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December 2001 Newsletter
    
CAROLING NIGHT
This year, Kurt Mackall will play the guitar and Scott McVey will lead our singing. The Schedule will be as follows:
Monday, December 3 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Practice session at the Church.
Monday, December 10 6:45 - 7:00 p.m. Arrivals - meet at the Church 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Christmas Caroling Night
You are not required to attend the practice session. Grades 7 and higher are invited to participate and receive service hour credit.
EVENING PRAYER The 5th Day of Christmas - Service of Light On Saturday, December 29th, we will meet in the Youth Room for a time of prayer. Following the prayer, we will enjoy a time of fellowship, a movie, and a ping pong tournament. The evening's agenda will be as follows: 6:45 - 7:00 Arrivals 7:00 - 7:30 Evening Prayer 7:30 - 9:30 Activities, movie, ping pong 9:30 - 9:45 Departures
YOUTH on MISSION
On Sunday, January 6, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., high school students interested in the mission trip to South Dakota in July will meet to discuss fundraisers and the creation of a web site.
MEMORIZE THE CATECHISM
In Luther's Small Catechism, the Apostles' Creed is divided into three articles: the Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. For each article, Luther answered the question What does this mean or What is this. High School Students have until May 19th to memorize and recite each of the three explanations.
The first 12 students to do so will receive a $20.00 gift certificate to either Best Buy or Borders Books and Music.
See John for a copy of the Small Catechism or for more details. Good Luck!
YOUTH ON MISSION
Our Mission Statement A place where teens come together to build friendships, character and a relationship with GOD by helping others.
Something exciting is growing in out Youth Room! No ..... we're not talking Fungi here, we're talking about teenagers gathering to put together something bigger than themselves.....Youth on Mission.
Our first mission trip to Pine Ridge, South Dakota was so inspiring, all who went wanted to make a commitment to return. But not just to return! They wanted to return better prepared to give of themselves, their minds, souls and spirits.....to better become "the hands and feet of God." Every person who experienced that trip came back with more. More what? More friends, more self-confidence, more knowledge, more empathy, more sense of adventure, many more aches and pains and most amazingly....more of a truer connection to GOD.
I think it was about then that our wise and wonderful Youth Director slyly pointed out that in order to make our dreams come true, we needed a mechanism to support our youth in their missionary growth.
So, this gathering of young minds is striving to establish not just a mechanism to return themselves to Pine Ridge next summer, but, to create a mechanism for all Faith Youth, present and future, to support a mission greater than themselves.
If you are a Teen or parent of a Teen or someone who thinks like a Teen, please know that you are welcome to join in on our Youth On Mission meetings that are held at the church the first Sunday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. All questions can be addressed to me,
Mrs. Penov 330-634-8176 330-666-1295 (home) or penov@csbmrdd.com
or our fearless Youth director, John Maroni. 330-836-8811 (church)
W-ELCA
Wednesday, December 12, 2001 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall
"Inter Solstice Plus" Sister Mariellen Phelps, OP Crown Point Ecology Center
The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. People have celebrated it for thousands of years. It is the darkness before the return of the light.
"Winter Solstice Plus" connects the sacredness of the earth and the birth of Jesus who is the light of the world and hope for the future.
Sister Mariellen Phelps is the Coordinator of Outreach/Justice at Crown Point Ecology Center on Ira Road. She is a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic.
Elaine Johnson will offer devotions and be our Hostess.
Vee Robinson will conduct a short business meeting.
Everyone is welcome to share in Sister Mariellen's presentation.
Annual Christmas Brunch
"Tinsel and Tea" December 8th 11:00 a.m.
Church Fellowship Hall Catered Luncheon Cost $8.50 per person
* Please bring a wrapped ornament for the ornament exchange.
* Mark your calendar now. Bring a guest. Sign-up sheet available in Narthex after November 4th.
Questions: contact Lois Chaffee at 330-239-5505
I am looking for ladies who would host a table for our Christmas Brunch. This would mean decorating a table for 6 in a Christmas holiday theme of your choice. (Dishes, Glassware, Napkins and any Christmas decorations you might want to display on the table.)
Contact Lois Chaffee 330-239-5505 If you would like to host a Christmas table.
Preschool Registration
Registration for NEXT SCHOOL YEAR (Sept. 2002-May 2003)
Preschool Registration for Faith Church members will be on Sunday, January 6, 2002 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Class schedules for next year are as follows:
Monday & Friday 3's 9-11:30 tuition $61
Tuesday & Thursday 3's 9-11:30 tuition $61
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3's 9-11:30 tuition $88
(all 3's must be 3 by Sept. 30th and potty trained.)
AM 4's Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-3:30 tuition $88
PM 4's Monday through Thursday 1-3:30 tuition $100
(All 4's must be 4 by Sept. 30th)
Pre-K Monday through Friday 1-3:30 tuition $115
(must be 5 next March 1st and/or receive approval)
Tuition rates shown are for church members and are for THIS school year 2001-2002. Tuition for the school year 2002-2003 has not yet been decided but never goes up more than 10%).
Please be prepared to pay the Registration fee of $45 AND the first month's tuition at the time of registration.
Every year our classes fill early SO please take advantage of this EARLY church member registration!!!! Registration will open Monday, January 7th for those currently enrolled in the Preschool and on Monday, January 14th to the public. Any questions??? Please feel free to call me at 330-836-8827.
Thanks so much, Wendy
Explorer Club
We congratulate Explorers in the Spotlight! The following Explorers earned the coveted Angel Wing for reaching out to help others in a big way. To receive Angel Wings, the Explorer must conceive and promote the service they are performing.
· The Second Grade class, guided by Diana Bullock and Becky Strimple, raised $312 for the Red Cross. That amount was matched by Michael Chaffee's company, Lincoln Financial Services. In all, $624 was sent to Red Cross.Those supper stars were: Luke Singer, Kathleen Seeley, Max Pristic, Jonathan Dietrich, Jonathan Mackall, Emily Stecker, Kyle Daily, Amelia Britton, Zachary Schmidt, Allison Bullock, Chelsea Kennedy, Eric Roose, and Kaley Franks.
· The 5th/6th Grade class, guided by Loralee and Duane Daily, advertised and collected 25 Bisquick boxes for the pantry at OPEN M who help feed the needy. The light shines on: Christopher Butler, Sarah Carano, Mary Gsellman, Tyler Johnson, Erin Latham, Brandon Lightle, Alex Simpson, Alexandra Singer, Zack Weidrick, JJ Sampson, and Blake Stecker.
The month of December is not for the timid! Explorer Club kicks into high...er gear. We have packed very exciting events into December and January. Your Explorer will not want to miss any of it! So get there early so your kids don't get left out.
Þ December 9 - Christmas Pageant - 10:45 a.m. Service These are the memories that make Christmas special. Invite your family and friends! Clara's Club members have a great reason to be here!
Þ December 14 - Church decorating! Starts on Thursday, December 13 at 9-11 a.m. Friday, December 14 from 6 p.m. Pizza and Christmas movie for the kids, pizza and uninterrupted decorating for the adults! Our Third Grade leaders, Sally Butler and Laurie Fenton could REALLY USE YOUR SUPPORT, for the fun of it!
Þ Explorers will meet all Sundays in December. After all, we're celebrating Christ's birth!
Þ December 30 - Jesus' Birthday Party Celebration....complete with cake and candles, games and fun! Would you like to help? Please let your Explorer leader know.
Breathe. That's just December. January tops it! The January Learning Experience is 'Spotlight on Lutherans." We'll explore cool reasons why we're Lutherans.
Þ January 6 - Explorer Worship and just WHAT is EPIPHANY?!
Þ January 13 - A VERY special storyteller and a too neat craft and games
Þ January 20 - A terrific comedy "Once Upon A Parable" performed by Trinity Lutheran of Kent youth drama club.
Þ January 27 - Just who is Martin Luther?
Of course, a pin can be earned for attending each (4) Sundays in January ! All topics are age appropriate.
It's a hot place to be in a cold month!
What's new for the 7th/8th grade group? A new Life Group, that's what! At 9:15 a.m. each Sunday, the 7th/8th graders meet at the courtyard windows, near the church office. This Life group connects Bible scripture to everyday life. It's an interactive, informal gathering that helps kids connect to God and to each other.
We have been blessed with volunteers that change monthly: Beth Strimple, Pat Gsellman, Randy Cole, Tim Bullock, John Dietrich and John Daily, Bruce Lightle. Thank you all for making a difference!
Christmas Pageant 2001
Explorers are proud to present the 2001 Christmas Pageant "The Christmas Rose", on Sunday, December 9 at the 10:45 a.m. service.
The performance is based on the book the "Legend of the Christmas Rose" by William Hooks. Our own Pat Jackson has adapted the book to script. Without her, our Christmas Pageant would not be the same.
Reach out and invite a grandparent, a neighbor, a lost friend. Come warm your hearts and be reminded of the true Christmas spirit.
Cast of Characters
Narrators - Alex Simpson, Sonja Schnell, Kelsey Garman, Chris Butler
Mother - Kerry Butler Head Angel - Kaitlin McClish
Father - Zack Weidrick Mary - Lynette Schnell
Dorothy - Elizabeth Jensen Joseph - Derrick Daily
Jonah - JJ Sampson Kings - Brian Carano
Micah - Tyler Johnson Brian Daily
Jonathan - Stephen Caldwell Alex Kennedy
Musical Performers
Processional Allison Latham
Flute Erin Lathan
Choir Assistant John Rausch
Pianist Mrs. Shirley Kmet
Our many thanks to Pat Jackson as script writer, producer, director, choreographer and manager of crowd control.
The Hosanna Choir
Faith Lutheran Church Proudly Hosts The Hosanna Choir Trinity Lutheran Church of Kent in
"ONCE UPON A PARABLE"
A musical comedic look at Jesus' Life on Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Directed by Cindy Howard
On this special Sunday, Faith will have only one service - at 10:00 a.m. The Hosanna Choir theatrical performance will be the entire worship hour. Please feel free to invite family and friends that think coming to Sunday Worship should be fun! You won't disappoint them!
Our Call Committee Update
The Call Committee met with Judy Hoshek from the Synod Office on November 8 and received the names of 3 pastoral candidates. We have set up interviews with each of the 3 individuals. We are conducting our interviews in late November and early December. We are also going to visit the candidates' congregations in December (if possible) and January so that we may see each of them "in action". A round of second interviews may occur in January, as well.
The committee is excited to be entering this phase of our search and we ask that you keep us in your prayers as God guides us through the interview process. As always, contact any one of us with your thoughts.
Michael Chaffee, Co-Chair - 330-239-5505 mchaffee@inc.com
Steve Thompson, Co-Chair - 330-666-5065 st@uakron.edu
Don Dillahunt - 330-867-3995 aberfelda@aol.com
Anita Sears - 330-665-3106 amfs@apk.net
Dana Singer - 330-836-9262
Marilyn Wilson - 330-666-3202 hmwil@aol.com
Ben Aronson - 330-873-9371 buckeye873@cs.com
Beth Gsellman - 330-867-4569 ny152chick@hotmail.com
LIFE Groups
1) ADULT SUNDAY LEARNING LIFE Group meets once a week at 9:15 a.m. in the Library. "The Disciples' Prayer: Jesus' Pattern for Praying" will continue to be their subject for discussion in December. Their planned specific topics are:
December 2 - God's Provision: Give us this day our daily bread.
December 9 - God's Pardon: Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
December 16 - God's Protection: Lead us not into temptation.
December 23 - God's Preeminence: For thine is the kingdom, power, glory.
Their discussions will center on praying the way God wants us to pray and will be prompted by Luther's Small Catechism; our Confirmation Classes' textbook, entitled A Companion for Your way; Jesus' Blueprint for Prayer by Dr. Haddon Robinson; and The Prayer that God Answers; Experiencing the Power and Fullness of the Lord's Prayer by Dr. Michael Youssef.
This Life Group is led by Sara and Jim Shook. Join us for one hour on Sunday mornings to talk about the basics of our Christian Faith. Church members and non-members are welcome to attend.
2) Women's Beginnings Prayer Group: Denise Henkel is gathering this women's prayer and study group around the kitchen table on Mondays or Wednesdays, depending on member availability. They have coffee and bread or muffins. Children may come too. They are currently meeting around the topic "The Measure of A Woman," by Lisa Bevere. This group is especially for women who have flexible work schedules or are at home with children. Call her for details at 668-4039 (Denise) or 867-5469 (Cherli).
Lutheran Brotherhood Scholarships
It is time for college-bound Lutheran Brotherhood members to make application for the 2002-2003 school year.
For complete information and a member scholarship application form, contact Lutheran Brotherhood Communicator for Faith Lutheran Church, Don Dillahunt at 330-867-3995. The application deadline is December 31, 2001.
Biblical Story Teller
IN PERFORMANCE Biblical Story Teller Dennis Dewey
"The Gospel According to St. Mark" Sunday, November 11, 2001 3:00 p.m.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 4120 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio
Have you ever heard the Gospel told like a story? Experience Mark's Gospel like you've never experienced it before.
Memorization that is impressive Performance that is engaging "Dennis Dewey does not merely memorize the texts, he absorbs them, and embodies them." An Event of the Canton/Massillon Conference of the ELCA
Rummage Sale Update
The 10th Annual Rummage Sale is over and done. The true work, however, has just begun. The proceeds will now go to work to help Faith's church, it's people and the world beyond our doors.
The total proceeds were apporximately $5,800! The Friday night Preview Sale, Silent Auction and Dinner raised $2,000. Wow! This money was raised for "John Maroni Appreciation Night" and intended to defray John's seminary expenses. Faith friends supported John in a big way.
The remaining $3,800 will fund many projects. Below is an incomplete list of those projects:
1. Paint and carpet the cradle room
2. Provide matching funds for the Youth's South Dakota trip in 2002
3. Provide funding for the Vacation Bible School, LOMO
4. Air conditioning for the Bridal/Choir Room
5. Paint the Library
6. Funding support for our Boy Scout Troop (who haul away our Rummage Sale leftovers to Goodwill Industries and Good Neighbors)
7. Provide children's coats to Seeds for Change at Margaret
Park School
8. Special donations to Haven of Rest, Open M and Seeds for Change.
We thank you for your energy and enthusiasm in supporting the Rummage Sale. It's not an easy job. But good things never are.
Lutheran Adoption Network
Have you ever wondered if you could adopt a child from overseas? Lutheran Child and Family Services is now networked with other Lutheran agencies around the world to find "forever" families for children currently living in orphanages in Russia and in seven other countries. Although the staff of these facilities try to do their best for the children, resources are limited and often such basics as food, clothing, medical care, and individual attention are sorely lacking.
Lutheran Adoption Network agencies are trying to untangle the red tape, reduce the geographical, cultural, and legal barriers, and unite these children with loving parents. Applications are accepted from single adults as well as from married couples under the age of 50. Applicants should be in good health and with no criminal record.
Call LCAFS in Cleveland at (216) 281-2500 for more details.
Church Christmas Decorating
Please mark your calendars for Faith's Christmas decorating party which will be held on Friday evening, December 14th.
Pizza and soft drinks will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the decorating.
Remember.....many hands make light work!
Please RSVP to Sally Butler (330-659-2441) or Laurie Fenton (330-659-2103) so that we know how much pizza to order.
Weddings
Tressa Thompson and Jonathan Hartsell were married on October 6, 2001 in Greer, S.C.
and
Jennifer Climer and Matthew Vernon were married on October 21, 2001 in Kauai, Hawaii.
Faith Fellowship Callers
On Thursday evening, November 15th, fourteen "Faith Fellowship Callers" met at the church and called about 150 of our members. We needed about 22 volunteers to reach all of our congregation. Everyone enjoyed this "chat" with members and it serves a way of sharing God's love with others. We did receive several requests to be added to our "prayer list." We found that two of our members were recently admitted to a "care" facility and we notified Pastor Deborah so she might visit them.
Our next "calling event" will be Thursday, January 31st at 6:30 p.m.. Please feel free to join us and I'm sure you also, will be blessed by this.
Bill Pope
Stewardship Corner
Stewardship Corner from Lutheran Brotherhood
· I'm glad this church needs money! If it didn't, it would mean it was not supporting missionaries and preaching the Gospel in other places. No missionary zeal.
· I'm glad this church needs money! If it didn't, it would mean it was not doing anything to support the homeless, helpless, and needy. No compassion.
· I'm glad this church needs money! If it didn't, it would mean it had "topped out" and was not interested in expanding into other areas of needed service. No vision.
· I'm glad this church needs money! If it didn't, it would mean it was not interested in providing wholesome activities. No concern.
· I'm glad this church needs money! If it didn't, it would mean it was not expanding outreach. No evangelism.
· I'm glad this church needs money! If it didn't, it would mean it was not interested in teaching children in their impressionable, formative years. No future.
· Yes sir, I'm glad this church needs money! The fact that it does means it had not forfeited its zeal, compassion, expansion, vision, concern, evangelism, or future. The church needs my gift, and I am glad of it. I would not want to be a member of any other kind.
Thank You
Karen and I would like to thank everyone for the prayers and thoughts as we recover from our loss. Thank you.
Myron and Karen shepherd
Dear Unseen Friends,
Your soup at the Hospice of VNS was a life saver for me. My husband was a patient for 6 weeks at the Hospice, so I certainly had a great amount of your delicious and nourishing soup. Thank you so much. May you continue with your soup mission.
Sincerely, Ruth A. Patterson
PRAYERS
IMMEDIATE OF HEALTH FOR
Vanessa Wondra
PRAYERS OF HOPE FOR
The Children of the world
Betty Shepherd
PRAYERS OF JOY FOR
Donna Sterner now recovering
Pat Preston now at home
SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR
Kay Hill ,
Faith Lutheran Church,
Our President,
Our men and women in the military,
Sara Dorsett ,
Lucille Loos ,
Lavern,
DuWayne Hansen ,
Bob Johnson's family
CONTINUING PRAYERS FOR
Florence Anderson, Mike, Nate, Ashley Robinson
John Maroni as he begins his newest journey as a seminary student
Doug Winslow, Jr.
PRAYERS FOR OUR WEBSITE
Dorothea
Ted
American and British troops and refugees in Afghanistan
Marcens Friedley's granddaughter, Emily
Sheila Carney's daughter
Susan Crawford's 74 year old mother
INTERCESSORY PRAYERS FOR FRIENDS/RELATIVES OF MEMBERS
Lois Esterle, Veno Savell, Basil Richmond, Jill Reyes
Lydia, Anthony Dalessio, Willis Pope, Jr.
Karen Gerber, Mary, Elmer Smith, Dan Kmet
Joe Paparone, Kay LeMaster, Ged Schweikert
Sally Dalski, Andrew Leffler, Kitty
Dave Rich's friend Steve, Robert Browning
Michael Fredierck, Richard Lee, John Doubler
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