Memorial Lutheran Church

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1 Memorial Lutheran Church February Douglas Road Toledo, OH Sunday Worship 10:00am Holy Communion Celebrated Every Sunday Sunday School Youth and Adult 9:00am (September May) Nursery Provided Pastor Marcus Lohrmann - Interim pastor@memorial-lutheran.org Administrative Assistant Cindy Cabanski office@memorial-lutheran.org Christian Life Coordinator Kelly Zaborski kelly@memorial-lutheran.org Bookkeeper Pam Schlegel bookkeeper@memorial-lutheran.org Director of Music Carol Topolski Nursery Attendants Christi Brindley Jeffery & Joey Calmes Custodian Steve Gulch Church Council President Milt Pommeranz Pastor s Article Winter VBS Souper Bowl of Caring Junior High Lock-In Church Directory News Women s Bible Study 2019 The Year of Scripture Girls Night Out and more..

2 February 2019 Dear People of God at Memorial Lutheran Church, At our recent Congregational Council Meeting, Congregational Vice-President Amy Hoffman began our meeting with a devotion which invited us to think about all of those things that place demands upon us and sometimes push us into unhealthy, unfaithful ways of feeling and acting. The devotion acknowledged our need for more Jesus. Amy continued by indicating her own commitment for a stronger devotional life in the new year. Members of the Council resonated with the theme and agreed with the need for more Jesus. Within that context and time for prayer, we continued with the celebration of the Lord s Supper and, then and there, received the gift of more Jesus. The devotion led to some additional reflection in terms of the question of how we keep our lives centered in Christ. For almost 25 years I have begun every day using a four volume devotional resource that reviews the New Testament every year and the Old Testament every two years. Devotional readings and prayers augment the readings of Scripture. I ve taken this resource with me wherever I have gone. No matter what is going on my my life, this resource helps to keep me centered in Christ. Northwestern Ohio Synod Bishop Daniel Beaudoin has invited the synod to claim Psalm 119:105 as the verse for the year: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. The Synod web site: offers a number of resources for the study of Scripture. I encourage you to visit the web site and check them out. In the narthex, the entrance area of the church, is a 2019 Daily Bible Reading Guide which provides daily lessons that work through the Bible in a year. Some years ago when I was spending many hours on the road, I worked through much of the Bible through audio tapes. What resources work for you? In addition to worship on Sunday mornings, what are the means through which you create space for the Holy Spirit to nurture you in your faith? I would love to hear from you! Resources for Study at Memorial There are a number of resources for group study at Memorial. A Women s Bible Study, meets on Saturday mornings. I will be leading an evening class, 7pm, on Thursday evenings, January 17 and 24. The class will look at several Gospel lessons. The Sunday Morning Adult Class offers a rich variety of topics designed to enrich the faith of participants and to cross into matters that impact our life in society. On Wednesday evenings in February (6, 13, 20), from 6:00-7:30pm, Memorial will be offering a Winter Vacation Bible School under the direction of Kelly Zaborski, Christian Life Coordinator.

3 How might we as a congregation strengthen our ability to help friends and members of Memorial grow in faith and in the ability to make connections between the faith we confess and the lives we live? Again, please don t hesitate to make suggestions-and help to implement them! A Review of the Ministry of Memorial Every year congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are asked to submit a Congregational Report which reviews the congregation s ministry for the past year. Included in the Report is a questionnaire. Because I have only been at Memorial for five months, I asked members of the Congregational Council to complete the review. Listed below are the results: Memorial Lutheran Church Council Survey Results January 7, 2019 Eleven members of the Council completed the survey included in the ELCA Congregational Report. On a 1-5 ranking with 1 being Hardly at all and 5 being Very Well, the results are as follows: Please tell us how each phrase describes this congregation: A. Worship nurtures people s faith B. There is a clear sense of mission here C. There is excitement about the future here D. The congregation is a positive force in the community E. The congregation is always ready to try something new F. The congregation works for social justice/advocacy. 3 G. The congregation helps people deepen their relationship with God Please tell us how this congregation is at the following: A. Building strong, healthy relationships among members B. Incorporating newcomers into the congregation s life. 3.9 C. Seeking out and using the gifts of members of all ages D. Equipping members to share their faith with others E. Addressing social concerns (helping those in need) F. Managing disagreements in a healthy, respectful manner G. Interacting with the local community H. Helping members live out their faith in their daily lives How would you have responded to this questionnaire? My sense is that God has blessed this congregation in many ways. Guided by the Holy Spirit, there is a good foundation upon which we can build. Yet it is important to ask, where are our growth edges? What are your good gifts which might be better shared in the life and witness of this congregation? How might this congregation be a better resource for you as you live out your identity as a baptized child of God? How might we be more intentional with respect to being a sign of Christ s presence in the geographical community of which we are a part? As we move into a new year, may God s Word be a lamp unto our feet and a light to our path. Together with you in Christ, Pastor Marcus C. Lohrmann

4 American Red Cross Blood Drive 2019 church directories will be available to pick up on February 10. Please look for them with their yellow cover on the table in the front of the church. Our annual blood drive will take place on Saturday, March 9 from 8:30am-1:15pm in the lounge. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Mission bulletin board. Last day to have given blood to eligible is January 12, We are also in need of volunteers to help the day of the drive and a sign-u sheet is posted with volunteer times and needs on the bulletin board The Year of Scripture The year 2019 is the year of scripture and the Northwestern Ohio Synod has a special focus for us to read the Bible. Suggested readings and the dates to read them can be found on the table in the front of the church. The memory verse that Bishop Beaudoin has chosen for 2019 is Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 On January 13, we welcomed Nancy Churchill and Marge Reas into our Memorial family. Nancy is retired as a librarian in Lucas County and enjoys singing and music. She joined our Memorial family because she feels we are a wonderful church and she is happy to attend with her friend, Marge. Marge is retired as an RN from St. V s. She enjoys gardening, dog care, child care and visitation of sick and elderly people. She joined us because we are an active ministry and we will help her to grow in her faith. She is also grateful to attend with her friend, Nancy. All women and your friends are invited to dinner out on Tuesday, February 5, 6:00pm at Jing Chaun. They are located at 4424 Secor Road. Please sign-up by Sunday, February 3. For questions, you can call Char Roush at "If God is watching us, the least we can do is be entertaining." Author unknown

5 Christian Life News WINTER VBS Join us for something new VBS during the cold month of February! All preschool thru 6 th graders, friends and parents are invited to participate in our Moses and the Ten Commandments program Wednesday, February 6, 13 & 20 from 6:00 7:30pm. Register now: registration forms, volunteer and food sign-up sheets are all available in the front of the church at the display. Everyone will enjoy Dinner, Bible Stories, Crafts and Games. Parents can volunteer or just join in the activities with your child(ren). Our final evening of VBS will be on Friday, March 1 at 7:00pm when we view the movie, The Prince of Egypt in the sanctuary. Kids can bring their sleeping bags while we all enjoy popcorn and candy snacks. Get involved while we spend time learning about Moses and fellowship with friends and family. Youth Mission Trip - Our youth currently in 8 th grade thru high school are welcome to join with Grace Lutheran for a mission trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee the week of June Cost for the trip including lodging, food, transportation and planned activities is approximately $579.00/child. A non-refundable deposit of $79.00 is due by Sunday, February 3: checks are payable to Grace Luther League and can be placed in Kelly Zaborski s mailbox. Some fundraisers have been planned to help with the cost but would encourage parents with ideas to get involved as more fundraisers mean a lower final cost. Chaperone, Dave Smith will be available for an informational meeting on Sunday, February 3 following the worship service to provide more details and answer any questions you may have. You can also call Dave at or Kelly Zaborski if you would like any information prior to the meeting. We hope many of our youth will take advantage of this great opportunity to help others while building friendships with each other. Jr High Activity Our junior high youth are invited to a lock-in chaperoned by Dave & Tricia Smith on Friday, February 22. Kids can arrive at 7:00pm and plan on being picked up Saturday morning at 8:00am. Pizza will be ordered and the youth should bring sleeping bags, games, movies and your friends! RSVP to Dave Smith at if you would like to be a part of this fun night together. Adult Education Join us Sundays thru February 17 as we view the movie, The Hiding Place from 9:15 9:45 in the lounge. This is a true story of the Ten Boom family who sheltered Jews in their home during the wartime Holland until Nazi s discovered their hiding place. This movie tells of the 2 sister s endurance of the death camp, and their sure hope that God alone is our true refuge. Please plan to join us as we watch this family s inspirational journey and faith. Souper Bowl of Caring - Plan to bring your dollars to church on Sunday, February 3 to help support this year s Souper Bowl of Caring. Our youth will be standing at the front of the church following the worship service to collect your dollars that will support Bethany House. Women s Bible Study All women are invited to participate in our small group Bible study Saturday, February 2 & 16 from 10:00 11:00am led by Teresa Loga. We will continue our series on Life Lessons with Max Lucado, book of Revelation.

6 LISTED BELOW ARE THE PEOPLE ON OUR PRAYER CHAIN NAME HOME# WORK# OUR WORSHIP ASSISTANTS 10:00AM USHERS Jim Heil, Bryan Heil, Ron Klawonn ALTAR GUILD Evie Schaefer, Diana Newton ACOLYTES February 3 Abby Pommeranz February 10 Henry Sheets February 17 Holden Sporleder February 24 Nicholas Smith COMMUNION ASSISTANTS February 3 Teresa Loga, Ron & Char Roush February 10 Cindy Bunch, Dave & Nick Smith February 17 Pam Schlegel, Rick & Kelly Zaborski February 24 Felicia Page, Dave & Diana Newton LECTORS February 3 Teresa Loga February 10 Cindy Bunch February 17 Pam Schlegel February 24 Felicia Page GREETERS February 3 Jeff & Sue Calmes February 10 Jeanette Dotson, Aaron & Mindy Klawonn February 17 John MacKay & Cindy Rerucha February 24 Mike & Pam Schlegel Call the Church office Cindy Cabanski Evie Schaefer Donna Haack Brenda Facey Teresa Loga Ginny Corsini General Fund Update Balance 11/30/18 $15, December Receipts $29, December Expense $27, Payroll Withholding ($298.73) Balance 12/31/18 $16, Church Council Minutes Minutes from our church council meetings are now available to pick up on the table in the front of the church. If you have questions about anything you read in the minutes, please direct them to our President, Milt Pommeranz or Vice President, Amy Hoffman. Snack Sign-Up Volunteers needed to sign up to bring goodies or snacks to share during social time after the Sunday 10:00 am worship service. Things like cookies, 2-bite brownies, fruit, veggie tray, pretzels, string cheese snacks, or any combination of healthy, sweet, savory or crunchy treats would be wonderful! Thank you! Weekly Sermons Copies of Pastor Lohrmann s weekly sermons are located on the table in the front of the church.

7 2 Joanne Hummel 2 Haley Reiter 3 Crystal Williams 4 Ben Calcamuggio 6 Alexandria Cole 6 Sandy Hill 7 Rita Kramer 7 Elliotte Millsaps 8 Bailey Cunningham 8 Courtney Marcis 9 Larry Calcamuggio 9 Jim Rhegness 11 Daniel Williams 12 Jim Heil 13 Andy Gable 15 Jeff Calmes 16 Colton Jacobs 17 Dennis Abbott 17 Luke Hermiller 18 Kimberly Lalonde 19 Amy Hoffman 20 Matthew Hill 20 Terry Klawonn 21 Dexter Brichta 21 Dick Gehring 24 Victoria Pickle 24 Kenny Pool 27 Kelly Haack 28 Henry Sheets 11 Jacob & Emily Morrison 24 Erik & Katie Maly 1 Brenda Facey 3 Deb Fizer 3 Kelly Klawonn 4 Bob Steinert 5 Beverly Bacon 10 Henry Sheets 10 Isaac Sheets 12 Ryan Haack 15 Felicia Page 16 Kim Malcolm 16 Frank Powalowski 17 Reily Underwood 17 Beverly Walters 19 Beth Cunningham 19 Marjorie Erichson 22 Angela Malburg 23 Jackson Thomas 24 Ben Hoffman 24 Erik Maly 24 Joel Pym 27 Katherine Wilt 28 Lance Crisp

8 February 2019 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00pm Phone: Bookkeeper Hours Thursdays 12:30pm-2:30pm :00 Women s Bible Study 3 Souper Bowl of Caring :00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship - Holy Communion 6:00 Girls Night Out at Jing Chaun 9:30 Sewing Circle 7:00 Choir Practice 6:00 Winter VBS :00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship Holy Communion 7:00 Church Council 9:30 Sewing Circle 7:00 Choir Practice 6:00 Winter VBS 10:00 Women s Bible Study 11:00 Book Club :00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship Holy Communion 9:30 Sewing Circle 7:00 Choir Practice 6:00 Winter VBS 7:00 Junior High Lock-In 8:00am Junior High Lock-In Ends :00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship Holy Communion 9:30 Sewing Circle 7:00 Choir Practice