Followers Footsteps July 2016 - St. Thomas Holy Spirit Lutheran

The Followers’ Footsteps
July 2016
“Followers of Christ, sharing
God’s love and blessings”
Numbers,
Attendance,
and Pledges
2
Pastor Jill’s
Message
3
President’s
Message
4
Council
5
Council
6
Grow
7
Grow
8
Grow
9
Grow
10
Grow
11
Send
12
Send
13
Send
14
Send
15
Kid’s Corner
16
Birthdays,
Anniversaries,
Prayers
17
Assisting
Schedule
18
Calendar
19
Sending
Message
20
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Numbers, Attendance, Pledges
2016
Saturday/Sunday
average attendance
through June 26
(attendance at regular
weekend worship only)
Year-to-date attendance
through June 26
(services on Saturday, Sunday, church holidays,
and midweek for Epiphany, Lent and Advent)
The Followers’ Footsteps
is the monthly newsletter of
St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America)
Saturday Worship - 4:00 PM
Sunday Worship - 8:30 & 10:30 AM
Christian Fellowship Hour - 9:45 AM
We welcome you to worship with us and
to experience the joy of having
fellowship with other people who believe
in the love of God
and the teachings of Christ.
3980 S. Lindbergh Boulevard
Sunset Hills, MO 63127
(314) 843-6577
Fax: (314) 849-2617
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.st-thomas-holy-spiritlutheran-church.org
Pastor: The Rev. Jill. V. Seagle
Ministers: The People of
St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
Total Sat/Sun Attendance
for year 2016
3252
Average Weekly
Attendance
112
(26 wks.)
Total Sat/Sun Attendance for
prior month thru 6/26
560
2016
Total Attendance
for all public services since
beginning of year
3777
Year to date $$ Figures
YTD Pledges
$ 2,882
over/(under):
Weekly Pledges
$ 5,807
Needed:
Offerings received last
Sunday
$10,094
From the STHS Newsletter Editor
Articles for The Followers’ Footsteps can be
left in the church office or sent to
[email protected]
July 15 for August issue
August 19 for September issue
Newsletter Editor: Sue Rosso
September 16 for October issue
Email: sths at swbell.net
October 21 for November issue
The Followers’ Footsteps
From the Pastor’s Desk:
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Worship Is A Luxury
While I was at Luther, I got to go to worship just about every day. It was a luxury,
one I did not realize I had missed until I was back in a seminary setting. In the midst
of an intense work load, at 11 AM Monday through Friday, I got to go to chapel and be
fed. I also made the conscious decision to get up on Sunday morning and walk to the
ELCA church on the edge of campus (I still slept in, though, because service was at
10).
We live in an extremely busy world. Our lives are packed with activities and
technology. We run constantly to do something, even if it is to do vacation. Worship,
in the midst of everything else that we do, is indeed a luxury. It is a time that we can
come and sit and simply be with God—to be fed and nurtured and sent back out into
the intense world. I doubt that many of us have thought this way about worship.
Perhaps I thought of this because I spend so much time leading worship; to
simply go and sit in a pew to pray, sing, listen, and reflect is not a regular part of my
life. When I get to worship it is rare and all the more precious. Maybe for those who
attend worship regularly there is more a sense of routine or necessity. Yet, maybe
there is something that we can share about our experience.
When we enter the doors of a church (any church) for worship, we are inserting
ourselves into community—a living, breathing community. Even if we never greet
anyone else present, we are part of something that is bigger than we are, for we are
connecting through liturgy: confession, absolution, peace, song, scripture, sermon,
affirmation of faith, prayer, communion, blessing, and sending. We join together with
the witness of the saints of every time and place. We become connected in a way
that people who do not worship in community do not understand.
It is not that we come and like everyone who is present. It is not that we are
surrounded completely by like-minded people who feed our ego. It is that we are in a
place where we can simply be surrounded by others who are also broken and
imperfect and realize that everything that the world tells us and shows us we have to
be—perfect parents, star employees, A+ students, extremely talented athletes and
musicians, mentally and physically stable—is really just a substitute for what God
calls us to be—beloved children. In the gospel of Luke, Jesus declares that he
desires to gather Jerusalem under his wings, “As a brooding hen gathers her
chicks,” but Jerusalem was not willing. The community of the church—as gathered
in worship—is the willing gathering of chicks under the wings of the brooding hen
Jesus.
Being part of such a community is indeed a luxury. To simply be able to enter a
building and offer a voice, a song, a prayer, a word and receive a voice, a song, a
prayer, a Word is amazing. It is life altering as well. The more we come, the more we
receive, the more we begin to believe that we are beloved (not perfect) children and
we begin to live as beloved children of God, active in proclaiming the kingdom of God
in a world in need of such proclamation.
So, enjoy the luxury of worship in the midst of our busy
world, and live into a beloved, changed life!
In Christ,
Pastor Jill
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
News and Events
For the past several months we have had an insert in the Mission Moments
asking that you consider contributing to the Family in Need or the Emergency
Assistance fund. As is always the case, you have responded and we have
seen both funds grow. Your support is appreciated, as we have been able to
help some folks both in and out of our STHS community. It gives us all a
boost when we see the results. Please continue to support this ministry, as
you are able.
This month we call attention to Jerry and Lea Wischmeier for the time and
energy they contribute to our church to make things work. Some projects
they do as a team (assemble the bulletins etc. for our worship services/
support our Food Pantry collections and gift certificates, preparing Christmas
baskets and toys for distribution). Some things they do individually (usher,
handling our worship service collections, ordering and collecting janitorial
supplies). In the past they assembled care packages and persuaded us to
write notes to our troops on duty in the Middle East. Frequently they are
present at all three services on the weekend and always involved in some
project. For them it seems a labor of love – much appreciated.
Roger Wieting and the Property Team, with help from Lee Bodendieck, are
looking into purchasing a new compressor to back up the older unit that is
now also carrying the load of a smaller unit that recently failed. The new unit
will be placed in storage available for quick installation in the event of another
failure during the summer. The system will be upgraded when the new unit is
installed, hopefully after the high temperatures are no longer with us.
The Narthex Renovation Team is hard at it as you probably noted when
asked to fill out a survey during the mid-June services. We look forward to
their presentation of the survey results and their plans at our next Council
Meeting.
God Bless,
Loran Schnaidt
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CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
June 13, 2016
Meeting called to order by President Loran Schnaidt at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT (9): Louann Elledge, Dave Eshelman, Sandy Freeman, Ken Janovec, JoAn
Peters, Anita Petrovic, Loran Schnaidt, Robb Steele, and Grace Weber,
ABSENT (6): Lauren Greenwood/Clara Rush, Karen Greenwood/Cindy Rush, Karla
Mosby, Pastor Jill Seagle, Karen Wegman, and Roger Wieting.
Grace led the devotion, discussing Chapter 4 (“Roots”) of the book, “Grounded”, by
Diana Butler Bass. “Grounded” explores how some people now are finding new spiritual
ground through a God who resides in the world with us and how people are connecting
with God through the environment in which we live. In this chapter, we explored the idea
that by exploring our roots we find out what really grounds us. Sandy will lead the
discussion on Chapter 5 (“Home”) at the August Council meeting.
Minutes of the May 9, 2016, Council meeting were approved as written.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
a. Current Financial Status. Pledge giving thru May is right on target with the budget.
We currently have $147,155 in the Designated Accounts. There is now $1992.29 in the
Emergency Assistance Fund and $1224.27 in the Families in Need account. Ken said he
will be publishing a financial newsletter at the end of June to keep the congregation
informed of our financial status.
b. On-Line Giving. Nothing new to report.
c. Audit. Ken has been unable to find anyone from the congregation to do the financial
audit and the books haven’t been audited in two years. The Executive Team is
recommending that we consider having an outside audit done. The Council referred the
matter to the Finance Committee to determine what to do.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Donations to Families in Need and Emergency Assistance. We were going to
defer the focus on monetary giving to these ministries until fall, but decided to keep it a
focus at least thru the summer, as donations continue to come in.
b. Narthex Renovation. Robb reported that Bob Jones is now a member of the
committee. The group met last week and they’ve developed a survey that will be given
out to the congregation. They are currently looking at painting the ceiling walls and
installing new flooring.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. BBQ for Backstoppers. The Social Ministry Team is proposing
that we hold an event to raise funds for the Backstoppers. Loran will
bring the idea up at the next SAJE Board of Directors meeting to see
if the other churches would like to be involved.
b. Air Conditioner Compressor Failure. Our 10-ton air conditioner
has frozen. Loran, Roger Wieting, and Lee Bodendieck are working
on the problem. They will look into getting a new unit to replace our
two old units. We might order a new air conditioner, but not have it
installed until the fall, thinking it would help to have a new one
available immediately if the other old air conditioner fails during the
summer.
c. Sign Complaints. Sunset Hills City Hall is still getting complaints
about the brightness of our sign. Loran went to city hall and borrowed
their light meter to measure the brightness. One of the slides was
above the approved brightness level and has since been deleted
from the sequence of the slides, so we should now be in compliance
with the city ordinance. Loran will do further measurement to be sure
the slides on the sign are bright enough while not exceeding city
limits.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting closed with a prayer and adjourned at
8:00 p.m.
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How we … GROW
Nurturing, teaching, and encouraging each other through learning and fellowship to
The Mission Builder crew arrived on June 6 and we started building walls for the
new retreat building on June 7. The foundation for the new building is complete
but there is no floor yet. We hope that it will be complete next week.
It has been hot and humid here too, so we have been building walls in the shade,
when we can find it. All of the walls will be built and ready to stand up by the time
the concrete floor is poured.
Thanks for keeping us in your prayers.
Steve and Carole Schenk
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How we … GROW
Nurturing, teaching, and encouraging each other through learning and fellowship to
build a strong and vital community of believers.
VBS 2016 is “farm-tastic!” In Barnyard Roundup VBS, the children learn
that Jesus gathers them together to be with Him. They will explore five
stories that show that Jesus values and understands them, and is with
them now and forever. The children will also learn the words and concepts
in the beloved 23rd Psalm.
Registration is now open for ages 3―those entering 5th grade. VBS will be
held July 18―July 22 from 9:00 AM―Noon. The cost will be $15 per child.
For 3 or more children, the price is $40 for a family.
The kids will meet friends, explore stories from the Bible, do activities,
sing songs, make crafts, play games, and eat fun snacks.
Sign up at the St. Thomas/Holy Spirit web site.
HELP WANTED: WE NEED YOU! If you can help full time or part time, we
have many levels of involvement to suit your schedule and interests.
Please contact Linda Fobian at 314-965-5436, 314-807-7223, or [email protected].
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How we … GROW
Nurturing, teaching, and encouraging each other through learning and fellowship to
build a strong and vital community of believers.
Happy July,
The Learning Center is in the process of completing a library
room, as well as upgrading equipment and toys. Thank you to
all who donated books toward the library effort as well as
monetary donations for the upgrade.
A big thank you also, to all the church members who contributed
to the Campbell Soup labels collection effort. We are continuing
this effort throughout the summer.
We are now enrolling for the 2016-2017 academic year. We
accept children two through six. We are excited to announce
that we will be using the My Father’s World curriculum for all
classes this academic year.
Please remember we will be closed from July 4 – July 8 for our
annual summer break. This is an all-school vacation.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July holiday,
Grace Tsoka
Director
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How we … GROW
Nurturing, teaching, and encouraging each other through learning and fellowship to
build a strong and vital community of believers.
NEW MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Are you interested in starting a men’s
Bible study on Thursday mornings at
8:00 AM? If you are interested or have
questions, please call Dave Andrasko
at 314-705-8509.
ELCA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
The ELCA Federal Credit Union opened June 6 at
its headquarters in the Lutheran center in Chicago. It is open exclusively to ELCA members, employees of synods, congregations, and other
ELCA-related ministries. For more information,
email [email protected], visit www.elcafcu.org/, or
call 877-715-1111.
Lunch & Learn is held the 2nd Thursday of each month at Advent
Episcopal Church, 9373 Garber Rd. Please plan to come. This month’s
Lunch and Learn will be Thursday, July 14, at 10:45 AM. Eldin Susa,
Imam of the St. Louis Islamic Center NUR, will visit. Imam Susa will
answer questions about Islam and Bosnian culture.
July’s movie matinee will be held Wednesday, July 27, at 1:00 PM, at
STHS. The featured presentation will be The Producers, a musical/
comedy starring Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, and
Will Ferrell. Popcorn and beverages will be
provided.
Laughter "Yoga" is held the 1st Friday of each month. This month it
will be on Friday, July 1, 9-10 AM, at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Church.
This "yoga" helps improve breathing and emotional well-being. No
mats, yoga pants, or contortions are required.
For more information, please call 314-822-4736.
SAJE QUILTS
Your generosity enabled us to raise over $1200 on the twin size quilt raffle this Spring. The
proceeds have gone toward the services of our nurse, Deb Goldfeder.
The quilters are almost finished with their second quilt. This time it is a dramatic queen
size. We will begin our raffle on this quilt at the Route 66 Car Cruise on August 13.
Kill two birds with one stone. Have fun at the car cruise events and get your raffle tickets
EARLY.
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How we … GROW
Nurturing, teaching, and encouraging each other through learning and fellowship to
build a strong and vital community of believers.
STHS BOOK CLUB
Book Club will not meet during the months of July and August. We will resume
meeting on Monday, Sept. 26 at 7 PM in the Youth Room. All are welcome for
informal discussion. Enjoy the following titles selected for summer reading.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Fiction. 2015.
Character growth and development are a strength of this World War II-set novel. Sisters Vianne
and Isabelle Mauriac are driven apart by unhealed childhood wounds and clashing personalities.
When Isabelle is kicked out of boarding school for the umpteenth time for "rebellious" behavior, her
embittered veteran father, in the midst of drowning his own battle scars in bourbon, sends the
adolescent to her elder sister's house. Meanwhile, Vianne attempts to find salvation from her past
by marrying her teenage sweetheart and relocating to the French countryside where she delights in
her garden and her school-age daughter. As Hitler's forces invade, both sisters face challenging
choices that will show where their loyalties lie. Readers who enjoy stories with ethical dilemmas
and character-driven narratives will enjoy this novel full of emotion and heart.--Library Journal.
The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II by Denise
Kiernan. 2013.
Atomic-bomb history includes works about the communities of workers attached to the main
installations where the first nuclear weapon was built. Kiernan’s contribution covers Oak Ridge,
Tennessee, site of enormous factories built to separate uranium isotopes. A type of oral history,
Kiernan’s account derives from her intensive interviews with 10 women who, in their youth, labored
in a range of occupations at Oak Ridge, from janitor to machine operator to secretary to engineer.
With surrounding scaffolding of the scientific fundamentals and the 1942–45 technical development
of the bomb, the narrative runs as a collection of individuals’ life stories that recall circumstances of
recruitment and the spartan conditions at Oak Ridge, on and off the job. Some commonalities of
experience include the secrecy in which the women worked and the discrimination they endured
(racial segregation in the case of the janitor; sexism in the cases of white women workers). Kiernan
snugly fits original research into the creation story of Oak Ridge and should engage readers
interested in both women’s history and the background of the atomic bomb.--Booklist.
The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy
League by Jeff Hobbs. 2014.
A heartfelt, and riveting biography of the short life of a talented young African-American man who
escapes the slums of Newark for Yale University only to succumb to the dangers of the streets—
and of one’s own nature—when he returns home.--barnesandnoble.com
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How we … SEND
Ministering to the greater community, sharing God’s love and blessings with others that are in need.
BLOOD DRIVE
YOU can make a difference this summer! Please consider
giving blood. The next blood drive at St. Lucas is Monday,
July 11, from 3 PM-7 PM. You can sign up by either calling
Ruth Thurau at 846-5644 or by using the Red Cross website,
http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation, to make an
appointment. Use sponsor code: stlucasucc.
Please remember that each donation saves three lives.
FEED MY PEOPLE DAY
AT THE BALLPARK
Feed My People Day at the Ballpark is
on Sunday, July 17 at 1:15 PM. The
Cardinals will be playing the Miami
Marlins. Tickets are $25 in advance.
A portion of the ticket sales goes
directly to Feed My People.
To
purchase tickets, call 314-631-4900
ext. 305 or visit either of the Feed My
People locations.
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How we … SEND
Ministering to the greater community, sharing God’s love and blessings with others that are in need.
June 24, 2016
Dear Partners of The Bridge Market and Faith Community,
Shortly after we began to gather for worship at the Bridge 4 years ago, we started singing Matt Redman’s song, “Ten Thousand Reasons.” Looking around and seeing how
God was already active in the community, we could not but sing
Bless the Lord oh my soul…Oh my soul, Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before, Oh my soul…I'll worship Your Holy name
Here in 2016, God continues to provide sacred moments to engage in faith-filled conversations and to walk alongside others in their joys and in their struggles. A humbling
joy and honor it is, to be trusted with God-fearing moments in people’s lives.
While we will not list 10K reasons why we bless the Lord, mid-way through 2016, here are a few things we are thankful for:
Fair Trade Market
Changed locations on Main Street in St. Charles in March. Our new address is 510 S. Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 and continues to spread the word and make
people aware about the needs of the world and the opportunity we have to make a difference by purchasing fair trade items.
Launched a creative funding program allowing individuals to donate funds to purchase inventory from a particular country or ministry organization of their choosing.
Has a summer intern majoring in fashion design, who is quickly making improvements around the shop with added information about products and fair trade, as well as
display tips! Please stop by!
Off-Site sales are beefing up! Make sure you get your church or organization on our calendar!
Coffee House
Held our first “Cupping” event in April to draw more awareness to the Coffee House.
Has been busy with the summer influx of kids hanging out in the shop. Our story time is busting at the seams, and Paul’s Donuts on site has increased traffic on the
weekends! We also have a great breakfast and lunch menu with foods made on site. Come by for a treat!
Welcomes new friends as volunteers and Baristas, to share our mission and vision in new and life-giving ways.
Continues to rent out our meeting space for private gatherings. Don’t forget us when you need to host a gathering!
Faith Community
Engaging in “Sacred Conversations on Racism + Action,” a St. Charles county-wide movement that continues to engage our faith communities in addressing systemic
issues on racism.
Our Bridging Hunger Project is in the ground with 25 volunteers helping to till, weed, plant, water, and harvest and deliver!
Ended our first year of Confirmation partnership with Shepherd of the Hills. We have 2 Confirmands and 7 Mentors!
Upcoming
Wine Tasting Fundraiser in the Fall.
Our first TRIVIA NIGHT, Friday, September 16. More information to come!
After 4 years, I will be leaving the Bridge Ministry the end of this month to join my husband, Mark, in Colorado. I have at least 10K reasons why I sing praises to God for this
ministry! And at the top of the list is YOU. Your partnership in this ministry to those who are searching for a faith-filled place to belong, has made all the difference in their
lives and in ours. I pray that you will continue to partner with the Bridge in a variety of ways through volunteering, promoting, financially supporting and praying for us.
In August, the Bridge community will usher in Intern Pastor Erika Spaet. She and her newly married spouse, Tom, will spend the year in New Town as Erika will lead and
learn practical pastoral and mission development skills in this unique context. There will be a whole host of mentors and coaches that will assist Erika including you! So stop
by and greet her when you can!
To that end, we are in need of your assistance. The Bridge is furnishing an apartment for Erika and Tom. We would be appreciative if you would send out a link to our
website for direct donations. Checks can also be made out to The Bridge, 3257 Domain Street, St. Charles, MO 63301, Attn Aaron Schwander, Internship Committee. Or
how about a door offering? We will be furnishing the apartment in the coming month.
Thank you again for your partnership. And as always, may God continue to bless you in the ministry you have been so richly called to.
Peace and Blessings,
Libbie
Pastor/Mission Developer of The Bridge
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How we … SEND
Ministering to the greater community, sharing God’s love and blessings with others that are in need.
FILLING THE FOOD BARRELS
HELPING THOSE IN NEED
FOR LOCAL PANTRIES
We have recently had the opportunity
to offer assistance to families in need.
We are blessed to have funding
accounts for this purpose. However,
to continue to be able to do this
ministry, donations are needed for
our “Families in Need” fund, as well
as our “Emergency Assistance” fund.
Please consider an offering to either
or both funds. The “Families in Need”
fund is for our STHS family and the
“Emergency Assistance” fund is for
the larger STHS community. Thank
you in advance for your generosity.
Families are asked to bring nonperishable food items and place in a
collection barrel downstairs. (No glass
jars)
July 2 & 3: canned chicken or turkey
July 9 & 10: canned fruit in light syrup/own juice or canned and boxed 100%
juice
July 16 & 17: canned vegetables—
preferably low sodium
July 23 & 24: canned salmon and tuna in
water
July 30 & 31: canned soups/pastas—
healthy versions
LEARNING CENTER FUNDRAISER
The Learning Center staff and board would appreciate any
monetary donations one would wish to make for updating
our center’s classrooms and purchasing some new furniture.
We want to continue making our center as child-friendly as
possible and also help keep us current with other childcaring facilities. Checks can be made out to St. Thomas/Holy
Spirit Lutheran Church and designated for the Learning
Center Fundraiser.
St. Thomas/Holy Spirit’s
Stephen Ministry
“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will
fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
Are you hurting, struggling, discouraged, broken, stressed, or
confused? Stephen Ministers are ready to care.
If you feel the need for this kind of care, call Janet Plummer
at 314-729-0391
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How we … SEND
Ministering to the greater community, sharing God’s love and blessings with others that are in need.
Extreme Hot Weather Safety
Heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States—more than hurricanes,
lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined, even though most heat related deaths are
preventable through outreach and intervention. The risk of heat stroke among older people is over
10 times that of younger people.
People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to properly cool themselves. In
heat stroke, the body loses its ability to perspire and so can’t cool itself. Body temperature can then
rise as high as 106˚ Fahrenheit (41˚ Celsius) and can cause permanent disability or death. Heat
exhaustion is less severe, and more common, and occurs when the body becomes severely
dehydrated and, if left untreated, leads to heat stroke.
Tips to keep hydrated and safe all summer:
Drink Fluids—Even if not exercising, drinking plenty of water is the key to staying healthy in the
summer.
Keep Drinks Cool, Not Cold—Ice-cold drinks can be too cold for your body and may cause stomach
cramps. Drink water that only feels cool to the touch.
Avoid Alcohol—Alcoholic beverages are the worst things you can drink on a hot day. Alcohol only
makes you more dehydrated.
Skip the Caffeine and Sugar—Like alcohol, caffeine and sugar cause your body to lose fluids. This
includes skipping soda, juices, coffee and tea.
Wear Loose Clothing—A loose T-shirt and shorts or cotton dress will help air to circulate around
your skin. This allows sweat to evaporate and cool your body.
Stay Out of the Sun—This can mean either staying in the shade, or doing your exercise in the very
early morning or late evening, when the sun isn’t as strong.
Wear a Hat, Sunglasses and Sunscreen—A wide-brimmed hat keeps the sun off your face, keeping
it cooler. Also, don’t allow yourself to sunburn—burned skin hampers you body’s ability to cool off.
Find a Cool Spot—If your head begins to pound and you have difficulty breathing, stop whatever you
are doing. Find a shady spot and rest.
Know the Symptoms—Symptoms of heat exhaustion include fatigue, weakness, nausea, vomiting,
headache, dizziness, muscle cramps and irritability. If you notice any of these symptoms while
outside, take a break and drink water.
Older Bodies Need More Water—As people age, they feel less thirsty, so they have to make a
special effort to drink fluids. Fluid balance can be affected by medication, emotional stress, exercise,
nourishment, general health and the weather.
Homecare currently serves 17 families with 17 active caregivers. Two of our folks recently went into hospital
and then rehab. Hopefully they will re-gain their strength and be able to return home soon.
Have a fun, safe, happy July 4th!
Christine Lewis, Director
Inspiration
Be silly; be honest; be kind. Ralph Waldo Emerson
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KIDS’ CORNER
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Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Prayers
Peter & Beronica Mead
7/1
27 Years
Loren & Chris Bodendieck 7/3
40 Years
Lee & Sandy Bodendieck
7/6
59 Years
Bob & Ruth Thurau
7/7
37 Years
James & Jessica Van Pelt
7/12
3 Years
Mike & Loretta Hughes
7/14
11 Years
Warren & Jane Bolfing
7/31
34 Years
George Kelley
7/1
Mark Steketee
7/1
Melisa Spicer
7/6
Lorraine Dunn
7/7
Jon Mueller
7/7
Marla Piazza
7/7
Current Prayer Concerns: Isabella Bolfing (Warren & Jane Bolfing’s granddaughter),
Nancy Moyer
7/9
Carole Schenk
7/9
Debbie Freeman
7/10
Inge North
7/10
Olivia Wideman
7/10
Sidney Wideman
7/10
Jim Brockelmeyer, Lynne Carron, Joe Collins (John Meder’s nephew), Sherry DroegeSansone (Rocki Droege’s sister-in-law), Diane Fischer (Warren & Jane
Bolfing’s friend), Jerry, Meredith Koch (Gary Asher’s friend), Bev
Lehenbauer, Bill & Carol Leonard, Kay Littlefield (Nancy Benson’s friend),
Elmer McNulty (Jim Brockelmeyer’s friend), Judy Robinson (Jim
Brockelmeyer’s sister), Ben Roman (Janet Plummer’s son-in-law), Doug
Seagle (Pastor Jill’s husband), Melanie Tucci (Chris Lewis’ daughter),
Alicia Volz (Alfred & Arliss Dimmett’s Daughter), Kathy Wieting, Elaine Wilder
Karla Mosby
7/13
Steve Schenk
7/13
Rocki Droege
7/15
Tom Droege
7/15
Bob Jones
7/15
Linda Benitz
7/16
Kevin Avery
7/17
Zachary Hohenstein
7/19
Jill Larson
7/19
Evelyn Vocelka
7/19
Sana Wideman
7/21
Jessica Van Pelt
7/23
David Andrasko
7/24
Spence Sorenson
7/25
Bonnie Butterfield
7/26
Lou Kuhlman
7/27
Russ Brda
7/28
Alyssa Greenwood
7/28
Emma Rush
7/28
Jerry Elledge
7/29
Haley Karius
7/29
Joan Ramos
7/30
Ongoing Prayer Concerns: Eilene & Don Acheson (Ed & Darlene Griffith’s daughter &
son-in-law), Sandra Albright, Dave Andrasko, Rick Andrius, Bob Beckerly, Jane Blake,
Barb Brasch, Bridget Bradley, Patricia Bremer, Ron Brueckner, Alain Carron, Chris Carron,
Claire Carron, Vicky Carron (Lynne Carron’s daughter-in-law), Linda Collins, Jake Davis,
Erna Dwars, Benjamin Ebehart, Jerry Elledge, Diana Evans (Ruth Thurau’s friend), Dan
Freeman, Esther Graul, Vonnie Griffith (Eddie Griffith’s sister-in-law), Janet Janovec (Ken
Janovec’s wife), George Kelley, Emmett Klauburg, Max Levin, Kaylee Lindley (Wegman
family’s niece and Lee McClure’s granddaughter), Shane McGoogan, Russ
McCutchen, Fran Neff, Quenton, Dorothy Richterkessing, Debbie Rosen,
Carrie Schroll, Rudi Schwenger (Karen Greenwood’s dad), Carolyn Seagle
(Pastor Jill’s sister-in-law), Ramona Sfeir, Steve & Dave Sheffield (Wilma
Spicer’s brothers), AJ Stauber (Lynnda Light family’s friend), Michael Staudinger, Lara
Thiel, Sabrina Townsend, Betty Valentine (Pastor Jill’s mom), Roy Wilde, Nora Witbordt,
Jim Woolf, Ron Wyatt, Brian Ziegler (Natalie Till’s father), Sam (Jane Brda’s friend), Sue
From Death to New Life: Bill Schnittker, Nancy Staudinger, Alvina
Thurau
For The Homebound: Joseph Braun, Barbara Eldridge, Polly Forster, Esther Graul,
George Kelley, Lorain Kern, Lou Kuhlmann, Joan Ramos, Virg Timper, Evelyn Vocelka
Serving in The Millitary: John Benson, Kyle Bougeno, Josh Brockelmeyer,
Grant Covey, Michael Denner, Phillip Funderburk Jr., Hope Funderburk,
Jeffrey Lauber, Andrew McGuire, Brandon Mendes, Nathan Nugent, Dillon
Parsons, Steve Pera
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The Followers’ Footsteps
July 2016 Assisting Schedule
Role
Ushers
Communion
Assistants
Youth Asst.
Readers
Bread Baker
Welcomers
(Upstairs)
PowerPoint
Presenter
Altar Guild
Assistants
Service
July 3
July 10
July17
July 24
July 31
8/8:30 AM
Rich Greenwood
Dan Greenwood
Wayne Schlichting
Lee Bodendieck
Mike Dillon
Jerry Wischmeier
D. Hafner-Hunt
Leona Harris
Mary Roberts
Kara Tucker
Ike Brda
Tom Droege
Steve Hilts
Ted Vollmar
Crossover
Barry Nelson
Carl Nelson
Robb Steele
Jerry Wischmeier
Matt Majino
Mike Majino
Jerry Wischmeier
Pat Cook
Ann Mantler
Tim Strege
8/8:30 AM
Nancy Benson
Lee Bodendieck
Mary Roberts
Dave Eshelman
Stephanie Eshelman
Dan Greenwood
Paula Greenwood
Jane Bolfing
Steve Hilts
Anita Petrovic
Russ Brda
Sam Brda
Jan Dillon
Mike Dillon
Crossover
Nancy Dietrich
Tom Hohenstein
Inge North
Judy Jobe
Barry Nelson
Nancy Steele
Robb Steele
Nancy Benson
Lynne Carron
Jan Jobe
Karen Wegman
Dave Andrasko
Lynnda Light
Ann Mantler
Susan Till
Crossover
Gabe Mead
Jacob Skrien
Natalie Till
Sam Skrien
8/8:30 AM
Lea Wischmeier
Ruth Thurau
JoAn Peters
Nancy Benson
Sat
David Link
Loran Schnaidt
David Link
Loran Schnaidt
David Link
Loran Schnaidt
David Link
Loran Schnaidt
8/8:30 AM
Mary Roberts
Crossover
Mary Roberts
Nina Brendel
Judy Schlichting
Rachel Strege
Erin Wischmeier
8/8:30 AM
Ron & Maureen
Rundle
Ron & Maureen
Rundle
Mike & Jan Dillon
Jerry & Louann
Elledge
Mike & Jan Dillon
Crossover
Lynne Nelson
Bev Lehenbauer
Karla Mosby
Janet Plummer
Bev Lehenbauer
8/8:30 AM
Jane Brda
Sam Brda
Ken Janovec
Rocki Droege
Jim Brockelmeyer
Crossover
Steve Fobian
Steve Fobian
Steve Fobian
Steve Fobian
CXR Editor
Steve Fobian
Steve Fobian
Steve Fobian
Steve Fobian
8/8:30 AM
Luann Liefer
Judy Schlichting
Luann Liefer
Judy Schlichting
Luann Liefer
Judy Schlichting
Luann Liefer
Judy Schlichting
Luann Liefer
Judy Schlichting
Sandy Bodendieck
Glenda Asher
Jane Bolfing
8/8:30 AM
Steve Hilts
Crossover
Fellowship Time
Carmen Schoen
Worship Asst.
8/8:30 AM
Ken Janovec
Rocki Droege
Dave Eshelman
Jane Brda
Nancy Benson
God’s Kids’ Kits
8/8:30 AM &
Crossover
Nancy Benson
JoAn Peters
Beth Bridwell
John & Kathy
Meder
Amy Skrien
Kid’s Crossing
Small Talk, Big
Ideas
8/8:30 AM &
Crossover
Linda Fobian
Pastor Jill
Jane Brda
Linda Fobian
Pastor Jill
7/7 No Coffee to Go
7/14 Loran Schnaidt
7/21 Ron Rundle
7/28 Linda Fobian
Coffee to Go
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7:00 Homecare Board
7:00 AA in FH & Rm 101
7:00 AA in FH & Rm 101
8:30 AM Worship
9:45 AM Fellowship
10:30 AM CROSSOVER
7:00 Men of Faith in Fellowship
6:00 AM Core/Abs Strengthening
8:00 AM Wired Women @ BARN
11:30 AM SAJE Zumba Gold
26
7:00 Men of Faith in Fellowship
LC Closed
Wed
1:00 Staff Meeting
1:00 SAJE Movie Matinee—
The Producers
27
1:00 Staff Meeting
9:00 AM VBS
20
1:00 Staff Meeting
13
1:00 Staff Meeting
6
All times listed are PM unless otherwise indicated
9:00 AM SAJE Pickle Ball
9:30 AM SAJE Chair Exercises
8:30 AM Worship
9:45 AM Fellowship
10:30 AM CROSSOVER
31
25
24
7:00 AA in FH & Rm 101
9:00 AM VBS
9:00 AM SAJE Pickle Ball
9:30 AM SAJE Chair Exercises
8:30 AM Worship
9:45 AM Fellowship
10:30 AM CROSSOVER
6:00 AM Core/Abs Strengthening
No Wired Women
9:00 AM VBS
11:30 AM SAJE Zumba Gold
19
18
17
6:00 AM Core/Abs Strengthening
8:00 AM Wired Women @ BARN
11:30 AM SAJE Zumba Gold
12
7:00 Men of Faith in Fellowship
7:00 Men of Faith in Fellowship
7:00 Stewardship
9:00 AM SAJE Pickle Ball
9:30 AM SAJE Chair Exercises
LC Closed
6:00 AM Core/Abs Strengthening
8:00 AM Wired Women @ STHS
11:30 AM SAJE Zumba Gold
5
Tue
7:00 AA in FH & Rm 101
11
Church Office Closed
LC Closed
8:30 AM Worship
9:45 AM Fellowship
10:30 AM CROSSOVER
4
Mon
10
7:00 AA in FH & Rm 101
8:30 AM Worship
9:45 AM Fellowship
10:30 AM CROSSOVER
3
Sun
LC Closed
VERSION
7:00 AA in FH & Rm 101
6/30
6:00 AM Core/Abs Strengthening
7:00 AM LC “Coffee to Go”
9:30 AM SAJE Chair Exercises
28
7:00 AA in FH & Rm 101
6:00 AM Core/Abs Strengthening
7:00 AM LC “Coffee to Go”
9:00 AM VBS
9:30 AM SAJE Chair Exercises
21
7:00 AA in FH & Rm 101
6:00 AM Core/Abs Strengthening
7:00 AM LC “Coffee to Go”
9:30 AM SAJE Chair Exercises
10:45 AM SAJE Lunch & Learn
14
7:00 AA in FH & Rm 101
6:00 AM Core/Abs Strengthening
9:30 AM SAJE Chair Exercises
7
Thu
2
Sat
LC Closed
FF ARTICLES DUE
10:30 AM SAJE Zumba Gold
29
6:30 VBS Closing
Celebration
9:00 AM VBS
10:30 AM SAJE Zumba Gold
22
10:30 AM SAJE Zumba Gold
15
10:30 AM SAJE Zumba Gold
8
4:00 Worship
30
4:00 Worship
23
4:00 Worship
16
4:00 Worship
9
9:00 AM SAJE Laughter Yoga
10:30 AM SAJE Zumba Gold 4:00 Worship
1
Fri
St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
3980 South Lindbergh Blvd
St. Louis, Mo. 63127
314-843-6577
A Stephen’s Ministry Congregation
The Followers’ Footsteps
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD
Psalm 33:12 (NASB)