September 1, 2010 The Vistor Newsletter, St. John’s Christian Church

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A monthly Newsletter for St. John’s Christian Church A monthly Newsletter for St. John’s Christian ChurchFamily and FriendsFamily and Friends

September 1, 2010 Volume 56, Number 9September 1, 2010 Volume 56, Number 9The Visitor Please Pray For:Please Pray For:• Lynn Lehman and Joel• Lynn Lehman and Joel

Wanemacher and their Wanemacher and theirfamilies, upon the deathfamilies, upon the deathof their father, Howardof their father, HowardWanemacher, on August Wanemacher, on August28th.28th.

• Mary Jo Britt, who is home• Mary Jo Britt, who is homeafter a brief stay at FCHC withafter a brief stay at FCHC withpneumonia.pneumonia.

• Warren Sauder, who is home after a brief stay in• Warren Sauder, who is home after a brief stay inToledo Hospital.Toledo Hospital.

• The family of Victor Miller, who died Aug. 11th.• The family of Victor Miller, who died Aug. 11th.• The family of Janice Spiess, who died Aug. 11th.• The family of Janice Spiess, who died Aug. 11th.

• Judd and Becky McClarren, as they continue to• Judd and Becky McClarren, as they continue torecover from burns suffered in a kitchen accident.recover from burns suffered in a kitchen accident.• Pastor Dave Voll, as he undergoes treatment• Pastor Dave Voll, as he undergoes treatment

for prostate cancer (address: St. Paul UCC, 165for prostate cancer (address: St. Paul UCC, 165Toussaint St., Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449).Toussaint St., Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449).

• Linda Rupp, who is recovering from a successful• Linda Rupp, who is recovering from a successfulsecond surgery for breast cancer.second surgery for breast cancer.

• Edna Rice, who is in rehab at Fairlawn.• Edna Rice, who is in rehab at Fairlawn.• All our students - Proverbs 16:20!• All our students - Proverbs 16:20!• Our elders - John Beck, Betsy Ducey, Jon Lindsay,• Our elders - John Beck, Betsy Ducey, Jon Lindsay,

Paige Miller, Doug Rupp.Paige Miller, Doug Rupp.• Our deacons/deaconesses - Maggie Enderle, Susie• Our deacons/deaconesses - Maggie Enderle, Susie

Enderle, Tom Johnson, Keith Kuntz, Chris Ott, BetsyEnderle, Tom Johnson, Keith Kuntz, Chris Ott, BetsyRedd, Jeff Rutledge, Dean Sauder, Ed Wyrick.Redd, Jeff Rutledge, Dean Sauder, Ed Wyrick.

• Please continue to remember all our brothers and• Please continue to remember all our brothers andsisters in the armed forces, praying for their safesisters in the armed forces, praying for their safereturn home. Church members serving are:return home. Church members serving are:

AT3 Ducey, KyleAT3 Ducey, Kyle(USS Boxer - www.public.navy.mil/surfor/lhd4(USS Boxer - www.public.navy.mil/surfor/lhd4 )

AIMD IMO3, USS Boxer LHD-4AIMD IMO3, USS Boxer LHD-4FPO AP 96661-1663FPO AP 96661-1663

Colt KnippColt Knipp(Fort Hood, Texas)(Fort Hood, Texas)Dennis LaPorte (wife Wren)Dennis LaPorte (wife Wren)(Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA)(Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA)

242 Coronado Ct, Vacabille, CA 95687242 Coronado Ct, Vacabille, CA 95687Tyson BostelmanTyson Bostelman(Fort Carson, Colorado)(Fort Carson, Colorado)

Please consider sending these church membersPlease consider sending these church memberscards letting them know that we continue to lift themcards letting them know that we continue to lift themup to God in prayer, that He will guide, comfort andup to God in prayer, that He will guide, comfort andsustain them through these times.sustain them through these times.

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prayer concernsHome Bound/Care Facility ResidentsHome Bound/Care Facility Residents :

Cards, phone calls and visits to our home boundCards, phone calls and visits to our home boundwould be a wonderful blessing: would be a wonderful blessing:

LeNore Heer, 01950 Co. Rd. 23, Stryker, 43557LeNore Heer, 01950 Co. Rd. 23, Stryker, 43557

Onnie Knapp, 208 Burke Street, Archbold, 43502Onnie Knapp, 208 Burke Street, Archbold, 43502Gisela Taut, 602 Lincoln Street, Archbold, 43502Gisela Taut, 602 Lincoln Street, Archbold, 43502Evergreen Manor, 924 Charlie’s Way, Montpelier, 435Evergreen Manor, 924 Charlie’s Way, Montpelier, 43543

Ralph E. Heer, Room #131-BRalph E. Heer, Room #131-BFairlawn Haven, 407 E. Lutz Rd., Archbold, 43502Fairlawn Haven, 407 E. Lutz Rd., Archbold, 43502

Mary Jo Britt, Fairlawn Heights Room #206Mary Jo Britt, Fairlawn Heights Room #206Marilyn Nofziger, Room #144Marilyn Nofziger, Room #144Bill Short, Room # 180Bill Short, Room #180

Fairlawn Asst. Living, 500 Haven Dr., Archbold, 435Fairlawn Asst. Living, 500 Haven Dr., Archbold, 43502Cara Lou Frey, Room #234Cara Lou Frey, Room #234

(Mailing address: 201 N. Defiance St., Archbo(Mailing address: 201 N. Defiance St., Archbold)Valeria Hornish, Room # 227 Valeria Hornish, Room #227Donna Mason, Room #237Donna Mason, Room #237Esther Rice, Room #235Esther Rice, Room #235Alice Rowe, Room #206 Alice Rowe, Room #206Jane Short, Room # 208Jane Short, Room #208Pauline Short, Room # 205Pauline Short, Room #205

Fulton Manor, 723 S. Shoop Ave., Wauseon, 43567Fulton Manor, 723 S. Shoop Ave., Wauseon, 43567Opal Lauber, Room #412-1Opal Lauber, Room #412-1Betty Miller, Room #419Betty Miller, Room #419

Pastor Erich:Pastor Erich:As you read this issue of the Visitor, Pastor Erich As you read this issue of the Visitor, Pastor Erich

will either be undergoing surgery or have already will either be undergoing surgery or have alreadyhad surgery. Scheduled for 8:30AM on Septemberhad surgery. Scheduled for 8:30AM on September1st, the surgery is a form of microscopic minimally1st, the surgery is a form of microscopic minimallyinvasive cervical work designed to repair/replace twoinvasive cervical work designed to repair/replace twodamaged discs and remove bone spurs from the Cdamaged discs and remove bone spurs from the C4-5-6 vertebrae of the cervical portion of the upper4-5-6 vertebrae of the cervical portion of the upperspine. This should remove pressure from somespine. This should remove pressure from somepinched nerves that have left his left arm and shoulderpinched nerves that have left his left arm and shouldernumb and in pain for the past several weeks. He willnumb and in pain for the past several weeks. He willbe on home rest for at least two weeks, and thenbe on home rest for at least two weeks, and then

further recovery time determined as he progresses.further recovery time determined as he progresses.He will be taking it easy for at least the next six weeksHe will be taking it easy for at least the next six weeksas the vertebrae and nerves heal.as the vertebrae and nerves heal.

Erich is thankful for all of the prayers, concernsErich is thankful for all of the prayers, concernsexpressed, and assistance and encouragementexpressed, and assistance and encouragementoffered. Praise the Lord for Christian love andoffered. Praise the Lord for Christian love andsupport.support.

Erich is also thankful for Pastor Adam, SueErich is also thankful for Pastor Adam, SueGrieser, the elders of our congregation and leadersGrieser, the elders of our congregation and leadersof our ministries who have willingly offered to coverof our ministries who have willingly offered to coverthe aspects of ministry as he recovers.the aspects of ministry as he recovers.



A Though from Pastor Erich . . .A Though from Pastor Erich . . .Please contemplate the following verses that seem to reflect the journey of my thoughts the past couplePlease contemplate the following verses that seem to reflect the journey of my thoughts the past couple

of months as I have endured various strained emotions and physical feelings. I have developed a deeperof months as I have endured various strained emotions and physical feelings. I have developed a deeperawareness and appreciation of those of this congregation I have talked with who have dealt with physicalawareness and appreciation of those of this congregation I have talked with who have dealt with physicaland emotional pain that has often been much more severe and has lasted much longer than what I haveand emotional pain that has often been much more severe and has lasted much longer than what I haveexperienced. I share these words of scripture as an insight into how I have poured out my sorrow andexperienced. I share these words of scripture as an insight into how I have poured out my sorrow andfrustration to the Lord and how I have sought to find relief. May these words of biblical knowledge andfrustration to the Lord and how I have sought to find relief. May these words of biblical knowledge andwisdom direct you along the paths of God’s grace and comfort. wisdom direct you along the paths of God’s grace and comfort.

“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more thanwatchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.” Psalm 130:5-6 watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.” Psalm 130:5-6

Nights have been long, with hours of restless sleep, and I wait for the morning, in frustration I grow wearyNights have been long, with hours of restless sleep, and I wait for the morning, in frustration I grow wearyof stinging sensations, yet I put my hope that each day will bring healing.of stinging sensations, yet I put my hope that each day will bring healing.

“How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I“How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must Iwrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?” wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?”Psalm 13:1-2Psalm 13:1-2

My enemy? A pinched nerve that sends stabbing pain coursing up and down my left arm, constantlyMy enemy? A pinched nerve that sends stabbing pain coursing up and down my left arm, constantlyreminding me of my aging and faulty physical body. Why God, why me? All I did was enjoy white waterreminding me of my aging and faulty physical body. Why God, why me? All I did was enjoy white waterrafting with my family; why has the pain lasted so long? What should I be learning from this experience;rafting with my family; why has the pain lasted so long? What should I be learning from this experience;why can’t I find relief this time, like I have in the past? Why me? Hmmm. Once again I am aware that I am why can’t I find relief this time, like I have in the past? Why me? Hmmm. Once again I am aware that I amno one special, I must deal with pain like many others, if not all others. Yet I have learned to appreciateno one special, I must deal with pain like many others, if not all others. Yet I have learned to appreciatethe moments of quiet rest, free from any movement, that eases any sensations and I find relief. Patience,the moments of quiet rest, free from any movement, that eases any sensations and I find relief. Patience,patience, perseverance, continuing to pray, continuing to hope, remaining ever faithful.patience, perseverance, continuing to pray, continuing to hope, remaining ever faithful.

“…there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.” 2 Corinthians 12:7“…there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.” 2 Corinthians 12:7How often I have wondered what “thorn” Paul was talking about! A reminder that everyone experiencesHow often I have wondered what “thorn” Paul was talking about! A reminder that everyone experiencessuch thorns, and we can use the situation to develop our faith and our character; to question our outlooksuch thorns, and we can use the situation to develop our faith and our character; to question our outlookon life, to work towards remaining humble and relying upon the Lord.on life, to work towards remaining humble and relying upon the Lord.

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14Don’t give up, don’t turn away, but remain faithful, take heart, trust in the Lord.Don’t give up, don’t turn away, but remain faithful, take heart, trust in the Lord.

“Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.”“Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.”Jude 1:21Jude 1:21

This bout of physical pain is so miniscule compared to the affects of sin in my life, and I am reminded toThis bout of physical pain is so miniscule compared to the affects of sin in my life, and I am reminded tokeep myself fixed upon God’s love. As the coming weeks bring relief, I trust God and I focus upon God’skeep myself fixed upon God’s love. As the coming weeks bring relief, I trust God and I focus upon God’srelief of my sin, continuing to wait upon the Lord’s mercy as I live for Christ, expecting relief from therelief of my sin, continuing to wait upon the Lord’s mercy as I live for Christ, expecting relief from theburdens of this earthly life through the joy of eternal salvation.burdens of this earthly life through the joy of eternal salvation.

May God’s power of healing be with you, in whatever shape or form you need and desire in your life, andMay God’s power of healing be with you, in whatever shape or form you need and desire in your life, andmay His Holy Word bring comfort, peace and spiritual growth, as it has me! Praise God!may His Holy Word bring comfort, peace and spiritual growth, as it has me! Praise God!

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pastor’s letter

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Director of Music Ministry - [email protected] of Music Ministry - [email protected] Assistant - [email protected] Administrative Assistant - [email protected]

congregational newsOur congratulations and prayers go to Austin and Lindsy (Brader) Pierson, who were married in Dayton,Our congratulations and prayers go to Austin and Lindsy (Brader) Pierson, who were married in Dayton,

Ohio, on August 7th, with Pastor Erich officiating. Lindsy is the daughter of Jon and Lorinda Brader.Ohio, on August 7th, with Pastor Erich officiating. Lindsy is the daughter of Jon and Lorinda Brader.Our congratulations and prayers go to Kyle and Alicia (Fether) Jackson, who were married in our sanctuaryOur congratulations and prayers go to Kyle and Alicia (Fether) Jackson, who were married in our sanctuary

on August 14th. Alicia is the daughter of Norm and Ann Fether.on August 14th. Alicia is the daughter of Norm and Ann Fether.We apologize for not including the first wedding anniversary of Dale and Laurie Flint in our August issue. We apologize for not including the first wedding anniversary of Dale and Laurie Flint in our August issue.

Our records have been corrected, and we offer our congratulations to Dale and Laurie who were married onOur records have been corrected, and we offer our congratulations to Dale and Laurie who were married onAugust 22, 2009. August 22, 2009.



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mission cornerThank You Notes From our Mission Partners andThank You Notes From our Mission Partners andFriends:Friends:• ABWE (The McClarrens), for our gift of $310.• ABWE (The McClarrens), for our gift of $310.

• AIM (The Langsdorfs), for our gift of $302.• AIM (The Langsdorfs), for our gift of $302.• Back Bay Mission, for our gift of $342.• Back Bay Mission, for our gift of $342.• CHRP (Aroles), for our gift of $4,452.65.• CHRP (Aroles), for our gift of $4,452.65.• Cherry Street, for our gift of $339.• Cherry Street, for our gift of $339.• Crossroad, for our gift of $87.• Crossroad, for our gift of $87.• Grace Community Center, for our gift of $207.• Grace Community Center, for our gift of $207.• GCM (Kyle Chase), for our gift of $60.• GCM (Kyle Chase), for our gift of $60.• Hands of Grace, for our gift of $500.• Hands of Grace, for our gift of $500.• Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission, for our gift of• Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission, for our gift of

$520.$520.Letters from our Mission Partners:Letters from our Mission Partners:

When we do good things for others, we do When we do good things for others, we dogood things for God. Your financial gift is always agood things for God. Your financial gift is always ablessing!blessing!

Shepherd Circle, Nancy Rupp, TreasurerShepherd Circle, Nancy Rupp, Treasurer

A great big THANK YOU to all who showed up A great big THANK YOU to all who showed upat the FISH Pantry in Archbold one warm Augustat the FISH Pantry in Archbold one warm Augustmorning to unload a trailer full of food, and especiallymorning to unload a trailer full of food, and especiallyto the two young men who showed back up in theto the two young men who showed back up in theafternoon to help unload a second trailer load!afternoon to help unload a second trailer load!

David & Nancy Lightner, FISH PantryDavid & Nancy Lightner, FISH Pantry

Dear St. John’s,Dear St. John’s,Once again, we thank you from the depths of ourOnce again, we thank you from the depths of our

hurting/hopeful hearts for your wonderful support ofhurting/hopeful hearts for your wonderful support ofthis ministry. May your joy abound!this ministry. May your joy abound!

Kindly,Kindly,Lori Bontrager for The Friendship HouseLori Bontrager for The Friendship House

Thank you for working in extreme heat to getThank you for working in extreme heat to getthe Fulton County Habitat for Humanity home inthe Fulton County Habitat for Humanity home inWauseon under roof. Cases of Gatorade and water Wauseon under roof. Cases of Gatorade and waterwere needed to keep everyone safe and hydrated, but were needed to keep everyone safe and hydrated, butnobody threw in the towel and went home. What anobody threw in the towel and went home. What atestimony to meeting the needs of others! Memberstestimony to meeting the needs of others! Membersfrom St. John’s and three partner families workedfrom St. John’s and three partner families worked

together for 3 days to get the mission from behindtogether for 3 days to get the mission from behindschedule to on schedule. Habitat would like to thankschedule to on schedule. Habitat would like to thankthe following people who worked: Brad Enderle,the following people who worked: Brad Enderle,Ryan, Amy and Lynne Christman, Rollie Nafziger,Ryan, Amy and Lynne Christman, Rollie Nafziger,Kelly, Betsy and Morgan Ducey, Greg and Kim Walker,Kelly, Betsy and Morgan Ducey, Greg and Kim Walker,Scott Short, Linda Heer, John Beck, Dave Miller,Scott Short, Linda Heer, John Beck, Dave Miller,Dave Walker, Tom and Laura Johnson, Bill Metz andDave Walker, Tom and Laura Johnson, Bill Metz andJosh Yoder. Habitat would also like to thank LouiseJosh Yoder. Habitat would also like to thank LouiseShort and Paige Miller for providing food to keepShort and Paige Miller for providing food to keepthe workers nourished (Louise – the fresh peachesthe workers nourished (Louise – the fresh peachesand ice cream were incredible!!) Your support for thisand ice cream were incredible!!) Your support for thisministry is greatly appreciated. You are fantastic!!ministry is greatly appreciated. You are fantastic!!

congregational thank you’sThe family of Victor W. Miller would like to expressThe family of Victor W. Miller would like to express

our sincerest thank you to the members of St. John’sour sincerest thank you to the members of St. John’sChristian Church for their expressions of sympathyChristian Church for their expressions of sympathy

on the loss of our father and grandfather.on the loss of our father and grandfather.Thank you to the Spiritual Council and membersThank you to the Spiritual Council and membersof St. John’s for the planter, and to the Memorialof St. John’s for the planter, and to the MemorialMeal Committee for providing refreshments andMeal Committee for providing refreshments andsnacks during fellowship with our family and friendssnacks during fellowship with our family and friendsfollowing the service. A special thank you to Pastorsfollowing the service. A special thank you to PastorsErich and Adam for the beautiful funeral service andErich and Adam for the beautiful funeral service andthe message of hope in Our Savior Jesus Christ.the message of hope in Our Savior Jesus Christ.

Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered Your thoughtfulness will always be rememberedby our family.by our family.

David L. Miller and familyDavid L. Miller and familyJon A. Miller and familyJon A. Miller and family

Spiritual Council and Congregation of St. John’sSpiritual Council and Congregation of St. John’sChristian Church,Christian Church,

Our family would like to thank you for yourOur family would like to thank you for yourthoughtfulness in our time of loss.thoughtfulness in our time of loss.

The Janice Spiess FamilyThe Janice Spiess Family

I would like to thank my wonderful church familyI would like to thank my wonderful church familyfor the many cards and well wishes I received for myfor the many cards and well wishes I received for my95th birthday!95th birthday!

Veronica RuppVeronica Rupp

Dear St. John’s,Dear St. John’s,Thank you for sponsoring us to go to MiracleThank you for sponsoring us to go to Miracle

Camp this year. We learned so much and made newCamp this year. We learned so much and made newfriends. It was an unforgettable experience.friends. It was an unforgettable experience.

Morgan McCandless & Justin LesniakMorgan McCandless & Justin Lesniak

Dear St. John’s,Dear St. John’s,Thank you for paying for me to go to Bair Lake BibleThank you for paying for me to go to Bair Lake Bible

Camp (BLBC), and for providing my transportation. ICamp (BLBC), and for providing my transportation. Ilearned a lot at BLBC. Also, thank you Pastor Erichlearned a lot at BLBC. Also, thank you Pastor Erichand Lynne for visiting us at camp. THANKS AGAIN!and Lynne for visiting us at camp. THANKS AGAIN!

Bailey GrieserBailey Grieser

To St. John’s,To St. John’s,Thank you for giving money so I could go toThank you for giving money so I could go to

Miracle Camp. I had a great time! When I was thereMiracle Camp. I had a great time! When I was thereI did the blob and went SO HIGH, and a lot of otherI did the blob and went SO HIGH, and a lot of otherthings like singing songs, acting out stories, andthings like singing songs, acting out stories, andreading the Bible, and we learned about God andreading the Bible, and we learned about God andJesus when I was doing all of those things. One moreJesus when I was doing all of those things. One moretime, I want to thank you for giving money for me!!time, I want to thank you for giving money for me!!

Andee GrimeAndee Grime





mission corner Cont.Cont.

September Mission-A-Month – Toledo GospelSeptember Mission-A-Month – Toledo GospelRescue Mission (TGRM):Rescue Mission (TGRM):

TGRM is our Mission-A-Month for September.TGRM is our Mission-A-Month for September.

For 54 years now, TGRM has been feeding the hungry,For 54 years now, TGRM has been feeding the hungry,sheltering the homeless, clothing the needy, andsheltering the homeless, clothing the needy, andsharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyonesharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyonethat God sends their way. Many thousands havethat God sends their way. Many thousands havebeen served, saved, and spiritually and physicallybeen served, saved, and spiritually and physicallynurtured by TGRM in their hour of need. They relynurtured by TGRM in their hour of need. They relyon the generosity of congregations such as ours whoon the generosity of congregations such as ours whosupport TGRM faithfully to allow them to help manysupport TGRM faithfully to allow them to help manypeople who would otherwise go hungry, suffer frompeople who would otherwise go hungry, suffer fromthe lack of shelter, and be without the hope thatthe lack of shelter, and be without the hope thatthe Gospel offers through their ministry. Your giftsthe Gospel offers through their ministry. Your giftsare both needed and appreciated by TGRM. Pleaseare both needed and appreciated by TGRM. Please

prayerfully consider supporting this ministry throughprayerfully consider supporting this ministry throughyour weekly offerings.your weekly offerings.Thank Offering:Thank Offering:

Thank Offering containersThank Offering containers are now available forare now available forpick up on a table in the sanctuary narthex. Pleasepick up on a table in the sanctuary narthex. Pleasetake one home and throw your loose change into thetake one home and throw your loose change into thecontainer (contact the church office if you would likecontainer (contact the church office if you would likea container delivered to you). This special offeringa container delivered to you). This special offering will be collected at the end of November and divided will be collected at the end of November and dividedequally between The Foods Resource Bank and Theequally between The Foods Resource Bank and TheSparrow’s NestSparrow’s Nest .

Blanket Sunday - September 19th:Blanket Sunday - September 19th:For more than 60 years, congregations acrossFor more than 60 years, congregations acrossthe U.S. have been responding to Jesus’ call to bethe U.S. have been responding to Jesus’ call to beneighbors to those in need, in partnership withneighbors to those in need, in partnership withChurch World Service. When disaster strikes, peopleChurch World Service. When disaster strikes, peopleoften need blankets–and much more. They needoften need blankets–and much more. They needfood, shelter, safe water. And, as the recoveryfood, shelter, safe water. And, as the recoveryprocess unfolds, they need tools, training, and otherprocess unfolds, they need tools, training, and otherresources to help them rebuild their lives.resources to help them rebuild their lives.

Contributions on Blanket Sunday mean thatContributions on Blanket Sunday mean thatChurch World Service is there for the long haul asChurch World Service is there for the long haul asfamilies recover from a disaster. They also helpfamilies recover from a disaster. They also help

families struggling against grinding poverty as theyfamilies struggling against grinding poverty as theyseek to develop viable, sustainable communities andseek to develop viable, sustainable communities andlivelihoods.livelihoods.

At its heart, Blanket Sunday means YOU. Through At its heart, Blanket Sunday means YOU. Throughyour contributions, you can make a world of differenceyour contributions, you can make a world of differencefor people in need:for people in need:

• $25 can provide five warm blankets for a• $25 can provide five warm blankets for afamily left homeless by an earthquake or otherfamily left homeless by an earthquake or otherdisaster.disaster.

• $100 can enable three women to receive a• $100 can enable three women to receive amicrocredit loan, a sound investment in themmicrocredit loan, a sound investment in themand their family’s future.and their family’s future.

• $200 can provide a struggling farm family with a• $200 can provide a struggling farm family with adraft animal to significantly increase their fooddraft animal to significantly increase their foodproduction and carry their produce to market.production and carry their produce to market.

• $250 can provide a sewing machine to a young• $250 can provide a sewing machine to a young mother who needs to support her family.mother who needs to support her family.

Your support of Blanket Sunday makes all this Your support of Blanket Sunday makes all thispossible and so much more! Please prayerfullypossible and so much more! Please prayerfullyconsider your donation.consider your donation.Mission Sunday - October 10th:Mission Sunday - October 10th:

Our annual observance of Mission Sunday,Our annual observance of Mission Sunday,when we highlight a few of our mission partners by when we highlight a few of our mission partners byhaving guest speakers come to share with us, will behaving guest speakers come to share with us, will beobserved on the second Sunday of October. We’ll beobserved on the second Sunday of October. We’ll becelebrating the faithfulness of the congregation incelebrating the faithfulness of the congregation insupporting our benevolent ministries of the churchsupporting our benevolent ministries of the church(see the Benevolent Giving Report later in this issue of(see the Benevolent Giving Report later in this issue ofThe Visitor). We are hoping to have a representativeThe Visitor). We are hoping to have a representativeof one of our local ministries we support share withof one of our local ministries we support share withus at both services of worship, and also during ourus at both services of worship, and also during ourfellowship hour program from 9:15-10:15AM.fellowship hour program from 9:15-10:15AM.Faith & A Family Restored, Thanks to You! -Faith & A Family Restored, Thanks to You! -Another Cherry Street Mission Story:Another Cherry Street Mission Story:

Court-ordered to Cherry Street by Lucas CountyCourt-ordered to Cherry Street by Lucas CountyFamily Drug Court to help her maintain her newfoundFamily Drug Court to help her maintain her newfoundsobriety –and with her three children in foster care–sobriety –and with her three children in foster care– Elyse arrived at our Sparrow’s Nest in early 2009Elyse arrived at our Sparrow’s Nest in early 2009kicking and screaming.kicking and screaming.

“I was a brat when I came,” admits Elyse, who“I was a brat when I came,” admits Elyse, whobegan drinking at age 15 and quickly moved on tobegan drinking at age 15 and quickly moved on toabusing drugs. “I felt my problems were everyoneabusing drugs. “I felt my problems were everyoneelse’s fault. I didn’t talk to anyone at the Nest forelse’s fault. I didn’t talk to anyone at the Nest forweeks. I broke curfew. I just assumed that nobody weeks. I broke curfew. I just assumed that nobodycared.”cared.”

But then Cherry Street case manager Molly KlimaBut then Cherry Street case manager Molly Klimalearned more about Elyse after attending a meetinglearned more about Elyse after attending a meeting of her Drug Court treatment team. About the abuseof her Drug Court treatment team. About the abuseshe and her children had suffered at the hands ofshe and her children had suffered at the hands ofthe children’s father. About Elyse’s older son, whothe children’s father. About Elyse’s older son, whohas bipolar disorder, ADHD, and post-traumatic-has bipolar disorder, ADHD, and post-traumatic-stress disorder. About her younger son, who alsostress disorder. About her younger son, who alsohas PTSD, as well as autism. About the misery andhas PTSD, as well as autism. About the misery andguilt Elyse felt, knowing what her substance abuseguilt Elyse felt, knowing what her substance abusehad done to all three of her kids.had done to all three of her kids.

After Molly apologized to Elyse for not knowing After Molly apologized to Elyse for not knowing all the facts of her family life situation, she put Bibleall the facts of her family life situation, she put BibleStudy by Elyse’s itinerary. Elyse recalls, smiling atStudy by Elyse’s itinerary. Elyse recalls, smiling atthe memory, “I said ‘I’m not doing this.’ “the memory, “I said ‘I’m not doing this.’ “

So Molly put meetings with Cherry Street chaplainSo Molly put meetings with Cherry Street chaplainTracy Brown on Elyse’s itinerary instead. That leadTracy Brown on Elyse’s itinerary instead. That leadto a renewal of her faith last December.to a renewal of her faith last December.

“I think God knew that I needed it to happen“I think God knew that I needed it to happenthe way it did: like,the way it did: like, Whoosh Whoosh, everything’s serene and, everything’s serene and





peaceful; God’s go my back.”peaceful; God’s go my back.”When Elyse was finally ready to leave Cherry When Elyse was finally ready to leave Cherry

Street in February 2010, she was offered twoStreet in February 2010, she was offered twoapartments. She got down on her knees and toldapartments. She got down on her knees and toldthe Lord she’d take the one He wanted her to,the Lord she’d take the one He wanted her to,reflecting a change in attitude that would have beenreflecting a change in attitude that would have beenimpossible for her to imagine when she entered theimpossible for her to imagine when she entered theNest kicking and screaming a year earlier. Today, sheNest kicking and screaming a year earlier. Today, shehas been alcohol and drug free for 18 months, andhas been alcohol and drug free for 18 months, andliving independently for six. This summer, she andliving independently for six. This summer, she andher children were reunited.her children were reunited.

“When I think about the stuff that I’ve done and“When I think about the stuff that I’ve done andthe things I was using, I should be dead,” Elysethe things I was using, I should be dead,” Elysestresses. “Instead, life is good.”stresses. “Instead, life is good.”

Back Bay Mission Experience:Back Bay Mission Experience:Offering a vast program of services to thoseOffering a vast program of services to those

living in poverty, Back Bay Mission continues to be aliving in poverty, Back Bay Mission continues to be a

lighthouse of hope and healing. One such programlighthouse of hope and healing. One such programis their work camp ministry in which volunteers helpis their work camp ministry in which volunteers helprepair and construct housing in and around Biloxi.repair and construct housing in and around Biloxi.

St. John’s will conduct another excursion to theSt. John’s will conduct another excursion to thegulf coast from October 16th to 23rd, 2010. The tripgulf coast from October 16th to 23rd, 2010. The tripcosts about $100 per person (for lodging, food andcosts about $100 per person (for lodging, food andfuel) and only a willing heart and helping hands arefuel) and only a willing heart and helping hands arenecessary - no special skills or knowledge needed -necessary - no special skills or knowledge needed -just a desire to serve and share! Talk with one of thejust a desire to serve and share! Talk with one of thepeople pictured below about their past experience,people pictured below about their past experience,and prayerfully consider sharing in this week longand prayerfully consider sharing in this week long experience.experience.

Dominican Republic (DR) Medical/Work MissionDominican Republic (DR) Medical/Work MissionTrip:Trip:

The DR trip is only 5 weeks away - October 2-The DR trip is only 5 weeks away - October 2-9, 2010. There are now 23 people going. We are9, 2010. There are now 23 people going. We arestill collecting items for the trip. You may bring thestill collecting items for the trip. You may bring the

Feb, 2010 Back Bay Mission Trip Participants

following items to the church and place them in thefollowing items to the church and place them in thecollection box outside the Chapel:collection box outside the Chapel:

• Children’s chewable vitamins• Children’s chewable vitamins• Tums • Neosporin ointment• Tums • Neosporin ointment• Toothbrushes • Anti-fungal ointments• Toothbrushes • Anti-fungal ointmentsThere will also be a fundraising event on Monday,There will also be a fundraising event on Monday,

September 13th at Mancino’s; they will donate 10%September 13th at Mancino’s; they will donate 10%of the total sales for the day to the DR trip.of the total sales for the day to the DR trip.

Please consider dining at Mancino’s on SeptemberPlease consider dining at Mancino’s on September13th, and thank you for your continued prayer13th, and thank you for your continued prayersupport as the participants prepare their hearts forsupport as the participants prepare their hearts forthis trip.this trip.Mission Trips Scheduled:Mission Trips Scheduled:

• Dominican Republic - October 2-9• Dominican Republic - October 2-9• Back Bay Mission, Biloxi, MS - October 16-23• Back Bay Mission, Biloxi, MS - October 16-23• Back Bay Mission, Biloxi, MS - Feb. 19-26, 2011• Back Bay Mission, Biloxi, MS - Feb. 19-26, 2011

Missionary News and Contact Information:Missionary News and Contact Information:Raj, Shobha & Ravi Arole, CRHPRaj, Shobha & Ravi Arole, CRHP

web site - www.jamkhed.org web site - www.jamkhed.org Wes Cribbs, Great Commission Ministries Wes Cribbs, Great Commission Ministries

web site - www.gcmweb.org web site - www.gcmweb.org e-mail - [email protected] - [email protected]

Kyle Chase, Great Commission MinistriesKyle Chase, Great Commission Ministriesweb site - www.gcmweb.org web site - www.gcmweb.org e-mail - [email protected] - [email protected]

Tony & Leila Frank, World TeamTony & Leila Frank, World Teamweb site - www.worldteam.org web site - www.worldteam.org e-mail - [email protected] - [email protected]

Tom & Megan Langsdorf, Africa Inland MissionTom & Megan Langsdorf, Africa Inland Missionweb sites - tmlangsdorf.blogspot.com web sites - tmlangsdorf.blogspot.comwww.facebook.com/africaninlandmission www.facebook.com/africaninlandmissione-mail - [email protected] - [email protected]

Judd & Becky McClarren, ABWEJudd & Becky McClarren, ABWEweb site - www.abwe.org web site - www.abwe.org e-mail - [email protected] - [email protected]

Larry & Linda Rupp, Kajiado Children’s HomeLarry & Linda Rupp, Kajiado Children’s Homeweb site - www.kajiadochildrenshome.com web site - www.kajiadochildrenshome.com

Derek & Ashley Rosenberger, BelizeDerek & Ashley Rosenberger, BelizeCreation Care Study ProgramCreation Care Study Programweb site - www.creationcsp.org web site - www.creationcsp.org

Ryan Volkman, LCMS World MissionsRyan Volkman, LCMS World Missionsweb site - http://ryanandslovakia.wordpress.com/ web site - http://ryanandslovakia.wordpress.com/ e-mail - [email protected] - [email protected]





ministry happeningsChristian EducationChristian EducationLOGOS - Set to begin on Wed., Sept. 15th:LOGOS - Set to begin on Wed., Sept. 15th:

We are expecting a wonderful year of Christian We are expecting a wonderful year of Christianfellowship and nurture in our mid-week congrega tionalfellowship and nurture in our mid-week congregationalministry program! The weekly LOGO S meal begins atministry program! The weekly LOGOS meal begins at6:00PM in the Parish Hall, and is open to all 4 year o ld6:00PM in the Parish Hall, and is open to all 4 year oldthrough 12th grade children and youth. All ministriesthrough 12th grade children and youth. All ministriesnormally end at 8:00PM each evening. All the detailsnormally end at 8:00PM each evening. All the detailsabout LOGOS are available below the LOGOS bulletinabout LOGOS are available below the LOGOS bulletinboard located just outside the Chapel:board located just outside the Chapel:

• Please pick up a Parent’s Handb ook• Please pick up a Parent’s Handbook• Please pick up an Evening Theme schedule• Please pick up an Evening Theme schedule• Register your child(ren) and/or youth by filling out• Register your child(ren) and/or youth by filling out

the 2010/2011 LOGO S Roster Formthe 2010/2011 LOGOS Roster Form• Sign up to assist in one of the volunteer roles• Sign up to assist in one of the volunteer roles

Junior Youth Fellowship (JYF):Junior Youth Fellowship (JYF):Are you ready for some fun…well if you are a 6th, Are you ready for some fun…well if you are a 6th,

7th or 8th grader, please come prepared to have som e7th or 8th grader, please come prepared to have someFUN!! JYF will be kicking off their season on Septem berFUN!! JYF will be kicking off their season on September15, 2010 at 6:30PM following LOGOS. JYF will run from15, 2010 at 6:30PM following LOGOS. JYF will run fromapproximately 6:30PM to 8:00PM every Wednesdayapproximately 6:30PM to 8:00PM every Wednesdayevening. Plans are under way for an exciting year. Theevening. Plans are under way for an exciting year. Theamazing walk, minute to win it, GAGA ball, bowling,amazing walk, minute to win it, GAGA ball, bowling,Christmas parade, scavenger hunt, mystery dinner andChristmas parade, scavenger hunt, mystery dinner and

the list goes on. So please come on September 15ththe list goes on. So please come on September 15thto hear more about the upcoming year. If you haveto hear more about the upcoming year. If you haveany questions, please contact Kim or Matt Hines (419-any questions, please contact Kim or Matt Hines (419-445-2403).445-2403).Senior Youth Fellowship (SYF):Senior Youth Fellowship (SYF):

Senior Youth Fellowship began a few weeks ago andSenior Youth Fellowship began a few weeks ago andwe are geared up for another great year of fellowship, we are geared up for another great year of fellowship,fun and growth with Jesus. Youth face an uphill battlefun and growth with Jesus. Youth face an uphill battlein living for Jesus on a daily basis at school, homein living for Jesus on a daily basis at school, homeand activities. We’ll be going through a series calledand activities. We’ll be going through a series called“Inked” in September, which talks abou t living with the“Inked” in September, which talks about living with the

attributes of Jesus, like love, service, humility, unityattributes of Jesus, like love, service, humility, unityand compassion. Upcom ing SYF dates are: Sept. 1stand compassion. Upcoming SYF dates are: Sept. 1st- Facebook Jesus; Sept. 8th - No SYF because of Fair- Facebook Jesus; Sept. 8th - No SYF because of FairWeek; Sept. 15th - Life Planning and SYF Remix; Sept. Week; Sept. 15th - Life Planning and SYF Remix; Sept.22nd - Inked I; Sept. 29th - Inked II; Oct. 6th - Inked22nd - Inked I; Sept. 29th - Inked II; Oct. 6th - InkedIII. SYF begins at 7PM and usually ends between 8:15-III. SYF begins at 7PM and usually ends between 8:15-8:30.8:30.

Also, each Wednesday night youth are invited to Also, each Wednesday night youth are invited tocome to our study sessions from 5-6PM. We will become to our study sessions from 5-6PM. We will bedoing our best to help each other with all homeworkdoing our best to help each other with all homeworksubjects. We know a lot of youth need help with mathsubjects. We know a lot of youth need help with math

classes. The computer lab will also be open for youtclasses. The computer lab will also be open for youthto work on papers. Then beginning on Sept. 15thto work on papers. Then beginning on Sept. 15th,LOGO S dinners will start at 6PM. Please contaLOGOS dinners will start at 6PM. Please contactPastor Adam if you have any questions.Pastor Adam if you have any questions.

Life Planning:Life Planning:

Another FUN and sure to be ENTERTAINING Another FUN and sure to be ENTERTAINING LifPlanning year will begin on Wednesday, SeptembPlanning year will begin on Wednesday, September15th at 7PM. All youth and mentors are encourage15th at 7PM. All youth and mentors are encouragedto come and participate in a special time of sharinto come and participate in a special time of sharing God’s love and faith, and growing with one anotheGod’s love and faith, and growing with one another.We look forward to seeing everyone on Sept 15th We look forward to seeing everyone on Sept 15th at7PM. Please contact Mike or Rachel Kinsman at 417PM. Please contact Mike or Rachel Kinsman at 419-572-0602 if you have any questions.572-0602 if you have any questions.Events/ ActivitiesEvents/ ActivitiesBook Bag Bash!Book Bag Bash!

The following isThe following isthe testimony Lynnethe testimony LynneRoth shared in worshipRoth shared in worshipfollowing the Augustfollowing the August15th Book Bag Bash: At15th Book Bag Bash: Atthe last minute, Brianthe last minute, Brianand I volunteered to helpand I volunteered to helpwith the Book Bag Bash with the Book Bag Bashand I am so glad that we did. I guess I expected toand I am so glad that we did. I guess I expected tohand out a few bags during our assigned shift andhand out a few bags during our assigned shift andthen we would go home. But what I experiencedthen we would go home. But what I experiencedwas nothing but a huge blessing from God. To my was nothing but a huge blessing from God. To mysurprise, there were people lined up on the frontsurprise, there were people lined up on the frontsteps of the church by 1:30 for the 2:00 event.steps of the church by 1:30 for the 2:00 event.Then, by 2:10PM, yes, just 10 minutes into theThen, by 2:10PM, yes, just 10 minutes into thescheduled event, the last of the 75 book bags wasscheduled event, the last of the 75 book bags wasgiven away! Then came the big dilemma…Thegiven away! Then came the big dilemma…TheBOOK BAG BASH was scheduled to last until 6:00BOOK BAG BASH was scheduled to last until 6:00that evening…what were we going to do for thethat evening…what were we going to do for thenext three hours and fifty minutes without anynext three hours and fifty minutes without anyBOOK BAGS?BOOK BAGS?

With a steady stream of people walking through With a steady stream of people walking throughour doors expecting to receive a book bag, weour doors expecting to receive a book bag, webegan taking names and phone numbers lettingbegan taking names and phone numbers letting them know that we still wanted to provide themthem know that we still wanted to provide themwith a bag. Several of us started brainstorming with a bag. Several of us started brainstorming what to do, and soon three people were sent off what to do, and soon three people were sent offto Defiance to buy 80 more book bags, completeto Defiance to buy 80 more book bags, completewith supplies. Pastor Erich even handed over his with supplies. Pastor Erich even handed over hiscredit card, because I think he sensed there wascredit card, because I think he sensed there wasno stopping the determination to respond to theno stopping the determination to respond to theoverwhelming need.overwhelming need.

All of our guests were invited to the back parking All of our guests were invited to the back parking lot where we had a live Christian band playing,lot where we had a live Christian band playing,inflatable games for the kids, yard games to enjoy,inflatable games for the kids, yard games to enjoy,and, of course, food…popcorn, hotdogs, chips andand, of course, food…popcorn, hotdogs, chips andcookies. They were also encouraged to check outcookies. They were also encouraged to check outvarious displays which provided them with an ideavarious displays which provided them with an idea





be starting on September 12th at 9AM in thebe starting on September 12th at 9AM in theupstairs class room. The class is entitled “The Greatupstairs class room. The class is entitled “The GreatAdventure” and explores a man and his world beyond Adventure” and explores a man and his world beyondthe everyday. The class puts the roof on the housethe everyday. The class puts the roof on the houseof masculinity and creates a vision for a man’s futureof masculinity and creates a vision for a man’s futureand destiny. This study will help men rediscoverand destiny. This study will help men rediscover

some of the adventure in life through a greatersome of the adventure in life through a greaterunderstanding of who they are. Men will uncoverunderstanding of who they are. Men will uncoverthe uniqueness they have as a man and discover athe uniqueness they have as a man and discover asatisfying life focus. The class will run for 11-weekssatisfying life focus. The class will run for 11-weeksand conclude on November 21st. Theand conclude on November 21st. Thecost is $20 to cover materials.cost is $20 to cover materials.Men’s Ministry - Golf Outing:Men’s Ministry - Golf Outing:

Come out and play 18 holes withCome out and play 18 holes withus on Saturday morning, October 9th,us on Saturday morning, October 9th,at 9AM. We’ll be playing the course atat 9AM. We’ll be playing the course atRiverside Greens in Stryker. Following theRiverside Greens in Stryker. Following theround we’ll come back to the church forround we’ll come back to the church for

a chili lunch. You can sign up on thea chili lunch. You can sign up on thebulletin board across from the churchbulletin board across from the churchoffice.office.Men’s Ministry - Dads andMen’s Ministry - Dads andDaughters:Daughters:

Raising a Modern Day Knight was an awesomeRaising a Modern Day Knight was an awesomeexperience for fathers and sons, but what aboutexperience for fathers and sons, but what aboutfathers and daughters? We are currently gatheringfathers and daughters? We are currently gathering material for a series entitled “Dads and Daughters:material for a series entitled “Dads and Daughters:Building Lasting Relationships.” This will be offeredBuilding Lasting Relationships.” This will be offeredduring January of 2011 with the class culminating induring January of 2011 with the class culminating ina “Dads and Daughters Dessert” around Valentine’sa “Dads and Daughters Dessert” around Valentine’s

Day. “Dads and Daughters” would cover theDay. “Dads and Daughters” would cover theimportance of dad in the life of his daughter, theimportance of dad in the life of his daughter, thedangers if he isn’t present in her life, and practicallydangers if he isn’t present in her life, and practicallywhat can a dad do for his daughter. what can a dad do for his daughter.Fellowship Committee - Upcoming Events:Fellowship Committee - Upcoming Events:

Plan on attending the annual “Come Home ToPlan on attending the annual “Come Home ToGod Sunday” Chicken BBQ on September 26th.God Sunday” Chicken BBQ on September 26th.Why not invite a neighbor, family member or friend Why not invite a neighbor, family member or friendalong! Serving will begin at 11:15AM, carry outs arealong! Serving will begin at 11:15AM, carry outs areavailable, and a free will offering will be collected.available, and a free will offering will be collected.

On Sunday, October 24th, another fun-filledOn Sunday, October 24th, another fun-filledevening of entertainment, food, fellowship and aevening of entertainment, food, fellowship and asilent auction is planned.. The evening will begin atsilent auction is planned.. The evening will begin at5PM with a meal of pizza, pop, chips and popcorn,5PM with a meal of pizza, pop, chips and popcorn,followed by a Gong Show featuring some of St.followed by a Gong Show featuring some of St.John’s finest talent, with the finale being a silentJohn’s finest talent, with the finale being a silentauction, with proceeds divided between Cherryauction, with proceeds divided between CherryStreet Mission and Sparrow’s Nest. Sign up sheetsStreet Mission and Sparrow’s Nest. Sign up sheetsare posted on the bulletin board for Gong Show actsare posted on the bulletin board for Gong Show actsand Silent Auction items, which can be hand-madeand Silent Auction items, which can be hand-madeor purchased. Contact Deb Kauffman for auctionor purchased. Contact Deb Kauffman for auctioninformation or Beth Wanemacher for show questions.information or Beth Wanemacher for show questions.Why not get your “Gong Show act together” and Why not get your “Gong Show act together” andcome join the fun?!come join the fun?!

of what St John’s had to offer in regards to youthof what St John’s had to offer in regards to youthprograms, small groups, and Sunday school classes.programs, small groups, and Sunday school classes.The volunteers enjoyed serving food, talking withThe volunteers enjoyed serving food, talking withour guests, overseeing the games, listening to theour guests, overseeing the games, listening to themusic, and simply enjoying what God was doingmusic, and simply enjoying what God was doing that day. It was a great family event!that day. It was a great family event!

It took awhile, but the shoppers did returnIt took awhile, but the shoppers did returnwith a PACKED van. In a short time, the supplies with a PACKED van. In a short time, the supplieswere distributed in each of the bags and they were were distributed in each of the bags and they werehanded out to those who were still enjoying thehanded out to those who were still enjoying theevent’s activities. However, we soon found that weevent’s activities. However, we soon found that wewere still 31 bags short – so, expecting less than were still 31 bags short – so, expecting less than75, we ended up needing 186 bags! We had $1,69575, we ended up needing 186 bags! We had $1,695of income prior to the event, and the bags andof income prior to the event, and the bags andsupplies that were purchased Sunday afternoonsupplies that were purchased Sunday afternoontotaled over $1,100 alone. In total, the expensestotaled over $1,100 alone. In total, the expensesfor the event came to over $2,800 - $1,100 morefor the event came to over $2,800 - $1,100 morethan was available. Erich said he’d be talking tothan was available. Erich said he’d be talking toConsistory Monday night, but he wasn’t too sureConsistory Monday night, but he wasn’t too surewhat they’d be thinking. what they’d be thinking.

Here is the awesome part...By Monday afternoon,Here is the awesome part...By Monday afternoon,someone brought in those 31 additional bagssomeone brought in those 31 additional bagsthat were needed; and unsolicited donations bythat were needed; and unsolicited donations byTuesday morning totaled $1,600. If you are doingTuesday morning totaled $1,600. If you are doing the math, by Tuesday morning, we actually hadthe math, by Tuesday morning, we actually hadmore income than expenses! When Erich providedmore income than expenses! When Erich providedthis information to me this week, I yet again feltthis information to me this week, I yet again feltvery thankful to be part of such a wonderful andvery thankful to be part of such a wonderful andgiving church family! It was also another examplegiving church family! It was also another exampleof how God provides!of how God provides!

Erich shared that one person’s perspective onErich shared that one person’s perspective onthe real lesson of the day comes from Philippiansthe real lesson of the day comes from Philippians4:19 - “My God will meet all your needs according4:19 - “My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” What ato his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” What atremendous faith experience we encountered, withtremendous faith experience we encountered, withGod certainly meeting the need, but even more ofGod certainly meeting the need, but even more ofa blessing was the opportunity we had to sharea blessing was the opportunity we had to sharehis love and talk with his people - people of ourhis love and talk with his people - people of ourcommunity. Everyone who had signed up for a bagcommunity. Everyone who had signed up for a bag was contacted this past week - reassuring people was contacted this past week - reassuring peoplethat our word was good. God really enabled usthat our word was good. God really enabled usto come through. My reflection: “Give thanks toto come through. My reflection: “Give thanks tothe Lord for he is good! His faithful love enduresthe Lord for he is good! His faithful love endures

forever.” Psalms 136:1forever.” Psalms 136:1Thank you for your prayers and support for thisThank you for your prayers and support for thisevent - I am anxious to see what God has plannedevent - I am anxious to see what God has plannedfor the 2nd Annual Book Bag Bash Event!for the 2nd Annual Book Bag Bash Event!Sojourners Picnic:Sojourners Picnic:

A picnic will be held on Thursday, September 23rd A picnic will be held on Thursday, September 23rdbeginning at 11:30AM at Short’s pond. There willbeginning at 11:30AM at Short’s pond. There willbe grilled burgers by Paul Short, and all food will bebe grilled burgers by Paul Short, and all food will beprovided. A free will offering will be taken. You canprovided. A free will offering will be taken. You cansign up on the bulletin board across from the office.sign up on the bulletin board across from the office.Men’s Ministry - Men’s Fraternity:Men’s Ministry - Men’s Fraternity:

The Men’s Fraternity Sunday school class willThe Men’s Fraternity Sunday school class will





September 2010Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

8:00AM Worship9:15AM Sunday School9:15AM Faith Village9:15AM Confirmation

10:30AM Worship

Mission-A-Month —Toledo Gospel Rescue

MissionElder of the Month—

Betsy Ducey

15:00PM SYF Study Session7:00PM SYF7:30PM Chancel Choir

Practice

29:00AM Sewing7:00PM Mission Comm.

3 4

5 6 Labor Day

OFFICE CLOSED

78:30AM Moms In Touch9:15AM Bible Study

10:30AM Staff Meeting3:30PM HS Guys Small Gr.2:15PM Worship Planning

810:00AM West Haven

Bible Study5:00PM SYF Study Session7:30PM Chancel Choir

Practice

9 106:45AM Breakfast

Club

11

12TGRM Chapel & Dinner—SYF9:00AM Men’s Fraternity9:15AM Fellowship Hour

Program

139:30AM Mother’s Journey

10:30AM Staff Meeting2:15PM Worship Planning7:00PM Sister Chicks Inc.

148:30AM Moms In Touch9:15AM Bible Study3:30PM HS Guys Small Gr.6:30PM Alpha Course6:30PM Cub Scouts7:00PM Property Comm.

155:00PM SYF Study Session5:50PM LOGOS Meal6:30PM JYF6:50PM Junior Choir7:00PM Life Planning7:00PM SYF Remix7:30PM Chancel Choir Pr.

16 176:45AM Breakfast

Club

1812:00PM

Seniors Gath.@ Central

Menn. Church

19 Blanket Sunday9:00AM Men’s Fraternity

10:50AM Junior Church/ Mission Band

1:00PM Private Party inParish Hall

6:00PM Women’s SmallGroup


10:30AM Staff Meeting2:15PM Worship Planning6:30PM Spiri tual Council7:00PM Sister Chicks Inc.7:30PM Consistory

218:30AM Moms In Touch9:15AM Bible Study3:30PM HS Guys Small Gr.6:30PM Alpha Course6:30PM Cub Scouts

2210:00AM West Haven

Bible Study5:00PM SYF Study Session5:50PM LOGOS Meal6:30PM JYF6:50PM Junior Choir7:00PM SYF7:30PM Chancel Choir Pr.

2311:30PM Sojourner’s

Picnic @ Short’sPond

246:45AM Breakfast

Club

25

26 Chicken BBQ9:00AM Men’s Fraternity

11:15PM Chicken BBQ


10:30AM Staff Meeting2:15PM Worship Planning7:00PM Sister Chicks Inc.

288:30AM Moms In Touch9:15AM Bible Study3:30PM HS Guys Small Gr.4:00PM FCCLA Set Up6:30PM Alpha Course7:00PM Evangelism Comm.

298:30AM FCCLA5:00PM SYF Study Session5:50PM LOGOS Meal6:30PM JYF6:50PM Junior Choir7:00PM SYF7:30PM Chancel Choir Pr.

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First Day of Preschool

October 2 -Depart for DR

Trip

Please let us know if we do NOT have your special day correct! Thank you.Please let us know if we do NOT have your special day correct! Thank you.

1 Adam & Sara Just1 Adam & Sara Just2 Krayton Kern2 Krayton Kern3 on & Lorinda Brader, Steve Knipp, Brent &3 Jon & Lorinda Brader, Steve Knipp, Brent &

Elaine WinzelerElaine Winzeler5 Colin Lehman, Kelsey Wyse,5 Colin Lehman, Kelsey Wyse,

Karsen PurselKarsen Pursel6 Robert DeVries, Brianna Nofziger6 Robert DeVries, Brianna Nofziger7 Scott Short, Kyla Sigafoose7 Scott Short, Kyla Sigafoose8 Aaron & Lindsay Gerken, Gloria Lauber,8 Aaron & Lindsay Gerken, Gloria Lauber,

Darlene Sauder, Toby WalkerDarlene Sauder, Toby Walker9 Alex Metz, Barb Stover9 Alex Metz, Barb Stover

10 Avery Roth, Evynn Roth, Tim & Dawn Smith,10 Avery Roth, Evynn Roth, Tim & Dawn Smith,Bill & Jenny YocumBill & Jenny Yocum

11 Kenny & Shirley Nafziger, Jeff & Tana Sauder,11 Kenny & Shirley Nafziger, Jeff & Tana Sauder,Wayne & Susie Spiess Wayne & Susie Spiess

12 Tristan Flory, Jr. & Arlene Grime, Jay & Karla12 Tristan Flory, Jr. & Arlene Grime, Jay & KarlaPursel, Bernice RicePursel, Bernice Rice

13 Gretchen Heer, Shirley Nafziger, Audrey Smith13 Gretchen Heer, Shirley Nafziger, Audrey Smith14 Bill Bostelman, Josie Grieser, Linda Hayes,14 Bill Bostelman, Josie Grieser, Linda Hayes,

Roger MillerRoger Miller15 Bob Overmier, Ed & Dianne Wyrick15 Bob Overmier, Ed & Dianne Wyrick

16 Phil Buehrer, Stan Buehrer, Willie Buehrer,16 Phil Buehrer, Stan Buehrer, Willie Buehrer,Wayne & Lynn Lehman, Angie Nofziger, Wayne & Lynn Lehman, Angie Nofziger,Toni VajenToni Vajen

17 David Lightner, Ashley Short17 David Lightner, Ashley Short18 Larry & Kathy Bechstein, Kade Kern, Kevin18 Larry & Kathy Bechstein, Kade Kern, Kevin

Meyers, Sue RufferMeyers, Sue Ruffer20 Deb Beaverson, Kelly Ducey, Rayne Kinsman,20 Deb Beaverson, Kelly Ducey, Rayne Kinsman,

Dencel & Phyllis Miller, Ethan WarnckeDencel & Phyllis Miller, Ethan Warncke21 Ralph & Gretchen Heer, Kim Kern, Sadonna21 Ralph & Gretchen Heer, Kim Kern, Sadonna

Spiess, Melva WoolaceSpiess, Melva Woolace22 Kathy Bostelman, Rachael Grieser22 Kathy Bostelman, Rachael Grieser23 Jeffery Baatz23 Jeffery Baatz24 Jacob Layton24 Jacob Layton25 Lorinda Brader, Kelli Kuntz, Tara Meyer,25 Lorinda Brader, Kelli Kuntz, Tara Meyer,

Keith WyseKeith Wyse26 Roger Merillat26 Roger Merillat27 Alicia Jackson, Roxanne Heer, Jordyn Pursel,27 Alicia Jackson, Roxanne Heer, Jordyn Pursel,

Brad & Aimee Roth, Steve & Ashley SchinkBrad & Aimee Roth, Steve & Ashley Schink29 Desiree Piercefield, Bill & Jane Short29 Desiree Piercefield, Bill & Jane Short30 Rodney & Joyce Kinsman, Rebecca Smith,30 Rodney & Joyce Kinsman, Rebecca Smith,

Richard & Cathy Spiess, Curt & Kay StammRichard & Cathy Spiess, Curt & Kay Stamm





ministry happeningsCont.Cont.

small groups

Lay Leadership Development Program:Lay Leadership Development Program:Following much discussion over the past severalFollowing much discussion over the past several

months, the Spiritual Council is introducing a newmonths, the Spiritual Council is introducing a newLay Leadership Development Program for the benefitLay Leadership Development Program for the benefitand blessing of our congregation. The purpose ofand blessing of our congregation. The purpose ofthis program is to intentionally equip people to servethis program is to intentionally equip people to servein the various leadership roles of our congregation:in the various leadership roles of our congregation:President, Elder, Deacon, Deaconess, and CommitteePresident, Elder, Deacon, Deaconess, and CommitteeChairperson. The following information is shared toChairperson. The following information is shared tobegin introducing this program to the congregation.begin introducing this program to the congregation.

Every member of the congregation is eligible toEvery member of the congregation is eligible toparticipate in the leadership development program , inparticipate in the leadership development program, inorder to be considered for future nomination to one oforder to be considered for future nomination to one ofthese elected offices. We will also continue to educatethese elected offices. We will also continue to educateand inform the congregation about the responsibilitiesand inform the congregation about the responsibilitiesand expectations of the various leadership roles,and expectations of the various leadership roles,

including the truth that it is an honor to serve in theincluding the truth that it is an honor to serve in theleadership of a Christian congregation.leadership of a Christian congregation.The first term of this program will be offeredThe first term of this program will be offered

sometime this fall, with the following key topicssometime this fall, with the following key topicsaddressed in the six sessions of the program: Bibleaddressed in the six sessions of the program: BibleBasics and Beyond the Basics, Biblical PerspectivesBasics and Beyond the Basics, Biblical Perspectivesof Leadership, History and Theology of St. John’sof Leadership, History and Theology of St. John’sChristian Church, Duties and Responsibilities of eachChristian Church, Duties and Responsibilities of eachoffice.office.

The Consistory and congregation may suggestThe Consistory and congregation may suggestnames of people to participate in the leadershipnames of people to participate in the leadershipdevelopment program; and people may volunteer todevelopment program; and people may volunteer toparticipate in the program. The Spiritual Council will talkparticipate in the program. The Spiritual Council will talkwith participants who have completed the leadership with participants who have completed the leadershipdevelopment program, with both parties assessingdevelopment program, with both parties assessing giftedness towards leadership in the church.giftedness towards leadership in the church.The High Calling of a Church Leader:The High Calling of a Church Leader:

1 Timothy 3:1-13 offers insight in to the biblical1 Timothy 3:1-13 offers insight in to the biblicalaspects of Christian leadership. The Spiritual Councilaspects of Christian leadership. The Spiritual Councilis in the process of discerning people to nominateis in the process of discerning people to nominatefor the 2011 ballot of Congregational and Consistoryfor the 2011 ballot of Congregational and Consistoryleadership. They welcome input and discernmentleadership. They welcome input and discernmentfrom people of the congregation in this process. Paul,from people of the congregation in this process. Paul,in his instructions to Timothy, calls such leadership “ain his instructions to Timothy, calls such leadership “anoble task” and he outlines key attributes of Christiannoble task” and he outlines key attributes of Christiancharacter for those serving as overseers (elders) andcharacter for those serving as overseers (elders) anddeacons. In part, Christians desiring to be leaders ordeacons. In part, Christians desiring to be leaders orwho are nom inated to be leaders are to: who are nominated to be leaders are to:

• be above reproach• be above reproach• be temperate, self-controlled, respectable,• be temperate, self-controlled, respectable,

hospitable, able to teach,hospitable, able to teach,• not given to drunkenness,• not given to drunkenness,• not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a• not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a

lover of money.lover of money.• manage his own family well and see that his• manage his own family well and see that his

children obey him with proper respectchildren obey him with proper respect• keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a• keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a

clear conscienceclear conscience• be tested; and then if there is nothing against• be tested; and then if there is nothing against

them, let them serve as deacons.them, let them serve as deacons.Besides discerning future Christian leaders, let uBesides discerning future Christian leaders, let us

be thankful for the noble leaders of today, our elderbe thankful for the noble leaders of today, our elders,deacons, deaconesses, congregational president anddeacons, deaconesses, congregational president andsecretary. They serve with these attributes in minsecretary. They serve with these attributes in mind,and are serving nobly in their respective roles.and are serving nobly in their respective roles.

Small Groups for Women:Small Groups for Women:We have several small groups starting up this We have several small groups starting up this

fall for women of all ages to join. Moms In Touchfall for women of all ages to join. Moms In Touchcurrently meets every Tuesday morning from 8:30-currently meets every Tuesday morning from 8:30-9:30AM in an upstairs classroom. Moms In Touch9:30AM in an upstairs classroom. Moms In Touchis a small group that promotes praying for childrenis a small group that promotes praying for childrenand schools. The national mission statement forand schools. The national mission statement for

Moms In Touch is to impact children and schoolsMoms In Touch is to impact children and schoolsworldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray. worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray.For more information on Moms In Touch, contactFor more information on Moms In Touch, contactLynne Christman (419-267-5610).Lynne Christman (419-267-5610).

Mother’s Journey will meet every Monday morningMother’s Journey will meet every Monday morning beginning Sept. 13th from 9:30-11:00AM in thebeginning Sept. 13th from 9:30-11:00AM in theFireside Room. They will be studying the book titledFireside Room. They will be studying the book titledTwelve Extraordinary Women of the BibleTwelve Extraordinary Women of the Bible. A women’s. A women’ssmall group is also meeting the 1st and 3rd Sundaysmall group is also meeting the 1st and 3rd Sundayof each month beginning Sept. 19th from 6-7PM inof each month beginning Sept. 19th from 6-7PM inthe Parlor. They will also be using this book as athe Parlor. They will also be using this book as astudy guide. Carrie Wooley is the contact for eitherstudy guide. Carrie Wooley is the contact for eitherof these two small groups (419-267-5217).of these two small groups (419-267-5217).

A women’s small group that meets during the A women’s small group that meets during theSunday School hour in an upstairs classroom, willSunday School hour in an upstairs classroom, willbe using the book titledbe using the book titled The New EveThe New Eve. In this book,. In this book,author Robert Lewis lets 21st century women knowauthor Robert Lewis lets 21st century women knowthat Christian womanhood is not about being athat Christian womanhood is not about being a“Biblical Barbie.” Contact Michelle Short (419-446-“Biblical Barbie.” Contact Michelle Short (419-446-2687) for more information.2687) for more information.Alpha Course:Alpha Course:

What is the meaning of life? Who What is the meaning of life? Whois Jesus? How can I make the mostis Jesus? How can I make the mostof the rest of my life? This fall St.of the rest of my life? This fall St.

John’s is offering the Alpha Course.John’s is offering the Alpha Course.The Alpha Course is a 11-week smallThe Alpha Course is a 11-week smallgroup that seeks to answer thesegroup that seeks to answer thesequestions beginning on Tuesday,questions beginning on Tuesday,September 14th from 6:30-8:30PM. The AlphaSeptember 14th from 6:30-8:30PM. The AlphaCourse is for everyone, whether you are young orCourse is for everyone, whether you are young orold in your faith, or if you’re not sure about Godold in your faith, or if you’re not sure about Godor the church at all. Each evening includes a meal,or the church at all. Each evening includes a meal,DVD lesson addressing these questions, and a smallDVD lesson addressing these questions, and a smallgroup discussion about the DVD. This is a greatgroup discussion about the DVD. This is a greatopportunity to invite friends into a small, safe, andopportunity to invite friends into a small, safe, andfriendly church environment. Contact Pastor Adamfriendly church environment. Contact Pastor Adamif you have questions.if you have questions.





worshipWorship Listing For Month of August: Worship Listing For Month of August:Sunday, September 5th –Sunday, September 5th – 8:00AM & 10:30AM8:00AM & 10:30AMTheme – Discovery Guide ReadingsTheme – Discovery Guide ReadingsScriptures – Psalm 126:1-6; John 11:28-44Scriptures – Psalm 126:1-6; John 11:28-44Sermon – “Jesus Wept” Pastor AdamSermon – “Jesus Wept” Pastor AdamSpecial Music - Mixed EnsembleSpecial Music - Mixed Ensemble

Sunday, September 12th –Sunday, September 12th – 8:00AM & 10:30AM8:00AM & 10:30AMTheme – Discovery Guide ReadingsTheme – Discovery Guide ReadingsScriptures – Psalm 86:8-13; John 12:20-29Scriptures – Psalm 86:8-13; John 12:20-29Sermon – “It’s Hard Being a Chrisitian” Pastor AdamSermon – “It’s Hard Being a Chrisitian” Pastor Adam10:30 - Chancel Choir - “Magnificent Praise”10:30 - Chancel Choir - “Magnificent Praise”

Sunday, September 19th –Sunday, September 19th – 8:00AM & 10:30AM8:00AM & 10:30AMTheme –Theme – Discovery Guide ReadingsDiscovery Guide ReadingsScriptures – Psalm 135:1-5; Hosea 14:1-90Scriptures – Psalm 135:1-5; Hosea 14:1-90Sermon – “Walking in God’s Ways” Pastor AdamSermon – “Walking in God’s Ways” Pastor Adam10:30 - Chancel Choir - “When We All Get to Heaven”10:30 - Chancel Choir - “When We All Get to Heaven”

consistoryDirector of Christian Education Ministries:Director of Christian Education Ministries:

We have received a few resumes and continue We have received a few resumes and continueto seek more as we advertise this position. Yourto seek more as we advertise this position. Yourprayers for God’s direction in someone’s life to fillprayers for God’s direction in someone’s life to fillthis position would be appreciated!this position would be appreciated!Eugene Buehrer Farm:Eugene Buehrer Farm:

The Farm Operation Committee met on Tuesday,The Farm Operation Committee met on Tuesday,August 24th to open bids for cash rent of the Eugene August 24th to open bids for cash rent of the EugeneBuehrer farm. Thirty bid packets were requested byBuehrer farm. Thirty bid packets were requested byarea farmers, with sixteen bids being received. Thearea farmers, with sixteen bids being received. Thecommittee moved to approve and accept the bidcommittee moved to approve and accept the bidtendered by Joel Ruffer, Randy Ruffer and Scott Short.tendered by Joel Ruffer, Randy Ruffer and Scott Short.As Scott Short is a member of the Farm Operations As Scott Short is a member of the Farm OperationsCommittee, he was neither present for the openingCommittee, he was neither present for the opening of the bids nor a part of the awarding of the bid.of the bids nor a part of the awarding of the bid.A five year contract for the cash rent of the 167 A five year contract for the cash rent of the 167acre farm was entered into with these three men onacre farm was entered into with these three men onAugust 25th. August 25th.

stewardshipCapital Fund Drive:Capital Fund Drive:

We are in our 4th year of a 5-year fund drive We are in our 4th year of a 5-year fund driveto recover funds expensed for the 2007 roofto recover funds expensed for the 2007 roofreplacement, and to secure additional funds forreplacement, and to secure additional funds forfuture capital improvements of our church facility.future capital improvements of our church facility.

4th Year Goal (July 8, 2010 - July 7, 2011)4th Year Goal (July 8, 2010 - July 7, 2011) - $50,000- $50,0004th Year Total (as of August 29, 2010)4th Year Total (as of August 29, 2010) - $2,910- $2,910

$0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 $50,000

To Date

1st Year Goal

$2,9104th year total

to date

$50,0004th year goal

Small Groups Currently Meeting at St. John’s:Small Groups Currently Meeting at St. John’s:Men’s Fraternity - Great Adventure (Sept. 12 - Nov. 21)Men’s Fraternity - Great Adventure (Sept. 12 - Nov. 21)

9:00 - 10:15AM - Upstairs Classroom9:00 - 10:15AM - Upstairs ClassroomSunday Morning - Women’s Small GroupSunday Morning - Women’s Small Group 9:15-10:15AM - Upstairs Sunday School Room9:15-10:15AM - Upstairs Sunday School Room1st & 3rd Sunday of M onth - Women’s Small Group1st & 3rd Sunday of Month - Women’s Small Group

6:00 - 7:00PM - Parlor6:00 - 7:00PM - ParlorMonday Morning - Mother’s Journey (starts Sept. 13th)Monday Morning - Mother’s Journey (starts Sept. 13th)

9:30 - 11:00AM - Fireside Room9:30 - 11:00AM - Fireside RoomMonday Evening - Sister Chicks (starts Sept. 13th)Monday Evening - Sister Chicks (starts Sept. 13th)

7:00 - 8:30PM - Nancy Rupp’s, St. Rt. 2, Stryker7:00 - 8:30PM - Nancy Rupp’s, St. Rt. 2, StrykerTuesday Morning - Moms In TouchTuesday Morning - Moms In Touch

8:30 - 9:30AM - Upstairs Classroom8:30 - 9:30AM - Upstairs ClassroomTuesday Morning Bible StudyTuesday Morning Bible Study

9:15 - 10:15AM - Fireside Room9:15 - 10:15AM - Fireside RoomTuesday Afternoon - High School Guys Small GroupTuesday Afternoon - High School Guys Small Group

3:30 - 4:30PM - Youth Room3:30 - 4:30PM - Youth RoomTuesday Evening - Alpha Course (Sept. 14 - Nov. 23)Tuesday Evening - Alpha Course (Sept. 14 - Nov. 23)

6:30 - 8:30PM - Chapel6:30 - 8:30PM - Chapel2nd & 4th Wednesday of Month - Bible Study2nd & 4th Wednesday of Month - Bible Study

10:00 - 11:00AM - West Haven, Fairlawn10:00 - 11:00AM - West Haven, FairlawnFriday Mornings - Breakfast Club (High School Girls)Friday Mornings - Breakfast Club (High School Girls)

6:45 - 7:45AM - Youth Room6:45 - 7:45AM - Youth Room

small groups Cont.Cont.Sunday, September 26th –Sunday, September 26th – 8:00AM & 10:30AM8:00AM & 10:30AM“Come Home To God” Sunday - Chicken BBQ Meal“Come Home To God” Sunday - Chicken BBQ Meal

after 10:30 Service - Invite friends & family membeafter 10:30 Service - Invite friends & family members!Scriptures – Ps. 119:57-64; Lev. 23:1-8; Luke 15:20-2Scriptures – Ps. 119:57-64; Lev. 23:1-8; Luke 15:20-24Sermon – “Reasons to Celebrate” Pastor ErichSermon – “Reasons to Celebrate” Pastor Erich10:30 - Baptism of Ali Genter, daughter of AJ & Ki10:30 - Baptism of Ali Genter, daughter of AJ & Kisha10:30 - Chancel Choir - “I’m Standing on the So10:30 - Chancel Choir - “I’m Standing on the Solid

Rock/I Can Call Jesus Anytime”Rock/I Can Call Jesus Anytime”Sunday, October 3rd –Sunday, October 3rd – 8:00AM & 10:30AM8:00AM & 10:30AMTheme – World Communion SundayTheme – World Communion SundayScriptures – Psalm 133; Ephesians 1:1-10Scriptures – Psalm 133; Ephesians 1:1-10Sermon – “Deep Disciple Journey” Pastor ErichSermon – “Deep Disciple Journey” Pastor Erich10:30 - Junior Choir - “Love In Any Language”10:30 - Junior Choir - “Love In Any Language”





2010 Stewardship Report

Totals needed for 2010 Budgets:

Current Fund: 294,223.00$

Benevolent Fund: 156,350.00$

Actual Information (Rotary & Interest Included)

Current Fund Benevolent Fund

6/30/2010 Balance 5,224.56$ 20,221.66$

Receipts 21,737.09$ 8,809.96$

Expenses 25,996.59$ 18,476.99$

7/31/2010 Balance 965.06$ 10,554.63$

Difference (4,259.50)$ (9,667.03)$

Year to Date Income/Expenses - Through 7/31/10

Current Fund Benevolent Fund

Income 174,340.01$ 117,659.57$

Expenses* 198,713.56$ 139,782.72$

Difference (24,373.55)$ (22,123.15)$*Current Fund Expenses incl. $12,000 transferred to Money Market*Benevolent Fund Expenses incl. $19,539 distributed from Buehrer Estate

Offering InformationCurrent Fund

Worship Current Fund Current Fund Actual/BudgetSunday Attend. Actual Offering Weekly Budget Difference

7/4/10 202 5,809.00$ 5,658.14$ 150.86$

7/11/10 239 6,057.00$ 5,658.14$ 398.86$

7/18/10 257 5,349.00$ 5,658.14$ (309.14)$

7/25/10 254 4,867.90$ 5,658.14$ (790.24)$

Total 238 22,082.90$ 22,632.56$ (549.66)$Benevolent Benevolent Fund Benevolent Fund

Fund Offering Weekly Budget Actual/Budget

2,884.03$ 3,006.73$ (122.70)$

2,853.00$ 3,006.73$ (153.73)$

3,013.00$ 3,006.73$ 6.27$

2,343.00$ 3,006.73$ (663.73)$

11,093.03$ 12,026.92$ (933.89)$

Sunday

7/11/10

Total

7/18/10

7/25/10

7/4/10

September Daily ScripturesSeptember Daily Scriptures(From “Discovery” Daily Devotional - Copies(From “Discovery” Daily Devotional - Copies

available in the church office or literature rack)available in the church office or literature rack)1 Love and Other Bruises1 Love and Other Bruises ------------------------------------ John 11:17-27John 11:17-272 From A Distance2 From A Distance ---------------------------------------------------- John 11:28-44John 11:28-443 You Know Nothing!3 You Know Nothing! ---------------------------------------------- John 11:45-57John 11:45-574 Spring Is Coming4 Spring Is Coming ------------------------------------------------------ Acts 9:32-43 Acts 9:32-435 It’s Good to Be Back5 It’s Good to Be Back -------------------------------------------- Psalm 126:1-6Psalm 126:1-66 Love In Excess6 Love In Excess ------------------------------------------------------------ John 12:1-11John 12:1-117 Big Day Out . . .7 Big Day Out . . . -------------------------------------------------------- John 12:12-19John 12:12-198 Sustainable Gardening8 Sustainable Gardening -------------------------------------- John 12:20-26John 12:20-269 The Responsibility Dance9 The Responsibility Dance -------------------------------- John 12:27-36John 12:27-36

10 Whose Son Are You?10 Whose Son Are You? -------------------------------------------- John 12:37-50John 12:37-5011 Callouses On the Heart11 Callouses On the Heart ------------------------------------ Acts 28:17-31 Acts 28:17-3112 Open Heart Surgery12 Open Heart Surgery -------------------------------------------- Psalm 86:1-17Psalm 86:1-1713 Extreme Obedience13 Extreme Obedience ------------------------------------------ Hosea 1:1 - 2:1Hosea 1:1 - 2:114 Unrelenting Love14 Unrelenting Love ------------------------------------------------ Hosea 2:2 - 3:5Hosea 2:2 - 3:515 Sincerely Seeking?15 Sincerely Seeking? -------------------------------------------- Hosea 6: - 7:12Hosea 6: - 7:1216 Merciful Father16 Merciful Father ------------------------------------------------------ Hosea 11:1-11Hosea 11:1-1117 Return to Blessing17 Return to Blessing ---------------------------------------------------- Hosea 14:1-9Hosea 14:1-918 I Desire Mercy18 I Desire Mercy -------------------------------------------------- Matthew 12:1-14Matthew 12:1-1419 Praise the Lord19 Praise the Lord ---------------------------------------------------- Psalm 135:1-21Psalm 135:1-2120 Perfect Sacrifice20 Perfect Sacrifice -------------------------------------------------- Leviticus 1:1-17Leviticus 1:1-1721 Getting It Right21 Getting It Right ------------------------------------------------ Leviticus 16:1-22Leviticus 16:1-2222 God-shaped Lives22 God-shaped Lives ------------------------------------------ Leviticus 19:1-18Leviticus 19:1-1823 Reason to Celebrate23 Reason to Celebrate ------------------------------------ Leviticus 23:1-14Leviticus 23:1-1424 Room for All24 Room for All ---------------------------------- Leviticus 23:15-25, 33-44Leviticus 23:15-25, 33-4425 Sin Sorted25 Sin Sorted ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hebrews 9:1-14Hebrews 9:1-1426 The Bible and Us26 The Bible and Us ---------------------------------------------- Psalm 119:49-72Psalm 119:49-72

27 The Purpose of Wisdom27 The Purpose of Wisdom -------------------------------- Proverbs 1:1-19Proverbs 1:1-1928 The Conspicuousness of Wisdom28 The Conspicuousness of Wisdom ---- Proverbs 1:20-33Proverbs 1:20-3329 The Search for Wisdom29 The Search for Wisdom ---------------------------------- Proverbs 2:1-22Proverbs 2:1-2230 Conditions of Wisdom30 Conditions of Wisdom ------------------------------------ Proverbs 3:1-12Proverbs 3:1-12

!! CONGRATULATIONS !! !! CONGRATULATIONS !!

Congratulations to our St. John’s Coed SummerCongratulations to our St. John’s Coed SummerLeague volleyball team, who were tournamentLeague volleyball team, who were tournamentchamps! Members pictured above are: (l to r) Benchamps! Members pictured above are: (l to r) BenBuehrer, Mike Evans, Kylie Smith, Jon Lindsay, SueBuehrer, Mike Evans, Kylie Smith, Jon Lindsay, SueBuehrer, Jacob Gobrogge, Jen Lindsay, Wayne LehmanBuehrer, Jacob Gobrogge, Jen Lindsay, Wayne Lehmanand James Grime.and James Grime.





St. John's Christian Church - 2010 Benevolent BudgetMISSION PROJECTS 2010 2010 2010 YTD YTD Mission Buehrer

Goals YTD YTD % Not Comm EstateAs of July 31, 2010 Designated Income Expense Expended Expended Expenses

A B C D E F GMonth Committed $33,821.39

1 Monthly WMTR Radio Pause for Praise 5,000.00 $ 2,850.00$ 57.0%2 1 Evangelical Association 1,000.00$ 1,060.00$ 106.0%3 2 & 8 College Scholarship 5,000.00$ 1,138.79$ 0.0% 1,138.79$4 5 Church Camp 3,500.00$ 2,886.50$ 82.5%5 5 St. John's Christian Preschool 3,000.00 $ 0.0%6 6 Habitat for Humanity - Mich. 1,500.00$ 949.03$ 1,435.50$ 95.7%7 7 St. John's Evangelism Outreach 1,300.00 $ 0.0%8 Love Fund 5,000.00$ 85.00$ 2,621.68$ 52.4%9 Walk In Assistance Program 1,500.00 $ 389.68$ 1,659.31$ 110.6%

10 St. John's Women's Fellowship 500.00 $ 0.0%Subtotal 27,300.00$ 2,562.50$ 12,512.99$ 1,138.79$ -$

Month Mission-a-Month11 1 PATH Center (Souper Bowl) 500.00$ 431.50$ 531.50$ 106.3% 100.00$12 2 FISH (Archbold Pantry) 6,500.00$ 1,530.00$ 5,030.00$ 77.4% 3,500.00$ $4,256.5013 3 Friendship House - Archbold 3,000.00 $ 1,300.00$ 2,300.00$ 76.7% 1,000.00$ $3,756.5014 4 Foods Resource Bank - Local 1,500.00 $ 445.00$ 1,500.00$ 100.0% 1,055.00$ $2,756.5015 * Cherry Street Mission 5,500.00$ 2,031.50$ 3,531.50$ 64.2% 1,500.00$16 * Sparrow's Nest 5,000.00$ 1,856.50$ 3,356.50$ 67.1% 1,500.00$17 6 Christian Service Int (Soap) 500.00$ 2,269.00$ 2,617.00$ 523.4% 2.00$ 350.00$18 7 Shepherd's Circle 2,000.00$ 686.00$ 1,686.00$ 84.3% 1,000.00$19 8 * Back Bay Mission 10,000.00$ 2,224.00$ 5,724.00$ 57.2% 3,500.00$20 9 Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission 1,750.00 $ 200.00$ 700.00$ 40.0% 500.00$ $2,756.5021 10 Hands of Grace 2,000.00$ 1,580.24$ 79.0% 1,500.00$ $2,756.5022 11 Christmas Cheer - Fulton Cty 2,500.00 $ 0.0% $1,500.0023 12 * Crossroad 4,000.00$ 1,234.00$ 2,234.00$ 55.9% 1,000.00$

Subtotal 44,750.00$ 14,207.50$ 30,790.74$ 2.00$ 16,505.00$* also listed on envelopes

Envelope24 Kajiado Children's Home 26,000.00$ 16,881.00$ 16,487.00$ 63.4% 394.00$25 Frank, Tony & Leila 13,500.00$ 4,653.50$ 8,151.50$ 60.4% 502.00$ 4,000.00$26 Aroles - CRHP 9,000.00$ 1,601.00$ 5,436.00$ 60.4% 165.00$ 4,000.00$ $3,500.0027 African Inland Missions 4,000.00$ 2,767.00$ 3,267.00$ 81.7% -$ 500.00$28 PET Project 2,000.00$ 554.00$ 1,069.00$ 53.5% 500.00$29 Grace Community Center 1,500.00$ 349.00$ 1,349.00$ 89.9% 1,000.00$30 McClarren, Judd & Becky 1,500.00$ 2,365.00$ 2,365.00$ 157.7%

Subtotal 57,500.00$ 29,170.50$ 38,124.50$ 1,061.00$ 10,000.00$Month Special

30 2 & 10 Back Bay Mission Trip 1,000.00$ 2,367.00$ 3,239.15$ 323.9%31 4 Aroles - CRHP - Lenten Coin 1,400.00 $ 1,191.30$ 1,191.30$ 85.1% -$32 4 Back Bay Mission - Lenten 1,400.00$ 1,191.30$ 1,191.30$ 85.1% -$33 6 Senior Youth Fellowship Trip 3,000.00 $ 50.00$ 3,078.50$ 102.6% 3,000.00$34 9 Church World Service - Blanket 1,500.00 $ 560.00$ 560.00$ 37.3% $1,500.0035 10 Dominican Republic Trip 2,000.00$ 12,021.00$ 9,316.40$ 465.8% 4,704.60$ 2,000.00$36 11 FRB - Thank Offering 500.00$ 30.45$ 30.45$ 6.1%37 11 Operation Christmas Child 500.00$ 224.33$ 44.9%38 11 Sparrow's Nest - Thank Offerings 500.00 $ 30.45$ 30.45$ 6.1%39 12 Crossroad - Advent 2,000.00$ 0.0%40 Great Comm Min - Wes/Kyle 5,000.00 $ 750.00$ 2,750.00 55.0% -$ 2,000.00$

41 Urgent Mission Outreach 2,000.00$ 250.00$ 12.5% 250.00$42 Youth Leadership Training 2,000.00$ 0.0%43 Habitat for Humanity - Fulton 1,500.00 $ 95.00$ 1,095.00$ 73.0% 1,000.00$44 Kajiado Spon. Child 1,500.00$ 971.00$ 828.00$ 55.2% 143.00$45 Community Pregnancy Center 500.00 $ 500.00$ 100.0% 500.00$46 LEGS 500.00$ 231.22$ 46.2%47 Subtotal 26,800.00$ 19,257.50$ 24,516.10$ 4,847.60$ 8,750.00$

48 Grand Total 156,350.00$ 65,198.00$ 105,944.33$ 67.8% 7,049.39$ 35,255.00$7 mo. = 58%

2010 Goal has been met Mission Trailer $6,000.00VBS $285.39

Available $1,997.00

5 $2,756.50

SUMMARY49 Designated Income - YTD (Column B, #48) 65,198.00 $50 Benevolent Fund Undesignated Inc. - YTD 41,134.00 $51 NOW Interest Benevolent Income - YTD 19.18 $52 Second Mile Interest Income - YTD 2,912.00 $53 Second Mile Savings Interest Income - YTD 1.59 $54 Eugene Buehrer Estate - Benevolent Tithe 8,280.80 $

a Fairlawn Haven 14.00$b Rosenberger 100.00$

55 Total Benevolent Income - YTD 117,659.57 $

56 Beginning Balance Bene Fund (1/01/10) 7,105.19 $57 Beginning Balance 2nd Mile Fund (1/1/10) 3,227.86 $58 Beginning Balance Eugene Buehrer Estate Tithe 25,540.59 $59 Total Overall Income - YTD (#55, #56, #57, #58) 153,533.21$

60 Total Expenses - YTD (Column C, #48) 105,944.33 $a Fairlawn Haven 14.00$b Buehrer Estate Expenses 31,824.39 $c Ryan Volkman (Schang Estate) 2,000.00 $

61 Total Benevolent Expenses - YTD 139,782.72$

62 Balance of Bene Funds on Hand (#59-#61) 13,750.49 $

63 Designated Funds Not Expended (Column D, #48) 7,049.39 $

64 Funds for Mission Committee to Expend 6,701.10 $a Total available excluding Buehrer Estate (# 64 - (#58 - #60b)) 12,984.90 $

Note: Line 12, column F: $1000 cash + $1500(approx.) for detergent





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housekeepingCollege Scholarships Available from St. John’sCollege Scholarships Available from St. John’sChristian Church:Christian Church:

The Scholarship Committee recently met andThe Scholarship Committee recently met and

awarded the following scholarships to several ofawarded the following scholarships to several ofour college students. Funds for these scholarshipsour college students. Funds for these scholarshipscome from four sources:come from four sources:• Funds from the Springer Scholarship• Funds from the Springer Scholarship• Funds from the Orpha Mull Nursing Scholarship• Funds from the Orpha Mull Nursing Scholarship• $5000 annually from the Benevolent Fund• $5000 annually from the Benevolent Fund• Benevolent gifts from people who designate their• Benevolent gifts from people who designate their

gift to the Scholarship Fundgift to the Scholarship FundDue to the Scholarship Committee beingDue to the Scholarship Committee being

reorganized at the beginning of the year, threereorganized at the beginning of the year, threestudents are receiving their January scholarshipsstudents are receiving their January scholarships

now.now.• Jacob Gobrogge, $1000 Springer Scholarship for• Jacob Gobrogge, $1000 Springer Scholarship for

the 2009/2010 school year and $1000 Springerthe 2009/2010 school year and $1000 SpringerScholarship for 2010/2011.Scholarship for 2010/2011.

• Katrina Gobrogge, $1000 College Scholarship for• Katrina Gobrogge, $1000 College Scholarship for2010/2011.2010/2011.

• Matt Jacoby, $600 Nursing Scholarship and $400• Matt Jacoby, $600 Nursing Scholarship and $400College Scholarship for 2010/2011.College Scholarship for 2010/2011.

• Jayson Lindsay, $1000 College Scholarship for• Jayson Lindsay, $1000 College Scholarship for2009/2010.2009/2010.

• Stephanie Schmidt, $1000 College Scholarship for• Stephanie Schmidt, $1000 College Scholarship for

2010/2011.2010/2011.• Cale Short, $1000 College Scholarship for• Cale Short, $1000 College Scholarship for

2010/2011.2010/2011.• Carrie Wanemacher, $1000 Springer Scholarship• Carrie Wanemacher, $1000 Springer Scholarship

for 2009/2010.for 2009/2010.

College Students:College Students:Please notify the church office of the followingPlease notify the church office of the following

information as soon as it is available: name of college,information as soon as it is available: name of college,student’s address, grade (freshman, sophomore,student’s address, grade (freshman, sophomore,etc.), e-mail and VISITOR delivery request (e-mail oretc.), e-mail and VISITOR delivery request (e-mail orUSPS). You may call (419-446-2545) or e-mail (office@USPS). You may call (419-446-2545) or e-mail (office@

stjohnsarchbold.org) to relay this information.stjohnsarchbold.org) to relay this information.A Project Needing Attention and Volunteers:A Project Needing Attention and Volunteers:

We are in need of some volunteers to clean up the We are in need of some volunteers to clean up thestage area in the Parish Hall, getting it ready for usestage area in the Parish Hall, getting it ready for useby a Sunday school class. We need items moved toby a Sunday school class. We need items moved toanother place of storage, the present screen needsanother place of storage, the present screen needsreplaced with an automatic screen, the basketballreplaced with an automatic screen, the basketballhoop gear needs cleaned and greased, the backdrophoop gear needs cleaned and greased, the backdropcurtains need removed, and the walls need preppedcurtains need removed, and the walls need preppedand painted. If you would be able to help with any ofand painted. If you would be able to help with any ofthis work, please contact the church office.this work, please contact the church office.

St. John’s Christian Church Leadership:St. John’s Christian Church Leadership:Congregation PresidentCongregation President .................................................................Jim ReddJim ReddCongregation Vice-PresidentCongregation Vice-President .............................................John BeckJohn BeckCongregation SecretaryCongregation Secretary .....................................................Steve WalkerSteve WalkerEldersElders..................................John Beck, Betsy Ducey, Jon LindsaJohn Beck, Betsy Ducey, Jon Lindsay

Paige Miller, Doug RuppPaige Miller, Doug RuppDeacons/DeaconessesDeacons/Deaconesses ............................................ Maggie Enderle,Maggie Enderle,

Susie Enderle, Keith Kuntz, Tom Johnson, Chris OtSusie Enderle, Keith Kuntz, Tom Johnson, Chris Ott,Betsy Redd, Jeff Rutledge, Dean Sauder, Ed WyriBetsy Redd, Jeff Rutledge, Dean Sauder, Ed Wyrick

Church TreasurerChurch Treasurer ............................................................................ Roger MillerRoger MillerCustodiansCustodians ..................................................................Marsh and Judi HuntMarsh and Judi HuntSecurity PersonSecurity Person ....................................................................... Richard SpiessRichard SpiessChristian Preschool StaffChristian Preschool Staff ................................................. Linda Yaney,Linda Yaney,

Joan BurkholderJoan BurkholderAdministrative Assistant Administrative Assistant .................................................... Sue GrieserSue GrieserDirector of Music MinistryDirector of Music Ministry ......................................... Lynn LehmanLynn LehmanAssociate Pastor Associate Pastor ................................................................... Rev. Adam JustRev. Adam JustPastorPastor .................................................................................. Rev. Erich ChristmanRev. Erich Christman



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community newsAmerican Heritage Girls:American Heritage Girls:

We have received the following information We have received the following informationabout an alternative scouting program for girls.about an alternative scouting program for girls.The organization is 15 years old and was started inThe organization is 15 years old and was started inOhio. Their mission statement is to “Build women ofOhio. Their mission statement is to “Build women ofintegrity through service to God, family, communityintegrity through service to God, family, communityand country.” Local Troop 333 is sponsored by Shilohand country.” Local Troop 333 is sponsored by ShilohChristian Union Church in Delta. It is for girls agesChristian Union Church in Delta. It is for girls ages5-18 or grades K-12. Some of the exciting things the5-18 or grades K-12. Some of the exciting things thegirls will do is have the chance to earn badges, levelgirls will do is have the chance to earn badges, levelawards, do community service and earn the Starsawards, do community service and earn the Starsand Stripes award which is similar to the Boy Scoutsand Stripes award which is similar to the Boy ScoutsEagle Award. The American Heritage Girls website isEagle Award. The American Heritage Girls website iswww.ahgonline.org. There is a link on the website to www.ahgonline.org. There is a link on the website tolisten to an interview with Dr. James Dobson aboutlisten to an interview with Dr. James Dobson aboutthe program. In his book Bringing Up Girls he alsothe program. In his book Bringing Up Girls he alsoaddresses the advantages of American Heritage Girls.addresses the advantages of American Heritage Girls.The purpose of the program is to raise Godly youngThe purpose of the program is to raise Godly young women through life skill enhancement, developing women through life skill enhancement, developing

teamwork, building confidence, social development,teamwork, building confidence, social development,girl leadership, character development and spiritualgirl leadership, character development and spiritualdevelopment. Parents and girls interested indevelopment. Parents and girls interested inlearning more about American Heritage Girls canlearning more about American Heritage Girls cancall the Shiloh Christian Union Church at 419-822call the Shiloh Christian Union Church at 419-8224261 or attend the kick off meeting for this year on4261 or attend the kick off meeting for this year onTues. Sept. 14, 6:30 at Shiloh in the lower level ofTues. Sept. 14, 6:30 at Shiloh in the lower level ofthe Church.the Church.

Community Churches Senior Citizens Potluck:Community Churches Senior Citizens Potluck:A potluck dinner hosted by the Central Mennonite A potluck dinner hosted by the Central Mennonite

Church Seniors Group will be held at noon on Sat.,Church Seniors Group will be held at noon on Sat.,Sept. 18 in the Fellowship Hall at Central MennoniteSept. 18 in the Fellowship Hall at Central MennoniteChurch, St. Rt. 2. A musical program will be presentedChurch, St. Rt. 2. A musical program will be presentedby “Easy Ed and the Country Pals.” Table serviceby “Easy Ed and the Country Pals.” Table serviceand beverages will be provided. A sign up sheet isand beverages will be provided. A sign up sheet isposted on the bulletin board. Deadline to sign up isposted on the bulletin board. Deadline to sign up isWed., Sept. 15. Wed., Sept. 15.

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