Dinners begin on tember 1st. Free! Everyone is invited. 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 330/239-1340 www.stpaulsharoncenter.com AUGUST 2010 Outward bound! Gathering Awakening Serving
Mark the date! August 29th 9:00 am Sharing Center training event for all volunteers who interact with Sharing Center Clients Opening talk with Pastor Judy CHURCH Sunday, tember 12th 9:45 a.m. Join in the celebration in the sanctuary as we kick off a new year of growing in faith together! Immediately following the combined 10:00 service. Hot dogs & hamburgers & table service will be furnished. Bring a covered dish to share. Registration cards & emergency medical forms are needed to participate in Faith Trek. They will be mailed in mid-august.
August Worship Participants 8-Aug 15-Aug 22-Aug 29-Aug 5-8:30 AM altar Matt Blewitt Matt Blewitt Matt Blewitt Matt Blewitt Ellen Madigan Debby Blewitt Debby Blewitt Debby Blewitt Debby Blewitt 11:00 AM altar Becky Cox Becky Cox Becky Cox Becky Cox A. Funfgeld 8:30 AM acolyte Emily Sprang Holly Owens Madelaine Braver Madelaine Braver Jenna Heini 11:00 AM acolyte Andrew Edwards Michael Rogers Michael Rogers Rachel Molloy Rachel Molloy 8:30 AM a. min Pete Cressman Lisa Owens Lisa Owens Wendy Kaufman Wendy Kaufman 11:00 AM N Kundmueller N Kundmueller Jon Edwards Jon Edwards Deac. Marla 8:30 AM lector Mark Jackson Kate Ilg Kate Ilg Jim Bushman Jim Bushman 11:00 AM lector Dudley Chapman Mavis Welty Mavis Welty Lori Miller Lori Miller 8:30 AM ushers Ed Clark Angela Gasser Angela Gasser Adrienne Miller Adrienne Miller Tammie Clark Chris Gasser Chris Gasser Skip Miller Skip Miller 11:00 AM ushers Bill Osborn Bill Osborn Farnsworth Farnsworth Craig Bailey Donna Osborn Donna Osborn SirLouis SirLouis Lee Ann Bailey New Member Group A Prospective New Member Group is being started, with Pastor Judy beginning Sunday, August 22nd, 9:30 a.m. at the church and continue for the subsequent Sundays (except the Labor Day weekend and church picnic weekend), concluding on tember 26th. The topics for discussion will be pertinent to membership of the congregation including the ministries of St. Paul and topics related to an understanding of the church and its mission from a Lutheran perspective. 8:30 AM chalice Debi Gabriel Jim Jarolim Jim Jarolim Doris Kahl Doris Kahl Glenna Jackson Lesley Jarolim Lesley Jarolim Bob Kahl Bob Kahl 11:00 AM chalice J. Brenstuhl J. Brenstuhl Patty Frase Patty Frase Dennis Shanafelt Chris Heini Chris Heini Steve Kay Steve Kay Mike Sommer 8:30 AM cup Emily Sprang Holly Owens Madelaine Braver Madelaine Braver Jenna Heini Barb Scheufler Barb Scheufler Debbie Sprang Debbie Sprang Rod Kaufman 11:00 AM cup Andrew Edwards Michael Rogers Michael Rogers Rachel Molloy Rachel Molloy Bob Schondel Bob Schondel Dick Stidham Dick Stidham Chet Welty 8:30 AM nursery Jamie Tople Adrienne Miller Kelly Codding Barb Scheufler Kimberly Braver Mike Tople Lois Scanlon Edie Wolfgang Dave Scheufler J. Brenstuhl 11:00 AM nursery Lisa Owens Rich Owens Rod Sprang Amber Thompson Dudley Chapman Audrey Owens Stephanie Reau Lynn Sommer Lori Miller Jan Chapman Counters Bill Osborn Mike Sommer Curtis Mall Rod Kaufman Cathy Doering Those desiring membership will be received as members in worship on Sunday, October 3rd. Others are welcome to participate in this orientation program and postpone the decision about membership until a future date. Call the church office if you would like to be included but have not received an invitation from the church at 330-239-1340 to participate. Lloyd Doering Pat McGregor Paul Guran Kim Talbott 8:30 AM screen Amber Thompson Stuart Arbuckle Armin Gasser Armin Gasser Stuart Arbuckle 11:00 AM Emily Sprang Nick Schondel Jenna Heini Jenna Heini N Kundmueller Bread Youth Youth Youth Youth Nancy Alber
A Word From Pastor Judy Praying doesn t change God. Praying changes me. C.S. Lewis How often we hear or we say, I ll pray for you or Pray for me. In our culture praying has come to mean requesting something from God. We pray asking for someone to be healed, pray for more money in order to pay the bills, pray for successful examination results, pray for many things but often the prayers seem not to be answered because we didn t get the results we wanted. We conclude that God does not answer prayers therefore there s not much use in praying. Let s start again. In Luke chapter 11, the disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray. Jesus replied, When you pray, say Father, hallowed be your name. In that sentence, there is no request to God. There is just a simple reverence God your name is holy. And that is the basis of prayer spending time with God, just being with God with no expectations. For a couple of months before coming to St. Paul, I worked at a Lutheran retirement complex and ministered often to residents having Alzheimer s disease or dementia. As I reflect back over those months, I realize it was the residents who ministered to me. The Alzheimer and dementia residents didn t know me. To them I had no past and no future. My accomplishments or lack thereof, meant nothing to them. They didn t know any of my failings or where I had fallen short. The only thing that mattered to them was that I was in front of them. I was present with them. They loved me because I was there. They loved me, not because of what I could give them or what they could give me. They loved me just for being a human being wanting to spend time with them. There was no conversation. All I could do was to sit with them, spend time with them just be present to them. Faith Trek Leaders Meet on tember 1st with Deaconess Marla and tember 8th with Pastor Judy s Wednesday evening Small group 7:00 pm All are invited Dinner at 6:30 pm (Submitted by Deaconess Marla)
Tuesday Women s Book Study Group I realized over time spending time with those residents was like spending time with God. God doesn t care about all the accomplishments of which we may be so proud. God doesn t care that we failed. To God, the past is forgotten. What is important is to spend time just sitting with and being present with God. Over time, we come to learn who God is. With time, we become changed. Just as our friends can have influence over us, so too spending time with God can change our hearts. Before Jesus called Peter to minister to his sheep, he asked Peter three times, Peter, do you love me?. The most important factor was not that Peter was educated enough, or had enough experience to do the job. The most important criteria for Jesus was Peter, do you love me? What would you answer if Jesus looked into your eyes and asked you, Do you love me? begins again on tember 14th 9:30 am - all are welcome Spend time with God each day. Pray, not because your prayer changes God but because prayer (spending time with God) changes you. Leading Lessons: Insights on Leadership from Women of the Bible by Jeanne Porter (Submitted by Deaconess Marla)
Are you called to Adult Choir Ministry? For 34 years now, I have been an accompanist for, director of, and member of church choirs. Through church choirs, God has spoken to me. It starts with encountering a piece of music for the first time you hear scripture set to music and notice what words and themes of God are emphasized. It continues with the realization that you are setting aside time in your life each week on Wednesdays to prepare yourself for worship and to prepare for ministering to others in worship. You feel the Holy Spirit at work as we so often do when a group of people are gathered and engaged in a Christ-centered task. Hearing the word of God on Sunday after having rehearsed and sung the same words offers that special connection to the word that always happens when we read a Sunday scripture before hearing it in worship. All throughout worship, the Holy Spirit can be felt again every time you join your brothers and sisters in the choir and congregation in raising our voices in song. Finally, the melodies that stick with you have the word of God lyrics replaying in your mind far after a Sunday service or choir season ends. Would you like to be part of this ministry experience? I would like you to join us. On Wednesday night, tember 1st, rehearsals resume for our Adult Choir ministry. We sing at the 8:30am worship on the first Sunday of every month and the 11am worship all other Sundays. We rehearse 5 anthems and service music every Wednesday night. We will sing a Palm Sunday Cantata this year. If you cannot commit to an entire year, join us for a season tember through Christ the King; Advent through Transfiguration; Lent to Easter (and/or Cantata choir); and/or Easter to Pentecost. Come make this ministry part of your relationship with Jesus Christ! Submitted by Chris Ilg SHARING CENTER - AUGUST UPDATE Important MANDATORY SHARING CENTER MEETING ALL Friday evening volunteers please attend a training meeting on Sunday, August 29th at 9:00 am. Pastor Judy will begin the meeting with a short devotional. The remainder of the meeting will be devoted to training information distributed by the Akron Canton Foodbank. Every volunteer who has contact with clients is required to receive this training. (Note: There is one service at 10:00 am on 8/29. Church picnic follows.) Special thanks to... Sharon Center Methodist Church - for planting a garden for the Sharing Center John Leach - for replacing the broken chest and upright freezers Table Ministers - for your diligence in insuring each household has properly filled out a new client form. SUMMER NEEDS: all canned vegetables, cereal, canned fruits (peaches, mixed fruit, pineapple, mandarin oranges), spaghetti sauce/ noodles, beans, ravioli, creamed soups
THOSE ASSIGNED TO WORK IN THE SHARING CENTER ON FRIDAY EVENINGS IN AUGUST ARE AS FOLLOWS. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO HELP ON THE NIGHT ASSIGNED TO YOU, PLEASE FIND A REPLACEMENT AND CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE, 330/239-1340. Please be sure to arrive by 6:15 pm. 6- Aug 12- Aug Add'l Panera Table Table Vol Vol Vol Vol vol. Sue Sharon Holly Sours Jon Braver Lisa Owens Kim Braver Dale Edwards Edwards Holmes Owens 13- Mavis Leslie Jim Jarolim Chet Welty Aug Welty Jarolim Melinda Jordan 19- Aug 20- Randy Knudsen Barb Heini Steve Kay Aug Meyer Jon Edwards Marla Kay 26- Aug 27- Karen Pat Janet Amy Berens Aug Edwards McGregor McGregor Barb Scheufler 2- Arbuckle 3-9- 10-16- 17-23- 24-30- Ilg Lucy Bowers Sherie Hanft Lee Ann Bailey Kate Ilg Lori Miller Paul Guran Jim Troike Laurie Sickels Debbie Sprang Julianne Stidham Curtis Mall Debbie Mall Debi Gabriel Carol Sours Jim Sickles Denise Troike Eleanor Hanson Annelise Funfgeld Paula and/or Rich Funfgeld Sandy Arbuckle Debbie Heufner Alex Scheufler Nora Gleason Stuart Arbuckle Jesse Troike Nancy King Kim Talbott Laurie Talbott Child Jordan Child Stidham Dan Sickels Come join the St. Paul Hosanna Choir! For: Children in 1 st through 8 th grade who like to sing. When: Wednesday evenings from 7-7:45 beginning on tember 1st Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church, in the Sanctuary *The Hosanna Choir sings in worship the first and second Sundays each month, alternating services. We will also offer a Christmas Eve Cantata, special music for the Easter Vigil, and partner with the adult choir for Easter worship. *Contact Kate ILG if you have any questions. (330) 722-4547 I will praise God s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30
Minutes of the SPLC council July 12, 2010 Present: Chapman, Frase, Gasser, Hanft, Heini, Jackson, Jarolim, Owens, Schondel, Sickels, Deaconess Marla, Pastor Judy Absent: Mall, Sprang Guest: Chris Ilg Meeting was called to order @7:09pm. Devotions were led by Rich Owens.(Next: Chris Heini) We heard a presentation by Chris about the sound equipment. The lightening strike disabled one half of the sound board, the 2 main speakers at the front of the church, and a floor choir microphone. These damages were reported to the insurance company, and we have received money for repairs and replacements. Chris has been in contact with a company named Sound Com. He has experience with them through Highland High and Northside Christian Church. Approval has been previously given to move forward with repairs. In addition, a dedicated laptop for the projector screen, and the sound board will be updated. Chris has approached the Bernie Simmons Fund members to request money to cover these expenses at a cost of $2251.00. Council voted to approve this expenditure. There was discussion about adding a digital recorder for the purpose of recording sermons to be broadcast to shut-ins. This was tabled for further consideration by Pastor Judy. Minutes of the June meeting were approved with the amendment regarding building committee discussions with the architect. Currently everything discussed is just a recommendation. Ministry Reports: Dudley and Deaconess Marla updated council on the status of the new web design. A new plan is in the works that can use the new skin, and it will allow different pages to be farmed-out to individuals. We also discussed the new St Paul logo. The Designated Giving campaign currently has $23,610.00 in pledges. The committee needs to get back together and come up with parameters to distribute the funds. Sharing Center the chest freezer and another upright freezer are not working. Approval was given to get new freezers from the contributions given to the Sharing Center this year. GLENDON VERN ROACH Glendon Vern Roach passed away June 28, 2010 in his Sharon Center home. Glen was born October 6, 1920 in Holmes County, Ohio. Mr. Roach was a life long resident of Sharon Center, belonging to St. Paul's Lutheran church for over 60 years. He was an avid gardener, card player and woodworker, but a machinist by trade. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Frisky (Evelyn Frase); parents, Laura and Vern Roach; sister, Louella McCollum; brothers-in-law, Joe Demeter, Clare McCollum, Walter Farnsworth, Dan Spies, Oakley Frase, Austin Frase, Ray Frase, Jim Frase and Raymond Crosier as well as sisters-in law, Helene Frase and Corrine Frase, and grandson, Turner Carranza. He leaves behind, sisters, Gaynelle Demeter, Eileen Farnsworth, Rita Chapman, and Darlene Spies; brother, Elbert Roach and sisters-in-law, Peg Roach, Helen Crosier, Betty Simo, Delores Frase and brothers-in-law, Floyd Chapman and Robert Simo; he was the loving father and grandfather of daughters, Rebecca Roach and son-in-law Jose Carranza, and Jane Klingler and son-in-law John Klingler; grandchildren, Paul, Laura, John, Duncan and Eleanor as well as many nieces and nephews. WANDA (BIRD IRD) ) SANDERSS (B ) S Wanda Bird Sanders, 91, of Wadsworth, died Thursday, July 8, 2010. Wanda was born July 24, 1918 in Windfall, Ohio to the late Edward and Hazel (Nimon) Bird. Mrs. Sanders grew up in Sharon Center and was a life long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She enjoyed bowling and sewing. She and her late husband spent their married life in Lorain, Ohio. Wanda worked at Ohio Match during the war, was a member of Day Center and the Women's Quilting Group at St. Paul Lutheran Church and of Branch 5 Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons in Lorain. She also volunteered at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Joseph Sanders; parents, Ed and Hazel Bird; siblings, Irene (Grindle), Cecil (Wolf), Edward Jr., Esta (Farnsworth-Schultzman); and by infant granddaughter, Emily Sanders; she is survived by her sons, Greg (Susan) Sanders of Elyria and Brent (Susan) Sanders of Mansfield; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and siblings, Lois (Morrison) and Evelyn (Homonai).
August: 1 Ruth Johnsen 11 Abby Smith 11 Andrew Ward 14 Russell Farnsworth 21 Robby Herman 28 Haley Bowers 7 Lynn Sommer 11 C.J. Mall 12 Brenna Roy 16 Lucy Bowers 24 Ty Bishop Light your baptismal candle! In Our Thoughts and Prayers... Ehrbar, Jackson, Roach, Sanders and Schaffer families, Alex s cousin David, Bonnie, Dora and Glen, Elizabeth, Helen, Fran and Bill s brother Harold, Jim, Kory, Matthew, Mike, Mira, Melissa s partner Jeff, Paul s mom, Sandy s niece, Steve s friends, Thelma s husband George, Tyler, Tom s dad and friend Sandy, and Wendy s niece Corin and son Michael. Pastor s report: Pastor Judy has been busy with 2 funeral services since she arrived. She has held her first staff meeting. She met Pastor Funk at Jacob Sprang s graduation party, has shared meals with some of the church members, and has met with Pastor Tim for the Methodist Church. Deaconess report: Marla is preparing for the annual Deaconess meeting, to be held in Cleveland. She is the outgoing president. First Bible and First Communion classes have been organized. ALIVE festival was a lot of fun, and the high school mission trip was fantastic! The youth have really had a lot of opportunities to bond this summer. Natural church development will begin its next phase in August. 8 St Paul members will attend Mowana this summer. St Paul t-shirts are still available, extras will be taken to the church picnic in August. Old Business: Job descriptions should be done, with the help of Laurie Sickels by tember. We are working on the coordination of ministries, so that reports can be given at monthly council meetings. New Business: The property committee will meet on Sat, July 17th. Pastor Judy is requesting a new picture directory. The previous one was done 10 years ago. Property line trimming will need to be coordinated with our neighbor to the west. Pastor Judy is to meet with him. The new phone system will be a Panasonic system provided and installed by FM systems. The total cost is $2,357.00. We will invite Jan Chapman to speak at the next council meeting about the organization Lutheran Concern. Treasurer s report: YTD we are in a deficit of $5,809.76. Motion to accept LS/CH Other new business: We are looking at changing Council meetings to the second TUESDAY of the month in deference to Pastor Judy s day off on Mondays. Council members are to check their schedules and let Gabriella know if this is acceptable. The meeting was adjourned @9:20pm. In Christ, Glenna Jackson
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