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Inside this Issue

Worship at Conner Park

From the Pastor’s Desk

Bishop Visit

Family Movie Night

Sandusky County Fair

Living Compass

Landscaping Before & After

Lay & Clergy Conference

What’s Happening

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Community Meals Return

Prayers

Grateful Thanks

Community Schedule

Sept. Calendar

Sept. Ministry Schedule

LOOKING AHEAD:

Fall Harvest Festival, Oct

27th. VISION STATEMENT: “St. Paul’s Episcopal Church seeks to provide an open

community of faith for all who need love, hope, and acceptance.”

Loving Worshiping Learning Serving,

In the name of Christ.

September 2018

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In August, my family and I took a trip to the Smoky Mountains. We hiked on dangerous paths, swam in waterfalls, and most importantly spent time with family. At the end of our first hike, we saw a group of people gathered with their cameras in hand, each one edging closer and closer to something that was not yet visible. Then one of them said, “There is a bear up ahead”! Everyone was trying to get a picture of this bear, but they seemed to forget that bears are scary! We gathered our children close, and kept a good distance, hoping to get a look at this powerful animal. The bear eventually made its escape into the woods and we finished our hike in safety.

Later in the week, we went for a drive. The

road followed a river that had carved its path over the years. When I thought about the river, I was surprised how powerful a flow of water could be. The water, over time, had changed the mountain and it continues to change the mountain. That small river had influence and power hidden inside of it.

Love and justice show up in our lives in these powerful two ways, sometimes like a bear and sometimes like a river. When love comes like a bear its power is easily seen and its effects are felt quickly. News agencies will often report stories of this type of love; like when that man climbed a five story building to save a toddler. Our Bibles also record some of these powerful love stories, none more powerful than the story of God becoming man and dying for us. But that is not the only way that love is powerful. Love and justice also have the power to slowly carve and change the hard rocks and boulders of life into valleys of righteousness. The slow carvings of love rarely get press, but they are powerful enough to change the landscape of life in unimaginable ways. Our Bibles also mention this kind of love, but usually they mention this love when it is absent. An example is when Israel’s river of love dries up and they are sent in exile.

Amos, an eighth century BC prophet said, “let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream”. The love and justice that flow out of the church are more powerful than we can imagine. The small choices we make to listen to someone, to care for a student that needs to talk, to pick up the litter on the side of the road, to volunteer sorting and folding clothes, and all the other places we choose love, justice, and righteousness are powerful! They are carving a path in this world. You don’t have to be able to climb a five story building to participate in the power of love, although some who can might do just that.

May your love flow like a powerful river. May it change and heal the landscapes of your city. You are more powerful than you can imagine when you choose to love.

-Matt

RIVERS AND BEARS

BISHOP’S VISIT IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 14TH

Please let us know, by the end of September, if you are interested in being:

~Baptised ~Confirmed ~Received ~Reaffirmed

by the Rt. Rev. Arthur B. Williams, Jr. during this visit.

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at the Sandusky County Fair.

INCREDIBLE

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I was talking to a friend the other day who

described himself as a perfectionist when it

came to his yard, while at the same time

acknowledging he was doing his best to get

over the trait that had earned him his self-

given title. He explained that the problem

with being a yard perfectionist is that even

when your lawn is ninety-eight percent weed

free, the only thing about the yard that you

notice is the few places where crabgrass is interrupting the beautiful

stretches of grass. While no one would ever confuse me with a lawn

perfectionist, I certainly can be one in other areas of my life, and so I

know of what my friend speaks. In fact, I shared with my friend that I

describe myself as a "recovering perfectionist." I commit one day at

a time to not wearing myself and others out by not wanting or

expecting everything to be flawless.

Summer is not only the season when we spend time thinking about,

working on, and enjoying gardens, lawns, and parks, it is also the

season of the year that we think about, plan, and enjoy weddings.

As I was thinking about weddings this week and all of the

relationships that will be celebrated, I realized that my lawn

perfectionist friend provided me with an ideal metaphor for helping

those couples, and all others in relationships, think about how they

can best build healthy, long-lasting relationships, marriages and

families.

Every relationship contains some weeds of imperfection. Why? It's

because every relationship is made up of two imperfect people, two

people who at times naturally become self-centered, irritable, and

crabby. If we struggle with perfectionism in our relationships then

eventually the only thing we will see in our partner, child, or friend is

his or her "weeds." If we make a habit of noticing their flaws, pretty

soon we may, without even realizing it, begin to overlook all of their

good traits.

We have a saying in Living Compass that reminds us that,

"Whatever we pay attention to is what will grow." If we only pay

attention to the crabgrass in someone we

care about, pretty soon that's all we will see.

On the other hand, if we pay attention to

what we love, enjoy, and appreciate about

that person, we will see weeds less and less.

If there is a weed growing in a relationship

that is serious and potentially destructive to a

relationship, then it must definitely be

addressed before it creates real damage.

I recently had the chance to spend time

with a couple who has been married for over

fifty years. When I asked them what advice they would

share with any couple just starting out, they both agreed on

two pieces of wisdom.

"Don't focus on the petty things that

can annoy you in the relationship."

&

"Make time every day to truly love

and appreciate one another."

This advice certainly seems to be helpful for many people

I speak with, both personally and professionally, and I can

see how it relates to managing perfectionist tendencies.

Anyone can quickly wear out a partner, child, spouse, friend,

or coworker with unrealistic expectations.

Weeds will always appear from time to time, both in lawns

and in relationships. Knowing the difference between the

weeds that are a normal part of every relationship and the

weeds that are potentially destructive, and doing something

about them is key to creating and maintaining healthy

relationships. In addition, choosing to regularly focus our

attention on what we love about a partner, spouse, child, or

friend will grow both our love for them, as well as create a

surplus of goodwill in our relationship. Just as grass needs

water to stay green and growing, relationships, too, remain

green and growing when they are watered regularly with

love and positive attention.

The Gift of Imperfection

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THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF OHIO

2018 LAY AND CLERGY LEADERSHIP CONFERENC E

Bellwether Farm Camp, Retreat, and Education Center

SEPTEMBER 22 9 AM

TO 3 PM

To register together, and receive the $10 rate, we need at least 4 people. Call the office at 419-332-3032 or

R.S.V.P. at our website www.stpaulsfremont.org

If you would like to go!

Refreshed, low maintenance

landscaping looks great!

Thank you to all who helped

make it possible.

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Volunteers Needed!

Call the above number if you

would like to help.

Sept 1st

The men of

St. Paul’s meet at

Frisch’s the first

Saturday of the

month at 8am.

Sept 2nd is

Benevolence Sunday

def: Benevolence–

God’s Love in

Action

Sept 9th

Worship at Conner

Park at 10am.

(see p. 1)

Sept 22nd

Lay & Clergy Leadership Conference

9am-3pm (see p. 5)

Sept 23rd

Community Meals

are back!!

(see p. 7)

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Happy Anniversary!

♥ Jake & Eunice Hasselbach (9/22)

♥ Matt & Melanie Wahlgren (9/25)

J.T. Hasselbach (9/1)

Thomas Stout (9/1)

Linda Huss (9/3)

George Bondor (9/6)

Judy Walsh (9/7)

Rob Taylor (9/10)

Jane Bowes (9/11

Steve Goodhand (9/19)

Robin Williams (9/21)

Erika Hinrichs (9/23)

Bruce Schrader (9/26)

Michael Maltese (9/27)

Lauren Mulligan (9/29)

Michael Curry (9/30)

Come to our Free Community Meal

206 North Park Avenue, Fremont, OH

Serving you from 5-6pm

on the 4th Sunday of the month

Sept 23 Oct 28 Nov 25 Dec date to be determined

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Prayers Requested

Pray for the

Anglican Church

around the world.

Intercessions: Glenn Baker, Julie Bergeman, Janet & Harry Burger,

Samantha Burgess and family, Michael Curry, Alicia Garcia, Rich

Hackenburg, Tom & Tina Hasselbach, Jacob Hasselbach, Jill Henning,

Ann Holt and family, Ben Huss (military), Sonja & Brian Lee, Tom Lee,

Heather & Allen McRobbie and Brenda, Megan, Mary Lynne Moyers,

Jerry Parker, Randy Rohm, Joshua Sanchez, Mary Sanchez, Angie

Schroeder, Allison Scott, Brian Taylor, Brooke Taylor, Deloris Tolhurst, Lori

& David Tolhurst and family, and Katherine Young.

In the Diocese of Ohio September 2 In the Diocese of Ohio, pray for Retired Clergy. The Rev. Nancy W. Rich The Rev. Jeffery M. Richards, Supply at St. Andrew's Church, Akron The Rev. Leon E. Richey The Rev. Nancy L. Roth The Rev. David S. Sipes The Rev. Dr. Carey E. Sloan III, AOJN The Rev. Eugene E. Smercina The Rev. M. Elden Smith The Rev. Dr. Erwin M. Smuda, Interim Rector, St. Paul’s, Canton The Rev. George M. Tarsis The Rev. Roger L. Tiffany The Rev. William F. Tompkin, Deacon The Rev. John L. Trumble Jr. The Rev. Robert Walcott The Rev. Robert C. Weaver The Rev. Nicolson B. White The Rev. James H. Wichman, Deacon, Fire Dept. Chaplain The Rev. John W. Wigle The Rev. Nancy H. Wittig, Assisting Priest, St. Peter's,

Lakewood

September 9 In the Diocese of Ohio, pray for our Bishops and Diocesan Staff. The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth Jr., Bishop of Ohio The Rt. Rev. William D. Persell, Assisting Bishop The Rt. Rev. Arthur B. Williams Jr., Assisting Bishop Ms. Beth Bergstrom The Rev. Vincent E. Black Ms. Eva J. Cole The Rev. Margaret D’Anieri Mr. Brandon Gooch The Rev. Priscilla R. Grant Ms. Laura R. Hnat Mr. Isaac Hollingsworth Ms. Janine Johnson Ms. Brenda Koenig Ms. Betty Kondrich Ms. Susan M. Leishman Ms. Katie Ong-Landini Ms. Jessica Miller Mr. Kyle Mitchell Mr. William A. Powel, III The Rev. A. Bradford Purdom, III Ms. Jessica Rocha Ms. Rita Rozell Ms. Mary Ann Semple Ms. Antoinette Taylor The Rev. Dr. Brian K. Wilbert

Ms. Claudia Wilson

September 16 In the Diocese of Ohio, pray for the Central East Mission Area. Trinity Church, Alliance, The Rev. J. Kip H. Colegrove, Rector St. Mark's Church, Canton, The Rev. Elizabeth Frank, Interim Rector St. Paul's Church, Canton, The Rev. Dr. Erwin M. Smuda, Interim Rector Trinity Church, Coshocton, The Kathryn P. Clausen,

Extended Supply

September 23 In the Diocese of Ohio, pray for the Central East Mission Area. St. Timothy's Church, Massillon, The Rev. George R. Baum, Rector Trinity Church, New Philadelphia Church of Our Saviour, Salem, The Rev. J. Kip H. Colegrove, Rector

New Life Episcopal Church, Uniontown

September 30 In the Diocese of Ohio, pray for the Cuyahoga Mission Area. St. Barnabas Church, Bay Village St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Berea, The Rev. David R. Radzik, Interim Rector St. Matthew’s Church, Brecksville, The Rev. Stephanie A. Pace, Rector St. Andrew’s Church, Cleveland, The Rev. Sharon

Williams

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We give thanks to God for

the following people and we

give thanks to them as well .

Matt and Melanie Wahlgren,

Randy and Carolyn Speer,

Chyleen Scott, Denise Sanchez

& Beth Hackenburg for hosting

coffee hour in August.

Bill Young for leading Morning

Prayer in August.

Pauline Darr for leading a mid

week Bible study in August.

Beth Hackenburg and Denise

Sanchez for making the great

cars for our Family Movie

Night & all who helped out.

Carolyn Speer for heading up our Comfort Station at the Sandusky County fair and the hands that helped to set up, man and tear down the tent. Thank you to Chyleen Scott for the meal before setup. Thanks to St. John’s & Hayes Memorial United Methodist Churches for working with us!

Parishioners and friends of the

parish who donate altar

flowers to enhance our Sunday

worship.

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The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop

The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr., Bishop, Diocese of Ohio The Rev. Matt Wahlgren, Priest-in-Charge

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Vestry Members:

Beth Hackenburg (20) Senior Warden, Kay Klein (18) Treasurer

Bob Parker (19) Junior Warden, Carolyn Speer (20), Brooke Taylor (19)

Chyleen Scott (19), Marcia Webster (18) Clerk & Financial Secretary

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Church Phone: 419-332-3032

Church E-mail: stpaulsfremont@sbcglobal.net

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 206 N. Park Avenue Fremont, Ohio 43420

Dated Material: Please deliver

on or before September 1, 2018

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

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