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ZIONEWS A 21st Century Parish with a

1st Century Faith Acts 2:42

Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Friedheim 10653 N 550 W, Decatur, IN 46733

+ www.zionfriedheim.org + 260.547.4248

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Worship Services

February 4 Epiphany 5 – Holy Communion – Divine Service Setting 3 – Baptism of Amelia Kay Stoppenhagen “The Significance of Suffering” – All Three Lessons Acolyte: Jordan Rhymer Greeters: TBD

Pack Away Hunger Packets distributed.

February 11 Transfiguration Sunday – Prayer and Preaching Seminarian Tim Magill to preach Acolyte: Allana Ake Greeters: TBD

Annual Meeting to be held in the church following the worship service.

February 14 Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Communion – 7 p.m. “The Good Shepherd who shares His life with Us” – Psalm 23:1

Acolyte: Lukas Bobay

The LWM will be serving supper (Swiss steak and mashed potatoes) in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. All funds raised will go to The Hope Clinic.

Parents of this year’s confirmation class will meet following the Ash Wednesday worship service in the back of church. Please make a note on your calendar and plan on attending this short meeting.

February 18 Lent 1 – Holy Communion – Divine Serving Setting 4 “The Way of the Cross leads to a testing of Faith” – Mark 1:9-15 Acolyte: AJ Manor Greeters: TBD

February 21 Midweek Lenten Worship 2 – Vespers – 7 p.m. “The Good Shepherd Who Provides for Us” – Psalm 23:2 Acolyte: Remington Bultemeier

The LWML will be serving supper (lasagna) in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m.

February 25 Lent 2 – Matins – Friedheim’s 180th anniversary! “The Way of the Cross involves Suffering” – Mark 8:27-38 Acolyte: Chase Cornett Greeters: TBD

Door Collection – Lutheran Hour Ministries Kindergarten – 2nd graders singing at Preble. Pack Away Hunger Packets to be returned.

February 28 Midweek Lenten Worship 3 – Vespers – 7 p.m. “The Good Shepherd Who puts His Life in Us” – Psalm 23:3 Acolyte: Mackenzie Dykes

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The LWML will be serving supper (chicken dish) in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. All funds raised will go to Pack Away Hunger.

Altar Guild – Deb Earhart & Angie Baumann LYF Ushers – Lucas Strickler & Jacob Baumann

Meals of Grace Coordinator – TBA

Can’t make it to church? Listen to our live service on WZBD (92.7 FM) broadcast from 9:05 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. You can also listen to the broadcast over the Internet. Just log on to our website (www.zionfriedheim.org) & “Click here to listen to Zion’s worship service on Sundays from 9:05 – 9:50.”

Door Collection

On Sunday, February 25, we will have a door collection to benefit Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM). The following information was taken from their website, www.lhm.org. LHM is a global media ministry with the Gospel proclaimed to more

than 56 million people worldwide each week. There are 34 ministry centers on six continents and the program reaches into more than 50 countries. The LHM’s flagship ministry is The Lutheran Hour which airs weekly on more than 1,800 radio stations. Go to their website for more information about this important outreach of the Lutheran church. Continue to keep this ministry in your prayers.

Dear Members of Friedheim,

The First Commandment is so critical. To follow it, we must fear, love, and trust in God above all things, which includes our own self. More information does not equal being more informed.

In this age of "information overload," everyone seems to think we are more informed nowadays, what with 24-hour news, social media, and real-time communication. However, what we are missing is perhaps just how controlled that information now has become. The news is much more biased, and computer algorithms are swayed, such that, the information each of us receives is only that which someone else has decided we should receive. For instance, when you do a "Google" search, the results you see are based on algorithms set by you own personal internet usage. What you see is based on your own biases and perceptions. Not everyone has the same search results show up. Not everyone sees the same advertisements, or the same posts, or the same "news." You could say we are actually being manipulated by our own habits. Now that's a scary thought. And it's being played out, right in front of us, all on a daily basis! 1

Adam's temptation was to doubt the Father's promises and to become his own "God." He was tempted to question, "Did God say?" and was promised, “You shall not die...for God knows that in the day you eat of it...you will be...like God..." (Genesis 3:1-4)

As the Substitute for all the sons of men, Jesus is driven by the Spirit “into the wilderness” to be “tempted by Satan” (Mark 1:12–13), in order to endure and defeat all temptation. We are tempted by our own desire, which conceives and “gives birth to sin” (James 1:14–15). But this blessed Man, Christ Jesus, remained “steadfast under trial,” and He has received “the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him” (James 1:12). His faithfulness. His victory. His life. Are now given to us by His grace in the Gospel.

As we begin the disciple of Lent, there will be ample opportunity for us to focus on Christ and His suffering for us. Starting on Transfiguration Sunday, we will once again offer a Lenten devotional. Hard copies will be made available at church. These devotions will also be made available on our parish Facebook page and on pastor’s blog on our parish home page. This year we will be reviewing Christ’s Redemption through the Old Testament. These readings come to us from the Propers that we use Sunday mornings in worship. During our Mid-week Lenten services, we will review Psalm 23. On

1 Ironically, this thought was suggested to me by a friend I have had correspondence for many years via social media. We have met

only once in person.

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Sunday morning, we will focus on the topic, “The Way of the Cross.” May the Savior direct us throughout our Lenten Pilgrimage.

Pastor Dahling

Our mid-week services will focus on Psalm 23

Ash Wednesday – 14 February 2018 Mid-week #2 – 21 February 2018 Mid-week #3 – 28 February 2018 Mid-week #4 – 7 March 2018 Mid-week #5 – 14 March 2018 Mid-week #6 – 21 March 2018 Maundy Thursday – 29 March 2018 Good Friday – 30 March 2018 Easter Sunrise – 1 April 2018 Easter Festival – 1 April 2018

Psalm 23 v.1 Psalm 23 v. 2 Psalm 23 v. 3 Psalm 23 v. 4 Psalm 23 v. 5 Psalm 23 v. 6 John 13:1-17 – He loved them to the end John 19:30 – The Death of Christ Our Savior Colossians 3:1-4 – New Life John 20:1-9 – Christ is Risen!

Our Sunday morning sermon themes will focus on the theme, “The Way of the Cross”

The Way of the Cross leads to a testing of faith – Lent 1 – February 18 Mark 1:9-15

The Way of the Cross involves suffering – Lent 2 – February 25 Mark 8:27-38

The Way of the Cross involves cleansing of the heart – Lent 3 – March 4 John 2:18-19 The Way of the Cross calls for faith in Christ who hangs on a cross –Lent 4 – March 11 John 3:14-21 The Way of the Cross demands sacrifice of self – Lent 5 – March 18 John 12:20-33 The Way of the Cross gives opportunity to decide – Lent 6 – March 25 Mark 11:1-10; 15:1-39

Pastor and Tammy Dahling will be visiting their son, Hank, from February 8-13. If you are in need of pastoral care during that time, please contact Rev. Russ Fuhrmann (260-894-7549), Rev. Dr. Daniel Brege (547-4176 or 223-1962), or Rev. Peter Brock (301-1640).

Board of Stewardship’s Food for Thought – Because God First Loved Us

Each February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day so we associate this month with love. Sharing valentines with loved ones is a wonderful way to express love to our family members and friends. As Christians, we know the occasion that marks the greatest gift of love is celebrated at Christmas when Jesus came into the world as a servant and took upon Himself our sin and the sins of the whole world. Jesus was willing to give up His Heavenly realm and glory to become one of us and then suffer and die for us.

The love of Jesus is far more wondrous than we can ever imagine. The Apostle Paul prayed that we would be filled with the Holy Spirit “so that Christ may dwell in [our] hearts through faith—that [we], being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that [we] may be filled with all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:17-19).

God loves us so much that He was willing to send His Son to suffer and die on our behalf (John 3:16). The Apostle John said it so well: “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). One of the best ways we can respond out of gratitude for that wondrous love is through our faithful stewardship. Stewardship is love in action. God’s love for us prompts us to love others. The Holy Spirit opens our hearts and minds so we experience God’s love and equips and makes us eager to show our love through our deeds and words.

A Sunday School Note: Since the Kindergartners – 2nd graders are singing at Preble on Sunday, February 25, there is no Sunday School for the nursery – Kindergarten class that day. Both of the teachers for this class have children who will be singing at Preble that day. Please mark this on your calendar.

The following information was taken from our history book – Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church – 1838-2013. In 1836 Adams County was organized separately from Allen County. The family of Friedrich Buuck arrived in Fort Wayne and purchased a tract of land, sight unseen, about 16 miles

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southeast of Fort Wayne in the northwest corner of Adams County. Upon this tract of land, the Buuck family built the first log cabin in the area. Soon other families began to arrive, and thus was formed a small settlement, which later was given the name Friedheim. In June of 1837, Pastor Hoover found out about this small settlement of German Lutherans. Making the trip either on foot or on horseback, Pastor Hoover began paying regular visits to conduct services in the homes of the settlers. On February 25, 1838, this small group met to organize a congregation, the first rural congregation in Adams County. At this meeting, six candidates were nominated and two weeks later, on March 11, the first election of officers was held. The first officers of the congregation were Friedrich Buuck, elder, and Christian Fuhrman and Heinrich Loeffler, deacons. The charter members of the congregation, 26 adults and 20 children, were as follows:

o Fuhrman, Christian, wife Barbara, and children Philip, Jacob, Barbara, Christian, Charley, Henry, Davie o Gebel, Adam, wife Sophia, and children Charlotte, Dorothy o Kiefer, Geroge and wife Katherina o Repper, Ludwig, wife Sophia, and child Ludwig o Muesing, Christian, wife Christina, and children Christian, Christina, Louise, Sophia, Frederick, Ellenora, Marie o Stoppenhagen, Ernst o Buuck, Friedrich, wife Margaretha, and children Charlotte, Sophia, Louisa, Dietrich, Helena o Loeffler, Heinrich and wife Margareta o Kleinschmidt, Christian, wife Elisabeth, and children Christian, Carolina, Sophia o Reinking, Conrad Frederic, wife Maria, and children Eliza, Conrad, Aerhardina, Augusta, Sophia, Helena o Kaaze, Louis and wife o Conrad, George, wife Frederica, and children William, Frederic

With Our Members

Please note Adam & Angie Sielschott’s new address. It is 3468 Oak Leaf Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-4688. We welcome Zena Mae Moellering to the Friedheim family. Zena is Veronica Moellering’s little girl. She was baptized on Sunday, January 21, at Lutheran Life Villages chapel by Rev. Michael Wakeland and her membership was transferred her. May the Good Shepherd keep an ever-watchful eye on this most precious of His lambs.

February 4 Ted & Lindsay Gallmeyer

February 7 Jim & Ruth Heckman

February 8 Terry & Linda McAllister

February 13 Jim & Cheryl Bultemeyer – Happy 53rd!

Matt & Michelle Knipstein

February 14 Daniel & Elizabeth Schuller Robert & Janelle Hartmann

February 21 Keith & Mitzi Gardner

February 1 Karen Conrad Lisa Kiess

February 2 Remington Bultemeier Jim Fuhrman

February 5 Kaylyn Cornett Hunter Lengerich

Christian Werling February 6 Adele Blomenberg Allen Buuck

February 8 Wava Lichtle

February 9 Chris Lichtle Tyler Stoppenhagen

February 11 Mark Conrad

February 12 Adam Sielschott

February 13 Brett Conrad

Remey Conrad Kathryn Jenkins

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February 13 Michelle Knipstein (Mrs. Matt) Annastasia Scheumann – Her first!

February 14 Doris Conrad Mackenzie Dykes

February 15 Gary Heckman – Happy 92nd!

February 16 Lisa Bultemeier Jim Bultemeyer

February 18 Laurina Conrad – Happy 96th! Randy Everett

Hazel Gorman Ryan Linnemeier Merilyn Stoppenhagen

February 19 Mitch Baumann Pam Everett Gretchen Hudson Beth Kitson Brooklyn Wurm

February 20 Trevor Black Rosa DeKoninck Vivian Miller

February 20 Clayton Stoppenhagen Kim Weiland Analise Wilkinson

February 21 Kevin Buuck Tricia Ripley

February 22 Nathan Conrad Alex Miller Beau Stoppenhagen Tristen Wurm

February 24 J. J. Everett

February 25 Joey Gorman Leslie Lawson Friedheim – founded 1838

February 26 Gary Knipstein

February 27 Gunnar Cale

February 28 Justin Jackson

February 29 Jacob Stoppenhagen

Congratulations go out to Jarrett Bailey as he was a member of the 4-H Division National Champion Poultry Judging Team. The four-person team received this honor recently at a competition in Louisville, Kentucky. Great job!

Our Annual Meeting takes place following the worship service on Sunday, February 11. Please plan on staying to hear the reports from our various Boards and committees. Any information that needs to be included in the 2017 Annual Report should be in the church office no later than Thursday, February 1.

Please keep in mind that the February Council meeting has been moved to Monday, February 5, as not to interfere with LBI.

Pastor will be conducting chapel services at Adams Heritage on Thursday, February 1, at 11 a.m.

An update of the SGO credits – As of January 25, there is still $1,383,506 left in SGO credits. Once those credits are gone, you will need to wait until July 1, 2018 (the start of the State’s fiscal year) to apply for SGO funding. If you want to know more about this program, you may contact our Wyneken principal, Andrew Gavrun, or Beth Kitson. You can also go to The Lutheran SGO of Indiana’s website, www.lutheransgo.org and click on the “For Donors” link and have some of your questions answered.

Are you a Thrivent member? Just as a reminder, CHOICE DOLLARS earned in 2017 need to be designated by March 31, 2018. If you have any questions, contact your Thrivent Financial representative. You may designate your dollars on-line or by a telephone call.

The 2017 Contribution Statements were mailed on Friday, January 26. If you have a question about your statement, please contact the appropriate Board of Finance member—Home Purpose (Angie Baumann), Missions & Cemetery Fund (Mary Gallmeyer – 2017; Betty Sielschott - 2018), Wyneken Contributions (Mike Heckman), Building Expansion (Jim Heckman), Friedheim Foundation accounts (Christine Bultemeier), and LWML contributions (Janice K. Buuck).

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The Monday Night Church League is winding down. Friedheim has one regular season game left to play on Monday, February 5, at 6 p.m. versus the Church of God at the Service Complex. Tournament action begins on Monday, February 19, with four games scheduled and the semi-finals and finals set for Monday, February 26. All games will be played at the Service Complex. Up-to-date information on the tourney will be printed in the bulletin.

Friedheim is sponsoring a “Pack Away Hunger” event at Wyneken on Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24. On Friday, students from Wyneken and other area schools will be on the packing crew. On Saturday, members of the community will have an opportunity to help. On Saturday, there will be two shifts – in the morning from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. We need 100 people per shift. So, your help is definitely needed! Come as a family—mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, and kids—as there is a job for about any age. Want to volunteer to work a shift? Go to zionfdhm.pahunger@gmail.com, and indicate the shift you wish to work, as well as your name and the names of others working with you and the best way to contact you if there is a need to get back with you. You may also contact Dawn Buuck (724-7952) as she is coordinating the volunteer schedule. Our goal is to raise $20,000 and pack 80,000 meals. The committee is looking at grant opportunities, corporate sponsorship, and individual contributions. As we did last year, an empty meal packet will be distributed to each family on Sunday, February 4. You are asked to put in a donation (perhaps your loose change for the month, or match the cost of a meal when you go out to eat, or …) and return it in the packet and place it in the soup pots that will be in either entranceway of the church on Sunday, February 25. If you are aware of a grant opportunity or a company that may be willing to help sponsor this event, please contact Pastor Dahling.

There will be an organizational meeting for this year’s Pack Away Hunger event on Sunday, February 4, at 2 p.m. in the Gathering Area. Members of the Board of Outreach and Board of Stewardship should attend this meeting.

With Our Organizations

So as to let everyone who wishes to attend LBI the opportunity to do so, the Altar Guild’s meeting in February has been moved to Monday, February 12, at 7 p.m. in the Gathering Area. Remember, if you want the Altar Guild to order flowers for church for you to contact Shelly Kiefer. If you want a note placed in the Sunday bulletin, you need to contact the church office with that information.

The choir will continue to practice on Wednesday evenings; however, with the beginning of Lent on February 14, the choir practice will be held following the mid-week worship service. New members are always welcome. Consider being a part of Friedheim’s choir. If you have questions, you can talk to Jody Paschal, our Director of Music, at 223-2050.

The LWML will be serving meals during the midweek Lenten worship services. The first meal takes place on Ash Wednesday (also Valentine’s Day) on Wednesday, February 14. Serving starts at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All funds raised on the 14th will go to The Hope Clinic. Meals are also scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, and 28. On the 28th the funds raised will go towards Pack Away Hunger. Of course, your help is needed. If you are willing to bring a dessert (three are needed each night), help prepare the meal, or serve it, please contact Shirley Buuck (547-4415) or contact the church office (547-4248

or churchoffice@zionfriedheim.org). What’s on the menu? On the 14th, you can enjoy Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, a salad bar, dessert, and a drink. Lasagna is the main course on the 21st with garlic bread, a salad bar, dessert, and a drink. On the 28th, you can enjoy a chicken dish along with the salad bar, dessert, and drink.

And 7th graders, if you need community service hours, we can always use your help!

The Morning Glories continue to meet on Tuesday mornings (weather permitting) at 9 a.m. The group is working on items to take to this year’s Soup & Sandwich. If you want to help (or have some ideas as to what the group should be working on), come to the craft room. The group usually stays until about 11:30 a.m. Hope to see you!

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Youth ushers for February are Lucas Strickler and Jacob Baumann.

The Proverbs 31 Crafters invite you to join them on Tuesday, February 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Gathering Area.

The Seasoned Walther Leaguers invite you to join them for Christian fellowship and card playing on Tuesday, February 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the Gathering Area. Please bring a snack to share. Hope to see you then!

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It’s time to start planning for this year’s Soup & Sandwich! It will take place on Sunday, March 11, at Wyneken with serving from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A decision is needed as to where the funds will be designated this year. That will take place at our Annual Meeting on February 11, so plan on staying for that meeting and help make that decision. Chuck & Deb Earhart and Chris & Sara Rhymer are co-chairing this year. If you wish to donate any of the following, please contact them. The Earhart’s can be reached at 724-8752 or 450-6522 while the Rhymer’s can be reached at 760-8840 or 701-4408. If you would like to be on a specific committee, let them know and your name can be added to that subcommittee. With everyone’s help, we are looking ahead to a successful lunch!

Chickens – 4-7 whole Turkeys – 4 whole Roast Beef – 60 lbs. Canned Beef – 16 lbs. Noodles – 18 lbs. (narrow cut) Chicken base – 2 lbs. Hamburger – 50 lbs. Beef Base – 1 lb. Hot Dogs – 20 lbs. Sweet Onion – 4 large Ketchup – 2 squeeze bottles Ketchup – 3 gallons Mustard – 2 squirt bottles Hot Dog Buns – 15 doz. Horseradish Sauce – 2 squirt bottles Hamburger Buns – 30 doz. BBQ Sauce – 2 squirt bottles Onions – 10 lbs. Pickle Relish – 2 squirt bottles Cabbage – 4 head Frozen Mixed Vegetables – 25 lbs. Brown Sugar – 2 lbs. Cottage Cheese small curd – 5 lbs. Potatoes – 20 lbs. Beef Broth – 2 gallons (see note) Carrots – 3 lbs. Peach Slices – 8 quarts (or equivalent amount) Pear Halves – 4 quarts Pineapple Rings, Chunks, or Tidbits – 6 quarts (or equivalent amount) Tomato Juice – 4 quarts Coffee (decaf) – 3 lbs. Coffee (regular) – 3 lbs. Pink Lemonade – 2 – 5 lb. containers. Ice – 30 lbs. Smoked Ham – 16 lbs. Navy Bean - 25 lbs. Bacon – 5 lbs. Pork Shoulder – 6.5 lbs. Worcestershire Sauce – 10 oz. bottle Vinegar – 16 oz. Milk – 50 individual cartons - White Milk – 100 individual cartons – Chocolate CASH

Of course, there is also a need for desserts and salads. If you are willing to donate either (or both), please contact Kent or Shelly Kiefer (701-4329) if you would like to make a dessert and Stan or Tami Stoppenhagen (223-2203 or 728-9101) if you would like to bring a salad. Thank you in advance for your help!

Would you like to help the Soup & Sandwich committee by forming a Thrivent Action Team? The funds are needed to purchase the paper supplies and other items for the dinner. If you are willing to apply for a card, please contact Deb Earhart (450-6522 or 724-8752). Thanks!

Lutheran Life Villages (LLV) appreciates the support received by our congregation – whether it is donating a cake to help the residents celebrate their birthdays or volunteering as Sunday wheelchair escorts so individuals can more easily attend worship services. Have you wondered how else you could help? Their Activity Department has a “wish list” for items that would be useful in their interaction with the residents. The item could be used as a Bingo prize (one of the residents’ favorite activities), for a craft project, or just to enhance their stay at LLV. If you have any of these items and would be willing to donate them to LLV, you can contact Susana Diaz, Activity Director, at 260-447-1591, extension 2127 with any questions and to find out where to drop off the items. If you would rather, you can also give these items to our congregational representatives, Bonnie Buuck or Shirley Buuck, and they will deliver them to LLV for you!

Food: fun-sized candy bars, individual packs of cookies, crackers, Little Debbie snack cakes, etc.; bags of candy (found at the dollar store), 2 liters of pop and juice, and sugar-free candy

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Crafts: different stickers for crafts, painter’s tape, craft glue (tacky, etc.), construction paper, card stock, masking tape, glue sticks, acrylic paint

Puzzles/Games: UNO cards, large print puzzle books, 100-, 300-, 500-piece puzzles, large (3-inches or larger) foam dice, large print deck of cards

Personal Items: Kleenex boxes, cotton balls, nail polish remover, shampoo, body wash, perfume/cologne/body spray, toothpaste

Miscellaneous: Decorations for residents to hang or put on dressers, Wal Mart gift cards, sweater, blankets, up-to-date magazines (Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Sports Illustrated, Golf, etc.), large print devotionals or magazines (Portals of Prayer)

A Well-Balanced Church

The owner of a new puppy got a good laugh when the little dog, out for a walk, had an itch. The trouble was that the itchy spot was accessible only to a hind leg. So, while still walking, the pup tried to scratch and tumbled over, rolling a couple of times before coming to rest.

In several places throughout Scripture, the apostle Paul writes about the church as the body of Christ, and of the importance of each member. Just as the dog needed each leg to stay balanced while walking, so the church needs all the different God-given gifts of its members: preachers and teachers, friendly visitors, generous givers, musicians and singers, wise parents and imaginative children, people to produce and distribute meals, newsletters, lesson materials, and on and on.

When we start thinking that some part of Christ’s body isn’t necessary, we risk taking quite a tumble!

We received the following Christmas message from Lutheran Military Veterans & Families Ministries. – As we celebrate our 10th year in ministry, we would like to thank you for your prayers and financial support. May you have a blessed and Merry Christmas.

“Love is a friendship set to music.” —Various sources

Suburban Bethlehem, 6318 W. California Road, invites you to their 59th Annual Fish Fry and Bake Sale on Saturday, February 10. Serving for the All You Can Eat is 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The first drink is included with the meal. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children (ages 4-12), and free for those children three and under. Carryout is available from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meal is $10 and fish only is $12 at the carryout.

The Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran School and Church Annual Live & Silent Auction will be held Saturday March 17, at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Join them for an evening of fellowship! Praise music provided by Redeemed. Silent auction will begin when the doors open at 6 p.m. Live auction will begin at approximately 7 p.m. ADULTS ONLY! (Must be 21 years-old to attend). No admission cost! Complimentary popcorn and desserts. Nacho bar and drinks available for purchase. Donations of NEW items or gift cards are currently being accepted. Auction profits will go towards purchasing educational supplies and equipment for their school along with furnishings and equipment for the new classrooms! If you have any questions please contact Angie at 710-5558 or Carrie at 760-7358. You can find them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BulldogAuction. Items to be auctioned off will be posted on Facebook between now and the auction.

Save the date for Big Fish – Mark your calendars for our winter musical, Big Fish. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest Big Fish is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre. The show was cast mid-December with rehearsals in January. Join us for this wonderful musical. Show dates are February 17 at 7:30 p.m. and February 18 at 2 p.m.

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Register now for the A.J. Arnett 5K Honor Run/Walk – Join us for the A.J. Arnett 5K Honor Run on May 19 at Concordia Lutheran High School. The run is organized by JROTC students and will benefit Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana and Shepherd's House Fort Wayne. Early bird registration is currently going on! Register for $23, and students in K-8 run free! Just register with the high school. Visit www.ajarnetthonorrun.com to learn more and to register.

Get your video in for our 3rd annual Comedy Festival – It's time to get your entries in for our third-annual Concordia Comedy Festival! Area students in middle and high school are invited to submit their films to be shown on the big screen on April 20. We are returning to our roots with a true Comedy Festival! Submit your videos that will make the audience chuckle, belly laugh or all out roll on the floor in laughter. The Comedy Festival will take place at 7 p.m. April 20 at the Cinema Center in Downtown Fort Wayne. Entries are due February 23 and finalists will be announced April 10. Visit www.ConcordiaComedyFestival.com to learn more.

Lutheran Basketball Night – You are invited to Lutheran Basketball Night to recognize the Lutheran Grade School Boys Basketball teams! All players and coaches (2 coaches per team) who are on the roster sheet will receive free admission. All teams will be brought down to the court at half time for recognition. And then you can meet the coaching staff after the game! Sit with your team and cheer on our Cadets! When: 7:30 PM February 13 vs. DeKalb. Please email Coach Thoms rosters and coaches for each team by February 6. Email him at athoms@clhscadets.com.

“What Do I Have?”

What do I have, Lord, that you would need me as a servant?

Eyes, he said, to see the beauty in all that I’ve made —

and my children as they travel life’s highway.

Hands, he said, to reach out and touch hurting souls,

to give a hug or encouraging pat on the back.

Feet, he said, to lead my children through this world of strife and to help them run from sin and follow me.

Mouth, he said, to lift up your voice and sing praises to me so others may hear the joy in your heart.

Ears, he said, to listen to my still, small voice of love

and to hear my children when they cry for help.

Heart, he said, so you may know the full love of my Spirit and love my children as I have loved you.

—Thomas Butler

“Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” —Franklin P. Jones

“Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does not.” —C.S. Lewis

Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School

February 2018 Newsletter

This month we introduce to you the 20 students in Grade 3. Teacher is Mrs. Michelle Martin.

Students Parents Cong.

Ashlyn Baumann Chad/Jill Baumann (F)

Katelyn Borne Micah/Amanda Borne (P)

Jacob Bultemeier Davon/Dianna Bultemeier (O)

Henry Faurote Ben/Catherine Faurote (P)

Kane Ferrell Wendy Ferrell (B)

Veronica Franz Darin/Amber Franz (F)

Lanie French Ryan/Jennifer Lehrman (B)

Jaxon Harkless Joshua/Amanda Harkless (P)

Carsten Hudson Jeramey/Gretchen Hudson (F)

Katherine Kitson Don/Beth Kitson (F)

Joselynn Phillips Mandalynn Steiner (P)

Skyelar Pritchard Michael/Holland Pritchard (P)

Gabrielle Putteet Christopher/Nicole Putteet (F)

Katelyn Reinhart Matthew/Sarah Reinhart (P)

Colin Ripley Jeff/Tricia Bultemeyer-Ripley (F)

Corbin Saalfrank Chad Saalfrank (B)

Katie Spieth

Diederich Scheumann Aaron/Mindy Scheumann (B)

Maya Schlemmer Brian/Kristie Schlemmer (F)

Zachary Vitatoe David/Kimberlee Vitatoe (P)

Derick Vogel Eric/Angela Vogel (P)

Birthday Greetings

Happy Birthday and God’s blessings to our Wyneken family members celebrating birthdays in February.

Faculty-Mrs. Julie Smith (grade 6), Mrs. Janine Albert (PK); Students-Katelyn Money, Khloe Wetoskey, Remy Bultemeier,

Amanda Rabel, Christian Werling, Leyna Macke, Lauren McMahon, Emma McMahon, Jaxon Harkless, Adilyn Knipstein,

Tristen Wurm, Brayden Hardley, Madeline Vitatoe, Camden Selking.

Spring Enrollment

Enrollment forms for the 2018-19 school year are being updated and will be mailed mid-February to all currently enrolled

families and those families who attended the open house. If you were unable to attend the open house or you know of a

family who would be interested in receiving information and would like to be included in the enrollment mailing, please

call the school office with your information. If you have had a recent change of address please contact the office ASAP so

we may update our records. Thank you.

Third Quarter Chapel Offerings - Sharing God’s Love – Gifts for Bethesda.

We have designated our third quarter chapel offerings to Bethesda Lutheran Communities. Bethesda is a Christian

organization that provides homes and other services for people with developmental disabilities across the United States.

We create connections that support people on their journey to live the best life possible. We help people make a home for

themselves. Those we support live their lives as they choose in an environment where they learn, grow and connect.

Bethesda helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities connect with their communities. Through these

connections, the people we support are empowered to make choices that grow into a greater independence that enables

them to continue their journey to live the best life possible. Bethesda is committed to enabling the people we support

grow their faith, while discovering welcoming, fully-inclusive congregational communities where they can connect with

others. Bethesda is a national leader in providing homes and support, promoting awareness and advocating for people

with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operating at program locations across the United States, we succeed

through the passion of our employees and volunteers who make a difference every day in the lives of those we support.

To learn more about Bethesda or to make an on-line donation, go to https.//bethesdalutherancommunities.org.

PTL Meeting February 12th! Join us for our next PTL meeting as guest speaker Cathie Bledsoe presents on Internet Safety

and Cyber Bullying. Cathie Bledsoe is a Youth Educator for the Indiana State Police (ISP) Internet Crime against Children Task

Force (ICAC). The ISP provides presentations to Indiana schools, churches, and youth organizations. These presentations offer

age-appropriate, timely information, relevant to youth, age 8 to 18. Mrs. Bledsoe has over 10 years of teaching K-12 and

college level courses. She has taught in both public schools, private schools, and the juvenile probation system. She has been

a presenter on Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying for over 10 years, holds a Master’s in Secondary Education-Instructional

Technology and working towards a Doctorate in Education. If you have any questions, please contact Abby Wilder.

School Closed Reminder

Wyneken will be closed on Friday, February 16 for a Teacher Professional Development Day and on Monday, February

19 for President’s Day (this day will be used as a E-Learning make-up day).

ISTEP TESTING

The first scheduled testing of the Spring ISTEP Testing Part 1 is February 26 – March 9 (grades 3-8). IREAD-3 (Grade 3) is

March 12-16. Please do not schedule appointments or vacation days during this time.

February Events & Activities

February 5, Grade 4 to McMillen HC; February 6, Mid-term of 3rd

Quarter; February 8, Parent-Teacher conferences;

February 8, School Board meeting@ 7pm; February 12, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd

& 3rd

grades to McMillen HC; February 12,

PTL meeting @7pm; February 14, Valentine’s Day parties; February 16, No School (teacher professional day); February

19, No School, President’s Day (E-Learning make-up day); February 26-March 9, ISTEP Testing Part 1; February 25, K-2nd

grades choir sings at St. Paul, 10:15am.

God’s Choice Award Night Rescheduled

We have moved this event to Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30 PM. Please join us for an evening of Biblical accounts presented

by the Wyneken K-8 students. Doors will open at 6:15. All students should attend and need to arrive by 6:20. Guests

should enter the main doors and go to the gym.

Sports schedules can be found on the Wyneken website at www.wyneken.org – click on the sports link Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration or its educational

policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs