november 2015 - St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church

The St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
NOVEMBER 2015
“And you will know
the truth and the
truth will make you
free.” John 8:32
law, “you shall not kill.” And Bonhoeffer understood this, he even questioned whether he
would be sent to hell for this attempt. He did it
anyway because he felt that so many people
were suffering in hell on this earth as a result
So what is freedom? And
of Hitler’s rule.
what do we do with it? I haven’t had a whole
lot of heroes in my life; other than my father, That is freedom. Freedom from the law, not for
really only two. One is Linus Pauling who won the sake of anarchy or any self-serving purtwo Nobel prizes, one for chemistry and one pose, but the freedom to do what we feel called
for peace. I think the idea that he took his vo- by God to do, and to be the people we feel
cation seriously enough to think about how it called by God to be. To me that is the ultimate
impacted the world was what made him a he- freedom. This is how we truly follow Christ.
ro to me.
Whatever furthers the gospel we do and whatMy other hero is Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He was ever hinders the gospel we discard. Now it’s
someone who truly understood what the free- not a surefire way to be successful in the eyes
dom of a Christian is. Luther wrote a treatise of this world, in fact Bonhoeffer was hung one
month before VE day. But even in Flossberg
on it. Bonhoeffer lived it.
Prison he felt free to minister to those around
We sing this song on Sunday that says, him.
“Worthy is Christ the Lamb who was slain
whose blood set us free to be people of God.” He may have considered the idea that he might
So what does that look like, this freedom that be sent to hell for what he did, but all I can say
has been given us? Does it mean we can do to that is if the son sets you free then you will
whatever we want to satisfy ourselves? Now be free indeed. And that includes freedom from
then we just become slaves to our sinful na- fear of hell.
ture and are not truly free.
So what will you do with your freedom? And
What Dietrich Bonhoeffer understood was who will you freely serve? I can figure it out all
that being Christian is not about being good over again and invite you to join me in prayerbut doing good. He actually broke a lot of laws. fully considering what to do with this freedom.
He helped smuggle Jews out of Germany. He
spied for the British against his own country.
He was arrested after an attempt to kill Hitler.
That not only breaks human laws but God’s
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May Christ bless the ministry here in St. Paul
and may you remember and live boldly because you don’t do it alone but God surrounds
and supports all that you are doing here.
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NOVEMBER 2015 ASSISTANTS
NOVEMBER 2015 ASSISTANTS
The Reverend
Ray Mitchell (Support)
Minister of Music Susan Brunelle
Usher
Joseph China
The Reverend Ray Mitchell (Support Pastor)
Minister of Music Susan Brunelle
Usher
Joseph China
NOVEMBER 1
Acolyte
Altar Guild
Reader
Communion
Assistants
Counter
Fellowship Hour
Lunch Team
Carina Paiva
Altar Guild
Bill McEleney
Alan Abramson
Judy Forgue
Lucy Campbell
Dale & Steve Whitney
Lee & Michelle (Team B)
NOVEMBER 29
Acolyte
Altar Guild
Reader
Communion
Assistants
Counter
Fellowship Hour
Lunch Team
NOVEMBER 8
Acolyte
Altar Guild
Reader
Communion
Assistants
Counter
Fellowship Hour
Lunch Team
Andrew Carlson
Altar Guild
TBD
Alan Abramson
Judy Forgue
Bill McEleney
Sue & Zoe Mahoney
Dale Whitney (Team C)
NOVEMBER 15
Acolyte
Altar Guild
Reader
Communion
Assistants
Counter
Fellowship Hour
Lunch Team
Abbi Dexter
Altar Guild
TBD
Alan Abramson
Judy Forgue
Ralph Anderson
TBD
Heather (Team D)
NOVEMBER 22
Acolyte
Altar Guild
Reader
Communion
Assistants
Counter
Fellowship Hour
Lunch Team
Amelia Dexter
Altar Guild
Carolyn Romelczyk
Alan Abramson
Judy Forgue
Betty Berntson
Bill & Pam McEleney
Lydia & Melissa (Team A)
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Chloe Kitterick
Carolyn Romelczyk
Betty Berntson
Alan Abramson
Judy Forgue
Sue Mahoney
Betty & Russ Berntson
Lee & Michelle (Team B)
Blessings to you Pastor Dana as you leave us
to begin your adventure in retirement.
Thank you for all you are and how you have
served us at St. Paul.
We will surely miss you.
Please fill out your pledge cards and return
them by mail or better yet, in the offering
plate on any Sunday.
Ron Strunz
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NOVEMBER 2015
Kathryn Romelczyk—4th
Ian Paiva—5th
Christine Johnson—9th
Alessandra Woods—9th
Zoe Mahoney—10th
Cathy Drescher—15th
Leslie Hill—20th
We are reminding you that the
holidays will soon be here and we
need your help. We can express our
gratitude for all the gifts we enjoy by
reaching out to the hungry in our
neighborhood.
George Sousa III—24th
Will you please be generous and
place a monetary gift in the offering
plate. These gifts will help provide
Holiday baskets for our neighbors in
the community. Bring your gift on any
Sunday during November and December.
Nic Sincyr—25th
Please designate the gift
Evelyn Lofgren—20th
Mark David Johnson—22nd
Joe McAllister—22nd
MaryEvelyn Nelson—22nd
Paul Perinbaraj—23rd
“Holiday Baskets”.
Thank you for your support.
Social Ministry Committee
Pastor Ray Mitchell will
be our support pastor
for November and
December.
St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
401.737.6758
www.stpaulwarwick.org
He will be preaching on Saturdays and
Sundays.
Reverend Ray Mitchell, Support Pastor
Saturday — Sunday
Welcome Pastor Ray!
Pamela Wilsey, Parish Administrator
Monday — Friday
9a – 12p
[email protected]
[email protected]
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see where you are and consider increasing for 2016.
2015 Weekly Contributions
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
AMOUNTS GIVEN BY COUPLES HAVE BEEN DIVIDED BY 2
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through September 30th
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This fall, our credit union, Wave Federal Credit Union, will become a satellite location and
Drop Center for the Coups for Troops program. Because Service Members don’t tend to
receive the same type of mail overseas as they would at home, Coups for Troops, a 501(c)
3 organization, collects manufacturer coupons and even expired unused coupons to ship
to overseas military families who are then able to use the coupons for up to six months
PAST expiration date at the various base commissaries. The only caveat is the coupons
cannot be restaurant or store-specific (Stop N Shop/CVS coupons, for instance).
A drop box will be located in the St. Paul Narthex for collection any coupons you are able
to donate. Thanks for your Help!
Any questions, please see Linda Nelson…
Join Pastor Kohl . . .
On the Trail of Martin Luther
October 12-22, 2016
11 Days—14 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Per Person Rates: Double $3,669 & Single $4,169
Highlights . . . Mainz, Worms, Gutenberg Museum, Erfurt, Wartburg Castle,
Lutherhaus, Eisleben, Dresden, Leipzig, St. Thomas Church, Wittenberg, St.
Mary’s Church, Berlin
Contact Val Mello (East Side Travel) 401-724-3111 or Pastor Kohl with interest
or questions.
[email protected] or 401-739-2937 (office)
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NOVEMBER 2015
St Paul Memorial Fund
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Tuesdays
November 3
Conf. Class (Meal):
Saint & Sinner
November 10
Fellowship/Service
November 17—6:30 P.M.
Conf. Class (Meal):
The Creed 1
Secondary Education Scholarship
Any member of St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church who is a student currently
enrolled in a full-time college, university,
or vocational school program is eligible to
apply for a Memorial Fund Scholarship.
A letter requesting consideration should
include:

Educational Institution Name

Expected Year of Graduation

Intended Field of Study

Cumulative GPA with a copy of latest
grades

A short essay stating any past, present,
and intended future contributions to
St Paul
November 24—6:30 P.M.
Planning Meeting—No Kids
ADVENT BEGINS ON SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 29
The deadline for the
December issue of
The Messenger will be
Letter of application must be received
by December 1, 2015 and should be
submitted to Ralph Anderson, Memorial
Committee Chair, c/o St Paul Lutheran
Church, 389 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick,
RI 02886.
You can also email your application letter
to [email protected].
Friday, November 20th.
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2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
6:30 PM
Confirmation:
Class: (Meal)
Saint & Sinner
11:30 AM
FREE Lunch
7:00 Choir
All Saints Sunday
915 AM Sunday School
9:30 AM Worship
10:30 AM Pastor Dana’s
Retirement Party
11:30 AM FREE Lunch
5:00 PM Matthew XXV
Service
ELECTION
DAY
8
9
10
11
12
Twenty-fourth Sunday After
Pentecost
915 AM Sunday School
9:30 AM Worship
10:30 Handbells
11:30 AM FREE Lunch
7:00
Council
Meeting
6:30 PM
Confirmation:
Fellowship/
Service
11:30 AM
FREE Lunch
9:30 AM
Linus Group
7:00 Choir
MARTIN
LUTHER’S
13
14
5:00 PM Matthew XXV
Service
Church
Office
Closed
BIRTHDAY 1483
15
16
Twenty-fifth Sunday After
Pentecost
915 AM Sunday School
9:30 AM Worship
10:30 Handbells
11:30 AM FREE Lunch
22
23
Christ the King
915 AM Sunday School
9:30 AM Worship
10:30 Handbells
11:30 AM FREE Lunch
29
17
18
19
6:30 PM
Confirmation:
Class: (Meal)
The Creed 1
11:30 AM
FREE Lunch
7:00 Choir
24
25
26
6:30 PM
Confirmation:
Planning—
No Kids
11:30 AM
FREE Lunch
20
21
5:00 PM Matthew XXV
Service
27
28
Church
Office
Closed
5:00 PM Matthew XXV
Service
30
First Sunday of Advent
915 AM Sunday School
9:30 AM Worship
10:30 Handbells
11:30 AM FREE Lunch
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November 2015
Sunday Worship Service with Holy Communion
Worship Service Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Saturday Services
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. at Matthew XXV