St. John’s Lutheran Church St. John’s Lutheran Paul Gruetter, Pastor 209 Broad St. PO Box 203 567-201-3455 Montpelier, Ohio 43543 419-485-3736

stjohnsmontpelier@gmail.com

stjohnsmontpelier.org

June 2015

Shut In

Geri Gearhart

Alice Masters

Genesis Healthcare

1104 Wesley

Bryan, OH 432506

Gretta Wilcox

108 Bungalow Ct

Montpelier, OH, 43543

Sam Dixon

104 Evergreen Dr.

Montpelier, OH 43543

Serving in Worship during June

Sign-up sheet is passed around during worship!

Margaret Gordon

Hillside Country Living

09876 CO RD 16 #417

Bryan, OH 43506

Jumar Kissinger 1277 Snapdragon Dr.

Montpelier, OH

43543

Nursery Schedule

7: McCrea Kidston

14: Val Steinke

21: Kati Burt

28. Jodi Fiser

29: Dawn Smith

Acolyte

7: Open

14: Open

21: Open

28. Open

Greeters

7: The Hutchisons

14: The Grimes

21: Lexy Becker and

Joan Becker

28.Doran and Stacy

DeMara, Bill and

Roxanne Metzger

Lay Reader

7: David Jaessing

14: Open

21: Ann Perkey

28. Open

Elevette Greeter

7: Open

14: Open

21: Open

28. Open

George Rings

13101 Co RD J22C

Montpelier, OH 43543

4 – Becky Jaessing 4 – Kimme Engels 4 – Brady Steinke 6 – Jane Schroeder 6 – Emil Whitis 6 – Stephanie Johnson 7 – Dale Koch 7 – Dylan Hutchison 8 – Lyndsi Engels 8 – Kelby Sapp 9 – Megan Whitis 11 – Susan Rockey 11 – Nicole Bent 13 – Denise Brown

14 – Lois Flower 15 – Joshua Fiser 15 – Brittany Harris 16 – Margaret Wilcox 16 – Earl Walker 17 – Keith Gearhart 19 – Richard Todd 20 – Dale Rockey 22 – Hillis Rockey 24 – William Tarr 24 – Joshua Luke 24 – Howard Parrish 26 – Angela Bolen 29 – Michael Vogel

4 - Dennis and Valerie Steinke 6 – Howard and Marilyn Parrish 10 - Dan and Deb Clum 10 - Corey and Julie Steinke 16 - Al and Julie Gearhart

18 – Jon and Holly Willson 20 – Jim and Joni Engels 26 – David and Jennifer Clark 28 – Ryan and Kati Burt

June Birthdays

June Anniversaries

Membership Information Forms There are forms for you to fill out to help us update our church records, as we move to a new software system! They are located at both entrances to the

church. Thank you for your help!

Men’s Group Awarded Scholarships St. John’s Men’s Group awarded two college scholarships this spring. The

first was given in memory of Kent Becker, to Brady Zuver at North Central. The second was given in memory of Ed Whitis, to Abigail Auch of North

Central. Thank you for your support of the Men’s Group.

Delegate Volunteer for Convocation The Convocation of the North American Lutheran Church will be held in

Dallas on August 12-14. St. John’s is entitled to send one layperson to

represent us, along with Pastor Paul. This could be you! If you would like to represent St. John’s at the Convocation, check your calendar, and speak

with Pastor Paul.

St. Peter’s Ice Cream Social Ice cream, Sandwiches, and other food will be served between 5-7 PM at St.

Peter’s Lutheran Church in Edon on Wednesday June 10th. Please see

bulletin boards at either entrance of the church for all information and a complete list of foods being offered.

Baptism announcement We rejoice with Grady Hake as he was baptized May 10

th , in a private

service.

Sympathy We extend Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Mary DeMara, who died last month. Mary is the mother of Doran DeMara.

Thank you Dear Friends of St. John’s,

I want to let you know how much I appreciated your thoughts, prayers,

visits, and many cards! Pastor Paul your visits and prayers meant a lot to

Betty and me. Friends in peace and love, George Rings

Sheets for WOTC Quilts WOTC needs sheets for backing of quilts. Sizes needed are full, queen, or king only! You can drop off the sheets in the ladies room downstairs any

time!! Your donation is greatly appreciated!

VBS Sign-up Sheets There are two sign-up sheets located on the bulletin board by pastor’s office for snack items needed AND helpers! Please donate items or your time!!!

VBS 5-6 Grade Teacher Needed!! A teacher for 5-6

th graders is needed for VBS June 15-19 from 9am – 11:30

am! Please contact the church office or please see Jodi Grime, Katie Burt,

Stacy Sapp or Chris Whitis.

Registration forms are now available in the church office

or on our website. VBS- June 15-19, 9 am -11:30 am at the Presbyterian Church. Mark

your calendars!

The Theme this year will be G-FORCE!

Parish Ed Announcements

The Parish Ed is presenting a Cradle Roll bulletin board. Starting

with January 2015, any parents or grandparents that would like to announce a new birth in the congregation may present Parish Ed

with an announcement and/or picture that will be displayed on a

bulletin board for 1 year. Please present your information to or if you have any questions please see Jodi Grime, Katie Burt, Stacy

Sapp or Chris Whitis.

Parish Ed is looking for interested individuals who would like to

participate in a rotational Sunday school program for next fall. This will be for ages 2 years old – 6

th grade. The classes would be 2 year

olds- preschool, kindergarten – 2nd

grade, 3-6th grade. Curriculum

will be provided. There will be a weekly opening with songs, bells, and a small video. The classes will follow with a mixture of Bible

verses, stories, crafts or snacks. This is a flexible commitment.

Teach 3 times a year, once a month or every week. Interested individuals please see Jodi Grime, Katie Burt, Stacy Sapp or Chris

Whitis.

See and Do Donation

List Items Needed by the See & Do Food

Pantry:

In Cans or Plastic Bottles

Peanut Butter Spaghetti Sauces

Fruit Juices Pork & Beans

Chicken or Beef Broths Tuna

Beef Stew Soups

Vegetables (corn, beans, peas, etc.)

Pastas w/Meat (e.g. SpaghettiOs, Chef Boyardee)

In Packages or Boxes

Spaghetti Macaroni & Cheese

Elbow Macaroni Instant Mashed Potatoes

Noodles Pudding

Cake Mixes Gelatin

Cereal/Oatmeal Sugar

Saltine Crackers Flour

Perishables

Bread Margarine

Meats Eggs

Non-Food Items

Tooth Brushes Tooth Paste

Shampoo Bath Soap Bars

Liquid Dish Soaps Toilet Paper

Liquid Laundry Soaps

May and June is See and Do Donation month. Please donate to

help stock See and Do, Inc. Boxes are kept outside the sacristy and

in the narthex so that we may gather items year round.

NORTH WEST OHIO MISSION DISTRICT IS FORMED

St. John’s congregation is now a part of the North West Ohio Mission District, a new territory that was formed on May 9 at the annual Ohio convocation. Previously we were part of the Ohio Mission District. We have now divided Ohio into five districts, for better service to the congregations. We have no professional staff, so the Dean for all of Ohio was a pastor serving his congregation full-time. He was also trying to stay in touch with the needs of nearly 60 congregations across Ohio. This wasn’t working out very well! So our new district has one Dean and 7 congregations. The congregations will be able to work more closely together, and when a congregation has a specific need (calling a new pastor, or resolving conflict, etc.) the Dean will be better able to provide resources. The district stretches from Jackson Center in the south to Montpelier in the north, and also includes congregations in St. Mary’s, Leipsic, Payne, Rockford, and Chattanooga. Our Dean is Pastor Bill Maki, of Zion Lutheran Church in St. Mary’s. The district has an executive council to guide our work, and from our congregation Pastor Paul (secretary) and Merlin Wright (lay representative) have been elected to serve on the executive council.

Here are some Christian websites that you may want to use. If you would like an email sent with all the

links below please contact the office at

stjohnsmontplier@gmail.com.

Free Ecards

http://markryman.com/BLOG/ecards-2/

http://www.bluemountain.com/ecards/christian/classic

http://ecards.dayspring.com/ecards/

Free Bible sites

www.biblegateway.com

www.crosswalk.com

http://www.devotions.net/bible/00bible.htm

Women’s sites

http://proverbs31.org/

https://unveiledwife.com/

http://womenlivingwell.org/

Men’s sites

http://www.crosswalk.com/faith/men/

http://uncompromisedmen.com/

May 7, 2015 WOTC Board Meeting

Present: Ann P, Jean, Ann K, Bev, and Roxanne.

Devotions were conducted.

Minutes of the April meeting were read and approved.

The Treasurer’s Balances as 5/7/15:

Kitchen Supply Fund $ 654.57

General Expenses $ 765.19 Checking Acct Balance $1,419.76

Savings $ 761.08

Funeral Dinner Fund $ 854.53

Secretary of Action – There have been 2 Health Kits donated at this time.

The soap contributions are down, at this point, from last year.

Secretary of Community – No Report

Secretary of Growth – Pastor Don has agreed to come for both services on

9/20 for Filling Homes Sunday. Parish Ed will be contacted to discuss having the kids color the Thank

Offering Boxes.

Vice-President – No Report

Old Business –

Flat sheets are needed for quilts.

Also, there will be no fleece blanket work days in June and July.

Discussion was held regarding the continuation of See & Do for the months

of June & July. A speaker was suggested to talk about the workings of See

& Do. This will be investigated.

New Business –

Bean Days is July 17 and 18th. Discussion will be held at the June meeting

to discuss the details of the Root Beer Float Stand.

The next meeting will be June 4, 2015 at 6:00 PM. The Funeral Co-

Chairmen and Women’s Board will meet after the regular Board Meeting at 7:00 P.M.

St. John Lutheran Council Meeting Minutes

Date: 4/12/15

Attendees:

Ed Kidston

Merlin Wright

Pastor Paul

Chase Henry

Holly Miller Wanda Henry Jim Thompson Ric Clark

Nathan Baker Jeanne Willson Stacy Sapp Joan Becker

Various Issues and Objectives

Ed Kidston called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.

Nathan Baker read devotion followed with prayer. Parish Ed will read

devotions next meeting.

Motion made to approve the minutes from previous month by Joan Becker

and seconded by Nathan Baker. Motion passed.

Deacon’s report: Nathan Baker

o Updated Sunday’s service attendance.

Early

Month 95

o Average 24

Late

Month 504

o Average 126

o Set up tables and made coffee for meeting.

Elders Report: Jeanne Willson, Joan Becker, and Pastor Paul.

o Communion schedule was set up for June.

o The supply pastor for June 14th will be Pastor Bischoff.

o The supply pastor for June 28th will be Pastor Mike Tamorria.

o A transfer letter has been received for new members.

Parish Ed: Stacy Sapp and Merlin Wright

o Members present at Parish Ed meeting was Chris Whitis, Stacy

Sapp, and Merlin Wright

o Old Business

3 students completed first communion classes.

Hayden Dye

Henley Dye

Erin Elser.

Cradle roll – continued discussion. Up and running by

Sept. 15th.

Sunday School Fall – Hoping for teacher rotation. 2

teachers, 2 weeks of month per class. Same curriculum.

3 classes.

o Preschool

o K-2

o 3-6

VBS – St. John’s in charge of kitchen.

Student registration and sign-up sheet for kitchen help

and supply needs will be in narthex Sunday morning til

VBS.

o New Business

Future Catechism students.

Addi Thompson

Lyndsi Engles

Charlie Wright

High School class continuing to prepare for youth

gathering June 25-28 in Chicago.

3 camp registrations turned in, if interested see Katie

Burt A.S.A.P.

Trustee report: Pastor Paul, Ric Clark, Jim Thompson, Merlin Wright, Ed

Kidston, Wanda Henry, and Chase Henry

o Jodi Grime requested that a debit card be issued from the Luther

League checking account for the Chicago trip. Motion made and

seconded, motion passed.

o Paid and unpaid bills reviewed.

o Issue of toilet paper or the lack of was brought to our attention in

the lower ladies restroom from time to time. Ric Clark will speak

to Judy Handy.

o Jim Thompson will contact, again, Unity Plumbing and Heating

about cutting registers in the altar area for the air conditioner air

returns.

o 6:43 pm Trustees went into executive session to discuss

personnel, came out at 6:55 pm. No action taken.

o Motion made and seconded to have Chase Henry’s name put on all

of the church’s bank accounts. Passed.

o West entrance cement slab was looked at and discussed. Dale

Gearhart will be asked to look into it.

o Meeting adjourned at 7:11 pm.

Motion to approve the reading of the board reports by Jeanne Willson and

second by Joan Becker.

Pastor’s report

o Services:

Eight Sunday services

Five sermons

Four seasonal services

One worship service at Evergreen

o Visitations:

Seven homes, nursing home, and hospital

Three office or elsewhere

o Meetings:

Nine

o other events attended:

Eighteen

o Classes taught:

Five

o Other:

Other media: telephone, emails, Facebook

Mental Health First Aid seminar for one day

o St. John’s Lutheran Church is now a part of Northwest Ohio

Missions District of the NALC.

Pastor Paul is Secretary of the executive council for one

year.

Merlin Wright is Lay representative on the executive for

one year.

Motion to approve Pastor’s report by Jim Thompson and seconded by

Nathan Baker.

Chase Henry went over the financial report.

Motion to approve the financial report by Stacy Sapp and second by Jeanne

Willson.

Old business

o Pastor Paul needs one delegate for the NALC convocation in Dallas

for Aug 12th – 14th. Pastor will ask Joy Gruetter if needed. He will

announce in bulletin first to see if he gets a volunteer.

New business

o Ed Kidston made a motion to add Chase Henry to all bank

accounts. Motion approved by Joan Becker and seconded by Stacy

Sapp.

o Motion to approve the transfer in of Wes and Stacy Dye and family

by Jim Thompson and seconded by Stacy Sapp.

Next council meeting June 14, 2015.

Moved and seconded to adjourn motion carried, ended with Lord Prayer.