September 2008 News
ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH RENEW LIFE NOW COMMITTEE
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1.Due to a schedule conflict beginning in October for Committee Chair, Terry Walker, the members agreed to meet one Sunday per month for 45 minutes immediately following church service. The meeting will be scheduled for a Sunday when we don't have communion. Terry will announce this new meeting time in church.
2.The first draft of the church directory was passed around for review by the Committee members, and it was agreed that the directory will need to be edited by the elders.
3.Terry shared a phone message received from the Sacramento Kings informing us of "Faith Night" which is in the planning stages for an upcoming Kings game. We will receive a follow-up call with the date for the event and to ascertain if our congregation is interested in participating.
4.The members discussed passing out New Testament books (we have a box full of them) to visitors when they come to our church services.
5.Darrel Fiedler reported that Michelle Mitchell, from Warm Welcome, would like a new supply of fliers to distribute. Terry will ask Erv Werner to make up 125 more fliers for Darrel to send to Michelle.
6.The members discussed the need for another clean up day to remove tree branches from the west side of the church building.
7.The members discussed scheduling the church potluck which we enjoy every September. Several dates were considered, and the members agreed to set the date a little later this year in order to give everyone enough notice and time to prepare for this picnic.
CAROLYN AND RUSSELL PULLMANN
This month I contacted Carolyn and Russell Pullmann who graciously agreed to share a bit of their lives with me for the get-to-know-you section of this article.
Both Carolyn and Russell lived with their families in the first years of their lives in this area, but on different sides of the Sacramento River. Carolyn was born at the Woodland Memorial Hospital on Cross and Third Streets and resided with her parents in Dunnigan, California, for 11 years. Russell grew up on a dairy farm located where the Sacramento International Airport is now. As often happens and which always seems so strange, Carolyn and Russell didn't meet each other until they were both residing in Redding, California, several years later.
After 11 years of living in Dunnigan, Carolyn's father decided to move his family to Alaska where they resided for two years. Then the family moved to Redding where Carolyn attended high school and college and completed the cosmetology courses required to become a hairdresser. Meanwhile, a next door neighbor worked very hard at trying to introduce Carolyn to a nice young man who worked with the neighbor in the same office. After two years of steady pressure, Carolyn's neighbor was finally successful and Russell and Carolyn met. Even though sparks were flying, Carolyn kept her plans to travel to the Holy Land on a Billy Graham tour with her girlfriend for three weeks.
The trip was thrilling and Carolyn was awestruck when she saw firsthand the hills where Jesus fed the 5,000 and traversed the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on water. After spending a week in Jerusalem, Carolyn and her friend even managed to squeeze in a trip to Egypt where camels were the mode of transportation to the Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Following this amazing trip, Carolyn traveled home to Redding, and Russell wasted no time in proposing to Carolyn. They were married in Trinity Lutheran Church in Redding, and the neighbor who introduced Russell and Carolyn was the matron of honor.
Russell and Carolyn settled in Fremont where Russell worked for eight years at the Alameda County Office of Education and Carolyn was a stay-at-home mom to Russ, Jr. and Stephen. I asked my favorite question as to whether they now have grandchildren, and Carolyn happily replied that they have two, a granddaughter age 12 and a grandson age 5.
But I digress, Carolyn and Russell then moved to Lakeport where they lived for 25 years until Russell retired from the Lake County Office of Education. The couple wasn't certain that they wanted to remain in Lake County after Russell's retirement, but no other location seemed to appeal to them to the extent to inspire them to sell their home and move from familiar surroundings. However, one day, as they were traveling through Woodland, Carolyn turned to Russell and asked, "Why don't we think about living in Woodland?" With this quiet inspiration, Carolyn is certain that God sent them to Woodland. They are very happily settled in Woodland, for approximately five years now, and love St. Paul's! Carolyn mentioned how they have always felt welcome and that "You know you can call on anyone to help if you are in need." I'm certain that I share the sentiments of everyone here at St. Paul's that we are pleased and thankful to God for sending Carolyn and Russell to us.
Well, we are still enjoying the warm days of summer, and after talking with Carolyn and writing this article, the following Bible verse seems appropriate:
"But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV).
Peace, Sarah Walker
CHURCH MEETINGS AND EVENTS
‚Sept. 9 - 7:00P.M.Board of Elders
‚Sept. 11 - 6:00P.M.School Board
‚Sept. 14-11:50A.M.Church Picnic
‚Sept. 14 -11:50A.M.Renew Life Now
‚Sept. 16 - 7:00 P.M.Planning Council
STATISTICAL CHANGES
Baptized
August 3, 2008 – Emma Lillian Chapin daughter of Jacob and Erin Chapin born July 10, 2008
Deaths
July 6, 2008 – Ted Klusman with graveside service August 27, 2008
August 7, 2008 – Paul Lieberum with service August 14, 2008
August 8, 2008 – Beverly Greenwood
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES
The following opportunities for Adult Bible study are available:
‚Sunday Morning, 9:15 A.M. –
Adult Bible Class will start on September 21st at 9:15 a.m. in the Church Fellowship Hall. The class taught by Sarah Walker will study 2 Corinthians - "God's Sufficient Grace" by Gary Dunker, Concordia Publishing House.
‚Tuesday Morning, 10:00 A.M. –
Women's Bible Class taught by Miriam Miller, beginning September 16th in the Church Fellowship Hall. The class will study "Religions in America".
‚Tuesday Evening, 7:00 P.M. –
Bible Study taught by Cathy Gomez, at her home. Cathy will announce at a later time when her class will begin.
CONFIRMATION CLASS
Confirmation Instruction is offered to children from 6th grade and up. There will be a brief parents meeting following worship and before the picnic on Sunday, September 14th, to discuss the day and time of classes. If you have a child you wish to enroll please make every effort to attend.
Lutheran Women In Mission CELEBRATE FALL" POTLUCK
Here it is September again and time for a new year for St. Pauls Lutheran Women in Mission. For the bienninum of 2007-09 the theme is "Rest on Christ the King" or "ROCK". We will follow this theme here at St Pauls with our devotions and sketches. We will also have several special activities and Bible Studies. It sounds like a very exciting year. Watch for you schedule of events coming being passed out on LWML Sunday October 5.
The first gathering of the Fall season will be a "Celebrate Fall" Potluck on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the fellowship room. This will basically be a planning meeting for LWML Sunday and our Crafts Sale on October11 and 12.
We also will be electing a new President as Deanna Hines has resigned because of health
reasons.
Devotion will be "Climb Every Mountain". If time allows, we will have a Bible "Speak the 7 Truth... from the Summer edition of the Lutheran Women's Quarterly.
Pease RSVP for the potluck to Dolores Camp at 406-0376 or Deanna Hines at 666-2853 by Sunday, Sept. 7th.
ZONE 4 FALL RALLY
The Zone 4 Fall Rally will be held at Town and Country Lutheran Church on November 15, 2008, with registration at 9:00 AM. The theme is based on I Cor. 3:6 "Plant the Seeds of Gods Word".
The speaker will be Pastor Kou, from the Sacramento Hmong Program. The Zones Young Woman Rep, Erin Chapin, to the CNH Convention, will speak about her experiences. Erin is a member of St. Pauls, We also will have election of Vice President and Secretary.
2008 FUNDRAISER
Our group is doing our crafts/bazaar fundraiser again this year. We are doing crafts, needlework, baking, plants, etc. We will do a one day bazaar at the church on Saturday and after church on Sunday, October 11 and 12, 2008. We are inviting any of the congregation to contribute to this effort, At a bazaar we will sell a larger assortment of items such as canned and baked goods and plants.
Crafts Sale Schedule
Friday, Oct 10, 3PM – Setup
Saturday, Oct 11, 9AM— 1PM
Sunday, Oct 12, After Church
We need these fundraisers to support our contributions to local charities and to send our representatives to the CNH District Conventions, Our funds will again be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
In 2007 we raised $500 and $400 of this was matched by Thrivent Financial for a total of $800 for our charities: SADVC, Yolo Hospice, Woodland Volunteer Food Closet, Elderly Nutrition-Meals on \Wheels.
If you have any questions, please contact any LWML member or Deanna Hines, 666-2853, or Marian Doane, 662-8266.
LWML SUNDAY OCTOBER 5TH
We would like to invite you to attend LWML Sunday 2008, October 5, 2008. Women of the group will participate in the service as ushers and has special passouts for each person attending.
New mite boxes will be available to everyone who is in attendance, also a special gift from St. Pauls LWML.
TO ALL THE LADIES OF ST. PAUL'S:
Honoring: Our Young Woman Rep Erin and Emma Chapin
Date: Sept. 28, 2008
Time: 11:45 AM
Place: St. Paul's Fellowship Hall
Given by: St. Paul's LWML
R.S.V.P.Mimi Legakis 756-2192
Deanna Hines 66&-2853
PRESCHOOL UPDATE
Hello Everyone, from the Preschool
Were starting our new year already. I Just wanted to update everyone on whats happening. We are glad to announce that we were able to buy new window shades for the classrooms this summer. The staff helped paint two of the rooms. Now that the walls look great in rooms 3/4, we are having the mildewed rug replaced. Our big purchase is the new Van. We are fulfilling a big need in the community by providing extended Daycare to the school age children. We have filled to licensing capacity. It is necessary to provide two vehicles to accommodate all the children. The Preschool/Daycare still has openings for 3 and 4 year olds. Be sure to let friends and family know that we fill fast. They can contact Ann anytime to enroll. A big Thank You to Russell Pullman for fixing the outside water faucet on the playground.
We are looking to a Blessed New Year.
Ann Rauhauser, Director
LAY READERS
The Board of Elders would like to thank the following people who have been faithful in the reading the Scripture lessons on Sunday morning; Sally Jakes, Brian Becker, Judy Fiedler, Phil Hornbostel, Kay Lipelt, Sarah Walker, Richard Schubarth. Your participation in Sunday worship is very much appreciated. Now is the time to sign-up for Fall, and Winter services. New readers are always welcome.
ANNUAL WALK-A-THON OCTOBER 4TH
Save the date of Saturday, October 4th, for Pregnancy Support Group's annual walk-a-thon. St. Paul's has been number one in raising funds for this event in past years. Thrivent Financial has already pledged to match up to $1,600.00 of the funds raised by St. Paul's Walkers. Thank you to all of the members of the congregation who have supported PSG's past Walk-a-Thons. St. Paul's walking crew hope you will again generously support them in the 2008, "WALK FOR LIFE".
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PREGNANCY SUPPORT GROUP BANQUET
The Pregnancy Support Group Banquet held on June 19th, was a great success. Twenty-six members and friends of St. Paul's were in attendance, along with almost 500 other people. The banquet raised more than $28,000.00 in donations and pledges. Once again this year, Thrivent Financial helped fund the banquet with a donation of $800.00.
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MIDWEEK SERVICE
Services will be held every Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. in the sanctuary. This will be a non-liturgical format which will include time for prayer, song, scripture and the administration of Holy Communion.
This is an excellent opportunity to lift up our hearts in prayer and fellowship. The service will last about 30 minutes.
FELLOWSHIP TIME
After church on the 2nd Sunday of each month, birthday cake, coffee and punch will be served to honor those celebrating birthdays that month. On the 4th Sunday of each month cookies, coffee and punch will be serve after service. Everyone is invited stay for a few minutes of fellowship together on these Sundays.
2008 /2009 CHURCH OFFICERS
President:Will Roth
Vice President:Jack Devine
Treasurer:Ann Hanson
Secretary:Sally Jakes
Board of Lay Ministry:
Harvey Coleman
Board of Properties:
Russell Pullmann
Board of Parish Education & Schools:
Marion Doane
Board of Elder:Terry Walker
Darrel Fiedler
Phil Hornbostel
Ervin Werner
SUNDAY TEXTS
In order to help you better prepare for the reception of the Word on Sunday morning, the Sunday texts are printed for your study.
September 7, 2008
First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9
New Testament Lesson: Romans 13:1-10
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 18:1-20
September 14, 2008
First Reading: Genesis 50:15-21
New Testament Lesson: Romans 14:1-12
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 18:21-35
September 21, 2008
First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9
New Testament Lesson: Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 20:1-16
September 28, 2008
First Reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
New Testament Lesson: Philippians 2:1-18
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 21:23-32
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