Music at St. Paul’s Christmas Pageant The Sunday school children will present our pageant on Sun., Dec. 13. Lessons and Carols On Dec. 20, we will deviate from our usual order of worship to hear the story of Christmas told in scripture and song. The Adult Choir and Praise Band will lead us in a lovely celebration. Readers are still needed! Please contact Emily if you are willing to read a passage. Choir Schedules Our choirs will enjoy a short break after the Christmas pageant (Children’s Choir) and Christmas eve (Adult Choir). Children’s Choir resumes on Sun., Jan 10, 11:30 – noon in the chapel. Choir resumes on Thurs., Jan. 7, 7:30 – 9 in the choir room. Both choirs welcome new singers! Longfellow’s Carol “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” (267 in our hymnal) features a text by Henry W. Longfellow. The words were written in the throes of the Civil War, when Longfellow was reflecting on both the ugliness of war and the recent, tragic loss of his wife. One stanza not included in our hymnal reads: It was as if an earthquake rent The hearth-stones of a continent, And made forlorn the households born Of peace on earth, good will to men. Even in such darkness, however, the poet concluded: God is not dead, nor doth he sleep! The wrong shall fail, the right prevail With peace on earth, good will to men. Whenever you are this season, whatever you see in our broken world, may this hymn remind you of the hope that we continue to have in Christ. RIGHT NOW MEDIA Did you receive your invite? If yes, then accept it, if not, contact the church office to be invited. You will be connected to a library of videos, movies and children’s programs. There are videos about marriage, parenting, Christian living, finances, as well as videos for kids, youth, men, and women. There are topical and Biblical studies you can do alone, with your family or with some friends. There are 10 Advent studies and 12 Christmas Videos which would enrich your Advent experience. Consistory Minutes
*300 club – consider $10/number instead of $20/number (???) *Applebees – February – Kim George will spearhead *Soup – Jan., Feb., March *Indoor Yard Sale – *Wine and Beer Tasting - October New Business RIGHT NOW MEDIA MINISTRY Adult Bible Study, Kids videos, Parenting Videos, Marriage, Leader Training, Church Home Page, Worship clips $79 per month for life. We’re currently spending $600 for subscription to parent newsletter; Adult Bible, study, etc. Additional money is spent on worship videos, Lenten evening program, youth programs. Motion by Frank D., 2nd Tanya R. and approved eCHURCH Custom Church App Cost $149/month equals $1,788 if paid monthly Cost if paid annually $1,520, a saving of $268 Guarantee 5% increase in giving Transaction fee – 1% bank / 2% debit / 3% credit card Motion made and approved iGIVE Appeal to the congregation to sign to designate St. Paul’s Church as your and do your online shopping using the iGive button. A percentage of every purchase is given to St. Paul’s Future Meeting Dates: November 15, 2015 – Congregational meeting to present the 2016 Budget to the Congregation and elect people to serve on consistory November 30 – Ministry Team meeting December 14 – Consistory meeting Adjournment: - Motion to adjourn by Frank D., 2nd Tanya R. - Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm - Prayer concerns were solicited Respectfully submitted, Emma Rumen HEAD USHERS FOR DECEMBER 6 Consistory Team #1 13 Garret Conger 20 Grace Kothari 24 5pm Bob Burnett 8pm 27 Peter Herral GREETERS FOR DECEMBER 6 Debbie Cheeseman 13 Sandra Muller 20 Judy Skalla 24 5pm Gregory Reeves 8pm Bob Holzapfel 27 Debbie Holsten & Gary Holsten Jr. *Greeters are to arrive at church by 9:20 a.m. GREETER COORDINATOR Judy Skalla *************************** NOTICE TO ALL In an effort to cut beginning with the January Tidings, only shut-ins and out of area members (without email) will have the Tidings mailed to them. If you have an email address, please allow us to send your Tidings via email. Send a note to this effect to
Hard copies of the Tidings are available in the Narthex. Please take a copy after worship. *************************** ST. PAUL’S CHURCH Founded in 1872 So. Main St. & W. Lakewood Ave. Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor Emily Sensenbach-Gopal, Director of Music Church Office 732 828-0020 FAX # 732 828-0027 stpaulschurch@optonline.net www.stpaulsmilltownnj.org Please leave a message if no one is available. Church Secretary Mrs. Carol Lagowski Office hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Financial Secretary Mrs. Debbie Paley (address inquiries to church office) Please address all financial inquiries to the Church Office. NEXT TIDINGS DEADLINE – Thursday, December 17th NEXT COMMUNION DATE December 6 2015 CONSISTORY Elders: Dianne Andreula Joanne Ciaccio Frank Devine Rebecca Jones Julie Park Tanya Roberts Don Wesen Deacons: John Garback Steve Kircher Dick MacDowell Debbie Paley Robert Ramsen Chuck Rucinski Emma Rumen Sean Sullivan ******************************** Save time and prevent mistakes by writing your parishioner number on your checks and envelopes. Example: 002W ******************************** Please notify the church office if any of the following changes occur in your household: address change, phone number change, email change, marriage, separation/divorce, death, birth, adoption, adult child(ren) moving out, or a family member being moved to a rehab. or nursing home.