St.Paul Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pinehurst North Carolina

Updates and Events for January 2011

2011-01-23T12:23:00.000-08:00

For the news and events that are important to the members of St. Paul Lutheran Church, please log on to our Calendar and Events page on the website.

We have a list of our Bible Study programs and many other items that involve our membership. If you are interested in joining our church, please contact our Pastor for more information:

Pastor Denton White
Phone: 919 577 9989
e mail: dentonwhite61@nc.rr.com

St. Paul Lutheran and St. James begin the call process for a new pastor

2010-04-25T11:53:00.000-07:00

After the announcement of his intended retirement by Pastor Rick Schliepsiek, our pastor since the beginning of St. Paul Lutheran in Pinehurst, NC in 2000; a committee of the congregation was developed to start the process. In a joint meeting with St. James Lutheran of Southern Pines, the call committee for both congregations developed the criteria for the candidate who will serve both congregations.

For information on the congregation, the area and a form to provide for this nomination, please find the following information on our website.

Decorating & Dining at St. Paul on December 14th, 2009

2009-12-22T12:31:00.000-08:00

The Decorating and Dining was great fun and delicious!

Dear Friends depart with a picnic on Lake Aumann

2009-07-18T14:02:00.000-07:00

Our dear friends, Gene and Virginia Eggers are departing for their new home in Morganton, NC.

We had a wonderful picnic at Johnson's Point on Lake Aumann on July 15th. See the photos and enjoy! God Bless you Gene and Virginia.

KAIROS BRIEFING FOR SCOTLAND CORRECTIONAL for the first event in November 2009

2009-04-26T09:18:00.000-07:00

The Lord has created a new KAIROS opportunity to share Christ and Christian Life with the inmates at SCI in the Wagram/Laurinburg NC area of Scotland County.

All those who have expressed their interest in hands-on Prison Ministry, come and get to know all about KAIROS and participation in the FIRST Event at Scotland Correctional.

Come on Saturday May 2, 2009 for a 9AM to 12:30 program being held at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Pinehurst, NC (see direction details below). Three short briefings with Q&A will start at 9:00, 9:45 and 11:30.

Short videos showing inmate response to KAIROS, and overview of the weekend events. Additionally Info on volunteer requirements, various ways individuals and congregations can be involved in the ministry on the "outside," through prayer. "PALANCA" & "COOKIES" and direct financial support. Our goal is to provide 42 inmates over a 3 day weekend with insight to participating in a new life-style in their difficult setting. KAIROS programs have been shown to reduce recidivism with those inmates who embrace its concepts
Coffee, Donuts and NC Sweet Tea will be available.

Directions: Located 1/2 mile west of Olmstead Village in Pinehurst (Hwy 5 and 211) at 144 Westgate Drive - directly behind the Red Roof State Farm Insurance building. If coming from the West it is beyond a Hess Gas Station at traffic light, again look for the Red Roof State Farm Building. Westgate is a local name for NC 211. If you reach Olmstead and an Exxon station, on your right, turn around.

If you want a real map to the area, go to http://www.stpaullutheranpinehurst.com/
1702 Cabot Circle
Pinehurst NC 38474

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August "Gus" Brown (aka "Aug")
1702 Cabot Circle
Pinehurst NC 38474

Interior Improvements for St. Paul

2008-07-18T12:23:00.000-07:00

Some final touches will be made to the interior of our church in Pinehurst, NC.
The week of the 20th of July, 2008, our members will prepare to remove all of the furnishings from the church for an altar change and new carpet.

"We are looking forward to a more flexible approach to the use of our church", said Kay Beran, president of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pinehurst, NC. "The changes will allow us to use the church for more functions, including our fellowship meetings."

St. Paul - Interior changes recommended by Council to Congregation

2008-05-31T07:25:00.000-07:00

Interior Changes itemized and recommended to the congregation as follows...

Film on windows and front door: Recommended the purchase of the lighter film as displayed by J. Wake.
Carpet Changes: Carpet in our main area to be green plush - sample is available in the church. A complimentary red color has been selected to compliment the existing rug that is under the altar for the altar and pulpit platforms. Total estimate approximately $5,000. Side rooms and office to remain with existing carpet.
Alter Changes: Eliminate the second level and down-size the raised platform for more flexibility in use and arrangement. Carpentry budget to be determined based on the material costs for removal of current platforms and construction of the new platforms.
Budget: Total budget estimated at approximately $7,000 for all changes. Costs to be supplemented with $1,300 from Thrivent for congregational help to prepare church for changes. Council recommends that the funding for all be taken from the existing reserves, the remaining building account and the Trivent funds available.

St. Paul Council Meeting May 5, 2008

2008-05-11T14:31:00.000-07:00

Mission Statement
Of
St. Paul Lutheran Church LCMS
Our church in Pinehurst is a gathering place of the people of God who strive to live and act in harmony with a biblical foundation. The good News of the Gospel is expressed in our love for all people and in worship, witness, service and teachings. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit in baptism to grow in faith, actively supporting and nurturing all God’s children through evangelism, stewardship, fellowship and service.

St. Paul Council Meeting Agenda
May 5, 2008

Location: St. Paul Lutheran/Conference Room
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Attendees Invited: Council members & Shirley Wake
Council members: K.Beran, S.Wake, C.Faas, R.Fromm, G.Ahrendt G.Eggers,
Roger Jensen, Leo Magiera,

1.Agenda Items:

A. Budget Review and Approval of the 08 Budget – Budget approved with changes.
B. Approval of signage for Sylvia Brown – Counseling signage approved for street sign.
C. Guest Pastor Stipend – Raise from $165.00 to $200.00. Approved and added to budget.
D. Final Review of Building Improvements: Carpet, Film & Construction – Budget for same for recommendation to Congregation from Council: Recommended the purchase of the lighter film as displayed by J. Wake. Carpet to be green plush with red color for altar platform and pulpit platform – total estimate approximately $5,000. Carpentry budget to be determined based on the material costs for removal of current platforms and construction of the new platforms. Total budget estimated at $7,000 for all construction. Costs to be supplemented with $1,300 from Thrivent for congregational help to prepare church for changes.

2. Council Chairs Reports
Stewardship – Review of our current program and future programs – Ruth Fromm
Social - Review of our current program and future programs- OPEN
History & Records - Review of our current program and future programs: Gene Eggers
Music - Review of our current program and future programs: Karen Dickens
Education – Children and Adult programs - OPEN
Building – Oversight on Building Improvements. Kay Beran & Leo Magiera
Financial – Budget and Financial Reports. Glenn Ahrendt and Roger Jensen
Special Program - Habitat Thrivent Congregational Coordinator - Lois
Long Range Planning – John Wake and Leo Magiera

Respectfully Submitted:
President
Kay E Beran

St. Paul and a partnership with Coalition for Human Care

2007-12-07T08:50:00.000-08:00

Dear St. Paul members and friends:

I have received numerous telephone calls from poor Moore County families asking to be “adopted” by our congregation this Christmas. I shared this with those in church on Dec. 2. I suggested that instead of choosing a family (or two) that we have a special offering for the Coalition for Human Care in Moore County. It is a wonderful agency in our community which would be able to choose wisely whom to serve this Christmas. There was overwhelming consensus to support the Coalition as our Christmas project.

The website for Moore County Coalition: http://www.sandhillscoalition.com/index.html

You may not be aware of the fact that St. James congregation was one of the original 12 churches in our county that began the Coalition in 1986. They also responded this past year with a special contribution of $5,000 for the Coalition’s new building completed this year.

As we reflect on God’s blessings to St. Paul congregation, I hope we can be extra generous for this project!

This is a good (and early) reminder of our Christmas service schedule.

St. James has a Children’s/Family Service at 7:00 PM on Christmas Eve.

St. Paul has a Candlelight Service with Eucharist at 9:30 PM on Christmas Eve. You are again invited to join fellow St. Paul members around 8:00 PM on Christmas Eve in the Ryder Cup Room at the Pinehurst Hotel.

Also please plan to join the St. Paul family for our second Monday potluck on Dec. 10 at 6:00 PM for good food, singing of Christmas carols and tree decoration.

Before the celebration of Christmas, it is wise for us to observe Advent – the season of preparation not only for traditional Christmas, but also for the final advent of our Lord and the closing of the ages. Maranatha!

Together with you in His service – Blessings happen!

Pastor Rick

Photos of the Habitat Build with St. Paul and St. James

2007-03-02T09:41:00.000-08:00