THE MESSENGER
ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
3487 NORTH BOSTON ROAD
EDEN, NY 14057
992.9112
stpaulseden.com
Pastor: Rev. Thomas Lutz
Director of Ministries: Sue Hoover
Associate Director of Ministries: Tina Rigley
Administrative Assistant: Lisa Hoover-Beller
Music Education Director: Stacey Callinan
Organist: Wally Odden
Caretakers: Betty Gabel, Brenda Bromley, McKayla Allen
Worship Ministry Intern: Matthew Schettler
Youth Ministry Intern: Kelly Beller
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ST. PAUL'S MISSION STATEMENT:
"St. Paul's Lutheran Church
is a Christian fellowship,
growing in the understanding of
God's Word and love,
preparing people for
Christian witness and service."
L.E.G.O.S.
Providing Support to ALL God’s people with
Love, Encouragement, Generosity, and Optimism
through the (Holy) Spirit
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Sunday Worship Schedule:
TRADITIONAL SERVICE
(w/organ):
8:30 am (every week)
10:45 am (2nd & 4th Sundays)
∗ Communion will be celebrated at the
8:30 am Traditional Services
on the
1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
∗ Communion will be celebrated at the
10:45 am Traditional Services
on the
2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
CONTEMPORARY
(w/piano & band):
10:45 am (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays)
∗ Communion will be celebrated at the
10:45 am Contemporary Services
on the
1st and 5th Sundays of each month.
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makes us distinctly Lutheran
fades away. It seems more
and more the changes made at
the Reformation are being
tossed aside carelessly. We
don’t understand what makes
us different, and in some
cases, we don’t really seem to
care. The Reformation was so
long ago, how can it affect us
today?
This October, I want to
remind you of at least one
thing Luther stood up for
during the Reformation that
will definitely affect you
today. One of the major
tenets of the Reformation was
the ability of the everyday
person to read and understand
the Bible for themselves. At
the time, the Bible and
worship services were given in
Latin,
a
language
only
understood by the very well
educated. Luther chose to
defy this by translating the
Bible
into
German,
the
language
of
the
people.
Writing his German Bible by
hand in seclusion, in fear for
his life, he painstakingly held
on to the determination that
everyone should be able to
read and study the Word of
God. Until Luther came along,
Who is
Luther?
By Julianna
Youth
Counselor
Last week in confirmation
class, one of my wonderful
students asked me, “Who is
Luther?” Before I had a
chance to respond, a second
student
jumped
in
and
answered for me.
“Isn’t he the devil?”
I stared for a moment,
shocked by the answer. What
horrible pagan person taught
him Luther was the devil?
Then it slowly dawned on me.
“No, you mean LUCIFER, not
Luther. Lucifer is a name for
the devil. Luther is the man
who started the Reformation.”
I got looks of understanding
at this clarification all the way
until
I
said
the
word
Reformation, when suddenly
faces went blank.
“What’s the Reformation?”
How quickly do we forget
what the Reformation was, and
the brave actions Luther took
to stand solely on the Bible.
Our understanding of what
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MARTIN
the church hierarchy held the
high position as the only ones
who could or needed to read
the
Bible.
Since
the
Reformation, the power of the
Scripture has been handed
back to everyone equally.
Have you read your Bible
lately? Have you taken an
opportunity to be in study
with other Christians? If you
have decided that the Bible
can only be understood by the
well-educated, you are sadly
mistaken. If you believe it is
best to leave the Bible reading
to the church staff, you are
taking a stance that would
make Luther roll over in his
grave. To be Lutheran, means
that
you
take
on
the
responsibility to read the
Word of God for yourself, and
to study it with others. Make
Luther proud by consistently
opening up and studying
Scripture, as it is your
privilege to do.
LUTHER knew that
only
God
forgives
sins.
And God does it
for free. Luther
wrote his ideas
on a piece of
paper. He wrote
95 items. He nailed his paper
on the main door of the Castle
Church in Wittenberg on Oct.
31, 1517. Luther's 95 Theses
challenged
the
sales
of
indulgences and so began the
Reformation.
DON'T FORGET
TO TURN YOUR
CLOCKS BACK
ONE HOUR
BEFORE
GOING TO BED ON
SATURDAY,
November 5!
Be still,
and know that
I am God.
Psalm 46: 1 0
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body, the LCMS (Lutheran
Church Missouri Synod), is to
preserve a pure theology
untouched by the world. We
have a long history of internal
battle, making sure that our
doctrine remains true to the
word of God, which is of
course admirable. However,
isn’t it strange that a church
whose DNA is grounded in
being true to the word of God
doesn’t seem to have the same
passion to fulfill the call of
the great commission?
The Great Commission is
found in Matthew 28:19-20:
Who’s Afraid of
a Word?
by Pastor Lutz
“Evangelism” is a word
that causes even devout
Christians to feel fear. I’ve
had many conversations about
substituting other words for
evangelism such as “outreach”
or “mission” because they
sound less intimidating. But
the fear doesn’t lie within the
word “evangelism” itself, it
originates with what the word
implies.
Words are just symbols of
thoughts and concepts we
want to communicate to
others. Therefore, any word
that we would use
to
symbolize “the expressing of
faith to those who do not
believe in Jesus Christ” will
most likely generate feelings
of anxiety. The source of this
worry is a natural and
understandable fear for the
last thing we want to
experience
is
someone
laughing at what we believe or
to say the wrong thing which
leads someone to the wrong
understanding of God.
Lutherans seem especially
susceptible to this fear. The
very foundation of our church
“19 Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name
of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit,
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and teaching them to
obey everything I have
commanded
you.
And
surely I am with you
always, to the very end of
the age.”
This verse gives the
Church two commands: 1) to
make disciples (evangelize to
the world) and 2) to teach.
Lutherans pride themselves on
teaching and keeping true to
God’s word. But the sad truth
is that there has not been a
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“I am sending you out like
sheep
among
wolves.
Therefore be as shrewd as
snakes and as innocent as
doves.”
great push to evangelize,
other than the radio show
“The Lutheran Hour.” That’s
not to say there are not
continuous efforts to bring
the message of the Gospel to
the world. It’s just not made a
priority like teaching is. This
is not unique to Lutheranism
either, lots of church bodies
have this issue.
We are not the only
denomination that suffers
from this imbalance, just one
among many. You see the
problem isn’t about what
denomination you belong to,
the fear to evangelize is a
human flaw. It isn’t that we
don’t want to follow Jesus’
command to make disciples of
nations. It’s the process
involved in achieving that
command that terrifies us!
Faith is a very personal
thing and when we expose the
thoughts and ideas that make
us who we are, it gives others
an opportunity to hurt us
deeply. The fear is not
irrational; it is a reality in a
world that opposes faith in
God that we will run into
opposition.
Christ
even
mentions this apprehension as
He is sending out people to
evangelize in Matthew 10:16:
Here Christ acknowledges
the difficulty faced by those
being sent out with His
message. There is an answer
though!
So what is the answer?
Trust. That’s right “trust”,
trust in God. Not just in His
word but also that God will be
with you. The fear we have of
evangelism can be fixed
because our fear is grounded
in the idea that “we do”
evangelism, when in reality, we
don’t, God does. Yes, although
we are the ones sharing our
faith and the ones stepping
into an uncertain situation, we
are never alone, God is always
with us. It is the Holy Spirit
that works through what we
say.
The same God who
changed our hearts will work
in the hearts of those who
hear the words we speak. God
has sent us out into the world
because that is where He is!
He is there waiting for His
Church to fulfill His Son’s last
command to go out into the
world and bring the one Hope
that can save it!
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OUTREACH MINISTRY – In
recent years the church has
hosted some really amazing
events in the community and
has invited speakers to our
church & community. Charles
Alscheimer,
the
Eden
Christmas Tree Lighting, the
group called Questions and
helping with other church
events are all part of what the
Outreach Ministry does. We
are about taking the Church to
the
community
in
many
different ways. If you are
interested in being a part of
this Outreach Ministry, please
see Pastor Lutz or Norm
Bromley. We would be excited
to have you as a part of our
team.
THE TRUTH PROJECT – The
Truth Project is a 12 week
Worldview tour that explores
God’s design for our everyday
life. It gets back to the basic
questions of who God is, who
man is, and what is our
purpose as Christians in this
world. The Truth Project
makes the claim that there is
no where you can walk, run,
fly, boat…etc, nowhere you can
go in life in which God has not
spoken. We
all
have
a
worldview which we think we
have and a worldview that we
actually live out in our
everyday life. Join us on this
journey of discovery. It can
be life changing. The tour will
start the first week of
October. Please call Norm
Bromley – 361.9100 – if you
are interested.
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THIS MONTH OUR
SATURDAY
EVENING
CONTEMPORARY
WORSHIP SERVICE
will be held
on Saturday
Oct. 22
at 5 pm.
Communion will be
celebrated.
Book of Acts
Bible Study
Led by Pastor Lutz
Thursdays
Oct. 6 & Nov. 3
7-8 pm
All are invited
to join
the discussion.
PASTOR’S
PLAY: Our
next
play
will be “The
Fourth Wish” written by
Pastor Lutz. Play Casting will
take place in January of 2017
with rehearsals also starting
then. The play will be directed
by Sandy Ploetz with plans to
perform it in March/April of
2017.
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MISSION
LWML
SUNDAY
was
celebrated
on October 2 - at both of our
Services. We took the time to
re-examine our Lord's Great
Commission - to preach, teach,
baptize - and make disciples
of all nations. How are we
personally - and we, as a
Church, involved in this work?
Throughout the month of
October, we have a special
offering to help us reach our
goals in our pledge to our
Lutheran Church - Missouri
Synod - and our own Eastern
District. A letter regarding
this offering is included in
this month’s newsletter.
CELEBRATION:
On Sunday, Oct. 2,
we joined with other Lutheran
churches in our Synod in
celebrating Lutheran Women's
Missionary League Sunday.
Several women from our
church, LWML and Ladies
Guild participated in the
service.
Mite boxes and
donations may be placed in the
large "mite box" in the
narthex. All monies go to the
LWML international outreach.
The International LWML
equips its members to grow
spiritually, to develop talents
God has given them, and to
serve the Lord with gladness.
The District newsletter is
published quarterly.
THE
FESTIVAL
OF THE
REFORMATION
will be celebrated
at St. Paul's on Sunday, Oct.
30. We look to those great
truths of Holy Scripture that
Dr. Martin Luther emphasized
in his preaching and teaching.
In every age the Church goes
through a continuing reformation and renewal.
THE LWML HAS GIFTED
OVER $100,000,000
TO MISSIONS ALL OVER
THE WORLD IN ITS
NEARLY 70 YEARS OF
EXISTENCE.
IT IS AMAZING TO
THINK OF THE LIVES
THESE OFFERINGS HAVE
TOUCHED WITH
THE LOVE OF
JESUS.
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Our Sunday
School Staff
A VOTER'S
MEETING
is scheduled for
Sunday
MORNING,
Oct. 16, at 9:30 am
Pre-K
(3’s & 4’s Class):
Sally Harms, Beth Spina &
Carrie Bowen
in the
FELLOWSHIP HALL
K/1st:
Kelly Beller & Lisa Hickok
Important items on the
agenda include:
2nd: Debbie Gangemi
3rd & 4th: Julie Farrell
 approval of the budget for
2017 (operating expenses)
 approval of congregational
officers for 2017
 reports from congregational
chairpersons/representatives
5th: Lisa Beller
6th: Jan Henry
7th/8th: Sue Hoover
SR High Class:
Tina Rigley &
Stacey Callinan
By your presence and your
vote, you are a part of the
decisions to be made.
Parent’s Class: Joe Winiecki
THE MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER
IS AVAILABLE
ON OUR WEBSITE
stpaulseden.com
Adult Bible Class:
Pastor Lutz &
Norm Bromley
Confirmation Classes:
7th Grade – Sue Hoover
8th Grade – Pastor Lutz
SPECIAL THANKS to
Sandy Davis for leading the
Parent’s Class for 7 years
and Tom Bernas for teaching
the SR High class for 4 years
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THE
THE
ADULT BIBLE CLASS
welcomes all who
wish to grow in
their
understanding
and faith. The class meets
during the Sunday School
hour, from 9:30 to 10:30 am,
in the CLASSROOM NEXT TO
THE CHURCH OFFICE. Pastor
Lutz is leading the topic,
”Stories from the Bible,
Beginning to End.” You are
invited to join them.
WEDNESDAY
MORNING
WOMEN’S
BIBLE STUDY will meet on
Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and 16, from
9:30-11 am. The current topic
is the “Book of James” by
Francis Chan using RightNow
Media as a resource.
The
group will NOT meet on Oct.
19 because of the Harvest
Dinner.
ADULT
MEMBERSHIP
CLASS:
Do you have
questions
about
the
Lutheran Church? Do you
want to become a member
of our Church? This class is
an
informational
class
based on the teachings of
Luther’s Small Catechism.
Please let Pastor Lutz know
if you are interested in
joining a class.
THE
PARENT’S
CLASS led by
Joe Winiecki
meets
EVERY
Sunday, from 9:30 to 10:30
am, in the Church Library. The
class
is
currently
using
RightNow Media as a resource
for their discussions. All
parents and any adults are
welcome!
Dear Lord,
Heal all who hurt. Help
me find the healing words
that will help those who
share their troubled
hearts with me. Amen
ALTAR GUILD:
Lynn Gerber and Pat Agle
ELDER: Brian Schmitt
LAY MINISTER:
Kevin Mroz
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CHILDREN'S
BULLETINS
are available for
TWO age groups:
ages 3 to 6 and
ages
7
to
12.
These
educational
bulletins
are
designed to help children learn
Bible stories and principles
through mazes, word puzzles
and secret code activities.
The bulletins are available in
the church narthex.
MUSIC
MINISTRY
HOUR:
THE MIXED CHOIR
will be practicing on
Oct. 23 and Nov. 13
from 9:45 to 10:30 am
THE PRAISE BAND
will be practicing on
Oct. 16 & 30 and
Nov. 6 & 20
from 10 to 10:30 am
LUTHERAN
WITNESS
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
To become a part of
either of these groups,
please see
our organist,
Wally Odden.
Please return the
form
included
in
this
newsletter (by mail or in the
offering plate on Sunday) if
you wish to receive (or
continue to receive) the
LUTHERAN WITNESS in
2017. The church will cover
the cost. If you would like to
help with the expense of your
subscription
($12.00
per
year), please use the special
offering envelopes found on
the narthex bulletin board.
Deadline to order is Sunday,
October 23.
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BELL
CHOIR
REHEARSALS:
Do you need a
CPR course
or a First Aid
course?
Call Lynn Gerber
at 941.3932
 Adult Bell
Choir:
Wednesdays,
6:30 to 7:15 pm
 Youth Bell Choir:
(6th-12th grades)
will resume in December
NEW MEMBERS NEEDED
(must be able to read
some music).
 To be a part of either of
these groups, please
contact Stacey Callinan at
361.7027.
THE
WOMEN’S CHOIR is
open to new members. Please
contact Stacy Callinan at
361.7027 if you are interested
in joining them. They meet on
Mondays from 7:30-8:30 pm.
EDEN’S ECUMENICAL
CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, DEC. 4
at 3 pm
Host Church:
St. John’s Community
THE
HEAVENLY ANGELS
CHOIR
is
for
PreK-1st
graders and they will be
rehearsing
during
Sunday
School with Pastor Jacobi
accompanying them on the
accordion. They plan to sing
once a month for the 10:45 am
Worship service.
The Service will be
held at the
Eden Methodist Church
NURSERY
CARE is
provided on
Sunday
mornings
during our 10:45 am worship
services. The Nursery is
located downstairs of the
Education Building next to the
Ladies Lounge.
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OUR
YOUTH MUSICAL
ANNUAL
HARVEST
DINNER
will be on
Wednesday,
Oct.
19,
from 4:30 to 7 pm. Bring your
family and friends and enjoy a
delicious roast beef dinner
with homemade pies. Adults:
$12;
children
6-10:
$6;
children 5 and under are free.
The Harvest Dinner is a
CONGREGATIONAL
project. Members of the
Church are asked to assist by
donating pies or squash - or by
working in the kitchen or
dining rooms. Please sign the
chart in the church narthex or call Chairperson, Betty
Gabel at 337.3972.
As in the past, all workers
are asked to purchase tickets
for their dinners. Any youth
(grades 7-12) who help can
receive his/her dinner at the
child's price of $6. Come and join us for an enjoyable
time of fellowship, as we work
together.
Rehearsals are on
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS
from noon to 1 pm.
The Musical will be
performed on
Saturday,
Dec. 3, at 6 pm
and on
Sunday,
Dec. 4
at 9:30 am
and
10:45 am
The musical is
OPEN
to all youth
in K-12th grades
For further information
contact Stacey Callinan
649.0099 or 361.7027.
ALTAR
FLOWERS:
Unless other
arrangements
have
been
made, we will
gladly
deliver
any
altar
flowers that have not been
picked up by Tuesday morning
to one of our local senior
resident facilities.
VOLUNTEERS
ARE NEEDED
to help set up tables and
chairs for the Harvest Dinner
on Tuesday MORNING, Oct.
18, from 11 am to noon.
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ATTENTION ALL
MEMBERS
We need
your help
to make
sure that
our church
is locked up after
church services and
activities. If you are
one of the last to
leave church, please
take a few moments
to check that all
doors are locked,
windows are shut, and
lights are off.
Thanks for your
help!!!
MISSION STATEMENT:
"St. Paul's
Lutheran Church is a
Christian fellowship
growing in the
understanding of
God's Word and love,
preparing people for
Christian
witness and service."
We have a
Zoll AED Plus
Defibrillator
OUR
PRAYER
CHAIN
at
St. Paul's is
open
for
special
prayer
requests (comfort, healing,
strength, and thanksgiving).
Please notify our coordinator
of this ministry, Thelma
Eckhardt, at 992.3836.
It is located in the hallway
across from
the Church Library
next to the entrance
to the elevator.
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POLICY
THE
FOR
BORROWING
CHURCH
PROPERTY!
DAYTIME
BOOK CLUB
will be meeting on
Monday, Oct. 17,
1 pm, at the home of Eileen
Jacobi to discuss the book
"What She Left Behind" by
Ellen Wiseman. Please call
Cheryl Colvin at 992.4032, or
Eileen Jacobi at 667.2364 for
further information or to join
the group.
1. ALL
CHURCH
PROPERTY
(including,
tables, chairs, kitchen
items, volleyball nets and
video/audio
equipment)
MUST BE SIGNED OUT
through the church office
AT LEAST 1 WEEK
PRIOR to your event so
that we can coordinate
the use of these items. It
is very important that
these items NOT be
removed from the church
without the office staff
knowing about it.
2. ALL CHURCH PROPERTY
borrowed
from
the
church
MUST
BE
RETURNED
by
the
scheduled date (so that
others who are borrowing
church property may also
have
it
for
their
scheduled event).
3. PLEASE
NOTE:
NO
padded or cloth chairs
are to leave the St. Paul’s
grounds.
THE
FELLOWSHIP CLUB is
back from their summer
hiatus and continuing their
programs.
They
recently
elected Cindy Brearley as
President and Carol Knight as
Vice
President. They
held
their
annual
progressive
dinner on Oct. 1. The Club
wishes to extend an invitation
to all adults to join them for
future fellowship events. They
encourage ALL Fellowship Club
members to volunteer to help
with the upcoming Harvest
Dinner on Wed., Oct. 19.
Please sign-up in the church
narthex
or
contact
chairperson, Betty Gabel at
337.3972.
Please be considerate of your
fellow members and the
church staff and follow this
policy.
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For this very reason,
make every effort to add
to your faith goodness;
and to goodness,
knowledge; and to
knowledge, self-control;
and to self-control,
perseverance; and to
perseverance, godliness;
and to godliness,
brotherly kindness; and
to brotherly kindness,
love.
4th
Annual
Eden
Town
Christmas
Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec. 3
2 Peter 1 : 5- 7
Ceremony
7:30 pm
ALL
LADIES
GUILD
members are invited to help
with the Harvest Dinner on
Wed., Oct. 19. On Tuesday,
Nov. 1, the ladies will meet
at 9 am to begin working on
the Christmas Card Booklets
for shut-ins. All women of the
church are invited to join
them
in this
community
outreach project.
Lighting of tree
8 pm
at the
EDEN TOWN
SQUARE
Sponsored by St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church
and the
Eden Chamber of
Commerce
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
MondayFriday
9 am to
3 pm
992.9112
For more information,
call Norm Bromley at
361.9100
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God in prayer, rather than
worry about them. “Do not be
anxious [do not worry] about
anything, but in everything, by
prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your
requests to God.” Philippians
4:6
Since worrying should not
be a part of a believer's life,
how does one overcome worry?
In 1 Peter 5:7, we are
instructed to “cast all your
anxiety on Him because He
cares for you.” In this verse,
God is telling us to give Him all
of our worries and concerns.
Why does God want to take on
our problems? The Bible says
it is because He cares for us.
God is concerned about
everything that happens to us.
No worry is too big or too
small for His attention.
If you are feeling that,
along your faith journey, you
struggle in giving your worries
to God, you are not alone.
Many do. We have Stephen
Ministers that can help guide
you on this path and encourage
you to reach out to receive
this spiritual support. We
encourage you to call 992.9112
to speak to our staff or to be
connected to a Stephen
Minister.
L.E.G.O.S.
By Sue Hoover & Tina Rigley
“Therefore do not worry
about tomorrow, for tomorrow
will worry about itself. Each
day has enough trouble of its
own.” Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
Worrying is something
that most of us engage in.
There always seems to be so
much we can worry about.
Worry can be especially
present when we feel we are
not in control or we try to
anticipate events in the
future. However, worrying
does not help a situation get
better. We can easily become
fixated on worrying about
aspects of life and that will
not change or improve those
circumstances.
God doesn’t want us to
carry our worries. He wants us
to give them up to Him. As
Christians, we believe that
God is in control and if we
remember that aspect of our
faith, our worries should be
diminished. In Scripture, we
learn that we should bring all
of our needs and concerns to
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The L.E.G.O.S. House
is a
satellite location
for the
Samaritan
Counseling Center (SCC).
THE L.E.G.O.S.
HOUSE
The SCC provides
professional, confidential
counseling in a spiritual,
faith-oriented context.
For more information or to
make an appointment,
Call 716.743.9117
Toll free: 1.800.660.5053
Email: [email protected]
NOW OPEN!!!
To pre-register or for further
information on our support
groups or to inquire about
individualized Christian Care
by a trained Stephen Minister
or staff member,
please call 992.9112 or
email
[email protected].
MomsConnect is a group for
moms who are looking for an
atmosphere of support and a
positive way to be reminded
of God’s plan for us. It is an
opportunity to share with
other moms and stay grounded
in our faith. Join us as we
embrace our roles as mothers
and build each other up!
No matter what age or stage
your children are in, you are
invited to MomsConnect.
TUESDAY (new night)
Oct. 4
7-8 pm
at the L.E.G.O.S. House
Please contact Tina Rigley to
sign up to attend (992.9112,
[email protected] or
through FaceBook) by
Monday, Oct. 3.
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Are you . . . . .
Hurting? Struggling?
Discouraged? Stressed?
Confused? Broken?
Facing a Tough Time?
Our Stephen Ministers
Are Ready to Care For You
Could you benefit from the confidential,
one-to-one care and support of a Stephen Minister?
If yes, then call Pastor or Sue Hoover at 992.9112,
to be connected to a Stephen Minister.
GriefShare
A faith-based Support Group for those
who have lost a loved one.
GRIEFSHARE GROUPS
Monday Night Group (7-8:30 pm): Oct. 10
NEW Wednesday DAY Group (9:30-11 am): Oct. 12
at the L.E.G.O.S. House
To join a group, please call Tina Rigley at 992.9112.
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CancerHope
CANCER HOPE MINISTRY is . . .
a faith-based support ministry for individuals who
are facing the challenges of cancer. CancerHope
also provides support for families. If you are
interested in this program, please contact
Sue Hoover or Tina Rigley at 992.9112.
DivorceCare
You don’t have to go through it alone.
Our trained Stephen Ministers are ready to guide
you through our DivorceCare DVD’s.
Each session will be tailored to your individual needs.
To be connected to a Stephen Minister,
please call Sue Hoover at 992.9112.
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DIVORCECARE
IS OFFERED
AS ONE-ON-ONE
CHRISTIAN CARE!
Our DivorceCare Ministry is a
faith-based support system
for
those
facing
the
challenges of going through a
separation or divorce. If you
are experiencing a separation
or divorce, you will be
connected
to
a
trained
Stephen Minister who will
guide
you
through
our
DivorceCare
DVD’s.
Each
session will be tailored to your
individual needs. For further
information
on
our
individualized Christian Care
by a trained Stephen Minister
or staff member, please call
Sue Hoover or Tina Rigley at
992.9112
or
email
[email protected]
We're here to help!
716-834-3131
24 Hour Hotline
Serving
Buffalo and
Erie County
www.crisisservices.org
Holy Spirit, make me a
stellar example of
integrity, in my words as
well as in my actions!
Amen
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TO
DO
ALL WHO RECEIVE this
newsletter and are
not members of
St.
Paul's,
we
extend a warm
welcome to our
worship services on Sundays:
Traditional services are at
8:30 am (every week) and
10:45 am (2nd & 4th Sundays);
The Contemporary service is
at 10:45 am (1st, 3rd and 5th
Sundays of the month).
Sunday School and Bible
classes for youth and adults
are at 9:30 am.
You are most welcome to
attend meetings of our various
organizations and join them in
their fellowship and Christian
service. If you are interested
in the responsibilities of
membership at St. Paul's,
please contact Pastor Lutz.
We are eager to serve you and to serve with you!
CHANGE
YOU KNOW someone in
our church family who is
hospitalized, lonely, or a shutin who would appreciate a
pastoral visit – or a visit from
one of our Stephen Ministers?
Please call Pastor Lutz, Sue
Hoover or Tina Rigley at
992.9112, Betty Gabel at
337.3972, Sandee Brown at
662.7233,
or
Carolyn
Liljequist at 992.4866, to let
us know.
WHEN
TROUBLE
overtakes
you, let GOD
take over. Prayer is the way to
heaven and faith unlocks the
door.
Call
our
PRAYER
CHAIN, they are waiting to
help you with your requests
whatever they might be.
Please make your special
prayer requests by calling our
Prayer
Chain
Coordinator,
Thelma Eckhardt at 992.3836.
OF
ADDRESS!
Have you moved or
are you moving? If
so, please let us
know so that we can update
our records. Changes can be
sent to the church or emailed
to [email protected].
OUR
RADIO
MINISTRY,
“The Lutheran Hour” can be
heard on Sunday mornings on:
WXRL (1300 AM)
9:30 am
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HELPS
OUR
FOR THE
DISABLED:
CARE
CARD
COORDINATOR
is Bev Dossinger.
On behalf of our St. Paul’s
family, she sends cards to
family members in times of
need, sorrow and rejoicing.
Such
occasions
include
sympathy, hospitalized, shutins,
baby
congratulations,
weddings and Baptism cards to
our youth. If you feel there is
someone in our church family
who should receive a care
card, please contact Bev
Dossinger (648.1395).
• AN ELEVATOR that leads
to the 2nd floor of the
Education Building, Church
Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall.
• A WHEELCHAIR is
available on the second
floor hallway of the
Education Building.
• PERSONAL PA RECEIVERS
are available in the narthex
coatroom. They receive a
FM signal off our public
address system and amplify
it for anyone who is hearing
impaired. Please ask an
usher for assistance.
DO
YOU NEED
HELP
WITH
ODD
JOBS
around
the
house? To be connected to a
“Youth For Hire”, please call
Tina Rigley at 992.9112.
Whenever you give
you give from the heart
Just as the Lord
has told us to do …
You give without asking
for any return
But the Lord above sees it
and blesses you, too.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE!
stpaulseden.com
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IN
OUR PRAYERS
for
the
Lord's
healing power we
include Alberta Agle
WE
ALSO INCLUDE in our
prayers all those of our church
family who are serving our
country through the Armed
Forces: Dick Stadelmaier, Rylee
Agle and Justin Rider.
Gebhardt,
Bill
Bartozek
(Stacey
Callinan’s
neighbor), Phil Juergens (Lynn
Gerber’s friend), Dennis & Jean
Jensen (The Reding’s cousin &
aunt), Laura Bley, Shirley Houck,
Glenda Brzoska, Michael Genco
(Leah Genco’s father), Charles
Terranova
(Brian
&
Kathy
Marshall’s
nephew),
Cindy
Johnson & Ruth Strong (Marcia
Reding’s friends), Irene Lilga
(Ruth Ranke’s aunt), Joann Agle
Conrad (Bill Feasley’s cousin),
Alice
Shaughnessy
(Amy
Shephard’s aunt), Greg Fuhrman
(Bill Robison’s friend), Tom
Berwick (K.C. Zugger’s nephew),
Luke Leitzan, Duane Carr & Jeff
Winder (Julie Zittel’s friends),
Don Dodson (Jane Bohn’s friend),
Shelley
Fitzgerald
(Cindy
Brearley’s niece), Terry Yetter
(Paul
Hornquist’s
daughter),
Jeanette Klein, Helga Burkhart,
Shane Callaghan, Caleb Gaylord &
Kathleen Bauer (Cally Burkhart’s
mother & friends), Jessica Fryz
(Kelly Evertt’s friend), Paul
Winiecki (Joe Winiecki’s father),
Robert Thrasher (Lillian Nye’s
nephew), Neno Nenov (Gordon
Gerber’s friend), Evelyn Mead
(Carol Schmittendorf’s family)
and Loretta Davis (Bev Nenno’s
sister).
SILENT
PRAYERS:
WE
HAPPY
The
church sanctuary is open for your
silent prayers Monday through
Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. Please
enter the church through the
Educational Building door. Also,
anytime there is a church
activity going on, the sanctuary is
open for silent prayers. Please
check the church calendar for a
schedule of events.
ARE
to honor
requests for prayers for the sick
especially when they are in the
hospital, in rehab, in hospice or in
a post op recovery. When your
loved one has improved, please be
sure to notify the church so that
we can remove their name from
the prayer list.
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ALL
THANK
ALONE? Don’t be. God
doesn’t want us to be all alone.
He wants us to turn to others
when things are bothering us.
Stephen Ministers will walk
with
you
through your
troubles and
be there for
you when you
need them.
YOU to Pastor Lutz
for visiting my brothers &
family and to our church
family for all your thoughts &
prayers. Many thanks, Kit &
Nancy Theriault.
THANK
YOU to Pastor Lutz
and
everyone
for
their
thoughts, prayers and cards
during and after my shoulder
replacement
surgery.
God
bless, Jean Klug.
OUR
SYMPATHY & PRAYERS are
with:
•
•
•
•
THANK
YOU everyone for all
your prayers! What a blessing
you have been to us! We could
not imagine life without our
Church family! God & you have
made the outcome of Tom’s
surgery and rehab a miracle!
Thank you again from the
bottom of our hearts! With
God’s Blessings, Tom & Betty
Gabel.
the family of Bob Young,
who was called to his
eternal home on Sept 8.
Bob resided in Erie, PA and
was a former member of
St. Paul’s. He is a cousin to
Glenn Nellis, Sandy Franz &
Gail Agle.
the
family
of
Horst
Mathwig, who was called to
his eternal home. The
funeral service will be held
on Oct. 22 at 1 pm here at
St. Paul’s.
the family of Melvin
Rogers, who was called to
his eternal home on Sept.
21. He is a brother to
Nancy Theriault.
The family of Richard J.,
Jr. and Kathleen Walker,
who were called to their
eternal homes on Sept. 25.
They are aunt and uncle to
Erin Agle.
THANK
YOU all for your
cards, thoughts & prayers,
especially to Pastor Lutz and
Pastor Jacobi. I am back at
home. From, Donna Fraser.
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OUR
CONGRATULATIONS to:
A SPECIAL
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to:
 Ryan & Paula (Karstedt)
O’Gorman
who were
united in marriage on Sept.
17
at
Immaculate
Conception in Eden.
 Jonathan & Katie Reding
who
were
united
in
marriage on Oct. 2 in
Springville.
 Kim Zittel (daughter of Bill
and Terry Zittel) and David
DiBianco, who will be united
in marriage on Oct. 8 at St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church in
Washington, D.C.
Gladys Eckhardt
92nd birthday
Oct. 6
and
Ruth Henry
90th birthday
Oct. 20
RECEIVING
HAPPY
THE BLESSING
of Holy Baptism:
BIRTHDAY
to
Martha Schiedel who turned
100 years old on Sept. 21.
Martha was an active member
of St. Paul’s for many years
along with her husband,
Joseph Schiedel. She served
as
Sunday
School
Superintendent and a Sunday
School teacher from 1963-69.
We celebrate with Martha &
her family this milestone
birthday. She has blessed the
hearts of many here at St.
Paul’s.
 on Sept. 11 was Hailey
Cockerel, daughter of Jack
Cockerel & Kathryn Tripi.
Hailey was born on July 1,
2013.
Serving
as
Godparents
are
Tim
Cockerel
&
Audrey
Zelazney.
 on Oct. 2 was Elaine Joy
Pfeffer, daughter of Julie
(Zittel) and Dan Pfeffer.
Serving as Godparents are
Karyn & Luke Sullivan and
Caroline Winiecki.
 on Oct. 2 was Leo Thomas
Zittel, son of Kathryn
(Gibson) and Kevin Zittel.
Serving as Godparents are
David Gibson and Danielle
Winiecki.
CONGRATULATIONS
to
Anthony Gluszak and Hannah
Pellette on the birth of their
daughter, Alea, who was born
on Sept. 22.
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OUR
SPECIAL
APPRECIATION
to
Ellyn Charette for
her
creative
bulletin
board
displays ….. to all
who helped by
hosting and donating baked
goods
for
our
summer
refreshments ..... to Ken
Brown, Kit Theriault, Bill
Ackerman, Dick Agle, Gordie &
Reid Minier and Vern Phillippi
for
mowing
the
Church
Cemetery and the church
grounds …..
to all our
volunteers who serve the many
ministries of our church …..
and to all who help assemble
the newsletter for mailing.
(
THANKS to Brett
Sutherland for the music at our
Chicken BBQ, to Lynn Collard
for supplying the cotton candy
& snow-cone machines for the
carnival, to Zittel’s Market for
the popcorn machine & supplies
for the carnival, and to our
FARMERS (Zittels, Agles &
Henrys)
for
their
food
donations. Thank you so much to
all our youth & adult volunteers
who helped in the kitchen,
fellowship
hall,
carnival,
concessions & kid’s activities,
ticket takers, set-up and cleanup crews. 234 dinners were
served with proceeds for the
L.E.G.O.S.
House
of
approximately $1300.
) Yes, I would like to
receive the
THANK
YOU
to
Carol
Schmittendorf, Lisa Beller, our
other friends at St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church, and Post 880
of Eden for the donations of
items to sell in the Country
Store at Pioneer Camp and
Retreat Center. The Summer
just flew by and I was busy
each week keeping the shelves
and table tops filled with
stuffed animals, sand pails, flip
flops, jewelry, etc. God bless all
of you! Joy Belasic (Camp
Pioneer volunteer).
LUTHERAN WITNESS
for 2017
NAME: ______________
ADDRESS: ___________
Please return to the
Church Office by
October 23.
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FEELING
DOWN?
Our
Stephen
Ministers
can
help.
Stephen
Ministers aren’t just there for
“big” crisis. They’re also
available for little ones,
because many times the little
things can really add up. So
don’t wait until you have a big
crisis,
consider
Stephen
Ministry, if the little things
have you down.
WHAT
A BLESSING you all
are with your gift of school
supply items for our students
needing a “helping hand.” You
have placed a SMILE on so
many faces. Our heartfelt
thanks for your kindness. May
God richly bless all of you.
From, the School Supply Fund
& Southern Tier Friends
EMERGENCY PHONE
NUMBER
If an emergency
should occur and you are
unable to reach
Pastor Lutz
at the church (992.9112)
you can reach him on
his cell phone
(716) 818.9860
THANK
YOU from the
Eden/N Collins Food Pantry
for your generous donation.
We appreciate all the efforts
you do in supporting us. We
truly are grateful! Our
volunteers here consider it a
blessing to help God’s needy
people by serving in this
manner.
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MOW
OF HAMBURG (Meals
on Wheels) needs volunteers
to help with delivering meals in
the months of December and
January. You can do 1 day a
week, or 1 time for the whole
month. Volunteers are needed
for Monday through Thursday,
starting at 11:15 am (normally
takes about 1 ½ hours for
delivery).
For
further
information or to sign-up to
help, please call Lisa Beller at
992.9112.
ALTAR FLOWERS:
Oct. 2
In loving memory of
Marvin Eckhardt by
Gladys Eckhardt & family.
Oct. 9
In loving memory of
Ben & Mary Heinrich
and Ed & Dorothy Heinrich
by Jane Bohn.
Oct. 16
In loving memory of
Our Parents,
Oscar & Louise Brusehaber,
by the family.
THE
EDENNORTH
COLLINS
FOOD
PANTRY
is looking for volunteers for a
few hours a week. This is a
COMMUNITY food pantry and
we are looking for volunteers
from our church to help with
this outreach project. Help is
needed EVERY Wednesday of
the month from 1-5 pm.
Their NEW location is: 2059
Franklin Street in North
Collins.
For
further
information, please call Jane
Henry at 648.1982.
Oct. 23
In loving memory of
Henry & Ida Bley and
Emma Bauer
by Joe & Jean Klug
and family.
Oct. 30
To the Glory of God
by Bill & Jane Henry.
Nov. 6
In loving memory of their
Mom, Marion,
by April, September &
Vanessa.
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OUR CONGRATULATIONS
to the following couples
who have
SPECIAL WEDDING
ANNIVERSARIES
in October:
Are you going into
the hospital for
any type of surgery?
Pastor Lutz
would like to visit
with you before
your surgery
to pray with you.
Please call the
church office (992.9112)
or Pastor (818.9860)
to let him know
of your surgery.
JOAN & ANDREW CHONGOR
51st – Oct 2
JOE & JEAN KLUG
54th – Oct 6
GLENN & LINDA NELLIS
50th – Oct 8
HAROLD & MARILYN BLEY
63rd – Oct 10
TINA & BOB RIGLEY
20th – Oct 12
DAN & GAIL AGLE
55th – Oct 14
WEDDING
ANNIVERSARIES:
GERALD & JOYCE AGLE
It is our policy to
highlight
the
following anniversaries in our
monthly newsletter: 10, 20,
25, 30, 40, 50 - and all over
50. In the bulletin we will
congratulate
couples
celebrating their silver (25th),
golden (50th) - and all over 50
wedding anniversaries.
61st – Oct 15
HERB & JEANETTE KLEIN
57th – Oct 17
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Dear Lord, I thank You for
this day. I thank You for my
being able to see and to hear
this morning. I'm blessed
because You are a forgiving
God and an understanding God.
You have done so much for me
and You keep on blessing me.
Forgive me this day for
everything I have done, said
or thought that was not
pleasing to you.
I ask now for Your
forgiveness. Please keep me
safe from all danger and harm.
Help me to start this day with
a new attitude and plenty of
gratitude. Let me make the
best of each and every day to
clear my mind so that I can
hear from You. Please broaden
my mind that I can accept all
things. Let me not whine and
whimper over things I have no
control over. And give the
best response when I'm
pushed beyond my limits.
I know that when I can't
pray, You listen to my heart.
Continue to use me to do Your
will. Continue to bless me that
I may be a blessing to others.
Keep me strong that I may
help the weak.
Keep me uplifted that I may
have words of encouragement.
I pray for those that are lost
and can't find their way. I
pray for those that are
misjudged and misunderstood.
I pray for those who don't
know You intimately. I pray
for those that don't believe.
I pray for all my sisters and
brothers. I pray for each and
every family member in their
households. I pray for peace,
love and joy in their homes
that they are out of debt and
all their needs are met. I pray
that every eye that reads this
knows there is no problem,
circumstance, or situation
greater than God. Every
battle is in Your hands for You
to fight.
I pray that these words be
received into the hearts of
every eye that sees it. Amen .
But the fruit of the
Spirit is love, joy,
peace, patience,
kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness
and self-control.
Galatians 5: 22- 23
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CAMP
PIONEER
FUNDRAISER: Wine
Tasting,
Beer
Tasting & Theme Basket
Auction on Friday, Oct. 21,
from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, at
Kloc’s Grove, 1245 Seneca
Creek Rd in West Seneca.
ONLY $50 per person. All
proceeds benefit unique camps
for children and adults with
disabilities, foster children,
and inner city youth and
military
youth.
Purchase
tickets by Friday, Oct. 17 by
calling camp at 549.1420.
St. Paul’s
Outreach Service
People caring for people
empowered by God’s love
“Love one another as
I have loved you.”
John 13:34
BLANKETS
ARE NEEDED for
refugees at a clinic that is
providing medical care. Carol and
Jim Collins will be collecting any
spare blankets that you have.
Blankets may be dropped off at
their home on 9841 Larkin Rd or
please contact them at 337.4481
or [email protected].
HYMN
FESTIVAL
Sunday, November 13
4 pm
St. Mark Lutheran Church
1135 Oliver St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Free Will Offering
Featured speaker and
performer will be Paul Soulek
organist and composer
at St. John’s Lutheran Church
in Seward, Nebraska
FREE
YOGA
CLASSES
at
Eden Heights of Eden on Hardt
Road for six weeks! Classes will
be held on Tuesday from 6-7 pm
starting September 20 thru
October 26. Happy Hour will
follow! To register, please
contact Pat Crosier, Activity
Director,
at
992.4466
or
[email protected]. Please
refer to the flyer posted on the
Education Building bulletin board
for more details.
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What Will You Leave Behind?
Dear
friends
of
The
GreenFields Niagara Lutheran
Health System!
This is an appeal for Chaplain
Assistants,
both
men
and
women! Can you volunteer some
of your God-given time to
occasionally smile at, greet,
listen to, support, encourage,
comfort and visit with people at
the
GreenField
Health
&
Rehabilitation
Center
on
Broadway in Lancaster? I really
do hope so, since I am currently
serving as the chaplain at that
center for nurturing a variety of
people with kindness, care,
compassion,
faith
and
perseverance!
To give you, or others you
know who could also volunteer
and help, an overview of what a
Chaplain Assistant could and
would do (on a schedule that
works for you!), I invite you to
the one hour “orientation &
training” session on Saturday,
November 19 at 9:30 am. We will
meet in the Health & Rehab
building at 5949 Broadway,
Lancaster, NY 14086. Please
respond to this e-mail sent out
by my great helper, Kristen
Glieco, or phone her at
716.684.0202, Ext 1801.
God bless you all as you
prayerfully consider serving our
Lord & His people as a Chaplain
Assistant!
Pastor David Belasic,
NLHS Chaplain
Transferring Blessings
with Your Estate
LCMS FOUNDATION:
Share YOUR FAITH: A Christian
preamble in your Will or Living Trust
can be a source of comfort to a
mourning family, a powerful message
of love and encouragement, and a
public record of Christian faith.
Uncover GOD'S PLAN: Prayerfully
ask God's will for the transfer of
your earthly blessings. Ask how He
would have you transfer them so
that they will bless the family He
has given you and further His work
on earth.
Protect
YOUR FAMILY: Choosing
a knowledgeable, experienced, and
independent attorney can protect
the ones you care about from the
costly and emotionally draining
process of estate litigation.
Plan AHEAD: Maintain an organized
list of assets and instructions on
things to do after your death. Keep
it in a safe place that will be easy to
locate, or advise the person
responsible for handling your estate
of the location. Consider giving
them a copy of the legal documents
in the event your originals cannot be
located.
Get Started TODAY: Share your
plan with your family after it is
complete--not only what it is, but
why.
Blessing FOR TOMORROW: Learn
more about how your estate may
encourage the faith of your family
and loved ones by contacting a LCMS
Foundation Gift Planning Counselor.
Christ's Love ENDURES FOREVER:
Learn more by contacting Bob Wirth
at [email protected] or
716.634.5111 x 16.
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LAY-READERS
are needed
for
the
reading of the
Old Testament
and
Epistle
lessons each Sunday morning
(8:30 and 10:45 am worship
services). Please contact Jean
Klug at 992.3116 if you are
interested in being a layreader.
Thank you for your
continued support
of the Church Pantry.
ALL Clothing
items
donated to
the Church
Pantry are
picked up
once a month
by the:
COLLEGE
ADDRESSES:
Have you given
us your child’s
college
address? If not, please
contact
Sue
Hoover
at
992.9112, so that we can
update our files. We would like
these addresses so we can
send your child a Thanksgiving
care package and an Easter
care package.
RECYCLE
Buffalo City Mission
Next pick-up is
Thursday, Oct. 6
Thank you for your
continued donations!
your
used
gently
devotional
booklets and
Portals
of
Prayer – they
will be given to prison inmates. Please leave in the
church narthex coat-room.
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USHER SCHEDULE:
FOOD PANTRY:
Oct. 9
 E: Ken Brown, Jason Collard,
Ben Heinrich, Andrew Henry,
Nathan Henry
 L: Joe Winiecki, Pat Davis,
Scott Henderson, George
Henderson, Kyle Henderson,
Zach Hickok
The following is a list
of items needed for
the FOOD PANTRY.
Please leave donations
in the church kitchen:
Oct. 16
 E: Peter Henry, Bill Henry,
Clinton Robinson, David Zittel,
Peter Zittel, Jarrett Janowsky
 L: Kevin Mroz, Merrick Allen,
Tom Bernas, Bob Brzoska,
Chris Brooks, Jake Brooks
• Cans of vegetables:
Green Beans, Sliced
Carrots, Sliced Potatoes,
Spinach, Sweet Potatoes/
Yams, Corn, Peas
• Cans of fruit: Peaches,
Sliced Pineapple, Pears,
Fruit Cocktail, Mixed Fruit,
Apple Sauce
• Cans of: Pork and Beans,
Black Beans, Kidney Beans
• Cans of: Tuna Fish
• Cans of: Soup - all kinds
• Peanut Butter / Jelly
• Rice
• Pasta (all kinds) and
Spaghetti Sauce
Oct. 23
 E: Jim Agle, Martin Henry, Alan
Henry, Chris Noble, Mae Noble
 L: Jamie Francisco, Alex
Francisco, Judy Maynard,
Dan Maynard, Bryce Northrup
Oct. 30
 E: Ken Brown, Jason Collard,
Ben Heinrich, Andrew Henry,
Nathan Henry
 L: Joe Winiecki, Pat Davis,
Scott Henderson, George
Henderson, Kyle Henderson,
Zach Hickok
Nov. 6
 E: Peter Henry, Bill Henry,
Clinton Robinson, David Zittel,
Peter Zittel, Jarrett Janowsky
 L: Kevin Mroz, Merrick Allen,
Tom Bernas, Bob Brzoska,
Chris Brooks, Jake Brooks
USHERS TRAINING
MEETING:
Sunday, Oct. 16
at 9:30 am
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Are you interested in
being a part of
HP PRINTER
CARTRIDGES
can be
recycled at
Office Max
for a $2 rebate.
Help us cut down on
office expenses by
donating your used HP
printer cartridges
to the church.
Please leave cartridges
in the church office
or give
to Lisa Beller.
TLC?
Tender Love Club
TLC makes turbans
that are given as
“Gifts of Love”
to cancer patients at
Roswell Park Cancer Institute,
Century Oncology Group,
Hamburg Radiation
Oncology Group and
Millard Fillmore Hospital.
Turbans can be
made at home.
Your HELP is greatly needed
and very much appreciated!
Please call Betty Gabel
at 337.3972.
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SENIOR
Tender Love Club
HELP
LINE:
Volunteers are
needed to help
with some senior needs such
as
driving
to
doctor
appointments, small house
maintenance jobs, etc. If you
would like to volunteer, please
contact Bev Dossinger at
648.1395, so your name can be
added to the list, and then
called as needs are requested
by our seniors.
helping those in need
of all ages
If you are interested
in making donations
or working on projects
at home,
please contact
Betty Gabel
at 337.3972
PROJECTS INCLUDE:
Cozy Quilts
Baby Blankets
Cheer Pillowcases
Knitted & Crocheted
Blankets & Hats
THRIVENT MEMBERS:
Even though you
may have designated
your choice dollars
in prior years,
you need to
re-designate
your Thrivent
Choice Dollars
to the non-profit
of your choice
EVERY YEAR.
Materials, yarn, thread
instructions, patterns and
materials for all
TLC Projects
(Tender Love Club)
are available
through Betty Gabel
at 337.3972.
Thrivent Choice Dollars
Received through
9/30/2016
$2432
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St. Paul’s Blood Drive
3487 North Boston Rd
Thursday, OCTOBER 27
1 to 6 pm
Please sign-up to donate blood
in the Educational Building at church
or call the church office at 992.9112
to schedule an appointment.
Bring a Friend! Walk-ins Welcome!
Be sure to bring your driver’s license or TWO forms of id
First Time Donors NEEDED!!!!
For more information go to redcrossblood.org
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REDCROSS
BLOOD DRIVE:
Our NEXT blood drive will be
on Thursday, Oct. 27, from
1 to 6 pm. To volunteer to
help with registration or
canteen, please call Lisa Beller
at 992.9112. Please sign-up for
blood donation times by calling
the church office at 992.9112
or on the sign-up sheet on the
bulletin board as you enter
the
Educational
Building.
THANKS FOR HELPING TO
SAVE A LIFE!!!
Blood Donors Must:
Be healthy *
Be at least 17 years old
(or 16 years old
with a signed-parental consent)
Weigh at least 110 lbs.
Additional weight requirements
apply for donors 18 years old
and younger and
all high school donors.
* Note: Healthy means that
you feel well and can perform
normal activities.
If you have a chronic
condition such as diabetes,
healthy also means that
you are being treated and
the condition is under control.
“TRICK OR TREAT”
You GIVE us
your BLOOD
We will GIVE
Disability
Awareness Tip:
you a
TREAT!!!
As a way to provide
relief to parents,
offer to sit with
a child with a disability
during worship
one time each month.
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YOUNG HEARTS
Let's get moving and
keep our hearts
healthy and young!
Join us for a
light aerobics and
strength training class.
THE
EDEN CHAMBER of
Commerce along with all of
Eden's emergency services
and
the
Eden
United
Methodist Church are hosting
its
3rd
ANNUAL
HALLOWEEN PARADE, on
Saturday, Oct. 22, at 12:30
pm at the Eden Town Hall
Parking Lot. There will be
games, food, trunk or treat,
costume judging and prizes,
and a parade. Children and
families are encouraged to
attend!
Class will meet
once a month
in the Fellowship Hall
and is
FREE of charge!
The next class will be on
Wednesday, Oct. 26
from 9:30-10:15 am.
Pre-registration
by the day prior to
the class is required.
Classes led by Tina Rigley.
Please call 992.9112
or email:
[email protected].
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ACES Newsletter with a lot of
activities for seniors in our town.
Here is a list of activities:
•
•
•
 October 5 - ACES Lunch Club
at the Four Corners on
Wednesday, Oct. 5 @ 12
noon. Get together at the
Four Corners for lunch with
friends. Call Joan Staby to
reserve your table 992-9431.
•
Epic – Health Insurance
Eden – North Collins Food
Pantry
United Health Care –
Insurance
Clear Captions for the
Hearing
 October 27 - AARP Safe
Driving Course at the Eden
Town Hall from 9 am to 4 pm.
Completing this course gets
you a 10% discount on auto
insurance for 3 years! $20
for AARP members, $25 for
non-members.
Call
Barb
Caffery for details and to
reserve your spot 992-4896.
 October 13 - Senior Health
Fair at the Eden Town Hall ...
come any time from 9:30 am
to noon. Come and find out
what services are available to
you and your friends... it ends
at noon so come early to give
yourself time!
• Fallon Health – Managed
Long Term Care Insurance
• Rural Transit
• Sitter on Stand Bye –
Personal Care Agency
• Meals on Wheels
• Elderwood
• Veterans One Stop
• Community Concern – Case
Manager for Heap
Applications
• Fidelis Care – Health
Insurance
• Hospice/Palliative Care
• Catholic Charities
• L.E.G.O.S. House
• Consumer Credit
Counseling
• Legal Aid
• Alzheimer’s Association
• Olmsted Center for Sight
• Univera – Health
Insurance
 October 28 - Movie Day at
the Eden Library. “Race”, the
story of Jesse Owens in the
1936 Berlin Olympics. Show
time: 2 pm.
 November 3 - at the Eden
Library at 2:30 pm - Carol and
Tom Lewis talk of their
transcontinental
trek
to
Alaska in a motor home.
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Supervision
group
for
Stephen Ministry is being
offered;
and
a
day
GriefShare support group has
been started.
 Heard report from Outreach
Ministry that Pastor’s play
will be in the spring; the
pancake breakfast for first
responders was cancelled; and
the Book of Acts Bible study
will continue on the first
Thursday of the month.
 Heard
report
from
the
Spiritual Growth Ministry
that VBS was a huge success;
Sunday School, Confirmation
and the Women’s Bible study
are all scheduled to resume.
 Heard
report
from
Family/Youth
Ministry
regarding a new exercise
group for seniors and a new
playgroup for preschoolers.
Other events being planned
are
the
Chicken
BBQ/Carnival, the corn maize
event for JR/SR youth and
the CROP Walk.
 Heard report from Trustees
that the 8’ section above the
elevator that still needs to be
repaired will be done the end
of October. Also approved to
be done at the same time will
be the gap repair of copper
over the peak of the main
church roof; as well as the
chimney repointed.
 Special thanks was given to the
grounds crew for all their
hard work; Thanks was also
given to Jake and Chris
Hoover for cleaning & painting
the basement of the LEGOS
House and to Sarah Hoover
for scanning the church
official records onto the
computer.
Highlights of Church Board
Meeting – Sept. Sept. 6, 2016
 Approved the report of the
Financial Secretary.
 Approved the report of the
Financial Treasurer. Receipts
YTD (8/31/16) are $158,603;
Disbursements YTD (8/31/16)
are $182,944; closing balance
(8/31/16) is $2578. All bills
and commitments are up-todate.
Discussed
trading
stocks and making a more
conservative investment.
 Heard
report
from
the
Finance-Stewardship
Committee regarding the
proposed budget.
 Approved
the
requested
transfer of several members
who have moved.
 Heard report from Worship
Ministry regarding Pastor’s
PALS group where pastor
serves as a mentor for new
pastors to our area; discussed
the Saturday evening worship
service; and approved the
sending out of a letter for
the
continued
financial
support
of
Matthew
Schettler
while
he
is
attending the seminary.
 Heard report from Music
Ministry regarding the music
groups
resuming
their
practices; also heard that the
Youth Musical will be in
December this year.
 Heard report from Care
Ministry that a new Stephen
Ministry training class is
being
offered;
a
3rd
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
are being prepared for the
period
January
through
September. They will be
mailed out in early October.
Any concerns about your
statement should be brought
to the attention of our
Financial Secretary, Carolyn
Liljequist, at 992.4866.
WORSHIP
ATTENDANCE:
Sept. 4 – 133
Sept. 11 – 202
Sept. 18 - 166
Sept. 25 - 193
Sept. ’16 Weekly Av – 174
Sept. ’15 Weekly Av – 162
FINANCIAL BAROMETER
(January through September 39 weeks)
Year-to-date (’16)
Weekly Average - 168
Year-to-date (’15)
Weekly Average – 161
Needed each week: $ 5,479
Given each week: $ 4,528
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE:
Needed to date: $ 213,683
Given to date: $ 176,574
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Sept. 11 Y – 71 A – 20
Sept. 18 Y – 57 A – 24
Thank you for your generous
gifts that support
our common work and
ministry of bringing
the Good News of Jesus
Christ to others.
Sept. 25 Y - 51 A - 19
Sept. ’15 Weekly Average
Youth - 60
Adults – 21
Sept. ’15 Weekly Average
Youth - 66
Adults – 26
Commit everything you
do to the Lord.
Trust Him to help
you do it, and He will.
Psalm 37: 5
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If you would like to
attend
a youth event, but
don’t have
transportation to
the Church, please contact
Sue Hoover or Tina Rigley or
Kelly Beller
and arrangements will be
made to pick you up.
COLLEGE
CARE PACKAGES:
In NOVEMBER we will be
distributing care packages to
our college students. We send
out 2 college care packages
per year (one during the fall
semester and the other during
the spring semester). If you
would like to make a monetary
donation
towards
this
outreach project, please leave
your donation in any church
offering labeled “college care
packages” or give directly to
Sue Hoover. THANK YOU for
your donations!!!
Also, there is a youth
scholarship fund for those
who need financial assistance
to attend an event. All
requests are kept confidential.
JR/SR Youth
(7th-12th)
see Sue Hoover
or Tina Rigley
or Lisa Beller about
signing up to HELP at the
Harvest Dinner on
Oct. 19!
Counts as SOS HOURS and
you get your dinner at ½
price (ONLY $6)
SUNDAY, OCT. 30
during the
10:45 am Service
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Upcoming Youth
Activities:
BABYSITTING
SCHEDULE (10:45 am)
Oct. 9: Caroline Winiecki
 CROP Walk: 10/9
 JR/SR Youth Retreat:
10/14-10/16
 JR (6th-8th) Pie Making:
Friday, 11/11, 6:30-8:30
pm, make apple pies for
City Mission
 DK (3rd-5th) Pie Making:
Friday, 11/18, 7-8:30 pm,
make apple pies for City
Mission
 SR (9th-12th) Pie
Making: Sunday, 11/20,
9:30-10:30 am, make
pumpkin pies for Buffalo
City Mission
 Thanksgiving Dinners to
Shut-ins, 11/24, help with
Thanksgiving Dinner prep &
delivery to shut-ins
(immediately after 10 am
worship service)
 JR/SR Cookie Bake:
Friday, 12/2, 6:30-8:30
pm, bake cookies for
cookie pack
 COOKIE PACK: Tuesday,
12/13, 7-8 pm
 SS Christmas Program
Sunday, 12/18, 10:45 am
Oct. 16: Shaughnessy
Shephard
Oct. 23: Claire Blandino
Oct. 30: Sandy Davis
Nov. 6: Bryce Northrup
* Please Note: There is
NOT an assigned babysitter
for the nursery during the
early service (8:30 am).
Families with small children
are more than welcome to use
the nursery during this
service as long as an adult
stays in the nursery with
your child(ren).
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!
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ACOLYTE SCHEDULES
WE WELCOME
the following
new students
to our Sunday School:
A= Acolyte
V= Video-Taping
 Colby Funke (PreK)
 Tyler Kunch (PreK)
 Tyler Mulholland (PreK)
 Connor Evertt (PreK)
EARLY SCHEDULE
There are
currently 95
students
enrolled
in our
Sunday School
and Bible classes
(from Nursery
through High School).
Oct. 9
A Charlotte Pinker
Oct. 16
A Kaelei Spina
V Josef Dunlap
Oct. 23
A Sydney Minier
Oct. 30
A William McMahon
V Zachary Kocher
Nov. 6
A John Gangemi
LATE SCHEDULE
Oct. 9
A Anna Parnitzke
V Victoria Westra
Benjamin Agle - 10/5 – 3rd
Gregory Henry – 10/9 – 12th
Breanna Kaczanowski – 10/9 – 4th
Claire Guy – 10/11 - PreK
Gunar Kuest – 10/14 – 6th
Johanna Scott – 10/16 - PreK
William Houck – 10/17 – 7th
Alec Henry – 10/18 – 9th
Claire Blandino - 10/21 - 9th
Connor Evertt – 10/21 - PreK
Asher Parnitzke – 10/21 – 5th
Zachary Kocher – 10/22 – 7th
Brianna Rigley - 10/23 – 7th
Amelia Pfeffer – 10/25 - PreK
Rachael Pinker – 10/29 – 10th
Oct. 16
A Abby Mroz
Oct. 23
A Ben Shephard
V Brianna Rigley
Oct. 30
A Maddie Sutherland
Nov. 6
A Jessica Zittel
V Abby Mroz
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Creative Fun 4 Kids
YOU ARE A
PUMPKIN . . .
Children and their
parents (or caretakers)
are invited to come
join us for a
FREE playgroup
with crafts, games
and stories!
This group is for children
2-4 years of age
and will run on the following
Thursday mornings
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
from 10-11 am
A woman was asked by a
co-worker, "What is it like
to be a Christian?
The co-worker replied,
"It is like being a pumpkin!
God picks you from the
patch, brings you in, and
washes all the dirt off of
you. Then He cuts off
the top and scoops out all
the yucky stuff. He
removes the seeds of
doubt, hate, greed, etc.,
and then He carves you a
new smiling face and puts
His light inside of
you to shine for all the
world to see."
We meet in the
Fellowship Hall
at St. Paul’s.
Pre-registration
is required.
To sign-up,
please contact
Tina Rigley at 992.9112 or
[email protected].
Come join the fun!
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111and
and
CROP
HUNGER
WALK
Eden & N Collins
Sunday, Oct. 9
Walk at 1 pm
Soup and Ice Cream
will be served
after the walk
at 2pm
Host: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
3487 North Boston Rd, Eden
We will be walking through
the Eden crop fields
so you may want to wear boots!
25% of all donations support our
Eden/NCollins Food Pantry
75% supports WORLD HUNGER
For more information or pledge forms,
see Sue Hoover, Tina Rigley or Lisa Beller
(or call 992-9112)
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Roast Beef
Dinner
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Route 75 & North Boston Rd., Eden, NY
Wednesday, October 19
4:30 to 7:00 pm
Tickets:
Adults - $12
Children 6 thru 10 - $6
Children 5 & under are Free
(for eat-in ONLY)
Handicapped seating and
DRIVE- THRU TAKE- OUTS available
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