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St. Paul Lutheran Church P.O. Box 245, Yorktown, Texas 78164

Office: 361-564-2135

www.stpaulykt.org e-mail: stpaulykt@sbcglobal.net

9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Radio Broadcast

1490 AM or 92.1 FM

Pastor: Tim W. Muehlbrad - 361-564-2335

Intern: Hans Tolpingrud

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSION STATEMENT: Empowered by the Holy Spirit to make Christ known;

As we love one another, serve our neighbor, and grow in our

Faith through studying God’s Word and

Worshipping God.

Need a retreat from your busy schedule, or mundane routine? There

are several Cross Trails Ministry retreats

planned between now and year’s end.

Details on the bulletin board in the

Educational Building, or visit

www.crosstrails.org.

Cradle Workshop will not meet again until January,

2017.

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With school under way and the different athletic teams working

hard to stay on top of the game, I thought you might like to hear

some reasons why someone on Songtime USA gave for not

attending any more athletic games.

1. Every time I went, they asked for money.

2. The people I sat next to didn't seem friendly.

3. The seats were too hard and not comfortable at all.

4. I went to many games but the coach never came to call on me.

5. The referees made decisions that I couldn't agree with.

6. The game went into overtime and I was late getting home.

7. The band played numbers I'd never heard before and it wasn't

my style of music.

8. It seems the games

are always scheduled

when I want to do

other things.

9. I suspect that I was

sitting next to some

hypocrites. They just

came to see their

friends and they talked

during the whole game.

10. I was taken to too many games by my parents when I was

growing up.

Hopefully these drawbacks will not keep too many people from

supporting the Yorktown Wildcats. Oh, and by the way, what are

you doing on Sundays?

Your Pastor,

Tim W. Muehlbrad

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The Sacramental Life (Part 1): Genesis, Baptism,

and Holy Communion

Before the beginning, there was God, Father, Son,

and Holy Spirit. The love of the Trinity overflowed,

pouring out creation and God said “Let us make man in our image,

after our likeness” (Genesis 1:26). The pouring out of love is what

defines the shape of life that God created for all of us to live in.

When God created us, He took dirt from the earth and He breathed

into it, pouring out the Holy Spirit, and He spoke a blessing over it,

anointing it, so that humanity would be a sign of God’s love as we

walked the earth. This pattern, of taking something from the earth,

and blessing it and calling the Holy Spirit into the thing of the earth,

is still what defines the shape of life that God is calling us into in

our life in the Church.

We believe that a Sacrament is a combining of a sign (some earthly

thing) and a word to which the promise of God’s grace has been

added. In Baptism and Holy Communion we use things from the

earth, water and bread and wine, and onto each of these a blessing

is spoken and the Holy Spirit is called into the elements. In Baptism,

when the water is poured onto the newly baptized, the Holy Spirit

and the Grace of God—which He promises will be there—are

delivered into that new member of the Body of Christ. In Holy

Communion, the blessing is spoken over the bread and wine, and the

spirit is poured into them. And because God promises that when we

receive communion we are receiving forgiveness of sins and eternal

life, that is exactly what we receive along with the body of blood of

our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ!

In Genesis we learn about the shape of life that God planned for us

before the fall, walking in love with Him and being able to share in

that love with all of our being. We see how our lives were created in

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the pattern of a sacrament—a thing of the earth, blessed, and given

the Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:28, 2:7)—because we are meant to be

signs of God’s love in the world. This divine pattern shows us that

when we celebrate the sacraments of the church, when we come to

communion or celebrate the baptism of new members, we are living

into the shape of life that God has desired for us since before time

began. As we participate in the sacraments, we are continuing to live

into the pattern of life that God has set out for us so that we may

always be connected to His never ending love for us, His precious

creation.

Vicar Hans

Council Meeting Minutes

August 18, 2016

Treasurer’s Report John made a motion to table the

financial reports for clarification of a benevolence

item, the motion was seconded and carried.

Stewardship – John reported that the BBQ net

profits were $10,233.51 with all tickets sold. The event was well

staffed with willing workers.

Youth – The committee is working on plans to have a lock-in later

in the fall for the Junior High Students. Beverly Bruns will begin

the Children’s Music on the Wednesday after Labor Day.

Worship – Chris expressed thanks to Bill Klaevemann, Billy

Fischer and Jay Heil for conducting worship services on August

14th while Pastor Tim was at the convocation. Christopher also

stated that Christmas Eve worship services will be at 4 and 8 pm

and Christmas Services on the regular Sunday morning.

Social Concerns – Beverly reported that two persons were helped

in July with prescription medication and with emergency

housing. Also, YAM is waiting for city approval of the building

plans. In addition we are currently helping one person with

transportation to Victoria for medical care.

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Property – The broken windows on the Ed Building have been

replaced, the parking lot expansion is pending proposals and the

Parsonage 2 has been cleaned and remodeled for the intern and a

chair was purchased for his office. The security system in the

sanctuary is ready to be activated but first we need a list of people

that would need access after-hours (after 6 pm and before 8 am)

along with their access codes.

Parish Education – Rally Day will include Sunday School Teacher

Installation and the children will sing during worship. Two

elementary SS teachers have stepped forward and will teach this

fall. Plans are in the works for the Junior High and possible High

School classes. Invitations to join the children’s SS classes will

be extended to parents, grandparents, and friends from the

community throughout the upcoming year. Watch for these

invitations in the monthly newsletters and join us as we Grow in

Christ. Various Cross Trails Ministry Retreats are scheduled for

Sept thru Dec. Details are posted on the Bulletin board in the Ed

Building.

C.E.M.– The Pre K teacher that was going to teach has resigned,

however some of the children that were signed up have

transferred to the school district Pre-K.

Christian Life – The July 31 pot luck dinner was held with many

members attending and delicious foods and fellowship. The

Servant Ministry coordinators met to update the Servant Ministry

lists. Servant Ministry groups provide food for the funeral

receptions. At this time there are seven ministry groups and

updating consisted of deleting and adding names and correcting

phone numbers. Many thanks to those members who have agreed

to be a group coordinator. Also discussed was the need to update

the Funeral & Memorial Service Guidelines (last updated March

2006) and the Servant Ministry Booklet (last updated June,

2008). After these booklets have been revised they will be

presented to the council for approval. On August 28th in

conjunction with Rally Day (a picnic style lunch) we will have a

Texas size welcome for Intern Hans Tolpingrud. A basket will be

available for those who wish to share notes of encouragement,

gift cards or monetary blessings. Grandparents Day is Sept 11

and a pot luck dinner will be held to honor our grandparents.

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Evangelism – Lois would like to have someone from First English

Lutheran in Victoria and the Baptist Church in Yorktown to talk

to the council concerning the use, maintenance, operation, and

obligations of having a van. An ad was placed in the Visitor’s

Guide of the Yorktown News/View. Lois stated that she was

having difficulty getting volunteers to bring coffee and cookies

for the Sunday school group. The committee is concerned about

inactive members list and how to manage it.

Pastor’s Report – During July, Pastor participated in 8 worship

services, 6 home visits, 3 education events, 5 Church Meetings

& Events and 1 week of vacation. The Intern will be here August

19. It was agreed a $25 stipend will be given to the intern for

business use of his cell phone. The Bethlehem Christian Families

will be back again with their wood carvings September 10th &

11th.

Old Business – Road work at the Cemetery is on hold due to

weather. Covered Walkways – There was discussion about where

and how much to cover. An idea was to cover the part of sidewalk

from the Ed Building to the street. Since the water puddles on the

sidewalk, concrete work will be needed.

New Business – a.) The nominating committee (Don Wieland,

Clem Waskow, Anna Forester, Linda Hurta, Kristin Schustereit,

and Judy Wolpman) are asked to begin deliberations. b.) All

committees should start thinking about their budget needs for

next year. c.) After discussion concerning inactive members it

was decided to contact inactive members of 3 months to 1 year

and invite them back to church. d.) Due to problems from a tree

planted by a family at the cemetery, a motion was made,

seconded and approved to seek legal advice on our

responsibilities in this matter. e.) After much discussion and

because of lack of participation by adults as well as students, a

motion was made, seconded and approved to not sponsor a Boy

Scout troop. f.) A motion was made, seconded and approved to

accept Anton & Joan Machacek as new members. g.) A motion

was made, seconded and approved to hold Council meeting on

the second Tuesday of each month. h.) A suggestion was made

to explore the possibility of employing someone to work with the

youth of our congregation. It was also suggested that we could

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possibly partner with another local church such as Goliad on this

project. Pastor will talk with the pastor in Goliad to see if they

are interested.

Note: a full copy of the minutes may be obtained

from the church office.

THE CHURCH DIRECTORIES ARE HERE! If

you had your picture taken you will find your directory

labeled with your name in the Educational Building.

If you did not have your picture taken but would like

a directory, there are a few available for $10 each from

the Church Office.

2016 Council Members

Bill Klaevemann – President – 649-2753

Dorothy Mayfield – Secretary 550-9136

Rebecca Innocenti - Parish Ed – 649-6163

John Frels-Stewardship – 550-7382

Christopher Gohmert – Worship – 579-8803

Linda Hurta -Christian Life - 564-2363

Wayne Smith – Property – 564-3742

Beverly Feller -Social Concerns - 564-2873

Beverly Bruns – Youth – 564-9115

Lois Kelch – Evangelism/Outreach – 361-401-0150

Intern Hans Tolpingrud – 361-356-7877

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Dear Friends:

Thank you for your generosity and gift to Heifer

International. The end of extreme poverty is

within our grasp, and your help matters. Your

commitment to helping others gives hope to

families who once struggled with hunger and

poverty and provides the foundation for strong farming families.

Families in rural villages in places like Peru, India and Ghana

have more secure futures to look forward to as well, because of your

generosity. Best of all, through Heifer’s tradition of passing on the

Gift, your gift will be multiplied for many seasons to come.

Thank you for investing in Heifer International to help make a

better world – one family at a time.

Sincerely,

Pierre U Ferrari

President and CEO

GENERAL FUND YTD 2015 JUNE 2016

Income 189,676.33 22,258.69

Expenses (165,525.68) (24,939.88)

NET 24,150.65 (2,681.19)

BUILDING FUND YTD 2015 JUNE 2016

Income 38,838.16 7,018.96

Expense (46,283.05) (1,911.55)

NET (7,444.89) 5,107.41

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Tuesday,

September 6, 2016

Group Time Study Leader Hostess

FAITH 9:00 a.m. Sandra Heil Judy Taylor

GRACE 9:00 a.m. Shirley Janssen Susan Wieland

JOY 2:30 p.m. Janet Lambrecht Meeting Room

Find ways to encourage discussion and extend

what's been learned during each week's Sunday

School lesson by visiting:

http://sites.cph.org/sundayschool/everyday-faith-

family-pages.asp.

May God richly bless your families with Holy Lives!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL HUMOR: Summer is over. Time to officially remember what day of the

week it is!

“Labor Day is a glorious holiday because your child will be

going back to school the next day. It would have been called

Independence Day, but that name was already taken.” (Bill

Dodds)

Receiving new textbooks, one student to another:

“Psst. How do you turn this thing on?”

Parent: “What did you learn today?”

Kindergartner: “Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow.”

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Enjoy the fun & fellowship of being members of

the Lord’s family by joining with members of St.

Paul in coming events this year. Sharing a meal

with other Christians gives nourishment to the

soul as well as the body.

Christian Life Fellowship Events

Please make plans to join us in the following

upcoming events.

Date Event Food

Sept 11th Grandparents’ Day

Pot Luck

**Bring Your favorite

Item to Share***

Oct 30th Reformation Sunday

(Fall Festival)

Meal Provided

(Please bring a Dessert)

Nov. 13th

Veteran’s

Appreciation

Pot Luck

**Bring Your favorite

Item to Share***

Dec. 11th Christmas Program Catered Meal

Dec. 18th Christmas Caroling Soup, corn bread & hot

chocolate

Please post on your refrigerator.

** times when we would like for you to bring an item***

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The Learning Garden

Christian Child Care Center and Preschool

Office: 361-564-9444 Fax: 361-564-9222

thelearninggardenyorktown@gmail.com www.learninggardenykt.com

September Bible Stories:

Week Scripture Bible Story Verse Song

1 Genesis 1 Creation Days 1-3

Genesis 1:1 ~ In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

This is the Day

2 Genesis 1-2

Creation Days 4-7

Genesis 1:1 ~ In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

This is the Day

3 Genesis 3 Adam & Eve Disobey

Psalm 34: 13 ~ Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies.

O Be Careful

4 Genesis 6-9

Noah’s Ark

John 14:15 ~ If you love me, you will obey what I command.

Arky, Arky

Texas Rising Star: On Monday, August 15th the Texas Rising Star Representative came and observed our center for the day. She observed the classrooms, teachers, looked at trainings we have taken, and much more. While she did this she checked off the different areas and will take the information back to her office to finish rating us. We will

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either be a 2-star, 3-star, or 4-star rated center when we get the results. This will categorize us as Quality Child Care and we will be above minimum standards.

Certified Teacher Position The Certified Teacher that we hired rescinded the offer due to personal issues that would not allow her to teach here. We have decided to wait until we have more children in the 4-year-old program enrolled to hire a certified teacher.

Morning Gathering This year we are starting something new here at The Learning Garden. We will be starting out our day with a Morning Gathering in the Chapel. The gathering will begin with a prayer, we will say The Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge, sing some songs, and end with The Lord’s Prayer. We want to start the day out together in a positive way. If you happen to be in the neighborhood we would love to have you join us.

Enrollment: 48 children

Infant Class ~ 4

Toddler Class ~ 9

Two-year-old Class ~ 12

Preschool ~ 14

Prekindergarten ~ 4

After School ~ 5

Current Staff:

Director ~ Tracie Fielding

Infant Teachers ~ Samantha Daulley and Chante Slade

Toddler Teachers ~ Megan Valdez and Fay Syzdek

Two-Year-Old Teachers ~ Shawn Williams and Leticia Pena

Preschool ~ Anne Spies and Cassandra Slade

Prekindergarten ~ Joann Garcia

After School ~ Danyelle Wilkes

Housekeeping ~ Elida Cruz

Cook ~ Estela Sierra

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Upcoming Events: September 2nd ~ The Learning Garden closed for Staff

Development Day September 5th ~ The Learning Garden closed for Labor

Day September 6th ~ Fall Session Starts October 1st ~ CPR/First Aid Training November 5th ~ Training here at The Learning Garden

Dear St. Paul Family,

We would like to thank all of you for

sending us with Pastor Tim and Catherine

as delegates to the recent 2016 NALC

Convocation in Anaheim. The theme of the

convocation was "Holy God, Holy Lives." Especially helpful were

presentations on friendship and holiness which inspired us to deepen

our friendships with God, our family, and those within our

congregation and community. The Mission Festival was called

"Faith is Made Whole in Community" and offered us and other

delegates the opportunity to discuss and begin to develop mission

plans for our congregation and Mission District. We hope you will

watch the video recordings of the Convocation, Mission Festival and

Braaten-Benne Lectures on Theology which focused on the Person

of Christ. Get to know Him closely and join us in the upcoming

2017 celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation! The

emphasis for the celebration will be "Holy Families" and we hope

to encourage you throughout the rest of this year and next to

experience our Holy God through Holy Lives!

Many thanks and blessings to all of you,

Spence and Rebecca Innocenti

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SEPTEMBER, 2016

SCRIPTURE READINGS & HYMNS

Sunday, September 4, 2016 – 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Opening Hymn: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” LBW #526

First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Psalm: Psalm 1

Second Lesson: Philemon 1-21

Gospel: Luke 14:25-33

Hymn of the Day: “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” LBW #506

Communion Hymns: (1)“Chief of Sinners” #306 (2) “Lord Jesus,

Think on Me” #309 (3) “O Bead of Life from Heaven” #222

Closing Hymn: “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow” LBW

#565

Sunday, September 11, 2016 – 17th Sunday after Pentecost

Gathering Hymn: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” LBW #543

Hymn: “O Jesus, I Have Promised” LBW #503

First Lesson: Exodus 32:7-14

Psalm: Psalm 51:1-10

Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Gospel: Luke 15:1-10

Hymn of the Day: “Jesus, Still Lead On” LBW #341

Closing Hymn: “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” LBW #259

Sunday, September 18, 2016 – 18th Sunday after Pentecost Opening Hymn: “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” LBW

#486

First Lesson: Amos 8:4-7

Psalm: Psalm 113

Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Gospel: Luke 16:1-13

Hymn of the Day: “We Give Thee but Thine Own” LBW #410

Communion Hymns: (1) “Breath on Me, Breath of God” #488 (2)

“O Master, Let Me Walk with You” #492 (3) “Take My Life, that

I May Be” #406

Closing Hymn: “He Leadeth Me: Oh, Blessed Thought” LBW

#501

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Sunday, September 25, 2016 – 19th Sunday after Pentecost

Gathering Hymn: “Just a Closer Walk” RWS #262

Hymn: “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” RWS #281

First Lesson: Amos 6:1a, 4-7

Psalm: Psalm 146

Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

Hymn of the Day: “There is a Name I Love to Hear” RWS #226

Closing Hymn: “Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!” RWS #274

Pastor & People of St. Paul’s

Thank you so much for our recent gifts to

Leadstar, Intl., the ministry of Gemechis Buba.

God is blessing both Gemechis’ ministry and that

of Leadstar in amazing ways, and our gifts are

instrumental in helping to accomplish great things.

It’s an honor for me to serve as chair of the Leadstar board and

to partner with you in watching God do miracles in the educational,

as well as television ministries.

Blessings on you and your church.

Pastor Steven Dornbusch

On Saturday and Sunday, September

10, & 11 2016, we will have a special

opportunity to view products and creations

in wood created by the hands of Christian

artisans in and around the Holy Land region. The Rishmawi Family

has been designated as the representative for these wonderful

Christian artisans and has been authorized to show their olive wood

carvings.

We invite you to visit their display tables and view some of

the finest handcrafts available from the Holy Land. This family

strives to bring these fine carvings to our church.

You can also view these beautiful items on line @

http://www.bethlehem-art.com/

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Prayers of Thanks - I thank each of you for your

prayers during this past year. With heart problems, I

received a pacemaker, had a stroke, and now

experiencing post stroke seizures, the Lord has

greatly blessed me by being with me everyday. I am

now taking seizure medication and so far have had no

side effects or further seizures. It is now in the Lord’s hands, and I

pray for his continuing loving care.

Thank you for your many prayers, and may God bless you.

Jeanette Herwig

Please join your elementary aged

grandchild in Sunday school,

September 11th and share what you

learned and enjoyed about Sunday

School when you were a child.

You’ll be happy to know that your

grandchildren are learning about the

same beautiful faith you’ve held

onto all your life! Refreshments

will be served. (HINT: The answer is still JESUS!)

Dear St. Paul Lutheran Church Members,

On behalf of Yorktown Independent School

District, I would like to thank you for your generous

donation of $1,200 to go towards student and teacher

supplies.

We appreciate your generosity!

Sincerely,

Linda Bettin,

Interim Superintendent

YISD

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NALC News NALC Convocation August 10-12, 2016

2016 NALC Convocation focuses on “Holy God, Holy Lives”

More than 400 NALC members gathered August 10-12 for the 2016 NALC Convocation in Anaheim, Calif., around the theme, “Holy God, Holy Lives.”

Major presentations were provided by the Rev. Dr. Malcolm Guite of the University of Cambridge, England, and musician Steve Bell from Winnipeg, Manitoba. They combined to lead devotions during the Convocation and led a poetic and musical reflection on the theme. Prof. Guite also gave an address entitled, “C.S. Lewis: ‘Friendship and Holiness.’”

The Rev. Dr. James Nestingen, a noted Lutheran historian, led a Bible study and was preacher for the Communion service.

“Holy Families” will be a special NALC emphasis as a part of the 2017 celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. A variety of resources will be available for congregations and families.

The NALC Mission Festival began the Convocation under the theme, “Faith is Made Whole in Community.” Time on Wednesday and Thursday was spent focusing on what it means for the NALC to be a Mission-Driven church. Speakers included Bishop John Bradosky, Pastor Gemechis Buba, Assistant to the Bishop for Missions, and Gary Pecuch of faithwebbing.com. Delegates also focused on developing mission plans for their congregations and Mission Districts.

Elected to the NALC Executive Council to four year terms were Lynn Kickingbird of Edmond, Okla., and Pastor Kenneth Kimball of Waterville, Iowa. Pastor David Schafer of Waukon, Iowa, was elected to the Court of Adjudication. The

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Convocation also ratified the election of four people to the NALC-Canada Section Governing Board.

North American Lutheran Seminary Board of Regents members were elected. Pastor Cathi Braasch of Elwood, Neb.; Donna Evans of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Pastor Jeffray Greene of Brooks, Ga., were elected to six-year terms. Bishop Paull Spring of State College, Pa., was elected to a four-year term to fill a vacancy on the board.

2017 budgets were approved. The Convocation approved a $2 million operating budget for the NALC. Budgets were also approved for the NALC’s two designated funds: $140,500 for the Great Commission Fund and $525,160 forthe Fund for Theological Education (which includes the North American Lutheran Seminary). Treasurer Ryan Schwarz reported that NALC “income is very substantially below budget.” Many delegates expressed concerns about the shortfall and committed to addressing support for the NALC in their congregations or encouraging gifts by individuals.

The Braaten and Benne Lectures in Theology, the annual theological conference which precedes the Convocation, focused on theological perspectives on the Person of Christ. Five speakers explored the theme from different theological perspectives. The speakers were Dr. Carl Braaten, Dr. Phillip Cary, Dr. Wesley Hill, Dr. Mickey L. Mattox, and Dr. Michael Pasquarello III.

Video recordings of the NALC Convocation and the Braaten-Benne Lectures on Theology will be available for viewing online at www.thenalc.org. Documents from the Convocation and daily summaries are also available online.

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FROM THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE - The Security Alarm

System in the Sanctuary building has been installed and will be

activated beginning October 1, 2016.

The alarm system will automatically

deactivate (no code required) between the hours of

8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

If you think that you might need access to

the Church building (basement entrance or elevator

entrance) anytime after 6:00 p.m. or before 8:00 a.m. or on Saturday

or Sunday, please come by the church office to select your 4 digit

activation code and code name/word.

Training on the alarm system will be held September

4, and September 18, 2016 after Worship Service.

Please contact Wayne Smith (564-3742 or 491-0339)

if you have any questions.

Wednesday after Labor Day we will begin

Children's Music Ministry for students

Kindergarten through Fifth Grade 4:30 to 5:00

and Adult Chime Ringers from 5:00 to 5:45 in

the sanctuary. Please come through the elevator. If you have

questions see or call Beverly Bruns.

Students in Junior high who have been in the Children's Music

Ministry are invited to play chimes with the chime ringers.

Calvin and Beverly Bruns say a heartfelt thank you

for the prayers this summer. We still have

challenges ahead but are so grateful to those of you

who sent cards, brought evening dinners, and most

important the prayers. God has and is so good to

us.

Thank you.

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Seasons of Wholeness for September

2016 on “Mental Health”

“O Lord, I have come to you for

protection; do not let me be disgraced.

Save me, for you do what is right.” Psalm

31:1. Mental Health is something

we tend to take for granted until there is a

problem. At that time we wonder where to

turn for help. In addition, stigmas are often

attached to mental health issues which make us reluctant to seek help

and we pretend that everything is just fine.

“When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power

and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases.” Luke

9:1

Annually, approximately one-fifth of Americans from all

ages, races, religions, or socioeconomic backgrounds suffer from

some form of mental illness. There are over 200 forms of mental

illness with causes from genetic factors, chemical imbalances,

medical conditions, or reactions to life’s stressors. Mental illnesses

can affect people of any age, religion, race, or economic status and

are one of the leading causes of disability in the world. Without

treatment, they can result in unemployment, homelessness,

incarceration, or suicide. Some of the many conditions considered

mental illness are: ADHD, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Personality,

Dementia, Depression, Eating Disorders, Learning Disabilities,

Obsessive/Compulsive Behaviors, Panic Disorders, and Phobias,

post-Traumatic Stress, Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse and

Suicide.

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses.

Symptoms of clinical depression include: persistent feeling of

“emptiness,” sleep disturbances, inability to concentrate, memory

problems, changes in appetite, loss of pressure or interest in things

that were once enjoyable, irritability, loss of energy, and feelings of

hopelessness. Depression can be experienced because of a chemical

imbalance, environmental factors, or stress. In Ecclesiastes we read,

“Meaningless!” says the Teacher. ‘Utterly meaningless! Everything

is meaningless.’” These words describe how most depressed people

feel. In a subsequent chapter it says, “He has made everything

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beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men;

yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”

We can’t separate our physical, mental, and spiritual health. Only

when we seek wholeness through our Creator do we find true joy.

Joy or wholeness can only be found at the foot of the cross and the

empty tomb. Seek medical help but do not forget to seek spiritual

help too.

“When they came to Jesus, they found the man, from who the

demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right

mind.” Luke 8:35

Most people who are diagnosed with some kind of mental

illness can be successfully treated, especially if help is sought early.

If a loved one exhibits behavior that is considered out of the norm,

see a physician. Denying that a problem exists will not help your

loved one. Denial is common because of the stigma of mental illness

but it only promotes the perception that mental illness is something

to sweep under the rug. Without acknowledgment, the behavior will

get worse, a diagnosis will be delayed, and families can disintegrate

from the stress.

“Everyone tried to touch him, because healing power went out from

him, and he healed everyone.” Luke 6:19

Treatment options for mental illness include medication, talk

therapy, or a combination of various treatment modalities. Because

of the options, each person must receive an individual treatment plan

to address his/her diagnosis and personal needs. Starting with your

family physician, find a hospital/psychiatrist that can treat the entire

family. The plan should include interventions to educate the family,

treat the person medically, and address the spiritual and

interpersonal components of the illness. Mental illness affects more

than just the patient so make sure everyone that is physically and

emotionally connected to the patient seeks assistance for the

ramifications of the illness. As caregivers, remember to take care of

yourself in order to deal with the frustration and anxiety of the

family disease.

Your Wesley Nurse,

Reference: Merila, N &Slutz (2009) Seasons of Wholeness Monthly themes and programming

for faith community ministry. Volume VI. International Parish Nurse Resource Center; St. Louis

MO. Centers for Disease Control-www.cdc.gov.

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Dear St. Paul Members,

Thank you for paying my way to Camp Chrysalis.

I had a blast playing all their fun games and

swimming in the creek. I learned more about

God, through our moving worship services. I am

very grateful for this opportunity.

Sincerely,

Emagen Styra

BBQ RESULTS:

The following is a summary of the results from the

17th Annual Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale:

BBQ Gross Receipts $13,065.00

Bake Sale $ 1,140.00

Total Receipts $14,205.00

Less: Expenses -$ 3,971.49

NET PROFIT: $10,233.51

A big thank you to the many

new and previous workers for making the

17th Annual Chicken Barbeque and Bake

Sale the biggest and best. Twelve

hundred tickets were sold and almost

twelve hundred plates were prepared. No

chickens were left.

It was a good day seeing

everyone working together. The

proceeds will go to the following

Yorktown organizations: Keep Yorktown

Beautiful, The Yorktown EMS, The Yorktown Volunteer

Fire Department, and The Learning Garden.

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In memory of Joyce Borgfeld – Building – Daisy Borgfeld

In memory of Donald Delahoussaye – Building

Victor & Gerry Riske

In memory of Roy Goehring – Building- Leroy Landgrebe

In memory of Megan Noelle Gohlke – Building,

Mary Lou Gerhardt

In memory of Bernice Henze – Building

Leroy Landgrebe

In memory of Dalton Hoefling – Building

Marsha M Moore Leroy Landgrebe

In memory of Albert P Metting – Building

OF & Sue Bolting Iona M Buchhorn & family

Alfreda John Lee & Carla Page

In memory of G.G. Mueller – C.E.M.

John D Hurst Don & Susan Wieland

In memory of G.G. Mueller – Building

Sonny & Betty Ann Seifert Victor & Gerry Riske

Ray & Earlen Jalufka OF & Sue Bolting

Gregg & Darlene Metting Dwight & Grace Binz

Allen Joyce Baker Mary Lou Gerhardt

Kathryn Mueller & family

In memory of Shirley E Patterson – C.E.M.

Arlen & Kathie Fehner

In memory of Alfred Rothe – Cemetery

Patrick & Linda Peyton

In memory of Lunes B Schlinke – Building

Ricky & Judy Hilbrich

In memory of William Urban – Building

Marsha M Moore

*Gifts in memory and in honor of are as of August 23, 2016.

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