ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
MARCH 2014
NEWSLETTER
St. Paul’s is Committed to Encouraging Growth and Fellowship by Sharing the Word and Gifts from GOD and by living our Christian Beliefs Everywhere and Always.
St Paul’s Scrip Report Third Quarter 2013
Do you purchase groceries? Do you go out to eat at restaurants? Do you purchase gas?
These cards make wonderful birthday, anniversary or wedding gifts too. Have I got a deal for you!!!!!!!!
Scrip is an easy non-work way to contribute to the church funds. You purchase a scrip card from St. Paul’s, use it at the participating store and the participating store contributes a percent of the card’s purchase amount to the church. The cards do not cost you any more than the value listed on the card and you have the use of the full value on the card.
We have several cards in our stock such as Piggy Wiggly, County Market (both Crossroads in Wausau and Dave’s in Merrill) Wal-Mart, Walgreen’s, Menards, Fleet Farm, Roundy’s, McDonald’s, Murphy’s, Kwik Trip and BP. Beginning the month of March, I will be purchasing SubWay cards to add to the stock. If there is a card you would like to add to the Stock, please let me know.
There are many cards that can also be special ordered. Some of these cards are Kohl’s, Target, Family Video and many restaurants, gas/convenient stores. There is a list published and displayed on the scrip table in the Narthex of the church every week. Think in advance, special order cards will take 1 -2 weeks to receive.
If you would like more information on scrip cards, or need to purchase a card in the middle of the week, please call me and I will see what I can do to help you obtain the card.
Your Scrip Coordinator
Lori Giese, 715-536-6746
March Scrip Workers Schedule
March 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 March 30
Darlene Erickson Peggy Kroening Gayle Gohdes Lois Oestreich Kathy Schiefelbein
Amanda Sabatke Melissa Wanie Beulah Erickson Kris Sobiesczyk Carol Wyma
Workers please be in the Church Narthex and ready to sell SCRIP by 10;05 on the date you signed up for, and for about 10 to 15 minutes after worship service has ended. Thank you for giving your time to help St. Paul's Church.
Lenten Soup Suppers
March 5th will be the beginning of Lenten worship services with Ash Wednesday Worship and Holy Communion at 5:30 pm. No time between getting off work and Church time? We have your back, the Ladies will be offering a soup and sandwich supper after church services on Wednesdays. Nothing fancy, just good food to feed the body – a free will offering to cover costs of food will be accepted.
“For God so Loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, That whoever believes in Him should note perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
ANNUAL SAUERKRAUT DINNER
Sunday MARCH 30 2014
Fund Raiser by St. Paul’s Ladies Aid
Serving from Noon to 3:00 pm
Menu: Sauerkraut with Pork Roast, Wieners, Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Rolls, Homemade Pies, Milk, Coffee
Adults: $8.00, Children 6–12 yrs: $4.00,
Children under 6 Free
The Ladies will meet on March 2nd at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall for the regular monthly meeting and to finalize plans for the dinner and soup suppers. Please plan on attending this meeting. Food prep day is March 29, time to be announced later.
We will be making a photo directory for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church this year. You will get a phone call to set up your family time very soon. Pictures will be taken at St. Paul on March 20, 2014. From 2 pm to 9 pm. If you are not able to have your picture taken on March 20th consider going to Luther Memorial in Gleason on March 21 or 22nd. Please call Luther Memorial for an appointment. Please help us have 100% of our members included in our first photo directory since 1985. You can sign up for an appointment time online at https://www.securedata-trans14.com/ap/stpaullutheranchurch20/index.php?page=10 or in Church before/after service at a table in the fellowship hall. The longer you wait the less time choices will be available to you.
On March 20th we will need to staff a sign in table with two people beginning at 1:30 pm till 9pm or a little later. Lois will need at least 5 people to help by working a 2 to 3 hour shift, please call Lois @ 715-536-6965 to volunteer your help with time preference that works for you.
Pastor Greg St. Paul’s Office Hours
Pastor Greg Laska announced he will be holding regular office hours starting March 3rd on Mondays from 9 am till Noon at St. Paul’s Church. The office is located at the north east end of the Fellowship hall and the closest door to the office is on the north side of the addition. Call for an appointment or stop in and talk to Pastor Greg.
COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
Bell Tower Residence’s Fat Tuesday Gumbo Supper March 4th 4:30 to 6:30 pm come and enjoy Sister John Marie Simien’s prepared Louisiana Gumbo. The menu includes chicken and sausage gumbo or chicken and shrimp gumbo, French bread and dessert. Carry outs are available. Cost are $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12. Proceeds will go towards the Bell Tower Residence building fund debt.
Quilting for Charity: You are invited to come to the ST. Paul’s Fellowship hall on March 3rd and help tie quilts at 2:00 pm. Whatever quilts we complete will be donated to HAVEN in Merrill. We will keep track of time to be reported as service hours on the county level to HCE – Home and Community Education. You do not need to be an HCE group or club member to help with this service project.
“Bow the Knee” Rehearsals for the Easter Dramatic Musical started at Zion Lutheran Church Aniwa started on February 16th, and will continue every Sunday evening through March 30th. The Presentations will be April 5th at 7:00 pm and April 6th at 2:30 pm at St. Stephen’s Church in Merrill, and April 12th at 7:00 pm and April 13th at 2:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church Aniwa. Singers and helpers are always welcome, contact Paula Krueger @ 715-842-9055 or come to Zion at 6:00 pm.
ORGAN CONCERT March 16th at 3:00 pm Zion Lutheran Church, 709 Sixth St. Wausau is pleased to present Kristin Lensch and Colleen Hicks as guest artists in their Organ Concert Series. A reception follows the concert, a free will donation will be received. For more information call 715-848-7286 or go to Zion’s website: zionlutheranwausau.com
Would you be interested in being part of a Men’s Group?
Keith Duley, congregational chairman has received requests to start up a men’s group at St. Paul’s. If you would like to be part of a group of men meeting to study, fellowship, and do service projects for the church, contact Keith at church or call him at 715-536-1433 and express your interest.
THE NAMES OF GOD
Pastor Greg will present a series of Lenten services on the theme of the “Names of God” on Wednedays starting March 5th at 5:30 pm.
Lenten Service schedule
Ash Wednesday, March 5 5:30 pm with Holy Communion
March 12 5:30 pm
March 19 5:30 pm
March 26 5:30 pm
April 2 5:30 pm
April 9 5:30 pm
Maundy Thursday, April 17 5:30 pm with Holy Communion
Good Friday, April 18 5:30 pm
Easter SON Rise April 20 6:30 am with Holy Communion – Guest Lay Minister Schneider
Easter Breakfast April 20 7:30 am till 10 am in Fellowship Hall
Easter Worship 10:30 am with Holy Communion
Quite a story
During Sunday dinner, a mother asked her son what he’d learned in Sunday school that day.
“Well,” he said, “our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. When he got to the Red Sea, he had his engineers build a pontoon bridge and all the people walked across safely. Then he used his walkie-talkie to radio headquarters for reinforcements. They sent bombers to blow up the bridge, and all the Israelites were saved.”
“Now, is that really what your teacher said?” the boy’s mother asked.
“Well, no,” he admitted. “But if I told it the way the teacher did, you’d never believe it!”
9 “verses” that aren’t in the Bible
Several popular sayings can put biblical literacy to the test. For example, the phrases below aren’t in Scripture — although some come pretty close:
“Money is the root of evil.” (According to 1 Timothy 6:10, “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”)
“Cleanliness is next to godliness.” (The closest teaching to this might be in James 4:8.)
“God helps those who help themselves.” (This proverb originated in ancient Greece, not in Scripture.)
“God moves in mysterious ways.” (A verse kind of like this is Isaiah 55:8.)
“Spare the rod, spoil the child.” (British poet Samuel Butler coined this phrase, which could be a paraphrase of Proverbs 13:24.)
“This, too, shall pass.” (This occurs nowhere in the Bible but has been linked, incorrectly, to King Solomon.)
“Love the sinner, hate the sin.” (St. Augustine originally came up with a version of this phrase.)
“Charity begins at home.” (British theologian John Wycliffe is credited with this saying.)
“God will never give you more than you can bear.” (This seems to be a misinterpretation of 1 Corinthians 10:13.)
“SAVE THE DATE”
Plans are moving forward for the “Party on P” on Saturday night June 14th with dance band, food, drinks. Sunday June 15th outdoor worship service, Chicken BBQ Dinner, music, and games. Silent auction, and Raffle sales both days. Every members help is needed to make our BIG EVENT of the year a success. A committee is set up and workers are needed now. Call Joe Schiefelbein to offer your help. The goal is to raise enough money to tear down the school building.
Church Photo Directory
We are getting ready to create a new photo directory with the assistance of “Lifetouch”, professional church directory specialists. We need you to help make it complete! By participating you will receive a printed directory and an 8x10 color photo of your family even if you choose not to purchase any of the professional photo packages offered. Our scheduled date for appointments is on Thursday, March 20 from 2-9 PM. Sign up for your professional photography session in three convenient ways: You can sign up on the internet by going to this website: www.appointment-plus.com/lifetouch and login; or you can look for sign-up tables on weekends at St. Paul beginning February 16; or for assistance, call our church office at 715-536-8459. Our directory won’t be complete without you. Sign up begins February 14!
MARCH 2014
NEWSLETTER
St. Paul’s is Committed to Encouraging Growth and Fellowship by Sharing the Word and Gifts from GOD and by living our Christian Beliefs Everywhere and Always.
St Paul’s Scrip Report Third Quarter 2013
Do you purchase groceries? Do you go out to eat at restaurants? Do you purchase gas?
These cards make wonderful birthday, anniversary or wedding gifts too. Have I got a deal for you!!!!!!!!
Scrip is an easy non-work way to contribute to the church funds. You purchase a scrip card from St. Paul’s, use it at the participating store and the participating store contributes a percent of the card’s purchase amount to the church. The cards do not cost you any more than the value listed on the card and you have the use of the full value on the card.
We have several cards in our stock such as Piggy Wiggly, County Market (both Crossroads in Wausau and Dave’s in Merrill) Wal-Mart, Walgreen’s, Menards, Fleet Farm, Roundy’s, McDonald’s, Murphy’s, Kwik Trip and BP. Beginning the month of March, I will be purchasing SubWay cards to add to the stock. If there is a card you would like to add to the Stock, please let me know.
There are many cards that can also be special ordered. Some of these cards are Kohl’s, Target, Family Video and many restaurants, gas/convenient stores. There is a list published and displayed on the scrip table in the Narthex of the church every week. Think in advance, special order cards will take 1 -2 weeks to receive.
If you would like more information on scrip cards, or need to purchase a card in the middle of the week, please call me and I will see what I can do to help you obtain the card.
Your Scrip Coordinator
Lori Giese, 715-536-6746
March Scrip Workers Schedule
March 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 March 30
Darlene Erickson Peggy Kroening Gayle Gohdes Lois Oestreich Kathy Schiefelbein
Amanda Sabatke Melissa Wanie Beulah Erickson Kris Sobiesczyk Carol Wyma
Workers please be in the Church Narthex and ready to sell SCRIP by 10;05 on the date you signed up for, and for about 10 to 15 minutes after worship service has ended. Thank you for giving your time to help St. Paul's Church.
Lenten Soup Suppers
March 5th will be the beginning of Lenten worship services with Ash Wednesday Worship and Holy Communion at 5:30 pm. No time between getting off work and Church time? We have your back, the Ladies will be offering a soup and sandwich supper after church services on Wednesdays. Nothing fancy, just good food to feed the body – a free will offering to cover costs of food will be accepted.
“For God so Loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, That whoever believes in Him should note perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
ANNUAL SAUERKRAUT DINNER
Sunday MARCH 30 2014
Fund Raiser by St. Paul’s Ladies Aid
Serving from Noon to 3:00 pm
Menu: Sauerkraut with Pork Roast, Wieners, Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Rolls, Homemade Pies, Milk, Coffee
Adults: $8.00, Children 6–12 yrs: $4.00,
Children under 6 Free
The Ladies will meet on March 2nd at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall for the regular monthly meeting and to finalize plans for the dinner and soup suppers. Please plan on attending this meeting. Food prep day is March 29, time to be announced later.
We will be making a photo directory for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church this year. You will get a phone call to set up your family time very soon. Pictures will be taken at St. Paul on March 20, 2014. From 2 pm to 9 pm. If you are not able to have your picture taken on March 20th consider going to Luther Memorial in Gleason on March 21 or 22nd. Please call Luther Memorial for an appointment. Please help us have 100% of our members included in our first photo directory since 1985. You can sign up for an appointment time online at https://www.securedata-trans14.com/ap/stpaullutheranchurch20/index.php?page=10 or in Church before/after service at a table in the fellowship hall. The longer you wait the less time choices will be available to you.
On March 20th we will need to staff a sign in table with two people beginning at 1:30 pm till 9pm or a little later. Lois will need at least 5 people to help by working a 2 to 3 hour shift, please call Lois @ 715-536-6965 to volunteer your help with time preference that works for you.
Pastor Greg St. Paul’s Office Hours
Pastor Greg Laska announced he will be holding regular office hours starting March 3rd on Mondays from 9 am till Noon at St. Paul’s Church. The office is located at the north east end of the Fellowship hall and the closest door to the office is on the north side of the addition. Call for an appointment or stop in and talk to Pastor Greg.
COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
Bell Tower Residence’s Fat Tuesday Gumbo Supper March 4th 4:30 to 6:30 pm come and enjoy Sister John Marie Simien’s prepared Louisiana Gumbo. The menu includes chicken and sausage gumbo or chicken and shrimp gumbo, French bread and dessert. Carry outs are available. Cost are $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12. Proceeds will go towards the Bell Tower Residence building fund debt.
Quilting for Charity: You are invited to come to the ST. Paul’s Fellowship hall on March 3rd and help tie quilts at 2:00 pm. Whatever quilts we complete will be donated to HAVEN in Merrill. We will keep track of time to be reported as service hours on the county level to HCE – Home and Community Education. You do not need to be an HCE group or club member to help with this service project.
“Bow the Knee” Rehearsals for the Easter Dramatic Musical started at Zion Lutheran Church Aniwa started on February 16th, and will continue every Sunday evening through March 30th. The Presentations will be April 5th at 7:00 pm and April 6th at 2:30 pm at St. Stephen’s Church in Merrill, and April 12th at 7:00 pm and April 13th at 2:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church Aniwa. Singers and helpers are always welcome, contact Paula Krueger @ 715-842-9055 or come to Zion at 6:00 pm.
ORGAN CONCERT March 16th at 3:00 pm Zion Lutheran Church, 709 Sixth St. Wausau is pleased to present Kristin Lensch and Colleen Hicks as guest artists in their Organ Concert Series. A reception follows the concert, a free will donation will be received. For more information call 715-848-7286 or go to Zion’s website: zionlutheranwausau.com
Would you be interested in being part of a Men’s Group?
Keith Duley, congregational chairman has received requests to start up a men’s group at St. Paul’s. If you would like to be part of a group of men meeting to study, fellowship, and do service projects for the church, contact Keith at church or call him at 715-536-1433 and express your interest.
THE NAMES OF GOD
Pastor Greg will present a series of Lenten services on the theme of the “Names of God” on Wednedays starting March 5th at 5:30 pm.
Lenten Service schedule
Ash Wednesday, March 5 5:30 pm with Holy Communion
March 12 5:30 pm
March 19 5:30 pm
March 26 5:30 pm
April 2 5:30 pm
April 9 5:30 pm
Maundy Thursday, April 17 5:30 pm with Holy Communion
Good Friday, April 18 5:30 pm
Easter SON Rise April 20 6:30 am with Holy Communion – Guest Lay Minister Schneider
Easter Breakfast April 20 7:30 am till 10 am in Fellowship Hall
Easter Worship 10:30 am with Holy Communion
Quite a story
During Sunday dinner, a mother asked her son what he’d learned in Sunday school that day.
“Well,” he said, “our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. When he got to the Red Sea, he had his engineers build a pontoon bridge and all the people walked across safely. Then he used his walkie-talkie to radio headquarters for reinforcements. They sent bombers to blow up the bridge, and all the Israelites were saved.”
“Now, is that really what your teacher said?” the boy’s mother asked.
“Well, no,” he admitted. “But if I told it the way the teacher did, you’d never believe it!”
9 “verses” that aren’t in the Bible
Several popular sayings can put biblical literacy to the test. For example, the phrases below aren’t in Scripture — although some come pretty close:
“Money is the root of evil.” (According to 1 Timothy 6:10, “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”)
“Cleanliness is next to godliness.” (The closest teaching to this might be in James 4:8.)
“God helps those who help themselves.” (This proverb originated in ancient Greece, not in Scripture.)
“God moves in mysterious ways.” (A verse kind of like this is Isaiah 55:8.)
“Spare the rod, spoil the child.” (British poet Samuel Butler coined this phrase, which could be a paraphrase of Proverbs 13:24.)
“This, too, shall pass.” (This occurs nowhere in the Bible but has been linked, incorrectly, to King Solomon.)
“Love the sinner, hate the sin.” (St. Augustine originally came up with a version of this phrase.)
“Charity begins at home.” (British theologian John Wycliffe is credited with this saying.)
“God will never give you more than you can bear.” (This seems to be a misinterpretation of 1 Corinthians 10:13.)
“SAVE THE DATE”
Plans are moving forward for the “Party on P” on Saturday night June 14th with dance band, food, drinks. Sunday June 15th outdoor worship service, Chicken BBQ Dinner, music, and games. Silent auction, and Raffle sales both days. Every members help is needed to make our BIG EVENT of the year a success. A committee is set up and workers are needed now. Call Joe Schiefelbein to offer your help. The goal is to raise enough money to tear down the school building.
Church Photo Directory
We are getting ready to create a new photo directory with the assistance of “Lifetouch”, professional church directory specialists. We need you to help make it complete! By participating you will receive a printed directory and an 8x10 color photo of your family even if you choose not to purchase any of the professional photo packages offered. Our scheduled date for appointments is on Thursday, March 20 from 2-9 PM. Sign up for your professional photography session in three convenient ways: You can sign up on the internet by going to this website: www.appointment-plus.com/lifetouch and login; or you can look for sign-up tables on weekends at St. Paul beginning February 16; or for assistance, call our church office at 715-536-8459. Our directory won’t be complete without you. Sign up begins February 14!
MARCH WORSHIP SECHEDULE
March 2 Communion Worship Service 10:30 am
March 5 Ash Wednesday Worship Service 5:30 pm
March 9 Worship Service 10:30 am (Daylight Saving Time Begins)
March 12 Lenten Worship 5:30 pm
March 16 Communion Worship Service 10:30 am
March 19 Lenten Worship 5:30 pm
March 23 Worship Service 10:30 am
March 26 Lenten Worship 5:30 pm
March 30 Contemporary Worship Service 10:30 am
Sunday School meets in the Fellowship Hall every Sunday at 9:30 am.
Church Officers for 2014
Chairman: Keith Duley
Vice Chairman: Mark Duley
Secretary: Anna Voigt
Board of Elders: Joe Schiefelbein, Brian Brendemuehl, Kevin Erickson
Board of Trustees: Dave Schulz, Steve Duley, Dave Duley
Treasurer: Heidi Duley
Financial Secretary: Lois Oestreich
Board of Finance: Jeanne Schubring, Peggy Kroening, Kathy Schiefelbein
Installation of Officers will be during Church Service on January 5th.
