Did you invite someone to church today? God bless the mail carrier who delivers this newsletter. Cross Talk. Monthly Longform Newsletter for May 2018

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1 Address Service Requested PO Box 40 Sandyville, Ohio To Our Beloved Friend and/or Member: Did you invite someone to church today? God bless the mail carrier who delivers this newsletter. Cross Talk Address: 4796 Crossroads Road NE PO Box 40 Sandyville, Ohio Office Phone: Monthly Longform Newsletter for May 2018 Find back-issues online at Please join us on Sundays for Worship! Worship Service at 9:30 AM with Pr. Ken Reinoehl Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Ken Reinoehl, Supply Pastor Mary Drotleff, Secretary Susan Kaschak, Musician Joe and Melinda Farber, Custodians Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9 AM-1 PM Closed Thursday and Friday

2 Cross Talk Longform Newsletter for May 2018 Back-Issues Available at A Special Message from the Pastor s Desk It is hard to believe that May is here already. It seems like that can be said at the beginning of every month, but now that April Showers and tax season are over, we can look forward to May flowers, Cinco de Mayo, Mother s Day, and Memorial Day. We will also be adding a Rummage Sale to the calendar, just in case you have a weekend with nothing to do. I was very pleased with the attendance we had during Holy Week services, and April started out FANTASTIC with a wonderful turn-out for Easter morning. The Easter Season will continue until May 20, when we will celebrate the day of Pentecost. Traditionally, that is the day when we encourage everyone to wear red to symbolize the tongues of flame that appeared over the apostle s heads. All the mothers, and daughters are welcome to attend the luncheon being held on May 12. All ladies are welcome, because, no matter what age you are, you are still somebody s daughter. The program will be a talk on The History of the Cross, from ancient Egypt to contemporary good luck charms. Complete with a partial display of a collection of over 1,000 crosses. Of course, the month will conclude with Memorial Day, where we decorate the graves and remember all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. If you appreciate the fact that you live in a free country, THANK A VET. Their sacrifice was not free. All gave some, and some gave ALL. I am continuing to update the directory. My biggest obstacles have been the failure of people to respond to my card left in their door, and/or the failure to return my phone calls. I have received all kinds of responses of those I have met. In some cases, I have added several names to the shut-in list; crossed off some people who were never considered themselves members; some have died; others who have moved on to other churches, and still others who have just given up on going to church altogether. The last ones are the ones which concern me the most. I am a firm believer that Church is not a building you go to, but it is a family you belong to. If you have not heard from the church, it could be because you have changed you phone number and forgot to notify the office. Most of all, I would hope if you are ill, or have to go to the hospital, you MUST notify the church office (or me), otherwise we do not know. The hospital used to notify the churches as a service, but due to privacy issues, they are no long permitted to do so. Yours in Christ, Pr. Ken

3 Announcements for the Start of the Month News breaks all the time during a month from our church! Find it anytime at RUMMAGE SALE: Information is included with date contact people. HANDRAIL: We have installed an ADA compliant handrail for easy access to the altar level. It is located by the lectern on the northeast side of the Sanctuary. We hope this will help our members with a sturdy place to put their hands while climbing the steps. SANDY VALLEY PROM: Sandy Valley High School is going to host an After Prom on Saturday, April 28th. Please call Brenda Schreffler at , extension 3222 to donate prizes, gift cards, or money, food, snacks or pop. This provides a safe alternative for our students following the prom. NEW MEDIA EQUIPMENT: We now have a new projector on the north end of the sanctuary. In addition, we also have a new technology office computer. The funds for these upgrades were donated in loving memory of Jackie Wanner SAVE THIS DATE: Saturday, May 12, 2018, a luncheon is planned to honor Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, and Friends. Luncheon to begin at 11:00 AM. Reservations can be made by contacting Mary Drotleff, at COMMUNION: On May 6 and June 3, 2018, we will be celebrating communion with Rev. Scott Anderson. Please come and join us! All are welcome! THANK YOU NOTES: Renny Patterson thanked the Barney Bear Ministry for his bear he received when he was sick. Our Outreach Ministries are appreciated in many ways. God always know where they are needed. COUNCIL MEETING: The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14 at 6:30 PM. Council members who cannot attend are to notify Susan Lux in advance at All committee liaisons are to bring their reports or send them in advance if attendance is not possible. EASTER OUTREACH PROGRAM: During the season of Easter, we will be focusing our outreach on collecting items for the Pediatric Unit at Aultman/Akron Children s Hospital. A list of items needed is available upon request. The project name is Jayani s Treasure Chest. Thank you for supporting this project. Upcoming Events Worship Service: Sundays at 9:30 AM Quilting: Every other Tuesday (this month May 8 & May 22) Choir Practice: Wednesday nights at 7PM Council Meeting: May 14 at 6:30 PM Shepherd s Kitchen: May 11, Bingo at 3:30 PM, Meal is served from 4:30 to 5:30 PM Refuge of Hope: Third Monday of the Month (May 21)

4 The Month at Shepherd of the Valley Our calendar of events is online at Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Comm. w/ Rev. Scott Anderson 13 Mother s Day Council Meeting 6:30 PM Office 9AM- 3PM Refuge of Hope Newsletter Deadline Quilting 15 Office closed 22 Quilting Office 9 AM- 3 PM 23 Assembly Angels 11:00 AM Shepherd s Kitchen Bingo 3:30 PM Meal 4:30PM 12 Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend Luncheon 11:00 AM Rummage Sale 8 AM 3 PM Memorial Day About Due Dates If you have an announcement to go into the Sunday bulletin, please have it to the church office by 10 AM on the Tuesday before. Unless it is a change of address announcement, it will be automatically posted to the website on the Latest News blog and go out with Cross Talk Online on Sunday morning. (Need to send something sooner digitally? Jacob Schandel at media@sotvchurch.com for help.) Newsletter items for the upcoming month are due to the church office by the third Monday of the month prior.

5 Other Dates and Information If it s a note from a friend or member, a birthday, or anything else, we have it here. Birthdays this Month Sunday Readings for This Month Council Members 1 Camryn Wallace Dan Wanner 2 Terri Wanner 11 Melinda Farber 12 Kristin Reynolds 17 Pastor John Paul Maroni 24 Glen Baum 26 Hannah Hunt 29 Janine Garber 30 Tracy Wallace Anniversaries This Month Rod & Chaney Sommer Did we miss your birthday or anniversary? Did we have the wrong date? We apologize! Please let the church office know, and we will fix it on our end! Special Messages for the Congregation HAPPY MOTHER S DAY CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE MAY 19TH 8 AM 3 PM I Sunday May 6 Acts 10: Psalm 98 1 John 5: 1-6 John 15: 9-17 Sunday May 13 Acts 1: 15-17, Psalm 1 1 John 5: 9-13 John 17: 6-19 Sunday May 20 Acts 2: 1-21 Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b Romans 8: John 15: 26-27; 16: 4b-15 Sunday May 27 Isiah 6: 1-8 Psalm 29 Romans 8: John 3: 1-17 Susan Lux, President Jeff Ward, Vice President Karen Broadwater, Secretary Bill Bowman, Officer Fred Drotleff, Officer Max Lebold, Officer Marilyn Mason, Officer Chris Pontones, Officer Terri Wanner, Officer Please Remember the Shut-Ins We have members of our flock who are not able to attend our Worship Services on a regular basis. Please remember these members in your prayers and with your cards. Addresses can be obtained from the church office upon request. Church members living in assisted facilities: Canton Christian Home Carl Wanner Country Club Residential Campus Alexa Dazey Inn at Northwood Village Rose Orlando St. Lukes Lutheran Community Robero Techi Church members living independently and/or with family: Guy & Joyce Aultman Debra Campbell

6 Worship Leaders for the Month If you are unable to come the day you are scheduled for, please notify the church office as soon as you can! May 6 Music Susan Kaschak Ushers/Greeters The Monroe Family Lay Reader Marylou Cooper Communion Assistant Fred Drotleff Acolytes Jack Bowman Junior Communion Assistant Jack Bowman Counters Brian & Mary Altar Care Michelle Ward May 13 Music Susan Kaschak Ushers/Greeters Nancy Tolfo & Thelma Nixon Lay Reader Fred Drotleff Communion Assistant Acolytes Jack Bowman Junior Communion Assistant Counters Dan & Jeff Altar Care Michelle Ward May 20 Music Susan Kaschak Ushers/Greeters The Bowman Family Lay Reader Bill Bowman Communion Assistant Acolytes Zoe Ward Junior Communion Assistant Counters Michelle & Linda Altar Care Michelle Ward May 27 Music Susan Kaschak Ushers/Greeters The Dan Wanner Family Lay Reader Janine Garber Communion Assistant Acolytes Jack Bowman Junior Communion Assistant Counters Janine & Terri Altar Care Michelle Ward

7 Council Minutes for [February 2018] By council mandate, a backlog of minutes are available on the website. You can find them at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Council Meeting February 12, 2018 Members Present: Karen Broadwater, Fred Drotleff, Max Lebold, Susan Lux, Marilyn Mason, Chris Pontones, Terri Wanner, Jeff Ward (via phone), Michelle Ward, Ken Reinoehl. Meeting opened with prayer. Members reviewed the minutes from December 11, 2017 and January 8, 2018 council meetings and the January 28 congregational meeting. Marilyn Mason motioned to approve the minutes as written. Terri Wanner seconded. Motion carried. Elections. Jeff Ward motioned to have Susan Lux serve/fill vacancy of council president. Susan accepted. Chris Pontones seconded. Motion carried. Susan Lux motioned to have Jeff Ward serve as vice president. Max Lebold seconded. Motion carried. Secretary position. The interviewing committee interviewed three persons. It was decided to offer the position to Mary Drotleff. Chris Pontones motioned to accept recommendations of the interview committee Marilyn Mason seconded. Motion carried. Treasurer s Report. Report was covered by Michelle Ward. It was noted that this past week, income was able to meet expenses but this is not always the case. Transfer of money from savings needed to be made to meet expenses. Terri Wanner motioned to accept the treasurer s report. Chris Pontones seconded. Motion carried. Report placed in file for audit. Old Business Interim Pastor. Synod has recommended a candidate for interim pastor but wants to know about what we as a church can offer to pay him/her. Members discussed what is reflected in the budget and the income generated in January. It was felt that in order to have a more accurate figure/picture on what is being given, we need to view the income over several months. Jeff Ward to follow up with Synod re: council s concerns. Discussed having a congregation meeting on March 18, to update progress of interim pastor, address where the budget is and what we can pay a pastor. It was noted that the more the congregation is informed, that this will promotes cooperation in making informed decisions. Congregation to be advised by bulletin, newsletter and announcement at worship (per constitution advising 10 to 14 days prior to a congregational meeting). At this time, due to the cost, we are not able to afford full time pastor. Our pastoral needs are best met with a supply pastor. New Business Thrivant We need an additional authorized person. Fred Drotleff nominated Janine Garber as a Thrivant representative. Marilyn Mason seconded. Motion carried. It was discussed of having a representative talk to council members to update information and answer any questions/concerns. Reports Evangelism and Outreach(Chris Pontones). Shepherd Kitchen date was changed to February 16. We are having a 40 item challenge and accepting donations of Easter candy for HHN. There is a grieving support group at Aultman that is also available for an information session if the church would like to sponsor this as an outreach for the community. Friendship and Family Life(Terri Wanner)/ Two funerals and luncheons Financial Stewardship (Max Lebold) No report.

8 Council Minutes for [February 2018 cont d] By council mandate, a backlog of minutes are available on the website. You can find them at Property(Fred Drotleff). No report. Nothing has needed repaired Worship and Music(Marilyn Mason) Ash Wednesday service February 14. Ken Reinoehl will be leading worship through Holy Week. Discussed the possibility of having a healing service on Maundy Thursday instead of communion and Tenebrae Good Friday service. It is uncertain if we will have a supply pastor for Easter. Youth(Karen Broadwater) No report. Earth Day is April 22 which may be something to consider as an activity/project. Technology (Jacob Schandel). Report reviewed. The copy machine contract is due to expire in August. We as a congregation need to evaluate our needs and what copy machine features will benefit SOV. There needs to be contact made to several companies to see if there is an option of having a demo copy machine on a trial basis to help us make an informed copy machine decision. Pastoral Report(Ken Reinoehl). Pastoral visits and communion given Other Business Easter special event. Last year SOV sponsored breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Do we want to have this again? Youth church. Need to get youth involved. Possible planned activity of leaving after the reading and returning after the sermon (the first Sunday of the month?) Internet. At this time, church does not have internet. We need to assess to find a plan to fit our needs. Max Lebold suggested that we talk to a person/representative rather than try to conduct business on the phone. Building. Paper towel shortage has been resolved with a new shipment expected Tuesday. The need for handrailing to promote handicapped accessibility will need to be purchased and installed. We need to check on sidewalk deicer. Newspaper. Update has been made on the church listing in the Saturday newspaper with times and omission of pastor. Lawncare. The company that sprayed the lawn last year has given a quote $ After discussion, Chris Pontones motioned to table this until next council meeting. Terri Wanner seconded. Motion carried. Memorials. There have been memorials given for Jackie Wanner designated for IT or electronic. Jacob Schandel made a suggestion of possible new computer as the current one is outdated. The one viewer in the sanctuary is not working. Sandy Valley Schools is seeking sponsorship for their program. Michelle Ward to follow up. Chris Pontones motioned to adjourn; Fred Drotleff seconded Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Karen Broadwater

9 Council Minutes for [March 2018] By council mandate, a backlog of minutes are available on the website. You can find them at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Council Minutes March 12, 2018 Members present: Karen Broadwater, Bill Bowman, Fred Drotleff, Susan Lux, Marilyn Mason,Terro Wanner, Michelle Ward, Ken Reinoehl. Absent: Max Lebold and Jeff Ward (excused), Chris Pontones. Meeting opened with prayer. Members reviewed minutes from February Council Meeting. Fred Drotleff moved to accept the minutes. Terri Wanner seconded. Motion carried. Treasurer s Report. Members reviewed report. Michelle noted that as of February 28, last payment made to Pastor Miguel; and there was an increase expenditure in the area of property due to need for snow plowing(weather related). The cost of the church giving envelopes and there was an increase in office expenses. There has been an increase in giving in the month of February. Bill Bowman motioned to accept time the treasurer s report. Marilyn Mason seconded. Motion carried. Report placed on file for audit. OLD BUSINESS Pastoral Services. After reviewing figures we cannot afford a full time pastor. There are options of doing a pulpit exchange when SOV wants communion. Currently, Ken Reinoehl is leading the worship service on Sundays where there is not communion. The congregation will be given the details of this on March 18, 2018 at the congregational meeting (after worship). Healing service on March 18. Palm Sunday will be celebrated with palms. Maunday Thursday and Easter will have communion(with guest pastor) and Good Friday will be a Tenebrae Service. Internet/phone/WiFi). We currently have service through Spectrum with same phone number. TerrI Wanner was able to iron out details with Spectrum based on what Jackie had started. Thrivent. On April 9, Kathy Smith to speak with council about the program and any updates. Ad for Sandy Valley Musical placed. Copy Machine Contract. Susan urged members of need to form a committee to review copy machines. This committee would be evaluating SOV copy needs, the cost and what different companies have to offer. Fred Drotleff and Susan Lux to serve on committee with Chris Pontones to be asked. Attention needs to be directed so that all details surrounding a copy machine/contract be put in writing to avoid problems with billing. Lawn Maintenance. Members discussed the proposal made by the lawn company last year for 2018 season to address crab grass growth. Fred Drotleff recommended that we consider one treatment. Marilyn Mason moved to approve one treatment using the company. Bill Bowman seconded. Motion carried. Membership Etc. At this time, Ken Reinoehl is attempting to contact people who have not been seen/heard of at church but who are on the list of members. The list for the newsletter includes people who are both members and non members. An option should be offered of having the newsletter sent to people via if they would like. Regular postal delivery would also be an option especially for the

10 Council Minutes for [March 2018 cont d] By council mandate, a backlog of minutes are available on the website. You can find them at shut ins. There is a need for the addresses to be updated because this is not always forwarded to the office so necessary changes can be made. Requests or recommendations for use of Memorial funds. After discussion, members felt this shoud be tabled until April meeting. Fred Drotleff motioned to table any decision on memorial funds until April meeting. Marilyn Mason seconded. Motion carried. Reports. Evangelism and Outreach. No report Financial stewardship. No report Friendship and Family Life. There have been funeral dinners in March Property: Fred Drotleff provided information on needed hand rail in the sanctuary. There are the options of white, silver, or oak, but white would blend in better. Terri Wanner motioned to implement hand rails; Marilyn Mason seconded. Motion carried. Fred advised members that the furnace filters need to be replaced at a cost of $ Marilyn motioned to allot funds so that furnace filters can be replaced. Susan Lux seconded. Motion carried. The black mat near the door is falling apart but it was noted that the gray mat was not. The black mat was replaced by the gray mat. The one refrigerator in the one classroom is empty. The question is should it be running (using energy)? Worship and Music. Susan Kaschak will be away on April 22. Call will be made to find a substitute. March service schedule reviewed with Healing Service, Palm Sunday, Holy week Maunday Thursday and Good Friday and with Easter April 1. Youth. At this time, still looking at possible options for youth. Technology. Jacob working on pricing out technology updates that will be covered by memorial funds that are designated for this purpose. Ken Reinoehl Report reviewed by members. NEW BUSINESS Rummage Sale. Members discussed that a sale should be considered either May 19 or May 12. Janine Garber has coordinated it in previous years and would be willing to continue. Fred motioned to have the rummage sale either date. Bill Bowman seconded. Motion carried. Text placed to Janine and date of May 19 designated for rummage sale. ELCA meeting. There is a meeting June 8 and 9 th with the cost of $150 per person. NEOSWO (Southern Cluster) April 11 at St. James Lutheran Tuscarawas, Ohio. Grief Counseling. There is a speaker available to discuss funeral plans and address any concerns that persons may have. Members felt that the soonest that this can be considered is in the fall. Next Meeting April 9, 2018 at 6:30pm with Kathy Smith from Thrivent as a guest speaker. Meeting adjourned and closed with prayer. Respectfully submitted by Karen Broadwater

11 Special Information The day is set - Saturday, May 19,TH. 8 am 3 pm. Now, all we need is you and your stuff! That s right! The rummage sale is just a few weeks away. So, get on that spring cleaning and drop off all of your extra items at the church by Friday, May 18 th at noon. Please call if you need some assistance getting things to the church. We will also need volunteers to help during the few days prior, and on that day in the selling department and the food stand. If you can help, please contact one of the following: Janine Garber thegarbers@frontier.com Church Office info@sotvchurch.com We will need help with the food stand that day as well. Please contact Susan Kaschak, Food Stand Chair, if you can help since she can t be there that day.

12 Special Information If You Come Across an Angel by Douglas Pagels Every day in the world around us, real-life angels are doing the things they do...and bringing more smiles to the world around them. Real-life angels build bridges instead of walls. They don't play hide-and-seek with the truth, and they don't have hidden agendas. They tend to be the only ones who understand what you're going through. If they sense that you're hurting, they do whatever they can to help you. Real-life angels don't hold things against you; the only thing they hold...is you. They take your hand in theirs when you could use a little reassurance. They walk beside you when you could do with a little guidance and direction in your life. And they support you in your attempts to do what is right. Real-life angels understand difficulties and always give the benefit of the doubt. They don't hold others up to standards they can't live by themselves. Real-life angels are what inner beauty is all about. Real-life angels multiply your smiles and add to your integrity. They make you feel like, Hey I really am somebody who matters. Then they quietly prove to you how beautiful and true that feeling really is. If you come across an angel like this; you are one of the luckiest people of all. If someone in your life is wonderfully like an angel to you, it's important to let them know. It's the nicest compliment you could ever give...in all the days of your life and in all the years that you live.