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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
God’s Work. Our Hands
Newsletter of Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, La Grange, Texas
September 2019
Our Mission Statement:
Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, in the name of Christ,
cares, shares, and provides Christian growth opportunity to our community.
First Communion Classes
Pastor Candy will hold a First Communion Class on
Sunday, September 15 during the Sunday School hour,
10:30 a.m. in the Friendship Room.
All 2nd Graders and their parents are encouraged to
attend. If your child is not in 2nd Grade yet, but you desire
them to receive communion, please come to the class!
Confirmation Class for 7th & 8th graders
begins with a Parent’s meeting on
Wednesday, August 28, 6:00 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL is the second & third Sunday, September 8 & 15. After communion those Sundays, children 6th grade and below gather with Caleb in the back of the Sanctuary for Sunday School. Parents can pick their children up about 10:30 a.m.
A Message from your Pastor:
Believe it or not, we are at the beginning of the school year! That means fall is not far from now. I know it’s hard to believe considering it’s still 100 degrees outside!
With September comes the restart of many of our programs, groups, classes, etc. Now is the PERFECT time to try something new, or to restart something that maybe you’ve gotten out of the habit of doing.
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! September 4 is when our music program restarts. If you’ve ever wanted to explore your musical side, there are lots of different opportunities: vocal choir, hand bell choir, and praise band. This ministry (as is all our ministries) is not limited to any particular age. Come out on September 4 or talk to Kathy Toensing about how you might get involved.
Worship on Wednesdays (WoW) program begins again September 11. WoW is our after school program that runs from 3:30 (after school) to 5pm and is for PreK4 to 6
th grade. We always need
volunteers to make this program all it can be. Caleb is your man. Talk to him and he’ll put you to work!
And while we’re talking about education, we currently have two adult education groups on Sundays at 10:30 am. It would be great to have more if there is an interest.
During the next few months I will be doing a series once a month about some of the wider church activities that have been going on during the summer. I’m going to kick it off on September 8 by sharing about the ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering that I attended in July. Other sessions are in the works, all intended to get some conversation started on the role St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church is already playing in the larger picture.
There are lots and lots of other groups and things that are going on starting again in September. Please please please please think about getting plugged in. If none of these opportunities interest you, let me know and let’s work together to find something or create something that you are interested in!
Pastor Candy LYO arriving in Utah!
Chillin’ with Caleb A Summer Retrospective
Hello St Paul,
It’s been a whole summer since I last wrote to you in this Newsletter. In that time, St
Paul has hosted our Annual VBS Day Camp, the LYO has traveled to Utah and back, and I
personally attended the 2019 Churchwide Assembly in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There’s a lot
to unpack in those three things and only so much space I can take up in this newsletter, so
I’ll do my best to cover the important things but still keep it brief.
VBS Day Camp was a fun time, as we welcomed over 70 different kids throughout
the week of June 24-28 to St Paul for a week of learning about God’s Wonder and having
fun and fellowship with each other. Our team of Lutherhill Staff did a great job leading the
kids in games and Bible studies, and I’m proud to say that among that team were 3 of our
own kids from St Paul. Rather than travel to Lutherhill for Water Day this year, we held our
Water Day here at the church, complete with inflatable water slide.
The LYO Summer Trip took place from July 19-28. We traveled to Junction, Utah in a
group of 34 people and had the greatest time there. While there, we worked in the town
of Marysvale in cleaning up a public park. Our kids got so much done that the local
government there marveled at how our group is the best volunteer group they’d ever
had. Highlight moments from the trip include having a sunset worship at Bryce Canyon
National Park, in addition to trips to Zion and the Grand Canyon National Parks, trekking
to a waterfall in the Fishlake National Forest, and White Water Rafting down the Sevier
River. As leaders in the group, we always hope and pray that we are putting together
something meaningful for the kids, so we were comforted to hear that many kids
considered this the best trip they’d been on.
August came and I found myself flying to Milwaukee for the 2019 ELCA Churchwide
Assembly. While there, we as a church collectively passed resolutions committing to many
things such as furthering interfaith relations, assisting refugees and migrants, and seeking
to better our race relations with people of African descent. We also voted to ordain
Deacons, or ministers of word and service, when they had previously been consecrated as
well as approved a new budget for the Churchwide governing body. It was five jam-
packed days in Milwaukee and I was proud to represent our congregation there amongst
so many other brothers and sisters in Christ. Also the 80 degree weather was a plus too.
But now that I’m back, I’m excited to get ready for a new year here at St Paul and
I’m pleased to have a little routine back in my life. As a reminder, LYO resumed for the
year on August 28, and WOW will resume on September 11.
-Caleb
Caleb can be reached in person in the office Tuesday through Friday, via email at
[email protected], or via his cell phone at (512) 944-7859.
Worship On Wednesday starts September 11!
Who: Everyone is Welcome (PreK4-6th grade)
When: Wednesday 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Where: St Paul Lutheran Church
110 West Walnut Street
La Grange, TX 78945
968-5657 stpaullg.org
Greetings Parents!
I am glad to see your child/children will be joining us at St. Paul for Worship on Wednesdays! We are excited to start off a new year of this program. As this program has grown, our need for volunteers has increased as well. If you are able to help out for an hour on Wednesday, even if it’s only once over the course of the year, we would greatly appreciate any help we can get. You can contact me at (512) 944-7859 and we can schedule a day of WOW well ahead of time so that you may plan accordingly. Thank you so much for your help and for sharing your child/children with us here at St. Paul.
Thank you and have a great day! Caleb Parks
SIGN US UP! Child’s Name ________________________________________________
Age ______ Grade _______ Allergies ___________________________
Parents’ Name ______________________________________________
Contact information Phone (s) __________________________________
Email(s) ____________________________________________________
St Paul’s requests $10 each semester to help pay for snacks and supplies. _____ (initial) I give my permission to St Paul Lutheran Church and its representatives to take pictures that include my
child. These photos may be posted to Facebook or the church website and/or printed in the newsletter or other medium.
_____ (initial) I also give my permission for St Paul Lutheran Church and its representatives to take my child around the
community (example: town square, nursing homes, assisted living, etc)
Join us at St Paul for WOW
LYO NEWS
September 4 ~ (6:30 p.m.) LYO Wednesday
September 11 ~ (6:30 p.m.) Agape @ Fitzpatrick’s; WolfPack @ TBA
September 18 ~ NO LYO - Community Pep Rally
September 25 ~ (6:30 p.m.) Agape @ Fitzpatrick’s; WolfPack @ TBA
September 29 ~ (6:30 p.m.) LYO Meeting
Friends are always welcome at LYO events and activities!
Want to receive LYO reminders by text………..
for LYO parents: text 81010 with this message: @lyop
for all LYO kids: text 81010 with this message: @lyok
Also, be sure the LYO sponsors have your complete contact information.
Email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
Join our LYO Facebook group “St Paul LYO” for updates about the group
ST. PAUL NEEDS A PART TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON about 4 hours/week! Job description and application are on the Narthex counter.
PRAYER GARDEN BRICKS may still be purchased. We will submit another order as soon as possible. Bricks are $100 each and the form is on our website or it can be picked up in the office.
1 Annie Hackebeil, Georgia Hartley, Hunter Johnson
2 Coy Magness
3 Riley Fisbeck
5 Brittni Keilers, Carson Rau, Frank Teykl
6 Chuck Bellue, Ronnie Huebel
7 Rocky Rau, Jackie Skelton
8 Amanda Lamza, Brooke Oehlke
9 Darrell Moerbe, Bruce Speckels
10 Audrey Jackson, Delfina Rohde
11 Tracy Mach
12 Ralph Rigden, Shannon Tienert
13 Linda Anders, Debbie Busch, Jaston Davis, Carolyn Roitsch
14 David Butler, Kristina Pestana
15 Peyton Jaster, Albert Loehr
16 James Stolle
17 Maddi Mach, Benjamin Sustr
19 Bonnie Freudenberg
20 Glenn Heinecke
21 Doug Fritsch
22 Diane Berger, Barrett Kay, Marianne Williams
23 Matthew Halpain
24 Bernice Hengst, Tom Johnson, A.C. von Minden
25 Jordan Knesek, Madison Knesek, Denise Paine
26 Tyson Roscher
27 Christopher Anders, Dorothy Drab
28 Michael Mahlmann
29 Annette Citzler, Matthew Mayer, Nate Schielack
30 Zachry Karisch, Bradley Loehr
September Birthdays & Anniversaries
David & Sara Koehl Sept. 7 17 yrs
Tyson & Katrina Kurtz Sept. 10 8 yrs
Dennis & Stephanie Jurek Sept. 13 16 yrs
Salar & Dawn Mirran Sept. 14 22 yrs
Dennis & Brenda Ahlschlager Sept. 16 30 yrs
Wayne & Linda Anders Sept. 26 21 yrs
LISTEN TO ST. PAUL’S SERVICES LIVE!!! All services are broadcast live by clicking
“Listen” on our webpage, www.stpaullg.org
A.M.E.N. St. Paul Volunteer Schedule
Monday (9-11 a.m.); Thursday (1-3 p.m.) September 5; November 18, 21, & 25
Second Chance St. Paul Volunteer Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday, (9 a.m. - 3 p .m.); Monday, (8 a.m.) September 10-16; October 22-28; December 10-16
WINNERS AT 2019 CELEBRATION SUNDAY
$500 Local Gift Cards (donated by Frank Macaulay) – Carolyn Buchanek
Money Tree (donated by Erwin & Bonnie Sladek) – Elizabeth Tannler
$500 Cabela’s card (donated by Dudley & Cyndi Piland) – Susan Knesek
$200 HEB Gift Cards/YETI cooler (donated by Paul Mikula & Linda Morrison) – Patti Weber
Lawn Furniture (donated by Clay & Susie Morgan) – Elaine Halpain
Traeger Pellet Grill w/ pellets (donated by Gary & Kathie Nitsche) – David Johnson
Wooden Picnic Table – Marsha Pietsch
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE SUCCESS OF 2019 CELEBRATION SUNDAY!!
Once again, we are amazed at how we all come together for Celebration Sunday. As co-
chairmen of the event, we feel very blessed to be members of an organization that is willing to
go the extra mile for others. Preliminary estimate is just over $20,000. $20,000 will go to St.
Paul’s General Fund and Council voted at their August 27 meeting that both Lutherhill and the
AMEN Building Fund receive $1,000. Thanks again,
Debbie Busch & Peggy Johnson
Saturday, September 7, 2019
The S’mores & Champagne Gala is a night of festivity and fellowship while we celebrate Lutherhill Ministries. The evening begins at 6pm with cocktails and live entertainment by Bishop Mike Rinehart and will feature a silent auction, wine wall, wishing wall, raffle and live auction. Guests will enjoy a seated dinner, open bar and dancing by the popular Newsboyz. We hope you will join us for the best NIGHT ever!
For more details and to register for the Gala, go online http://lutherhill.org/support/gala/
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If you are willing to serve as lector, please contact Melinda in the church office, 968-5657 or [email protected] She will email you the readings the week before so you can be ready!
Aug 31/Sept 1 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.
Ushers Billy/Christie Nietsche Gerald/Jolene Hughes,
Gloria Raschke, George Eilert
Lectors
Acolyte Brock Loehr
Altar Guild Janice Homeyer Ginger Friemel
Flowers
Sept 7 & 8
Ushers Don Koether Rhonda Koether
Anita Barnett, Delores Bayer, Diane Berger
Lectors Praise band
Acolyte Hunter Sabo
Altar Guild Gloria Raschke Lisa Moellenberndt
Flowers Annette Citzler
Sept 14 & 15
Ushers Barbara Greenwood
Jackie Skelton Howard/Phillis Bohot Daniel/Shelly Pietsch
Lectors Kathy Brewer
Acolyte Brock Loehr Kyler Lamza
Altar Guild James & Kathy Brewer Tanya Psencik
Flowers
Sept 21 & 22
Ushers James/Sharon Elias Dave/Mary Ann Butler,
Janet Coronado, Carolyn Buchanek
Lectors Sharon Elias Praise Band
Acolyte Ella Pineda Max Dixon
Altar Guild Janice Homeyer Velrie Prause
Flowers Williams
Sept 28 & 29
Ushers Richard/Danette Coufal Wayne Anders family
Lectors Sid Roden
Acolyte Brigham Kelly
Altar Guild Faye Bresan Sid/Susan Roden
Flowers Norma Adams
You are invited to a party
celebrating
Marianne Williams’
80th
birthday
Sunday, September 22
from 2-4 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall.
No gifts please.
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME MUSIC?
All music groups will begin regular practices on Wednesday September 4.
Bell choir - 6 p.m. Choir - 7 p.m. Praise Band - 8 p.m.
Any and all are welcome to join any of these groups! As the Bible says, “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!” If you have any questions, you may contact Kathy Toensing at 966-3376.
INTERESTED IN RINGING BELLS IN CHURCH? Kathy Toesning is happy to hold an introductory class for you! Don’t let lack of experience stop you from joining us!! Call or text Kathy at 966-3376.
If your group has a special event planned, let us know by the 20th of the month for inclusion in the newsletter. Any of these organizations and groups would be pleased to have you become a part of their ministry and activities. Make plans to attend the next gathering or meeting! Call the church office with questions.
Children’s Sunday School meets the second & third Sunday of each month after communion. Children 6th grade and below gather with Caleb in the back of the Sanctuary to go to the Parlor for Sunday School. Parents can pick their children up about 10:30 a.m. The next Children’s Sunday School is September 8 & 22.
Afternoon Circle meets the first Tuesday, September 4, 2:00 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall.
Fishers of Men meet September 16, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Chuck Bellue. Chuck, Glenn Davis & Jaston Davis will co-host. All men are welcome!
Friends in Faith meet Monday September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the home of Mary Ann Butler, 451 N Frankin Street. Plan now to attend for an evening of great fellowship. All ladies are invited and encouraged to attend!!
Tacky Tuesday meets the third Tuesday, September 17, at 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All ages, all genders are welcome to help tie knots in quilts to get them ready for shipment for Lutheran World Relief next April. Our regular scheduled Tacking Day is always the third Tuesday. We need more help!!!
Hand Quilting takes place every Monday morning, 8 a.m., in the Quilting Room. The Quilters welcome anyone interested to join in - come observe and/or learn to hand stitch quilts! We quilt for the public and charities!! All proceeds go to Lutheran World Relief.
Cut-Ups meet Wednesday morning September 4 at 8:00 a.m. Join us on the first Wednesday of every month beginning at 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall – to iron fabric, cut squares, assemble quilt top kits, cut backing, cut batting and visit. You can come whenever it works for you and stay as long as you can. (No experience necessary!)
The Altar Guild meets quarterly. Their next meeting is Tuesday, October 8, 4:00 p.m., in the Friendship Room. The Altar Guild always welcomes new members. Please let the office know if you are interested in this ministry. Stephen Ministry meets on the third Sunday of each month at 4:00 p.m. If you are having a problem you’d like to talk and pray about with someone, please let Pastor Candy know. She will connect you with one of our Stephen Ministers.
WOW! St. Paul donated a total
of 150 pounds of food to AMEN in
August!
Remember, the second Sunday
of each month is when we
emphasize AMEN donations, but
we are happy to take them all
month long!
VOTE FOR YOUR favorite hymns to be sung this
month! You may vote for any hymn from the ELW red
hymnal. The blank sheets are in a basket in the Nar-
thex. Print the hymn number and name on the sheet
provided and place it in the gold barrel. Pastor Candy
will draw hymns for the following week each Sunday.
Messenger Monthly Newsletter of Saint Paul Lutheran Church
September 2019
Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Church of America PO Box 567 La Grange, Texas 78945
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Pray for Peace!
Saint Paul 2019 Congregation Council
Gene Jaster, President
Jackie Skelton, Vice-President
Linda Anders, Secretary
Peggy Pfeiffer, Treasurer
Debbie Busch, Outreach/Social Ministry
Tyler Dockery, Stewardship/Finance
Ginger Friemel, Worship
Frank Macaulay, Peru/Mission
Cindy Schwertner, Outreach/Social Ministry
Scott Toensing, Property
Parish Office Hours: Monday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday (closed for lunch noon-1 p.m.) 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.-noon Office Phone: 979-968-5657 Fax: 979-968-6950
Pastor Cell Phone: 979-966-2459 Fellowship Hall Phone: 979-968-9603
www.stpaullg.org [email protected]
The Rev. Candis O’Meara, Senior Pastor [email protected]
(979)966-2459
Caleb Parks, Faith Life Leader [email protected]
(512)944-7859
Melinda Zajicek, Office Manager [email protected]
(979)820-8793
Sherise Davis, Organist
Jean McHenry, Organist
Kathy Toensing, Adult Choir/Praise Band Choir
Carolyn Bennetsen, Mannie Fritsch-Schmid, Agnes Hannes, Lummus Hannes, Ruth Hensel, and
Paul Mikula, Stephen Ministers