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MIDWEEK

June 14, 2017

SUMMER WORSHIP CONTINUES at 9:15 AM

SPECIAL WORSHIP CONCERT SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Crossflame, an award-winning 60 + member youth choir and orchestra ministry will

present Broken Vessels at this Sunday morning’s worship service. Their presentation during worship at St. Paul’s will feature music by Mark Miller, Kyle Mathews,

Pepper Choplin, Robert Ray, Keith Hampton, Shaun Davey, and Mary McDonald. Launched in 1994, Crossflame is based at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Hickory

North Carolina. Crossflame members come from 11 middle and high schools in five counties in western North Carolina. They come from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds and are all at different places on their faith journey. Under the direction of Ron Sinclair, each year’s 10-day

Crossflame concert tour includes concerts in churches. nursing homes, children’s hospitals, homeless shelters and similar venues.

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WEEKLY GATHERINGS

Office Hours 9 AM – 2 PM Monday-Friday TOPS Meeting Wednesdays at 6 PM

Handbell Choir Rehearsal Wednesdays at 7 PM as scheduled

NAMI 4th Thursdays at 7 PM (This month NAMI meets June 29)

Fridays Pastor’s Sabbath AA Meeting Saturdays 7 PM

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, June 17 Habitat Women’s Build Sunday, June 18 Crossflame Youth Choir & Orchestra at 9:15 AM Worship Monday, June 19-Friday, June 23 VBS 6-8 PM

Monday, June 26 Trustees Meeting at 6:30 PM

Thursday, June 29 NAMI Meeting in Fellowship Hall at 7 pm

Monday, July 3 SPRC Meeting at 6:30 PM

Monday, July 10 Staying on Par with God Odessa National Tee Time 9 AM Sunday, July 23 Men of Simpson Concert at 3 PM

Sunday, August 14 Bells of the Bay Handbell Concert at 4 PM

Saturday, August 19 Annual Old-Tyme Peach Festival Saturday, September 2 MOT Big Ball

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to praise God in vibrant worship

June 18 WORSHIP AT 9:15 AM

FATHER’S DAY

Crossflame Worship Concert Don’t forget to wear your Name Tags!

Yellow Hat goes to support Crossflame Youth Choir & Orchestra.

DEAR FRIENDS, I return to you excited for a number of reasons! Your gifts and prayers and support made such a difference in the lives of folks at Las Parcelas! People like Pastor Marcial, our cook Rosie, young adults like Davin and his wife Ruth and their two children Raquelita and newborn Pamela, college student Joseling and teens like Carla, children named Moses and Jefferson, Anna [who is deaf] and Samuel and Chilu and so many more! But they made a difference in mine and Rose’s and Brenda’s [our other team members] lives! We

are so inspired by their joy in the Lord, by their gracious and generous hospitality in sharing what little they had with us. We laughed and cried and sang and prayed and worked and sweated together! And the church was finished and dedicated! And so many children! I would love to have as many kids EAGER and EXCITED to be a part of worship! I have much to share with you and hope you will also be eager to see the photos and hear the stories of God’s work among our sisters and brothers. We also visited the site of the next church build at La Majada, also outside of León, which will take place this fall. My prayer is that God will move upon your heart to answer the call to

Worship Coordinator 9:15 AM

Ushers: June Stemmle Paul Loder, Greg Apps, John Harmer, Todd Korb, Alan Martin, Dave Sydnor, Dave Pearl, Denis Shaffer,

Dean Hatton, John Harmon & Charlii Miller

Liturgist & Announcements: Eric Widger

Greeters: John & Patti Harmer

Acolyte: Chase Collins

Com. Set-up: Kathy Chas 3 Chalices 1 loaf + plate of non-gluten

Com. Servers: Carole Harmon Dick & Ellie Leuliette; Cedric & St. Jerome Reeves; Alexandra & Caroline Rodriguez; Dave & Linda Sydnor

Young Disciples: Brian McNelis

Flowers: Janet Rowley Tracy & Rick Pulling in loving memory of their fathers, Jack Walls and Richard Pulling, Sr.

Fellowship: Barbara Lynn Manlove

Sharon Hunnicutt, Beth O’Grady, Margie Apps, Charlotte Miller, Wendy Wallace, Megan Reitzes, Jennifer Rodriguez

Counters: G. Guessford Helen George & Faye Taylor

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an experience which you will never forget and which will change your heart and life—and your relationship with Christ. I will be rolling out the plan in the next two weeks, so stay tuned! This Sunday we will experience worship as never before. This is NOT entertainment, but a full worship service which will inspire and bless you. What a wonderful opportunity to invite a guest to worship with us—there will be no long-winded sermons—but rather tremendous music from faith-filled youth! Don’t miss it!

With a grateful heart, Pastor Karin

MUSIC MINISTRY NOTES

Don’t forget! Crossflame, an award winning 60+ member youth choir and orchestra from North Carolina is leading our worship service this Sunday. Crossflame was recently recognized by Youth Choirs Inc. with a Spirit of Cue Award, an honor given to a youth choir who exemplifies the best traits of a youth choir ministry. Their worship concert will feature contemporary Christian, “crossover” classical and traditional sacred music. Their visit to Odessa is part of Crossflame’s 2017 annual tour. Over the past 22 years, their annual tours have taken them to Canada, Scotland, and throughout

the eastern United States. On two occasions, they have appeared as part of a Sunday afternoon concert with an all-star cast at the Grand Ol’ Opry in Nashville. Mark your calendars, more great music is still to come with two special concerts later this summer!

On Sunday July 23, the Men of Simpson Choir from Simpson United Methodist Church in Wilmington will present a concert at 3 PM in the sanctuary. Pastor Karin heard this group share their gifts at the Peninsula-Delaware Annual conference last month and they are awesome. On Sunday, June 25, following worship, we will begin the voting process for our Favorite Hymn Fundraiser for our handbell choir to go to Festival next spring. The nominees have all been tallied and we are voting on our favorite from among the ten finalists. How do we vote? Each vote cast costs $1. There will be a box for each hymn and you can stuff the box of your choice. As they say, "vote early and often!" You can vote as many times as you wish for your favorite We will do this each Sunday for the next few weeks. Then the final celebration of the winner will take place this fall. More details on that will follow later. So be ready next week as the finalists are presented to you by our bell choir who will be playing that morning as well. On Sunday August 13, Bells of the Bay, a community handbell choir from Maryland’s Eastern Shore will present PotpourRing at 4 PM in the sanctuary. This is a return engagement for Bells of the Bay who presented a concert at St. Paul’s last August. I am very privileged to serve as Artistic Director of this dedicated and talented group.

Blessings, Shelley

FELLOWSHIP HELP Extra food is needed for June 18th coffee hour. We will have The Crossflame Youth choir and guest to serve. Bring your treats to the kitchen on the morning of the 18th, remember no nuts. Thank you, Barbara Lynn Manlove

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TRIMMER NEEDED!

Looking for someone to trim the hedge on the hill on the side of the church. It's up against the wrought iron fencing, along the handicap walkway. There is a "yard waste" only trash can for the clippings. There is an outside outlet near the handicap door, if you want to use an electric trimmer. Thank you, Sharyn Sheats

TRANSLATOR NEEDED We may have need of someone who can speak and translate Spanish Sunday, June 18-Tuesday, June 20. There is an outside chance that the President of the Evangelical Methodist Church, Rev. Ruben Zeledon, may be visiting us those days. Please contact Pastor Karin at 302-668-6685 or pastor@stpaulsodessa.org if you can or know someone who could translate.

ATTENTION ARTISTS--WORSHIP COVER ART

We are created in the image of God [Imago Dei] which means that our Creator God gifts us with creativity! If you are interested in designing cover art for the worship folder please contact the office. The process is fairly simple—you will be given the scripture that is the theme of a service and upon which Pastor Karin will preach. You interpret the scripture in any media and submit to the office either in original form or in a jpeg or png file. If you have questions or need a bit of direction we are happy to help with that as well. All are welcome! THEME starting June 25 is FISH TALES.

to deepen our spiritual walk with Christ

HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM

Heat Related Syndromes Summer time is now upon us and with this comes fun in the sun.

Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat. There are three heat-related syndromes that can occur: heat cramps being the mildest and heatstroke being the most severe.

Heat Cramps: These may be the first sign of trouble. If you do not stop and treat these you can progress to the next level. Heat cramps are usually caused by an electrolyte (sodium, potassium) imbalance caused by sweating. Signs of heat cramps are: painful, involuntary muscle spasms that usually occur during heavy exercise in hot environments. Treatment includes: Rest briefly and cool down, drink clear juice or an electrolyte-containing sports drink, practice gentle range-of-motion stretching and gentle massage of the affected muscle group, don’t resume strenuous activity for several hours or longer after heat cramps go away and call your doctor if your cramps don't go away within one hour or so.

Heat Exhaustion: Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion may develop suddenly or over time, especially with prolonged periods of exercise/play. Signs can include the following: cool, moist skin with goose bumps when in the heat, heavy sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, fatigue, weak, rapid pulse, nausea and headache. Treatment includes: Stop all activity and rest, drink cool water or sports drinks, move to a cooler location, lie down and loosen your clothing, apply cool, wet cloths to as much of your body as possible, and if you have vomited and it continues, seek medical attention immediately.

Heat Stroke: Heatstroke is a condition caused by your body overheating (body temperature rises to 104 F (40 C) or higher). This is the most serious form of heat injury and requires immediate, emergency medical attention. Untreated heatstroke can quickly damage your brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. The damage worsens the longer treatment is delayed,

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increasing your risk of serious complications or death. Signs can include: high body temperature, confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, seizures, and alteration in sweating. In heatstroke brought on by hot weather, your skin will feel hot and dry to the touch. However, in heatstroke brought on by strenuous exercise, your skin may feel moist. You may also have nausea and vomiting, rapid breathing, racing heart rate and headache. Treatment is to call 911 immediately! Move the person to a cooler environment, reduce the person’s body temperature with cool clothes or a bath and Do Not give fluids.

Prevention: This is the key to avoiding these heat-related concerns. Things you can do are very simple: Wear loose fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing, avoid sunburn, seek a cooler location, and drink plenty of fluids (staying hydrated will help your body sweat and maintain normal body temperature), avoid alcoholic beverages, let your body acclimate to the heat slowly. There are certain medications that can affect how your body responds to high temperatures (always check with your doctor concerning your medications). So have fun this summer, but stay safe. Linda Sydnor – The Health Ministry Team

BLACKBERRY PICKING

NEEDED: Two to Three Teens for 2 hrs. per day Monday thru Saturday 8-10 AM, from last Week of June thru entire month of July. Earnings $1.50 per Quart picked with possibility of making $25 - $30 per day. Must be prompt and committed for complete picking time; must be a solid worker for 2 hrs. each day. Location: Phil and Mural Sousa's Veggie and Fruit Farm........ Directions: South on US 13 to DSP weigh station, left onto Eagles Nest Road. Continue to second stop sign (3-4 miles) & take left onto Walker School Road. Go about 1/4 mile to split rail fencing on each side of driveway on left & turn into a rather long driveway (sometimes has signs or banners at end of lane advertising plants, veggies, etc.) (Phil and Mural start St. Paul's Sunday School Planting each year.)

WE NEED A TEAM LEADER FOR THIS EVENT! If you are interested in a trip to the new york botanical gardens outdoor installation of dale chihuly work please sign the interest

sheet in the NARTHEX and we will try to organize a group trip! CHIHULY Saturday, April 22 – Sunday, October 29, 2017 Breathtaking works of art that dazzle with color, light, and form—by day and night

FINANCE AT A GLANCE

ONLINE SHOPPING TO SUPPORT ST. PAUL’S

Try these links if you are shopping online this summer. Many stores will donate to St. Paul’s when you designate St. Paul’s as the recipient.

Umcmarket.org Go to http://www.gcfa.org/ to find innovative ways to give to

your church through AMAZON SMILE, HOME DEPOT, STAPLES and more!

Https://smile.amazon.com/ch/16-1752306

YOU ARE OUT OF TOWN THIS SUMMER—HOW DO YOU CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH? Try GIVELIFY!

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GIVELIFY is now available! First, download the free Givelify mobile donation app from the App Store or Google Play. Then open the app and follow step-by-step instructions to make your very first Givelify donation. We have these instructions available in the office as well or contact Alice Mullins, our Administrative Assistant for help. THERE IS A FEE OF 2.9%+.30 to help cover the cost and security of each transaction.

FAMILY LIFE DEPARTMENT UPDATES from Vicki Spence

DON’T MISS VBS

June 19-23 from 6-8 PM

Get your passports ready and join us on a journey to Peru “PASSPORT TO PERU” Discovering God’s Good Gifts. We will gather at 6 PM and have dinner, stories, music, games and crafts, ending at 8 PM. Join us to learn ways that God gives us comfort, patience, peace, love and joy.

WEDNESDAY--VBS will be held at 3 Palms Zoo, 924 Blackbird Station Road, Clayton, DE – just south of Odessa about 10 minutes from 6-8 PM. We will be supporting the animals at 3 Palms Zoo as our mission and will meet there on Wednesday night to share our fun with the animals that live there (RAIN DATE FOR ZOO IS THURSDAY NIGHT). **BRING FOOD DONATIONS for animals at 3 Palms Zoo every night of VBS, Monday-Friday.

Foods include: Corn on the Cob, Kale, Collard Greens, Turnip Greens, Romaine & Red Leaf

Lettuce, Squash/Summer & Winter, Apples, Bananas, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes,

Pumpkins, Berries, Melons, All meats except pork (including expired & freezer burnt meats),

Yogurts and Bread/Rolls.

Delivery of food to 3 Palms Zoo will be made daily.

The colors to wear (shirts, dresses, skirts, shorts) are: Monday – Red Tuesday – Yellow Wednesday – Orange Thursday – Green Friday – Blue Menus for the week will be: Monday – Chicken nuggets, mac & cheese, grapes & ice pops Tuesday – Grilled cheese, tater tots, trail mix, rice krispie treats Wednesday – Hot dogs, chips, go-gurt, brownies Thursday – Spaghetti, applesauce, bread, cookies Friday – Pizza, fruit salad, cheese balls, sundaes

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Hope to see you there! Parents and friends, it takes a village to pull off a successful VBS. Please sign up to help wherever you can. Thank you!

WE NEED VBS HELP IN THE KITCHEN! We need a coordinator (or 2) to keep menus straight,

shop for food or schedule shoppers and be available to answer questions of kitchen helpers. Please prayerfully consider making this commitment to feed the kids. We have menus and shopping list ready to go!

VBS positions still needed

for the following:

2 group leaders (all week) kitchen helper (Tuesday night) crafts helper (Monday night)

WE STILL NEED

DESSERTS!

Sign up sheet is in the Narthex. Each person is asked to donate 3 dozen of each item: Ice pops Rice Krispie Treats Brownies Cookies Remember, NO NUTS please!

YOUTH MISSION TRIP

TO TARBORO,

NORTH CAROLINA

Our youth and adults are having a terrific time and doing meaningful work in disaster recovery in Tarboro, North Carolina. They have had nothing but glowing words for the teams that they are working with and the facility and staff where they are staying. Continue to keep them in prayer as they return home on Friday! They will, no doubt, have lots of stories and testimony to share!

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JOYS & CONCERNS: Please take the opportunity to go to our website (www.stpaulsodessa.org) to complete a prayer request—it is the most convenient, 24-7 way to get your concerns on our prayer lists. Please alert the office when someone can be taken OFF the list by emailing stpodessa@stpaulsodessa.org. Submitting a Prayer Request is the best and most assured way that your request will be added to the mid-week and worship folder but for HIPAA reasons PLEASE get permission before adding. We do our best to keep up with the needs of our congregation, but we may not always

have up-to-date information. If you or a loved one are in need of a pastoral visit, please call the church office to schedule. RECENT PRAYER REQUESTS: Johanna Learish on the sudden loss of her husband Terry; Megan & Eric Gustafson and family on the loss of Megan's grandmother; shooting victims in DC and San Francisco.

CONTINUED PRAYER:Dot Coleman Rich Unger Toni A. Linda Marcella Loebensberg Fargo Family on the loss of their son, Mason June Glass David Snipes Sam Moore Ally Kennedy Hadley Ryan Kelly Turek Lauren Kable Beverly Bederman Hanna Holland Victims & families of the London bombing Barbara Spence Amu Seitle & family Sheri Hatton Barbara Hatch Janet Rowley Robert Mudry Mary Fox Nolan Jacobs Betty Hastings Jane Ryan Dennis Turk Louise Hyatt Linda Smith

Wallis Ann Wands The Schrums on for healthy second child Jerry Emerson Laura Emerson-Geer Jeff & Kresta Foster John & Kathy Carneal Blake Crothers Matt Outten Eugene Austin Stephen George Paula Long Louise Roberts Barbara Hatch Ryan Whitmer Alice Reed Jill Rison Dawn Knode Sharon Sweetman Joanne Tidwell Adam Lex Eleanor Cleaver Laura Lassiter Oliver Brian Wells Leila Siddique Butch Vanderwende

Candido Souras Kelley Jones

Mel Dernberger Ashley Gouge Kim McClain Ankit Gohil

Bun Slaughter Kelly Swab Zoe Haupt Mary Ann Seal Mark Johnson Kristi Owen Thomas Lewis Debby Kuhinski Jim McCall Ginny Pickett Norm Herron Mario Semmler Kristin Jones Kayla Madeline Parker Chip Johnson Diane Jones Linda Pritchett Elaine Bramante Eric Blakely Aston Morris Hudson Haws Bryan Kerr Paul Whittenberger Dennis Martin Pat Smith Justine Broehl Sheridan Outten Merle Ciesielski Jean Keane Maggie McCombs

Celeste Cox

BIRTHDAYS

June 15 Samantha Gill Bun Slaughter

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June 16 Carlotta Cline Barbara Marsh June 17 Jordan Ingram June 18 Pam Root June 19 Sarah Apps

June 20 Janice Thompson June 21 Brenda Shaffer Joseph Mastin, Sr. Jerry Thompson

ANNIVERSARIES

June 14 Dicky & Marcia Wheeler June 18 Lloyd & Sharyn Sheats Randy & Vicki Spence June 20 Harvey & Alice Smith June 15 David & Sue Johnson June 16 Dean & Jeanne Hatton Jorge & Jennifer Rodriguez

Happy Anniversary, Jeanne & Dean!

GENTLE OFFICE REMINDERS

WE ARE WORKING ON REORGANIZING OUR OFFICE WORK FLOW & MORE THIS SUMMER. A reminder that ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS, ARTICLES, TESTIMONIES, PHOTOS, ETC. ARE DUE IN THE OFFICE BY NOON TUESDAY. This summer we begin a firm and ABSOLUTE deadline for everything due to Midweek and worship folder. If your info does not make the deadline, it will go in the following Midweek or perhaps a Friday eblast. Also, Alice will be doing all the financial reports on Tuesdays as well as preparing Midweek so we ask that you avoid interrupting her work on Tuesdays. This will assist in freeing her up the rest of the week so that she may help you with any requests and assistance. Thank you so much for your cooperation.

Pastor Karin’s email is pastort@stpaulsodessa.org. The office email

is stpodessa@stpaulsodessa.org –please note that they are different. NO NUTS POLICY— remember that we do NOT provide any refreshments or foodstuffs

with any nut products.

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PLEASE ANNOUNCE YOUR PRESENCE AS YOU ENTER THE CHURCH DURING THE WEEK.

This is OFF. This is ON.

PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF HOW THE AIR CONDITIONING WORKS AND TURN IT OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE. THANKS!

ST. PAUL’S STAFF Rev. Karin Tunnêll pastor@stpaulsodessa.org 302-668-6685 Alice Mullins stpodessa@stpaulsodessa.org 302-378-2420 Vicki Spence familylife@stpaulsodessa.org Shelley Reel shelley@goeaston.net 443-786-9010 Duane Dillard duanedillard@gmail.com Jeanne Hatton 302-378-1670

with acts of love & compassion

UPCOMING YELLOW HAT SCHEDULE

June 18 – Crossflame Youth Choir & Orchestra June 25 – NAMI Walk-5K (National Alliance on Mental Health) July 2 – U.S. Disaster Response

HABITAT BUILDS Hands, hearts and feet are needed! Saturdays [9 AM - approx. 3 PM] June 17 - Women's Build

Contact Dawn Buckworth at 302-753-4020!

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COVENANT GARDEN On Wednesday, I cut 2 1/2 lbs. of lettuce and delivered to Neighborhood House. On Saturday, I hoed between the plants and along string beans in attempt to keep weeds down. God blessed the Covenant Garden with 1/4" of rain early in week. Plants are growing and showing signs of fruit and some will be ready for harvest in the coming days. Blessings, Paul Loder ISAIAH 61:11 For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all nations.

GAIL GARNER, OUR ASL INTERPRETER, SUNDAY SCHEDULE In the summer Gail will leave a bit early, but here is the basic schedule, remembering that this, too, can change:

JUNE 25 JULY 2, 16 [tentative] & 23 AUGUST 27 SEPTEMBER [RESUME 8:25 WORSHIP] 10 & 24 OCTOBER 1, 22 & 29 NOVEMBER 5 & 26 DECEMBER 3 & 24 JANUARY 7 & 28, 2018

PEACH FEST Annual Old-Tyme Peach

Festival in Middletown on SATURDAY, AUGUST 19.

BE A PEACH and co-team lead this event.

The checklist is already made up, we have our space, supply list and all the resources you need to help. We really need your support to make this happen for the church. AND it’s FUN!!! Please contact the office if interested in joining the Peach Pit Crew! Reaching Up,

Reaching In, Reaching Out! We also have a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

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JOIN OUR MOT BIG BALL TEAM! Labor Day Weekend, September 2 in the front field of Silver Lake. This is a family event for one hour! Wear your new St. Paul’s shirt [available for purchase in Narthex] for $10 each.

It’s a Sock Hop!

Deaf Camp Signs and Wonders is a week-long camp at Camp Pecometh. We serve

adults who are Deaf with additional disabilities. Our goal this year is give our campers an opportunity to be of service. This can foster self-esteem and give a sense of purpose. Homeless shelters report that their greatest need in summer is good quality white cotton socks for men and women. Our campers are excited to package and distribute socks to the homeless with a message of God's love. We are hoping to collect 2,000 packages of socks by June 26, 2017. Email Carol Stevens at carolstevens100@hotmail.com to arrange pickup.

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