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July 2006 Newsletter
    
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Summer Music Schedule
July 2 - Connie Mollard ; July 9 - Penny Thompson; July 16 - Jeff Mallison; July 23 - Marilyn Wilson
Altar Flowers
Remember a loved one, a special occasion, or give thanks to God by signing up on the flower chart across from the choir room. We need flowers for July 23 and August 13. The cost of the flowers will be $45.00 and checks should be made out to Pam's Posies.
We need your help!
The Faith Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, July 15 and we need your help with Leo's Petting Zoo! Please call Leo at 330-414-3737 if you are interested!
Middle School Day Retreat on Saturday, August 5 at Leo and Wendy's home.
You'll leave the Church at 10 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. All youth in the Fall Confirmation Class (those entering 7th and 8th grades) are invited!
Wear old clothes & shoes! (You may want to have an old pair of tennis shoes or boots for hiking.) What to bring: bathing suit and towel (if you want to swim).
TO ASSIST IN THE CARE OF A HURTING WORLD
You may recognize this phrase as part of the Vision of Faith Lutheran Church. We do things here in some ways to help care for a hurting world, we support OPEN M, we supply soup to hospice, we offer preschool and VBS to the community. There are those here, however, who believe we are called to much, much more.
About a year ago, many of us gathered to have dialogue about what we might do as some giant transforming outreach. Great ideas were generated and we prayed and waited for someone to say "Let's do. . . . ." to date, no one has stepped forward.
At the last Team Leader Meeting, again the subject was mentioned and this time we talked about how vital it is to our Christian development and growth as a congregation that we reach beyond our walls in bigger and bolder ways.
On Monday, July 24, you will have an opportunity to meet with like-minded people and discuss the next steps toward transforming outreach. ALL are invited to attend. Your input is welcome. The meeting will begin at 6:45 and end no later than 8:45. Child care and refreshments will be provided. Please mark your calendars and plan now to attend.
Thanks for the memories!
The Faith Lutheran Church Scrapbook Collection currently resides in Pastor Jean's office. There you will find photos and memorabilia from the inception of Faith Lutheran Church through 2005. Under the organizational leadership of Judy Vernon, this church history ministry will continue to archive Faith events… with your help, of course!
If you have photographs and/or memorabilia from Faith events, please consider sharing a set of prints for posterity. We welcome photos from 2005 and any you have already taken in 2006. Drop them off in the box marked "Church Archives" in the cupboards near Pastor Jean's office. And please remember, throughout the year: if you are photographing a church event, develop a set of prints for the annual church scrapbook. And thanks for the memories!
On Monday, July 24, you will have an opportunity to meet with like-minded people and discuss the next steps toward transforming outreach. ALL are invited to attend. Your input is welcome. The meeting will begin at 6:45 and end no later than 8:45. Child care and refreshments will be provided. Please mark your calendars and plan now to attend.
Summer Giving
We give thanks for the faithful giving of Faith members; your support of the church's ministry is APPRECIATED!
As summer approaches, and more and more folks are away on Sundays, the Finance Team encourages your continued financial support of our ministry … and wants to make it easy. Did you notice that in your envelope packet for July, August and September (it arrived recently in the mail) there are several envelopes that you can use to send your offering to the church? It will be great to see you in worship often this summer, but when you are unable to be here, it will be good to know you are remembering the church in your prayers and with your gifts!
Farewell to Kent Marshall
Kent Marshall, who has been Facility Manager at Faith since August 2003, left at the end of June for a full-time job. We are grateful for Kent's presence and his work; we pray that he will sense God's guiding hand wherever he goes.
Faith member Chuck Baltes will be filling in as Facility Manager until the position is filled.
This part-time job requires 20 hours per week in the summer, and 30+ hours per week in the winter. It involves cleaning, room set up (moving tables and chairs), ordering and maintaining supplies, snow removal and overseeing preventative maintenance and repair services.
The Church Council and Staff Support Team is responsible for establishing a process to fill the position.
THANK YOU
Thank you for your prayers and the beautiful shawl. I will wrap myself in it every time I take my "chemo". I know it will bring me comfort. Your caring and kindness will stay in my heart forever.
Donna Hudson
SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROJECT
Summer has just begun, but we're already thinking about the re-opening of school at the end of August. Once again, Summit County Children's Services is asking for our help in their annual campaign to collect and package school supplies. These donations provide school supplies to children in needy client families and to foster children. The goal is to help more than 1,000 children start the year with the necessary tools. The last day to bring in these supplies is Sunday, August 6.
Suggestions: For kindergarten through Middle/High School - School Boxes - Crayons (16 or 24)
Blunt Scissors, Erasers, Pencils, Ruler, Tissue Boxes, Pocket Thesaurus, Washable Markers, Pens, Pocket Dictionary, Folders, Planners, Binders, Colored Pencils, Memo Pads, Spiral Theme Books, College Ruled Filler Paper, Paste or glue, Elementary Writing Paper, Wide Ruled Paper (stick or liquid), Artist/Colored Pencils, Please note:Compasses cannot be accepted.
Faith Hosts Synod-Wide Farewell
Synod-Wide Farewell For Bishop Marcus and Kathy Miller Sunday, July 30 Reception, 3-5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall - Worship, 5:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Bishop Miller has been called to serve as President of Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbia, S.C. He begins his work there in mid-August. Please come and thank the Millers for their ministries in Northeastern Ohio and at Faith Lutheran Church.
As Bishop Miller Departs … What's Next?
An interim Bishop, appointed by Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, will begin serving on August 1 in the Northeastern Ohio Synod. The synod staff will continue to carry out their regular responsibilities during the interim period.
A specially called synod assembly will be held December 1-2, 2006 for the purpose of electing a bishop. Those eligible to vote are all ordained ministers, associates in ministry, deaconesses of the ELCA on the synod's roster and at least two representatives from each congregation.
The new bishop's term will begin on February 1, 2007. That person will serve for a full six-year term. Any ordained pastor of the ELCA is eligible for election; it is not necessary that a pastor be rostered in this synod in order to be elected.
Prior to the December assembly conference meetings will be held to suggest, by ecclesiastical ballot, potential nominees for the office of Bishop. Information about those potential nominees will be distributed to the voting members of the special assembly prior to that gathering.
Pastor's Summer Study
The Lutheran Course - Continues in July Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. OR
Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m.
An introduction for new Lutherans AND a refresher course for "old" ones!
A recently published book titled The Lutheran Handbook has been a best seller for Augsburg Fortress. In it there is a winning combination of sound theology and offbeat humor. "The Lutheran Course" is based on the Handbook and takes adult learners through the fundamentals of Lutheranism in 7 sessions. There is a different DVD presentation for each topic. - Topics Include: How to Tell the Difference Between the Law and the Gospel, Five Things You Should Know about the Lutheran Reformation, The Anatomy of Baptism, How to Receive Communion, The Three Most Rebellious Things Jesus Did, How to Read the Bible, How to Share your Faith with Someone
Plan to attend!
Did you Know?
Do you know someone that is interested in joining the Active Army or the Army Reserve or the Army National Guard, that has NOT seen an Army recruiter? If you do contact Bill Pope, a retried member of the Army. He is registered to receive a $1000 referral bonus for someone he sponsors that enlists in one of these military branches of service. Bill will anonymously donate $900 of his bonus to a charitable organization of the ElCA or the United Way as selected by the enlistee. This donation will be made through Faith's treasurer. Bill will use the remaining $100 for taxes on his bonus.
Finding your way…
Finding Your Way Through Grief, Healing From Loss With Hope
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 7-9 p.m., Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., 330-867-0414 Free Seminar and Open to the public
Office Administrator
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sharon Center
Qualifications include discrete, detail oriented, communicator, organized, self directed, problem solver, proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Please call 330-239-1340 or mail resume to St Paul P.O. Box 120 Sharon Center OH 44274
FAITH FOCUS
During the month of July we focus on the women of Busy Fingers. This group of mostly retired ladies meet ever Tuesday morning from September through May. The use donated fabric of many kinds to piece and sew together blankets which are given to Good Neighbors to help those in need.
This year this group of gals made well over 100 blankets. Their group also enjoys conversation and of course, snacks! Busy Fingers will be back to work come September and they'd love to have you join them. For more information you can contact Maxine Heldridge, Elaine Johnson, or Carolyn.
We thank God for Busy Fingers and ask his blessing upon the members of this important ministry team: Mary Alice Boose, Barbara Dillahunt, Judy Doubler, Elaine Johnson, Norma Setteur, Bettemae Ramsey, Charlotte Shuff, Pam Kruger, Mary Ann Crutcher, Betty Peterman, Jean Butler, Deanie Sefton, Rosa Baklani, Martha Gruetz, Betty Kesti, Maxine Hedridge, and Kathy Zbinden.
TUESDAY JULY 4
Fairlawn July 4th Parade
Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. (The route is on Market Street from Fairlawn Towne Plaza to Summit Mall.)
Arrive at the church at 5:45 p.m. distribute bottles of water with a message from Faith!
Celebrate July 4 with your family of Faith!
Open M
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO HELP OPEN M
Our giant bake sale and more is just around the corner! Money raised from this event will be sent to OPEN M and divided between their new clinic and their general programming. It is our hope to obtain some matching funds from Thrivent Financial. We need your help to make sure our bake sale is a success!
The bake sale is Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We need people to bake, people to set up, clean up, cook and sell hot dogs, the list goes on! We will provide child care for workers and the promise of lots of fun! Please prayerfully consider helping in any way. Contact Stephanie Short 330-835-3883 or Carolyn 330-836-8811 and just say "YES"!
Whether you bake, help, or just come and enjoy the day, this is a great time for God's people to come together for the "greater good."
Mark your calendars right away so you don't forget! If you can help make this important ministry a success by baking, helping out that day, or making a cash contribution, call the church office today!
Attention Golfers
Lutheran Men in Mission N.E. Ohio To Support Men and Women Entering the Ministry
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2006, Time: Shotgun Start, (Registration Begins at 12:00 noon) Format: 18 Hole Scramble, Registration Fee: $75.00 per golfer, (includes green fees, cart, steak dinner and refreshments) Deadline for Registration: July 15, 2006 For more information, please call Sandy Sandbrink (330) 494-3792.
And The rest of the Faith Golf Scrambles are scheduled for July 30, August 27 and September 17. Mark your calendars now. If you think you don't golf good enough to join us - think again. It's not an excuse we accept because you have not cornered the market on 'army' golf. If your significant other does not golf - bring him/her to the supper after golf. We probably have a response to most of your reasons for not joining us and the best one is that you will miss out on a lot of fun and good fellowship. Add your name to the sign up sheet in the narthex or outside the fellowship hall.
There is a need for supper hosts and helpers for these outings. Please call Sally Hauth, 330 825 8477, if you can help with this. Remember that everyone contributes toward the cost of the supper.
In Our Prayers:
Health Concerns: Faith member Kara Bukowski, Faith member Milan Rolik, Faith member Gwen Williamson
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; For the Northeastern Ohio Synod of the ELCA at this time of transition; for Bishop Marcus Miller and Kathy as they prepare to move to Columbia, S.C., that they may know the peace of the Lord; for the people of this Synod as they discern God's will as a new Bishop is selected; For Brenda in Guatemala, soon-to-be adopted daughter of Faith members Leo and Wendy Boes, as she waits to come home to the United States, that the process would proceed quickly and smoothly, and for Leo and Wendy as they wait for her arrival.
In Times of Loss: For the McClish family, members of Faith, upon the death of Jana's father, that they will be comforted; For the family of Faith member Corinne Anderson upon her death on May 28 following a long illness, especially her daughter and son-in-law, Faith members Karin and Roy Allen, and her grandson and his family, Faith members Scott and Kelly Allen, Reid, Jake and Luke. ; For Tom Anderson, brother of Faith member Karin Allen, upon the unexpected death of his wife Barbara Anderson on May 19 in Ocala, Florida, followed by the death of his mother, Corinne Anderson, that he would be comforted at this difficult time.; For Mary Schwesinger and family upon the death of Paul Gary Schwesinger. Pastor Jean presided at his funeral on June 12.
In Thanksgiving: For the birth of Eden Renee Arvay on May 17. Her parents and Heidi Jaccaud and Jeff Arvay, and her grandmother is Judy Jaccaud.
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