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Dear Friends of Olivet,
The Lutheran Immigration and Refugee service is one of
the ministries of our church body, the ELCA, which has
been working for generations (more than 70 years) to advo-
cate for those displaced by war, tyranny, oppression, pov-
erty, and persecution. Here is a recent statement from them
regarding the latest global refugee and immigration crisis:
The conflict in Syria has caused one of the largest
refugee exoduses in recent history and has forced
more than 4 million people, more than half of whom
are children, to flee their homes in search of safety.
In addition, widespread human rights violations per-
petrated by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
(ISIL or ISIS) have left more than 10 million people
in need of humanitarian assistance and protection
within Syria and in surrounding countries. Our faith
compels us to care for those in need, including our
brothers and sisters fleeing persecution in Syria.
The wonderful thing about our ministry through the ELCA
is that we quietly and carefully work over decades and gen-
erations to do our ministry, build relationships, and provide
support. When a crisis such as those in Syria and North Af-
rica arise, we do not respond in a knee jerk, reactive way,
which can cause more harm than good. We rely on our ex-
perience, on our confidence of governments and non-
governmental agencies, and on the generosity of people of
faith and good-will throughout the world to provide conti-
nuity of care. Leaders listen to us because they know of our
quiet, persistent work which is faith-based to be sure, but
which is not flashy or grandstanding, just faithful.
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October/November 2015
Pr. Nate
Page 1–2
Council Notes
Page 4
Advent by Candlelight Event
Page 5
Music Notes
Page 7 & 10
Faith Formation
Page 8-9
Calendars-see insert—or
www.olivetsylvania.org/calendar
Trunk or Treat/
Christmas Shoeboxes
Page 10
Daily Bread-Thanksgiving
Page 12
College Student Support/
Giving Tree programs
Page 13
We Remember in Prayer
Page 14
Financials
Page 15
Our Mission
Gathering and
Equipping People to
Serve God by
Making Christ Known.
The Olive Press The Monthly Newsletter of
Olivet Lutheran Church
Sylvania, OH
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Pastoral Acts-September
Baptisms
Olivia Barber Leona DeBrincat
Jack Hartwig Emaline Hobbs
Mason Lane Matyi
Weddings
Lauren Hehl & Jeremiah Kollar
Jacob Wilson & Jennifer Martinez
In partnership with Lutheran congregations and Lu-
theran social ministry organizations, Lutheran Immi-
gration and Refugee Service has welcomed more than
379,000 refugees to the United States since 1939.
This ongoing partnership and work is driven by God’s
love for all people and a vision for congregations to
be welcoming and generous centers for mission and
ministry.
There are many such organizations within the family of the
ELCA which quietly take on some of the world’s greatest
challenges: Lutheran World Relief, The Lutheran Domestic
Disaster Relief Fund, Lutheran Social Services, and others.
Thanks be to God for these partners in ministry. You may
learn more through the ELCA website at ELCA.org.
Blessings to you and all those you love.
Pastor Nate
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2015 Congregational Council
President Mark Frye V. President Ron Clark Secretary Laura Scherer Treasurer Barry Shaner Financial Secretary Mike Vince Members Mike Cook Linda Ewing Linda Gubbe Fred Heintz Deb Shock Rinda Holshoe Shari Pierce Rick Stader John Mangas Youth Members Elizabeth Shaner Maya Tuff Interim Lead Pastor
Nathan J. Tuff
Director of Faith Formation Donna Mens Director of Operations Shannon Walker
Olivet’s sister congregation, Salem Lutheran
Church in city center Toledo, has been burglar-
ized several times in the last few weeks. They
have incurred significant losses even as they
welcome a new pastor to the ministry.
On Sunday, October 25 at
both services we will hold
a special Noisy Offering
in support of the Salem
community. Please save
your coins and help make
it an especially noisy Sunday at Olivet!
New Members
Vicki Haas Dave Jex
Beth Needles Pat Simpson
Marvin Stephenson Pam Stover
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Confirmation Eleven young people have been
preparing to affirm their faith in
God, the Father, Son and Holy
Spirit. On Reformation Sunday,
October 25, we will celebrate
the Affirmation of Baptism at
the 9:00 service, at which time the students
will share a confirmation verse and its mean-
ing for their life.
Parents and baptismal sponsors will share in
the laying on of hands and prayers for them.
A reception in their honor will follow the
service. This is an important time for these
young people – a time for all of us to support
them with our prayers and presence at wor-
ship.
Please pray for these young people—that
they may be a shining light for God wher-
ever they go.
We thank God for their dedicated leaders:
Melissa Metzger, Kelly Schroder, Mike
Shock and Matt Schroder
William Biggs, IV
Chase Brahaney
Andrew Crooks
Claire Irwin
Mariah Lashley
Cole Marciniak
Kayla Metzger
Jacob Nelson
Olivia Niedermier
Molly Schroder
Nathan Schultz
On All Saints Sunday, our Oli-
vet faith community will remem-
ber its members and friends who
walked by faith among us and en-
tered the fullness of the reign of
God since last All Saints Day. We
will light a candle and toll a bell for each mem-
ber who has died and each non-member for
whom Olivet pastors conducted funeral or me-
morial services. Then we will light one more
candle to represent the extended family mem-
bers and friends of our members who have died (as of September 28).
The following will be commemorated by name:
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Psalm 116:15
Looking ahead to:
Olivet will offer three services:
4:00, 7:00 and 9:30 p.m.
HARVEST SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
Bring a bag of non-
perishable food to be
blessed during worship.
Celebrate the many blessings bestowed on us
by sharing food with our neighbors in need.
These donations will help stock Olivet’s Food
Pantry which is open from 9:00-2:00 Monday,
Wednesday and Friday all year ‘round. Olivet
serves 250 families PER MONTH.
Please bring canned veggies and fruit, pasta,
pasta sauce, cereal, pancake mix, syrup, soup,
vegetables, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, or any
non-perishables!
God has blessed us so that we may be a
blessing to others.
Leota "Billie" Gors
Helen Parks
Hazel Tremblay
Shirley Bernoltz
Patsy Carter
William Miller
Betty Lou Hodge
Edward Savolaine
Violet Pautz
Delores Turski
James Kinner
Betty Huber
At the September meeting, the Olivet Church
Council approved hiring Associate in Minis-
try Laura Scherer, a member of Olivet, to
serve the community of Olivet part time in an
interim capacity.
We are grateful for her willingness to minis-
ter in this way until we either receive the as-
signment of an interim pastor, or bring our
pastoral staff to its full compliment.
May God bless Laura’s ministry among us.
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In October, we will have two guests with us for Sunday worship. On October 11, we will welcome Heidi Gillen-
water, who works in ministry with Redeemer Lu-theran Church. She is involved not only at Re-deemer, but in many efforts synod-wide as well. On October 18, we will enjoy the presence of Amy Hartman, national director of Cherish All Children. She will be spending a week in NW Ohio, working with congre-gations and pastors. Amy will also meet with our Olivet Cher-ish All Children team.
Come and bring your friends to New Life!
10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. in the CLC
Wednesday, October 14 Bob Moyers, “Mr. Happy,” will talk on
“Being Happy is a Choice.” Fred Sand-mann and friend will bring happy music!
Wednesday, November 11 Sheila Johnson will demonstrate ways to relieve stress through relaxation and breathing tech-niques. The children from OCNS will entertain us with their singing.
We will enjoy a delicious lunch at noon. Please call the office for lunch reservations
by the Monday before the meeting. Suggested donation: $5.00
Salem Lutheran Church, Toledo, has been robbed
four times since Labor Day. Michael Hanck has
been the pastor at Salem Lutheran Church for
three days. Being new on the job is never easy,
but even more so when there are four break-ins in
just a matter of days.
“It's just startling. Startling to see somebody rob-
bing a church so frequently, so boldly, but I'll
continue praying for them,” said Pastor Hanck.
“Today is the first day I've come in and we
haven't been robbed over night and I'm grate-
ful for that. It's been challenging in that way.”
The urgent need is replenishment of health and
hygiene supplies: shampoo, tooth paste, body
soap and cream, razors and shaving cream, toilet
paper, dish soap, laundry soap.
Someone is at the church 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Thursday. If you deliver these
supplies, please call first: 419-243-2345. Dona-
tions are received at the first house north of the
church building. Thank you, in advance, for com-
ing to Salem's aid in this time of loss for their
community.
Please send any address or phone
changes to the office for inclusion
in our new directory by Oct. 7.
Many people are dropping land
lines, so please make sure Olivet
has all your current contact infor-
mation, including email addresses.
Call 419-882-2077. Thank you!
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3rd annual
Advent by Candlelight Thursday, December 3
7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
You are cordially invited to join other women
for an evening of music, meditation and fellowship
in preparation for Christmas.
Sign-up sheets will be posted in November so that we can plan
appropriately.
This is a worship experience you won’t want to miss!
Invite your friends to attend this most meaningful
service with you. Enjoy fellowship time in the CLC
afterwards in a beautifully decorated setting.
On the eve of All Saints’ Day, October 31,
1517, a young Roman Catholic priest named
Martin Luther posted on the door of Castle
Church in Wittenberg, Germany, a list of 95
theses, or statements, and requested a meeting
of the church leaders to discuss and debate the
substance of these 95 theses concerning church
practices. Luther desired that the church would
reform its practices to be more in keeping with
the Word of God as contained in the Bible.
What started as an academic debate – mostly
over the selling of indulgences and the grace
of God – touched off a chain reaction that re-
sulted in the events that we now call the Prot-
estant Reformation. Luther had no idea what
changes this simple act would bring upon the
church—today, there are 104 million people
worldwide who consider themselves Luther-
ans, according to the Lutheran World Founda-
tion.
So, why do we wear RED clothing on Refor-
mation Sunday? We invite everyone to wear
the liturgical color RED, on October 25, be-
cause RED represents the Holy Spirit.
Luther believed that the Reformation was a
direct result of the Holy Spirit moving him and
others to action. This day is a celebration of
the Holy Spirit that continues to move us to-
ward the grace and mercy of God even today.
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Wednesday,
November 25
6:45 p.m.
Sanctuary
The Northwestern Ohio Synod invites and en-courages you to attend the Bishop's Fall Con-ference Meeting which will be coming up in September, October and November. Our Gos-pel Response theme, "Expect to be Surprised" states, "Because our God is the God of sur-prises, who brings life out of death and hope out of despair in Jesus' resurrection, we will anticipate with joy the new things that God is doing among us and through us as signs of and participants in the in-breaking reign of God in Christ Jesus. (Isaiah 43:18-19; Mat-thew 28:1-10; Revelation 21:5). We invite you to meditate and reflect on this theme, as well as on your own call to leadership, in prepara-tion for this meeting.” For our worship and conversation we are us-ing a model called "Dinner Church." We invite
all rostered leaders along with their congrega-tional leaders and council members to join us for this meal, patterned after those shared by Christians in the first few centuries! In addition, we are requesting that each congregation in-tentionally bring two teens (ages 13-18) and two young adults (ages 19-29). The input of our young people is essential as we engage in a prayerful consideration of leadership. Because our conversation will include matters related to the leadership needs of the synod, particularly in anticipation of the election of a bishop at our May 19-21 Synod Assembly, we encourage those who may be selected as the congregation's Voting Members to be in attendance in addition to other congregational leadership. The Toledo area conference will be held Thursday, October 8 from 1:00-8:00 p.m. at Zoar Lutheran, Perrysburg. Please contact Ron Clark if you are interested in attending.
2015 Fall Conference: Expect to be Surprised: Our Call to Leadership
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Jubilee and
Rejoice
Handbell Choirs
We are excited about having
Shawn Gannon back in Jubi-
lee. He’s a wonderful addi-
tion to our group.
We have beautiful music for
our congregation and are look-
ing forward to a great year.
Mark your calendars to our
concerts for the year. Invite
your friends and family.
Sunday, December 6, 2015 –
7:00 p.m. – Rejoice & Jubilee
at Olivet – in the sanctuary
(dinner prior to the concert)
Friday, December 11, 2015
– 7:00 p.m. – Rejoice in the
Great Gallery at the Toledo
Museum of Art
Sunday, May 1, 2016 – 7:00
p.m. – Rejoice & Jubilee with
the Olivet choir – Olivet Sanc-
tuary
We are all excited about an-
other year with awesome mu-
sic to enhance our worship
experience.
God bless you all for your tre-
mendous support for our 31st
year of ringing!
Carol Miller, Director
419-882-6254 home
419-882-0080 work
419-283-1895 cell
Email: carolamil-
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Do You Ever Wonder:
“How Can I Serve the Lord?”
You can join with others in lifting your
voice to praise our King in choir! You
don’t have to be a soloist to offer your gift
to God.
Steve Hodge, Olivet’s Adult Choir director
for 23+ years welcomes you to join the
choir!
Rehearsals: Wednesdays at 7:30 in the
choir room. Come and surprise everybody!
Exciting news about Olivet Choir! Hint: wheels are involved! See page 10.
Olivet offers a
contemporary
worship ser-
vice each week
at 11:00 and
welcomes all!
There are many ways you
can get involved with this
ministry! Do you…
- like to sing?
- play an instrument?
- enjoy meeting people?
- have an interest or know-
how in technology
(sound, powerpoint, etc.)
- like to help out?
We can use you!!
If you are interested in being
part of this ministry, please
don't hesitate to contact Ann
Augustin, D’Vine praise
band director, at 419-350-
3846 or OboeAnn73@
aol.com.
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Equip
November 15
We will meet at 10:10 a.m. in the Library for instruction on the Lutheran sacrament of baptism (mandatory prior to
Baptism). Only one parent needs to attend. Please call the office—419-882-2077 to let us know you will be there, or to schedule a baptism.
We Love Our Children at
Olivet Lutheran Church!
Families worshipping together is
such a wonderful sight to see. We
want to do everything possible to
make everyone’s worship experi-
ence the best it can be.
Because SPARK and Club 345 is open
to all children ages 3 through 5th grade, and
the nursery is available for children through age 2,
we will be removing the quiet play area in the
back of the CLC.
Quiet play bags are being revamped and will be
provided in the CLC as well as in the sanctuary,
along with coloring and activity pages that pertain
to the story of the day. For families who prefer to
have their children remain with them in worship, this
will still provide something for the children to do
(and hopefully learn a little something from), but
also allow them to remain with their families instead
of being back in the corner of the room.
Please see Donna Mens with any feedback you
may have about this change.
SPARK (ages 3-2nd grade) and Club 345 (children
in grades 3, 4, & 5) meet during both worship ser-
vices. Children begin worship with their parents,
then are dismissed to class. They return in time to
receive Communion with their families.
Come to Sunday School and
First Communion
Workshop
For Children and
Parents
Saturday, October 10, 9–11 a.m. in the Atrium
Children who are ready for instruction to receive
their First Holy Communion (no age limit) are invited
to come, along with their parents, to this workshop
led by Pastor Nate Tuff.
A special blessing will be offered for the children at
both the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services the next
day, Sunday, Oct. 11 as they come up to receive
their First Communion with their families.
Please call Donna Mens at 419-882-2077 if your
family plans to participate.
You are encouraged
to join one of these
groups to strengthen
your faith—and
friendships!
Women's Bible Study—Tuesdays at
9:30 a.m. in the Teen Room
We welcome all women to join us for an hour
of reading and studying the book of Psalms.
Call Carol Leupp with any questions: 419-
868-6623.
Men’s Bible Study—Wednesdays at
6:30 a.m. in the CLC
Donuts and coffee provided. Topic: Generos-
ity: What does Jesus say about money???
Great conversation can be expected. Contact
Fred Heintz at 419-367-1255 with any ques-
tions.
Parables at Panera—Tuesdays at
6:30 a.m. at Panera on Talmadge Rd.
Reading scripture, making life applications
and praying together. Come join us!
“Essentials” Discussion—10:10 a.m.
in the Adult Ed. Room
Discussion on “Essentials of New Testament
Christianity - Father, Son and the Kingdom of
God” led by Bob Mens
Equip
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Advent Festival November 22 ~ 9:00-12:00
in the Atrium
Children of all ages – celebrate the start
of the Advent season!
Arts, crafts, seasonal devotionals and
ideas for “gift-giving that makes a differ-
ence” will be on display!
If you’d like to help by planning – or man-
ning – a table that morning, please con-
tact Donna Mens.
This annual event is a great way to
start the Christmas season!
Hey Senior High Students!
Let’s Re-Connect!
Let’s get together for lunch, discussion and
fun! We’ll meet with Pastor Nate on the
following Sundays in the Teen Room after
the Vine service until 1:30 p.m.:
Invite your friends – and if you know any
2015 high school grads in the area, bring
them along too!
Join us! It’s going to be electric!!
October 11
October 25
November 8
November 29
December 6
December 20
Fall Camp Out at
Lutheran Memorial
Camp
in Fulton, Ohio
Who: High School Youth (9-12th grade)
and their leaders
What: Fall Campout
When: Oct. 30, 5 p.m. – Nov. 1, Noon
Where: Lutheran Memorial Camp
Why: To gather all high school youth in the
Northwest Ohio Synod and their leaders
for a weekend of spiritual renewal,
fellowship, fun, service, and nature!
Cost: $50 per person
Registration Deadline: October 16, 2015.
See Donna Mens to add your name to the list!
Junior and Senior High Students!
We’re going to the Corn Maze at
Wheeler Farms in Whitehouse, Ohio
Saturday, October 17
Meet at church at
3:00 p.m.
Bring $8 for the corn
maze, extra $$ for
pizza, and your
friends!
Please RSVP to Donna Mens so there
will be enough drivers!
Purchase your Christmas gifts at the Advent
Festival on Nov. 22 from 9:00-12. Beautifully
handmade items from around the world are
available. When you purchase these items, you
are making a huge difference in the lives of
those who made them.
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We are happy to again partici-
pate in Operation Christmas
Child. The people of Olivet
have always been so generous
in filling shoeboxes with small
gifts and treats for children
around the world. You are invited to fill a shoe-
box with Christmas goodies to be collected by
November 8.
Please look for fliers containing instructions on
how to fill a box at each of the church entrances.
$7.00 per box is requested for the shipping fee.
Thank you so much for taking part in this pro-
gram that brings joy to the givers as well as the
children who receive the boxes.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
3:00-4:30 p.m.
in Olivet’s Parking Lot Open to the public, so bring all the little
ghosts, goblins and princesses you know!
We’ll be needing volunteers for the day as
well as candy donations. Sign up sheets are
available on Sundays—or call Jill Hepner.
RUMMAGE SALE
Saturday, October 17 8:00-2:00 p.m.
Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie St., Sylvania
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Friday, October 23 10:00-3:00 p.m.
Lunch $8.00 served 11:30-1:00 p.m. Sylvania United Church of Christ
7240 Erie St., Sylvania
“WHAT TO SAY?”
a 3-Week Seminar to help you talk with people experiencing difficulties.
Tuesdays: Oct. 13, 20, 27 5:00-7:00—light supper provided
Glenwood Lutheran Church 2545 Monroe Street, Toledo-Call 419-255-0886
Olivet Choir Takes to the Road!
Exciting news! Olivet Choir will be sharing their Christmas cantata, Let There be Christmas, by Jo-seph M. Martin, with the church at Lake Ann, Michi-gan, where Pr. Chrysanne Timm is pastor. The choir will take a 52-seat Greyhound bus, leaving Olivet Saturday, December 12, and returning the evening of December 13. The choir and those trav-eling with them will be hosted by Lake Ann church members, or may choose to stay at a local motel. This is a Thrivent-sponsored trip, but we need to raise additional funds. Olivet members and friends who would like to donate towards this trip may make checks to Olivet with the note: choir bus trip. If you would like to go with the choir, there may be extra room on the bus. Please notify Laura Scherer by November 8.
Lake Ann or Bust!
Six young adults arrived in
Toledo a few weeks ago to live,
study, pray, worship, provide
service to the needy and many
other exciting things. Septem-
ber's focus was Freedom and they took a wil-
derness retreat and did a media fast. They
range from 18-22 years of age and are from
five states. Olivet's own Elizabeth Clark is one
of the ALT participants. They are living at the
Commodore Perry apartments in downtown
Toledo until late May 2016. St. Paul's Lu-
theran Church called Pastor Melissa Micham
to be the ALT Toledo site director.
Here are ways you can get involved and help
out these next nine months. If you are able to
help, contact Susan Santoro, ALT Toledo
Leadership Team Hospitality Working Group,
at 419-344-7071 or [email protected]
Pray for the young adults and leaders.
Food Fellowship Host Substitutes—
Provide meals for the young adults at St
Paul’s, Commodore Perry or other location
once a month. Pair up with a ministry team
or invite friends to help. Make this a fun
opportunity with more folks involved.
Gently used bicycles and bike helmets
Gently used vacuum cleaner
Drivers are needed to go to various loca-
tions around the city.
Financial contributions. Support our
ministry by making out a check to “ALT
Year – Toledo.” Please send it to: ALT
Year, 428 N. Erie Street, Toledo, OH
43604.
Check us out on Social Media! Like us on Face
book and read about the latest updates! https://
www.facebook.com/altyeartoledo1
We’re on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/
ALTYearToledo
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Scrapbooking Fundraiser
Saturday, October 24 8:00-6:00 in Olivet’s CLC
Please pick up a registration form
in the office if you or any of your
friends are interested. Only $25!
Includes breakfast, lunch and lots of fun.
Donations of food or cash are requested for this
event. Please see the Opportunity Form or you
may place your donations in an envelope marked
“Scrapbooking.” THANKS!
We frequently run low on
canned vegetables and fruit.
When you shop, could you look
for a bargain and bring these
items into the Food Pantry? That
would help a great deal :)
Santa’s Glass
Workshop
with Ann Hymel
Friday, Nov. 20
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Join us at Olivet and get creative for the holidays. Projects are fun for beginners and there are new sur-prises for those who have done glass before. You will have your choice of projects—create as many as you like in three hours.
Prices include all the glass, firing and finishing. Choices include:
Two (2) Christmas ornaments—$20.
5”x5” Christmas plate—$20.
Four (4) coasters—$35.
7”x15” Christmas server—$45.
Any combination of rings, necklaces and ear-rings—2 for $25. (a pair of earrings count as one piece
Holiday night light—$18.
Sign up ASAP on the bulletin board outside Donna Mens’ office. 35 spots available.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry Team will meet in the Atrium on Monday, Oct. 12 and Monday, Nov. 9 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Please bring a pair
of sharp scissors to cut fringe on hats. We wel-come all to help in this project.
We will meet in the Atrium on Monday, No-vember 9 from 7- 8 p.m. We welcome every-one who would like to knit or crochet prayer shawls so we can continue to minister to those who would be comforted by a prayer shawl. Shawls are available through the church office and are available after services on the second Sunday of the month.
Caps and Mittens for Children
In November, members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry group will be making a trip to Rosary Cathedral School to deliver the 240 handmade hats plus mittens or gloves sets to the children before the holidays.
CHRISTIAN
NURSERY
SCHOOL
OCNS staff and students are pleased to be
back at Olivet for another year of preschool!
We are excited to welcome Kristin Rozek to our
staff teaching in the preschool 1 Green Room.
The children are becoming more comfortable
at school and are adjusting to school routines
and rules as they learn and play!
We have many fun and exciting events planned
for the fall:
- Oct. 1 and 2-We held our 3rd annual Move-
A-Thon Fundraiser
- Sunday, Oct. 11-Families will enjoy an eve-
ning of fun at our Fall Family Social.
- Oct. 18- We will march in the Sylvania Fall
Parade
Please contact Jennifer Crooks, Director, if you
have any questions about OCNS: 419-882-4616,
Here are some interesting
statistics for the past year:
DB served 5800
meals, averaging 116
per week.
DB had 4650 guests,
averaging 93 each
week.
DB had an average of 23 volunteers each
week, totaling 2500 hours of volunteering.
Thanks to all of the volunteers who give their
time and talents to Daily Bread!
Daily Bread's 6th Anniversary was September 9,
and was celebrated on the 16th with many special
festivities!
Chef Holly and volunteers served a delicious
meal of roasted pork loin and many delicious
side dishes to 155 guests.
We served anniversary cake and ice cream af-
ter the meal, all funded by Thrivent Financial
for Lutherans.
Gallon bags with personal care products were
given to each guest with the remaining bags
going to Salem Lutheran Church. Olivet mem-
bers donated travel size toiletries and tooth-
paste, and area dentist, Dr. Ted Beitelschees,
provided tooth brushes engraved “Daily Bread
6th Anniversary.”
Sylvania Town Crier, Mike Lieber, presented a
proclamation in honor of the anniversary.
Thanksgiving dinner will
be served on November
18. Please mark your calen-
dars now. We will need
donations of food and
small loaves of pumpkin
bread (size that will fit in
quart bags) to give to our
guests as a Thanksgiving
gift. If you want to make some loaves now and
freeze them, that would be great. We will need ex-
tra volunteers, too. Keep your eye on the Olive
Branch and opportunity forms.
Daily Bread
College Student Support Ministry
ATTENTION: College Student Parents!
Be on the lookout for a mailing coming
your way. The College Ministry Team is
looking for your student’s address.
PLEASE bring it to the church office no
later than October 9. You wouldn't want
your student to miss out on their box of Sunshine!!
Contact Judi Clark for more information:
[email protected] or 419-309-3814
ATTENTION BAKERS!
The College Student Ministry Team
is in need of delicious baked goods
to send in a box of SUNSHINE to
our Olivet college students. If you
are not a baker but would like to help, a donation of
candy or other treats would be nice. (NO gum,
PLEASE!) All items need to be at the church office no
later than November 8.
How much to bake, you may ask? I would answer... 3
dozen please... then I would
Let's send a nice box of SUNSHINE
to our Olivet college students!
With Love,
Judi Clark
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Serve We will have the trees up by
November 29. Please take a
look at the different paper
ornaments — personalized
gift, store gift certificate, and
grocery store gift card — and
take one or two of these with
you when you go Christmas
shopping. The gifts are due December 13.
Non-perishable food items are also needed for
our Christmas baskets.
Collecting food could be a
fun way for your organiza-
tion or office to help.
Please call the church of-
fice if you have large
quantities of food to bring
in.
If your group or office wants to adopt a fam-
ily, please let us know before Nov. 25. You
may contact the office or Deb Shock to help
you.
If you enjoy coffee on Sun-
day mornings, please volun-
teer to help make it. If enough
people step up, the job will be
lighter for all. Please call
Chrisann Shaner and say you
can help. It’s easy! 419-882-2077.
SYLVANIA COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM
The Impact of Marijuana Legalization in Ohio Issue 3: Proposed constitutional amendment granting exclusive
rights to cultivate, market, and sell recreational and medical mari-juana to a few select corporations and to allow all Ohio adults over
21 to grow and use marijuana.
Monday, October 12 ~ 7:00-8:15 p.m. Olivet’s Christian Life Center
Speaker: Tony Coder, Drug Free Action Alliance What are the health impacts on young people?
What will our community look like if this law is passed?
What will businesses need to think about?
Sponsored by S.C.A.T. Free and open to the public.
Prayers of the Church
Good and Gracious God, we give
you thanks for those who will be
Affirming their Baptismal Cove-
nants. Bless them as they continue
on in their journey of faith. Help us
as a congregation to support them
in this journey as they seek to be
the people you have called them to
be and serve in the places you have
called them to serve. In the name of
Jesus, Amen.
God, we give you thanks for Martin
Luther. May we today seek to be a
church that is ever reforming. May
we not be afraid of change and
what it brings. You hold all things
in your hands. Give us the courage
to change things that need to be
changed. Continue to shape us into
your people. Amen
For all the Saints who from their
labors rest, we give you thanks for
their witness in our lives, O Lord.
You, Lord, were their fortress and
their might. You, O Lord, their cap-
tain in the well fought fight. Thank
you for their lives of faith and the
indelible marks they have left on
our lives. We sing praise to Father,
Son and Holy Spirit. Alleluia!
Amen.
Lord of the harvest, for the bounty
of field, stream, forest and meadow,
we give you thanks. We give you
thanks for your watch over us and
your provision for us. Help us to be
ever mindful of those who do not
have food and water. Help us to
share from our bounty. You are the
God of all. Help us to be careful
stewards of the earth you spoke into
being. As we celebrate with food
and family, may we make room for
you. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
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For those who are/were hospitalized/anticipating surgery/procedures: Millie Page, Joann
Wobser, Carol Borton.
For those grieving: Bev and Gary Blakeman at the death of Bev’s mom, Ruth Kurtz; Brittany &
Heather at the death of their child.
For those in assisted living, extended care, or rehabilitation settings: Mary Kruse at Arbors of Sylvania; Char-
lotte Shaffer and Ginny Valo at Sunset Village; Lucille Gee, Harry & Doris Fry at Oak Leaf Village; Sharon Robi-
son at Comfort Care/Lake Park; Patty Cross at West Park Place; Ruth Arnold, Neil Helman, Mary McMacken, Lea
Rawson and Evelyn Wisnofske at Kingston Residence - Sylvania.
For those who have requested prayers because of illness or recovery from injury or surgery: Joe & Pat
Rober, Denise Hentges, David Jamison, Patty and Art Cross, Jack Ware, Bill Willis, Cullen O’Conner, Evelyn
Fasnaugh, Gladys Mens, Donna Reynolds, John Fallis, Diane Enders, Pr. Jim & Karen Wicker, Phyllis Ruff,
Randy Feeback, Rita Kerstiens, Tanya Rowe, Adah Hanneman, Pat Murnen, Katie Goodman, Andy Quiroga,
Leroy "Buzz" Mercer, Colleen Ball, Shari Pierce, Chris Jacobs, Martin Gore, Mindy (Kahl) Bahloff, Debbie Der-
rick, Michelle Amlin, Amy Hench, Robert Blazoff, Tom Althoff, Pr. Glen Stadler, Kathy Bolger, Terri Saenz,
Harry Schaaf, Jeff Householder, Jim Muir, Amy Brock, Amy Sarantou, Dick Timm, Kathie Nielson, Mary Beth
Headman, Carolyn Fath, Valory Newton, Penny Witt, Joyce Fink, Sharon Davis, Judi Paul, Kelsey Ball, Lorece
Brown, Bill Holtfreter, Dora Booher, Bob & Dorothy Fuller, Rollie Pierce, Jenn Wenzke, Donald Barnhizer, Dick
Scherer, Rick Lovett, Jane Klenk, Rick Disher, Martha Cox, Doris Shull, Charlotte Shaffer, Ron and Mary Lou
Gabel, Jim Bayes.
For those in the military: Allan Washing, Michael Ferguson, Christian Eggers, Lyle Weaver, Jarrod Konz, Rob
Kaiser, Chris Hess, Ben Snider, Scot Noss, Kurt Budde, Matt & Michael Nissen, Steve Niederriter, David
Kristynik, Kris Taberner, Sarah Reynolds, Wesley Bockert, Blair Didion, Mat Barger, Steven Elias, Steve
Roshong, Kevin Kahl, Steve Mischo, Skip Edwards, Ryan Morales.
For our bishop: Bishop Marcus Lohrmann & ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton.
For Olivet members in the candidacy process: Todd Milner, on his two-year internship at Zoar Lutheran
Church, Perrysburg; Elizabeth Clark, Nicholas Schmidlin and others discerning a call to be pastors
For Olivet’s local mission partners and international missionaries: Abundant Life Together – the Living/
Learning Community for young adults and Redeemer Lutheran Church; Revs. Christa Von Zychlin and Wayne
Nieminen, serving in Hong Kong.
Please let us know if there are names on this list that may be removed.
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October 11 Bring your gifts of non-perishable
food items to Worship for
Olivet’s Food Pantry.
October 25
3:00-4:30
Olivet’s Parking Lot
November 25
6:45 p.m. - Sanctuary
(no Daily Bread)
Church Office
419-882-2077 (FAX: 419-824-0213) hours: 8:00-4:30
Website
www.olivetsylvania.org
Pastor
Nathan J. Tuff, Interim Lead Pastor [email protected]
Laura Scherer, Assistant in Ministry [email protected]
Donna Mens, Director of Faith Formation [email protected]
Director of Operations
Shannon Walker, [email protected]
Sunday Worship Services
9:00 a.m.—Traditional
Rich liturgy and beautiful choral offerings bring God's gifts of Word and Sacrament to all who appreci-ate a traditional worship service.
11:00 a.m.—The Vine
Our contemporary worship ser-vice—connecting you with God and God’s people, engaging your eyes, ears, mind and heart—CLC
9:00 and 11:00 a.m.—
Children’s Ministry
SPARK! (ages 3-2nd grade) and Club 345 (kids in grades 3,4 & 5)
Sunday Nursery (year-round)
8:45—noon Infants—2 yrs.
Wednesday Worship
6:45 p.m.—Word and Holy
Communion—Weber Chapel
