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IMMANUELGRAM September, 2016 VOL. 44 NO. 9
Through the Pastor’s Computer….
There is a theme that has been running through my mind for some time. It is
the theme of being built into a specific structure. Some of it comes, I am sure,
because no matter where I drive there is so much road construction going on.
(Can you remember a time when there was so much?) Beside the road
construction at a point, there were six large construction cranes making up
the skyline of Findlay. I couldn’t help but think it is going to be a long time
before we see that again. But who knows, right?
All this construction “stuff” going on got me to thinking about the church…
well, not the church building really, but what the church really is…people. You
and I. How is the construction of our faith going? Is our faith growing? Is our
faith moving forward?
I like what St. Paul writes to the Ephesians: So then you are no longer strangers
and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the
household of God, apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the
cornerstone. In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a
holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together spiritually into a
dwelling place for God.
Like the Ephesians we are no longer strangers and aliens to each other.
We’ve known each other now for six months…half a year and then some. I
like the idea that we are citizens together with the saints. Remember saints
are those who share faith together…and we do that as God’s people in
worship. Plus, we are together members of the household of God. In faith, this
statement, as Paul writes, makes Jesus himself our cornerstone. I share this with
much excitement running through my veins. This is fantastic “stuff” to share
with you.
As we get ready to start a new year of Sunday School classes, what an
opportunity to continue our growth as God’s people…as brothers and sisters
together. I continue to share what I learned early on in ministry that as God’s
people want to move forward that movement only happens as they gather in
the study of His Word. This simple fact makes all the difference in the world.
So I invite you to an adult class on Sunday mornings this year (starting
September 11th). And let us see if we can get one or two started during the
week?
In the JOY of Christ….Pastor Tom
Church Council Notes
Immanuel Lutheran Church Council Meeting
July 12, 2016
Present: Sarah Arps, Eric Johnson, Dave Bartley, Jenny Krauss, Kirk Behrman, Pat Scholl, and Gerry Kruse
Absent: Pastor Schutt, Mike Meyer
Eric called the meeting to order; Gerry gave a short prayer.
The minutes from June 15, 2016 meeting were reviewed and approved as read.
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved. Reviewed the Thrivent Loan Amount $25,700
borrowed with balance of $16,398.45 as of 5-8-16. Monthly payment is $471.00.
Pastor’s Report - no report given. Reminded of Mission Fest Sunday at Hamler Summerfest on July 17th
Committee Reports
Worship: No meeting in July, will meet again in August.
Education – No report, meeting in August
Trustees – Molding around the front signs to be completed this month.
Catechism & Luther League - No report for July
Elder Communion Schedule: 8/07 Sarah; 8/28 Jenny
Money Drop Schedule: 8/07 Sarah; 8/14 Dave; 8/21 Pat; 8/28 Jenny
Old Business:
Trustees: no old business
Fundraiser Update: $38,209 pledged to date; $34,348.34 paid to date; $3,860.66 outstanding to date,
New Business:
Call Process - No new candidates have been submitted. Total of 3 resumes reviewed – one interviewed, and
the other two were not a fit for Immanuel. Continue to be in contact with the Synod for potential
candidates.
Building Committee Will be organizing a meeting with the group to review the project that we are looking for
their ideas and evaluation on.
Catechism - grades 6-8 will need to determine timing for this year’s classes with the change in the school
policy around Wednesday night activities. A meeting with Pastor and parents will be scheduled so that
materials can be ordered.
Sunday School Teachers - Will be needed some additional/new teachers for the upcoming year. A teacher or
co-teachers for Grades 6-8 and grades 1-3 will be needed. Lisa Crouch to make calls and put a notice into the
bulletin about the open positions. Also learned that Lisa Crouch and Angie Ballow will be stepping down from
the Superintendent positions after this coming year and replacement will be needed.
Council Members in 2017 – discussed that we have four (4) positions that will need to be filled in 2017.
2 Trustees, 1 Elder, 1 Recording Secretary. Will begin by putting announcement in bulletin and newsletter to
let interested and willing parties the process that we will be doing. All positions are 2 year terms.
Reviewed and approved the Building Use Schedule.
Next meeting will be Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Church Council Notes
Immanuel Lutheran Church Council Meeting
August 9, 2016
Those present: Sarah Arps, Dave Bartley, Jenny Krauss, Mike Meyer, Eric Johnson, Pastor
Schutt Absent: Kirk Behrman, Pat Scholl
Eric called the meeting to order, and Pastor gave an opening prayer. The minutes from
the July 12 meeting were reviewed and approved with a motion from Jenny and a
second from Mike. The treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved. It was
mentioned that not all students who received scholarships have submitted the papers
in order to receive their awards. A motion to approve was made by Mike, seconded
by Dave, voted on, and approved.
Reports:
Pastor: There had been a Jesus Builds meeting. There was discussion about how many
people from our church attended the service. There was discussion about how this was
publicized as compared to last year.
Worship: There was discussion about the replacement light that flickers when dimmed.
It had been tried to see how it would work. There is another type of light bulb that could
be used. There was also discussion about using Gluten free wafers at Communion. It
was mentioned that Ryan is working on getting the organ ready.
Education: Pastor met with Lisa and Becky to make plans for Luther League. Many new
ideas are being looked at including events each month for these students. Lisa is still
need of teachers. Some have volunteered, but more teachers are needed. Sunday
School will be going back to the Spark materials from year’s past. Some of Luther’s small
catechisms and some Bibles will need to be ordered. Sunday School will begin on
September 11th.
Trustees: Discussion about the water in the women’s bathroom near the sanctuary. The
needed parts are not available without replacing other items too. There was discussion
about the trim on the sign and about the shingles being fixed and caulked.
Catechism and Luther League: Catechism will be from 6 to 7 on Wednesdays.
Students will also be expected to attend some of the services during the Lenten season.
There was discussion about moving Confirmation to May 7th. (There is now a conflict with
that date and a new date is being sought). There was also discussion of the
expectations during class and about possible dates for a retreat for the students.
Old Business: There was an update on the fundraiser.
New Business: It was mentioned that there would be a meeting soon about the
bathroom project.
Round Robin: There was discussion of an ant problem in the nursery. We will try to spray
outside to take care of the problem. There was discussion of the classrooms being in
need of a deep cleaning. There was talk of families perhaps volunteering to clean a
room. These are cleaning items that do not fall in the normal weekly tasks of the
custodian. Painting of the rooms was also mentioned. Eric mentioned that the window
latches in the blue room likely need to be replaced. He also mentioned that the floor in
Mittermaier Hall need to be stripped and waxed. Someone who knows how to do this
will need to be brought in.
The building schedule was reviewed.
The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 5-6 pm FREE COMMUNITY DINNER
Homemade Baked Steak Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Buttered Corn Warm Rolls
Dessert Bread & Ice Cream
Immanuel is in charge of this month’s meal. Volunteers are needed to assist with meal/clean up.
Please contact Gerry Kruse or Robyn Neiderhouse
to volunteer or for more information!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Tori Petersen and caleb carrizales
welcomed lucas adam on august
24th at 10:35 am. He weighed 5 lb,
4 oz and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Grey randall lee, son of casey
and Mackenzie (Hawkins) edgeman
was born on august 26th at 6:02
pm. He weighed 7 lb, 10 oz, and was
21 inches long.
Join us for Sunday School
and cool treats at 9 am!!
Plan to stay for Worship & make
sure to bring your backpacks!!
WORSHIP BEGINS AT 10:15 AM
Worship will feature
Blessing of the Backpacks!!
ALL ARE WELCOME
SO BRING A FRIEND!
RALLY DAY
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
Prayer Concerns: Gary Diem, Pat Petersen, Paul Behnfeldt
September Special Offering
Lutheran Social Services
Don Hoops: 301 E North St, Deshler, OH 43516
Janine Moelter: 419-278-8356, 224 N Keyser Ave, Deshler, OH 43516
Barb Schnabele: Van Crest Health Care Center, 600 Joe E Brown Ave, Holgate, OH 43527
Martha Sunderman: Van Crest Health Care Center, Assisted Living, Apt 4, 600 Joe E Brown Ave, Holgate, OH 43527
Mary Ellen Wendt: 419-425-3791, Birchaven Village, 15100 Birchaven Ln, Edelweiss Rm 14, Findlay, OH 45840
REMEMBER OUR HOME-BOUND MEMBERS
We express Christian Sympathy to Richard Babcock
and family at the passing of Linda Babcock on July
24th. A private funeral was held at Rodenberger
Funeral Home on July 29th.
CHURCH COUNCIL OPENINGS
Church Council is looking ahead to the next calendar year and the open seats that we will be needing to fill for the 2017 Council of Immanuel Lutheran Church. We will have one (1) Elder position, one (1) Trustee position, and one (1) Recording Secretary position to fill.
With this in mind we are asking for members to start to think about it they would be willing to serve in one of these positions. We will be forming a Nominating Committee soon, but if anyone is interested and willing to hold one of these positions, please contact Eric Johnson, Council President or any of the other current members.
September Birthdays 1 Trent Crouch 2 Kasey Spence, Logan Smith, Luke Neiderhouse 3 Eugene Yungmann, Kathie Diem 5 Alan Hill, Kollin Spence, Brynn Meyer 6 Laurie Brown 7 Julia Behnfeldt, Paige Moehrman, Konlee Wilson 8 Rodney Crouch, Arabella Myers 9 Thomas Panning 10 Willis Croninger, Chelsea Brannan, Shelby Lederer 12 Nick VonDeylen, Curtis Baer 13 Alex Eis 14 Sherry Myers, Lisa Crouch, Kristen Hogrefe, Kory McKitrick, Brezlee Powell 15 Bill Mays*, Diana Willier, Coleen Wright
16 Daphne Gottschalk, Kenneth Rood, Seth Hathaway
17 Diana Smith, Eric Abrams 18 Barb Rosebrook, Larkin Holloway 19 Beverly Holloway, Steve McCance 20 Leah Johns, Marlee Powell 21 Linda Panning, Nick Tolles 22 David Bartley, Joan Meyer, William Bartelheim,
Jayden Bergman, Karsen Ellerbrock 23 Terry Baer 24 Tabitha Pontious, MaKayla Panning,
Dylan Russell 25 William Smith*, Sean Koppenhofer,
Tyler Varner 26 Barb Schnabele, Todd Harris, Danielle Ruskey,
Amber Tackett, Christopher Plotts 27 Loretta Gerken, Kevin Reese 28 Jerry Spence, Mariah Boyer 29 Marvin Mahlman, Kay Yantz, Ronald Mahlman,
Kent Petersen
Greeters
4 TBA
11 TBA
18 Josh & Lacey Powell and girls
25 Luther League
Acolytes
4 Hunter Wilson, Jaylin Drew
11 Joey Boden, Logan Smith
18 Abigail Detmer, Chloe Ballow
25 Dylan Russell, Clayton Feehan
Readers
4 Lori Hogrefe
11 Dawnell Meyer
18 Hope Yarnell
25 Abigail Detmer
Communion Assts.
September 4 – Kirk
September 25 – Sarah
Wo r s h i p A s s i st a n t s f o r S e pt e m b e r
Altar Care
Jenny Krauss
Financial Statement for the
Month of July 2016
BEGINNING BALANCE
General Fund $ 2,477.92 World & American Missions 37.00 Immanuel Scholarship 107.00 Filling Home of Mercy 46.00
Total $ 2,667.92
RECEIPTS
General Fund $ 10,501.00
Wernle Children's Home 73.15
Total $ 10,574.15
DISBURSEMENTS
General Fund 10,285.05 World & American Missions 37.00 Immanuel Scholarship 100.00 Filling Home of Mercy 46.00
Total $ 10,468.05
ENDING BALANCE
General Fund $ 2,693.87
Immanuel Scholarship 7.00 Wernle Children's Home 73.15
Total $ 2,774.02
Memorials for the Month:
none
THANK YOU MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS
For August
Katie Yarnell Misty Behrman
Bev VanDeBussche Shirley Johnson
Betty Hill
Linda Hiner, Defiance
Joan Hendricks, Ann Arbor
CATECHISM BEGINS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
FOR ALL STUDENTS IN 6TH
THRU 8TH GRADES.
CATECHISM CLASS WILL
BE 6-7 pm EVERY
WEDNESDAY!!
Adult Bible Study
Who What Why When Where????????
Who-Intergenerational learners with Pastor Tom as teacher.
What- Bible Study/Discussion on the “Sovereignty of God”
In September from Isaiah, -- in October from Hebrews, -- in November from Revelation.
Why- Feeding on the word to grow in the faith.
When- Each Sunday @ 9:00- 10:00 a.m.
Where- Room next to pastor’s office.
Coffee always available.
Immanuel Lutheran Church 220 West Elm St. Deshler, OH 43516 Address Service Requested
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Permit #2 Deshler, OH 43516
Immanuel Lutheran Church
220 West Elm St. Deshler, OH 43516
Office: 419-278-1601
Office e-mail: ilcdeshler@gmail.com
Worship: Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m.
Staff:
Secretary: Robyn Neiderhouse
Treasurer: Gerry Kruse
Council Chairperson Eric Johnson
Vice-Chairperson Kirk Behrman
Elders Sarah Arps
Kirk Behrman
Jenny Krauss
Trustees: Eric Johnson
David Bartley
Mike Meyer
Recording Secretary: Pat Scholl
Custodian: Eric & Mary Bostelman
Organists/Pianists: Myra Mays, Ryan Mays
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