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Henry Ulysses Nebel, received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at Faith on September 9, 2018. He was born on January 16, 2018 to Lynzie and Daniel Nebel. He approaches life with curiosity and a cheerful temperament. He en-joys meals, naps, and the devoted at-tention of his parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Lynzie Nebel was received into mem-bership by transfer from St. Paul’s Lu-theran Church (Missouri Synod), Eden, NY, on September 9, 2018. She is married to Daniel, who is Roman Cath-olic. They live in Harborcreek with their son Henry and their cats Richard and Ralph. She is a plastics engineer and plays the viola with the Edinboro Or-chestra.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
5414 East Lake Road, Erie , PA 16511 Phone: (814) 899 -9653
The Beacon October 2018
Volume 2018 Issue 10
Worship Schedule
Saturday 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:15 and 11:00 am
*Holy Communion will be
offered at all
worship services
Sunday School
(October—May)
9:30 am
Church Staff
Pastor Rev. Jean N. Kuebler
(717)-440-3515 [email protected]
Director of Music
Sue Mohnkern (814) 725-1577
Parish Administrator
Deb Galloway faithlutheran-
Administrative Assistant Melissa Bradley
Sexton Cherrie Wilder
Church Office (814) 899-9653
Website
www.faithlutheranerie.com
Pat Via was received into mem-bership by transfer from Messiah Lutheran, Wesleyville, on Sep-tember 9, 2018. She was bap-tized, confirmed, and received her first communion on Trinity Sunday in June of 1960 at Au-gustana Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C. She then took her newly minted faith to Denver, San Diego, to Bethany Lutheran in Erie, and to Messiah in Wes-leyville. Now, she lives next door to us at Barnabas South in Brevil-lier Village. She says she has be-come a “fair weather” Lutheran. That is, if it rains or snows, don’t look for her!
The air smells like grapes
In his poem “October”, Robert Frost reflects on the transient beauty of autumn: “O hushed October morning mild,/Begin the hours of this day slow…/Slow, slow!/For the grapes’ sake, if they were all,/Whose leaves already are burnt with frost,/Whose clustered fruit must else be lost--/For the grapes’ sake along the wall.” The poem is not just about grapes, of course; it is also a meditation on the fleeting nature of this mortal life. There’s something about the shortening days, the brisk winds, and changing colors of October that inspires these sorts of thoughts. In these parts, this is also grape harvest time. Some of you are working long hours picking and processing the fruit. I think that most of the grapes around here become grape juice and grape jelly, but some also becomes wine, and a smaller portion of the harvest is sold locally as table grapes. I know one woman who drives up north to visit her family in Erie every year, and returns with baskets of Concords to share with her friends—and to enjoy them herself. She miss-es that very particular flavor and mouth feel of the fresh grapes; it tastes like home to her. Several of Jesus’ parables take place in vineyards—which would have been a familiar set-ting to his listeners. Jesus also must have known that smell of grapes in the air as harvest time grew near. Vineyards can be a metaphor for the kingdom of God, and sometimes, vineyards are a metaphor for the people of God. In the book of Isaiah, God sings a sad love song to his vine-yard. God had labored hard and lavished tender care on his beloved vineyard, but instead of a good harvest of righteousness, it yielded bitter wild grapes of injustice and bloodshed. In the gospel of John, Jesus is the true vine, and we are the branches. We can only bear good fruit when we are connected to the true vine. When we are not connected to that source of abundant life, we wither. But every time we receive the bread and wine of Holy Communion, we are nour-ished and revived and re-connected, so that we can bear good fruit in our lives. Whenever you breathe in that smell of grapes, whenever you snack on some fresh Con-cords, whenever you put some grape jelly on your toast, whenever you enjoy some local wine, remember: We are God’s beloved vineyard. We are the branches, and Christ is the vine. As his abundant life flows into us, we are able to produce good harvests of justice and mercy, all for the sake of this heartbreakingly beautiful world that God so loves. Your sister in Christ, Pastor Jean
PASTOR’S PAGE
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2:00 P.M. AT FAITH
All creatures great and small are welcome! This simple service will include scripture, prayer, a
song or two, and an individual blessing for each animal in attendance. We will gather outside on
the lawn, weather permitting, or inside the building in case of rain. All animals should be leashed,
crated, or otherwise appropriately contained.
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The Lutheran Church is often known as a “singing church” by the gathered people of God. We have a rich tradition of history, brought to life by the music and art of the church. Al and I have enjoyed the PBS Series of Ancient History through art and mu-sic of early religions, which recently aired. Last year the Refor-mation was presented on TV and films during Sunday School here at Faith. Music was transformed during that time and Martin Luther certainly spearheaded freedom in the hymnody of that age. I can just imagine the joy and freedom people felt. Of course if you have seen the films, movies, etc., you know the Reformation was not only about the music and art of the day, but had many hardships for Luther and populace as well. “We do well, therefore, to integrate music and art from many times, places, and peoples, moved by the same Spirit, to observe the Reformation on October 28.”
This is the time of year that time seems to speed up, the leaves turn to beautiful colors, the smell of the grape vineyards is awesome as one travels along; squash, pumpkin pies, and fruits of this bountiful season find itself on our tables. It is also a time of gorgeous sunsets and fall flowers. Preparation of Music from the choir, organ, guitar, piano, and congregation all fill the sanctuary. Committees plan, confirmands learn about their church, new experiences. Come be an active part of Faith Lutheran. Come, by this same Spirit, be alive.
Sue Mohnkern, Director of Music
Music Musings
FIRST COMMUNION
The following young people participated in the First Communion Workshop on September 23rd
and received their first Holy Communion at services on the weekend of September 29-30, using com-munion bread that they and their families made in the workshop:
Alexis Brookhouser (daughter of Kyle and Tam-ra Sonney)
Joshua Kidd, Willow Kidd, and Elijah Kidd (children of Tom and Jessica Kidd)
Dalton Lewis (grandson of Becky Rose)
Anna McShane (daughter of Andy and Katie Jackula)
Jaelyn Million (daughter of Tracy Million and granddaughter of Carolyn Fialkowski)
We thank God for all of you and rejoice that you are part of our church family! Welcome to the Lord’s Table! We pray that as you share this holy meal, you will grow in faith and experience the joy of Jesus!
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Support the Bethany Outreach Center and make an IMPACT on poverty in Erie’s lower eastside neighborhood by attending the Bethany Bash Bingo! Tickets for Bethany Bash Bingo can be pur-chased from Carol Gleichsner or from Deb in the church office.
VOLUNTEER READERS NEEDED This 6-week program for children ages 3 – 10 includes reading stories, doing crafts and other ed-
ucational activities with them. It is held on Saturdays, from 10 am – Noon, Oct 6th
– Nov 10th
at
the Bethany Outreach Center, 254 East 10th Street. Every child receives a free book to take
home every Saturday
If you would like to help our children with this program on one or more Satur-
days (Oct 6 – Nov 10) by being a volunteer reader or by helping with crafts,
please contact board member Eric Hedlund by phone at 814-898-1233 or by
email at [email protected]. You can also support this program
by making a financial donation to Bethany Outreach Center.
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Confirmation class meets during the Sunday School hour, 9:30-10:30 a.m., in the vestry. First and second year students meet together. This year, the focus is Living Lutheran (Small Cate-chism, Lutheran identity, and faith in daily life). The schedule for October is as follows:
October 7: Preparation for Youth Sunday
October 14: Ten Commandments, continued
October 21: No class. Participate in Youth Sunday worship (8:15 if possible).
Attend the annual congregational meeting.
October 28: Luther and Reformation
Remember, you are expected to attend every class. If you must miss a session due to illness, family emergency, or some other substantial reason, please contact Pastor Jean (in advance, if possible) at 717-440-3515 or [email protected]. She will provide you with a make-up assignment.
Please pray for our confirmands and their families, that all would grow in their understanding of the faith and their commitment to Christ. These are the students currently enrolled in confirma-tion ministry:
Second year: Connor Bablak, Owen Czemerych, Gabriel Dolak, Garrett Dolak, Nicholas Krahe, Lauren Konkol, Meghan Konkol, and Jessie Wilson.
First year: Emma Bablak, Dalton Lewis, Jack Rizzo, and Anna McShane. (If anyone still wants to register for the first year class, please contact Pastor Jean as soon as possible).
We’ll be celebrating the Rite of Confirmation on Reformation Sunday, October 29, for young people who have completed two years of confirmation ministry and are ready to affirm their baptismal vows.
CONFIRMATION MINISTRY AT FAITH
FALL ANNUAL MEETING
Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate in selecting church council mem-
bers and nominated representatives at one of our annual fall congregational meetings
the weekend of October 20 and 21 following each worship service. Members
elected to these positions will represent you in making significant decisions concern-
ing the mission and ministry of the church.
Also on the agenda for the meeting is the presentation and vote on the proposed
2019 Unified and Debt/Capital Improvement Budgets. These proposed budgets act
as a blueprint for ministry for the upcoming year. All members are encouraged to
review and vote on these budgets. Those wishing to review the budgets prior to the
meeting may call the church office and request a copy.
Just a reminder, only voting members may vote for the nominees or on the budget.
The church constitution defines a voting member as a confirmed member who has
communed in the congregation and has made a contribution of record to the congre-
gation during the current or preceding calendar year.
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The Faith Book Club meets once a month in the church library. All are
invited to attend. Please consider joining us.
The Secret Keeper – by Kate Morton – Monday, October 8, 2018 @ 5:30 PM (2 books) During a picnic at her family’s farm in the English countryside, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson witnesses a shocking crime, a crime that challenges everything she knows about her adored mother, Dorothy. Now, fifty years later, Laurel and her sisters are meeting at the farm to celebrate Dorothy’s ninetieth birthday. Realizing that this is her last chance to discover the truth about that long-ago day, Laurel searches for answers that can only be found in Dorothy’s past. Clue by clue, she traces a secret history of three strangers from vastly different worlds thrown together in war-torn London—Dorothy, Vivien, and Jimmy—whose lives are forever after entwined. A gripping story of deception and passion, The Secret Keeper will keep you enthralled to the last page. The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club – by Gil McNeil When her husband dies in a car crash--not long after announcing he wants a divorce--Jo Mackenzie packs up her two rowdy boys and moves from London to a dilapidated villa in her seaside hometown. There, she takes over her beloved Gran's knitting shop--a quaint but out-of-date store in desperate need of a facelift. After a rough beginning, Jo soon finds comfort in a "Stitch and Bitch" group; a collection of quirky, lively women who share their stories, and their addiction to cake, with warmth and hu-mor. As Jo starts to get the hang of single-parent life in a small town, she relies on her knitting group for support. The women meet every week at the shop on Beach Street and trade gossip and ad-vice as freely as they do a new stitch. But when a new man enters Jo's life, and an A-list actress moves into the local mansion, the knitting club has even more trouble confining the conversation to knit one, purl two. Anything Is Possible - by Elizabeth Strout – Monday, November12, 2018 @ 5:30 PM Here are two sisters: One trades self-respect for a wealthy husband while the other finds in the pages of a book a kindred spirit who changes her life. The janitor at the local school has his faith tested in an encounter with an isolated man he has come to help; a grown daughter longs for mother love even as she comes to accept her mother’s happiness in a foreign country; and the adult Lucy Barton returns to visit her siblings after seventeen years of absence.
December - Behold the Dreamers – by Imbolo Mbue
FAITH BOOK CLUB
We would like to thank everyone for the prayers, hugs, and cards upon the
loss of our son, Mark. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful, caring
church family and we love all of you.
Al and Jane Fehl
READ AHEAD FOR DECEMBER
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As we pray for those who have been affected by Hurricane Florence, Thrivent – a membership organization of Christians – is mobilizing its financial resources and members to help those in need. Thrivent members and others who want to help with the recovery efforts are encouraged
to visit Thrivent.com to learn more about our organization’s commitment to match individual personal donations and other ways in which people can help.
We thank you and your church for continu-ing to keep those who suffer in your pray-ers and support them as you’re financially or physically able. Your commitment to liv-ing generously is appreciated.
IT IS TIME TO “REBOOT” OUR EVANGELISM MINISTRY HERE AT FAITH!
Are you grateful for what God has done for you?
Are you grateful for our life together at Faith Lutheran?
Would you like to help spread the word about what God is up to?
Are you excited about being part of God’s mission in this place?
Are you willing to plant seeds of faith, because you trust that God gives the growth?
Then maybe God is calling you to serve on our evangelism committee! We are looking for new ide-as and new energy to reach out into our community, invite people into a deeper relationship with Christ, and help each other to share our faith.
Interested? Contact Rick Lee at [email protected] or Pastor Jean at [email protected].
THRIVENT WILL MATCH DONATIONS
When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. All are invited to attend a one night seminar, “Surviving the Holidays”, hosted by Greenfield Baptist Church’s GriefShare group, Thursday, October 11, 6:30-8:10 p.m. at 9028 Williams Road, North East. A 40 minute video will feature interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after a loved one’s death and who offer practical sugges-tions and reassurance. Everyone who is grieving at any stage in one’s grief journey is welcome! GriefShare is a non-denominational faith-based ministry.
“SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS” SEMINAR
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NEW VENUE FOR FAITH’S MONDAY BIBLE STUDY
Starting October 1st, the 10:00 Monday morning Bible study will meet in the Conrad House
library on the Brevillier Campus. Each week, Ken Ray leads study of the lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday. Everyone is welcome to attend!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2019
Are you interested in taking a more active role in the congregational life of Faith? Or would you enjoy representing the congregation in the Lutheran community? The Nominating Committee of Council is looking for anyone interested in serving in the following positions:
* Member of the nominating committee * Church Council member (3 year term) * Representative to the Synod Assembly in June * Representative to the East Erie Lutheran Cluster * Representative to the Endowment Committee (3 year term)
If you would like more information or are interested in serving in any of these positions, please contact Bunny McBride, Mark Johnson, or Lana Fortin by October 15, 2018.
YOUTH SUNDAY -OCTOBER 21
Our children and youth will be helping to lead worship this weekend, pri-marily at the 8:15 service. If you would like to serve as a reader, usher, assisting minister, musician, etc., or if you would like to help plan details of the service, please contact Sunday School Director Sue Haener or Pastor Jean.
LOOKING AHEAD TO NOVEMBER
Sat and Sun Nov 3 and 4 All Saints’ Day Weekend
Sat Nov 3 9:00 am Church Council Retreat at Faith
Sun Nov 4 Daylight Savings Time Begins
Wed Nov 7 12:10 pm Healing Service
Tue Nov 6 Election Day
Sun Nov 18 7:00 pm Harborcreek Community Thanksgiving Service at South
Harborcreek United Methodist Church
Dear Church family, We are off to a great start for our school year. We have met new friends, and have some friends from last year. We also got to meet Pastor Jean and eve-rybody loves her! Our new students have also meet "miss" Deb and "miss" Melissa. We all agree that the "Church people" are so nice and fun! October will be fire safety month and we have some REAL firemen coming to teach us about fire safety. We will have plenty of fall activities and art. Oh yeah...we will also have a Halloween party too! With so much fun it is hard to think we have any time to do any learning, but no wor-ries....we are already learning so much. The preschool is getting better with scissors and printing our names. We have been working on sorting and colors too! Pre-K is already working on printing letters and the sounds they make! Both classes are learning to work together, following class rules and being kind. A very special thank you to Carolyn F. for all her school donations!! We will miss having her as a substitute teacher, but we are so happy for her. God Bless you all, Debbie Bemis
PRESCHOOL FALL ACTIVITIES
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PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISER
Faith Lutheran Preschool wants to invite you and your family/friends to a fun night of pizza and fellowship. Our Ci Ci's fundraiser night is Thursday, Octo-ber 25 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. We will get a percentage of every meal pur-chased plus the teachers and school board members will be busing the tables for TIPS. If sitting at an all you can eat pizza buffet doesn't sound like the best night out ever....NO WORRIES...you can order a take out pizza too! Just be sure to tell the person checking you at the register you are there for the Faith Lutheran Preschool fundraiser so we get the credit. Either way we hope you will support the school in this yummy way. Flyers will be available to take home to remind you and put one up where you work too.
Hope to see you there!
When Quality of Life Matters
Conrad House
Barnabas Court North & South
Bal l Pavi l ion
Non medica l services in your home
5416 East Lake Road Erie, Pennsylvania 16511
(814) 899-8600 www.brevillier.org
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YARMAN SNOW SERVICES
Commercial and Residential
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
CALL NOW (814)572-0750
Plowing
Salting
Shoveling
MISSING TABLES
Did you borrow a white folding table
from the church and then maybe it
slipped your mind to return it? If so, it
would be appreciated if you return it as
soon as possible. These tables are
used for many activities and are fre-
quently needed. Thank you!
Local churches, organizations and individuals will be descending up-on service agencies across Erie County, October 13 to complete projects both inside and outside. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish in one four-hour shift from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. This is a great opportunity for two things to happen: first, it’s a way to meet a tangible need in our city and show people in the neighborhood what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Secondly, it’s a great way to introduce someone to Jesus. This event can be approached as an inviter opportunity to encourage someone to serve with us who does not know Jesus. Both ways, God is glorified and lifted. Register at serverie.com! Keep up with ServErie on Facebook for the latest information about upcoming projects.
SERVERIE EVENT—OCTOBER 13
Join us on the 3rd weekend of the month for Coffee Hour following the
worship services. Each month a different committee acts as hosts serving
beverages and light refreshments. In October the Evangelism Committee
will serve as hosts. Plan to stay for coffee and fellowship the weekend of
October 20 and 21.
Evangelism Committee is also responsible for the recycling in May. Any-
one who wishes to help is encouraged to empty the orange recycling bin
outside by the Boy Scout shed. Thank you for your help!
COFFEE HOUR & RECYCLING
IN NEED OF HEALING?
The next Healing Service will be Wednesday, October 3 at
12:10 pm. Whether you are in need of physical, emotional
or spiritual healing we invite you to join us. Everyone is wel-
come. Members are encouraged to attend this brief service
followed by a time of fellowship for those who wish to stay
after the service. Please Join Us!
Your voice matters! We are collecting worship time surveys through October 14
th. Copies of the survey are available in the narthex and
from the church office. Please also take the time to share your com-ments on the comment board in the narthex. A summary of everyone’s input will be shared at the October 21-22 congregational meeting.
The following memorials were
given to the Memorial Fund
In memory of Mark Fehl
Paul and Becky Anderson Dan and Bunny McBride
Nancy Simmons
In memory of Lucille Taft
Bill and Marie Falkenberg
In memory of Pastor Charles Wertz
Paul and Becky Anderson John and Wendy Venskoske
Dorothy Thompson Bill and Marie Falkenberg
Pat and Jo Shickler
The following memorial was giv-
en to the Endowment Fund
In memory of Mark Fehl
David Rettman Jim DeWolf
Mary Jo Szewczyk
In memory of Clara Gibbons
Jim DeWolf
In memory of Lucille Taft
Jim DeWolf
In memory of Pastor Charles Wertz
Bruce and Lin Tackett David and Tracie Eaglen
J. Eric Johnson David Rettman
Gary Ford and Dawn Higgins Jim DeWolf
Kathy Vrenna Roy and Marilyn Voshall
Carlene Stroup Carol Dolak
Randy and Andrea Konkol Dan and Bunny McBride
Mary Jo Szewczyk Kathy Sharples
Craig and Alexis Peterson The Simmer Family
Clark E. Leasure Richard and Carla Leasure
Darlene Leasure Janet Beckman
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WORSHIP TIME SURVEY
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PASTORAL ACTS
Henry Ulysses Nebel was baptized by Pastor Jean on
Sunday, September 9. Henry is the son of Daniel and
Lynzie Nebel.
Our prayers and sympathies go to the family of Clara B.
Gibbons who passed away on Wednesday, September
12. Pastor Jean officiated at her funeral service which
was held at Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc.
October Eternal Light – Given to the greater glory of Jesus Christ by Jack and Barb Nissen
October 7th– Open
October 14th – Given in honor of their wedding anniversary by
Jack and Barb Nissen
October 21st – Given in memory of her sister, Cathy Cline, by
Mary Jo Szewczyk
October 21st – Given in honor of Bruce’s 60th birthday by Lin
Tackett
October 28th – Open
If you would like to give altar flowers, please sign up in the flower book in the narthex.
ALTAR FLOWERS & ETERNAL LIGHT
The altar flowers are now delivered in a recyclable plastic dish. If you order altar flowers and
have no need for the plastic dish, please return it to the church and the florist will be happy to re-
use it. Just place your empty dish in the cardboard box located on the shelf behind the sanctuary
or drop it off at the church office.
RECYCLABLE PLASTIC FLOWER DISHES
Our prayers and sympathies go to the family of Pastor Charles R. Wertz who passed away on
Sunday, September 16. Pastor Jean and Bishop Ralph Jones officiated at his funeral service
which was held at Faith. Pastor Wertz was Faith’s pastor emeritus and the husband of Sandy
Wertz.
Our prayers and sympathies go to the family of Mark Fehl who passed away on Friday, Septem-
ber 14. Pastor Jean will officiate at his private memorial service which will be held at Dusckas
Funeral Home, Inc. Mark was a member of Faith and the son of Al and Jane Fehl.
Recent changes in hospital policy do not allow names and room numbers to be given to church
offices. A call or email to the office when you or a loved one is admitted to one of our local hos-
pitals will ensure that we are aware of the admission and also ensure notification to the Prayer
Team. If you wish to add yourself or another person to the Prayer List call or email the office to
ensure the Prayer Team is notified in a timely manner. Each name is placed on the Prayer List
for one month at a time. Thanks for your assistance with this.
PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE
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Those in Retirement Homes Doris Aikins-- Barnabas Ct. N Bob Stroup-- Ball Pavillion Tharon Conley-- Twinbrook Eleanor & Ron Uglow--Corry Manor Irene Abbate Bobby Akus Andy Becky Anderson Dwayne Baker Barbara Barbara Ann Austin Jim B Sandy B Larry Baker Stephanie Baranski Family of Rich Bauer Ken Berlin Tom & Shirley Bernatt Frank Bolte Jennifer brayler Family of Frank Brinkley Britton Family Florence brower Buddy Burton Christopher Jimmy C Charlotte Campbell Jacob Campbell Chilcott-Erickson Family Christopher Norm Christy Bob Conley Tom Corbin Chuck Donna Cass
Christina Charlotte Campbell Norm Christy Richard Cline Bob Conley Dora Couse Madelyn Cypher Joe Darden Corann Devine Keagan Deimling Keith Dunkle Donna & Kevin Karen G Megan Eckroat Eduardo & Family Mike Farrell Family of Mark Fehl SusanFehl Phebe Tom George Family of Clara Gibbon Jane Hand Hannah Kyle Hardner Tim Harrison Felicia Havlicek Hank Havlicek Greg Helminski Scott Henning Randy & Joyce Herbon Jack Rita Jandt Jennie & Kenzie Jennifer Jesse Aura Johnson Jeff Johnson Penny Johnson Kenny Mary Kitch Jerry Kreusch Matt Lasher Family of Emmet Law Jessica & Brian Law Lindsey & Ronnie Dawson Louise Lynn
Kathy Maas Bob & Sue Machuga Mary Jane Mac Krell Seth Magee Joy Manser & Family Jim Malthaner Marsha & Dennis Bunny McBride Jenny McNutt Michelle Family of Betty Mitchell Mintha Keith Moore Nathan & Brianna Nels Nelson Pam Nichols Nick Mike O Debbie & Frank O'Neil Bonnie Owens Pam Peggy Peyton Phebe Sam Peterson Bob R Carol Ratleiff Riley Rose Barry Rider Don Rhodes Betty Rose Terry Rose Ashley & Jessica Sanden Sam Sayers Jerry Schmidt Mary Schultz Glen Shaw Steve Shiner Leon Sims Chuck Simmer Elsie Singer Barb Skibinski Carolyn & Dick Smith Sue Snyder Donna Stafford Conner Stevens & Family
Rick & Brenda Swanson Keith Tacket Family of Lu Taft Norma Triana Eleanor & Ron Uglow Gaylan Unger Marilyn Voshall Carrie Waldron Noah Waldron Eugene & Elaine Weidner Bob Wenner Roy Wenner Josie Wernicki Family of Pastor Wertz Sandy Wertz The Whitneys Jim & Sharon Wills Lisa Zarger And those in the military
ALTAR
CARE
October 2018 November 2018
10/6 10/13 10/20 11/3 11/10 11/17 11/24 10/27
6:00 pm JJ Lee A.Simmer A.Peterson A. Simmer A.Peterson JJ Lee A.Simmer JJ Lee
8:15 am Lin Tackett; Shari Repoff Bunny McBride; Cozella Eckroat
11:00 am C. Lee; N. Simmons; L.Zarger; B.Braley C. Lee; N. Simmons; L.Zarger; B.Braley
SATURDAY 10/6 10/13 10/20 11/3 11/10 11/17 11/24 10/27
LECTORS C.Peterson P.Anderson T.Brown JJ Lee C.Peterson P.Anderson T.Brown L.Conley
ASSISTANT
MINISTER
JJ Lee B.Magee JJ Lee JJ Lee B.Magee B.Magee JJ Lee B.Magee
8:15 am 10/7 10/14 10/21 11/4 11/11 11/18 11/25 10/28
ASSISTANT
MINISTER
B.Tackett M.Johnson MJ Szewczyk M.Johnson MJ Szewczyk B.Tackett M.Johnson B.Tackett
USHERS
Krahes McBrides Repoffs C.Dolak N.Gardner Krahes McBrides Curtis’s
LECTOR A.Krahe B.McBride S.Repoff MJ Szewczyk B.Tackett T.McQueeney A.Konkol D.Rose
HOSTS C.Dolak Eckroats A.Konkol N.Gardner Repoffs C.Dolak Eckroats Krahes
ACOLYTE N.Krahe Garett Dolak I.Gardner M.Konkol J.Myers J.Krahe N.Krahe Gabriel Dolak
11:00 am 10/7
10/14
10/21 11/4 11/11 11/18 11/25 10/28
ASSISTANT
MINISTER
D.Klaproth R.Lee M.Falkenberg D.Klaproth B.Noonan R.Lee M.Falkenberg T.Fortin
USHERS B.Klaproth/
T.Fortin
M.Zarger/
M.Concill
T.Fortin/
J.Kreusch
B.Klaproth/
T.Fortin
M.Zarger/
M.Concilla
T.Fortin/
J.Kreusch
F.Toskin/
J.Jones
F.Toskin/
J.Jones
LECTOR A.Vanderweele M.Concilla L.Fortin T.Fortin E.Toskin L.Zarger A.Vanderweele C.Lee
HOSTS Concillas Wenners A.Vanderweele Concillas Wenners A.Vanderweele Zargers Zargers
ACOLYTE C.Rose B.Rose C.Rose C.Rose B.Rose C.Rose B.Rose B.Rose
CRUCIFER C.Rose C.Rose C.Rose C.Rose
TELLERS Berry/
Falkenberg
Maas/Lee Etzels Maas/Lee Etzels Berry/
Falkenberg
Maas/Lee Berry/
Falkenberg
Worship Assistants
Please Note: If you are unable to serve on your assigned worship date, please try to find a sub-
stitute before calling the office.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 9:00 am Staff Meeting 10:00 am Bible Study 5:00 pm Wor-ship and Music 5:30 pm Social Ministry 6:00 pm Scouts
2 9:00 am Craft and Chat
3 8:00 am Prayer Breakfast at Perkins on Buf-falo Rd. 12:10 pm Heal-ing Service 6:00 pm Stew-ardship 7:00 pm Choir
4 5 OFFICE CLOSED
NO PRE-SCHOOL
6 6:00 pm Worship*
7 8:15 am Worship* 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship*
8 9:00 am Staff Meeting 10:00 am Bible Study 5:30 pm Book Club 6:00 pm Scouts
NO PRE-SCHOOL
9 9:00 am Craft and Chat 10:00 am Perico-pe Group 5:30 pm Educa-tion Ministry 6:30 pm Property 7:30 pm Finance
10 8:00 am Prayer Breakfast at Perkins on Buf-falo Rd. 7:00 pm Choir
11 12 OFFICE CLOSED
13 6:00 pm Worship*
14 8:15 am Worship* 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship*
15 9:00 am Staff Meeting 10:00 am Bible Study 6:00 pm Scouts
BEACON ARTICLES
DUE
16 9:00 am Craft and Chat 6:00 pm Endow-ment 7:00 pm Council
17 8:00 am Prayer Breakfast at Perkins on Buf-falo Rd. 7:00 pm Choir
18 5:30 pm Personnel
19 OFFICE CLOSED
20 6:00 pm Worship* with LAMP Offer-ing, Annual Meet-ing, and Coffee Hour
21 YOUTH SUNDAY 8:15 am Worship* with LAMP Offer-ing, Annual Meet-ing, and Coffee Hour 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship* with LAMP Offer-ing, Annual Meet-ing, and Coffee Hour
22 9:00 am Staff Meeting 10:00 am Bible Study 6:15 pm Prayer Team 6:00 pm Scouts
23 9:00 am Craft and Chat 7:00 pm Cluster at Christ the Re-deemer
24 8:00 am Prayer Breakfast at Perkins on Buf-falo Rd. 7:00 pm Choir
25 9:00 am Beacon Assembly 5:00—8:00 pm Pre-school Fundraiser at CICi’s
26 OFFICE CLOSED
27 REFORMATION 6:00 pm Worship*
28 REFORMATION 8:15 am Worship* 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship*
29 9:00 am Staff Meeting 10:00 am Bible Study 6:00 pm Scouts
30 9:00 am Craft and Chat
31 HALLOWEEN 8:00 am Prayer Breakfast at Perkins on Buf-falo Rd. 7:00 pm Choir
OCTOBER Office Hours: Monday-Thursday
9:00 am-1:00 pm Preschool: Class in Session
Monday-Friday unless otherwise noted
* Holy Communion will be offered at all weekend Worship Services
