The Monthly Epistle VOLUME 63, ISSUE 7

JULY 2019

From the Pastor…

It has been a pleasure to explore a bit of the area surrounding Salisbury, Faith, and Rockwell. Yet this

month, I hope to get over to the coast and visit my cousin at his new Coast Guard posting. The

mountains in the West still await. I look forward to showing some of the sights to my son in August

and my wife in September. They have seen my pictures and heard my descriptions, but neither are

really an adequate substitute for actually experiencing North Carolina in person.

I had preached about the events that occurred in the Holy Lands for two full decades, before I actually

had a chance to get there. I have been there 3 times now and on each trip I learn and appreciate more.

My wife and I have decided to lead a trip to Israel and Palestine next year. We are utilizing a tour

group leader that I know well in Bethlehem and a travel agent that we know and trust in Iowa.

We would like to extend an invitation to members of St. Paul’s to join us. The trip will be May 12 to

23 of 2020. Price will be $2450 plus airfare. We will have airfare pricing by the end of July. Let me

know if you are interested. Information will be available on the website or from the church office.

The famous Doubting Thomas passage in John chapter 20 assures us that we need not see a particular

place or thing in order to believe. I know that however much I may feel blessed and awed to walk

where great stories of our faith transpired, my capacity to believe is strictly a gift from the Holy

Spirit. We, individually and collectively, have a great responsibility and many opportunities to nurture

this gift of faith!

Peace be with you!

The Rev. Dr. Brad Miller

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Insert information is enclosed in the July Newsletter.

Summer Choir

We are excited to offer a Summer Choir

through August 25. The choir will meet each

Sunday at 9:30 a.m. during the Sunday School

hour in the Choir Loft (Balcony). All ages

(Grade School and up) are invited to sing!

We look forward to seeing you Sunday

mornings!

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The Church Office will be closed on Thursday,

July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Hama Lingle Circle will meet following

Worship on Sunday, July 7, at the piano side

Transept.

Grace Ridenhour Circle will meet following

Worship on Sunday, July 7, in the Ladies’ Parlor.

ALL TREASURERS are asked to please turn

in their Sales Tax Statements to the church office

either by paper or email by Sunday, July 7, for the

Treasurer to send in for a refund. The state law

requirements for receiving the sales tax refund

states that receipts must be turned in every six

months. The state law also requires that no

receipts are acceptable for prepared food

(restaurants) or items that were purchased in a

personal name and reimbursed to you. Because

of these governmental rules, please turn in your

receipts for January – June on Sunday, July 7.

Thank you.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Women will have their

next QUARTERLY MEETING on Sunday,

July 7, at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.

The Melissa Lura Circle will be sharing the

devotions. All women are invited to attend!

Outreach Committee will meet following

Worship on Sunday, July 14, in the Conference

Room.

Please note: Holy Communion will be

celebrated in July on the second and third

Sundays (July 14 and 21).

Executive Committee will meet Tuesday, July

9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Counting Room.

Church Council will meet Sunday, July 14, at

8:00 a.m. in the Conference Room.

The Rev. Seminarian, Jennifer Needham will

be sharing the Word with us on Sunday, July 7.

Due to the observance of the July 4th Holiday,

the deadline for weekly announcements is 10:00

a.m. on Monday, July 1.

Melissa Lura Circle will meet at Genevieve

Baker’s for another Family Swim Party on

Saturday, July 13, at 4:00 p.m.

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PLEASE NOTE...

During July the following will not meet due to

summer vacations: Finance Committee, Ellen

Bumgarner Circle, Kathy Ketchie Circle, Women

of Faith, and Lutheran Men. Their regularly

scheduled meetings will resume in August except

for the Kathy Ketchie Circle.

Following the Children’s Message, Children’s

Church will not be offered during the sermon

time in July.

Lutheran Men will be providing Bingo at the

NC State Veterans Home (VA Medical Center) on

Tuesday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m.

Christian Education Committee will meet

Sunday, July 21, at 3:00 p.m. in the Conference

Room

SARA BARRINGER’S

BRONZE PROJECT Girl Scouts Troop 743

Sara Barringer is currently working on her

Bronze award and needs YOUR help! Needed

are books for a Free Little Library to be placed

here at St. Paul’s. Gently used or new books for

all ages will be accepted during the months of

June and July. A box is located in the Narthex

labeled Sara Barringer Girl Scout Troop 743.

Thank you for your assistance!

Below is what a Free Little Library looks like.

Please remember our youth (Emma Amos,

Henry Barringer, Savannah Charles, Grace

Funderburk, Allyson Harkey, Chloe Lombard,

Caleb Orbison, Sam Pepper, and Lauren

Whisnant) and adults (Nicole Amos, Katie

Funderburk, Evan Harkey, and Pastor Brad

Miller) as they leave St. Paul’s on Sunday, July

14-Saturday, July 20, to Blue Knob, PA.

Don’t forget that every Friday

at 10:30 a.m. is the Sing Along at

Trinity Oaks Health & Rehab (Lutheran Home).

St. Paul's Friendship Club will meet, in the

Fellowship Hall at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday,

July 18th. ONE FRET OVER, a teenage band,

will perform. We will collect a love offering for

the band. After their performance we will enjoy a

covered dish meal. Join us for a morning of

fellowship, delicious food and good music. We

hope to see you on the 18th!

Helen Gordon

Staff Out of the Office…

Genevieve Baker, Church Secretary, will be

recovering from knee surgery from Friday, July 5-

Sunday, July 14. She will be unable to return calls,

emails, texts, etc. during her recovery. The church

office will be open during her absence.

Pastor Brad Miller will be out of the office

Wednesday, July 3-Monday, July 8, and Sunday,

July 14-Saturday, July 20, accompanying the youth

on the Mission Trip.

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CAR WASH FUNDRAISER to benefit Eagle Scout Project by Henry Barringer

Saturday, July 27, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

$10.00 per car

Location:

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

205 St. Paul’s Church Road

Salisbury, NC 28146

Vision 2020 Plan Update

The Vision 2020 accessibility and long-range

drawings developed by our architect, John

Fuller, in cooperation with the Vision 2020

committee is posted in the Narthex and in the

hallway of the Educational Building. If you

were unable to attend one of the congregational

forums and would like to learn more, or if you

have any questions regarding the proposed plan

please see any of the members of the Vision

2020 committee.

Going forward, the Council will start work on

developing a Capital Appeal Program with the

possibility of presenting it and the long-range

plan at a congregational meeting in late August

or early September. This is an exciting time as

we have an opportunity to position St. Paul’s in

ministry for generations to come! Please

continue to pray for our congregation and this

planning process.

INTERESTED IN JOINING ST. PAUL’S?

Anyone who has been attending St. Paul’s

Lutheran Church and feels a desire to deepen their

relationship with the church may contact the

church office (704) 633-0922 or email at

splchurch@att.net about church membership. We

look forward to having the opportunity to talk to

you about becoming members of our congregation.

NAME BADGES

Beginning Sunday, June 16, name badges were

available to assist Pastor Brad Miller in learning

who we are. Name badges are available for

members and blank badges for non-members.

The Ushers and Greeters will be in the Narthex

to assist members and non-members with your

badges. Though it is not required, everyone is

invited to wear a name badge. Badges are in

household alphabetical order. Following worship

services please put your badge back in the boxes

for the next week.

The name badges give us a little extra help

getting acquainted with new faces, with faces we

haven’t seen in awhile, and in just remembering

faces we see every week. Please contact the

church office if you cannot find your badge or you

need a replacement.

For your convenience, and to keep the office

mail more organized, mail boxes have been set

up in the Counting Room for all committees and

organizations. Please stop by the Counting

Room periodically to see if your committee or

organization has mail that needs attention.

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LUTHERAN WOMEN’S NEWS...

Looking Ahead…

Our Lutheran Women’s organization will be

providing devotions at the Trinity Oaks Health &

Rehab (Lutheran Home) on Wednesday, August 7,

at 10:45 a.m. Volunteers are needed!

The St. Paul’s Lutheran Women are collecting

toys and other items for the Binns-Counts

Community Center during the month of September.

Each year the center hosts a Christmas party for

needy children in their area. Last year, they served

more than 700 children, who would have had very

little if anything, otherwise.

This is a joyful ministry to be a part of, and a

blessing to those who participate in it. We have had

a wonderful response from the congregation for the

past three years, so let’s keep up the good work!

Gifts for all ages are needed, but particularly for

kids ages 13-15 years old. This age group is very

happy to receive clothing, tools, sports equipment,

games, make up and jewelry and gadgets.

Containers marked “Christmas in September” will

be placed in the Narthex for you to leave your

donations. All gifts should be unwrapped.

Thank you for putting the light of love into

Christmas, for the families who will be impacted by

your generosity!

July Monthly Assignments

Bonnie Bost Circle (Kitchen)

Please check to see if there is anything to be

ordered. If so please contact the church office

Grace Ridenhour Circle (Shut-ins)

Please contact the church office for

updated labels of our shut-ins.

July Projects…

St. Paul’s Lutheran Women will have their

next QUARTERLY MEETING on Sunday,

July 7, at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.

The Melissa Lura Circle will be sharing the

devotions. All women are invited to attend!

Koontz Elementary School Supplies

In 2012, St. Paul's Lutheran Church adopted

Koontz Elementary School to assist with the

school needs. The school is within St. Paul's

Lutheran Church's community and several

members are teachers there.

In July the Lutheran Women will collect school

supplies.

Most requested school supplies are: Pencils,

Wide-ruled loose paper, Backpacks, and Tissues.

Also requested school supplies are:

Headphones and ear buds (kids usually bring in

the cheap $1 store ones that break quickly-all

students need these to use with their iPads in

class and in the computer labs), Spiral notebooks,

Composition books (not spiral bound),

Construction paper, Copy or printer paper (even

the kind with the holes down the side), Crayons,

Markers, Glue sticks, Dry erase markers, Pink

erasers, Pencil-top erasers, Scissors, and Pencil

boxes.

A bin will be available in the Narthex to drop

off school supplies for Koontz. The Birthday Party on Tuesday, June 11, at

Trinity Oaks Health & Rehab sponsored by the

Lutheran Women was a tremendous success. Thank

you to Libby Bingham who purchased gifts for

residents who had birthdays in June. Everyone who

attended had a great time playing Bingo. Those who

helped with bingo and serving cake and drink were

Susan Bernhardt, Libby Bingham, Alice Davis, Lola

Floss, Sarah Goodman, Helen Gordon, Betty

Monroe, and Sue Young.

PARISH NURSE NEWS...

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LET’S TALK ABOUT POOP!

When talking about potty habits (known in high society as bowel habits), your

“normal” is whatever is normal for you. Confused? You’re not alone.

Many well-meaning people will tell you what they think are supposed to be normal

bowel habits. However, studies show having a bowel movement happens at a

different frequency for everyone. If, for most of your life, you have a bowel

movement every day, that’s YOUR normal. Some people have a bowel movement

about three times a week, while others, only once a week. So, after all these years,

you should know what’s normal for you. (Please note: there ARE some “unhealthy normals” discussed later

in this article.)

Healthy bowel movements are those that allow you to empty your colon (sometimes called your intestines)

often enough that you don’t feel bloated or in pain, and you don’t have to strain hard to get the job done.

There’s even a chart describing what you should see before you flush the toilet (called the Bristol Stool

Scale). Don’t worry! It’s alright if you don’t want to have to look at this visually-stimulating chart.

Here is the summation: if your poop looks like pebbles, you’re constipated (if you aren’t an infant), and if

your poop is practically a liquid, you have diarrhea. What you want is soft, easy-to-push-out poop (hereafter

referred to as “stool”).

I just realized I only experience unhealthy bowel movements!

So, what if you DO have abdominal pain and bloating, and constipation, and this is how it’s been for years.

Talk to your doctor. You may just need to add a laxative to your routine, and this will help you get to a

comfortable, new “normal.”

You may need to also adjust your lifestyle to get into a healthier routine (more about this later in this article).

Your doctor will also advise you on whether medical testing should be done to rule out diseases affecting

bowel movements. Some of these colon diseases are only inconvenient, while others can be life-threatening,

so don’t delay talking to your doctor.

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Why have things changed for me?

Now that you know the normal frequency for your bowel movements, what should you do if your

bowel movements become abnormal?

There are a lot of things that can upset your colon. First, let’s be sure we’re all talking about the same

body part. Where is your colon?

The colon is in the lower part of your abdomen, and it’s the last place the food you eat travels before it

exits the body. If you look at the picture, you’ll see where the colon (large intestine) is compared to

where your stomach sits. Most of us know where the stomach is if we’ve gone for a while without

eating.

Food poisoning or eating a lot of an unfamiliar food (especially high-fiber foods) can cause colon

irregularity for a while. But if neither of these things are the problem, there are several easy-to-

determine things that can cause your colon problems. Vacations and other types of traveling often

cause changes in your bowel habits. This is because you are often eating a lot of different types of

food instead of your “at home” diet, and you may not be drinking as much water as you usually do.

Additionally, if you’re hurrying around having fun, you might not be taking time for a good, old-

fashioned “rest” in the restroom. So don’t be surprised if you lose your “normal.” The good news is,

when you get back to your work and home life, you’ll soon revert back to your normal self.

Another common reason for changes in your bowel movements are new medications. Many

medications have a side -effect of constipation. On the other hand, antibiotics are commonly

associated with diarrhea. If either of these happen, consult with your doctor so you can get back to

normal.

What diseases and disorders can give me abnormal bowel movements?

Many diseases and disorders can cause abnormal bowel movements. In the following examples, your

“normal” is actually “abnormal,” and you should see a doctor if you have any of the following:

Blood in your stool Inability to have a bowel movement for seven to 10 days (this may actually be a “normal” for you,

but you should talk to your doctor to be sure) Being constipated, then having diarrhea, then experiencing the same cycle over and over, when

there’s no obvious cause for these changes Severe pain in the very end of your large intestine (the anus) Diarrhea that lasts for more than a few days, especially when accompanied by vomiting

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Article conclusion

What can I do to increase my colon health?

The most important way to be sure your colon is healthy, especially if you’re over the age of 50 and/or

have a family history of colon disease, is to get a colonoscopy. Before and after the age of 50, there are

many studies on how to avoid cancer of the colon or at least reduce your risk factors. However, one of

the most frequently asked questions is: Does a colon detox work, and if so, how does it cleanse your

colon? The answer is: We really don’t know. There haven’t been enough scientifically-broad studies

on the effect of a colon cleanse.

Before using any of the following scientifically-studied suggestions, consult your doctor to see if any

of your medical conditions would prohibit you from following these rules provided by the American

Heart Association:

Eat fruits and vegetable that are high in fiber to help your colon move waste products out of your

system. Eat about two cups of fruit and three cups of vegetables daily. Good sources of fruits and

veggies with high fiber include (but aren’t limited to): artichokes, apples, pears (with skin), berries

(blackberries, blueberries, raspberries), dates, figs, prunes, beans (baked, black, lima, pinto),

broccoli, chick-peas, lentils, parsnips, peas, pumpkin, winter squash. This list was provided

by American College of Gastroenterology. Eat a lot of high-fiber grains (about three servings a day). Also, eat another three servings of

quality grain products, such as pasta and oatmeal. Eat two to three servings of low-fat dairy products, especially yogurt with an “active culture.”

This active culture helps the natural bacteria in your digestive system do its job, and the calcium

in the dairy products helps increase colon health. Exercise (at least a brisk walk for 30 minutes five times a week). Interestingly enough, when we

move our muscles, it helps our colon move waste products as well. Lose weight, as needed. Drink lots of water. Don’t use tobacco of any type.

Maintaining good colon health is easy, and important, because not only can it help you avoid

preventable colon issues, but the things that are good for your colon are also good for your heart,

brain, kidneys, liver, skin, hair, and overall well-being. Keeping your colon healthy is really a one-

size-fits-all recommendation for almost all bodily functions – even those that aren’t as awkward to talk

about.

Jill Earnhardt, RN, FCN, Parish Nurse

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THANK YOU’S…

Dear St. Paul’s Church Family,

Thank you for the calls, cards, and prayers. Sorry

I haven’t been in touch for awhile. There’s been a

lot going on as I’ve moved again. This house is

almost twice as big as the last one. The house and

the area is nice but I miss you. All are invited to

come see me. Please continue to keep me in your

thoughts and prayers. I want to come home.

Dottie Stancil, 309 Palmetto Glen Drive

Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 (843) 293-0481 Home

(704) 224-9569 Cell

I would like to extend a big thank you to Caleb

Orbison, Savannah Charles, Allyson Harkey, and

Evan Harkey for assisting the church office while

Pamela Cottingham was on vacation. Words cannot

express how grateful I am for the fun, fellowship,

and hard work!

Genevieve Baker, Church Secretary

Dear St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,

On behalf of patients served at Atrium Health’s

Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH), thank you for

your generous contribution of $310 to the hospital.

With 30 pediatric subspecialties, LCH treats more

patients per day than any other hospital in the

Carolinas. Armed with our system’s mission to

improve health, elevate hopes and advance healing

for all, your generosity will help children achieve

the future they deserve.

Kellie R. McGregor, Director of Development

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Words cannot begin to express how much your

healing prayers, cards, phone calls, and visits

have made my surgical recovery much easier!

Our St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Family is so very

blessed with so much love flowing, kindness, and

healing prayers of support! For this, I am so very

thankful!

I would especially like to thank Pastor Miller

and our Parish Nurse and Friend, Jill Earnhardt,

for their visits in the hospital and at home! We, at

St. Paul’s, are so very blessed to have Pastor

Miller and Jill Earnhardt at our church to witness

God’s love to all and healing messages and

support.

Terry and I would also like to thank Katie

Lyerly, RN, at Novant Hospital for the loving,

compassionate care she gave me, as I was so

fortunate to see her on the surgical floor after my

surgery, as my Nurse!

May God bless each one of you, Dear Friends,

of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church!

No matter what we all face, as St. Paul’s moves

forward, we will always be a strong, caring,

compassionate Church Family, making St. Paul’s,

a Church all are welcome in!

Thank you again for the healing prayers. Hope

to see you very soon!

Love in Christ,

Susan Miller Beeker and Terry Beeker and Family

YOUTH NEWS...

July 12 the Grade School Youth and their Families have been invited to spend the evening at Alan

Beaver’s home at 5:30 p.m. for a POOL PARTY. The group will enjoy swimming along with a pizza

party and treats. We hope all our K-5th Grade Youth Families are able to attend. Please RSVP to this

evening by text, or email to Katie Funderburk by July 10th.

The Youth Summer Passport to Knowledge for Grade and Middle School Youth is underway. The

groups were given an activity board on June 2nd with fun ways to learn scripture, books of the Bible, and

be involved in their communities. The kids are working towards an ice cream party at the end of the

summer. Please remember to get your boards checked off weekly with stickers.

July 14 -20 the High School Youth will be attending the Team Effort Mission Trip in Blue Knob, PA.

Please pray for our safe travels, the families we will be serving, the organization, and the staff leading us

through the week, along with thanks to God for all the many blessing He bestows on all of us through this

ministry. To God Be the Glory!

July 9, July 23, July 25, and August 1 ALL youth have the opportunity to partner with Rowan One

Church, One Child in Salisbury to help them in their facility to minister to local families needs. If your

youth or you are available to help in the service to the community through this program please sign up for

the dates your available by email or text to Katie Funderburk before the date of service.

Thank you to all the volunteers, parents, and kids that participated during this year’s VBS. A special thank

you to the Group Leaders for guiding our kids through, the Decorating Team for the long hours to build

sets, our Leaders in the varies areas of ministry: story time, crafts, music, games, and cinema. Thank you

to the Leaders for the Middle and High School Youth for putting together their program and teaching them,

our Tech Support and Prayer Team for helping present the material to share with the kids. Thank you to

the Women’s Circles for providing us delicious meals to enjoy, and the Youth & Family Committee for the

closing VBS cookout. Pastor Miller led the worship times and narratives of the life of Joseph. Thank you

all for helping share the love of Christ with our kids here at St Paul’s and kids out in our community

around us.

Monday, August 5, ALL Youth are invited to CAROWINDS for the day. Thank you Scott Wilhelm for

providing the group with tickets from the JDRF Walk that he participated in last Month, we appreciate

your generosity in sharing these tickets with our youth and their families. The group will meet at the

church at 8:45 am to prepare to leave. We will text families on our way back to the church. Departure

depends on the group and their ability to walk, ride, and play that day. Please contact Katie Funderburk

by email or text to reserve your spot.

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Thank you to the Blanche & Hubert A. Ritchie

Foundation for their generous contribution of

$10,000 to the scholarship fund to assist members

who are continuing their education beyond high

school. Members are eligible up to 5 years to

receive the scholarship.

The following members received the Blanche

and Hubert A. Ritchie scholarship being awarded

$1,000 each: Harley Amos (UNC Asheville);

Hannah Barringer (CFCC); Luke Barringer

(Catawba College); Savannah Charles (RCCC);

Evan Harkey (RCCC); Mackenzie Menius

(UNCC); Colton Opel (UNCC); Kim Pepper

(RCCC); Madeline Pepper (RCCC); and Ally

Wilhelm (RCCC).

YOUTH NEWS...

YOUTH SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 9, for ALL Youth

Rowan One Church One Child

Please RSVP Katie Funderburk if you’re interested

Wednesday, July 10

Deadline to RSVP for Grade School Swim Party

Friday, July 12, Grade School Youth and Families

Swim Party at 5:30 p.m. at Alan Beaver’s

1040 Asa Lane, Salisbury, NC 28146

Sunday, July 14-Saturday, July 20 High School Mission Trip

Blue Knob, PA

Tuesday, July 23, for ALL Youth

Rowan One Church One Child

Please RSVP Katie Funderburk if you’re interested

Thursday, July 25, for ALL Youth

Rowan One Church One Child

Please RSVP Katie Funderburk if you’re interested

Thursday, August 1, for ALL Youth

Rowan One Church One Child

Please RSVP Katie Funderburk if you’re interested

Sunday, August 4, for ALL Youth

Blessing of the Backpacks at 10:30 a.m.

Summer Passport Ice Cream Treat

Grade and Middle School at 5:00 p.m.

Monday, August 5, for ALL Youth

Carowinds - leaving the church at 8:45 a.m.

Please RSVP Katie Funderburk if you’re interested

Sunday, August 18, for ALL Youth

All Youth Cookout at the Picnic Shelter at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 25, for ALL Youth

Rally Day starting at 9:30 a.m.

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Memorial and Honorarium Gifts July

A gift was received for the Capital Building Fund

in honor of the 2019 Graduates from:

Ben and Susan Bernhardt

A gift was received for the Capital Building Fund

in honor of Paul Canup from:

Paul, Nancy, and Genevieve Baker

A gift was received for the General Fund in honor

of Jimmy and Mary Lee Earnhardt Family and Katie

Funderburk Family from:

Terry and Susan Beeker

A gift was received for the Parish Nurse Fund in

honor of Reverend Brad Miller; Jill Earnhardt, RN,

FCN, Parish Nurse; and Katie Lyerly, RN, from:

Terry and Susan Beeker

A gift was received for the Capital Building Fund

in honor of Kay Moody’s birthday from:

Nancy Powell

Gifts were received for the Capital Building Fund

in memory of Marie Canada from:

Paul, Nancy, and Genevieve Baker

Ben and Susan Bernhardt

Dana and Crystal Bost

Tim and Karen Deal

Gifts were received for the General Fund in

memory of Marie Canada from:

Terry and Susan Beeker

David and Carole Chilson

A gift was received for the Improvement Fund in

memory of Marie Canada from:

Jimmie and Jean Deal

A gift was received for the Mission Trip Fund in

memory of Marie Canada from:

Melissa Lura Circle

A gift was received for the General Fund for the use

of the church facilities from:

Wilhelm Reunion

OUR LOVE and SYMPATHY is extended to Mary Lee

Earnhardt and Family on the death of her mother,

Marie Canada.

ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES

On June 3, 147 pounds and on June 24, 84

pounds of food were delivered to Rowan

Helping Ministries.

Rowan Helping Ministries items for July are:

Soups, Canned Meat (ex. Spam, Vienna, etc.),

Bags of Rice, Canned Vegetables, Boxed Cake

Mixes, Boxed Brownie Mixes, Splenda, and

Sugar.

Thank you all for your continued support and

ministry! The shelves are bare and needs are

plenty.

INCOME AND EXPENSES

May 31, 2019

Income $39,885 Expenses $32,489

For May: $7,396 income over expenses

Year-to-date: $12,650 income over expenses

June income and expenses will be available in

the August newsletter.

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Matthew 28:19-20 “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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

The purpose of The Great Commission Challenge is to do as Christ has told us, to love our neighbors and to make disciples all-around us through acts of love and witness. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church looks to seed the Good News in our surrounding community through outreach and investment in The Great Commission.

We invite you to apply for funds and assistance with your project or mission. Please complete the following application with as much detail as possible to give a scope to your mission and the audience you wish to engage in discipleship.

Discipleship Application

SPLC Member/Sponsor:

Amount requested up to $1,000.00

Date of Request:

Organization or Group:

Contact Email:

Contact Mailing Address:

Street

City, State Zip

Event / Project Name:

Event / Project Dates:

Event Location:

Proceeds / funds of mission will go to:

Please attach any additional information you feel is necessary.

Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

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Next Blood Drive is Monday, August 12 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

We are excited to continue our partnership with

OneBlood (formerly Community Blood Center of

the Carolinas) with our third 2019 blood drive on

Monday, August 12, from 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in

the Fellowship Hall with a goal of 35 units.

Average in and out time is less than an hour.

Making an appointment helps to prevent a

back-log of donors during the collection period.

To become a donor for this blood drive please

contact Alice Davis (pherford1@yahoo.com).

Alice Davis

ChurchTech Institute

The focus of ChurchTech Institute is equipping

church leaders in developing and persecuted

contexts through Servant Leadership and

Evangelism training. ChurchTech Institute is an

IRS recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization

incorporated in the State of Iowa. It is governed

by a board of faithful, wise, and committed

volunteers. They oversee the overseas use of the

Rev. Dr. Brad Miller’s teaching materials. Since

2014, work has been carried out in over 30

countries. For more information, ask Pastor Miller

or visit www.churchtechi.org.

Blessing of the Backpacks

On Sunday, August 4, at the beginning of

Worship we welcome students and teachers of

ALL AGES to bring their backpacks or book bags

to church with them. Following the

announcements, Pastor Miller will call you

forward and ask you to stand at the altar with

your backpack or bag, while he offers a blessing,

leading the congregation in prayer for all our

students and teachers. We begin the school year

in prayer as a church family, so that students may

experience a blessed and fruitful school year.

MUSIC NOTES…

We just wanted to remind our church family of the many possibilities to serve in the music ministry at St.

Paul's.

Let's put a ring on it! A reminder: we will have a WORKSHOP on Sunday, August 25, at 2:00 p.m. to

gauge interest restarting our Bell Choir! If you want to get involved in music, this is a great opportunity to

enhance our music ministry while having fun making a joyful noise!

Just for the Ladies: in preparation for Women's Sunday - September 29, we will be forming a Women's

Choir to lead the music for our worship. We invite all Ladies (from grade school and beyond) to join us for

rehearsals on Sundays in September following worship in the choir room.

Our Summer Choir continues through the end of August and we invite all ages to join us in the Choir

Loft on Sundays at 9:30 am.

Adult Choir will resume in September and is always accepting new members!

205 St. Paul’s Church Road

Salisbury, NC 28146

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC)

Phone: 704-633-0922

Fax: 704-636-1300

Email: splchurch@att.net

Website: www.splcweb.org

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/StPaulsLCMC

OUR MISSION: A family of faith sharing the

gospel and love of Christ.

WEEKLY WORSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES:

Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m.

OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Tim Deal,

Congregational Council

CHURCH STAFF:

Rev. Dr. Brad Miller Interim Pastor

brad.churchtech@gmail.com

Genevieve Baker,

Church Secretary

splchurch@att.net

Pamela Cottingham, Office Assistant

Katie Funderburk,

Director of Youth Ministries

splc.kfun1@gmail.com

Jill Earnhardt, Parish Nurse

RN, FCN

(704) 431-6633

jearnhardtrn@gmail.com

Nicole Amos,

Girl Scouts Troop Coordinator

(704) 279-7984

Louise Eller, Treasurer

leller6@gmail.com

Steve Stringer,

Music Director/Organist

stevestringermusic@gmail.com

Make this year's Independence Day memorable for your family by

giving them a taste of what it's like to celebrate freedom in true blue

American style.

1. Make it a day outdoors. Set your family out with campy

American t-shirts with some outrageous flag designs as you join

the crowds massing towards parades and festivities.

2. Teach your children to fly the red, white, and blue. Make sure

you are up on flag etiquette yourself.

3. Read the Declaration of Independence aloud. Sure, it sounds

hokey, but it's a pretty good civics lesson. Younger kids might

find it funny if you put on your best, most pompous voice.

Teenagers, while they laugh at you, might be more interested than

you expect because they have or will be studying it. And you

might get a few tingles as you read this most American of

documents.

4. Read how those who signed the Declaration suffered to stand up

for our Independence.

5. Throw your very own Independence Barbeque Party for the

neighborhood. Call your pals, gals, extended family and throw

them together with some assorted half-strangers. Make it a great

day to meet new people.

6. Parents can help kids organize a mini Independence Day parade

and later in the evening set fireworks blazing into American night

skies. (Please note that some fireworks are illegal in North

Carolina but Faith and surrounding areas puts on a fantastic

fireworks display.)

7. This year come to Church to celebrate with your church family in

observance of the Holiday.