Thanksgiving “is” and “does” Inside this issue: 2 ...€¦ · — Albert Schweitzer ......

Council Corner 2

Stewardship 3

Deacon Lynne 4

Pastor Steve 5

Stephen Ministries 9-10

Youth 1

Notes & Notices 12

Greeters & Readers 13

Prayer Concerns 14

Sponsors 15

Health Ministry 8

Angel Tree 7

Operation Christmas 6

Striving to mirror Christ

in word and action by reaching

out to serve others!

Our Mission

Statement

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Inside this issue:

November 2018 Volume 17, Issue 11

is a monthly publication of St. Paul Lutheran Church

Thanksgiving “is” and “does” In Laguna, three games of early

morning volleyball symbolize free‐time

summer joy. There is no clogging of ar‐

teries in this crowd young energy! Oth‐

er souls are finishing use of the same

prime real estate as an open‐form bed‐

room, collecting ac‐

coutrement to protect

until tonight’s hope‐

ful finding of a home.

Both groups have

the storybook desti‐

nation of Wyland’s

idyllic blue ocean and

groomed sand. One

story is of beautiful

freedom as the other

story grasps to regain

loss! Lovely ladies

power walk between

these two worlds in

fine couture suits,

while others’ style of

“found‐vintage” suits

their reality.

A periodic gift of

Grandmother slowly following exuber‐

ant toddler, or pushing precious cargo

entrusted by busy parents, casts grace

between these two worlds, on the same

squeaky boardwalk. The frenetic chil‐

dren have no discernment of the worth

of couture verses not‐so‐chic shabby.

The best grandmas calculate safety for

their active cargo, but all other maternal

focus is aimed toward opportunities to

impart well‐learned life‐lessons. The

beauty she imparts is only a part of the

life of this young explorer, but it makes

a world of difference. Grandma will not

witness the end of this story, but a great

story doesn’t require an ending!

I don’t have insight into how you

will make a differ‐

ence in the lives of

the under‐housed,

or intolerance or

prejudice, or any of

the many other pos‐

sible human frail‐

ties that we are

called to address.

But I do thing in

song.

A song is only a

single thought, but

song that leads into

another, can form a

symphony. A song

can be a single

slight, or it can fur‐

ther the dialogue of

a larger story. A

transformative symphony can be a pro‐

vocateur of thought. So, this little song

doesn’t have a statement or a resolu‐

tion. It can, though, further the story

into a symphony of Christ (Caritas

Christi) if you and I find the next small,

or grand, or brilliant, or common

thought and action to . . . .

COUNCIL CORNER

2018 Congregational

Council:

President:

Tom Pankow

V. President:

Kathleen Preston

Secretary:

Carole Reiner

Finance: Scott Allen

Elder: Mary Madraki

Rodriguez

Deacon: Lori Davies

Trustee: Frank Tees

Lay Minister:

MacKenzie Nolan

Community Minister:

Blair Giboney

Pastor Bill Wong

Pastor Stephanie Lape

Volume 17, Issue 11

Daylight Savings

end on Sunday,

November 4.

“Fall” back one hour

before you go to

sleep on Saturday

night!

Council Update

Dear friends in Christ,

Last week we welcomed two clergy

to serve as our bridge pastor team. Pas‐

tor Steve Awbrey and Deacon Lynne

Prechel will be with us until a new pas‐

tor is called. They will be sharing the

pastoral duties and administrating to

our spiritual needs through the holi‐

days. Please join me in welcoming

them to the St. Paul family.

Dana Cabbell and I conducted joint

information sessions for the congrega‐

tion on Sunday, September 30 between

worship services. Dana expressed opti‐

mism that the call process was moving

forward. I shared the progress that our

Council has made in attending to the

challenges with our recent pastor

changes and the decision by Shepherd

of the Hills Lutheran Church to termi‐

nate our contractual relationship. St.

Paul is in good hands as we discern our

future!

Despite all of the challenges, we

continue to be a vibrant faith communi‐

ty rooted in our Christian heritage. We

can now begin to prepare for a bright

future as children of God and to contin‐

ue serving our community as disciples

of Christ. We are preparing for the an‐

nual congregation meeting on Novem‐

ber 11 by assessing our priorities for

next year. You will hear more about

this at the annual meeting.

Your friend in Christ,

Tom Pankow

Congregation President

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Sunday, November 11 at 11:15 p.m.

ONE Worship Service at 10 a.m.

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September Financial Highlights

The financial situation has improved due to increased offerings and reduced

expenses. The 2019 budget will be presented and discerned at the congregation

meeting November 11, 2018.

Thank you for your continued stewardship efforts of tithing, special offer‐

ings, and contributions of time and talents. Together we rely on everyoneʹs joy‐

ful and sacrificial giving. We do all this for the glory of God.

The Cup of Our

Life: A Guide for

Spiritual Growth by

Joyce Rupp

6 Week class —

October 12 through

Nov. 16 @ 10 a.m.

Purchase your own

book or contact the

church office if you need assistance.

Manger and Mys‐

tery: An Advent

Adventure by

Marilyn Brown

Oden

4 Week class —

November 30

through Dec. 21 @

10 a.m.

Purchase your own

book or contact the church office if you

need assistance.

NEW Friday Book Studies with Deacon Lynne

Rummage-Boutique Sale

Cleaning out those closets‐‐ decluttering

that garage?? Start a pile for our 2nd annual

Rummage Sale Saturday Nov. 10 from 8 a.m.‐1

p.m. You do the selling and keep all your

profits.. Spaces in the parking lot available for

$10‐‐more info to come!! Questions see Leah

DeSoucy, Diana Bock or Linda Kelton

9 Sep‐18 AVG

MONTH SEPT YTD

2018 SEPT YTD

2017

ATTEND‐ANCE 757 705 6344 6699

TOTAL INCOME $45,536 $43,222 $388,996 $377,919

NET $7,700 ‐$4,583 ‐$41,249 ‐$51,317

Volume 17, Issue 11

What are You Grateful For? As we enter the month of Novem‐

ber, our thoughts turn to the celebration

of Thanksgiving Day. We have so much

to be thankful and grateful for! I am sure

your list of gratitudes is as long or long‐

er than my own, and so that we can add

to our lists, I share with you below some

beautiful gratitude quotes by some fa‐

mous and not‐so‐famous authors. If

you’re interested in pursuing the disci‐

pline of gratitude, especially in this par‐

ticular month, then visit this website:

www.gratefulness.org, hosted by Broth‐

er David Steindl‐Rast. For right now,

enjoy these with my blessing.

1. “At times our own light goes out

and is rekindled by a spark from an‐

other person. Each of us has cause to

think with deep gratitude of those

who have lighted the flame within

us.” — Albert Schweitzer

2. “You simply will not be the same

person two months from now after

consciously giving thanks each day

for the abundance that exists in your

life. And you will have set in motion

an ancient spiritual law: the more

you have and are grateful for, the

more will be given you.” — Sarah

Ban Breathnach

3. “There are only two ways to live

your life. One is as though nothing is

a miracle. The other is as though

everything is a miracle.” — Albert

Einstein

4. “Can you see the holiness in those

things you take for granted–a paved

road or a washing machine? If you

concentrate on finding what is good

in every situation, you will discover

that your life will suddenly be filled

with gratitude, a feeling that nur‐

tures the soul.” — Rabbi Harold

Kushner

5. “If the only prayer you say in your

life is thank you, that would suffice.”

— Meister Eckhart

6. “Gratefulness is the key to a happy

life that we hold in our hands, be‐

cause if we are not grateful, then no

matter how much we have we will

not be happy — because we will al‐

ways want to have something else or

something more.” — Brother David

Steindl‐Rast

As I read through these quotes, I am

made mindful of the variety of things

that I take for granted, like fresh fruits

and vegetables available year round, a

peaceful community in which to live,

religious freedom to worship as God

and my heart guide me, quality college

educations for my children, and excel‐

lent medical care. My heart is also full

of joy and thanksgiving for you, the wel‐

coming people of St. Paul Lutheran

Church, who have invited me to share in

your community and worship life for

these next few months. I am truly

blessed to be among you! Please let me

know how I may serve you while I am

here: with a visit and communion, a

time of prayer and scripture, a private

conversation about God, or a friendly

chat and hug. I’m here for you.

In Christian Love,

Deacon Lynne

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What are You Grateful For? As my bridging pastor work gets

going with all you Saint Paulites, I have

noted how the lovely, fall themed altar

flowers have been given by couples cele‐

brating their wedding anniversaries. I

have recently rejoiced with the Stones

and the Allens for their many years of

love and devotion to each other. All of

that has caused me to remember that

Jacque and I have been married 43 years

now... so I went out and bought her a

big bunch of flowers at Costco…how

romantic!

The other

night on the

Channel 2

news they

aired the story

of Jonathan

and Stacy cel‐

ebrating their

27th wedding

anniversary,

as she had to

go into a res‐

piratory hos‐

pital to deal with ALS. Jonathan wanted

to fill Stacy’s room with flowers but she

couldn’t have them in her room. So with

the help of friends and family they filled

the courtyard outside her window with

flowers. The view from her bed is beau‐

tiful…and our God of love is there.

The presence of pain and illness

does not mean that God causes evil or

illness. Rather, we believe God is pre‐

sent in the hurt and pain, suffering with

us and with all creation…this is a prom‐

ise of God.

Because of our baptism promises, we

are called to die with Christ in order that

we might be raised to new life beyond

any pain and suffering. We actually cele‐

brate death and new life on All Saints’

Sunday this year at the November 4

worship services. Believe this: I look for‐

ward to rejoicing with you and remem‐

bering the names of those Saint Paulites

who have died in the Lord this year, al‐

so live in the Lord…and so will we all

who believe.

Our family laid a flower lei on the

grave of my uncle Harlan at the Punch‐

bowl cemetery in Hawaii a couple

weeks ago. He was a 19‐year‐old PFC

Marine who

was killed‐in‐

action on Iwo

Jima a few

days after they

raised the

American flag

over that is‐

land in WWII.

As we kneeled

to clean the

grave marker

and pull away

the grasses that had grown over the edg‐

es partially obscuring Harlan’s name,

we remembered that God never forgets

our name. And most lovely, we rejoiced

that whatever given name is inscribed

on our grave marker, there will also be

clearly etched a word written as a gar‐

land of God’s love, and that word is

VICTORY!

By the grace of God,

Pastor Steve

Volume 17, Issue 11

As in years past, our youth will

gather to assemble shoeboxes filled with

hygiene essentials, school supplies and

small toys for displaced and impover‐

ished children around the world. These

children live in what for us are unimagi‐

nable conditions… war zones, orphan‐

ages, poverty. Their circumstances pre‐

vent most of them from believing that

there is a God who loves them. Our

shoebox gifts bring happiness and joy to

these children, thus opening their hearts

and minds to learn about Jesus.

This year, our youth will assemble

shoeboxes on Nov. 4, the shoeboxes will

be blessed on Nov. 11.

To make the process of assembling

shoeboxes more meaningful, please con‐

sider the following: Think about how

many shoeboxes you’d like to

“prepare.” Identify on the age and gen‐

der of the child or children you’d like to

“give to” helps make it personal. Decide

what you’d like to purchase – something

special for the child or children whose

boxes you are preparing. At SPLC, we

are blessed with a supportive congrega‐

tion that donates nearly all the essentials

(school supplies and hygiene items), but

it’s fun to include a little something ex‐

tra special… clothing item, toy, shoes,

hair ribbons. The “something extra”

need not be expensive ‐‐ just

something that you think the recipient

would enjoy.

Thank you again for your ongoing

support of his important ministry.

Karen Allen

714‐469‐9644—

[email protected]

Bars of Soap

Soap Containers

Washcloths

Toothbrushes

Toothbrush covers

Combs/Brushes

Hair Clips/Headbands

Flashlights and extra

batteries

Pencils

Pens (black, blue, red,

green)

Pencil Sharpeners

Erasers

Boxes of crayon/colored

pencils

Small Pads of Paper

Coloring Books

Jump ropes

Small Toys: superballs,

balls, marbles

Small dolls

Small cars/trucks

Band‐Aids

Operation Christmas Child: Donation Suggestions

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Angel Tree Gifts for Christmas In addition to the traditional Angel

tree that the Women of the ELCA

(WELCA) coordinates for La Habra Re‐

source Center Clients, this year I have

the wish lists of 40 children in Fullerton

that are being served by Crittenton Ser‐

vices for Children and

Families.

Crittenton has two resi‐

dential campuses in Fuller‐

ton, caring for abused or

troubled teens, some of

whom are pregnant or par‐

enting. They have special‐

ized programs for those

children who are victims of

commercial sex trafficking

or in need of substance

abuse intervention. They have foster

care/adoption programs and two very

large programs which serve children

still living in the home. These families

in crisis may be homeless, in shelters, or

living in motels. Their situations span

every form of abuse, mental or physical

illnesses, substance abuse, and violence.

Crittenton’s outreach counselors bring

services to these extremely poor chil‐

dren, helping them to stay with a par‐

ent whenever possible.

Each boy or girl has been assisted

by his or her therapist or social worker

to create a Santa wish list.

There are wishes in all

price ranges from stocking

stuffers to tennis shoes‐ no

gift over $40. If you would

like to participate, contact

me and I’ll get you a wish

list. You can then shop for

and wrap your gift. Attach

the angel tree tag which I

give you and add a regular

holiday tag to your gift.

The kicker is I need all these wrapped

gifts back to me by Friday, Nov. 30. I’m

happy to pick them up or you can drop

them at church.

Thanks for your help.

Carol Pankow

714‐447‐0369

Angel Tree Gifts for Christmas

Call Committee Update Dear Congregation, The call com‐

mittee is in the process of interview‐

ing a second round of pastoral candi‐

dates. Please pray for Godʹs purpose to

be made known to us. We are all look‐

ing forward to filling our pastoral va‐

cancy. Keep the faith!

Thanks. Cheers and Hallelujahs!

Sara Jimenez, Call Committee Commu‐

nications

Hea

lth M

inist

ry P

age

Let it be known to all of you, and to all the

people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by

the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,* whom you

crucified, whom God raised from the dead. Acts of the Apostles 4.10

Sunscreen Knowhow

1. In recent years, skin cancer has been

on the rise, and it has become more

important for us to protect our bod‐

ies from the sun’s harmful rays. But

how much do you know about sun‐

screen and sun protection? While

the use of sunscreen on exposed

skin as protection

is common

knowledge, the

details sometimes

get fuzzy. Learn

more about how

you can protect

your skin!

2. The sun’s rays in‐

clude ultraviolet A

(UVA) and ultravi‐

olet B (UVB) rays.

Sunscreen Sun

Protection Factor

(SPF) measures the lotion’s ability to

block UVB rays only. To make sure

your sunscreen blocks UVA rays, as

well, look for the words “broad

spectrum” on your lotion bottle.

3. Sunscreens with zinc oxide are rec‐

ommended because they block both

UVA and UVB rays.

4. Seek shade where available. Keep in

mind the sun’s rays are usually

strongest between 10 a.m. and 2

p.m.

5. Water and sand both reflect the

sun’s damaging rays, so use extra

caution when out at the beach.

6. An SPF number does not constitute

how many minutes you can be in

the sun. The number designates the

length of time you can

be out in the sun before

you get sunburned. For

example, an SPF of 30

means you can be out

in the sun 30 times

longer than if you had

no sunscreen on with‐

out getting burned.

7. For the sunscreen

to be effective, you

need to use an ounce

for exposed areas.

8. Use sunscreen eve‐

ry day you’re outside, year‐round.

Even on cloudy days, the sun’s rays

can pierce through with up to 80

percent efficacy.

9. Typically, an adult should use a wa‐

ter‐resistant, broad spectrum, SPF 30

or higher sunscreen and reapply

every two hours or so.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology

Shining a Light on Sunscreen

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BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

Last Sunday of the month from 9—11 a.m.

in the Parish Hall.

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Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ

Galatians 6:2

Stephen Ministry is the one‐to‐one

lay caring ministry that takes place in

congregations that use the Stephen

Series system. Stephen Ministry con‐

gregations equip and empower lay

caregivers—called Stephen Minis‐

ters—to provide high‐quality, confi‐

dential, Christ‐centered care to people

who are hurting. We have been a Ste‐

phen Ministry congregation since

2010.

Stephen Ministry meets on the

First and Third Monday each month.

Please contact Sarah Tees 562‐665‐9214

if you wish to attend.

Stephen Ministry will soon begin

training new Ministers. Stephen Min‐

istry benefits many others besides

those who receive the care of their Ste‐

phen Ministers. The Stephen Ministers

grow greatly as they learn about help‐

ing others—and they learn about

themselves. As the hurting members

of our congregation grow stronger

through this caring ministry, the

whole church is built up and made

stronger. And, of course, we all can

have the knowledge that when the

pains of life come our way, someone

will always be there, ready to care for

us, to bring God’s love to us in a spe‐

cial, personal way. Perhaps God is

calling you to be one of these caring,

committed servants who offer Christ’s

love to those who are hurting. Please

call: Sarah Tees at (562) 665‐9214 or

George Montgomery at (714) 348‐5929

or Mary Madracki at (714)‐794‐9503

Step

hen

Min

istry

Pag

e This Month’s Minister: George

Montgomery – Stephen Minister going

on 6 years, I’ve been a Stephen Leader

the last four years. My wife Pam and I

have been members of St Paul since

1976.

When I first heard of Stephen

Ministry – I became aware of Stephen

Ministry during a Stephen Ministry

Sunday. It really got me to think and

pray about this ministry.

I knew I wanted to be a Stephen

Minister when – During the week be‐

tween Stephen Ministry Sunday, and

the following Sunday I found myself

thinking more and more about becom‐

ing a Stephen Minister. As I prayed

about it, I realized I was lacking in

faithful service to St Paul. I had been

the High School and Sunday School

teacher for 20 years, and once that was

over I was in need of some activity that

would allow me to again, faithfully

serve St Paul. Stephen Ministry was

the answer!

The qualities that make a good

Stephen Minister are – A compassion‐

ate, loving individual who will listen

support and allow God to be present in

the relationship. A person who under‐

stands that God is the Caregiver and

we are only the Caregiver! A person

who will respect confidentiality with

their care receiver.

One of the ways Stephen Ministry

has strengthened my faith is –As a

Stephen Minister, we understand the

STEPHEN MINISTRY (Continued on page 10)

Why I Chose to Become a Stephen Minister – and Why it May be Right for You: A newsletter series featuring each of our current Stephen Ministers answering writing prompts about Stephen Ministry.

Currently we are serv‐

ing in five active caring

relationships.

caring relationship must be Christ cen‐

tered. By accepting and realizing His

presence, I find myself listening for His

guidance. During these moments with

my Care Receiver, I feel closer to God

than ever before.

What I wish people understood

about Stephen Ministry –Many people

are hurting and in need of God’s pres‐

ence in their lives today. What a bless‐

ing it is to share God’s love with them!

Stephen Ministry is so special for

our congregation because – It allows us

to identify those in need, and then as‐

sign them a Stephen Minister to walk

with them as they go through their cri‐

sis. Our Stephen Ministry program is so

successful that we have 2 caring rela‐

tionships that come from other congre‐

gations.

If I were to share one thing about

my caring journey it would be –I have

been blessed with three caring relation‐

ships during my time as a Stephen Min‐

ister. It’s impossible to put into words

the faithful impact it has had not only in

my life, but in my care receiver’s as

well. Christ has truly been at the center

of all three of these relationships.

(STEPHEN MINISTRY Continued from page 9)

Volume 17, Issue 11

THANKOFFERING SUNDAY

Thankofferings: our history

Beginning in the late 19th century,

Lutheran women were given small

Thankoffering boxes to place in a special

location in their homes as a visible re‐

minder of blessings received. Women

would add coins to those boxes almost

daily as particular blessings were noted.

From their use came the idea of an an‐

nual church service to celebrate their

collection, and so the women of the con‐

gregation would come together for a

Thankoffering service.

The concept of Thankoffering cele‐

brations dates back more than 100 years

and beyond Lutherans. The Episcopal

Church Women held their first recorded

Thankoffering service in 1889, and the

World Thank Offering service of the

United Methodist Women has been a

tradition for over 100 years. In the Lu‐

theran tradition, the General Synod’s

Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary

Society created their first Thankoffering

service in 1889 to celebrate the 10th an‐

niversary of the organization. At that

first Thankoffering, $6,100 was collect‐

ed. Today, Women of the ELCA collects

more than $1 million in Thankofferings

annually for the ministries and mission

of our women’s organization.

Thankofferings: continuing the tradi-

tion

Thankofferings show gratitude for

God’s blessings and give us an im‐

portant and tangible way to express that

gratitude. It is a tradition grounded in

our celebration of community, of meet‐

ing together to joyfully give thanks for

what God has given us. Thankofferings

have always been, and still are, our op‐

portunity to say thank you to God in

both significant and ordinary moments.

Join us on ThankOffering Sunday,

November 11 at 10 a.m. (ONE Worship

Service) with guest pastor ~ The Rev.

Sarah Sumner‐Eisenbraun

Please mark your calendar and ask a

friend to join us!

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Yout

h Pag

e FAITH-Together in Worship—The

youth leave the 9:30 worship service

with their class toward the end of wor‐

ship and meet with their teachers to dis‐

cuss the sermons, faith issues, and cur‐

rent events. Please see Ryan or Michelle

Kuester for more information.

FAITH-Religious Education—

Confirmation classes continue on

Wednesday evenings at 5 p.m. Please

see Ryan Kuester if your child is now in

7th or 8th grade.

FAITH-Together for Worship—

“Power Hour” (Sunday School pre‐

school through sixth grade) takes place

during the 9:30 worship service, follow‐

ing the Childrenʹs Sermon. The children

will be brought back into the sanctuary

for Holy Communion.

Childrenʹs Choir - Rehearsals are led by

Chris Winn after 9:30 Sunday services.

FAITH-Together in Worship —The youth leave the 9:30 worship service with

their class toward the end of worship and meet with their teachers to discuss the

sermons, faith issues, and current events. Please see Ryan or Michelle Kuester for

more information.

Middle School Youth

High School Youth

Elementary Youth

For EVERYONE! SERVICE—Food Distribution—Nov. 3 at 8:15 a.m. This is an intergenerational

service project. We meet at Richman Elementary School ‐ 700 S. Richman, Fuller‐

ton ‐ to distribute groceries to our hungry neighbors. We meet Jesus in disguise in

the hungry and poor among us.

SHARE A MEAL—On the second Sunday of each month , 11:30 am‐1 pm, we

meet at First Lutheran Church ‐ 215 N. Lemon St., Fullerton ‐ to prepare and serve

food to the homeless community. This month, we meet Nov. 11. Please see Mike

Day with questions.

FUN—SPY Lites hosts a Operation

Christmas Child Stuffing & Pizza Par-

ty—Sunday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m.—

12:30 p.m. See Sign‐up sheet.

Volume 17, Issue 11

COLLECTING PULL TABS

AND BOX TOPS FOR EDUCA‐

TION —We are still collecting

soda can pull tabs and Box Tops for Educa‐

tion coupons. Drop yours off in the narthex

collection boxes.

COLLECTING PLASTIC

BAGS—Do you know what

PLARN is and how helpful it

can be to keep plastic bags

out of the landfill? PLARN

(Plastic bags YARN) is a way

of using those plastic bags,

newspaper bags, grocery

bags, and those large plastic bags that new

pillows come in… you get the idea! Plastic

bags are cut into strips and then crocheted

into light weight portable sleeping mats for

those that are homeless. They are easy to

carry, lightweight and easy to clean. BUT it

takes approximately 800 bags to make one

mat! If you would like to help with this pro‐

ject or donate clean bags, contact Joyce Wolf

at 562‐277‐2137 or join us every Tuesday at

12 noon.

FUNDRAISING

EVENT—Veronica Sando‐

val is doing a fundraising

event for Lutheran Disas‐

ter Relief. Purchase

Herbie the Hedgehog for $20 and 1/2

of the proceeds will go to LDR. If

you would like to make a purchase,

please see Veronica or email at rob‐

[email protected].

ONLINE GIVING—Our

website–

www.stpaulfullerton.org

has a new upgraded online

giving portal. So if you are

already a regular donor, please

know that it’s the same easy way to

donate—just a different look. If you

are new, log in and create an ac‐

count. It’s that easy!

Notes and Notices

The Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible

Study continues. All men are invited to

be part of this fellowship and study

group.

Who was Ruth? What is the rela‐

tionship between Naomi and

Ruth? Why the journey to Isra‐

el? What does the story of Ruth

tell us about ourselves and

about God? Why is Ruth in the

Bible?

The Tuesday Morning

Men’s Bible Study gathers at 6

a.m., in the Fellowship Hall.

Breakfast is provided. We are studying

the book of Ruth. Bring your Bible. To

guide our study, we are using a study

book titled, Ruth & Esther, which is

part of the NavPress Life Change Se‐

ries. Copies of this book are available at

the church office or at the Bible study.

Also, you are welcome to read

ahead in the book of Ruth.

No prior Bible study experience

necessary. Just a desire to learn,

to be open to God, a willingness

to share your insights, and to be

a part of this fellowship.

Again, all men are invited.

Come and experience God’s

presence and word among us.

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study

Journeys

GREETERS, READERS & ACOLYTES

Greeters

8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m.

Nov. 4 Blair Giboney Bonita Hix Joyce Wolf

Mark DeSoucy Honey Leas

Leah De Soucy Barbara Litrell

ONE SERVICE at 10 a.m.

Nov. 11 Wayde Schatz Fritz VonCoelln Bob Buhl

Alice Schatz Cindy VonCoelln Anna Mc Donnel

Shelia Richards

Dale Richards

Nov. 18 Janet Kitchen Rick Stone Joyce Wolf

Donna Austin Dawn Stone

Suzy Young

Sue Weaver

Nov. 25 Sally Moore Todd Shaw Bob Buhl

Doug Strom Maria Shaw Anna Mc Donnel

Sue Coopman

Readers

Nov. 4 Blair Giboney Carole Reiner Evelyn Bryeans

Nov. 11 10 a.m. Carol Pankow

Nov. 18 Stephanie Fisher Pearl Mann Richard Spurlock

Nov. 25 Sara Jimenez Sharon Huemoller Susanne Stark

Acolytes**

Nov. 4—Vasquez

Nov. 11—Bakken

Nov. 18—Beining

Nov. 25—Day

St. Paul has lost the trophy to First Fullerton UMC for

out September Cereal Challenge. But a total of 470

boxes of cereal was collected by all our participating

congregations to help those in need! So let’s step it up

St. Paul to get our beloved trophy back!

November Challenge will be dried beans.

**If your child would like to serve as an acolyte, please contact Pastor Stephanie. If you

are unable to attend church on the date you

are scheduled please reach out to someone

else on the list. You are more than welcome

to swap Sundays.

Volume 17, Issue 11

Don't forget our homebound and

those in extended

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STRENGTH, HEALING, COMFORT, MERCY,

PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING‐For the United

States of America & the World–God Bless America

HEALING

Russ Holden Juanita Solomonson

Jay Tesch Celette Vanderford

Charles Austin Dee Ermes

Natalie Reggio Martha Huff

Rose Lloyd Jesse Meyer

Karen Legel Bob Hathaway

Harold McDonnel Carol Schumaker

Janice Noren Rachel Bedard

Wilfred Strauss Bob Wolf

Babette Smythe Sany Canlas

Margaret Swanson Ada Gaughan

Veronica Sandoval Thomas Sandoval

Jack Bedell John Kelton

Daniel Meyer Diane Collins

Glory Hucko Marsha Farwick

Sandy Roberts Sharon Tate

Brian Jordan Virginia Seifert

Frank & Judy Christopher Betty & Don Reid

Daveda & Tiffany Baglio

Robert & LaVerne Francis

Maureen Perez, Kevaleen & Dennis DeBolt—Sisters

& Brother‐in‐Law of Kathy Peters

Thomas Michael Boyd ‐ Cousin of Kathleen Peters

Rev. Bob & Dot Westerhoff, Bonnie Acosta —

Friends of Kathy Peters

Irma and John Hernandez —Friends of Caitlin Peters

Michael Heinle —Husband of Kathy Peters’ niece

Joe Stok—Father of Sue Coopman

Cele & Kim Obuch —Friends of June Bosley

Kim Bowden—Family of June Bosely

Erin Vessey—Granddaughter of Chuck & Sharon Tate

Marge Shaw—Mother of Todd Shaw

Brooklynn Landis—Granddaughter of Ken & Sara Falk

Linda Hahn—Niece of Marje Young

Katy Duran — Daughter of Ken & Beth Sackett

Ora Garrett—Mother of John Draxler

John & Pete Strom —Family of Doug & Shirley Strom

Joan Riebel —Sister of Doug Strom

Karl Dagelmann—Cousin of Anna McDonnel

Bob Kolb—Brother‐in‐law of Shirley Strom

Jason Greve‐Nephew of Sharon Huemoller

Joun Salyer Cox –Cousin of Jim Roberts

Greg Richardson—Son of Leslie Richardson

Jeffrey Kumbera—Friend of Martha Huff

Michael Foster—Brother of Barbara Swanburg

Lori & Sheldon Mann—Friends of Monica Farias

Eileen McCaffer —Friend of Bakken Family

Karen Ramsey—Daughter‐in‐law of Donna & Charles

Austin

Dorothy Brama—Friend of Sally Moore

Lois Kauffman, Patsy Dunn– Friends of Leslie

Richardson

Greg—Friend of Bill & Barbara Meyer

Clay Baxter—Friend of Martha Huff

Barry Smith—Friend of Susan Hodgson

Francis Wallner –Brother of Barbra Sorter

STRENGTH AND HEALING

Marilyn Minnich Tom Peters

Marjorie Legel Pastor Mark Cansino

Marianne Nugent

Bill & Dorothy Aanestad

Karly—Daughter of Nancy Romstedt

Kimberly —Daughter of Ada Gaughan

Monte & Altha Hedman—Parents of Sue Goellrich

Connie Overton, Joan Lucas, Elveria Mohrmann,

Tomoko, Dee Harmon, Terry Lucas, Dennis, Bill

King, Judy Tardie, Hank, Allen & Brendan,

Gabriel, Mark, Alisa & Brittaney—Friends &

Family of Fritz and Cindy von Coelln

Crystal Farias—Daughter of Rick & Monica Farias

Jennifer Sullivan—Friend of Jack & Sue Bedell

COMFORT

Colby Wakeman and Family on the death of his

grandmother, Carole Wakeman

Sharon Huemoller and Family on the death of her

mother, Irene Larson

Hazelton Family of the death of Heather Hazelton—

Friend of June Bosely

Virginia Seifert and Family on the death of her

husband, Floyd Seifert

Joanne Larson and Family on the death of her

brother, Bryan Flaa

SAFETY

Petty Officer 3 EM Roxy Mueller —Cousin/Niece of

Stone Salpaka Family

Pvt. Allen Moss Charlie Co 84 Army Chemical

Battalion—Grandson of Cindy and Fritz von Coelln

1st Lieutenant George H Cushman, 1‐77AR ‐ Friend

of Kathy Salter

We welcome and encourage all prayer requests.

Please submit your requests in writing on your Worship

Registration card, via email or phone call to the Church

Office. Once or twice each month, names will be removed

from the list who have been in print at least 3 consecutive

weeks (except those deployed overseas). You are welcome

to re‐submit any name removed from the list, or you may

remove a name at anytime by contacting the Church

Office. Thank you! If you or someone you know is in the

hospital, please be sure to call the church office (714) 879‐

8290 to inform us. Confidentiality laws now prevent

hospitals from contacting churches when congregation

members are hospitalized.

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9:30 a.m.—St. Paul Alive!—Praise

9:30 a.m. — Kids’ POWER Hour

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Deacon Lynne Prechel, Bridge Deacon

W. Chris Winn, Director of Music

Lori Seargeant, Office Administrator

Melissa Ames, Nursery Attendant

Phone: 714‐879‐8290 Fax: 714‐879‐5907

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