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Grace Lutheran Church Fremont, Ohio

March 2019

Explore the dimensions of God’s love for us and the love of Christ we share with others.

2019 Midweek Lenten Worship - 7 p.m.

Each Wednesday during lent; March 13 - April 10

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PROSKYNEO WILL RETURN TO GRACE

LUTHERAN on Sunday, March 3

for the 7:45 and 10 a.m.

services to lead the congregation in song.!

ATTABOY IS COMING TO GRACE!

ATTABOY, the band performing this October

at “Fall into Lakeside”, will perform at Grace

Lutheran on March 17. They will play music and

share their mission during our 7:45 and 10 a.m.

services. Driven to positively impact and encourage

today’s youth, Attaboy, visits schools as an outreach

ministry. Through the mission, Stand for Truth, in a

three part event they hold a school assembly,

nightly concert, and help connect youth with local

churches. Their mission is to serve as outreach for

unchurched youth. More information can be found at

www.sftoutreach.org. Please join us and invite your

friends to help support this great cause for today’s

youth. A door offering will be collected for the band.

ASH WEDNESDAY

and

MID-WEEK LENTEN

SCHEDULE

ASH WEDNESDAY - March 6 - 12 noon Lenten Meditation Service

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - MEAL

- 7pm Ash Wednesday Worship with

Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes

WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT:

March 13:

- 12 noon Lenten Meditation Service

- 5 - 6:30pm - Meal

- 6pm - Choirs, S.L.A.M.

- 6:30pm - Confirmation

- 7pm Evening Lenten Worship

March 20


- 5 - 6:30pm - Meal




March 27


- 5 - 6:30pm - Meal




April 3


- 5 - 6:30pm - Meal




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February 18, 2019 Music Director has been hired! Tom Curry will officially join us on Ash Wednesday!

Planning and organizing has begun to strategize the launch of the Capital Campaign

Annual Meeting changes for 2020 - meeting start time changed to 9:05am and will be

held in the Dining Room; light refreshments will be served

Seeking candidates for Church Council; elections will be held May 4/5.

Good Friday Fish Fry - April 19 - proceeds to benefit the Grace Lutheran Church

General Scholarship Fund

Simply Giving continues to grow! The continuous support of the budget through

automatic giving is truly a blessing

Spring Fundraiser (March 22) - seeking donations of various business and service gift

cards

Fifth Sunday in March (March 31) - 10am service will be a combined LIFT service at

St. John’s; together we will celebrate as the LIFT congregation.

Love Your Neighbor Day - scheduled for May 18 - will be simplified; projects will be

assigned by group

Binky Bowl 3 - kick off is March 10 - all LIFT churches will collect infant care items

First Communion - April 14

VBS will be held June 16-20 at Faith Lutheran Church

CAPTIAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

At our recent Annual Meeting we voted on a Capital Campaign. The projects are listed below with

the votes recorded for each project. List #1 contained Property Committee’s list of “need to do”

projects. List #2 was filled with items needed to be updated like the sound system,

security upgrades, etc. Both of these lists were passed unanimously.

Projects 3, 4, 5 and 6 were proposals on adding air conditioning.

The results of projects 3, 4, 5 & 6 are as follows:

Project 3 (Sanctuary) - passed by a vote of 47 yes and 3 no.

Project 4 (Basement and Dining Room) - passed by a vote of 44 yes and 5 no.

Project 5 (Sunday School) - passed by a vote of 32 yes and 15 no.

Project 6 (Auditorium) - passed by a vote of 26 yes and 19 no.

All projects were approved!

The total cost of the projects is $714,747

Revenue already in hand $300,000

Balance to raise is $414,747

We will begin this Capital Campaign shortly! What a blessing as we move forward for God’s work!

NOISY OFFERING UPDATE

Thanks to your generous donations, the Noisy

Offering that was collected in

February totaled $207.36. The next

collection will be March 2 & 3 This

quarter the Noisy Offering is being

used to purchase basic personal needs

(such as shampoo, conditioner, body

lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes) for people at the

Senior Center. Thank you for your generosity.

THE NEXT FOOD PANTRY CHALLENGE will

be on March 16 & 17 we will be collecting peanut

butter, jelly and beans. Thanks to the generosity of this

congregation we have been able to regularly donate

three boxes of food to the Sandusky County Food

Pantry and one box to the pantry at Hayes Memorial

UMC. Thank you!

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MAUREEN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS meets

at 9 a.m. in the conference room. The group is

currently studying the book It’s Not About Me by Max

Lucado.

S.L.A.M. (Scr ipture, Life And Me) is continuing with

a study by Max Lucado on anxiety. SLAM meets in the

large Sunday School room on Wednesday evenings from

6 - 7 p.m. during Refuel. All are welcome!

CALLING ALL BUSY WOMEN! How is it with your

soul? Are you feeling stressed, out of sorts and far from

God? If so, how about taking some time for yourself once

a month to talk with other women who are feeling the

same way. Plan on coming to Frisch’s Big Boy on

Tuesday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. You are welcome to

order yourself dinner or just have a beverage while you

chat with other women who are juggling life just like you.

Questions? Ask Maureen, 419-332-1558 or by email at

[email protected]

THE YEAR OF SCRIPTURE

This is an opportunity to read the Bible in a year,

while meeting once a week to discuss what we

have read.

SUNDAY - 9 a.m. with Pastor Jody in the lounge.

MONDAY - 1:15 p.m. with Pastor Jody in the

lounge.

TUESDAY - 1 p.m. with Maureen in the lounge.

MARCH READINGS

March 1: Deuteronomy 5-7










March 11: Joshua 1-4







March 18: Judges 1-2








March 26: Ruth

March 27: 1 Samuel 1-3





BINKY BOWL 3

LIFT CARING TEAM is conducting a Lenten project

called Binky Bowl 3. There will be a container outside

the sanctuary door beginning March 10 through April 14

to collect the items. Suggested items are: diapers, wipes,

diaper cream, pacifiers, baby wash, baby lotion, boogie

wipes, baby shampoo, baby oil and baby powder.

BRONDOS MISSIONARY NEWS

Keep up with the latest happening from our missionary,

Pr. David Brondos by visiting www.sites.google.com/

site/dbrondos or via email at [email protected]

SHARE & CARE

UPDATES

SHARE & CARE’S ANNUAL MEETING and

VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION will be held on

Sunday, March 31 at New Hope Vineyard, 2507 Hayes

Ave., Fremont. The doors will open at 1:45 p.m. The

annual meeting and volunteer celebration will begin at 2

p.m. Please come and share food, recognition of

volunteers, games and fun!

SHARE & CARE is in need of volunteers on the first

and third Saturdays of each month from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

If you are able to stay for the entire five hour shift please

feel free to bring your lunch with you. Grace is also

responsible for providing volunteers on Tuesdays during

August and on December 10.

SOUP OR SANDWICH SATURDAYS at Share &

Care. If you are able to provide a slow cooker of soup or a

plate of sandwiches on a Saturday, please call Lynette at

Share & Care, 419-334-2832, to schedule your time or to

get more information.

SHARE & CARE WELCOMES YOUR DONATIONS to help our community. We continue to offer low cost

clothing and household items to the community through

your generous donations. If you have items to donate

please note that items are not allowed to be left outside the

building. We have a bin available for clothing and if you

have large or breakable items that you would like to donate

please call, 419-334-2832, to schedule an appointment. Please note we are NOT ALLOWED to accept any of the

following: TV’s, large exercise equipment, encyclopedias, broken

or dirty items, pianos or organs, baby equipment (such as cribs,

activity centers, high chairs, or car seats) and we NEVER take

mattresses. We are able to accept some furniture, but it must be

in good condition from a non-smoking home and be free from

tears or stains. Share & Care is required by the Department of

Commerce to sanitize any item that has stuffing. It is our goal to

provide good quality furniture.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Planning has already begun for

LIFT VBS this summer. It will be

held this year at Faith Lutheran

Church, June 16 - 20 from 5:45 -

7:30 p.m., with an optional meal

being served at 5 p.m. We are

looking for volunteers. If you are interested you can

sign up by scanning the QR code or online through

Sign Up Genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/

go/30e0b48a4ae2ea7ff2-roar

Local Missions continued.

S.N.A.P. MINISTRIES UPDATE

THANK YOU FOR OUR WATER WELL! The children

that walk four miles to school are now so happy to have a

place to stop and have a drink of clean water on their way

to and from school. People from two nearby villages send

their thanks for this wonderful blessing. Installations were

made to go to campus and also to the farm. Water is also

available on the public road.

Prayer Request: Please continue to pray for our pastors,

their families and our congregations. The civil war over

languages continues and we ask that you pray for peace in

Cameroon.

HELP IS NEEDED for God’s Army Bootcamp on

March 9. If you are interested contact Heather Hawn at

[email protected].

CANDY DONATIONS ARE NEEDED

for our annual Easter Party. Donations

should be individually wrapped and small

enough to fit inside of an Easter egg.

Donations may be placed in the boxes

outside the sanctuary or dropped of at the

church office. Thank you for your help!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b48a4ae2ea7ff2-roar

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b48a4ae2ea7ff2-roar

mailto:[email protected]

GRACE BOOKWORMS

If you enjoy reading and would like to

be a part of a reading/discussion group

here at Grace you are welcome to jump

in! We are currently reading The

Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by

Rebecca Skloot. We will gather to discuss the book

on March 25. Please call the church office for the

location. Participants are asked to buy their own

books.

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YOUTH SPRING FUNDRAISER

Join us for a night of Music Through the Decades! The

Annual Spring Fundraiser to benefit the youth will take

place March 22, 2019 at Anjulina’s. Tickets are on sale

in the church office, or at Root’s Poultry and Billings

Sales & Service in Clyde. Cost: $25/person (21 and

Over). We will also be bringing back the Live Auction!

Auction items are needed for both live and silent

auction. Items can be dropped off in the church office

or contact Heather at 419-307-1808 to have your

donation picked up. Thank you for your continued

support of the youth ministries at Grace!

NOW RECRUITING for God’s Army Boot Camp! All

kids in pre-k through third grade are invited to enlist for boot

camp on Saturday, March 9 at 09:30 hours in the auditorium.

Join us for a morning of games, a snack and learning what it

means to be in God’s Army! A registration form is included

in the newsletter. You may drop the completed form into the

church office.

FIRST COMMUNION TRAINING -Second graders and

up who have not yet received their first communion training

are invited to join us April 6 from 9 am to Noon. Lunch will

be provided. Please RSVP to the church office or contact

Heather by email, [email protected]. First

Communion will be received on Palm Sunday, April 14 at

the 10 am worship service.

“FALL INTO LAKESIDE” is a new mini-gathering that

is being planned by the synod youth leaders. This gathering

will take place October 4 - 6 in Lakeside, Ohio. The event

will consist of breakout sessions, faith formation, service

projects, speakers, the band Attaboy, and worship with

Bishop Beaudoin. For more information about how to sign-

up you may email Heather at [email protected] or

call the church office.

LET’S GO TO THE CIRCUS! Children and youth are

invited to join us after worship on Sunday, March 17 for a

quick lunch and then a trip to the circus. We will meet in

the dining room following the late service and then head to

the SeaGate Center in Toledo for the circus. To sign-up

contact Heather at [email protected] or by

calling the church office. Space is limited! Please sign-up

early!

mailto:[email protected]

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First Bibles were distributed during 10 a.m. worship on February 17, 2019 to the following

third graders: Brenden Fisher, Mya Wilfong, Emilio Mendez, and Emmersyn Pump.

GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Grace Lutheran Church oversees two (2) scholarship funds which are available to active

members of Grace Lutheran Church who are currently enrolled or have been accepted at a

college or university.

The Tressel Memorial Scholarship is awarded to individuals who are majoring in

ordained ministry, parish work, music ministry, Christian day school teacher, lay ministry,

youth ministry, medical missionary, or any other fields of Christian service. This fund is

also available to students attending Capital University as a Partner in Education

(stipulations apply).

Grace Lutheran Church General Scholarship - Applicants must be active members of

Grace Lutheran Church, and currently enrolled or accepted in a college or university.

No degree requirements needed.

Please note: Applicants will only receive one scholarship from one of the above funds.

Applications are available in the church office. The deadline for submittal to the church office is MAY 2, 2019. If you have any questions, please call the church office, 419-332-1558. If you would like to contribute to any of these scholarship funds, you can do so through the church office or by using a white pew envelope and marking it ‘Tressel Memorial’, or ‘GLC General’.

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YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH BY SIMPLY SHOPPING AT KROGER !!

Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper by giving up to $2 million to non-profit organizations! You can take part in the KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM by designating Grace Lutheran Church as the recipient. It is easy; this is all you need to do: If you already have a Kroger Plus card, you can go to www.kroger.com Click on “Sign In” and then click on “My Account” Under “Community Rewards” you can click “Edit” and enter our NPO

(AV301) Check your receipt when you make a purchase. It should list Grace

Lutheran Church as your Community Rewards recipient. If you don’t already have a Kroger Plus card: You can apply at a Kroger Store Customer Service desk OR Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and follow the instructions

(the NPO for Grace Lutheran Church is AV301) There is no cost to participate in this program! Every time you shop at Kroger, just swipe your Plus card at check-out, and Grace will automatically start earning these dollars! It’s that simple!! Please note: The Kroger Community Rewards Program has no affect on your earned fuel points.

Thank you for your support!

http://www.kroger.com

http://www.krogercommunityrewards.com

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NEWS

LIFT DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP & OUTREACH - MARCH SNAPSHOT

I would like to invite everyone in the LIFT Parish to join in praying for this year’s LIFT Board as they begin the

work of leading LIFT in 2019. This year’s board is the first time that we are operating under the new parish

agreement where each full member congregation has 2 lay representatives serving on the board as well as the pastor

from each full member congregation. The 2019 LIFT Board has the following members: Jamie Gottron (chair),

Steve Hottinger (vice-chair), Mary Zucker (co-secretary), Traci Zoller (co-secretary), Sara Kaltenbach, Jan Harris,

Maureen Pump, Colleen Carmack, Eugene Nehls, Norma Elmer, Pastor Scott Mauch, Pastor Dennis Wansitler,

Pastor Jody Rice, and Pastor Matt Wheeler. Everyone met together for the first time on February 10th and will be

meeting 5 more times throughout the year. On behalf of the LIFT Board, I extend our deep gratitude to all those that

served on the board during 2018, especially Jean Dupey who served as last year’s chair.

With you on the journey,

Pam K.

LIFT DISCIPLESHIP GROUP is looking for one or two volunteers to help explore hospitality as a spir itual

practice. If you are interested in participating please call Pr. Jody in the church office, 419-332-1558.

THOUGHTS FROM THE LIFT PASTOR

Dear Friends in Christ,

I would like to thank all of you who helped make the inaugural Lift Parish partnership with Pack Away Hunger

meal packing event a complete success. Even though the weather was brutally cold people from every corner of the

Lift Parish showed up. Together we packed 40,000 meals in two hours. Yes, it was a little hectic and disorganized

at first, but with your patience and willingness to work we fell into a rhythm of harmonious food packing bliss. For

me it was so joyous to see the body of Christ in action to ensure that people will be fed, both locally and overseas.

Now for some nuts and bolts. The packing event had two costs involved. The first was a volunteer cost. We

needed 10 teams of 11-12 people (these were the white hair net people) along with 10 people who could move

things, (the green hair net people). This cost was met with utter enthusiasm and diligence. We had people of every

age working like a well oiled machine to accomplish the task at hand. Well done good and faithful servants!

The second cost was a monetary cost that provided for the packing site, the meal raw materials and the institution

that provided the event. This cost came to $12,240. Here we fell a little short. We raised 88% of that through all of

the donations we received from the churches of the Lift Parish. Where we fell short is partly my fault as I did

realize there would be a $240 charge for the use of Vanguard CTS. The other shortfall came as one of our

community partners dropped out in the last two weeks as they had a change of leadership. So as of today we have a

$1,300 shortfall in the budget. If you wish to donate to the Pack Away Hunger fund we will be accepting donation

until the end of the year.

Lastly, because of such a wonderful turnout and level of enthusiasm the Lift Board has put together a task force

that is looking into the parish becoming a part of the Alliance for Better Nutrition, which Pack Away Hunger is also

a part of. Wouldn’t it be nice if the Lift Parish of Fremont, Ohio became a center for feeding people here locally

and around the globe. Please keep the Lift Board in your prayers as they tackle this and many other aspects of our

life together.

Peace,

Pastor Scott

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CHRISTIAN WALLET PRINCIPLES

Dear Friends in Christ,

So, as Christians, how are we to view our money? I hope you’ve noticed some trends emerge as

we’ve explored the various aspects of how we are to view and use our Christian wallets. My

research, prayer, and discernment regarding my own “wallet” has led me to a number of key

conclusions:

All of my wallet’s contents, every single penny, come from God. I am the steward, not the

owner.

My wallet is one crucial form of God’s provision within my life. It enables me to take care of

my family and myself and to serve others. My intent for deploying its contents is to be focused

on others, not on myself. I am responsible for asking myself daily, “How can I live more simply

so that others can simply live?”

Gratitude is critical. I will never enjoy what I already have, and God will not trust me with more

if I fail to have an attitude of gratitude.

My wallet’s contents are an investment tool for God’s kingdom purposes, not intended for self-

centered hoarding. I either trust God for my daily provision, my daily bread, or I don’t. I must

release it before God will increase it.

Earthly treasure is temporal, not eternal. I cannot take it with me and suspect I won’t even want

to when I reach the end of my life. My Christian wallet is to focus on that which will outlast my

physical presence on planet earth. Jesus said it better: “‘Do not store up for yourselves treasures

on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up

for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves

do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also’”

(Matt. 6:19–21).

My wallet is to be used to accomplish God’s good, never to propagate evil, including the

exploitation of other people or reckless, unthinking destruction of the earth’s resources.

Money is not something I should spend every waking moment thinking or worrying about.

Money in and of itself is not evil; it is simply provision. But as the apostle Paul said in

1 Timothy 6:10, the love of money could get me into all kinds of trouble.

Money will never bring me contentment—no matter how much or how little I have.

Contentment is found in relationship with Christ and with one another.

Ultimately, we each make a choice, consciously or unconsciously, to invest our God-provided

resources in serving ourselves or serving God’s purposes. The first is selfish and short-sighted; the

latter leads to new hope and renewed life. From this point forward with my own Christian wallet, I

choose life.

Slaughter, Mike. The Christian Wallet: Spending, Giving, and Living with a Conscience

(p. 204). Westminster John Knox Press. Kindle Edition.

The Lift Stewardship Team

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Walk By Faith meets the First Tuesday of each month inside at the Fremont Rec

Center. Gather at 9:00 am for a brief devotion and time of prayer before walking at your own

pace. Cost of walking inside is covered by LIFT. Once spring weather arrives we will resume

walking each week outdoors at Spiegel Grove. Invite your neighbors to join us!

Faith Pause - Join this group of intergenerational adults in the youth room of St. John's from 7

-8 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Following a short video a lively conversation

connects our modern lives to the Bible.

Office Hours will continue each Friday from 3-4:30 pm at Arby's on State Street in

Fremont. This is the place to connect in person with Pam and learn about the latest with

LIFT. Remember if you can't make Office Hours you are always invited to schedule a time for

conversation with Pam.

DONUT ANGELS

The Evangelism Team has come up with a new strategy to help make ourselves known to the

community. Allow me to introduce the Donut Angels to you.

Every month we are asking that someone in the parish sign up to be a Donut Angel. If you decide to

sign up then follow these instructions.

Karen Schwochow at St. John’s has the sign-up sheet. Call, email, leave a voicemail, etc. and

Karen will add your name to the month you wish to serve.

Sometime during that month go to St. John’s and pick up the Donut Angels envelope.

In that envelope there is cash and the Donut Angel business cards.

Whatever morning you choose in the month you serve, purchase a dozen donuts (Ideal Bakery,

Walmart, Kroger, Tim Horton, etc.) and deliver them to a place of business or service in our

community. Examples: Dentist Offices, Dr. Offices, Fire Dept., Police Dept., City Hall, School

Offices, Law Offices, etc. Be creative.

Place a Donut Angel business card on the package before you deliver it.

Tell the recipient that they have been blessed by the Donut Angels and to have a great day.

Return the envelope with the receipt to Karen so that the next Donut Angel can continue the

ministry in the month to follow.

Tell Karen where you visited so that we do not repeat the visit during the year.

Have fun. We look forward to hearing your stories.

Peace,

Lift Evangelism Team

LIFT News continued.

LIFT News continued.

BRIDGE OF HOPE REPORT OF THOSE SERVED - 2018

During 2018 the Bridge of Hope hosted the following events:

Classes to learn English/Spanish

Fiesta

Ice Cream Social/School Supply Giveaway

Christmas Party

These events were attended by: 183 adults, 68 children and 62 volunteers.

Individuals helped by Bridge of Hope in 2018:

98 families received clothes

150 families received food

58 families received vouchers

18 families received diapers

164 walk-ins

We continue to help the Corso families in Sandusky, Castalia, Norwalk and Willard. The donations we receive

are much needed and greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

Grace will have services on Saturday, March 30 at 5 p.m. and on

Sunday, March 31 at 7:45 a.m. The 10 a.m. service will be a

combined LIFT service at St. John’s. After worship all are

invited to stay for a potluck meal. Lee’s chicken will be provided

by St. John’s. Side dishes and desserts are welcome to

accompany this meal, but are not required for your attendance

for either worship or the lunch. All are welcome!

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THANK YOU NOTES

THE SCHOOL UNIFORM ROOM is located in the activities office, in the Sunday school hallway,

right next to the elevator. The room is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - noon and Sunday mornings.

Please feel free to take what you need and drop off what your children have outgrown.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO FILL OUT OUR CURRENT registration & medical

release forms. We would like to have emergency information on file for all youth

participating in our programs. We have made this easy for you to do this online. Just scan the

QR code and you will be taken straight to the Google form. Please fill out one per child.

Thanks!

Friends in Grace,

Thank you for your prayers and cards during and

after my surgery. Thank you to Pastor Jody and

Maureen for their visits and prayers. Thank you to

Harry Aspacher for delivering donations to the Food

Pantry.

Thanks be to God,

LaMar Garner

To Our Church Family at Grace Lutheran,

We want to thank our Grace Family for helping us honor

our brother/step-son/uncle Greg Rodenhauser. Maureen,

your entire Celebration of Life Service, prayers, and

meaningful message about Greggy was very special -

thank you! Thanks to Peggy Dorr for playing favorite

songs of Greg’s on the organ. Thanks to all who brought

food and served for our fellowship luncheon … very

nice! Thanks to Linda for preparing bulletins and the

online announcement on such short notice. Thanks to

Jim for all his help and running the sound system. We

truly appreciate everyone’s prayers, kind comments,

cards and attendance in the remembrance of Greg! The

support of our church family is a blessing we don’t take

for granted!

God Bless All of You,

The Family of Paul Gregory ‘Greg’ Rodenhauser

I would like to thank Maureen and Pastor Scott for their visits and prayers during my surgery and stay in the

hospital. Thanks also to Pastor Jody for her phone call. Thank you for all the prayers, cards and words of

encouragement during my recovery. A special thank you to Bill Schling for doing my usher duties this month.

Thanks again and God Bless You All,

Ken Klohn

Our family thanks you all for your kind thoughts

and prayers for Judy and us during our time of need.

Special thanks for Pastor Jody, Maureen and all

who prepared and served the funeral luncheon.

Your kindness is truly a blessing.

God Bless,

The family of Judith A. Connors

WORLD HUNGER APPEAL - Included in this mailing

is an envelope for ELCA WORLD HUNGER. During the

month of March, we lift up hunger around the world. Please

use this envelope for your gift to World Hunger. ELCA

World Hunger responds to neighbors around the corner and

around the world.

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As you begin to do your spring cleaning please take a

moment to look for the titles listed below. If you find

one please return it to the church library. There are no

fines for overdue books, they just need to find their

way home. Thanks so much!

What to Say Carol Ebeling

Dog Paw and Sandy Claws Nancy Sanders

Before Dawn Carolyn Aarsen (Heather Creek Series Book 1)

There’s a Hand in My Cupboard Doug Peterson

The Toddler’s ABC Book Andy and Sandra Stanley

The Shack William Paul Young

A Super Friend Dandi

Sammy’s Globe Daniel Hochstatter

Trotting Adventures

Confidence Joyce Meyer

40 Day Journey Gracia Grindal

with Martin Luther

DEADLINE FOR NEWSLETTER ARITICLES IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH13.

The newsletter will be assembled on Thursday, March 21.

ALTAR GUILD ~ MARCH

Becky Seibert

Jan Harris

Pat Rife

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to those who are celebrating 75 years and more!

March 1 Anne Richardson 817 Vargas Ct

March 5 John Bower 1912 W. McPherson Hwy, Clyde

March 7 Mary LaFountaine 1505 Alger St.

March 8 Carol Klohn 1324 McPherson Blvd

March 20 Ronald Tuckerman 1055 Co. Rd. 289

March 26 Diane Berryman 1105 Arlington St.

March 26 Benjamin Cooley 1611 Ell Dr.

March 26 Nancy McKeever 1451 Oak Harbor Rd., Lot 3B

March 27 Norman Rife 5212 St. Rt. 101, Clyde

March 31 Donna Garner 140 Thomas Dr.

With Sympathy

Greg Rodenhauser

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Jody Rice, Senior Pastor [email protected] Maureen Pump, Lay Associate Minister [email protected] Linda Baumer, Office Manager [email protected] Tricia Dabrunz, Secretary/Receptionist [email protected] Heather Hawn, Youth Minister ~ Middle/High School [email protected] Tricia McElfresh, Director, Noah’s Ark Preschool [email protected]

Worship Services Saturday 5:00pm - Traditional Worship Sunday 7:45am - Liturgical Worship 9:00am - Christian Education 10:00am - Celebration Worship/ Holy Communion

Grace Lutheran Church 705 West State Street Fremont, OH 43420 Return Service Requested Office Hours – 9:00am-4:00pm, M-F Phone: 419-332-1558 E-mail: [email protected] Web page: www.gracefremont.org

Non-Profit Paid

Fremont, OH Permit #133

GREETERS

March 3, 17 & 31

7:45 - L. & D. Garner (Front)

J. Gangwer (Baptistry)

March 3 & 17

10:00 - D. & R. Cooper (Front)

L. Halm (Baptistry)

March 10 & 24

7:45 - R. & L. Baumer (Front)

D. Burkett (Baptistry)

10:00 - L. & B. McElfresh (Front)

J. Overmyer (Baptistry)

USHERS

March 3, 17 & 31

7:45 - A. & K. Mehlow

March 3 & 17

10:00 - L. McElfresh

M. Mullholand

March 10 & 24

7:45 - K. Overmyer

D. Zilles

10:00 - G. Nossaman

S. Nossaman

MARCH 17 - ACOLYTES: 7:45 - L. Hawn

10:00 - B. Wiersma, K. Fisher

DEACONS: 7:45 - K. Lindsay, R. House

10:00 - M. Billings, K. Burmeister

COMMUNION ASSTS.: 7:45 - P. Antesberger, B. Bradford

10:00 - L. Stewart, L. Wadsworth, G. & J. Jess

SOUND SYSTEM: D. Pump (5:00), G. Dupey (7:45), M. Dupey (10:00)

NO 10:00 A.M. SERVICE. PLEASE SEE PAGE 12 OF

YOUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE INFORMATION.

MARCH 31 - ACOLYTE: 7:45 - No Acolyte Scheduled

DEACONS: 7:45 - R. House, K. Lindsay

COMMUNION ASSTS.: 7:45 - K. Overmyer, B. Bradford

SOUND SYSTEM: N. Mayer (5:00), J. Oliver (7:45)

APRIL 7 - ACOLYTES: 7:45 - V. Dabrunz

10:00 - H. Seem, B. Fraley

DEACONS: 7:45 - L. Widmer, D. Burmeister

10:00 - J. Moses, B. Muffler

COMMUNION ASSTS.: 7:45 - M. & T. Dabrunz

10:00 - L. & J. Overmyer, B. Prasuhn, F. Keller

SOUND SYSTEM: D. Pump (5:00), G. Dupey (7:45), D. Prasuhn (10:00)

MARCH 10 - ACOLYTES: 7:45 - No Acolyte Scheduled

10:00 - L. Tullis, K. Seem

DEACONS: 7:45 - J. Dupey, L. Widmer

10:00 - C. Amor, J. Avers

COMMUNION ASSTS.: 7:45 - D. & R. House

10:00 - M. & M. Gedeon, A. & B. Fisher

SOUND SYSTEM: J. Oliver (5:00), L. Klohn (7:45), E. Muffler (10:00)

MARCH 24 - ACOLYTES: 7:45 - Zane Ball

10:00 - B. & C. Bender

DEACONS: 7:45 - D. Burmeister, J. Dupey

10:00 - M. Gedeon, G. Jess

COMMUNION ASSTS.: 7:45 - D. & R. House

10:00 - S. Brickner, F. Keller, E. & B. Muffler

SOUND SYSTEM: D. Pump (5:00), L. Klohn (7:45), R. Hawn (10:00)

MARCH 3 - ACOLYTES: 7:45 - R. Dabrunz

10:00 - D. Seem, L. Cooper

DEACONS: 7:45 - L. Widmer, D. Burmeister

10:00 - B. Muffler, N. Wilfong

COMMUNION ASSTS.: 7:45 - M. & T. Dabrunz

10:00 - A. & B. Fisher, S. Brickner, L. Wadsworth

SOUND SYSTEM: D. Pump (5:00), L. Klohn (7:45), R. Hawn (10:00)

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2 5:00 Worship/Communion/Noisy Offering

3 NOISY OFFERING

Proskyneo at both services

7:45 Worship/Communion 8:55 Senior Choir 9:00 Christian Education 10:00 Celebration Worship/ Communion

4 9:00 Project Day 1:15 Bible Study - Lounge 6:30 Scouts

5 1:00 Bible Study - Lounge 5:30 Coffee & Jesus Women’s Bible Study - at Frisch’s Big Boy

6 ASH WEDNESDAY

Noon Meditation service 5:30 - 6:30 Meal 7:00 Ash Wednesday Worship

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11:30 Soup Kitchen

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9 9:30 - 11:30 God’s Army Boot Camp 5:00 Worship/Communion

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7:45 Worship/Communion 8:55 Senior Choir 9:00 Christian Education 10:00 Celebration Worship/ Communion

11 1:15 Bible Study 6:30 Scouts 7:00 Church Council Devotions 7:15 Standing Committees 8:00 Church Council

12 Noon Noah’s Ark Board Meeting 1:00 Bible Study - Lounge

13 G & T DEADLINE

Noon Lenten Meditation Service 5:00 - 6:30 Meal 6:00 Cherub Choir 6:00 Voices of Praise 6:00 S.L.A.M. 6:30 Confirmation 7:00 Lenten Worship

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11:30 Soup Kitchen

15 8:30 - 11:00 5th Quarter at St. John’s

16 9:00 - 1:00 Wedding Seminar 5:00 Worship/Communion/Food Pantry Challenge

17 FOOD PANTRY CHALLENGE (peanut butter, jelly, & beans)

Attaboy at both services 7:45 Worship/Communion 8:55 Senior Choir 9:00 Christian Education 10:00 Celebration Worship/ Communion 11:15 Youth to Circus in Toledo 12:30 LIFT Board Meeting at Chamber of Commerce

18 9:00 Project Day 1:15 Bible Study - Lounge 6:30 Scouts

19 1:00 Bible Study - Lounge 2:30 Joy Circle - Dining Room

20 Noon Lenten Meditation Service 5:00 - 6:30 Meal 6:00 Cherub Choir 6:00 Voices of Praise 6:00 S.L.A.M. 6:30 Confirmation 7:00 Lenten Worship

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G & T ASSEMBLED

11:30 Soup Kitchen

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5:30 Spring Fundraiser at Anjulina’s

23 5:00 Worship/Communion

24 7:45 Worship/Communion 8:55 Senior Choir 9:00 Christian Education 10:00 Celebration Worship/ Communion

31 7:45 Worship/Communion 10:00 LIFT Worship at St. John’s

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1:15 Bible Study - Lounge 6:30 Scouts 7:00 Bookworms

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1:00 Bible Study - Lounge

27 Noon Lenten Meditation Service 5:00 - 6:30 Meal 6:00 Cherub Choir 6:00 Voices of Praise 6:00 S.L.A.M. 6:30 Confirmation 7:00 Lenten Worship

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11:30 Soup Kitchen 6:00 Missions/Outreach event at The Garrison

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5:00 Worship/Communion

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

2019

Documents

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