NOVEMBERThursday, 1st

7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

Saturday, 3rd

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal****MISSION TRIP FORMS DUE****

Sunday, 4th

8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service/Communion

Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir5:00 pm Sr. Youth Group Meeting @ The

Hahn’s6:00 pm Jr. Youth Group

Tuesday, 6th

7:30 pm Confirmation Class

Wednesday, 7th

9am-2 pm Scrappers1:00 pm Praying with Jesus – Confirmation

Room6:30 pm Men of St. Paul’s

Saturday, 10th

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal

Sunday, 11th Veteran’s Day8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service honoring Veterans

Sunday School CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

11:30 am Children’s ChoirThanksgiving Candy Sale by DonnaHomemade Soup Sale

12:00 pm Luncheon12:45 pm Church Fall Clean Up

Monday, 12th

7:30 pm Consistory

Tuesday, 13th

7:30 pm Confirmation Class

Thursday, 15th

7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal****TIDINGS DEADLINE****

Friday, 16th7:00 pm Pallet Painting Fundraiser

Saturday, 17th

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal

Sunday, 18th

8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service

Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir4:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service6:00 pm Junior & Senior Youth Groups

Thursday, 22nd HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Friday, 23rd Church Office Closed

Saturday, 24th

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal

Sunday, 25th

8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service

Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir

Monday, 26th

7:30 pm Transition Team Meeting

Wednesday, 28th

9am-2 pm Scrappers1:00 pm Because of Bethlehem7:30 pm Confirmation Class

Thursday, 29th

7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

Pastor Rich takes Friday Off.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

December 2 – Poinsettia Orders dueDecember 8 – Santa RunDecember 9 – Advent Family Night DinnerDecember 12 – Senior LuncheonDecember 16 – Christmas PageantDecember 23 – Christmas Caroling

November 2018

Greetings,

How do you pray?

In a recent lesson from Praying with Jesus, the leader James Bank’s challenge was to Sit, Stay, and Pray. His point is that in our fast pace life we hate to wait. This is true even when we pray. We want God to answer our prayers as we say them, we don’t have time to wait for God to answer.

We approach prayer as an effort to get God to do what we want instead of approaching prayer as an opportunity to keep company with God. When we rush through our prayers we deprive ourselves of God’s mercies, which are new each day.

Author and speaker Mary Lou Quinlan claims that her mother “inhaled a worry and exhaled a prayer.” She says this because her mother had a habit of writing down prayer requests and keeping them in a special place, her “God Box.”

There was one rule related to these petitions. According to Mary, “If anyone ever worried about the request, Mom would say, ‘If you think you can handle it better than God, it’s coming out of the box.’ ” This helped Mary and her family to let go of their concerns.

God wants us to release our fears and troubles into His hands, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28. This takes a bit of effort. It requires that we sit, stay and pray.

First, we need to follow Paul’s advice and discuss our concerns with God. He said, “Pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him” - Philippians 4:6. When you stop and think about it we have two choices - continue to worry or begin to pray.

If we worry again, we are telling God that we are not sure He’s strong enough or willing to take care of the issue. We are rewriting the Scripture that says, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you” - 1 Peter 5:7. If you worry, my version says: “Cling to your problems, because God is unconcerned with your life.”

The truth is, God loves His children. His design for our lives doesn’t include worry as a way to solve problems. “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” - Matthew 6:27.

The discipline of prayer, however, can help us to see His power and remember His past provision for us. Committing our worries to Jesus can help us find peace when we’re stressed. “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:7

This peace “exceeds anything we can understand . . . it will guard our hearts and minds as we live in Christ Jesus.”

Godspeed

Pastor Rich

WORSHIP NOVEMBER4 - COMMUNIONPsalm 19Signs of God

11 - WORSHIP & SERVE SUNDAY2 Timothy 2:1-7When Your Serve

18 – Psalm 100:1-5; Phil. 4:4-7Give Thanks

18 - 4PM THANKSGIVING SERVICE

25 -Philippians 4:10-19Being Content

THANKSGIVING SERVICEExpress your gratitude in worship on Sunday, November 18 @ 4:00pm. The three Milltown Churches will gather at St. Paul’s for a service of Thanksgiving.

PRAYER of the MONTH"Dear God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives, thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you for your great love and care. Thank you for your sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. Forgive us for when we don't thank you enough, for who you are, for all that you do, for all that you've given. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy. We love you and we need you, this day and every day. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy! In Jesus' Name, Amen.” - Debbie McDaniel, Crosswalk

COMMUNION OFFERINGNovember’s communion offering will be used to purchase gifts for the family we are adopting through Embrace Kids Holiday Wishes.Embrace Kids Foundation exists to lighten the burden, maintain normalcy and improve the quality of life for families whose children are facing cancer, sickle cell and other serious health challenges. Embrace Kids addresses the spiritual, emotional and financial needs of patient families.

SR. YOUTH GROUPNovember 4 th @ 5:00PM

We will be meeting at the social hall to depart for a Halloween Fun Night at the home of the Hahn’s. There will be fun, games, S’mores, tricks and treats.

November 11th @ 12:00PMMission Trip @ St. Paul’s - we will be serving our church like we serve on our mission trips.

November 18th @ 6:00PMOur usual night of Fun, Faith and Fellowship.

YOUTH GROUP RETREATFri - Sun, Feb. 8-10, 2019

Registration form is included. PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE IS

DECEMBER 16TH!!

MISSION TRIP 2019SAVANNAH, GA

July 6-13 Registration form is included.

NOTE THE INITIAL REGISTRATION FORM WITH $150

is due Nov 3rd.

PRAYING WITH JESUSWed. Nov. 7 @ 1PM

This will be a 6th and final session. The theme is Praying with Jesus. We never really pray alone, because the Holy Spirit “helps us” when we pray, but God’s Word also encourages us to pray with others. In this last session we will see examples from contemporary life and from scripture of the importance of believers praying together.

IT IS IN THE BUILDINGThe new frame for our resurrection window has been delivered and is in the sanctuary. NOTE: it is not in the wall.Assembly and installation of the frame will begin shortly. Once installation of the frame is complete the windows will be inserted into the frame.This phase of the work is estimated to cost $115,000. We are still raising and accepting funds to help finance this project.

WORSHIP & SERVE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11

10:00 AM WORSHIP11:30 AM CONGREGATIONAL MTG.12:00 PM LUNCH12:45 PM SERVE by helping with our fall clean up and building repairs.

SOUPS SWAP!November 11

Fall has arrived and November is just around the corner. Time for a SOUP SWAP! If you would like to make your favorite soup to share, please see me to sign up! Our first Swap will be on November 11. If you don’t want to make soup, please mark the date so you can participate by swapping $5 for a quart of this homemade goodness! Thank you in

advance and I’m looking forward to a very “delicious” season! Pam Sarch @ pamella5678@gmail.comCONGREGATIONAL MEETINGThe date of our congregational meeting to approve the 2019 budget and elect consistory is Sunday, November 11.

CLEAN UP & REPAIR LISTWash Windows, Clean Out Closets, Replace Baseboard in Social Hall, Replace Down Spout, Trim Trees by Sign, Clean Fans, Replace Closet Wallboard, Repair Closet Doors, Clean Kitchen Cabinets,

BECAUSE OF BETHLEHEMNOVEMBER 28TH @ 1PM

A remarkable gift can arrive in an unremarkable package. One did in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago. No one expected God to come the way he did. Yet the way he came was every bit as important as the coming itself. The manger is the message. JOIN US as we explore how the One who made everything chose to make himself nothing for us. Because of Bethlehem, we no longer have marks on our record, just grace. We have the promise that God is always near us, always for us, always within us—and that we have a friend and Savior in heaven. Session Titles:

1. God Has a Face 2. Worship Works Wonders3. God Guides the Wise4. Every Heart a Manger

SCRAP BOOKINGDo you have photos you don’t know what to do with? Join our Scrapbooking Club.We meet every other Wednesday (11/7 & 11/28) in the social hall from 9am – 2pm, cost is $5.00, bring your lunch. Call

Donna Lucid to RSVP or with any questions at 908-331-1758

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PUT A CANDLE ON OUR

ANNIVERSARY CAKE

$100 Candles on top tier of cake

Remembered:

Mary & Joseph Tarjani, by Ethel VarineczElizabeth & Harry Hubbs, by Irma Lou HubbsVictor L. Karren, M.D., by Ruth C. KarrenLoved Ones of the Kovacs & Paley FamilyMr. & Mrs. Abraham, parents, by Dr. Grace KothariMy dad, Ken Junker, by Lynn Junker Simms

$25 Candles on the cake

Honored:

Carol Lagowski in honor of 25th Anniversary as your church secretary

Brian D. Bush, by Diana A. MillerChris Tarjani, by Ethel VarineczAll who do so much to make our church

amazing! By Lindsey GarritonAll serving our Country, by Sue & Pat DowlingSt. Paul’s Singers and Instrumentalists, by

Emily Sensenbach-Gopal

Remembered:

Thelma Rudnitzky, by Michael & Nancy Duffy & Family

Frederick F. Miller, by Diana A. MillerRay Conger, by Marjorie CongerCharles W. Schmidt, husband, by Margaret

SchmidtKenneth C. Schmidt, son, by Margaret

SchmidtThomas Gilliland, son-in-law, by Margaret

SchmidtFred & Lilah Lins and John & Ethel Weber, by

Doris Weber & FamilyJack Weber, by Doris Weber & Family

Thanks to Phil Ruperto for making and donating the 3 tier anniversary cake

SANTA RUN – DECEMBER 8Register for the ’18 Santa Run on December 8 by going to https://runsignup.-com/Race/NJ/NorthBrunswick/StPaulsSantaWalkRunDon’t run alone, invite a friend or 2 to join you. If you can’t run or walk, you can sup-port the race by:

Volunteering the day of the race with registration

Purchasing a Santa Run Mug or Bracelet available after worship in the so-cial hall.

FINANCIAL Sept YR to DATEIncome $ 22,494.86 $175,852.70Expense $ 26,796.72 $223,604.39Gain/(Loss)($ 4,301.86) ($ 47,751.69)Previous year ($ 28,605.17)

THANKSGIVING CANDYBY DONNA

Candy will be sold at coffee hour on November 11 or place orders with Donna at 732-214-9734.

2019 CALENDARSThey are available in the narthex, church office and social hall. Take an extra one or

two and give them to your neighbors, family or friends.

St. Paul’s Church Pallet Painting

Fundraiser

Come join us for an evening of fun and

friendship and return home with your very own

keepsake!

St. Paul’s Church (social hall)Friday, November 16th

7:00 pm$40

Follow the link below to choose your design and make payment.

Pallets are approximately 14”x16”. You will choose your colors and finishes the night of the party.

Sign up deadline is November 9th

Any questions or need assistance with sign up, please see

Debbie Cheeseman or Nikki Wesen.

The more the merrier so invite your family

and friends!

https://www.livingreclaimedshop.com/

product-page/st-paul-s-church-11-16-at-7-00pm

*Net proceeds from this fundraiser will be deposited into the church’s

General Fund.

RIGHT NOW MEDIAYOU have access to the Praying with Jesus study by clicking on the Right Now Media link below. You will not only have access to Praying with Jesus study but thousands of other studies and videos pertaining to parenting, marriage, finance, youth, Christian living, Biblical studies, and KIDS videos.Click on the link today and see for yourself the FREE library of resources available to you.https://www.rightnow.org/account/invite/StPaulsUCC

MY E OFFERINGEveryone benefits, YOU and the church.myEoffering is easy, convenient AND safe. It allows you to give any amount, at any time, home or away. It enables consistent stewardship which enables St. Paul’s to serve as God is calling us to serve.Sign up today. Click on http://members.myeoffering.com/ and register.

CONSISTORY MINUTESOctober 15, 2018

In Attendance: Nikki Wesen, Dave Hastings, Matt Park, Nick Bamond, Lois Jessen, Greg Reeves, Debbie Kovacs, John Garback, Beckie Rumen, Debbie Paley, Melanie Dwyer, Sean Sullivan, Pastor Rich

Meeting called to order at 7:38pm by Pastor Rich who opened the meeting with a devotion on being “Set Apart.” The idea is two-fold; we are set apart as Christians in our thinking and our actions. However we also need to set apart time for God. We need to take the time to slow down, be silent, and experience God. “But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’” – 1 Peter: 15-16 September’s meeting minutes were approved without change. Motioned by Greg R./seconded by John G.

Correspondence- Notes from Becca Krakowski and Kathy Shanabrook each expressing a need to step down from consistory. We will be looking for two new consistory members to finish out their terms. Finances- Our loss for September is $4,301.86. YTD loss is $47,751.69.- September’s communion offering of $1,335 will go to Milltown FD.- We have approximately $115,000 remaining in payments for the stained glass window project.- AC in sanctuary needs to be replaced; cost is approximately $25,000. We are trying to use the remainder of the social hall floor insurance settlement to cover this expense.

- September finances approved by Consistory. Motioned by Debbie K./seconded by Dave H.

ConsistoryCommunion- November 4 – Team 1

Communion Offering/BenevolenceUpcoming Distributions:- November’s Distribution (includes October’s Communion Offering) – Toys for Tots- December’s Distribution (includes November’s Communion Offering) – Embrace Kids

Worship - October 28 – Krystal Ramsen will be preaching

Wine & Beer Fundraiser was a success. We made approximately $2500 and about 78 tickets were sold.

Ministry TeamsChurch & Family- Our next Senior Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, October 17th. Pastor Rich will share church questionnaire with the seniors.Spiritual Life- We will host a Veteran’s Day Service/Luncheon on November 11th. Education- Sunday School enrollment/attendance is low.- Adult study (Praying with Jesus) has been meeting on Wednesdays.- Senior Youth Group mission trip will take place in Savannah, GA and will be led by Jeff Rumen.- Confirmation class is a nice size with 13 youth!

Property- We spent $1200 to have our social hall floor stripped and sealed. We still need to repair the boards in a few places. The remainder of the insurance settlement money can be used towards the purchase of a new AC system for the sanctuary.- Our fall cleanup is scheduled for Sunday, 11/11.- The parsonage needs a new oven but this is not an urgent need. We plan to have this taken

care of in 2019. Old Business- We had a profit of approximately $330 on Milltown Day. Thanks to Nikki Wesen for spearheading this and all the volunteers who helped make this day a success. - Sean Sullivan has organized 5 Transition Teams with a few consistory members on each team. We plan to promote these teams over the next few Sundays during announcements and with a flyer in the bulletin.- The fourth Monday of the month is now designated as a meeting night for our Transition Teams. Our first meeting will be held on Monday, 10/22.- Sean S. will reach out to Senior Youth Group and the praise band in order to obtain information for our church profile.

New Business- We discussed the 2019 Budget and noted Debbie Paley’s suggestions for some minor changes. Consistory will continue this discussion over e-mail. We plan to approve the budget at the start of our Transition Team meeting on 10/22.- We are looking to fill two positions within consistory. The replacements are welcome to finish out the remainder of the terms they would be filling (1-year and 2-year periods). We will take nominations at our congregation meeting in November.- Right Now Media reached out to see if we would be interested in hosting a discipleship opportunity. There are three events/dates to choose from. If we were to host, we would be responsible for publicizing, getting individuals to register online, providing refreshments, and displaying the simulcast. We would receive 50% of the profits. Pastor Rich will respond back that we would like more information on this before we proceed with a decision.

Future Dates- Transition Team Meeting – October 22- Congregational Meeting – November 11- Consistory – November 12

Meeting adjourned at 9:14pm, Pastor Rich

closed the meeting with Prayer Concerns and the Lord’s Prayer. Motioned by Dave H./seconded by Matt P.

FELLOWSHIP HOURHOSTS NEEDED:You are responsible for providing treats and milk for coffee. Sunny D generously provides juice for kids.Coffee, cups, plates, napkins, plastic utensils and sweeteners are provided.SIGN UP TO HOST@ coffee hour or contact:Julie Park 732-545-4266 mj1park@optonline.net or Tracy Rucinski 732-545-6982 traysee7413@yahoo.com.

Music at St. Paul’s

Thanksgiving Community Service

On Sunday, Nov. 18, at 4 pm, our choir will join those from Our Lady of Lourdes and the Milltown United Methodist Church to lead the community Thanksgiving ser-vice.

If you’d like to sing in the choir, speak with Emily and plan to attend rehearsal on Thurs., Nov. 15 at 7:30 pm.

Christmas Pageant and Children’s Choir

Beginning the first Sun. of Nov., our Sun-day school students and Children’s Choir members will be rehearsing for the Christ-mas pageant on Dec. 16. If you’d like your child to participate, speak with Elana Kircher or Emily Sensenbach-Gopal.

Adult Choir

Our Adult Choir will lead worship with a service of lessons and carols on Sun., Dec. 23. To prepare, we’ll dedicate our re-hearsals on Nov. 1, 15, and 29; and Dec. 6, 13, and 20 mainly to music for that service. (There is no Adult Choir rehearsal on Nov. 8 or Nov. 22.) Please consider joining us for the season!

MEMORIAL FUND

ROBERT G. HOLZAPFELHolzapfel Family

NICOLE HERMANNHolzapfel Family

RESURRECTION WINDOWLOUISE HIPKO

Peter HerralCatherine Hurley

RESURECTION WINDOW/SR. YOUTH GROUP

MICHAEL HORVATHLouis & Mary Triandafilou

HEAD USHERS FORNOVEMBER4 Consistory Team #2

Communion11 Chuck Rucinski 18 Fran Christ25 Karen Gourley

GREETERS FORNOVEMBER4 Debbie Cheeseman11 Sandy Muller

18 Arlene Mowery & Jane Osman25 Gregory Reeves

Greeters are asked to arrive at church by 9:20 a.m.

GREETER COORDINATOR Judy Skalla

ST. PAUL’S CHURCHFounded in 1872

So. Main St. & W. Lakewood Ave.

Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor

Emily Sensenbach-Gopal, Director of Music

Church Office 732 828-0020FAX # 732 828-0027

stpaulschurch@optonline.netwww.stpaulsmilltownnj.org

Please leave a message if no one is available.

Church Secretary Mrs. Carol LagowskiOffice hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Financial Secretary Mrs. Debbie Paley (address inquiries to church office)

Please address all financial inquiries to the Church Office.

NEXT TIDINGS DEADLINE – Thursday, November 15th

2018 CONSISTORYElders:

Melanie DwyerKaren GourleyDavid Hasting

Lois JessenRebecca Jones

Matt ParkGreg ReevesNikki Wesen

Deacons:Nicholas Bamond

John GarbackDebbie KovacsRobert RamsenTracy RucinskiBeckie Rumen

Kathy ShanabrookSean Sullivan

********************************Save time and prevent mistakes by writing your parishioner number on your checks and envelopes. Example: 002W********************************Please notify the church office if any of the following changes occur in your household: address change, phone number change, email change, marriage, separation/divorce, death, birth, adoption, adult child(ren) moving out, or a family member being moved to a rehab. or nursing home.

We would like to keep our membership list up-to-date, but we need YOUR cooperation to do so!

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH62 South Main StreetMilltown, NJ 08850(732) 828-0020

NOVEMBER, 2018

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

DATES TO REMEMBER:

November 7 – Men of St. Paul’sNovember 12 – ConsistoryNovember 16 – Pallet Painting FundraiserNovember 21 – Thanksgiving Worship ServiceNovember 22 - ThanksgivingNovember 26 – Transition Team Meeting

TIDINGSWorship Service 10:00 a.m.Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor

DATED MATERIALOctober 24, 2018