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The Epistle St Paul Lutheran Church Volume 17 Issue 9 October 2018 “Mental prayer, in my opinion, is nothing else than an inti- mate sharing between friends; it means taking time fre- quently to be alone with Him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much, but to love much, and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything.” (Saint Theresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church ) Thus far, we have looked at practices and routines of Prayer that have some definite forms. Lec- tio Divina, praying the Lord’s Prayer, and various traditions of using beads; all these forms give us structure, they give us words for our prayer. Why did I begin here? Because if you are just com- ing to the practice of Prayer, we must, like little children, learn HOW to pray before we can engage in any deeper, abstract notions of Prayer. When one comes to a monastery…particularly a mon- astery that follows a rule of “silence”…you are not simply dumped into the “deep end” of the prac- tice and told to “swim.” Instead, you are welcomed in for a day or two and given a guide who helps you understand the discipline and life that you are being taken in to and you are given a set, finite length your experience will last. You are briefed before and afterwards. Prayer is like this too; we should never just “expect” someone to “start” praying at the level of the Saints and Mystics who spent their entire lives in prayer and devotion. Instead we must start as novices; we are introduced slowly and gradually to the discipline and only after much practice can we grow into the deeper, more abstract forms of prayer. One practice that many people long for is called Contemplative Prayer. There are many forms of Contemplative Prayer, but perhaps the single greatest example of the form can be found in Saint Theresa of Avila, who wrote a spiritual classic on the form called The Interior Castle . Like the Orthodox Mystics who used the “Jesus Prayer” (see last month’s article) to enable “prayer with- out ceasing,” Saint Theresa of Avila saw prayer as an unending, interior discipline that should per- vade every moment of our living. To accomplish this, Saint Theresa advocated a routine of daily contemplation, of set moments in the daily life where we set everything else aside to do nothing else but dwell in the Presence of God. It should be noted that there are several modern temptations and issues with this practice and Saint Theresa herself acknowledges that a “beginner” should not be left alone to try this practice. The first issue, as with so many spiritual practices, is that we MUST have a “Properly Ordered” sense of self and priority. A “disordered” sense of values will end up with us centering on our- selves; this is a great and pernicious danger. A “Properly Ordered” sense of values focuses purely upon God; God is the Creator, we are the created, God is Divine, we are mortal, God is Love, we are the beloved. Whenever we attempt to engage in contemplation, we MUST set aside “us,” and instead focus purely upon God. So, when engaging in “Contemplative Prayer,” we must DO some critical things: First, pick a time of the day that makes your Prayer pre-eminent. Do NOT “leave”

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Volume 17 Issue 9 October 2018 “Mental prayer, in my opinion, is nothing else than an inti-mate sharing between friends; it means taking time fre-quently to be alone with Him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much, but to love much, and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything.” (Saint Theresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church)

Thus far, we have looked at practices and routines of Prayer that have some definite forms. Lec-tio Divina, praying the Lord’s Prayer, and various traditions of using beads; all these forms give us structure, they give us words for our prayer. Why did I begin here? Because if you are just com-ing to the practice of Prayer, we must, like little children, learn HOW to pray before we can engage in any deeper, abstract notions of Prayer. When one comes to a monastery…particularly a mon-astery that follows a rule of “silence”…you are not simply dumped into the “deep end” of the prac-tice and told to “swim.” Instead, you are welcomed in for a day or two and given a guide who helps you understand the discipline and life that you are being taken in to and you are given a set, finite length your experience will last. You are briefed before and afterwards. Prayer is like this too; we should never just “expect” someone to “start” praying at the level of the Saints and Mystics who spent their entire lives in prayer and devotion. Instead we must start as novices; we are introduced slowly and gradually to the discipline and only after much practice can we grow into the deeper, more abstract forms of prayer.

One practice that many people long for is called Contemplative Prayer. There are many forms of Contemplative Prayer, but perhaps the single greatest example of the form can be found in Saint Theresa of Avila, who wrote a spiritual classic on the form called The Interior Castle. Like the Orthodox Mystics who used the “Jesus Prayer” (see last month’s article) to enable “prayer with-out ceasing,” Saint Theresa of Avila saw prayer as an unending, interior discipline that should per-vade every moment of our living. To accomplish this, Saint Theresa advocated a routine of daily contemplation, of set moments in the daily life where we set everything else aside to do nothing else but dwell in the Presence of God.

It should be noted that there are several modern temptations and issues with this practice and

Saint Theresa herself acknowledges that a “beginner” should not be left alone to try this practice.

The first issue, as with so many spiritual practices, is that we MUST have a “Properly Ordered”

sense of self and priority. A “disordered” sense of values will end up with us centering on our-

selves; this is a great and pernicious danger. A “Properly Ordered” sense of values focuses purely

upon God; God is the Creator, we are the created, God is Divine, we are mortal, God is Love, we

are the beloved. Whenever we attempt to engage in contemplation, we MUST set aside “us,” and

instead focus purely upon God. So, when engaging in “Contemplative Prayer,” we must DO some

critical things: First, pick a time of the day that makes your Prayer pre-eminent. Do NOT “leave”

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your Prayer to “whenever I can,” but instead deliberately pick a time that you will stop whatever you are doing and stick to it. Second, STOP whatever else you are doing; “Contemplative Prayer” cannot be done while you are driving, or texting, or whatever else you are doing. Remember, God is the FOCUS here. Turn off your cell phones or other devices, minimize other distractions. Third, find a space that can be Holy, preferably with a Cross, Icon, or other aids that will help you focus on God. You can use the Church for this. Fourth, sing a hymn or read a short piece of Scripture that will help you focus on God. Remember, you can use the calendar and lectionary for help with this. Fifth, STOP your talking and listen. Make time, space, and room for God to dwell with you. It is not your prayer that makes God work.

The practice of Contemplative Prayer is NOT like the Buddhist practice of meditation, where si-lence is the goal. The issue here is not to “silence” mind and body, but to empty (“Kenosis” in Greek) one’s self of ego so that you can “be” in the Presence of God. Remember, God is the goal, not “us.” So if you find your mind wandering or yourself pained by some distraction, the goal is not to “deny” or “transcend” these distractions, but instead to recall ourselves to God’s Presence. Our aches and pains and worries are not the greatest things, God’s loving Promise and Presence are the greater thing. The goal of Contemplative Prayer is to let God have these little things and so create space for our Adoration, Contemplation, and ultimately Satisfaction in and through God’s presence.

In the next article, I’ll go through some concrete suggestions for Contemplative Prayer, but as a start I suggest this simple practice: set a timer for 15 minutes. Stop everything you are doing, quiet everything that you can. If you can set up a “chapel” space, with a Cross and/or Icon, and maybe a candle, then do that. Quiet everything else. Make the sign of the Cross over yourself (genuflection) and say, “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” Pray the Lord’s Prayer, in an unhurried and intentional manner. Then take the remainder of the time to sit in God’s Presence. Where and when your mind wonders, bring it back to God’s Pres-ence using God’s Name which you invoked at the beginning of the time. Do not worry about dis-tractions, whenever you become distracted or at unease (and you will), recall your mind back to God’s Presence. At the end of your time, complete your Prayer as you began; make the Sign of the Cross (genuflection) and say the Lord’s Prayer. Then go in peace.

Pax Christi;

Pr. Jerry Kliner, STS

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“Second Sunday” Sunday School Summary of September 9, 2018 Session

We say it every Sunday but what does it really mean?

Discussion Group Notes – Topic – “We”

Each Sunday this summer we have said or heard the word "we" more than 20 times throughout the liturgy. Add the word “us” and the number is even higher.

Next discussion group – Sunday October 14, 2018

- ALL ages welcome! 2 times – same topic – 9:15 in the library and 11:20

in the lounge Topic: the word “Children”

1. What does the word “we” mean to you?

A group; all at St. Paul; those who are present and absent; all Lutherans and Christians; me and at least

one other; in a relationship – quality or nature of the relationship is not implied (it could be good, bad or

indifferent); subgroups, choir, circle of friends; connections; shared values – Christian, Christ-Centered;

2. Who are "we" at St. Paul?

members but individuals; family – support whoever needs it, financially; various ages; male/female; many locations (Suncrest and other locations, including Preston and Marion Counties); many transient people at University; many vocations (many work at University/HSC/Hospitals, mix of professions – some work-ing and some retired, mix of finances, PhDs/MDs – academics); some are more active workers in the congregations while others attend; regular attendance vs occasional attendance; Lutheran heritage/traditions vs “late comers” to Lutheran church; Lutherans with different traditions (German, Norwegian); traditions change; changes should be welcomed; change should be part of our tradition.

3. Why is the word "we" used so often instead of “I” in the church?

“I” is individual; “we” can do more than “I”; “we” is stronger than “I”; observation that “I” is used in the creeds but not elsewhere, including confession; we can hide behind the word “we”, especially in confes-sion; reason you come to church – not alone and no one else is alone – have each other’s backs; Com-munion of Saints; gathering together; we are to not abhor or neglect gathering together; “I” is part of “we

4. Who are "we" in our community, state, country, world?

friends, family, co-workers, classmates, neighbors, West Virginians, Americans, etc.; part of our neighbor-

hood we should be children of God; should be leaders; do the right thing; help our community – Alz-

heimer’s Walk, food baskets, food pantry, Circle of Friends, Parking Committee giving a professed child

of God is part of “we” – race, gender, politics don’t matter; key to Christianity is love – unconditional love;

5. How can we be more “we” and less “I” in our church and community?

acknowledge that we think about “I” before “we”; our “we” circles can be small – those we like, agree with,

similar views; diagram of circles that overlap; challenge for ourselves and for others to reach out to some-

one in another circle and invite people in; groups help people feel connected, ex. Men’s group shut- in

visits, Dinner for Eights, Piece Makers; reflect God’s love; be the example – pay for groceries instead of

just a conversation; exchange of ideas is important to build community; talking about religion; different

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From the Piece Makers There are many people to thank this month. Thanks to Al Stiller for making us an onion soup lunch; to Sherry Fox who applied for us to Thrivent, and we were accepted as a Community Action Team; and to Kay Beamer, who is giving up her personal quilting and donated to us a large collec-tion of fabrics great for making quilts. Thanks also to the Parking Committee for including us among their charitable donations. All of these donations assure that we will be able to continue making quilts. Also, thanks to Edmond VandenBosche for delivering our latest batch of completed quilts to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse in Maryland. This delivery brings the total number of

quilts for 2018 to just over 100. We have 3 months more to add to this year’s total.

Contributions for the Piecemaker’s Fund Raiser have continued to grow. The Fundraiser will bring money to purchase the expensive rolls of quilt batting and addi-tional supplies we need. Please join our quilters at the Fund Raiser that begins Sunday September 30, before and after services, in the fellowship hall. The fundraiser will continue each

Sunday throughout October, or as long as there are items avail-able. The various items are hand crafted by our members, often times at home, and with donated fabric. Therefore, the sug-gested donations are below the prices normally asked at fund-raisers, craft shows, or online at such locations as the Etsy Mar-ketplace. Plus there are NO shipping costs. “COME ON DOWN” and view the decorative items for the approaching sea-sons, including items with unique appeal to adults and children/grandchildren now and as future memories.

The Piecemakers provides service and fellowship opportunities and welcomes new members on Fridays from 10 until 2.

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News from Council

Council met on September 20th, 2018. Here are some highlights of the meeting:

Giving for 2018 so far is more than $19,000 less than expenses to date.

The Property Committee put considerable effort into getting bids for three projects: tree re-

moval and trimming, repair and updating of outside lighting, and painting on the outside and

downstairs. Council approved the painting but will hold off on the other two in light of the

budget shortfall.

The annual congregational meeting on the spending plan will

be November 11th following the worship service. Council will

probably recommend no increases for 2019.

We have hired a new custodian/sexton, Mr. David McDonald.

He will be working 10 hours per week. Many thanks to Bill

Graham, who filled in during the past months when we were

without a custodian.

Council wishes to express its gratitude to Larry Springer and Bill Graham, who have put in so

many hours on the Property Committee. Special thanks go to Bill, who is retiring from the com-

mittee.

Or, donate online through St. Paul’s Facebook page

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August 2018

Date Set up Clean up

10/7 Jeanne Jeanne

10/14 Tamara Tiffany

10/21 MaryLee Mary H.

10/28 Jeanne Tiffany

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From the Lutheran Campus Ministry at WVU

Talking about God is always complicated. God is a reality bigger than we can wrap our heads around and 2000 years of Christian understanding can add both clarity and complexity to any conversation. But if you had to introduce God to someone for whom the idea is completely new; what would you say? Where would you begin? These are questions I find myself asking and answering often in campus ministry. For example, the first week of this year brought Cloris into our ministry. Cloris (her English name...I tried to pronounce her name in Chinese, she laughed out loud) knows of some Christian churches in her hometown of Nanjing but no one she knows actually goes to them. Her first three questions to me will remain memorable: 1. Is this a church? 2. What do Chris-tians do here? 3. What is it that Christians believe? Seeing her in worship during these past few weeks reminds me both of the inexplicable way God brings people to faith and that Cloris is by no means alone. One of the pleasant sur-prises of campus ministry for me so far have been the dozens of people and conversations which have caused me to play-the-part of St. Paul; in order to be able to speak with people about God, who have no foundation of what that means for Christians. Some, like Cloris, are foreign nationals who come from countries where Christianity is a mi-nority or oppressed faith, but many are home-grown, having never been to church or only having been a handful of times as a child. They are all seeking the same things: information, understanding, Truth; ultimately, they are seeking God. Our campus ministry serves the students, faculty, and staff of WVU and I'm thrilled to report that our attendance at worship is up 11% as compared to this time last year! But I think it also serves as something deeper than that; in many ways, it serves as a modern outpost of the Church available with the Gospel for the new, unconverted gentile. At a time in their lives when questions abound and in a place that is uniquely equipped to welcome them and answer their questions. I thank God that a place such as this exists for them, I thank God that we get to be a part of it, and I thank God for your support which sustains it. In Christ,

Chaplain Tony

lutheran mountaineer.org

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Per ELCA guidelines, the Stewardship Committee is still working to obtain valid contact informa-

tion for the list of individuals below. Our goal is not to eliminate them from the church roll book

but to appropriately classify their role at St. Paul. If you have contact information for any of these

people, please send it to the church office at [email protected] or to Lisa Moherman

at [email protected]. Contact information needed is mailing address, email address or tele-

phone number.

Last Name First Name

Abrahams Linda

Adams Nancy

Anderson Derrick

Andrews Barbara

Arnold Autumn

Bacola Lillian, Johnathan

Bakos Lauren

Bates Susan, Erin

Baylor Michael, Mary Jo

Bebout David, Russell, Ruth, Todd, Rachelle,

Cassie

Becker Dorothy (Marie)

Bell David, Thomas

Bender Laura

Billig Abram, Adam

Bine Jill, Andrew

Bishop Caldwell

Boekhout Tristan, Kayla

Bouquot James, Christopher

Brautigam John (not Jack)

Broersma Jeremy, Anderson Carter Hawk

Brown Laura

Carver Jeffrey, Angela

Cecchini Mary

Chuprinko Carla, Teri

Claesges Anna, Axel

Clark Susan, Victoria, Kayla

Clawges Frank

Cline Brendan, Sarah “Grace”

Coen Bailey, Blair

Colo… (sp?) Adam

Core Linda

Last Name First Name

Cotter Emily

Coup Roberta, Steven, Stephanie

Crouthamel William

Cummings Mary Kay, Edward, Eric, Jason,

Christy

Custer Kristen

Daley Michelle

Dattola Cathy

Davy Janelee, Michelle

Deardorff Lauri

Debbu Joseph

Deiriggi John

Denton Katherine

DeVault John, Brian

Dixon Courtney

Dorset Nancy

Dorton Hayes Theiling

Dreisback Jerii

Dryden Kathleen

Dubbe Jeffrey, Mary Margaret (Margie),

Patrice, Shelby

Duez Samantha

Dunbar Beth

Dzikowski Shirley, Matthew

Eggert Charles

Elkin Robert

Emmanuel Johnathan

Ericson Steven, Solveig, Kjell (David), Marit,

Kristine

Fantulin Anka

Feather Mary Ann

Ferer Elizabeth (Elise), Rachelle

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Last Name First Name

Fike Tyler, Darr, Stephanie

Fike (Manges) Mary Beth

Flink Evan

Fremouw Leah

Frere Yvonne, Andrea

Frich Kathleen, Paris

Frist Jane, Ian

Gallagher Rod, Kathy, Robert, Andrew

Gibson Sarah “Grace”

Gladfelter James

Glasser Mark, Joan, Grayson Elizabeth

Gorski Cheryl, Jessica, David

Grady Rosemary

Gray Margeaux

Greenlief Lori

Greenly Jeffrey

Grimes Evelyn, Joseph

Grimm Ella, Desiree, Joyce

Groce Peter

Haberbosch (Arco) Amy

Haddix Christine

Haggett Gordon

Hall Beth

Hansmann Eric

Hanson Ralph, Pam, Eric, Andrew

Harbaugh Deborah

Harris Joyce, Robert, Natalie Ryan

Hastings David, Sandra, Alexander, Charles

Hemness Shelly

Henry Matthew, Travis

Henryson Barbara

Herko Don

Hilger Daniel

Hineman Todd

Hollar Brad

Holtan Rebecca

Huber Rebecca, John, Nicholas, Jessica

Last Name First Name

Hudler Laura

Hughes Brian

Hunt Rodeheaver Debra

Hunt-Smith Maxwell Slade, Quintin

Hutchinson Helen, James

Huy James, Christopher

Janotka Erika, Lenka, Mirka

Jenkins Marshall

Joersz Christina, Christopher, Chelsea,

Kaitlin, Alexander

Johnson David Edward, Samantha, Daniel

Kalisz Franklin Caroline

Keeting Kimberly

Keeting Jacob

Kervaski Barbara, Christine, Michael

Kessel Carrie, Laura

Kidd Miriam

King Brooke, Erica

Kingery Gregory, Ronda, Nathan, Coryaunna,

Nick, Jillian, Robert Charles

Kleeb Jeffrey, Kristin, Kyler, Lisa

Knauf Jason

Koenig Nathaniel

Konchesky Jeannette, Jeannette Lynn

Koshut Robert

Kovac Franklin

Krause George, Mark

Krofek Mark, Christine, Sarah “Grace”

Laurita James Jr., James III, Michael

Lilley Gloria, Cynthia

Long Roy, Anne

Lotspeich William, Nicholas, Chris

Makela Eric

Maloney William, Sharon, Christina, Lauren

Mann Lauren

Martin Matt, Andrea, Jonah

Martin Julia, Anna

Mass Victoria

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Last Name First Name

Mastakas Christine

Maxwell Leeman, Sarah, Maria, Anita, Samuel

McCabe Dennis, Janet, Aprel, Hilary

McCauley Jeanne, Roberta, Robert, Michael

McCulla Ashley, Matthew, Ashley, Matt

McGee (Rhodes) Jessica, BJ

McNeil Shay

McPherson Matt

McTaggart Daniel

Meadows Jeff, Kelly, Grant, Madison, Adam,

McKInley, Tyler, Kennedy, Jackson

Mendelman Lynn

Messenger Kristin, Cole, Max, Reginald, Michelle

Mickey Joy

Miller Adam, David

Moats Amy

Monson David, Mrs. David

Montgomery James, Lara

Morris Melinda

Murphy Debra

Nelson Jennifer, David

Nickerson Chip, Judy, Aaron

Onken Bradley, Amy, Ashley, Matthew

Orner Gregory, DeAnna, Alec

Paul Wayne, Mrs. Wayne

Paulsen William, Margaret, Lindsey

Paulson Mark

Payne Paul, Jane

Pearson Cathie

Pembroke Linda

Pessin Elizabeth, Daniel

Pestun Maxwell Pamela

Phillips Richard

Phipps Ronald, Mrs. Ronald

Pierce Robert

Potter Luke

Powell Christina, Daniel, Cory, Jacob

Proveaux Woodrow, Tina, Lillian, Erik

Last Name First Name

Queen Valare, Amie Nicole

Radcliff Rita, Nicholas Brian

Rhodes Jessica

Rice Deborah, Alison Patton-Fletcher

Rizzo Rizzo

Robinson Michael, Linda

Rodeheaver Kenneth, Sarah, Daniel

Rodgers Rev. Jack, Mrs. Jack

Romanowski Cole

Rude Ashleigh, Colbey

Rutten Jay, Sylvia, Paul, Sarah, Diana

Sailor Brenda

Sanetrik Mark, Robert

Santore Mark

Schaupp Gretchen, Adelheid Fredrika

Schaupp Ludwig

Scholz? Cathryn (Katie)

Schott Nancy, Thomas

Schreiman Jessica, Christian, Jared

Schuler Brenda

Schultz John

Seibert Donald, Jeanine, Christopher, Pe-

ter, Emily

Seime Erik

Shields Amanda

Shockley Thomas, Judith

Shubert Ellen, Riley

Sickles Cody, Karen, Carl, Raymond, Zachary,

Paul, Peter, Shea, Jackson

Sigwart Catherine

Sinclair Jeffrey Cole

Smith Jeffrey, George, Sheila, Traci

Lynn, Christopher

Sneckenberger Sharon, Julie

Spain Peter, Samantha, Pierce, Addison

Spangler Tracy

Spears William, Christa

Spens Axel, Eva, Linnea

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Sunday School October 14th

We will have classes for elementary

through 12th grade at 9:00 am.

We will be having Sunday School on

the “Second Sunday” of the month.

Mark your calendars!

October 14th

November 11th

December 9th

High School in the downstairs youth

room, taught by Aaron Metzger

Middle School in the middle upstairs

room, taught by Mary Boroff

Elementary School in the Fellowship

Hall, taught by Tamara Riegel

Adult class in the lounge

Discussion group in the library, 9:15

and 11:20

Last Name First Name

Steele Sam

Stelzig Christopher, Aaron, Timothy, Owen

Stiller Lisa, Krista

Studlar Carl, Rose

Swartz Timothy, Martin

Sweitzer Pinn Cynthia

Swift Andrew

Tallaksen Robert, Tina, Katherine, Peter

Tetkoski Elizabeth

Thomas Travis

Thornton Katherine, Alexander, Michael

Tickle (Married Coen) Deborah

Tucker Garnet Ann, Sean, Mark, Marshall,

Catherine, Branden

Vance Susan, Phillip

Walters Julie

Watson Paul, Kristen, Kyle

Waugman Morgan Riley

Weaver Darryl, Bonnie, Aaron

Whittington Katherine

Wienke Winifred, Jeffrey, Sara

Wildmann Keith

Williams Lacey

Williamson Karen

Windon Richard

Wise Mark, Michelle

Wolfslayer Daniel, Melissa, Ryan, Jordan

Wylie Mark, Marcia

Young Barbara, Carol

Zaltzman Mario and Family

Zielske Catherine

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SERVING

ST. PAUL

OCTOBER

2018

LAY

ASSIS-

TANT

LECTOR

ACOLYTES

USHERS

NURSERY

COUNTERS

7th

10:00 AM

E. Stiles

G. Grosso

M. and J. Kliner

K. Powell

P. Smith

A. Peters

B. Graham

E. Stiles

14th

10:00 AM

S. McEwuen

S. Price

C. Gillen

R. Shockley

F. & T. Potter

Metzger

S. Kirkpatrick

S. Gabbert

21st

10:00 AM

J. Lemasters

S. McEwuen

B. Martin

V. Sandolfini

S. & D. Lynch

Naumann

S. Price

B. Shockley

28th

10:00 AM

Reformation Sunday

S. Woodruff

J. Lemasters

H. Gillen

Kyle Smith

S. Gabbert

A. Peters

C. & E. Melby

Gillen

S. Woodruff

G. Endres

Reminder: ALL WORSHIP ASSISTANTS — If you and/or your family have planned ab-sences from church, etc. — PLEASE — contact Tamara Riegel at the church office (304-599-0620 or [email protected])

Reminder: Deadline for November newsletter is October 22nd!!!

Serving in october

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In The Small Catechism, Martin Luther writes: The Second Com-

mandment: You are not to misuse the name of your God. What is

this? Answer: We are to fear and love God, so that we do not curse,

swear, practice magic, lie, or deceive using God’s name, but instead

use that very name in every time of need to call on, pray to, praise,

and give thanks to God. Following this command to call on God’s

name in every situation, we list here intercessions to be lifted up in the

midst of our congregation’s worship.

Person for whom we intercede: For what we are praying:

Linda Kleeb Cancer Barbara Ambrose Cancer Greg Baniak Cancer Michael Frownfelter Illness Steve Game Cancer Chris Lotspeich Illness Jason Campbell Cancer Adam Stiles Life challenges Sandra Moherman Falls Larry O’Neal Cancer Steve Hockensmith Stroke Cindy Lemasters Surgery Brent Berardi Illness Sandra Perrine Serious injury John Rogers Cancer Rennay Worden Illness Katie Nerenz Illness Laura Cummingham Illness Amy Cartwright Surgery Madeline Trickett Cancer Hartley family Medical issues Helen Goryance Recovery from injury Jan Baniak Illness Mollie Recovery from surgery Justin Kirkpatrick Stationed in VA Brian Fox Stationed in VA Aaron Sampson Deployed in Kuwait Grant Speer Deployed in Kuwait Wilma Chisler Victoria Sickles Lee Paulson Clara Hunt Kay Vandenbosche Jim Tucker

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The Epistle is a publication from:

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Morgantown, WV

The Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., pastor

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00—12:00

Telephone: (304) 599-0620

Pastor’s Office Hours: Tues-Thurs 9 am—1

pm; Saturday 10 am—noon

Officers Of The Congregation

President: Steve Gabbert

Vice President: Aaron Metzger

Secretary: Jerry Bouquot

Treasurer: Debby Borrelli

Financial Secretary: Jeanne Lemasters

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Baldwin St Morgantown WV 26505

Council Members

Gretchen Endres Mary Ferer Ethan Stiles

Nancy Atwell Brian Shockley Jerry Bouquot

Julie Sandolfini Steve Gabbert Aaron Metzger