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May 2005 Newsletter
    
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Special Services in May
May 1, 10:45 a.m. service: YOUTH SUNDAY - Featuring inspiring music by PRAISE-APELLA and a theatrical message presented by the youth.
May 15, ONE SPECIAL SERVICE - 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary - A 50th Anniversary Year Observance - Music Sunday Featuring the cantata “The Creation” presented by a “special event” choir and BOUND. Bob Mollard, accompaniest Lowell Unger, director PLEASE NOTE: Explorers’ Club at 10 a.m. for Preschool and Kindergarten classes only. Parents are encouraged to bring children to this special event!
May 22 - EXPLORERS’ SUNDAY 9:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary Featuring music, sharing by the children and a child-friendly message (Children will sit with their classes, teachers) This is the last day of Explorers’ Club until September.
REMEMBER… JUNE 19, 2005 NEW WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS
9:15 a.m., Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
10:30 a.m., Praise Worship in the Fellowship Hall
Coffee House 9:15-10:10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall 10:15-11:30 a.m. in the Market Street Entryway
PARKING REQUEST
On June 19 the NEW worship schedule will begin at Faith Lutheran Church. Parking may be a bit tight, since there will be only 15 minutes between services, so the Church Council makes these suggestions. PLEASE leave the first row of parking spaces, particularly those near the doors, for those with mobility challenges. WHY NOT get a bit of exercise by parking in the spaces in the far corners of the lot or in the bank parking lot to the east? REMEMBER, the West Market Street doors are unlocked; consider parking in front of the church (facing east) or in the parking lot across the street. LESS CONGESTION will occur if those attending the 9:15 a.m. service park on the west side of the lot and those attending 10:30 a.m. worship park on the east side.
We thank you in advance for your graciousness during this time of transition!!!
50th Anniversary
Help celebrate Faith’s 50th Anniversary year
MUSIC SUNDAY, MAY 15 - One Service 10 a.m.
All singers, including choir alumni, please join us to sing “The Creation” with BOUND and Bob Mollard, under the direction of Lowell Unger.
This service will include the singing of some favorite hymns and conclude with the singing of Lutken “Benediction”.
Rehearsals: Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m.; Thursday May 12 at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday May 14 at 2:00 p.m. (if needed) ; Sunday, May 15 at 8:54 a.m.
THANKS …
to all who supported 7:17 DETOUR
We especially are grateful to the members of BOUND for giving extra time to this outreach and for sharing their creative gifts!
April 16 was the last evening for this great worship experience.
This service will include the singing of some favorite hymns and conclude with the singing of Lutken “Benediction”.
Attention Explorers
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do on Wednesday evenings? Do you like to sing and just can’t get enough of it? Then Junior choir is for you!
Wednesday April 27 through May 25 - 7pm - 8:15 pm - We will sing at 9:15 am on June 5. Carolyn will have a book discussion for interested grown ups! For more information call Michelle Borodkin at (330) 864-3550.
Explorer Club - Year End Celebration - During 9:15 a.m Worship - May 22
This year end celebration service will be held in the Sanctuary. Children will sit with their classes and will participate in the service. All parents and Clara’s Club Guides are invited to attend worship.
Serengeti Trek
August 1—August 5 - 9 am - Noon
For children ages 3 to those who have completed 4th grade. Interested in volunteering? We are looking for volunteers high school and older. Even if your availability is limited, we would love to have you! Call or email Beth Gsellman: Bgsellma@kent.edu (330-867-4569)
May Youth News
Sun., May 1 Join us for “Youth Sunday” at the 10:45 a.m. service! - Sun., May 1 Middle School Class “Where the Heart Is” #2 - Wed., May 4 6 p.m. High School Youth meet for our next First Wednesday Series. Our topic for May is “Thinking!” Sun., May 8 No Panera – Mother’s Day (Be extra sweet to your mamas!) Sun., May 15 Last Middle School Sunday Class “Where the Heart Is” #3 Sun., May 15 “Youth Auction” Our youth will be “for sale” following our combined 10 a.m. service! All funds raised will go towards special summer youth outings (tubing for middle school & caving for high school). Please purchase generously. Wed., May 18 Confirmation Picnic & Team Building Games with Leo 6-8:p.m. (Final date to complete memorization.) Sun., May 22 No Panera (Wendy is having her wisdom teeth out in the 20th) Sun., May 29 Contemporary Service & Panera
Show Off Your Faith!
At the Volunteer Appreciation April 11, we gave away 20 door prizes. These prizes were golf shirts and canvas tote bags with Faith Lutheran Church embroidered on them.
Needless to say, our winners were thrilled and many wondered if they could purchase these items. Not to worry! “Faith” items are available to order. We have t-shirts for kids, golf shirts for men and women in many gorgeous colors, and tote bags in two styles. One dollar from the price of each item ordered goes to help pay for the 50th anniversary luncheon for those who might need financial assistance.
This is a great way to “advertise” our church…especially at outreach events like Great American Bake Sale and Fourth of July water give away! Look for “samples” on the blue Velcro display board and place your order soon!
Graduating?
Who Is Graduating This Year from High School or College?
Please let the office know. We will include their names in the June newsletter.
Faith Member News
Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Dankoff whose name was included in the “Top Docs in Northeast Ohio” list in the April edition of Northern Ohio Live magazine. Those listed were chosen by their peers for this honor. We give thanks for the many ways Joe shares his medical expertise to minister to people who face medical challenges.
Busy Fingers
Our last day to meet will be May 24. We will resume meeting in September.
Float Organizers Needed
People are needed to oversee the July 4 Float project. The congregation’s participation in the Fairlawn July 4 parade has been a fun outreach project in recent years, and a way that the church is made visible to the community.
In the past band members have overseen this project, but they will not be doing so this year due to multiple ministry commitments.
This volunteer opportunity involves registering for the parade, making arrangements for the trailer and a vehicle to pull it, decorating and recruiting congregation members to walk with the float along the parade route. The band is able to ride on the float and provide music, as has been true in the past.
The Fairlawn July 4 parade is held in the evening of July 4, a Monday this year. If you can volunteer, please contact Carolyn Wagar.
Dear Friends,
As many of you know, I have the privilege of singing with one of our countries finest orchestras. The Cleveland Orchestra has been heralded by Time Magazine as one of the best in the world. This coming summer the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus will be accompanying the orchestra on a tour to Lucerne, Switzerland and London, England.
The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus has to raise their won money for the tour, as the orchestra budget doesn’t provide for overseas expenses for us. As a gesture of support many members of the orchestra are putting on a special benefit concert to aid the chorus in collecting the funds necessary to make this extraordinary trip.
Come and hear the members of the orchestra like you’ve never heard them before, playing their favorite pieces. Past concerts have been highly entertaining with a variety of music to suit everyone’s taste. I hope that you will be able to attend this special concert and support thie Cleveland Orchestra Chorus.
Thank you, Marilyn Wilson
A BENEFIT CONCERT
An evening of music by members of the Cleveland Orchestra
Friday, May 6 - 8 pm Severence Hall
To benefit the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus Tour Fund Tickets available by calling 216-231-1111 Dress Circle: $40; Main Floor: $30, Balcony:$20 Boxes: $100 (includes special patron package)
New Members
The congregation rejoiced at welcoming new members in April. They were received during 9:15 a.m. worship on April 24 and a reception was held to greet them at the end of the service. We are glad to welcome:
Lisa Bryson and children Jillian, Jayme, and Connor (Lisa’s husband is Michael) Kimberly Felton (Kimberly’s husband Scott joined Faith in 2004) John and Pamela Krueger Michael and Julie Magons and children Corinne, Jocelyn, Natalie, and Andrew John and Wendy Roddy and children Justine, Kirsten, and Brendan; Dick and Jil Williams
Thank You!
Thank you to my Faith Family for all the prayers, cards and support following my recovery. Norma White
To the Preschool:
Thank you for your extremely generous donations of toys you have given to the juvenile court. We will share the toys with Children Services Board to give to the children involved in abused, dependent and neglected cases.
As you know, many of these children do not have positive role models in their lives, so for them to receive a toy from someone can have a great impact on them. It shows that others do care about them.
Thank you again for all you have done for the children involved in our juvenile court system. We greatly appreciate your thinking of them. Sincerely,
Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio
From Connie Humble, Summit County Children Services:
Dear Mrs. Butler : On behalf of the Board of Trustees, staff, and children served, thank you for your recent donation of 220 filled baskets for our Easter Program.
Your donation as well as your assistance with acquiring donations from your congregation has helped to provide us with the means to distribute over 1200 Easter baskets.
Over the years you and your church members have enhanced the quality of life to many of our children under care with your thoughtfulness of donations. Your continued commitment and support has made a difference to these children.
Again, thank you for your donation and to the continuous support you provide to the children at Summit County Children Services.
Daughers of Faith
May 5 Fellowship Hall - Spring Garden Tea - Punch at 6:00 p.m. Cost: Adults, $5.00 Children 7-12, $3.00 Children under 6, Free
When was the last time you enjoyed a cup of tea with someone you care about? When did you last have a tea party? Isn’t it time you did it again? Please join us as we bother with the little extras that feed the soul and nurture the senses.
Invite someone special—leave those jeans, sneakers and slacks at home and wear that “fun” spring dress or skirt—wear a hat (and gloves, if you so desire). After all you’re coming to tea! A special program of interest to all is being planned. The food (all provided) is authentic “tea cuisine”.
Watch for the sign-up sheet and your personal invitation to come for an evening of serenity and friendship. Questions: contact Lois Chaffee at 330-239-5505 *coffee, pink lemonade also served
Book/Bible Study
“Come Thirsty” - - and Bring a Beverage!
This discussion group will meet through Wednesday, May 25. We will have a morning session from 9:45 – 11:00 and an evening session from 7:00 – 8:15. You may “pick and choose” which session to come to. We will be reading and discussing excerpts from the book Come Thirsty by Max Lucado. You do not need to purchase the book to participate. Child care will be provided during both sessions.
Women’s Retreat - - Bring a Friend
There’s Still Time and Still Room to Get a Bit of Balance in Your Life
Our women’s retreat will again be at Loyola of the Lakes. It begins Friday, May 6 at 6:00 p.m. and ends Saturday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.
It’s All About Balance – Fitting God’s Priorities Into a Busy Life Time to rest, reflect, and visit as well as stimulating sessions and wonderful worship. Call today for more information or to reserve your spot. Cost: $80 (which includes meals).
WELCA
Wednesday, May 11 10am “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” Hostess: Elaine Johnson Devotions: Jean Butler
Spring Cleanup
Saturday, May 14, 2005 - 9 a.m. to Noon
We need people to help paint, clean windows, courtyard maintenance, mulching and general clean-up. Let us look good for our 50th anniversary!
If you know you can make it, please contact the individuals for the following areas:
Painting - Ole Latham; Windows - Judy Vernon or Jeff Mallison ;Courtyard - Arthur Britton, Mulching/General Cleanup - DuWayne Hansen or Ken Jakubec
Faith’s Golf Scrambles
Save These Dates June 26, July 31, August 28 and September18 3 p.m. tee time at Pine Valley Golf Course
followed by a light supper
Your significant other doesn’t golf! That’s okay he or she is welcome to join us for supper. There is a $5 cost per person for supper to reimburse the host and hostess, but no charge for the fellowship enjoyed.
Anyone willing to host one of the suppers please call Sally Hauth at 330 825 8477.
Exciting Events in the Future
Because we know you are busy and need to time plan, please mark you calendars now for these great new opportunities!
Saturday, August 20 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Faith Family Fun Day at the Boes Farm More on this later, but you won’t want to miss it!
Saturday, September 24 Praise-Apella in Concert here at Faith Tickets will be $10 and guests are welcome
Friday, October 28 – 5:30 p.m. till Saturday, October 29 at 5:00 p.m. Couples Retreat at Loyola of the Lakes Retreat Center You’ve asked for it… here it is… schedule time off work and line up those babysitters!
In Our Prayers:
Health Concerns: Faith member Bethany Downing; Faith member Cherli Gsellman; Faith member Halle Schmidt; Faith member Lillian Taylor;
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 Pastor Tim Crouch of OPEN M upon his death on March 30. For Faith members Bill and Polly Dobkin, and family, Upon the death of Bill’s step-mother Joyce Dobkin on April 12. Pastor Jean presided at her funeral on April 16.; For the friends of Faith member Ann Schweitzer upon her death on April 13. Pastor Jean presided at her funeral on April 18.
In Thanksgiving:With thanksgiving to God for the 10 adults and 10 children who joined Faith Lutheran Church on April 24.
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