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The Candle is the newsletter of Advent Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Rev. Steven C. Bond, Pastor • Rev. Rod E. Funk, Associate Pastor Church Office: 7985 Munson Road, Mentor OH 44060-3703 • 440.257.5565

Our Purpose: “Loved by God, we share Christ’s love with all”

April 2017

Palm Sunday Weekend April 8 & 9

Saturday ▪ 6pm Sunday ▪ 9am & 11:30am

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Maundy Thursday April 13

12 noon & 7pm (First Communion - 7pm)

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Good Friday ▪ April 14 12 noon & 7pm

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Easter Vigil Saturday, April 15

6pm ▪ Holy Communion †

Easter Sunday, April 16 6:30am Sunrise

(Mentor Beach Park)

Easter Sunday, April 16 8, 9:30 & 11:30am

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Caring for People with Addictions and Mental Health Needs in Ways that Develop Supportive

Relationships and Lead Toward Greater Wholeness…

As we move forward in implementing Advent’s strategic priorities, we will be providing updates from time to time in The Candle as to the work of the various committees that have been formed to help execute our strategic plan. One of those committees which has been meeting regularly is being championed by Karen and Bob Kemery. It is focused on the strategic priority of caring for people with addictions and mental health needs. The committee is exploring opportunities for our congregation to become more engaged in this important matter and to identify where Advent could help make a difference. This includes educating the congregation and community as to the resources that exist in Lake County for helping people get access to the help they may need. On March 4th a speaker from NAMI Lake County spoke to the committee about some resources available to all Lake County residents for gaining access to such care. (NAMI stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness). Upon learning of these resources, the committee wanted to share it right away with the congregation - through this article and other venues to come. The first of these is “2-1-1 Lake County”, a free hotline that connects people to social, health and government services. Anyone can dial 2-1-1 to speak confidentially with an information and referral specialist who can help you find answers to a wide range of questions and connect you with area resources that may be able to offer assistance. The service is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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April Altar Flowers 2 OPEN 9 Hamilton 16 Easter Sunday 23 Tilton 30 Jastromb April Altar Guild Denise Petro, Becky Young

“I was glad when they said unto me, let us go to the

house of the Lord.”

Psalm 122:1

Maundy Thursday Worship April 13

Worship at 12pm & 7pm

12pm Lector: OPEN Communion Assistants: Doreen Mattson OPEN 7pm Council Person of the Day: Brad Morgan Ushers: Bob McClanahan Jim Williams Lector: Robin Stenger Acolyte: OPEN Communion Assistants: OPEN, OPEN Lay Assistant: Doreen Mattson

Good Friday Worship April 14

Worship at 12pm & 7pm

12pm Lectors: OPEN Acolyte: OPEN 7pm Council Person of the Day: Amy Foldery Ushers: Bob McClanahan John Marshaus Lectors: OPEN Acolyte: OPEN Lay Assistant: Doreen Mattson

Celebration of First Communion

Seven of our youth will be welcomed for the first time to receive Holy Communion

on Maundy Thursday (7pm)

We extend our sympathies to Pastor Steve and all of Linda Bond’s family, as Linda was called home to the Lord on February 16. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 12, in New Philadelphia, Ohio. We also extend sympathy to the family of Audrey Day. Audrey passed away on Monday, March 13. May the love of our Lord be with all who grieve.

Makayla Killeen Ryan Knapp

Evelyn Minotas Emily Morgan

Will Norris Landon Peters Leah Roeder

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“For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment,

‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Galatians 5:14

Piecemakers Quilting Circle: The quilters meet every Thursday at

9:30am. Call Sandy Agard at 953-1494 or Sara Coleman at

256-1131 with your questions or just show

up!

The OK Gang Luncheon will be on Monday, April 17, at 1:00pm at Brennan’s Fish House, 102 River Street in Grand River. Plan to be part of the group when we visit this popular Lake Co. restaurant. Just sign up in the Narthex. We look forward to seeing you!

Easter Breakfast The Fellowship Ministry will be

sponsoring our annual Easter brunch on

Easter Sunday morning from 7:30 to 11

a.m. To help us plan for the brunch,

tickets will be sold in advance and at the

door on Easter Sunday. The suggested

donation is $7.00 per ticket. Proceeds from

the brunch will be used to help support

Project Hope and the St. Andrew Food

Pantry. Please join us for a

delicious breakfast!

Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Worship Assistants

Saturday Easter Vigil - 6pm Council Person of the Day: Tim Krueger Ushers: David & Jeanette Fabian Lector: Bob McClanahan, Becky Spudich Acolyte: OPEN Communion Assistants: Becky Spudich, OPEN Lay Assistant: Doreen Mattson Easter Sunday - 6:30am Sunrise Service Lector: Becky Spudich Communion Assistant: Becky Young Easter Sunday - 8am Council Person of the Day: Bob McClanahan Ushers: Tim Krueger, Dave Mattson, Jim Williams Lector: OPEN Acolyte: OPEN Communion Assistants: Roxana Williams, OPEN Greeter: Gerri Allay Lay Assistant: Doreen Mattson Easter Sunday - 9:30am Council Person of the Day: Jim Williams Ushers: Brad Morgan, Tyler Morgan, Nancy Marshaus Lector: OPEN Acolyte: OPEN Communion Assistants: OPEN Greeter: Camille Steinberger Lay Assistant: Doreen Mattson Easter Sunday - 11:30am Council Person of the Day: Thomas Knowles Ushers: Rich & Robyn Lojek Lector: Eric Williamson Acolyte: OPEN Communion Assistants: Eric & Michele Williamson Greeter: Rich & Robyn Lojek Offering Counters: Bonds

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“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one

another, as good stewards of God's

varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10

The Measure of Giving “On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.” --I Corinthians 16:2 In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul emphasizes the need to be purposeful in routinely and systematically saving for God’s work. He asks that each one in the church of Corinth set aside a sum of money the first day of the week for later distribution to the church in Jerusalem. By taking this approach (instead of making a massive effort at the last minute), Paul made it easier for the church to achieve its goals. Paul also wanted the church in Corinth to be proactive in their giving. Their earnest desire to contribute to God’s work would be demonstrated by setting aside a sum of money before he arrived…not after. Finally, Paul was giving a personal challenge to each believer. He asked each individual to examine their income and give accordingly. In the same way, Christ challenges us not only to give our money, but also our time and talents. We can examine the gifts God has given us and give back in a purposeful, proactive, and personal way.

SAVE THE DATE! Clean-up Day ▪ May 20th ▪ 8:30am - 'til we finish.

Attention all gardeners, maintenance folks, window washers, cooks and everyone who is willing to come together as a group to give our Church the curb appeal it deserves. We will be pulling out the high bushes in the front of the church, fixing the exterior of the building in preparation for painting (new color scheme to be determined) and putting in new landscaping. I am sure you can tell by now that this will require many hands. As at all Lutheran events, we will feed you well. With our Strategic Plan for our future, we need to anticipate that we will be reaching out to our communities. Let's put on our best face! Sandy Kehler cookiegrama@aol.com

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Food Pantry Donations needed for the month of April:

Shampoo & Paper Towels & Peanut Butter

“Go into all the world and proclaim the

gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15

Meals for Project Hope

As part of our long

range planning, Advent is now providing

meals for Families Moving Forward at

Project Hope every Wednesday. These are

single parents with children who are

homeless, or in crisis, and feel hopeless as

well as hungry. Each night approximately

15-20 people including small children stay

at Project Hope where they receive a hot

meal at 5:30pm and are treated with love

and dignity. Won't you help show the love of

Jesus by signing up for a Wednesday? Two

people can sign up to make it easier. There

are no diet restrictions so anything is

acceptable. Meals need to be dropped off

at 25 Freedom Rd, at Door #4 in Painesville

by 5pm. If you are not able to deliver the

meal, please call me at 440-346-3120.

There is a sign up sheet in the narthex.

Thank you for living out our mission:

“Loved by God, we share Christ's

love with all!”

God's peace, Christine Noble

Department of Job and Family Services –

Lake County

April is National Child Abuse

Prevention Month

Please join Lake County in

awareness by tying a blue ribbon

on your car, wear a blue ribbon

wristband, wear a blue ribbon

pin, tell a friend about child

abuse prevention

Addiction and Mental Health Focus Group

We will be having the next meeting of the focus group for addiction and mental health on Saturday April 1, 2017 at 4pm. This focus group will meet regularly on the first Saturday of every month. This group’s goal is to find ways to best express our Strategic initiative to provide “Caring for people with addictions and mental health needs in ways that develop supportive relationships and lead toward greater wholeness.” All are welcome to attend and share their ideas as to how Advent can lovingly share Christ’s love with all who are in need of His care. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Bob or Karen Kemery - 440.376.4059 or bobnorthcoast@gmail.com.

Food Pantry Yearly Update

Numbers Served in 2016

Seniors: 1372 Children: 1747 Adults: 3839 Total: 7058

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Points from your Parish Nurse . . . April is National Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.

As most of you know, my husband Keith has Parkinson's, so this is a topic close to my heart. Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100 people over the age of 60. There is no definitive test or biomarker for Parkinson's, so the rate for misdiagnosis is high. Recent research indicates that at least one million people are living with Parkinson's disease in the United States and 5 million worldwide. Today we understand PD to be a disorder of the central nervous system that results in the loss of cells from certain parts of the brain that produce Dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical messenger responsible for transmitting signals within the brain that allows coordination of movement. Loss of Dopamine causes neurons to fire without control leaving patients unable to direct or control their movements. The exact cause is unknown and there is no cure for Parkinson's disease. That is why research and awareness are so important. Keith has been fortunate in his journey with PD. He was diagnosed in December, 2000 and is still able to drive (although it worries me), and manage most things independently after nearly 17 years. If you know anyone with Parkinson's, please invite them to join the Lake County Parkinson's Support Group which meets at the Mentor Senior Center on the First Tuesday of each month at 4:15pm for an hour. For more information, contact the group leader, Phyllis Hinkel at 440-951-7758. If anyone is interested, the Annual Parkinson Symposium is held every April for the Northeast Ohio Parkinson's Foundation. This year it will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 10am-2:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Twinsburg, 8971 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg. Check in begins at 9am. Topics will be Nutrition and Parkinson's and Developments in PD Management. There is no charge for this event. Door prizes and free lunch are provided. Register by April 14 by calling 1-800-630-3193 or go to http:/ohparkinson.com/events/. This is the 19th year for the symposium and it is a worthwhile event to attend. One last interesting side note-the flower dedicated to Parkinson's is the tulip, so each April I try to have a bouquet of tulips in our home!

Our next Caregivers Support Group will be Thursday, April 20 at 12:30pm-1:30pm at Advent. Please note the date change as the second Thursday is Holy week. If you know anyone who can benefit from this group, please let them know all are welcome.

Blood Pressure screenings will be held on April 22 at 7pm and April 23 at 10am in the Parish Nurse office. As Easter is the third Sunday this month, we will move it to the next week. Hope to see you there.

Next Nursing Home visit will be postponed until May 3 at 2:30pm. Place to be determined as the date approaches.

Since October Advent has been providing weekly meals on Wednesdays for Project Hope's Families Moving Forward. Meals will feed 15-20 persons including children and are delivered to 25 Freedom Rd at Door #4 in Painesville by 5pm each Wednesday. There are no restrictions on the diet. 1 or 2 persons can sign up each week to make it easier. Pizza is always an option if you are unable to cook a meal. A sign up sheet is in the narthex for January and February. Please check your calendars to see if you can help these needy families. If you have questions, or cannot get the meal delivered please call Missy Knight at 440-413-8621 or my cell at 440-346-3120. One of our guiding principles is serving joyfully to continue the work of Jesus. “Loved by God, we share Christ's love with all.”

Next Care Team meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 3 at 9:30am. If you have sent a card, made a phone call, said a prayer, or visited someone, made a meal, then you are part of the Care Team Ministry! Please feel welcomed to join us at any of our quarterly meetings.

As always, "When in doubt, Point to the Cross!"

Your servant in Christ,

Christine Noble

Parish Nurse

“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that

you may be in good health, just as it is

well with your soul.” 3 John 2

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Prayer Chain Do you wish to feel strengthened and fulfilled by offering your time to help others? Nothing could be more gratifying than lifting someone up in prayer in their time of need. The Prayer Chain is an intentional ministry focused through a network of callers/emails. The Advent prayer chain is looking for more people who would like to become part of this powerful ministry. Being a member of the prayer chain, prayer requests are sent to you either by e-mail or via the phone tree, then, we ask you to pray. What an honor and privilege it is to pray to our Heavenly Father on someone’s behalf. Please contact Sue Keeley @ 227.0724 or by e-mail at suesworkout@att.net if you would like to become part of the prayer chain ministry, or if you have any questions. Prayer is Powerful!!

Blood Pressure Screenings

Saturday, April 22 • 7pm Sunday, April 23 • 10am Parish Nurse Office

Pastor Prayer Intercessors Mar 26-Apr 1 Phyllis Tucker, Roxana Williams Apr 2-8 Robin Ironhorse, Becky Spudich Apr 9-15 Sue Keeley, Alice Santurri Apr 16-22 Susan Enzerra, Deb Laukiavich Apr 23-29 Barb Zahn, Bev McArthur

Mar 26-Apr 8 Bonnie Reppert, Ginny Heiss, Denise Janosko Apr 9-22 Becky Spudich, Jack & Barb Zahn Apr 23-May 6 Kay Smith, Kathy Jennings, Chelley Bond

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all

circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5: 17

Nursing Home Visitation A group of members have been visiting various nursing homes to visit and pray with the residents. We want to invite those of you who might be interested in joining us, to meet at Advent every month on the first Wednesday at 2:30pm to do as the Bible commands …

“I was sick and you looked after me.” Matthew 25:36

Our next visit will be May 3, 2017 If you have any questions call Keith Noble at

440.381.2444 or Christine Noble at 440.346.3120

Blood Drive Saturday, May 6 9:30am-2:30pm

Prayer Ministry Team Meeting Although it's been awhile since we had a formal meeting, we continue to have several opportunities for our members to request prayers and to be supported by prayer. Pastor Steve, Tim Krueger and I would like to invite you to the Prayer Team meeting which will be held on April 25th at 7pm. All are welcome- whether you have been involved in our Prayer Ministry in the past or you are interested in joining us now. We would like to meet to discuss current initiatives and to brainstorm for new ideas! As Martin Luther reminds us in his Small Catechism in his Table of Duties- "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving be made for all people." 1 Timothy 2:1 Becky Spudich, Council Prayer Ministry Liaison

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Sunday Morning Adult Education

Adult Education – our Sunday

Morning Sunday School class for

adults, every Sunday, beginning at

10:15am. Join us as we continue

discussion on what the Bible has to

say about Human Sexuality.

“...but Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do

not stop them; for it is to such as these that the

kingdom of heaven belongs.” Matthew 19:14

Retired Men’s Group meets the first

Tuesday of every month at 9:30am. If you are a retired man and would like to share your thoughts and discuss a wide variety of subjects, please join us. We would welcome your participation.

Sophia Project: Meets on the second

and fourth Saturday of each month from 10am-11am in the Fellowship Hall. Please join us.

Hope Circle: Meets

on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30am.

All are welcome!

Advent.urous Men

Women’s Studies

Retreat - April 30 1-7pm at Advent Retreat - May 19-21

weekend lock-in at Advent

Children’s Choir First & Second

Tuesday’s at 5pm.

SAVE THE DATE!

Youth Movie Night

Friday, April 28 6-9pm

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(caring for people, continued from page 1)

Please note that 2-1-1 is not an emergency line. If you have a situation that requires police, fire or medical assistance for instance, you should call 9-1-1 immediately. The 2-1-1 hotline is a service of Lake County Lifeline, Inc. More information is provided in the promotional card below: The other resource is “The Compass Line”, an initiative of the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board. The Compass Line was created in 2012 to make it easier for Lake County residents to know where they could go for help – for themselves or their loved ones – if there might be a need for mental health care and/or substance abuse services. The Compass Line is designed to shorten the journey between seeking help and getting help. It’s free, confidential and available Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. More information is provided in the promotional card below: These promotional cards, plus related information about the opportunities and resources available to our congregation and all residents will be available in the Narthex in April. Please share them with your friends, colleagues and family members as you may wish. The committee continues to focus on these and other opportunities for caring for people with addictions and mental health needs. It meets regularly on the first Saturday of every month, from 4:00p.m. to 5:30p.m. All are welcome to attend and share their ideas as to how Advent can lovingly share Christ’s love with all who are in need of His care.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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7 10am Wonder to Wisdom 6pm First Com-munion Retreat

14 12pm Good Friday Worship 7pm Good Friday Worship

21 10am Wonder to Wisdom

28 6pm Youth Movie Night

26 2 7:30pm Men’s AA 9 3pm Narcotics Anon. 7:30pm Men’s AA 16 6:30am Easter Sunrise 8, 9:30, 11:30am Easter Worship 10am BP Screening 7:30pm Men’s AA 23 10am BP 7:30pm Men’s AA 30 1pm Confirmation Retreat 7:30pm Men’s AA

27 3 9am Easter Seals 7pm W&M Mtg. 7pm Fellowship Mtg 7pm Boy Scouts 10 9am Easter Seals 6:30pm Praise Team Practice 7pm Council Meeting 7pm Boy Scouts 17 9am Easter Seals 1pm OK Gang Luncheon 7pm CE Ministry 7pm Outreach Ministry 7pm Boy Scouts 24 9am Easter Seals 7pm Boy Scouts

28 4 9:30am Retired Men’s Ministry 1pm Easter Seals 5pm Children’s Choir 11 9:30am Hope Circle 11:15am Witness Mtg. 1pm Easter Seals 5pm Children’s Choir 18 1pm Easter Seals 25 1pm Easter Seals 7pm Prayer Ministry Meeting

29 5 12pm Lenten Worship 5:30pm Soup Supper 7pm Lenten Worship 7pm AA Mtg. 8pm AA Discussion Grp. 12 7pm AA Mtg. 8pm AA Discussion Grp. 19 6pm Food Pantry 7pm AA Mtg. 8pm AA Discussion Grp. 26 6pm Food Pantry 7pm AA Mtg. 8pm AA Discussion Grp.

30 6 9:30am Quilting 6pm Exec Mtg. 7pm Finance Mtg 7pm Choir Practice 13 9:30am Quilting 12pm Maundy Thursday Worship 7pm Maundy Thursday Worship

20 9:30am Quilting 12:30pm Care-givers Support 7pm Choir Practice 7pm Cub Scouts 27 9:30am Quilting 7pm Choir Practice

1 8 10am Sophia Project 15 6pm Easter Vigil 22 10am Sophia Project 4pm Renewal of Vows 7pm BP Screening 29

Saturday

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April 2 – 11:30am Greeters: Sue Keeley Usher: Becky Young Usher: Adrianna Spadaro Acolyte: Natalie Gibson Lector: Linda Marie Peters Comm. Asst.: Eric & Michele Williamson

Offering Counters: Himmelein, Tilton

April 23 – 11:30am Greeters: Kay Smith Ushers: Gary Hodgson Usher: Becky Young Acolyte: OPEN Lector: OPEN Comm. Asst.: Lori Yanosich OPEN Offering Counters: Bond

April 30 – 9:00am Council Person of the day: Bob Kemery Greeter: Helen Cahill Ushers: Tim Krueger, Kyle Morgan, Michael Sommers Acolyte: OPEN Lector: Keith Manos Lay Asst.: Dave Lenz Comm. Asst.: Chelley Bond, OPEN

April 8 – 6:00pm Lector: OPEN Ushers: Bob & Donna Conklin Comm. Asst.: Robin Stenger Acolyte: Donna Conklin

April 22 – 6:00pm Lector: Mary Jo Jones Ushers: Jack & Barb Zahn Comm. Asst.: OPEN Acolyte: Jack Zahn

April 9 – 9:00am Council Person of the day: Bonnie Morgan Greeters: Alice Ritter Ushers: B. McClanahan, Tim Krueger, Michael Sommers, D. Mattson

Acolyte: OPEN Lector: Keith Manos Lay Asst.: Dave Lenz Comm. Asst.: Jen Egner, OPEN

April 23 – 9:00am Council Person of the day: Barb Caspell Greeters: Kay Smith Ushers: Bob McClanahan, Kyle Morgan, Jim Williams, Nancy Marshaus Acolyte: OPEN Lector: Jen Egner Lay Asst.: Doreen Mattson Comm. Asst.: Rose Spano, OPEN

April 1 – 6:00pm Lector: Bob Kemery Ushers: Bob & Karen Kemery Comm. Asst.: Karen Kemery Acolyte: Lucas Spencer

April 9 – 11:30am Greeters: Debbie Fulton Usher: John Yanosich Usher: Jim Williams Acolyte: Felicity Lojek Lector: Debra Fulton Comm. Asst.: Lori Yanosich, Roxana Williams Offering Counters: Williams, Toth, Keeley

April 29 - 6:00pm Lector: Becky Spudich Ushers: David & Jeanette Fabian

Comm. Asst.: Becky Spudich Acolyte: OPEN

April 30 – 11:30am Greeters: Becky Young Ushers: John Yanosich Usher: Jim Williams Acolyte: Jack Cattani Lector: Julie Cattani Comm. Asst.: Julie Cattani Offering Counters: Mattson, Prescott

April 2 – 9:00am Council Person of the day: Becky Spudich Greeters: Kathie Hayden Ushers: Bob Tilton, Dave Mattson, Tyler Morgan, Jim Williams Acolyte: OPEN Lector: Keith Manos Lay Asst.: Caroline Berlin Comm. Asst.: C. Steinberger, Doreen Mattson

Please see page 3 for worship assignments for the Easter

Vigil, Saturday, April 15 and for Easter Sunday, April 16

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Members Present: Pastor Steve, Tim Krueger, Sandy Kehler, Jim Williams, Barb Caspell, Becky Spudich, Eric Williamson, Bob McClanahan Members Excused: Bob Kemery, Brad Morgan, Amy Foldery, Thomas Knowles

Opening + Opened the meeting with a minute of silent reflection of Christ’s love for us.

+ Meeting called to order and Bible reading John 4: 5-26 read by Bob McClanahan and Sandy Kehler

+ Prayer of Martin Luther

Treasurer’s Report – None at this time

Approval of January Meeting minutes – Motion made, seconded, and passed as approved Pastor’s Report

+ Pastor Steve is looking into taking a 3 month Sabbatical before 12/31/17 - Pastor has been with the Church for the 8 year requirement

+ Motion made to approve Pastor’s Report, and seconded. Report passed as approved

Ministry Teams and Committees + Fellowship

- Bob McClanahan reports that the meeting was held with good turn-out. Team is hoping to have an Easter Brunch to earn money for the Fellowship Team

- Will need help selling tickets and cooking - Barb Caspell has mentioned that serving trays and utensils and other items are being accidentally discarded. At the next Fellowship meeting, this will be reviewed, and a process created and implemented to eliminate this from happening.

+ Property (Reported on by Tim Krueger and Sandy Kehler) - Quote coming soon for lighting of: Exterior, Sanctuary and Narthex - Bob McClanahan inquiring about the possibility of illumination the entrance sign. - Prioritized wish list completed by Tim, Sandy, and others. Tim and Sandy will

communicate this with Finance. - Wish list includes thoughts to renovate and remodel the Sanctuary, instead of

just paint and carpeting - May 20, 2017 Spring Cleaning of shrubbery and foliage in the front of the church, to

prepare for painting. - Beacon and Temple Talks will start in March to notify the Congregation

- Sensor motion lights have been installed in the restrooms + Witness Meeting scheduled for 2/14/17 + Stewardship did not meet

Prayer, Devotion (by Becky Spudich) , and snack break

Council Sharing Time held

Council Meeting Minutes ▪ February 13, 2017

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Administrative/Housekeeping Items + Calendar update passed around by Tim + March Devotion and snack – Bob McClanahan + Ministry teams in transition + Council Binder/Dropbox – Pushed to another meeting + Leadership Covenant Roster passed around and signed

Old Business + Meetings reported above

New Business

+ Develop plan to redeploy funds in light of impending mortgage payoff - Pastor Steve will seek suggestion from Pastor Dave Daubert to look into utilizing an out-side firm/source for ideas on how to generate continuing funding and how to establish and communicate this to the Congregation (Capital Campaign)

++Motion made to approve the above plan of consulting an outside source, seconded and passed.

- Outside sources are trained in: Needs assessment, prioritization, youth ministry

Other Business + Sandy Kehler has requested that the Contemporary Service be streamed at least once a month, to reach out and widen our audience of viewers, by appealing to people that may prefer this style of worship

- Pastor Steve said this can be done, if we get volunteers to do the recording of this service.

- Eric Williamson has volunteered to record it, provided he receives training - Using Media Shout and training should be sought through Mark Bond.

+ Sue Keely has requested to bring in a yoga instructor to conduct classes for members. Council has determined this is acceptable because congregation members are requesting this service. Motion made to approve an outside instructor to conduct yoga classes in exchange for payment from participants. Motion seconded, and passed.

Motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The Lord’s Prayer was said, and first verse of A Mighty Fortress was sung. Next Executive Meeting: 3/9/17 Ministry Team Reports due: 3/9/17, and not later than 3/13/17 Next Council Meeting: 3/13/17 Respectfully submitted, Cyndi Kehler, council secretary

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From the Office ...

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GENERAL FUND

Balance 1/1/17 $ 20,023 $ 20,023

Income 45,795

44,834 961 Income YTD is 2.1% below plan

Expenditures

50,444 49,853 592 Expenses YTD are 1.2% above plan.

Ending Balance February 28, 2017

$15,374 $ 15,004 $ 370

BUILDING FUND/ EXISTING MORTGAGE

Balance 1/1/17 $11,598 $0

Income 7,976 7,867 109 Building Fund receipts YTD are 1.4% above plan

Expenditures 8,000 8,000 -

Ending Balance February 28, 2017 $ 11,574 $ (133) $ 11,707 Mortgage Balance $91,333

DESIGNATED/RESTRICTED FUNDS

Balance 1/1/17 $ 78,135 Treasurer's Report with Fund Balances are posted at the end of each month on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

Income 9,569

Expenditures 8,919

Ending Balance February 28, 2017 $ 78,785

Finance Update ▪ February 28, 2017 ▪ Year-to-Date

Altar Flowers There are many open dates

available for altar flowers. Reserve

your date(s) now. You will

be billed directly from the

florist for your flowers.

Advent is LIVE!

Can’t be with us for worship?? - Tune in at 9am on Sunday mornings to join us live, as we live-stream our 9am Traditional Worship Service. Just go to our website: www.adventmentor.org. There is a link right on the homepage that will take you to the live-stream feed.

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ADVENT’S STAFF Pastor: Rev. Steven C. Bond 440-710-4757 Associate Pastor: Rod E. Funk 209-1529 Office Administrator: Sue Keeley 209-8006 Cell: 440-227-0724 Organist: Elizabeth Sumiejski 255-5489 Chancel Choir Director: Doreen Mattson 946-5043 Praise Team Director: Tracy Ammon 440-749-0690 Parish Nurse: Christine Noble 440-346-3120

OFFICE HOURS

Administrative Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am - 3pm Friday: 9am-1pm (volunteers)

Pastor’s Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am - 1pm “It is always best to call in advance for an appointment as his schedule may take him out of the office even during these times” Friday: Day off Cell phone: 440-710-4757 Email: pastorstevebond@aol.com

Parish Nurse Monday, 10am - 2pm

VOLUNTEER CONTACTS Greeters Isabel Tomer (9am) ........................ 974-1396 Robyn Lojek (11:30am) .................. 974-8464 Acolytes Becky Young …………...…………. 257-7578 Lay Assistants and Bread Givers Doreen Mattson .............................. 946-5043 Communion Assistants Doreen Mattson ...………………… 946-5043 Lectors Doreen Mattson …...……………… 946-5043 Nursery .............................................. OPEN Ushers Bob McClanahan ............................ 352-8025 Worship Tech Bob Keeley ………………………….227-0723 Altar Guild Chairperson Becky Young .................................. 257-7578 Children’s Choir Director Jennifer Dubeansky ....................... 255-1468 Sunday school Beth Hamilton ................................. 669-1902 Service Outreach Dave Lenz ...................................... 477-5679 Food Pantry Jean Rhodes .................................. 953-9495 Youth & Family Ministry Beth Hamilton ................................. 669-1902 Prayer Ministry

• Prayer Vigil Sue Keeley .................................. 227-0724

• Prayer Chain Sue Keeley .................................. 227-0724

• Healing Touch Christine Noble..................... 440-346-3120 Meals for Members Care Team Ministry Patti Hjelm ...................................... 255-9443 SuperHeRose Youth Group Amber Dunmire ....................... 440-477-7634 Membership Support & Memorial Gifts Isabel Tomer .................................. 974-1396 Women’s Ministries Susan Enzerra ................................ 357-1977 Yvonne Kulma ................................ 354-7543 Funeral Luncheons Barb Caspell ................................... 840-5393 Aerobics Sue Keeley ..................................... 227-0724 Historian Kathy Sneary .................................. 221-0445 Blood Drives Kim Schmidt .................................. 257-1047 Nancy Marshaus ........................... 257-8086 Webmaster Church Office ................................. 257-5565 Liturgical Arts Jeanne Ann Elkin .......................... 352-8804 Quilting Sandy Agard .................................. 953-1494 Cradle Roll Julie Cattani .................................... 278-4038 Social Media Coordinator Megan Minotas ............................... 413-7290

CHURCH COUNCIL Pr. Steve Bond ............................... 710-4757 Bob McClanahan .......................... 352-8025 Tim Krueger .................................. 974-4795 Amy Foldery ................................... 257-0768 Brad Morgan .................................. 259-1910 Sandy Kehler .................................. 479-4312 Thomas Knowles ............................ 428-5835 Bonnie Morgan ……………………. 257-6994 Barbara Caspell .............................. 840-5393 Bob Kemery .................................... 376-4059 Becky Spudich ……………………...953-1830 Jim Williams ………………………...622-5165 Eric Williamson ............................... 209-0136 Council Secretary Cyndi Kehler ………………....479-5639 Treasurer Rick Hofer …...…….... 354-0132 Financial Secretary Chelley Bond …………………639-0711 Asst. Treasurer Dave Mattson ... 946-5043

MUTUAL MINISTRY Deb Laukiavich ............................... 942-0307 Julie Cattani .................................... 278-4038 Gary Swanson ................................ 257-8480 Glenn Hjelm .................................... 255-9443 Bob Conklin .................................... 209-1993 Jenny Helland ................................. 974-1776

Advent’s Purpose Statement: Loved by God, we share Christ’s love with all.

ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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Worship Schedule

† Saturday Evening Casual Worship: 6pm † Sunday Traditional Worship: 9am † Sunday School: 10:05am ▪ all ages † Adult Education: 10:15am † Fellowship (Second Sunday): 10am † Sunday Contemporary Worship: 11:30am † Holy Eucharist celebrated weekly † 7985 Munson Road Mentor OH 44060-3703 Phone: 440.257.5565 On the Web: www.adventmentor.org E-mail: adventmentor1@sbcglobal.net Pr. Steve Bond: pastorstevebond@aol.com Christine Noble: adventparishnurse@gmail.com

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Dated Material - March 20, 2017