Pastor Mew’s Sermon- “Whose Problem, Who Has the Cure?” based on the text: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY
Thank you to everyone who participated in Friendship Sunday with displays, the breakfast, and setting up and tearing down. Thanks also to the members and guests who visited the displays, had breakfast, and enjoyed fellowship. A special thanks to the Fellowship Board members, who prepared and served the delicious breakfast! Generous donations resulted in $351.00, all of which will be sent to Hawaii along with St. John School’s first quarter chapel offerings for fire relief. Thrivent Action Teams funded Friendship Sunday. Thanks and God’s blessings!
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers for this week are given by Roger Duerk’s daughters (Linda Duerk, Sharon Scheuerman and Mary Jo Ward) in his memory.
PIANO FLOWERS
The piano floral arrangement for this week are given by the Sindel family (Mike, Stephanie, Christopher) and Gigi Durann Sitzenstock in memory of Sally Sitzenstock, (Stephanie and Gigi’s mother).
SITZENSTOCK MEMORIAL SERVICE
A “Celebration of Life” service for Sally Sitzenstock will be held at Durann (Gigi) Sitzenstock’s house on Sunday, October 1st from 1-4 pm. Gigi’s house is located at 1400 Powell View Drive, Defiance, OH.
TUESDAYS AT TEN BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays at 10 Bible Study began on September 12th. This group meets in the Fellowship Room.
TRUE FAITH IN THE TRUE GOD!
Written by Dr. Schwarz, Luther Scholar and former professor at the University of Regensburg in Germany, this in depth class will be a practical and engaging look into Luther’s life with insight and relevance in our 21st Century lives. Thoughtful topics include faith, life, marriage, parenting, the nature of God and the relationship of faith and reason. Classes gather each Wednesday, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the fellowship room. Classes continue on October 2.
ISAIAH BIBLE CLASS
The class will wrap up Revelation this week and begin a
new class on the prophet Isaiah. The class gathers 10:00-11:30 A.M. in the fellowship room. Feel free to join us our outreach ministry is to the Path Center of Defiance. The class continues on October 5.
FALL LIFE WITH GOD 1
The class started on Monday, September 11 from 6:30-8:30 in Adult Bible Study A from 6:30-8:30 pm. Blue Life with God 1 Registration forms are available in the upper narthex. It is for all who desire to be communicant members, those wishing to renew their faith or those who just want to explore what Lutheranism and Christianity is all about. We ask that members attend once every 5 years. The class continues on Monday, October 5.
TUESDAYS AT 2 BOOK CLUB
We will meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday, September through May
ACTS – ADULT CROSS TRAINING STUDIES
Next week, we are traveling in the Wilderness for 40 years with the Children of Israel. They are heading for the Promised Land after escaping from Egypt. They have crossed the parted waters of the Red Sea. There will be many examples of people grumbling along the way. Join us every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm in Adult Education Room A, with Judy Detter and Penny Mueller.
WOMEN’S MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
“Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible,” continues each Monday at 6:30 in the fellowship room, led by Lisa Mews. Over 22 attended the last women’s Bible study and were very blessed! The class continues on Monday, October 2nd.
BALLOT ISSUE
As Christians, we have the responsibility and privilege of voting. As Christians, it is our calling and duty to be informed of each issue. There is an item on the ballot which deals with issues near and dear to Christians and families in the State of Ohio. On the desk outside of the church office, are resources, including a prayer book that shares helpful materials for Christians for this election. Feel free to take them home and read them and if you need any clarification, or anything else, phone the church office for further assistance. God bless you. The 2023 election will take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
ELECTION DAY DRIVE-THRU DINNER
We again will have our Election Day Drive-thru. The date is Tues. November 7, 4:30-6:00 pm. Tickets will be available in October from members of the Tuesdays at 10 Bible Study or at the church office. Last year we were able to help 37 students shopping for clothing, etc.
THE CHRIST CHILD FESTIVAL
The Christ Child Festival in Fort Wayne is asking for recycled Christmas cards for the festival. Their website is christchildfest.org. They prefer religious Christmas cards. Please put any cards that you have in Carolyn Hoyle’s mailbox #310. Only the front of the card is needed.
419 MINISTRY NEWS!
It’s that time of year again! We are beginning to plan for our annual
Reformation Party/Trunk-Or-Treat on Wednesday, October 25 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. We are in need of a lot of congregation volunteers to make this a success! Last year, we had over 400 people attend this event from the public – what a successful way to outreach and show love to our community! There will be a box outside the church office to donate bags of candy. We are also looking for volunteers to either decorate a car trunk/table to distribute candy or to help facilitate games/activities in the gym. Please see an usher for the form and turn it in to the church office. If you have questions, please see or text Megan Fritz at 419-438-4905.
BIBLE CONSECRATION:
6th– 8th grade Cross Training students & parents are invited to attend the 11:00 church service to consecrate your Bibles and Luther’s Small Catechisms on Sunday, October 29th. Both were donated by the Elders. If you have already received your books, please bring them to the service. If you still need one or both books, please contact the church office.
SUNDAY SCHOOL has begun! Children ages 3 (and potty trained) thru 4th grade are welcome to join us downstairs during the 9:30 church service. We’ve had a great turnout, and are excited to learn about Jesus’ love for us and the Fruits of the Spirit! Please text Megan Fritz at 419-438-4905 for any questions.
EPISTLE / BULLETIN DEADLINES
All information that is coming in for the monthly Epistle must be turned into the church office by 2:00 PM on the 15th of each month. All bulletin articles are due by noon on the Tuesday before the bulletin runs. No exceptions will be permitted from now on!
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Church office hours continue to be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If there is an emergency, please call Pastor Mews at 419-670-5014.
ATTENDANCE
September 9 5:30 PM 49
September 10 8:00 AM 55
TOTAL: 263