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Loving Worshiping Learning Serving, In the name of Christ. April 2019 Creatures of Hope Human beings are creatures of hope. We need hope just like we need air or food and water.

In this way humans are similar to sharks. Sharks must move forward to stay alive. Once they stop moving they stop breathing.

1 Loving Worshiping Learning Serving, In the name of Christ. April 2019 Creatures of Hope Human beings are creatures of hope. We need hope just like we need air or food and water. If you deprive a human of hope, they shrivel up and the dying process begins from the inside out. But hope does not simply keep us alive, it propels us forward. In this way humans are similar to sharks. Sharks must move forward to stay alive. Once they stop moving they stop breathing. Once we stop hoping we begin to suffocate in what is and can no longer move into what will be. Hope gives us the ability to imagine the world in a different and better way. It allows us to imagine ourselves in a different and better way. Hope not only gives us the imagination but the strength to live in the direction of those new images. The Great Thanksgiving Prayer C (BCP 372) says, Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. The Eucharistic hope is not one that simply comforts though it does comfort. It also gives us strength and power to move forward as transformed people. The second part challenges us to move beyond only receiving forgiveness but to live in that forgiveness. The resurrection hope that Jesus procures and promises challenges us to live our lives truly alive. The word renewal brings with it images of new life, a renewed life, or even a resurrected life. I like these images but often they seem to remain in the past tense. Renewal is sometimes seen as something that once happened to me rather than something I am living out right now. Wendell Berry ends his poem Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front with the line practice resurrection. I like this as the image of renewal. The hope we find in the resurrection of Christ gives us strength and courage to practice resurrection in our lives. When we practice resurrection, we are challenging ourselves to live more like Christ. It takes hard work, strength and continual renewal to widen and deepen the love we share with the world. Practicing resurrection is about returning continually to the deep love of God and learning something new to put into practice in our own lives. As you move from Lent to Easter may you be challenged by the hope found in our resurrected Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to live your life in a forward direction, reflecting more and more the deep and wide love of Christ that is victorious over death. Matt + VISION STATEMENT: St. Paul s Episcopal Church seeks to provide an open community of faith for all who need love, hope, and acceptance. 1 Inside this Issue From the Pastor s Desk 1 Shrove Tuesday Pics 2 Electronic Giving 3 Palm Crosses, Easter Eggs 4 Ashes to Go 4 Holy Week 5 What s Happening 6 Birthdays, Anniversaries 7 Faith Climate Talk, Bishop s 7 Annual Appeal Prayers 8 Grateful Thanks 9 Community Schedule 9 April Calendar 10 April Ministry Schedule 11 Upcoming: Climate Talk Global Climate Disruption: How Do We Know? What Can We Do? May 5, 2-4pm at St. Paul s Connecting Communities May 18, 9-3pm

2 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 2

3 You can now contribute to St. Paul s electronically. 3

4 Palm Making Potluck April 10, 5:30pm Easter Egg Coloring Enjoy a casual meal and learn to make a palm cross. April 20, 10am We ll also have Join us afterwards as we coloring sheets for adults & kids. head to Birchard Library to join the Paw Patrol party. Call to reserve your 4 spot Easter Egg Hunt Easter Sunday, April 21 after the 10am service.

Sunday of the PassioN Palm Sunday April 14th at 10:00am

Stripping of the altar April 18th at 6:00pm Good Friday

St. Paul S will be open noon-3pm for silent reflection

5 Sunday of the PassioN Palm Sunday April 14th at 10:00am Maundy Thursday Service Agape Meal, Foot Washing & Stripping of the altar April 18th at 6:00pm Good Friday Service Grace Lutheran Church, Fremont April 19th at noon St. Paul S will be open noon-3pm for silent reflection and prayer Easter Sunday He is Risen!! Alleluia! April 21st at 10:00am 5

April 6th Men s Breakfast, 8am The men of St.

April 7th Benevolence Sunday Vestry Meeting at 11:30am

Palm Sunday, 10am April 18th Maundy Thursday Agape Meal

afterwards at Birchard Library April 21st, Easter Sunday,

AA/Al Anon Euchre Potluck, 4pm April 28th Community Meal

21 & April 28) Mid Week Study Wednesdays at 6pm (except

6 April 6th Men s Breakfast, 8am The men of St. Paul s meet at Frisch s the first Saturday of the month. April 7th Benevolence Sunday Vestry Meeting at 11:30am April 10th Palm Cross Making & Potluck, 5:30pm April 14th Palm Sunday, 10am April 18th Maundy Thursday Agape Meal and Service of Holy Eucharist, 6pm April 19th Good Friday (see p.5) April 20th Easter Egg Coloring, 10am Paw Patrol party afterwards at Birchard Library April 21st, Easter Sunday, 10am April 27th Parish Work Day 9am-noon (lunch provided) AA/Al Anon Euchre Potluck, 4pm April 28th Community Meal 5-6pm Adult Forum Sundays at 9am (No Adult Forum on April 21 & April 28) Mid Week Study Wednesdays at 6pm (except April 10th) Upcoming: Faith & Global Climate Changes, May 5, 2-4pm New Adult Forum will start May 19th with a break on May 5th and May 12th. 6

Burgess 4/20 Jerry & Mary Lou Parker 4/23 Bill

Chemistry University of Toledo Hannah Wahlgren

Goodhand 4/9 Mark Hollingsworth 4/9 Keith Kuzma

4/20 Chyleen Scott 4/27 Tim Grayson 4/30 Senior

Disruption: How Do We Know? What Can We Do?

7 Happy Anniversary! Larry & Christine Polter 4/16 Rob & Samantha Burgess 4/20 Jerry & Mary Lou Parker 4/23 Bill & Shelly Young 4/23 David & Chris Kieffer 4/28 with Dr. Andy Jorgensen Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry University of Toledo Hannah Wahlgren 4/4 Tom Bowes 4/8 Shon Lawless 4/8 Diana Goodhand 4/9 Mark Hollingsworth 4/9 Keith Kuzma 4/9 Eleanor Gibbs 4/11 Pat Myers 4/12 Becky Wilson 4/14 Ashley Lawless 4/15 Melanie Wahlgren 4/17 Justin Rife 4/18 Shawn Dickerson 4/20 Chyleen Scott 4/27 Tim Grayson 4/30 Senior Fellow, National Council Faith & Global Climate Disruption: How Do We Know? What Can We Do? Sunday, May 5th 2-4pm St. Paul s Episcopal Church 206 N. Park Ave. Fremont, OH

Intercessions: Bonnie Aten, Glenn Baker, Janet & Harry Burger, Samantha Burgess and family, Alicia Garcia, Richard Graeter, Tom & Tina Hasselbach, Jacob Hasselbach, Jill Hennings, Becky Heslet, Ann

8 Intercessions: Bonnie Aten, Glenn Baker, Janet & Harry Burger, Samantha Burgess and family, Alicia Garcia, Richard Graeter, Tom & Tina Hasselbach, Jacob Hasselbach, Jill Hennings, Becky Heslet, Ann Holt and family, Jamie Holt, Ben Huss (military), Emily King, Sandy Klein, Sonja & Brian Lee, Tom Lee, Violet Rose Mann, Heather & Allen McRobbie, Megan, Mary Lynne Moyers, Jerry Parker, Clarice Sayle, Angie Schroeder, Chyleen Scott, Allison Scott, Rebecca Shields, Brian Taylor, Brooke Taylor, Deloris Tolhurst, Lori & David Tolhurst and family, Sarge, Katherine Young and Becky Zoll. In the Diocese of Ohio April 7, 2019 In the Diocese of Ohio, pray for the Northeast Mission Area. St. Christopher's by the River Church, Gates Mills, The Rev. Ann Kidder, Rector, The Rev. Lydia K. Bailey, Regional Deacon St. Hubert's Church, Kirtland Hills, The Rev. Daniel H. Schoonmaker, Rector, The Rev. John H. Hayden, Priest Assistant Church of the Good Shepherd, Lyndhurst, The Rev. Anne M. Pillot, Regional Deacon St. Bartholomew's Church, Mayfield Village, The Rev. Stephen C. Secaur, Priest-in-Charge April 14, 2019 In the Diocese of Ohio, pray for the Northeast Mission Area. St. Andrew Episcopal Church, Mentor, The Rev. Lisa O Rear, Rector St. James' Church, Painesville, The Rev. Vanessa E. B. Clark, Rector Grace Church, Willoughby, The Rev. Rose Anne W. Lonsway, Rector April 21, 2019 In the Diocese of Ohio, pray for the North Central Mission Area. St. Paul's Church, Bellevue St. Andrew's Church, Elyria, The Rev. June Hardy Dorsey, Rector, The Rev. Gregory D. Stark, Curate St. Paul's Church, Fremont, The Rev. Matthew Wahlgren, Priest-in-Charge Christ Church, Huron, The Rev. Michael S. Floyd, Rector April 28, 2019 In the Diocese of Ohio, pray for the North Central Mission Area. Church of the Redeemer, Lorain, The Rev. Alexander D. Barton, Priest-in-Charge St. Paul's Church, Norwalk, The Rev. Margaret C. D'Anieri, Rector Christ Church, Oberlin, The Rev. Dr. Brian K. Wilbert, Rector, The Rev. Gregory D. Stark, Curate St. Thomas' Church, Port Clinton, The Rev. Beverly A. Collinsworth, Priest-in-Charge 8

Speer, Marcia Webster and Tina Hasselbach for hosting coffee hour in March.

9 Community Schedule We give thanks to God for the following people and we give thanks to them as well. Sunday Monday Free Community Meal AA Fit >50 Zumba Gold* AA (Men & Women) AA Spanish 4 th Sunday 5-6pm (P) Sept-May 8 pm (B) 8:30-9:30 am (P) 10 am (B) 8 pm (B) Matt Wahlgren, Bob Parker, Carolyn Speer, Marcia Webster and Tina Hasselbach for hosting coffee hour in March. Tuesday Fit over 50 Accelerated* Mindful Movement: Tai Chi/Qi Gong* Myofascial* Hatha Yoga* AA Al Anon/Ala Teen 8:30-9:15 am (P) 6:15-6:45 pm (P) 6:45-7 pm (P) 7-8 pm (P) 7:30 pm (B) 7:30 pm (N) Thank you to Carolyn Speer for hosting the March Community Meal. Thank you to Brooke Taylor for heading our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Thank you to Anne Warner to donating our palms. Parishioners and friends of the parish who donate altar flowers to enhance our Sunday worship. Wednesday Friday Saturday Key Fit>50 Tai Chi & Yoga* AA Men Fit>50 Circuit* AA AA AA AA Sponsored by AA (Last Sat., Oct-May) B N P * 8:30-9:30 am (P) 7 pm (B) 8:30-9:30 am (P) 10 am (B) 8 pm (B) 10 am (B) 10 pm (B) Euchre/Potluck 4-? pm Basement Nursery Parish Hall Freewill Donation 9

10 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 Benevolence Sunday 10AM Worship Holy Eucharist 11:30AM Vestry 5PM Holy Eucharist at St. Paul s Bellevue. 14 Palm Sunday 9AM Adult Forum 10AM Worship Holy Eucharist 21 Easter Sunday No Adult Forum 10AM Worship Holy Eucharist 5PM Holy Eucharist at St. Paul s Bellevue. 28 Rev. Matt s Day Off No Adult Forum 10AM Morning Prayer 5PM Community Meal Bible Study 6PM 8 Rev. Matt s Day Off 15 Rev. Matt s Day Off 22 Rev. Matt s Day Off Newsletter Articles Due 29 Rev. Matt s Day Off 9 10 Palm Cross Making/ Potluck 5:30PM No Bible Study Bible Study 6PM Bible Study 6PM AM Men s Breakfast at Frisch s Maundy Thursday 6PM Agape Meal Good Friday Service Noon at Grace Church open noon- 3PM Newsletter Mailing 20 Easter Egg Coloring 10AM (Paw Patrol party following at Birchard Library) 27 Parish Work Day 9AM-noon Euchre Potluck 4PM 10

11 Flowers No Flowers No Flowers In gratitude for the lives of their April 7 5th Sunday of Lent Benevolence Sunday Scripture Isaiah 43:16-21 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 Psalm 126 April 14 5th Sunday of the Passion Palm Sunday Luke 19:28-40 Isaiah 50:4-9a Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 Psalm 31:9-16 April 21 Easter Sunday Isaiah 65: Corinthians 15:19-26 Luke 24:1-12 Psalm 118:1-2, April 28 2nd Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Psalm 150 Celebrant The Rev. Matt Wahlgren The Rev. Matt Wahlgren The Rev. Matt Wahlgren Bill Young Lector Mary Lynne Moyers Pattee Kuzma Kay Klein Pattee Kuzma Psalmist Beth Hackenburg Kay Klein Brooke Taylor Marcia Webster Chalice Bearer Bill Young Tina Hasselbach Randy Speer Tina Hasselbach Intercessor Brooke Taylor Bill Young Marcia Webster Carolyn Speer Altar Guild Christine Polter Bernadette Earhart Christine Polter Bernadette Earhart Usher Randy Speer Rita Bryan Ken Rutski Bill Young Children s Ministry loved ones by Marty Christy-Burt & Ed Burt and family. In thanksgiving to my Mother and Father for giving me life by Chyleen Scott. Justin Rife Justin Rife Justin Rife Mary Bower Coffee Hour April Howard Scott Warner Tina Hasselbach OPEN 11

ST. PAUL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 206 N. Park Avenue Fremont, Ohio 43420 Dated Material: Please deliver on or before April 1, 2019 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. Postage PAID FREMONT, OHIO 43420 PERMIT NUMBER 173 The Most Rev.

12 ST. PAUL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 206 N. Park Avenue Fremont, Ohio Dated Material: Please deliver on or before April 1, 2019 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. Postage PAID FREMONT, OHIO PERMIT NUMBER 173 The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr., Bishop, Diocese of Ohio The Rev. Matt Wahlgren, Priest-in-Charge Vestry Members: Carolyn Speer (20) Senior Warden, Bob Parker (19) Junior Warden, Tina Hasselbach (21) Clerk, Brooke Taylor (19), Chyleen Scott (19) Treasurer: Kay Klein Financial Secretary: Marcia Webster Church Phone: Church stpaulsfremont@sbcglobal.net Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm EMERGENCY CONTACTS: Rev. Matt Wahlgren: ; mattwahlgren@gmail.com 12

Intention. March Loving Worshiping Learning Serving, In the name of Christ. Inside this Issue

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