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Pastor Matthew S. Lash6517 Finzel RdWhitehouse, OH 43571
from the Pastor
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Worship & SacramentSunday 9am
Mid-Week Pick-Me-UpWednesday 7pm
Worship ServicesAvailable on the net
www.commofchrist.org
Church Office Hours8:30-12 noon
Monday – Friday
Call Pastor MattFor personal communion, counsel or an appointment
419-877-0607
Love your Neighbor Social DistanceWear your Mask
Be Safe & Sensitive
September 2020
If you knew at the age of two that you were
going to ‘Fall and go boom’—would you have
bothered trying? If you knew that after you
pulled yourself up from the couch, and let
go, you might fall----would you have tried?
AND YET…children never stop. Try and try
again. Fall and fall again. Little ones just keep
picking themselves up, pulling themselves
up, standing, falling, walking, falling, running,
tripping, skipping—and always, always
falling.
Children inspire me.
Because I keep falling. One day, I think I’m
okay. By noon, I take a fall. I pull myself up
again—and try again—and fall again. Oh,
there are no bruised knees, just a bruised
spirit. All of us strive to stand on hope, trust
and faith—and we take a few bold steps, and
we fall. Up and down. Up and down.
I am a child of God. However, unlike a
toddler, I know that I am going to fall. I Know
that the darkness will knock at my door. I
know that worries will pay me a visit. I have
a defense. Actually, a defender. Jesus. The
scriptures remind you and me, “Cast all your
cares on me, for HE cares for you”. When I
fall, my Father picks me up. When darkness
comes to my door---Jesus shines a light.
When worries come to visit, Jesus fills my
heart with confidence.
If I Knew I Was Going to Fall….
Each one of us are entering new
seasons of our life. You have dropped
off your son or daughter on a college
campus. You are leaving your
elementary child, junior high, high
school child on a crowded campus
every morning. You are starting a new
job. Retirement is just around the
corner for you (and for me). All of us
will take a few bold steps, and we will
fall down. Your choice? My choice? Lay
there---or get up and try again?
Children inspire me.
I’m getting up. Even if I fall again. I’ll
keep getting up—praying that I will
lean more dearly on the arms that love
me, hold me and forever save me—the
arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
Amen.
Stay well. Healthy. Faithful. Loving.
Sensitive and Strong.
Peace
Pastor Matt
mailto:[email protected]://www.commofchrist.org/
WORSHIP
WORSHIP LIFE in SEPTEMBER
We are grateful for the opportunity to worship ‘virtually’. We are safe in our homes with loved ones and friends. We can worship in the morning. We can worship later in the day. We can hear the weekly message on Monday—AND there is always our ‘Mid-Week’ worship experience!
During these difficult days, we want you to remain connected to God’s Word and one another---if only, via the computer and the internet. We are grateful for your participation and the invitation you have extended to many friends to join us on FACEBOOK LIVE on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. & Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 6th14th Sunday of Pentecost
Message “Agree----to A G R E E!”“We don’t agree on politics, we don’t agree on peanut butter or pastrami, we don’t agree on religion---and JESUS says, “wanna see something happen—where two or three agree!!!”
Worship & Holy Communion 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 13th15th Sunday of Pentecost
Message “A Long and Winding Road…”“Forgiveness is just not that simple. It’s a long and winding road that comes back around”
Worship & Holy Communion 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 2016th Sunday of Pentecost
Message “Generosity Groupies!”What’s my gripe? A fair shake is my gripe!. Unjust decision is my gripe! Call it what you want---give any reason you can come up with---but TRUTH---my foundational GRIPE IS GENEROSITY!
Worship & Holy Communion 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 2717th Sunday of Pentecost
Message “My least concern—Myself!”Tripped up by me, myself and I…Worship & Holy Communion 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 2“HighLIGHTS of Water and Word!”The joy of the baptismal journey!Facebook Live 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 9“Tempted and Tried!”The challenges on life’s journey!Facebook Live! 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16“You’ve got a F R I E N D!”The privilege of friendship on life’s journey!Facebook Live! 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23“Followed by a Sinner”The journey with the good, bad and ugly!Facebook Live 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30“What to do with your enemies?”When you become aware, not everyone likes you!Facebook Live! 7:00 p.m.
Mid-Week Worship
WORSHIP
Sunday Messages Sunday morning messages for the month of September are focusing on the Gospel readings of Matthew. In October, Pastor will focus on the letters of the Apostle Paul. Each message relates to the joys
and challenges we are facing today. Please click on Facebook, (Community of Christ Lutheran, 9:00 a.m. Sunday mornings) and join us for worship.
All Worship Services are Available on
Website! We appreciate our media coordinator, Cheri Outly
transferring our worship services to the church website each week. (you do NOT need Facebook). Please join us for worship at www.commofchrist.org. Enjoy God’s Word.
Holy Communion is offered during our Sunday morning worship ‘virtually’. If you would appreciate individual or family communion with Pastor Matt, please call the church office to schedule a time for prayer and communion in the
sanctuary. Pastor will provide the sacrament to individuals or families.
Confirmation Sunday, September 13,
11:30 a.m.
Two members of our 2020 Confirmation class
and limited family members will gather for
worship service on September 13.
We will social distance and require masks of all attending.
Pastor will share a brief message for the students and family, along with music and
sacrament.
Please keep our students in prayer;
Anna Rasmusson
Josh Kohntopp
http://www.commofchrist.org/
ACTIVITIES
Youth MinistriesCollege Students and Families!Would you do us a favor? Please provide the church office with an updated picture of your college daughter or son! We would like to post their year, and the University they currently attend!
We appreciate the
music Eric provides on
Wednesday and
Sunday.
If you would like to
participate and assist
our morning or evening
worship with an
instrument, solo or
offering of music,
please contact the
church office!
We would love to
welcome you!
WE PLAN TO POST THEIR PICTURES IN THE OCTOBER NEWSLETTER.
We would love to bless your students by staying connected! Pray for your college kids! 😊
Book Club will meet on September 15th @ 1 in
the meeting room at the Whitehouse Library to
discuss GHOSTED by Rosie Walsh.
We will need to wear masks and disinfect hands
with provided sanitizer.
Thanks, LuAnn
_
PARISH EDUCATION
Pastor’s
Weekly Bible Study“NEVER ALONE!” You are stronger than you think because God is nearer than you know!
Benevolence & Outreach
What is Community of Christ D O I N G????
We miss the weekly updates of our activities! I hope you will
JOIN ME AND GIVE THANKS to God for the giving that has
been inspired our congregation!
• Community of Christ remains one of the strongest benevolent partners of the Northwest Ohio Synod, ELCA. We continue to enjoy the support and favor of our Bishop in these difficult days.
• Community of Christ remains an active partner with GENACROSS ministries and responds to every request we have received.
• Community of Christ members and friends provided masks for the staff of Wolf Creek and submitted numerous supplies to support their good work. Many of our members provided masks and PPE for St Luke’s and other local needs.
• Community of Christ provided resources of personal hygiene supplies for residents at nursing facilities operated by Genacross.
• Community of Christ provided financial support to Redeemer Lutheran of Toledo for their summer lunch program for urban youth.
• Community of Christ delivered food and staples to the Salem Lutheran family in Toledo.
• Community of Christ has opened our doors to the local AA group that has resumed gathering on Wednesday and Friday evening. AA gathers safely with PPE resources each week. They have met here for over 40 years!
• Community of Christ and Pastor Matt has provided shelter, food and counsel for a recent homeless family in Toledo.
• Community of Christ has shared an extra measure of financial support for needs with Genacross ministries.
• Community of Christ has extended a gift of support to missionaries Carey & Olivia, serving with Jesus Film Project.
Confirmation Classes Held on ZOOM! Confirmation changes the hearts of young teens! We will enjoy an awesome fall study on the awesome activity of God in the Old Testament!! Students will receive weekly packets with study sheets, worksheets and
class projects. Our classes will be held for one hour beginning Thursday, August 27th at 7:30pm.
A NEW fall release by Pastor Max Lucado with DVD Segments and
biblical teaching with Pastor Matt.
Thursday afternoon 1:00-2:15 p.m.
Sign up by contacting the church office and let us know you plan to participate.
Dates: October 1-November 19. As of this date, sessions will be held
by Zoom. (subject to change should conditions improve).
YOUTH EDUCATION
STOLES FOR
CONFIRMANDS!
Crafts & Activities!
Each Sunday we offer packets of children’s
crafts to be enjoyed with their families! Please pick
up a craft on Sunday afternoon or all day Monday. Crafts are
available the remainder of the week in the church
office. Please share with a friend!
Confirmation Themes this month.Our students Zoom instruction schedule this September:
Date Theme
August 30 “Why is the world a mess?”
September 3 “God’s Family Plan” – Abraham!
September 6 NO CLASS
September 10 “One way street of Grace!”
September 13 “Dysfunctional Family meets a Functional
God!” – Joseph
September 17 “Forgiveness – Jesus Style” – Joseph
September 20 “100 year long enough!” – Moses
September 24 ”Powered Pledges” – Moses
September 27 “Promised Lord Problems” – Moses
And the Lord spoke to the sewers and assemblers….”Put down your iPad, remotes and books! Pick up your
needle and thread to help complete the confirmands
looks!” Stole sewers desperately needed.
Please, please, please call Joan Bierley (419) 823-1136 for
more information. Thank you!
OUTREACH
We are grateful for those offerings that are received. Your gifts to the mission of the church keep us strong and able to meet the costs of our ministries. Thank you for sharing your faithful
offering with your congregation!
2020 BUILDING & GENERAL FUND ANALYSIS
STEWARDSHIP
SIMPLY GIVING PROGRAMa regular electronic withdrawal that supports your
congregation when you are out of town.
Let us be cheerful givers to the Lord!
2020 OFFERING ENVELOPES
Our weekly offering envelopes include weekend offerings, Lenten Wednesdays, Holy week, Easter,
Thanksgiving, Advent services and more!
If you have questions as to how to complete your weekly offering, please contact the church office.
PLEASE REMEMBER ---we offer an electronic offering, (Simply Giving) that will withdraw your
support automatically from your account.
THANK YOU FOR GIVING TO THE LORDS WORK AT COMMUNITY OF CHRIST AND THE ENTIRE
CHURCH!
2020 Building Loan FundIncome Expense Diff.
Mar $10,475 $12,563 ($2,088)YTD $33,089 $37,689 ($4,600)
2020 General FundIncome Expense Diff.
Mar $33,138 $35,797 ($2,659)YTD $100,180 $115,786 ($15,605)
2020 Building Loan FundIncome Expense Diff.
Apr $13,290 $7,198 $6,092YTD $46,379 $44,887 $1,492
2020 General FundIncome Expense Diff.
Apr $38,317 $24,084 $14,233YTD $138,498 $139,870 ($1,372)
2020 Building Loan FundIncome Expense Diff.
May $11,537 $7,502 $4,035YTD $57,916 $52,389 $5,527
2020 General FundIncome Expense Diff.
May $34,399 $15,524 $18,876YTD $172,897 $155,394 $17,504
2020 Building Loan FundIncome Expense Diff.
Jun $9,205 $12,563 ($3,358)
YTD $67,121 $64,952 $2,170
2020 General FundIncome Expense Diff.
Jun $30,363 $23,085 $7,278
YTD $203,260 $178,479 $24,782
2020 Building Loan FundIncome Expense Diff.
Jul $10,190 $12,563 ($2,373)YTD $77,312 $77,515 ($203)
2020 General FundIncome Expense Diff.
Jul $28,629 $35,879 ($7,250)YTD $231,890 $214,358 $17,532
Our Church Council gathers by ZOOM on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
You are always welcome to be part of the conversation. If you would like to address the council or share a concern or joy, please call the church office so we might invite you to be present during the ZOOM meeting.
If you would like to address the council, we will need to put your names on the agenda.
July Council Decisions
The following are highlights of our July council gathering;
• The council by motion accepted Pastor Matt’s retirement letter. Our President Max Kohr has been in contact with Bishop Daniel Beaudoin and a meeting will be scheduled to begin initial plans towards a call process.
• The council discussed a motion to add streaming technology to the sanctuary. Our plan is to continue streaming worship to the internet, while improving the quality and reception of the broadcast. The council is currently considering two companies.
• The council approved a motion to add a second method for electronic giving. This method will enable members and friends to “TEXT” a gift directly to Community of Christ. We hope to have this technology in place in the next month or two.
• The council reports that while the office remains open with limited hours and Pastor Matt is here five days a week, the facility is closed for all ministry and community activities. No meetings (besides AA) may occur in the facility. The council supports continuing ‘virtual worship’ on Sunday and Wednesday in August and September.
• The council approved the confirmation of five teenagers and limited family on Sunday, September 13. All activities must be held outdoors.
COUNCIL NEWS
Our next meeting:
Tuesday, September 8
Please remember the following
members who are ill, shut in, or recently hospitalized:
Dayle Reed – Care for cancer
Lois Nofzinger – Rehab for Hodgkin’s disease & Covid
Mike & Betty McSurley – Rehab, recovery from Covid
Dennis Rober –
Jim & Bev Howard –
Sharon Dapkus –
Family of Gale Longnecker –(Father of Bob)
Please remember them in your daily prayers. Thank you.
Praying for God’s People
SYMPATHY, PRAYERS & THANKS
Memorial Funds & Gifts
Community of Christ is grateful to receive funds in memory or in honor of loved ones.You may select from
the following funds:
Building Reduction Fund - Music FundStained Glass Fund - Landscape & Ground Fund
Youth Ministry Fund
Remembrance & Prayers
Max & Pauline KohrDick & Kay BurdoJerry & Dayle ReedChris & Natalie RillingBill & Shirley MillerSharon & Dave PrueterDoris DisherBecky & Wayne KingChris, Carole, Sara, & Luke CampbellFred & LuAnn ShumanBob & Cathy SautterKathy ChamberlainTom & Karen Jennings
Lila Aubell
John SheetsGlenn Johnson
Betty MohlerLarry Wagoner
Betty Kroncke
Barbara Lash
Glenn CampbellGuy McEwen
Cindy WixeyNorma Ruehle
Eleanor Gleason
Sharon MillerBrenda DruschelCaron & Donna CochranDean & Susan NofzingerBev HowardTim & Patty RothGreg AubellDon & Karen SchroederEunice KronbergMolly WachtmannBruce & Elaine Lammon
Memorial Gifts Shared by…..
I am remembering those who have left our
Community of faith for their home in heaven.
Our Blessed Saints
Family of Paul Oden(Husband of Karen)
September Birthdays!
09/01 Brenda Druschel
09/01 Don Heilmann
09/01 Joan Bierley
09/04 Ethan Rozick
09/05 Larry Battles
09/06 Karen Oden
09/07 Cherryl Stout
09/07 Jacob Detwiler
09/08 Pauline Kohr
09/08 Sheryl Couch
09/09 Beth Stewart
09/09 Ellie Mruzek
09/09 Larry Druschel
09/09 Leanna Swartz
09/10 Stephanie Olman
09/12 Brian Bocian
09/12 Chris Campbell
09/16 Anna Ollerenshaw
09/16 Elaine Schubert
09/17 Joseph Perkins
09/18 Donna Cochran
09/18 John Schuchmann
09/18 Susan Gill
09/18 Taylor Johnson
09/19 Amanda Kohntopp
09/19 Matthew Rardin
09/20 Luke Campbell
09/21 Lainie Davis
09/22 Gavin Rardin
09/22 Tracy Brosten
09/24 Grant Schuchmann
09/25 Noah Pitzen
09/28 Beverly Fischer
09/28 Catherine Sautter
09/28 Lisa Papenfuss
09/28 Sandy McPherson
09/28 Susan Kaplan
09/29 Kara Yokum
09/29 Kevin Swagler
09/29 Lucas Ray
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NOTES & REMINDERS
Our Church Office Hours:
8:30 am - Noon (Monday through Friday).
mailto:[email protected]://www.commofchrist.org/