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Table of ContentsCouncil Highlights – August meeting-----------------------3President’s Message, Need Pastoral Care,

Noisy Offering, Fellowship & Service-----------------4Altar Guild, Smoked Pork Chop Dinner, Bell Choir,

Kid’s BLAST Leader & Sunday School Teachers----5Thank You!-----------------------------------------------------6LIFT Outdoor Worship Sept. 24, LIFT Wii Bowling-----7Noah Seibert Updates Website & Meal Train,

Pastor Bob’s Retirement Dinner Thank You,Faith Fellowship Club Fitness Group Starting---------8

Reformation 500 Crawl, Griefshare,Faith Filled Travelers, LOMO Fall Colors Journey---9

Adult Bible Study Opportunities---------------------------105th Quarter, Ministry Fair, Bereavement Support Group,Heartbeat News, Habitat for Humanity needs help------11Great Hymns of Faith Calling all Singers – Oct. 29th---12Binky Bowl 2-------------------------------------------------13Faith Fellowship Hall Rental Agreement Reminder-----14September Birthdays, 90 & Over Card Shower----------15September Anniversaries------------------------------------16FLCW News----------------------------------------------17-18LIFT 95 Reasons to Celebrate Christian Unity-----------19

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2017 Church CouncilPresident : Christian Tooman Vice-President: Dave KocsisSecretary: Niki Wasserman Treasurer : Judi NeillElder: Randy Brown, Noelle LeuteneggerTrustees : Bill Fox, Steve Harder, Ray Vogel, Ron RootDeacons: Randy Koch, Nick Dymond, Scott Miarer, Mike ToomanEndowment: Cheryl Durnwald, Randy Koch, Dave Kocsis,

Denny Fahle, Gary Overmyer, Mike Schneider

The MessengerFaith Evangelical Lutheran Churchwww.faithfremont.org SEPTEMBER 2017

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (AUGUST 17, 2017) :*  Evangelism:  All had a great time at the Mud Hens game.  LIFT Churches will be distributing school supplies at the Dignity & Respect Event being held Saturday, August 19 Downtown Fremont.  It will be at the Share & Care parking lot.*  Endowment:  Having a good year.  Disbursed approx. half of the funds so far this year. Randy Koch and Gary Overmyer have terms expiring at the end of this year.  Will be looking for two for the ballot for October.*  Parish Ed:  Rally day is September 10th.  Committee will be asking Pastor Weaver to install the Sunday School Teachers.  Randy Brown will be teaching catechism.  Will also be starting work on the 500th anniversary of the reformation.*  Trustees:  An electronic lock will be put on the door for safety.  Those without a key to the church can ring the bell and the secretary will be able to buzz the door open.  *  Restroom Project:  Drawings will be complete on Monday, August 21st.  They will then be sent out for bid.  We will be asking the congregation to approve the design at our October Congregational Meeting.  We would like as many bids as we can get - if you know of a company who might be interested in this project - see Bill Fox.*  Our janitor has resigned.  Her last day was August 18th.  Bill Fox has volunteered to fill in until a new janitor - cleaning service can be hired.  Applications are available in the Church office for anyone interested in applying for the job.  Council will be looking into what would be better for our church - a church employee or a cleaning service.  Estimates will be gathered from local cleaning service companies as well.*  Church Council has approved that only members can reserve the fellowship hall.  It will no longer be rented out to non-members.  *  We will continue to have supply pastors until December/January until our interim pastor will be available.  *  The Nominating Committee is looking for individuals who would be willing to serve our Church on Council.  Open positions are Vice President,

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Recording Secretary, 2 Deacons, Elder, 2 Trustees.  Please contact Larry Leow for more information.MESSAGE FROM CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Greetings, Just a quick update on the search for an interim Pastor.  I received a note from our Synod contact and she stated that she does have an interim in mind.  This Pastor will not be available until possibly December but more likely January.  With that being said we will secure more supply pastors for the remainder of the year.May We all Grow in Faith Together,Christian ToomanCongregational Council President

IF THERE IS A NEED FOR HOSPITAL VISITS OR PASTORAL CARE and you can’t reach Barb in the office, please call Noelle Leutenegger at 419-307-1063 or Randy Brown at 419-680-8386. Thanks.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family of Linda Copley. Linda passed away the evening of August 8th. She is Bill & Pat Copley’s sister-in-law.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to Barb Chovanec and the family of Matthew Luke Chovanec, age 18, who passed away recently.

Bill Copley is now at Riverview Health Care Campus in Oak Harbor. His address is 8180 W. St. Rt. 163, Room 310, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 in case you want to send cards or visit.

NOISY OFFERING UPDATE - “Change for Change”A total of $116.41 was collected in the month of August. Thank You! The next Noisy Offering will be September 17, 2017, at both worship services. The Noisy Offering is given so Children from our Companion Parish of Bumila Lutheran Church have the opportunity to attend school in the Mpwapwa Region. Thank you for your support of the children of our sister congregation in Bumila, Tanzania.

FELLOWSHIP & SERVICE SEW DAY Come out and join the fun. We meet the first and third Thursdays of the month and begin at 9:00 am and end at 3:00 pm, but come and leave whenever you wish. We work on quilts, health kits and

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sewing kits. Greeting cards are made and are available for purchase in the Lounge for a donation. Come join the fun!

ALTAR GUILD

For the month of August, Sally Sleek and Bette Linker were in charge of the altar work schedule. Thank you ladies!

In September, Nancy Root and Mary Lou Cooper will take care of the altar work schedule.

Special "thanks" goes to Nancy Krumnow for making the communion bread, to Cinda Jones for mending a banner and to Ginger Walker for volunteering to serve on the altar guild.

The altar guild is still in need of volunteers! "Won't you please help us?" Mary Lou Cooper

SMOKED PORK CHOP DINNER The Faith Fellowship Club will be hosting a Smoked Pork Chop Dinner on October 1st, 2017.  We will begin selling tickets after first service and before second service Sept. 3 through Sept. 17 th . Meal includes 2- 8oz Smoked Pork Chops, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, butter, sour cream all for $9.00.  The dinner is carryout only and will be served by drive thru carryout service in the North Side of the Church Parking Lot.  The proceeds will go to Jim & Jackie Seibert for Noah.  If you are interested in a ticket please see Steve Harder, John Neill, Nick Dymond, Christian Tooman or Niki Wasserman.

NEEDED – SOMEONE TO LEAD THE KID’S B.L.A.S.T. GROUP. There is currently no one to head up the Kid’s B.L.A.S.T. Group for the first Saturday morning of the month during the school year. Time and day could be changed potentially with a new person to lead it. Let the church office know if you are interested. Please, won’t you consider helping with this very worthwhile ministry for these young kids.

THE BELL CHOIR will begin rehearsals in October on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. under the direction of Darla Brown. Thank you Darla! We are looking for interested bell ringers. Please come join us.

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WANTED: Anyone interested in teaching or co-teaching Sunday School Grades 1-4, please contact Kim Smith @ 419-203-4315 or any member of the Parish Ed. Committee. Thank you.

THANK YOU! Pastor Bob, Jerie and family wish to thank the members of Faith Lutheran Church for all that they did to make July 23rd a complete celebration. Thanks for all the cards and gifts that were given to the family as well.

THANK YOU! We wish to thank McKinsey Carter for her many faithful years of service to Faith Lutheran Church as our janitor.Best wishes for the future. You will be missed!

THANK YOU! Dear Faith Lutheran Church, Thank you so much for making me the lovely blanket! It’s nice and cozy. Aubree Jones.

THANK YOU! Thank you so much for the beautiful blanket that you made for us. It helped keep us warm in a cold hospital room and gave us a sense of love and being cozy!! It meant the world to us!! Roger & Shelly Jones.

THANK YOU! I would like to thank my church family for all of my 92nd Birthday cards. Annie Avers.

THANK YOU! I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and cards. Thanks to Pastor Bob for his visit and prayer before my surgery and thanks to Noelle for giving me communion. Willis L. Weber.

DEAR FAITH WOMEN, Thank you very much for the beautiful flower arrangement. It really lifted my spirits. Love to all, Sharon Peña.

OPERATION: BACK TO SCHOOL A huge thank you to all who so lovingly donated school supplies. Along with donations from the other LIFT churches, 700 bags of supplies were handed out at Fremont’s Dignity and Respect Day. How heartwarming

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it was to see children excited about receiving these items to get them off to a super school year. What an awesome demonstration of sharing God’s love throughout the community. Please continue to pray for all students and their teachers throughout the school year.

On September 24 th   LIFT will celebrate its 5 th Annual Outdoor Worship Service at the Sandusky County Fair Grounds. Music will start at 9:30 a.m. and worship will follow at 10 a.m. Please note there will NOT be a service here at Faith that Sunday.

Harry Aspacher of Grace Lutheran is looking for one volunteer each from St. John’s and Faith Lutheran Churches.  This volunteer will be in charge of obtaining other volunteers from his church to help with the physical set up for the worship service.  If you are willing to help Harry, please call him at 419-680-6382 for more information.  He would greatly appreciate your help.           The Caring Committee from LIFT is sponsoring a BINKY BOWL II to be held at the Outdoor Worship service.  People are asked to collect baby items such as diapers, wipes, pacifiers, etc. and bring these items to the Outdoor service.  These baby items will be donated to Heartbeat and Liberty Center.

LIFT Wii BOWLING LEAGUE will be meeting at St. John’s Lutheran Church Youth Room from September 5 –October 31 either at 10 a.m. or 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays.  Call St. John’s Office at 419-332-7341 ASAP to reserve your spot. From Teens to Seniors, there’s room for all ages. This is a great chance to get involved!

I RECEIVED AT MY 80 TH BIRTHDAY PARTY A LARGE PINK PLANT. Would whomever gave it to me please let me know who you are?Thank you. Ruth Gerber.

NEW PAPER TOWELS IN THE BATHROOMS – You may have noticed the paper towels in the bathrooms are thicker. We are trying them out to see if we actually need to use fewer sheets to get our hands dry. Please let Barb know what you think sometime.

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PLEASE NOTE: The orange cones are in the driveway to the parking lot to deter semi-trucks from using it as a turn around.

If anyone in the congregation is interested in keeping up with the latest on Noah and our journey please visit the following website: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/noahseibert Thank you for all your prayers! Jim & Jackie Seibert.

We would like to invite your congregation to help with meals for the Jim Seibert Family during this difficult time (little Noah is sick).  Please share this link, https://mealtrain.com/2L74L5, with your congregation, where they can sign up for a date to deliver a meal to the family.  Thank you! Abby Markwith, 3rd Grade Teacher, Washington Elementary.

PASTOR BOB’S RETIREMENT DINNER I am truly blessed and thankful for all the people who helped in

some way to prepare, serve, and clean-up Sunday, July 23rd, in honor of Pastor Bob’s retirement. First, kudos to my evangelism committee for taking on such a project and making it a truly great celebration. They are Kim, Teri, Barb, Alta, Toni, and Noelle. Secondly, to Cinda who helped to plan the meal, pick up the groceries and baked the buns and cupcakes. Next, thank you Becky, Bill, and Emily for preparing the pork and salads. Finally, to all the Faith members who volunteered to pitch in and assist in some manner during the event: Brenda and Mike T, Ray and Yvonne V , Dave K, Jim S, Letty R , Rachel and Shelby T , Deb and Denny F , Larry H, Larry and Marcia A, Steve and Brianne H, Christian T, Darla and Aaron B , Niki W, and Scott M.

I heard many compliments about the meal. We had around 150 people in attendance. Any food that was left over was donated to the Liberty Center, and they were very thankful.

I would like to thank Pastor Bob for his service to Faith Lutheran Church over the past twelve years. I hope you will enjoy your retirement. May God bless you and your family.May God continue to bless this congregation as we prepare to call a new pastor. Give us patience and understanding throughout this process.Again thanks to all. Randy J. Brown, Evangelism Chairperson

THE WOMEN OF THE FAITH FELLOWSHIP CLUB ARE HOSTING A FITNESS GROUP open to all the ladies in our congregation on Tuesday

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nights at 7:00 beginning September 5th, 2017. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall for approximately a 30 minute session.  If you have any questions, please contact Judi Neill at 419-217-9326.

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Reformation 500 Crawl   will be on October 21 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Travel to different locations throughout our Synod to experience unique presentations celebrating 500 years of our Lutheran heritage! Twenty-two churches will participate. Take part in a guided tour through a historical cemetery and brewery, enjoy a mini concert of reformation music, view unique reformation stained glass windows, listen to stories, and see historical exhibits. You can view the map and complete details at www.nwos-elca.church (on the homepage, search Reformation 500 Crawl). GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH REFORMATION 500 CRAWL – OCTOBER 21 FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M . HISTORY ROOM AND STAINED GLASS WINDOWS.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN WILL BEGIN A FALL SESSION OF GRIEFSHARE. This is a 13 week program that will meet on Sunday evenings in St. John’s Parish House Lounge from 5-7 p.m. beginning Sept. 10 th . They begin with a light meal together and then watch a video, followed by discussion. This group is open to anyone who is grieving the death of someone close. It’s a place where they can be around people who understand how they feel and the pain of their loss. At GriefShare, they will learn valuable information that will help them through this difficult time in their life. If any are interested or would like more information, please call St. John’s at 419-332-7341.

FAITH FILLED TRAVELERS NEWS DINING WITH THE PRESIDENT - November 4, 2017We are limited to 32 people, a deposit of $50 per person is required. We have openings for only 3 more people. More people can go, but they would not be seated with a president and the price would be reduced slightly. All other activities you would partake in as usual. Pricing is $99 per person which includes round trip motor coach, admission to Heritage Hall, popcorn museum, Marion Union Station, the Presidential dinner. The only president left to dine with is Chester Arthur. All checks made payable to Yvonne Vogel. For ?’s call 419-307-1774

LOMO – DOOR COUNTY PENINSULA & CHICAGO FALL COLORS JOURNEY. See the flyer on the bulletin board for a 7 night bus trip with LOMO from September 25-October 2, 2017. For more information visit www.lomocamps.org/fallcolorsjourney $1,000 per person Double Occupancy or $1,225 per person Single Occupancy.

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Join the Conversation

As the new Sunday School year begins for our children and youth we also find opportunities here at Faith where adults can also continue to have the opportunity to study God’s Word. Please join us as we grow more in a more intimate relationship with this God who loves us so much that “He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life”.

Sunday morning Small Groups“Be Anxious for Nothing” The art of casting your cares and resting in God. (Bill Fox in Room 11)Luther’s Small Catechism (Ron Root in the lounge) Books of the Bible (Scott Miarer in Room 12)

Christ Care Small GroupsA Clash of Kingdoms (Thursdays at 3:00 – Anida Miarer in Room 9) A DVD series with Biblical scholar Ray VanderLaan , making Biblical history come alive and relevant to us today.God Loves Broken People - and Those Who Pretend They’re Not (Saturdays at 9:00 am – Noelle Leutenegger in Room 9) Sheila Walsh shows us how personal brokenness can open doors of intimacy with Jesus that may never open in any other way.

Women’s Circles Small GroupsEncouraging Others (3rd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in the lounge) This study is based in part on Acts11 and 1 Timothy.The Women of Christmas (3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the lounge) We learn in this study more deeply about Elizabeth, Mary and Anna as we begin to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of our Savior.

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5 th Quarter will be starting September 8 th . Attention all junior and senior high youth! You are invited to attend 5th Quarter which takes place at St. John’s Lutheran Fellowship Hall after each Ross home football game. The kick-off will be Sept. 8 from 9 to 11:30 p.m. Future events will be on October 6, 20, and 27th. Come and bring your friends expecting a great time!

Ministry Fair – St. John’s Lutheran is having a Ministry Fair on Sunday, October 8 th . All LIFT churches are invited to participate. This will be an opportunity to see how your God-given gifts and talents can be used in response to the love God has extended to you. Come and see where you can jump into the action. There is a rumor that there will be a chili cook-off too. Keep watching for more details!

ProMedica Hospice is hosting a Bereavement Support Group. It will meet Thursday’s from 6 to 7:30 p.m. beginning August 24, 2017 thru September 28, 2017 at Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center, 1250 Tiffin St., Fremont. It is free and open to the public. Registration is required; space is limited. To register or for more information please contact Melody Fryling, MSW-LISW-S Bereavement Coordinator at 419-547-6419 ext. 404019 or Melody.Fryling@promedica.org

Heartbeat Hope Medical Pregnancy Center wishes for you to save the date, Tuesday, October 24th, for their 2017 Banquet at Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed. RSVP for one, two, or more. For more information contact Dianne at events@heartfre.com or 419-334-9079.

Habitat for Humanity – We are building a house right here in Fremont on Buchanan Street. Workers are desperately needed. If you are able to help, or would like more information, please call Dave Fleming at 419-332-6895.

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RECENTLY THERE HAS BEEN SOME QUESTIONS IN REGARDS TO THE RENTING OF THE FELLOWSHIP HALL AT FAITH. Following is a copy of the rental agreement which gets signed by the member renting the hall prior to the date of rental. This is a reminder to all of how to secure the fellowship hall for your gatherings.

FELLOWSHIP HALL RENTAL AGREEMENTFAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

This document sets forth the terms and conditions for renting the fellowship hall at Faith Lutheran Church

1. Rental date is _______________________.2. The rental fee is $50 for members.3. A deposit of $50 is required with all rental periods. This deposit

is to be made in the form of a separate check from the rental fee check.

4. All checks are to be made payable to Faith Lutheran Church and are due when the rental agreement is signed.

5. The deposit is refundable upon the inspection of the premises after the rental date to insure there are no damages to the Church property.

6. During the rental date, none of the guests are allowed in the Church, Narthex or Sunday School areas. The person renting the facility is responsible to monitor their guests as to their movement within the facility.

7. The person renting the hall is responsible to pick up a key to the Church and is responsible for locking the Church after the engagement. The key is to be picked up and returned to the Church office by the person renting the hall during Church office hours of Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

By signing this agreement, I agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement.

Revised August, 2015

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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 2017 1---Barb Kluck4---Matthew Gerner, Bill Leutenegger, Kurt Reiselt, Gil Root,

Jeanette Swartzlander8---Barb Kocsis9---Julia Norris, Braelyn Weiker, Brielle Weiker12- Pat Root13- Mike Tooman14- Sarah Garner, Gary Root16- Tyler Clark, Helen Diekman, Christopher Riehl17- Toni Cooper, Brenda Tooman18- Karen Aldrich, Daryl Copley19- Susan Barker, Ginger Walker, Dennis Weber20- Marissa Bolen21- Grant Fahle, Michael Leow, Debbie Pollock22- Alta Olmstead23- Sue Krumnow24- Annie Gazdecki, Gabriel Roach25- Mia Riehle26- Justin Pollock27- Stan Moyer29- McKinsey Carter, Brandi Mooney

A Birthday Card Shower is being given for those members age 90 and over whose birthdays are in

September. Jeanette Swartzlander will be 92 on September

4th.Helen Diekman will be 94 on September 16th.Please send your birthday wishes to Jeanette at:

1315 S. Main Street, Lindsey, OH 43442 Please send your birthday wishes to Helen at:

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1228 Skyline Drive, Fremont, OH 43420

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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN NEWS

FOR FALL OUTING & SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING – SEE BELOW & NEXT PAGE

DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING

December 12, 2017 - ‘God’s Girls on Wheels’, a Christian drama group of ladies, will present a skit entitled ‘New Testament Rewind’. This creative presentation of the New Testament covers the Christmas story, Christ’s ministry, and the early church. It is lighthearted and fast paced yet reminds us all that Christ’s story is not finished. These ladies presented their ‘Church Ladies’ skit for us in 2015 which was greatly enjoyed by all (including some men of the congregation). Mark your calendars now so you do not miss this special evening. More information later to remind us of this event.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN Monthly Board meetings are held on the First Monday of the

month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the church lounge.In September we will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 5th at 7 p.m.

due to Labor Day on the 4th.

Happy Anniversary! Sept. 1, 1984 Randal & Peggy Koch 33 years Sept. 8, 1973 Richard & Janet Willer 44 years Sept. 13, 1968 Robert & Donna Fought 49 years Sept. 16, 1978 Thomas & Cheryl Willey 39 years Sept. 17, 1977 Steve & Joy Decker 40 years Sept. 18, 1998 John & Judi Neill 19 years

Sept. 21, 1984 Julius & Kathleen McClain 33 yearsSept. 22, 2001 Daniel & Tonya Diekman 16 yearsSept. 22, 2007 Tony & Jessica Hartshorn 10 yearsSept. 24, 1971 William & Ruth Ann Seibert 46 yearsSept. 24, 2016 Justin & Ashley Ward 1 yearSept. 25, 2004 Philip & Diana Thompson 13 yearsSept. 26, 2008 Steve & Mary Ann Diekman 9 yearsSept. 30, 1989 Roy & Sally Sleek 28 years

The FLCW (Faith Lutheran church women) are hosting an evening of looking back at Fremont and Sandusky County. Larry Michaels will lead us in remembering the ‘good ole days’ with his power point presentation titled, ‘Fremont - Then & Now” This covers our area from mid-18th century until the 20th century. We are inviting anyone who is interested in history to please feel free to come and enjoy this evening. This event begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 12 th in the Fellowship Hall and there will be refreshments following his presentation. Please RSVP to Peggy Koch, Kim Smith, Teri Hineline, Nancy Root, or Yvonne Vogel. You may also call the church office, 419 332-6820, to RSVP by Sept. 5th.

Continued on next pageFaith women need to arrive by 6:30 p.m. so we can have our brief general meeting and election of 2018 officers before our guests arrive. Please mark this on your calendar so you have a voice in the women’s leadership and activities.

Autumn is Coming …so is the women’s fall outing on Saturday, September 23rd meeting in the morning at 9:15. We will meet at the parking lot and be on our way to Eshleman’s Orchard in Clyde by 9:30. We will learn about apple grading, storage, coolers, and bee pollination of the apples. Then we will go into the orchard to pick our own apples to bring home and enjoy. Cost is $5 unless you choose to purchase more to bring home (paid at the location). Lunch (on our own) will be in downtown Green Springs at Papa Jimmie’s Restaurant. The afternoon will be spent back at our Fellowship Hall where we will be led by Cinda Jones in making our own Fall Silk and Dried Flower Centerpiece to bring autumn into our homes! Each person will learn basic floral arranging and create a centerpiece to enjoy for years to come. The cost for making your own arrangement will be $10. Cinda will bring all the supplies and we will pay her that day.

There is a sign up sheet on the women’s board in the coatroom area. Indicate if you can drive and how many can ride with you. Please sign up by September 17 th so I can call the orchard and the restaurant to help them be prepared for us. It also will help Cinda to be prepared with enough supplies for all of us. Any questions, please call Yvonne 419 307-1774.P.S. Bring a friend! Men are invited also.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE OF THE NORTHWESTERN OHIO SYNOD OF THE ELCA WOMEN’S FALL RETREAT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AT FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, FREMONT.Registration at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and rolls.9:00-10:45: Faith Ladies will transport the group to Lynnwood Dog Training for our program. Brian Woods will explain the training process and show us a working dog. 11:00: We will return to Faith, Pastor Jodi Rice from Grace Lutheran Church will lead us in a Bible Study.Noon: Lunch – Taco BarA loose Offering will be taken and will go to Lynnwood Dog Training.RSVP by September 25 th to Cinda at 419-680-0008

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In preparation of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation in 2017, the LIFT

Evangelism Committee is sharing 95 Reasons to Celebrate Christian Unity. Here are the next 8. Their hope is to celebrate

an “Age of Unity” as LIFT as well asthe church as a whole.

Universal Christian Doctrine 73. The church was established by the triune God, not of human origins, but from the whole event of Jesus Christ.

74. The growth of the church is not by human works but by God’s doing.

75. The Scriptures are the inspired Word of God.

76. The church on earth lives from and is ruled by the

word of God, through Jesus, the living word of the gospel

and inspired Scriptures.

77. Christians combine audible and visible elements with

profound spiritual realities that remain hidden from

empirical investigation and perception.

78. We believe that the church will be sustained and never

be defeated but will carry out its mission on earth.

79. Salvation is a gift of God that cannot be earned.

80. Christians are called to be servants of God.

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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

1187 CR 128 Fremont, OH 43420

Please call the church office if you needPastoral Care while we

Transition to a new pastor.

Church Office: 419-332-6820

Email: faithchurch@amplex.netWebsite: www.faithfremont.org

Office Hours:Secretary schedule – Tuesday thru Thursday

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.Holy Communion Celebrated: 1st and 3rd Sundays

Sunday School for all ages: 9:15 a.m.

Newsletter Articles Due: 3rd Sunday of the Month

Mission Statement:Faith Lutheran Church exists to gather the

people to worship and praise God, to equip them in

faith,and to send them into the world to make a