Good News St. Paul Lutheran Church May / June 2018

On Sunday, May 6, at our 10:15 a.m. service, we confirm 12 youth. On Confirmation Sunday, the youth confess their faith and reaffirm the promises made at their baptism.

Thomas Coon Andrew Goldstein Kara Jeppestol Kristen Jeppestol Carley MacKenzie Daniel McDonald Allison Nolan Kaitlyn Nolan Lauren Rivera Matthew Schwarz Stefanie Sommer William Tomasini

We give all thanks and praise to God that these teens have heard the voice of Christ in their lives and have reaffirmed their Baptisms and their commitment to follow Him. We ask that you continue to pray for them as they continue to serve their Lord and their church.

Blessings

Vacation Bible School 2018 SHIPWRECKED, RESCUED BY JESUS

Monday August 13 - Friday, August 17 Mon.—Thurs., 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Closing Service Friday, Aug. 17 @ 7pm Children Grades N - 8

The excitement builds… We will sing songs, build crafts,

play games and more! Until then, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Registration Forms available mid-May KIDS FIND THAT JESUS RESCUES THEM

WHEN LIFE GETS STORMY!

Memorial Day will soon be

here with its BBQs, picnics,

parades, and perhaps a day

off from work or school.

While there are some

fes�vi�es going on, we

celebrate it for a somber reason: remembering

those military members who died while serving our

country. We will be reaching out to the 23 men and

women listed on our military prayer list, asking if

they want to submit the name of a brother/sister in

arms who passed in the last year so we can

recognize them during our service and pray for the

loved ones they le& behind. The congrega�on is

also invited to submit names as well. Please send

an email to: military_support@stpaulmonroe.org

or submit in wri�ng to the church office/ATTN:

Karen Kehrli the following:

* Deceased’s Rank & Name

* Branch of the Military

An updated military list is available in the Narthex.

Please remember to pray for these men & women,

and if you have the opportunity to write them a

note, or recognize them on their birthday with a

card, it will be well

received.

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At long last, it seems spring is here and with it comes blooming flowers, greening grass, and a burst of activity here at church. We were blessed to welcome two new members, Alena DeLuise and Frank Cassidy to our family. The confirmation class finished its classes for the year, and we will welcome twelve new confirmands as they affirm the promises made to them in their baptisms. The school art show also provided its blast of color in Fellowship Hall as the works of our talented young artists were displayed for everyone to admire. Signs of new life are evident everywhere you look.

Our Wednesday morning Bible class has started a new study on Paul’s Letter to the Philippians as well. Chapter two talks about the example Christ's life provides for each of us. Here, Paul urges us to be of one mind, the same mind that was in Christ Jesus. A mind that shows love towards its fellow brothers and sisters in the faith, looks after their needs, and humbly considers others as better than themselves. In reality, we have all sinned. We have not loved God, or our neighbor, as we should. However, the greater reality is that we serve a risen Savior who humbled Himself, becoming fully one of us, and who on our behalf voluntarily went to the cross so that we can live as His forgiven

children. As His children, through our lives, in our words, and in our actions we confess to the world that “Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

As we enter spring, my prayer is that we will all be open to new growth and strive to develop the mind of Christ in us.

Grace and Peace,

REV. HENRY C. SCHROEDER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

THE HARVEST IS READY / THE WORKERS ARE FEW The Church always needs full time workers. THE REV. HENRY C. SCHROEDER SCHOLARSHIP FUND was

established in 1984 to help anyone wishing to work in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) as a

Pastor, Teacher, Deacon or other full time employee. To date nine people have received Scholarships

assisting them in their ministries. We rejoice in Kingdom workers Rev. Daniel Fenco, Rev. Tad Thayer and

Pastor Bob Wilson are some of the nine Scholarship Recipients. Applications are now being accepted for the

2018-2019 academic year and must be received by May 15, 2018. Forms are available from John Bertotti,

Dennis Berg or Bob Wagner, the Fund’s Administrators. If you have any questions please ask one of them.

Spring Prayer Vigil Saturday, May 19

A morning with God

Come anytime between 8:00 & 11 a.m.

You will receive suggestions:

A Prayer Guide

Prayer Topics

Families to pray for

Readings

Spend 1/2 Hour in Silent Prayer

Feel the Power of the Holy Spirit

You Will know His Presence

You will go in Peace

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From Pastor From Pastor From Pastor From Pastor

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St. Paul Christian Education Center

Our year is almost over and it has been full of blessings. Over 170 children have touched and blessed

our lives. Please continue to pray for our staff as we head into a very busy time of year. As with all things, we continually pray that God lead His school and that we stay true to His word. This year we have 7 classes

graduating! Praise God! Please come see why we are so proud of our graduates. Graduations are Thursday, June 14th and Friday June 15th @ 6:00, 6:45 and 7:30pm.

Our first (to be annual) “Date Night” was a huge success. Parents we able to have a night out alone while we had a pizza party with their children in Fellowship Hall. We entertained 50 children (ages 3-8) with

movies, pizza, ice cream, balloons, art projects and games! Our confirmation classes volunteered their time to

engage the children and make the night a special time.

We are continuing to register for the 2018-2019 school year. We have a few openings in some classes.

Please tell a friend! “SUMMER FUN” is 6 weeks long, from July 2nd through August 10th with morning classes and FULL Day classes for 3-5 year olds. Call 783-1068 for information on any of our programs.

We are accepting applications for substitute teaching assistants for the coming school year. If

interested, please call Ramona Adams or stop in the school office for an application. All you need is a spirit-

filled heart and a love for children. Ramona Adams, School Director

Sunday School Recognition Our Sunday School could not run without the dedicated efforts of our adult and teen staff who give of their time each week to prepare and teach the love of Jesus to all of our children. We give thanks and praise to God for your service!

CGB Chair : Ramona Adams Secretary: Karin Eckman

Lower Division—Jodie Fowler, Superintendent Adults Teen Helpers Karin Eckman Andrew Fowler Jodie Fowler Kayla Harvey Ed Quintana Tehya Harvey Dawn Tomasini Erin Malloy Ben Quintana

Upper Division-Ramona Adams, Superintendent Adults Grade 7 & 8 Adults Chris Fox Donna Egan Jeanine Haug Cathy Sommer Helena Nielsen Ramona Adams Cathy Schmidt Beth Bouquot Alex Hieronymi Karen Vandenbergh Pastor Wilson

MW Garden Club MW Garden Club MW Garden Club MW Garden Club Perfect for Mother’s Day!Perfect for Mother’s Day!Perfect for Mother’s Day!Perfect for Mother’s Day!

The Monroe Woodbury Garden Club is holding their Annual Plant Sale in our

large parking lot on:

Saturday, May 12

from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Come early for the best selection of quality hanging baskets, planters, perennials

and annuals.

Your car can get washed too!!

See Mission Trip Car Wash on back page.

Prayers for hospitalized, ill or recuperating The K. Berger Family known to St. Paul Dennis Bouquot St. Paul family Alma Filzen former St. Paul family Peter Florio father of Rick Florio Jodie Fowler St. Paul family Robert Hess father of Becky Crossley John Holly friend of Jacki Pruiksma Ann Kachmarchyk St. Paul family Sandra Kessner St. Paul family Stanley Kimball father of Brad Kimball Robert Kuppler brother of Dorothy Oppelt Lynne Lindh St. Paul family Stephen MacNary son of Valerie Camillone Renee Mansfield known to Julie Warbrick Helga Perske friend Sue Anzenberger Audrey Ryerson friend of Julie Warbrick David Saunders friend of Cathy Schmidt Karen Vandenbergh St. Paul family Alicia Wolf known to Julie Warbrick Margie Wollenberg friend Karen Vandenbergh

Long Term Prayers - hospitalized, ill or recuperating John Alexander father of Cathy Schmidt Dorothy Baran mother of Debbie Kippel Roni Beether mother of Bobbi Ramsay Susan Bortner relative Ann Kachmarchyk Pat Booth grandmother of Trevor Lescinsky Eleanor Boungard St. Paul family Thomas Brancote friend of Kathy Hooper Katie Campofiore friend of Gina Jacobsen Dosun Carbone relative Michelle Hieronymi Gloria Christiansen mother of Jan Cawley Angelina Christy friend of Gladys Vega Susan Collins sister of Mary Gotch Madelene Delgado St. Paul family Rick Florio friend of St. Paul Veronica Gaither wife of Bob Gaither Lorraine Galletta St. Paul family Steven Garcia cousin of Robert Fuchs Vincent Giardino father of Donna Egan Tim Gow relative of Cathy Schmidt Beverly Green friend of Ann Kachmarchyk Tami Henery friend of Julie Warbrick Barbara Hilbert aunt of Andrew Forsstrom Lotti Hoffmann St. Paul family Steven Karter relative of Kathy Hooper Eileen Kelly friend of St. Paul Robert Kelly husband of Eileen Kelly Marguerite Kleis mother Charlene Trubert Doris Konnerth St. Paul family Susan Lee mother of Becky Lee Else Lenza St. Paul family Matthew Linton son of the Bouquots Vicki Lotta friend of Kathy Hooper Kelly MacDonald friend of Alex Hieronymi Doug Menck St. Paul family Mollett Family known to Norma Stoddard Linda Nielsen St. Paul family Fran Parkin friend of St. Paul Bill Polokow relative Ann Kachmarchyk Marquis Powell son of Michele Powell

Bob Rose brother of Kathy Hooper Eric Salzmann St. Paul family Paul Schildwachter uncle of Kim McDonald Tiffany Shivers daughter of Michele Powell Helen Sisco St. Paul family Ron Sommer St. Paul family Julia Sommers friend of St. Paul Andrew Stephens friend of the Borsts Edgar Strenge St. Paul family Chris Strobel son of Joanne Strobel Carolyn Sudol aunt of Donna Egan Suzanne Thomas relative Ann Kachmarchyk Claire Tomalison friend of the Bouquots Ann Wagner mother of Chris Fox Rochelle Wilson St. Paul family Marge Wollenberg friend Karen Vandenbergh Tom Yingling brother-in-law of Jan Wolf

Prayers for Military Anthony Buonanno nephew of Arleen Masi Sean Cawley son of Jan/Mike Cawley Alan Cobb gransdon of Bill Mulherin Matthew Forsstrom St. Paul family Tyler Germann grandson of Dennis/Beth Bouquot Keith Hale St. Paul family Randal Hickman friend of St. Paul William Iozzino known to St. Paul Kyle King friend of Danny Willis Daniel Koban friend of St. Paul Lauren Koban friend of St. Paul Eric Korn known to Ramona Adams Trevor Lescinsky great-nephew-Carol/John Bertotti Scott Letellier brother of Dawn Tomasini Matthew Linton son-in-law, Dennis/Beth Bouquot Xavier Quiñones nephew of Jessica Quintana Anthony A. Rera grandson of Anthony/Lydia Rera Gustavo Ritschl IV son of Gus/Jill Ritschl Jared Rivera St. Paul family Jake Rodriquez godson of Rosie Miller Michael Sommers son of Julia Sommers MacKenzie Urcioli sister of Rob Kehrli Douglas Williams nephew of Kristine Williams

St. Paul FamilySt. Paul FamilySt. Paul FamilySt. Paul Family————BaptismsBaptismsBaptismsBaptisms Reese Catlen Schildwachter - 3/4/2018 McKenzie Susan Leonardo - 3/10/2018 Avery Rae Cerar - 3/11/2018 Brooke Izabella Florio - 3/25/18 Cole Ellis Florio - 3/25/18 Jacob Robert Hayden - 4/15/18 Alena Nicole DeLuise - 4/21/18

St. Paul FamilySt. Paul FamilySt. Paul FamilySt. Paul Family———— MembershipMembershipMembershipMembership Alena Nicole DeLuise - 4/22/18

Frank Joseph Cassidy - 4/22/18

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Grade 6 Confirmation Grade 6 Confirmation Grade 6 Confirmation Grade 6 Confirmation

OrientationOrientationOrientationOrientation Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 pm Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 pm Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 pm Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 pm

in Room 303in Room 303in Room 303in Room 303

For parents and youth who will participate For parents and youth who will participate For parents and youth who will participate For parents and youth who will participate

in September’s Confirmation Program.in September’s Confirmation Program.in September’s Confirmation Program.in September’s Confirmation Program.

GRADUATE RECOGNITION Bless our Graduates!

This year we recognize all of the high school, college, trade, associate and graduate school graduates of our congregation during services the weekend of June 9/10. Take a form from the information kiosk in the Narthex to share your good news. Current, childhood and church activity photos and the form are due by May 25 to be included in the celebratory slide show presentation!

ADULT FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Sweet Ruby Tuesdays! Where do you go when you want to

meet some new people,

share Christian thoughts,

have a bite to eat?

We listen to devotions, sing favorite hymns,

sample delicious desserts, win prizes, play

games, have fun and tell our favorite jokes!

Fellowship Hall at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

on the first and third Tuesday of the month!

We are seeking new members, so come join us,

bring your lunch and a friend - we'll supply the

dessert and coffee! For more information call

Laury Lieb at 238-1178

We are looking for

more ladies who are

interested and inspired

to study God's word,

the Bible. We

randomly pick books

and topics of choice

to review for in-depth discussion. We meet on

the following Tuesday's at 7:30 pm in the

church lobby (until summer break): May 1,

May 15, May 29 and June 12. We hope you

can join us for fellowship and to help our group

grow in the love and knowledge of our Lord.

Any questions call Colleen McNulty 494-5986.

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Monroe, NY 10950

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Saturday, May 12th 9am-4pm

After a LONG winter, most cars are Dirty and Salty — Never Fear, our Teens are here! The annual Mission Trip Car Wash will be held on Saturday, May 12 from 9am—4pm!

New Ministry—Helping Hands is designed to

provide used items to those in our community who may

be in need. Helping Hands will take in used items such as

clothing, books, toys, linens, small houseware items, etc.

to store here at the church. Larger items such as

furniture should remain at home but can be listed so that

an appropriate home can be found. Larger items can

be listed with or without photos on our bulletin board

located in the Narthex. Volunteers of all ages are

needed to help with sorting and organizing of donated

items. Please contact Dawn Tomasini with any questions:

dawntomasini@gmail.com