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May 2006 Newsletter
    
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9:15 a.m. Worship Note
During the Season of Easter, and on the Day of Pentecost, the railings around the altar will be removed and Holy Communion will be served in a continuous fashion. (April 16-June 4) This is a visual reminder that this time in the church year “stands out”. We remember how the Risen Jesus walked among his followers before his ascension into heaven and then sent the Holy Spirit to be our advocate and guide.
Explorers’ Club
Year End Celebration During 9:15 a.m. Worship May 21
This year end celebration service will be held in the Sanctuary. Children will sit with their classes and will participate in the service, which will include Holy Communion. The sermon will be “child friendly.”All parents and Clara’s Club Buddies are invited to attend worship. (The 10:30 a.m. contemporary service will be held “as usual” on May 21 in the Fellowship Hall.)
VBS
Jacques the Parrot has flown in from Son Treasure Island!
Faith’s Vacation Bible School mascot wants to be a “pretty bird”. To help Jacques, take a feather from his basket, bring in the needed item(s), and put the feather on the parrot and the donation item in the treasure chest. Look for him soon!
Volunteers (entering grade 7 to adult) are still needed to help kids discover God’s love on Son Treasure Island!
VBS will be June 19 – June 23 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For children age 3 to those who have completed 5th grade. Contact
Julie Magons (330) 336-5212 jcmagons@wadsnet.com to book your tropical escape!
YOUTH NEWS
Summer Is Almost Here! Our regular classes are coming to an end. Check out the dates below for May and for summertime events: Sunday, May 7, High School Class - 9:15 a.m. in the Youth Room; Sunday, May 14, Confirmation Class 9 a.m. in the Youth Room - Topic: Communion - (Last Sunday class until September!) - DON'T FORGET YOUR MEMORIZATION WORK!!! Sunday, May 21, Last High School Class - (We need a reader for the 10:30 service! - Please call Wendy if interested at #330-414-0300). Wednesday, May 24, Confirmation Class Picnic and Final Class - with Pastor Jean, Wendy and Leo, 6 p.m. -8 p.m. AT THE Church.
High School Overnight Retreat on Friday, June 16 to Saturday, June 17 at Leo and Wendy's home. You'll leave the church at 6 p.m. on Friday and return at 5 p.m. on Saturday. All youth entering 9th-12th grade in the Fall (and friends) are invited! (Yes, that does include all those students being confirmed in the Fall.) Please be sure to wear old clothes and shoes! What to bring: A pair of tennis shoes or boots for hiking, a snack to share, sleeping bag or pillow and blankets, bathing suit and towel (if you want to swim), change of clothes - you will very likely get dirty, pajamas or whatever you'll sleep in, any necessary items -toothbrush/paste, etc
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).
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!
Thank You !
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You...to all those who helped, donated and baked for the Easter Breakfast. We served over 250 people this year - the most ever! A special thank you to the following adult volunteers: Carolyn Wagar-Hier, Lou Sullivan, Lorna Schnell, Ed and Ruth Simpson, Dan Meyer, Darlene Richmond and Lois Chafee. And lastly, a big thank you to all of the youth who did such a great job!
Lutheran Summer Camp
Where Jesus Meets Us is the Summer Camp Bible theme. Register and pay in full for youth camp by May 1 and receive $20 off a full week of camp. Call 1-800-431-5666 for a brochure or go to www.lomocamps.org and register on line.
Summer Weekend
Family Ability Summer Weekend - July 28-30, 2006 - Fleming Falls Retreat Center - All new program for families with children having - developmental disabilities. Enjoy community, - recreation and relaxation as a family. - Call Camp Mowana for information at 419-589-7406. How to reach us: Camp Luther: 440-224-2196 – LMC: 419-864-8030 - Camp Frederick: 330-227-3633, Lomo Outreach 614-898-6993 - Camp Mowana: 419-589-7406 - Central Office: 800-431-5666 - LMC: 419-864-8030
WALK FOR KIDS
OPEN M is a wonderful organization that helps many poor people each year in Akron. We are one of 75 churches that help sustain their mission. On Saturday, May 6, we can participate in a fun-filled walk of about one mile for OPEN M. The WALK FOR KIDS is a major fund-raiser for their programs. If you can’t do the walk, consider giving a contribution. Let’s, as a congregation, make a big impact. Contact Norm Schmidt (330-836-3374) to sign up.
WELCA
Wednesday, May 10 10:00 a. m. Pastor Jean will share highlights and insights of her trip to Egypt with us. Everyone is invited to hear her story. Devotions: Barbara Dillahunnt Hostesses: Marion McHenry Kathy Zbinden
To Egypt
Pastor Jean To Present Programs On Trip To Egypt
Now that Lent, Holy Week and Easter have been observed and celebrated the time has come for those who are interested to hear about Pastor Jean’s trip to Egypt. She will talk about the trip, using a power point presentation, two times in May. Monday, May 8 - 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and Wednesday, May 10 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall (During the WELCA meeting; anyone who wishes to attend is welcome.)
Guys’ Group
Men of Faith Lutheran Church and their friends are invited to attend our Guy’s Bible study which meets at 7:00 a. m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Currently the men are studying the book of John. There is no homework and the time together is limited to one hour. Please consider checking this out as a great way to keep your life centered on Christ.
The group meets at Randy Cole’s office: GovTech Solutions, 302 N. Cleveland Massilon Rd. For more information call Randy 330-867-4151 or Matt Harpster 330-721-2488.
Synod Workshop
Faith is Hosting a Synod Workshop.
The Evangelism Committee of the Northeaster Ohio Synod is hosting a workshop called A FAITH THAT CALLS MEN TO LIFE AND MISSION (see article in this newsletter.) Professor Roland Martinson will be speaking about how congregations can attract men and keep them! The event is May 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. here at Faith. We would like to have a great turn out for this event, and will even pay your registration fee. If you can attend, please contact Carolyn and she will register you.
Spring Clean-up Day
Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 9 a.m. to Noon
We need people to help with cleaning windows, courtyard maintenance, mulching and general clean-up. A lite lunch will be served. Hope you can help!
ATTENTION!!!
Do you use the Fellowship Hall Storage Room???
Any groups or individuals who have items in the Fellowship Hall Storage Room should be aware that the area will be cleaned out the week of May 29. All items that belong to particular groups (Boy Scouts, Mother’s Together, Pre-School, etc…) should be placed in their “designated” areas before then. Anything that belongs to individuals should either be labeled concerning its use or taken home.
Those items that do not have an obvious purpose, or are not in a group’s area, will be given away or thrown out. We want to thank-you in advance for your attention to this house keeping matter.
Next Team Leader Meeting is Right Around the Corner!
At the Team Leader meeting in March, a large majority of those in attendance requested more frequent meetings. We’ve heard you and are granting your request! ALL TEAM LEADERS are encouraged to attend our next meeting on Saturday, June 3 from 9:15 – 11:30 a.m. Mark your calendars and plan to join us. Child care and refreshments will be provided.
Pastor’s Summer Study
“The Lutheran Course” - June 14-July 27 - Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. – OR Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. - Fellowship Hall
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 - Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!
Attention Golfers
St. Luke Lutheran Community 9th Annual Benefit - Raintree Country Club - Wednesday, June 28 - 10:00 a.m. (Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.) The event will feature a day of golf on the 18-hole championship course, cart, lunch, hole-in-one contests, raffle prizes and a buffet dinner in the club dining room. Proceeds will go to the St. Luke Foundation’s Resident “Assistance Program”.
Golf Outings
Faith Golf Outings Save These Dates - June 25 - July 30 - August 27 - September 17
Faith’s Good Samaritans Strike Again!
Thanks to the generosity of some members from Faith, we were able to provide Easter dinner, Easter baskets, groceries, toiletries, and cleaning supplies to three families in very dire straits. These Good Samaritans respond in love, without judgment, and without care about recognition or credit! A special thank you to Stephanie Short for coordinating, shopping, and meeting with the social worker. If you have never had a chance to be a Good Samaritan here and would like to, let Carolyn know and she’ll add you to the list.
Our Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
Janice and I want to thank you for the Easter card the church sent. The gift cards you sent will go a long way toward making our bills feasible. We appreciate the help you have given us. Even more, we are impressed that the help was given without our asking, and that it arrived unexpected. I can say for both Janice and I that we have never been a part of a church that did anything like this. Your benevolence is one of the many reasons that we have always felt welcome at Faith Lutheran, and it stands as one of the reasons we are proud to be named as members of Faith.
With the deepest sincerity thank you. Thankfully yours,Lucius and Janice Wedge
WELCA Thanks
WELCA would like to thank members of the congregation for their BOLD response to the Lenten Challenge. Your gifts helped us to surpass our goal! These gifts to LWR will benefit many women and children in impoverished countries through their health programs.
In Our Prayers:
Health Concerns: Faith member Bob Heldridge, Faith member Doug Winslow
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 of Karen Sue McNeil Morton, a former member of Faith Lutheran Church, who died on April 15. She is the niece of Faith member Jean Butler.
In Thanksgiving: For Davin Cole Narhi, son of Faith members Ward and Elissa Narhi, upon his baptism on Easter Sunday, April 16., For Mark Rudolf Hinderegger, son of Paul and Barbara Hinderegger upon his baptism on April 23.
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