THE PARISH PUBLISHER

ST. PETER

EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH

NORWALK, OHIO

June & July

2016

FROM PASTOR ANN St. Peter is alive and vibrant and I am glad to pastor this congregation. So many of my colleagues lament the aging of their congregants and the lack of children. When I mention that we often have 20+ kids for the children's sermon at the late service and as many as 10 kids at the 8:00 service, they are genuinely envious. A colleague whose church is very similar in size to us told me that sometimes when he calls children forward for the children' sermon, there are no kids in church. On a good day, he may have 10. Children are a visible sign of the health and vitality of our congregation. Our membership roster has more than 200 children listed--out of about 750 total members. In our January Fellowship Hall Meetings, I heard over and over the same refrain: we need to serve more youth and young adults and young families. So we are doing that. You'll find a laminated card in the pew racks talking about how much we love children. This was a project of the Evangelism Team. We have also started a young adults group that includes singles, married's and young parents. The Evangelism Team is working towards ensuring that we have babysitting services at all events where that is appropriate. The Cherish All Children Team has set up prayer partners for ALL of our young members and we are developing a Safe Child Policy intended to provide protection and accountability for all children's activities and for the adults who supervise them. Thanks in great part to Vickie Hemenway's leadership, we have an active youth ministry. Michelle Schaffer maintains the children's worship bags and of course, let' s not forget our Christian Day Nursery School and Sunday School ministries. We are blessed to have so many children as a part of our St. Peter family. It should be a priority for us to find ways to make children and families welcome in our midst so that the faith of Jesus Christ is passed on to the next generation. Oh, and let's lose the language that children are "the future of the church." On the contrary, children are the church NOW. Let's make sure they know this, and that St. Peter loves them and always welcomes them. May God continue to bless us with the joyful voices of children.

Peace, Pastor Ann

Worship Notes

ORDINARY TIME

Ah, Ordinary Time! Otherwise known as Time After Pentecost or the “long green season” and formerly known as Holy Trinity Season. As you can see by the various names, it is a time in the church year that is difficult to characterize. With no festival days and no seasonal themes, Ordinary Time is just that: the ordinary time of the church year. The color of the season is green and there is no real liturgical emphasis except perhaps growing in faith. Over the summer, we will hear many of the great gospel stories that are unique to Luke including the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and an assortment of healings, miracles and teachings.

While there are no official liturgical festivals in June and July, we will have

a couple of celebrations. Choir Sunday is June 5th, featuring the Senior

Choir, the Junior choir and the Celebration Ringers at both Sunday

services. Worship at Lakeside is June 19th. See details elsewhere in the

newsletter. And on July 30th-31st, we will celebrate Christmas in July with

Christmas music throughout the service.

MISSED WORSHIP?

You can now find the sermon on: www.stpeter-elca.org. Go to “Worship” and you will find links to podcasts of the sermon.

HEARING AID DEVICES

Our new sound system came equipped with personal amplification devices for those of you who may have hearing impairment. The devices will help you hear the worship service more clearly. If you would like to try using one, see an usher.

SUMMER MUSIC

It’s hard to believe, but summer is right around the corner. Choir Sunday will be June 5th with all three choirs participating. After that, they will break for the summer. It would really be great to have special music continue throughout the summer and that is where you come in. If you have something you would like to share or know a friend or relative who is musical and would be willing to come to worship – now is the time to speak up. Please contact me so we can set a date. If you need help selecting music, I can try to do that as well. Our talents and gifts from God are to be used!

Thanks to everyone who suggested favorite hymns for us to sing in the summer. We hope you enjoy singing them. It is still not too late to sign up for summer music. ~Thanks, Bob Battiste, 419-366-0927, bobbattiste@hotmail.com

LAKESIDE LUTHERAN CHAUTAUQUA - June 18-25,2016

Join our youth for worship at Lakeside on Sunday, June 18th at 10:30 a.m., followed by a potluck at the cottage, 344 Maple St. There is no cost as long as you arrive before

10:30 a.m. and leave by 3:00 p.m. Ask for a Church Pass at the Lakeside gates.

JUNE WORSHIP ASSISTANTS June 4th & 5th 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Communion Lyn Dircks SEE BULLETIN BOARD Lector Vera Albright Nick Wenzel Cassie Battiste Slides Sandy Reitzel Connie Hanke Acolyte Kaiti Wenzel Emma Trost

Ava Tweto Assisting Minister Nick Wenzel Robyn Rogers

June 11th & 12th 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Communion Ellie Sigsworth SEE BULLETIN BOARD Lector Ellie Sigsworth Bruce Thayer Brenda Toney Slides Michelle Schaffer Marty Hanke Acolyte Kaiti Wenzel Jakob Willer

Steven Willer Assisting Minister Ellie Sigsworth Paul Hiszem Stu Young

June 18th & 19th 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Communion Lyn Dircks SEE BULLETIN BOARD Lector Dot Herman Paul Hiszem Robyn Rogers Slides Ed McClendon Dan Woods Kathy McClendon Acolyte Remington Bauer Emmie Horner Assisting Minister Bruce Thayer Marty Hanke

June 25th & 26th 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Communion Ellie Sigsworth SEE BULLETIN BOARD Lector Vera Albright Amelia Ruggles Woody Dail Slides Sandy Reitzel Greg Silcox Acolyte Nevan Ruggles Claire Kelley Amelia Ruggles Isaac Scheel Assisting Minister Ellie Sigsworth Michelle Schaffer Dale Schnetzer

Ushers – The June schedule is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex.

JUNE ALTAR DUTY Lee Ann Wetzel, Polly Geiger and Virginia Leimeister

CHANCEL FLOWERS June 5th – Clint & Ronda Minniear June 12th – Victoria Willer June 19th – Pat & Barb Spino June 26th – Stahl Family

JULY WORSHIP ASSISTANTS July 2nd & 3rd 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Communion Lyn Dircks SEE BULLETIN BOARD Lector Vera Albright Kathy McClendon Dale Schnetzer Slides Michelle Schaffer Connie Hanke Acolyte Kaiti Wenzel Tracy Silcox

Emma Trost

Assisting Minister Ed McClendon Cassie Battiste

July 9th & 10th 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Communion Ellie Sigsworth SEE BULLETIN BOARD Lector Ellie Sigsworth Ed McClendon Brenda Toney Slides Michelle Schaffer Marty Hanke Acolyte Kaiti Wenzel Ava Tweto

Jakob Willer Assisting Minister Ellie Sigsworth Nick Wenzel Duane Woods

July 16th & 17th 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Communion Lyn Dircks SEE BULLETIN BOARD Lector Dot Herman Alex Osborn Donna Sutter Slides Ed McClendon Dan Woods Kathy McClendon Acolyte Grace Giles Steven Willer Remington Bauer Assisting Minister Paul Hiszem Vickie Hemenway

July 23rd & 24th 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Communion Ellie Sigsworth SEE BULLETIN BOARD Lector Ellie Sigsworth Lewis Schild Vickie Hemenway Slides Sandy Reitzel Greg Silcox Acolyte Nevan Ruggles & Emmie Horner Amelia Ruggles Claire Kelley Assisting Minister Ellie Sigsworth Bruce Thayer Robyn Rogers

July 30th & 31st 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Communion SEE BULLETIN BOARD Lector Donna Gercke Bruce Thayer John Bauer Slides Vickie Hemenway Acolyte Kaiti Wenzel Isaac Scheel Tracy Silcox Assisting Minister Michelle Schaffer Bob Battiste

Ushers – The July schedule is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex.

JULY ALTAR DUTY Donna Gercke, Shirley Silcox and Cathe Ritz

CHANCEL FLOWERS July 3rd – Rogers Family July 10th – Nancy Wolter July 17th – July 24th – Donna Gercke July 31st – Pastor Ann

CHRISTIAN DAY NURSERY SCHOOL

The 2015-16 school year has come to a close. We will miss our 4's and PreK 5's

students and parents and wish them the best as they move on to Kindergarten. We will

see our 3's in September as they move on downstairs to the 4's class. I want to offer a

BIG thank you to all the Christian Day Nursery School Staff for the awesome job they

have done this year. Joyce Stevens and Sandy Cole taught the 3’s class. Deb Obergas

and Victoria Willer taught the 4’s class. Debbie Rhoad taught the PreK class. Krista

Wagner led the children in worship during our Temple Talks and Michelle Howk along

with Krista Wagner were our teachers’ aides. Kristin Miller, Susie Black and Jen

Redmond were our substitutes for this year. Ladies...enjoy your summer!

The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Trike-a-Thon raised $1231.00, children,

their parents and siblings participated this year. St. Jude’s reported that CDNS total

contributions over twenty-nine years are over $75,000.00.

In the Four Year-Olds classroom we have had window blinds placed on the

windows to help with the hot afternoon sun during the warm months and to help keep

the warmth in during the winter months. The teachers are looking forward to this

addition in the fall. If you would like to help with this purchase, donations can be made

to CDNS. Thank you for all your continued support of our program.

September 7th is the First Day

of the 16-17 school year, already

there are 100 children registered.

We do have openings in the 3's, 4’s

and the 5's programs.

Have a great summer!

Michelle Schaffer

CDNS Director

SR. YOUTH GROUP

Youth Schedule

June 13th-17th – Vacation Bible School

June 18th-25th – Lakeside 2016

THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who supported the Chicken BBQ on May 15. It was very successful. A special thank you goes out to all those who donated homemade pies. We had over 20 pies donated. We made approx. $1,700.00 to be used towards the Houston 2018 Gathering. Thank you so very much

LAKESIDE LUTHERAN CHAUTAUQUA- JUNE 18-25 The high school youth and several adults will be spending a very relaxing week with fellow Lutherans at Lakeside this summer. The Chaplain this year is Rev. Mark Hanson. The congregation is invited to join our youth for worship at 10:30 a.m. followed by a potluck at the cottage, 344 Maple St. There is no cost as long as you arrive before 10:30 a.m. and leave by 3:00 p.m. Ask for a Church Pass at the Lakeside gates. Any questions? Call Vickie Hemenway (419 663-4011).

RECOGNITION OF GRADUATION

High School Students

Jenna Arter, daughter of Brenda Arter and Doug Arter, graduated from Edison High School.

Lindsay Arter, daughter of Brenda Arter and Doug Arter, graduated from Edison High School.

Alex Faley, son of Andy & Melissa Faley, graduated from Norwalk High School and will be going to the University of Toledo.

Kirsten Kelley, daughter of Jeff & Jackie Kelley, graduated from Norwalk High School and will be going to Ashland University.

John Moesher, son of Frank & Susan Moesher, will graduate from New London High School and will be joining the U.S. Army.

Alex Osborn, daughter of Beth Horvatich, graduated from Norwalk High School and will be going to Kent State University.

Alex Resor daughter of Steven & Fran Scheel, graduated from Norwalk High School and will be going to The Ohio State University.

Ben Silcox, son of Larry Silcox will graduate from Centerville High School. Greg Silcox, son of Steve & Sue Silcox graduated from Norwalk High School and

will be going to Bowling Green State University. Marcus Skinner, son of Randy & Darla Skinner, graduated from Norwalk High

School. Abby Christel, grandchild of Harold & Adele Christel, graduated from Bay Village

High School. Adele Bowling, grandchild of Harold & Adele Christel, graduated from Fairborn

High School. Rylee Helmstetter, granddaughter of Mike & Jan Helmstetter, graduated from

Monroeville High School and will be attending B.G.S.U.

College Graduates

Rebekah Helmstetter, daughter of Mike & Jan Helmstetter, graduated from

Capital University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Joan (Helmstetter) Pammer, daughter of Mike & Jan Helmstetter, graduated

from the University of Dayton with a Masters degree in Educational Leadership.

Kristine Ross, daughter of Kelly Ross, graduated from Capital University.

Katelyn Stahl, daughter of Frank & Rebecca Stahl, graduated from Ohio

University in Athens with her Masters degree.

Amanda Silcox, daughter of Scott & Janice Silcox, graduated from the University

of Dayton.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

We want to say “Thank You” to all of the parents for bringing their children to Sunday School

this past year. And we thank all of the teachers and helpers that sacrificed unselfishly for our

Sunday School.

We will have Rally Sunday on September 11th

. Sunday School is looking for people to help as

classroom assistants next year. If you are interested, please call Shirley Silcox at 419-668-6214

or the church office.

Have a GREAT SUMMER and we will see you all on Rally Sunday, September 11th

.

Reported by

~Shirley Silcox, 419-668-6214 and Sandy Reitzel, 419-663-5092

2016 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Barnyard Roundup

June 13th – 18th

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Gather the flock and mooove on down to church, June 13-18, where we have an udderly great VBS planned. We’ll learn about Jesus at Big Barn Bibletime, sing songs in Sheep’s Fold Songs, make fun stuff in Udderly Cool Crafts, eat in Chicken Coop Snacks, and play in Green Pastures Games. Classes are available for age 4 to 6th grade. You can register your child(ren) at the VBS table in the narthex. Registering early helps our farm hands assure they have enough supplies.

It’s not too late to volunteer. We can always use extra help. Anyone 7th grade or older is welcome. Please see a VBS farm hand.

We are planning on having a Barnyard Petting Farm during the week (Wednesday or Thursday). Do you have a farm animal you would be willing to bring to church? Please contact a committee member to discuss arrangements.

Additional VBS information can be found on the Barnyard Round-Up Table in the narthex. Hope that we will see you ALL down on the farm and don’t forget JESUS LOVES EWE!

Your VBS farm hands: Vickie Hemenway(419-663-4011), Sue Silcox(419-663-1604), Joanne Woods(419-668-8346), Kathy Smith(419-663-0989)

FROM THE VBS KITCHEN

A huge thank you to everyone for the overwhelming response to the needs of the

VBS kitchen. All of our tags were taken. Please remember to bring back your

items by June 12th.

~Vera Albright and the Kitchen Crew

CHRISTIAN SERVICE DAY/EVENING UPDATE

Christian Service Day and Evening workers have decided to share some of our projects with people in our own area who are in need of blankets, baby kits, school kits and health/personal care kits. Help will also be given to our mission partner church, Redeemer Lutheran in Toledo. We will continue to send kits and quilts to our Lutheran World Relief ministry.

As always, we will need the help of our congregation to make this happen.

During the month of June we will collect items for the Baby Kits. Items needed for the Baby Kits include: lightweight cotton t-shirts (size 1-2) receiving blankets (up to 40” square) hand towels sweater/sweatshirt with a hood or baby hat sleepers/gowns (without feet)

During the month of July we will collect items for the Health/Personal Care Kits. Items needed for Health/Personal Care Kits include:

bath towels (approx. 52”x27”) bath size bars of soap metal nail clipper (adult size) sturdy combs adult size toothbrush in package

During the month of August we will collect items for the School Kits. Items needed for School Kits include: child size blunt scissors 24 crayon box 70 sheet notebooks (wide ruled) 12 inch/30 centimeter ruler new unsharpened #2 pencils

Gifts of any of the above items or money to buy these items will be greatly appreciated by those in need! Please find samples of these items on the boards by the elevator. Christian Service Day/Evening Workers thank you for all your support for this ministry!!

We invite you to come and help us in our work. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. until about 11:30 a.m. when we break for a potluck lunch together. The evening group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. for a potluck dinner and a work session. You do not need to know how to sew to be a part of these groups. We look forward to your help in this ministry!

LEARNING TO SEW FOR A CAUSE

Have you always wanted to sew but didn’t know where

to start? Have you always wanted to help with the

Lutheran World Relief kits but didn’t think you had

the talent? The women of the Christian Service Day

group will teach you how to sew together the quilts

and Baby Care kit items during the summer at three

separate classes.

These classes will be held on:

June 25th when you will learn how to sew quilt squares;

July 16th when you will learn how to make the t-

shirts/sleepers; and

August 27th

when you will learn to make the baby

jackets.

All three classes will take place at 1:00 p.m. Please

sign up on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the

narthex.

CONCERNS COMMITTEE UPDATE

We will be providing a meal for Habitat for Humanity in August. Megan Culler will be coordinating this project. Volunteers will be needed to donate food, prepare the meal or deliver and serve. Save the date...September 11th we will work on God's Work, Our Hands. Plans are being made to honor our first responders in our community with cards & cookies to show our appreciation for their service & dedication.

OUTREACH/CONCERNS

The Norwalk Area Food Bank is asking the community to help in the best way you know how. They are asking for monetary and food donations or for you to come in and give your time and/or talent. It takes a community to battle hunger and they need and appreciate all the wonderful support from everyone at St. Peter. Summer requests: cereal, peanut butter, jelly, ravioli, canned fruits & vegetables, boxed dinners, dried pasta, rice or beans, popcorn, cake mix, dish soap, tissue and toilet paper. Place your donations in the shopping cart in the narthex.

CONCERNS OF THE MONTH

April: The Concern of the Month for April was Christian Day Nursery School. Thank

you to all those who supported this wonderful program. Together St. Peter raised

$1,039.01 for CDNS.

May: The Concern of the Month for May was Lutheran World Relief.

Thank you to all those who supported this wonderful program.

CONCERN OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE

The Special Concern for June is the Partners in Education fund, in which we make contributions towards the tuition of St. Peter members who are attending Capital University.

CONCERN OF THE MONTH FOR JULY

The Special Concern for July Christmas in July, a local ministry to provide school supplies and clothing to Huron County children. Look for the Christmas tree in the narthex, take a tag, buy the item(s) lists, and return to the church by July 24th. Cash donations will be used to fulfill the tags not taken or given to help other children with school items. If you wish to make a donation, please use a pew offering envelope and mark it appropriately. If you want your donation recorded as part of your offerings to St. Peter, please make sure your name or envelope number is included. Checks should be made payable to St. Peter.

ORGAN UPDATE

As of newsletter publication, we were more than 2/3 of the way towards having the purchase prices of the new organ. We have nearly $48,000 in cash, over $10,000 in unpaid pledges, leaving a balance of about $24,000. THANK YOU!!! If you have not yet made a donation or pledge thus far, we sincerely hope that you will do so. This new organ will enhance our worship for at least the next 2 generations. The new digital interface will give us a variety of new sounds and musical possibilities not doable on the old organ. The new speaker system will mean that wherever you stand in the sanctuary, the organ volume and quality will be the same. This instrument will enhance and enrich our worship and make those beloved old hymns (and the challenging new ones!) sound better than ever. Please consider how you might support this project. If you have questions, feel free to contact Pastor Ann or Music Director Bob Battiste. And if you have already made a donation or pledge, THANK YOU!!!

FELLOWSHIP FOR JUNE & JULY

The fellowship Committee has planned an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 26th at 6:00 p.m. Please join us for a bowl of Toft’s ice cream and fellowship fun!

On Monday, July 4th the church bus will be in the Norwalk 4th of July Day parade. We are inviting everyone to either walk or ride in the bus. We feel this is a great opportunity to “Spread the Word”

Sunday, August 7th at 12:00 noon, here at St. Peter, will be our Annual Congregational Picnic. Please plan to attend for fellowship and fun. Meat and drinks will be provided. Please bring your table service and one dish of food to share. There will be games, music and a family friendly ball game. Hope to see you there!!

Angels in the outfield? We are trying to get enough people to share in the fun to go watch the Cleveland Indians vs. the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, August 12th. We have tickets for 38 people, sold on a first come first served basis. It is $1.00 hot dog night with Rock n Blast fireworks. Tickets are $38.00 per person located in the right field area. Please call the church office to reserve your tickets. Game time is 7:10 p.m. We will have a sign-up sheet for carpooling. Watch for more details.

If you have any suggestions for fellowship activities, write it down and put it in the Fellowship Committee mailbox in the church office or see Jo Chaffee. Thank you and hope to see you at an event this summer!

EVANGELISM TEAM

The Evangelism Team meets Monday, June 6th at 7:00 p.m. We welcome all persons interested in spreading the Good News of Christ and the good news about the ministry taking place here at St. Peter. If you have gifts or interest in issues of hospitality, publicity, electronic promotions, new member assimilation, and community events, please come! Contact Pastor Ann if you have questions.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to Craig Nickoli and Cayte Pisano, who will celebrate their wedding vows at sunset on June 20th with an intimate ceremony along the shores of Captiva Island in Florida. God bless the happy couple as they begin their married life together. Sandy and Rick Nickoli are the proud parents.

ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS

June 2nd

– 6:00 p.m. – CDNS Board Meeting

June 11th

& July 9th

– 8:00 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study. All men are welcome to

come and join in a breakfast at McDonald’s followed by a Bible study at the church. Contact

Chuck Hemenway for more information, 419-663-4011.

June 11th

& July 9th

– 10:00 a.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry meets in the fellowship hall. All

knitters and crocheters welcome!

June 22nd

& July 20th

– 9:00 a.m. – Christian Service Day with potluck lunch. We will work

on LWR kits. All women are welcome. Contact Betty Oblender for more information,

419-499-4261.

July 21st – 6:00 p.m. – Christian Service Day Evening starting with a potluck. We will work

on LWR kits. All women are welcome. Contact Michelle Schaffer, 419-706-8732.

OFFICE CLOSED

The church office will be closed on July 4th

. Happy Independence Day.

Join us in the St Peter entry for the 4th

of July Parade.

2016 Spiritual Gathering for Christian Women

Hosted by Region 6 Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

9:00 a.m. Friday, June 17th to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18th

Holiday Inn French Quarter, Perrysburg, OH

Leader: Pastor Christine Thompson

Registration is on the Women’s Bulletin Board by the elevator

FLAMe - NEWS FROM THE FIRELANDS LUTHERANS ACTIVE in MISSION

ST JOHN’S COMMUNITY GARDEN is looking for volunteers to help maintain their community garden. All produce is donated to local food pantries. St. John is located at the corner of US 250 and Scheid Road.

JOY TIME – Everyone is welcome to come join the Joy Time ministry on the second

Thursday of every month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s in Sandusky. This is a fun Christian-based evening for adults with an intellectual or developmental disability. Consider volunteering to help with our singing, crafts or snacked.

FLAMe BOARD - We could like to thank Michelle Schaffer for volunteering with FLAMe

as their new Treasurer.

THANK YOUS – (full letters in the binder in the narthex)

Dear Church Family, I would like to thank everyone for all of the beautiful flowers, cards and candy that have been sent to me and for all of the wonderful visits I have had and continue to have. All of your prayers have been greatly appreciated. ~Betty Reiss Dear Church Family, You’re wonderful! Thank you for allowing us to use the church for scouts this year. ~Cub Scout Pack 208 Scouts and Parents.

Dear people of God at St. Peter, With deep appreciation do we say, “Thank

you” for the love and support you offered to our parents, Willard &

Kathleen Schwartz, over the span of 56 years, and especially in the last

years of their lives on earth. Thank you for all the ways you showed God’s

love in caring for our parents. Tom Schwartz, Paul Schwartz and Carol

Gunner.

Dear members of St. Peter Lutheran Church: Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus who was, who is, and who is to come! It is with great appreciation that we acknowledge the NWOS’s receipt of your gift of $275.00 in support of Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA and NWOS. Because you and others have generously responded to this Campaign, we will be able to increase this church’s capacity to renew and start new congregations, educate and develop its leaders……Together with you in Christ, Bishop Marcus Lohrmann, Jeannine Grimm, Co-Chair and Jim Martin, Co-Chair

Dear friends in Christ, Thank you for your gift on March 29th for $250.00 for Redeemer. We are very grateful for your gift and your prayers on our behalf. It is because of caring friends like you that we are able to serve the poor and bring the love of Christ to them. We pray for you and your mission in Norwalk and thank you again for your gift that helps to feed the hungry and daily serves the children with nourishing food and help with school work. Come visit. ~The Redeemer Lutheran Church Family

Dear Friends, Thank you for your partnership in the special ministry

of Luther Home of Mercy, for your thoughtful prayers and for your

recent gift of $750.00....Thank you so much for your thoughtful and

generous gifts. What a huge witness and encouragement in

ministry!…. ~Rev Donald Wukotich

Dear St. Peter, Thank you for your recent gift of $1750 received for the LSS Ministries. Healing has come as a result of your generosity and compassion…..Thank you for helping to build hope throughout northwest Ohio during these tough and uncertain economic times. Thank you for your generous support. ~Lucy Wayton, VP of Operations, Lutheran Social Services