1 The Mission of this church is to glorify God by providing worship, learning, witness, service, and support to all people. Messiah Messenger Published by Messiah Lutheran Church Volume 18, Issue 5 May 2018 Church Life is looking for new members!! Contact Cindy Anderson at 881-2161 S UNDAY S OCIAL M INISTRY Teams of 2 people each are needed for September and November Sign up in the Narthex or Contact the Church Office at 899-6386 or [email protected]Ladies’ Breakfast Saturday, May 21 at 9:00AM At Bob Evans on Buffalo Road An opportunity for our ladies to gather for fellowship, food, and fun A freewill offering goes toward our May 2nd Mile Giving beneficiary: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VBS will take place July 9-13 This year’s theme by Group is “Maker Fun Factory: Created by God. Built for Purpose.” SUNDAY, MAY 6 9:30-10:45am In the Fellowship Hall Your generosity is appreciated!
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The Mission of this church is to glor i fy God by prov iding worship, learning, witness, service, and support to al l
people.
Messiah Messenger Published by Messiah Lutheran Church
Volume 18, Issue 5 May 2018
Church Life is looking for new
members!! Contact Cindy
Anderson at 881-2161
SUNDAY SOCIAL MINISTRY Teams of 2 people each are needed for
September and November
Sign up in the Narthex or Contact the Church Office at
A freewill offering goes toward our May 2nd Mile Giving beneficiary:
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS will take place July 9-13 This year’s theme by Group is
“Maker Fun Factory: Created by God. Built for Purpose.”
SUNDAY, MAY 6
9:30-10:45am
In the Fellowship Hall
Your generosity is appreciated!
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Messiah Lutheran Church
Spaghetti Lunch Benefit
Sunday, May 20 12:00-4:00pm
in Fellowship Hall
2025 Eastern Avenue Wesleyville
Cost: Free Will Offering (Suggested Offering of $5/person)
Take Out will be available
Also available:
Bake Sale
Gift Raffle
50/50 Raffle
Dinner includes: spaghetti, meatballs, salad and beverage
** ALL PROCEDES TO HELP CRAIG CUNNINGHAM AND ANTHONY/SIMONE BAER
ADDRESS FINANCIAL DURESS DUE TO MEDICAL ISSUES
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The goal of our Stewardship/Finance Ministry is to help God’s people grow in their relationship with Jesus through the use of the time, talents, and finances
that God has entrusted to them.
Wesleyville Food Pantry
May Item of the Month:
Crackers
Bring your donations to the church by May 20 or make a financial contribution designated for
the Food Pantry anytime during the month.
Food Pantry Distribution:
May 16 at 10:00am At Wesley UMC
Through April 22, 26 boxes of cake mix
have been donated. Thank you for your generosity!
Counter Ministry
Become part of the team of people who count the weekly
of fer ings and take them to the bank.
T ime commitment is about 30 minutes af ter worship.
Training wil l be provided! Contact the Church Off ice i f interested.
Are YOU shopping on line?
Use your Amazon purchases to help Messiah!
Follow the link on our webpage or go to:
http://smile.amazon.com Choose Messiah Lutheran Church as your charity and
AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to Messiah!
DID YOU KNOW… that your offerings to Messiah Lutheran Church can be made electronically while you’re on vacation or if you prefer the convenience of scheduling a monthly/weekly
automatic withdrawal from your account?
It’s easy to set up the following option: Electronic transfer from your bank account
For more information, call the Church Office, 899-6386.
Yes, There is a God
I look forward to May each year. For one
thing, the snow is (hopefully) over, the
perennial pond in our backyard has (hopefully)
dried up and flowers are springing up
everywhere. It is still too early for the hornets
and the songbirds are returning. Nights are
still cool, but the days are filled with glorious
sunshine. How does anyone still believe that
our earth and its creatures are because of some
primordial soup?
Look at anyone's body. Who but God could
create such intricate details? We come in every
size, shape and color, yet our organs are
interchangeable. We all have different gifts,
yet there are so many different kinds of talent
that they can be put together for everyone's
benefit. I could never be a doctor or nurse; I
would never want to be a carpenter or
plumber. Think about it--what would we do in
a society where no one wanted to be a farmer?
Or pick up your trash? Or teach your children
how to read?
God in his infinite wisdom has bestowed each
of us with a gift (or talent, if you prefer)
because we are meant to use it for the
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May Sponsors 8:30 WA 11:00 WA Flower (1) Flower (2) Vigil Candle
05/06 Donna Sedelmyer
05/13 Candy Sprouse Linda Voigt Doug Wolf Linda Voigt
05/20 Martucci Helen Allen Martucci Sandy Hough
05/27 Cunningham’s Edwards Sandy Hough
Please consider sponsoring the Worship Aids and/or Vigil Candle during the year. Every sponsorship helps to defray the cost to the congregation. Thank you!
2018 Sponsorships
The completed form, and payment, are due prior to date of sponsorship
The blank schedule for June will be in the Narthex through May 20
Please schedule yourself.
If you do not indicate your availability it will
be presumed that you ARE available.
Want to help at worship and not be seen?
Volunteer to operate the Sound System!
Contact the Church Office if you are interested.
Training will be provided.
Compliments of
DUSCKAS Funeral Home, Inc.
Main Branch 2607 Buffalo Rd. 536 West 10th St. 899-7656 452-2456 Nancy E. Dusckas, FD Gary J. Cumming, FD Supervisor Supervisor
www.dusckasfuneralhome.com
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CYFM will meet on Thursday, May 3 at 12:00noon in the Finance Room.
Contact Candy Sprouse if interested in helping or being part of the committee at [email protected]
During the 11:00 am Worship Service Leader Schedule:
May 06 Brian and Debbie Rogala
May 13 Sandy Hough, Candy Sprouse
May 20 Tammy Johnson, Shirley Case
May 27 Bonnie Magee, Gabby Piccirilli
BOUND TOGETHER (BOOK REVIEW CLUB)
Wednesday, May 2 at 1:30pm in the Study Lounge.
Our May book is: Wonder - R.J. Palacio
Bound Together will return in the fall!!
COME JOIN US!
The Grateful Prayer Group
Contact Charlotte Fitch (824-5035) to participate in this wonderful
ministry or just show up!
We meet in the Study Lounge on Thursdays at 10:00am.
Only a six week commitment at a time!
Care Group #4 Bible Study Monday,
May 14 & 28 at 1:00PM
Looking for a daytime bible study? All are welcome to join the group!
We are currently studying the book of Hebrews.
Contact Linda Fryer or Jean Parker with questions.
In order to make a Prayer Chain request, please email or call the Church Office
In the event of emergency situations, contact Pr. Jeff and he will pass on the information!
Thank You for your cooperation!
Guided Meditation
MONDAYS AT 6:30PM at
430 E Grandview Blvd. Apt. 216 AND
THURSDAYS AT 11:00AM in the Study Lounge
ALL are welcome! Contact Charlotte Fitch 824-5035 with any questions
Men of Faith, Rise Up!
Monday, May 21 at 7:00pm
In the Study Lounge
We are called to be men of God’s Word. Join us on the journey
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Fa mi ly Movie N ight
Satu rday, May 19 At 6 :00PM
In fe l lows hip hal l
Featu re d Attra ct io n is
F ree t o a l l !
In vi te fr ien ds and ne ig hb ors
Aluminum Can Recycling
Please bring in YOUR Aluminum cans to the garage at the church. They will be taken to the recycling center and the money will go
toward 2018 National Youth Gathering Trip.
Thank you for your support!
2018 ELCA National Youth Gathering
Please pray for the following who will be attending the National Youth Gathering at the end of June: Savanna Conner, Hannah Piccirilli, Abby Van Horn, Gabriella Piccirilli, Carol Brigham, Pam Van Horn and Pr. Jeff
The support of the congregation is very much
appreciated in these efforts!
We look forward to preparing for the experience of a lifetime!
Attention Graduates
If you will graduate this Spring from high school or college please contact the church
office so we can include you when we honor our graduates on Sunday, June 10, 2018.
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Knitting & Crocheting Group
May 12 10am-12pm in Study Lounge
Come join us!
If you don't know how and want to learn, come along, we will teach you. This is not a
committee, it is a fellowship get together. If you have friends who are not members of the
church, feel free to bring them.
Prayer Shawl
Ministry
To be part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry, please contact Shirley Damon at 899-8805.
Prayer shawls are for the taking. They are a gift. They can go to anyone, even if they are not a member of our
or any church.
If you would like to gift someone a prayer shawl, please contact the Church Office.
Sewing Circ le
The Sewing Circle needs your help!
May 14
Morning - 9:30am / Evening - 6:00pm
In the sewing room (across from the nursery)
We are looking for people who like to sew or who can help hand-tie quilts.
The quilts from the morning group are currently being donated to the City Mission.
The quilts from the evening group are currently being made for Project Linus.
If you don't know how to quilt, but would like to learn, we can teach you.
For more info:
Contact Bernice Fryer at 899-6899 for AM,
Joyce Hauser at 825-3919 for PM,
If you would like to help with a Wellness Event or an Outreach Event, please contact:
Anna Mae Van Dyne at 899-5778
I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you. 2 Kings 20:5
Blood Pressure Screenings
Sunday, May 6 in Fellowship Hall
during the Sunday Social
Please be assured that the results of your monitoring will not be shared with anyone
other than you!
Men’s Sock Collection
Please help us fill in the giant stocking hanging in the Narthex
with Men’s socks.
The collection runs from May 6—20
Donations will benefit
Bethany Outreach.
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High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because there are no symptoms, so knowing and
managing your blood pressure is one of the best things you can do for your overall health.
Messiah is partnering with the American Heart Association to offer an evidence-based wellness and
blood pressure management program called Check. Change. Control.
All adults are encouraged to sign up regardless of whether you have high blood pressure or not!
Join Parish Health Ministry as we manage our blood pressure together, sign up for Check. Change. Control.
Sunday, May 20 in the Study Lounge
at 9:45am
to kick off this life saving event and to get your blood pressure checked !
Signup sheets will be available in Church April 29 - May 10
In the meantime you can participate by simply registering on line at www.ccctracker.com or contacting
the Church Office.
Messiah Lutheran Church Campaign Code: MLUTH
Women’s Health
“Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me!” Luke 10:40 NLT
Are you a Mary who is eager to sit back and learn new things or a Martha who worries about the details of a job and is upset when others can’t multitask? Throughout the ages women have been taught to be organizers, nurturers, and caretakers for others while neglecting their own needs and desires. Even today you are expected to be superwomen and excel in the roles of wife, mother, daughter, volunteer, employee, caretaker, protector, and businesswoman. Unfortunately while accomplishing these tasks, women forget the most important tasks of a healthy life - balance and self-care.
You probably intellectually understand the importance of annual checkups and health screenings but often find excuses to ignore health issues because of the belief that caring for others is more important. In order to have the energy to care for others, it is important that you practice wholistic self-care. This means taking the time to rest, enjoy friends, and care for self.
Caring for the mind, spirit, and relationships through hobbies, meditation, morning devotions, lunch with friends, date or family night with a spouse or family will establish balance and stability. These activities will result in lower blood pressure, peace of mind, greater enjoyment of family, and renewed energy to tackle the difficulties of life and are just as important as medical appointments and screenings where health issues can be found before they become serious issues.
Being too involved in your work allows very little time for other things in life so take a look at how your day is spent and ask yourself how you can re-prioritize your activities. Plan ways to add personal time to your day and practice those changes. By balancing the work and fun in your life, you will experience immediate benefits of greater joy and fewer headaches.
(Source: National Women’s’ Health Resource Center www.healthywomen.org)
“A Walk with Paul” Now through September 30
Record your miles or walk time. Look for charts in the Narthex and a description of each
month’s journey! A map of Paul’s journeys is in the Narthex to help.
Turn in your first “A Walk with Paul” sheet for April 15-May 15 by May 22. Be sure to pick up the May 15-
June 15 sheet before that walk begins!
If you would like any information on “A Walk with Paul” please contact Anna Mae Van Dyne!
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2018 Great Lakes Hospice Bereavement Support Groups
May 3 & 17 1700 Peach Street, Suite 244
Erie, PA 16501
May 24 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
3108 Sterrettania Road Erie, PA 16506
Meetings are free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:00pm; meeting starts promptly at
5:30pm and ends at 6:30pm. Peach Street Location ONLY: Dinner will be
served, courtesy of Hamot Health Foundation, promptly from 5:00pm-5:30pm the first meeting every month.
Snacks will be provided at both locations. Please RSVP by calling Cathy McKenzie at 814-
877-6527 no later than the day before the scheduled meeting.
Anniversary Honor for Pastor Ronald Garrett Pastor Garrett served at Messiah Lutheran Church from 1986 to 1996. He will be celebrating his 50th Anniversary of Ordination this year, and will be invited to speak at our synod assembly. Our synod has determined to honor all of our 50-year pastors together (we have nine this year!) with contributions toward a scholarship at United Lutheran Seminary, which is the seminary our synod relates to, and to add to the scholarship funds each year, as that year’s anniversary pastors are honored at our assembly. Congratulatory greetings and/or a scholarship contribution that will in time help a new generation of faithful servants of the Gospel, may be directed to:
Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod, 9625 Perry Highway Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Please note in the memo line “50th Anniversary Scholarship Fund”.
Thank you for your partnership in the ministry of the Gospel.
With you in Christ, Kurt F. Kusserow, Bishop
Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
K oinonia:
Special Needs Weekend will be
June 2, 8:15am
Contact Pastor Jeff or any Koinonian if interested. Sight & Sound Theater’s
“Jesus”
June 5-6, 2018 Trip includes:
Round trip deluxe motor coach transportation One night lodging 3 meals
Trip is being hosted by St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Lawrence Park
For more info contact Marion Armstrong - 897-7707
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The Property Committee will meet Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall.
Contact Rich Alaniz at 403-8212 if interested in being part of this ministry.
What We Are Up To…
The Property Committee will be looking for your help on a number of small projects throughout the next 5 months. Keep your eyes open for the opportunity to help with painting, yard work, cleaning, and fixing projects!
We Celebrate the Birth of...
Henry Ryan Brooks: born April 15, 2018 6 pounds 3 ounces, 20 inches long
Son of Mark & Tiffany Brooks, Grandson of Brian & Debbie Rogala, Great Grandson of Rich Ragen, Nephew of Brian Rogala, Jr. and Ashley Rogala
Please keep the church office informed of any changes in your mailing address, phone number, and email address.
It is important for us to keep our database up-to-date.
We are saddened by the passing
away of…
Friend of Messiah:
Beverly Jean (Wahl) Bolam (03/31/2018): Aunt to David Bolam, Great-Aunt to Sherry Brinager
Olive Pifer (04/07/2018): Mother of Sally Zill, Grandmother of Carol Brigham
Thank you to Pam Van Horn for all of your time spent creating the Acolyte Schedule every month.
Your support of this ministry is very much appreciated!
Dear Rev. Piccirilli,
Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County gratefully acknowledges receipt of your congregation’s contribution in the amount of $156 given in support of Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County and representing a part of your congregation’s Second Mile Giving Stewardship for January.
We thank you for your generous support of ecumenical ministry in the area and our efforts to minister to God’s people in need. We pledge to use your gifts wisely as good stewards in our efforts to build up the Body of Christ in our community. We remain in constant need of your prayers and support.
Again, our deepest gratitude.
Yours in Christ,
Johnny C. Johnson
President, Inter-Church Ministries
Dear Messiah Lutheran Church: Our family had the pleasure of attending the inaugu-ral Lifetime Achievement dinner honoring five mem-bers of Messiah, one of whom was our father, for their longstanding devotion to the church and their church family. Not one of these members did what they did for the recognition. Instead, they served with a deep sense of commitment to their Christian faith. It was a wonder-ful evening filled with many warm memories, laughs, and genuine fellowship. We would like to thank the members of Messiah and those who attended for making the night so special, and for their warm remembrances of dad. We cannot forget to thank all those who were involved in planning and executing the dinner as well. This same selfless giving of their time and talents is really what the dinner was in celebration of, and so the circle of stewardship contin-ues. Messiah has so many wonderful and deserving members in the congregation. We would hope this be-comes an annual tradition so that others can be recog-nized for their devotion and stewardship.
The Family of Howie Hennell
Boiler Update The boilers needed to be cleaned out due to a buildup of
residue from the gaswell gas. The Gaswell line and regulator have been cleaned out by Landis Well Service.
The boilers are being serviced by Wm T Spaeder.
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Church Leadership Council: Art Anderson-Pres. (3) Craig Cunningham-V-P(1) Gerrie Elias (2) Geoff Groce-Sec.(2) Tammy Johnson (3) Michele Klein (1) Mike Mikotowicz (2) Jean Parker (1) Brian Rogala, Jr. (3) Tim Smock (3) Doug Wolf (2) Kimberly Young (1)
Cluster Board Reps: Brian Rogala Art Anderson
Committee Chairpeople: Church Life:
Cindy Anderson CYFM: Candy Sprouse Mutual Ministry:
Anna Mae Van Dyne Stewardship/Finance: Brian Rogala, Jr., Doug Wolf Worship:
Craig Cunningham
Unofficial Highlights Discussed a suggestion to organize a fundraising luncheon for the Baers and
Cunninghams; decide to have said fundraiser on Sunday, May 20 Addressed a recommendation from the Stewardship/Finance Committee to set up a
PayPal account in order to give our members the ability to make their contributions electronically
Addressed a recommendation from the Worship Committee to seek a replacement of the electronic keyboard that is in the church with an upgrade, moving the existing instrument to the music room; Council sent this recommendation back to the Worship Committee to get an estimate of cost
Received an update on the Lifetime Achievement dinner from Gerrie Elias Noted that the Summer Council Picnic would be moved to the residence of Gerrie
Elias Pr. Jeff asked Council for permission to purchase a new color printer for the office;
Council approved of this purchase up to $400. Pr. Jeff gave Council an update on the boiler situation Craig Cunningham asked Council for a representative to Worship Committee
while he deals with his health issues; Art Anderson agreed to fill this role
In the event of a pastoral emergency, please call Pastor Jeff at 431-5879
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then show up on your Facebook page!
Special Note Cards Available
These 45/8 x 73/4 in note cards feature the stained glass windows in our church
Cost is ONLY $6 per package of 8
There are only a few packages remaining!
Note Cards May be purchased in the Narthex of Church. Place your payment in a pew envelope and mark the
outside of it as “notecards”
Find out what is going on in the ELCA:
Church-wide - www.elca.org
NWPA Synod - www.nwpaelca.org
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If we missed your Birth, Baptism, or Marriage Anniversary we apologize.
Please contact the church office to provide us with that information.
01 Alyssa Bresee Tyler Fitch 02 Jean Parker 03 John Czuwara 06 Arnold Conner 07 Ryan Shatzer
15 Linda Fryer 17 Wendi Proper 27 Dave Hauser Mary Elizabeth Jacobs 28 Marty McShane
happy Birthdays
01 David Bolam Ethelynne Cunningham Fran Sayre 02 Joseph Orlando 03 Katie Conners 11 Jim Van Dyne 12 Tammy Kuhn
13 James Proper 15 Joyce Hauser 23 Cynthia Lee 24 Ethel Kochel 26 Jennifer Miller 28 Kira Brown 30 Joshua Conner
“Through baptism you have been received into the
household of God, entrusted with the good news of Jesus
Christ, and strengthened to serve by the holy and life-
giving Spirit.”
Baptismal Anniversaries
03 David and Brenda Wilson 04 Clinton and Adrienne Logue 12 Craig and Kimberly Fitch 15 Doug and Gail Wolf 20 Dave and Joyce Hauser 28 James and Michele Klein 31 Dennis and Dawn Juliano
“Bless them so that all may see in their lives
together within the community of your people a
vision of your kingdom on earth.”
From the Nuptial Blessing in the Marriage ceremony
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 2025 Eastern Avenue Wesleyville, PA 16510
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Church Life Pg 1 Stewardship/Finance Pg 3 Worship Pg 6 CYFM Pg 8 Youth Ministry Pg 9 Servant Outreach Pg 10 Parish Health Ministry Pg 10 Around the Community Pg 12
Property Pg 13 About Our Members Pg 13 Notes of Thanks Pg 13 Church Council Pg 14 Contact Information Pg 14 May Celebrations Pg 15 Daily Bible Readings Pg 15
