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May 2018
Sunday Worship
10:00am
June, July & August 8:30am & 10:00am
Holy Communion
1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday
Sunday School Youth and Adult 9:00am
(September –May) Nursery Provided
Pastor
Craig Scholl Home Phone: 419-841-7201
Administrative Assistant Cindy Cabanski
Christian Life Coordinator Kelly Zaborski
Bookkeeper Pam Schlegel
Director of Music Carol Topolski
Nursery Attendants
Elli Twietmeyer Jeffery & Joey Calmes
Custodian
Steve Gulch
Church Council President Milt Pommeranz
419-367-1339
Memorial Lutheran Church 3215 Douglas Road Toledo, OH 43606
419-472-2161 www.memorial-lutheran.org
Memorial Day, May 28
Message from Pastor Craig Summer Worship Schedule Confirmation Sunday School News Vacation Bible School Flower Sale Women’s Bible Study Thursday Bible Study Girls Night Out Snack Sign-up and more
May2018 Dear Sisters & Brothers in Jesus: This month we have the opportunity to celebrate at least five very special days: Confirmation Day – May 6th; Ascension Day – May 10th; Mother’s Day – May 13th; Day of Pentecost – May 20th; and Memorial Day – May 28th. All of these days can and should hold a deep meaning for us as we move throughout our life’s experience and our life of faith. Confirmation Day reminds us of our need to live out our baptismal covenant; Ascension Day reminds us that not only are we called by Jesus to follow him, but to trust him so that we too can rise up above the pain of this world in faith and help to serve others in his name; Mother’s Day reminds us of the gift of parenting with all of its ups and downs and that we are all called to be responsible for God’s children; Pentecost reminds us that we have been empowered by the Holy Spirit to live for and like Jesus; and Memorial Day reminds us of the reality of self-sacrificial love for others. I hope that you will spend some moments reflecting on each of these special days this month! A Bible text that comes to mind to help me think about these special days is written in Paul’s letter to the Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things thought Christ who strengthens me.” I know that these words and the truth they communicate are an inspiration in my life. As Peggy and I draw closer to retirement, Paul’s words take on a much deeper meaning to us. I hope these precious words take on a deeper meaning to each of you and to our entire Memorial family as we all move through this time of transition. Moving forward in life and ministry is a matter of trusting in God to not only be with us, but also to show us the way through! May our hearts and minds be open enough, soft enough, wise enough, loving enough and encouraging enough to trust God today and every day to come. I hope that you will enjoy, be challenged by and find some needed laughter in the following five short stories I share with you now. (Will Williamson relates a story told by an Episcopal friend, Ed Covert, about a memorial Ascension Day observance at his seminary.) The service ended, and amid clouds of incense, the assembly emerged from the chapel singing some great ascension hymn. But unknown to the worshipers, some enterprising student had taken one of the tacky, life sized Christmas crèche figures—the hollow, painted plastic kind—and stuffed it with some kind of rocket device. As the procession of very proper clergy marched into the courtyard, the student lit the fuse, sending the statue soaring up out of the shrubbery, sailing through a cloud of smoke and sparks, over the quickly dissolving procession, and finally doing a nosedive onto the roof of a nearby dormitory. The dean of the seminary was not impressed with the student’s defense that he was “simply trying to dramatize my belief in the reality of the ascension.”
William Williamson, “Deus Ascendit,” in On a Wild and Windy Mountain (Abingdon, 1984)
While I was there, King and I drove over Tuskegee, a black town, to look for gas. A young Alabama state policeman tailed us about 2 yards from the bumper of King’s used Pontiac station wagon, from the Montgomery city limit. We both perspired freely all the way. When we returned, the whole exercise was repeated. All of this washed over my conscience, awakening me to a more poignant realization of the persistent evil intrinsic in a segregated society. Incidentally, in the fall of 1987 I was in Mobile for a conference and a wild Gulf coast storm was approaching fast with high winds and a floodtide. All hands scampered for an early departure. Flying was out; so I rented a Hertz Ford and raced through heavy rains to Montgomery and on to Atlanta. At Tuskegee, I traveled the same road, wider and faster, that King and I had traveled with that trooper tailing us like a Gestapo agent. The road had been renamed Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Samuel Proctor, reflecting on his experience working with martin Luther King Jr. in My Moral Odyssey (Judson Press, 1989)
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Many promising reconciliations have broken down because while both parties come prepared to forgive, neither party comes prepared to be forgiven. Charles Williams
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Love will find a way. Indifference will find an excuse. Unknown
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Several months ago, as I left a meeting at a hotel, I desperately gave myself a personal TSA pat down. I was looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing. Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My wife has scolded me many times for leaving the keys in the ignition. My theory is that the ignition is the best place not to lose them. Her theory is that the car will be stolen. As I burst through the door and out into the lot, I came to a terrifying conclusion: Her theory was right. The parking lot was empty. I immediately called the police. I gave them my location, confessed that I had left my keys in the car, and that it had been stolen. Then I make the most difficult call of all. “Honey,” I stammered. (I always call her “honey” in times like these.) “Honey, I left my keys in the car, and it has been stolen.” There was a period of silence. I thought the call had been dropped, but then I heard her voice. “Pea brain,” she barked, “I dropped you off at the hotel for your meeting” Silence. Embarrassed, I whispered, “Well, could you come and get me?” She yelled, “I will, you doofus, just as soon as I convince the policeman I haven’t stolen your car.” Various Internet Sources
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Monique Lanaé Johnson was received into the kingdom of God through Baptism on March 21. She is the daughter of Leo Hall and Vernice Wortham. Her sponsors are Kathy Amon and Lateisha Pope.
Elias Weitz Calcamuggio was received into the kingdom of God through Baptism on April 22. He is the son of Scott and Codi Calcamuggio. His sponsors are Todd and Alicia Calcamuggio.
On March 25, we welcomed the following people in to our Memorial Family: Sandy Goodnough is retired from the Toledo Clinic and enjoys college football and watching her grandchildren play sports. She is involved with our quilting group and regularly attends our Girls Night Out events. She joined to strengthen her faith and enjoying and getting inspired by the church family and Pastor Craig. Monique Johnson is a home health aide with Kendall Homecare. She was recently received in to the kingdom of God through Baptism. She joined because of our great atmosphere and she feels like this is where she is meant to be.
We are so happy to have both of you as part of our community of faith.
Christian Sympathy Special prayer concerns for John MacKay, Cindy Rerucha and family following the recent death John’s sister, Sandra Schibig.
The following youth will be confirmed on Sunday May 6. Please keep them, along with their mentors and families in your thoughts and prayers. Students Mentors
Abby Klawonn Kelly Heil Eliot Morrison Kenny Pool Mayson Newton Cindy Rerucha Maddilynn Henderly Jay Wenland
Thursday Evening Study
The Thursday evening study group will meet on May 3 at 7:00pm in the lounge. We will continue our study on the Book of Mark and focus on chapter 16. This is the last time we will meet.
Girls Night Out
All women and your friends are invited to dinner out on Tuesday, May 8 at Black Pearl Restaurant. They are located at 4630 Heatherdowns Blvd. Please sign up by Sunday, May 6. For questions, you can call Char Roush at 419-474-5993.
During the months of June, July and August we will have an 8:30am informal worship in the courtyard (in the sanctuary if it’s raining) and 10:00am traditional worship in the sanctuary.
Christian Life News
Mother’s Day Flower Fundraiser – Our high school youth attending the Gathering will be selling 12” hanging baskets before and after worship on Sunday, May 13. Baskets again are from Lemle’s Greenhouse and cost is $20.00 each. Help us raise funds for our youth while enjoying the beauty of a flowering basket. Sunday School News – Just a reminder that Sunday, May 13 is the last day of Sunday school for youth and adults. We look forward to seeing all of our preschool – 6th graders at Vacation Bible School June 25 – 29. Vacation Bible School – Join us June 25 – 29 for an exciting week of our ‘Shipwrecked’ VBS program where kids discover Jesus rescues them. Each day runs from 6:00 – 8:00pm and focuses on Bible stories, crafts, games, dinner, games and fun music. There will be a potluck dinner on Friday along with several water activities and games. Our mission project will be collecting donations for ELCA Hurricane Relief. Sign-up sheets are available in the front of the church for volunteers, food donations along with a registration form for youth which can also be completed from our church website. Come enjoy a week of fun while learning!
Women’s Bible Study – Our women’s Bible study will meet Saturday, May 5 & 19 from 10:00 – 11:00am in the library – everyone is welcome!
1st – 6th Family Fun Day - Reschedule – Family Fun Day for 1st – 6th graders and their families will be Sunday, May 6 following worship. We are planning a picnic lunch and geocaching (treasure hunting game using GPS to search for hidden goodies) weather permitting. Bring a packed lunch and dessert will be provided. We are planning to meet in the front of the church after worship and then head to Wildwood Preserve Metro Park. Families, plan to join us for some outdoor fun!
Thank you A huge thank you to our following Sunday school teachers
and volunteers for their dedication and special talents: Sunday School Teachers – Jen Heil, Kelly Heil, Julie Pommeranz, Katie Maly, Kelly Staples, Kathy Kozak, Lori Vaillant, Brenda Facey, Emily Morrison, Pastor Craig, Scott Calcamuggio, Linda McCall, Dave Smith, Rebecca Facey, Angie Carriker, Scott Wenland and Teresa Loga.
Music Julia Sheets and Carol Topolski.
Children’s Christmas Program
Emily Morrison, Julia Vaillant, Brenda Facey, Tricia Smith.
Youth Volunteers Kim Traczyk, Jen Ruddy, Lindsay Wenland, Sue Calmes
Nurturing
Mindy Klawonn
OUR WORSHIP ASSISTANTS 10:00AM USHERS Bill McCall, Ron Roush, Joey Calmes, Clyde Appleby, Jacob Twietmeyer ALTAR GUILD Evie Schaefer, Sandy Hill ACOLYTES May 6 Macie Traczyk May 13 Jacob Twietmeyer May 20 Julia Vaillant May 27 Katherine Wilt
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS May 13 Amy Horst, Scott & Jay Wenland May 20 Julie Pommeranz, Ron & Char Roush
LECTORS May 6 Teresa Loga May 13 Scott & Jay Wenland May 20 Julie Pommeranz May 27 Cindy Bunch
GREETERS May 6 Kenny & Sheri Pool May 13 Lou Meyer, Dan Twietmeyer May 20 Bob & Karen Steinert May 27 Tom & Cindy Cabanski
LISTED BELOW ARE THE PEOPLE ON
OUR PRAYER CHAIN
NAME HOME# WORK#
Call the Church office 419-472-2161 Cindy Cabanski 419-843-9327 Evie Schaefer 419-206-5898 Donna Haack 419-385-8154 Shirley Crawford 419-764-9070 Brenda Facey 419-351-0235 Teresa Loga 567-395-4478 Ginny Corsini 734-856-1112
General Fund Update Balance 2/28/18 $16,244.74 March Receipts $25,929.31 March Expenses $26,948.41 Payroll Withholding $130.17 Balance 3/31/18 $15,095.47
God Moments
Pastor Craig dedicates a few minutes of our Sunday worship services to sharing God Moments. If you have a God Moment to share, please be sure it is 90 seconds or less, and then tell Pastor Craig that you’d like to share it at the next Sunday service.
Snack Sign-Up Volunteers needed to sign up to bring goodies or snacks to share during social time after the Sunday 10:00 am worship service. Things like cookies, 2-bite brownies, fruit, veggie tray, pretzels, string cheese snacks, or any combination of healthy, sweet, savory or crunchy treats would be wonderful! Just a little nosh of some kind while we visit. They can be home-made or store-bought and creativity is encouraged! Please sign up at the snack table. Thank you!
1 Mike Pasch 2 Richard Doran 2 Donna Haack 3 Esther Heil 3 Sally Paquette 5 Lauren Wilt 6 Rebecca Facey 7 Katlin Leslie 7 Julie Pommeranz 8 Maddilyn Henderly 8 Jacob Twietmeyer 11 Amy Horst 12 Angie Carriker 13 Luke Ruddy 16 Linda McCall 16 James Millsaps 16 Cindy Riley 17 Denny Edwards 17 Carter Klawonn 18 Lori Vaillant 19 Doris Buchholz 20 Jack Brichta 20 Marjorie Erichson 20 Bob Rank 22 Kyle Brindley 22 Shirley Crawford 24 Lavisa Gehring 24 Gail Spencer 25 Karly Jacobs 25 Veda Scholl 26 Dave Peters 27 Layla Ahrens 27 Isaac Sheets 28 Gabbriella Henderly 29 Peggy Scholl 30 Ron Klawonn 31 Tricia Smith
2 Anne MacKay 3 Dave Newton 9 Matthew Hill 10 Jennifer Heil 10 Landyn Maly 13 Abby Pommeranz 14 Emily Morrison 16 Terry Klawonn 16 Evie Schaefer 18 Sandy Traczyk 19 Bill Teaderman 20 Luke Hermiller 21 Ryan Klawonn 22 Karen Steinert 24 Maria McCall 24 Aiden Wenland 27 Sue Monaghan 28 Kyle Smith 29 Jennifer LaLonde 31 Grace Maly
4 Matt & Lynne Finfrock 4 Bill & Linda McCall 5 Curtiss & Charlene Nicholas 9 Frank & Joanne Hummel 16 David & Diana Newton 22 Bill & Barb Claucherty 26 John & Kim Bacon 30 Christopher & Sharon Lobdell 30 John & Lori Vaillant 31 Milt & Julie Pommeranz
Thank you for making Operation Puppy Care a success! We appreciate all the contributions of items and money for pets whose families have been impacted by natural disasters. We were able to provide 10 buckets filled with food, bottled water, toys, treats, collars, brushes, bowls and leashes to IMPACT WITH HOPE for distribution to families and pets as needed.
Mayson Newton and Cindy Rerucha
May 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00pm Phone: 419-472-2161 Bookkeeper Hours Thursdays 12:30pm-2:30pm
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3 7:00 Bible Study
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5 1:00 Confirmation Program 10:00 Women’s Bible Study
6 Confirmation Sunday 9:00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship Family Fun Day following Worship
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8 6:00 Girls Night Out at Black Pearl 7:00 Church Council
9 9:30 Sewing Circle 7:00 Adult Choir
10 11:30 Staff Lunch
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13 Mother’s Day 9:00 Sunday School – Last Day 10:00 Worship – Holy Communion Flower Sale Fundraiser
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16 9:30 Sewing Circle 7:00 Adult Choir
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19 10:00 Women’s Bible Study
20 The Day of Pentecost 10:00 Worship - Holy Communion
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27 10:00 Worship
28 Memorial Day
Office Closed
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30 9:30 Sewing Circle 7:00 Adult Choir
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