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The Voice March 2021
Leadership
“We need a strong leader.” “Wherever you lead, I will follow. You’re the leader.” These are direct
quotes of what I have heard over the last few weeks. And these quotes were not the only time I heard these
sentiments. In the time from acceptance of the Call until now, I have had this conveyed to me numerous times.
First, let me say “Thank You” and let you know I appreciate the sentiment. Second, and this is meant in
complete LOVE (and with a big smile), let me say “PLEASE STOP.” I am NOT the leader of Hanover. Allow
me to Biblically explain…
Nathan was the LORD’s spokesman back in the day of King David and at that time David had the idea
to build a Temple for the LORD. David went to Nathan and told “the leader” his idea. Nathan said, “Go, do all
that is in your heart, for the LORD is with you.” All good, right? God’s chosen “leader” had spoken, right?
The story goes on… That very night God comes to Nathan in a dream and, in so many words, tells Nathan that
it is NOT His Will that David build a Temple for Him (see 2 Samuel 7 for the whole story).
Nathan, who indeed was a VERY faithful follower of and spokesman of the LORD, was wrong. Nathan,
using his own wisdom and judgment, gave bad advice. Only when the LORD revealed His Will to Nathan was
a truly right direction indicated. Only God truly knows what God wants for His People. Nathan was NOT the
leader of God’s People. God was and is and always will be the Leader of His People. Psalm 23:1 – “The
LORD is my Shepherd…”
Just as Nathan was NOT the leader of God’s People, I am NOT the leader of God’s People here at Han-
over. God is the Leader of us here at Hanover. Nathan had to wait for a dream to hear God’s Word. We do not
have to wait for a dream. We HAVE God’s Word: The Bible!
Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One
is insight.” Psalm 119:105 “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Luke 11:28 “Blessed ra-
ther are those who hear the Word of God and keep it!”
The “leader” of Hanover Lutheran Church is not a person or a group or a way of doing things no matter
how well-intentioned they might be. The True Leader of Hanover Lutheran Church is the LORD. This is His
Church. We are His People. How does He lead us? He leads us through His Revealed Word: Holy Scripture!
There is one other sentiment I have heard over these last few weeks and I’ve actually heard it more
than the leadership sentiments. From an email I received: “We joined Hanover because it is a church that
teaches the Bible…” Something I have known for years is that Hanover is made up of People of God who
want to hear God speak! In His Word, the LORD will wonderfully guide and lead us.
With this said, I as the “under-shepherd” of the Good Shepherd will carry this awesome pattern for-
ward. I commit to teaching and sharing God’s Word and letting the LORD be our Leader in all that we do. To
God Be the Glory and the Furthering of His Kingdom.
A monthly publication of Hanover Lutheran Church,
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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Youth Group News
Youth Group News:
Hello everyone! This might be a long article as we have a lot to cover and several events coming up in the
near future. For the last several weeks we have been discussing the Book of Ecclesiastics. Not an easy dis-
cussion for the youth, but we managed to make it through and move forward just in time to start Pastor’s Sun-
day School lesson on Galatians. For those that may not be aware, Pastor has asked the youth to follow along
with the Galatians bible study for the next 5-7 weeks that started this last Sunday (2/21). For the first Sunday
the youth met in the activity center, but will move to the family room for the duration.
For Valentine’s Day we signed cards with a message of love and prayer to chil-
dren in the hospital. A special shout out to Gavin Brown for personally taking
them to St. Louis Cardinal Glennon Hospital. The cards were handed out on Val-
entine’s Day to the kids. I am sure we made a lot of people very happy that day.
We have planned a service event in coordination with the Old Church Committee on February 28th to help
clean up the old church. If the weather permits, we will also be outside cleaning up the grounds. The youth
can use the time for their service hours and to help the old church look its best. Anyone who would like to
join is welcome.
We have several other upcoming events listed below for the month of March.
March 7th 2021
Family Game Night
Come join us for a fun time of games, snacks and fellowship. Mom, Dad and kids are invited to the Activity
Center March 7th. Games like Jenga, bowling, connect four and more will be set up for family fun!!!
SUNDAY SCHOOL AGE time is 3-5pm.
JR HIGH/SR HIGH SCHOOL age time is 5:30-7:30 pm.
Easter Dinner
Take the stress out of Easter dinner and let the youth cook for you. The youth group will be taking orders for
the month of March for delicious pork butts and pork loins. Thank you to Jeff Heuer for donating his time
and smoker to help cook the meat. Delivery will be the Saturday before Easter on April 2nd. We will put an
order form in the church office window, all of the youth will have an order form, or call Liz and or Mike
Brown.
March 8, 2021.
Hanover Blood Drive
Youth group is helping Outreach with the Red Cross Blood Drive. Ava Brown is helping organize the youth
volunteers and spreading the word to donate blood. Flyers will be posted at several locations along with an
article in the Saxony newspaper to help get the word out.
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Board of Ed News
Sunday school students made Valentines and passed them out Sunday.
Look for a new “Serving in Sunday School” section in the bulletin. This area will include the title of the
book we are reading for the month, our volunteers serving as teachers and the reader for the current week as
well as the following week.
Ladies Aid News
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Those Serving in March
Ushers 7:45 am 10:15 am
Captain: Dwayne Kirchhoff, 334-5898 Ken Enke, 334-6177
Steve Miller, 270-3645 Larry Hale, 275-3955
Todd Roth, 225-6662 Mark Koerber, 579-8664
Clay Vangilder, 334-6703 Ron Seabaugh, 225-4837
Scott Vangilder, 579-9687
Mark Aufdenberg, 579-3398
Ian Roth, 576-4529
Altar Guild
Jane Sinn, 576-0140
Kathy Kirchhoff, 334-5898
Jan Koenig, 243-9110
Diane Schweer, 579-2297
Giving for February Memorials Given in February
Count from February 8, 2021
In loving memory of:
General Fund $ 9314.00
Designated $ 745.00
Building Fund $ 400.00 Darlene Bonney
Alvin Turner
Count from February, 2021
General Fund $11,158.00
Designated $ 370.00
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Brittany Eakins 3/2 Abbie Sinn 3/18
Luke Hopkins 3/4 Laura Mahoney 3/19
Kevin Eakins 3/7 Myles Biri 3/20
Jonathan Bohnert 3/8 Maxine Gerlach 3/20
Martha Cox 3/9 Lynsey Lowry 3/22
Jonathan Drury 3/9 Matt Sinn 3/23
Joshua Koenig 3/9 James Sinn 3/23
Paisley Mahoney 3/10 Coire Michael 3/23
Josh Volkerding 3/10 Scott Renner 3/24
Matt Kirchhoff 3/11 Terry Gerlach 3/26
John Edwards 3/13 Nathan Sanders 3/26
Charles Schuessler 3/14 Ella Sin n 3/29
Christy Thomas 3/14 Christine Childers 3/30
Deacon Schaefer 3/16 Jeremy Klump 3/31
Art & Tammy Knepp 3/2
Charles & Patsy Goodpasture 3/18
Nathan & Katlyn Goodpasture 3/19
Danny & Lynn Schweer 3/20
Keith & Jan Koenig 3/21
Lanny & Diane Schweer 3/30March 2021 Hanover Lutheran Church
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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8:30am Quilt Tacking 11:00am Lent Service
3:30pm Confirmation
5:00pm Hand Bells
6:00pm Lent Service
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7:45am Worship 6:00pm Elders Meet- PEO Meeting 9a-12p 11:00am Lent Service
9:00am SS/Bible Study ing Meeting Rm 1:00pm Ladies Aid
10:15am Worship 3:30pm Confirmation
Blood Drive 1-6pm 4:45pm Finance Board
(AC) 5:00pm Hand Bells
6:00pm Lent Service
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7:45am Communion 6:00pm Church Coun- LWML-Mtg Rm 8:30a- 11:00am Lent Service NEWSLETTER
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10:15am Communion 5:00pm Handbells
6:00pm Lent Service
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7:45am Worship 11:00am Lent Service
9:00am SS/Bible Study 3:30pm Confirmation
10:15am Worship 4:45pm Finance Board
5:00pm Handbells
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7:45am Communion 5:00pm Handbells
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