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THE NOVEMBER
MESSENGER 2021
NO GREATER PEACE
We live in times of turmoil. It is not necessary to recount all the issues we face today or point out everything
in today’s culture that is in conflict with the Word of God. The world rages around us; our culture is swiftly
changing – and not always for the better; temptations to sin abound, and we often fall into sin and fail to “fear,
love and trust in God above all things.” What can we do? Or better, to whom can we turn? The answer is Je-
sus and the peace He gives to our hearts which then flows into our lives.
Jesus teaches us about a peace that is greater than all. He tells us: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to
you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” (John
14; 27). Jesus not only tells us about His peace; He gives us His peace. It is peace between us and God, which
Jesus earned for us by His death and resurrection. Jesus’ peace means forgiveness for our sins, newness of life
each day and hearts that overflow with joy and peace. Finally, when our earthly journey of life is complete, we
rest in peace and rise in glory.
We feel helpless against everything that happens in this world that so often conflicts with the Word of God and
what we believe. However, when we come into the sanctuary of St. Paul’s, we have stepped away from this
world to hear the Word of God and receive His Holy Sacrament. When all have received the body and blood
of our Lord, the pastor announces: “depart in peace.” The Lord’s peace flows into our hearts and sustains us in
the days ahead.
The words of Jesus that tell us to “let not our hearts be troubled neither let them be afraid,” are fulfilled, be-
cause Jesus gives us His peace. And off we go, with no greater peace.
Rev. Richard Radtke,
Pastor Emeritus
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Did You Know?
Fun Facts About St. Paul’s
This is a timeline history of St. Paul’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, compiled by the
Board of Stewardship to celebrate our 175 Year
History in 2012.
1837: Congregation is formally established.
1838-39: The Rev. Friedrich Wyneken, missionary
from Germany, becomes pastor; congregation
moves to frame the building at Barr Street and Jef-
ferson Blvd.
1846-47: Church takes the name St. Paul’s and be-
comes one of 12 founding congregations of the
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod; larger building
begun.
1887-89: A brick church, similar to the one that
Ask the Pastor… stands today, is built.
Introducing something new and interactive! If 1903: Sanctuary burns December 3rd; members
you have a question for the pastors, anything at rebuild and dedicate the new church in 1905.
all, please submit your questions to the church Pre-World War II: Regular German-language
secretary at lvandre@stpaulsfw.org. Each services are discontinued.
month the pastors will pick a question to an- 1952: Expansion begins; Heritage Hall is con-
swer for the congregation. This is meant to be structed.
fun but also educational. I’ll start… 1982: Our church is placed on the National Regis-
ter of Historic Places.
Pastor, what happens if I drop the wafer 1987-2000: Interior and exterior is restored.
during communion? 2008: Valet entrance, with elevator access, is com-
This answer comes from Pastor Hoem, “ I pick pleted.
it up and I eat it.” If a consecrated wafer falls to
the ground the pastor or assistant should pick it
up off the ground and consume it. The conse-
crated wafer is the true body of Christ and
must be cared for at all times. In fact, there is a
story about Luther spilling the wine, after it had
been consecrated, and getting down on the
ground and licking it up like a dog with water
streaming down his face. The Lord’s Supper
must be shown great respect and must be han-
dled at all times with the utmost reverence be-
cause it is the body of Christ.
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LADIES AID NEWS ODDS & ENDS
Daylight Savings Time Ends Nov. 7th
Don’t forget, Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, Nov. 7th. Be
sure to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday Nov. 6th.
Lutheran Witness Subscription Renewal
The first Sunday in the month of December The Lutheran Witness Subscription is due Nov. 8. Please
congregation members will remember. make checks payable to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the
amount of $19 (with Luth Witness in the memo area). Enve-
The annual Gingerbread Lane Cookie Walk was held; lopes are available for your convenience in the Narthex and
tables filled with cookies in our mouths did melt. at the informational counter near the elevator. Drop enve-
COVID again has put the event on hold; lopes off at the church office, in the collection plate, or mail.
next year an array of cookies will be sold.
The Kaffee Haus doors will be opened too, St. Paul’s Guidebook & Directory for 2022
It’s that time again to provide your most current address,
welcoming customers that hopefully include you. phone number, and email address. Call the church office at
Be sure to check your mailbox for future news, 260-423-2496 or email lvandre@stpaulsfw.org. If you work at
relating to information for you to peruse! or own a business, please consider placing an ad in this fre-
quently used guide book. The deadline for updated informa-
tion is November 16th.
Church Office Closed November 25 & 26
Our church office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Novem-
ber 25 and 26.
Hymnals Needed
Thanksgiving Eve Service If you have borrowed a hymnal, especially during Covid, we
ask that you return it as soon as possible. Our back-up sup-
ply is very low and we need to replace some of the hymnals
Wednesday, November 24th 6:30pm that are in disrepair. As things move back to normalcy we are
excited to welcome everyone back to Sunday and Wednes-
day services. Just a friendly reminder, hymnals can also be
purchased through Concordia Publishing House.
Advent Services
Join us beginning December 1st in celebration of the Advent
season. Refer to the weekly announcements for more de-
tailed information.
Save The Date for the City of Churches Tour
Friday evening, December 3rd beginning at 6:00pm, the people of
Fort Wayne will be coming to St. Paul’s for the Fort Wayne City of
Churches Tour! Your assistance is needed to help welcome them
so they can hear the Good News of their Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. To volunteer, talk to Claire Fickenscher at 260-452-3473, or
email the church office at lvandre@stpaulsfw.org. There is also a
sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway by the elevator.
Deck The Halls
Decorating the church for Christmas has been a fun tradition for
many in our congregation over the years. Typically this is done on
the 1st and 3rd Saturday in December. This year we are moving the
date up to Friday December 3rd, beginning at 9:00am, to get ready Poinsettia Donations Needed
for the City of Churches Tour. We will need a lot of help to com- Poinsettia plants will once again add to the beauty of the altar
plete this task before the tour begins at 6:00pm. Please consider area for Christmas services. Please consider leaving a dona-
helping us decorate for our guests during the tour and fast ap- tion at the church office marked for Poinsettias to help cover
proaching holiday season. the cost of these flowers. Thank you!
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