August, 2016 Bethel Bulletin Board Bethel Lutheran Church 4501 Hoover Road Grove City, Ohio 43123 Phn. 614-875-0510 Fax. 614-875-5981 www.Bethel-Lutheran.org Worship Times Sunday 8:45 am & 11:15 am Sunday school 10:00 am - 11:00 am Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Church Staff Pastors The Rev. Peter I. Ray The Rev. Jeffrey N. Wise Church Administrator Cathy Tallman Lead Musician Lin Tain Associate Musicians: Judy Harvey, Ruth Hiles Ward Mathias Director: Youth & Family Kim Miller Director: Sunday School Amy Phipps Director: Child Care Crystal Smith Director: Preschool Cathy Tallman Church Sexton Steve Black Ray Bethel's Mission To Gather, Grow, and Go! When you get this newsletter VBS will be wrapping up (July 31 st ), and we’ll get back into some normal patterns of busy-ness. Thank you to everyone who helped out with VBS this year, especially our host families. Remember that on Sunday the 31 st , we will have one service at 10am with a picnic/potluck to follow On the 14 th of August we will have our annual blessing of backpacks for the kids getting ready to go back to school. It is also “Invite a Friend” Sunday, so think of an unchurched friend that might be in- terested in Bethel and our various ministries, and ask them to attend with you. I know this is a stretch for us Lutherans…the “Frozen Cho- sen”, but it is a good evangelical exercise for each member. The columbarium project continues to move forward. The city has our plans for a building permit and we are starting to get bids for foundation and masonry work. Many of you seemed interested in this possibility, and indeed we have already had a member secure there “niche.” If you want to do the same or just need more infor- mation, see Pastor Wise. Finally, you need to know that Bethel is in conversation with two other churches about how we can do ministry together. A visionary team will meet this month and while I don’t know how this will all turn out, it is an exciting time to be our church. As this unfolds, you will, of course, be kept in the loop. Have a great summer and if you are traveling, be safe. Peace. In Christ’s Service, Pastor Ray
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August, 2016
Bethel Bulletin Board
Bethel
Lutheran Church 4501 Hoover Road
Grove City, Ohio 43123 Phn. 614-875-0510 Fax. 614-875-5981
www.Bethel-Lutheran.org
Worship Times Sunday
8:45 am & 11:15 am Sunday school
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Church Staff
Pastors The Rev. Peter I. Ray
The Rev. Jeffrey N. Wise
Church Administrator Cathy Tallman
Lead Musician
Lin Tain
Associate Musicians: Judy Harvey, Ruth Hiles
Ward Mathias
Director: Youth & Family
Kim Miller
Director: Sunday School
Amy Phipps
Director: Child Care Crystal Smith
Director: Preschool
Cathy Tallman
Church Sexton Steve Black
Ray
Bethel's Mission
To Gather, Grow, and Go!
When you get this newsletter VBS will be wrapping up (July 31st), and we’ll get back into some normal patterns of busy-ness. Thank you to everyone who helped out with VBS this year, especially our host families. Remember that on Sunday the 31st, we will have one service at 10am with a picnic/potluck to follow On the 14th of August we will have our annual blessing of backpacks for the kids getting ready to go back to school. It is also “Invite a Friend” Sunday, so think of an unchurched friend that might be in-terested in Bethel and our various ministries, and ask them to attend with you. I know this is a stretch for us Lutherans…the “Frozen Cho-sen”, but it is a good evangelical exercise for each member. The columbarium project continues to move forward. The city has our plans for a building permit and we are starting to get bids for foundation and masonry work. Many of you seemed interested in this possibility, and indeed we have already had a member secure there “niche.” If you want to do the same or just need more infor-mation, see Pastor Wise. Finally, you need to know that Bethel is in conversation with two other churches about how we can do ministry together. A visionary team will meet this month and while I don’t know how this will all turn out, it is an exciting time to be our church. As this unfolds, you will, of course, be kept in the loop. Have a great summer and if you are traveling, be safe. Peace. In Christ’s Service, Pastor Ray
Sunday School has been canceled. Not to worry. It’s only for the summer. Sunday School will resume in September. Keep looking for Rally Day announcements. What Was God Thinking? This adult class will continue to meet in the conference room during the summer.
Summer Sunday School Class For Adults and High School Students
“This is About Life” Presented by Rev. Al Debelak
Final Session
Where: In the Fellowship Hall When: Sunday Aug. 7th at 10am
GARAGE SALE IS COMING Once again, on August 11&12, Bethel will be sponsoring a garage sale. All proceeds from the sale will go towards the Bethel Youth Scholarship Fund. Please start saving those un-wanted items now. Details with dates and additional information will be coming soon.
Summer Dates to Save!
How to Prevent S.A.D. Sadness Feeling a little sad lately? Read on for some tips on how to prevent
Monday Evening Bible Study The Monday Evening Bible Study is taking a break for the rest of the summer. We will resume on Monday, September 12 at 7:00 PM to study I and II Timothy. You are invited to read these books before the class begins and we will see in September! Thanks! God Bless! Pastor Mazak
Saturday, August 13: Bethel Night at the Columbus Crew! Sign up in the Narthex to enjoy this fun night at the Crew game. Sunday, August 14: Blessing of the Backpacks & Bring a Friend Day! All school age youth are encouraged to bring their back-
packs to either the 8:45 a.m. service or the 11:15 a.m. service for a special blessing. Then stay late or come early and enjoy snacks and a backpack craft at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
8/7 8:45 May Meeks, Jeanette List 11:15 T DeMatteo, Erika Webb
8/14 8:45 C Valentine, Sonja Stauch 11:15 Susie Brown, Jan Readout
8/21 8:45 A Kingsbury, M Villines 11:15 Dianna Klaus, Beth Staggs
8/28 8:45 Amy Kingsbury, N Bradley 11:15 Susie Brown, A Bollinger
Bethel Book Club meets the second Thursday of the month. On Aufust 11th it will meet at Mary Ellen Mazak from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The following books will be dis-cussed: March 10th: The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George April 14th- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce May 12th- Rescuing Ruby by Linny Saunders - Linny Saunders also has a blog that Susan reads and recommends as well: http://www.linnysaunders.com/ June 9th- The Life We Bury by Allen Eskins July 14th- H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald @ Mary Ellen Mazak Aug 11th- Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed Please contact Dolores Keller (614.260.1349) for more information.
Bethel Book Club
Need a Reason to Celebrate? Check out the calendar!!
Recipe of The Month Zucchini Mushroom Frittata.
Try this delicious dish.
From, Copyright 1992 The Junior League of Portland, Oregon, Inc. All rights reserved.
From the Fortune Cookie The smart thing is to pre0pare for the un-
expected
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/2 cups zucchini (2 medium zucchini), chopped 1-1/2 cups mushrooms (8 large mushrooms), sliced 3/4 cup green bell pepper, seeded, deveined and chopped 3/4 cup onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 6 eggs 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature 2 cups cubed white bread, crusts trimmed, and divided 1-1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
To Prepare
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 10-inch springform pan.
In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil and sauté zucchini, mushrooms, pepper, onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool.
In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add softened cream cheese, half of bread cubes, Cheddar cheese and vegetable mix-ture. Mix thoroughly.
Layer remaining bread cubes in prepared pan. Pour egg mixture over bread. Bake for 55 minutes or until set. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Find These Words: Bible, Care, Christ, God, Heart, Holy, Hope, Jesus, Life,
Mind, Peace, Request, Spirit, Supply
Bible Word Search: Thanks Be To God
All the words listed below are in the puzzle either left, right, up, down or diagonally. Circle each letter of the words as you find them. After you have found all the words, the leftover letters will reveal a secret word: ______________________ (From: www.twopaths.com) Answer on Page 9
Do you like to knit or crochet? Sonja Stauch is lead-ing a Prayer Shawl Ministry at Bethel. This ministry began in 1998 and has blessed both those who make the shawls and those who receive them. Regular meetings continue as usual on the 4th Thurs-day of the month, August 25th at 6:30pm at Bethel Lutheran Church. See Sonja for more details. If you would like to be a part of this ministry at Beth-el, Contact Sonja.
Bible Trivia True or False Jesus explained the parable of the Wheat and the Tares to all the people who heard the parable. See calendar for answer.
Submission Times Weekly Bulletin: Preceding Wednesday
Look up the starter numbers using the clues below the grid. Place each number in the squares indicated with its clue. (KJV not the best resource.) (Starter numbers provided on page 9. Solution on page 6.)
For D3, H7, A4, G2, C9 How many horses are mentioned in 2 Kings 7:13?
For A3, E2, 18, C4 Of the forty-eight cities given to the Levites, how many of the cities came from the tribe ofIssachar? (Joshua 21:28-29,41)
ForDI, B3 In the book of Revelation, which number seal resulted in someone receiving a crown? (Revelation 6: 1-2)
For B6, HI, D5, E8 Of the lots cast for temple duty, which number fell to Jeshaiah? (1 Chronicles 25:15)
For G3, A5, F6, B7 Of the first nine chapters of Acts, which one records the conversion of Saul to Paul?
ForA9, II, C3, G5 How many sons did Azel have? (1 Chronicles 8:38)
ForH4, D2 Which verse in John 3 says, "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God"?
For H2, A6, G7 Which verse of Psalm 37 says, "Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him"?
For C5, E9, A8, D4 How many sons of Aaron were put to death by God? (Leviticus 10: 1-2)
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Matthew 25:37 -40 “… Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes, and clothe you. … The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’”
Thank You!
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
1 Andrew Mazak 2 Sally McCoy 3 Kim Miller Kiera Sweeney 4 Leonita Coakley 8 Teresa McComb Mia Valentine 9 Teresa Dye 11 Rosalyn Beckwith Katie Rains 13 Katie Brotherton Millie McComb 14 Audrey Bueter Ryan Hoetgar 15 David Gormley Jeff Valentine 16 Greg Kingsbury Al Rastelli 18 Donna Bossert 20 Jenn Horvath 23 Katelin Morehead 24 Amy Brotherton 25 Gretchen Hastings 26 Jennifer Kyre Kenzington Younkin 27 Erika Callahan Russell Townsend 28 Logan Hurd 30 Kalli Beck 31 Lily Ambrose
Service Ministries Update Gail Morgan
Bible Sudoku Solution
Thank you to all who contributed to the service projects for Vacation Bible School Thank you to the kindergarten through third graders who assembled care bags to send to Ed Villines and his unit in Iraq. With the help of your donations, they were able to assemble over 100 care packages to send. They also made cards to put in each bag thanking
Thanks to the fourth graders who helped at a special project at Brookdale Pinnacle Care Facility.
Thank you to Kathy and Mark Papic for cooking July’s community dinner.
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AUGUST
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
Ushers 8/7
8:45 M E Mazak, Teresa Dye Bill Stimson, Melissa Huff 11:15 Erin Stout, Tina DeMatteo Dean Harrison, Doug Harvey
8/14 8:45 Gail Morgan, H Tallman Mark & Candy Valentine 11:15 Jen & Joe Horvath Scott Sweeney, Jan Readout
8/21 8:45 Michelle & Stew Gibboney W Emmelhainz, Melissa Huff 11:15 Jack Hane, Ken Hoffman Erin Stout, Ellen Paoletti
8/28 8:45 Jayne & Mark Mayers Howard Tallman, Bill Wise 11:15 Jen & Joe Horvath Andrew & Fred Bollinger
Altar Care
8/7 Barb Morehead, Janet Shailer
8/14 Mary Holcomb, Carol Schiff
8/21 Dianne Klaus, Janice Readout
8/28 Teresa Benedetto, Angela Kane
Church Cleaning
8/7 Frank & Vicki McNeal
8/14 Cathy & Howard Tallman
8/21 Julie & Marc Hartig
8/28 Linda Gilliam, Terri Price
Service Ministry (cont.)
August and Upcoming Service Opportunities:
Thanks to the fifth and six graders who spent the day at the Westside Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry stocking shelves, bagging green beans, sorting bread, and taking people shopping. That day over 120 families shopped which adds up to over 500 individuals being assisted with food. One young man said that he never knew it would be so much fun to help people and another added or such hard work.
The YWCA Family Center provides emergency shelter and critical services to stabilize homeless families in central Ohio. The goal is to help families find housing with-in 3 weeks of entering the program.
Snapshot of Homeless Families In 2015, of our 1,117 families and 2,065 children served:
51% of children were below the age of 5
3.5 .was the average family size
25% of parents were 18-24 years old
93% female head of household
$9,570was the average annual income of families
9,691 families served since opening in 2005
We will be serving dinner on Saturday, August 27 at the YWCA Family Center at 900 Harvey Court, Columbus, Ohio 43219. The menu with need items will be posted in August. One can meet at the church at 4:00 to car pool to the center or meet at the center at 5:00. We will be doing several servings of dinner to accom-modate the number of residents. For more information, contact Mary Jane or Chuck Hines.
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Service Ministry (cont.)
St. Matthews Free Store
This is a good time to clean out your closets and cupboards before the school season starts! Make room for new school clothes and donate to the Free Store! Donations may be left in the cart marked for the Free Store in the north entrance under the coat rack.
Donations needed Note: Please ensure all clothing and linen type items are laundered.
Clothing for men, women and children
Underwear for men, women and children
Socks – men, women and children
Shoes – all sizes, types (men, women, children)
Kitchen items – plates, pots, pans, utensils, and flatware (clean)
Linens – bedspreads, comforters, sheets, bath towels and dish towels
Small appliances – example: mixers, toasters, coffee makers in working condition and clean
Decorative items – pictures, wall art, floral arrangements and baskets
Lamps, clocks, small electronics in working condition
Toys and games
Books
Personal hygiene such as deodorant, bar soap, shampoo (only new, unopened please)
Diapers all sizes needed
Other baby items will be accepted including high chairs and car seats but no cribs or other furniture please
We will not accept furniture, TVs, or large appliances. If we receive something that is not appropriate for the Free Store, we will still donate your item to another charity. The free store will tentatively open the last Thursday in October from 3:30-5:00. There will be additional times for vol-unteers to come and sort/stage items. We will need volunteers to help sort the donations as well as check people out and help in other ways on the day that we are open. An informational meeting will be held on Aug. 28 to talk about the Free Store and we will also discuss volunteer opportunities at that time. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Creamer, director of St. Matthews Free Store at [email protected] or (614) 329-1802
Breaking Bread at Bethel Bethel’s meal is on the third Saturday of the month from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for anyone in the community who would like a good free meal or a chance to meet others in the commu-nity for fellowship. Our next meal will be August 20. We will be serving barbeque pork
sandwiches, pasta salad, fruit, brownies, and coffee, milk, and juice. If you have questions, contact Kathy Papic at 614- 313-9492. Thanks to all who help and donate food!
First Friday On August 5, a spokesman from Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services non-profit organization and
a member-owned fraternal benefit society offering financial products and services including life insur-ance, annuities, mutual funds, disability income insurance, credit union products, money management, brokerage ser-vices, retirement planning and more, will be presenting information about their services. . Lunch will follow. For more information and to rsvp, contact Ellen Paoletti at 649-7845, cell 327-5722, or at email at [email protected]
Service Ministry (cont.)
God’s Work. Our Hands. Reserve the date. We will participate in God’s Work, Our Hands on Sat-urday, September 10. The projects we have so far include cleaning gutters, cleaning a carport, some yard work, and washing windows for people attending our commu-nity dinner. We will need volunteers at St. Matthew to help with the up-
coming free store. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to work at the Lutheran Social Services Westside Food Pantry. The signup sheet will go up the last week in August.
Hotel Personal Care Items If traveling this summer, save the personal care items that hotels give out for an upcoming ser-vice project this fall. Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Walk will be September 25 at 2:00 p.m. this year. Watch for more infor-mation from Linda Black.
Upcoming Events Lutheran Social Service Food Pantry Wilson Road –Any day from 9 – 12 to stock shelves and from 12 to 3:30 to help
clients, 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:30 to 12. August 5 – First Friday August 13 – Bethel Night at the Columbus Crew!
August 14 – Blessing of the Backpacks & Bring a Friend Day! August 20 – Breaking Bread at Bethel August – Collection of travel size personal items August – School kits for LWR August 27 – Dinner at YWCA for Homeless Families September 5 – Faith Mission September 10 – God’s Work. Our Hands September 25 – Alzheimer’s Walk
Calling all carpenters! The St. Matthews Free store has a need for some things to be built such as coat hanger holders and clothing racks. If you can possibly help with this, please see Debbie Creamer for details! Thanks!
June 7, 2016 Ministry Teams: A. Worship and Music (Ministry Coordinators/Staff: Pastor Ray, Pastor Wise;
Council Support: Jym Kyre and Debbie Creamer) a. Benefit Concert by Dr. Tian and her husband raised around $1200 for the music
B. Facility and Grounds (Ministry Coordinator: Steve Black; Staff: Pastor Ray; Council Support: Bill Stimson) a. St. Matthew’s plaster and slate work is completed b. The blinds have been installed in the choir room. c. The mowing of the parking lot area at St. Matthew’s will be hired out to one of the member’s sons who runs a land-
scape/mowing company. d. Steve Black has been doing some re-caulking work and mold removal. He is working on a list of repairs that need to
be completed. C. Stewardship Ministries (Ministry Coordinator: Doug Shull; Staff: Pastor Ray; Council Support: Teresa Benedetto)
a. There will be quarterly Stewardship presentations. Ministry Indicators Average Worship Attendance
May, 2015 230 YTD, 2015 224 May, 2016 242 YTD, 2016 243
For the Good of the Community
a. The congregation voted Sunday, June 5, to approve the Columbarium. Pastor Wise will be going to City Council meeting on 6/20 for final approval.
b. Discussion continued on a possible building addition. c. Relay for Life is June 24. The church will provide the space for the Corbin family. d. Plans continue for the July 4th fireworks event (held on 7/4 this year). There are plans for food trucks, bounce houses,
and Graeter’s ice cream. e. Marketing Plan: Kim Miller began presentation on how to market church to promote retention and growth.
We, the members of Bethel Lutheran Church Believe That we are all created in God’s image, male and female, and are all called to love our neighbors as Jesus loves us.
We believe that we are many members, but one body in Christ, called to unite all people in God’s love.
We welcome and affirm all people.
We invite those who are seeking God’s presence in their lives, to join us in our common journey.
Our faith community seeks to unite persons of all ages, races, nationalities, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, mental and physical abilities, socioeconomic levels, and theological backgrounds.
Together in our diversity, and being empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit, we will continually strive to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)
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