St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

910 Marne Highway, Hainesport, New Jersey 08036-2666

Office Phone: 609.267.0740 Fax: 609.267.3798

E-Mail: stpaulslutheran@comcast.net

The Reverend Dr. David B. Jost, Senior Pastor

The Reverend Laura Esposito, Associate Pastor

Denisemarie Ramos, Director of Music Susan Bentley, Church Secretary

Karen McMahon, Business Manager Mark Moore, Sexton

Beverly Grazioli, Sunday School Director

reJOYce Christian School and JOYfull House

(Extended Care Program) Karen Boettge, Director

609.267.1443

St. Paul’s Mission Statement Rooted in God’s

unconditional love, the congregation of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

commits mind, body, spirit and treasure to make all people

disciples of Christ, to share God’s abundance, and to proclaim the Gospel

in word and deed.

Keep these folks in your prayers…

...those who are hospitalized, ill or other: Marilyn Adams, Kathryn Baltaitis, Fred Bertram, Steve Blum, Charlie Bohlen, Mark Boughen, Brenda, David Bulanauski, Kerry MacCartney Burke, Viola Christensen, Betty Cliver, Erin Craig, Nina Davis, Andrew Delany, Joseph Denphy, Jack Dickson,

Marissa DeMaggio, Lauren Diorio, Theresa Dolge, Brian Drea, Shelly Edwards, John and Jane Emrick, Clif Fernandez, Ernie Ferreny, Vandra French, Bill Gardner, Chris Giroso, Pearl Haines, Dale Hansen, June Henning, Holly Hilferty, Patti Hobson, Karl Hoover, Alice Izzo, Rocke Izzo, John Johnson, Janice Kaminski, Katie Kish, Dean Larson, Richard Leonhard, Joan Lynch, Bill Magyar, Sarah Magyar, Samantha Marx, Tim Marx, John Michael Mason, Edward McLaughlin, Ned Monroe, Tracy Newhart, Stephanie Nicoletto, Alexa Nippins, Debbie Norton, Michael Ott, Coletta Pagenkopf, Dave Pagenkopf, Agnes Pape, Michael Pissiti, Diane and Harry Richartz, Linda Schwarzmann, Tim Shell, Darrell Soltesz, Christine Strimel, Justin Vinluan, Ethan Wassersug, Arlene Weiss, Leslie Wickline, Nancy Williams, Carole Winter.

...those who have long-term illnesses: Gerri Burns, Phil Boettge, Edith Crane, Robert Cross, Barbara Esposito, Bob Grover, Ella Hikade, Arlene Kaye, Matthew Ottenwess, Virginia Sandstrom, Ruth Steever, Kathy Strano, Violet P. Wise.

...those who mourn: Family and Friends of Elizabeth Pilawski (Tony Pilawski’s mother) Family and Friends of David Hall (brother-in-law of

Richard and Carol Moyer) ...those who are shut-in: Marcy Boettge, Jane and

Conly Brooks, Ilse Burrell, Victor Bush, Walt Cliver, Fran Craig, Marilyn Helsel, June Henning, Vera Jensen, Alice Karis, Edna King, Mary Kuhn, Len Moser, Nancy McKeown, Miriam Prickett, Jerry Zarkos.

...those in the military or other service: Michael Cobb, Navy, in Jacksonville, FL. ...the following St. Paul’s families (You are all

members of the Prayer Team); Amber Massimo, Corrine & Vern Mattson, Tami &

Frank McCartney, Linda Mc Cleer and Kevin & Miki McHugh.

...for peace and unity in our own country. Please help us keep this list updated. Let the church office know if someone should be removed from this list. (609) 267-0740 or stpaulslutheran@comcast.net.

Worship Attendance January 9/10 Total—270; 7:30 PM—31 8:00 AM—30

9:30 AM—104; 11:00 AM—114

The total giving for December was $68,678.63 with an average for the parish account of $11,628.73. The average weekly giving needed to support the Mission Plan is $13,613.There is this weekend and one more simply giving which was entered in 2015 I will be applying. We received more in 2015 through Simply Giving than in the past.

For Your Information—For Your Inspiration

News & Notes

for St. Paul’s Community

January 16/17, 2016

Worship Services:

Saturday, 7:30 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM Sunday, 9:30 AM Sunday, 11:00 AM Sunday School, 10:30—11:30 AM

The Great Thanksgiving... All baptized, believing Christians are welcome to the Lord’s Table. Come forward down the center aisle, pick up a glass and follow the directions of the ushers. Glasses of grape juice are available in the center of the tray. If you are unable to come to the altar, please inform an usher so that the Eucharist may be brought to you.

For Children Ages 2—6: Busy Bags are available near the Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) Table in the back of the sanctuary. One bag per child, please, and return bags to the bin following worship.

Nursery care is available during the 9:30 and 11:00 Sunday Services for children ages 0—4.

Introduction from today’s lessons. The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of the glory of God to us as it was made known to the magi and to

those on Jordan’s banks at the baptism of Jesus—today using wedding imagery. Our God rejoices over God’s people “as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride.” By the power of the Spirit there are gifts galore for everyone. In Christ Jesus the best wine is saved for last. Taste and see.

This Week’s

Lessons Isaiah 62:1-5

Psalm 36:5-10

Corinthians 12:1-11

John 2:1-11

Next Week’s

Lessons Nehemiah 8:1-3,

5-6, 8-10

Psalm 19

I Corinthians

12:12-31a

Luke 4:14-21

Tuesday, January 19th

Dinner: 6:00 PM Ravioli with meat sauce and

garlic bread. Children’s Choirs 6:30 PM

Activity: 7:00 PM Martin Luther King Day

Servant Project to help the Extended Hand Ministries in Mt Holly. They are a Code Blue shelter and assistance to the homeless. We will have a couple of trays of casseroles the kids will be able to assemble. We will also be making bagged lunches of bologna sandwiches with a brownie and apple.

. Dismissal: 7:30 PM

Staff, Council, Teams, Committees:

Annual Reports Are Due No Later than Tuesday,

January 19th

Please turn your report in to the church office. E-mail is preferred, but printed will

also be accepted.

The church office will be closed for the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday, January 18th .

Scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, children’s socks will be collected on the tree in the narthex during January and February (and maybe March).

Shawl Sharers

The next meeting will be Monday, January 25th

6:30 PM in the Study House

The cold of winter might be a good time to learn to

knit or crochet. New ladies always welcome. Expert teachers help you! Hope to see you then! Contact Midy Mangiante with questions.

Gift Cards Acme/ShopRite cards are still on sale and will be throughout the year. To date, since our first card was sold, we have earned $2650.00 (just from buying groceries). Just see one of us after service on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays and Sundays, Lois Uetz Ann Macintosh

Youth & Family Ministries

Sr. High Youth Group 2nd & 4th Sundays

6:30—8:00 PM

Catechism—Next Class January 20, 7:00—8:30 PM

at Our Lady Queen of Peace

Church Nerf War Saturday, January 16th

6th Grade and up 3:00—6:00 PM

Invite Your Friends! Bring your own Nerf guns

and darts.

reJOYce needs you! It’s time to install our NEW PLAYGROUND STRUCTURE! Weather permitting, we are aiming for SATURDAY, JANUARY 23

rd as the

install date for our new playground structure. We will need 20-30 volunteers: teams of 3-5 people to assemble each section, and then one extra strong team of 4-5 to help lift & hold things in place. If you could be available to assist that day, please contact the reJOYce office at 609 267-1443 – and feel free to bring some friends to help. If we don’t have enough helpers, we can’t get the job done. I expect we will begin around 8AM and we’ll finish when the climber is done – could be a good 8-10 hours (more helpers = less time!) Volunteers need to be able to FOLLOW DIRECTIONS and be comfortable working with tools & hardware. If you can’t help on site – please help PRAY for sunshine & mild winter weather!! Thank you to all St. Paul’s member who have helped support our fund-raising efforts over the past 2-1/2 years!

Save the Date! Tuesday, February 9th!

7:00 PM Your talent is needed!

Watch for more details! Questions? Contact Larry Burke

Follies will follow a pancake supper.

Together As One A Milestone Ministry

Celebrating Newly Married and Couples Celebrating

5-year Anniversaries February 13/14—all services

If you were married in 2015 or are celebrating a 5-year anniversary (5, 10, 15, 20…) in 2016, please take part in this celebration.

We would like to have your wedding picture for the display in the narthex that weekend and before. Please send us a digital image of your picture, or bring it by the church office and we can scan it and hand it right back to you. We would like the picture as soon as possible, but no later than February 1st.

This Week at St. Paul’s

Sunday, January 17

8:00 AM Worship 9:30 AM Worship

10:30 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Worship

6:00 PM MLK Service @

2nd Baptist

Monday, January 18

Martin Luther King Holiday

Church Office Closed

9:00 AM Aerobics (PH)

12:00PM Hope Circle

6:30 PM Praise Band (S)

7:00 PM AA (PH)

7:30 PM Handbells (S)

8:30 PM NA (MR)

Tuesday, January 19

10:00AM Embroiders Guild (PH)

6:00PM Family Fun Tuesday

6:30 PM Children’s Choirs

6:30 PM Study (SH)

7:00 PM AA (C)

7:30 PM Same Spirit/

Capstone (Sanc)

7:30 PM Congregation Council

Wednesday, January 20

9:00 AM Aerobics (PH)

9:00 AM Needle/Thread (SH)

6:00 PM Weigh In (SH)

6:30 PM RV Alum Choir (S)

7:00 PM Cub Scouts (PH)

7:00 PM Catechism (SH)

Thursday, January 21

6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast

10:00 AM Bible Study (SH)

6:30 PM Ark Angels (S)

7:00 PM Boy Scouts (PH)

7:00 PN Book Club (Carol Hartman’s)

7:30 PM AA (SH)

7:30 PM Christus Choir (MR)

Friday, January 22

8:00 AM Friday Fellowship

Saturday, January 23

7:30 PM Worship

8:00 PM NA (MR)

Sign up on the bulletin board by the entry

doors to provide altar flowers.

HELP! WE NEED JANUARY

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS!

COMMUNION BREAD NEEDED ALSO!

PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE BULLETIN BOARD BY THE ENTRY DOORS.

RVCA

Invitation to the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Weekend Events Sunday, Jan. 17th at 6:00 PM

ecumenical service Monday, Jan. 18th at 8:00 AM

Leadership breakfast At 10:30 AM recognition & prayer for those who serve in public safety and justice. All events will take place at

Second Baptist Church 306 Washington Street. Mt. Holly

January 17/108 2016 Second Sunday after Epiphany

7:30, 8:00 and 11:00

Prelude

Welcome & Parish Concerns

Confession and Forgiveness

Passing of the Peace

Hymn #575, In Christ, Called to Baptize

Greeting

Hymn of Praise: pg. 139, Glory To God Prayer of the Day:

.Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son, who brought gladness and salvation to his people. Transform us by the Spirit of his love, that we may find our life together in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 1st Lesson Pastoral Care and Comfort Second Lesson Alleluia Verse, Pg. 142 Gospel Lesson Response

Sermon: Pastor Laura Esposito

Hymn: #310, Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Apostles’ Creed, page 127

Prayers of Intercession

Offering

Offertory, #204, Thankful Hearts

Offertory Prayer

Great Thanksgiving, page 144

The Proper Preface

Holy, Holy, Holy, page 144

Words of Institution

Lord’s Prayer Invitation to Communion

Communion Hymns:

Page 146, Lamb of God

#514, O Word of God Incarnate

#501, Come With Us, O Blessed Jesus

Post-Communion Rite

Post-Communion Prayer

Blessing

#841, Lift Every Voice

Dismissal

Postlude

Our Worship Assistants 7:30, 8:00 and 11:00

Altar Guild: Barb Shinn, Janice Haines, Carol Ritter, Martha Eckhardt Bread Provider: Barb Shinn Chapel Choir, Director: Jackie Smith. Communion Assistants: Janice Haines, Doug Hikade, Amy Bescherer, Frank and Kathleen Johnson Greeters: Janice Haines, Peg Biringer, Al & Barb Sloan. Lectors: Janice Haines, Doug Hikade, Frank Johnson. Projection Assistants: Darlene Workman, Bill Anderson, Nikki Munko. Ushers: Joan and Bill Lynch, Chris Jardine, Glenn Heppard.

A big “Thank You”

to everyone who served as a worship assistant for each of the services

this weekend!

Flowers Provided to the Glory of God…

9/10 By Jana, Andy & Alex Opperman celebrating the 22nd Anniversary of Cory’s Baptism.