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April 2006 Newsletter
    
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Faith Reflections
“I Love to Tell the Story”- Faith Reflections by People of Faith
Final Mid-Week Service on April 5 - During Lent the congregation has been blessed by faith reflections by members during Wednesday evening worship. This year’s theme has been: I Love to Tell the Story: Faith Reflections by People of Faith. The final service is on Wednesday, April 5.
Soup Supper - 6-6:50 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall - Menu: soup, bread, dessert; Worship 7-7:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary, Childcare will be provided for children age 5 and under during worship; Parents are encouraged to bring older children to the services.
Easter Flowers
Order Your Easter Flowers Now
This year, in addition to the traditional lilies decorating the altar area on Easter Sunday, there will be a choice of tulips and hyacinths. The cost will be $7.50 each. Look for order inserts in the Weekly Beacon or stop by the church office. The deadline is April 2.
Holy Week
Special Services Planned For Holy Week, Easter
Palm Sunday April 9 - 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship - Blessing of the Palms - Special Music by the Handbell Choir; Combined Explorers’ Club - (9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. groups meet together.) 10:15 a.m. - Palm Procession around the church; led by the Explorers’ Club (weather permitting) 10:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship - Explorers’ Club Singers open the service with a song!
Maundy (Holy) Thursday - April 13 - 7 p.m. worship in the Sanctuary - Holy Communion and the Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday - April 14 - 7 p.m. worship in the Sanctuary - We will worship with our neighbors from St. Hilary Catholic Church. Meditation on the Cross
Easter Sunday Worship - April 16 - 7:30 a.m. This meditative service is something new and will differ from the other two services. Worshippers will enter in darkness and experience the transition from the gloom of death to the arrival of day and of the Risen Lord. Holy Communion will be celebrated. 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. These festival worship services will be identical and will feature special music as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Holy Communion will be celebrated. All three services will be held in the sanctuary.
Easter Breakfast
Served by the Youth - Seating from 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Hall (There is no Christian Education for children, youth or adults on Easter Sunday.)
Traditional Easter Breakfast
Can you smell the sausage sizzling? How about the cheesy egg strata baking? It's almost time! Join us for fellowship and good food in celebration of this glorious Easter season. We will be serving Easter Breakfast from 8:15 a.m. -10:15 a.m.. Menu - Egg & Cheese Strata, Pastries, Sausage, Coffee, Fresh Fruit, Juice
All of your generous donations go directly to Faith Lutheran Youth! We hope to see you there.
Confirmation Class -
Great job on the service project for Hospice! We delivered the care bags for the families that evening & they were greatly appreciated by all. Sunday, April 9 - Class (Lord's Prayer) 9 a.m. and join us for the Contemporary Service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 23 - Class (Lord's Prayer) 9 a.m. and join us for the Contemporary Service at 10:30 Wednesday, April 26 - Class with Pastor Jean (Lord's Prayer Review) at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30 - Class (Communion) 9 a.m. and join us for the Contemporary Service at 10:30 a.m.
High School Youth -
Thanks so much to those of you that helped with our last service project trip to Build-a-Bear!
Join us on Good Friday for dinner and to watch "The Passion of the Christ" at 4:15 p.m. We will then go to service together.
All Youth
Easter Breakfast is coming soon and we need your help! Set-Up on Saturday, April 15 from 1p.m. -3 p.m. Easter Sunday we need help during the following time slots: 7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This schedule allows you to help during one time slot AND go to a service. Please let Wendy or Leo know when you'll be available to help.
Remember - this is a required project for Confirmation!
Youth Team -
We need adult volunteers to head up the clean up effort after the Easter Breakfast (11a.m -12:00 p.m.) so that we can go to the last service. If you can help with this please call Wendy at 330-414-0300. Thanks so much!
What Lutherans Believe
“What Lutherans Believe” Class Offered In April
Pastor Jean will be lead a class titled “What Lutherans Believe” in April for anyone who is interested in joining Faith Lutheran Church and has not previously been Lutheran. Also, anyone who wishes to “brush up” on what Lutherans believe about the sacraments and scripture, and review Lutheran history, is welcome to attend. Those who are planning to participate should contact Pastor Jean by April 3. New members will be received on April 30.
7-9 p.m. Thursdays, April 6. 20 and 27 Church Library
EASTER BASKET PROJECT
Faith Lutheran Church will be collecting donations of completed Easter Baskets for the Summit County Children Services Board. Baskets for teenagers are especially needed. Please wrap the baskets in cellophane and label the basket with the age and gender of the child.
If you would rather not make up an entire basket, but would like to bring in items for the baskets, that can be done also. We will be collecting personal items for boys and girls ages 1-18.
Crayons, Coloring books, Combs/brushes, Toothpaste/brushes, Clear wrapping/ bows/ribbons, Fast food certificates, Shampoo/conditioner, Disposable cameras, Picture frames, Card games, Keychains, Nail polish, Books, *Donations of candy is needed for all baskets.
Please place the finished Easter baskets, and items for baskets we will make, on the table provided in the narthex no later than Sunday, April 2.
Summit County Children Services is also hoping to provide 250 of their most needy families a $25 grocery store gift card. Donations of grocery store gift cards or money to purchase the gift cards (checks made out to Summit County Children Services) are also welcome.
Attention Hospice Soup Makers
VNS Volunteer Luncheon April 18
Sign up sheets are available on the south hallway bulletin board or on the refrigerator in the kitchen. Please sign up by April 2.
What’s New
What’s New on faithlutheranchurch.org - Many of you are aware that Faith Lutheran Church has its very own website. In fact, it is approaching its 10 year anniversary this coming September and nearly 100,000 visitors have been logged since its creation.
It is a great resource to visit. You can find out about the history of Faith Lutheran Church, the different ministries and small groups available, and even meet some of the people at Faith. Plus, you can go to the website to sign up to receive the ENews Letter and the Prayerchain. But this is just the tip of the iceberg! There have even been some recent additions that make online communication more possible.
One of the newer areas of the site are the FaithLutheranChurch BLOG which is designed to be an online community. Blogs are very popular on the internet and this could be a fantastic area of global communication for us and a real chance for us to reach out.
The other new area is the Faith Lutheran Forums. Carolyn Wagar Hier is in the process of posting daily Lenten Devotionals in the Forum area and Ed Rich has created one for Technology where people can learn about the internet and ask questions.
So if you like to surf the internet or just have a spare moment, check out www.faithlutheranchurch.org!
Fellowship Calling
April 6 - 6:30 p.m. We need 18 to 20 people to help reach all members of our congregation. Please consider joining us.
Easter Egg Invitation Give Away
This is an easy, effortless, FUN way to share your Faith! Join us on Saturday, April 8 as we stroll across the road and pass out plastic Easter eggs which hold candy and an invitation to our Easter morning services. We go in groups and each year has been very successful. This is a perfect activity for the entire FAMILY. . . kids do a great job at being friendly! There are two sessions to choose from and child care will be provided for children too young to join us.
Date: Saturday, April 8; Time: 9:15 and 11:00; Other: Meet at Faith for a snack, some basic training, and off we go!
WELCA
WELCA – Wednesday April 12 - 10:00 a.m.
We will have two short videos: The Power of Circles about women’s circles connecting for peace through the internet and The Morning Star of Wittenberg a documentary about Katharina von Bora whom Martin Luther called Kate and other endearing names.
Devotions: Charlotte Shuff; Hostesses: Ann Chastven and Barbara Dillahunt
Bakers Needed
The youth of faith need your help with the Easter breakfast. Would you be willing to make a breakfast "goodie" (muffins, breads, sweet rolls, danish, etc.) for us???
We would greatly appreciate your help! Please drop-off baked goods in the kitchen on Saturday, April 15 between 1 p.m and 3 p.m. (Friday April 14 is ok too.) Thank you so much for your help.
Retreat for Women
A Well-Watered Garden: A Daylong Retreat for Women
How is the garden of your life? Are the weeds crowding in to choke out new life? Is it parched and dry? Do you need a good dose of fertilizer?
Join Carolyn on Saturday, April 22 from 9:00 – 3:00 for a retreat to relax, refresh, and spend time with God and each other. Friends are welcome, so call a “sister” and join us!
There is a limited number of space and we will reserve space on a first come, first served basis. We can also provide scholarships and/or car pooling.
Date: Saturday, April 22 - Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Place: Hines Hill Hall (Cuyahoga National Park, Penninsula) Cost: $22. includes breakfast, lunch, and materials
Calling All Volunteers
It’s YOUR night! A night to shine! A night to have fun! A night to let us say “Thanks” No matter how old or how young or what you “do” at church, you are welcome to attend our Volunteer Appreciation Night. Help spread the word!
Let’s see which group gets the most people to come.
Date: Friday, April 28 - Time: 7:00 p.m. - Refreshments and child care provided
All Hands on Deck!
We’re setting Sail for Son Treasure Island!
Vacation Bible School Staff Meeting - Sunday, April 23 In the Youth Room - Immediately following the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
If you would like to help with Vacation Bible School in any way, please plan to attend this informative meeting! As you are introduced to all the wonderful things Son Treasure Island has to offer, you can also enjoy music and refreshments from the island! Staff children are welcome to attend.
Vacation Bible School
June 19 – June 23 - 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Help is needed BEFORE and DURING VBS! - Book your tropical get-away NOW! - If you have any questions about Vacation Bible School or your involvement in it, please contact: Julie Magons (330) 336-5212
Thank You
To Our Faith Family: We would like to thank all of you for your prayers, visits, meals and well-wishes during Bill’s illness and after his death. We would not have been able to get through the last month without all of your love and support.
The beautiful prayer shawl was a comfort to Bill (and us) during his stay at Edwin Shaw and Hospice. Thank you to all of our friends who organized the wonderful luncheon after the memorial service and to those who took part in the service. What a beautiful celebration of Bill’s life.
Yours in Christ, Polly Dobkin and Kit, Brian, Kelly and John Scheetz
World Relief
Many thanks to all who participated in the W-ELCA Lenten challenge. The BOLD and generous contributions will be enjoyed by many in impoverished countries through Lutheran World Relief programs.
Women of the ELCA
Dear Faith Members, Thank you so much for the cards, visits, and prayer shawl during my illness. I’m recovering slowly at home now. It’s such a comfort to have your prayers and concerns. I hope to gain enough strength to return to church later this month. God bless, Jean Falor
Thank You
Hi,
Thank you for the shawl. It was very thoughtful of you to think of me. It is beautiful and I will treasure it always. Thanks again, Betty Peterman
Thank You
Dear Pastor Jean, I am thankful for all the prayers and well wishes of the congregation. I was so blessed and surprised by the beautiful prayer shawl I received. What a blessing! It kept me warm and I feel the prayers from the people and the person who made it. I will treasure the shawl forever. I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes for me to get well again. It means so much! I am so blessed. In Christian love, Martha Gruetz
Thank You
My Dearest Friends in the Celebration Choir,
You cannot imagine how substantially you lifted my spirits as you came streaming through the door of our home around noon today. What a pleasant and most welcome surprise!! Never in my long life have I been so deeply touched as when our superb director, Bob, announced that you would sing several anthems in my honor. I was forced to bow my head and tears began to form while listening to your music as you demonstrated your enduring love for me.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your presence, your musicianship, your humorous “smiles” card, the gorgeous daffodils set in a unique tricycle basket (which will be planted later) and the delicious baked goods.
I love you all!!! Milan Rolik
In Our Prayers:
Health Concerns: Faith member Ashley Callen; Faith member Jean Falor; Faith member Martha Gruetz; Faith member Sally Hauth; Faith member Milan Rolik; Faith member Janice Wedge
Special Prayers: For all military personnel who have been deployed to Iraq and surrounding areas, and for their families, with special prayers for those who have endured injury or loss.
In Times of Loss: For the family and friends of Faith member Bill Dobkin upon his death on March 4, that they will be comforted. Bill’s memorial service was held at Faith on March 8; For Faith members Robert and Julie LeFever, and family, upon the death of Bob’s mother, Mary Lou LeFever; that they would be comforted.; For the family and friends of Faith member Marsene Parker upon her death on March 19. Pastor Jean presided at her funeral on March 22.; For Faith member Anita Wilson and family upon the unexpected death of her brother-in-law in an auto accident that they may be comforted.
In Thanksgiving: With the Jelar family upon the birth of Mikaela Ann on March 1 weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Her mother is Faith member Nicole Jelar and Margie Jelar is the happy grandmother.
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