Newsletter, June 2015

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St. Paul Lutheran and St. John Lutheran, Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio

Our Vision: To be a vibrant, Spirit-filled people, participating in Gods work in the world.

From Pastor ChrisAdvice from a Lake

I love this time of year, when I can sit out on my deck with my cup of tea in the morning and look at the water. We have a pond that

is separated from West Harbor by just a narrow land bridge. This is my place for prayer and reflection, my place to listen to God and

breathe in creation, the place where sermons often take birth. How blessed we are, no matter where we reside, to be only moments

away from this expanse of water. When was the last time you took a few moments to just sit and let God speak to you from the wa-

ters? I have a wall-hanging in my kitchen titled, Advice from a Lake. It readsBe clear, make positive ripples, look beneath the

surface, stay calm, shore up friendships, take time to reflect, be full of life! Reflecting on Gods Word by the water brings us to the

refreshing power of our baptism. Thank you, God, for your advice from our Lake!

4Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the

Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4

Speaking of Baptism what about adults?

If you are a young person or adult considering baptism, you are not alone. While baptizing infants became our tradition through

Martin Luther because he lived in a time of high infant mortality, the early church baptized adults by the thousands. What was/is so

important about baptism, why was/is it life-changing, what does God do in

baptism? If you are hesitant to be baptized because you are not comforta-

ble standing before the congregation in worship, if you are hesitant to be

baptized because you have too many questions, if you are hesitant to be

baptized because you do not know if you are ready to make a commitment

to the work of Christ in this world, if you are hesitant to be baptized be-

cause of what your friends might thinkcome talk to me. I promise an

open heart, a listening ear, and no pressure. 419-635-6062

Fathers Day

Sunday, June 21st

Come Worship as a family!

The Baby Bottle Campaign for Heart-

beat Pregnancy Center that began on

Mothers Day, concludes on Fathers

Day. Baby bottles for collection are

still available at the both churches.

Please return them on Fathers Day.

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Report of Delegates Northwest Ohio Synod Assembly

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America May 15 and 16, 2015

On May 15 and 16, 2015, the Northwest Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America held its annual assembly at

Bowling Green State University. The theme for the weekend was Sent With The Spirit.

This was the first assembly that weve attended and it was a privilege to represent the congregation of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Friday morning opened with Morning Prayer and then opened with the business portion of the assembly. 227 attendees were an-

nounced by the committee on credentials and the large room was filled with clergy and lay delegates anxious to get started with

the business at hand. The day was filled with elections of assembly council members, voting on various resolutions and many re-

ports of the activities of the Synod, both domestic and overseas. One very contentious resolution pertaining to eligibility require-

ments to be a communing member was tabled indefinitely until more prayer and deliberation among the synods congregations

could take place.

Further activities on Friday included Bible Study and the Assembly Eucharist along with various workshops. The day ended with a

buffet dinner and a concert for voting members and the youth gathering.

Saturday opened again with morning prayer and then we began our most enjoyable part of the weekend, Mission Projects. Vari-

ous projects were conducted in various rooms throughout the Assembly building. Betsy visited a project where blankets were be-

ing made using plastic bags tied into knots. Approximately 750 bags were needed to complete one blanket and the completed

blankets were being sent to homeless shelters in Chicago. Jim joined the group that was divided into assembly line tables and

20,000 meals of macaroni and cheese were created, packaged, sealed, boxed and sent to various food shelters in the Northwest

Ohio Synod. Both projects were lots of fun and all the people involved were excited and worked very well together.

After completion of the mission projects, celebration of NWOS discipleship and the last business sessions of the assembly were

held with budgets for next year being approved. There continues to be concern about the level of financial support from the con-

gregations to the Synod for its outreach, mission work and ongoing administration. Congregations are being asked to consider in-

creasing their synod donations in their upcoming budgets.

The assembly concluded with Assembly commissioning and the Sending Worship.

Once again, we thank the congregation of St. Paul, Marblehead for the opportunity to attend this Assembly. We saw many old

acquaintances and rekindled friendships weve made over the years, as well as meeting many new friends all with the same goal of

serving Christ in our communities and our congregations. To Him be all the Glory.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim and Betsy Deer

May 16, 2015

Thank you to Jim and Betsy Deer from St. Paul, and Margaret Stellhorn from St. John for being

our delegates for the Northwest Ohio Synod Assembly.

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Bible & Discipleship Studies Sunday Morning, 9 a.m.:

Adult Bible Study: We are currently working on If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat, by John Oter-

berg. Please join us every Sunday before Worship!

Womens Bible Studies (WELCA) - All women are invited to participate! )

St. John Women meet on second Wednesday at 2:00 pm (Possibly taking a break for the summer. See Myra Prokop)

St. Paul Women will meet 3rd Thursdays at 1:00 pm

Weekly Wednesday Bible Study Meets every Wednesday at 11:00 am at St. Paul. All Ladies are welcome. We are studying the

Women of the Bible. A different woman every week - so you are never behind in the series. Please join us as we dig deeper into the

Lords word. Good discussion and laughter. Any questions, please contact Cheryl Laubner.

NEW: Mens Bible StudyMen's Bible study will be starting Saturday June 6 at 8:00 am in St Paul's fellowship hall. All men are

welcome to come and enjoy breakfast and Bible study. We will be using "GRACE more than we deserve, greater than we imagine"

We will meet the first Saturday of the month at St. Paul and the third Saturday at St John.

Special Events

Quiet Witness Corner

Free Movie NightMoms Night Out, June 9, 6-8:30 p.m. at St. Paul. All are welcome! Bring a snack to share. Sponsored by Mom2Mom Group.

Special GuestOur NW Ohio ELCA Bishop, Marcus Lohrmann, will join us for worship June 7th. Please help us give him a warm welcome with your presence!

SummerfestSt. Joseph Church Choir is hosting their annual Marblehead Summerfest. It will take place June 26 June 28 at James Park. Mark your calendars and make sure to stop for food, fun, and live music!

VBS DatesMark your calendars for July 27-31 at St. Paul. We are considering an evening program, instead of morning in hope of increasing participation from working families. Please share your thoughts with Chrissy French, our VBS director. There is a sign up sheet on the Events Board if you can help!

Peach SocialThe Peach Social will be held on August 8th, at St. Paul. All are welcome!

Daleigh Lerch My hope for the future is

that my relationship with God will grow

stronger over time. I also hope that I will

not only turn to him in times of trouble, but

in times of happiness as well. I will contin-

ue in my faith walk after confirmation by

not only attending church services, but by

teaching others about Christ. My favorite

verse is Isaiah 41:13, For I am the Lord

your God who takes hold of your right hand

and says to you, Do not fear; I will help

youit reminds me that God is always

there and I will not be alonethat God is in

control and we need to trust Him.

Hannah Polanco I talk to Jesus when Im

happy, sad, bored, whenever really. I go to

church with my family to be happy and to

forget about all the bad things that hap-

pened that day or in the past weekJesus

has helped me through some hard times,

because I can talk to him about anything.

My favorite verse is Psalm 23, the Lord is

my shepherdbecause my great gramma

read it to me the week before she passed

away. It was a comfort for her to share it

with me.

Erik Wadsworth Jesus is the person who

died for my sins, and on the third day he

rose from the dead. He watches over us.

At age 7, I could say the Lords prayer.

Jesus has been a part of my life for as long

as I can remember. My favorite verse is

Psalm 142:2-3, I pour out my complaint

before him; before him I tell my trouble.

When my spirit grows faint within me, it is

you who know my way. If Im over-

whelmed on a certain thing, I know God is

there with me and will lead me on the right

path where to go.

Here are some excerpts from our Confirmation Youths faith stories

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Side-by-Side Youth Page In St. Paul Youth Group we will try to help others and ourselves grow in their faith while promoting a

nice environment to share our thoughts and ideas. -Senior High Youth

First Communion Instruction Children of all ages are

welcome at the Lords Table. Parents are welcome to

contact Pastor Chris when they feel their child is ready, so

she is aware. Children may be taught to hold out their

hands for the bread, so the Pastor or servers know and

remember. If you would like materials to help teach your

child the meaning of this sacrament, Pastor Chris can

help. Or if you would like your child to receive instruction

from Pastor Chris, please let her know. Even infants and

young children who may not understand are welcome to

receive and then be instructed as they are able to learn

more.

Youth Mentors Confirmands from this year and last,

and their Mentors, are invited to come together to our

Gargantuous Game Night (see above). If you are interested in being a Youth Mentor, please talk to Pastor

Chris. She would like all of our high school youth to have

the same opportunity of having a mentor.

Sunday School PreK 8th

May 17th was also the Sunday school picnic.

Thank you to all our Sunday School teachers,

helpers and students. Please consider being a

teacher or helper in the Fall. We are exploring an

exciting new curriculum!

Please contact Chrissy

French (419) 341-4653

with any questions and/or

to offer your help. PreK-8

Classes will be taking a

break through the summer.

Side-by-Side Youth

Lets Stay Connected: If you are interested in whats going on in the youth group and would like updates, join us on twitter! Follow us @StPaulDanbury to keep up! Rise Up ELCA Youth Gathering: Preparations continue for the RISE UP ELCA Youth Gath-ering and hotel assignments have been given. Our group still needs to raise $1500, so stay tuned for a car wash in warmer weather!

Youth/Mentor Gargantuous Game Night: Wednesday, June 24, 6-7:30 pm at St. Paul Shelter House. All youth and mentors are invited. If you are a youth without a mentor or a mentor without a youth, come and we will get you connected! Gargantuous fun is in store!

Side-by-Side Youth Sundays

1st Sun. of each Month

Sign up on the easel on the ramp at church to help

with greeting, ushering, lecturing (reading). Watch

for texts and calls from Chris and Helmi.

Coffee ExpressHigh School Youth (incl. newly con-

firmed) are invited to hang out together after worship

with Helmi and Chris at the Coffee Express in Port

Clinton

Thank You!

Thank you to our Sunday School Staff for their amazing work this past year

Chrissy French, Crystal Chapman, and Heather Lambert.

Thank you to our Confirmation Class Mentors/Teachers, Beth Lambert and Bob

Strauss for their valuable work with our middle school youth this year.

Thank you to Helmi and Chris Freeh for their help with the Youth Gathering plans!

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Building Friendships

Not Older, Just Better - Not Older, Just Better is meeting at Ginza in Port Clinton, on Monday, June 8th at 11:30 a.m.

Call Marge at 419-798-8816 if you have questions or need a ride.

Mom 2 Mom - If you are interested in meeting with other moms and sharing the joys and trials of motherhood this is the

group for you. Our meeting on Tuesday, June 9th we will be having a movie night. Come watch Moms Night Out, at St.

Paul from 6-8:30 pm.

Noisy Offering The Noisy Offering this month will be Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Trinity Seminary Sunday is planned for

June 14th, and we hope to have a student or faculty representative here with us that day.

Celebration ChorusJune 3rd practice (time TBA); sing June 7th, and then on break until fall.

Community Garden Garden Parties on Tuesdays, from 10 a.m.2 p.m. Everyone welcome to join the fun!

Council NightsCouncil Meetings will be held on the third Thursday, June 18th. Joint Parish Board meets at 5:30 pm,

St. Paul Council meets at 6:15 pm, and St. John Council meets at 7:00 pm.

Danbury Food PantryIf you would like to volunteer at the Pantry come to St. Paul at 8 AM on a distribution Saturday. If

you have any questions call Jan Hirt 419-732-2703 or Rev. Janine Dress 419-265-7298. The food pantry will be held on

June 20th. This month St. Paul is to donate applesauce, and St. John is to donate cereal.

Prayer ChainSt. Paul contact Joan Harris at 419-734-3971 or 419-341-6373 or [email protected].

St. John contact Myra Prokop at 419-798-5101 or [email protected]. God promises that our prayers are heard!

Shared Ministry Event Pastor Chris is looking for a couple of representatives from each congregation to accompany her to an event sponsored by the Synod for those with 2 or more churches sharing ministry. "CALLED BY CHRIST, UNIT-ED TO SERVE", SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 9AM-3PM, AT ST. PAUL, UPPER SANDUSKY. Check your calendar!

Serving in Christs Name

Congrats Grads!

Ryan Chapman graduates from Danbury High School, Lauren Kalinoski from Danbury High School, Seth French from

Margareta High School. Emilee Salyers (Elaine Mackeys granddaughter) from Bowling Green. Allie Willis from Terra

Community with two Associate Degrees in Science and Biology. She will continue for 3 years plus at Ohio State for a Fo-

rensic Science Degree. Collin Bush from Terra Tech in Electronics. Helmi Freeh from Lorain County Community college

with a Technical Certificate. Her goal is to work in the Silver Sneakers program after obtaining the next two levels of Cert i-

fication. Linda Otermat graduated from Lourdes College in Toledo with a Masters in Theological Studies. Samantha Sim-

kus (Iantha Groves great grand daughter) graduates from Perkins High School and from EHOVE in Photography.

Summer Season is here!

Welcome visitors, and make a special effort to sign up for hospitality!

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St. john beacon light

For June, 2015

St. John Council Highlights

Council Highlights:

The officers reports were presented and approved. Under new business we discussed spraying the parish hall

for spiders. Preparations for Sundaes on Saturday also were discussed.

A guest, Linda Merckens, presented a plan for improving the landscaping around the church. $200 was allot-

ted for new landscaping.

Birthdays

2Jason Lee

9Julie McElheny

28John Mc Elheny

30Janice Beachy

Anniversaries:

11Bill & Linda Smith

15Ted & Margaret Stellhorn

22John & Julie McElheny

Baptisms:

3Patrice Lee

12Ann Rust

29Julie McElheny

St. John History Happenings

1963-1964 Sunday School Senior High class: Sherri Staub Charles Dress Nancy Waldecker Scott Brauer Christine Dress Bob Anderson Micky Crossley Rick Lessentine Kathy Twinning Joe Kemp Jim Waldecker Nancy Kemp (teacher) Earlene Miller (teacher)

General Operating Fund- February

Receipts $6,014.00

Expenses $4,519.87

$1,494.13

If there is an interest in St. John W.E.L.C.A.

meeting this summer, please call Myra

at 419.798.5101. Otherwise we will not be

meeting the months of June, July and August. We

encourage you to continue your GATHER Bible

study at home. Junes study is titled Give in Se-

cret, based on Matthew 6, The Sermon on the

Mountwith an emphasis on prayer, fasting and

alms.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church Messenger June 2015

St. Paul Lutheran Church Messenger

February 2015 budget highlights:

General Fund

General Fund income $14,181. 80

General Fund expense $13,153.71

$ 1,028.09

Restricted Funds

Restricted Funds income $2,792.60

Restricted Funds expense $ 395.50

$2,397.10

Highlights of May 21st Council meeting:

-The cemetery scan is scheduled for the week of May 25th

-10 picnic tables have been completed at the cost of 120.00 each, 3 are handicapped accessible.

-The basement storage room is cleaned out and organized. Further storage will be in plastic totes.

-The flashing repair on the church roof will be looked into.

-We are looking to upgrade the electric in the Parish Hall to install ceiling fans.

-The fire extinguishers have been inspected.

-Will be looking to interview Architects for Sanctuary Renovations.

There will be a Congregation meeting after Worship on June 14th:

It is about electrical updates.

Please remember in your prayers:

Vince Adams, Barb Agne, Barb Batcha,

Mary Butchko, Ben Chapman, Gary Cover,

Rebecca Dress, Jack Easton, David Heinzl,

Bill Hirt, Steve Hosko, Ruth Keller, Janet

Kimerline, Joyce Linder, Delores Mahler,

Kathy Stine, Sarah Tanner, Janet Vodicka,

Gordon Wahlers, Jerry Weichman, Sally

Willis, Steve Young. We pray for family and

all friends in the armed forces. We pray for

all who stand in need of healing, hope and

forgiveness.

Pastoral Acts

-On May 10th new members were received: Davin,

Jackie, Daleigh, Ryleigh, Hadleigh, and Ahna Leigh Lerch,

and Kay Verhoff

- May 17th was Confirmation Sunday. Those Confirmed

were: Daleigh Irene Lerch, Hannah Maria Polanco, and

Erik Lee Wadsworth.

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church

(WELCA)

-The All-Daughters and Sons Dinner on May 3rd was a big success. St. John

and St. Paul women had their dinner together. Averys catering did a fine

job. We enjoyed the program given by the Calvary Hallelujah Puppets.

-The Confirmands were recognized with a reception after Worship on May

17th.

- The Women of the Church will recognize the Graduates at Hospitality on

May 31st.

- On June 22nd we will go to Riverview to host a Bingo game for the resi-

dents at 2:00 PM. Anyone can come out to help.

-Our regular meeting and Bible study will be on June 18th at 1:00 pm.

Shirley LaCumsky will have refreshments.

-The Monthly Project Contributions for June are: apple sauce, hand towels,

baby socks.

Member information:

The Lerch family; Darin, Jackie, Daleigh, Ryleigh, Hadleigh,

Ahna Leigh. 3895 Baycliff Dr. Marblehead, OH 43440.

Kay Verhoff, 5 W. Bass Ckircle, Marblehead, OH 43440.

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Birthdays

1 Marge Bridgett

2 Linda Limpert

3 William Lenner, Treena Kihlken

4 Jason Mahler, Daniel Harris

5 Cole Steinbrick, Steve Fannin

6 Margaret Pahl, Lexi Mitchell

7 Carrie Holmes

8 Karen McLaughlin

9 Gavin Covey, Erin Sandvick

11 Charles Hallier, Stuart Humphrey, Dana Mahler, Aubrey Johannsen

12 Brendon Mullins

13 Hazel Chapman

14 Adrien Lowein, Charles Scott, Paul Glovinsky, Miles McDonald

15 Lorna Eberly, Dale Mackey

17 Joan Harris, Devon Grosswiler

19 Cindy Waugh

20 Mark Stobie, Douglas Mackey

21 Sarah Burmeister

22 Talin Bowman

26 Barbara Batcha

28 Dale Dubbert, Bill Chapman

29 Roger Priddy

St. Paul June Special Dates Wedding Anniversaries

1 Susan & Michael Smith

5 David & Patricia Howell

14 Loree & Brian Ronk

26 James & Laura Kovach,

Matthew & Amanda Kovach

27 Bob & Janet Strauss

Baptismal Anniversaries

1 Kelley Sotak

2 Justin Chapman

5 Cassandra Mullins

6 Jennifer Wentzel

8 Thomas Goff

13 Devon Grosswiler

14 Debra Flickinger

15 Robert Biers, Sr.

17 Brenda Pepa, Kayden Glovinsky, Cortnie McRitchie

21 Michael Hallier

22 Elizabeth Bush, Collin Bush, Joseph Bartzen

24 Christine Priddy

24 Anna Bradway, Delores Mahler, Sarah Burmeister

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Mutual Ministries

June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28

Greeters Heather Lambert Nancy Kihlken Shirley LaCumsky Mary Sennich

Lectors Jo Meyer Laurel Berhent Jim Deer Vicky Doski

Ushers Linda Waters

Mason French

Coni Ann Limpert

Marge Bridgett

Shirley LaCumsky

Vicky Doski

Chrissy French

Coni Ann Limpert

Shirley LaCumsky

Dee Warren

Jim Warren

Acolytes Sarah Bossetti

Abby Cameron

Daniel Lambert

Brendon Mullins

Erik Wadsworth

Nick Bossetti

Maddie Harris

Nolan Chapman

Hospitality Lunch

Bulletins Joan Harris

Steeple Lighting Laurel Berhent

Perpetual Light Laurel Berhent

Assisting Minister Seth French

Tim Mackey

Altar Guild Vicky Doski

Tammy Davis

Counters Tammy Davis

Flowers

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