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Pastor Donald L. Luhring
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Week of January 4, 2009
Click here for weekly calendarTHE ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Tina by Phil and Eileen Rohlf.
WE CARE CARD MINISTRY
The We Care Card Ministry sends people cards to remember them on special occasions or in special circumstances. If you are interested in this Ministry please call Penny Mueller at 419-784-3299.
STEPHEN MINISTRY IS YOUR MINISTRY
“Christ Caring for People through People” Our next meeting will be on January 6 and the topic is: “Tele-care.” Our meetings are open to anyone who is interested in attending any of our topics. Call the church office at 419-782-5766.
The Stephen Ministry Retreat
The Stephen Ministry class will be having a retreat on Friday, January 9th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. & Saturday, January 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Penny Mueller’s home at 3117 Sandalwood Drive, Lake Christy Meadows. Friday evening’s learning module will be, “Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Community Resources”. Saturday we will be covering two modules: “Confidentiality” and “Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief” Please keep the Stephen Ministry in your prayers.
E-CONNECTIONS
We have over 150 congregational email addresses in our e-connections group. If you would like to be included in periodic emails from the church office, please email Rita Bergman at bergman-sjl@defnet.com to be added to the group.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
We will be meeting in the Adult Education room the 2nd Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. Our next meeting will be January 11. For more information, please contact Michael and Sarah Cavin (419-438-6003), Ivan and Shannon Duerk (419-782-4190), Nathan and Angi Hoag, (419-782-7462), or Tim and Angie Morris (419-784-4615).
ALTAR FLOWERS
The 2009 Altar Flower Calendar is available for you to reserve a weekend to donate Altar Flowers for that special occasion or in remembrance of loved ones. The cost is $18.00. Please make checks out to Kircher’s. Call the church office at 419-782-5766 to reserve your dates.
A NEW YEAR’S RETREAT FOR WOMEN
On January 23-25, 2009, Camp Lutherhaven is having a women’s retreat. They are committed to making this retreat a refreshing blend of faith, friendship and fun for all women. For more information, visit their website at www.lutherhaven.org or contact Lutherhaven at 260-636-7101.
OFFERING ENVELOPES
Offering envelopes for 2009 have been placed in your church mailboxes. If you did not receive any, please contact the Church Office or write your name on the sheet of paper by the mailbox directories. Thank you.
TENTS NEEDED FOR A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM
The early childhood department and the Marriage and Family Ministries are in need of pop-up tents for January 22. They will be presenting A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM. Please contact Angie Hoag (419-782-7462) if you have one for them to use.
2009 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
We are planning early for the 2009 VBS. We are beginning to form our committee. Please contact Shannon Duerk (419-782-4190) if you are interested in teaching, making crafts, working in the kitchen, helping with the music, and gym time.
CLOTHES CLOSET
Our St. John Clothes Closet is need of good used childrens’ and adult’s winter clothing. You may drop of your donations on the porch of the Clothes Closet.
EPISTLE
Your January 2009 Epistle is in your church mailbox. Be sure to pick up your copy today.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Sisters in Christ: A Women Supporting Women Bible Study meets on the second Monday evening of each month from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. In January we are beginning a new study called Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible. Each lesson includes a short humorous video introduction. Our next meeting is January 12th. We would love to see new faces for this new study. Please join us in Penny Mueller’s home at 3117 Sandlewood Drive. At 6:00 we share a meal of pizza and salad provided each time. If you prefer, you may come at 6:30 for the Bible study only. Feel free to call Penny Mueller (419-784-3299) or Judy Detter (419-393-2054) for more information.
COLLECTING USED TONER OR INK CARTRIDGES
We are collecting HP and Dell ink or toner cartridges. A box is located by the receptionist desk. Thank you for your donation.
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