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Our Vision: To be a vibrant, Spirit-filled people, participating in Gods work in the world. Our Mission: Loving God and loving neighbor, we witness to Christs saving grace,

that others may believe and find life.

Side-by-Side Ministry September, 2014

Gods Work, Our Hands September 7th , 2014

8:45 a.m. regular Worship at St. John with communion

10:30 Sending Prayer at St. Paul, Sent to Serve Side by Side in the community

12:15 Gather back at St. Paul for a Corn Roast/Picnic celebration, lunch provided

At 10:30, both congregations will meet at St. Paul for a sending prayer, and then extend our worship into the act of serving others. We will be sent in small groups to a variety of local places where we will serve in Christs name.

For example: East Harbor to trim trails, $1 Car Wash in Catawba Interiors parking lot, weed flower beds at Liberty Aviation Museum and at home of Adams family, making cookie plates to the Fire Dept. & Police station, Washing a fire truck at the Danbury Fire Station, gift bags to servers at the Peninsula Restaurant, a gospel hymn sing at Otter-bein, giving out free lemonade at Bergmanns (Rt. 269), giving out free veggies from the community garden at Bass

Haven, making cards for the Veterans home.

***We can still use workerscall church office, sign up on the Events Board or just show up Sunday.

From Pastor Chris

No one wants to admit it No one wants to admit they dont have it all togetherespecially at church. Perry Noble, in his book, Overwhelmed, says, People assume that Christians have perfect livesthat we ride unicorns, eat Lucky Charms, and sing happy songs all day. Maybe part of the reason people assume church people have it all together is because

we are usually really good at covering up our messes. Sunday mornings, we clean up well and come to church with our best faces. However, Gods Word moves us toward authenticity and vulnerability. I know that is scary, but Gods people have

always struggled with this. The Bible is full of stories of people who dont have it all together in their lives. The Bible con-tains the 10 commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) and the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) which convict us of our sin, so we might admit our brokenness and our need for a Savior. That is what sets us apartnot a lack of messes or being overwhelmed, but a willingness to confess them and fall on the grace of the cross. When that happens, when the world sees Christians humbly admitting we dont have it all together, and that we find ways to love each other anyway, others will be drawn to come and

see why. Church is family, broken and redeemed people, admitting our need for Jesus and falling more in love with him everyday. How does that old hymn goJust as I am , without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou

biddst me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come

For anyone who is willing to admit that life can get overwhelming at times...Come

*Sermon Series Overwhelmed starts September 21st, for 6 weeks.

*New - Educational Hour on Sunday Morning at 9:00 a.m. starting Sept. 21st, Overwhelmed

Anyone welcome, especially parents of our Sunday School kids. Ruth Scott, facilitator

Biblical guidance, practical helpfor those who answer How are you with the words busy and tired

*New - 1st Thurs. at 7-8 p.m. Busy Persons Retreat, Sept. 2 at St. Paul, and Oct. 2 at St. John

Catch your breath and make space for God, music, reflection on scripture, silent prayer, meditation,

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Special Events

Back to Church Sunday September 21st

Grab a handful of postcard invitations Sept. 7 & 14 and give or send to some-one God puts on your heart to ask.

Or if you havent been to church for awhile, come back!

No excuses needed...just come:)

Special Music by Gary and Linda Rearick on hammer dulcimers.

Youth Healthy Cooking Class Taught by Emily Glynn RN, MSN, PNP, assisted by Sandy Reep

What: We will prepare a dinner from fresh, seasonal foods. Emphasis is on healthy eating.

Who: Free to all those in 4th grade and older (bring a friend)

When: Friday, September 12th, 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Must R.S.V.P.: glynn.emily@gmail.com or 314-517-2402; space is limited to 10 students

She is coming back! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 28th St. John 8:45 a.m. worship & St. Paul 10:30 a.m. worship

Abby Paskvan has been named top 5 "New Soloist of the Year" by fans of Singing News Magazine. The awards ceremony will be held at the National Quartet Con-vention in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in September. Abby is releasing a new CD this fall entitled I Will Go. Abby sings old gospel, as well as original songs.

***Pastor Chris has been inspired by Abbys singing since she was 4 years old. She encourages you to come and to bring your neighbors and friends. She promises you will experience Gods presence as Abby shares the mes-sage in song. (For a preview, search her name on YouTube or go to www.abbypaskvan.com) She is coming at no cost to us. A free will offering will be received, and her CDs will be available.

From Abby - My experience singing for the Lord has been amazing and I want to thank all of you for sup-

porting me in my music ministry. But none of this would be possible without the Lord. He has been the

major part of my life for as long as I can remember, and singing for him and spreading his word has only

made my faith stronger. When I sing, I feel his presence and his overwhelming joy, and I want others to

feel what I feel. I sing because thats what God has made me to do. I could not have accomplished any-

thing that I have done in my life without Christ. I can do anything if I have his power within me. I love

you Lord and I will always serve you.

Building Friendships

Bible & Discipleship Studies

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Not Older, Just Better - Not Older, Just Better is meeting at Pataya in Port Clinton. Call Marge at 419.798.8816 if you have questions/need a ride. Youre Not Alone Young Adult singles are encouraged to participate in the Sunday morning, 9:00 a.m., group study entitled Overwhelmed followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Danbury Senior Center Come Tuesdays at 5:00. Call in your reservation in to Paula by the Friday at 419.798.4101. Picture Directory Updates - One of our goals is to keep updating this directory with contact infor-mation on new members and changes or corrections on existing members. It is so important that you report any change in the present information to Margaret Stellhorn at St. John or Louise Rogers at St. Paul.

Sunday Morning, 9:00 a.m. 1) Adult Bible Study, The Lutheran Course, a deeper understanding of grace 2) Overwhelmed, Biblical guidance and practice help Mens Bible Study1st Sat. of month at St. Paul (Sept. 6); 3rd Sat. of month at St. John (Sept. 20); 7:30 a.m. with breakfast served; Tough Questions of Faith Womens Bible Studies (WELCA All women are invited to participate! St. John Women meet on second Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., St. Paul Women will meet 3rd Thursdays at 1:00. Weekly Wednesday Bible Study Both Womens Bible study and Prayer Shawl group will start meeting again Wednesday, September 3rd 10:00 am for Prayer Shawl Ministry and 11:00 am for Bible Study. Any questions, please contact Sandra Reep at 239-273-5244 or sandra@sandrareep.com.

The Archive Committee

needs the congregations help. We are looking for the

records of different groups from the past (minutes, pic-tures, etc.). If you have any or know where they are, please let us know.

Bernell Lowien 419-798-4000

Maryanne Laubner 419-798-5791

Helen Stines 419-373-9704

Busy Persons Retreat 7:00 1st Tuesdays, Sept. 4th at St. Paul, and Oct. 2nd at St. John

Catch your breath and make space for God, music, reflection on scripture, silent prayer, meditation,

Northwest Ohio Project Read

Want to help someone learn to read?

Tutoring/Information Session

Sat. Sept. 6, 10 a.m.

1306 Cedar St., Fremont

Call 419-455-1072 For PrayersCould our church be a tutoring site?

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SIDE BY SIDE YOUTH & Families

PointFest at Cedar Point

September 13thSpend the day at Cedar Point, plus enjoy the best in Christian Music. A perfect way to reconnect and recharge spiritually for another school year! Artists include Chris Tomlin, Newsboys, and more.

Family and friends are welcome. If you didnt make the August 10th dead-

line for discount tickets, you may still be able to get your own tickets on-line. So, check it out and join us if you can. You can carpool with us from

the St. Paul parking lot at 2:00 p.m., or meet us over there.

7th and 8th graders

Sign up for Confirmation Classes

Parent/Student Orientation

September 10th at 6:00 p.m.

Please contact the church office or sign up on the Events Board

at St. Paul

Classes will meet Sundays at 9:00 a.m., and most Wednesdays from

6-7:30 p.m. (This will include a time for Jr. High Side-by-Side

Youth fun)

Many thanks to Bob Strauss and Beth Lambert for helping

Pastor Chris lead this group

Rally Back to Sunday School!

Sunday, September 14, 9:00 a.m.

Many thanks to Chrissy French for stepping up to be our new Sunday

School Superintendent!

**We could still use some classroom help, so please contact Chrissy if you are interested

at 419-341-4653.

Senior High Side-by-Side Youth

Youth Sunday1st Sun. of each Month

Sign up on the easel on the ramp at church to help with greeting, ushering, lecturing (reading),

Watch for texts and calls from Chris and Helmi.

National Youth Gathering

July 15-19, 2015 in Detroit

Grades 9-12

Its close to homelets GO!!

Sign up with Helmi Freeh

between Sept. 15Oct 15, 2014

Short info. Mtg. Sun. Sept. 7, 10:15 in Fellowship Hall

$1 Car Wash, Community Service

Sept. 7th, 10:30 a.m., meet at St. Paul for a short blessing and sending.

Wash cars at Catawba Interiors Parking Lot (by WalMart) from 11-12. Or choose any

of the community service projects on the Events Board for

Gods work. Our hands. Community Service Sunday.

Leaders will be texting and calling for your participation.

Return to church at 12:15 for Corn Roast/Grilled Chicken lunch

Serving Others

Celebration Chorus - Practice on Wednesdays begins September 3rd, 7:30 p.m.; please join the fun! Community Garden - Pick, eat, share the harvest; look for extras to take home Sun. mornings;

questions may be directed to Emily Glynn 314-517-2402 or Betsy Deer 419-310-4406.

Council Nights St. Paul Council, Thursday, September 11th, 6:30 p.m.

September 18th is St. John Council at 7:00 p.m.

Danbury Food Pantry - Saturday, Sept. 20th. St. Paul/spaghetti sauce; St. John/Spaghetti, Pasta

Noisy Offering for September 14th, Military Outreach, Biblestick audio Bibles, through Faith Comes by Hearing. Last year they filled over 30,000 requests from service people, and more than 400,000 since they began. Testimonies include: It gets me through the night and inspires me to keep the faith (E-2

US Navy; Through listening and prayer I can keep my sanity. (E-6, US Army); $25 buys one audiostick

Prayer Chain St. Paul contact Joan Harris at 419.734.3971 or 419.341.6373 or harris2110@roadrunner.com. St. John contact Myra Prokop at 419.798.5101 or taylors@cros.net. God promises that our prayers are heard! Prayer Shawl Plus Ministry - Prayer Shawl Ministry (PSM) wtarts up, again, Wed., Sept. 3, at 10:00 a.m. We will be tagging new shawls. Bring your current project to work on. We are in need of mens and womens shawls. Please join us for coffee, snack, and fellowship. Contact Sandra Reep at 239-273-5244 or sandra@sandrareep.com for further information. PSM is in need of yarn, so please re-member us when you are cleaning out your closet:) SNAP Ministries (Suppor ting Native Afr ican Pastors) For current ministry information go to snapminis-tries.org (Welcome. to Home) St. Paul WELCA Monthly Project Contributions box of 16 or 24 crayons, receiving blankets

Volunteer Opportunities Current and most urgent needs include: St. John Council President, and Council Financial Secretary (for winter months) PowerPoint for St. Paul - see Pastor Chris (currently Pastor Chris is doing it solo) Newsletter - Using Microsoft Publisher program; please see Pastor Chr is for more information Sunday School Teachers - see Chrissy French St Paul Council - Interested? See Tim Mackey or any council member about a chance to serve

See www.sidebysideministry.com for more opportunities for serving.

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Thank You

Hello to everyone from Trinity Lutheran Seminary!

I am all settled in to my new apartment up on the third floor across the street from campus. I have already had a full

week of school under my belt and off to a busy, but good start. Thank you again to everyone for such a delightful

year! I have enjoyed telling everyone here all about the lake and all about the wonderful people who live there. I also

wanted to say thank you to all of you for all of your generous gifts that I received. Hope all of you are doing well.

In peace P. Aaron

New address: Aaron Baughman, 2186 E. Main Street, Apt. 304, Bexley, Ohio 43209

To the Prayer Shawl Group, Thank you for the beautiful lavender an white shawl and the uplifting prayer. I will

treasure it forever. Sincerely, Delores Mahler

ST. JOHN BEACON LIGHT

FOR SEPTEMBER, 2014

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Special Dates: Birthdays:

Iantha Grove 6 Curt Laubner 23

Bob Alley 15 Bill Smith 28

Julianne Lee 18

Anniversaries:

Brad & Shannon Prokop 13

St. John Council August Highlights

The secretarys report was read and accepted presented. Pastor Chris written report was presented.

The bills paid for June and July was presented in written form. The financial secretarys report was also

presented.

We had two postcards from Intern Aaron.

Vacation Bible School was held at St. Paul and was a great success. There was a special joint service held

to send off Pastor Aaron in the new shelter house at St. Paul. A picnic followed that service.

The archive committee is continuing to inventory and index records for St. Paul and St. John. If anyone

has pictures or other documents we could copy them and return the items quickly.

Another banner to advertise Sundaes on Saturday has been purchased for out outreach activity.

We will be participating in the Gods Hands, Out Hands on September 7, 2014.

Paul Lee presented the 2nd draft of Procedure for Offering Counters.

We will be looking for someone to clean the parish hall once a week.

St. John History Happenings:

Martin Luther Brotherhood Hosts:

June 10, 1931 Walter Shirley & Fred Schroeder

August 12, 1031 Harry Bookman & Augustus Eberly

From council minutes:

December 28, 1952- Edwin Webber was elected president; Robert Anderson vice president by ac-

clamation.

January 14, 1953- A motion was made and passed to have a plate made and placed under the art

glass window stating it was donated to the church by the Sts Mary and Martha Guild.

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September 2014

Let us hold up in prayer: Vince and Nancy Adams, Barb Agne, Barb Batcha, Mary Butchko, Delta Cooley, Audrey Dayton, Terry Davis, Jean Fatiga, Paul Flickinger, David Heinzl, Bill Hirt, Steve Hosko, Terri Jaek, Delores Mahler, Kathy Stine, Sarah Tanner, Gordon Wahlers, Jerry Wiechman. We pray for all family and friends in the armed forces.

July 2014 budget highlights:

General Fund- General Fund income- $9,012.34

General Fund expense- $17,284.48

Restricted Funds- Restricted Funds revenue- $4,110.55

Restricted Funds expense- $5,600.76

St. Paul Council Highlights of August 14, 201 meeting.

-General Fund has a balance of $29,372.20.

-Approximately $5,000 has been pledged to the Shelter House concrete flooring project. An additional $2,800 is needed.

-Seeking a quote for new steel doors, internal fire doors and installation.

-Basement lighting and ceiling tile replacement is scheduled to be completed by Rally Sunday, September 14th.

-Will begin working on updating personnel policies.

-Council will review new constitution and recommend it be submitted for review to the congregation in October.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Messenger

WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America)

The Peach Social was held on August 16th: Thank You to everyone who worked at the Peach Social. A special thanks to Bergman Orchards for donations of potatoes, vegetables and peaches; and to Linda Dubbert for her 3-bean salad and Sandy Reep for the pasta salad.

Income 2723.03

Expenses -1012.82

Profit 1710.21

Ruth Scott has applied for $300 matching funds from Thrivent. The profit will be used to support WELCAs charitable projects.

**Attention all women of the church. WELCA will meet on Thursday, September 18th at 1:00 PM. The new Bible study series is Transforming Life and Faith.

The September session is entitled Transformation and Conversion. You will find the study in the Women of the Church magazine Gather. After the Bible study, we will have a brief business meeting followed by refreshments served by Diane Wadsworth. Plan to join us. Please come, (all confirmed women of the church are already members). You are invited!

-On September 22nd at 2 pm the Women of the Church and anyone who would like to join us will go to Edgewood Manor to host the Bingo game.

**-The North Central Conference Fall Gathering will be held at Bethlehem, Pemberville on Saturday October 18th. Author Mela-nie Aufdencamp Boulis will talk about her book Between Heaven and Healing, sharing her story of a young girls journey through terminal cancer and her parents realization that faith is not knowing why, but still believing in His goodness. It will start with breakfast at 8:30, from 9 12 is the program, ends with lunch at noon. The cost is $10 and the registration forms are in the office. Please see Louise Rogers.

BIRTHDAYS

1 Jodi Priddy

2 Mark Owen, James Zwerman, Tracie Pahl, Katie Jo Scott, Marvin Rettig

4 Delores Mahler

6 John Stires, Madelyn Harris

7 Roger Vodicka, Karl Kuenzer

8 Tammie Boss

9 Daniel McLaughlin, Steve Fannin II

11 Joyce Ropers, Kim Bossetti

12 Tim Stobie

13 Betsy Deer

17 RayLynn Schenko

18 Dawn Mullins, Mark Sandvick, Gordon Wahlers, Alyce Widmer

19 Arielie Salyers, Roland Berhent

20 Jack Easton, Callie Kihlken, Andy Roe, Lydia Lammers, Mark Coppeler

22 Debbie Flickinger, Jaclynn Smith

24 Debbie Geller

25 Brady Davis

26 Paul Gulau, Janette Rowbotham

27 Heather Dress, Debbie Lanner

28 Sierra Mackey

29 Jim Lenner, Kenneth Kerik, Elizabeth Kuenzer

30 Brian Schenko, Brenda Rettig

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

2 Ted & Lisa Dayton

6 Ed & Bonnie Keller

7 Patrick & Kelly Uhinck

8 Mark & Tammy Coppeler

11 Bradley & Enedelia Biers

13 Tim & Stacey Mackey

14 Bryant & Trish Ahrens

15 Dan & Lisa Monak

16 Matt & Shelley Seamon

23 Roger & Christine Priddy

24 Don & Tammie Boss

28 Bob & Betty Biers

19 Gerald & Karen Mahler II

BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARY

1 Trish Ahrens

5 Robert Mischler

8 Janet Hamilton

9 Emily Uhinck, Mark Stobie, Katie Jo Scott

10 Barbra Mann, Carole Covey

12 Nathan Ahrens

14 Karen Cieslak

19 Cindy Waugh

20 Brenda Pahl, Jake Dress, Levi Coles, Landon Funk

22 Allison Ahrens

25 Kennedy Goff

26 Alex Klaehn

27 Addison Harris

28 Adam Urban, Debbie Sandvick

30 Amy Bergman

St. Paul September Special Dates

St. Paul Mutual Ministries

Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28

Greeters Betty Easton Mary Sennich Joan Harris

Lectors Helen Stines Vicky Doski Helen Stines Chris Freeh

Ushers Ruth Scott Jack Easton Sharon Allen Vicky Doski

Charles Scott Nancy Kihlken Marge Bridgett Marge Bridgett

Shirley LaCumsky Sandy Reep

Acolytes Nick Bossetti Natalie Lambert Erik Wadsworth Devon Grosswiler

Laris Kerik Matt Seamon Nate Ahrens Ryan Chapman

Hospitality

Bulletins Jack, Betty Easton Nancy Kihlken

Steeple Lighting Nancy Kihlken

Perpetual Light Nancy Kihlken

Assisting Minster Tammy Davis, Matt Seamon

Altar Guild Shirley LaCumsky, Sharon Allen

Counters Tammy Davis, Fran Chapman

Help Wanted!

Council Members needed - Two people from each congregation will be needed for Joint Parish Board beginning in 2015. Please prayerfully consider this. Also if you are interested in being on St. Paul Council, please contact Tim Mackey or any council member.

Counters Needed - St. Paul is in need of at least one counter, possibly two counters. To help with this or for more information please see Shirley LaCumsky.

Sunday School Teachers Needed - Please see Chrissy French if you can help in any way

Joint Parish Board2 reps from St. Paul for 2015; see Ruth Scott

Portals of Prayer

The Portals of Prayer beginning with October are in the rack beside the bulletin board, both large and regular print. It is an aid for your daily devotionals.

Changes for newsletter:

Jane Kemp has moved to: P O Box 361, Paradise, MI 49768-0361.

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Waters have moved to: 1027 Harbor Dr., Huron, OH 44839-2669.

Brenda Pepa, 109 Center Street, Apt. B, Marblehead, OH 43440