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www.stmfw.org Volume 65, Issue 3 March 2017 2131 Getz Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 260-432-2033

Our Lent and Holy Week Plans

Following Christ to the Cross: People in John’s Gospel

Ash Wednesday March 1 John the Baptist John 1:29–34

1st Week of Lent March 4/5 Nicodemus John 3:1–16

2nd Week of Lent March 8 Moses John 3:11–17 March 11/12 The Samaritan Woman John 4:5–26

3rd Week of Lent March 15 Choir Concert by Valley Lutheran High School of Midland, MI March 18/19 The Woman Caught in Adultery John 8:1–11

4th Week of Lent March 22 Caiaphas, the High Priest John 11:47–53 March 25/26 Mary, Sister of Lazarus and Martha John 12:1–11

5th Week of Lent March 29 Judas Iscariot John 13:21–30 April 1/2 Barabbas John 18:33–40

Palm Sunday April 5 Jewish Leaders John 19:4–15 April 8/9 Pontius Pilate John 18:28–19:16

Maundy Thursday April 13 Roman Soldiers John 19:17–24

Good Friday April 14 John, the Gospel Writer John 19:25–35

The Resurrection of Our Lord April 16 Mary Magdalene John 20:1–18

Lenten Dinners Join us on Wednesdays at 5:00p

The Junior and Senior high youth will prepare and serve Tacos and taco Salad prior to our Ash Wednesday service. A free will offering donation will be gathered with proceeds going to the Youth Mission Trip fund. Our complete menu for Lent is listed below:

Ash Wednesday Youth Tacos and Taco Salad March 8 J.O.Y. Sloppy joes March 15 St. Michael Congregation Volunteer to help at www.stmfw.org/95-ways-to-serve/ March 22 Rupp’s Troop Vegetable beef barley soup and chicken-salad sandwich

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Following Christ to the Cross:

People in John’s Gospel

This is the Year of John at St. Michael. In Advent and Christmas, we reveled in John 1:1–18 with the theme The Word Became Flesh. During the Epiphany Season, we found great delight in Christ’s seven miracles in John’s Gospel. Now, as Lent begins, we take up John’s Gospel with the theme, Following Christ to the Cross: People in John’s Gospel. The plan is to look at ruthless villains like Caiaphas, Judas, Barabbas, and Pontius Pilate. Also on the docket are some of the most notorious sinners we will ever meet—the Samaritan woman (who had been married five times), Peter (who denied Jesus three times), and Mary Magdalene (who once was possessed by seven demons). Along the way, we will encounter the most amazing person of them all—Jesus. The Sunday morning adult Bible class is studying John’s last writing—Revelation. While John writes this book from the Island of Patmos and directs it to seven churches in Asia Minor, its message is for us—to inspire our hope and ignite our faith. It’s still not too late to be a part of this engaging and transforming study! You will be glad you did. Bring friends!

Pastor Lessing

Opportunities to Serve

Housing Needed

for Guest Musicians

The Valley Lutheran High School band and choir from

Saginaw Valley, Michigan, will lead us in worship on

Wednesday, March 15, at 6:00p. If you are able to help

with housing the choir or would be able to help provide

a meal before the worship service, contact Stephanie

at stephanie@stmfw.org or go to www.stmfw.org

Greeters are Needed for Lent Sign up on the shelf in the narthex for various services. Anyone is welcome to serve as a greeter!

Justice Bread: Wheat, white rolls, and rye will be available on March 11/12. All proceeds support Lutheran Social Services of Indiana.

Lenten Service Projects Together, we can accomplish our Lenten challenge to complete 178 service projects by Easter.

Pick up a project from the Reformation Door in the Narthex for yourself, your family, and/or your small group.

Follow the instructions on the card.

Find joy in serving!

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Connect with God’s Word

The Book of Revelation The Book of Revelation is the culmination of the entire story of salvation. It is the end point of all that is written in both the Old and New Testaments. While the four gospels narrate the life of Jesus, Revelation pictures his ascension and exaltation at the Father’s right hand and what this means for the church. Where the gospels end, Revelation picks up. Throughout the book God’s people sing and celebrate in the midst of horrific circumstances. Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30a in the gym as Pastor Lessing presents this study on the Book of Revelation.

BREAD, BELONG, AND BIBLE STUDY

Everyone is invited to gather together in Luther Hall following the Saturday 5:00p worship service to enjoy:

BREAD a light dinner together BELONG a time of fellowship with others BIBLE STUDY studying God's Word together

Plan to join us every second and fourth Saturday and discover God’s vision for you as uncovered in the Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg. We conclude by 7:15p and childcare is provided. Questions? Contact Christine Harrison at charrison75@comcast.net or Janet Olson at jmo11434@comcast.net.

Young Moms' Bible Study The Young Moms' Bible Study meets every first and third Tuesday of the month through May 16 from 9:15a-10:45a in Luther Hall. If you are looking for a place to connect with other mothers, please join us. Childcare is provided. Contact Laura Moll for more information at (785) 304-4092.

2017 Scripture Memory Challenge A new verse is listed in the bulletin each week. You can also find them listed at www.stmfw.org. Do you have a difficult time memorizing Scripture verses? Memverse.com is a GREAT tool that can help you!

A faithful teacher of God’s Word and Luther’s closest friend, JUSTUS JONAS greatly assisted churches in times of transition during the Reformation. He shared Luther’s fiery personality and possessed strong translation, organization, logical-thinking, and preaching and teaching skills. His dedication to the Reformation never wavered—even when he was forced to become a wandering preacher near the end of his life.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,

correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may

be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

—2 Timothy 3:16-17

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Pastor Lessing’s Ministry Plan

Ongoing Priorities Present sermons, Bible studies, and seminars that are insightful, biblical, and practical.

Be involved in our three schools. Teach in our preschool, our Getz Road ESM classes, and our seventh grade classes at the Union St. ESM campus. Regularly attend meetings at Concordia Lutheran High School and lead chapel there once a year.

Coordinate and help plan our church’s ministries.

Get to know people. To date, 215 first time visits have been made to members in their homes.

Promote the foundational text in our Strategic Plan—Romans 12:1–2, “By the mercies of God...be transformed.” Transformed and changed lives for Jesus is my single, passionate, and most compelling priority in all things.

Ministry Plan for the Next Year Serve on the call committee for a pastor who will lead our Millennial Ministry.

Help our Church Council realign its governance structure so that we simplify what is often too complex.

Invest time and effort in our Acts 1:8 Mission Team by leading them and our church staff through the book Hinges: Opening Your Church’s Doors to the Community

Plan and promote our trip to Israel in October 2018.

Secure a part time volunteer coordinator.

Take the lead on celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation at St. Michael. This includes: Paying off our mortgage on October 29, followed by a German Fest, complete with brats, sauerkraut and

a German polka band! Our Lenten challenge of completing 178 service projects before Easter. Proudly wearing a new St. Michael 500 Reformation t-shirt that goes on sale on March 1. Teaching in our Vacation Bible School that will feature Luther’s famous hymn, A Mighty Fortress is our

God. Helping promote an Adult Bible Class on Luther in September. Encouraging members and friends to attend a viewing of the new Luther movie on October 26. It’s called

Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World. Educating the J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) group about Luther’s devotional life (January); Luther on Baptism

(April); Luther on Biblical Interpretation (July); and Luther for Today (October).

Long Range Strategies Reignite our foreign mission trips.

Prepare the church to purchase additional property to the south—if and when it becomes available.

Encourage a building program that will add meeting rooms, restrooms, expand our nursery and preschool, create more effective interior signage and complete the narthex.

Thank you so very much for the privilege of serving as your pastor. We have exciting work to do!

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Music Ministry

Six Orchestra rehearsals until Easter! The countdown continues to our Easter celebration! NOW IS THE TIME to join our instrumentalists in accompanying the choir on songs like the Hallelujah Chorus and adding to the majestic Easter hymns! Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 6:10p in the sanctuary, or email stephanie@stwfw.org to get a copy of the music to practice.

Guest Musicians Valley Lutheran High School band and choir

from Saginaw Valley, Michigan, will be leading worship on Wednesday, March 15, at 6:00p. If you are able to help with housing the choir or would be able to help provide the Lenten meal before the worship, email stephanie@stmfw.org or go to www.stmfw.org/95-ways-to-serve/.

Lutheran High School South from St. Louis, Missouri, will enhance our worship on Palm Sunday, April 9, at 10:45a.

Other Special Music March 12, 8:00a & 10:45a

Jubilant Fields (blue grass band) March 19, 10:45a

ESM Harmony Choir (grades 4-5)

Polka Band players needed! As part of our celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, St. Michael will have a special event on October 29 complete with traditional German food and a POLKA BAND! If you play the accordion, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone or drums, we need you! Band members will be given music to practice on their own and meet every other month to practice. Contact Stephanie Maxson at stephanie@stmfw.org or 432-2033.

Hymn of the Month Holden Evening Prayer is the hymn we will learn and sing in all of our mid-week

services. The beautiful words point us to the light of forgiveness and life that pierces the darkness of lent.

As the darkness of the evening Draws us toward the end of day, May the cloak of sin and sadness Never block us from your way. Like the stars up in the heavens May your hope and joy shine through, In the light of your forgiveness Give us strength and peace anew.

During Sunday worship, we will learn the hymn How Deep the Father’s Love composed by Stuart Townsend.

Praise Song of the Month This month’s contemporary song is Lead Me to the Cross composed by Brooke Fraser. The chorus of this song proclaims the forgiveness and love we receive as Christ pays the price for our sin at the cross.

Lead me to the cross where your love poured out. Bring me to my knees, Lord, I lay me down. Rid me of myself—I belong to you. Oh lead me, lead me to the cross.

You can listen to recordings of both of these songs at www.stmfw.org/hymns-songs/.

Saturday Band Line-up March 5 King’s Strings

March 12 Life Song

March 19 King’s Strings

March 26 Life Song

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St. Michael Music Schedule Check out our musical group rehearsals listed below. Instrumentalist? Vocalist? Bell player? Being involved in St. Michael music ministry is a great way to serve and be connected with fellow members. We’d love to have you join us!

Vocal

Men’s Choir (TTBB) Wednesday 5:30p-5:50p in the Sanctuary

Adult Choir (SATB) Wednesday 7:00p-8:00p in the Sanctuary

Women’s Choir (SSA) Wednesday 8:00p-8:30p, as needed in the Sanctuary

Instrumental Flute Choir in Music Room Thursday 12:30p-1:30p Sunday 9:00a-9:30a

Orchestra in Luther Hall Thursday 6:10p-7:10p

String Ensemble in Music Room Rehearsals as needed

Handbell Choirs

Grace Notes (3rd – 8th grade) Monday 3:30p-4:30p in the Sanctuary

Harmony Ringers (6th grade – adult) Monday 6:00p-7:00p in the Sanctuary

Resound (6th grade – adult) Monday 7:15p-8:15p in the Sanctuary

Advanced Bells Thursday 7:00p-8:15p in the Sanctuary

Bands Praise Teams Tuesday 7:00p-8:30p in the Music Room and Sanctuary

Day by Day (Bridge Band) Tuesday 7:00p-8:00p in Luther Hall

Hope’s Foundation (Youth Band) Wednesday 7:00p-8:00p in the Music Room

Jubilant Fields Thursday 7:00p-8:30p in the Music Room

From the President

February was a month of lessons for me. Some of the lessons reinforced what I already knew; some of the lessons changed what I thought I already knew; and some of the lessons taught me something completely new. We have been learning a lot here at St. Michael as well. We have learned that just living in our community does not make us a citizen. We have to actively engage with our neighbors and have done so with efforts like our garage sale last summer, our work with Shepherd of the City Lutheran Church, and our new Bridge Ministry. We will also be impacting those around us through the efforts of those who participate in the Lenten Challenge of 178 Service Projects. If you have not looked at the postings in the narthex, I encourage you to do so. There truly is something for everyone. We have also learned (but I am sure we already knew) that our timing is not God’s timing relative to the process of calling our missional pastor. To that I would only respond, “be not dismayed.” God has a great plan for us that he will reveal at the right time. Our Call Committee, under the outstanding leadership of Shayne Ulmer, continues to discern God’s will and the right candidate will be made known to all. If you see a committee member, please thank them for their time and effort. Clearly these are just my thoughts, I think the Bible says it much better than I can in Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” I pray that each of you find the Lenten season to be one of reflection and renewal. God bless you!

T.R. Ackmann

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Financial Update

Debt Reduction

Received in January $7,285 Loan Balance on 1/31/2017 $306,416

St. Michael Lutheran Church

Foundation Awards Since the fall of 2007, the St. Michael Foundation has annually awarded money to ministries of our congregation. The St. Michael Foundation is accepting requests for funds. Awards will be made from the general endowment fund to any church or mission related cause. Please consider submitting a request this year. Requests should be submitted to the Foundation Board of Directors by noon on April 16, 2017. Foundation weekend will be on May 20/21. Address any questions to the St. Michael Foundation c/o Ron Menze, Foundation Advisor, into the Foundation mailbox or to rmenze@MKMdesign.com.

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Financial Report Year to Date Results – January 2017 January

2017 Offerings January

2017 Budget Difference January

2016 Offerings

Offerings & Other Income $124,689 $118,964 $5,725 $132,430

Ministry Expenses $119,044 $122,119 ($3,075) $109,958

Income over Expenses $5,645 ($3,155) $8,800 $22,472

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! A Mighty Fortress Vacation Bible School July 24-28 9:00a-12:00p

Emmanuel-St. Michael

Eagles Rise Fundraiser On Thursday, March 23rd, ESM will host the first “Eagles Rise” fundraising event at Sweetwater Sound beginning at 6:00p. This relaxed evening will include inspirational stories from ESM graduates, reserved table seating, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent and ticket auction, and an opportunity to be part of the “Fund the Future” pledge. Tickets are $50 and available through the school office. Contact Kathy at 422-6712 for more information and to reserve your spot.

Concordia Lutheran

High School

It's time to think SUMMER! Register for summer camps and classes at Concordia

Lutheran High School. Camps run in June and July and

are open to all area students in grades 1-12. Summer

classes are open to all area students in grade 8-12. Visit

www.clhscadets.com/summer to learn more.

Women’s Book Club

If you enjoy reading, consider joining the St. Michael

Book Club. We meet on the third Thursday of each

month at 10:00a in the narthex to discuss a book we have

read. In March, we will read and discuss Once We Were

Sisters, by Sheila Kohler. If you have questions, contact

Camille Blake at 409-9196.

ACTS 1:8 MISSION TEAM The St. Michael Mission Team is inspired by Acts 1:8 where Jesus promises, “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Jerusalem—Surrounding Neighborhood The team is planning a Neighborhood Backyard

Picnic/Bonfire on Saturday, June 24. There will be a special outside worship service at 5:00p, and then we will enjoy games, food, and a bonfire. Plan to bring

your lawn chair and favorite backyard game.

Samaria—Regional The Bridge City Community Lutheran Church in

Chattanooga, Tennessee. Pastor Josh Woodrow will preach for us once again on August 5/6. We will be

collecting items for the intercity ministry. We hope to fill his car again!

All Judea—City Wide Shepherd of the City Lutheran Church in Ft. Wayne

The Ends of the Earth—Global Paul Jones, a missionary pilot in Guatemala who flies for

the Missionary Air Group, a Christian international medical organization

Rev. Adam Lehman, a LCMS missionary to Spain

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Connect People to Jesus

CLIP IN—Risking Hospitality in your Church

By Jim Ozier & Fiona Hayworth

How intentional are the members of our congregation in providing hospitality? We are not just speaking to our teams of greeters and ushers, who do a marvelous job, but to each one reading this.

The bicycle is our reference! Intentionality is the frame of the bicycle. It is the structure that supports everything else. A culture of hospitality happens when every person, every weekend, is intentional about making connections: connecting to someone they do not already know; connecting one person they meet to yet another person; connecting people to God through their intentionality, behavior and life. In short, when people make themselves available in this way, they can become the bridge over which someone walks to experience the light of Jesus Christ for the first time. Look closely at the 5 – 10 LINK RULE. 5 REFERS TO TIME: Fellowship and visiting with friends is so important in church. Five minutes before church starts and five minutes after it ends, meet someone you do not know! 10 REFERS TO SPACE: When someone you do not know comes within ten feet of you, reach out to them, and invite them into your group of friends. LINK REFERS TO CONNECTING: When you meet someone new, immediately link them to someone else based on some common affinity (occupation, home state, interests etc.). This is a big step and a big commitment on the part of the church! It is a covenant we make with each other. Pastors, staff, lay leaders, and members must reinforce each other. People often think of hospitality before a service starts but some of the most effective hospitality takes place after the service ends. We are “Connecting People to Jesus.”

The Bridge is for young people who are looking for a place to ask questions about faith. It is for those who are looking to find other believers with which to connect. Help The Bridge serve those in need on Sunday, March 12, at 11:00a in Luther Hall. In March we are gathering donations to put together care packages for local homeless individuals and families. Come to help pack on March 12 and/or bring a donation. Recommended items: socks/underwear, water bottles, crackers, hand wipes, toothbrush/paste, maxi pads, gift cards for fast food. Bring your items to the donation containers in the narthex. Our Next Bridge Gathering is on Sunday, March 19, at 11:00a in Luther Hall! Our theme for the gathering is Happy. There are so many lies we are told in this world about what will make us happy. Come and explore with us how we can ignore the bad advice that traps us and embrace what God has to say about happiness. We would love for you to join us for music, a meal, and a video Bible study on March 19.

“Freely you have received,

freely give.” —Matthew 10:8b

In Ephesians 4, Paul talks about pastors and other leaders as gifts that God has given

the church “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” Stephen Ministry has provided a method to equip those gifted for caring, so they can build up the body of Christ by providing Christian care and support to those experiencing a difficult time. If you would like more information on our Stephen Ministry, call Margaret Jones at 672-3594.

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Just Older Youth—aka JOY

J.O.Y. Bible Study in Luther Hall Led by Pastor Lessing Studying 1 Corinthians 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 10:00a – 11:30a

March 9 God’s Creation Around the World with Pastor Bob

April 13 Service, Tour, and Lunch at Concordia Theological Seminary

April 27 Pizza with Pastor (Luther on Holy Baptism)

May 12 Arena Dinner Theatre

The calendar events are open to everyone who is 55 and older. Check the J.O.Y. bulletin board for more information.

LWML Fort Wayne

3-Zone Spring Rally WHEN: Saturday, April 22nd, 9:00a-11:30a Registration at 8:30a WHERE: Emmaus Lutheran Church 8626 Covington Road, Fort Wayne COST: $6 includes breakfast REGISTER: Contact Mary Nichols by April 16 The speaker will be from the “Helping Hands Initiative,” which provides for the needs of neighbors by mending their homes and mending hearts with the healing power of God’s Word. It was successfully piloted in Fort Wayne and is looking to do more projects in the greater Fort Wayne area. To help support this ministry, a monetary ingathering will be collected.

Lutheran Laymen’s League

Annual Prayer Breakfast WHEN: Saturday, March 25 8:00a Registration 8:30a Breakfast WHERE: St. Michael Lutheran Church Family Life Center SPEAKER: Rev. Dr. Gregory Selz Speaker for The Lutheran Hour COST: $7 per person or $14 per family Contact Rich Kraus for tickets at 637-2969

Grief Support Group Cross Connections’ Grief Support Group supports people going through any type of grief, such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, job loss, relocation, etc. The group will meet from 5:00p-6:30p each Thursday from March 23 through May 4 at 4618 E. State Blvd, Suite 300. If interested, contact Cross Connections at 373-0213. The cost is $20 and includes all materials.

LGBTQ+ Support Group for Parents Cross Connections recognizes the need for support for parents of adult children who have identified as LGBTQ. Parents need to know they are not alone. Sharing mutual stories and prayers helps to strengthen and provide hope. Cross Connections is beginning a support group for Christian parents of adult children identifying as LGBTQ. Parents are invited to come together in a confidential and safe atmosphere for hope and encouragement. Each month, Cross Connections will provide resources for parents to develop relationships with their sons and daughters. The next meeting will take place on Monday, March 6, from 6:30p-7:30p at 4618 East State Blvd., Suite 300. Those interested may contact Cross Connections at 373-0213, ext. 101.

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3:15 Youth Ministries

For information on youth ministry, contact Tommy Moll at tommy@stmfw.org or 432-2033 x203. Find a full listing of events along with photos and registration information at www.stmfw.org/youth.

SUPPORT OUR YOUTH AND HAVE A BLAST DOING IT

TRIVIA NIGHT: SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Get ready to play some awesome trivia, have fun with a team, and support youth ministry at St. Michael’s 2nd annual Trivia Night. Compete as a team to win prizes and be St. Michael Trivia Champions. Prizes will be awarded for winning trivia rounds, the most creative table décor, and for other fun games between rounds of trivia. A concession stand will be available with light supper and snacks for sale. The cost is $20 per participant or $120 per team of six. All proceeds go to support youth ministry. Register as an individual or as a team online at www.stmfw.org/youth, or you can pick up a registration form from the church office or the youth bulletin board.

2ND SATURDAY

MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENT

MARCH 11 GT: Gifts and Talents is the theme of our next Second Saturday middle school event on Saturday, March 11. Our games and lesson are centered on the gifts and talents God has given each one of us. The night will start in the Family Life Center (gym) at 6:00p, and we will wrap things up by 8:30p. Plan on a meal, some big games, and a time to worship and learn more about our awesome God.

CAMP LUTHERHAVEN

SERVICE PROJECT

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 The 6th-12th graders will help Camp Lutherhaven get ready for summer campers. Prepare to clean up trails, take down dead trees, and do anything else we can to make the summer camp ministry a great time to connect people to Jesus. We will meet at St. Michael at 8:00a on Saturday morning and return by 3:00p. All participants need to bring a sack lunch, close-toed shoes, and clothes they don’t mind getting dirty.

High School Youth Nights You are gifted! You really are! High school youth will learn more about how they have been given gifts by the Holy Spirit and how they can use them in our March youth night series. Youth nights run from 6:00p-8:30p and always include a meal, time in God’s Word, and opportunities to connect with other youth through games and Christian fellowship. We meet on Sundays, March 12 and 26.

Register NOW

High School

Mission Trip

June 16-24 Registration is open for the high school mission trip to Milton, Pennsylvania, on June 16-24. Register by Sunday, March 12, so that you can secure your spot on the trip. Our mission is to demonstrate Jesus’ love and compassion in tangible ways, serving real people in need while working on projects that repair and transform homes. Talk with Tommy Moll for more information or go to www.stmfw.org/youth.

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Serving in March 2017 at St. Michael Lutheran Church

Title Dates Saturday Sunday

8:00 10:45

Acolytes 1 Wednesday William Grinsfelder – Crucifer; Joshua Henschen, Noah Selking

4/5 Ross Augenstein Rachel Hensley

Reganne Ackmann Hayden Evans

Allison DiBenedetto Savannah Swaidner

8 Wednesday Matthew Stuteville; Gretchen Witmer

11/12 Cayden Faley Maggie Stock

Julian Klutz Kennan Leis

Mallory Peters Morgan Render

15 Wednesday Kaitlynn Crow; Ethan Yoder

18/19 Cara Nutter Matthew Scholz

Todd Sackschewsky Camden Wirges

Andrew Bear Ryan Snider

22 Wednesday Anna Maxson; Madalyn Ruch

25/26 Emma Connelly Katelyn Nix

Sophia Clendenen Leah Fry

Sophia Caudill Brooke Chaffee

29 Wednesday Will McLain; Isaiah Tietz

Altar Guild Donna Braun, Mary Prange, Candi Luchnenko

Children’s Church

4/5 Michelle Smith

No Children’s Church

Luanne Haupt

11/12 Elizabeth Ruch Melanie North

18/19 No Children’s Church No Children’s Church

25/26 Heather Nutter Melanie North

Coffee & Fellowship

4/5 Bob and Vickie Scholl

11/12 J.O.Y. Group

18/19 OPEN

25/26 Phil & Ivy Gray

Elders Mike Roemer Ryan Meyer Paul Selking

Wednesday, 3/1 Larry Wickert

Wednesday, 3/8 OPEN

Wednesday, 3/15 OPEN

Wednesday, 3/22 Mike Roemer

Wednesday, 3/29 OPEN

Flowers There are no flowers during Lent.

GAP 18/19 Christine Harrison Richard Pierce

Pastor Jerry & Mary Nichols

Larry Wickert Amy Crow

Greeters 1 Wednesday

4/5 Frank and Gloria Helfrich Harold and Maria Graham Kathleen Brown

Wayne and Jean Panning Nancy Kuker Dorothy Smith

Ed and Peg Davis David and Judy Mueller

8 Wednesday

11/12 Al and Cynthia Claus Gene Scheumann Liz Edwards

TR and Jen Ackmann David and Kathryn Trinklein Marge Jesse

Eric and Alissa Stalter Carol Olry Nina Bruns

15 Wednesday

18/19 Dave and Christine Harrison Ron and Carol Korte

Ted and Donna Braun Jon and Cristie Gerken

Gary Gotsch Don and Lily Schenkel Todd Stouder

22 Wednesday

25/26 John and Sue Baker Penny Pequignot Richard Pierce

Tim and Marilyn Crum Kent and Susan Scheiwe Nathan and Michele Wilkinson

Ron and Kendra Nieman John and Belva Patterson

Lay Readers 4/5 Linda Lewis Tina Hoover Karen Martin

11/12 Bruce Schroeder Rich Kraus Gene Pfeiffer

18/19 OPEN Rich Kraus Jacob Pennekamp

25/26 Adam Hahn Lou Ann Presti Karen Hall

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March Celebrations

Baptismal Birthdays will be celebrated on March 18/19 for children, birth through 5th grade: Ayanna Braden; Olivia Diss; Ali Davis; Gavin Evans; Jaden Hoover; Taylor and Charlie Klein; Mia Loggins; Morgan Miller; Wyatt and Johnathon Overby; Jessielynn Park; Austin and Eli Pieper; Adam Ruch; Gavin Schroeder; Allison Sierks; Addison Stalter; Johnathen Weaver; Elliot Yoder; Kroy, Brooks, and Tate Young.

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Celebrate our church family! Take a picture, post it, and tag it.

Celebrating the Marriage of… Years Daniel and Pamela Green 3/2/1996 21

Ed and Patricia Armstrong 3/3/1962 55

Chip and Marcia Olson 3/4/1989 28

Jim and Kathleen Barron 3/6/1993 24

Tom and Dawn Buuck 3/6/1976 41

Glenn and Sharon Vonderau 3/7/1992 25

Gary and Debbie Gotsch 3/10/1979 38

Rick and Cathie Humbarger 3/11/1978 39

Rich and Linda Kraus 3/11/1972 45

Brent and Tara Panning 3/16/2002 15

Michael and Sharon Ulrich 3/18/1972 45

Dennis and Sara Freeman 3/19/2011 6

David and Andrea Howard 3/19/2001 16

Keith and Cheri Miller 3/21/1998 19

Brad and Jennifer Chaffee 3/23/1996 21

Samuel and Elizabeth Clendenen 3/23/2013 4

Landon and Emily McDonald 3/23/2013 4

Matthew and Amy Stewart 3/23/2007 10

Anthony and Krista Goodnight 3/26/2010 7

Bradley and Holly Hathaway 3/28/2009 8

Kenneth and Esther Kolter 3/28/1964 53

Duane and Cynthia Warren 3/28/1986 31

Jimmie and Ruth Bennett 3/29/1952 65

Jim and Diana Sims 3/29/1964 53

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St. Michael Ministry Leader Contact Information

Acts 1:8 Mission Team Jim Sims jldksims@yahoo.com 260-417-9874

Altar Guild Judy Pieper pieperjudy@yahoo.com 260-755-2554

Banners Sharon Smith smith.family4@myfrontiermail.com 260-432-4131

The Bridge Lucas Thompson lucasjthompson@aol.com 260-657-4003

Dartball Dennis Hilgemann dennyhilgemann@frontier.com 260-422-8173

ESM Lutheran School Alicia Levitt alevitt@esmeagles.com 260-459-1616

Family Ministry Pastor Lessing PastorLessing@stmfw.org 260-432-2033

Funeral Dinners Ivy Gray ivy@stmfw.org 260-432-2033

Greeters Mary Nichols marylouisenichols@gmail.com 260-450-0025

Handbells Celine Newman cnewman12@gmail.com 260-636-7101

Hospital/Shut-In Visitations Pastor Don Sandmann donsand2@msn.com 260-486-2854

Interior Decorating Committee Susie Egly susiee@embarqmail.com 260-396-2078

J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Linda Lewis clewis11@msn.com 260-645-0081

Jr. & Sr. Youth Ministry Tommy Moll tommy@stmfw.org 785-304-3751

Lay Readers Louann Presti loupresti@aol.com 260-456-1971

Lutherans for Life Team Dennis Brink dennis.brink@att.net 260-238-4046

Men’s Basketball & Softball Matt Hendrickson mhendrickson8@gmail.com 260-403-0119

Men’s Ministry Harry Jones hmejones71@aol.com 260-672-3594

Men’s Prayer Breakfast Dennis Brink dennis.brink@att.net 260-238-4046

Music Stephanie Maxson stephanie@stmfw.org 260-432-2033

Nursery Coordinator Melanie North mnorth73@gmail.com 260-484-1856

Office Volunteers Tina Hoover tina@stmfw.org 260-432-2033

Orchestra Dee Dee Beights denicebeights@gmail.com 260-312-3966

Prayer Ministry Al Claus aclaus4@yahoo.com 260-414-0568

Puppets Nancy Sackschewsky nancy5645@embarqmail.com 260-625-4005

Small Group Bible Studies Christine Harrison charrison75@comcast.net 260-625-4040

St. Michael Foundation Ron Menze rmenze@MKMdesign.com 260-341-5289

St. Michael Preschool Tammy Bruns tammy@stmfw.org 260-432-2033

Stephen Ministry Debbie Gotsch debbiegotsch@gmail.com 260-348-7280

Summer Outdoor Maintenance Phil Gray phil.gray@frontier.com 260-437-4131

Sunday Coffee/Donuts Ivy Gray ivy@stmfw.org 260-432-0033

Sunday School Tara Panning tarapanning@yahoo.com 260-755-3286

Technology (Audio & Video) Shawn McLain shawn@pcguyonline.net 260-436-8031

Thrivent Choice Dollars Jerry Egly jerrye@embarqmail.com 260-396-2078

Ushers Dave Crow boilermakers_crow@msn.com 260-459-9320

Vacation Bible School Karen Manges klmanges1977@gmail.com 260-450-2220

Women’s Ministry Peg Davis pjdavis400@gmail.com 260-637-4781