Newsletter of Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, La Grange TX God’s work. Our hands.

A Member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Our Mission Statement:

Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church,

in the name of Christ, cares, shares, and provides Christian growth

opportunity to our community.

St Paul Lutheran Church • La Grange

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Join us for food, fun, and fellowship! KC Hall, La Grange

Praise Worship at 9:00 a.m. Live & Silent Auctions

BBQ Meal We rely on members donations to make our auctions successful each

year! Please bring your auction items to the church office. Thank you!

St. Paul Lutheran & Shared Lutheran Ministry

JOINT DINNER AND MUSIC Saturday, July 6

Sons of Hermann Hall 5830 St Hwy 159

Proceeds will benefit Lutherhill Ministries

One of the things I’ve noticed in the church is that there is a tension that exists between two ways of thinking about—dare I say it—money. The tension is this: should the church have a “savings account?” To be clear, this tension is not one that is unique to St. Paul, Lutheran churches, or honestly to organizations in general.

On the one hand, people with a financial background tend to think this is a good idea. It’s smart in our personal finances as well as in our church. What if something happened and we needed to replace the roof? What if something else happened and we needed money to fix it? I wonder, how much is enough? How much is too much?

On the other hand, many believe that it’s not the church's place to have a “stockpile” of money. What we have been given is a gift and a resource for ministry and we should use it. I wonder, if we are going to use that “stockpile,” what would we use it on? What is an appropriate use?

There are a great many people who fall in the in-between space. So, for a moment, let's set these two tensions aside. Are there ministries to which God is calling us? If so, what are they?

One thing is sure: if God is calling us into ministry—and I believe that God IS—God will also provide resources (both physical and monetary) to do that ministry. The questions we should be wrestling with are 1) What is our passion? 2) What are our gifts? 3) What are the resources God has given us to carry out that ministry?

When we ask God to give us today our daily bread, we ask God to provide for us what we need, not only to survive, but to THRIVE: to be and do what God has called us to be, both as individuals and as the Body of Christ in this community and beyond.

This September will mark the 5th anniversary of you calling me here to be your pastor; a time that I have cherished and continue to cherish. Let’s mark this time together by helping each other to pray and dream about how is God is using this relationship, and indeed all the resources God has given us to BE the church—the hands, feet, and voice of God .

That’s what I see!

Pastor Candy

We would like to express our gratitude to the people of St. Paul Lutheran La Grange for your love and support for the

Stroll, Roll ‘n’ Run. We made our goal and then some; matter of fact, a total of $302,784.00 over the ten years to

support research for ALS. In addition, we have given monetary support for patients with ALS in our immediate area.

This year paying over $4,000.00 for a funeral of one of ours who died without money as ALS expenses took all her

resources. ALS is also a disease that is relentless.

Please accept our heartfelt Thank You for all the support. To those who sponsored our events, those who worked our

events, those who gave to the silent auctions and drawings, and those who came. In addition, the Quilt, made for

this year’s event and those who bought tickets: it put us over the top! To Mrs. Betty Schmidt who made the quilt:

gratitude.

In addition gratitude for the Fishers of Men, Friends in Faith, and others from St. Paul Lutheran Church and the whole

community in and around La Grange. We could not have accomplished this without your support. Your generosity

has pushed the needle forward to rid the world of ALS and we thank you.

Eternally grateful, Pastor Bill and Renee Hassel

SECOND CHANCE volunteers work Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. doing various jobs and from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Mondays following.

All help is appreciated - whether you can work a few hours or a few days, it all helps!! Please contact Linda Morrison or the church office if you can donate your time at Second Chance.

Schedule:

June 4-10; July 23-29; September 10-16;

October 22-28; December 10-16

OUR CHRISTIAN CONDOLENCES to the family of Mary Ann Miller, who was called to her eternal home May 21.

Rest eternal grant her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine on her.

Congratulations to Shane and Meredith (Stancik) McAuliffe on the birth of their daughter, Harper Grace, on April 26, 2019. Harper is welcomed home by big sister, Ireland, and big brother, Declan.

David & Janis Stanick are Harper’s proud grandparents.

AMEN volunteers work Mondays from 9-11 a.m. and Thursdays from

1-3 p.m. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Mannie Fritsch Schmid

or the church office if you are interested.

2019 schedule

September 5; November 18, 21, & 25

Chillin’ with Caleb

Hey there St. Paul, It’s our summer newsletter and I have a busy summer coming up to fill you in on, but before that, I need to recap May. We saw LYO conclude for the school year on May 15

th with a

Color Fight, which is not a violent event despite what it sounds like. Rather it was a devotion involving copious amounts of dyed cornstarch that left us all looking very colorful. You can see the picture below to get a good sense of what I’m talking about. Senior Sunday was May 12

th, where we honored

7 of our graduating seniors in person during Sunday Service. Additionally, we presented them with quilts that were handmade by our Quilters group. Sunday School was held on the 12

th and 19

th, but

will take a hiatus over the summer. We will resume regular classes in September. Finally, Registration for VBS Day Camp is in full swing. We still have plenty of room so be sure to sign up if you haven’t done so already.

Coming up this summer, we will welcome over 60 kids to our church for our VBS Day Camp with Lutherhill Ministries. Registration forms are available now, both in the church office and an online sign up form can be found on the church website and Facebook page. The LYO will embark on a 10 day journey to Junction, Utah and back on July 19

th - 28

th. Our group of 26 kids, 4 Jr. Sponsors, and 8

Sponsors are extremely excited for this trip and as we look towards the end of July with anticipation, we again want to thank the congregation for their support in our endeavors throughout the year and support for this trip.

In the last newsletter, I mentioned that I was running for Synod Council at Synod Assembly this year. I am happy to announce that I was elected to Synod Council for a three year term representing Young Adults and St. Paul alike. I very much am looking forward to representing this congregation and community at the synod level. And my first opportunity to do so will come this August, as I have also accepted a spot on the Synod’s delegation to churchwide assembly in Milwaukee from August 5

th - 10

th. Finally, after everything above that I've listed is done, I will be taking a week off to rest

during the week of August 11-16th. If anyone needs to reach me, please let the office know.

Otherwise I will be away from my phone and emails.

Caleb can be reached in person in the office Tuesday through Friday, via email at stpaulfaithlife@gmail.com, or via his cell phone at (512) 944-7859.

Congratulations to our 2019 College Graduates!!

~ Hannah Bellue, Texas A & M School of Law (2018), Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)

~ Jamison Davis, Texas Lutheran University, Bachelor of Business Administration with a

Specialization in International Business

~ Sarah Lude, Texas Lutheran University, Bachelor of Political Science and Theology. She

will attend Boston University in the Fall to pursue her Masters Degree in Diplomacy

~ Abby Morgan, University of Texas, Bachelor of Science and Art - Nutrition

~ Kelsey Parchman, Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science, Major in Textiles,

Apparel and Merchandise, concentration in apparel

~ Alexandera Rose Shimek, Texas Women’s University in Houston, Magna Cum Laude as a

Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)

** Please let the church office (stpaul@cvctx.com) know when you graduate from college so you can be included in Senior Recognition!! **

2019 Seniors St. Paul Ladies made each St. Paul member a handmade quilt and presented them on Mother’s Day. Pictured above: (L-R) Pastor Candy, Jacob Wolff, Abigail Roscher, Gracie Porter, Abbey Weyand, Hallie Davis, Emma Fitzpatrick, Colton Roscher, and Caleb Parks. Not pictured: Jarron Fajkus, Sydney Fritsch, Hayden Mach, Carson Rau, and Jenna Wenske.

LG LunchBag 2019: Please sign up

Dear Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church,

Summer is just around the corner! To help you plan ahead for your summer months, signups for

LGLunch Bag are available! You may notice some exciting changes that are occurring this year- we

will no longer be distributing lunches at AMEN but instead have a new distribution site that is

managed by Tejas. We also have a new job position that is available this year!

https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2791015/true#/invitation

Thank you for your constant support in helping to feed the children of the La Grange area!

-Joy Hall

LGLB Coordinator

Confirmation Ministry (for 7th & 8th grade students) will resume in September. Enjoy your summer!

youth page

Lutherhill Counselots will again assist with St. Paul Day Camp again this summer. You won’t want to miss a week of exploring, laughing & fun! For children completingPre-K4 through 6th grade.

Schedule: Day Camp kicks off Sunday, June 23 with Worship, then continues Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided each day. Parents are invited to our special closing celebration at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 28.

Registration: Registration forms may be found in the church office, on our website, www.stpaullg.org, in the newsletter and on the youth bulletin board. Complete the form and return to the church office by June 15.

Lunch will be provided. We request a $20 donation from each child to cover the cost of meals.

Donations: Please consider donating toward food items to defray costs! Mark your envelope “VBS” - all donations will appear on your 2019 Statement of Contribution.

Volunteers: We are in need of volunteers for snacks, crafts, group leaders and more! Look for sign-up in the Narthex.

Forms and details are available online! www.stpaullg.org

School Kit Supplies July 13-August 11, 2019

School Kits for Lutheran World Relief will be collected at St. Paul Lutheran Church beginning Saturday, July 13. There will be a display in the Narthex beginning that weekend!

As we have done for several years, there will be two options to participate: Pick up an envelope, place your donation in the envelope and we will purchase the supplies. Or, you may pick up a backpack and purchase the supplies indicated on the list!!

Thanks for helping with this annual appeal allowing many children the opportunity to go to school!

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

LYO Stock holder meal is Saturday August 10, 2019, in the

Fellowship Hall. Postcards invitations will be mailed in July.

July 14 - LYO Sending service during 9 a.m. worship July 19-28 - LYO trip to Junction, Utah

Our Stock holder meal will be held Saturday August 10, 2019, in the Fellowship Hall. Postcards invitations to the Stock holder meal will be mailed in July.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church is pleased to announce that Gracie Porter, Abigail Roscher, Colton Rosher, and Abbey Weyand are the 2019

Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) Scholarship recipients.

The LYO Scholarship program was approved with modifications by the Congregation Council in September, 2004. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist LYO members beginning their higher education and to recognize outstanding commitment, dedication and participation in and to the LYO.

In order to be considered for this non-renewable scholarship, the LYO member must be an active member of St. Paul ELCA, La Grange, TX and an active LYO member; maintain 50% attendance at worship services, Sunday School, and LYO activities for all eligible years of LYO; participate in the annual scholarship dinner fundraiser each eligible year; complete the St. Paul ELCA, La Grange, TX, LYO Scholarship Application and meet the application deadline; and attend a college, university or trade school the fall semester of their senior year of high school.

LYO members are considered for the scholarship when the LYO Scholarship Committee receives a complete application form and (4) years background material and information furnished by the LYO Director or Youth Director qualifying the LYO member for the scholarship. The applicant then completes a faith based essay and a brief interview with the LYO Scholarship Committee.

2019 Scholarship

RecipientS

8th Grade Confirmation Service

9 a.m.

Worship

Sunday, June 9, 2019

June Birthdays & Anniversaries

June 16

Sunday, August 4, 2019

KC Hall

Mark your calendars!!

Ronnie & Sherry Huebel June 1 34 years

Larry & Faye Bresan June 3 52 years

Armin & Regina Keilers June 4 36 years

Donnie & Kay Dippel June 5 48 years

Michael & Martha Powell June 5 37 years

Steve & Deanna Toddy June 5 26 years

Odis & Peggy Pfeiffer June 6 49 years

Glenn & Margaret Roscher June 6 21 years

David & Sandra Weyand June 7 33 years

B. J. & Catie Moerbe June 8 6 years

Craig & Lisa Oltmann June 8 28 years

Clayton & Tara Childs June 9 7 years

Wess & Dawn Blackwell June 13 21 years

Russ & Shelly Fisbeck June 15 23 years

Lummus & Agnes Hannes June 15 56 years

Garrett & Dianne Lude June 15 28 years

John D. & Kay Marburger June 15 51 years

Andrew & Amanda Arlund June 20 10 years

Monroe & Bernice Hengst June 20 74 years

Dudley & Cyndi Piland June 21 45 years

Don & Charlotte Hagemann June 23 58 years

Royce & Elva Keilers June 25 58 years

Brian & Katy Adams June 27 15 years

Mark & Candice Blaschke June 28 11 years

Bradley & Kay Loehr June 29 23 years

David & Janis Stancik June 30 40 years

1 Atlan Citzler, Jr.

2 Tyson Kurtz

3 Caleb Miller, Dee Miller

5 Luke Wolff

6 Dawn Mirran

7 Elaine Brandt, Mack Fajkus

10 Mark Bage, Jarrett Skelton

11 Ethyn Wilson

12 Amanda Arlund, Declan McAuliffe, Shawn Raborn, Ali Shimek

13 Jett Fajkus, Tobias Hernandez, Kortney Schielack, Bonnie Sladek

14 Tanner Fritsch, Lorine Kopecky

15 Breanna Huebel, Mike Powell, Aaron Prause

16 Myrtle Friemel, Diana Glynn, Susan Knesek, Jennifer Psencik

17 Paul Brown, Jordan Weyand

18 Abby Morgan, Amy Prause

19 Charles Friemel, Joe Lester

20 Caleb Arthur

21 Candice Blaschke, Tyler Dockery, Faith Frerichs, Verlene Hobratschk, Bryce Moerbe

24 Rebeka Jaster

25 Austin Demny, Sharon Elias

26 Tory Bennetsen, Iva Wolff

27 Sherise Davis, Connie Jakobeit

29 Jamison Davis, John D. Marburger, John Psencik, Paulette Sturrock, Katy Weyand

30 Skyler Shimek

July Birthdays & Anniversaries 1 Mary Ann Butler, David Johnson

2 Vyvynne Friemel, Bailey Karisch, Janis Stancik

3 Karen Bellue

4 Trent Schielack

5 Larry Drab, Liz Tannler

6 Gilbert Freudenberg, Stone Schielack

7 Wayne Anders, Lawrence Bresan, Peggy Johnson, Jonathan Mahlmann, Gary Prause

9 Aldine Bernshausen, Melissa Sanchez

10 Ray Goehring

11 Richard Oppermann

12 Marc Fitzpatrick, Sarah Kay, Susie Morgan, Elizabeth Schneider, Madelynn Stevens

13 Dawson Canada, Wes Canada, Rodney Kaltwasser, Skarlet Schielack

14 Mark Boyd, Steven Marshall, Ella Busch Pineda

15 Russell Dittrich, Carolyn Hunger, Liz Mielke, Kim Miori, Glen Roscher, Marlene Schneider

16 Norma Adams, David Weyand

17 Patty Ehler, Melinda Zajicek

18 Sharon Jochen, Phyllis Sierk, Joyce Steinmann

19 Alyssa Boehm

20 Verlene Noak

21 Clayton Cook, Justin McGraw, Ruby Tielsch

22 Carolyn Bennetsen, Andrew Boyd, Chelsea Fajkus

23 Shelly Fisbeck

24 Bradley Friemel, Albert Jakobeit, Colton Jones, Jacob Ramos, Betty Schmidt

25 Delbert Gest, Kalie Pietsch, Evynn Wilson

26 Natalie Blackwell, Malu Pestana

27 Gerald Hughes, Taylor Toddy

28 Wade Jaster

29 Kristin Brown

31 Carolyn Buchanek, Abby Steinhauser, Amanda West

Daryl & Aimee Elles July 2 25 years

Vernon & Tammy Oehlke July 3 38 years

Frank & Sandra Teykl July 3 33 years

Mark & Sheila Bage July 7 18 years

Paul & Patty Brown July 8 37 years

Frank & Lisa Moellenberndt July 8 30 years

Clinton & Cheryl Rohde July 8 47 years

James & Kathy Brewer July 11 50 years

Erwin & Bonnie Sladek July 15 41 years

Jared & Amanda West July 15 12 years

Brad & Kay Schielack July 16 36 years

Glenn & Sherise Davis July 19 33 years

Deric & Katy Weyand July 21 7 years

Clay & Susie Morgan July 23 31 years

Ralph & Faith Frerichs July 25 38 years

Clayton & Gail Cook July 26 39 years

John & Tanya Psencik July 27 23 years

Michael & Jeanenne Klesel July 29 47 years

Elton & Annie Oppermann July 31 48 years

LYO Stockholder Meal August 10, 2019 Fellowship Hall

Invitation postcards will be mailed in July

St. Paul Lutheran jointly with Shared Lutheran Ministries invites

you to

Dinner and Music

Saturday, July 6 Sons of Hermann Hall

5830 Hwy 159

Proceeds will benefit Lutherhill Ministries

More details will be in the bulletin

and on our website

JUNE SERVANTS

June 1 & 2 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.

Ushers James & Kathy Brewer Chuck & Karen Bellue

Wess & Dawn Blackwell

Lectors Kathy Brewer

Altar Guild James & Kathy Brewer JoLene Hughes

Flowers Cindy Schwertner

Stand - Bresan

June 8 & 9

Ushers Billy & Christie Nietsche

Carolyn Buchanek Faye Bresan

David & Sharon Jochen

Lectors

Altar Guild JoLene Hughes JoLene Hughes

Flowers Altar - Royce & Elva Keilers

June 15 & 16

Ushers John D. & Kay Marburger Frank & Lisa Moellenberndt

Lectors John D. Marburger

Altar Guild Faye Bresan

Flowers Stand - Friemel Stand - Bayer

June 22 & 23

Ushers Darrell & Lori Moerbe

Janet Coronado Gerald & JoLene Hughes

Gloria Raschke

Lectors Darrell Moerbe

Altar Guild

Flowers

June 29 & 30

Ushers James & Sharon Elias Marc & Stephanie Fitzpatrick

Bradley Loehr Family

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JULY SERVANTS

Please let the office know if you would like to

serve as lector—the weekend’s readings will be

emailed to you.

5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.

July 6 & 7

Ushers Don Koether

Rhonda Koether David & Patty Ehler

Frank & Sandra Teykl

Lectors

Altar Guild

Flowers Altar - Friemel/Holsinger

July 13 & 14

Ushers Richard & Dannette Coufal Kenny & Patti Weber Brian Adams Family

Lectors

Altar Guild

Flowers

July 20 & 21

Ushers Barbara Greenwood

Jackie Skelton Wayne Anders Family

Lectors

Altar Guild

Flowers Altar - Glenn & Sherise Davis

July 27 & 28

Ushers John Pineda Family Ralph & Faith Frerichs Shawn & Ann Raborn

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If your group has a special event planned, let us know by the 20th of the month for inclusion in the newsletter. Any of these organizations and groups would be pleased to have you become a part of their ministry and activities.

Afternoon Circle meets the first Tuesday, June 4 & July 2, 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Fishers of Men and Friends In Faith do not meet during the summer. Meetings resume in September.

Lutheran World Relief Quilters meet the third Tuesday, June 18 & July 16, 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Main dish will be furnished; bring side dishes to share!! Wonderful fellowship and sharing of tacking quilts for Lutheran World Relief. All are welcome to join in beginning at 8 a.m.

Hand-Quilting takes place every Monday morning at 8 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Monday Morning Quilters welcome anyone to join in to observe, learn and/or stitch quilts. We quilt for the public and charity!! All proceeds go to Lutheran World Relief Quilting

CUT-UPS will be held June 5 & 12 and July 10. We will cut squares for the Lutheran World Reliefs, iron fabrics to be cut, make kits from squares, iron sheets for backs and cut backs for the quilts!! You are welcome to come any time after 8 a.m. and we usually end about 11:30 a.m.

The Altar Guild meets quarterly. Their next meet Tuesday, June 11, 4 p.m. in the Friendship Room. The Altar Guild always welcomes new members. Please let the office know if you are interested in this ministry.

What a wonderful church and church staff you have! Last week, my husband and I were on the highway travelling from Brownsville, Texas to Oklahoma when our cell phones alerted us to take cover due to storms in your area. Thankfully we made it to your town and I happened to notice the church. Having lived all my many years on Oklahoma, I know what to do when a storm is coming - fund a church! Thank you, Candis, Caleb and Melinda for allowing us to take shelter in your beautiful house of worship. We hope that those in your community that were affected by the storm that day are now doing well but feel that the people of La Grange will always step up to take care of one another.

Bev & Dennis Crowe Perry, Oklahoma

P.S. Suffice it to say, our visit while taking cover was a highlight. Thanks for unlocking the doors!!!

Messenger Monthly Newsletter of Saint Paul Church

June/July 2019

Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

P O Box 567/427 S Washington Street La Grange, Texas 78945

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid La Grange, Texas

Permit No. 83

Our Mission Statement: Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church,

in the name of Christ, cares, shares, and provides Christian growth opportunity to our community.

Saint Paul 2019 Congregation Council

Gene Jaster, President

Jackie Skelton, Vice-President

Linda Anders, Secretary

Peggy Pfeiffer, Treasurer

Debbie Busch, Outreach/Social Ministry

Tyler Dockery, Stewardship/Finance

Ginger Friemel, Worship

Frank Macaulay, Peru/Mission

Cindy Schwertner, Outreach/Social Ministry

Scott Toensing, Property

Parish Office Hours: Monday 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday (closed for lunch noon-1 p.m.) 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m.-noon Office Phone: 979-968-5657 Fax: 979-968-6950

Pastor Cell Phone: 979-966-2459 Fellowship Hall Phone: 979-968-9603

www.stpaullg.org stpaul@cvctx.com

Saint Paul Lutheran Church Leaders

The Rev. Candis O’Meara, Senior Pastor pastorcandis@gmail.com

(979)966-2459

Caleb Parks, Faith Life Leader stpaulfaithlife@gmail.com.com

(512)944-7859

Melinda Zajicek, Office Manager stpaul@cvctx.com

(979)820-8793

Sherise Davis, Organist

Bonnye Karger, Organist

Jean McHenry, Organist

Kathy Toensing, Adult Choir/Praise Band Choir

Carolyn Bennetsen, Mannie Fritsch-Schmid, Agnes Hannes, Lummus Hannes, Ruth Hensel, and

Paul Mikula, Stephen Ministers

CELEBRATION SUNDAY

August 4, 2019 @ KC Hall

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