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The Paulinian
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
January – February 2019
All are invited! All are welcome!
Calendar
Sunday 1/20
Human Relations Sunday
Sunday 1/27
Memorial Service for
Gerald Sorensen @2pm
Sunday 2/3
Communion
Monday 2/4
Bible Study @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 2/10
Pasta Dinner @3pm
Monday 2/11
Bible Study @ 7:30pm
Thursday 2/14
Valentine’s Day
Monday 2/18
Bible Study @7:30 pm
From the Pastor’s Desk
The whole world united in celebrations to welcome in 2019. The tiny Pacific island of
Tonga was the first while American Samoa was among the last. Around the world different traditions designed to bring luck
and good fortune in the year ahead are followed: breaking plates in Denmark; eating lentils in Brazil; dropping watermelons
from high up in Vincennes in Indiana; eating one grape each time the clock strikes at midnight in Spain; ringing bells in Japan
and South Korea; and, in Scotland, being the first person to step foot in their friends' or family's homes after the clock has
struck midnight. (www.bbc.co.uk). New Year’s Eve has been celebrated in Times Square for over 100 years. Rain did not
dampen the spirits of the million packed into Times Square to watch the ball drop to welcome 2019.
Despite the cultural differences, one thing we all know will not change in 2019 is that God’s word, the Holy Bible has
all the answers. God's word is for life. It will never, ever change. We need to believe the gospel with our minds and hearts
and entrust our lives to the Jesus Christ. God’s Amazing Words can bring peace across generations; it can restore broken
hearts and soften hardened ones. God’s words are healing for our past; peace in our present and hope for tomorrow.
Words are powerful. They can make us laugh. They can make us cry. They can start our minds working overtime.
They can raise our blood pressure. They can "blow our minds." Scripture tells us that the authority with which Jesus taught
amazed and astounded those who listened.
But words are weak without actions. Actions are powerful. Actions speak louder than words! Participating in or even
seeing actions can powerfully affect people. Scripture tells us that Jesus’ actions amazed and astounded those around him
because he let his actions testify to his words! Let your actions speak for you! “Live in such a way that those who know you
but don’t know God will come to know God because of you!” – Anonymous. Tell the story of Jesus and his love by word and
action.
I know none of us can do this alone! I also know that we are not alone! Another thing that will not change in 2019 is
the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and with the full power of God’s grace working in
you; you can teach in word and action with urgency, enthusiasm, determination and passion. You can love in a way that it
shows. You can rejoice with others in their success. Comfort others in their grief. You can reach out to the lost. You can live
in a way so that anyone who looks at us will see Jesus and that anyone who sees Jesus somehow through you sees nothing but
his to love.
My prayer for 2019 is that you let God’s words into our heart and through your heart to others.
And that through Jesus Christ and the bestowing of his Holy Spirit, you can go out in the confidence that
you need no degree or position to show others; “Look what Jesus has done in my heart.”
Blessings
NEWS & ANNONCEMENTS
Altar Flowers Request a Visit
If you would like to have .If you would like
flowers placed on the altar Pastor Lillian to visit,
in memory of or in honor of Our church hall is
please call the church
a loved one or for a special available for rent, the hall
occasion. office is ideal for engagement,
Please fill out a 718-227-2485 Anniversary, birthday
form located in to schedule a parties, baptisms, and
the Church convenient time. If various social gatherings.
Narthex and you or someone you Please call Dawn
place it in the plate during know is shut in and (718-227-2485) for
the offering or you can stop would like her to more information
by the church office to fill visit, please contact
out a form. The cost is the church office with
$25.00 cash only please the information.
It’s a Girl!
Guinevere
Maeve
Fredrickson
Congratulations
Brian , Hayleigh
and Family
“How did the Son of Man come? Luke 19:10 and Mark 10:45 tell us why Jesus
came – to seek and save the lost; to give his life as a ransom for many. But how did
he come? What was his modus operandi? Preaching? Healing? Teaching? He
certainly did those things. But Jesus himself says ‘the Son of Man came eating and
drinking’ (Luke 7:34). Eating and drinking – a lot. New Testament scholar Robert
Karris says: ‘In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus is either going to a meal, at a meal, or coming
from a meal.’ So much so that his enemies accuse him of being ‘a glutton and a
drunkard’ – someone who eats too much and drinks too much. ‘The Son of Man’ is a reference to the
representative of God’s people who comes in glory before the Ancient of Days to receive authority over all
nations (Daniel 7). What is the Son of Man doing when he comes to earth? The Jews expected him to come with
a bang, defeating God’s enemies and vindicating his people. Instead he shares a meal.” “Making a Meal of It” by
Tim Chester on Theology Network at theologynetwork.org/theology-of-everything/starting-out/making-a-
meal-of-it.htm
Sixty-two boxes were
NEWS & ANNONCEMENTSdelivered to the
We have served many
Sixty- two boxes were
families in recent
delivered to Samaritan’s
months. Our growth Purse Operation Christmas
can be attributed to Child drop off location in
the grace of our Lord November 2018. Thank
as well as the you to everyone who made this possible.
St. Paul’s UMC will be participating in
dedication and service of our beloved Jean Operation Christmas Child in
Stricklin. Faithful supporters can donate 2019. Please pray and ask God what
food as well as cash. We do try to supply you are being called to do in 2019
meat to many, regarding Operation Christmas Child.
including
Chicken, Beef,
Sausages, Ham
Slices and Hot
Dogs.
Rehearsal on Sunday mornings during January
and February. Check with Nancy Paugh (718-
A special Thank You to those who continue 984-3965) to see if additional rehearsals are
scheduled. We will not be rehearsing regularly on
to donate their time to organize/put food Thursdays during January and
away, go shopping and make set-ups for our February. Additional choir members (and
families in need. We returnees) are always welcome!
were very blessed God Bless...
during Christmas to Nancy Paugh
receive generous
donations from the
Tottenville chapter
of AARP, The Staten Island Giving Circle
and The Richmond Travelers Club
The Pantry is open Thursday & Friday from
9am-1pm Please call
(718) 227-2485 for an appointment during
business hours.
Christmas Eve Service
Jean Guterman, Joan Siclari, Ann
NEWS & ANNONCEMENTS
Kish, Constance Beyer, Bruce Knigge,
Pauline Carstensen, Sandra
Teixuro, Story Sayers,
Olivia Sawyer, Donna
Hernandez, Joyce Slaight,
Thank you
Alva Schultz, Michael Beyer, Nancy
Sheryl & Michele for coordinating our Fun with Perricone, Ryan Boschi, Sarah Boschi,
Santa and Tree lighting events, you both Donna Teixuro, Lorraine Booth, Melissa
managed to transform Graham Christopher Hall Booth, Eddie Cutler, Debbie Cutler,
into the North Pole
RoseMarie Deppe, Eileen Berardi, Carly
Sheryl, George, Carolyn, Al, Jean, Pastor Lillian, Anne Deppe, Joseph Olsen, Mike
Howard, Nancy and Ray for decorating the O’Keefe, Arlene Beyer, Tina Kletter,
Graham Christopher Hall,the church and the Wayne Sayers, Arnold Kroeger, Steven
corner property for Christmas
Walla, The family of Gerald Sorensen &
Sheryl for shopping and putting together the All those who serve our country at home
beautiful White Gift baskets and abroad
Sheryl and the Flower Committee for the beatiful
poinsettia garden Christian sympathy is extended to the
family of Gerald Sorensen. Gerald
Al, George and Howard for helping with the passed away on January 9, 2019. A
christmas tree Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s
UMC on January 27 at 2pm
Anna, Claire, Emma and Ava for helping as
Santa’s elves
Pasto Lillian for your Christmas at te Movies
Advent Sermon Series
George & Howard fpr putting up the St. Paul’s
Christmas tree
Santa for stopping by St. Paul’s and bring suh
joy to children of Tottenville, we are glad we
were on the good list!
Jill, Lucia & Bridgette and the Girl Scouts for all
your help with our events, we really enjoyed your
christmas carols
NEWS & ANNONCEMENTS
Michael.Levay, Amanda Lally
,Ashley O’Keefe, Joseph
Bruckman, Katie Derosa ,Robert Young,
Robert Fredrickson, Maryanne Carstensen, Scholarship Fund Applications are
Christine Gardner, Mae Bruckman Sally available in the Church Office. Completed applications are
Trivolis, Theresa Perricone, Pastor Lillian to be received by May 5, 2019 and are to be sent to: St.
Paul’s U.M. Church Scholarship Committee; c/o Nancy
Hertell, Dennis K. Anderson William A. Fox &
Paugh, 160 Butler Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10307
Michele Giacalone Please contact Nancy Paugh at 718-984-3965 if you have
any questions concerning the Scholarship Fund Application
process. Requirements and procedures are available
Carol A. Sorensen, Megan in the church office
L. Gardner Eisenbraun, Ruth
E. Stauff, Jean Stricklin, Douglas Bruckman,
Aramis Ramirez, Sr, Katheryn Fox, Nicole A.
Lally, & Jody Basirico
Thank you for donation of $200.00 to
UMCOR for emergency relief. Your
If you would like to be included on our
loving support helps us perform
birthday list, please contact the office
the mission that we have been called to fulfill. Please extend
(718) 227-2485 our appreciation to all who were involved with this gift.
Grace and Peace,
Amy Fuselier
Director of Relief Supplies
Tottenville Turkey Talk
Bible Study is held every Monday @ 7:30p.m.
Please call the office (718) 227-2485
if you would like to attend
Fun With Santa & Tree Lighting
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Non-profit Organization
7558 Amboy Road U.S. Postage
Tottenville
Staten Island, NY 10307 PAID
Church Phone: 718-227-2485 Tottenville
Parsonage Phone: 718-984-1542
Fax: 718-689-2004 Staten Island, New York
E-mail: saintpaulsumc@verizon.net
Permit No. 5
Website: www.stpaulsumcsi.org
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Open Hearts,
Open Minds,
Open Doors
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The Weekly Schedule
9:15am Choir Rehearsal
10am Worship
10:15am Sunday School
11-11:30am Fellowship/coffee time
Food Pantry open 9am - 1pm on Thursday & Friday
(Please call during office hours to schedule an appointment)
Office Closed on Mondays
Office open most weeks on Tuesday - Friday 8am - 1pm
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