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August 2015

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St. Paul Lutheran and St. John Lutheran, Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio
Our Vision: To be a vibrant, Spirit-filled people, participating in Gods work in the world.

From Pastor Chris...Easter keeps showing up!

In the beauty of the lilies
Summer lilies are blooming in our back flowerbed splashing their beauty of
oranges, yellows, maroons, variegated colors, ruffled edges shouting their
Glory to God!. But the most beautiful to me is the humble, solitary stem of
white blossoms, an Easter lily from church whose bulbs Steve threw in the
ground as an afterthought last fall. Easter keeps showing up!
Easter keeps showing up! We celebrate Christmas in July for fun, so what do you think about
Easter in August? The truth is that this lily, this symbol of resurrection life, is just one of Gods many
reminders of Easters power in our lives every day.
Easter keeps showing up - in the morning sunrise, in a rainbow breaking through dark clouds, in a
smile that blooms in the midst of hard times, in the beauty of the words, I love you. Look for it today
and every day, and you will seeEaster keeps showing up!

The lily proclaims, Alleluia, Christ is risen! May our lives respond, He is risen, indeed, Alleluia!

Shall We Gather at the Shelter

Joint Worship, Shelter House at St. Paul

Only Worship on Sunday, August 2nd

9:30 a.m. Gospel Hymn Sing, 10:00 Worship,
11:00 Picnic Potluck

Hamburgers, Hotdogs, and Lemonade provided.

You are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert, and lawn chairs are

Peach Social
Sat. August 8th, 4-6:30 pm
Sandwiches, Soup, Peaches, Pie, Ice Cream
Sign up on the events board to help. We need 75 pies!

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August 2015

2015 Vacation Bible School

Jesus Is My Superhero! July 27-31, 6-8 p.m. at St. Paul
Fun for the whole family!

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

August 16, 6:00 p.m.
(leave St. Paul at 4:15 p.m.)

Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday, August 30
during both Worship Services
Students are to bring their school
backpacks to church.
We will bless them during worship in preparation
for the new school year.
*A special gift will be given to the carrier of each
backpack as a reminder that Christ goes with them
everyday.

Sunday School Update

Rally Day Sept. 13
9:00 a.m.
See our new curriculum
Meet our teachers
Games, Crafts, Fun!
(Sept. 20, Gods Work. Our Hands.)

You are invited to a 170th Anniversary Celebration for St. Paul.

Plus a Thank You to those who are 80+ yrs. from both churches
Sunday worship on August 30, 2015
Reception at both churches following worship.
Those 80 and over are invited to bring in a baby picture for our "Guess who?" Board.

Gods Work. Our Hands

Community Service Sunday..September 20 , 2014
8:45 a.m. regular Worship at St. John with communion
10:30 Sending Prayer at St. Paul, Sent to Serve Side by Side in the community
12:00 Gather back at St. Paul for a Picnic celebration, lunch provided
At 10:30, both congregations will meet at St. Paul for a sending prayer, and then extend
our worship into the act of serving others. We will be sent in small groups to a variety
of local places where we will serve in Christs name.
Watch for more information and a chance to sign up for a service project!

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August 2015

Quiet Witness Corner

Intern Update
Update on Pastor Aaron and Patty BaughmanIt is official! Pastor Aaron has received a call to the Metro New York
area to a church in Port Jervis, New York, called the Pretty Little City on the banks of the Delaware. Our love and prayers go with them as they follow Gods call as faithful witnesses to the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Bible & Discipleship Studies

Sunday Morning, 9 a.m.:
Mens Bible Study/Breakfast Grace by Max Lucado, 8 a.m., Aug. 1 at St. Paul and Aug. 13 at St. John.
Sunday Morning Adult Study 9:00 a.m., study of the Beattitudes
Womens Bible Studies (WELCA All women are invited to participate! )
St. John Women meet on second Wednesday at 2:00 pm
St. Paul Women will meet 3rd Thursdays at 1:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Bible Study Meets every Wednesday at 11:00 am at St. Paul. All Ladies are welcome. We are studying the
Women of the Bible. A different woman every week - so you are never behind in the series. Please join us as we dig deeper into the
Lords word. Good discussion and laughter. Any questions, please contact Cheryl Laubner.

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August 2015

Side-by-Side Youth Page

In St. Paul Youth Group we will try to help others and ourselves grow in their faith while promoting a
nice environment to share our thoughts and ideas. -Senior High Youth
Senior High Side-by-Side Youth
Lets Stay Connected: If you are interested in whats going on in the youth group and would like updates, join us on twitter! Follow us @StPaulDanbury to keep up!
Calling ALL High School Youth of St Paul and St John: We are going to meet at Coffee Express
in Port Clinton, 128 W. Second St (across from the Post Office), for talk & treats on Sunday, April
12th, around 12 or 12:15. See Helmi Freeh for Coffee Express' loyalty customer punch card or pick
one up when you meet us there.
Youth Gathering in Detroit At this writing, 4 of our youth are in Detroit with a few thousand other
Lutheran Youth from all over the country and world. We will hear from them on July 26th at both
congregations as they share their inspiration from this event in the Sunday Message. Thank you to our leaders, Helmi
and Chris Freeh, for organizing our participation, and accompanying our youth. They are Seth and Mason French,
Erik Wadsworth, and Heather Lambert.

Senior High
Side-by-Side Youth

THANK YOU
A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to the congregations of St John and St Paul for the many ways you
supported us in being able to attend the 2015 National Youth Gathering in Detroit! What an awesome
experience to be a part of! The Lord has used us in
ways to challenge ourselves, interact with others,
and to accompany youth and leaders to go out into
the world to share the good news of His forgiveness
and love!

Youth Sunday
1st Sun. of each Month
Sign up on the easel on the ramp at church to help
with greeting, ushering, lecturing (reading). Watch
for texts and calls from Chris and Helmi. See Pastor
Chris if you can help with Special Music.

Sunday School for Preschool 8th

Sunday School We are excited to announce that a
new curriculum is ordered. More information coming!
We will be using this exciting new curriculum for all of
our classes - Preschool, Elementary, Jr. High, High
School, Young Adults, and Adults classes, so everyone
will be studying the same thing, allowing families to
have great discussion follow-up at home. We are in
need of a High School teacher, part time teachers, and
subs. See Chrissy French if you can help! (Rally Day is
Sept. 13th, and on Sept. 20th all will participate in
Gods Work, Our Hands. Community Service Sunday.)

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Serving in Christs Name

Noisy OfferingThe Noisy Offering this month will be our NWOhio Synod Campaign..
Blessing Cup TeamNext visits will begin the first week of September. If you know of someone who would like a visit,
or if you would like to participate on one of the teams, please contact Marge Bridgett.
Celebration ChorusThey will resume practice in September. See Laurel Berhent if you like to sing!
Community Garden Garden Parties on Tuesdays, from 10 a.m.2 p.m. Everyone welcome to join the fun!
Thank you to Kirk Gangl for designing and installing our new irrigation system! Garden members picked for the July food
pantry. The garden is growing, please visit the garden and enjoy some healthy fresh vegetables and herbs. All are welcome. For information contact Emily Glynn 314-517-2502 or Roberta Gangl (330) 635-1909
Council NightsCouncil Meetings will be held on the third Thursday, August 20th. Parish Board meets at 5:30 pm, St.
Paul Council meets at 6:15 pm, and St. John Council meets at 7:00 pm.
Danbury Food PantryIf you would like to volunteer at the Pantry com to St. Paul at 8 AM on a distribution Saturday. If
you have any questions call Jan Hirt 419-732-2703 or Rev. Janine Dress 419-265-7298. The food pantry will be held on
August 15th. This month St. Paul is to laundry detergent, and St. John is to donate applesauce.
Prayer ChainSt. Paul contact Joan Harris at 419-734-3971 or 419-341-6373 or harris2110@roadrunner.com. St. John
contact Myra Prokop at 419-798-5101 or taylors@cros.net. God promises that our prayers are heard!
Sandusky for those who have 2 or more congregations working together. They not only learned new things, but were able
to share helpful support with those new to shared ministry. Pastor Chris presented a session called Whats Most Important. There are over 40 churches participating in shared ministry in NW Ohio, and the number is growing.
Prayer Shawl MinistryMeeting on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at St. Paul.

Worship
Healing PrayersFor anyone who would like individual prayer for needs of any kind, there will be an opportunity following
worship on 2nd Sundays to stay beginning July 12 (w. opt. communion)
Shelter House Worship August 2, See Special Events section of newsletter
Gods Work. Our Hands.Community Service Sunday Mark your calendars for September 20th!

Building Friendships
Hospitality LunchAugust 2nd will be our Shelter House Worship and picnic. There will also be a lunch on August 30th.
Not Older, Just Better - Not Older, Just Better is meeting at on Monday, April 10th at 11:30 a.m. Call Marge at 419798-8816 if you have questions or need a ride.
Mom2MomWatch for more coming this fall!
Shared MinistryShirley LaCumsky and Pastor Chris attended a NWO Synod sponsored event in Upper Sandusky for
those who have 2 or more congregations working together. They not only learned new things, but were able to share
helpful support with those new to shared ministry. Pastor Chris presented a session called Whats Most Important.
There are over 40 churches participating in shared ministry in NW Ohio, and the number is growing.

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August 2015

St. john beacon light

For August, 2015
St. John Council Highlights

St. John History Happenings

Martin Luther Brotherhood 1932 Hosts
Jan 13- Paul Dress Sr. & Charles Dress

General Operating Fund August

Receipts
Expenses

March 2- John & Julius Mrasz

April 11- Fred Schroeder & Harry Bookman
May 9- John Tietjen & Raymond Merckens
June 8- Geo. Webber & Edwin Webber
July 13- Augustus Eberly & Walter Shirley
Aug 10- Fred Webber & Edward Webber
Sept 14- no meeting held; eight members present
Oct 12- Ed J. Eberly & Edwin Eberly
Nov 8- Hosts not mentioned in the minutes
December no meeting was held.

Birthdays

Baptisms:

14 Ted Stellhorn

19 Jack Dress

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St. Paul Lutheran Church Messenger

August 2015
St. Paul Lutheran Church Messenger
July 2015 budget highlights:
General Fund
General Fund income- $12,326.04
General Fund expense-$10,158.87
Restricted Funds
Restricted Funds income- $4,736.69
Restricted Funds expense-$1,485.95
Highlights of July 16, 2015 Council meeting:

Please remember in your prayers:

Let us hold up in prayer: Barb Agne, Barb Batcha,
Joan Benya, Cleo Bodi, Mary Butchko, Ben Chapman, Gary Cover, Rebecca Dress, Betty Dubbert,
Jack Easton, Rosemarie Fiala, David Heinzl, Bill
Hirt, Steve Hosko, Ruth Keller, Janet Kimerline,
Lydia Lammers, Joyce Linder, Sandra Reep, Ted
Stellhorn, Kathy Stine, Sarah Tanner, Janet
Vodicka, Gordon Wahlers, Sally Willis, Steve
Young.

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church

(WELCA)
The Monthly Project Contributions for August are: laundry detergent
for the food pantry, and bath-size bar soap for the personal care kits
and the baby care kits, and infant cotton t-shirts for the baby care kits.

Address changes
-Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Schaffer to 1731 NW Catawba Rd. Port Clinton,OH
-Mr. & Mrs. Ed Fleischer to 269 English Lakes Blvd., Amherst, OH 44001.
-Mr. & Mrs. .Aaron Baughman to 145 Spring Valley Rd. Westerville, OH 43081
-Portland Scott to 315 Lake Pine Dr., Marblehead, OH

Remembering in our prayers:

Thelma Goodyear in the loss of her son, Timothy.
The family of David Glick in the loss of his wife, Ella
(also mother of Christine Cameron) The family of
Sue Kalinoski in the loss of her husband Jim (father
of Mike Kalinoski and Melissa Hanson, and nephew
of Shirley LaCumsky). The family of Bob Kihlken in
the loss of his brother Jerry Kihlken.

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St. Paul August Special Dates

Birthdays

Wedding Anniversary

2 Amy Bergman

2 Jimmy & Lauren Boss

3 Christa Stobie, Derek Mackey, Kevin Oxendale

7 Gary & Ruth Ann Henninger

5 Robert Mischler, Addison Coles, James Deer

John & Andrea Tibbels

7 Casie Eller, Tory Thompson

9 James & Jackie Grosswiler

9 Kelly Uhinck, Olivia Goff

Michael & Christina French

10 Karen Cieslak

11 Thomas & Margaret Goff

11 Barbara Hamann, Jenna Sandvick, Brad Zura

12 Allen & Beth Lambert

12 Katie Bossetti

13 Jack & Betty Easton

13 Valerie Glovinsky, Patrick Waters, Tom Kubit

17 Lee & Debbie French

15 Matthew Kovach, Janet Mangan, Audrey Dayton

23 Lloyd & Audrey Dayton

19 Stephanie Bradbee

Jim & Deanna Warren

20 Craig Stires

Stuart & Phyllis Humphrey

21 Brian Mullins

26 Bill & Carole Covey

22 Robert Biers, Jr., Susan Bergman, Ashley Henninger, Linda Guiher,

Linda Waters

Baptismal Anniversary

23 Bill Hirt

6 Justin Waugh
7 Linda Goff, Charles Hallier

24 Tegan Allison
26 Doug Sauer

9 Ryann Steinbrick,
Riley Steinbrick, Carson Steinbrick

27 Mary Miller

10 Adrien Lowien, Dale Mackey

28 Crystal Chapman, Jody Stires

11 Alexis Dayton, Lincoln Reed

30 Denise Vodicka

14 Amanda Salyers, Marian Sandvick, Jane Sandvick

31 Nathaniel White, Daniel Fannin

16 Debbie French, Garie Richards

17 Ashley Dress
22 Parker Boss
24 Haley Strimpfel

Thank You
-A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to the congregations of St John and St Paul for the many ways you supported us in
being able to attend the 2015 National Youth Gathering in Detroit! What an awesome experience to be a part of! The
Lord has used us in ways to challenge ourselves, interact with others, and to accompany youth and leaders to go out
into the world to share the good news of His forgiveness and love!
-We would like to thank Bergmans for the generous flower and bush donations that help to beautify our church
grounds. They are truly appreciated.

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Mutual Ministries
August 2
Greeters

August 9
Linda Dubbert

Lectors

Chrissy French

Vicky Doski

Ushers

Jim Kovach

Vicky Doski

Acolytes

Hospitality

Ginny Kihlken

Lorna Eberly

Dave Hirt

Dave Hirt

Betty Kovach
Dave Hirt

Dave Hirt

Larisa Kerik

Maddie Harris

Matt Seamon

Daleigh Lerch

Mason French

Daniel Lambert

Erik Wadsworth Abby Cameron

Picnic at Shelter

Perpetual Light
Fran Chapman
Jim Deer
Sharon Allen
Crystal Chapman
Counters

August 30

Nolan Chapman

Steeple Lighting

Altar Guild

Chris French

August 23

Nate Ahrens

Bulletins

Assisting Minister

August 16

Nancy Kihlken

Lunch

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