Faithful Servant- Julie Schafer

A retirement celebration was held this past
 Sunday, June 24, 2018
at St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
Baltimore (Catonsville) Maryland

for 

for Rev. Stephen and Julie Schafer.
In was a service framed by
"It's All about Jesus"
and completed with wonderful music offerings.

The handbell choir directed by Julie

 blessed the worship at the service.

 At lunch I was able to 

speak to her a bit about the 

beautiful banners 

that graced the sanctuary.

 They are paper banners.

Julie loves working with all 

age groups to create the banners.

Julie is a teacher at heart- 

and gifted to incorporate all 

levels of expertise 

for a learning experience.

Southeastern District President-
 John Denninger
 offers prayers and blessings
 over this ministry couple.

Pastor Steve and Julie 
were blessed to have their daughters-
Christine and Josh Wagner 
and Alicia and Joel Dreessen with 
 grandson- Grayson 
join them for the celebration.
at the FOP Lodge - Nine Mile Circle- Catonsville.

L to Right-
Congregational President-

Ken Waibel -who served at St. Paul 
as the school and early childhood center principal,
President Denninger, Pastor Steve,
   and Barb Haar-Minister of Parish Life.

As Julie and Pastor Steve transition 
into their next time of serving in the Kingdom-
may they be blessed by knowing: