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I use a lot of ideas from an internet blog by Carolyn Brown called Wor-shipping with Children. She has written several books, too, about how to involve children in worship. She has wonderful insight and skill at knowing what children are able to understand concerning the lessons that we read in worship. A year ago I ran across this article that she posted, and in conjunction with the ideas that we are learning in the “Take Me to Worship” campaign in which Faith is participating, I thought the parents and other adults would find this article interesting. In the baptismal rite that we use as Lutherans, parents and sponsors promise to “live with them (our children) among God’s faithful people, bring them to the word of God and the holy supper, teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments, and nurture them in faith and prayer, so that your children may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world God made, and work for justice and peace.” Below is the blog Car-olyn Brown posted. – Pastor Karen Yes, children at times wiggle, make an amazing amount of noise, and often seem to be enduring rather than participating in the congrega-tion’s worship. Because of this parents and even whole congrega-tions sometimes decide to keep the children out of the sanctuary “until they are older.” I think that is a mistake. When children, even with all their squirming and disrupting, do not share in the congregation’s wor-ship regularly they miss out on…. Hearing the Bible stories they hear in church school or at home

read in the sanctuary to people of all ages; the stories are no long-er kid stories but the shared, loved stories of the whole congrega-tion

Praying the Lord’s Prayer, saying the Apostles’ Creed, singing the

songs, not just with other kids but with people of all ages Knowing they are part of something bigger than they are and that it

is powerful and good. This is enriched if lots of people know them by name or at least smile and talk to them letting the children know that they are glad they are there

Hearing prayer requests of others and making prayer requests of

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FROM THE INTERIM PASTORS…

5414 East Lake Road, Erie , PA 16511 Phone: (814) 899 -9653

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Worship Schedule

Saturday 6:00 pm

Sunday 8:15 and 11:00 am

*Holy Communion will be

offered at all worship ser-

vices

Sunday School

9:30 am

Interim Pastors

Rev. Karen Thompson

Rev. Kenneth Thompson

Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Charles R. Wertz

Website

www.faithlutheranerie.com

Congregational Council

Members

Mary Jo Szewczyk, V. P.

Lana Fortin, Sec.

Bev Braley

Toni Brown

Mark Concilla

Brian Gray

Mark Johnson

Rick Lee

Bunny McBride

their own Beginning to recognize people of all ages who are part of their congregation and to be recog-

nized by them Being there for baptisms and communions to accumulate experiences with the sacraments Getting to know the pastor and other church leaders, at least by sight, this means they know

and are known by the congregation’s leaders which is good on ordinary days and critical when the pastor shows up in a family crisis

Sharing a hymn book with a parent to sing songs, at least some of which, that parent obvi-

ously loves Putting money in the offering plate with everyone else in the whole church and seeing those

plates carried up front and prayed over; this feels totally different from putting money in a basket as it is passed around a circle of kids in church school

Gathering experiences with yearly worship traditions such as advent wreaths, Chrismon

trees, changing colors, ashes, palm parades, trumpets at Easter…. Being disciplined for poor behavior because worship is too important to disrespect Falling asleep on a parent’s shoulder or lap and feeling loved We love having your children in worship. Pastor Karen

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FOOD PANTRY SAYS “THANK YOU!”

The Ella Cochran Food Pantry thanks the community of Faith Lutheran for their generous support. In the past year the food pantry completed the Walk-In Freezer project and has been using it since March. After selling off the seven old freezers, we purchased a commercial refriger-ator. The Pantry received $12,100 in regular donations (outside of the “fund the freezer drive”). The total food orders from Second Harvest were $44,330 but our costs were only $11,070. The rest of the cost was covered by Federal, State, and County grants. Other Pantry ex-penses came to $358 for supplies. We served an average of 123 fami-lies per month – gave out 125 Easter dinners and 135 Thanksgiving dinners. Thank you to Faith Lutheran for hosting the Ecumenical

Thanksgiving Service. The collection from that night was $676.

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THE LENTEN SEASON

The Lenten season begins with Ash Wednesday. The day is named for the prac-

tice of imposing ashes, a practice that many Lutheran congregations have found

to be a very meaningful part of the Ash Wednesday liturgy. On Wednesday, Feb-

ruary 14, Pastor Karen lead us in worship at 12:10 pm for those who prefer a mid

-day service and again at 7:00 pm for those who prefer to worship in the evening.

Although the Ash Wednesday liturgy is a gift to us from the ancient church, it is

still as pertinent for us today as it was for those early Christians. Plan to attend

one or both of our Ash Wednesday worship services.

MID–WEEK LENTEN SERVICES

For many years it has been the custom here at Faith to gather each

Wednesday during Lent for worship. Because we have many different

members with many different schedules we will gather for worship at both

12:10 pm and 7:00 pm. Whether you would prefer to worship at mid-day

or in the evening, please mark your calendar to attend one or more of our

mid-week Lenten worship services.

LENTEN MEALS TO BE SERVED

Lenten luncheons and dinners will again be offered to the congregation, family

members, and friends each Wednesday during Lent. Everyone who attends

the 12:10 pm worship service is encouraged to stay after the service and enjoy

fellowship and a light luncheon. Each week a different type of soup will be

served. If you plan to attend the 7:00 pm worship service, why not come early

to enjoy both a light dinner and fellowship? Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm.

Each week different committee members will be preparing and serving the

meal. Come to worship, enjoy a meal, and nourish both the body and the soul.

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS

Lenten Coin Folders were mailed the end of January. Families and individuals

are encouraged to insert a quarter each day during the 40 days of Lent as a

sacrificial offering. When you have completely filled your folder, simply drop it

in the offering plate or bring it to the church office. If you did not receive a coin

folder, and would like one, additional folders are available on the table in the

narthex. You can also request a coin folder by calling the church office.

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BOY SCOUT SUNDAY IS FEBRUARY 4

The scouts from Cub Scout Pack 175 and Boy Scout Troop 175 along with

their families have been invited to worship with us on Scout Sunday, Feb-

ruary 4, at the 11:00 am worship service. The scouts will serve as ush-

ers, readers, communion assistants, and leaders in prayer. As the charter

organization for Troop 175 the church has provided a meeting place, over-

seen the volunteer leadership, and followed basic BSA policies. Over the

years we have been blessed with good leadership and active scouts.

Members of the congregation who participate in other scouting packs or

troops are also invited to dress in their scouting uniforms and come to wor-

ship when we will honor all of our scouts.

CUB SCOUT PACK 175

Sign up for Pack 175 was very successful this year thanks to the new and innovative approach by our Cub Master, Jeff Hawryliw. Jeff and Alicia had prepared “s’mores packets” to give at Open House At Klein School for the boys & families. The label said ‘If they wanted S’more fun to join Cub Scout Pack 175”. They were a big hit! A slide presentation of service projects the pack participates in and pictures of den meeting activities were also something Jeff incorporated at the

Open House.

The enthusiasm of Jeff, Alicia and Joe Welker is making a strong, positive impact on the parents. We have 22 registered boys this year – twice as many as last year. A big surprise to us was the interest shown by the 4th and 5th grade boys. Our Lion Cub program – grade K – has 3 boys and although we only have 1 first grader – Tiger Cub rank- he joins in with activities for the Wolves, grade 2 and Lion Cubs. There are presently 2 Wolf Scouts attending regularly and 10 Bear Scouts – grade 3. Joe Welker is the Wolf Leader and Alicia Schultz is the Bear Leader. All ranks meet on Tuesday nights from 6 – 7:15 at Faith Lutheran. We find that it is creating a strong bond between the boys and parents with a group opening ceremony and then dividing to separate are-

as for their specific ranks meetings.

The pack continues to be active in a variety of community service projects: placing and removing the flags at the PA. Soldiers & Sailors Home (fall and spring), making cards for the residents of Brevillier Village for Christmas, St. Valentines’ Day and Easter holidays. The scouts and families make 50 ornaments that we give when we go caroling in December. The families and scouts en-joy the caroling as much as the residents do. We try to have the families involved with the clean

up of the church grounds, and Jeff did a great flag retirement ceremony this past fall.

Jo Shickler is Committee Chairperson and with Alicia organizes fundraisers. The pack has had great success with the Chestnut Hill Candle sales in the fall for the past several years. In January our fundraiser continues with the Easter Candy sale from Romolos and Pulakos. Spring will be our pretzel sandwich sale from Gary’s Superette. Jeff continues to look into new activi-ties and programs for the scouts. We are hoping next year to recruit boys

from the lower grades to keep the pack vital and strong.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 175

Currently, there are six active Scouts and one adult leader with David Lingen-felter and Dave Noonan actively helping with the Troop. Kelly Wright serves as Scoutmaster, with David Lingenfelter, and Dave Noonan assisting as needed. David Lingenfelter earned his Eagle Scout rank in September. Zachary Wright finished his Eagle Scout project in November and is in the process of finishing the paperwork to do his Eagle Board of Review. Chris Fernandes is currently working on his Eagle Scout Project and will be finished on January 6th of this year. He will also be doing his Eagle Board of Review within the next few months. The Troop has three Scouts that have reached the rank of Life Scout. These scouts will be eligible to start their Eagle Scout project within the next few months but will need to earn the rest of their Eagle required badges. The Troop committee meets once a month every month. All Scouts have advanced at least one rank or more in 2017. The Troop has one Scout actively par-ticipating in the Order of the Arrow which is the Boy Scout Honor Society. 2017 Activities included community service projects at Second Harvest Food Bank, ServErie, Operation Shoebox, and roadside clean-up. We went to Beaumont Scout Reservation in June for Summer Camp. 2018 Tentative Plans include our regular meetings which will continue to be scheduled for Mon-day evenings 7pm-8pm. Fundraising - all proceeds help the Scout offset the cost of the outings. Troop 175 is currently selling meat sticks. We are looking into a few camping trips come spring/summer. Community service projects with Second Harvest Food Bank, Operation Christmas Child, and roadside clean-up. We are looking into a different Summer Camp this year as the boys are looking for a different place with different Merit badges and activities The Troop would like to thank the members of Faith Lutheran Church for their continued support.

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Do you know someone who would appreciate a “We Care” basket? The Worship and Music committee will once again be assembling and delivering the baskets in time for Valentine’s Day. This is a wonderful way to let mem-ber of our church family know that we are thinking of them during this winter season when it may be difficult for them to get out and about. If you know of someone, please contact the church office.

WE CARE BASKETS TO BE DELIVERED

CUB SCOUT FUNDRAISER

Fill your Easter baskets with delicious candy treats from Romolo’s and Pu-lakos while supporting Cub Scout Pack 175. The sale is currently in pro-gress and order forms can be found on the table in the narthex. Orders and payment are due February 11. No late orders will be accepted. Orders can be given to any cub scout or dropped in the offering plate. Please make checks payable to “Pack 175.” Candy will be available the week of March 18. For more information or any questions contact Jo Shickler at 898-1437.

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Each month a different committee takes responsibility for hosting the coffee hours following the weekend worship services. To save the cost of having Waste Management pick up our recycla-bles, church council is asking that the committee responsible for coffee hour also take responsi-bility for collecting the recyclables and take them home weekly for pick up that same month. Be-low is the schedule for both Coffee Hour and Recycling. We currently do not have any commit-tee for the month of July. Please contact the church office if you are interested in volunteering

for July. Thank you for your cooperation.

COFFEE HOUR AND RECYCLING SCHEDULE

BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST,

As we start a new calendar year here at Faith, questions regarding our recycling practices have arisen. For years, staff and some members have faithfully taken the Church’s recycling home to their own scheduled pickups. The question of hiring Waste Management to schedule a regu-lar pick up proved to be too costly, ranging from $2,500 to $6,000 per year for one container. As such, The Council made the decision to continue removing The Church’s recycling from the

premises and have members take it to their own driveways for pickup.

Each of the committees will be responsible for taking Faith’s recycling home on the month they sponsor the coffee hour. As a Council, we would like to open the invitation to any member who would like to help. Recycling will be placed in a Harborcreek Township bin (which has been do-nated by a member of The Council), and will be located outside of the church building. By doing this, any member at any time of the week is able to take home what they can and help Faith do

our part to Reduce, Reuse; Recycle.

Yours in Christ, Brian J. Gray

January – Worship and Music

February – Property

March – Finance

April - Women of Faith

May - Evangelism

June – Social Ministry

July - OPEN

August - Endowment

September - Education Ministry

October - Evangelism

November - Women of Faith

December - Stewardship

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FAITH BOOK CLUB

The Faith Book Club meets once a month in the church library. All

are invited to attend. Please consider joining us.

If I’m Found – Terry Blackstock – Monday, February 12, 2018 @ 5:30 PM

Casey Cox is still on the run, fleeing prosecution for a murder she didn’t commit. Dylan Roberts—her most relentless pursuer—is still on her trail, but his secret emails insist he knows the truth and wants to help her. He’s let her escape before when he had her in his grasp, but trust doesn’t come easily. As Casey works to collect evidence about the real murderers, she stumbles on an-other unbearable injustice: an abused child and a suicidal man who’s also been falsely accused. Casey risks her own safety to right this wrong and protect the little girl from her tormenters. But doing so is risky and may result in her capture—and if she’s captured, she has no doubt she’ll be

murdered before she ever steps foot in a jail cell.

Woman of God – James Patterson – Monday, March12, 2018 @ 5:30 PM

St. Peter's Square, Rome. White smoke signals that a new Pope has been chosen. Is it possible that the new Pope...is a woman? The world is watching as massive crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in history. It's a turning point that may change the Church forever. Some followers are ecstatic that the movement rein-vigorating the Church is about to reach the Vatican, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies who aren't afraid to kill for their cause. Faith has never come easy for Brigid Fitzgerald. From her difficult childhood with drug-addled parents to her career as a doctor healing the wounded in Sudan to a series of trials that test her beliefs at every turn, Brigid's convictions and callings have made her the target of all those who fear that the Church has lost its way--dangerous adversaries who abhor challenges to tradition. Locked in a deadly, high-stakes battle with forces determined to undermine everything she believes in, Brigid must convert her enemies to her cause before she loses her faith...and her life. Spanning the globe--from the drug dens, high-powered law firms, and churches of Boston to the horrific brutality of a civil war in the Suda-nese desert to the beauty, violence, and spiritual enlightenment of the Holy Land--Woman of God is an epic, thrilling tale of perseverance, love, trust and nothing less than what it means to live in a

fallen world.

April - The Ship of Brides – John Moses May - Killers of the Flower: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI – David Grann June - The Woman in Cabin 10 – Ruth Wake July - Reconstructing Amelia – Kimberly McCreight August - Beautiful Day – Elin Hilderbrand September - The Beach Street Knitting Society & Yarn

Club – Gil McNeil October - The Secret Keeper – Kate Morton November - Anything is Possible – Elizabeth Stroup December - Behold the Dreamers – Imbolo Mbue

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The next Healing Service will be Wednesday, Feb-

ruary 7 at 12:10 pm. Whether you are in need of

physical, emotional or spiritual healing we invite

you to join us. Everyone is welcome. Members and

friends are encouraged to attend this brief service

followed by a time of fellowship for those who

wish to stay after the service. This will be the last

Healing Service until after Lent.

Come and worship with us!

LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER

With three different worship services, it is not unusual for some members not to know other mem-bers. Getting to know each other was the original motivation for the “Meet the Member” bulletin board on the wall near the church library. Soon the congregation will be choosing a new pastor to lead them. Getting to know each other better will help to ensure the best candidate is chosen for

all members.

Some of you have asked why we discontinued this bulletin board. As many of you are aware, Melissa and I have been very busy in the office these past months. We simply have not had the time to contact members and ask them if they would be willing to complete the questionnaire. Would you be willing to take your turn on the “Meet the Member” board? If so, please complete

the questionnaire on the next page and return it to the church office.

HEALING SERVICE

SOUP, CHILI , AND DESSERTS

Enter your favorite recipe in the Social Ministry Committee’s an-nual Shrove Tuesday Soup, Chili and Dessert Cook-off on Tues-day, February 13 at 6:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for 1st,

2nd, and 3rd place in each category. Those who are not blessed with cooking talents are invited to bring their appetites and vote for their favorites. The committee will provide salad, bread, and beverages to complete our meal. Join the fun as members com-pete for prizes and “bragging rights.” Be sure to sample every entry! This is always a well attended fun event. The committee asks that those planning to attend use the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex so they know how many people to expect. You do not want to miss this delicious meal and fellow-ship. Entrants are asked to please be at the church no later than 5:45 pm with their favorite entry. We will be collecting can goods for the Ella Cochran Food Pantry to provide meals to families in need in Harborcreek.

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Meet the Member Board

Get to know you questions

Your Name

Birthday (month and day) and place of birth Worship you attend Family Current job Favorite food Any pets? Favorite TV show Name something (other than a person) you wouldn’t want to live without On a weekend we might find you… If you could have dinner with anyone, living or otherwise, who would it be and why?

Please return this form to the church office.

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Here it is…….we are almost in the Lenten season. Does it seem possible that we are enjoying Epiphany? The GOOD NEWS is spread to all those who have heard it and those who have not heard it. Jesus calls us as God’s beloved chil-dren and sets us on the “mission to re-create the world in the images of God’s

vision of justice and peace.”

You may ask, what does this have to do with me, or hymnody, or music. As you know, hymns are not just a nice tune. Hymns tell a story, a truth, a prayer, or a Bible study.

Hymns are healing, physical and mental, relaxing, and celebrating.

The hymn, “Just as I Am”, written by Charlotte Elliott (1816-1868), speaks to many and influ-enced more folks to Christ than any other song ever written. I will not write the words to this hymn found in the ELW #592, but just a few. Miss Elliott became an inalid for many years as she endured physical and mental pain. An evangelist friend helped her with this truth, “You must come just as you are, a sinner, to the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world”, hence

the text for “Just as I Am.”

Come to the cross. One way is through music and hymnody of the church. It will touch your life. So, come and be a part of our music team at Faith. If you can give us, vocally, the Lent and Easter seasons, that would be great! Come to choir rehearsals, Wednesdays, after the church service (8:00 pm). Contact Sue Mohnkern, Director of Music, (725-1577) or the church office for

information.

Sue Mohnkern, Director of Music

Music Musings

HAPPY WINTER CHURCH FAMILY!

Well, if you love the snow and cold this has definitely been your kind of winter!! Mrs. Oshlick loves it; I can't wait to move to Florida!! (Some year.) But whatever you prefer, I love God's di-versity. That was a theme last month with Dr. Martin Luther King, and it is one which we love to remind our students of God's great love and how He does NOT make mistakes. He loves and created us all. February is all about God's love and how we can show love to others. We also have to fit in Valentine's Day and dental hygiene month too! Miss Marie will be back and we are so happy to welcome her. She is fantastic with these kids. We have started sight words in pre-k and are working on those letters for the preschool too. Pen Pals will be starting and I can't wait to see the excitement as the children get your letters. They love this and I hope that you love getting your drawings and letters too. Stay warm everyone and spread some LOVE to someone today!! Debbie Bemis

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Despite the chilly temperatures, ten youth and adults participated in this year’s Faith Kids Clean-Up Day on Monday, January 15. Volunteers worked together to clean the pews and woodwork in the sanctuary and narthex, dusted the books and shelves in the church library, cleaned the curio cabinets inside and out, cleaned and disinfected kitchen cupboards and drawers, dusted registers, and cleaned windows. These are all nec-essary tasks that we do not have the time to complete along with the weekly cleaning chores. Thank you to each and everyone of you who volunteered. Please know that your service to God and your church is

appreciated!

FAITH KIDS CLEAN-UP DAY

YARMAN SNOW SERVICES

Commercial and Residential

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

CALL NOW (814)572-0750

Plowing

Salting

Shoveling

Fund Value

as of

January 9,

2018

$57,905.80

Plan to attend the annual congregational meet-

ing following the 11:00 am worship service on

Sunday, January 28. Stay for fellowship and

lunch following the meeting.

Over 460 volunteers with Group Workcamps will be in Erie July 14-21 to

provide home repairs at no cost to elderly, disabled, and low income

residents. Volunteers will be staying at Iroquois High School. They are

able to repair or replace porches, steps, wheelchair ramps, paint inside

and outside, trailer skirting, roof coating, and many other home repairs.

Applications are being taken now. If you wish to apply, want to help

with funding, and/or hospitality for the volunteers, or would like more

information, please contact JoAnn Jeska at 814-602-2884. Please con-

sider how you might be able to help make this project a success in our

community.

IN NEED OF HOME REPAIRS?

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GIVING ENVELOPES AVAILABLE

Have you picked up your 2018 Giving Envelopes? Envelopes are available

in the narthex and are arranged in alphabetical order for your convenience.

There are still a number of envelopes that have not been picked up.

Please pick yours up this weekend. It would also be helpful if you could

deliver envelopes to your relatives, friends, or neighbors, especially those

who may have difficulty getting to church is this winter weather. Your help

would be greatly appreciated. If you are unable to pick up your envelopes,

please contact the church office and we will be happy to assist you.

Seniors for Safe Driving a mature driver improvement course will be offered

at Faith on Thursday, June 14 from 5:30 until 9:30 pm. This PennDOT ap-

proved course is designed for drivers 55 and older. No exam will be given

and no on-the-road driving is required. During the classroom instruction will

help you to become a safer, more confident driver. Everyone who com-

pletes the course will receive a minimum 5% discount on their auto insur-

ance premiums for 3 years as mandated by Pennsylvania state law. Tuition

is only $16 per driver. You can register by phone by calling 1-800-559-4880

or online at www.seniorsforsafedriving.com. More information is available

on the bulletin board in the narthex. Sigh Up Today!

MATURE DRIVER COURSE

Are you in need of a mid-week boost? Why not join us for our Wednes-

day morning Prayer Breakfast which is open to all. We meet at 8:00 AM

each Wednesday at Perkins on Buffalo Road. As you walk by the

cash register, we are around the corner to the right. We order, talk, re-

ceive our order, pray, talk and eat and talk, and end in prayer to be on

our way by 9:00 AM. Come to breakfast with us!

Did you know that Faith offers members an electronic option for making your regular offering? Contributions can be debited automatically from your checking or savings account. Electronic giving offers convenience for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for our con-gregation. If you are currently giving on a weekly basis, you will no longer need to write out 52 checks or prepare 52 envelopes. When weather conditions, travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, electronic giving will allow your weekly offerings to continue on an uninterrupted basis. The process to sign-up is very simple. A short form can be found on the table in the Narthex. Fill out the form and return it to the office with a voided check. Your giv-ing will be automatically deducted as you wish until you let us know otherwise. If you prefer, you can make arrangements with your bank to automatically send a check to the church from your

checking or savings account. Please contact Deb in the church office for more information.

STOP WRITING CHECKS EVERY WEEK

MID-WEEK PRAYER BREAKFAST

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DUSCKAS

Funeral Home, Inc.

www.dusckasfuneralhome.com

Main Office

2607 Buffalo Rd.

899-7656

Nancy Dusckas, FD

Supervisor

Branch Office

536 West 10th St.

452-2456

Gary J. Cumming, FD

Supervisor

A memorial gift was given to the Memorial Fund

In memory of Kathy Schmidt

by Robert and Carol Mulvin

The altar flowers are now delivered in a recyclable plastic dish. If you order altar flowers and

have no need for the plastic dish, please return it to the church and the florist will be happy to re-

use it. Just place your empty dish in the cardboard box located on the shelf behind the sanctuary

or drop it off at the church office.

RECYCLABLE PLASTIC FLOWER DISHES

STAY FOR COFFEE HOUR

Each month on the 3rd weekend of the month a different com-

mittee acts as hosts serving beverages and light refreshments fol-

lowing the worship services. On February 17 and 18 the Property

Committee will be hosting Coffee Hour and in March the Finance

Committee will serve as hosts. Please plan to stay for a beverage

and fellowship following worship.

ALTAR FLOWERS AND THE

ETERNAL LIGHT

February Eternal Light – Given in loving memory of Rich Fortin by

Dr. Tom and Lana Fortin

February 4th– Given in honor of Kathy’s 60th birthday by David

Maas

February 11th – Given in thanksgiving for all of our blessings by

Cindy and Rick Lee

February 18th – available

February 25th – available

If you would like to give altar flowers or sponsor the eternal light,

please sign up in the flower book on the table in the narthex.

Please give the church office a call or send us an email if you or a loved one is admitted to one of our local hospitals. Although we call the hospitals daily, they do not always have accurate infor-mation in their system. A call to the office will ensure that the office is aware of the admission and also ensure notification to the Prayer Team. If you wish to add yourself or another person to the Prayer List a call or email to the office will also ensure the Prayer Team is notified in a timely manner. Each name is placed on the Prayer List for one month at a time. Thanks for your assis-tance with this.

Please Not i fy the Of f ice

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Those in retirement homes Doris Aikins Barnabas Ct. N Bob Stroup Ball Pavilion Doris Myers Barnabas Ct. S Tharon Conley Manor-Care Madelyn Cypher St. Mary's Andy Becky Anderson Barbara Barabara Ann Eugene Atwell Austin Jim B Sandy B Stephanie Baranski Barbara Ann Ken Berlin Frank Bolte Johnny Bosco Bud Bresee Florence Brower

Charlotte Campbell Cara &Jesse Carl Chuck Rachel Carlson Donna Cas Charotte Clark Richard Cline Bob Conley Dora Couse Madelyn Chpher Lindsey & Ronnie Natalie Davidson Dawson Deb Corann Devine Keagen Deimling Donna & Kevin Brian & Elizabeth Falken-berg Jake, Sandi, Logan, Eva Farnam Mike Farrell Mark Fehl Susan Fehl Fred & Phebe Gaylan & Scott George Frank Gerlach Gio Mark H Hannah Family of Scott Harrison Hank Havlicek Scott Henning Randy & Joyce Herbon Paul Hollman Alan Hume Jack Jennifer Jesse

Jessica Jimmy C Aura Johnson Family of Michael Kane Kenny Mary Kitch Matt Lasher Family of Charles Leas-ure Gianna Lemke Family of Mike Linker Louise Joy Manser & Family Jim Malthaner Mark Eric Marshall Maddie Marton Mintha Keith Moore Nathan & Brianna Nels Nelson Debbie & Frank O'Neil Kyle Pfeffer Nadine Scia Nina & Family Bonny Owens Lynn Perry Riley Rose Barry Rider Don Rhodes Betty Rose Gary and Becky Rose Terry Rose Sandy Shirley & Jack Family of Kathy Schmidt Mary Schultz Ashley & Jessica Sanden Family of Brian Scott

Kathy Sharples Glen Shaw Steve Shiner Madison Siggins Leon Sims Carolyn & Dick Smith Sue & Harold Snyder Donna Stafford Conner Stevens & family Rick and Brenda Swan-son Dorothy Thompson Marilyn Voshall Jennifer Wedzik Carrie Waldron Noah Waldron Maudie Warixx Eugene &Elaine Weidner Roy Wenner Josie Wernicki Pastor Wertz Sandy Wertz Tom & Lynne Wesman Jim & Sharon Wills Lisa Zarger Florence Zatkoff Lisa Zep And those in the military

Worship Assistants

Please Note: If you are unable to serve on your assigned worship date, please try to find a sub-

stitute before calling the office.

ALTAR

CARE

February 2018 March 2018 6:00

pm 2/3 3/3 2/10 2/17 2/24 3/10 3/17 3/24

A.Simmer JJ Lee

G.Magee

A.Simmer B.Anderson

T.Brown A.Simmer JJ Lee

G.Magee

B.Anderson

T.Brown

A.Peterson

8:15

am L. Tackett and S. Repoff C. Dolak and C. Eckroat

11:00

am C. Lee, N. Simmons, L. Zarger C. Lee, N. Simmons, L. Zarger

SATURDAY 2/3 2/10 2/17 2/24 3/3 3/10 3/17 3/24

LECTORS T.Brown JJ Lee P.Anderson T.Brown L.Conley JJ Lee P.Anderson C.Peterson

B.Magee JJ Lee B.Magee JJ Lee JJ Lee B.Magee JJ Lee ASSISTANT

MINISTER

8:15 am 2/4 2/11 2/18 2/25 3/4 3/11 3/18 3/25

ASSISTANT

MINISTER

MJ Szewczyk B.Tackett M.Johnson MJ Szewczyk B.Tackett M.Johnson MJ Szewczyk B.Tackett

USHERS

Repoffs Curtis’s C.Dolak N.Gardner Krahes McBrides Repoffs Curtis’s

LECTOR A.Konkol MJ Szewczyk B.McBride S.Repoff D.Rose MJ Szewczyk B.Tackett T.McQueeney

HOSTS C.Dolak Eckroats A.Konkol Krahes N.Gardner Repoffs C.Dolak Eckroats

ACOLYTE M Konkol Gabriel Dolak L Konkol M. Konkol J.Myers Garrett Dolak Gabriel Dolak I.Gardner

11:00 am 2/4 2/11 2/18 2/25 3/4 3/11 3/18 3/25

ASSISTANT

MINISTER

D.Klaproth T.Fortin B.Noonan R.Lee D.Klaproth M.Falkenberg T.Fortin B.Noonan

USHERS B.Klaproth/

T.Fortin

F.Toskin/J.Jones M.Zarger T.Fortin/

J.Kreusch

B.Klaproth/

T.Fortin

F.Toskin/

J.Jones

M.Zarger T.Fortin/

J.Kreusch

LECTOR A.Vanderweele L.Zarger L.Fortin T.Fortin C.Lee E.Toskin L.Zarger A.Vanderweele

HOSTS Wenners A.Vanderweele Zargers R.DePlatchett Wenners A.Vanderweele Zargers R.DePlatchett

ACOLYTE C.Rose B.Rose C.Rose B.Rose C.Rose B.Rose C.Rose B.Rose

CRUCIFER G.Concilla C.Rose G.Concilla C.Rose G.Concilla C.Rose G.Concilla C.Rose

TELLERS Etzels Berry/Falkenberg Maas/Lee Etzels Berry/

Falkenberg

Maas/Lee Etzels Berry/

Falkenberg

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

FEBRUARY 2018

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm Preschool: Class in Session Monday-Friday unless otherwise noted

* Holy Communion will be offered at all weekend Worship Services

1 2 GROUND-HOG DAY

3 6:00 pm Worship*

4 SCOUT SUNDAY

8:15 am Worship* 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship*

5 10:00 am Bible Study 10:00 am Staff Meeting 5:00 pm Worship and Music 5:30 pm Social Ministry 6:15 pm Evange-lism 7:00 pm Pre-school Board

6 9:00 am Craft & Chat 6:00 pm Cub Scouts

7 8:00 am Prayer Break-fast at Perkins on Buffa-lo Rd. 9:00 am Staff Meeting 12:10 pm Healing Ser-vice* 7:00 pm Choir

8 6:00 pm Steward-ship

BEACON

ARTI-CLES DUE

9

10 6:00 pm Worship*

11 8:15 am Worship* 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship* 6:00 pm Cub Scout Committee meeting

12 10:00 am Bible Study 10:00 am Staff Meeting 5:30 pm Book Club 6:30 pm Educa-tion Ministry 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:30 pm Finance

13 9:00 am Craft & Chat 6:00 pm Chili, Soup, Dessert Cook-off 6:30 pm Prop-erty

14 ASH WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Prayer Break-fast at Perkins on Buffa-lo Rd. 9:00 am Staff Meeting 12:10 pm Worship* fol-lowed by lunch 6:00 pm Lenten Dinner 7:00 pm Worship* fol-lowed by Choir

15 10:30 am Preschool Chapel

16 17 9:00 am Council Retreat 6:00 pm Worship* with LAMP Offering and Cof-fee Hour

18 8:15 am Worship* with LAMP Offering and Coffee Hour 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship* with LAMP Offering

19 PRESIDENTS DAY

10:00 am Bible Study 10:00 am Staff Meeting 6:15 pm Prayer Team 7:00 pm Boy Scouts NO PRESCHOOL

20 9:00 am Craft & Chat 6:00 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Coun-cil

21 8:00 am Prayer Break-fast at Perkins on Buffa-lo Rd. 9:00 am Staff Meeting 10:30 am Pre-K Chapel 12:10 pm Worship* fol-lowed by lunch 6:00 pm Lenten Dinner 7:00 pm Worship* fol-lowed by Choir

22 9:00 am Beacon Assembly

23 24 6:00 pm Worship*

25 8:15 am Worship* 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship*

26 10:00 am Bible Study 10:00 am Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Boy Scouts

27 9:00 am Craft & Chat 6:00 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Clus-ter @ Messiah

28 8:00 am Prayer Break-fast at Perkins on Buffa-lo Rd. 9:00 am Staff Meeting 12:10 pm Worship* fol-lowed by lunch 6:00 pm Lenten Dinner 7:00 pm Worship* fol-lowed by Choir

* Pastor Sami Pfalzgraf’s * Ordination & Installation

Service Sunday, February 25

4:00 PM at

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 3108 Sterrettania Road

volume 2018 the beacon issue 2 february

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