would you like to do? I would like to gather email and cell phone
numbers, so you can receive updates and reminders for our meetings.
Please forward this information to Rhonett at
[email protected].
Lifetouch Photography will be taking photos for the church's Pictorial
Directory on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday September 29 – October 1st.
Please fill out the bulletin insert entitled “Connecting our Families with a
new Family Directory” and return to the church office for Marvel Titone
to review. She is seeking computer savvy young people to help with
scheduling photo sessions by using their laptops, iPads, and smartphones.
August 10th, 5:30 PM (Wednesday) is our first training session at the
church. Questions: call Marvel at 668-3422.
The Evangelism Committee is eagerly seeking participants to create the
new 2016-2017 Pictorial Directory. We may even have a contest! Please
submit artwork, or paintings to [email protected] to be collected
and review by the Pictorial Directory Committee.
Church Council Meeting will be on October 4 at 6:00p.m. Please have
your reports to the church office prior to the meeting.
Clarion deadline is September 20
Clarion Assembly will be September 28 at 1:30pm
If you have moved, changed your phone numbers, or got rid of your land
line, college children returning back to college. If you could please call
the church office and update the information, we would appreciate it.
September 5th is Labor Day
September 11th is Grandparents Day!!
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH
500 Clark St.
PO Box 42
WILLIAMSBURG, IOWA 52361
Pastor Thomas Ogilvie, cell phone 507-440-9989
THE CLARION
September 2016
Altar Flowers Needed .....................................
Christian Service Church Family News………
Church Library News .......................................
Clarion Deadline and Assembly .......................
Evangelism Committee .....................................
From the desk of Pastor Ogilvie…………………
Large Print ........................................................
LIS ....................................................................
LYF ...................................................................
Pictorial Directory …………………………………
Quilters ..............................................................
Women’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study ………
Women’s Guild ...................................................
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The 2016 Flower Chart is located outside the
offices. The following dates are still available:
September 24/25, October 15/16, November 12/13.
Christian Service Committee News about our
Church Family: (all addresses are Williamsburg,
IA 52361 unless noted).
Birthdays & Anniversaries
September 4—Allan & JoLinda Schlesselman 40th, 344 St. Paul St.
September 5—Preston Morrow 30th, 3269 F52 Trail, Parnell 52325
September 6—Elaine Wardenburg 86th, 205 Valley Rd
September 12—Jane Knock 55th, 2588 240th St.
September 12—Lucille Maas 89th, Windmill Manor, 2332 Liberty Dr.
Coralville, 52241
September 13—Lucille Buser 91st, 100 North St. Apt #6
September 16—Connie Huedepohl 75th, 2282 U Ave.
September 16—Shirley Schmidt 75th, 2512 U Ave.
September 17—Bonnie Furler 65th, 2450 190 St. Marengo, 52301
September 17—Norman & Beverly Kuddes 50th, 207 Ridge Rd
September 19—Julie Iburg 61, 152 Circle Dr.
September 20—David Dellamuth 45th, 1811 230th St.
September 20—Jeanie Schwarting 70th, 701 East State St.
September 21—Marie Heitshusen, 40th, 206 W. Maple
September 21—Gerald Maas 89th, 121 Karen Dr.
September 25—Melissa Davies 45th, 2266 210th St.
September 25—Tom & Patti McClure 40th, 312 Easy St.
September 25—Elvina Petersen, 92nd, 100 Village View Circle Apt. 258
September 26—Colleen Lane 50th, 204 West South St.
September 28—Michael & Cindy Bohrn 20th, 2522 Q Blvd.
quiet setting for their own personal refreshment and spiritual growth.
September 9-10, 2016 will be the opportunity for each of you to experience this
retreat. It will also give you an idea of what fun this is. The theme for this year
is GPS-God’s Plan for Salvation: Everyone Prepared-Everyone Saved!” based
on Col 3:2. Give God a chance to give you the opportunity for a God inspired
and relaxing two days. There are registration forms on the West bulletin board.
Questions? Talk to Lynn Evans
The Hot Lunch Program at LIS is looking for Kitchen Volunteers one day a
week or bi-weekly to assist the kitchen staff from 10:15 - 2:00 p.m. A Free
Lunch will be provided! Volunteers assist with serving, cleaning lunchroom
tables, and helping with small tasks. For more information please contact Jolene
Schaefer at 319-461-0496. Thanks for your consideration
The LIS 8th Grade class is hosting an online Scentsy Fundraiser. It will be
open until September 15, 2016 The money raised will be used towards the class
trip to Minnesota in May of 2017. If you wish to place an order, log onto:
https://tristenhosek.scentsy.us Then click on open my parties, then select to
shop….LIS 8th Grade and start shipping. All items ordered ship directly to your
personal address. Thanks in advance for supporting the 8th Grade class! Any
questions contact Mandy Hinrichsen, 319-430-3241
Sick or recuperating during month of August
Myron Bohrn, home from U of I hospital, 1823 300th St. North English,
52316
Linda Bostian, rehab at St. Luke's, Cedar Rapids, home address170 Country
Club Rd
Betty Schindler is at Colonial Manor, 3207 220th Trail, Amana, 52203
Karen Von Ahsen, who is undergoing chemo and surgery, 108 Bailey Pk Rd.
Zachary Zuber, who fell, had surgery, now at home, 1926 Q Ave. Marengo,
52301
School is beginning and with the beginning of the school year we are excited to
announce an opportunity for all Junior High and High School students.
LYF (Lutheran Youth Fellowship) – 9th-12th graders
Our church sent 9 youths to the National Youth Gathering this past summer and
it was incredible experience. We would like to share this experience and build
on it with all the youth in our community. We are asking that you join us twice
a month (typically the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month) to meet for a Bible
study, fellowship, and of course, food. In September we will meet on the 7th
and 21st. We are looking at some changes for the new year and want your input,
so please join us with ideas of how you would like to improve our time together.
Spread the word and invite your friends, they don’t have to be a member of our
church to attend, all are welcome and the more the merrier. I would like to
gather email and cell phone numbers, so you can receive updates and reminders
for our meetings. Please forward this information to Rhonett at
[email protected]. I will also take any parents information that
they would like to provide, so they can receive this information as well.
Our Sympathy and Prayers to the family of Norma McCoy who passed
away on July 27 at Highland Ridge Care Center. Norma is survived by
nephew Dennis (Connie) Huedepohl, Eunice Elwood, Carol Jean (Roland)
Williams, Dwight (Brucie) Lorenz. Funeral was August 2nd at 10:30am at
LYF – Junior High and High School – 7th-12th graders
We will meet once a month on Sunday afternoons (typically the third Sunday of
the month). We will do special service projects, activities and games on these
dates. As we plan for this we would appreciate any ideas from the group. What
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row. You’ll stumble with him through God’s crushing judgment and into His
tender love. And you’ll learn that even in the darkest places, God is still
there.
Children's DVD’s
Puppies & Guppies The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything DVD
A boatload of beloved VeggieTales pals embark on a fun and fresh pirate
adventure with their trademark humor and silly songs in The Pirates Who
Don’t Do Anything-A VeggieTales Movie!
Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt and Pa Grape find themselves on the ride of
their lives when they are mysteriously whisked back to the time when pirates
ruled the high seas. As they help a brave princess rescue her brother from a
dastardly pirate villain, they battle evil cheese curls, giant rock monsters and
their own fears and become the most unlikely heroes you’ve ever seen. It’s a
swashbuckling good time for the whole family.
Dinosaurs Genesis and the Gospel DVD
Join Ken Ham and Buddy Davis for this fun video, shot live before hundreds
of smiling children! It’s “edu-tainment” packed with laughter, music, and
great biblical teaching.
Kids learn that God created animals, including dinosaurs, on Day 6 of
Creation Week. But did these “terrible lizards” actually roam the earth with
Adam? Did T. rex dine on fruits and vegetables? Could dinosaurs have
actually fit on the Ark? Ken and Buddy (and Casey the dog!) answer these
questions and more.
If I Sang A Silly Song DVD
It’s a silly song telethon!
Larry hosts the biggest, the silliest, most excellent countdown of Silly songs
in the history of Silliness! Find out he #1 songs from first and second decades
of VeggieTales Silly Songs, voted for by you—the fans!!
Board book
Noah & The Animals by Guile
When God told Noah to build a boat, he did! This is the story of how God
saved Noah and the animals
WOMEN OF ST. PAUL In September of 2016 the Williamsburg Zone
LWML will be hosting the annual district retreat at Camp Io-Dis-e-ca. This is
a 2-day event where Lutheran women of the Iowa East District come together
for fun, fellowship and Bible study away from phone calls, no cooking or
daily demands. Evening devotions are usually around fire and this is for ALL
women not just LWML members. They share the love Christ in a casual and
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Powell Funeral Home.
Prayers for those serving in the Military
Airman Micheal Welsh (son of Jeannie Welsh) is in the U.S. Air Force in
Japan.
Sargent Bradley Schlesselman (son of Richard & Karmen) is serving in the
Reserve Unit in Washington Iowa.
Ethan Atkinson (son of Brad & Dawn Doehrmann)
We welcome new member Lucille Maas to St. Paul. Lucille is at
Windmill Manor 2332 Liberty Dr. Coralville, IA 52241
Produce Basket: Thank you for all of the vegetables and fruits that have
been in the produce basket. They are really appreciated.
If you need clothes check out the following places: Contact each store to
find out the dates for their sales
Crowded Closet 1213 Gilbert Court, Iowa city, 9:30-5:00p.m M-F, Sat.
9:30-4:p.m. 319-337-5924. 1/2 price sale September 15 colored tag 1/2
price each week.
Good Will/Coralville 2551 Heartland Place, 319-248-4729
Good Will /Iowa City 985 Highway 6 E, 319-248-4705
9AM-9PM M-F, Sat. 9-6PM, Sunday 12-5PM.
The Attic, Free clothing—call 668-2288 for an appointment (St. Paul
Methodist), the hours are Monday 9-11AM, Thursday 5:30-6:30PM.
Salvation Army/Iowa City — 1725 Boyrum St., 9AM-8PM , M-Sat. 319339-4984
Tuesday Morning Bible class—Women of Grace and Bad Girls of the
Bible are the two topics of study about women in the Bible who have had
sinful situations in their lives. Many of these situations are very similar in
our culture today. These studies include Eve, Potifer’s wife, Lot’s wife, The
Woman at the Well, Delilah, Sapphira, Rahab, Jezebel, and Michal.
The women of Grace included in this Bible study are Ruth, Sarah, Rebecca,
Rachel and Leah, Tamar, Bathsheba, and Mary. God’s great work of
Redemption is for al of these women which includes all of us today. Come
join us every Tuesday Moring at 9:a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Large Print will meet on September 19 at 12:30pm.
Mobile Mammography Van is scheduled to be here on September 12
Quilters will meet on September 5 at 9:00am.
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September 22nd First Day of Fall.
SEPTEMBER 2016
Dear Friends in Christ,
The writer of Hebrews, in a section of the letter in
which he is calling his readers to persevere in their
faith in Christ, wrote:
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good
works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but
encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day
drawing near.
Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV)
There is a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging one another in
these verses. Snuggled in the middle of this comment is a phrase I want to
focus on: “not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some.”
Over the last several months, this space has been focusing on what it
means to be a member of St. Paul. We reach a portion of the material on
membership in our constitution that is not pleasant to approach—
Termination of Membership. Outlined in our constitution are the means
by which an individual or household may end their membership of the
congregation. The first two are quite simple: 1) transferring to another
LCMS congregation; and 2) being released from membership to join a
congregation outside of the fellowship of our congregation (a non-LCMS
congregation). The other methods are not as simple and certainly not as
pleasant to deal with: whereabouts unknown, self-exclusion, and
excommunication. While not pleasant to deal with, it is necessary to do
from time to time, thus important for us to consider. We will focus on two
of those statuses in this writing.
According to our constitution, if the address and contact information
of a member cannot be established within a six month period, that
member shall be removed from the membership list of the congregation
and be placed in a file designated “Whereabouts Unknown.” Their
membership shall also be terminated in the congregation by action of the
Pastor and the Board of Elders and reported to the next regular meeting of
the Voters. The congregation cannot minister to an individual or family if
the congregation is not able to get in touch with those people.
A little more touchy is the “self-exclusion” category. Members who
have excluded themselves are defined as those who “has not utilized the
means of Grace in Word or Sacrament in the congregation for a period of
at least three months.” Those members are to be contacted by the Pastor or
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It’s brother against sisters when a father’s estate is in limbo. In the midst
of grieving their father and settling his estate, the Byler family faces some
of life’s hardest challenges—sickness, disaster, loss. When Joel should be
stepping up as the man of the family, his selfish determination continues to
cause chaos. Can the family pull together , or will the prodigal son defy his
father’s last wish and part the family for good?
Book 6: The Selfless Act
True compassion restores a family and a romance. Joel finally stops
running from responsibility for his actions and takes a good long look in
the mirror. Seeing how far he has digressed from the man his parents
raised, can Joel return to the faith he once held and break the grip money
and possessions have had on his life? Will his family and Kristi believe he
is able to change after causing them so much pain?
The Artisan’s Wife by Judith Miller
Delightful Blend of History and Romance Ainslee McKay's world is
shaken when she discovers her twin sister has not only eloped with a man
she barely knows but now Ainslee must fulfill their obligation at a tile
works in Weston, West Virginia. Ainslee must learn the ropes and, if she
can keep the tile works profitable, her brother will help her sell the
business. When Levi Judson arrives and shows Ainslee his designs for new
tiles, she's impressed by his skill and passion for the business. But he's
hiding his true reason for coming to Weston. And Ainslee knows he'd be
crushed to learn his plans for a long career at McKay Tile Works are in
vain since she intends to sell. Can the growing feelings between them
survive if the truth comes to light--or is a future together as untenable as
the future of the tile works itself?
The Executioner’s Redemption by Rev. Tim Carter
The wrenching account of one man’s journey from executioner to pastor.
When young Tim Carter started working at a prison to make money for
college, he didn’t realize that he was signing away his life, his heart, and
his very self to a career of brutal violence and routine executions. In the
midst of the darkness of prison life, the light of God’s Word shone in front
of him. Condemned inmates were brought to faith and given eternal life.
Families of inmates and victims took immense comfort in God’s justice
and redemption. But inside Carter’s heart, a fierce battle raged. Was he
carrying out God’s will by wielding the sword of the state? Or was he
actually doing more harm than good?
In these pages, you’ll walk with Tim into the violence and through death
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Hannah Scott, Andrea Huedepohl, Aaron &
Jacob Andrew, Kristin, Nathan, Allison &
Emma Ward What would we do without our
faith in God????
We are blessed!!!
IN YOUR CHURCH LIBRARY ~
Adult books—The Amish Millionaire Series
books 1—6 by Wanda Brunstetter
Book 1 The English Son
The Prodigal Son Returns. When Joel Byler turned eighteen he left his
Amish roots, but living the good life out in the world requires money, and
he finds himself going back home to ask his wealthy and eccentric father
for a cash loan—again. How many times can Joel expect to be welcomed
back before his father’s patience with him wears thing?
Book 2 The Stubborn Father
The Amish Millionaire of Holmes County Widower Eustace Byler stands
out in his Amish community for his eccentricity and his wealth. He mourns
the loss of his son to the world like he mourns the physical loss of his wife.
In the past, Eustace has freely loaned Joel money, perhaps hoping to entice
him back home, but now Eustace is done and moving on to fulfill some of
his own dreams. Can father and son come to an understanding about their
different choices in life before time runs out?
Book 3 The Betrayed Fiancée
Adversity exposes her fiancés flaws. Kristi Palmer thought Joel Byler was
the man she would marry, until she suddenly learns he has been hiding a
lot from her. He never told her about growing up Amish, but the bigger
problem is that he rebelled from all that was good in his upbringing and
has put his selfish desires first. Now he has stolen money from their joint
account, and she is done with the relationship. Can trust broken ever be
mended?
Book 4: The Missing Will
A Family in turmoil after the death of their Patriarch. The Byler family is
on a hunt for the father’s will while relations continue to deteriorate among
the siblings and between Joel and his fiancée. Joel is desperate for closure
to his father’s estate, but how far is he willing to go to restore the chaotic
turn his life has taken? Will his quest ignore the needs of those closest to
him?
Book 5: The Divided Family
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an Elder in order to encourage active involvement in the body of Christ
through a life of worship. If inactivity persists after a second contact
from the congregation, “the member shall be informed that if such
continued neglect of the means of grace continues, it shall be interpreted
as indifference to church membership, its rights and privileges, and the
member shall have, by personal lack of involvement with God’s means
of grace, ‘self-excluded’ himself/herself from membership of the
congregations along with its rights and privileges.”
Our congregation is a portion of the body of Christ that meets in this
location. It is important for individual members to be active in that body
in order to receive that encouragement and “stirring up” of which we
read in Hebrews. That happens in a special way when we gather together
for worship. That is why we receive the admonition to not neglect our
meeting together. We need all of our members active and involved for
the congregation to be its healthiest.
The Board of Elders has started discussion in looking at this issue
within our congregation. There may be some of our members that we
might have to consider “self-excluded” due to lack of involvement in the
life of the congregation through worship and the reception of the Lord’s
Supper. This is not taken lightly. And to some it might be considered
overly harsh. One analogy that I have heard used is one of an athletic
team. If a member of the team does not show up for practice on an
ongoing basis, no one would expect that team member to be allowed to
play in a game that follows.
In essence, what a person’s lack of involvement in the worship life
of a congregation says—provided there are no extenuating circumstances
such as health or other limitations—is that they really do not feel the
need nor the desire to be a part of our body. We lament that if that
occurs, but it is the reality. Of course, we are always ready and eager to
welcome back with open arms any who would re-engage in their worship
life, and that is always our aim.
If you know of someone that fits this category within our
congregation, you are encouraged to encourage them in their life and
membership at Paul. It is not a task that should be solely left to the
Pastor and Elders. Who knows? You may be the instrument through
whom the Lord works to restore a brother or sister in Christ.
In Christ,
Pastor Ogilvie
A Letter of Encouragement to Be Studied
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The Church often finds herself in trying times. In such times, we
within the Church need encouragement. Our Lord knows this and offers
that encouragement through His Word. A special—and often
mysterious—word of encouragement is found in the book of
Revelation. This final book of the Bible—the last prophesy yet to be
fulfilled—offers hope and strength for God’s people as they live in the
End Times.
The Sunday morning Bible study will be engaged in a study of
Revelation beginning on Sunday, September 11. All are welcomed and
encouraged to join us in the study of this book of the Bible. The Sunday
morning Bible study meets in the Chamber Room each week beginning
about 10:15 and concluding at 11:15.
Sunday School and Teacher Recognition News
It is time for Sunday School to start up again! Sunday School
classes will begin on September 11th. We will have offerings for
students from Pre-K through high school. On Sunday, September 18,
we will have a special and exciting RALLY DAY celebration! On the
18th, all Students Pre-K through 8th grade will meet in the Choir Room
to start this event! Be ready for singing, games and a balloon launch to
celebrate Christ’s love for us!
Also on the 18th, we will have our Teacher Recognition for Sunday
School, LIS, and public school teachers. All teachers are invited and
encouraged to be present for worship that day for a time of recognition
and prayer upon the work that you do in your special role as a teacher.
Christian Education Sunday Will be in October
The scheduling of Education Sundays in our area is being handled
differently this year than in previous years. This year, one Sunday a
month is being set aside as Education Sunday in one of the
congregations in the LIS association. The date for Education Sunday at
St. Paul is October 2.
We thank everyone involved in the education of our young people.
Following worship, there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall in
their honor, allowing time for our members to visit with our teachers.
Long-Range Planning Continues September 11
We have made progress in the long-range planning process for St.
Paul. We have spent time establishing and affirming the basics of our
life and work together in this place. Now, it is time to starts laying
groundwork for the future of the ministry.
As we, with God’s help and guidance, explore how we might most
effectively carry out our ministry in the Gospel, we will be setting
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directions for years to come. For this to be most effective, in addition to
God’s help, we need the help of as many members of our congregation
as possible. Members of all ages and all levels of involvement are asked
to take part. It is especially important that we have people in
congregational leadership positions present for this meeting.
TOGETHER IN THE WORD.
We have completed one round of reading through the Bible. That does
not mean we are done with the Bible, however. We can never read
through the Bible too many times. Thus, we begin again, and we go
back to the beginning. To understand who we are as human beings, it is
necessary to understand creation and covenant—two blessings God
freely gives us. Our reading through
16 Genesis 27 & 28
the book of Genesis will give us an
17 Genesis 29 & 30
understanding of these concepts.
18 Genesis 31
19 Genesis 32 & 33
January 1
Genesis 1 & 2
20 Genesis 34
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Genesis 3
21 Genesis 35 & 36
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Genesis 4 &5
22 Genesis 37 & 38
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Genesis 6, 7 & 8
23 Genesis 39 & 40
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Genesis 9
24 Genesis 41
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Genesis 10 & 11
25 Genesis 42 & 43
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Genesis 12
26 Genesis 44 & 45
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Genesis 13 & 14
27 Genesis 46 & 47
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Genesis 15 & 16
28 Genesis 48
10 Genesis 17 & 18
29 Genesis 49
11 Genesis 19
30 Genesis 50
12 Genesis 20 & 21
13 Genesis 22 & 23
14 Genesis 24
15 Genesis 25 & 26
The family of Shelly Brecht want to thank all of our St Paul's church
family and beyond when she had her heart issue for your phone calls,
inquiries, thoughts and prayers. She has recovered, is back to work
doing very well. We believe we witnessed a true miracle from God.
Our hearts are overflowing. PRAYER IS POWERFUL!! Never
forget that! May the Lord bless each and every one of you as you live
one day at a Time. You never know when life can be taken from us in
an instant. Sincere thanks., Denny & Connie Huedepohl, Bryce, Shelly,
Kelsey and Tanner Brecht Jeff, Gretchen Huedepohl, Ben, Seth &
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