Newsletter of Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, La Grange TX God’s work. Our hands.

A Member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Volume 48 Issue 6

June/July 2015

July 20-24

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Our Mission Statement: Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church,

in the name of Christ, cares, shares, and provides Christian growth opportunity to our community.

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CELEBRATION SUNDAYCELEBRATION SUNDAYCELEBRATION SUNDAY

Sunday, August 16, 2015Sunday, August 16, 2015Sunday, August 16, 2015Sunday, August 16, 2015 Join us for food, fun, and fellowship! KC Hall, La Grange

Praise Worship at 9:00 a.m.

Live & Silent Auctions BBQ Meal

We rely on members donations to make our auctions

successful each year! Please bring your auction

items to the church office. Thank you!

St. Paul is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator!

Look for details inside and on our web

site, www.stpaullg.com!

Discipleship word of the month: Invite!

If you received an invita#on to a really good party, would you invite a friend? Our Lutheran Youth

Organiza#on (LYO) has about 40 or so members. Many are St Paul’s members, but many are not. Some may

come because they feel a connec#on. Some may come because it’s fun (which it is!). But they all come for

one reason: they were INVITED!

I did not grow up in a “church going” family. Up un#l I was 16, the only experience I had with church was

occasionally a8ending Vaca#on Bible School. But, even that was rare. My church a8endance was non-

existent—a fact I lied about frequently to my “church going” friends because that was almost unheard of in

my Louisiana community.

One day a friend came to me and asked me if I’d like to go with her to church. I agreed to go with her. I was

bap#zed and confirmed a very short #me later. Now, lest you think this was a Bap#st church or some other

church known for their evangelism, let me set the record straight. It was a Lutheran church! Yes, a Lutheran

person (originally from Minnesota) asked me to go with her. I was bap#zed two weeks later!

As young people will do some#mes, we lost touch. She got married, I joined the Air Force, and we moved

(literally) in different direc#ons. A few years ago, through the “miracle” of social networking, we

reconnected. I finally had the opportunity to tell her something I had wanted to for many years: her simple

“hey, want to come to church with me on Sunday?” changed my life!

Is St. Paul, with all its many goings-on, a place that you would want to bring a friend? Is it a place where she

or he would feel welcomed? comfortable? If so, why? And if not, why not?

I invite you to invite someone you know to one of the many ac#vi#es that will be happening at the church in

the coming months.

God’s peace be with you all,

Pastor Candy

The Summer Lunch Program, ‘LG-Lunch Bag’, will again be providing lunches to children

18 years of age and under, from June 8 thru July 31. Volunteers will pick up the lunches

at the La Grange High School Cafeteria. Lunches will not be served July 3, 2015.

The sites for this summer are: the La Grange High School Cafeteria, AMEN, the Public

Library and the City Pool. If you feel that there is another area of need, please let us know.

A grant will cover the cost of the lunches for children who will eat at the sites. LG-Lunch Bag will cover the cost of

the lunches for children who want to take them home, because they are not eaten on site. Volunteers will receive a

short training, as stated in the grant. The #mes of distribu#on are the same: 11:30 to 1:00, daily. We realize not all

children will eat at the sites, but we encourage them to do so.

If you are interested in helping distribute lunches this summer, please call Noreen Dopslauf at 966-3164 or Vicki

Watson at 968-6907. Informa#on on the program can also be found on the website: www.lglunchbag.com. Click on

the “Links” page and you may also sign up on Volunteer Spot. You can also email Jay Watson at

jwatson316@verizon.net if you have further ques#ons.

Monetary dona#ons for LG-Lunch Bag may be made to St. Paul, in order to receive credit on your statement of

giving, and Melinda will forward to LG-Lunch Bag. This is a great opportunity for the children of La Grange to receive

and for our community of La Grange to give.

President’s CornerPresident’s Corner

This is such an exciting time of the year for so many of our young people. Many of them are graduating either from high school or college, and moving on to the next phase of their lives. We pray that their transition will be smooth and we wish them much success in whatever their future may hold.

Shifting gears a little to what is happening around the church. I am sure all of you have noticed that some of the stained glass has been removed from the Sanctuary and is currently undergoing repair. We understand that the missing glass detracts from the look of the church, and the timing of this project was not necessarily the best, but it needed to be done. Much of this glass was in jeopardy of falling out, and this created somewhat of a safety issue.....we did not want anyone being injured. We also want to preserve the beauty, as well as, the value of these windows. The cost to replace the stained glass would be prohibitive, but realistically, the glass panels are priceless to our church.

Also, the bid requests will be going out soon to pressure wash all of the brick on the outside of the church, repair the areas where the mortar is missing, re-caulk around the windows and seal the brick with transparent waterproofing. As mentioned at our special called meeting on April 26, we did have one company that has held their price for two years, but in the interest of due diligence, we will seek at least one additional bid. After that, we hopefully can proceed with this project very soon.

Finally, many of you may have noticed that someone has moved into the house recently purchased by the church (next to the church office, formally owned by Ruth Ashley). In April, our fellow church members, Bonnie and Ronnie Schielack, tragically lost their home due to a fire. Being that they were in need of a place to stay and we had this house available, we opened our arms and our home to them during their time of transition. We thank God for our ability to help them in this way.

I want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer.

Yours in Christ, Paul Mikula

Congregation Council President

Volunteer Coordinator Posi�on at St. Paul

Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church is seeking to hire a part #me Volunteer

Coordinator, about 20 hours per week. This individual will serve as an entry point for people

to become involved within the church, be visible and approachable to both current and

inac#ve members, nurture the interests of poten#al members, establish healthy rela#onships

across the en#re demographics of the congrega#on, u#lize Shepherd's Staff soNware to track

member involvement in church ac#vi#es, assist new and current members in iden#fying

areas of engagement based on their talents and interests so as to enrich their Chris#an faith

and fellowship with other members, and ensure that volunteers are kept abreast of

happenings within the church and informed of addi#onal opportuni#es to par#cipate.

Full job descrip#on can be found online at www.stpaullg.com, in the church office, and on

the Narthex counter.

Applica#ons/resumes are due in the church office by June 15 by mail (P O Box 567, La

Grange), email (stpaul@cvctx.com), or by dropping off (427 S Washington Street). If we do

not receive qualified applicants by June 15, the posi#on will be publicly adver#sed.

WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAYS

June14-19-CampatLutherhill(7thgraders)

Con�irmationMinistrywillresumeinSeptember.Enjoyyoursummer!

7th & 8th grade

Confirmation

Thanks for another great year of WOW! We’ll see you

again in September.

youth page

School’s out for Summer We again will take the summer off

and resume children’s Sunday School

with Rally Day in the fall.

Happy Summer!

Lutherhill staff will lead our St. Paul Day Camp again this summer. You won’t want to miss a week of exploring, laughing & fun! For children completingPre-K4 through 6th grade.

Schedule: Day Camp kicks off Sunday, July 19 with Worship. Then continues Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided each day. Parents are invited to our special closing celebration at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 24.

Registration: Registration forms may be found in the church office and on the youth bulletin board. Complete the form and return to the church office the July 13.

Before & After Care: Available 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. The fee is $5 per session (morning or afternoon) per day.

Lunch will be provided. We request a $10 donation from each child to cover the cost of meals.

Donations: Please consider donating food items or monetary gifts to defray costs! The list of requested donations is posted in the Narthex.

Volunteers: We are in need of volunteers for snacks, crafts, group leaders and more! Look for sign-up in the Narthex. Forms and details are available online!

July 20-24 VBS Day Camp

www.stpaullg.com

2015 Confirmands

Gracie Porter,

Abigail Roscher,

Emma Fitzpatrick,

Abbey Weyand,

Jenna Wenske,

Pastor Candis O’Meara,

Halle Davis,

Jarron Fajkus,

Sydney Fritsch,

Jake Wolff,

Hayden Mach,

Colton Roscher

Registra�on

&

Permission Form

About You

Parent(s) Name: _____________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________ Email: _____________________________

Home Congregation: _________________________________________________________

About Your Child

Child Name: ________________________________________________________________

Birth Date: ______________________ Grade Completed in School in 2015: ____________

Siblings (Names & Ages): _____________________________________________________

What does your child like? _____________________________________________________

What else should we know (allergies, health concerns, etc)? __________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Who has permission to pick up your child (Please provide name and phone#?

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

I give permission for adult volunteers and staff of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Lutherhill Ministries to transport my child, care for my child’s minor medical needs and to use photographs and/or videos of my child for ministry purposes.

______________________________________________ ___________________

Parent Signature Date

St Paul Lutheran Church PO Box 567 ● 110 W Walnut

La Grange, Texas

(979) 968-5657 ● www.stpaullg.com

stpaul@cvctx.com

Day Day Day Day CampCampCampCamp

Lunch Dona�on - $10 per child Lunch will be provided. If your child has special

dietary needs please indicate those above. Your

dona#on will offset the cost of food. Make checks

payable to St Paul. If you feel you cannot pay this

amount, just let us know. We want your child to join

us no ma8er what!

���� Before Care {7:30-8:30} – $5 per day

���� A3er Care {3:30-5:30} - $5 per day

Day Camp is from 8:30 – 3:30.

Care outside of this #me frame will be

provided by a paid childcare provider.

No meals will be provided.

July 20 - 24, 2015

∗ On May 30, we welcomed Chloe Jay

Coufal into our baptized membership. Chloe is the granddaughter of Richard & Danette Coufal. Her sponsors are Steven Coufal and John & Shelley Gonzalez.

NEWS RELEASE Lutheran World Relief Shipment - 2015

In 2015, we used two trucks. Rev. Lee & Marlene took one truck to Zionsville and Donnie Schulz & Wayne Skubiata took the other truck to Rutersville. Then the loads were taken to Houston. We would not have gotten everything on one truck. We plan to do the same thing next year, since it worked out so well. Collected: 2,634 quilts; 1,403 school kits; 2,451 personal care kits; 130 baby care kits; some fabric for sewing; and an unknown quantity of soap. Two U-Haul rental trucks (with a partial discount from Chevron, La Grange, TX) Rental Fee $325.00 Gas 127.92 Total Expense $452.92 Total Shipping Collected $1,267.00 Expenses -452.92 Total Shipping $ 814.08 LWR Collected Cash $ 814.08 Zionsville - check 733.08 Total to LWR $1,547.16 A special Thank You to everyone who did anything else to make this collection drive for LWR a success. Everything you do makes a difference. Rev. Lee & Marlene Eschberger and Donnie Schulz plan to take the projects again next year to a central collection point. If you need more information, you may call Rev. Lee or Marlene at 512-253-0246. Please start working on 2016 projects!

In prayer we remember

� Elfrieda Schweinle, who was called to her eternal home May 10, 2015

� Nelda Barton, who was called to her eternal home May 12, 2015

� Valary Smith, who was called to her eternal home May 23, 2015

“Rest eternal grant them, O Lord;

and let light perpetual shine upon them.”

ABOUT OUR

MEMBERS

A.M.E.N. St. Paul Volunteer Schedule

Monday (9-11 a.m.); Thursday (1-3 p.m.)

June 15, 18; August 31, Sept. 3; and November 16, 19

Second Chance St. Paul Volunteer Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, (9 a.m. - 3 p .m.); Monday, (8 a.m.)

June 16 - June 22; August 4 - 10; September 29 -

October 5; and November 3 - 9

June Birthdays & AnniversariesJune Birthdays & AnniversariesJune Birthdays & AnniversariesJune Birthdays & Anniversaries 1 Atlan Citzler, Jr., Calley Karstedt

2 Dan Schwertner

3 Caleb Miller, Dee Miller

4 Mark Dellagiacoma

5 Evan Holloway, Luke Wolff

6 Catherine Foley, Ann Lowes, Dawn Mirran

7 Elaine Brandt

10 Mark Bage, Jarrett Skelton

12 Shawn Raborn, Ali Shimek

13 Tobias Hernandez, Kortney Parchman, Bonnie Sladek

14 Tanner Fritsch, Lorine Kopecky, Troy Spano

15 Breanna Huebel, Mike Powell, Aaron Prause

16 Myrtle Friemel, Diana Glynn, Susan Knesek, Jennifer Psencik

17 Paul Brown, Tysen Slade, Jordan Weyand

18 Abby Morgan, Amy Prause

19 Charles Friemel, Joe Lester

21 Candice Blaschke, Tyler Dockery, Faith Frerichs, Kevin Grimes, Verlene Hobratschk, Bryce Moerbe

22 Seth Pyle

23 Carolyn Koether

25 Austin Demny, Sharon Elias, Delois Herdler

26 Tory Bennetsen, Iva Wolff

27 Sherise Davis, Eric Elias, Connie Jakobeit

29 Jamison Davis, John D. Marburger, John Psencik, Paulette Sturrock, Katy Weyand

30 Una May Haney, Skyler Shimek

20 Caleb Arthur

Ronnie & Sherry Huebel June 1 30 years

Lawrence & Faye Bresan June 3 48 years

Armin & Regina Keilers June 4 32 years

Donnie & Kay Dippel June 5 44 years

Michael & Martha Powell June 5 33 years

Steve & Deanna Toddy June 5 22 years

Odis & Peggy Pfeiffer June 6 45 years

Glenn & Margaret Roscher June 6 17 years

David & Sandy Weyand June 7 29 years

Steven & Chrisy Marshall June 8 13 years

B. J. & Catie Moerbe June 8 2 years

Craig & Lisa Oltmann June 8 24 years

Clayton & Tara Childs June 9 3 years

Wess & Dawn Blackwell June 13 17 years

Kevin & Lisa Grimes June 13 23 years

Ralph & Ann Rigden June 13 28 years

Russ & Shelly Fisbeck June 15 19 years

Lummus & Agnes Hannes June 15 52 years

Garrett & Dianne Lude June 15 24 years

John D. & Kay Marburger June 15 47 years

Monroe & Bernice Hengst June 20 70 years

Dudley & Cyndi Piland June 21 41 years

Don & Charlotte Hagemann June 23 54 years

Royce & Elva Keilers June 25 54 years

Eric & Donna Elias June 26 16 years

Brian & Katy Adams June 27 11 years

Mark & Candice Blaschke June 28 7 years

Bradley & Kay Loehr June 29 19 years

J.C. & Shirley Spacek June 29 46 years

Frankie & Ginger Friemel June 30 43 years

David & Janis Stancik June 30 36 years June June June June 21212121

LYO is the high school ministry of St. Paul, for

youth in 9th

-12th

grade.

LYO lutheran youth organization July 5 - LYO Sending

Our church family will join in a special sending for LYO youth and sponsors departing on the LYO trip during 9 a.m. Worship. July 11-19 - LYO Trip, ELCA National Youth Gathering, Detroit, MI August 8 - Stock Holders Dinner, Fellowship Hall

Congratulations to our 2015 College Graduates!!Congratulations to our 2015 College Graduates!!Congratulations to our 2015 College Graduates!!Congratulations to our 2015 College Graduates!!

From Texas Lutheran University: Jaston Davis, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Toni Keilers, Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology - - UPDATE, Toni has been accepted to William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, MS!! Bryce Moerbe, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

From St. Edwards University: Tara Keilers Childs, Master of Arts in Counseling

From Texas State University: Brittni Ahlschlager, Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

LYO End of the LYO End of the LYO End of the LYO End of the

Year Swim Party Year Swim Party Year Swim Party Year Swim Party

Senior Recognition was May 10, 2015, when we recognized St. Paul members: Jamison Davis, Ty Koether, Harley Latham, Sarah Lude, Charlie Neuendorff, Tracetyn Nietsche, Kyle Oltmann, Kelsey Parchman, Rylan Rigden, and Shayleigh Staal; St. Paul LYO members: Dylan Adkins, Kristy Bertsch, Cami Braswell, Jake Dixon, Dillon Lee, Michael Mueller, Libby Read, and Hannah Zuhn.

St. Paul Ladies made each St. Paul member a handmade quilt.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church is pleased to announce the 2015 Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) Scholarship recipients.

They are Jamison Davis, Ty Koether, Sarah Lude, and Charlie Neuendorff.

The LYO Scholarship program was approved with modifications by the Congregation Council in September, 2004. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist LYO members beginning their higher education and to recognize outstanding commitment, dedication and participation in and to the LYO. In order to be considered for this non-renewable scholarship, the LYO member must be an active member of St. Paul ELCA, La Grange, TX and an active LYO member; maintain 50% attendance at worship services, Sunday School, and LYO activities for all eligible years of LYO; participate in the annual scholarship dinner fundraiser each eligible year; complete the St. Paul ELCA, La Grange, TX, LYO Scholarship Application and meet the application deadline; and attend a college, university or trade school the fall semester of their senior year of high school.

LYO members are considered for the scholarship when the LYO Scholarship Committee receives a complete application form and (4) years background material and information furnished by the LYO Director or Youth Director qualifying the LYO member for the scholarship. The applicant then completes a faith based essay and a brief interview with the LYO Scholarship Committee.

Texas Lutheran University Students to receive $9,500

Madison Berger, Meredith Berger, Jamison Davis, Alyssa Jones, Sarah Lude, and Alex Toensing will each receive a $9,500 scholarship for the 2015-16 school year. This scholarship is funded by the Melvin and Genelle Dippel Scholarship Fund, which is awarded to any St. Paul member who attends TLU. The amount is determined by committee annually in the Spring of each year.

2015 Scholarship

Recipients

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July Birthdays & AnniversariesJuly Birthdays & AnniversariesJuly Birthdays & AnniversariesJuly Birthdays & Anniversaries 1 Mary Ann Butler, David Johnson

2 Vyvynne Friemel, Bailey Karisch, Janis Stancik

3 Karen Bellue, Leonard Leffler

4 Trent Schielack

5 Larry Drab, Emma Neuendorff, Liz Tannler

6 Gilbert Freudenberg, Stone Schielack

7 Wayne Anders, Peggy Johnson, Gary Prause, Kaleb Pyle

8 Avery Harbers

9 Melissa Anders, Aldine Bernshausen

11 Caleb Grimes, Ted Harbers, Richard Oppermann

12 Marc Fitzpatrick, Susie Morgan, Elizabeth Schneider, Madelynn Stevens

13 E.H. Baumbach, Wes Canada, Rodney Kaltwasser

14 Mark Boyd, Ella Busch Pineda, Paula Slade

15 Carolyn Hunger, Liz Mielke, Kim Miori, Glen Roscher, Marlene Schneider

16 Ashley Dellagiacoma, David Weyand

17 Patty Ehler, Melinda Zajicek

18 Devin Bellue, Steven Eilert, Sharon Jochen, Phyllis Sierk, Joyce Steinmann

19 Alyssa Boehm

20 Kimberley Gilliam, Verlene Noak

21 Clayton Cook, Justin McGraw, Ruby Tielsch

22 Carolyn Bennetsen, Andrew Boyd, Chelsea Fajkus

23 Shelly Fisbeck, Shirley Spacek

24 Bradley Friemel, Jean Harbers, Albert Jakobeit, Colton Jones, Gregory Kitchen, Jacob Ramos, Betty Schmidt

25 Delbert Gest, Kalie Pietsch

26 Natalie Blackwell, Maluhia Pestana

27 Gerald Hughes, Laurie Nietsche, Tayler Toddy

28 Wade Jaster

29 Kristin Brown

31 Carolyn Buchanek, Abby Steinhauser, Amanda West

Daryl & Aimee Elles July 2 21 years

Vernon & Tammy Oehlke July 3 34 years

Frank & Sandra Teykl July 3 29 years

Mark & Sheila Bage July 7 14 years

Paul & Patty Brown July 8 33 years

Frank & Lisa Moellenberndt July 8 26 years

Clinton & Cheryl Rohde July 8 43 years

James & Kathy Brewer July 11 46 years

Ken & Melanie Gilliam July 12 33 years

Erwin & Bonnie Sladek July 15 37 years

Jared & Amanda West July 15 8 years

Brad & Kay Schielack July 16 32 years

Glenn & Sherise Davis July 19 29 years

Deric & Katy Weyand July 21 3 years

Aaron & Dawn Porter July 22 20 years

Clay & Susie Morgan July 23 27 years

Ralph & Faith Frerichs July 25 34 years

Clayton & Gail Cook July 26 35 years

John & Tanya Psencik July 27 19 years

Michael & Jeanenne Klesel July 29 43 years

Elton & Annie Oppermann July 31 44 years

Celebration Sunday

Celebration Sunday

Celebration Sunday

Celebration Sunday August 16, 2015

August 16, 2015

August 16, 2015

August 16, 2015 KC HallKC HallKC HallKC Hall

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JUNE

June 6 & 7 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.

Greeters Linda Anders

Ushers Richard & Danette Coufal Darrell & Lori Moerbe

Aaron & Dawn Porter Family

Lectors Don Koether Dawn Porter

Acolytes Dawson Loehr Hayden Mach

Altar Guild William & Rose Hunger Tanya Psencik

Flowers Altar - Annette Citzler

June 13 & 14

Greeters Linda Anders

Ushers Rhonda Koether

Don Koether Scott & Kathy Toensing Wess Blackwell Family

Lectors Annazell von Minden Atlan Citzler, Jr.

Acolytes Colton Roscher Gracie Porter

Altar Guild AC & Annazell von Minden Carol Hernandez

Flowers

June 20 & 21

Greeters Sherry Jaster

Ushers Jackie Skelton Jarrett Skelton

Dennis & Brenda Ahlschlager John Pineda Family

Lectors

Acolytes Abigail Roscher Lindsey Schneider

Altar Guild Myrtle Friemel, Hertha Kruse Velrie Prause

Flowers Altar - Elva Keilers

June 27 & 28

Greeters Sherry Jaster

Ushers James & Sharon Elias

Wayne Anders Family Gary Anders George Eilert

Lectors

Acolytes Jacob Wolff Madelynn Stevens

Altar Guild Janice Homeyer Janet Coronado

Flowers Altar - David & Janis Stancik

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JULY

5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.

July 4 & 5

Greeters Linda Morrison

Ushers Bonnie Sladek LYO members

Lectors LYO members

Acolytes Halle Davis Jenna Wenske

Altar Guild

Flowers

July 11 & 12

Greeters Patti Weber

Ushers Carolyn Buchanek

Becky Wessels

Frank & Lisa Moellenberndt Jason Parks Laurie Stork

Lectors

Acolytes Emma Fitzpatrick Abbey Weyand

Altar Guild

Flowers Altar - Friemel

July 18 & 19

Greeters Shelly Pietsch

Ushers Edmund & Betty Anders Bradley & Kay Loehr

Steven & Chrisy Marshall

Lectors

Acolytes Jarron Fajkus Katie Anders

Altar Guild

Flowers

July 25 & 26

Greeters Linda Morrison

Ushers Billy & Christie Nietsche Tony & Tracye Jones

Dennis & Stephanie Jurek

Lectors

Acolytes Colby Jochen Sydney Fritsch

Altar Guild

Flowers

If your group has a special event planned, let us know by the 20th of the month for inclusion in the newsle$er. Any of these organiza(ons and groups would be pleased to have you become a part of their ministry and ac(vi(es.

A3ernoon Circle meets the first Tuesday, June 2 & July 7, 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Fishers of Men and Friends In Faith do not meet during the summer. Mee#ng resume in the fall.

Ladies Aid meets the third Tuesday, June 16 & July 21, 2:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room.

Lutheran World Relief Quilters meet the third Tuesday, June 16 & July 21, at 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

We eat lunch together - our main dish is furnished . Bring a side dish to share. We have our meal about

11:45 a.m.

Hand-Quil�ng takes place every Monday morning at 8 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Monday

Morning Quilters welcome anyone to join in to observe, learn and/or s#tch quilts. We quilt for the public and

charity!! All proceeds go to Lutheran World Relief Quil#ng

CUT-UPS meet every first and second Wednesday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at 8 a.m. These

mornings are spent ironing the fabric, cuXngs squares, and assembling quilt top kits to be sewn!! Thanks for

helping with the LWR Quilt Project!!

The Altar Guild meets quarterly. Their next meet Tuesday, June 16, 4 p.m. in the Friendship Room.

Thank you to the congregation for the memorials, cards, visits, flowers and all expressions of sympathy extended to the family of Wilbert Miller. Thank you also for the food following the burial.

In Christ, The Family of Wilbert O. “Red” Miller

Thank you for allowing us to hold our retirement and estate strategies workshop at your location on April 30. You have a wonderful facility and we appreciate the opportunity to utilize it for our event.

Sincerely, The Arbors Group Thrivent Financial

Thank you very much for once again allowing us to hold our dinner in your driveway. With the rain, letting us work from inside was extremely helpful. We appreciate all you have done to help us with our fundraiser. We look forward to 2016!

Regards, Gina Minzenmeyer

Swiss Alp Lutheran Heritage Foundation

Mark Your calendars!Mark Your calendars!Mark Your calendars!Mark Your calendars!

Celebration SundayCelebration SundayCelebration SundayCelebration Sunday

August 16, 2015August 16, 2015August 16, 2015August 16, 2015

KC HallKC HallKC HallKC Hall

Saint Paul 2015 Congrega�on Council

Paul Mikula, President

David Ehler, Vice-President

Diane Macaulay, Secretary

Sandra Teykl, Treasurer

Katy Adams, Youth & Parish Ed

Howard Bohot, Property

Dianne Lude, Worship

Dawn Porter, Outreach/Social Ministry

Jackie Skelton, Mutual Ministry

David Stancik, Stewardship

Parish Office Hours Monday 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday (closed for lunch noon-1:00 p.m.)

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. to noon

Office Phone: 979-968-5657 Fax: 979-968-6950

Pastor Cell Phone: 979-966-2459

Fellowship Hall Phone: 979-968-9603

www.stpaullg.com stpaul@cvctx.com

Saint Paul Lutheran Church Leaders

The Rev. Candis O’Meara, Pastor pastorcandis@gmail.com

(979)966-2459

Melinda Zajicek, Office Administrator stpaul@cvctx.com

Sherise Davis, Organist

Bonnye Karger, Organist

Jean McHenry, Organist

Kathy Toensing, Adult Choir/Praise Band Choir

Laurie Stork, Handbell Choirs

Carolyn Bennetsen, Agnes Hannes, Lummus Hannes,

Ruth Hensel, & Mannie Fritsch-Schmid,

Stephen Ministers

Sharing & Caring the Love of ChristSharing & Caring the Love of ChristSharing & Caring the Love of ChristSharing & Caring the Love of Christ

Messenger Monthly Newsle�er of Saint Paul Church

June/July 2015

Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

P O Box 567/427 S Washington Street

La Grange, Texas 78945

Non-Profit Organiza�on

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La Grange, Texas

Permit No. 83

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Pray for Peace!