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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
Inside this issue:
July Birthdays &
Anniversaries
2
Upcoming Dates at a
Glance
2
Various Announcements 3
Upcoming Events 4,5
Spotlight on Sew & Such 6
Graduate Sunday 7
Faith Sock Hop 8,9
July Calendar 10
8265 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Phone 513.931.6100 ~ Fax 513.931.6101
Email: [email protected] ~ Pastor Schultz: [email protected]
The deadline for Facts of Faith is the third Monday of each month. Articles for next month are due to the church office on Monday, July 17th.
July 2017
“Faith Lutheran Church is committed to
nurturing and protecting our youngest members
by providing a safe environment for children.”
Facts of Faith
Pastor P’s Perspective
Anyone who has ever been to a baseball game or other sporting event in the United States has heard “The Star-Spangled Banner.” One of my earliest memories of our national anthem was hearing it sung loudly and proudly by members of my family and community under the Friday night lights at Miamisburg Viking football games. When I was in school, every student was taught to sing it with reverence, and the whole of Mark Twain Elementary did just that every Monday morning, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Unfortunately, most people today experience “The Star Spangled Banner” as a solo-only event. It seems that the practice of singing it together has almost wholly disappeared from our culture. As a result, many Americans have forgotten the words, and more importantly, the meaning behind them! Yet, truth be told, even we who know it don’t know it as well as we think we do. We tend to remember only the first verse… “O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light…”
This year, as we celebrate our nation’s independence, perhaps we might take this time to reflect on the last verse of our national anthem. It carries a message that is important for us as Americans—one that is all too infrequently heard in our nation today. I pray that you will be as blessed by them as I have been.
Grace and peace, Pastor Paul+
O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved homes and the war's desolation. Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.' And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
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As a reminder...During regular office hours (Tuesday through Thursday 9AM - 3PM) please call the church office to reach Pastor Paul at 513-931-6100. In the event of an urgent need outside of those hours, you can reach Pastor Paul on his cell phone at 937-594-1612. If you are unable to reach him at that number, please call Jennifer Schultz at 937-594-1628.
President Roxanne Johnson
Vice-President Peg Hubbard
Secretary Anita Burgess
Treasurer Phillip Weickert
Financial Secretary Marge Nordquist
Committee Chairpersons:
Worship & Music Deanna Douce
Evangelism Marie Goetz
Property Ralph Goetz
Parish Education Sally Umbach
Finance/Stewardship Linda Roeder
Social Concerns Kate Giver
Youth Tina Wuorinen
Congregational Life Marie Goetz
Upcoming Dates at a Glance
Mark your calendars ~ More details on following pages
July 5: Food Pantry Fundraiser at Bob Evans
July 6: Food Pantry Fundraiser at Bob Evans
July 7: Food Pantry Fundraiser at Bob Evans
July 8: Habitat for Humanity Service Opportunity
July 9: Temple Talk - Wernle Home
July 9: Tour of Cincinnati Observatory
July 16: Coffee Hour between services
July 17: Deadline for August Facts of Faith
July 29: Alberta Harker Community Dinner
August 19: Habitat for Humanity Service Opportunity
August 20: Coffee Hour between services
Sept 1: Family Movie Nights return
Sept 10: Outdoor Worship at 10:15 AM & Picnic
Sept 17: Sunday School begins ~ all ages
Sept 30: Word at Work Workshop at Faith
4 Ted Burgess
7 Adelaide Lindner
10 Carol Bahr
Carlie Hammond
Melissa Weickert
14 Betty Ball
16 Sadie Ridings
20 Ed Umbach
26 Tiffany Forde
27 Jim Lindner
Bill Shroyer
29 Matthew Feller
Chris Fluegeman
7-2-05 Nicole & William Vidonish
7-3-93 Phil & Tina Wuorinen
7-21-79 Ed & Sally Umbach
7-21-01 Mike & Sabrina Snyder
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Faith now has a wonderful opportunity to serve locally in Habitat for Humanity's outreach
ministry. Greater Cincinnati Habitat's Eastside Coalition of 11 area churches is starting to build
three new homes just four miles away in the village of Lockland. We're looking for around five volunteers for the following Saturdays:
July 8, August 19, September 23 & October 21. No special skills or tools are necessary,
and lunch is provided!
Also, if you have the interest and time, please consider becoming a regular volunteer with our
coalition, joining us on Saturdays and Wednesdays as the builds progress.
For more information about registration and volunteering, you may contact our
congregational Habitat Rep, Ken Clark, at: [email protected] or (513) 231-6238.
Fundraiser for Mt. Healthy Food
Pantry ~ July 5-7th @ Bob Evans
You can help support the Mt. Healthy Food Pantry
by dining at any of the four local Bob Evans
Restaurants between Wednesday July 5 and Friday
July 7. Present the coupon below with your check
and the pantry will receive 15% of your purchase.
Can’t print out this document? Look for yellow
coupons on the Social Concerns table in the
Narthex.
The Mt. Healthy Food Pantry is supported by 12
local churches, is staffed entirely by volunteers
and serves struggling neighbors in our 45231 zip
code. Faith Lutheran has supported the organiza-
tion with our time and talents since its inception in
2007. The mission of the organization is
“transforming lives in the 45231 communities by
providing services with Christian love & dignity.”
For more information about the pantry, visit http://
www.mthealthyalliance.org/home.aspx
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Wernle Representative coming to Faith July 9th
For many years members of Faith Lutheran Church have generously supported the
Wernle Youth and Family Treatment Center in Richmond, Indiana. On July 9th,
Pastor Cliff Nunn will speak at both worship services about the work they do with
troubled boys and girls. Their mission statement reads: Wernle is a family focused,
child centered agency providing opportunities for the growth and development of
troubled children and their families - individually, interpersonally, and socially - through caring programs
and healing relationships which are reflective of God’s love revealed in Jesus Christ.
Envelopes will be provided in the bulletins for July 9 and July 16 if you would like to support their mission.
For more information, please contact Ralph Goetz at 522-6303 or visit http://www.wernle.org/
Tour of Cincinnati Observatory Sunday July 9th @ 2 PM
Do you know how Mt. Adams got its name? Are you familiar with the role the Observatory played in the
development of Cincinnati’s commerce or the beginnings of the National Weather Service? If not, this 30
minute tour will be sure to fascinate you.
Join your friends from Faith for a 30-minute guided walking tour of the Cincinnati Observatory facilities and
the telescope. Bring friends & family with you – the more, the merrier! The tour is free of charge, but the
facility would appreciate a $5 donation per person. We will meet at 2 PM at the facility located at 3489
Observatory Place in Hyde Park. If you would prefer not to drive, please contact Marie Goetz at 522-6303.
Sign up begins July 9th for Community Dinner July 29th
Calling all volunteers to help with the next Community Dinner on Saturday, July 29th. Look for a sign up board in
the Narthex beginning July 9th. We are looking for volunteers to help with set up, grill hot dogs, plate food, serve
food, visit with our guests and clean up. Join us for an experience you won’t forget serving the local community.
The Alberta Harker Community Dinners began in October of 2014 as a way to serve the local community, honor a
former member and to work together as a congregation with a shared purpose. The Social Concerns committee
estimates we have served up over 400 delicious meals to our neighbors as well as friendship and entertainment in
the form of magic tricks by Pastor Paul. Why not join in the fun and sign up to help out with this wonderful event?
Pastor Paul entertained guests
with table-side magic tricks.
Scene from a recent Alberta Harker Community Dinner.
Guests enjoyed a delicious meal while Faith volunteers
talked with guests and children played with balloons.
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Outdoor Worship & Picnic September 10th
at Brownsway VFW
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for what has been a
wonderful tradition at Faith: Outdoor Worship and Picnic at the
beautiful covered shelter on the grounds of the Brownsway VFW the
Sunday after Labor Day. It is a great time to catch up after summer
vacations and kick off the fall while enjoying a time of worship, food,
games and fellowship. All you need to bring is a side dish. We kick
off the morning with worship at 10:15 AM followed by the picnic and
games. Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and metts, buns, fixings and
drinks are provided (bring your own soda). Dress is very casual and
relaxed. New this year, we will have reserved parking for those
who need parking close to the entrance and someone at the
entrance to transport your side dish to the picnic area.
Brownsway VFW is located at the end of Brownsway drive off of
Galbraith Road just past the Clovernook Country Club. Stay tuned
for more information to come.
Ralph Goetz and Karen Reiber face off in
the final round of the annual Cornhole
tournament during a recent Church Picnic.
Word at Work Workshop
coming to Faith ~ September 30th
We are pleased to announce that Faith Lutheran will host
instructors from the Institute of Lutheran Theology on
Saturday September 30th. They will present their special
workshop in honor of the 500th anniversary of the
Protestant Reformation entitled “Martin Luther’s Life
and Theology”. You will learn about Luther’s life, the
Reformation and the fundamentals of Lutheran theology.
The cost is $25/person, $45/couple and $65/groups of 3
or more and includes light breakfast and lunch. Any small
group at Faith is eligible for the discount such as: Property
Committee, Lunch Bunch, New Member group, etc. Plan
now to make this workshop part of your faith journey.
More information to come. Check out the Institute at
www.ilt.org
Spotlight on…Tuesday Bible Studies continue
through summer
Everyone is invited to attend Tuesday bible studies with
Pastor Paul. Each week, Pastor Paul leads an in depth study
of the readings for the upcoming Sunday. To accommodate
various schedules, studies are held in the morning from 7- 8
AM at Panera on Winton Road and from 12 noon – 1:30 PM
at Faith in Room 1. The upcoming lessons can be found in
the bulletin for those who would like to prepare ahead of
time. Pastor Paul plans to continue these bible studies
through the summer months. Please check the weekly
bulletin to confirm they will be held. For more
information, please contact Pastor Paul at 931-6100.
Spotlight on…Sew & Such continues through the
summer
The June meeting of Sew & Such was one of many celebrations. We celebrated
the return of Rose Schroeder to our activities, Ginny Brown’s birthday and two
new additions to our group - Thelma Buxsel and Anita Burgess! Anita found
her spot at the layout table and Thelma fit right in at the sewing machine.
We are proof that you can have fun and do God’s work at the same time. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of
the month from 9 AM to 1 PM to assemble quilts for refugees around the world. We take a coffee break
about half way through to break up the morning.
The effort goes on throughout the year (including summer). In the fall the completed quilts are dedicated at
a special service, boxed up and delivered to a central location to be distributed to those in need by Lutheran
World Relief (LWR). Last year, we dedicated and shipped 72 quilts to LWR!
We welcome you to join us. Come once or every month - whatever your schedule permits. There is a job
for everyone and you don’t have know how to sew. Bring a friend! Come late or leave early - whatever
your schedule requires. For more information, contact Rose Schroeder at 874-5793.
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Sew & Such at a Glance
What: Assemble quilts for refugees
When: 3rd Thursday of the month from 9 AM- 1 PM
Where: in Fellowship Hall
Who: All are welcome! Hope to see you there
Upcoming dates: July 20, August 17 & September 21
Taking a break for coffee and donuts are (clockwise from
left bottom corner): Rose Schroeder, Thelma Buxsel,
Marge Boie, LaVerne Jensen, Deanna Douce, Carolyn
Fehr, Ginny Brown, Sharon Lindner, and Jolene Pearson.
Not pictured: Pastor Paul Schultz and Anita Burgess.
Sew & Such …because blessed are the piece makers
(logo created by Shawn Williams).
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A look back at … Graduate Sunday June 4th
On Pentecost Sunday we celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit and our recent graduates with a special fellowship
hour after the Unity Service. The celebration was sponsored by Congregational Life Committee. It was great time of
fellowship and a wonderful celebration of accomplishments by our Faith family. Many thanks to those who helped
with the event and those who attended. We pray that the Lord will bless and keep these graduates as they begin their
new pursuits and they will always think of Faith Lutheran Church as their church home. Recent graduates include:
Alexander Burgess - Alex graduated with Latin honors (cum laude) from Miami University on May 14th with a BS
degree in Kinesiology, additional pre-physical therapy coursework and a thematic sequence in Mathematics. He is
currently enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Class of 2020 at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
Celeste Hackmann- Celeste graduated as Salutatorian of Winton Woods High School. She will be attending
Hanover College majoring in Engineering or Music Education.
Stacia Hackmann – Stacia graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from Valparaiso University and will be
attending Dominican University in River Forest, IL for her Master of Social Work.
Steven Hackmann – Steven received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary. He was
ordained into the Office of Holy Ministry on June 24th at Messiah Lutheran Church in Greenhills. Steve will be
installed as Pastor of Shore Haven Lutheran Church in Euclid, OH on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 3:00 PM.
Hannah Schultz - Hannah is a graduate of Anderson High School. This summer she is working at Forward
Technologies as she discerns God’s will for her future.
Bailey Scott – Bailey is a graduate of Finneytown High School and will be attending Cincinnati State.
Jimin Seo – Jimin graduated from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati with a M.M.
(Masters of Music), Choral Conducting/Collaborative Piano.
Skyeler Shroyer – Skyeler graduated from Colerain High School Cum Laude on May 23rd. She will be attending
the Honors College at Akron University studying early childhood education and plans on being a kindergarten
teacher.
Margaret Wilson Vore – Margaret “Maggie” graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in social
work. She is living in New Orleans and working for Boys Town.
Alissa Wuorinen – Alissa graduated from Finneytown High School as Salutatorian of the class of 2017. She will be
attending Marquette University to study Biomedical Sciences with a minor in music.
Recent graduates Hannah Schultz,
Bailey Scott and Alissa Wuorinen
were honored at the Graduate Sunday
Celebration.
The special cake in honor
of the graduates.
Members of the
Congregational Life
Committee make final
preparations before
the event. From left:
Roxanne Johnson,
JoAnn Kerl and Marie
Goetz.
The congregation celebrated
the graduation of Alex Burgess
from Miami University at a
gathering on Sunday May 7th.
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A look back at…1st annual Sock Hop!
The first annual Faith Sock Hop was held on Saturday May 20th. It was so well received by all ages that the
Congregational Life committee has decided to make it an annual event! If you missed it this year, you’ll definitely
want to mark your calendar for next year. Stayed tuned.
Ted Burgess said the highlight of the evening for him was winning the crazy sock contest in the men’s category for
his signature argyle socks and taking home another crazy pair of socks as a prize.
Ted Hubbard said he really enjoyed the music. It was classic music from the late 50’s and early 60’s that was
familiar to everyone.
What else did the crowd enjoy? All the makings for a super fun evening including:
A classic car show featuring Ralph Goetz’s 1956 Chevy
Contests for the Craziest Socks, Best Dressed and Best Dance Moves
Games like The Price is Right from the 1950’s and Name That Tune
Snacks and root beer and cream soda floats
A picture booth with a classic car cutout and souvenir photos to take home
The Congregational Life committee would like to thank all those who attended, as well as the following individuals
for their help with the event: Pastor Paul for designing and making the car cutout, Jo-Ann and Don Kerl for taking
and printing the photos for souvenirs, Nancy Thyberg for researching fun ideas for the event and for organizing the
Price is Right game, Roxanne for making the ice cream floats, Ralph for putting on his car show and being the DJ
extraordinaire, and special thanks to Marie Goetz for coordinating everyone!
Here are a few pics from the event. Be sure to check out the bulletin board across from the kitchen with lots more
fun photos from the evening. Have some photos you’d like to share? Feel free to add them to the bulletin board for
all to enjoy.
Ernie and Marge Nordquist enjoyed the great music.
Ralph Goetz was the DJ extraordinaire
for the evening. Here he is asking atten-
dees to Name that Tune! Note the pack
of cigarettes rolled up in his sleeve!
Everyone, young and young at heart, had a blast at the Sock Hop. Here Joel Fluegeman, Hannah Schultz, Jonathan Hammond,
Kayla Fluegeman in her poodle skirt and her friend take a break from dancing to smile for the camera.
Tina and Phil Wuorinen posed
for the camera in the classic car
cut out that Pastor Paul designed
and constructed. The license
plate reads, “1 FAITH.”
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Ted Hubbard enjoyed the music
and dancing with Peg! Was he
waving to the camera or asking
the camera person to back off?
Jen and Madison Schultz shared a hug at the
Sock Hop with the car cut out in the background.
Paul and Nancy Thyberg took a break from
the action to smile for the camera.
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