MAY

Sunday, 1st

8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:15 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service/Communion

Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir1:30 pm Elijah’s Promise6:00 pm Sr. & Jr. Youth Groups

Wednesday, 4th

1:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Men of St. Paul’s7:30 pm Confirmation Class

Thursday, 5th

7:00 pm NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYERAmerican Legion’s Pavilion

Saturday, 7th

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal

Sunday, 8th HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:15 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service

Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir

Monday, 9th

7:30 pm Consistory

Wednesday, 11th

1:00 pm Adult Bible Study 7:30 pm Confirmation Class

Thursday, 12th

7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

Saturday, 14th

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal

Sunday, 15th

8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:15 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service/Communion

CONFIRMATIONSunday School

11:30 am Children’s Choir

Wednesday, 18th

1:00 pm Adult Bible Study

Thursday, 19th

7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

****TIDINGS DEADLINE****

Saturday, 21st

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal

Sunday, 22nd

8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:15 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service

Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir6:00 pm Sr. & Jr. Youth Group

Monday, 23rd

7:30 pm Ministry Teams

Thursday, 26th

7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

Saturday, 28th

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal

Sunday, 29th

8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:15 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service

Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir

Monday, 30th MEMORIAL DAYChurch Office Closed

Pastor Rich takes Friday Off.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 5 – National Day of PrayerMay 15 - ConfirmationJune 4 – Yard SaleJuly 4 – Duck Race

MAY 2016Greetings:

 Are you available?         

A man saw a job ad posted on a construction site, "Handy man wanted; apply within", so he went in to speak with the foreman."Can you drive a Bobcat?" the foreman asked.   "No.""Can you plaster?"  “No.""Have you ever done any carpentry?" "No.""If you don't mind me asking," said the foreman, "what's so handy about you?"  "Well, I only live about five minutes down the road..."

It has been said that "The greatest ability is availability."  It is certainly true that some of the greatest members of the kingdom of God are not those with the most talents and abilities.  Rather, they are people who have made themselves available. They are always there when you need them, always willing to see the need and respond.

No matter what skills you may have, you can’t be helpful to someone else unless you are available.  You can’t help a friend who is hurting unless you are available.  You can't lend a listening ear unless you are available.  You can't show the love of Christ to those who are in need unless you are available.  One thing I have learned through the years -- what people remember most about people that they love is that they were there for them when they needed them.  Availability.

Are you available:• to do gardening• to help with VBS

• to pray for our ministry• to help wax the social hall floor• to run the worship computer 1 Sunday a

month• to provide refreshments for fellowship

time after worship• to deliver flowers to our homebound• to be a volunteer driver for INC• to serve on consistory• to help with our yard sale on June 4• to help with our July 4th Duck Race• to help with our Sept 24th wine and

beer tasting fund raiser• to be a greeter• to be an usher• to be a worship liturgist• to sing in the choir• to teach Sunday school

I am reminded of Isaiah who felt very unworthy to the task to which God had called him, but he said,

"Here am I!  Send me." (Isaiah 6:8) Wherever you need me to go, whatever you need me to do, I'm here and I'm available.

May that be our daily attitude toward God, and toward those around us -- "Here am I! I'm available."

Godspeed

Pastor Rich

WORSHIP1 - COMMUNIONMatthew 6:33

Living a Refocused Life

8 - MOTHER’S DAY1 John 1:3-2:2Choosing Fellowship With God

15 - PENTECOST/CONFIRMATION

Philippians 2:5-11Finding Your Identity

22 - 1 John 1:8-9Coming Clean

29 - MEMORIAL DAYJohn 15:13; Romans 5:7-8Remembering Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

PRAYER of the MONTHGod of power and might, release in us Your Spirit's sacred gifts, that we may be equipped for every good work within Your will. Within this congregation, empower us with every skill and resource we need to accomplish the purpose You have for us. Grant us the gift of faith, that we may dare to begin what You call us to do, confident that You will generate the resources necessary to fulfill the vision. Grant us the gift of hope, that we may provide a strong and confident witness to this community. Above all, grant us love, that we may be united as one in this life and united with all your faithful people in the life to come. Hear us for Jesus' sake. Amen.

COMMUNION OFFERINGMay’s communion offering will support the Milltown Rescue Squad.

For the last 78 years, the volunteers of the Milltown Rescue Squad have not stopped providing professional Emergency Medical and Rescue Services to the residents of Milltown and East Brunswick.

CONFIRMATIONOn Sunday, May 15th the following 14 youth will be confirming their faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.Congratulations to Hannah Arthur, Zachary Bernstein, Gabriella Ciccone, Juliana Ciccone, Nathan Devine, Shane Dwyer, Alyssa Hahn, Amanda Keiser, Kali Maynard, Kylie Medina, Dustyn Pellicane, Diana Rucinski, Lillian Torres, Maya Wesen

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Scholarships are granted to qualified high school graduates of the class of 2016 AND presently enrolled college, technical or degree students for the furtherance of their education at accredited college, university, business or trade school.The scholarship shall be for one academic year. Applicants may submit for continuance for a maximum of 4 years of assistance.Each student is required to submit an application. These applications are available via e-mail, on our website www.stpaulsmilltownnj.org or can be picked up at the church office. Email carolstpauls@optonline.net for an application.Applications must be completed and returned by June 1.

Sr. YOUTH GROUP

We will have our regular fun and faith filled meets at 6pm on Sunday, May 1st and Sunday, May 22nd.

MEN OF ST. PAUL’SAll

men of St. Paul’s church family are invited to join us on WEDNESDAY,MAY 4TH at 6:30pm in the social hall for supper and fellowship.

NAT’L DAY OF PRAYERThursday, May 5

This year’s theme is Wake Up America.Ultimately, a nation that has learned to wait upon the Lord is a nation that has renewed its hope. No longer rushing about in response to the latest poll or whim, there is a dependence upon the Word of God and eternal matters. Hope is removed from being a campaign slogan to being a lifestyle that centers on the Word of God.Pray for the church in America to begin to model the stable lifestyle of waiting on the Lord.Pray for a movement of the Spirit that creates a dramatic cultural transformation in the United States, bringing about a nation that has learned to put its hope in the Word of God

The National Day of Prayer Service on May 5 will be held at the American Legion Pavilion on JFK Ave in Milltown. The service time is 7pm.

APRIL SHOWERSYou know the old saying, “April showers will bring May flowers.” Spring rains are essential not simply for the growth of flowers but for all agriculture. Spring rains help tomato plants grow, producing big ripe tomatoes for my favorite sandwich the BLT! Can I get an Amen?Did you know that God has promised us showers of blessing?

In Ezekiel 34:26 He promises Israel that if they are obedient to Him that, “there will be showers of blessing.” I don’t know about you but I could use some showers of blessing!

Do you know that one way to assure a shower of blessing from God is to give? The Scripture teaches us that when we tithe/give, God will, “throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have enough for it.” Now that is a shower of blessing!

When you give to the ministry and mission of St. Paul’s you are not just sowing seeds of blessing for your own life but also ensuring that we, with all we do, can bless others. So, let's shower the offering this month in thanks for the showers of blessings God gives us!

2016 FINANCIALS March END of YRIncome $24,419.74 $67,651.28Expense $26,883.25 $64,327.49Gain/(Loss) $ 2,463.51 ($3,323.70)

Prev. year $ 3,536.21 ($13,424.18)

Cave Quest VBS July 25 to July 29.

At Cave Quest, kids explore what it means to follow Jesus through dark times. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of Jesus' love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they'll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around

them through something called God Sightings.

WORSHIP ONLINEMISSED Sunday worship? You don’t have to. By clicking on URL below you be directed to St. Paul’s very own youtube site.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII6N0njctlY1Ke8MXK7ybg/feed OR click on the video reel icon on our Church App.

GIVEGoing to be away from church this Sunday? Remember to give by giving now.Texting SPUCC to 77977;Click on the donation link on our website: www.stpaulsmilltownnj.orgUse our FREE church APP.

THANK YOU…To those who served at Elijah’s Promise on April 3rd.

Grace KothariLorraine FiseziKimberly GeorgeMargaret Schmidt

Our next date to serve at Elijah’s Promise is May 1st.

Following are the steps involved in this project:. Every first Sunday of the month we

gather at 2:00 pm at 21 Nelson St. in New Brunswick.

. Prepare the food and serve between 2:00 pm & 4:30 pm.

We invite volunteers to be part of this noble cause. If you are interested, please contact Margaret Schmidt at 732-390-0169.

MAY IS RADA MONTHWe will be having a Rada Cutlery Fund Raiser event throughout the month of May. Rada kitchen products are 100% made in the USA.

You will have the opportunity to order a variety of kitchen products – kitchen knives, utensils, gift sets, cookbooks, stoneware, and quick mixes.

Catalogs and order forms will be available at the church office, during fellowship hour after church, or from Joanne Ciaccio.

Take a catalog home or to work and invite your family, friends and neighbors to purchase the best knives money can buy.

*************************** NOTICE TO ALL

In an effort to cut costs, only shut-ins and out of area members (without email) will have the Tidings mailed to them. If you have an email address, please allow us to send your Tidings via email. Send a note to this effect to carolstpauls@optonline.net

Hard copies of the Tidings are available in the Narthex. Please take a copy after worship.***************************

Our church yard sale will coincide will the Milltown Wide Garbage Sale in June.

Here is how you can help:Donate items to the church to sell. You can start bringing your sellable items to church after May 1st.Purchase a spot in our parking lot and have your own sale.Help the day before and day of the sale setting up, selling and taking down.Make signs to help public our sale.

Robin Sullivan has graciously offered to spear head the church’s yard sale.She would love to hear from you.You can contact Robin at: 732-565-3669

LETTERS...

Pastor Rich,Words cannot describe the generosity of yourself and the church community for such a thoughtful donation towards The St. Baldrick’s Foundation. I wanted to take the opportunity now, electronically, to thank you and the community for the donation. A more proper thank you will come, but I wanted to confirm with you that I did get the donatin and that I am very grateful for the love and support.

Thank you,Jonathan Napolitano

Dear St. Paul’sI want to thank the friends of St. Paul’s for the Lily Plant delivered to me.It was very nice to be thought of this Easter Season.I am enjoying it very much. Thank you also for the Easter card.God bless you for thinking of me.

Sincerely,Irma Lou Hubbs

GENERAL FUND

ARLENE KUHLTHAU’S 100TH BIRTHDAY

Sylvia & Edgar WagnerNancy SouleaHelen SouleaArthur Mangino, Rich & Kathy Mangino/Deb & Bruce HumphreysBarbara Beacham & Jim StrimpleT Eleanor GrimmPeter HerralRich & Diane WeyerTimothy & Rachelle AstorFlo TorokPenny & Len LudovicoMarilyn EdwardsKathy StoutJacqueline SarkaEllen EdwardsYvonne BrooksGayle WoodyThomas & Susan Raba

Music at St. Paul’s

Why worship with song?

Throughout Scripture, we are exhorted to worship God in song. (See Psalms 147, 148, 149, or 150; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). We witness the Israelites singing as soon as they have crossed the Red Sea (Exodus 15) and the creatures of the Revelation worshipping in song (Rev. 4: 8-11). Why? What happens when we sing our worship?

1. We become the church. Individuals disappear into the congregation or choir and we work together to create something larger than ourselves.

2. We become creation. Singing requires more physically than speaking or reading. More air, more concentration, more listening. We are aware of our unique bodies, wonderfully made.

3. We remember. There is a reason why children learn their ABCs to a song. Ever find yourself returning to it when alphabetizing anything? Likewise, we remember scripture when we sing it. Do you think you know Matthew 5: 15-16? Maybe not verbatim, but I bet “This Little Light of Mine” rings a bell.

Thank God for the gift of song and they opportunity to share it in His praise.

Organ Fund Drive

Did you know that our pipe organ will be 70 years old in 2017? This instrument has served our worship well and should continue to do so long into the future. We do, however, have some parts that need rebuilding!

Our organ includes many leather and felt components, that at 70 years of age, are quite brittle. For example, the mechanisms that open and close the shades and control the overall volume are gradually failing.

St. Paul’s has an Organ Fund to deal with major repairs such as these. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be soliciting donations to this fund. Expect to see an envelope in the mail inviting you to contribute.

For more details about the work or the organ itself, talk to Emily. She would be happy to answer questions or give you a tour of this large instrument!

CONSISTORY MINUTESApril 12th, 2016

In Attendance: Rebecca Jones, Dick MacDowell, Emma Rumen, John Garback, Greg Reeves, Frank Devine, Joanne Cicacco, Chuck Rucinski, Steve Kircher, Debbie Paley (Financial Secretary), and Pastor Rich Weyer

Steve K. called the meeting to order at 7:40pm. Pastor Rich read devotional and lead attendees in prayer to begin the meeting.

March’s minutes were approved with the following correction: In the Finances section, consistory approved February’s finances, not January’s. Motioned by Dick M./seconded by Frank D.

Correspondences: 1) Letter from Jon Napolitano thanking St. Paul’s for their support and donation to the St. Baldrick’s fundraiser. 2) Letter from Ben Erb thanking St. Paul’s for their support and donation to his university’s Dance Marathon fundraiser. 3) Letter from Irma Hubb thanking St. Paul’s for the Easter Lilly she received.

Finances: -March’s finances reviewed by Consistory. -Updates are as follows: -The quarterly water bill was received, with a noticeable reduction due to the water leakage being repaired.

-The organ required repairs, which were originally taken and paid from the Repairs/Equipment section of our Music operating expenses for a total of $1,545.00. The other part of the (same) organ repairs was taken from the Organ Fund for a total of $890.00. The consistory decided to take the

total amount of the repairs from the Organ Fund, in order to keep our expected operating music budget consistent. Therefore $1,545.00 will be given back to the Repairs/Equipment operating budget and will be taken from the Organ Fund. Motioned by Steve K./seconded by Frank K.

-Due to the generous and faithful donations from the congregation St. Paul’s exceeded our budgeted Easter offering income.

-St. Paul’s has seen a decrease in the use of the push pay option for donations and offerings from the parishioners.

-April’s Benevolences went to the Milltown American Legion and Interfaith Network of Care, which both organizations received $768.00, Elijah’s Promised received $187.90, and The World Vision Child received $50.00.

-March’s finances were approved. Motioned by Dick M./seconded by John G.

-Pastor Rich discussed a recent webinar with the topic of Direct Appeals, he shared different helpful tips and information based on what other churches use and find helpful when reaching out to the congregation. Some tips were: Always include a P.S within the letter, utilizing social media to help spread awareness of the direct appeal, and using photos and the church’s ministry to help show how the church is able to reach out to the community with from the support and donations of the congregation.

Consistory: -Consistory discussed changing communion dates based on the major holiday of the previous month, for example if Easter falls on the last Sunday of March, that would service as the communion for the month of April as well. No changes have been made as of this meeting. Communion Dates: -May 1st: Team 1-May 15th: Team 2 for Pentecost and Confirmation Sunday

Communion Offering (May): Milltown Rescue Squad and Senior Youth Group for their 2016 Summer Mission Trip.

Worship:

April 17th: Krystal Ramsen preaching and Debbie Paley liturgist.

Ministry Teams: Church and Family: Planning a luncheon after church with Brook Health Care with the topic of Heath Benefits of Humor (date to follow)

Spiritual Life: National Day of Prayer will be the first Thursday in May (May 5th), at the pavilion at 7:00pm. Flyers have been posted. Education: Sunday School, Jr. Youth Group, and Sr. Youth Group are going well. The Sr. Youth Group Mission Trip was able to accommodate all of the eager youth wanting to attend as four spots opened up and were available for St. Paul’s to use. -Adult Education: Using Right Now Media as a platform for hosting small groups with topics for men, women, and families. -Vacation Bible School will be from July 25th-July 29th with the theme of Cave Quest.

Property: Retro fitting of the church office, choir room, and trax lighting is still in the works. -Consistory is still looking into the idea of utilizing solar energy for the church. -Men’s Group will be waxing the Social Hall floor with date to be announced soon. -Gold Medal will be out to assess the A.C Units in the church and social hall. -Looking to replace the broken fence behind the social hall’s back parking lot.

Old Business: Emily is still researching and receiving other bids for the necessary organ repairs.

New Business: -Rada Cutlery Sale/Fundraiser will be posted in the bulletin for people to begin purchasing items. There will be a table set up in the social hall during coffee hour on a future date for people interested in purchasing items. -Called to Care Ministry: set up to reach out to the surrounding community, Pastor Rich is looking to set up a committee to put this plan into action. -Looking at Social Media as a platform to help reach out to the community, grow the church, spread the news about St. Paul’s and all of our ministries.

Future Dates: -April 25th: Ministry Team Meeting

-Wednesday May 11th: Consistory meets with the confirmation class and reviews faith statements.

Meeting adjourned at 9:04pm. Motioned by Frank K./seconded by Church R.

Pastor Rich closed the meeting with prayer concerns and the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully Submitted, Rebecca Jones

HEAD USHERS FOR

MAY1 Consistory Team #18 Garrett Conger Mother’s Day15 Consistory Team #2

Pentecost/Confirmation22 Greg Reeves29 Rob Ramsen

GREETERS FOR

MAY1 Arlene Mowery & Jane Osman8 Lorraine Fisezi15 Connie Michael & Carol Calantoni22 Kathie Gilliland29 Gregory Reeves*Greeters are asked to arrive at church by 9:20 a.m.

GREETER COORDINATOR Judy Skalla

ST. PAUL’S CHURCHFounded in 1872

So. Main St. & W. Lakewood Ave.

Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor

Emily Sensenbach-Gopal, Director of Music

Church Office 732 828-0020FAX # 732 828-0027

stpaulschurch@optonline.netwww.stpaulsmilltownnj.org

Please leave a message if no one is available.

Church Secretary Mrs. Carol LagowskiOffice hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Financial Secretary Mrs. Debbie Paley (address inquiries to church office)

Please address all financial inquiries to the Church Office.

NEXT TIDINGS DEADLINE – Thursday, May 21st

NEXT COMMUNION DATESMay 1 & 15

2016 CONSISTORYElders:

Dianne AndreulaJoanne CiaccioFrank DevineRebecca Jones

Julie ParkGreg ReevesDon Wesen

Deacons:John GarbackSteve Kircher

Dick MacDowellRobert RamsenChuck RucinskiEmma RumenSean Sullivan

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member being moved to a rehab. or nursing home.We would like to keep our membership list up-to-date, but we need YOUR cooperation to do so!

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH62 South Main StreetMilltown, NJ 08850(732) 828-0020

MAY, 2016

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

DATES TO REMEMBER:May 1 – Communion

Elijah’s Promise May 1 & 15 - Jr. & Sr. Youth GroupsMay 4 – Men of St. Paul’sMay 5 – NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYERMay 8 – Mother’s DayMay 9 – ConsistoryMay 15 – Pentecost/Communion/ConfirmationMay 30 – Memorial Day

TIDINGSWorship Service 10:00 a.m.Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor

DATED MATERIALApril 20, 2016