September 2018

Rector’s Writ

I’ve always liked the lyrics to Forever Young by Rod Stewart. It turns out, it’s a song

written and sung by Bob Dylan, and Rod made a few alterations. As many people know, Bob

Dylan had a very public conversion to Christianity. Both versions of this song are good. (You

can do a search on Forever Young lyrics to hear them both on u tube.) It seems a good blessing

of sorts for our young adults going off to college, taking that next step after high school, or

starting a new job. Yet they’re good words for anybody we love. It’s obvious the ‘forever young’

theme is a matter of keeping a youthful, upright, and hopeful approach to living a good life,

much more than a matter of age. If these lyrics make you think of someone, you can add

their name and say it as a prayer. You might send them a copy and let them know you’re

thinking of them, praying for them, wishing them the best. We can also adjust and alter the

lyrics—change the you to us/we or me—to make them our own. Some might change forever

young with forever loved or blessed, strong, kind, hopeful, faithful. Make it work for you.

Forever Young (Bob Dylan) May God bless and keep you always; May your wishes all come true.

May you always do for others; And let others do for you. May you build a ladder to the stars; And climb on every rung. May you stay forever young, forever young. May you stay forever young.

May you grow up to be righteous; May you grow up to be true. May you always know the truth; And see the lights surrounding you. May you always be courageous; Stand upright and be strong. May you stay forever young, forever young. May you stay forever young.

May your hands always be busy; May your feet always be swift. May you have a strong foundation when the winds of changes shift. May your heart always be joyful; And may your song always be sung. May you stay forever young, forever young. May you stay forever young.

Forever Young (with Rod Stewart’s changes) May the good Lord be with you, down every road you roam.

And may sunshine and happiness surround you when you’re far from home. And may you grow to be proud, dignified, & true; and do unto others as you’d have done to you. Be courageous and be brave, and in my heart you’ll always stay forever young, forever young.

May good fortune be with you, may your guiding light be strong. Build a stairway to heaven with a prince or a vagabond. And may you never love in vain, and in my heart you will remain forever young, forever young.

And when you finally fly away, I’ll be hoping that I served you well. For all the wisdom of a lifetime, no one can ever tell. But whatever road you choose, I’m right behind you, win or lose; forever young, forever young.

Carol+

The Grace Vine

Service and Lay Ministry Schedule If you cannot serve when scheduled, please find a substitute and call the parish office with that person’s name. Thank you for sharing in the liturgical ministry of Grace Church.

Celebrant The Rev. Carol Evans Worship 8:00 Bette Brooks Leader 10:00 Carolyn Englert Greeters Nancy & Fred Lundgren Acolyte Altar Guild Cindy Ward & Sally Dier Coffee Hosts 8:00 Joan & Frank Seman 10:00 Nancy & Fred Lundgren Counters Midge Myers & Carol Marotta

1st Reading Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Nancy Lundgren Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 2nd Reading James 1:17-27 Fred Lundgren Gospel Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Sunday, September 2 8:00 &10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 15 Pentecost

Celebrant The Rev. Carol Evans Deacon The Rev. William Snyder Wrshp Ldr 8:00 Sally Dier Greeters Nancy & Jim Ervin Acolyte Jeff Marsh Altar Guild Cindy Ward & Sally Dier Coffee Hosts 8:00 Mike & Shirley Johnson 10:00 John & Mary Jean McDonald Counters Midge Myers & Carol Marotta

1st Reading Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Kathy Summy Psalm 125 2nd Reading James 2:1-17, Jeff Croll Gospel Mark 7:24-37

Sunday, September 9 8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 16 Pentecost Rally Day

Celebrant The Rev. Carol Evans Worship 8:00 Bette Brooks Leader 10:00 Charles Parsons Greeters Lisa & Jeff Marsh Acolyte Altar Guild Cindy Ward & Sally Dier Coffee Hosts 8:00 TBA 10:00 Cathy Potisuk & Cindy Ward Counters Midge Myers & Carol Marotta

1st Reading Proverbs 1:20-33 Carolyn Englert Psalm 19 2nd Reading James 3:1-12 Tim Splinter Gospel Mark 8:27-38

Sunday, September 16 8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 17 Pentecost

Celebrant The Rev. Carol Evans Deacon The Rev. William Snyder Worship 8:00 Sally Dier Leader 10:00 Nancy Lundgren Greeters John & Mary Jean McDonald Acolyte Phillip Crouse Altar Guild Cindy Ward & Sally Dier Coffee Hosts 8:00 Pat Williams 10:00 Carol M, Doris & Gail Counters Midge Myers & Carol Marotta

1st Reading Proverbs 31:10-31 Martha Croll Psalm 1 2nd Reading James 3:13—4:3, 7-8a Phillip George Gospel Mark 9:30-37

Sunday, September 23 8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 18 Pentecost

Celebrant The Rev. Carol Evans Deacon The Rev. William Snyder Greeters Nancy &Fred Lundgren Acolyte Altar Guild Cindy Ward & Sally Dier Coffee Hosts 8:00 TBA 10:00 Bill & Marsha Snyder Counters Midge Myers & Carol Marotta

1st Reading Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Phillip George Psalm 124 2nd Reading James 5:13-20 Kathy Summy Gospel Mark 9:38-50

Sunday, September 30 8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 19 Pentecost

Celebrant The Rev. Carol Evans Worship 8:00 Bette Brooks Leader 10:00 Carolyn Englert Greeters Nancy &Fred Lundgren Acolyte Altar Guild Nancy Ervin & Carol Marotta Coffee Hosts 8:00 Joan & Frank Seman 10:00 Nancy &Fred Lundgren Counters Barb Popiel & TBA

1st Reading Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Nancy Lundgren Psalm 26 2nd Reading Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12 Fred Lundgren Gospel Mark 10:2-16

Sunday, October 7 8:00 & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 20 Pentecost

Volunteers Needed for Sundays We’re in need of help on Sunday mornings: --greeters (10am) --coffee hosts (8 & 10am) --acolytes (10am, any age strong enough to carry the cross) If you could help, please let the office know, and we’ll arrange a tutoring session and get you added to the list. Acolytes can contact the Splinters to get started. Acolytes can also learn the ropes by pair-ing with someone for a few times first. Many thanks to those who serve in all these ways. It’s an oppor-tunity to be involved in worship and to provide welcoming and fellowship for our parish family and newcomers.

THE CENTER

OF HOPE

Thanks to Jim Ervin for taking the non-perishable food to the Center of Hope at least every other week and thanks to everyone who donates.

Now that children are home

from school for the summer the Center is asking for peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, cereal, and Ramen noodles, granola bars, or anything else children may enjoy.

Well, it’s almost September and what happened to the summer?! Kids heading back to school already; some parents are really happy about that and some not so much. Amir & Stefanie Amiruzzaman, and Lisa Marsh are each returning to teach their classes at KSU. Kevin Splinter and Sarah Beth Audet, both with help from family, have moved into their college rooms; Kevin at Bradley in Peoria, Illinois and Sarah Beth at Kent State. Wonder if they had to “downsize?” Eric Splinter will be moving back to Clarkson in upstate New York shortly, but since it’s his third year he probably has the moving part down pat. Jeff and Lisa Marsh still have Rachel to keep them busy, and she can do just that. What will Tim and Marcia do with all their “free” time? Knowing the two of them (and all they do for Grace Church), that likely will not be a problem. It’s true what my mother told me in my younger days – “The older you get the faster the years go.” …

Taylor Paxton got her dream job. After graduating from the Kent State University Police Academy she landed her first professional job with NEOUCOM’s police department. She did work for the Monroe police department for a while. After several interviews and a back ground check she was finally hired. Congratulations, Taylor!! Her sister Paige was in Texas visiting with their uncle Bill and cousins Jean and Susie before she heads back to school this fall…

Kathy Summy (who can do about anything) works with a gal who raises monarch butterflies. Yes, butterflies. She wanted to go on vacation to the west coast but didn’t know what to do with all the eggs and chrysalis. So Kathy volunteered, which means she had to find milk weed for them to feed on, and when you get milk weed you also get more eggs. So Kathy has released 28 monarch s in July and August with more to go. Good for you, Kathy…

Carolyn Englert, Kathy Summy, Chris Stickle, Denise Sheridan and several other women from the community made 70 pediatric surgical hats for the Shriners’ hospital. Great job, ladies…

Many thanks to Cherry Monegan and Carol Marotta, the Fund Raising Committee chairpersons, who brought to us a delightful evening with the “Just Us” Band. We enjoyed an evening of bluegrass, gospel and 50’s country music. Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard serving guests and supplying hotdogs, chips, macaroni salad, baked beans, cakes, brownies, and drinks and especially for cleaning up afterwards…

Our thanks to Nancy & Jim Ervin and those who helped host coffee hour the next day, as we had quite a feast on the leftovers. Thanks also to Tim, Marcia, Eric, and Kevin Splinter; Cherry & John Monegan; Carol Marotta; Nancy & Fred Lundgren; Sue Ahrens;

Marsha Snyder; and Jim & Nancy Ervin for helping clean up the parish hall, and get tables and chairs stacked and in place…

August is a good time for visits and vacations. Mary Jean & John McDonald are always glad when daughter Amy Paulenich flies in from California for a visit home. She’s a good daughter and a good cook, too! Kathy and Bill Summy spent vacation time in Hocking Hills enjoying the peace and quiet of a cabin, and time with friends who took the trip…

Deacon Bill Snyder and his son, Luke went to the wilderness area of northern Canada and had a great time on a fly-in fishing trip to a favorite lake. They caught their limit most days, ate walleye that Bill said “tasted like candy,” and laughed a lot…

Frank & Joan Seman, along with their daughter Suzie, their son John Paul, and granddaughters Kirsten and Aundrea are planning a tr ip to Saratoga Springs, New York to watch the annual horse races. They’ll also enjoy some family outings to the beautiful settings there and likely will visit and/or return to some of the historical places, including the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for Thoroughbreds. Apparently Kentucky has nothing on Saratoga Springs! …

Mike & Shirley Johnson enjoyed a br ief and busy visit from their daughter, Susan Kay Wyatt, who was in Ohio to promote her new book, “No Crown Required.” The Johnsons had an open house with hot dog roast, lots of food, and an opportunity to meet and talk with the author. The next evening Susan gave an excellent presentation speaking about her book and her purpose for writing it (and the two that will follow). It was informative and inspiring. Several Grace members attended including Shirley & Mike; Pat Williams and granddaughter Hanna; Kay & Ralph Wise; Kathy & Jenna Summy; Alexandra Wroblewski & David Miller; Rev. Carol; along with several fr iends of the Johnson family and folks from the community. The next day Shirley and Susan Kay were flying back to Susan’s family and home in Pasadena for some time to just relax and visit. Mike will be here to take care of everything on the home front…

Bruce Ahrens just had knee surgery at Cleveland Clinic on August 21st, with Sue and their son Fred there for support and to help him get back home safely and begin his recovery. We pray this surgery will have good results with no infection to follow. Please keep Bruce and Sue in your prayers. Also, please keep Tim Splinter’s dad and mom, John and Barbara in your prayers, as John continues to deal with bladder cancer and has surgery in the near future.

Did You Know?...

Birthdays 3rd Daniel Francois 4th Tracy Shriver 9th Athena Whipple Elizabeth Seiter 10th Mary Jean McDonald 11th Doris Whipple 13th Leslie Thomas Rick Taylor 15th Barb Popiel 20th Jeane Wolcott 25th Martha Croll 26th Cindy Ward

Anniversaries 3rd Fred & Chris Ahrens 4th Chris & Rodney Stickle 24th Michael & Kay Canan

Baptisms 7th Jenna Summy 9th Samantha Stickle 22nd Lisa Paxton Gerry Rich 25th Sue Ahrens 30th Samuel Rich

Congratulations! and many happy returns...

Outreach We will continue with Outreach this year giving food to the Center of Hope as well as personal items (which they were happy to have). They were so grateful for these items. Please continue to take your clothing to the County Clothing Center. The APL is always in need of food and other items for the animals (see the list on the bin in the Parish Hall). Don’t forget to mark the Outreach sheet when you donate items; the list is in the parish hall. We donated about 200 lbs. of clothing to the CCC and more than 200 non-perishable food items to the Center of Hope. Please help us serve others by being generous in our outreach. Thank you for your generosity.

BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Wonderful books! Gracie’s just received several boxes of books, and they are sorted and on display. Hard cover books are $1.00 and paperbacks are $.50. We have some classics, children’s books, travel and history books,

novels and cookbooks. We have some religious reads, meditation books, poetry, and some noted children authored books. Come check us out after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services. See Nancy Lundgren or Sally Dier after these services, we’d love to see you. Look forward to seeing you!

The Bulletin Board

Episcopal Church Women

Breakfast Meeting September 15th

9:00 a.m.

Come , enjoy a breakfast and be part

of the plans for the rest of the year.

A sign-up sheet will be available in the parish hall.

The Mite Box

Did you know that Grace Church has a Mite Box? There is a small wooden box that sits on the window sill in back of the church. Money is collected and placed in the Parish Discretionary Fund to be given to help parishioners in need. If you could give a few dollars once in a while, it would be very helpful.

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Grace Episcopal Church

250 W. Cedar St.

Ravenna OH 44266

Grace Episcopal Church of Ravenna The Rev. Carol Evans—Rector The Rev. William Snyder Marsha Snyder—Secretary Tim Lewicki—Organist Martha Croll—Choirmaster Phone: 330-296-3443 Web Site: www.graceravenna.org Email: revcarol@graceravenna.org

The Vestry of Grace Episcopal Church Phillip Crouse(2018) Jeff Croll(2018) Dennis Dier(2018) Nancy Lundgren(2019) Carol Marrota(2019) Rick Taylor(2019) Midge Meyers(2020) Fred Lundgren(2020) Barb Popiel(2020)