle 6pm - Sisters in Spirit


8pm - A.A.

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8:30am - 9:30am Pancake Breakfast 10am - Worship 11:30am - Council

12pm - Spoken Ash Wednesday Service 7pm - Ash Wednesday Service 8pm - Choir

9am - Cookie Ministry Pickup

8pm - A.A.

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8:30am - Java With Jesus 9am - Sunday School; Confirmation 10am - Worship 6pm - Soup-n-Sandwich Supper 6:45pm - Lenten Evening Prayer

6pm - Forward Together Conference Call


8pm - A.A.

LYO - Greensboro

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February Servants Liturgy…The Work of the People Offered Unto God


WEEKLY DUTIES February 1 February 8 February 15 February 22

Greeter Gail Blackburn Richard Blackburn Judy Hoke Myrtle Urcinola

Lay Reader Libby Wells Ann Walker Kathy Simmons Judy Hoke

Prayer Leader Libby Wells Gail Bowman Kathy Simmons Richard Helton

Acolyte Mary Kraft Wanda Helton Natalie Lail Savannah Lail

Crucifer Betsy Lindler Donna Miller Judy Hoke Karina Coulter

Children’s Message Mary Kraft Pastor Ralph Kathy Frye Barbara Sloop

MONTHLY DUTIES

Ushers Gail Bowman David Miller

Altar Guild Betsy Lindler Gail Bowman

Money Counter (Teller) Gail Blackburn Richard Blackburn

Sunday School Teller Bradley Scronce

Communion (1st, 3rd, 5th) Richard Helton Wanda Helton

Communion (2nd, 4th) Mary Kraft Betsy Lindler

2/6 Tom Lail 2/16 Glenda Townsend 2/20 Danny Southers 2/21 Sharon Frye 2/25 Richard Blackburn Dewey Jones 2/26 Bryson Arrowood

2/26 Madison Arrowood 2/27 Tracy Urcinola

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Dear Friends, On behalf of Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry, Inc., I would like to thank you for all the support that St. Paul Lutheran Church has provided to the ministry of ECCCM. Because of your total contributions of $600.00, ECCCM was able to continue its 47-year tradition of providing emergency crisis assistance to those in need as we answer God’s call. Joyfully Serving Christ With You, Rev. Robert C. Silber - Executive Director - ECCCM

Dear St. Paul Congregation, Thanks to all for the cards and prayers during this difficult time. Thanks to the Sunshine Circle for the gift. May God bless you all. Louise Simmons

Editor’s Note: The card from Louise is posted on the bulletin board outside the office.

Dear St. Paul, Thank you for your cards, phone calls, and prayers. They mean so much to me! Sincerely, Jim Maddalon

St. Mark’s Lumberton, NC included us in their prayers on January 25th. A signed letter from St. Mark’s is on the bulletin board outside the office.

Program Change!

Due to unforeseeable circumstances, the

program on Seniors and Scams will not be

presented.

In its place, a representative from Hospice will

be joining us to speak on the programs they

offer. Any and all are welcome to attend!

Monday, February 2nd, 1:30pm

We are in the process of bringing the Handbell Choir

back for practices and playing occasionally during

worship. Any and all are welcome to join us. Even if

you have never played handbells before, you are

most welcome to come and learn from others in your

church family. Practices will resume soon on

Wednesday's. Speak to Joey Potter, Kathy Frye or

Pastor Ralph if interested or for more information.

2

Updates on our Church Family Our Christian sympathy and hope in the resurrection is extended to the family of Mr. O. W. Jarrett. He was member Beverly Moore’s father and passed away on January 22nd.

Elizabeth Mercer is recuperating from a recent stay at Catawba Hospital.

Gras Pancake breakfast on Sunday February 15th sponsored by our youth. This breakfast will include sausage

and bacon as well as a King Cake to share. You will see the Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and yellow. Our

youth will start serving at 8:30am and continue until 9:30am so that we have time to clean-up before worship

at 10:00am. This event will be in place of Java with Jesus and Sunday School. A free-will offering will be

collected which will go to the Youth Fund. Cash can be given or checks can be made out to the church and

earmarked “Youth Fund.” We do have an anonymous church member who has agreed to match all giving up

to $1000.00!

Our mission statement says that we as a congregation will “witness, welcome, worship and work with God to

meet the needs of our community.” I look forward to being with you as we put these principles into practice

during our up-coming Lenten season. Yours in Christ,

Pastor’s Article Continued


+ = Cookie

Ministry

HUH ?? Cookies and a Bible ?? What’s the connection ?? WE ARE ! We once again have the opportunity to share God’s message of love and hope through our homemade cookie donations with the inmates at the Taylorsville Prison. They receive not only the Word but also a sweet treat made by caring hearts and hands. Brent Bowman, Helen Bowman’s son, donates his time to this outreach Ministry. Last fall he picked up the 100+ dozen cookies that St. Paul contributed. Will you help do “God’s Work with Our Hands”? And this year you have TWO easy opportunities to bring your cookies to the Church by February 19th. You can bring them on Sunday morning when you come to the Youth-sponsored Pancake Breakfast on February 15th or to Ash Wednesday Services on February 18th.

Lipton, Campbell’s or Progresso? No matter what your favorite purchased brand of soup is, get ready to sample the best that St. Paul has to offer. The chefs at St. Paul are getting ready to slice, dice, chop, saute, stir and ladle up your favorite soup or chowder during our Sunday Soup-n-Sandwich meals, starting February 22nd. If you haven’t signed up yet, please see the Bulletin Board outside the Sacristy to commit to bringing a pot of soup or a tray of sandwiches. And

after our “Potluck” (literally) meal, we will have a “Potluck” of pastors from area ELCA churches offering the homily during the Lenten Worship Services that will follow the meal. Please plan on coming to receive strengthening, both physically and spiritually.

7


January 2015 Council Highlights

The attendance report was reviewed and approved as follows: November 2014 December 2014 Worship: 85 average Worship: 80 average Sunday School: 44 average Sunday School: 37 average Motions Approved: December 14, 2014 Church council minutes

January, 2015 Treasurer’s Report Pastor’s Report Consent Agenda Reports: Witness, Worship & Music and Youth Items of Interest: Ash Wednesday – Feb 18, 2015 with 2 services: 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Lenten services will be on Sunday evenings with soup & sandwich at 6:00 and service at 6:45 St Paul will host Good Friday service at 7:00pm and Easter breakfast, joining with St Paul’s Reformed. Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday Breakfast: Youth will host this event for the congregation on Sunday, February

15th. Look for more information! Scout Hut roof project has been completed.

8

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Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast!

Sunday February 15th from 8:30am – 9:30am complete with juice, sausage and bacon along with a King Cake for dessert.

A free-will offering will be collected for the Youth Fund and matched up to $1000.00!

Would you like to see this

newsletter in color? Visit our

website and follow the link on the

home page!

1

Sponsored by Barbara Sloop, wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

FEBRUARY 2015 volume 28 • number 7

St. Paul Partners

1 Pastor’s Article

2 Updates on Church Family

2 Cookie Ministry

2 Lenten Services

3 Thank You Notes

3 Senior Citizens Meeting

4 WELCA News

4 Youth News

4 Homebound Members

5 February Calendar

6 February Servants & Birthdays

7 Council Highlights

8 Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast

A Word from the Pastor

POTLUCK

Dear St. Paul Family,

As I write this I am reminded that

Ash Wednesday is coming up on

February 18th and this will begin

our 40 days of the Lenten season

leading us to Easter Sunday. As

always we will be engaging in

different worship services which

will include traditional Ash

Wednesday, Evening Prayer on

Sunday evenings, and Holy Week

services including a service for

healing, Maundy Thursday, Good

Friday and Easter sunrise.

Our theme for this year is what I

like to call “potluck.” When we

come together at church for a

potluck meal, wonderful food is

prepared, brought and shared

which always works out to

include an excellent variety and

plenty for everyone to get their

fill. This year for Lent, St. Paul’s

will again participate in a round-

robin where I and other pastors

in Catawba County will present

a variety of themes ranging

from portrayal of biblical

characters, parables and other

stories and lessons from the

Holy Bible. This variety of

Lenten themes will come

together to point us to Christ

and His journey to the cross in

ways that will fill us spiritually.

In the near future you will

receive a purple brochure in the

mail which will outline this

potluck theme in more detail.

To kick off our traditional

observation of Lent, we are also

doing something a little

different by offering an early

Mardi

What’s INSIDE

St. Paul Lutheran Church Staff

The Rev. O. Ralph Kraft, Jr. Pastor

(828) 855-7212 - mobile [email protected]

Mr. Morgan Lane Administrative Assistant

(828) 464-3853 [email protected]

Mr. Rick Johnson Sexton

Office Hours Monday thru Thursday - 9am-1pm

Continued on page 2

Mission Statement

We the people of St. Paul are called and

empowered by God- To Witness through Christ;

To Welcome everyone through the Holy Spirit;

To Worship with joy; and To Work with God to meet the

needs of our community.

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