st. paul lutheran church of bulverde the epistleoct 09, 2016 · october 2016 greetings to god’s...
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The Epistle
S t . P a u l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h o f B u l v e r d e
29797 US Hwy 281 N, Bulverde, TX 78163
Phone (830) 980-2813 — Fax (830) 980-9756
Sunday Schedule
Worship Services 8:30AM & 10:45AM
Holy Communion Every Sunday at both services
Adult Christian Education 9:40AM
Sunday School 9:40AM
St Paul Lutheran Staff
Ministers All People of St. Paul
Senior Pastor Lee R. Harder
Youth Minister Andrew Cave
Children’s Minister Meredith Ehler
Office Manager/Bookkeeper Sherry Schneider
Christian Day School Director Sandy Kantorak
Music/Media Directors Kyle, Sarah & Steve Schneider
Facilities Manager Ron Norman
2016 Council Members
President Shauna Weaver
Vice President, Staff, Building
& Grounds Liaison Don Bragg
Treasurer Brian Meuth
Secretary and Special Tasks Liaison Libye Nuernberg
Fellowship, Cemetery and
Memorial Liaison Robert Marburger
Education Liaison Sandy Chapman
Ministry Liaison Woody Miller
Worship Liaison Kelly Schumacher
Evangelism Liaison Shawn Sande
October 2016
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Greetings to God’s
Minions at St. Paul.
Maybe it’s because of
our Thursday Bible
Study classes as of late
that are focused on the
Augsburg Confession
that got me thinking. It
could be all the mailings with advertising stuff for the coming
500th year celebration of the Reformation. After all, it is
October. It might be an article I received about liberal
Protestantism this week as I prepare my articles for the
newsletter. Whatever the case, I again take to my soapbox
declaring “Here I stand!” as I fear for the direction of the
Church as we continue to put ourselves in His way.
Recently, at the national gathering of the ELCA, there was
a vote of historic implication on a document entitled
“Declaration on the Way.” It was a result of 50 years of
dialogue between Roman Catholics and Lutherans on the
national and international level. It contains 32 statements on
the Church, Ministry and Holy Communion that declares
Roman Catholics and Lutherans (well, ELCA Lutherans) are
no longer divided in their understanding of these doctrines.
We are the same and united. What is more than a little
overwhelming is the fact we are beginning the 500th year
celebration of the Reformation.
This acceptance of the “Declaration” celebrates the
re-unification of the Church. I should add that on a national
level there are other Christian bodies plugging into the drive to
unite the Christian Church into one body which includes
Episcopalians, Presbyterians and Mennonites, in addition to
the Lutherans (ELCA) and Roman Catholics. The excitement
over this unification is the dream of what might be
accomplished by such a powerful, unified Christian body. I
see it’s potential, but I fear the price that is to be paid by such
unity.
Am I against a united Christian Church? To this I answer
YES! Why? Because it is constructed on a human premise,
by human design, with human goals. The “Declaration” and
all similar documents of this kind creating a form of human
unity based on ecumenical dialogue pursue unity as an end
unto itself. It’s as if nothing else matters, including truth. I
thought the goal of all Christians was to humble ourselves to
God’s will and submit to His plan for unity in Christ Jesus.
I cannot speak for other Christian denominations because I am not ground in their theological or doctrinal interpretations. However, I can
voice my opinion and will based on Scripture as to our Lutheran position, at least what it should — no must be. Our liberal Lutheranism, as
connected to liberal Protestantism in general, has abandoned the foundation of our faith — Sola Scriptura — Word Alone.
As Lutherans, we are not able to pick and choose what we will and what we will not accept and believe of God’s Word. Yet, this is precisely
what is happening in the Church and, specifically, the Lutheran Church today. The “Declaration” is a denial of God’s Word and the
absolute truth it proclaims. Jesus said, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth
will set you free.” (John 8:31b-32).
Pastor David Thompson of Faith Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas wrote, “Liberal Protestantism has lost its anchor. It has a tendency
to drift whichever way the cultural winds are blowing. Truth, in the biblical sense, is no longer an essential ingredient for unity.” I would
kick that up a notch or two by saying that any Christian denomination that discards its understanding of Scripture so easily to lust after an
artificial unity is in apostasy. It says that they only believe in the Word when it is convenient.
I understand and appreciate that there are differences in our interpretation of Scripture between church bodies. It is to be expected since God
did not make us all the same. However, as followers of Jesus Christ, it cannot be any man-made design of unity that sways us from the Word
of God and the unity He makes a reality in Christ. Pursuing such a unity is to embrace a false unity. It is Christ that unites us. That alone
should be enough to bring us together in God’s service as one.
It is time we stop trying to be God or speak for Him and start listening to Him by studying His Word in Scripture and praying on it, so we are
open to do His will. We are to be servants of God and let God be God.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Lee
LCMC holds their annual
gathering in Denver this year
at the beginning of October.
Naturally, Karen and I will be
attending along with Andy
and his wife Kelli representing
St. Paul. I want to express my
thanks to Pastor Don for taking over the duties of preaching
and leading worship on Sunday, October 2. He is a
brother in Christ and a special friend that I am grateful to
have sharing the work of our Lord in the St. Paul family.
Blessings~Pastor Lee
Our first Servant-Leadership series
continues in the month of October.
The first group of St. Paul servant
leaders meets at 12:00 noon in the
Fellowship Hall for one hour. We
share in a light lunch and explore
our Lord’s call to be servant
leaders in His church.
It’s wonderful to hear others asking
about the classes. Rest assured we
will be forming another class when
this one completes its formal phase. On Reformation Sunday,
October 30, we will recognize our first servant-leadership
participants.
On Sunday, October 9 at 12:00 noon,
we offer our next New Disciple Class.
We’ve had many visitors over the
past few months and many have
shown a real interest in joining our St.
Paul family. If you wish to join St.
Paul as a disciple of Christ or just
want to find out more about this
congregation and our Lutheran
Congregations in Mission for Christ
(LCMC) connection, please contact
the church office by email
[email protected] or call 830-980-2813. We provide a lunch and
need to know how many are attending.
We start at 12:00 noon and will be done by 3:00 PM in Fellowship
Hall, just off the main sanctuary. If you’ve been thinking about
joining our fellowship or believe St. Paul to be the spiritual home
you have been looking for, now is a great time. Exciting things are
happening and we would like you to be a part of them.
We’ll be looking for you!
Our Thursday Bible Study classes
will continue to meet at their
regular times of 8:00 AM, 10:00
AM and 6:30 PM in Fellowship
Hall.
The month of October will see us
continue exploring the Augsburg
Confession as we get ourselves
ready for a thorough examination
of Paul’s letter to the Romans. The Book of Romans contains many
of the key doctrinal understandings that define us as both Christians
and as Lutherans. We’re looking at specific Article in the Augsburg
Confession that will have their origin in Romans.
So, join us for some enjoyable exchanges and good fellowship as we
study the Augsburg Confession each Thursday in October. If you
haven’t tried out a Bible study for a while, this might be the one for
you. We’ve got plenty of room for one more like you. Can’t wait to
see you be a part of our fellowship.
Hand Grenades and Good Intentions
This past April, I had the opportunity to spend some time discussing church leadership issues at a round table of LCMC leaders. The group consisted of clergy and other church leaders who all love the Lord and His Church. There is no doubt in my mind that everyone around that table had the best of intentions.
The topic for our discussion was discipleship. One of the pastors shared his thoughts on how hard discipleship is and how few Lutheran pastors and congregations actually have any idea how to make disciples. I whole-heartedly agreed with this pastor's observation. And amidst my own good intentions, I pulled the pin and tossed a hand grenade into the middle of the table. Now it wasn't a physical hand grenade, but an explosive literary device it certainly was: I added, "And so while we neglect our main mission and objective to make disciples because it is hard and we don't know how to do it, we busy ourselves instead with all sorts of other good things to do ... like making quilts for Lutheran World Relief."
The bomb went off! Half intended, half not. Sweet, little-old ladies gave me stares and glares. Mouths hung agape in the shock and horror of what I had just said!
I did my best to recover my intended point: the church has a primary mission and that is to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching. And no matter how difficult it is to do, we cannot neglect the main thing and replace it with anything else, not even other good things to do.
Now I trust that you who are reading this also have the best of intentions. Chances are you also love the Lord and His Church. But I think it is time we all reflect on our good intentions and double-check their alignment with Jesus' intentions for the congregations that we minister among. How are we doing at the main thing Jesus called us to? Are going? Are we making disciples? With those new disciples we are making, are we baptizing and guiding them to spiritual maturity so that they can be sent out and make more new disciples, too? Do we have an intentional plan in place for the ways that we do this together so that it can be reproduced and multiplied?
Or have we been neglectful of this primary calling, and substituted well-intended secondary ministries in place of discipleship? To learn more about how your congregation can develop your own intentional, disciple-making, multiplying ministry plan, please contact me. I'd love to work with you and your congregation and to see your ministry blow-up (in a good way!) to the glory of God!
Pastor Bryce Formwalt is the Director of Mission Growth for the LCMC Texas District. Residing in Georgetown, Pastor Bryce is available to coach congregations on mission. Feel free to contact him with any questions or comments: 512-942-7776 or [email protected]. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lcmctexas.
© 2016 Bryce J. Formwalt, All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission.
October 2016
Sunday ACE Classes:
The Adult Christian Education (ACE) Schedule for October 2016
Sunday ACE classes meet at 9:40 AM. Pastor Lee’s Bible Study will be continuing on the Augsburg Confession and the doctrinal issue in Paul's letter to the Romans. The class meets at 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 6:30PM. Our leaders are dedicated and well qualified disciples that spend much time preparing for the classes. Please plan to attend at least one class of your choice.
Class led by Jeff Smith meets in the ACE (Portable) building We are continuing with the study on the Parables of Jesus.
Class led by Dean & Kathy Krueger meets in the Luther Room
Dean and Kathy's class is studying "The Gifts of the Spirit" from 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Ephesians 4:7-13, Romans 12:3-8 and others. Which of these gifts did you abundantly receive? Are you using it/them daily to glorify God and lead others to salvation in Jesus Christ? How would you feel if a person in your pew started prophesying? Speaking in tongues? Anointing you with healing oil? Performing a miracle? These and other scriptural gifts will be discussed, and class members will share some of their own personal gifts that Paul left off the lists!
Class led by Mike Scott meets in the choir room
This five-session small group Bible study, The Path to the Cross, by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume eleven of the 12-part Faith Lessons filmed-on-location DVD and Discovery Guide series. In The Path to the Cross, God’s story
continues with the intense devotion of his people. Discover how their passionate faith prepares the way for Jesus and his ultimate act of obedience and sacrifice at the cross. Then, be challenged in your life to live as they did – by every word that
comes from the mouth of God. Filmed on location in Israel, Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts,
teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals unique insights into the Scriptures' significance for modern believers.
Each lesson: 1) Focuses on passages of Scripture explored in the DVD 2) Includes sidebars, maps, photos and other study tools. 3) Features questions that facilitate discussion and inspire personal reflection. 4) Includes 25 personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions, and turn lessons from the past into applications that impact how
you live out your faith today.
The companion DVD was filmed on location in Qumran, Machaerus, En Gedi, Jerusalem and Gethsemane. These illuminating "faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. The Faith
Lessons video series is ideal for use in small groups, personal and family Bible studies, and adult Sunday school. Individual believers and families will gain vital insights from long-ago times and cultures through this innovative approach to Bible study.
Class led by Ingrid Lingle meets in the office area workroom
Ingrid's class will continue their study on Islam. The study will consist of three parts: The history of Islam, the teachings of Islam and Christianity versus Islam.
Our Women’s class which meets Tuesdays in the choir room at 9:00-11:00AM is led by Connie Osborn
Ladies please join us as we study our Heavenly Father's word together. We learn so much together and we encourage each other as well. Volume 6 In the Dust of the Rabbi. Do you ever feel like you are a follower of Jesus, but from a
distance? Follow a Rabbi, drink in His words and be covered with the dust of His feet. Come join us on Tuesday mornings as we study God's word.
Please contact Connie Osborn 830-885-7592 or by email at [email protected]. If you desire to attend please let me know so I can order a study guide.
Threads of Love Announces Journal and Memory Boxes
We are pleased to announce the inclusion of Journals and Memory Boxes as part of our ministry, the Red Roof Satellite of Threads of Love. Susan McConnell will be leading and training new members on how to create these meaningful and beautiful items. Please consider joining us; we have all the materials you will need. Our doors are open every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and we truly serve the Lord with gladness! Journals are small journal books with blank pages and the cover is decorated similar to scrapbook pages with stickers or die-cut pictures of baby items, baby animals, etc. Journals are given to the parents of newborn premature babies and the parents fill the pages with their prayers, hopes, and dreams for their newborn baby. This is an important therapeutic step of our ministry. Memory boxes are given to the parents of a premature baby that has died. The boxes are decorated with reverence using items such as angels, lambs, flowers, crosses, Bibles, etc. Inside are put embroidered crosses, miniature blankets, hats, and booties, wallet-sized paintings of Jesus and scriptures and leaves room for what the parents want to put in as a remembrance. Threads of Love receives many letters on how these bxes have helped a family to grieve. Would you like to be a part of this ministry? WOW is assisting our kick-off of this ministry on Monday evening, October 17th, at 6:30 p.m. We will be making journals and need your help. Please bring scrapbooking items that pertain to babies such as stickers and die-cut items. If you have a hot glue gun, please bring that as well. You can find these items at hobby stores and Walmart. We will be furnishing stamps and coloring pens. Come join in the fun and hope to see you there!
Blessings, Janice Walker 830-228-5777 (home) 210-508-8847 (cell)
Guatemala Mission Team Presentation
JOIN US ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2nd 9:30-10:30AM. THE MISSION TEAM WILL PRESENT TO YOU AND OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES OUR PUPPET SHOW, AND PERSONAL STORIES
OF GOD’S ABOUNDING LOVE!
Our Mission Sunday focus for October is The Hope Center. The Hope Center is now operating out of a new area to help those in need in the Spring Branch/Bulverde area. They are now located at Riverside Community Church located at 1100 Bulverde Road. They serve our community by giving food, clothing, and other items needed by those needing assistance. The number to reach them is 980-4673. This community outreach is in the transition and will have a permanent location with The Loft, Acacia Medical, and The Hope Center in 2017. On Sunday, October 16, please use the orange bordered envelopes for your contributions to The Hope Center. Please make checks payable to St. Paul write “The Hope Center” in the memo section of your check. If donating cash, please make sure to write “The Hope Center” on the outside of the orange bordered envelope along with your name. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
Advent By Candlelight—Nov. 27, 2016 Advent by Candlelight is an opportunity for women to set aside the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations and focus their minds and hearts on the Second Coming of Christ, the theme of Advent, and the true meaning of Christmas. This event will help us as women of faith to be more centered in Christ spiritually and maybe a little less stressed as we approach the seasons of Advent and Christmas. You may get overwhelmed as you think about parties, cookies, family, and presents or look at the season as a time of loneliness or dwell on happier memories of the past. Let us relax, sing songs of the season, and hear a beautiful message. Advent by Candlelight will be held on November 27th in the CFC here at St Paul from 6pm-8pm. It is considered an outreach effort; thus hostesses and other disciples of St. Paul are encouraged to invite family, friends and neighbors, regardless of church affiliation. Guests are greeted with the ambiance of soft Christmas music and the glow of candlelight. Social time is an important aspect of the evening, please visit with others, admire the decorated tables, enjoy dessert and coffee and relax. This year’s program is centered on the Magi and will incorporate music, prayer, and the singing of familiar Advent and Christmas carols to create a memorable, spiritual message for the women to take with them into the busy Advent season. While the event is free, please reserve your seat, become a hostess or volunteer behind the scenes. Sign up online at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054DA9AA2DAB9-2016 or contact the WOW Event Coordinator, Michelle Smith at 210.213.7561 or [email protected].
Prayer Warriors
We love to know your praises and continued concerns. The prayer warriors are in continuous prayer for all! Please contact Lucy Walker or the
church office for your prayer requests: [email protected] or [email protected].
Prayer Warriors: Pastor Harder , Pastor Ofsdahl, Lucy Walker , Cindy ’Boo’ Peek, Lynn Rosenfeld, Sharon Knibbe, Dagi Fischer , Stella Ross,
Gloria Krueger, Marjorie Rothchild, Connie Osborn and Janice Walker.
...are continually praying for you according to God’s will in all circumstances through Jesus
Christ.
In our Prayers… Rex & Jerri Bush
Bobby McNeill
Mary Ann Carter
Donny Tinsley
Clay Peek & Family
Stephanie Faulk
Bob Winship
Derrick Gibson
Hank DuBois
Robert Ryan
Jordan Campbell
Gladys Page
Tiny English
Rachel George
Channel Williams
Damon Billick
Chris Kimmell
Marsha Mudge
Jerry Barnes
Mark & Debra Harder
Helmut Kleve
Shirley Remmert
Ruth Lytle
Grace Kaeppel
Jimmy Cox
Jean Miller
Debra Saur & Family
Lauren & Spencer Wilson
Mission Mexico
International
Hands of Mercy, Guatemala
Center for Children Los
Ninos
Children and Prayer
Do we not often ask ourselves, how do I pray? Should I get on my knees every day or have a certain time to pray, a quiet place, a noisy place, alone, with others???? However, it seems the best model is to listen to children pray. It is always simple but yet to the point! Jesus states very clearly how He feels about children, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. “ Luke 18:16
And while children can be amazingly naïve, maybe naiveté is the thing we as adults could use a little more of. What risks would you take today if you were unaware of the potential consequences? Consider the prayers of children.
Children ask and say anything without fear. For most of us adults, fear holds us back from even beginning the conversation. The following words came from an eight-year-old who said, “If you don’t know what to say, just hold your hands together, close your eyes, and start talking.”
In the mind of a child, there is nothing too big or too small to ask God for. Children believe that God is all powerful and can do absolutely anything. And it’s that confidence in the power of God that gives children the ability to trust in the goodness of God.
But most of all, children keep prayer simple while adults often struggle for words, unsure of what they should be saying. Children are honest, simple, and hold nothing back. Ask an adult why we should pray and they will likely give a long explanation, probably something learned in confirmation! A four year old summed it up beautifully, “I pray to Jesus because I love him.”
How much simpler our prayer life could be if we took lessons from children! How much richer our prayers would be if we closed our eyes, thanked Jesus for all our blessings, talked to Jesus about others first and simply say I love You!!
Sunday School News
Sunday School meets from
9:40am-10:35am in the CFC for children
2 years-6th grade. All children who
participate in Sunday School need to
have a new Basic Information Form on
file. These forms are updated every year.
October:
10/2: Guatemala Mission Presentation &
Sunday School Craft Activity
10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30: Regular
Sunday School
On October 30, students will receive
information about the SS Christmas Pro-
gram which will take place 12/18.
Friday for Faithful Families:
Pizza, Praise & Pumpkin Carving
Join us on Friday, October 14 from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a family night that
includes dinner, praising Jesus and carving or decorating a pumpkin.
Reserve your pumpkin by contacting Meredith at [email protected] or
830-980-2813 by Sunday, October 9. A responsible adult must stay with
the child(ren) they bring for this event.
“These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them
on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the
road, when you lie down and when you get up.” -Deuteronomy 6:6-7
St. Paul Children’s Ministry
Tools for Bringing Faith Home:
Each month, we share a tool that you
can use to help incorporate faith into
your everyday activities.
Bible App for Kids is a free app that is
an engaging tool for kids to learn
Bible Stories. Geared for kids 6-8 years
old.
If you have questions or would like more information about any of our Children’s Ministry Activities, contact Meredith Ehler at
[email protected] or 830-980-2813.
October 2016
Children’s Choir—St. Paul’s new Children’s Choir
(4 years-5th grade), the “Melodic Minions” will
meet the first Wednesday of the month beginning
on October 5 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Dinner will
be served in the Fellowship Hall. Following dinner
we will rehearse music to be sung the following
week in worship.
In October we will sing for worship on the 9th at the 8:30am &
10:45am worship services. Join us & invite your friends!
All 3rd-12th graders are invited to join us for lunch,
games and a mission project on October 2 from
11:45am-1:15pm. We will eat lunch, play a game and
pack Care Packages for our College Freshmen. Bring 10
individually wrapped snacks with you to be mailed
(chips, cookies, snack cakes, etc.) Sign-up with
Meredith by Wednesday, 9/28, so we know how many
to plan lunch for!
All Sunday School
Students and
children who
regularly
participate in
Children’s Ministry
Activities need to
have Basic
Information Forms
turned in ASAP!
St. Paul Children’s Ministry cont.
This week in Camille’s class at Day School, the theme song for her
curriculum was ‘O Be Careful’. It is a popular Christian children’s song
that goes: Oh be careful little eyes (ear, mouth) what you see (hear,
say), for the Father up above is looking down in love. The song
teaches children the importance of thinking twice about what they
see, hear and say because God knows everything. As I dwelled on
that song, I was reminded that it is just as, if not more important, for us
as adults (parents, grandparents, teacher, friends, etc.) to live by
those words, because not only does God know everything about us, but we also have little ears, eyes and
mouths that mirror us. We are the faith examples for the children in our lives.
As Camille grows up, I want her to see, hear and speak, the love of Christ, because I have been a model of
God’s love in her life. I know that will not happen just by bringing her to church and Sunday School once a week
as she grows up, and hoping that’s enough to impact her life. Instead, each and every day she will be watching,
listening and hearing what I do and who I am. I continuously need to outwardly live out my relationship with God,
through prayer, reading & studying God’s Word, and exemplifying love and kindness to others. This is a huge
responsibility, that I have the blessing and challenge to live out.
Do you have a child in your life that you are a faith example for? What are you doing to exemplify God’s love for
them and the importance of being in relationship with Jesus? Maybe you have some faith practices in place that
work great for you and your family, that showcase your love of God and others. If you do, I would love to hear
about them! Any guidance I can get on this journey, I would love to take. But, maybe you feel like you are
struggling with this huge responsibility. Don’t be discouraged. God is with you and He wants to help you be the
faith leader for your family that you are called to be. Turn to Him in prayer, join a Bible study, talk with a faith
leader, and take the leap of faith to make becoming a faith example a priority. It’s not too late! We have many
great ways to plug-in and recharge at St. Paul, so that you can fully embrace the awesome responsibility you
have been given to be a faith leader for the children in your life and help to raise the next faith-filled generation.
Blessings, Meredith Ehler
Chat with the Children’s Minister
Save the Date for our Operation
Christmas Child Packing Party on the
morning of Saturday, November 5.
Families are invited to join us in
packing shoes boxes full of hygiene
items, toys, school supplies and God’s
Word to be shipped to children all of
the world.
It’s a great way to teach your
children the importance of sharing
God’s Word with all nations!
St. Paul T-shirts are available in
the church office for $10! We
still have many children’s sizes
left (and some adult too)! If you
would like to get a shirt, con-
tact 830-980-2813!
Sunday School
Classes take place on the following
Sunday’s.
October 9, 16, 23, & 30th
October 2nd is the Guatemala Presentation.
This takes place in the CFC during Sunday
school hours.
Sunday school takes place in the CFC for
both middle school and high school youth
from 9:40-10:35am.
Live your faith out loud
So that all can hear
the wonderful WORD OF GOD SPEAK
If you ever have questions, or for
some reason are not receiving
youth e-mails regarding events, let
Andy Cave know. Call the church
office to get in touch with him or
send him an e-mail at
Youth Dinner + Devotion Night
Sunday, October 9 — The youth will be
having dinner together at the home of a fellow
church member this night. There will be a
guest speaker or myself giving a devotion as
well. More details will be e-mailed out closer
to the date. You won’t want to miss this!!!
YOUTH PRAISE BAND WANTS YOU!!!
Wednesday, October 19— Practice starts in the CFC
at 6:30pm and runs until 8:00pm.
Sunday, October 23— Youth Praise Band leads
Worship!
Confirmation
Confirmation takes place from 9:40-10:35am
in the Sanctuary the following dates.
October 2- “Worship Space”
October 16- “The Liturgical Year”
October 30– “Worship in Word and
Sacrament”
Service Project
Sunday, October 2– All youth grades
6-12th are invited to stay after late service
until about 1:15pm to help make care
packages for our seniors that recently
graduated.
Pizza, Praise, & Pumpkin Party
Friday, October 14— Dinner, Praise, and
pumpkin carving will take place in the CFC
from 5:30-7:30pm. This is for families with
children and youth of all ages!!!
You can contact Sandy Kantorak, the director, at
830-980-6771, by email at [email protected]
and you can also find more information about the
Day School at www.redroofschool.com.
St. Paul Lutheran Christian Day School is underway. We have had a wonderful kickoff to our school year with amazing kiddos and supportive families. Our teachers are doing a fabulous job as always. Thank you to Meredith as well as the St. Paul Prayer Warriors for leading us in prayer the first two days of school and on Grandparents Day. It is wonderful that we continue to bring the church and school together in so many ways.
October brings a few special events to CDS. We will be studying fire prevention with a visit from our local fire department toward the beginning of the month. We will also have our fall pictures and wrap the month up with Trick or Trunking. The kids dress up and go car to car in the parking lot in front of CDS collecting candy and showing off their cute and creative costumes.
We still have space available in a couple of our classes. Both 2 day and 4 day slots are available so be sure to spread the word. Our hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 9:00am to 2:00pm. We have a wonderful team and they are dedicating to helping the kiddos grow and develop a love for learning.
Parents wishing to enroll their child(ren) are encouraged to call 830-980-6771 to set up a tour of the facility or to register your child. Thank you for considering St. Paul Lutheran Christian Day School for your child’s early childhood education!
Blessings,
Ms. Sandy
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
St. Paul Christian Day School News
CDS Calendar for October
Fire Prevention Week/Fire Truck
Visits—October 10-13
Fall Pictures—October 18 & 19
Trick or Trunking—October 26 & 27
Thanksgiving Baskets 2016
This will be the 14th year that our SPLC disciples have an opportunity to demonstrate Christian love with the Thanksgiving
Basket outreach. Thanksgiving Baskets are a wonderful ministry in which we share our blessings with families in the Bulverde-Spring Branch area. We ask that you donate food and money for local families who need a little extra help putting food on the table this year. In addition, we will again honor several of our “Senior” members with gifts of a turkey or ham and a basket of goodies to celebrate Thanksgiving and to show them our love and appreciation. This ministry warms the hearts of all who participate, and reminds us of the “Reason for the Season”. Please bring your nonperishable food items and place them in the marked collection bins in the Narthex and the CFC (suggestions are listed below). We need money to purchase the perishable food items like turkey, ham, bread, butter, fruits and vegetables. If you would like to contribute financially to this ministry, please indicate on your check that it is for “Thanksgiving Baskets” and place it in the Sunday offering or drop off at the office. You can also put cash/checks in an orange bordered pew envelope and mark it “for Thanksgiving Baskets”. Canned goods and money will be collected from October 2 - November 13, 2016. The week before Thanksgiving will be Basket Action Week and we’ll need volunteers to help divide up the canned goods, shop for the perishables, and pack/deliver food to the families. Any excess canned goods will be given to Provisions food pantry in Bulverde. We need lots of helping hands to make this ministry a success. More details on dates and times will be forthcoming. If you have a few hours to help, please contact:
Evelyn Gurganus OGC Ministry Team Member 830-885-2220 (H) or 210-385-8089 (C)
Please share from the blessings that God has so graciously first given to us!
Suggested Food Donations
Meats/Protein Miscellaneous Pasta/Rice Tuna fish Spaghetti sauce Spaghetti noodles Canned chicken Chili – no beans Macaroni and cheese Canned beef Ravioli – canned Rice Velveeta cheese Cake icing – canned Instant mashed potatoes Creamy peanut butter (preferred) Soups – all varieties Stuffing mix Pudding cups Instant oatmeal – variety pack Red beans/rice mix Powdered milk Jelly/preserves Dry beans (pinto, lima, etc.) Tomato sauce Canned tomatoes Cake mix or Brownie mix
Canned Fruit and Vegetables
Fruit cups Blackeye peas Mandarin oranges – canned Sweet peas Snack size raisins Applesauce cups Pineapple tidbits Sweet potatoes Fruit juice – small cans Pork and beans Peaches and pears Corn Mixed fruit and fruit cocktail Green beans ALSO NEEDED ARE NEW OR GENTLY USED RECTANGULAR LAUNDRY BASKETS!
Announcements
The men of St. Paul gather every third Tuesday of the
month for a time of fellowship and sharing. In October the
date is Tuesday, October 18th. We’ll meet at the Knibbe
Ranch at 6:00 PM for some down time and serve dinner at
6:30 PM. Besides a short business meeting, Pastor Lee will
lead us in a devotional that will get us thinking of ways in
which we can better serve our Lord as servants, husbands
and fathers.
Join us by calling the church office by 10:00 AM on the day
of our meeting to give us a head count for the meal. You
can also email us at [email protected] with your intent on
coming. We’ll look for you then.
Upcoming Events for Women of the Word
Monday, October 17—Service Project for Threads of Love (Decorating Parent Journals—no sewing skills requited!)
Monday, November 21—BUNCO Night
Both events will be at 6:30pm in the fellowship hall. Bring a friend and a dish to share for a night of fun, food and
fellowship.
SAVE the DATE for Sunday, November 27, 2016
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT—THIS YEAR’S THEME IS THE MAGI!
Please read the article in this newsletter with all the information
about this wonderful event!
We have 4”x4” reflective decals to put on your car or truck
rear window. It lets people see you are a proud disciple of
St. Paul. Each decal is $5.00. Two of those dollars will go
toward our building fund. So, pick up your decal today and
advertise a great church, St. Paul Lutheran Church
of Bulverde.
Worship Committee will be
meeting on Tuesday, October 4 at 5:30pm in the Luther Room. Our
topic will be the 2017 budget.
Tee it up fore the children during the 12th annual Upbring Golf San Antonio tournament on
Monday, Oct. 24 at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club. All proceeds benefit the children served through their Central Texas programs including
Upbring New Life Children's Center, Upbring Foster In Texas and Upbring BeREAL San Antonio. You don’t
have to play golf to create a brighter future for these deserving kids – volunteer, make a donation or
sponsor a team and help Upbring break the cycle of child abuse. Register online at www.upbring.org/
SAGolf or by phone at 800-938-5777.
Thank you so much, church family, for all of the thoughtful birthday cards that you sent me on my 80th birthday, September 24. I loved them all! Please send cards to me on my 81st too!HaHa...Jane Wanke
Announcements
Honoring Our Elders
October 01, 2016, long time St. Paul Elder
Disciple will celebrate his 87th birthday!
Lawrence Krause
1731 Ole Dutchman Road, Unit 1
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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October 27, 2016 long time St. Paul Elder
Disciple will celebrate her 80th birthday!
Shirley Remmert
1470 Whispering Water
Spring Branch, TX 78070
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October 30, 2016 long time St. Paul Elder
Disciple will celebrate her 82nd birthday!
Margie Friesenhahn
27631 Papoose Pass
San Antonio TX 78260
Please join in the celebration of these
Elder’s birthdays by honoring them with a
Birthday card! Sign your name and
member of St. Paul Lutheran Church if you
do not know them personally.
TIRED AND RETIRED BUNCH
Join us Wednesday, October 26 at 10am for food, fun and fellowship. We will be meeting in the fellowship hall. Bring a friend and a dish to share!
On Sunday October 9, we will be collecting non-perishable food items
and monetary donations for our local food bank, Provisions. Please
remember to use the orange bordered envelopes and write “Provisions” in
the memo section of your check. Also, write Provisions on the
envelopes if you give cash. Thank you!
Hello to everyone,
Many prayers are needed for
the continuation of the
adoption of Ian Sutton. Julie
and David have run into a
wall with the process and
need our immediate prayers.
Pray specifically for Julie’s Visa to be accepted and
processed correctly in order for the adoption to be
fulfilled. Thank you!
The Red Roof Readers are reading Eve by Wm. Paul Young for the month of October. The author of this book is the author of The Shack which shattered our limited perceptions of God. Eve opens a refreshing conversation about the equality of man and women within the context of our beginnings, helping us see each other as our Creator does.
Come and join this lively group of readers on Monday, October 10th in the Fellowship Hall at 6pm. It is always fun to hear perspectives and opinions about the books we read. For more information you may contact Lucy Walker at 830-885-3939.
Mark your calendars...Bible
Breakfast Bunch will return November
19th.
Discipleship Commitments
Love God! Love Others! Serve All!
October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30
Ushers 8:30
Phil & Shelly
Pascale
Phil & Shelly
Pascale
Phil & Shelly
Pascale
Phil & Shelly
Pascale
Phil & Shelly
Pascale
Ushers 10:45
Nita Scott
Debbie Tucker
Nita Scott
Debbie Tucker
Nita Scott
Debbie Tucker
Nita Scott
Debbie Tucker
Nita Scott
Debbie Tucker
Communion Assistants
8:30
Shawn & Jennifer
Sande
Shawn & Jennifer
Sande
Shawn & Jennifer
Sande
Shawn & Jennifer
Sande
Shawn & Jennifer
Sande
Communion
Assistants 10:45
Jim & Lucy Walker
Will Laubach
Jim & Lucy Walker
Will Laubach
Jim & Lucy Walker
Will Laubach
Jim & Lucy Walker
Will Laubach
Jim & Lucy Walker
Will Laubach
Fellowship Jim & Bobbi Vantine
Worship Assistant
8:30 Jim Vantine Judy Wemmert Larry Bodoczy Patti Johnson Connie White
Altar Guild 8:30
David & Stella Ross
David & Stella Ross
David & Stella Ross
David & Stella Ross
David & Stella Ross
Altar Guild 10:45
Lucille Page
& Jane Wanke
Lucille Page
& Jane Wanke
Lucille Page
& Jane Wanke
Lucille Page
& Jane Wanke
Lucille Page
& Jane Wanke
Altar Flowers Elaine Been Larry & Kristen
Bodoczy
Tibby & Robin
Armke
Ben & Meredith
Ehler
Craig & Karen
Kublank
October Anniversaries
3 Johnny & Karen Mutz
4 Lee & Carrye Franzel
9 Tim & Gerri Duke
10 Larry & Kristen Bodoczy
13 Garrett & Candice Haas
16 Dusty & Angela Gass
22 Roger & Claudia Johnson
26 Emery & Annette Gass
27 David & Stella Ross
29 Craig & Karen Kublank
October Birthdays
1 Lawrence Krause 27 George Ashinhurst
2 Ray Burnell Shirley Remmert
2 Hank DuBois 28 Ray Burnell
4 Mark Harrell Jere Kimmell
5 Kelly Armke 29 Brian George
Jaclyn McCord Susan Hankosky
6 Lindsey Williams Garrett James
7 Stacey Laubach Abby Winkler
Kathy Pope 30 Marge Friesenhahn
9 Marguerite Macke 31 Shannon James
Karen Mutz
10 Paula Busse
Colt Meurin
11 Joyce Lux
Gerda Neurnberg
Mike Scott
12 Will Laubach
Claire Schaeferkoeter
Harry Trappe
13 Carrye Franzel
Jim Vantine
15 Lee Franzel
17 Cameron Marburger
18 Chris Wemmert
19 Meredith Ehler
Justin Krause
20 Maurine Johnson
Emmy Kuhn
Elaine Ramos
21 Cindy Eccell
Camille Ehler
22 Emmy Johnson
Dakota Robalin
23 Lance Robalin Sr.
Marge Rothchild
24 Rayne Knowlton
26 Irene Pendleton
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3 CDS 9am-2pm 4 Women’s Bible
Study 9:00am CDS 9-2pm CDS Chapel 9:30am Staff Mtg. 10:30am Worship Committee 5:30pm
5 CDS 9am-2pm
Threads of Love 10:00am-2:00pm BUNCO 12-2pm WOW Planning Meeting 4:30pm Melodic Minions Dinner & Practice 5:30-6:30pm
6 Bible Study
8am, 10am & 6:30pm CDS 9am-2pm Choir Practice 6:15pm Praise Team 7:30pm
7 Bulverde
Networking Group 8:30-10:30am
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10 CDS 9am-2pm
Banner Committee 9:30am Red Roof Readers 6:00pm
11 Women’s Bible
Study 9:00am
CDS 9am-2pm CDS Chapel 9:30am Staff Mtg. 10:30am Prayer Shawls 1pm Council 5:30pm
12 CDS 9am-2pm
CDS Chapel 9:30am Threads of Love 10:00am-2:00pm
Youth Praise Team 6:30-8pm
13 Bible Study
8am, 10am & 6:30pm CDS 9am-2pm Mom’s Bible Study 9:10-10:00am Living Christmas Planning Mtg. 5:30pm Choir Practice 6:15pm
14 Bulverde
Networking Group 8:30-10:30am
15 Arlene
Caton’s Memorial Service 1pm (Reception immediately following service)
17 CDS 9am-2pm
Prayer Warriors 9:30am WOW 6:30pm
18 Women’s Bible
Study 9:00am CDS 9am-2pm CDS Picture Day 9am CDS Chapel 9:30am Staff Mtg. 10:30am Men’s Life 6pm
19 CDS 9am-2pm
CDS Picture Day 9am CDS Chapel 9:30am Threads of Love 10:00am-2:00pm Evangelism Meeting 6pm
20 Bible Study
8am, 10am & 6:30pm CDS 9am-2pm Choir Practice 6:15pm Deadline for the November Epistle
21 Bulverde
Networking Group 8:30-10:30am
22
24 CDS 9am-2pm
31 CDS 9am-2pm Happy Halloween!
25 CDS 9am-2pm Women’s Bible Study 9:00am CDS Chapel 9:30am Staff Mtg. 10:30am
26 CDS 9am-2pm
CDS Chapel 9:30am Threads of Love 10:00am-2:00pm Tired & Retired 10am-2pm
27 Bible Study
8am, 10am & 6:30pm CDS 9am-2pm Choir Practice 6:15pm Praise Team 7:30pm
28 Bulverde
Networking Group 8:30-10:30am
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Please make note of new email addresses for Ron Norman, our
Facility Manager and Kyle, Sarah and Steve Schneider our
AV Team Ron: [email protected]
Schneiders: [email protected]
For any issues, please use the above emails to contact them.
2 Traditional Worship 8:30am
ACE/No Sunday School classes Guatemala Mission Team presentation in the CFC 9:40-10:35am Contemporary Worship 10:45am Basketball (CFC) 4-6pm LCMC National Gathering starts in Denver Colorado
9 Traditional Worship 8:30am
ACE/Sunday School Classes 9:40am Contemporary Worship 10:45am Basketball Practice 4-6pm in CFC
16 Traditional Worship 8:30am
Sunday School, Confirmation and ACE Classes 9:40am Contemporary Worship 10:45am Leadership Seminar 12:00pm Basketball Practice 4-6pm in CFC
23 & 30 Traditional Worship
8:30am ACE/Sunday School Classes 9:40am both Sundays Confirmation Class 10/30 @ 9:40am Contemporary Worship 10:45am Leadership Seminar 12:00pm Basketball Practice 4-6pm in CFC
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Color Key:
Education Ministry Evangelism Stewardship Fellowship Worship
ALL EVENTS AND MEETINGS at the church must be scheduled through the church office. This helps to prevent groups from meeting at
the same time and location. Please call Sherry Schneider at 830-980-2813 or email at [email protected] for more information.