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St. Paul Lutheran and St. John Lutheran, Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio
Our Vision: To be a vibrant, Spirit-filled people, participating in Gods work in the world.

From Pastor ChrisAdvice from a Lake

I love this time of year, when I can sit out on my deck with my cup of tea in the morning and look at the water. We have a pond that
is separated from West Harbor by just a narrow land bridge. This is my place for prayer and reflection, my place to listen to God and
breathe in creation, the place where sermons often take birth. How blessed we are, no matter where we reside, to be only moments
away from this expanse of water. When was the last time you took a few moments to just sit and let God speak to you from the waters? I have a wall-hanging in my kitchen titled, Advice from a Lake. It readsBe clear, make positive ripples, look beneath the
surface, stay calm, shore up friendships, take time to reflect, be full of life! Reflecting on Gods Word by the water brings us to the
refreshing power of our baptism. Thank you, God, for your advice from our Lake!
4Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the
Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4

Speaking of Baptism what about adults?

If you are a young person or adult considering baptism, you are not alone. While baptizing infants became our tradition through
Martin Luther because he lived in a time of high infant mortality, the early church baptized adults by the thousands. What was/is so
important about baptism, why was/is it life-changing, what does God do in
baptism? If you are hesitant to be baptized because you are not comfortable standing before the congregation in worship, if you are hesitant to be
baptized because you have too many questions, if you are hesitant to be
baptized because you do not know if you are ready to make a commitment
to the work of Christ in this world, if you are hesitant to be baptized because of what your friends might thinkcome talk to me. I promise an
open heart, a listening ear, and no pressure. 419-635-6062

The Summer Season is here!

Welcome visitors,
and make a special effort
to sign up for hospitality!

Fathers Day is Sunday, June

21st. Come Worship as a family!
Our Noisy Offering this month is
the Baby bottle Campaign for
Heartbeat Pregnancy Center. If
you haven't gotten you baby bottle there are still some available.
Please return them on Fathers
Day.

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June 2015

Report of Delegates
Northwest Ohio Synod Assembly
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
May 15 and 16, 2015
On May 15 and 16, 2015, the Northwest Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America held its annual assembly at
Bowling Green State University. The theme for the weekend was Sent With The Spirit.
This was the first assembly that weve attended and it was a privilege to represent the congregation of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Friday morning opened with Morning Prayer and then opened with the business portion of the assembly. 227 attendees were announced by the committee on credentials and the large room was filled with clergy and lay delegates anxious to get started with
the business at hand. The day was filled with elections of assembly council members, voting on various resolutions and many reports of the activities of the Synod, both domestic and overseas. One very contentious resolution pertaining to eligibility requirements to be a communing member was tabled indefinitely until more prayer and deliberation among the synods congregations
could take place.
Further activities on Friday included Bible Study and the Assembly Eucharist along with various workshops. The day ended with a
buffet dinner and a concert for voting members and the youth gathering.
Saturday opened again with morning prayer and then we began our most enjoyable part of the weekend, Mission Projects. Various projects were conducted in various rooms throughout the Assembly building. Betsy visited a project where blankets were being made using plastic bags tied into knots. Approximately 750 bags were needed to complete one blanket and the completed
blankets were being sent to homeless shelters in Chicago. Jim joined the group that was divided into assembly line tables and
20,000 meals of macaroni and cheese were created, packaged, sealed, boxed and sent to various food shelters in the Northwest
Ohio Synod. Both projects were lots of fun and all the people involved were excited and worked very well together.
After completion of the mission projects, celebration of NWOS discipleship and the last business sessions of the assembly were
held with budgets for next year being approved. There continues to be concern about the level of financial support from the congregations to the Synod for its outreach, mission work and ongoing administration. Congregations are being asked to consider increasing their synod donations in their upcoming budgets.
The assembly concluded with Assembly commissioning and the Sending Worship.
Once again, we thank the congregation of St. Paul, Marblehead for the opportunity to attend this Assembly. We saw many old
acquaintances and rekindled friendships weve made over the years, as well as meeting many new friends all with the same goal of
serving Christ in our communities and our congregations. To Him be all the Glory.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim and Betsy Deer
May 16, 2015

Thank you to Jim and Betsy Deer from St. Paul, and Margaret Stellhorn from St. John for being
our delegates for the Northwest Ohio Synod Assembly.

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Quiet Witness Corner

Daleigh Lerch My hope for the future is
that my relationship with God will grow
stronger over time. I also hope that I will
not only turn to him in times of trouble,
but in times of happiness as well. I will
continue in my faith walk after confirmation by not only attending church services,
but by teaching others about Christ. My
favorite verse is Isaiah 41:13, For I am
the Lord your God who takes hold of your
right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I
will help youit reminds me that God is
always there and I will not be alonethat
God is in control and we need to trust
Him.

Hannah Polanco I talk to Jesus when Im

happy, sad, bored, whenever really. I go
to church with my family to be happy and
to forget about all the bad things that
happened that day or in the past week
Jesus has helped me through some hard
times, because I can talk to him about
anything. My favorite verse is Psalm 23,
the Lord is my shepherdbecause my
great gramma read it to me the week before she passed away. It was a comfort
for her to share it with me.

Erik Wadsworth Jesus is the person who

died for my sins, and on the third day he
rose from the dead. He watches over us.
At age 7, I could say the Lords prayer.
Jesus has been a part of my life for as long
as I can remember. My favorite verse is
Psalm 142:2-3, I pour out my complaint
before him; before him I tell my trouble.
When my spirit grows faint within me, it is
you who know my way. If Im overwhelmed on a certain thing, I know God is
there with me and will lead me on the
right path where to go.

Here are some excerpts from our Confirmation Youths faith stories

Special Events
2015 Baby Bottle CampaignHeartbeat Pregnancy Center of Ottawa County is holding their annual fundraiser. Please fill it with
change, bills, or checks and return the filled bottle by Fathers Day (June 21). This is their biggest fundraiser of the year.

Special GuestBishop Marcus Lohrmann will join us for worship June 7th. Please help us give him a warm welcome with your
presence!

SummerfestSt. Joseph Church Choir is hosting their annual Marblehead Summerfest. It will take place June 26 June 28 at
James Park. Mark your calendars and make sure to stop for food, fun, and live music!

VBS DatesMark your calendars for July 27-31 at St. Paul. We are considering an evening program, instead of morning in hope of
increasing participation from working families. Please share your thoughts with Chrissy French, our VBS director.

Peach SocialThe Peach Social will be held on August 8th, at St. Paul. All are welcome!

Bible & Discipleship Studies

Sunday Morning, 9 a.m.:
Adult Bible Study: We are currently working on If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat, by John Oterberg. Please join us every Sunday before Worship!
Womens Bible Studies (WELCA All women are invited to participate! )
St. John Women meet on second Wednesday at 2:00 pm
St. Paul Women will meet 3rd Thursdays at 1:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Bible Study Meets every Wednesday at 11:00 am at St. Paul. All Ladies are welcome. We are studying the
Women of the Bible. A different woman every week - so you are never behind in the series. Please join us as we dig deeper into the
Lords word. Good discussion and laughter. Any questions, please contact Cheryl Laubner.
NEW: Mens Bible StudyMen's Bible study will be starting Saturday June 6 at 8:00 am in St Paul's fellowship hall. All men are
welcome to come and enjoy breakfast and Bible study. We will be using "GRACE more than we deserve, greater than we imagine"
We will meet the first Saturday of the month at St. Paul and the third Saturday at St John.

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Side-by-Side Youth Page

In St. Paul Youth Group we will try to help others and ourselves grow in their faith while promoting a
nice environment to share our thoughts and ideas. -Senior High Youth
Senior High Side-by-Side Youth
Lets Stay Connected: If you are interested in whats going on in the youth group and would like updates, join us on twitter! Follow us @StPaulDanbury to keep up!
Rise Up ELCA Youth Gathering: Preparations continue for the RISE UP ELCA Youth Gathering and hotel assignments have been given. Our group still needs to raise $1500, so stay tuned for a car
wash in warmer weather!
Youth/Mentor Gargantuous Game Night: Wednesday, June 24, 6-7:30 pm at St. Paul Shelter House
All youth and mentors are invited. If you are a youth without a mentor or a mentor without a youth, come and we will
get you connected! Gargantuous fun is in store!
First Communion Instruction Children of all ages are
welcome at the Lords Table. Parents are welcome to
contact Pastor Chris when they feel their child is ready, so
she is aware. Children may be taught to hold out their
hands for the bread, so the Pastor or servers know and
remember. If you would like materials to help teach your
child the meaning of this sacrament, Pastor Chris can
help. Or if you would like your child to receive instruction
from Pastor Chris, please let her know. Even infants and
young children who may not understand are welcome to
receive and then be instructed as they are able to learn
more.
Youth Mentors Confirmands from this year and last,
and their Mentors, will soon be contacted about getting
together as a group. If you are interested in being a
Youth Mentor, please talk to Pastor Chris. She would like
all of our high school youth to have the same opportunity.
PreK-8 Classes will be taking a break through the summer

Senior High
Side-by-Side Youth
Youth Sunday
1st 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. See Pastor
Chris if you can help with Special Music.

Sunday School for Preschool 8th

May 17th was also the Sunday school picnic.
Thank you to all our Sunday School teachers,
helpers and students. Please consider being a
teacher or helper in the Fall.
Please contact Chrissy French (419) 341-4653
with any questions and/or to offer your help.

Thank you to our Sunday School Staff for their amazing work this past year Chrissy French, Crystal
Chapman, and Heather Lambert.
Thank you to our Confirmation Class Mentors/
Teachers, Beth Lambert and Bob Strauss for their
valuable work with our middle school youth this
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Serving in Christs Name

Noisy Offering The Noisy Offering this month will be the Baby Bottle Campaign for Heartbeat Pregnancy. Remember
to return your bottle on Fathers Day, June 14th. If you haven't picked up a bottle yet, please do!
Celebration ChorusEach Wednesday at St. Paul, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome!
Community Garden You may notice an empty flower pot in the Fellowship Hall. Please help us fill it with donations for
the community garden. Your donations will be used for more hoses and garden seeds. Thank you for being a part of our
garden ministry. Everyone is welcome to help.
Council NightsCouncil Meetings will be held on the third Thursday, June 18th. Joint Parish Board meets at 5:30 pm,
St. Paul Council meets at 6:15 pm, and St. John Council meets at 7:00 pm.
Danbury Food PantryIf you would like to volunteer at the Pantry come to St. Paul at 8 AM on a distribution Saturday. If
you have any questions call Jan Hirt 419-732-2703 or Rev. Janine Dress 419-265-7298. The food pantry will be held on
May 16th. This month St. Paul is to donate applesauce, and St. John is to donate cereal.
Prayer ChainSt. 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!
LawnmowersWont it be great to see the green grass, soon?! See Steve Young if you can be on the lawn mowing
team at St. Paul, or call the church office. Please see the sign-up sheet at St. John if you can help with lawn mowing
there.
Picnic TablesSt. Paul Council is making plans for picnic tables for the Shelter House. The plan is that all tables will
match and be durable. The plan will be made know soon, so anyone may participate in the project.
Shared Ministry Event Pastor Chris is looking for a couple of representatives from each congregation to accompany
her to an event sponsored by the Synod for those with 2 or more churches sharing ministry. "CALLED BY CHRIST, UNITED TO SERVE", SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 9AM-3PM, AT ST. PAUL, UPPER SANDUSKY. Check your calendar!

Building Friendships
Not Older, Just Better - Not Older, Just Better is meeting at Ginza in Port Clinton, on Monday, June 8th at 11:30 a.m.
Call Marge at 419-798-8816 if you have questions or need a ride.
Mom 2 Mom - If you are interested in meeting with other moms and sharing the joys and trials of motherhood this is the
group for you. Our meeting on Tuesday, June 9th we will be having a movie night. Come watch Moms Night Out, at St.
Paul from 6-8:30 pm.

Congrats Grads!
Ryan Chapman graduates from Danbury High School, Lauren Kalinoski from Danbury High School, Seth French from
Margareta High School. Emilee Salyers (Elaine Mackeys granddaughter) from Bowling Green. Allie Willis from Terra
Community with two Associate Degrees in Science and Biology. She will continue for 3 years plus at Ohio State for a Forensic Science Degree. Collin Bush from Terra Tech in Electronics. Helmi Freeh from Lorain County Community college
with a Technical Certificate. Her goal is to work in the Silver Sneakers program after obtaining the next two levels of Certification.

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St. john beacon light

For June, 2015
St. John Council Highlights
Council Highlights:
The officers reports were presented and approved. Under new business we discussed spraying the parish hall
for spiders. Preparations for Sundaes on Saturday also were discussed.
A guest, Linda Merckens, presented a plan for improving the landscaping around the church. $200 was allotted for new landscaping.
Birthdays

Anniversaries:

Baptisms:

2Jason Lee

11Bill & Linda Smith

3Patrice Lee

9Julie McElheny

15Ted & Margaret Stellhorn

12Ann Rust

28John Mc Elheny

22John & Julie McElheny

29Julie McElheny

30Janice Beachy

General Operating Fund- February

Receipts

$6,014.00

Expenses

$4,519.87
$1,494.13

St. John History Happenings

1963-1964 Sunday School

Senior High class:
Sherri Staub
Charles Dress
Nancy Waldecker
Scott Brauer
Christine Dress
Bob Anderson
Micky Crossley
Rick Lessentine
Kathy Twinning
Joe Kemp
Jim Waldecker
Nancy Kemp (teacher)
Earlene Miller (teacher)

If there is an interest in St. John W.E.L.C.A.

meeting this summer, please call Myra
at 419.798.5101. Otherwise we will not be
meeting the months of June, July and August. We
encourage you to continue your GATHER Bible
study at home. Junes study is titled Give in Secret, based on Matthew 6, The Sermon on the
Mountwith an emphasis on prayer, fasting and
alms.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church Messenger

June 2015
St. Paul Lutheran Church Messenger
February 2015 budget highlights:
General Fund
General Fund income
$14,181. 80
General Fund expense
$13,153.71
$ 1,028.09
Restricted Funds
Restricted Funds income $2,792.60
Restricted Funds expense $ 395.50
$2,397.10

Highlights of May 21st Council meeting:

-The cemetery scan is scheduled for the week of May 25th
-10 picnic tables have been completed at the cost of 120.00 each, 3 are handicapped accessible.
-The basement storage room is cleaned out and organized. Further storage will be in plastic totes.
-The flashing repair on the church roof will be looked into.
-We are looking to upgrade the electric in the Parish Hall to install ceiling fans.
-The fire extinguishers have been inspected.
-Will be looking to interview Architects for Sanctuary Renovations.
There will be a Congregation meeting after Worship on June 14th:
It is about electrical updates.

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church

(WELCA)

Please remember in your prayers:

Vince Adams, Barb Agne, Barb Batcha,
Mary Butchko, Ben Chapman, Gary Cover,
Rebecca Dress, Jack Easton, David Heinzl,
Bill Hirt, Steve Hosko, Ruth Keller, Janet
Kimerline, Joyce Linder, Delores Mahler,
Kathy Stine, Sarah Tanner, Janet Vodicka,
Gordon Wahlers, Jerry Weichman, Sally
Willis, Steve Young. We pray for family and
all friends in the armed forces. We pray for
all who stand in need of healing, hope and
forgiveness.
Pastoral Acts

-The All-Daughters and Sons Dinner on May 3rd was a big success. St. John
and St. Paul women had their dinner together. Averys catering did a fine
job. We enjoyed the program given by the Calvary Hallelujah Puppets.
-The Confirmands were recognized with a reception after Worship on May
17th.
- The Women of the Church will recognize the Graduates at Hospitality on
May 31st.
- On June 22nd we will go to Riverview to host a Bingo game for the residents at 2:00 PM. Anyone can come out to help.
-Our regular meeting and Bible study will be on June 18th at 1:00 pm.
Shirley LaCumsky will have refreshments.
-The Monthly Project Contributions for June are: apple sauce, hand towels,
baby socks.

-On May 10th new members were received: Davin,

Jackie, Daleigh, Ryleigh, Hadleigh, and Ahna Leigh Lerch,
and Kay Verhoff
- May 17th was Confirmation Sunday. Those Confirmed
were: Daleigh Irene Lerch, Hannah Maria Polanco, and
Erik Lee Wadsworth.

Member information:
The Lerch family; Darin, Jackie, Daleigh, Ryleigh, Hadleigh,
Ahna Leigh. 3895 Baycliff Dr. Marblehead, OH 43440.
Kay Verhoff, 5 W. Bass Ckircle, Marblehead, OH 43440.

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St. Paul June Special Dates

Birthdays

Wedding Anniversaries

1 Marge Bridgett

1 Susan & Michael Smith

2 Linda Limpert

5 David & Patricia Howell

3 William Lenner, Treena Kihlken

14 Loree & Brian Ronk

4 Jason Mahler, Daniel Harris

26 James & Laura Kovach,

5 Cole Steinbrick, Steve Fannin

Matthew & Amanda Kovach

6 Margaret Pahl, Lexi Mitchell

27 Bob & Janet Strauss

7 Carrie Holmes

8 Karen McLaughlin
9 Gavin Covey, Erin Sandvick
11 Charles Hallier, Stuart Humphrey, Dana Mahler, Aubrey Johannsen
12 Brendon Mullins
13 Hazel Chapman

14 Adrien Lowein, Charles Scott, Paul Glovinsky, Miles McDonald

Baptismal Anniversaries

15 Lorna Eberly, Dale Mackey

1 Kelley Sotak

17 Joan Harris, Devon Grosswiler

2 Justin Chapman

19 Cindy Waugh

5 Cassandra Mullins

20 Mark Stobie, Douglas Mackey

6 Jennifer Wentzel

21 Sarah Burmeister

8 Thomas Goff

22 Talin Bowman

13 Devon Grosswiler

26 Barbara Batcha

14 Debra Flickinger

28 Dale Dubbert, Bill Chapman

15 Robert Biers, Sr.

29 Roger Priddy

17 Brenda Pepa, Kayden Glovinsky, Cortnie McRitchie

21 Michael Hallier
22 Elizabeth Bush, Collin Bush, Joseph Bartzen
24 Christine Priddy
24 Anna Bradway, Delores Mahler, Sarah Burmeister

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Mutual Ministries
June 7

June 14

June 21

June 28

Greeters

Heather Lambert

Nancy Kihlken

Shirley LaCumsky

Mary Sennich

Lectors

Jo Meyer

Laurel Berhent

Jim Deer

Vicky Doski

Ushers

Linda Waters

Marge Bridgett

Chrissy French

Shirley LaCumsky

Mason French

Shirley LaCumsky

Coni Ann Limpert

Dee Warren

Coni Ann Limpert

Vicky Doski

Sarah Bossetti

Daniel Lambert

Erik Wadsworth

Maddie Harris

Abby Cameron

Brendon Mullins

Nick Bossetti

Nolan Chapman

Acolytes

Jim Warren

Hospitality

Lunch

Bulletins

Joan Harris

Steeple Lighting

Laurel Berhent

Perpetual Light
Assisting Minister

Laurel Berhent
Seth French
Tim Mackey

Altar Guild

Vicky Doski
Tammy Davis

Counters
Flowers

Tammy Davis

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