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St. Paul’s Lutheran

October 2018 The Epis le

Hello St. Paul’s and friends,

Every time we come together in worship, at the end of the service there is the special

moment of the benediction. We call upon God to bestow his blessing on his faithful people.

Many times you will hear me give the Aaronic benediction from the Old Testament (Hebrew

Scriptures) - Numbers 6:24-26. This is based on the Lord speaking to Moses to tell his

brother Aaron and his sons to bless the Israelites in this way:

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be

gracious unto you; the Lord look upon you with favor, and give you peace.”

I have been called upon to give blessings on the side of the road, on the phone, beside

hospital beds, in and outside of cars, at police scenes, at meetings, over food, in chapels,

and in church sanctuaries just to name a few places, but the benediction at the end of

worship, leads us out to do our mission of making disciples, in the strength of our Lord

Jesus. Standing with my brothers and sisters in Christ is standing on holy ground and a joy to

experience.

Blessings in Christ Jesus,

Pastor Nancy

The Epistle October 2018

Birthdays 1 – Grace Reavis

1 – Jenna Seymour

3 – Willy Salewski

4 – Russell Holle

4 – Pat Swanson

11 – Tanner Carter

11 - Rosie Haas

12 – Cheryl Boehme

12 - Pat Loudy

15 – Kyle Migl

22 – Ian Gillespie

23 – Jeanie Herrington

24 - Mike Stephens

25 – Birdie Torberson

26 – Nancy Simpson

27 – Garrett Reavis

28 – Rob Johnston

29 – Jan Lorfing

30 – Susie Salo

Baptismal Anniversaries 1 – Mildred Crawford

1 – Mary Schlobohm

12 – Madelyn McNabb

17 – Haley Johnston

18 – Sandra McGee

19 – Beverly Tomsic

24 – Melody Rein

26 - Pat Loudy

28 – Jamie Davis

28 – Skyler Davis

29 – Corbin Haro

Wedding Anniversaries 5 - Boo Boo & Deana Fojt

10 – David & Jada Hylton

10 – Stan & Sherry White

16—Leon & Charlotte Busby

27 – Wes & Gretchen Bruner

Serving Our Country Justin Geese

Kevin Gillespie

Justin Handley

Mitchell Handley

Amy Hoff and family

Shay Kurz

Brandon Locha

Kaylyn Perry

Chris Salo and family

Sean and Hannah Zarsky

In Our Prayers Bob Barth-health concerns

Shannon Blue– health concerns

Christina Blue– health concerns

Charlotte & Leon Busby-support

Jean Carson– shut in

Cindy Eschberger- shut-in

Boo Boo Fojt- healing

Betty Ganske- health concerns

Virginia Hackfeld- health concerns

Kevin Johnston– healing

OJ Lamb– health concerns

Emily McCoy– health concerns

Colleen & Ken Peting– health concerns

Walter & Doris Rein- health concerns

Bob Steffler- healing

June Tieman- health concerns

Sherry White- healing

Thank you • To those who To Hoya Ash for mow-

ing lawn when Chuck Ohm is unable

• To everyone who participated in the

Baked Potato Fundraiser. We raised

$1200 that will go to CWU Child

Learning Center

• To all our Food Pantry volunteers,

Sunday morning worship leaders,

Tellers, Sound System Technicians,

Committee Members, Choir

Members, Prayer Shawl Ministry,

Eucharist Ministers, Card Writers,

photographers and any volunteers

not mentioned.

You are appreciated!

Celebrating the Reformation Sunday October 28th Wear something red! Like Luther, we are invited to place our trust in God’s grace made known in Jesus Christ.

That’s where true freedom comes. Jesus urges us to stay in God’s word, to know the truth,

and to be set free. That invitation includes a certain degree of discipline not always associ-

ated with freedom. This gift of freedom does not mean doing whatever we want, whenev-

er we want. After Luther discovered the freedom of God’s grace, he invested the rest of

his life, time and energy sharing that good news with others.

Each day this week, take a few moments to breathe deeply and ponder your freedom in Christ.

excerpt taken from elca.org—daily discipleship

Ephesians 2:8

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Education / Youth & Family NEWS

Committee Meeting Sunday, October 14 at 11:45am

Prayer for Pets Sunday, October 7th There will be a special prayer in

the worship service for our pets.

The office needs a photo of your

pet and a form (in fellowship hall)

for you to fill out about your pet.

The photos and info will be a displayed in the Fellowship

Hall. Do Not bring your pet to the church. You are

welcome to bring a donation of pet food for the local Pet

Pantry.

Banners for the Sanctuary The Worship & Music Committee would like to hang

new banners in the Sanctuary. Banners not only

beautify the Sanctuary but serve as a visual aide for

meditation on the Word. The banners are 3ft x 9ft

and cost $179 each. If you would like to sponsor a

banner or a portion of a banner please make your

check payable to St. Paul’s Lutheran with the word

“banner” written in the memo. Thank you to those

that have already contributed toward the purchase

of the banners.

German Dinner Saturday October 13th

5:00-8:00 p.m.

Silent auction, appetizers and dinner,

live music and dancing!

You won't want to miss this one!

Tickets: $15 adult, $5 youth (10 and under)

As you prepare for Fall and the German Dinner,

we are in need of empty German beer bottles to make

centerpieces for the German Dinner.

A sign-up sheet is now available in the fellowship hall

for bringing food items. Your help is greatly appreciat-

ed. Contact Donna Reavis if you have a silent auction

items. reavis5@hotmail.com or 936-336-0370.

WORSHIP & MUSIC NEWS

Committee Meeting Sunday, October 21 at 11:45am

80th and over Birthday Celebration Sunday, October 21st

Please join in celebrating with those who will be turning 80 this year or have already reached this

important milestone. There will be a cake and punch reception immediately following the worship service.

Emily McCoy

OJ Lamb

Robert Steffler

Myrtle Viereck

Ken & Colleen Peting

Walter & Doris Rein

Jean Carson

June Tieman

Pat Swanson

Virginia Hackfeld

Betty Ganske

Kathryn Wright

Glenroy Harewood

Jake Fojt

Dorothy Johnston

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Sign-up sheets are in the Fellowship Hall

• Monthly Luncheon Tuesday, October 16th at 11:30 am. Golden Corral, Baytown Hostess: Birdie Torberson

• Golden Group Trip SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, November 13th Pre-Christmas Shopping bus trip to Texas City Premium Outlet Mall. Suggestions for lunch after shopping are welcomed.

BUNCO! The last Wednesday of each month 6:30-8:30pm. Come out for an evening of ladies’ fellowship. You’ll enjoy bunco, faith, and fun. The ladies of St. Paul’s will play and pray together! Talk with Renee Napier for more info.

ST. PAUL’S FOOD PANTRY

Open: Thursdays 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Volunteers are welcome!

PROPERTY NEWS

Committee Mtg. Sunday, October 7 at 11:45 a.m.

INREACH/OUTREACH NEWS

Committee Meeting, Sun. October 28 at 11:45am

STATE OF TEXAS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

REGISTRY

Do you or anyone you know need some assistance during times of an emergency event? The state of Texas presents the STEAR program.

The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local

emergency planners and emergency responders with

additional information on the needs in their community.

Texas communities use the registry information in

different ways. Registering yourself in the STEAR registry

DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive a specific

service during an emergency. Available services will vary

by community. For more information on how your

community will use information in the STEAR registry,

contact your local emergency management office.

TO REGISTER:

Register Online - https://STEAR.dps.texas.gov The fastest and easiest way to register. Dial 2-1-1

Have you noticed lately how great the church grounds

look? Chuck Ohm has faithfully cared for all our 3.5 acres

of church property! He comes to the church daily after

work. Here is a list of things he has done:

• Cutting the grass and beautifying the flower beds

• Cutting drainage ditches so our grounds will drain

faster.

• Cleaned the gutters

• Redirected the gutter downspouts for better drainage

away from the church building

• Hauls the trash to the street and picks up trash

around property

• Trims the hedges and trees

• Weed eats and edges

• Handyman work (adjust doors, replace light bulbs)

• Keeps our Church Sign current with coming events

ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH PROPERTY

• Recalibrated all the thermostats in the west Sunday

School wing, Nursery, Fellowship Hall and Kitchen.

A written procedure has been created.

• The boiler has been recertified by the State.

Everything passed inspection.

• The foundation repair on the East Wing is complete.

Rooms 2,4,5, and 6 have been lifted, repainted, and

refloored

• The air conditioner in the Kitchen has been repaired.

• A new 5 ton unit (air conditioner and handler) has

been installed on east Sunday school wing

• The air conditioner in the Fellowship Hall has been

repaired

• There were 31 items on the to-do list for the Church

Workday on September 8th. Only 13 items were

completed due to low participation. Everyone has

something to contribute. Your help is needed at

these church workdays. A big thank you to those that

did attend the workday: Pastor Nancy Simpson, Rip

and Susan Clanton, Debbie and Ian Gillespie, Beverly

Tomsic, Kim Holle, Cheryl Boehme, Chuck Ohm, and

Jada Hylton

• A big thank you to Debbie and Ian Gillespie for their

after hours work on rooms 5 and 6 and disinfecting

the Coke Room

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SMALL GROUPS

Women’s Fellowship Meet every 2nd Wednesday of

every month for fellowship, 9:30 a.m. McDonald’s

(corner of Garth & Baker) All women are welcome.

Men’s Fellowship Meet every 2nd Saturday 8:00am at

Burger King (Alexander Dr.) Enjoy breakfast, the Word,

and fellowship.

2018 Church Council

President: Debbie Gillespie Worship & Music: Susan Clanton

Vice Pres: John Schlobohm Inreach/Outreach: Kevin Johnston

Secretary: Angie Ash Property: Ian Gillespie

Treasurer: Kim Holle Member at Large: Rosie Haas

Youth & Family: Donna Reavis Member at Large: Kurt Migl

Education: Chad Davis Member at Large: Birdie Torberson

Getting to Know You COLLEEN PETING

I was born April 30, 1928 at home on Frankkie St., in Porter, Indiana.

It was a swell town. We moved to the country for 5 years, then moved

back to Porter where I was raised. My family included 3 boys, 4 girls, and

my blind Grandma Hall. My dad was a farmer at the steel mills in Gary,

Indiana. My mother was a homemaker. She loved to read. Porter is a

small town, so for fun I played with the neighbors. I was also a girl scout.

Ken and I were married July 28, 1945. We had three children: Dennis,

Craig and Kay. I was a homemaker but always considered myself a

professional volunteer. Our family enjoyed fishing and camping. Ken and I rode horses for 15 years with a saddle club in

many states. For seventeen years Ken played with the Texas Trail Blazers in Fort Worth, Texas. We have lived in Beach City

for 18 years and have great neighbors!

We joined St. Paul’s in 2001 shortly after we moved to now Beach City, TX. St. Paul’s is a friendly place. It has a great senior

program (the Golden Group). I also enjoy the music, Sunday School, and the Prayer Shawl Ministry. I have two favorite

hymns: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “My Faith Looks up to Thee”.

KEN PETING

I was born April 20, 1927 at 109 John Street in La Porte, Indiana. I grew up in the La Porte area then moved to Chesterton in

1939. My dad was a machinist and my mom was an entertainer. As a kid for fun, I spent the summers on my uncle Leo’s farm.

After being discharged from the Air Corp in 1946, I worked as a grower in Kabors Green House. I rode a bicycle to work. I also

worked as a John Deere mechanic then as a plant manager at La Porte Plastic Corp for 21 years. We moved to Saginaw, TX

where I worked in food service equipment sales.

I’ve played music and entertained most of my life. I enjoy fishing and horseback riding. For 37 years I was the volunteer Fire

Chief in Kingsford Heights, Indiana and 14 years as a volunteer of the Sheriff’s Posse in La Porte County, Indiana.

My favorite thing about St. Paul’s is the Music Department and my favorite hymn is “Amazing Grace”.

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Women of the ELCA News The Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synodical Convention Women of the ELCA was

held at House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Houston Friday evening and

Saturday September 14-15, 2018.

Attending from St. Paul’s was pastor Nancy, who presented the devotion and

closing prayer Friday evening. She also served as convention Chaplain. Also

attending was Kim Holle who serves on the Board, Rosie Haas as Delegate,

Beverly Tomsic, Historian of our Synod, Michelle Johnston and Dorothy

Johnston. Beverly and Michelle took pictures throughout the convention.

Friday evening fellowship reception included refreshments, music and a basic

card making presentation. The evening was absolutely great. We could have

listened to the Space City Sound men’s group sing for a long time and the card

presentation was very interesting coming from a real card making pro.

Saturday morning began with registration, breakfast, and time to view

displays and silent auction items.

The day proceeded with opening of the Convention, business meeting, work-

shops with great speakers and a delicious lunch. The afternoon continued

with more workshops of your choice which included topics on:

• Human Trafficking

• Women of the ELCA in Hawaii, led by Keala Simoes who flew in from

Hawaii for the Convention

• Grace of Earth

• The Gift of Years— Growing Gracefully

• Family Promise of Clear Creek

Rev. Michael Rinehart, Bishop of the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod also

found time to stop in and talked briefly.

Door prizes were given and silent auction closed and completed.

The Convention closed with worship and communion.

Pr. Nancy with WELCA Pres. MiLisa Gaertner

Kim Holle presenting financial report with WELCA Pres. MiLisa Gaertner

Dorothy Johnston, Beverly Tomsic, Rosie Haas, Michelle Johnston, Kim Holle, and Pr. Nancy Simpson

Keynote Speaker, Pr. Janelle Rozek Hooper—Houston Lutheran Campus Ministry

Workshop

Installation of WELCA Officers

Gayle Nelson Family Promise of Clear Creek

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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Baytown, TX Council Meeting September 13, 2018

Members Present: Debbie Gillespie, Ian Gillespie, Kevin Johnston, John Schlobohm, Pastor Nancy Simpson, Donna Reavis, Rosie Haas, Angie Ash, Kurt Migl, Kim Holle Members Absent: Susan Clanton, Chad Davis, Birdie Torberson The August Council meeting was called to order by President Debbie Gillespie 6:30 PM. Kevin Johnston led the group with the opening prayer. Pastor Nancy discussed the Christian symbol of the peacock representing resurrection and eternal life. AUGUST MINUTES John Schlobohm MOVED, Kevin Johnston seconded, to approve the Minutes of the August 9, 2018, Council meeting. Motion carried. PASTOR’S REPORT

• Pastor Nancy reported that Confirmation students are busy with learning the bells and Altar Guild.

• Sharon Mathews will be leaving as After School onsite leader. She has accepted a job as a school bus driver.

• Pastor Nancy reported that a man doing illegal drugs and sleeping outside the Sunday School wing has been reported to the police. She asked everyone to be vigilant about security.

TREASURER’S REPORT

• Kim Holle reported that expenses exceeded income in the amount of $3,100.68 for the month of August some of which occurred due to rescheduling of insurance payments. John Schlobohm MOVED, Donna Reavis seconded, that we continue insurance coverage for Pastor Nancy, Jada, and Rick with the same plan. Motion carried.

• Kurt Migl MOVED, John Schlobohm seconded that due to the cost, we not purchase flood insurance at this time. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS

• The YMCA will renew their contract for the coming school year. Currently seven students are attending.

• Debbie Gillespie and Susan Clanton will review of St. Paul’s Policies/Procedures.

• The review/disposal of old records will be handled by Debbie Gillespie and Susan Clanton.

• John Schlobohm reported that work will begin soon on the bike rack. NEW BUSINESS

• The red book timeline was reviewed.

• Committee Reports – Youth & Family

Donna Reavis reported that approximately $1,200 was made from the baked potato lunch sale.

The German Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, October 13. John Schlobohm suggested that First Christian Church be invited. Members of their congregation attended the baked potato lunch.

Education Worship & Music Inreach/Outreach

Kevin Johnston reported that plans have begun for Breakfast With Santa, scheduled for Saturday, December 8. Ben Vircant will dress as St. Nicholas, the Men’s Group will prepare breakfast, and Jada will distribute fliers to Lamar Elementary, Carver, and the neighborhood.

The over 80 members will be recognized with a reception on October 21.

There will be a special prayer for pets during worship on October 7. Property

St. Paul’s workday was held Saturday, September 8. Approximately 50% of the scheduled items were completed. John Schlobohm suggested a list of items needed to be completed be prepared for members to sign up for.

Leveling of the Food Pantry wing was scheduled for Friday, August 10.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM and closed with the Lord’s Prayer. The October Meeting will be held October 11. Respectfully submitted, Angie Ash, Secretary

Monthly Activity for August 2018 General Fund Income $20,411.25 General Fund Expenses ($23,511.93) Total ($3,100.68) General Fund Income YTD $157,311.89 General Fund Expenses YTD ($156,380.48) Total $931.41

Month of October

Thank you Pastor Nancy for all that you do for St. Paul’s

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church- ELCA 712 Schilling Avenue Baytown, TX 77520 Tel (281)422-9333 Fax (281)422-3648 Web Site: www.stpaulsbaytown.org Office Hours: 9:30AM-3:30PM, M-TH Nursery Open SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. STAFF: Rev. Nancy Simpson, Pastor Rick Falconi, Director of Music Ministries Jada Hylton, Director of Office Ministries

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