Venice View A monthly newsletter of Venice Presbyterian Church September 2017 Established 1828 Reaching God through: Enrichment, Education and Extending Our Hands Venice Presbyterian Church 4244 Layhigh Road PO Box 41 Ross, Ohio 45061 Phone: (513) 738-1317 email: churchoffice@thevenicechurch.com www.thevenicechurch.com Pastor Janet Dillaman Sunday School 9:15a Worship Service - 10:30a Junior Church - during worship service Youth Group - during worship except 1st Sunday: 12-2
The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on: Sunday, September 3, 2017 Inside this issue... Important Info. 2 Dear Friends 3 Boards/Events.. 4-17 Calendar.. 18-19 June 4.67 11...62 18...79 25...79 Attendance July 2..56 9.. 43 16 53 23 59 30 68 Please Like our Facebook page. Venice Presbyterian Church! Venice Presbyterian Church 4244 Layhigh Road P.O. Box 41 Ross, OH 45061 Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00a-1:00p Phone (513) 738-1317 Fax (513) 738-0456 Email churchoffice@thevenicechurch.com Website www.thevenicechurch.com STAFF Pastor Janet Dillaman Cell (513-477-7746) Administrative Assistant Debbie Schwab Music Director Kwi-im Kim Choir Director Sterling Finkbine Nursery Attendants Nancy Renner Erin Gates-Story Youth Director Andrew Story Custodian Mike Schwab Venice View is published monthly. All items should be submitted by the third Tuesday of each month. 2
Dear Friends, One of my favorite movies is The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy feels comfortable with farm life until an outside agent wants to take what is most precious away from her unjustly. Life in the pews can become very comfortable. We sit in the same place, talk to the same people around us, and then get to go back to our normal lives. Summer was a nice break, but now it is back to our regular routine. Or is it? As I begin my sixth year it is tempting to just remain comfortable. Office life flows smoothly most of the time, meetings roll around mostly on schedule, and pastoral connection to small groups and our shut ins just move forward as always. I was ready to just spend my summer really getting to know my neighbors and community as we are all outside most of the time. But then the tornado of family need came rolling in and I found myself away from all the familiar surroundings, support system, and routine. We all will experience the tornadoes within our lives. It will destroy some preconceptions. It may break old habits. After the storm, the rainbow of God s presence does come. During our journey together, we can encounter new scarecrows: recognizing that God s Spirit does dwell within and around us at all times and will not change. We join the tin men who long to love with their hearts, and find we already have this ability given by grace. With the cowardly lions, we find that we stand united as the Body of Christ against the forces of the world that would defeat and separate us. We have been and are courageous. Continued on page 4 3
The best part of the movie is the inward journey of Dorothy who finds there is no place like home. She has been away and only wants to get back where she belongs. After my two month leave of absence, I truly say: there is no place like home as I step back into the routine of life. The realities take on new depths and meanings. We welcome the familiar face of Sterling Finkbine in a more formal role as our Choir Director. New leadership and ministry impacts will fill our tomorrows. It is the inner peace of nothing can separate you from God s love through Jesus Christ. Welcome back from vacations, time outside, and survivors of the summer storms. Open your eyes to the beauty of congregational life at Venice. It is my desire that you also will be able to say: There is no place like home here at Venice Church. With blessings Pastor Jan 4
The Venice Presbyterian Church pantry has provided 56 families with food already this year. Your donations are greatly appreciated! 1) Peanut butter and Jelly 2) Spaghetti sauce and dry pasta & canned pasta meals 3) Boxed foods 4) Pet food and treats 5) Canned meats (tuna, chicken, spam, beef stew) 6) Breakfast Foods (cereal, oatmeal, granola bars, pop-tarts) The RAMM monthly open pantry is held the third Saturday of each month, from 10am to 12pm, at the Ross Schools Administration Building, room 101. The monthly fresh market open pantry has served 139 families this year. If you would like to volunteer your time or perishable donations, please contact Greg Young or RAMM at 513-212-7950. Thank you for your continued generosity! A special Thank You to the Womens Group for providing a recipe and all needed ingredients as well as baked goods and fresh produce for our August open pantry clients. This group provides RAMM with a volunteer each month! 5
WOMEN S GROUP Let your light shine so they may see your good works...matthew 5:16 Sept 23, Saturday 9:00 am WOMEN S FALL GATHERING (Bring a personal hygiene item for RAMM/Haven House) Sept 23, Saturday 10:00 am Country Christmas Planning Meeting Sept 21, Thursday 7:00 pm Dorcas Circle at the home of Martha Young Sept 26, Tuesday 1:30 pm Togetherness Circle at the Church Annex Women s Project RAMM Fresh Pantry We are excited to be helping out the RAMM Fresh Pantry with donations and volunteers. In May, we donated ground beef, manwich, buns, carrots, dressing and homemade bundt cakes. In August, we donated frozen chicken, beans, a chicken chili flavor packet and homemade bundt cakes. 6
Our annual church family picnic will be held on Sunday, September 17th following worship. We are also celebrating Back to Church Sunday. Invite your friends and neighbors to Come Back to Church and join us for a family picnic following worship. Please sign up to bring your favorite dish to share. We will need to borrow a few corn hole sets. We will be providing the meat and beverages. 7
Thursday 9:30 Coffee Conversations Begin Sept. 7 In the Conference & Annex Center Technology Worship Assistant: One or two volunteers are needed to set up projector and run computer power point slides on Sunday mornings. Contact Pastor Jan or Debbie Schwab for information and training. Parish Life Elder Coordinator: One member volunteer is needed to coordinate church family events. Game nights, going out to eat, attending a local venue such as the Reds or one of the many festivals around Cincinnati. WE JUST WANNA HAVE FUN! This is a Session position with a meeting once a month. Call Pastor Jan or Alan Marsh Stewardship Elder: Stewardship partners with the other committees on Session to assist and/or lead events to further our spiritual growth. One member volunteer is needed to assist with the picnic, plan some summer activities, and organize the annual fall Time, Treasure, and Talent drive coming up in October. This is a Session position with a meeting once a month. Call Pastor Jan or Alan Marsh 8
September 5th is opening day for Venice Preschool! The staff are looking forward to a learning, funfilled, exciting year. Our star student days are September 13, 14, 27 and 28. Although very similar, star student activity is taking place of show and tell. Please note posted preschool hours. The preschool is in session 9am-12pm, Monday through Friday. Only emergencies are to be addressed during these hours. All other duties/ activities should be conducted in afternoon or evening hours. Thank you for your consideration. You can contact the Preschool in the following ways: 513-738-0158, vpcpreschool@thevenicechurch.com 9
The RAMM annual Back to School event for the 2017-2018 school year was held on August 5, 2017, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Ross Christian Church. Thank you to everyone that donated backpacks, school supplies and funds to purchase needed items. Venice provided 35 backpacks for this event! A huge thank you to those that volunteered for this event: Greg Young, Kim Young, Boyle family, Schwab family, Brandenburg family, Pastor Jan, Tad and Tami Adams, Ron & Kathy Mienheartt A special Thank You to Dale Hanson for repairing the Spin the Wheel game! Thank you to Kathy Mienheartt and Maureen Hohnhorst for providing baked goods for the Gospel Concert held on August 5th. 10
Congratulations to Bill and Lee Steenken on the birth of a granddaughter, Hannah Leesley Sapick. Born August 21, 2017. Proud parents are Greg and Shelley (Steenken) Sapick. Dear Folks, I certainly thank all of you who sent cards and good wishes and many prayers. They all helped to get me as far along as I am. I ve had 3 weeks of walking lessons and pure torture at rehab. It s working! I m coming along really well now and I ll see you soon. Thanks again. Love to all. Ruth Guenther During a time like this we realize how much our friends and relatives really mean to us. Your expression of sympathy will always be remembered. The Schaber Family 11
Usher Schedule September 3rd - Youth Group 10th - Lee Steenken, Patty Wurzelbacher, Shirley Hamilton, Martha Young 17th - Greg Young, Dale Hanson, Jerry Lutterbie, Alan Marsh 24th - Helen Rohrer, Sharon Thompson, Sue Toler, Candy Weppler October 1st - Youth Group 8th - Sue Pigg, Lee Steenken, Dave Wheat, Patty Wurzelbacher 15th - Pete Berling, Steve Maynard, Carroll Metzger, Ron Mienheartt 22nd - Carole Wheat, Tami Adams, Nancy Bohne, Bonnie Doherty 29th - Back Row Ladies September 3rd - Kim Young 10th - Bill Steenken 17th - Dave Toler 24th - Richard Bohne October 1st - Lee Steenken 8th - Jerry Rohrer 15th - Alan Marsh 22nd - Greg Young 29th - Dale Hanson Worship Assistant Schedule 12
We want to congratulate Ruth King for being presented an official proclamation of Ruth King Day by the Ross Towmship Trustees, to be celebrated each year on August 10th in recognition of Mrs. King s 100th birthday! You can send a note or card to Ruth at: Shawneespring of Harrison, Room 1305L, 10111 Simonson Road, Harrison OH 45030 13
This soup is perfect for a cool fall or winter s evening. I serve it with cornbread. WHITE CHICKEN CHILI INGREDIENTS: 2-13 oz. cans of chicken breasts 1 large jar of white beans 1/2 of a 15 oz. jar of salsa (more or less to your liking) 2-12 oz. cans of chicken broth 2-cups of Colby or Cheddar Cheese 2-cups of crushed tortilla chips Sour cream (optional as a topping) DIRECTIONS: Place chicken, beans, salsa, chicken broth and cheese in a large pot. Heat on medium until the mixture is hot and the cheese is melted. Add crushed tortilla chips to each bowl, as desired. Add sour cream if desired. Thank you Martha Young for the recipe! 14
Christian Education Junior Church: Deep Blue will continue in the Fall. Thank you for our dedicated teachers who take turns with Junior Church. Adult Sunday School. Adult Sunday School will not start until October 1st due to Kim Young being out of town. We will begin with Ray Vanderlaan's new series Clash of the Kingdom and With All Your Heart. We will also watch Tim Tebow's Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life's Storms. Thursday Morning Coffee: Jan will start again on Thursday, September 14 at 9:30 with Jesus The Story Thank everyone who worked on Vacation Bible School which was a success in June. We had 65 helpers with an averaged of 58 children. We raised $652.71 for R.A.M.M. Thank all the participants in the Beattyville,Kentucky Mission Trip. 22 people helped 22 families. Some of the projects accomplished: painting, patching drywall, building a floor and ceiling, fixing support beams, putting in stairs and railings and buying a washing machine. They had a blast white water rafting at the end of a busy week. Andrew organized a great Mission Trip! Youth Group: Planned activities: September 9th: Cincinnati zoo October 14: Newport aquarium 15
Please keep our friends and members in your thoughts and prayers. Please make a visit, send a note or make a phone call. Please keep Jean Wagonfield in your prayers: Bradford Place, 1302 Millville Ave, Hamilton OH 45013 Millie is continuing to improve, please keep the prayers coming. Ray & Millie Miller: PO Box 172, Ross OH 45061 Please keep Clydene Spangler in prayer for good health. Send a card or note to: 2701 Chopin Dr, Cincinnati OH 45231 Please keep Diana Davis in your prayers for healing. 10439 Deer Trail, Harrison OH 45030 Please keep Ruth King in your prayers. She is at Shawneespring of Harrison for physical therapy. 10111 Simonson Rd, Room 1305L, Harrison OH 45030 Please keep Zoerado Mills in your prayers for healing. You may send a card to: 3373 Kirchling, Hamilton OH 45013 Please keep Viola Powell in your thoughts and prayers. You may send a note or card to: 2135 Noble Ave, Hamilton OH 45015 Please keep Ginny Schradin in your prayers. Hospice is now assisting with her care. Send a card to: 2993 Acer Ct, Hamilton OH 45013 Please keep Don Eberwine in your prayers for healing. You may send a card to Don and Emily at: PO Box 132, Ross OH 45061. Please keep Patty Wurzelbacher in your prayers as she recovers from surgery. You may send a card to: 60 Robert Dr, Hamilton OH 45013 Please keep Dana Mehl in your prayers. Please send a card to let him know we are thinking about him: 2085 Demoret Lane, Hamilton OH 45013 16
5 - Diana Vereker 13 - Nancy Bohne 13 - Garrett Boyle 13 - Michelle Schwab 18 - Monica Schwab 19 - Karlena Boyle 19 - Grayson Ozias 20 - Kevin Unwin 21 - Dane Wilkinson 25 - Sharon Thompson 26 - Tom Licata Sept 4 - Steve & Eunice Maynard Sept 8 - Gary & Diane McBreen If we have missed your birthday or anniversary, please contact the church office. Thank you. 17