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Table of ContentsPastor’s Page-------------------------------------------------3-4Council Highlights, Christian Sympathy,

Pastor Bob’s Retirement----------------------------------4Message from the President, Congregational Meeting,

Notice about white fans in Sanctuary-------------------5NEW MEMBERS, Birthday Celebration Ruth Gerber,

Noisy Offering, Fellowship & Service-----------------6Altar Guild News, Eden at the Springs,

Prayer Shawls “Blessings Abound”,Toledo Mud Hens Home Plate Event-------------------7

Graduates, VBS at St. John’s Lutheran, LIFT Softball- --8Thank You Notes----------------------------------------------9Faith Filled Travelers News---------------------------------10Ice Cream Social Advertising,

Craft & Farmer’s Market Sale at Ice Cream Social,Bridge of Hope Fiesta, The Missing Link Info.,School Supplies Collection for LIFT,Operation Military – Thank You!----------------------11

July Birthdays & Card Shower for Annie Avers (92)- - -12July Anniversaries, Fellowship Hosts needed,

Summer Music-------------------------------------------13FLCW News--------------------------------------------------14LIFT 95 Reasons to Celebrate Christian Unity-----------15

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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 JULY 2017

PASTOR’S PAGE :"I will sing of the Lord's great love forever; with my mouth I will make Your faithfulness known through all the generations" - Psalm 89:1

TWELVE YEARS OF GRACE

Had a birthday recently?  Just recently we celebrated my grand-daughter, Evie's, birthday.  Kid's parties are full of fun.  They are full of games, gifts, cake, and happy memories, but sometimes adults barely remember their own birthdays, as busy days get filled with all sorts of other activities.

A birthday is a day to reflect on the grace God has given throughout the past year, and to look forward to new days of grace ahead.  How did God sustain you throughout your difficulties in the past years?  What opportunities did God graciously give you to serve in His kingdom?  What did God remove from your life to teach you the greater reliance on Him?

For twelve years, Sunday by Sunday, God's love in our Savior sustained and preserved our faith.  Through the ups and downs, but mostly ups, of those 12 years, God's mercies reached out through the love of Christ, who died for all.

And there it is people.  Through my 12 years of ministry at Faith Lutheran Church you showed your love to me, especially throughout those years when I dealt with cancer.  But you could not share your love with me by yourself.  No, it was because God shared His love with you and you then shared it with me. 

It will be a sad time when I officially retire on July 23, but I want it also to be a celebration of the time we had together.  And I said "we" had

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together.  I've always felt that we have had a mutual ministry amongst us.

Sunday, July 23, 2017 will be a day to celebrate as we gather for Holy Communion.  It will be a day worth celebrating when you receive a piece of bread and some wine, the true body and blood of Jesus.  Even though this is my final day with you, and maybe it will be about me indirectly but not directly.  This is about our friend Jesus, who died for us on Good Friday and was raised from the dead on Easter Sonrise.  It is always about Him. 

God has been so good to us over these last twelve years.  May the Spirit continue to blow over your life and mine as we continue on our journey of faith.

Pastor Bob

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS (JUNE 15, 2017) :*  Don't forget to sign up for Pastor Bob's retirement party!  Sunday, July 23rd. Deadline is July 2. You may call the office with your reservation.*  VBS will be held at St. John's this year - taking registrations now. Sunday 7/23 to Thurs 7/27.*  SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING COMING UP:  Parking lot sealing/re-striping needs to be done.  Have some bids in - need to take it to congregation for approval.  Meeting will be Sunday 7/16 after both services.*  Looking for people to serve on the Transition Team - to help transition supply pastors/interim pastor into our Church/etc.  Please see Christian for more information.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family of Jacilyn Cardosy. Jacilyn passed away on May 30th and there will be a Memorial Service at Faith on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

PASTOR BOB’S RETIREMENT – Pastor Bob’s last Sunday with us will be July 23, 2017. We’ll have one service at 10 a.m. and there will be a dinner afterwards here at Faith. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Please sign up ASAP (by July 2 nd or you may call the

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church office before that date). Evangelism will do the dinner. The last Sunday to hear Pastor Bob preach is July 16th.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: Greetings, Wow I cannot believe that as I write this letter July is upon us.  Although our attendance and giving were down slightly in May from last year, I am still excited about all the wonderful things that are going on in our Church.  As you all know, we are coming up on a transition for our Church.  I am however relieved to report that I have been in communication with the Synod (Sherry Kreiger) and after a few emails and phone calls I have a lot less anxiety about what we will be faced with in the coming months.  At the recommendation of the Synod I have secured supply Pastors to cover while a plan is established to allow us to have an interim Pastor.  The next formal step in the process will be meeting with the Synod at the next church council meeting.  At this time I believe the plan will become more clear. So if you have questions regarding the call process please get them to me prior to the July 20th meeting.  If I don’t know the answer I will make sure they are addressed at that meeting.  With that being said I am looking for some volunteers to be part of the Transition Team.  As prescribed by the Synod Call Process this team is established to help the transition of the exiting Pastor go smoothly as well as welcoming the Supply Pastors and eventually the Interim Pastor.  If you are interested or have questions please contact me.  May we all grow in FAITH,Christian ToomanFaith Lutheran Church Council President

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING NOTICE: As you can see by the condition of the parking lot we need to have it sealed and restriped to protect the investment made a few years back to resurface it.  The cost is in excess of the amount that Church Council can approve so a vote is required.  There will be a brief meeting after both church services on July 16th that will conclude with a written ballot vote.  If you have any questions please see a member of the Church Council.

NOTICE The white fans that were previously located along the side aisles of the church have been moved to the front of the church for safety concerns. 

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These fans are plugged in with extension cords.  Please do not move these fans nor unplug the extension cords.  Thank you.

NEW MEMBERSSUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017

On Sunday, June 11, 2017 we welcomed into our church family the following persons:  Fred and Vicki Weickert, Jim and Margaret Schwartz, Jason and Nicole Weiker and daughters Brielle and Braelyn, Ken and Ginger Walker and Mary Ann Diekman.  We rejoice in the good news of receiving new members into our church family and pray for them as well as ourselves as we journey together in the Good News of Jesus Christ.

80 th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR RUTH GERBER. The congregation is invited to an open house Saturday, July 15th, from 2 to 4 p.m. in honor of Ruth Gerber’s 80th Birthday (July 13th). It will be held in our Fellowship Hall. Please come out and wish her well and reminisce over memories you’ve made with her over the years. No gifts please.

NOISY OFFERING UPDATE - “Change for Change”A total of $200.43 was collected in the month of June. Thank You! Thenext Noisy Offering will be July 16, 2017, at both worship services. TheNoisy 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 sewing kits. Greeting cards are made and are available for purchase in the Lounge for a donation. Come join the fun!

THE FELLOWSHIP & SERVICE SEW GROUP sent 18 quilts to St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Toledo for the families displaced by the fire at the Wachter Building in downtown Toledo on June 13th. All residents escaped uninjured. The building had 18 apartment units. Thank you

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goes to all who helped with the quilts and Kelly Masella for delivering them to Toledo.

ALTAR GUILD

For the month of June, Joan Bolen took charge of the altar work schedule. Thank you Joan!

Linda Woessner, Margie Roach and Marie Reiselt, will head up the work schedule for the month of July.Special "thanks" to Ron & Nancy Root for taking down the big wooden cross, also to Nancy Krumnow for the phone calls over the amount of communion bread on hand. All the help is greatly appreciated.

Mary Lou Cooper

EDEN AT THE SPRINGS We are again blessed with the opportunity to lead worship at Eden at the Springs in Green Springs during the month of July. Sign-up sheet is on the hall bulletin board. July 16th and July 30th are still open. Let’s take advantage of reaching out to those special people at Eden Springs with God’s Word and His love.

Blessings AboundSunday, June 11, we had a prayer shawl blessing service with shawls for our military personnel and shawls for those people needing them in our local area. It was very powerful to have blessings from our God sent through the many hands of our members into the shawls which will then transfer to those using the shawls. The shawls will provide comfort, encouragement and strength to those to whom they are given. Thanks to Pastor Dan for doing the blessing service in Pastor Bob’s absence. Thanks also to our prayer shawl ladies – Annie Avers, Barb Kocsis, Gloria Root, Pat Root, Wendy Root and Linda Woessner, who prayed blessings into the shawls as they knitted or crocheted them for our military personnel. Their fast, nimble fingers got those ready for shipment in a very timely manner.Thanks to all the others who have knit or crocheted the shawls for our use locally. They are very important also and much appreciated. If there is anyone else who wants to share their God-given talent with us by joining the Prayer Shawl Ministry, please contact me so I can give you information and get you started. Yvonne Vogel

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The Toledo Mud Hens Home Plate Event is Sunday, August 13 beginning at 3:30 p.m.  The game starts at 6:05 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the event. Watch for a sign-up sheet on the hallway bulletin board soon.

CALLING ALL GRADSIt’s that time of year when celebrations abound. Please let the church office know of any upcoming graduates. We’d like to keep them in our prayers and send them words of congratulations and encouragement.

VBS this summer will be taking place at St. John’s Lutheran Church here in Fremont. Registration forms are available in the Narthex. Vacation Bible School will be held July 23 – 27th, Sunday through Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:15. Children in pre-school through grade 6 are encouraged to participate.Hope to see lots of our Faith kids and their friends during this fun-filled, God-centered week. Any questions see Noelle or Kim.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR GRADS!

Allyson K. Brown (Daughter of Randy and Darla Brown) graduated Magna Cum Laude on April 22, 2017 from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Literature. Ally will return to EMU in the fall to further pursue her education.

Zachary P. Zimmerman (Son of Jeff & Paula Zimmerman) grad-uated May 14th, 2017 from Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH.

Tyler Clark (Son of Mark & Debra Clark) will be graduating from the Toledo Electrical Joint Apprenticeship for Local 8 from Rossford, July 14th, 2017. He will have his Journeyman’s Card to travel all over the United States to work.

Cole Cisco (Son of Jeff & Dawn (Vogel) Cisco and Grandson of Ray & Yvonne Vogel) graduates from Fairfield-Union High School on May 28th, 2017. He will attend Tiffin University in the fall.

Abigail J. Cooper (Granddaughter of Gary & Mary Lou Cooper) Graduated from Buckeye High School in Medina on May 21, 2017. She will attend Toledo University in the fall.

The LIFT

Softball Schedule is hanging on the LIFT bulletin board in the hallway in case you would like to attend a game and cheer them on.

THANK YOU from Ruth Gerber & Share and Care to all the people who have helped at Share and Care. Carroll & Connie Diekman, Helen Diekman, Randy Brown, Bill Leutenegger, Den & Deb Fahle, Sarah Wilson Hirt, Pat Root and Ruth Gerber.

PASTOR BOB, CHRISTCARE, AND FAITH MEMBERS, Thank you for welcoming our family to your church and accepting our membership. We appreciate the gifts that we received. We look forward to worshiping at and being a part of Faith. Jason, Nicole, Brielle & Braelyn Weiker.

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE for all the prayers and support throughout Franz’s brief illness and his passing. Thanks to Pastor Bob for the wonderful service and kind words, Parm for the beautiful music, Linda and everyone who brought food or helped at the luncheon and Scott Miarer for coming over and fixing the DVD so we could play the memorial video of our family during the luncheon. We are truly blessed to have all of you here at Faith during this difficult time. Anne Gerner and family.

THANK YOU Church members you are such thoughtful friends! I received many lovely Birthday cards and have enjoyed reading them over and over again. You brightened my entire week. Thank you so very much. God bless you! Estella Roberts

FAITH FILLED TRAVELERS NEWS

Historic Cleveland – Part 3 - July 25, 2017 This trip is still open to more travelers and will be happening.Our day trip to Cleveland is in its third year. We will explore this city as it evolved and changed from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. We will visit the Cleveland Stockyards, Gordon Square Arts District, The Warehouse District, and the observation level of the Terminal Tower. Our lunch will be in a bank building from 1803 which was part of the subway/streetcar system. Sounds like an interesting day in our neighboring city. Pricing for this tour is $105 per person. A deposit of $25 per person ASAP will hold your place on the trip.

Ohio Stadium, Buckeyes and Bats - August 8, 2017This trip is still open and we need 4 more travelers, to contract this trip. This day trip includes a tour of Anthony Thomas Chocolates where Buckeye candies are made, a tour of Ohio Stadium where the Buckeyes play, and Phoenix Bats where baseball bats are made. We will enjoy lunch at Hofbrauhaus. Pricing includes all of the above for $123 per person. A deposit of $50 per person ASAP will hold your place. If

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not enough deposits by June 28th the trip will be cancelled. Reserve immediately!!!!!

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 9 more people. Pricing is $99 per person which includes round trip motor coach, admission to Heritage Hall, popcorn museum, Marion Union Station, the Presidential dinner. You have your choice to dine with Andrew Johnson, Wm. Henry Harrison, Chester Arthur or Grover Cleveland.

All checks made payable to Yvonne Vogel. For ?’s call 419-307-1774

ICE CREAM SOCIAL POSTERS There are posters in the office to advertise this upcoming event. Please feel free to pick up as many as you will be able to place in Fremont and surrounding areas to announce this fellowship time. They can be placed in any business you do not see one already, but please ask permission first before doing that. Some businesses have regulations about how to attach and where to place them. Thanks for helping to publicize this annual event and make it successful. Faith Lutheran Church Women’s Programming Committee

CRAFT & FARMERS’ MARKET SALE The Women of the Church are having a Sale during the Ice Cream Social this year. We are asking if anyone would like to donate any bake goods, crafts or garden items (flowers, jellies or fruits & vegetables). We want to use the money collected to have a Family Party in October 2017. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway. Thank you!

BRIDGE OF HOPE FIESTA will be held on Sunday, July 9th, from 12:00 p.m. until 5 p.m. You are encouraged to come and join in the fun! Please take a post-it (2 or 3) and then sign your name where the post-it was located. After you’ve purchased the items, return them to the church and I will get them to Alamar. Volunteers are also needed. Please join in this important ministry.

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WOMEN HELPING YOUNG MOTHERS/THE MISSING LINK at 914 E. State Street is holding a shoe collection. Shoes must be in good condition without holes or rips. Tennis shoes, boots, dress shoes, and sandals, etc. are needed. Cleats, roller skates, and roller blades are not accepted. Call 567-201-5054 for more information.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES Now is the time to start collecting school supplies for the LIFT Back to School Supply Giveaway. In addition to the usual school supplies new book bags are needed. The deadline for donations is Sunday, August 13th, and they will be distributed on Saturday, August 19th at the Share and Care parking lot.

OPERATION MILITARY – A Big Thank You to all who gave so generously to support our military. Five boxes were sent out to show them how much we care. Awesome! Thanks again!

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JULY BIRTHDAYS 2017 1---Larry Aldrich2---Janice Abney, Derik Johnson, William Seibert5---Daniel Hineline, Taylor Topel6---Allison Gazdecki7---Heath Norris8---Kraig Decker9---Betsy Copley10- Della Humbarger, Zane Zweifel11- Connie Downing12- Devin Pollock, Jim Smith13- Ruth Gerber, Tony Hartshorn, Derek Pollock14- Kinsley Gillmor, Norma Willey15- Blaine Mikolajczyk16- Greyson Tooman18- Lester Gallatin, Brynn Gillmor, Ronald Kluck19- Cinda Jones21- Dennis Wagner22- Mike Cooper, Janet Tressler23- Brandon Schneider25- Mary Lou Cooper26- McKenna Johnson28- Camden Zimmerman29- Jack Pollock30- T.J. Hanchett31- Anna Belle Avers, Garrett Schneider, Cheryl Wolf

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

July. Anna Belle Avers will be 92 on July 31st.

Please send your birthday wishes to Annie at:Anna Belle AversValley View Health Care Center

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FELLOWSHIP HOSTS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES: July 16, and August 20 & 27th to round out the summer months. Won’t you please help out if you can. Thank you. Barb.

SUMMER MUSIC : Make a joyful noise to the Lord! Please consider sharing your gifts of worshipful song through vocal or instrumental music. You may contact Parm Boyer at 419-665-2784 or Darla Brown at 419-680-6717 if an accompanist is needed or if you have any questions. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the coat area by the narthex.

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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN NEWS

‘Have Women…Will Travel’

September 23, 2017Eshelman’s Fruit Orchard will be our morning activity location. We will be informed about apples, storage of apples, and enjoy picking some apples to bring home with us as we enjoy this outdoor activity. Following lunch in the area, we will enjoy an afternoon activity to be announced later.

2017 General Meetings

September 12, 2017‘Fremont Then and Now’ will be the program theme for our general meeting. Larry Michaels will present a power point program about the history of Sandusky County and Fremont. He has authored some books and will also have them with him for purchase. If you have one of his books already purchased, please bring it and he will sign it. This will be a 45 minute presentation with time for questions and memories.

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). We will also have our potluck that evening preceding the program. 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.The Board will not meet in July.

Happy Anniversary! July 2, 1971 Larry & Donna Leow 46 years July 9, 2011 Eric & Sheri Pollock Ochs 6 years July 14, 1971 Alta & Richard Olmstead 46 years July 16, 1994 Matthew & Charlene Reed 23 years July 26, 2008 Ryan & Christina McBride 9 years July 26, 2008 Michael & Kelly Roach, Jr. 9 years

The “50” and Over Club-Happy Anniversary!

July 3, 1965 Ray & Yvonne Vogel 52 yearsJuly 20, 1966 Carroll & Connie Diekman 51 years

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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 57. We believe Jesus is the only Son of God the Father.

58. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ.

59. The Bible is the word of God that all Christians learn

from.

60. Help keep each other focused on God’s mission rather

than getting sidetracked.

61. We are all on the same team.

62. It is God that works through us regardless of who

He uses.

63. All say the Lord’s Prayer.

64. All celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas.

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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

1187 CR 128 Fremont, OH 43420

Pastor: Rev. Robert Young2038 Dickinson; Fremont, OH

419-334-2351 (Home)419-559-9905 (Cell)

Email: pasbob10@gmail.com

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.Pastor’s office schedule – Hours vary

Monday through Thursday 9:00 am-12:00 pm

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,