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ST. PETER’S MISSION STATEMENT: As God’s family led by the Holy Spirit, we are a loving and welcoming community inviting others to share and grow in God’s Word and grace. Vision Statement: As compassionate people we desire to reflect Christ’s love. Sabbath Rest I recently learned the hard way what happens when one doesn't actually observe the Sabbath. I had always assumed that the primary part of observing the Sabbath was going to church on Sundays. That is an important part of Sabbath, but it isn't the whole of it. I had not taken any me off from work since Christmas. I was averaging about two days off a month before I went on vacaon at the end of June. That me of rest was a shock to my body. Less than two weeks aſter returning from vacaon, I got strep throat. Then an ear infecon. Followed by an eye infecon. It turned out that one four-day rest period in six months is not enough rest. My body forced me to take Sabbath. As I was lying on my couch with a fever, I couldn't help but be frustrated at myself for using my me off this way. If I had observed the commandment to honor the Sabbath on a weekly basis, my me off could have been used doing things that recharge my soul - reading, going for walks, playing with my niece and nephew - anything other than checking my temperature once every two hours. Sabbath rest isn't a suggeson. It's a commandment. God cares so much about your well being that Sabbath ranks higher in the 10 Commandments than not stealing or murdering others. It is right aſter the big ones of refraining from idol worship and not taking God's name in vain. Sabbath is important. In some ways, avoiding Sabbath is its own form of idol worship. God has given me this body as a giſt, even with its limitaons and brokenness. My flesh is what connects me to the flesh of Christ. My body is what helps me move and serve others. My taste buds savor the blessing of food and my ears relax at the sound of music. My body is one of God's greatest giſts to me, and when I neglect to give it Sabbath rest, I am saying other things are more important than this giſt from my Creator. I know I am not alone in neglecng Sabbath. I also know I'm a few weeks I'll look back at this arcle and say that my past self had some good ideas but couldn't imagine the to-do list I'm facing today. I, like many of us, will always find a reason to break this commandment so easily and oſten. Perhaps the place for us to start in honoring the Sabbath is to spend some me praying over why this commandment meant so much to God he placed it over not murdering or stealing. Why does this commandment make the top of the list? How can we be more faithful in honoring why God feels it is so important? In peace, Pastor Tina Rev. Kristina Heise, Pastor Phone: 440-376-5904 (cell) Email: [email protected] Parsonage Address: 9361 Ashland Road Wooster, OH 44691 Church Office: (330) 264-1986 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: stpeterelca.org Facebook: St-Peter-Lutheran-Church Panda Preschool:(330) 264-1986 (church phone #) Email: [email protected] St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of New Pittsburg, OH August-September, 2019
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ST. PETER’S MISSION STATEMENT: As God’s family led by the Holy Spirit, we are a loving and welcoming community inviting others to share and grow in God’s Word and grace.
Vision Statement: As compassionate people we desire to reflect Christ’s love .
Sabbath Rest
I recently learned the hard way what happens when one doesn't actually observe the Sabbath. I had always assumed that the primary part of observing the Sabbath was going to church on Sundays. That is an important part of Sabbath, but it isn't the whole of it.
I had not taken any time off from work since Christmas. I was averaging about two days off a month before I went on vacation at the end of June. That time of rest was a shock to my body. Less than two weeks after returning from vacation, I got strep throat. Then an ear infection. Followed by an eye infection. It turned out that one four-day rest period in six months is not enough rest. My body forced me to take Sabbath.
As I was lying on my couch with a fever, I couldn't help but be frustrated at myself for using my time off this way. If I had observed the commandment to honor the Sabbath on a weekly basis, my time off could have been used doing things that recharge my soul - reading, going for walks, playing with my niece and nephew - anything other than checking my temperature once every two hours.
Sabbath rest isn't a suggestion. It's a commandment. God cares so much about your well being that Sabbath ranks higher in the 10 Commandments than not stealing or murdering others. It is right after the big ones of refraining from idol worship and not taking God's name in vain. Sabbath is important.
In some ways, avoiding Sabbath is its own form of idol worship. God has given me this body as a gift, even with its limitations and brokenness. My flesh is what connects me to the flesh of Christ. My body is what helps me move and serve others. My taste buds savor the blessing of food and my ears relax at the sound of music. My body is one of God's greatest gifts to me, and when I neglect to give it Sabbath rest, I am saying other things are more important than this gift from my Creator.
I know I am not alone in neglecting Sabbath. I also know I'm a few weeks I'll look back at this article and say that my past self had some good ideas but couldn't imagine the to-do list I'm facing today. I, like many of us, will always find a reason to break this commandment so easily and often.
Perhaps the place for us to start in honoring the Sabbath is to spend some time praying over why this commandment meant so much to God he placed it over not murdering or stealing. Why does this commandment make the top of the list? How can we be more faithful in honoring why God feels it is so important?
In peace,
Pastor Tina
Rev. Kristina Heise, Pastor Phone: 440-376-5904 (cell) Email: [email protected] Parsonage Address: 9361 Ashland Road Wooster, OH 44691
Church Office: (330) 264-1986
E-Mail: [email protected] Website: stpeterelca.org Facebook: St-Peter-Lutheran-Church
Panda Preschool:(330) 264-1986 (church phone #) Email: [email protected]
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of New Pittsburg, OH
August-September, 2019
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20/30’S SMALL GROUP: REVELATION Thursday, August 1, 7 PM *Please note our new start time at 7pm.
This month our 20’s & 30’s continues our study of the book of Revelation. Argued by some to be one of the most confusing books in Scripture, we will take a look at what this book meant to it’s original co text and how it is helpful in our life of faith today. No prep necessary, just bring your Bible. Didn't make it to last session? No problem, we will catch you up!. Friends and significant others welcome.
This group meets the first Thursday of the month in the library.
ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
MISSION ENDOWMENT FUND
REQUEST FOR FUNDING
Do you know of a charitable organization, nonprofit group, social service agency or special project that could benefit from some financial assistance? Encourage them to submit a request to the St. Peter Endowment Fund. The organization or project leader can send the request to the church via mail or email by October 1. The letter should iden-tify the organization, the need for assistance, the amount requested and contact information. All requests will be con-sidered based on the amount of funds available and those approved will be notified by December 31. If you have ques-tions please speak to a committee member, Larry Gortner, Scott Wertz, Jonathan Berger, Mike Kinney or Elaine Koch.
Mail to: St. Peter Lutheran Church
Mission Endowment Fund Committee 9451 Ashland Road Wooster, OH 44691
*Request must be received by October 1* Recipients will be notified and funds will be distributed to the approved organizations by December 31.
Mission Endowment Fund Guidelines
Income from the Endowment Fund shall be distributed annually and at such other times as deemed necessary and/or feasible in support of the following: 1 Missions
2 Education
3 Special Ministries
4 Worship Life
5 Capital Projects
A. Annually, a minimum of 20% of the dispersed income generated shall be used for outreach programs not directly implemented by St. Peter Lutheran Church.
B. Annually, no more than 60% of the dispersed income shall be spent in any one category or on any one project.
Programs for support shall be recommended by the Endowment Fund Committee and approved by the Church Council. The program shall be voted on by the congregation according to the guidelines established by the congregation.
Disbursement of income from the Fund need not occur annually in the event causes and programs have not been approved by the Committee sufficient to utilize total income available or, if in the judgment of the Committee, total annual disbursement of income is not recommended.
Deepening Your Prayer Life Workshop
Saturday, September 21 from 10am - 12pm Are you looking for ways to deepen your prayer life? Join us we look at techniques to help your prayer life feel more vibrant and less routine. This workshop is ideal for people who would like to learn how to better integrate prayer in their marriage; praying when discerning life transitions; or for those looking to discover a new prayer discipline.
Saturday, September 21 from 10am - 12pm at St. Peter ELCA. Registration begins at 9:30. Childcare provided. While there is no admission charge, a suggested $5 donation is encouraged to offset supplies. Please RSVP by Monday, September 16 to [email protected] or 330-264-1986. Contact Pastor Tina Heise at [email protected] with any questions.
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MEN’S BREAKFAST 2nd Tuesday of the month—8 AM
August 13 and September 10 We meet at Perkins Restaurant , Ashland, OH. All men of the church are invited to join for prayer, good food and great fellowship!
Jubilate decided to not meet monthly, but we will try to visit two times a year.
JUBILATE CIRCLE
THANK YOU One of our local pastors said “God doesn’t will our suffering but in that suffering He picks up the pieces and builds something beautiful”. This was clearly evident on Saturday, July 20th when the communities of Jeromes-ville and New Pittsburg came together to support their own. John Bogavich, Mindy Speicher and their families suffered an unimaginable loss, but we can only hope that they can find some comfort from the outpouring of love that they received.
The members of LORAC (Leaders Of Rural Area Congre-gations) would like to extend sincere a THANK YOU to the community for everything that they did to help make the benefit for the Bogavich/Speicher’s a success. Thank you to the New Pittsburg Lions Club for the use of the park. To the Jeromesville and New Pittsburg Fire Department. To the many volunteers who helped with set up and clean up after the event. The volunteers who helped with preparing and serving the meal. Those who donated food and desserts. To the many local businesses and individuals who donated items for our live and silent auction. To those of you who bid on our auction items. To Dave Geitgey for his auctioneer services. To County Line Clovers 4-H club and to everyone who helped in any way. Each of you were a part of some-thing very special.
LORAC Committee
OUTDOOR WORSHIP and COOKOUT
Sunday, August 4 at 10 am
Sunday, August 4, 10 am is our annual outdoor worship and cookout with our neighbors from the New Pittsburg United Methodist Church. We will worship at the New Pittsburg Lions Club Pavilion. St. Peter will serve as the rain location. Pastor Tina Heise of St. Peter Lutheran and Pastor Jon Heavilin of NPUMC will jointly lead the worship service. Hot dogs and drinks provided. Please bring table service and a dish to share; and lawn chairs if desired.
LORAC – Leaders of Rural Area Congregations
Our next meeting date was moved to Thursday, August 8 (from the 22nd) 6:30pm at St. Peter.
St. Peter Lutheran
College Scholarships Scholarships will be awarded during 10 AM worship on August 11, 2019.
Ice Cream Festival
St. John Lutheran, McZena 46 Co. Rd. 2575, Lakeville, OH 44638
Wednesday, August 14
Serving 4:30– 6:30 PM
Full Menu “Donations Only”
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June 12, 2019 7:00pm Secretary’s Report Church Council met June 12, 2019 with all eleven members present. Sherri Borton shared devotions. The Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports were reviewed and approved. Rita will print out expense reports for each committee, so they can compare to their budget. Pastor Tina was busy this month with Blessing of the Fields, which she enjoys and always learns more about our farming community. The Sofa Studies series beginning in June will explore the idea of neighbors as it relates to our synod. The VBS theme is “Who is Our Neighbor?” and Pastor Tina spent a great deal of time this month on that curriculum. She made twelve visitations and attended Panda Preschool’s end of school celebrations in addition to other obligations. Roger Kamp made a motion to accept Pastor Tina’s report; Ruth Ann Keener seconded, and the motion carried. Council completed our Parish Administrator’s annual review. Properties Chair Mike Martin has gotten one estimate for carpeting and vinyl for the fellowship hall. He will obtain two more before a supplier is chosen. He also talked to our neighbors who park their cars in our lot. We are allowing them to park in our lot but acquired phone numbers, so we could ask them to move the cars when we need the parking space for big events. Worship and Music committee met May 14 and reported the feedback on assisting ministers was mixed. They may be used again for Festival Days. The Unity Singers will provide special music on July 21. Outdoor Worship service and picnic is August 4. Social and Outreach committee’s Giving Tree recipients are as follows: July-NW Elementary (sweatpants); September-Panda Preschool (supplies); November-West Salem Outreach (items for Thanksgiving baskets). Our fall wiener roast at the Tegtmeier’s will be October 6; Rabbit Supper-November 20; Bell ringing for the Salvation Army-December 7; and Christmas Caroling is scheduled for December 8 We received LORAC minutes from May 23. The next council meeting will be July 10 at 7pm. The Executive Committee will meet one half hour before. We adjourned by praying The Lord’s Prayer together.
Joni Hagans Parish Council Secretary
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
BLOOD DRIVE At St. Peter Lutheran Church
October 8, 2019, 3-7 p.m. The need is constant. Please give if you can.
Watch for the church manning this drive. Contact Linda Reichert with questions.
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2019 Blood Drive Schedule at St. Peter:
Drives are 3:00-7 :00 P.M. Tuesday, October 8 Tuesday, December 3* *(changed from Dec. 17th)
Collecting Supplies For Panda in September
Items Needed: Paper towels, Markers, Hand Soap, Clorox wipes, and Glue sticks
This will benefit Panda Preschool kids. Place items in donation box the entire month of September. This is greatly appreciated by the staff!
-Social & Outreach-
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES & EVENTS…
Blessing of Backpacks
Sunday, August 18 2-4 pm at the park
PANDA PRESCHOOL
MESSENGER
NEWS
ORIENTATION: 3/4’s Orientation: Tuesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. 4/5’s Orientation: Wednesday, September 4, 6:30 p.m.
CLASS SCHEDULE: 4/5’s Classes Begin Monday, September 16. Arrival time 9 AM. Class 9:15 AM-12 PM on M-W-F
3/4’s Classes Begin Tuesday, September 17. Arrival time 9 AM. Class 9:15-11:30 AM on T-TH May your summer shine bright!
Miss Tara Panda Administrator
VBS WRAP UP: Thank you so much to everyone who helped make Who Is My Neighbor VBS 2019 a success! What a great week! We had 51-58 children from 35 families attend each day. $412.84 was collected for Saint John Lutheran Church in Celina to help with the tornado that went through on May 27th. Additionally, 21 infant-youth fleece tied blankets were made for Ronald McDonald House. Awesome job!
Tara Vaughan, VBS Coordinator
Children begin worship with their family and enjoy a Children’s Moment. They are then released to go downstairs for Jr. Church for the remainder of worship time.
LEADERS & HELPERS: Watch for new schedule at the back table. Consider being a leader or helper. Extra hands always appreciated!
Thanks for sharing your time and gifts with our youth!!! August: 2nd & 4th Sundays (August 11th & 25th)
September: 4th Sunday only (September 22nd)
Sure to be lots of fun! We’re having ice cream sundaes!
Bring backpacks/book bags for a special school-year blessing. Young families are invited. Please RSVP to the church at 330-264-1986 or on Facebook.
We are collecting school supplies for STUFF-THE TRUCK-HELP A CHILD IN NEED! in conjunction with West Salem Police Department and Lord’s Pantry. See list on back page.
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Walt & I would like to thank all our friends & family at St. Pete's for the geraniums delivered by Ken & Sally Chance, and for the notes.
And a big thank you for the numerous cards sent to Walt for his 90th birthday. His party and sharing of poems and memories was the highlight of his year.
Your thoughtfulness is so very appreciated.
Love,
Elly
To all my friends at St. Peter,
Thank you for all the cards, prayers, and messages left on my phone. They all helped me get through my surgeries.
I am feeling much better now. Doing things I haven’t done for a few months. I get tired easy, but I just rest for awhile.
May God Bless you all.
Sincerely,
Betty Kreiling
Dear members,
To all who are recovering from sickness...that your faith will sustain you, encourage your spirit, and see you through this time.
Sending love and prayers,
Miriam Mutchler
To the Evangelism Committee and members of our church,
Ruby R, Dave & Rita T., Larry & Joanne G., Shirley G., Polly S., Ellie R. plus all the church carolers. You came to see me and made me so happy. I love all of you and this great church.
Miriam Mutchler
Dear Church Family,
Thank you so much for all of your support through the years. I truly appreciate the blanket and the reception that was held after church. Looking forward to the next chapter of my life.
Sincerely,
Claire Vaughan
Dear St. Peter ‘s,
I would just like to thank everyone for their support for me over the past 19 years. Thank you for the lovely blanket (it’s very soft!).
I am very grateful for everyone who has pushed me to be the best I can be! As I head off to college I am comforted knowing I will always have people at home who love and care about me!
Thanks again,
Danni Ballinger
Good times at VBS 2019!
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FINANCIAL CORNER WAYNE COUNTY
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
ZION
MEALS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019: Our next ZION MEAL date.
Help us help others! Servers and food donations will be needed. Watch for sign-up sheet.
Thank you to all who support this on-going ministry by helping, donating, and serving food at Zion Lutheran.
STOP at St . Pete r
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Thursdays: August 8 & 29 September 26
October 7
6:30—7:45 PM
FINANCIAL CORNER 4/30/2019
Checking Account - For Current Expenses
May Offerings $11,283
Year-to-Date Offerings $57,678
Projected Offerings $54,915
Total Expenses Year-to-Date $59,476
Checkbook Balance $9,576
Other Offerings Given This Month
Building/Maintenance Fund $105
Contingency Fund (MIF) $28,220
Building/Maint. Fund (MIF) $19,048
Scholarship Invest. (LPL Financial) $26,197
Endowment Fund (all accounts) $99,587
(Balance as of 12/31/18)
FINANCIAL CORNER 6/30/2019
Checking Account - For Current Expenses
June Offerings $13, 838
Year-to-Date Offerings $71,516
Projected Offerings $67,990
Total Expenses Year-to-Date $71,315
Checkbook Balance $10,733
Other Offerings Given This Month
Building/Maintenance Fund $70
NC/NW Re
Memorial/Youth Min. Balance $20,084
Contingency Fund (MIF) $28,245
Building/Maint. Fund (MIF) $19,976
Scholarship Invest. (LPL Financial) $26,081
Endowment Fund (all accounts) $99,587
(Balance as of 12/31/18)
Memorial/Youth Min. Balance 20,084
MAY, 2019 26 80 10 AM
JUNE, 2019 2 107 10 AM
9 84 10 AM
16 101 10 AM
23 80 10 AM
30 39 10 AM
JULY, 2018 7 64 10 AM
14 69 10 AM.
21 97 10 AM
28 85 10 AM
MAY, 2018 27 87 10 AM JUNE, 2018 3 86 10 AM
10 97 10 AM
17 87 10 AM
24 87 10 AM
JULY, 2018 1 85 10 AM
8 93 10 AM 15 65 10 AM
22 94 10 AM
29 48 10 AM
Bi-Monthly Newsletter Schedule Submission and assembly dates
Issue Submissions Due Assembly
October/November September 15 September 20 Dec, 2019/Jan 2020 *Nov 10 Nov 15
(**A week early for the Dec/Jan issue) Assembly is anytime after 2 pm the following Friday (or as assemblers decides).
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Mailed on or before 8/5/19
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Sunday, August 18 2:00-4:00 pm at the park
Sure to be lots of fun! We’re having ice cream sundaes!
Bring backpacks/book bags for a special school-year blessing.
Young families are invited.
Please RSVP to the church at 330-264-1986 or on Facebook.
Blessing of Backpacks
Sunday, August 18
2:00-4:00 pm at the park
SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION
STUFF THE TRUCK– HELP A CHILD IN NEED!
This year we are donating our collected school supplies from Blessing of the Backpacks to STUFF THE TRUCK– HELP A CHILD IN NEED! in conjunction with the West Salem Police Department and Lord’s Pantry collection.
Items needed:
Book bags Scissors Flash drives
Lunch Boxes Notebooks Dry Erase Markers
Crayons Packs of Paper Folders
No. 2 Pencils Art Boxes Bottles of Elmer’s Glue
Markers Kleenex Elmer’s Glue Sticks
Colored Pencils Pink Erasers Hand Sanitizer
Monetary donations also welcomed to purchase any supplies still needed.
There will be a box at the back table for donations.
Thanks for your support!
