BUSY TWELVE

The Busy Twelve had its beginning in 1908 when a group of 50 little girls, under the leadership of several teachers, was organized.  It was then called the Sewing Circle/Children’s Society. The teachers taught the children to sew aprons, dust caps, hankies, bibs, dolls, sunbonnets and pillowcases.  They sent the gifts to the Detroit Orphanage and other institutions. 

 

By 1923 the group had grown to 96 children.  There were now 12 teachers and it was suggested that the group’s name be changed to the Busy Twelve.  

 

In 1953, due to loss of interest, the children’s involvement in the group was discontinued, but the Busy Twelve kept right on earning money to help the missions.  They served dinners for various groups and provided a lunch stand at house and farm sales.

 

Some of the Busy Twelve’s special projects were the purchase and dedication of the piano for the sanctuary in 1958 on their 50th anniversary and the 125th anniversary of the church, and also the purchase of a refrigerator and stove for the kitchen in the Educational Building.  A room was also furnished for the Auglaize School.

 

In 2008, the Busy Twelve marked its 100th anniversary.  Today, meetings are still being held once a month with scripture, prayer, singing, business and sewing.  The group supports various mission projects.

 

 

 

New Paraments Dedicated

On Sunday, December 21, 2009, new green parament cloths, a gift by the Busy Twelve in honor of its 100th anniversary year as an organization, were presented and dedicated to the glory of God.  Zelta Fogt, a member of the Busy Twelve, used her sewing talents to create the parament set for the altar, lectern and pulpit.  The green symbolizes life and vitality, strength and resurrection. 

Thank you, Busy Twelve, for your gift to St. Paul Church.

 

 

FUNERAL LUNCHEON COMMITTEE

In April 1979, the Funeral Luncheon Committee was formed.  This need became evident at the funeral of Lina Brucken in January 1979 when a large number of persons attended from out of town and needed the caring support of being fed.  The goal of the committee is to provide a delicious meal after a funeral for the support and comfort of St. Paul families in their time of sorrow.

 

 

 

 

LAMPLIGHTERS

In 1983, the Lamplighters evolved from an earlier group named the 79ers. Lamplighters is a group of couples and singles who sponsor the annual Christmas gift tree for the children of Camp Washington United Church of Christ in inner-city Cincinnati.  They also give to other mission projects of the church.  The group meets regularly for meals, fellowship and educational and entertaining programs.  They also decorate the church at Christmas and Easter.

 

 

 

 

MISSION TEAM

In May 2002, the Mission Team was formed to empower and celebrate our congregation’s greatest attribute—a long history of mission support through many contributions of time, talent and money.  The Mission Team strives to enhance communication among the many mission projects of our church.

 

The Mission Team proposes to be the vessel that embodies the overseeing and direction of all missions supported, funded and advocated by the congregation of St. Paul United Church of Christ.  The team seeks to gather necessary information about each mission supported by this congregation and to coordinate, balance and satisfy the needs of such missions locally, nationally and globally.

 

 

 

 

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

The Circle of Friends has been an active part of the ministry of our church since 2002.  This committee sends notes and greeting cards to members of the congregation who are unable to attend church because their current circumstances prevent them from doing so.  It is the goal of the “Friends” to make sure these people know they are an important part of the church family and are being remembered in our thoughts and prayers.  The greeting cards at each of the entrances of the church on Sunday mornings are also part of this ministry. 

 

 

 

 

GARDEN CLUB

The St. Paul Garden Club evolved in the spring of 2000.  After professional re-landscaping had been completed around the church the previous fall, a few members saw a need for someone to maintain it.  That first spring over 1000 annual flowers were planted to enhance the grounds.    In the spring of 2002, the Garden Club took on the task of removing overgrown shrubs around the parsonage and replacing them with new landscaping.  Since then, other landscaping projects have been completed by the group.  The Garden Club also weeds, waters, prunes shrubs and mulches all of the landscape beds surrounding the church, Educational Building and parsonage.