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Our faith is all about new life in Christ. As we travel the Lenten journey each year, that is always an underlying theme. The one who is willing to seek God’s forgiveness and adopt a new attitude, informed by the teachings of Jesus, is the one who will receive new life. That theme is played out so vividly in nature. The seasons, for an example, come and go, but they also become for us a vivid metaphor for our lives. So, we talk of being in our spring, summer, fall or winter. Spring, of course, always reminds us that life continues to be made new again and again. Or, consider the lowly caterpillar that crawls upon the stem of a bush to weave a new womb that we call a cocoon. Within that protective environment a change occurs and what once was a caterpillar finally emerges to a new life as a butterfly. For us, each day is an invitation to experience new life by the continual renewal of our minds. St. Paul wrote, “So we do not lose heart, though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day…as we look not to the things that are seen, but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but, the things that are unseen are eternal.” (II Cor. 4:16-18, selected) Growing in our faith should always be a goal of the Christian. The Lenten Season is a perfect time to do that through

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meditating on Gods word, repenting of our sin, and seeking a better way in our living. With Love,

SERMON SCHEDULE FOR MARCH

Mar. 4 Beautiful Law – Psalm 19 Mar. 11 No Matter What – Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Mar. 18 Deep in Our Hearts – Jeremiah 31:31-34 Mar. 25 Into Jerusalem – Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29/John 12:12-16

BREAKING BREAD COMMUNITY MEAL

St. Paul’s offers a weekly free community meal, “Breaking Bread.” We serve meals from 4:30 to 6:00 pm on Thursdays. The schedule for March will be:

March 1 March 8 March 15

March 22 March 29

Do you shop at Gordon Foods? If so, much like the Kroger Rewards Program that the Women’s Guild has, Gordon Foods has a

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points system. This point system greatly helps with purchasing food for our Breaking Bread meals. The next time you shop at Gordon Foods, ask them to credit your points to St. Paul’s Account #002159887! A little bit goes a long way! Thank you!

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Rev. Bray's Retirement Luncheon

As you all know Rev. Bray is moving forward into his much-earned retirement. His last Sunday to be with us is April the 8th. At the 10:30 worship on that day (there will not be an 8am service), our Association Minister, Rev. Dan Busch, will be present to conduct a small service that will release Rev. Bray from his responsibilities at St. Paul's and wish him the best for his future.

Please join us for a luncheon following the worship service where you can extend your own best wishes to him with cards and words of thanks.

DECORATE THE ALTAR FOR EASTER! We are asking the congregation to help decorate the altar for Easter!! Donations of spring flowers for the altar need to be in Elevette Room by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31st.

CORRECTION Please note a correction for the February Communicator. There was a Thank You in there from Dorothy McMullen

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NOT McCollum. A corrected Thank you is listed under the Thank You section here within.

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March 25th Palm Sunday Worship 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. March 29th Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. in Heritage Hall March 30th Good Friday, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary April 1st Easter Sunday!

6:45 a.m. Sunrise Service in the Sanctuary (intinction)

7:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast in Fellowship Hall 10:30 a.m. Easter Service in the Sanctuary (pew communion)

(*The 8 a.m. service is canceled and Sunday School will not be held)

WHAT’S NEW?: Have you moved or have a new telephone

number? A new email address? Do you have a child in college or leaving for college soon? We will need their new address too. Keep your church family updated with any new phone/address changes that you may have. Please contact the church office with your updates by either calling the church office at 419-394-3811 or emailing us at smucc@bright.net . Thank you!

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EASTER BAKE SALE

No Foolin’!! It’s time again for the Ultimate Easter Bake Sale. The bake sale will be held this year on March 29 and 30 at Minster Bank here is St Marys. This year the proceeds from the sale will benefit our local St Marys Tailgate for Cancer. Money is donated to James Care in Columbus as well as several local charities. Dust off your recipe box and help us by donating your tastiest treats. Easter themed-treats are especially popular, although our reputation as talented “church lady bakers” has made this the “bake sale not to be missed”! The bake sale starts Thursday afternoon and all day Friday during banking hours. Donation can be dropped off at any time on those days. We hope to see you all then, whether you are donating or buying, and make sure to tell all your friends and family. Also, if you can help by working a few hours, we would appreciate the help. Contact Sara Seewer or Lynda Hadley for questions.

Aluminum Can Recycling

for the Youth Group

Thank you to everyone who is saving aluminum cans for the YOUTH GROUP. We will continue to save, collect, and recycle cans.

Cans need to be rinsed out and brought to St. Paul’s, just leave

them behind the curtain under the stairs of the Creation Station door. If you have a lot of cans and would like to just take them on to recycling and donate the money, it may be just as easy once they are in your vehicle. Thank you for your support.

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ATTENTION WOMEN OF ST. PAUL’S Let’s get together and have some fun with Spring theme “Paint and Sip” (lemonade, soda, water, etc.). No experience or talent needed! There will be a $20 fee to cover materials that will be provided. Step-by-step instruction will be offered. Come join us on Sunday, April 15th, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. here at the church in Fellowship Hall. Supplies are limited, RESERVE YOUR SPOT and contact either Billie Marsee at (419) 394-8658 or Neva Rowen at (419) 305-7324.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ is seeking a talented

and committed person(s) to fill the following part-time

positions.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC This part-time position provides an integral part of worship for an active and involved Church. Director of Music is a member of the Music Committee and will be responsible for the following:

Work with the Pastor and other members of the Music Committee to organize the overall music program of the church.

Direct the Adult Choir and Hand Bell Choir during weekly practices, Sunday Worship and other performances.

Schedule "special music" for worship services during summer months of June, July and August when the choirs are not in session.

Manage the Church's music library, bringing a variety of musical styles to worship and performances.

Foster a congenial atmosphere that will encourage others to become active in musical worship.

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Inform Pastor, Organist and Administrative Assistant what music will be performed so bulletins can be printed and music coordinated with church services.

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S CHOIRS This part-time position is part of a robust Children’s Christian Education program. The Director of Children’s Choirs is a member of the Music Committee and will be responsible for the following:

Attend Christian Education and Nurture committee meetings to integrate the Children’s music activities with the overall mission of Christian Education team.

Coordinate with other members of the Music Committee & Christian Education to determine Children’s Choir performance dates and music to be performed.

Plan for and lead the Sunday School music program each Sunday morning from the beginning of September thru the end of the Sunday School year in May. This includes musical worship and preparation for performances.

Assist with music during Vacation Bible School.

Coordinate and direct the Children’s Christmas program.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR St. Paul’s United Church of Christ is seeking a dedicated and energetic person to fill the position of Christian Education Coordinator. This part-time position is part of a robust Children’s Christian Education program. Christian Education Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

Work closely with the Church School Superintendent, teachers and classes as a consultant and resource.

Provide ongoing teacher training and support.

Promote Sunday School attendance and growth.

Arrange group classes and work with Superintendent to keep records up to date.

Coordinate, order and inventory curriculum materials and supplies.

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Coordinate and support Sunday School Volunteers

Coordinate summertime Christian Education including Vacation Bible School and Sunday Funday activities

Work closely with the Director of Children’s Choirs for event planning and special services

Plan and promote children and youth involvement in worship and Congregational activities.

Organize the Sunday School opening activities in the Gathering Room weekly

Attend as a voting member of Christian Education and Nurture meetings. Attend other church meetings as needed.

Communicate with Congregation through monthly newsletter and website

Create and maintain a “Call Em All” list for communicating Sunday School information.

Promote the SHINE vision statement by serving, helping, inviting, nurturing and enlightening

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 201 N. Perry St., St. Marys, OH 45885 Attn: Personnel Committee. The required documents can also be submitted via email at smucc@bright.net. Equal Opportunity Employer.

The St. Paul’s UCC Women’s Guild will be holding BINGO on the following date:

March 12, 2018 Otterbein 6:00-7:00p

April 9, 2018 St. Marys Living Center 7:00-8:00p

May 14, 2018 Otterbein 6:00-7:00p

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June 11, 2018 Vancrest 6:30-7:30p

July 9, 2018 Otterbein 6:00-7:00p

We are in need of BINGO helpers. Please call Janice

Katterheinrich at (419) 394-3264 to let one of them know if you can help work the Bingo or if you can bring cookies.

This spring, our Journey to Generosity will give us the opportunity to discover ways to use our God given gifts of time and talent. Stewardship is an ongoing commitment, not just the Faith Promise we dedicated this past fall. As God’s stewards, we try to manage our resources so that they serve God’s purposes to make the church and the world more like the communities that God wants them to be. Stay tuned for more exciting news about these opportunities to follow.

MARCH Birthdays!

2 – Tyler Birt 6 – Kaleigh Caywood 6 – Carsen Long

17 – Abigail Tuttle 20 – Howie Spencer 20 – Henry Topp (Ruwoldt)

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7 – Henry Klosterman 13 – Ava Winget 14 – Sam Wheeler 15 – Lucy Spencer 16 – Nickales Dieringer

20 – Piper Marsee 24 - Rylee Dieringer 28 – Jacie McGee 29 – Reece Wheeler

PERFECT ATTENDANCE January 2018

Nursery Amelia Klosterman Toby Turner Arianna Howell Rylee Dieringer Pre-School Kali Dieringer Asher Craft Kindergarten Henry Klosterman 1st Grade Aubrey Birt Nickales Dieringer Emily Turner 2nd Grade Lincoln James Vince Walter 3rd Grade 4th Grade

5th Grade Caleb Turner 6th Grade Cody Birt Sophie James 7th Grade Tyler Birt Brooke Turner 8th Grade Caroline Leffel Rebecca Leffel Joey Vanderhorst Senior High Emma Birt Kalie Gayer Allie Vanderhorst Jacklyn Leffel

Christian Ed/Sunday School Dates to Remember:

Youth - overnight at Avon Lake on March 3rd and 4th Thanks to those of you that purchased cookies for the youth event fund! A total of 86 doz were assembled and 14 doz were

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made and donated to crossroads! Thanks to those who helped especially Joyce Greenawalt and Karen James. Palm Sunday - the Sunday school kids will be singing. FROZEN FELLOWSHIP: The Christian Education and Nurture committee is collecting homemade frozen meals and delivering them to those in need of a night off of cooking (New mom’s, recent surgery, caretakers of an ill loved one, etc.)! If you are interested in donating a frozen meal or know someone from the church in need of a meal, contact any CE&N member or call or text Julie Speckman (567)-303-8157. Thank you. Volunteers: We are always in need of volunteer help in our Sunday School program. Please contact Kara Birt if you feel called to help us. We can always use piano players, as well. Also, a big shout out to those who help week in and week out…you are appreciated!

Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!!!

Interested in camp this summer? The 2018 summer camp registration portal is now open! Visit https://ohioucc.campbrainregistration.com/ to register for camp! There are opportunities available for people of all ages, so check your calendar and get ready for a summer of fun! Be sure to check out the Outdoor Ministries page on the Conference website (http://www.ohioucc.org/outdoor-ministries/) for helpful information as you begin to plan for camp!

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WOMEN’S NEWS ARE YOU CRAFTY? DO YOU KEEP YOURSELF BUSY WITH CRAFTS OR HOBBIES DURING THE COLD WINTER MONTHS?

The Women’s Guild would like to have a Craft Show to coincide with their Fall Harvest Meal/Bake Sale. If you have the extra time this winter while you are cooped up inside, maybe you could make and donate a craft?

Women’s Guild is looking for someone to head up the funeral committee. This position involves contacting the circle chairperson and those who will serve the dinner, ordering the food that is purchased, sending a thank you for monetary donations, etc. For more information contact Jane Nuss or Kris Vanderhorst.

BAR SOAP FOR AGAPE UPDATE: We met our goal in 2017! Lets do the same for 2018! Please bring soap and donate it to Agape so that we can reach our goal of 3000. If you would like to make a monetary donation you can drop it off at the office or give it to Jane Nuss. Jane will be happy to purchase it for you. Thank you for your past and present support to Agape. QUILTERS - meets on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to ??? in the sewing room. Questions? Call Margaret Hunter at 419-733-4332.

BUSY NEEDLES NEEDS MORE MEMBERS! Busy Needles meet in the old kitchen on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to ?? We knot lap robes and comforters for local nursing homes, VA hospitals, Shriners hospitals in Cincinnati and Lexington, Ky., and anyone in need to keep warm. We are looking for anyone wanting to help with this Mission. We are nearing a goal of 9000 lap robes and afghans. If you can thread a

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needle, we need you. Thanks for everyone who has donated fabric and yarn to this Mission. It is through the donations of many this program has continued for over 35 years. It only costs the church for the electricity we use in 3 to 4 hours. For more information, call Margaret 419-733-4332.

Our sympathy to the families and friends of the following members who passed away since the last newsletter:

Fern Johns – January 28, 2018 Donna Harmeyer – February 18, 2018

To the Endowment Fund in memory of Fern Johns: Ron and Margaret Hunter.

To the Memorial Fund in memory of Fern Johns: The family of Arlie and Margaret Sommer, Dorothy Quellhorst, Rick Imwalle and Family, Jim and Kris Vanderhorst, Lynn and Carol Schmidt.

To the Women’s Guild in memory of Fern Johns: Adele Fast

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Dear church family, Thank you very much for all the prayers for my daughter-in-law. Her treatment is winding down. Dorothy McMullen

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Dear St. Paul’s UCC, Thank you to the members of your church for the kind gift to Defiance College. We are always grateful to be remembered by St. Paul’s! Michele J. Tinker Interim Director of Development

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Dear friends at St. Paul's UCC! We delivered 65 dozen cookies to Crossroad in February!! A special thank you to Kara Birt, Julie Speckman and the Christian Ed Department for making cookies for Crossroad through their cookie dough sales! Thanks to everyone who contributed!!! Karen and Bob Adams

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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Dear St. Paul’s: The cookies are always so very much appreciated and have been a special part of our Valentine’s Day for the kids! Bless you bakers!! Kyle Zanker, Chief Development Officer Crossroad Fort Wayne, Ohio

CALL-EM-ALL - Please let the church office know if you are experiencing any problems with the Call-Em-All phone messages. Also, please contact the office if you would like to be removed from the calling list or listen to the broadcast and at the end follow their directions to ‘opt out’ of any future broadcasts - this will remove your number from the calling list. Thank you! ‘BREAKING BREAD’ COMMUNITY DINNER - If you would like to make a financial contribution to help with costs for the weekly community dinner, these will be gratefully accepted. Donations can be placed in the Sunday offering plate or mailed to the church office. Please be sure to indicate your name on the envelope if you would like to receive credit on your giving statement. Contributions of #10 canned food are also accepted. FOR THE RECORD - INFORM US PLEASE!! If you will be going to the hospital or if someone you know is hospitalized, please call the church office and let us know. Please call the church office with address corrections or if you do not see your Birthday or Anniversary listed during the correct month. Call 419-394-3811. Thank you!! Home phone # for Pastor Ed is 567-279-9116 smucc@bright.net - church e-mail address. Use this to e-mail articles for the newsletter/messages for the Sunday bulletin. ebray@bright.net is Rev. Bray’s personal email address if you would like to contact him.

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christianed@bright.net - Christian Education and Youth Director email address. ssullivan@stpaulsuccsm.comto contact Sharon Sullivan for the Email Prayer Chain Requests. www.stpaulsuccsm.com - church web site address Televised worship service- our worship service here at St. Paul’s is shown on TSC cable - Digital channel 1 OR non-digital channel 2, every Sunday at 10:30 am and also on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm. There is a one week delay of the service shown.

STAFF OF ST. PAUL’S UCC: Rev. Dr. Eddie A. Bray Jr., Pastor

Al Baker, Minister of Visitation

Carolyn Garrison, Administrative Assistant

Amy & Mark Dieringer, Youth Directors

Jim Huckemeyer, Interim Director of Music

Andrea Spencer, Organist

Ann Vogel, Organist

Cynthia Hanover, Pianist

Tom Hevlin, Organist Emeritus

Bob Schumacher, Custodian

Rich Spencer, Audio and Video

Sharon Sullivan, Email Prayer Chain Contact

Kara Birt, Interim Christian Ed Coordinator

Julie Speckman, Church School Superintendent

Amy Keller, Confirmation Teacher

Amy Dieringer and Kayla Tangeman, Sunday Nursery

Supervisors

Kroger Fund Raiser for the Women’s Guild – If you would like to support Women’s Guild with the Kroger fundraiser, log on to:

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www.krogercommunityrewards.com to sign up & register your Kroger Plus card. Our NPO# is 82083. If you do not use the internet, but would like to sign up, please contact Jane Nuss or Kris Vanderhorst. Do you shop at Gordon Foods? If so, much like the Kroger Rewards Program that the Women’s Guild has, Gordon Foods has a points system. This point system greatly helps with purchasing food for our Breaking Bread meals. The next time you shop at Gordon Foods, ask them to credit your points to St. Paul’s Account #002159887! A little bit goes a long way! Thank you! EYEGLASSES FOR THE NEEDY - collected by the church school classes. Donated glasses should be placed in the basket at the North entrance to the sanctuary. LIFT CHAIR is available for 'loan' to anyone in the church who might have a need for it. Please call the church office for more information. ATLAS 600 VISION MACHINE - to assist those who have vision problems with reading books, newspapers, prescription labels, writing personal checks or viewing family photographs - making this possible with video magnifiers. This item is currently available. ANOTHER VISION MACHINE - to assist those who have vision problems with reading books, newspapers, prescription labels, writing personal checks or viewing family photographs - making this possible with video magnifiers. This item is currently available to church members on a “temporary” basis. If you are interested in checking out this machine, please contact the church office.

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WALKERS - If you have need of a walker for assistance in getting around, please call the church office. One of our church members has several different type walkers, which are available for loan.

RESTROOM ITEMS: If you have a need for shower chairs, toilet seat elevators and hand-held shower adapters, please call the church office. One of our church members has graciously donated a few of these items.

LAMINATOR - available in the church office. This is used by the Sunday School teachers for classroom projects and activities and by the office staff. We will also laminate items for church members for a fee of $1.00 per item (NOTE: maximum size we can laminate is 8 ½ x 11 inches).

OFFERING ENVELOPES - are distributed by quarterly mailing. Please notify the church office if you are not receiving envelopes and would like to be added to this mailing list. Also......PLEASE NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE IF YOU HAVE A CHANGE OF ADDRESS. COPIES - if you need copies made of any personal items, you may stop by the church office and we will be glad to make them for you. If it is a large project, it is best to call ahead. Cost for making copies for church members is 15 cents per copy if you use the office paper or 10 cents per copy if you bring your own paper. THE DVD/CD DUPLICATOR in the church office enables us to make multiple copies of the morning worship service. Please call the church office to request a copy. The charge for duplicating a DVD will be $2.00 each. Monthly sets of worship DVD’s can also be mailed at a cost of $10.00 per month. Call the church office for more information.

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2018 CHURCH OFFICIALS

President of Congregation Mike Laird Vice-president of Congregation Mark Dieringer

President of Consistory Sharon Sullivan Vice-president of Consistory Diane Gayer

2018 Members of Consistory Elders: Sharon Sullivan Diane Gayer

Joyce Roth Jane Laird Ralph Heckler Virginia Burroughs

Deacons: Billie Marsee Jim Huckemeyer

Becky Rasawehr Tom Dickman Doug Spencer Jerry Lucas

Karen James Victor Long Joel Tangeman Luke Leffel

Greg Winget Carolyn Waesch Trustees: Glenn Hadley, Bill Nuss and Bill Zink

FINANCIAL REPORT

January 2017: Current Fund: Budgeted through January 31, 2018 = $ 22,480.00 Received through January 31, 2018 = $ 14,460.33 Expenses through January 31, 2018 = $ 18,129.51 Received through January 31, 2017 = $ 19,366.00 Mission Fund: Budgeted through January 31, 2018 = $ 1,750.00 Received through January 31, 2018 = $ 788.00 Received through January 31, 2017 = $ 1,357.00 Status of 2018 Budget:

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Current Fund: Budgeted through February 28, 2018 = $ 44,960.00 Budgeted through February 11, 2018 = $ 33,721.25 Received through February 11, 2018 = $ 26,884.80 Mission Fund: Budgeted through February 28, 2018 = $ 3,500.00 Budgeted through February 11, 2018 = $ 2,625.00 Received through February 11, 2018 = $ 1,266.00

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FEBRUARY 13, 2018 CONSISTORY MEETING Christian Education and Nurture: Jane Laird

The Sunday School children will be singing this Sunday.

Sunday, February 18th

is the conclusion of our Diaper

Challenge for Rustic Hope with the congregation. A

representative from Rustic Hope will be here on the 18th

to

speak with the Sunday School children about their

organization.

Minutes:

• Minutes of the January 9, 2018 meeting were reviewed. Dave

Dickman noted that the minutes should be amended to show

the UCC Scholarships at Edward Jones. Tom Dickman made a

motion to approve amended minutes reflecting that. Bill Nuss

seconded. Motion carried.

Financial Report: Dave Dickman

• Dave reviewed the Financial Report for the month of January

2018. Bill Nuss made a motion to approve, Glenn Hadley

seconded. Motion carried.

President's Report: Sharon Sullivan

No report

Pastor's Report: Rev. Bray

• Rev. Bray gave his report for the month of January.

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• Rev. Bray thanked Bob Roth for painting the Men’s Restroom,

as well as the stall dividers in both restrooms on the first floor

of the education building.

Minister of Visitation:

No report

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Budget and Finance Committee: Dave Dickman

David discussed adding a “Musical Fund” to the Master Savings

Account. Greg Winget made a motion to add the account. Tom

Dickman seconded. Motion passed.

Every year dividends earned in the PARSONAGE FUND can be

transferred to the Current Fund to offset the Pastor's housing

allowance, provided that the minimum balance of $99,333.09 is

maintained. Also, in the PARSONAGE FUND is $15,380.53 for

the New Elevator Fund that was invested over several previous

years. On 12/31/2017 the value of the PARSONAGE FUND was

$116,013.99 for a gain of $174.25 for the New Elevator Fund

and $1126.12 that could go to the Current Fund for housing

allowance offset. Also discussed was moving the New Elevator

money to the Gifting Fund at Edward Jones which is the largest

fund for the New Elevator. This would combine the two to

simplify record keeping and possibly earn a better return on

investment. Bill Nuss made a motion to withdraw $16,680.90

from the PARSONAGE FUND: $15,554.78 for the New Elevator

to the Edward Jones Gifting Fund and $1126.12 to the Current

Fund for housing allowance offset. Karen James seconded.

Motion passed.

Trustees: Glenn Hadley

• We’ve been busy. We’ve shoveled a lot of snow.

• The northwest corner wall of the lounge has been repaired.

• A 110 outlet in the lounge has been repaired and one other

outlet has been removed.

• The thermostat battery in the nursery has been replaced.

• The security plate on the kitchen door has been replaced.

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• A small shop vac has been purchased for Bob to use.

• Moran’s installed and calibrated a thermostat on the

refrigerator in the kitchen.

• Window stripping has been installed on the south entrance

door.

• Trustees are in the process of obtaining quotes for painting the

ceilings in the office/copy room as well as the lounge.

• Minor repairs/adjustments have been done to the elevette.

• The organ located in the lounge is not being used. Trustees will

be looking into getting rid of it and/or selling it.

Elders: Sharon

Review of committee assignments will be discussed under Old

Business. Reminder that Ash Wednesday is tomorrow and

communion will be done by intinction.

Deacons: Tom Dickman

Greg Winget wasn’t present at the installation of new Consistory

members in January. We will install him after completion of

New Business this evening.

Christian Mission and Outreach: No report

Women’s Guild: No report

Personnel: Diane Gayer

Personnel has again posted the three positions that are open.

Committee met last week to again discuss the status.

Late last week we received a resume for the CE & N position.

We will be making contact with the individual and setting up

an interview in the near future.

Stewardship: Jerry Lucas

This spring, our Journey to Generosity will give us the

opportunity to discover ways to use our God given gifts of time

and talent

Elevator: Glenn Hadley

• Committee has met three times to determine the appropriate

location for a new elevator. There is no perfect answer as to

the location. Pros and cons were discussed. Committee

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eliminated Options 1 and 2 and recommends Option 3. Joyce

Roth made a motion to approve Option 3 for presentation to

the congregation. Ralph Heckler seconded. Motion passed.

Interim Search: Sharon Sullivan

• Committee has met several times and narrowed things down

to three candidates. One candidate was ruled out and we have

met and interviewed the other two. A second interview with

one of the candidates is scheduled for later this week. If all

goes well, a package will be completed.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Review of current committee members and assignments.

Mike Laird is the new Congregational President and he will

now chair the Pastoral Relations Committee.

For the Evangelism Committee, Sharon is currently “pro-tem”

for Jim Huckemeyer.

NEW BUSINESS:

Lenten loose offering was discussed. Diane Gayer made a

motion to split the offerings evenly (50/50) between the

church Current Fund and the Northwest Ohio Disaster Relief

Fund. Jane Laird seconded the motion.

There being no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. with a motion by Ralph Heckler and a second by Karen James.

Respectfully submitted, Sharon Sullivan, 2018 Consistory President Carolyn Garrison, Administrative Assistant

Deadline for articles, announcements, etc. for the April issue of The Communicator will be March 19th at 9 a.m.

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