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St. Paul's Epistle
218 E. 19th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001
www.stpaulscheyenne.org
307-632-9212
Pastor Ron Powers
January 2015
Using WiFi at St. Paul’s
Submitted by St. Paul’s Technology Team
Grace and Peace, Saints of St.
Paul’s—
St. Paul's has three Wifi signals broadcasting
in the building. While searching for wireless
networks, depending on your location and
your personal device, any one signal may be
stronger than another and you may use any of
the three. The three networks are named:
StPauls12, StPaulsGuest_2G, and
StPaulsGuest_5G. For simplicity, all three of
these networks use the same "key phrase"
which is: Feeed12000. Yes, there are three
"e"s in Feeed. You will find signage around
the church referencing these networks and
the "key phrase". The "key phrase" is a
moderate form of security so watch for it to
change from time to time to prevent outsiders
from abusing access. Again, signage will be
posted. Enjoy, please be considerate of
others within the church, and use responsibly.
Happy 2015. There’s something about a new
year, starting fresh, maybe making
resolutions realistic enough keep beyond
January 4. Newness and change are
appropriate topics upon which to reflect as a
new year beckons, and they are certainly
appropriate topics for us here at St. Paul’s.
These past nine months have seen much
newness and change. New staff, new spirit,
new vision for the future. 2015 promises
further change and excitement, as we move
together to the day of calling a new
permanent pastor. We still have a bit more
work to do, but we can anticipate that 2015
will bring exciting, positive, God-led, Spiritfilled times, and it’s been a privilege to be a
part of this transition process. Blessings as
we forge into the unknown, confident our
faithful God walks with us with guidance and
encouragement. –Pastor Ron
Don’t Forget! Plywood and 2 x 4s are
available in the storage garage across the
alley from the Church. Contact one of the
Property Committee members for access if
your group has a use for them.
CHILI SUPPER PLUS!
Plan to spend the evening with us
January 24, 2015. St. Paul’s Youth Group
will be hosting a chili supper at 5 pm in the
fellowship hall. Enjoy yummy food, bid on
silent auction items and be entertained by our
youth. Proceeds will help eleven youth attend
the National Youth Gathering in Detroit next
summer.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Committee Updates
Announcements
Council Corner/Birthdays
Thank you letters
World Hunger letter
January Calendar
Synod Assembly Announcement
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SHARING GOD’S LOVE
Submitted by the Social Ministry Committee
As the New Year begins, there may be a furry friend in your church pew on Sunday morning! Those
of you who have donated stuffed bears for this Social Ministry project may recognize one during
worship service, as we will begin placing a few bears at a time in the sanctuary for anyone who feels
the need of a bear to hug or know of someone who does. The hope is that each of these stuffed
bears will bring comfort to someone who is hurting in some way & who may benefit from having a
special bear in his/her life at a tough time. Each bear will have a tag attached & must attend a church
service prior to leaving St. Paul’s, but at the conclusion of the service, if you feel the need, you are
invited to take a bear into your own home or take one to share with someone in the community you
know who may be needing a visual reminder of God’s love. We welcome your feedback.
Quilters Update
Submitted by Marilyn Repshire
Pam Schafer, Marti Nelson, Helen Samuelson, Connie Bastian, Connie Graese, and 2 employees
from the Family Wellness Center, Lynn & Bob.
Last month the St. Paul's quilters delivered warmth to those less fortunate. We gave 7 quilts to
families who stay right here at our church (IFSS), 8 quilts to "Futures Family Wellness Center” on Old
Faithful road, and 8 to the Coalition for the Homeless on Logan Ave. Every organization was very
grateful for the donations and we hope to spread of God's love into our community. See the pictures
on the green poster down in the fellowship hall. After delivering our handiwork, we went to lunch
together. Anyone is welcome to join us the 2nd & 3rd Monday of the month at noon to start all over
again for the new year.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Announcements
2014 COMMITTEE REPORTS DUE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11TH
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Fellowship committee schedules teams to
bring treats and to serve and clean up for
coffee hour. Anytime you would like to
provide a special treat, like a cake, please
call Marilyn Repshire so she is aware of
your intentions. You may tell Rochel in the
office if you cannot get a hold of Marilyn,
and then she can tell the cookie bakers we
are having cake. We do enjoy a change
now and then. Thanks!
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If you, or someone you know, would like to
be added or removed from the monthly
Epistle mailing list please let the church
office know.
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If you do not wish to receive The Lutheran
monthly magazine, please let the church
office know so that we can remove you
from the paid subscription list.
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Please have all bulletin items to office by
Wednesday of each week.
All Committee reports for 2014 need to be
submitted to the office by this day for inclusion in
the annual report.
MOVIES AND SPIRITUALITY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH
6:00 P.M.
Potluck and viewing of “Stolen Summer,”
(PG), a touching story of a young Catholic
boy who’s on a quest to help a young Jewish
friend get into heaven. Discussion to follow.
FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18TH
11:00 A.M.
Fellowship committee will have a meeting to
plan the congregational dinner on Feb 8th.
We will meet at the table in the kitchen area.
Anyone is welcome to join us with your ideas.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH
Parish Secretary: Rochel Kirkbride
Hours: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, M-F
Phone: 632-9212
Email:[email protected]
Easter Sunday Services
SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH
For those of you working on volunteer
schedules and looking ahead, the Easter
Sunday services have been set at 8:30 am
and 11 am.
Many thanks to Paul
Carlson for volunteering
to serve as Counters’
chair!
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Council Corner
Notes from the December 9th meeting
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Finance: The church as a whole is currently ahead of budget. The draft budget for 2015
was approved for presentation to the congregation at the annual meeting. Christmas
bonuses were approved for parish staff.
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Council needs nominations for six seats on council to be elected at the annual meeting.
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Council tabled discussion on establishing a policy for same-sex weddings at St. Paul’s to be
resolved at the January meeting.
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Janet Adams resigned from Council. Her faithful service was appreciated.
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Members who have not communed and made a record of donation in the last two years will
be removed from the membership roster in accordance with the congregations’ by-laws.
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The Worship & Music Committee reported that announcements made before worship need
to be shorter.
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Next Council meeting will be January 13th.
Full Council meeting minutes are always posted on the bulletin board in the Church hallway.
January Birthdays
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Make a resolution to serve the church in a
new way this year!
We are especially in need of altar ministers, communion
assistants and counters. There are people willing to
train in all areas.
Youth and adults are welcome to volunteer.
Please contact the office if you are interested!
The following notes were received in the church office in Dec.:
From Pastor Ron:
Many thanks for your generosity with cards, gifts, thoughts and
prayers during the Christmas season. I truly appreciate them all.
From ATR Landscaping:
Our sincere thanks for your valued business. We appreciate having
you as our customer and look forward to serving you in the New Year.
From Ashley, Clerk at Anderson’s Other Corner: Your kindness on Thanksgiving
was very much appreciated. Have a happy and safe holiday season.
From Jim Liske, President and CEO of the Angel Tree Prison Ministries Program: This past Angel Tree
season was a wonderful one! You and your church brought so much joy to prisoners’ children in your
community. Nationwide, Angel Tree was able to share gifrts and the Gospel with hundreds of thousands of
children who were missing their parents this Christmas.
Angel Tree recently heard from a prisoner named Douglas in North Carolina. His children, Zaya and
Durant, have received Angel Tree presents on his behalf over the past several years, and Douglas knows it’s
making a difference in his relationships with his kids.
“It gives my children the chance to see I still do care,” says Douglas. “It’s that hand in between, it’s like
someone hugging them for you.”
Thank you for being the “hand in between” this year. – helping so many prisoner-parents remind their
children that they love them despite the distance between them.
We look forward to continuing to partner with you in sharing Christ’s love with prisoners and their children
in the future!
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~ January 2015 ~
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St. Paul’s Mission Statement:
“Mindful of a need to strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ,
to worship Him, and to better serve Him, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
commits this congregation to revitalizing and nurturing its faith
through worship, education, fellowship, and prayer and to continue
Christ’s loving work through outreach and evangelism in service to
our Lord.”
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9am – Property Cmte
9:30 – Worship
10:30 – Coffee Hour
10:45 - Sunday school
5:30 Transition Cmte.
7 pm – Cantate Choir
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5:30 pm Evangelism
9:30 Contemporary Worship
Noon - Quilters
6:30 pm Exec. Cmte.
10:30 – Coffee Hour
7:00 pm Congregation
10:45 - Confirmation
Council Mtg.
Adult Forum
Sunday school
6:00 pm Finance Cmte.
6 pm – Movies &
Spirituality
“Stolen Summer”
7 pm – Cantate Choir
COMMITTEE REPORTS
DUE TO OFFICE!
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8 am – Accessibility and
Social Ministry Cmte.
9:30 – Worship
10:30 – Coffee Hour
10:45 – Adult Forum
Confirmation
Sunday school
11:00 - Fellowship Cmte.
Mtg.
Epistle Announcements
Due in Office
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8:15 Worship & Music
Committee mtg.
9:30 – Worship
10:30 – Coffee Hour
10:45 – Adult Forum
Sunday school
Confirmation
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7 pm – Cantate Choir
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9:30 am Naomi Circle
6:00 - Mary’s Circle
7 pm – Cantate Choir
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
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218 E. 19 St.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
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Synod Assembly
St. Paul’s will need two representatives for
the 2015 Synod Assembly. If you are
interested, please let Pastor Ron or Bob
Fecht know. The Synod Assembly will be in
Salt Lake, May 1-3. The two representatives
will be appointed at the annual meeting in
February. .
2015 CONGREGATION COUNCIL
Pastor Ron Powers
Bob Fecht, President
635-9090
Roger Jacobsen, Vice-President
638-0682
Dave Delicath, Secretary
775-9264
Nancy Coffin, Treasurer
634-3503
Joan Stout
632-5027
Maren Felde
778-2865
Audrey Brunner
630-3730
Rebecca Brunner
630-3730
Cheri Lovas
631-0132
Judd Eifealdt
307-320-5685
Gail Young
634-2428
Loretta Pyle
634-3292
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