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the herald
November
ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH
Whiting, Indiana 46394
659-0303
Website: www.stpaulwhiting.org
Vol. XXXVII No.3
November
2014
How to Find Your Pastor
Over the years, different Pastors have had different habits about
where they work, and where their people could find them.
Members of our congregation still remember the days when they
would go and "announce" for communion to Pastor Bradac in the
front room of the parsonage. Other pastors have used other areas
as their main work space. During the vicarage years, the room
marked "pastor's office" was established as the "place" to find the
man doing ministry at St Paul. I've kept that custom going, and I'm
still working on making that office an inviting, comfortable
environment where you and I can meet, discuss, pray, and plan
(please excuse the pile in the corner ...I'm working on it!).
In addition to place, time is also an important factor for the
relationship between Pastor and people. People need to know not
just where they can find their pastor, but when. Pastors also need
to be good stewards of their ministry time, since it's not really "my
time" that I spend in ministry,' but as your servant in Christ
(minister!), I have to regulate my ministry time according to the
needs of the congregation. For that reason, some congregations
and Pastors have the habit of "office hours."
It's been said that a Pastor wears a collar for the same reason
that a dog does: I've got a Master, Christ; and He has given me a
job: serve you with the gifts (Word and Sacrament) that He
bought for you with His blood. It's also been said about the good
Pastor that when he's in his study, he feels guilty about not being
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out with the people; and when he's out with the people, he feels
guilty about not being in his study. I'm not sure that I have enough
experience under my belt for anyone to decide if I'm a "good"
Pastor or not, but that pull between what happens in the building
and what happens outside the building is a part of my life I'm
having to learn to manage.
Here's how it usually plays out during a normal week. Tuesday
through Friday, I'm usually in and out of the office from about 9am
to about 5pm. I prep for Sunday services, for classes (Bible study,
confirmation, adult instruction, etc), plan meetings, make phone
calls, etc. I also visit shut-ins, follow up with visitors, visit the
hospital, try to get a few member visits in each month, etc.
Saturdays are a bit more open-ended, but Sundays are quite full
(three services, two Bible studies, two languages). My goal is
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me, which is serving you.
This means I always have time for you. If you are a member of
St Paul, then it is my job, to the best of my ability, to be where you
need me as your Pastor, when you need your Pastor there.
For the past months, I've had the habit of keeping anywhere from
8 to 12 office hours a week, and these have been published in the
Sunday bulletin. In order to use my time more efficiently and with
greater flexibility, I've decided to reduce this amount somewhat. I
will still have "office hours" published in the bulletin, and if you
stop by the church on a given weekday (Tuesday thru Friday),
there's still a good chance I'll be there, even if I don't have office
hours scheduled. If I'm in the office, I'm happy to spend time with
you. If I'm not in the office, I'm happy to schedule time with you
when I can be.
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The best way to contact me is my cell phone. The number is
published in the bulletin every week for you to use. If I miss the
call, I will call you back. If you're into texting, you can text me at
that number as well. If you need me in the office during the
evening, after work, that can be arranged. If you need me in your
home or at the hospital, I'm happy to go there as well. That's what
I'm here for.
Yours in Christ,
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OFFICE HOURS FOR PASTOR HENRY
Please see the Sunday bulletin for office hours for each week.
Pastor would be happy to make an appointment during normal work hours or in the evening.
Pastor will be on vacation November 21 thru November 28.
If you need to speak to him, call his cell phone.
Pastor's Cell: (219)512-2468
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OMNIPOTENT
Somebody listens to every prayer,
When you are ill and burdened with care.
When your soul is bent with its weight of woe,
Tell it to Someone who loves you so.
Someone will tell you that He understands,
He'll hold your heart in His gentle hands,
Just like a child when the father's near,
With God at your side, there's nothing to fear.
When days are long and nights have no end,
When things go wrong, there's always one friend.
Just lift your eyes and you'll see Him there,
With His gentle smile as He hears your prayer.
Nick Kenny
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Date
Sep 14
Sep 16 Tuesday
Sep 21
Sep 23 Tuesday
Sep 28
Sep 30 Tuesday
Offerings
Current
Missions
45.00
1,445.00
Communion
34
4
34
Worship
42
5
43
7
47
2,883.00
110.00
1,064.00
61.00
6
35
8
9
How are you reflected above?
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COME PREPARED TO WORSHIP
November 2 - All Saints' Day
Lessons:
Revelation 7:9-17
1John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12
Preacher:
Pastor Henry
Kennedy Roberts/Alex Serwacki
Acolyte:
Altar Guild:
Kathy Wisniewski
November 9 - Trinity 21
Lessons:
Genesis 1:1-2:3
Ephesians 6:10-17_
John 4:46-54
Pastor Henry
Preacher:
Kennedy Roberts / Alex Serwacki
Acolyte:
Caroline Gonzalez
Altar Guild:
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November 16 - Trinity 22
Lessons:
Micah 6:6-8
Philippians 1:3-11
Matthew 22:15-22
Preacher:
Pastor Henry
Kennedy Roberts/Alex Serwacki
Acolyte:
Altar Guild:
Kandi Markacek & Lenora Zehme
. November 23 - Last Sunday in the Church Year
Lessons:
Isaiah 65:17-25
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:1-13
Pastor Henry
Preacher:
Kennedy Roberts/Alex Serwacki
Acolyte:
Altar Guild:
Sue Mateja
November 27 - Thanksgiving Day
Lessons:
Deuteronomy 8:1-10
Philippians 4:6-20
Luke 17:11-19
Pastor Henry
Preacher:
Kennedy Roberts/Alex Serwacki
Acolyte:
Altar Guild:
Lisa Roberts
November 30 - First Sunday in Advent
Lessons:
Jeremiah 23:5-8
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 21:1-9
Pastor Henry
Preacher:
Kennedy Roberts/Alex Serwacki
Acolyte:
Karin Krchmery & Kennedy Roberts
Altar Guild:
Thanksgiving
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OBLATKY BAKING
will be on Tuesday, November 4th, Thursday, November 6th,
Tuesday, November 11th, and Thursday, November 13th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
There is a chance of baking on one Saturday.
Men are needed to work the irons and women are needed to trim and package wafers. If interested in
helping, please signup on the sheets posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for fun
and fellowship.
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ST. PAUL'S 110TH ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK DINNER
will be on Saturday, November 15th, at 2:00 p.m.
in the Fellowship Hall
There is a signup sheet for those planning on attending and listing what side dish they will bring to share.
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FOOD DRIVE
Our Food Drive to help stock the Food Pantry operating out of Whiting City Hall
will be held on Sunday, November 16th. Items needed are canned goods - such as
vegetables, fruit, soup, peanut butter, canned meats and fish; non-perishable items such as
pasta, instant potatoes, rice, macaroni and cheese, jello, pudding and cake mixes; paper and
soap products, and baby food. Please bring your donations to church that day and place
them inside the communion rail before the service.
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New.lette .•
Deadline
The December Herald Newsletter deadline is Tuesday, November 18th.
Writers should bring articles to the church office.
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HOLY ~ BAPTISM
Taylor Ryann and Tyler George, infant children of Natalie & Thomas Fusner were baptized on
Sunday, October 12,2014. Godparents for Taylor were Michael & Jeannie Cunn and for Tyler were
Cristin Olszewski and Jeff Fienkiewicz.
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CONGRATULATIONS
to
Cassandra Falk and Robert Poppen
who were united in Holy Matrimony
here at St. Paul on October 24, 2014
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DEBORAH GUILD NEWS
Hopefully, the Deborah Guild will have its meeting today after the Voter's Assembly. We will be
making plans for the Christmas Bake Sale, our part of the Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 13th
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We hope that it will be as successful as it has been in the past. Other old and new
business will also be discussed.
Dorothy Potucek
President
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ALTAR GUILD NEWS
A signup sheet will be posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall after
Thanksgiving for those interested in purchasing a Poinsettia Plant to decorate our altar at
Christmas.
Please check page 4 for the Altar Guild schedule showing who is to set up communion on each
Sunday. The schedule for December will be available at a later date.
Caroline Gonzalez
President
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THE HERALD is-published in the interest of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church,
1801 Atchison Avenue, Whiting, Indiana 46394
Office: 659-0303
Editor: Pastor John Henry
Secretary: Caroline Gonzalez
Our sincere thanks to this month's assembly team!!
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
If you are unable to attend any of our Sunday Services, but you have Internet Access (via
computer, tablet, or phone), you can watch each Sunday's Sermon on our website @
www.stpaulwhiting.org by clicking the Weekly Sermon Video link.
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KEEP US INFORMED
If you move, change your telephone number, have a birth or death, if you or a member of your
family is hospitalized or in need of a visitation, please call the Pastor or the church office. Our email
address is [email protected]. The only way we will know if someone has a need is if you let us
know.
NOVEMBER
MONDAY
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
Change Clocks
LWML Fall Rally
2
All Saints' Day
Divine Service 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School 10:45 a.m.
Coffee Hour (Deborahs) 10:45 a.m.
Voters'Meeting
10:45 a.m.
Deborah Guild
WHITE
Spanish Service Noon
3
9
10
Pastor's Day Off
Trinity 21
Divine Service 9:30 a.m.
SS/ Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m.
Spanish Service Noon
GREEN
Pastor's Day Off
16 Trinity
17
22
Divine Service 9:30 a.m.
(Food Drive)
SS/Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m.
Spanish Service Noon
23
5
11
7
Pew Sisters Mtg
7 p.m.
12
13
14
15
ESL Class 11 a.m.
Church Council
6 p.m.
110thAnniversary
Potluck Dinner
2 p.m.
21
22
28
29
Oblatky
5-9 p.m.
19
20
Pastor's Day Off
ESL Class 11 a.m.
Divine Service
6 p.m.
Newsletter Deadline
24
25
26
Soup Kitchen
9:00 a.m.
27 Thanksgiving
Day
Divine Service
10 a.m. ~
GREEN
30
First Sunday in Advent
Divine Service 9:30 a.m.
SS/ Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m.
Spanish Service Noon
BLUE
8
Oblatky
5-9 p.m.
ESL Class 11 a.m.
Divine Service
6 p.m.
Oblatky
5-9 p.m.
18
6
ESL Class
11 a.m.
ESL Class 11 a.m.
GREEN
Last Sunday in the Church Year
Divine Service 9:30 a.m.
SS/ Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m.
Spanish Service Noon
4
ESL Class 11 a.m.
Divine Service
6 p.m.
Oblatky
5-9 p.m.
Pastor Henry will
Be on vacation
November 21 thru
November 28
USHERS:
Jordan Roberts
Kennedy Roberts
Alex Serwacki
am Sopata
Linda Tempco