Facts of Faith. Pastor P s Perspective

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1 FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Facts of Faith July Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio Phone ~ Fax secretary@faithcinci.org ~ Pastor Schultz: fasterpastor48@gmail.com Faith Lutheran Church is committed to nurturing and protecting our youngest members by providing a safe environment for children. Pastor P s Perspective Anyone who has ever been to a baseball game or other sporting event in the United States has heard The Star-Spangled Banner. One of my earliest memories of our national anthem was hearing it sung loudly and proudly by members of my family and community under the Friday night lights at Miamisburg Viking football games. When I was in school, every student was taught to sing it with reverence, and the whole of Mark Twain Elementary did just that every Monday morning, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The deadline for Facts of Faith is the third Monday of each month. Articles for next month are due to the church office on Monday, July 17 th. Inside this issue: July Birthdays & Anniversaries Upcoming Dates at a Glance Various Announcements 3 Upcoming Events 4,5 Spotlight on Sew & Such 6 Graduate Sunday 7 Faith Sock Hop 8,9 July Calendar Unfortunately, most people today experience The Star Spangled Banner as a solo-only event. It seems that the practice of singing it together has almost wholly disappeared from our culture. As a result, many Americans have forgotten the words, and more importantly, the meaning behind them! Yet, truth be told, even we who know it don t know it as well as we think we do. We tend to remember only the first verse O say can you see, by the dawn s early light This year, as we celebrate our nation s independence, perhaps we might take this time to reflect on the last verse of our national anthem. It carries a message that is important for us as Americans one that is all too infrequently heard in our nation today. I pray that you will be as blessed by them as I have been. Grace and peace, Pastor Paul+ O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved homes and the war's desolation. Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.' And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

2 PA G E 2 4 Ted Burgess 7 Adelaide Lindner 10 Carol Bahr Carlie Hammond Melissa Weickert 14 Betty Ball 16 Sadie Ridings 20 Ed Umbach 26 Tiffany Forde 27 Jim Lindner Bill Shroyer 29 Matthew Feller Chris Fluegeman Nicole & William Vidonish Phil & Tina Wuorinen Ed & Sally Umbach Mike & Sabrina Snyder President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Financial Secretary Roxanne Johnson Peg Hubbard Anita Burgess Phillip Weickert Marge Nordquist Upcoming Dates at a Glance Mark your calendars ~ More details on following pages July 5: Food Pantry Fundraiser at Bob Evans July 6: Food Pantry Fundraiser at Bob Evans July 7: Food Pantry Fundraiser at Bob Evans July 8: Habitat for Humanity Service Opportunity July 9: Temple Talk - Wernle Home Committee Chairpersons: Worship & Music Deanna Douce Evangelism Marie Goetz Property Ralph Goetz Parish Education Sally Umbach Finance/Stewardship Linda Roeder Social Concerns Kate Giver Youth Tina Wuorinen Congregational Life Marie Goetz As a reminder...during regular office hours (Tuesday through Thursday 9AM - 3PM) please call the church office to reach Pastor Paul at In the event of an urgent need outside of those hours, you can reach Pastor Paul on his cell phone at If you are unable to reach him at that number, please call Jennifer Schultz at July 9: Tour of Cincinnati Observatory July 16: Coffee Hour between services July 17: Deadline for August Facts of Faith July 29: Alberta Harker Community Dinner August 19: Habitat for Humanity Service Opportunity August 20: Coffee Hour between services Sept 1: Family Movie Nights return Sept 10: Outdoor Worship at 10:15 AM & Picnic Sept 17: Sunday School begins ~ all ages Sept 30: Word at Work Workshop at Faith

3 PA G E 3 Fundraiser for Mt. Healthy Food Pantry ~ July 5-7 Bob Evans You can help support the Mt. Healthy Food Pantry by dining at any of the four local Bob Evans Restaurants between Wednesday July 5 and Friday July 7. Present the coupon below with your check and the pantry will receive 15% of your purchase. Can t print out this document? Look for yellow coupons on the Social Concerns table in the Narthex. The Mt. Healthy Food Pantry is supported by 12 local churches, is staffed entirely by volunteers and serves struggling neighbors in our zip code. Faith Lutheran has supported the organization with our time and talents since its inception in The mission of the organization is transforming lives in the communities by providing services with Christian love & dignity. For more information about the pantry, visit Faith now has a wonderful opportunity to serve locally in Habitat for Humanity's outreach ministry. Greater Cincinnati Habitat's Eastside Coalition of 11 area churches is starting to build three new homes just four miles away in the village of Lockland. We're looking for around five volunteers for the following Saturdays: July 8, August 19, September 23 & October 21. No special skills or tools are necessary, and lunch is provided! Also, if you have the interest and time, please consider becoming a regular volunteer with our coalition, joining us on Saturdays and Wednesdays as the builds progress. For more information about registration and volunteering, you may contact our congregational Habitat Rep, Ken Clark, at: kclark@fuse.net or (513)

4 PA G E 4 Wernle Representative coming to Faith July 9 th For many years members of Faith Lutheran Church have generously supported the Wernle Youth and Family Treatment Center in Richmond, Indiana. On July 9 th, Pastor Cliff Nunn will speak at both worship services about the work they do with troubled boys and girls. Their mission statement reads: Wernle is a family focused, child centered agency providing opportunities for the growth and development of troubled children and their families - individually, interpersonally, and socially - through caring programs and healing relationships which are reflective of God s love revealed in Jesus Christ. Envelopes will be provided in the bulletins for July 9 and July 16 if you would like to support their mission. For more information, please contact Ralph Goetz at or visit Tour of Cincinnati Observatory Sunday July 9 2 PM Do you know how Mt. Adams got its name? Are you familiar with the role the Observatory played in the development of Cincinnati s commerce or the beginnings of the National Weather Service? If not, this 30 minute tour will be sure to fascinate you. Join your friends from Faith for a 30-minute guided walking tour of the Cincinnati Observatory facilities and the telescope. Bring friends & family with you the more, the merrier! The tour is free of charge, but the facility would appreciate a $5 donation per person. We will meet at 2 PM at the facility located at 3489 Observatory Place in Hyde Park. If you would prefer not to drive, please contact Marie Goetz at Sign up begins July 9 th for Community Dinner July 29 th Calling all volunteers to help with the next Community Dinner on Saturday, July 29 th. Look for a sign up board in the Narthex beginning July 9 th. We are looking for volunteers to help with set up, grill hot dogs, plate food, serve food, visit with our guests and clean up. Join us for an experience you won t forget serving the local community. The Alberta Harker Community Dinners began in October of 2014 as a way to serve the local community, honor a former member and to work together as a congregation with a shared purpose. The Social Concerns committee estimates we have served up over 400 delicious meals to our neighbors as well as friendship and entertainment in the form of magic tricks by Pastor Paul. Why not join in the fun and sign up to help out with this wonderful event? Pastor Paul entertained guests with table-side magic tricks. Scene from a recent Alberta Harker Community Dinner. Guests enjoyed a delicious meal while Faith volunteers talked with guests and children played with balloons.

5 PA G E 5 Outdoor Worship & Picnic September 10 th at Brownsway VFW Mark your calendars and plan to join us for what has been a wonderful tradition at Faith: Outdoor Worship and Picnic at the beautiful covered shelter on the grounds of the Brownsway VFW the Sunday after Labor Day. It is a great time to catch up after summer vacations and kick off the fall while enjoying a time of worship, food, games and fellowship. All you need to bring is a side dish. We kick off the morning with worship at 10:15 AM followed by the picnic and games. Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and metts, buns, fixings and drinks are provided (bring your own soda). Dress is very casual and relaxed. New this year, we will have reserved parking for those who need parking close to the entrance and someone at the entrance to transport your side dish to the picnic area. Brownsway VFW is located at the end of Brownsway drive off of Galbraith Road just past the Clovernook Country Club. Stay tuned for more information to come. Ralph Goetz and Karen Reiber face off in the final round of the annual Cornhole tournament during a recent Church Picnic. Word at Work Workshop coming to Faith ~ September 30 th We are pleased to announce that Faith Lutheran will host instructors from the Institute of Lutheran Theology on Saturday September 30 th. They will present their special workshop in honor of the 500 th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation entitled Martin Luther s Life and Theology. You will learn about Luther s life, the Reformation and the fundamentals of Lutheran theology. The cost is $25/person, $45/couple and $65/groups of 3 or more and includes light breakfast and lunch. Any small group at Faith is eligible for the discount such as: Property Committee, Lunch Bunch, New Member group, etc. Plan now to make this workshop part of your faith journey. More information to come. Check out the Institute at Spotlight on Tuesday Bible Studies continue through summer Everyone is invited to attend Tuesday bible studies with Pastor Paul. Each week, Pastor Paul leads an in depth study of the readings for the upcoming Sunday. To accommodate various schedules, studies are held in the morning from 7-8 AM at Panera on Winton Road and from 12 noon 1:30 PM at Faith in Room 1. The upcoming lessons can be found in the bulletin for those who would like to prepare ahead of time. Pastor Paul plans to continue these bible studies through the summer months. Please check the weekly bulletin to confirm they will be held. For more information, please contact Pastor Paul at

6 PA G E 6 Spotlight on Sew & Such continues through the summer The June meeting of Sew & Such was one of many celebrations. We celebrated the return of Rose Schroeder to our activities, Ginny Brown s birthday and two new additions to our group - Thelma Buxsel and Anita Burgess! Anita found her spot at the layout table and Thelma fit right in at the sewing machine. We are proof that you can have fun and do God s work at the same time. We meet on the 3 rd Thursday of the month from 9 AM to 1 PM to assemble quilts for refugees around the world. We take a coffee break about half way through to break up the morning. The effort goes on throughout the year (including summer). In the fall the completed quilts are dedicated at a special service, boxed up and delivered to a central location to be distributed to those in need by Lutheran World Relief (LWR). Last year, we dedicated and shipped 72 quilts to LWR! We welcome you to join us. Come once or every month - whatever your schedule permits. There is a job for everyone and you don t have know how to sew. Bring a friend! Come late or leave early - whatever your schedule requires. For more information, contact Rose Schroeder at Sew & Such at a Glance What: Assemble quilts for refugees When: 3 rd Thursday of the month from 9 AM- 1 PM Where: in Fellowship Hall Who: All are welcome! Hope to see you there Upcoming dates: July 20, August 17 & September 21 Taking a break for coffee and donuts are (clockwise from left bottom corner): Rose Schroeder, Thelma Buxsel, Marge Boie, LaVerne Jensen, Deanna Douce, Carolyn Fehr, Ginny Brown, Sharon Lindner, and Jolene Pearson. Not pictured: Pastor Paul Schultz and Anita Burgess. Sew & Such because blessed are the piece makers (logo created by Shawn Williams).

7 PA G E 7 A look back at Graduate Sunday June 4 th On Pentecost Sunday we celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit and our recent graduates with a special fellowship hour after the Unity Service. The celebration was sponsored by Congregational Life Committee. It was great time of fellowship and a wonderful celebration of accomplishments by our Faith family. Many thanks to those who helped with the event and those who attended. We pray that the Lord will bless and keep these graduates as they begin their new pursuits and they will always think of Faith Lutheran Church as their church home. Recent graduates include: Alexander Burgess - Alex graduated with Latin honors (cum laude) from Miami University on May 14 th with a BS degree in Kinesiology, additional pre-physical therapy coursework and a thematic sequence in Mathematics. He is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Class of 2020 at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Celeste Hackmann- Celeste graduated as Salutatorian of Winton Woods High School. She will be attending Hanover College majoring in Engineering or Music Education. Stacia Hackmann Stacia graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from Valparaiso University and will be attending Dominican University in River Forest, IL for her Master of Social Work. Steven Hackmann Steven received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary. He was ordained into the Office of Holy Ministry on June 24th at Messiah Lutheran Church in Greenhills. Steve will be installed as Pastor of Shore Haven Lutheran Church in Euclid, OH on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 3:00 PM. Hannah Schultz - Hannah is a graduate of Anderson High School. This summer she is working at Forward Technologies as she discerns God s will for her future. Bailey Scott Bailey is a graduate of Finneytown High School and will be attending Cincinnati State. Jimin Seo Jimin graduated from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati with a M.M. (Masters of Music), Choral Conducting/Collaborative Piano. Skyeler Shroyer Skyeler graduated from Colerain High School Cum Laude on May 23rd. She will be attending the Honors College at Akron University studying early childhood education and plans on being a kindergarten teacher. Margaret Wilson Vore Margaret Maggie graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in social work. She is living in New Orleans and working for Boys Town. Alissa Wuorinen Alissa graduated from Finneytown High School as Salutatorian of the class of She will be attending Marquette University to study Biomedical Sciences with a minor in music. The special cake in honor of the graduates. Recent graduates Hannah Schultz, Bailey Scott and Alissa Wuorinen were honored at the Graduate Sunday Celebration. The congregation celebrated the graduation of Alex Burgess from Miami University at a gathering on Sunday May 7 th. Members of the Congregational Life Committee make final preparations before the event. From left: Roxanne Johnson, JoAnn Kerl and Marie Goetz.

8 PA G E 8 A look back at 1 st annual Sock Hop! The first annual Faith Sock Hop was held on Saturday May 20 th. It was so well received by all ages that the Congregational Life committee has decided to make it an annual event! If you missed it this year, you ll definitely want to mark your calendar for next year. Stayed tuned. Ted Burgess said the highlight of the evening for him was winning the crazy sock contest in the men s category for his signature argyle socks and taking home another crazy pair of socks as a prize. Ted Hubbard said he really enjoyed the music. It was classic music from the late 50 s and early 60 s that was familiar to everyone. What else did the crowd enjoy? All the makings for a super fun evening including: A classic car show featuring Ralph Goetz s 1956 Chevy Contests for the Craziest Socks, Best Dressed and Best Dance Moves Games like The Price is Right from the 1950 s and Name That Tune Snacks and root beer and cream soda floats A picture booth with a classic car cutout and souvenir photos to take home The Congregational Life committee would like to thank all those who attended, as well as the following individuals for their help with the event: Pastor Paul for designing and making the car cutout, Jo-Ann and Don Kerl for taking and printing the photos for souvenirs, Nancy Thyberg for researching fun ideas for the event and for organizing the Price is Right game, Roxanne for making the ice cream floats, Ralph for putting on his car show and being the DJ extraordinaire, and special thanks to Marie Goetz for coordinating everyone! Here are a few pics from the event. Be sure to check out the bulletin board across from the kitchen with lots more fun photos from the evening. Have some photos you d like to share? Feel free to add them to the bulletin board for all to enjoy. Ernie and Marge Nordquist enjoyed the great music. Tina and Phil Wuorinen posed for the camera in the classic car cut out that Pastor Paul designed and constructed. The license plate reads, 1 FAITH. Ralph Goetz was the DJ extraordinaire for the evening. Here he is asking attendees to Name that Tune! Note the pack of cigarettes rolled up in his sleeve! Everyone, young and young at heart, had a blast at the Sock Hop. Here Joel Fluegeman, Hannah Schultz, Jonathan Hammond, Kayla Fluegeman in her poodle skirt and her friend take a break from dancing to smile for the camera.

9 PA G E 9 Ted Hubbard enjoyed the music and dancing with Peg! Was he waving to the camera or asking the camera person to back off? Paul and Nancy Thyberg took a break from the action to smile for the camera. Jen and Madison Schultz shared a hug at the Sock Hop with the car cut out in the background.

10 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 AM Contemporary 11:00 AM Traditional Wernle Home Temple Talk both services 2:00 PM Cincinnati Observatory Tour 16 9:00 AM Contemporary 10:00 AM Coffee Hour 11:00 AM Traditional 23 9:00 AM Contemporary 11:00 AM Traditional All Day Skyline Fundraiser 30 9:00 AM Contemporary 11:00 AM Traditional 10 Dine to Buffalo Wings n Rings 6:30 PM Social Concerns Committee 17 FACTS OF FAITH DEADLINE 7:00 PM Congregational Life Faith office closed 11 7:00 AM Pastor s Bible Study at Panera 12:00 PM Pastor s Bible Study at Church 18 7:00 AM Pastor s Bible Study at Panera 12:00 PM Pastor s Bible Study at Church 7:00 PM Property Committee :00 AM Pastor s Bible Study at Panera 12:00 PM Pastor s Bible Study at Church 31 7:00 PM Parish Education 7:30 PM Worship & Music 5 All Day Food Pantry Bob Evans :30 PM Evangelism Committee 26 7:00 PM Queen City Doll Club 6 10:00 AM Greater Cincy Herb Society All Day Food Pantry Bob Evans 7:30 PM Praise Team 7:30 PM Praise Team 20 9:00 AM Sew & Such 7:30 PM Praise Team 27 10:00 AM Clovernook Garden Club 1:00 PM Lunch Bunch 7:30 PM Praise Team 7 All Day Food Pantry Bob Evans :00 PM Euchre Habitat for Humanity 6:00 PM Community Dinner 8