TLC. The Living Light. In This Issue DIFFERENT

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1 The Living Light TLC TALLMADGE LUTHERAN CHURCH JANUARY 2019 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DIFFERENT We live in a society today that wants us to conform: Conform to what they want and the way they want to live, but I want you to know today that as followers of Jesus, we are called to be DIFFERENT. We are not called to fit in but rather to be DIFFERENT, to stand out. The apostle Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome and tells them: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. This is a challenging verse in the scriptures for us as Christians because, if we are honest, in some ways it is hard to distinguish Christians from those who don t follow Jesus. It is hard for disciples of Christ to separate ourselves from the world sometimes. This was a common problem 2,000 years and it is common problem today. In This Issue Message from the Pastor (p 1-2) Announcements (p 2-4) Children & Family Ministry (p 6) Youth Group Corner (p 7) Ministry Spotlight (p 7) Music Ministry (p 8) Preschool/King s Kids News (p 9) TLC Building Projects (p 10) Monthly Calendar (p 11) What Paul is teaching simply means we can t fit in with the rest of the world and expect that we will be able to discern the will of God. We are called to be DIFFERENT. We can t go out and do the things that the rest of the world does, especially those thing that go against the will of God. You cannot do the worldly things and expect to understand the will of God in your life. Instead we are to be transformed by the renewal of our mind. Transformed means to change one s life and habits to something else. We are changed and transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ and that takes work. It has to be daily work, so that we can discern the will of God in our lives and be DIFFERENT in Christ.

2 When Jesus, the King of Kings was born, He did not conform to the world standards. The world would have placed the king on a pedestal, in a castle, with the best amenities that where available during that time, A worldly king would have servants to wait on him hand and foot, for every wish and desire would be given. But not Jesus. Instead Jesus stood out by being born in a stable, becoming a refuge, growing up in a small town. Instead of servants waiting on the king, The King was a servant and waited others, the King washed the feet of others. The King touched the heart and souls of the afflicted. As the King of Kings, He reached out to the poor and the needy. His love and grace came not just for the Jews but, also gentiles, for the rich and the poor. No king would sacrifice Himself for His people. No King except King Jesus. This King of Kings, this Savior, this Messiah, did not fit it, He stood out. He was DIFFERENT. And we are called not to fit into the world but to stand out, to stand out for Jesus. We are called not conform to the worldly ways of life, but to stand out from them. To be DIFFERENT in Christ. As we begin a New Year, we will explore this idea together on Sunday mornings during worship how we are called to be DIFFERENT as followers of Jesus. Blessings on this New Year as you GROW, CARE, and SHARE as disciples of Jesus! Pastor Andy 1 Chronicles 28:20 "Fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord God will be with you; He will not fail you, nor forsake you!" TLC Member Directory Picture Dates & Times Thursday, March 28 2:00pm 9:00pm Friday, March 29 1:00pm 8:00pm Saturday, March 30 10:00am 5:00pm TLC will be scheduling another photography day for the fall of 2019 to pick up any families who were not able to get pictures taken in March. All families that get their pictures in March with get a directory and then a new directory after the pictures in the Fall. More information to come. New to our TLC Family Darryl & Claudia Canfield Jeffrey Carley Kris & Regina Kodzav Sandee Mick Jan Tiedemann

3 New Year Sermons & Studies New Year Sermon Series - DIFFERENT January 6 Called to Be Different January 13 Shaped by God s Promises January 20 Standing Out by Standing Together January 27 Courageous not Complacent February 3 Having a Kingdom Mentality February 11 Marked by Love COUNTER CULTURES - The Bible is clear on a number of issues: Who God is the holy, just, and gracious Creator of the universe Who we are men and women created in the image of God for our good and for God s glory Who Christ is and what He has done His life, death, and resurrection What it means to follow Christ to die to ourselves and to live in Him Why this matters for eternity heaven and hell are at stake in our response to the gospel So how do these truths affect how we respond to the social issues of our day realities such as poverty, slavery, abortion, sexual immorality, the degradation of marriage, the neglect of orphans and widows, racism, and persecution? Join Pastor Andy in Room 12 on Sunday mornings starting on January 13 for this DVD Study: Counter Culture by David Platt. Small Group Bible Study- YOUR MOVE January 7, the Monday Night (6:00 pm) Home Bible Study will begin reading Your Move by Andy Stanley. Plan to join. For more information, please contact Gail McAllister

4 Announcements The 2019 Altar Flower Chart If you would like to sign-up, please fill out your name and the occasion; check off if you want to take the flowers or leave them at the church. Flowers cost $20 each. Make your check payable to Tallmadge Lutheran Church and place it in Karen Reschke s mailbox. The chart is located outside Pastor s office by the mailboxes TLC Cookbook Lindsay, in the church office, is putting together a new TLC cookbook for Share your favorite recipes via mailbox or (secretary@tlcoh.com)! Include a clever title with your recipe. All suggestions will be put into a drawing & announced in the November 2019 newsletter. Weather Policy To ensure the safety of all the members of the congregation TLC will be following the policies below in regards to church activities and inclement weather. These policies are based off the Tallmadge City Schools policies. Tallmadge City Schools 2 Hour Delay All TLC activities will be as scheduled. Talmadge City Schools Cancelation (Snow Day) All TLC Day Time (6:30am-4:30pm) activities will be cancelled Evening Time (5:00pm or after) TLC activities will decided by 1:00pm. Please check the website or call the office after 1:00pm to see if evening TLC activities will be held. What is Your New Years Resolution? How was your 2018? Did you accomplish all of the goals you set for yourself? Have you been eating better? Staying fit and healthy? Did you make new friends or help others in need? Maybe you had great intentions but didn t quite achieve your goal. Well, now is your chance to make healthy and positive changes and Keep them!! I challenge you to make two or three positive changes for 2019! Decide you are going to get healthy. Commit to a deeper connection with Jesus. Volunteer. Be active in your community. You can do it and we are here to help! The TLC staff has listed their resolutions on the board in the work room. Public commitments that will be encouraged and supported by fellow staff members. Stop in for some inspiration! Add your resolution to the list! Let TLC help you reach your Goals for Set small goals that will encourage you and give you momentum each time they are reached.

5 Wise Owls Thank you to the Wise Owls who took time out of their Christmas party to wrap gifts for our Preschool and King s Kids! Over twenty people enjoyed the December meeting of the Wise Owls on Saturday, December 15. It began with a pot luck lunch with ham provided by Bert Holz and donations of good food from the participants. The group sang Christmas Carols and music, with Sadie Fellows playing the keyboard. In the spirit of love and helping one another, the group worked on packing gifts for the Kings Kids and the Pre-School children. They are being distributed to the children as they celebrate Jesus, the best and greatest gift of all. The next meeting of the Wise Owls will be on Saturday, January 19 at 12:00 noon. The Wise Owls is open to anyone over 50, but we won t card you if you want to sneak in and join us for some good fellowship. Prayer Buddies Hannah sorting out all the preschool Christmas gifts from Prayer Buddies! Every student in our preschool received two gifts the night of their Christmas program: one from TLC (an Arch book and Christmas puzzle), and one from their Prayer Buddy!

6 Children s Christmas Program Some of our Sunday School girls with Ms. Hannah before the Christmas Program. The children even helped collect the offering. Go Tell It On The Mountain Parents Night Out / Kids Christmas Party Making ornaments, decorating cookies and having fun!

7 Youth Group Corner Kyle Lang, Director of Youth and Outreach Ministries The Angel Tree TLC was able to help over seven families have a merrier Christmas thanks to those who selected an Angel from our Angel Tree. Your generosity provided clothes, toys and Joy to these families this Holiday Season. The TLC Family is full of amazing people with huge hearts and love for all!! Thank you! Upcoming Events Sat, Jan 10 Second Saturday serve Sun Jan 13 Jr./Sr. Youth Group Sun Jan 27 J./Sr. Youth Group Youth Cookie Bake & Cookie Sale The Annual Youth Cookie Bake and Cookie Sale was a huge success! This kids had so much fun making, baking and decorating. The Youth Group was able to raise over $700! Thank you to all who volunteered and participated in this fun event.

8 Preschool and King s Kids News King s Kids had a great time at Extended Care Friday, December 7! Our Prayer Buddies making connections with their preschool student and their families during the Preschool Christmas Programs. Thank you to the Kuntz family for the music CD s they gifted to the students of King s Kids this Christmas! A BIG THANKS to all who helped out with the Preschool Programs!! Check back next month to see what Tallmadge Christian Preschool & King s Kids were up to in January!

9 The Music Ministry presented Shout the Good News! by Lloyd Larson for our annual Christmas Cantata services on December 16, This original music was performed by our TLC Chancel Choir and Orchestra, consisting of over 50 collaborative musicians gathered together. This exciting, beautiful music highlighted the story of Christ s birth and the messengers of God in a unique and captivating way for the congregation and for those performing. The original music also included a few known advent carols and hymns for the congregation to join the choir in song. Conductor Bryon Black II shared afterwards, It was a true joy to bring together such a talented ensemble of musicians, colleagues, teachers, church staff, youth, college students, family and friends. Together, we provided an incredible musical performance as the messengers of Christ s good news. Our congregation was so blessed by this, and it s a day that I ll never forget. So glad I was able to do this with many of my favorite people! We truly hope that Shout the Good News! blessed all who heard it during our Christmas season! It was a joy and a delight for us as we gathered so many talented musicians together to spread the good news. Thanks to all who helped to bring the vision of this special service into fruition. Music Ministry News

10 TLC Building Projects: Your financial gifts help us care for God s House. Thank you! Tallmadge Lutheran Church Facilities and Property Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the members for their generosity throughout Thank you to our TLC Family and numerous volunteers who took the time to help with the roof, multiple painting projects, gym set up for TLC events, etc. THANK YOU

11 Sunday Monday 1 Tuesday Wednesday 2 3 Thursday Friday Church Office Winter Break for Winter Break for Winter Break for Closed TCP & King's Kids TCP & King's Kids TCP & King's Kids New Year s Day 6:00 PM Bible 9:00 AM - 11:30 Winter Break for Study (Rm 12, AM MOPS Book TCP & King's Kids Youth Rm) Study (Rm 12) 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 1:00 PM American Confirmation Sewing Guild (Rm 5) (Rm 12) 6:30 PM Disciple Group (Rm 12) 9 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MOPS (Rm 12) 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Kids Beach Club 6:30 PM Disciple Group (Rm 12) 8 6 6:00 PM Bible Study (Rm 12, Youth Rm) 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Confirmation (Rm 5) 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 7 8:00 AM Worship TCP & King's Kids 9:00 AM Staff 9:15 AM Sunday Closed (teacher Meeting School records day) 10:00 AM Bible 10:30 AM 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Study (Rm 12) Worship Bible Study 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Youth Rm) Jubilate Ringers 7:00 PM Property Meeting 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 9:00 AM Staff Epiphany - Visit 6:30 PM Disciple Bible Study (Youth Meeting of the Magi Group (Rm 12) Rm) 10:00 AM Bible 6:00 PM Bible 7:00 PM Board of Study (Rm 12) Study (Rm 12, Directors (Rm 5) 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Youth Rm) Jubilate Ringers 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Confirmation (Rm 5) 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Baptism of Jesus 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Jr. / Sr. Youth Groups 21 3:00 AM - 4:15 PM Kids Beach Club 6:30 PM Disciple Group (Rm 12) :00 AM Staff 6:00 PM Bible Meeting Study (Rm 12, 10:00 AM Bible Youth Rm) Study (Rm 12) 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Confirmation Jubilate Ringers (Rm 5) 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 23 8:00 AM Worship Martin Luther 9:15 AM Sunday King Jr. Day School TCP & King's Kids 10:30 AM Closed Worship 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Bible Study (Youth Rm) :00 PM - 8:00 PM 9:00 AM Staff 6:00 PM Bible 6:30 PM Disciple MOPS@night Meeting Study (Rm 12, Group (Rm 12) (Preschool Rm) 10:00 AM Bible Youth Rm) 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Study (Rm 12) 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Bible Study 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Confirmation (Youth Rm) Jubilate Ringers (Rm 5) 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 29 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Jr. / Sr. Youth Groups 5 Saturday 12 12:00 PM Second Saturday Serve 19 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Wise Owls Karen Scheck 10 Patricia Brown 9 Josh Eyring 9 Dennis Barrett 8 Hannah Kenny 8 James Bergmann 7 Christopher Olson 7 Johanna DeWolf 6 Christine Mihal 5 Rick Weyandt 5 Robert Shinafelt 3 Matt Schonover 31 Larry Buckles 29 Jared Emslander 28 Heather Vanaman 28 Ricky Himmelreich 27 Rose Mary Seay 27 Kathy Habusta 26 Cynthia Duncan 24 Andy Lattimer 24 Lorna Henderson 22 Christina Hovey 16 Doug Riley 15 Joseph Kress 15 Brenden Conley Birthdays 11 Paul Bomer 12 Laura Lepp Ferrell Anniversaries 4 Mr. & Mrs. Kris Kodzav 11 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Gates 16 Mr. & Mrs. Larry Buckles 18 Mr. & Mrs. Dave Graybeal January 2019

12 The Living Light is a monthly publication of Tallmadge Lutheran Church, 759 East Avenue, Tallmadge OH Phone: Website: Rev. Andy Alberts, Pastor Pastor Doug Riley, Pastoral Assistant PastorAndy@tlcoh.org PastorRiley@tlcoh.org Clive Moggridge, Facilities Manager Kyle Lang, Director of Youth and Outreach Ministries facilities@tlcoh.org kylelang@tlcoh.org Theresa McCormack, Business Administrator Hannah Lang, Director of Children and Family Ministries administrator@tlcoh.org hannahlang@tlcoh.org Lindsay Snyder, Administrative Assistant Katie Bungard, King's Kids & Preschool Director secretary@tlcoh.org kbungard@tlcoh.org Bryon Black, Music Director music@tlcoh.org 2098 JANUARY Tallmadge Lutheran Church Tallmadge Christian Preschool King s Kinds School-Age Child Care 759 East Avenue Tallmadge, OH The Living Light