St Paul Lutheran Church of Lodi January 2012 Newsletter.

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JANUARY 2012
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH
701 SOUTH PLEASANT AVENUE,
LODI CA 95240
PHONE (209)368-2747
FAX (209)368-3945
WWW.STPAULLODI.NET
OFFICE STAFF
-MARK PRICE
SENIOR PASTOR
MARKPRICE@AOL.COM
-SARAH MECKLER
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
PRSARAHSTPAUL@YAHOO.COM
-MONICA SWOPE
DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP/MUSIC
MONICASTPAUL@YAHOO.COM
-DWIGHT HOLMQUIST
DIRECTOR PEALS OF PRAISE
SHDH@PACBELL.NET
-MARK SWOPE
DIRECTOR OF CHANCLOR CHOIR
MDSWOPE@HOTMAIL.COM
-SUEANNE DALEY
BUSINESS MANAGER
SUEANNESTPAUL@YAHOO.COM
-CHRIS OLSON
PARISH ASSISTANT
CHRISOSTPAUL@YAHOO.COM
-MARILYN MAKI
PARISH NURSE
MBMAKI@COMCAST.NET
-SONDRA AMAN
RECEPTIONIST
SONDRASTPAUL@YAHOO.COM
-RITA SPOHN
DIRECTOR OF PRESCHOOL
LODILUTHERANPRESCHOOL@YAHOO.COM

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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Saturday, February 25, 2012
6:00P.M.
Lodi Boys’ & Girls’ Club
1050 S. Stockton St
Tickets $45 and go on sale
Sunday, January 8
Entertainment provided by:
Tapestry
For tickets contact:
Melinda Woods at (209) 745-6207
Michelle Osborn at (209) 365-1640
Jerry Glenn at (209) 334-9362
PROCEEDS BENEFIT ST. PAUL YOUTH GROUP’S TRIP TO THE NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING IN NEW ORLEANS IN JULY 2012

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I’d like to begin this month’s arti- And now for January:
cle with lots of thank yous for
some wonderful ministries we had The Education Board is planning a Winter Carnival
here at St. Paul during December: on January 22nd during education hour. This will a
fun event a lot like Rally Day. Here is an opportu-
First, thank you to Nancy Hazen, nity for the students to come have fun and kick off
Vicki Marien, and everyone who the new year of Sunday School. We will also be
helped make the Advent Faire having a time for parents to chat and/or get to
happen this year. Families made know each other in the Fireside Room during the
some wonderful crafts, including same time. If you would like to help with this event
Christmas cards and stockings and please let me know, we would love to have you!
Advent candles. Everyone I talked Education Board has also been brainstorming ideas
to had a great time, and I thought the crafts turned for other fun activities for our Elementary aged
out really beautifully. kids, both on and off site. If you have ideas or sug-
gestions for something you would like to see hap-
Thank you also to Rita and all of the preschool staff pen please let me or one of the board members
for the wonderful Christmas program they gave us know.
on December 15th. The kids were wiggly, the sanc-
tuary was packed, and the program was so much Thursday night women’s bible study opted to take
fun! It was a delight to watch the Christmas story a break during December, but will resume meeting
through the talents and excitement of our pre- on January 19th. We meet from 5:00-6:00 in the
schoolers. Fireside Room and we are always happy to have
new people join us. Come chat, learn and laugh
Thank you to Monica and all of the children who with us!
participated in this year’s Christmas Pageant on De-
cember 18th! Again, it was wonderful to see the January brings us the celebration of Epiphany on
story of Jesus’ birth through them. Everyone the 6th. This is 12 days after Christmas and marks
worked really hard, and we are grateful for their the day traditionally associated with the wise men
faithfulness that brought us this ministry! coming to see the baby Jesus. The wise men fol-
lowed a star to find the Messiah so Epiphany is a
Finally, thank you to everyone who participated in season of light. It is especially appropriate this time
all of the Christmas worship services. It takes a lot of year as we experience more darkness due to the
of people to fill a lot of spots for that many ser- winter season. Christ brings light to our darkness
vices, and we all definitely appreciate everyone who and love and hope to our lives. Blessed Epiphany
helped in so many ways. A special thank you to to you all!
everyone who provided music for those services;
what wonderful gifts you gave to us.
Sunday school Winter Carnival- January 22, 2012
Come Join the Fun!
Kick off the New Year and join us at the Sunday School Winter Carnival! Dress for winter fun with hats
and mittens! It’s for kids of all ages and parents too. Come and enjoy games, goodies, and family fun on
January 22, 2012 at 9:30 to 10:15. We will also have Pastries with Parents while the kids are having fun
and playing games and eating yummy treats with our St. Paul High School Youth. If you have a High
School Youth who would like to volunteer please contact Pastor Sarah. Jeana Ramos

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January2011 Knitting Group 1st and 3rd Wednesday Every Month-
Fireside Room 1:00 p.m.
We invite all Seniors (men and Beginners and all levels of knitters are welcome. Knit-
women) to participate in our ters and crocheters are invited to work on personal
Social, Spiritual and Service projects or on items to donate to community organi-
projects and activities. zations. Join the group to learn a new hobby and
make new friends. Questions—Call Pat Fredstrom,
368-2261
Monthly Gatherings beginning Friday, January 13th Reading Group January 26, 2011 Fireside Room
11:00 a.m. in Morton Hall 2:00 p.m.
We’ll begin the New Year with Pizza The Reading group will not meet in De-
and the Movie “Sweet Land”. cember. The January book for discus-
Our gathering will begin at 11:00 a.m. sion will be Reading Lolita in Tehran by
with devotions and sharing ideas for Azar Nafisi. The book will be available
future gatherings. We’ll have Pizza to check out at the Lodi Public Library
for lunch followed by the movie “Sweet Land”. The on December 29th (Mention St. Paul’s
movie is about a young Norwegian man who sends for Book club). Questions—call Bev Corne-
a bride from Norway. When she arrives he discovers lius, 334-3719 or Betty Roget, 365-
that she is German, and they cannot 7266
marry. It’s a great story of love,
commitment and prejudice. The cost Grandparents/Grandkids Event in February
is $5.00 which will be collected at the
door. Please let us know if you are Heidrick Ag History Center
coming by calling Bev Cornelius--334- Watch for more information in our next
3719 or Lorene Freggiaro—931-3188. There will also Newsletter
be a sign-up sheet at coffee between services.
Rose Pruning Demonstration Service Project
January 21st 9:00 a.m. Legion Park
Volunteer to help prune roses and learn the tricks Fred and I want to say thank you for all the prayers
from Ron Marien, Steve Dutra from Parks and Rec for his surgery and your continuing prayers for his
and Vern from Weigum’s Nursery. Bring gloves and recovery. The surgery went well and his recovery is on
pruning tools. Questions? Call Ron Marien, 747- track. Thanks too for the cards and visits.
0988.
Special thanks go to our own outstanding church
Walk and Talk Every Thursday, weather permitting nurse, Marilyn Maki, Sharon Seegmiller, Mavis
Lodi Lake__9:00_a.m Zimmerle, Bill Sharp, Courtney for delivering our tri-tip
The Walk and Talk Group will continue to meet at Lodi meal and Delores Brandt for delivering our octogenar-
Lake at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday mornings during the ian dinners. We wish we could have gone to both.
winter months, weather permitting. Questions-call
Jan Flanery—339-1753 or Sharon Seegmiller—712- Super job by all the chefs! Also great job by the
3348 Friendship Ministry Committee.
In Christ’s Love, Fred and Pat Fredstrom

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DIRECTOR’S CORNER ATE MR. TERRY HICKEY RECORDING OUR PRE-
SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. BLESS YOU ALL.
JANUARY 2011
IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE NEW YEAR HASOUR NEXT PARENT’ MEETING WILL BE JANUARY 12.
ALREADY ARRIVED. WE HAVE JUST COMPLETED WE WILL DISCUSS FUNDRAISING, AND FIELD
TWO MONTHS OF WORKING WITH THE CHILDREN TRIPS. WE WILL RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ON A
ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS THEMES. COMPUTERIZED SIGN-IN AND OUT SYSTEM WE
ARE CONSIDERING PURCHASING WITH FUNDRAIS-
OUR THANKSGIVING PIE SOCIAL AND CHRISTMAS ING DOLLARS.
PROGRAM WERE A GREAT SUCCESS. WE HAD Sincerely, Rita Spohn, Director
MANY TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES REGARDING
BEING THANKFUL AND UNDERSTAND-
ING THE BIRTHDAY OF JESUS. Lydia Allen, Mark Anaforian, Kiah An-
drews, Paula Bennett, Frieda Betten-
OUR SCHOOL WAS CLOSED THE WEEK hausen, Francis Bitz, Paul Churchill,
OF DECEMBER 26 AND ALSO THE Jennie Coughran, Edward Craig, Caitlyn
Daley, Tim Daley, George Dorr, Rowan
WEEK OF JANUARY 02. THIS Meghan Duffy, Ruth Ann Eichele, Jessica
MATCHES THE SCHEDULE OF LODI Evans, Connie Fabian, Willie Flanery,
UNITIFED SCHOOL DISTRICT. TIME OFF Curt Gabrielson, Sandie Gilbert, Alex
WAS A NICE BREAK FOR THE STAFF Goldberg, Janelle Goldberg, Paul Gold-
berg, Kathryn Goldhahn, LaVera
TO REFRESH AND READY FOR THE ST. PAUL LODI Guenther, Roland Guenther, Nicholas
NEXT PART OF OUR SCHOOL YEAR. LUTHERAN Hagen, Frieda Hall, Roger Harbin, Bran-
PRESCHOOL don Herrmann, Steve Herzfeldt, Patti
JANUARY BRINGS US TWO NEW CHIL- Hickey, Susan Holmquist, Roger Houston,
DREN BEGINNING THE WEEK OF NEWS Jordyn Hummel, Keely Hummel, Richard
JANUARY 09 IN OUR THREE YEAR OLD Ianni, Abby Jaeger, Phyllis Jaeger, Steve
CLASS. THE THEMES FOR JANUARY ARE: ARCTIC Johnson, Ashley Jones, Louise Keser,
Larry LaFleur, Spencer Lang, Lisa
ANIMALS, WINTER, SPACE, AND BEARS Lehnertz, Ricky Lehnertz, Dee Leistikow,
(HIBERNATION). THE ALPHABET LETTERS WE WILL Shaun Mackey, Tracey Maier, David
STUDY ARE: Qq, Rr, Ss, AND Tt. OUR BIBLE Mann, Ron Marien, Jon Paul Marion,
VERSES FOR JANUARY ARE: “PRAISE YE THE Arta Mason, Anita McKeever, Nolan
LORD” AND, “LOVE THE LORD”. OUR SCIENCE McKeown, Dave Mende, Delores Miller,
Peter Mullenbach, Karlyn Nieland, Jerry
STUDIES WILL TAKE US TO: QUARTER, ROCKET,
Olson, Max Osborn, Claire Pacheco,
STATIC ELECTRICITY, AND TRACKS. Edwin Pacheco, Glenn Pillsbury, Alvina
Pulliam, Kirby Quaschnick, Andrew
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE GENEROUS FAMI- Ramos, Kaitlyn Ramos, Jordan Rasmus-
LIES WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR PRE- sen, Katherine Reese, Zoe Richards, Jack
Ronsko, Faith Ross, Vivian Rostomily,
SCHOOL THE PAST FEW MONTHS: JIM AND KATHY
Don Royal, Edward Sandmeier, Dorothy
MORRIS - TWO WONDERFUL TRAIN SETS, PASTOR Scheflo, Beth Schmid, Billie Jo Schmierer,
PRICES’ TEENS - A WOODEN NATIVITY SET, THE Jimmy Schmierer, Mary Kaye Schramm,
CHURCHILL FAMILY - SHELLED WALNUTS. WE Paula Simpfenderfer, Violet Springer, An-
ALSO WOULD LIKE TO THANK MONTE AND SUE drea Stewart, Mike Sweatt, Alex Taddei,
HUMMEL FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP IN OUR Katharine Taddei, Rocky Terra, Scott
Turner, Elaine Ulrich, Sharon Valinoti,
WEDNESDAY PRESCHOOL CHOIR. WE SO APPRECI- Andre Francisco Wagner, Tyler Wallace,
Riley Woznick, Rachelle Zimmerle.

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greater).
METABOLIC SYNDROME
Having a diagnosis of metabolic
Metabolic syndrome is the name that has been given syndrome (or three out of five of
for a group of conditions that increases your risk for the symptoms) greatly in-
heart disease, diabetes and stroke. It is also some- creases your risk of heart dis-
times referred to as “syndrome X” or “insulin resis- ease, stroke and diabetes.
tance syndrome”.
Metabolic syndrome is becoming more common due
Most of the food you eat is changed into glucose to a rise in the obesity rates in adults. It is believed
which is used for energy. Insulin is a hormone pro- that it may overtake smoking as the leading risk fac-
duced by the pancreas that allows the glucose to tor for heart disease.
enter the body’s cells. For some people, the body’s
tissues stop responding to insulin and this prevents There are ways to prevent or even reverse this syn-
the body from using glucose properly. This is known drome, but it requires a commitment to changing
as insulin resistance. your life style. This should be a no-brainer, as not
doing so could mean a commitment to chronic dis-
Insulin resistance often goes along with other prob- ease and an earlier demise.
lems such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high
blood pressure. When this occurs, physicians com- Lose weight. Losing as little as 5 to 10 percent of
monly refer to it as Metabolic syndrome. Taking in your body weight can reduce insulin levels and blood
too many calories and too much saturated fat, pressure and decrease your risk of diabetes.
along with too little physical activity is a major fac-
tor in developing this syndrome. Family history can Exercise. Doctors recommend getting 30 to 60 min-
be another. utes of moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk
walking, every day.
Metabolic Syndrome is diagnosed if three out of the
following five symptoms exist: Stop smoking. Smoking cigarettes increases insulin
resistance and worsens the health consequences of
1. A large waistline ... for men, this means a waist metabolic syndrome. Talk to your doctor if you need
that measures 40 inches or greater. For women, it help kicking the cigarette habit.
means a waist that measures greater than 35
inches. Eat fiber-rich foods. Make sure you include whole
grains, beans, fruits and vegetables in your diet.
2. High blood pressure (or if you are on medication These items are packed with dietary fiber, which can
to treat high BP)... your BP should be at or lower lower your insulin levels.
than 130/80.
We will be addressing future newsletter articles to
3. High triglyceride level (amount of fat in your ways of improving health habits in the hopes that
blood). A high level would be 150 mg/dL or greater. everyone will begin the program he or she needs. If
you are already eating well and getting regular exer-
4. Lower than normal high density lipoprotein (HDL) cise, hooray for you! Now help your friends and
cholesterol level. For men, this means an HDL level neighbors by inviting them to walk with you or share a
less than 40 mg/dL. For women, it’s a level less than good high fiber, low fat recipe!
50 mg/dL.
We wish everyone a very Happy and Healthy New
5. Higher fasting blood sugar (110 mg/dL or Year!

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TRIBAL NEWS - JANUARY
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE NEW
BENJAMIN TRIBE
Please pray for these tribal members and TRIBAL ASSIGNMENTS
families. They need our prayers for the min- BASED ON
istry they do in worship and in our church.
Let’s connect with them by affirming their FISCAL CALENDAR YEAR
service when we see them, and let’s connect FOR
with God by praying for them during the
month of January. They are: The Akahori 2011-2012
Family, The Baumgartner Family, Marie
MONTH, TRIBE/SISTER TRIBE
Boyd, The Case Family, The Colla Family, The
Dietz Family, Lillian Elliott, The S. Faszer August 2011, Reuben/Naphtali
Family, Fred & Pat Fredstrom, Craig & Vicki
Gallego, Roland & LaVera Guenther, Roland September 2011, Judah/Dan
& Linda Hatterle, Tod Hill, Lisa Holmquist, October 2011, Naphtali/Reuben
Earl Irons, Gail Irons, Randy & Bonnie Kie-
November 2011, Simeon/Issachar
drowski, Lloyd & Diana Kuehne,
Darlene Lassanske, The Maier Family, Chris- December 2011, Dan/Judah
tine Marzolf, Ernie & Diane Meier, Moe January 2012, Benjamin/Zebulon
Joyce, The Niggli Family, The Osborn Family,
The Perkins Family, Helen Peterson, The L. February 2012, Asher/Gad
Reeves Family, Harold & Bernice March 2012, Levi/Joseph
Rohrbach, The Sharp Family, Vio-
April 2012, Gad/Asher
let Springer, Jason & Robin
Tiede, The Vincent Family, Sta- May 2012, Zebulon/Benjamin
cey Westerlund, The Woods Fam- June 2012, Joseph/Levi
ily.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
The families and individual Dan tribal members who helped
during the month of December were; Erick & Julie Albert, The Beaton
family, Dolores Brandt, Michael & Meghann Cazale, Tambra Ciboch,
Beverly Cornelius, Esther Dietz, Julia Engelhardt, The Ferguson/
Luce family, William & Patricia Freeman, Kathleen Ganoe, The Gordon family,
The Graves family, Patrick & Nancy Hazen, The Hickey family, Phil & Karen
Honkala, The Jacinto family, Connie Kiedrowski-Murphy, Vivian Kulm, M.
Lassanske Family, Dave & Ann Mende, Robert & Lorraine Montgomery, Michael
& Sharon O’Connell, The Price family, The R. Reeves family, Karen Rohrbach,
The Schafer family, Robert Shaw, The Staples family, Werner & Eileen Tiede,
Robert & Carolyn Vocker, Florence Wheeler, Larry & Doris Woznick
We appreciate your faithfulness and willingness to serve.

11. 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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9:30a Worship with Communion OFFICE CLOSED 8:30am Quilters 6:15a Prayer & Meditation 9a Senior Connection 7a Men’s
10:30a/4p Adult 1:15p Fairmont Ser- 10a Women’s Bible Study Walk & Talk Lodi Lake Bible Study
Literacy vices 10:30a/4p Adult Literacy 6:30p Girl Scout
6p Cub Scouts 1p Knitting Group
3p Kids Choir
5:30p Worship with Com-
munion
7p Chancel
8 Epiphany Sunday 9 10 11 12 13 14
8a Worship with Communion 10a/7p Tai Chi 3:45p Girl Scouts 6:15a Prayer & Meditation 9a Senior Connection 11a Senior 7a Men’s
9:15a Adult Forum/Sunday School 10:30a/4p Adult #2029 10a Women’s Bible Study Walk & Talk Lodi Lake Connection Bible Study
10:30a Worship with Communion Literacy 4p Executive Commit- 10:30a/4p Adult Literacy 1:30p Naomi Circle movie
5p Confirmation 1p Friendship tee 1p Rebekah Circle
6p High School Youth Group Ministry 6p Cub Scouts 3p Kids Choir
7p Peals of Praise 6:30p Bd of 5:30p Worship with Com-
Worship & Music munion
7p Bd of Property & 6:30p New Member Class
Social Ministry 6:45p Bd of Christian
Education
7p Chancel
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8a Worship with Communion 10a/7p Tai Chi 6p Cub Scouts 6:15a Prayer & Meditation 9a Senior Connection 7a Men’s
9:15a Adult Forum/Sunday School 10:30a/4p Adult 6:30p Council 10a Women’s Bible Study Walk & Talk Lodi Lake Bible Study
10:30a Worship with Communion Literacy 7p Boy Scouts 10:30a/4p Adult Literacy 5p Women’s Bible
5p Confirmation 1p Knitting Group Study w/ Pastor Sarah
6p High School Youth Group 3p Kids Choir 6:30p Girl Scouts #182
7p Peals of Praise 5:30p Worship with Com-
munion
6:30p New Member Class
7p Chancel
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8a Worship with Communion 10a/7p Tai Chi 3:45p Girl Scouts 6:15a Prayer & Meditation 9a Senior Connection 7a Men’s
9:15a Adult Forum/Sunday School 10:30a/4p Adult #2029 10a Women’s Bible Study Walk & Talk Lodi Lake Bible Study
10:30a Worship with Communion Literacy 6p Preschool Board Mt 10:30a/4p Adult Literacy 2p Senior Connection
5p Confirmation 6p Cub Scouts 3p Kids Choir Reading Group
6p High School Youth Group 7p Boy Scouts 5:30p Worship with Com- 5p Women’s Bible
7p Peals of Praise munion Study w/ Pastor Sarah
6:30p New Member Class
7p Chancel
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8a Worship with Communion 10a/7p Tai Chi 6p Cub Scouts
9:15a Adult Forum/Sunday School 10:30a/4p Adult 7p Boy Scouts
10:30a Worship with Communion Literacy 7p Friends for Survival
and New Member Sunday 6:30p Deacons
5p Confirmation
6p High School Youth Group
7p Peals of Praise

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Lodi CA 95240
Phone: 209-368-2747
Fax: 209-368-3945
E-mail: officestpaul@yahoo.com
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The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is to Connect with God, each other and the world. The
priorities in that mission are outreach to families with children and youth, deepening spirituality,
strengthening stewardship, and developing leadership. The vision for St. Paul is to be an oasis, a
place of refreshment, respite and renewal.
If you would like to be a part of this mission and vision, please contact the church office at 368-2747
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