September 2016

In the name of Jesus Christ, Saint Paul Lutheran Church

is committed to praising, praying, and sharing the Word of God.

250 Trinity Road Phone: 792-1650 York, PA 17408

www.saintpaul-trinity.org

The Parish Messenger is sponsored In loving memory of John & Mary Livingston by the

family

Rev. Sara Gausmann e-mail: Pastor.sally@comcast.net Rev. Paul Gausmann e-mail: Pastor.paul@comcast.net Church Office: Phone: 792-1650 Website: www.saintpaul-trinity.org Office is open 8 am – 2 pm. Parish Secretary: Kate Frye e-mail: stpauladmin@comcast.net Financial Secretary Carol Frey Music Director Carol Moscony Mini-Sexton Bob Yeater CYC Director Roxanne Donnan

Pastor’s Letter.……………….………….….…....…….…….……..Page 2 Special Appeal, Bell Choir, Daily Bread…………………..…..….Page 3 Hospitalized, Book Club, Attendance, Newsletter deadline, Quilters,, Men’s Ministry………………..…………………………….….…………….Page 4 Birthdays…..……………………………………………………........Page 5 Harvest of Hope, Choir, Sunday School Kickoff, CYC………………………………….………………………………..Page 6 Prayer Corner….…………………………………………………….Page 7 Bible Study, Thank you……….…………………………………….Page 8 Treasurer’s report, Worship in Sept., Congratulations…………………………………….…......……........Page 9 LCMC, Decision America Tour………………….……..……..........Page 10 Sponsorships………………………....…………………….………..Page 11 Lay leaders, Church family events….……….…….….……..........Page 12 Christian Ed…..……...….……….………………………….…..…...Page 13 Church Council minutes, Baptism…………………...……….Page 14 & 15 Family Retreat………………………………………..…………….Page 16 Wreath Sponsorship…………………………………………………Page 17 Pie Night, Friends in Christ……………………………............……Page 18

Pastor’s letter for September newsletter “Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people.” I Peter 2:10

Identity is a big topic in our world today. Whether it is party affiliation or which presidential candidate you can or cannot relate to, or whether it is gender issues or racial classifications, people are looking for someone to affiliate with, a place to belong.

In the midst of all of this searching and categorizing there is a gift that we must not overlook. We have an identity that is primary and a place to belong that is full of comfort and hope. We are God’s people bought with the precious blood of Christ Jesus our Lord. We are Christians baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We are bound together in a worshipping community gathered around God’s word and life giving sacraments.

Whatever other affiliations we have, whatever other groups we belong to or identify with, whatever issue we are struggling with, searching about – they are all secondary, they all come under the reign of Christ the King. And if those groups take us away from that primary loyalty, if they teach a doctrine that is contrary to what we believe then we need to prayerfully reorient ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit to get back to a place where God’s word is respected and His love is shared.

For this reason, we are lifting up in all our teaching during the coming year, the Small Catechism. It is an appropriate place to have our identity refreshed and it is a great time to do it as we are on the eve of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. It is small and easy to read and packed full of the truth of God’s Word. A copy will be provided for you if you don’t have one readily available and we will be encouraging one another in these Christian basics.

It is a joy to be in fellowship with you – thanks be to God that he has made us His people. Pastor Sally

SPECIAL APPEAL FOR September: Institute for Lutheran Theology

Though headquartered in distant Brookings, South Dakota, the Institute of Lutheran Theology (ILT) has a long reach around the world. Focusing largely on teaching conveyed through internet resources, ILT has become a reliable and dynamic resource for teaching sound Lutheran Theology to pastors, seminarians, and interested lay people around the nation and the world. Our own most direct benefit as a congregation comes from the outstanding video courses presented to students of the ILT class which meets weekly during Sunday school hour in the CYC rooms in the Sunday school wing under the expert leadership of Larry Rinehart. ILT has grown significantly in its outreach and depth of offerings and continues to expand. As an LCMC approved seminary it helps to ensure that LCMC will receive qualified new pastors and also help to develop a more educated laity. Your support of ILT is vital to its continuance as one of the finest Lutheran schools of theology and you can do so this month of September by giving generously through the green envelopes located in the pews (if giving by check make payable to Saint Paul Lutheran Church with ILT in the memo section).

"Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices." Bell choir practice will begin again Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 PM in the choir loft. New members are

always welcome. Some musical experience would be helpful.

OUR DAILY BREAD: Our dessert for September is Sugar Cakes. Use your favorite recipe and place (2) 2” cookies in each bag. We need 360 bags by 9 am on Friday, September 16. If you are able to make some, please sign the sheet in the narthex Thanks!

Men’s Ministry: Hey guys start your Saturday off on a truly blessed footing by joining us for the Men’s Breakfast on Saturday September 10th at 8:00 AM. We always start our time together with a satisfying meal and informal conversation and then engage in an enriching bible study. This year we have some interesting new material entitled “Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me In Sunday School,” short informal Bible Study DVD segments followed by some discussion together. We will launch this study in the Book of Joshua and hopefully get some new insights into the rich meaning of the passages we will be dealing with. We are usually done around 9:30 AM. Sign up in the Narthex.

RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED MEMBERS

Please keep these members in your prayers. Barb Little, Betty Wantland Book Club – Will be meeting Sept. 21st at 11:30am. Our book is: A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers

Our Response to His Love in July: 2015 = 187 2016 = 193

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: Articles for the October newsletter need to be in the church office by September 16.

BLANKET WORKSHOP: Join us Tuesday, September 13th at 8 am to knot quilts for Lutheran World Relief. We could use more helpers.

CYC needs 30 empty square tissue boxes by November. A box will be placed in the Narthex labeled CYC for these items if you are able to help out. Thank you.

HARVEST OF HOPE NEEDS

Can Corn, Can Green Beans, Can Mixed Vegetables, Can Carrots, Can Chicken Noodle or Rice Soup, Can Tomato Soup, Can Veg. Beans, Can Pork & Beans, Can Tuna, Can Beef Stew, Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, Box Mac & Cheese, Box Potatoes any style, Box Mashed Potatoes, Can Potatoes, Box Rice, and Can Pasta, Can Fruit, Peanut Butter, Can Spaghetti Sauce, Box Cereal, Box Elbow Mac, Bag Egg Noodles, Frozen Turkeys, Turkey Stuffing, BoxJello/Gelatin, Box Cake Mix

Calling All Singers! The Adult Choir will resume rehearsals on Thursday evening, September 1st, at 7:15pm. If you like to sing please come to the first rehearsal, new members are welcome on all voice parts! The Adult choir sings at worship services 3 times per month (twice at the 8:15 service, once at the 10:55) and also for special services such as Christmas Eve. Please consider joining us – you will enjoy the music making and the fellowship! For more information, contact Carol Moscony.

Join us for the Sunday School KICKOFF in Fellowship Hall

Sunday, September 11 at 9:40 We will have:

an expanded coffee hour with lots of refreshments,

a great take away that can be used every day in the home to bring God's peace and presence to your daily routine.

A great start to a new year of Christian learning!

CENTER FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (CYC) applications for the 2016-17 school year are still available. The four-year old class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-11:30 am. Three-year old class meets from 9-11:30 am on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Stop at the church office for an application.

Prayer Corner

Why We Say Amen Certainly, Christ made God’s many promises come true. For

that reason, because of our message, people also honor God by saying “Amen!” 2 Corinthians 1:20

The little word AMEN indicates strong affirmation and means “let it be so.” It expresses the faith we should have when we pray. Christ said, “Have faith that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” (Matt. 21:22). He also said, “That’s why I tell you to have faith that you have already received whatever you pray for, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24). The Samaritan woman received what she asked for because she didn’t stop asking and firmly believed. In response the Lord said to her,” Woman, you have strong faith! What you wanted will be done for you” (Matt. 15:28). James also said, “When you ask for something don’t have any doubts. A person who has doubts is like a wave that is blown by the wind and tossed by the sea” (James 1:6) So as the author of Ecclesiastes said, “The end of something is better than its beginning” (Ecclesiastes 7:8). For at the end of your prayers, you say Amen with heartfelt confidence and faith. When you say Amen, the prayer is sealed, and it will certainly be heard.

From Through Faith Alone, 365 devotional readings from Martin Luther

Martin Luther is telling us to have faith in God’s answer to our prayers. The response God gives us may not be the one we expect or desire. But it will be the correct and blessed answer, from the One God who loves us. Pray with faith and conviction. Pray with belief in God. Pray with acceptance of God’s will be done. May your prayer life grow, deepen and be strengthened through faith.

Our mid-week Pastor led Bible Study is held on Thursdays at 9 am and 6 pm. On September 8, 15, and 22. We will begin our study on the Book of Revelation, some people think the Book of Revelation is full of scary stuff, but God has given us this message to bring us hope. It was written to believers who were struggling under harsh persecution and God wanted them to know that he has the final word and it is a word of cheer for those who trust in Him. Join us for this study as we learn:

That God has a plan

That He encourages us to focus on Jesus

That He assures us that He will defeat all evil

That the victory that we have through Christ begins now

We too can endure suffering and will be upheld by the grace of God

Join us for this engaging and fortifying study starting

September 8 at 9 am or 6 pm

THANK YOU

A special thank you to Pastor Paul and Pastor Sally for all their visits and prayers while I was in the hospital and also at home. Also many thanks for the phone calls, cards and prayers from church members. Gloria Keech

I would like to thank the Pastors for their visits while I was in the hospital, and the congregation for their phone calls, cards, visits and especially their prayers. Betty Wantland

Dear Pastor Paul and Pastor Sally, I want to thank you so much for the visits and calls about my surgery, it meant a lot to me. Also to thank the church members for the cards, and prayers, I know prayers help. I am better now and hope to be in church and I am going back to work tonight. God is good and helps us to get through all the rough times with help from our church friends. Thank you so much, Peggy Shaffer

WORSHIP IN September

Sept. 4 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Second Lesson: Philemon 1-21 Gospel: Luke 14:25-34 Sept. 11 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost First Lesson: Ezekiel 34:11-24 Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 1(5-11)12-17 Gospel: Luke 15:1-10 Sept. 18 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost First Lesson: Amos 8:4-7 Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Gospel: Luke 16: 1-15 Sept. 25 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost First Lesson: Amos 6:1-7 Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

Congratulations to Dann and Beth Tamminga on the birth of their daughter Patricia Marie, born August 6th. Patricia is the sister of Daniel, Leeland, and Jonathan and the granddaughter of Gary and Dot Mann. We give thanks to God for

this blessing of new life.

LCMC LCMC is not a bricks and mortar church body. It has no designated headquarters, no college, or seminary, rather it allows congregations to more fully engage in their own mission priorities and recommends seminaries that it has established a relationship with in serving its candidates for ministry. What this means is that congregations like our own are encouraged to draw upon the richness and depth of many fine Lutheran and other publishing houses in determining material to use in church and elsewhere. You will notice that much of our Sunday school material is from Concordia Publishing House. Another good publisher of quality books is the American Lutheran Publicity Bureau, which we often use for the Theological Book Discussion. Check out our library and ask the pastor’s for some good recommended reads. This coming year is the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, and what a great time to learn more about our wonderful living heritage. One book I highly recommend is the Lutheran Study Bible from Concordia Publishing, check it out at cph.org/lutheranbible, it is often on sale and available in many great formats.

A Decision America Tour 2016 Invitation. Franklin Graham, the son of famous evangelist Billy Graham, and the President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, is traveling to all fifty state capitols to lead prayer rallies in which Christians from all over those states gather together to pray for the nation, their states, and to be inspired to stand up for the Gospel in our times. The rallies are not partisan in nature and Church Council has approved our sending a group to Harrisburg on the day the Decision 2016 tour arrives in our capitol city, Thursday September 15th. The rally lasts for one hour and starts at 12:00. Those who wish to go as a group can meet us here at the church at 10:30 AM that day so we pray before leaving and car pool to the state capitol. More information on this important and inspirational event can be found at https://decisionamericatour.com/tour/pennsylvania on the Web/ There one can also find a 30-day prayer calendar to use through the weeks leading up to the event.

SPONSORSHIPS ALTAR FLOWERS ($40/wk)

Sept. 4 Deb & Denny Shue Sept. 4 Jack & Joyce Hall Sept. 11 Donald Nace & family Sept. 11 the Hoffman family Sept. 18 Charlotte Hoffman & family Sept. 25 Spring Mackie Sept. 25 Jackie Meyer BULLETIN ($20/wk.) Sept. 4 Dave & LaDawn Huber Sept. 11 Margaret Will Sept. 18 Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Leppo Sept. 25 Richard & Mary Keller BREAD & WINE ($10/wk.) Sept. 4 Mr.& Mrs. George Robarge Sept. 11 Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Eash Sept. 18 Deb & Denny Shue Sept. 25 Esther & John Jacobs DVD MINISTRY ($10/wk.) Sept. 4 Treva Albright Sept. 11 Treva Albright Sept. 18 Treva Albright Sept. 25 Lisa & Roy Gentzler and family

PARISH MESSENGER ($60/month) Margaret Will / Open

SANCTUARY LAMP ($15/month) Sandra Albright

OPEN 2016 SPONSORSHIPS Please note that if you are sponsoring the 5th Sunday,

it may not be available next year. If you wish to sponsor an opening, please call the church office (792-1650 between 8 am and 2 pm)

Upcoming Church Family Events! These activities are for EVERYONE!

Church Retreat- Sept. 16-18 Everyone always enjoys a relaxing weekend at Camp Nawakwa. Camp is close enough that you can come for a day or come for the weekend! We have a special weekend planned this year, see the form* in this newsletter and sign up today!

Mark your calendars for these Church Family Fun Days- Oct. 2, and Nov. 13. We have some special activities for both of these days you won’t want to miss. See the bulletin for more details.

Crop Walk- Oct. 9 at 12:30 This is an annual event that our congregation participates in to raise money for local organizations that help combat hunger. We will be meeting following second service to eat a quick lunch together (please pack your own lunch) before heading to East Berlin. We will walk throughout the town (there are sidewalks) fellowshipping and raising money for the hungry

Trunk or Treat- Oct. 26 Do you like getting candy? Or maybe you prefer handing it out? Either way, this activity is for you! Decorate your car trunk, put on a silly costume and come hangout with friends! More details next month.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

“If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5

(Faith Learning 9:40 on Sunday Morning) For Adults: Faith Forum – A topic based Bible Study and discussion class which meets in the Pastor’s office is covering the Sunday lectionary this summer.

Parents of Faith – prayer and Bible study of relevant topics for parents as they raise their children in the faith – this class meets on the stage

Institute for Lutheran Theology Bible Study–uses on-line lessons from the Institute for Lutheran Theology. Topics range from parenting to Luther’s catechism to metaphysics. Lectures are given by Pastors or theologians. This Class meets one room down from the CYC, look for the sign in the door window, and please join us! the ILT class just started a unit on Luther's Small Catechism

Concordia study works through various books of the Bible- this class meets in the parlor.

Faith building for youth and children: Senior High (grades 10-12 in the youth room)

Classes’ pre K through 6, will continue throughout the summer as a combined class in rooms 1 and 2. Toddler and Nursery classes will also continue. We need teachers for the summer. Materials and complete lessons provided. Please consider teaching a class or two. It is a joy and blessing to spend time with our children!

All classes are taught by a capable and loving staff who are registered with the church and have clearances. PRAYER LUNCH: Join in our prayer concerns at the Prayer Lunch, at noon on Mondays, Sept. 12th & 26th. Please bring a bag lunch.

We welcome Axel Robert Wisner through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Axel is the son of Bobby & Alison Wisner, the brother of Gabrielle, and the grandson of Susan Kinney. We thank God for the gift of new life that he receives through this Holy Sacrament.

Family Retreat – September 16-18

Take some time apart in the relaxing setting of Camp Nawakwa (near Arendtsville) for you and your loved ones.

We'll have Bible studies, hikes, campfires, and games!

On Saturday we will have a special opportunity for weekend participants or those who just want to come for the day to take part in a great event called:

“Road SKILLS for Family Life” led by Johan and Sonja Hinderlie

They will be taking us to various “destinations” where we can “map” out ways that families can work better

together! Register early – this will fill up fast!

Cost: $20 per adult per night (kids are free!) Day participants $10 per person

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______________________________ will attend the Family Retreat at Nawakwa. (name and number of people)

Circle one: The entire weekend or

___________________________________________. (specify the time frame you will attend, i.e. just Friday, just Saturday etc.)

Contact me at: _____________________________ about a food contribution. (phone # or e-mail) Circle: I would like to carpool.

In recognition of Saint Paul Lutheran/Wolf’s Church veterans, Church Council, Worship & Music and the Cemetery Board have graciously approved our participation in a wreath laying ceremony again this year (previously held in 2013 as part of our 250th Anniversary celebration). Saint Paul/Wolf’s will be working together by marking the graves of our veterans during the upcoming Christmas holiday season. We have several hundred former church members laying at rest in our cemetery, 202 of whom are veterans from past wars. In honor of their great service, would you kindly consider donating $15.00 to sponsor a wreath? Our goal this year would be to have ALL 202 veterans honored during this special ceremony. All sponsorships will be handled here at the church, filed by our Financial assistant (Carol Frey) and must be in no later than Sunday, November 20, 2016. The wreath laying ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, December 10th at 10:00AM at both Wolf’s and Bott’s Cemeteries. The wreaths are being ordered through Royer’s (West York) and all proceeds will go directly to the Cemetery Board to assist with ongoing maintenance and upkeep of these hallowed grounds. Congregational help will be needed that day in order to successfully place all wreaths (more information to come closer to the time-please mark your calendars now to help). We are also responsible for all clean up after the holiday season. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WREATH SPONSORSHIP FORM Name: ____________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Envelope #_______ Memory of__________________________________/Honor of________________________________ #wreaths at $15 each: _______ Amount paid: _____________ (Monies due at time of sponsorship) *I would like to help with the wreath laying _______ (12/10/2016) *I would like to help with the clean-up________ (date TBD)

Mark your calendars for a guaranteed FUN night! We are holding our Third

annual pie night/talent show on October 16 at 6 pm. Whether your talent is baking a pie, performing, or if you just want to enjoy the fellowship, start making plans now. Funds raised will go to our missionaries: Luke and Ruth and Andy Stump!

Friends in Christ 2016-17 events This group is for widows, widowers and friends. Join us for some fun!

September 14 - Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster We will leave at 8:30 am and return by 3 pm. Sign up by August 28. The cost for entrance is $13. We will be having a guided tour which ends by noon and then we will go to a local restaurant for lunch. We need 10 people otherwise we will have a self-guided visit.

October 12 – Pearl Buck Museum (more information to follow)

November 9 – Sight and Sound (Sign up and $54 payment due by October 1) We will be going to the 11 am showing of Samson. Eat a late breakfast and then we will go to a late lunch after the show!

December 14 – Koziar’s Christmas Village (weather permitting)

January 22 – lunch together

Feb – Gettysburg

March 23 – Tea and program

No April meeting

May – Bowmen’s Hill

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