FROM THE PASTOR. The Count-Down! Have you been to the movies lately?

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1 Pastor Matthew S. Lash 6517 FinzelRd Whitehouse, OH AUGUST 2018 FROM THE PASTOR AUG 14 7pm ChurchCouncil AUG 19 Fall Worship Hours Saturday 4pm Sunday 8 & 10am AUG 26 Acolyte & Crucifer Training 9am AUG 27 6:30pm Confirmation Orientation SEPT 5 7pm Adult Choir Starts SEPT 6 7:30pm Adult Bell Choir Starts SEPT 9 Adult Bible Study Resumes SEPT 16 Bible Sunday OCT 8 Start of Fall Communion Classes OCT 28 Reformation Sunday NOV 4 All Saints Sunday The Count-Down! Have you been to the movies lately? There is a brilliant commercial starring M&M s (yes, those candy coated chocolates that melt in your mouths, not in your hands).these M&M s are strapped to spaceship of sorts --- preparing to take them into orbit.the M&M s thought they were safe and secure, but suddenly they see a clock ticking away time beneath their candy-coated selves..at one point one the M&M s speaks up, Why is the clock still ticking???. Those M&M s remind me of my experience as a child. The day my Mother turned the calendar over to the month of August, I knew the clock was ticking.it was not long before she would ask me to go shopping for school (yuk) clothes.i would be asked to pick out a new school (yuk) lunch pail I was ordered to bed earlier so my body could get accustomed to school (yuk) time.the clock was ticking I never did like that clock. Perhaps you don t like it either. You and I want to hang on to our summer fun before we give in to all the fall demands. Someone stop the clock! We don t want to put away the beach towels. Unplug the clock! We like sand between our toes. Ignore the clock! Cedar Point is still open! Get rid of the clock! OR.OR.OR.you can choose to see the clock as your friend. Your invitation to incredibly new blessings. New teachers. New adventures. New learnings. New experiences. New friends. Every fall the Church cherishes the NEW blessings God gives us! There will be a newness in our Bible studies. A new spirit in our worship life. New opportunities to serve our Lord. New music. The clock is ticking and I welcome it we are ready to TAKE OFF in August, September, October, November and December! Sooo set aside the summer novels and pick up His Word again. Pack away the beach towels and come to the Lord s Table. Enjoy August and anticipate every new blessing the Lord Jesus has for you and your family! I love it! Peace Pastor Matt

2 WORSHIP I rejoice with those who said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord! (Psalm 122: 1) WORSHIP LIFE in AUGUST We are starting to think of new experiences, new challenges, new opportunities! Our children and young people will move up to first grade, third grade, Junior high, High school and our littlest ones begin their journey into Kindergarten! Perhaps you begin a new job this fall. Were you married this summer? It s all brand new! The Church of Jesus Christ celebrates newness every single sabbath morning! God s Word and call upon our hearts is new each day! Come and listen to God s Word for your life! Be fed with the nourishing forgiveness of the Lord s sacrament. Jesus rejoices in the newness of all His children! Weekend of August 4/5 11 th Sunday of Pentecost Saturday, Worship & Holy Communion 4:00pm Message The Good Work of God Sunday, August 5 Worship & Holy Communion 9:00am Weekend of August 11/12 12th Sunday of Pentecost Saturday, Worship & Holy Communion 4:00pm Message Draw me, Teach me, Keep me! Sunday, August 12 Worship & Holy Communion 9:00am Weekend of August 18/19 13 th Sunday of Pentecost Saturday, Worship & Holy Communion 4:00pm Message The Truth about The Bread Sunday, August 19 Worship & Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00am Weekend of August 25/26 14th Sunday of Pentecost Saturday, Worship & Holy Communion 4:00pm Message Leaving?? Sunday, August 26 Worship & Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00am

3 WORSHIP I rejoice with those who said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord! (Psalm 122: 1) Welcome NEW acolytes & crucifers! You will be seeing our NEW confirmation students take part in our worship service! Our acolytes enter the Lord s house with the light of Jesus Christ! Please thank each one for participating in Sunday worship. A training session will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 26 for ALL NEW ACOLYTES AND CRUCIFERS. We encourage all children entering fourth grade to join our acolyte team too!! SEE YOU ON AUGUST 26. Upcoming Worship Dates: Bible Sunday, September 16, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. We will present Bibles to all three year oldsand NEW third graders! Parents: Watch for a letter! Reformation Sunday, October 28, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Join us for wonderful hymns by John Ylvisaker and enthusiastic celebration of God s Grace! Invite a friend to join us for a service of very joyful and praise music!! First Communion Sunday A very blessed Reformation Day for our children! Fall classes begin October 8 th and continue through the 22 nd. All 2 nd -3 rd graders invited to join us. A spring class will be offered in the month of March. Fall Worship Hours are BACK! SUNDAY AUGUST 19 We are happy to offer two worship services on Sunday morning, as of Sunday, August 19 th at 8 & 10am. Please remember Saturday afternoons at 4:00pm (year round). See you at worship! All Saints Sunday, November 4th Please come and remember the names of those who rest in the Lord s presence. Please give us the privilege of remembering your parent, grand parent, family member or friend with the list of All saints---children of God blessed and saved by His dear grace. A sign up for names of loved ones and friends will soon be posted.

4 MUSIC, FELLOWSHIP & FUN CHOIRS AND YOU Adult choir will start up right after Labor Day on Wednesday, September 5th, followed by the adult bell choir on Thursday, September 6th. Adult choir starts 9/5/18-7:00pm Bell choir starts 9/6/18-7:30pm Eric has gone shopping and has gathered lot's of new music for the choirs this Fall! He is SO looking forward to sharing. All are invited to join us for fun making music. We'll be increasing the number of times the choirs participate in worship this year, spurred in part by popular demand. We Love our choirs! I hope you all had a great Summer and are looking forward to a great Fall! See you soon! Coming this Fall a Community Choir from Perrysburg to perform a concert at Community of Christ! _ Perrysburg Symphony Chorale Concert, Sunday, October 28 th 2:30p.m. 4:30p.m.

5 PARISH EDUCATION They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread (Acts 2:42) ADULT BIBLE STUDY Every Sunday morning! Join us beginning, Sunday, September 9th! Pastor kicks off a Sunday study, A YEAR IN THE GOSPELS. The Gospel According to Mark ---Sunday, September 9 December 16. The Gospel of Matthew & Luke begins in the New Year! How long has it been since you enjoyed a guided tour through the Gospels?? Join us for a weekly walk through the greatest Story ever told!! A weekly study of God s Holy Word! Plan to join us on Sundays in the library, 9:15-9:50 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME! COMING THIS FALL UNSHAKABLE HOPE! His promises! Come, discover how the promises of Jesus change our daily life. God s promises inspired Noah to build an ark, Abraham travelled to a distant land, David became a King, Peter preached his first sermon, and John caught a glimpse of the future! Join us for sessions, God will right all wrongs, Your Prayers Have Power -and more. TWO SESSIONS OFFERED: Thursday afternoon 1:00-2:15 p.m. & Tuesday evenings, 7:00-8: 15 p.m. Sign up on the kiosk or contact the church office and let us know if you will be attending afternoon or evening session. Dates: September 18/20-November 6/8. Pastor Matt will lead our scripture journey and discussion on Pastor Max Lucado s new best seller. BIBLY SUNDAY Sunday, September 16! Parents gather around the baptismal font and God forms a covenant, Will you place in their hands the holy scriptures?..on Bible Sunday your church family encourages your faithfulness to this holy covenant! We welcome three year olds& third graders, along with parents and sponsors to come forward for prayer and an age-appropriate copy of the scriptures. Invite Grandparents, god-parents and family to join you for this very special blessing! SONriseis ALL new again this fall. Join us for Biblical story-telling with Karole, crafts and creations, activities & Krystal bells each week this fall! JOIN US FOR THE MIRACLES OF JESUS!. _ Our program is intended for three year olds-sixth grade! Pastor Matt opens us with a brief lesson, music and sometimes, we dance! Snacks each Sunday! All are welcome to our kick off on Sunday, September 9 th at 9:00 a.m. Bring a friend!

6 YOUTH MINISTRIES Teach them to your children, to their children after them (Deuteronomy 4:9) Please sign up for upcoming winter events or contact Michelle and let her know you will be attending Holy Communion Classes A fall session will be held for all incoming second, third graders and young people who wish to prepare for the sacrament of Holy Communion. Three sessions will be held on Wednesday afternoon beginning October 8 th. First communion Sunday will be held on Reformation Sunday, October 28. Call the church office to register your youngster. If you have questions about your child s preparation, please speak with Pastor Matt. Confirmation Classes Kick off September 4th! We will enjoy an awesome fall study on the GREATEST AND BEST OF THE BIBLE! A fun study of the Old Testament kicks off our year! Our confirmation instruction is a two-year program for Junior high students. We gather tentatively on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m. A FINAL decision on class day/time will be made on August 27. Please contact the church office for more information. *Mandatory orientation for ALLstudents and parents will be held on Monday evening, August 27 th at 6:30 p.m. We will distribute schedules, registration forms, acolyte sign up charts, and more! Ready for an exciting year! Much more FUN & INTERACTIVE LEARNING planned for the coming year! "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding" (Proverbs 2:6). INTERESTED IN SERVING WITH TEENAGERS!!??? Is God calling you to be a friend, a mentor to Junior high or High school youth? Are you interested in planning events and happenings for teens? Our youth team of parents and members meets quarterly for planning! Pastor would love to have you as an active adult sponsor and attendee ----the teens would love you! Our next meeting is Sunday, August 26 at 11:15 a.m. OR contact Pastor Matt and let him know you would love to get to know our teens! Our teens will make you SMILE!

7 OUTREACH Serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13) Community of Christ Represented at RoucheDe Boufe! Community of Christ will welcome community members into our very own canopy at the Waterville festival! We plan to distribute cool water and awesome information about C of C to all who drop by our booth! PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO SERVE AT ROUCHE DE BOUFE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22!!! Coffee Hour Fellowship We can enjoy fellowship and refreshment on Sunday morning IF we have many volunteers and assistance! We need more families to offer to bring a breakfast snack on Sundays. We also appreciate those who remain after worship and clean up the coffee pots. Please contact the church office to be placed on a rotation calendar. Thank you. College Students and Families! Would you do us a favor? Please provide the church office with an updated picture of your college daughter or son! We would like to post their year, and the University they currently attend! Our confirmation students and many adults reach out to college students throughout the year! We would love to bless your students by staying connected! Pray for your college kids! Adopt a College StudentProgram Thank you to all those who signed up to adopt a college student last school year and sent these students cards, notes of encouragement, devotions, and/or care packages! Having heard from several of these college students, I know they appreciate and are blessed by your mailings! If you are interested in adopting a college student this coming school year by sending them two mailings per semester (at least four throughout the school year), please feel free to me and I will put you on the list now and contact you near the end of August or beginning of September. For those of you who have already contacted me, thank you so very much! In addition, if you already know which college student(s) you would like to adopt, please feel free to request that in your also. Thank you for being a blessing to our college students. Praising God for you, Susan Dentel dadentel@gmail.com / Volunteer Opportunity Family friendly volunteering August: September: October: November: 9-10 December: Friday Night Lunch Packing at 6pm -Join us as we make 250 lunches for our weekly outreach. Saturday Lunch Outreach at 10am Join us Saturday as we distribute lunches on foot to folks in the downtown Toledo area! Food for Thought Trinity Episcopal Church 316 Adams St, Floor 2 Toledo, OH SIGN UP SHEET ON KIOSK Any questions? Feel free to contact Sarah or Susan Nofzinger@

8 STEWARDSHIP For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:21) 2018 BUILDING & GENERAL FUND ANALYSIS 2018 Building Loan Fund Income Expense Diff. JUN $13,803 $12,563 $1,240 YTD $74,317 $75,378 ($1,062) 2018 General Fund Income Expense Diff. JUN $30,079 $31,997 ($1,917) YTD $198,078 $214,765 ($16,687) We are grateful for those offerings that are received following vacation time. Your additional giftsto the mission of the church keep us strong and able to meet the costs of fall ministries. Thank you for returning your gifts to the Lord! Name Tag Sunday Pick your favorite color! Let your neighbor know your name! Our next name tag Sunday is scheduled for August 19! The Church Office will be closed on: August 17 SIMPLY GIVING A perfect and easy way to financially support your congregation. Please contact the church office for forms to direct funds and gifts directly from your checking account. The church and is mission is blessed by your gifts when you are unable to attend! Thank you!

9 CHURCH LIFE "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them (Matthew 18:20). PHOTO DIRECTORY Trying to attach a name to a face? Did you forget the person s name today? Check our congregation s pictorial directory on line at August 14 7pm Our Church Council will gather on the second Tuesday of the month. Enjoy our website, newsletter and pictorial directory! Copies of the pictorial directory are STILL available in the church office. Thank you! You are always welcome to be part of the conversation. If you would like to address the council or share a concern or joy, please call the church office to be put on the agenda. You will be welcomed to share your thoughts at the beginning of our meetings. We meet in the Sunday school classrooms beginning at 7:00 p.m. Our next meeting: Tuesday, August 14. Please pray for our church leaders. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Circle the dates for future ministry planning. Growing & Learning Committee (Sunday School, Bible Study, Parish education) Aug13 Oct 29 Worship Committee (Planning & enhancing our worship life) Sep 10 Nov 12 _ Youth Committee (Children& Youth, teen activities & ministries) Aug 26 Oct 28 Outreach Committee (Welcome visitors, assimilating members, media, identity build) Aug 28 Oct 2

10 SYMPATHY, PRAYERS & THANKS Prayers of God s People Please remember the following members who are ill, shut in, or recently hospitalized: Cindy Wixey Care for Alzheimer s Norma Ruhe Shut in residing at Swan Creek (100 years old) Dana Chafin Recuperating from brain surgery David Schwartz Moved to Elizabeth Scott, Room 526 Lisa Boltz Recent back surgery Keith Lance Care for cancer Glen Johnson Shut in Larry Wagoner Care for cancer Please remember them in your daily prayers. Thank you. We extend our prayers and sympathy: The Family of Ashlea Harter. The Family of Pam Laughlin. The Family of Norman Rasmusson. The Family of Bernadette Ludwig. The Family of Rosa Lee Johnson. May the Lord Bless you with His Peace.

11 08/01 Natalie Karamol 08/03 Elaine Hetherwick 08/03 Sarah Petrell 08/04 Melinda Peters 08/05 Mark Winkelman 08/05 Stephanie Phillips 08/06 Craig Burdo 08/07 Ava Davis 08/07 Linda Nichols 08/08 Shelby Myers 08/09 Carson Cochran 08/10 Lauren Swartz 08/11 Devin Karamol 08/11 Wilfried Schubert 08/12 Dave Greenhagen 08/13 Blake Miller 08/13 Delaney Boltz 08/13 Pat Rison 08/13 Saundi Ludwig 08/13 Steve Smigelski 08/14 Evan Schreiber 08/14 Graci Pollock 08/15 Joel Schuchmann 08/15 Marcia Curtis 08/17 James Merritt 08/17 Katherine Ray 08/17 Kathy Chamberlain 08/17 Mark Kuhlman 08/18 Sandy Korb 08/19 Jasin Wise 08/19 Max Kohr 08/20 Ann Reisner 08/21 Steven Dick 08/22 Ken Sheetz 08/22 Sarah Rockwell 08/23 Bill Reisner 08/23 Keegan Hannan 08/24 Alyssya Stout 08/24 Tim Holliker 08/25 Kelly Reid 08/25 Madison Reid 08/26 Isaac Peer 08/26 Lora Keil 08/26 Mark Kuetemeyer 08/28 Brian Jones 08/28 Josie Hartbarger 08/29 Edith Keene 08/29 Kerrianne Detwiler 08/30 Benjamin Kuhlman 08/30 Kaitlyn Baker 08/30 Levi Chafin 08/31 Karen Jennings 08/31 Sandy Boehly

12 NOTES & REMINDERS 4 th Sunday--- Clean & Feed! We will begin setting aside the fourth Sunday of the month for us to share love offerings with Salem Lutheran, Toledo & Whitehouse Food Pantry! Please bring bars of soap for Salem s neighborhood families and food for those who have needs here in Whitehouse. Reminder ---Prayers of the Church In order that we keep our prayer concerns current and fresh in worship--- we update our prayer concern list every two weeks. The concern you provide will be included in the prayers of the congregation for two weeks. If you would like to MAKE or RENEW your prayer request, please use the form available in the gathering area or contact the church office secretary@commofchrist.org. Thank you. Continue to pray for another! Our Church Office Hours will remain 8:30-3:30 pm (Monday through Friday). Our office manager, Michelle Gebhart, will be available during these hours. Michelle s hours have been increased to serve as Pastor s executive assistant eight hours a week. Baskets will be placed near the doors on August 25 & 26. Thank you for your generous offering of support! secretary@commofchrist.org FinzelRd., Whitehouse, OH Like us on Facebook Community of Christ Lutheran Church Follow us on