St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

910 Marne Highway Hainesport, New Jersey 08036-2666

Office Phone: 609.267.0740 Fax: 609.267.3798

E-Mail: stpaulslutheran@stpaulsh.org The Rev. Scott Schantzenbach,

Interim Pastor Beverly Grazioli,

Sunday School Director Rosanne Scassero, Church Secretary

Karen McMahon, Business Manager Denisemarie Ramos,

Director of Music

St. Paul’s Mission Statement Rooted in God’s unconditional love,

the congregation of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

commits mind, body, spirit and treasure to make all people

disciples of Christ, to share God’s abundance, and to proclaim the Gospel

in word and deed.

Keep these folks in your prayers… ...those who are hospitalized, ill or other: George Adams, William Alexander, Jackie Anderson,

Lauren, Belle, Sandi Berry, Fred Bertram, Steve Blum, Charlie Bohlen, Mark Boughen, David Bulanauski, Viola Christensen, Dennis Beatty Cooper, Amanda Costa, Bethany Costa, Erin Craig, Cheryl Crain, Nina Davis, Joseph Denphy, Brian Drea, Barbara Earl, Jane Emrick, Grace Ezze, Casey Farah, Sharon Favaloro, Cindy Fow, Evan Frank, Clif Fernandez, Ernie Ferreny, Vandra French, Bill & Marge Gardner, Chris Giroso, Dale Hansen, Kathy Hanuscin, Holly Hilferty, Alice Izzo, Gussie Johnson, Rina Johnson, Janice Kaminski, David Keithly, Katie Kish, Richard Leonhard, Morgan Lowe, Bill Magyar, Dennis Marks, Edward McLaughlin, Joseph McMahon, Gordon Moran, Debbie Norton, Elaine Orosz, David O’Reilly, Doris Palmer, Agnes Pape, Marilyn Parent, Martha Paul, Samuel Paul, Pat Porter, Hans Ritt, Tim Shell, Darrell Soltesz, Julia Stanz, Christine Strimel, Bob Thomas, Katherine Thul, Donald Timony, Sheila Tolliver, Amanda Williams, Carole Winter, Christina Wood

...those who have long-term illnesses: Gerri Burns, Phil Boettge, Edith Crane, Robert Cross, Jack Dickson, Bob Grover, Ella Hikade, Arlene Kaye, Matthew Ottenwess, Virginia Sandstrom, Kathy Strano, Justin Vinluan, Violet P. Wise.

...those who are shut-in: Marcy Boettge, Victor Bush, Walt Cliver, Fran Craig,

Millie Guenther, John Johnson, Alice Karis, Nancy McKeown, Shirley Worthington, Harold Yoos

...those who mourn: Beverly and Joe Grazioli on the passing of Joe’s

father, Joe ...those in the military or other service: Michael Cobb, Navy, in Jacksonville, FL. Mark B. Moore, III, Army ...the following St. Paul’s families (You are all

members of the Prayer Team): The David & Maryann Holloway Family, The Michael

& Sandra Horn Family, Carolyn Horner, Linda Horner, Brian & Leonila House, The Natalie & Eric Houwen Family, Walt Hullings & Boots White

...for peace and unity in our own country

Please help us keep this list updated. Let the church office know if someone should be removed from this list. (609) 267-0740 or stpaulslutheran@stpaulsh.org.

Worship Attendance

February 10 & 11, 2018

Total—205; 5:00 PM—25; 9:00 AM—105;

11:00 AM—75

The total giving for January was $41,888. Average giving for Mission Plan was $7663. Average giving needed for Mission Plan is $8500.

For Your Information—For Your Inspiration

News & Notes

for St. Paul’s Community

February 17 & 18, 2018

Worship Services:

Saturday, 5:00 PM Sunday, 9:00 AM Sunday, 11:00 AM Sunday School, 10:00—11:00 AM

The Great Thanksgiving... All baptized, believing Christians are welcome to the Lord’s Table. Come forward down the center aisle, pick up a glass and follow the directions of the ushers. Glasses of grape juice are available in the center of the tray. Gluten free wafers are available. If you are unable to come to the altar, please inform an usher so that the Eucharist may be brought to you.

For Children Ages 2—6: Busy Bags are available near the Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) Table in the back of the sanctuary. One bag per child, please, and return bags to the bin following worship. Nursery care: There will be no nursery care during the service.

On Ash Wednesday the church began its journey toward baptismal immersion in the death and resurrection of Christ. This year, the Sundays in Lent lead us to focus on five covenants God makes in the Hebrew Scriptures and to use them as lenses through which to view

baptism. First Peter connects the way God saved Noah’s family in the flood with the way God saves us through the water of baptism. The baptismal covenant is made with us individually, but the new life we are given in baptism is for the sake of the whole world.

This Week’s Lessons

Genesis 9:8-17

Psalm 25:1-10

1 Peter 3:18-22

Mark 1:9-15

Next Week’s Lessons

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

Psalm 22:23-31

Romans 4:13-25

Mark 8:31-38

Introduction from today’s lessons.

Annual Congregational Meeting

Sunday, February 25 11:15 AM

One service at 10:00 AM

meeting follows.

All eligible voting members

of the congregation are expected to attend.

Annual Report Booklets

are available in the narthex.

One copy per family, please.

All children, ages PreK—Grade 8, are welcome to attend!

10:00—11:00 AM

We are Jesus and Child-centered! Where we HOOT OWL!

(Help Open Our Thinking Our Wise Lord)

Come join our positive energy on Sunday morning!

Team Sunday School—Come check us out!

Leaders, helpers and teachers are “Jesus Approved!”

Contact Bev Grazioli for more information!

Lenten Lunch Series

The Lenten lunches will be held on Wednesdays during Lent beginning February 21 as planned. Due to the damage to the kitchen, however, we cannot use the stove or the dishwasher. If

you sign up for soup, please bring it to church in a crockpot so we can keep it in the Parish Hall. Donations of bread are not affected and can be provided as before. We will also be using disposable bowls and utensils. February 21—Creation February 28—The Flood March 7—Deliverance at Sea March 14—Salvation Freely Offered March 21—Deliverance from the Fiery Furnace Any questions, call Sharyn Lyden at (609) 893-6349.

Mitten Tree

The Christmas tree will remain in the narthex for January and February and maybe March to receive donations of mittens, gloves, hats, scarves and children’s socks to donate to those in the area who can use them. Let’s keep the tree full!

Needle & Thread Group is in need of clean, washable material. Donations can be dropped off in

the church office. Thank you!

Rings of Freedom, Rings of Responsibility, an Annual Milestone Ministry of St. Paul’s

On March 17 & 18 , at all three worship services, there will be a celebration for St. Paul's high school students who have reached this special milestone in their lives. We are acknowledging any student who is preparing to receive or has received their State Driver’s License.

You and your parents are invited to attend if you are a high school student who has received your driver’s license after March 1, 2017 or will be receiving one before September 1, 2018 and have not already received your key ring recognizing your achievement. We would like to know if you would like to participate in this special event so that preparations can be made. Key rings will be given out during worship to all participants to use or to keep in a place to remind them of the Christian emphasis of this milestone in their faith life. Please inform us if you are eligible and cannot be present but would like to receive a key ring, and we can arrange to give it to you individually. We will also provide you with the service of blessing to use privately.

THANK YOU for allowing us this opportunity to be a part of your faith journey! Contact the church office at (609) 267-0740 or stpaulslutheran@stpaulsh.org.

First Communion Class The next First Communion class will begin on Sunday, March 18 for anyone interested in what we Lutheran believe and teach about the Lord’s Supper. Classes are Sunday, March 18 at 2:00 PM in the Music Room and Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 PM in the Music Room. First Communion will be offered at all three services on April 7 and 8.

Attention High School Seniors

St. Paul’s offers a scholarship opportunity to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please contact the church office to obtain an application. Applications are due no later than noon on Monday, April 16.

This Week at St. Paul’s

Sunday, February 18

9:00 AM Worship

10:00 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Worship

7:00 PM Chorale (MR)

Monday, February 19

President’s Day—Church Office Closed

9:00 AM Aerobics (PH)

7:00 PM Bible Study (SH)

7:00 PM AA (PH)

8:30 PM NA (MR)

Tuesday, February 20

6:30 PM Children’s Choirs (MR)

6:30 PM Bible Study (SH)

7:00 PM AA (SH)

7:30 PM Same Spirit/Capstone (S)

7:30 PM Congregation Council (MR)

Wednesday, February 21

9:00 AM Aerobics (PH)

9:00 AM Needle/Thread (SH)

12:00 PM Lenten Luncheon

6:00 PM Weigh-In (SH)

7:00 PM Cub Scouts (PH)

Thursday, February 22

6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Bfst (PH)

10:00 AM Bible Study (MR)

12:00 PM RVCA Parish Admin

Lunch Meeting (PH)

6:30 PM Handbell Choir (S)

7:00 PM Boy Scouts (PH)

7:30 PM Christus Choir (MR)

7:30 PM AA (SH)

Friday, February 23

8:00 AM Friday Fellowship

9:00 AM Chimes Assembly

Saturday, February 24

5:00 PM Worship

8:00 PM NA (MR)

February 17 & 18, 2018

First Weekend in Lent

5:00 pm & 11:00 am 5:00 Prelude 11:00 Prelude, How Can I Keep from Singing, Christus Choir Confession and Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Hymn #504, A Mighty Fortress is Our God Greeting Hymn of Praise, Page 148 Prayer of the Day: Holy God, heavenly Father, in the waters of the flood you saved the chosen, and in the wilderness of temptation you protected your Son from sin. Renew us in the gift of baptism. May your holy angels be with us, t hat the wicked foe may have no power over us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forver. Amen. First Lesson

Pastoral Care & Comfort

Second Lesson

Alleluia Verse, Page 102

Gospel Lesson Response Sermon—Pastor Scott Schantzenbach

Hymn #613, Thy Holy Wings

Apostles Creed, page 105

Prayers of Intercession

5:00 Offering 11:00 Offertory Anthem, My Shepherd Will

Supply My Need, Handbell Choir Offertory, #204, Thankful Hearts Offertory Prayer Great Thanksgiving, page 107 The Proper Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, page 108 Words of Institution The Lord’s Prayer, page 112 Communion Hymns: Lamb of God, Page 112 #325, I Want Jesus to Walk with Me

#319, O Lord, Throughout These 40 Days Post-Communion Rite Post-Communion Prayer

Blessing Hymn #618, Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer

Dismissal

Postlude

Our Worship Assistants 5:00 & 11:00

Altar Guild: Joan Dunlevy, Pat Headrick, Melissa Headrick, ______ Bread Provider: Communion Assistants: Doug Hikade, Amy Bescherer, Peg Biringer Projection Assistants: Trish Brining, ______ Greeters: Joy Lynch, Corinne Applegate Lectors: Doug Hikade, Peg Biringer Ushers: Bill & Joan Lynch, Glenn Heppard To all who served as worship assistants this weekend, thank you for your ministry to the congregation.

February Food Collection

Suggestions for this month: peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, canned fruit and vegetables, toilet paper. As always, all items welcome!

Paper, plastic and cloth bags are also needed.

Please place the items on the hutch in the narthex. Thank you!

Flowers Provided to the Glory

of God…

By the congregation of St. Paul’s.

Please fill the empty spaces for February and March Worship Assistants.

We need lectors, ushers, greeters, projection assistants (“clickers”) and

bread providers.

The sign-up sheet is posted in the narthex!

Sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex by the entrance.

Thank you!

Order Your Spring Flowers for Easter

It’s time to order spring flowers to decorate the sanctuary for

Easter services. You may choose from the plants below. Cost for each plant is listed with the type.

Deadline for ordering is March 4, 2018.

I wish to order: (Choice of Plant) (Number) Large Daffodil ($6) ________ Mini Daffodil ($6) ________ 5-bloom Tulip ($6) ________ Hyacinth ($6) ________ White Lillies ($8) ________ Total Cost $________

To honor: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ In loving memory of: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

If you wish to keep your Easter plant, it must be picked up by April 8. The plants remaining after this date will be planted on the church grounds.

My name___________________________ My Envelope Number Is______________

Order Your Spring Flowers for Easter

It’s time to order spring flowers to decorate the sanctuary for

Easter services. You may choose from the plants below. Cost for each plant is listed with the type.

Deadline for ordering is March 4, 2018.

I wish to order: (Choice of Plant) (Number) Large Daffodil ($6) ________ Mini Daffodil ($6) ________ 5-bloom Tulip ($6) ________ Hyacinth ($6) ________ White Lillies ($8) ________ Total Cost $________

To honor: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ In loving memory of: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

If you wish to keep your Easter plant, it must be picked up by April 8. The plants remaining after this date will be planted on the church grounds.

My name___________________________ My Envelope Number Is______________

Order Your Spring Flowers for Easter

It’s time to order spring flowers to decorate the sanctuary for

Easter services. You may choose from the plants below. Cost for each plant is listed with the type.

Deadline for ordering is March 4, 2018.

I wish to order: (Choice of Plant) (Number) Large Daffodil ($6) ________ Mini Daffodil ($6) ________ 5-bloom Tulip ($6) ________ Hyacinth ($6) ________ White Lillies ($8) ________ Total Cost $________

To honor: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ In loving memory of: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

If you wish to keep your Easter plant, it must be picked up by April 8. The plants remaining after this date will be planted on the church grounds.

My name___________________________ My Envelope Number Is______________