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The Trumpet April 2016 Volume 33 Issue 4Firelands Presbyterian Church

2626 East Harbor Road

Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

419-734-6211

Fax 419-734-5411

www.firelandschurch.org

Rev. Mark Cooper, Pastor

Dave Moore, Clerk of Session

Susan Larcey and Kay McIntosh, Musicians

Darrell Brand, Treasurer

Rachel Johnson,

Preschool Director

Janine Dress,

Administrative Assistant

Mark Owen, Custodian

Table of Contents

Events & Notes ..................................... 2

Pastor’s Page ........................................ 3

Preschool News, Sharing Cupboard &Lectionary Texts ................................... 4

Stated Session Highlights .................. 5 &6

Monthly Prayer List ................................ 6

Birthdays, Calendar ............................... 7

Ministry Schedule .................................. 8

Musical Arts 2015-2016 Season .............. 9

Musical ArtSeries

Amanda Powelland Friends

Sunday April 3at 3:30 PM

Authentic and Vibrant Jazz

celebration sponsored by Crown Battery and Dubbert ’s

Outdrive Service. Following the concert, there will be a

reception for the audience to meet the artists. Tickets

are available at the door for $15 ($12 for Firelands

members); students are admitted free of charge.

Musical Art SeriesMichiko Otaki,

PianoSaturday April 16

at 7:30 PM Celebrating her 25th

Anniversary Appearance in PortClinton sponsored by Arby’s

Port Clinton and Shumaker,

Loop & Kendrick, LLP and Jack

Hilbert Following the concert, there will be a reception

for the audience to meet the artists. Tickets are

available at the door for $15 ($12 for Firelands

members); students are admitted free of charge.

MAS Senior

ConcertsThe Toledo Symphony

Brass Quintet

Thursday April 21, 2016

Edgewood Manor 1:30 PM

Otterbein North Shore

Retirement 3:00 PM

(refreshments will be

offered from 4:00 to 4:30. should call Martha (419-798-

8247) if they plan to attend.)

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Meditationand Yoga

beginsApril 7

Linda Green, certifiedSivananda Yoga

instructor of

Omnigreen Yoga, will

be leading Yoga

classes on Thursdays

April 7-May 12 6:00

pm- 7:00pm cost is $10.00 weekly.

Linda will also lead an on going meditation at 5:30- 5:55

it will be free will offering to the church instead of a fee

for the meditation class.

This a combination level class. Bring a mat, wear lose

comfy clothing, and bring straps or props if you choose.

Don’t eat prior to class.

Relieve stress through proper stretching, breathing

and

relaxation.

Tone your body, as you build energy.

Alleviate physical tension including backaches.

Strengthen your body and mind.

For questions contact Linda at 419-635-2337 or email at

[email protected].

Friendly Reminder from yourAdministrative Assistant

If you leave a note on my desk, please sign it. I may

want to call you with a question regarding your

message. Thank You.

Janine

Bistro 163 UpdateBistro 163 is moving deliberately forward, as many of

our plans are coming to fruition. We are hoping and

praying for an opening sometime during the month of

May, depending upon the installation of a grill and hood

“up front”, and the resulting necessary inspections. The

terms of our lease are being finalized, and we have

signed employee commitments with our front-of-the-

house management team of two, and our cook. Chef

Stacy Maple is crafting an innovative menu of fresh,

locally grown foods, including salads, soups, flat breads

and sandwiches. We are revealing all the details as they

are known on our Facebook page, follow Bistro 163.

Volunteers are needed! Please contact Joyce Jagucki if

you would like to give some time before or during our

opening events. And, once we are officially open for

lunch Monday – Friday, and brunch on Saturday, more

volunteers will be needed to serve our customers. Our

official logo and signage are in the hands of a

professional, so that all may know we are open for

business in the Sutton Center, when the time comes in

May. Sufficient tables and chairs are on order to boost

our seating inside the bistro to 40.

Bistro 163 will be a non-profit, pay-what-you-can afford

restaurant. Everyone who enters Bistro 163 will be

welcome to eat a meal. Those who are able will be

encouraged to pay-it-forward to defray the cost of

someone else’s meal. If someone is unable to pay, they

may volunteer one hour in exchange for their meal. We

desire to build relationships, to really get to know each

other. Our mission is to increase food security andoffer all neighbors a place to eat and come together as

one community.

Mary Caracci

Online Outreach UpdateMarch visits to our church Facebook pages and web site

are on the rise, after some very quiet winter months.

These online resources provide current information to

people seeking to know more about Firelands

Presbyterian Church. Our web site was consulted by 109

people this month; 67% of visits were first time

viewers; an average of 2.5 pages were viewed. Web

pages most often viewed were the preschool, worship,

and sermons.

Facebook entries that reached the highest number of

people in March included:

Good Friday Ecumenical Service 33

WCWA visit to the film “Risen” 38

Port Clinton News Herald Feature on Janine

Dress 96

Pastor Mark and Jill’s visit to Florida 627

Mary Caracci

Thank YousThank you to all who donated a love offering for Mark

Owen’s computer. It was totally paid for by your

generous donations. Please continue to pray for Mark

Owen, he is really struggling with his nursing class tests.

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Pastor’s Page

One of the things that has occupied my thinking over the past “yea these many” years has been church growth. When

I went into the ministry I thought that I was going to be such a dynamic, compelling preacher that people would come

flocking from miles around just to hear what I had to say on a Sunday morning. Maybe, on occasion, there might

have been some people who did exactly that. For the most part, though, it didn’t happen often enough in greater

enough numbers to be measured. There never was a mass movement. Churches did not experience dramatic growth

during the time I was serving as their pastor. Perhaps if I had been good enough a preacher, it would have happened.

Apparently I wasn’t and it didn’t. At the same time, I didn’ t see it happening in other places either, with the possible

exception of famous preachers on television. And as to churches that were growing, it didn’t seem as if the people

were going to them because the preaching was so extraordinary, there simply seemed to be something mysterious at

work, drawing people together at that place. Preaching itself seemed to have experienced a decline in influence, andpreachers were not often turned to as thought leaders in the community.

As far as church growth itself, there did not seem to be a lot of it going on anywhere. In many communities there was

a church, or several, that sprang up and grew rapidly, but they apparently did so not by winning new people to the

faith, but by drawing people from other churches in the community, which then experienced decline – much as what

happened to small businesses when a Wal-Mart opened. A lot of people talked about how to grow a church, but no

one seemed to know a formula that would work for any church that applied it. What we saw, of course, was nearly all

churches, especially churches like ours, main-line Protestant, and Presbyterian, declining in membership and

attendance, with many of them closing. It was the reverse of church growth. Many factors played into this. Most of

them were very large societal issues, which were hard for a local church to overcome. For example, people in general

are turning away from religion. That’s big.

In recent years I have encouraged churches to relax, to stop fretting about getting bigger and celebrate who they are,whatever size they are. We’re Americans, and that means we respect big-ness and flashiness, but we shouldn’t be

depending on that when it comes to our community of faith. There is something very special about small churches.

Still, most of us would like to see our church grow, if only to give greater assurance that our church will survive us.

So, what does it take to grow a church? All the studies that have been done about why new members join a church

indicate that about 75% of them came to their new church not because of advertising, not because of the music, not

because of the incredible preaching, but because someone from the church invited them. It is as simple as that.

Preachers, it turns out, don’t grow congregations. Congregations grow themselves.

So, if you want your church to grown, stop depending on your preacher to turn your congregation around. Get out

there and find somebody and turn them into a committed member of your church. If everybody did it, our church

would double in size.

How ‘bout that?

Fondly,

Mark


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STATED SESSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FOR March 8, 2016Pastor Mark Cooper opened the meeting with prayer.

Treasurer’s Report- Darrell Brand, Treasurer. Total General Fund Year to Date YTD Income of $17,465.33 minus

Total General Fund YTD Expenses of $28,207.69 results in a loss of $10,742.36. The budget projected a YTD loss of

$6,609.33 but the actual loss is $4,133.03 more than projected.

Total YTD Preschool Income of $16,346.34 minus Total Preschool Expenses of $12,109.00 results in a Preschool gain

YTD of $4,237.34.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mission – Karen Vardyan, Chair. A Love Offering was received in February to pay for a new computer for

custodian Mark Owen. The generosity of our congregation covered the total cost. Prayers are asked to continue for

Mark in his nursing studies.

Offerings will be collected on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday for the PCUSA “One Great Hour of Sharing.”

“Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” continues to distribute beds to Ottawa County children.

We are grateful to St. John’s Lutheran Church for helping with delivery and to Grace Baptist Church for donating their

Christmas Eve offering of $581.00 to this mission.

Outreach - Mary Caracci, Chair. Progress continues toward the opening of the ComeUnity Café. Our café in Ottawa

County will be known as Bistro 163. This will distinguish us from others to come in the futu re. Why “Bistro”? This

confers the idea of fresh food prepared from scratch using locally grown ingredients - a “farm to table” approach. Why

“163”? This adds our local identity on State Route 163 which runs the entire length of Ottawa County and is travelled

by all who will come to Bistro 163.

Bistro 163 will be a non-profit, pay-what-you-can-afford restaurant. All who enter will be welcome to eat a meal.

Those who are able will be encouraged to pay-it-forward to defray the cost of someone else who may not be able to

pay. That person may then volunteer one hour in exchange for their meal. We desire to build relationships, to really

get to know each other. Our mission is to increase “food security” and offer our neighbors a place to eat and come

together as one community.

Our market research with more than 315 Ottawa County residents and 75% of Sutton Center occupants produced

these very positive findings: 56% are familiar with the community café concept

87% will “pay-it-forward” to help those who are food insecure

75% find the “pay-it-forward” concept a unique reason to choose Bistro163

83% live in Ottawa County all year – good news for winter business

Solid feedback on possible hours of operation & menu pricing was also provided

Our web site was consulted 110 times in February - 70% were first time viewers. Facebook entries included: Ash

Wednesday – 34; Harold Brown, Tuskegee Airman Monument – 265; ComeUnity Café OC – 143.

Property Management - John Pugh, Chair. John continues to investigate our water usage. He is receiving

estimates for replacement of the water line from our building out to the main line by the road.

New Business: The new doorbells at the office and pre-school entrances have been installed and are working well

and greatly appreciated. In a further move to improve security, Session approved Catawba Security to install cameras

and locking mechanisms on both doors which can be controlled by church personnel from wherever they are in the

building. This will come out of the Building and Grounds budget.

Our current phone system and answering machine work sporadically with incoming calls to the church being missed.

Karen Coffin presented a bid for both a new phone and answering machine plus wiring. Action was approved and work

has proceeded.

Karen Vardyan reported that Session had already approved purchasing a new computer for our custodian Mark Owen

for his studies. The funds will come from Community Needs, Undesignated Funds and a special “Love” envelope giving

opportunity.


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Karen Coffin is looking for names of inactive members who might be moved to our “Friends of Firelands” list. She,

Janine and Dave Moore are working on this as it impacts our annual Per Capita financial responsibility to Presbytery.

Mary Caracci pointed out that at the next Presbytery Meeting, May 24th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the speaker will be J.

Cliff Christopher, author of “Not Your Parents’ Offering Placte.”

The meeting was closed with prayer by Pastor Mark.

Next Session meeting will be April 12, 2016.

Highlights from minutes of Dave Moore, Clerk of Session

Ongoing Prayer ConcernsFor those receiving medical treatment or therapy, or undergoing medical tests:

Debbie Ballinger, Jenatha Boose, June Gahris, Harold, Kim Hudson, Craig Kaiser, Arlene Kakareka, Stephen

Kessler, Angjuli Lele, Judy McCollough, John McLaughlin, Ele McLaughlin, Simon Mercurio, Michael, Jordan Moore,

John Rick, Sarah, Sue, Jack Schmidt, Justin Waugh, Ann Wagnitz, Phil Wierzba

For those facing the infirmities of age:

Carolyn Doane, Tom Gahris, Clara Maag, Shirley Ohles, Jamie Petty, Betty Rodwancy, Bob Rodwancy,

Gordan Wahlers, and Irene Wilson

For those seeking freedom, security, and hope:

Bobby, Justin, Sara, Val, and CASA Families

For those in the service of our country:

SMGT Jeff Bundy, Steven Coffin, FBI; Brant Crandall, USA; Cole Daniel, USCG; Mathew Devries, USAF;

Stu Gliwa, USMC; Aaron Haynes, USA; Ted Livingstine, USMC; Sanju Shinde, USMC;

For those in mission for our Lord:

Our missionaries in the Middle East; Phillip and Elizabeth Prasad in India;

The National Presbyterian Church of Mexico, Berea Presbytery;

The Rev. Hazael Compuzano and our sister congregation, Dios es Amor, Mexico City;

The Monte Sinai Mexican Mission in our Presbytery

To add or delete someone from this list, please contact Janine Dress in the church office.


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April Celebrations

April 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

10 MissionCommittee

2

3

9:30 Sunday School

10:30 Worship

3:30 MAS Concert

4 5 6

10 Bible Study @Magruder

4 Financial/StewardhipCommittee

7 8 9

10

9:30 Sunday School

10:30 Worship

11 12

9:30 Quiltingat Fishers

7 Session

13


14 15

6 FirleandsFamily dinnerout

16

7:30 MASConcert

17

9:30 Sunday School

10:30 Worship

18 19 20

10 Bible Study @

Magruder

21

MAS Senior

Concerts

22 23

24

9:30 Sunday School

10:30 Worship

25 26

9:30 Quiltingat Fishers

27


28 29 30

Tom Gahris 3 Kristin Williams 21 Ernie & Nila McCullough 3

Jeanne Black 7 Margaret Black 21 Wayne and Sally Walter 4

Mary Caracci 9 Don Williams 23 Dean and Maxine Myers 20

Shirley Tatlock 10 Nila McCullough 25 Is your birthday or anniversary

missing or incorrect? Contact the

office so we can make the changes

to the list! Bill Koster 18 Irene Wilson 29


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Don’t Forget Your Time to Serve!

Ministry Names

Monthly Deacon of the Month Bob Reynolds

Communion Steward Marilyn UmlaufApr.3 Greeter(s) Moores

Reader Jim Wagnitz

Communion Assistant Bill Sharp

Servers Jim Wagnitz, Dave Moore, Joyce Jagucki, Joyce DellaSantina

Nursery Volunteer Janet Gray-Moore

Pianist Susan Larcey

Apr.10 Greeter(s) Coffins

Reader Karen Coffin

Communion Assistant Bob Black

Servers Marilyn Umlauf, Marsha Bordner, Dave & Sally WahlersNursery Volunteer Heather Stouffer


Apr. 17 Greeter(s) Heather Stouffer

Reader Ernie McCullough

Communion Assistant Heather Stouffer

Servers Karen & Dick Coffin, Bill Sharp, John McIntosh

Nursery Volunteer Lily Stouffer

Pianist Kay McIntosh

Apr. 24 Greeter(s) O’Malleys

Reader Marta Vielhaber

Communion Assistant Karen Coffin

Servers Sally Walter, Ed Bettendorf, Joyce Jagucki, Joyce DellaSantina

Nursery Volunteer Anne O’Malley



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The Musical Art Series / Port Clinton, OH

2015 – 2016 Season

Sunday, October 11, 20153:00 PM

“ERIE WATERS” – THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA

FLUTE CHOIRThe mellow voices of sixteen flutes

Sponsored by The Van Der Giessen Famil y

1812 Food & Spiri ts

Satur day, November 7, 2015

7:30 PM

JAMES D’LEON, PIANIST Powerful emotion and dazzling artistry

Sponsored by Dr. Jay M. and Margaret N. Mann

The Stouffer F amily & Catawba Island Club

Saturday, December 5, 20157:30 PM

CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC

FASQUELLE, MEZZO-SOPRANO

ANDREW ROSENBLUM, PIANO

Amber Fasquelle, mezzo-soprano and Andrew Rosenblum, piano

Sponsored by Roth & Bacon Attorneys at Law

Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser

Sunday, Januar y 17, 2016

3:30 PM ANDREW BOVA, BAGPIPES

Traditional music by Scottish-trained Highland bagpiper

Sponsored by The Fr ederick I nsurance Agency

Otterbein North Shore Senior L if estyle Communi ty

Sunday, Apr il 3, 2016

3:30 PM

AMANDA POWELL, JAZZ WITH PIANO & BASSAuthentic and vibrant jazz celebration

Sponsored by Crown Battery

Dubbert’s Outdrive Service

Saturday Apri l 16, 2016

7:30 PM

MICHIKO OTAKI, PIANOCelebrating her 25th anniversary appearance in Port Clinton

Sponsored by Arby’s

Shumaker, L oop & Kendrick, LLP and Jack Hi lbert

Fri day May 6, 2016

7:30 PM

JINJO CHO, VIOLINIST – HYUN SOO KIM, PIANO Next Stop Carnegie Hall (really!)

Sponsored by Bassett’s MarketM il ler Boat Line to Put-in-Bay

Friday, June 3, 2016

7:30 PM

TRINITY CATHEDRAL CHOIR – TODD WILSON, DIR. Cleveland’s acclaimed cathedral choir

Sponsored by Dr. Gi l and Jan Bucholz

The Jet Express

All concerts at Firelands Presbyterian Church, 2626 East Harbor Rd., Port Clinton, OH

Tickets $15 at the door; students and children admitted free.

For information or season tickets, call 419-734-6211, go to WWW.MUSICALARTSPORTCLINTON.COM, or find us on Facebook (The Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton).

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