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Table of Contents

Pastor’s Page-------------------------------------------------3-4Pastor Roger Mauch Installed--------------------------------4

National Day of Prayer, NWO Synod Assembly,Church Council Highlights, Kids B.L.A.S.T---------------5

Share & Care Volunteers-Saturdays, Trinity Auction--- -6

Calling All Grads, Helping Those in Need,Heartbeat Walk/5K Run for Life, LIFT Softball, Dancing with God----------------------------------------------7

Card Ministry, Altar Guild, Fellowship & Sew Day,Noisy Offering Update, Elmwood at the Springs----------8

Faith Filled Travelers,----------------------------------9 & 10Thank you …,Card Shower 90+----------------------------10

Birthdays, Anniversaries------------------------------------11LIFT News----------------------------------------------------12FLCW Calendar, Kroger Rewards Re-enroll info.-------13A Look into Our History------------------------------------14VBS-Barnyard Roundup-------------------------------------15

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2016 Church CouncilPresident : Larry Leow Vice-President: Christian ToomanSecretary: Niki Wasserman Treasurer : Sandie ReedElder: Noelle Leutenegger, Randy BrownTrustees : Bill Fox, Dave Kocsis, Arnie Seeger, Ray VogelDeacons: Scott Miarer, Steve Harder, Mike Tooman, Pete DavisEndowment: Randy Koch, Ray Vogel, Gary Overmyer, Dave Kocsis, Denny Fahle2016 Budget approved LIFT Assoc. Member approved

The MessengerFaith Evangelical Lutheran Churchwww.faithfremont.org MAY 2016

PASTOR’S PAGE

I came across this story and I think it is worth sharing.There was once a man who didn’t believe in God, and he didn’t hesitate to let others know how he felt about religion and religious holidays. His wife, however, did believe, and she raised their children to also have faith in God and Jesus, despite his disparaging comments.One snowy Christmas Eve, his wife was taking their children to services in the farm community in which they lived. They were to talk about Jesus’ birth. She asked him to come with them, but, he refused. “Why would God lower Himself to come to earth as a man?” That’s ridiculous!” So, she and the children left and he stayed home.Awhile later, the winds grew stronger and the snow turned into a blizzard. As the man looked out the window, all he saw was a blinding snowstorm. He sat down to relax in front of the fire for the evening. Then, he heard a loud thump. Something hit the window. Then, another thump. He looked out, but couldn’t see more than a few feet.When the snow let up a little, he ventured outside to see what could have been beating on his window. In the field near the house, he saw a flock of wild geese. Apparently, they had been flying south for the winter when they got caught in the snowstorm and couldn’t go on. They were lost and stranded on his farm with no food or shelter. They just flapped their wings and flew around the field in circles, blindly and aimlessly. A couple of them had flown into the window, it seemed. The man felt sorry for the geese and wanted to help them. The barn would be a great place for them to stay, he thought. It’s warm and safe; surely they could spend the night and wait out the storm.So, he walked over to the barn and opened the doors wide, then watched and waited, hoping they would notice the open barn and go inside. But, the geese just fluttered around aimlessly and didn’t seem to notice the barn or realize what it could mean for them. The man tried to get their attention, but that just seemed to scare them, and they moved further

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away. He went into the house and came back out with some bread, broke it up, and made a bread crumb trail leading into the barn. They still didn’t catch on.Now he was becoming frustrated. He got behind them and tried to shoo them toward the barn, but they only got scared and scattered in every direction except toward the barn. Nothing he did could get them to go into the barn where they would be warm and safe.“Why don’t they follow me?” he exclaimed. “Can’t they see this is the only place where they can survive the storm?” He thought for a moment and realized that they just wouldn’t follow a human. “If only I were a goose, then I could save them.Then, he had an idea. He went into the barn, got one of his own geese, and carried it in his arms as he circled behind the flock of wild geese. He then released it. His goose flew through the flock and straight into the barn – and one by one, the other geese followed it to safety. He stood silently for a moment as the words he had spoken a few minutes earlier replayed in his mind: “If only I were a goose, then I could save them!” Then, he thought about what he had said to his wife, earlier: “Why would God want to be like us? That’s ridiculous!” Suddenly, it all made sense. That is what God has done. We are like the geese – blind, lost, perishing. God had His Son become like us so He could show us the way and save us. As the winds and blinding snow died down, his soul became quiet and pondered this wonderful thought. Suddenly, he understood why Christ had come. Years of doubt and disbelief vanished with the passing storm. He fell to his knees in the snow and prayed his first prayer: “Thank you, God, for coming in human form to get me out of the storm. (Author Unkown).Peace,Pastor Bob

PASTOR ROGER MAUCH INSTALLED One of the goals for the LIFT Churches was to call a Pastor to serve in at least two of the following ways: (1) to take care of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and (2) to provide Pastoral Care for the LIFT Churches. His installation was on Sunday, April 24 at 2:00p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Bishop Marcus Lohrmann was the preacher. Pastor Bob took part in the service.

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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYERTHURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016

National Day of Prayer will be observed in Fremont on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 12 Noon, at the Court House downtown Fremont. You are encouraged to come and pray with those of us who will be your prayer partner. Pastor Bob will be praying for “The Family.” We pray for good weather as this event will be held outside the entrance to the Court House.

NORTHWESTERN OHIO SYNOD ASSEMBLYThis year’s NWOS Synod Assembly will be held on May 19 – 21 at Bowling Green State University. Pastor Bob will be in attendance. Your lay delegates will be Bill and Noelle Leutenegger. The biggest item of our agenda this year will be the calling of a new Bishop. Bishop Lohrmann will not be in this year’s running. Pray for our Synod Assembly that God will do great things during the many congregation’s meeting together.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE APRIL COUNCIL MEETING ·

•  Pastor Bob will be baptizing 3 in May.  •  The Leuteneggers and Pastor Bob will be attending the NW Ohio Synod Assembly in May.•  National Day of Prayer - Courthouse at Noon on May 5th.•  Attendance and offering receipts are up $500 and $14,000 respectively comparing Q1 2015 and Q1 2016.•  226 items were collected and divided between Food Pantry, Liberty Center & Share & Care from the recent collection drive. Still collecting personal items.•  Sign up sheet for services at Elmwood show there are 4 more dates to fill.

Kids B.L.A.S.T. (Bible Learning and Sharing Together)

All children ages 3 through 11 are invited to attend Kids B.L.A.S.T. on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Ten Commandments will be discussed. A light snack will be provided. Any questions may be directed to Jackie Seibert at 419-665-4124.

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Hey there loyal Share and Care Fans, Volunteers and Friends,  

I am wondering if you could help me pass the word that Share and Care would like to be open ALL SATURDAYS in June, July and August as an experiment to see if being open helps our community even more.  

Please see the document on the bulletin board in the coat room area to consider whether you might consider volunteering for an extra Saturday.  We are already committed to the First Saturday of Each Month.  We are asking for help on the other Saturdays.  It might be awesome to have groups in our community-Rotary, Lions, Exchange, etc consider handling the store for a Saturday.  

Please have any one interested contact me at Share and Care.  We need a minimum of six people each Saturday.  If we do not have enough volunteers, we will be unable to do this. 

Thank you for your continued support!  P.S. We also have a Pet Food Bank that is open the 2nd Thursday Each Month from 5:30-7:00 that has begun helping pet owners who are struggling to pay for food for their dogs and cats.   Lynette KirschLkirsch5@hotmail.comSandusky County Share and Care CenterCenter # 419-334-2832

Open Tuesday & Thursdays 10 am- 3 pmFirst Saturday of month 10 am - 3 pmALL SATURDAYS JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 10 AM-3 PM?

Trinity, Fremont, Church Auction

 10a; Saturday, May 7; Trinity, 3077 C.R. 170, FremontCash or check will be accepted.  Credit cards w/a 2.75% processing fee.  Everything sold "as-is" with no warranty of any kind.  Statements made day of auction supersede all printed matter.GO TO auctionzip.com for complete listing and pictures.AUCTIONEERSROBERT J. KASPAR                                      DENNIS P. TIMPLE419-734-2930/419-356-0810                            419-341-1122

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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.

Helping Those in NeedThanks again for sharing your love and support with those in need in Fremont and Sandusky County. Because of your generous giving we were able, in April, to collect over 250 items to provide for the personal needs of many of our neighbors. In May you will find a grocery cart in the narthex filled with grocery bags with shopping lists attached. Grab a bag, get to the stores, and fill up our grocery cart. All donations will be delivered to the Sandusky County Food Pantry. Again, a big thank you for your participation and support.

Heartbeat Hope Medical of Fremont and Tiffin is hosting their 18th annual fundraising Walk/5K Run for Life on Saturday, May 7th at Conner Park, Ballville Township, Fremont. The registration begins at 8 a.m. with the 5K run starting at 8:30 a.m. and the walk beginning at 9:15 a.m. or whenever the last runner is done. Please join us! There will be face painting for the kids, refreshments, t-shirt/sweatshirt sale, flower sale, along with fun and fellowship. If you would like to get involved, please contact Heartbeat Hope Medical at 419-334-9079 in Fremont, 567-220-7024 in Tiffin or email Shari at events@heartfre.com to register and get your walk brochure. Online registration is also available at http://bit.ly/walk5krunforlife2016. “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.”—Psalm 139:13

L.I.F.T. Softball Team: Anyone interested in playing on a L.I.F.T. softball team please contact Jacob Smith at 419-307-5608. Games would be on Saturday nights beginning mid-May at Rodger Young Park.

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“DANCING WITH GOD” SPIRITUAL GATHERING FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN

JUNE 17-18, 2016- PERRYSBURG, OH 9:00 A.M. FRIDAY-2:00 P.M. SATURDAY

The Spiritual Gathering for Christian Women is an ecumenical event hosted by the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church from the six synods of Region 6. Contact information to register: Judy Sampson, 419-238-9779. For questions please contact Sharon Moenter, 419-287-4178, skmoenter@gmail.com or Noelle Leutenegger 419-307-1063.

CARD MINISTRY Come, join us the second Tuesday of the month at 6 pm. In order to expand this ministry we need your help. We also work on cards the first and third Thursdays from 9 -3. No experience required. Just a desire to reach out to others with God’s love.

In April, the altar work schedule was handled by Cheryl Wolf and Martha Wise. Thank you ladies!For the month of May, Diane and Candice Fought will share the work schedule.

Special “thanks” to Kim Smith, Brenda Tooman, Ron & Nancy Root, Jerie & Matthew Young, Scott Miarer, and Nancy Krumnow for all the help during Easter. Also to the many members who ordered Easter flowers, Thank You! .

-Mary Lou Cooper, Chair

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!

NOISY OFFERING UPDATE - “Change for Change”The next Noisy Offering will be May 15, 2016, 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.

WE ARE AGAIN BLESSED with the opportunity to lead worship at Elmwood at the Springs in Green Springs during the months of May and June. Signup sheet is on the hall bulletin board. See Mike Tooman with any questions. Take advantage of reaching out to others with God’s Word.

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Faith Filled Travelers2016 Trips Planned

Following is an update on this year's trips.All trips are going to their destinations and all have room, but following are the cut-off dates for each trip.Cut -off dates for the three trips are coming soon if you are interested in joining us on any of the three trips, I need to know ASAP with deposits and a phone call. 

 The cut-off date for New York City trip is May 6th.  After that date it will only be if rooms are available at the 3 hotels and if tickets for the play are available.

The cut-off date for the Cleveland trip will be  June 5th..    We are not dealing with hotels or tickets on this trip so it gives us more freedom, but try to respond before that date.

The cut-off date for the Lancaster, PA - Samson trip is July 1st.  We are once again dealing with tickets and hotel rooms.  Please let me know soon.

EXCITEMENT PLUS - NEW YORK, NEW YORK This trip is June 13-18.  If you are interested in joining us on this trip, I need to know ASAP.  The cutoff date for this trip is the end of April.  I would need your deposit plus the second payment for each person if you are interested in this adventure. The information is on the coatroom bulletin board.  Please call me if you are thinking of going - 419 307-1774.

INTERNATIONAL TOUR OF CLEVELAND PART 2 This day trip is July 13.  We all had such a great time learning the history of the Cleveland area last year that we are looking forward eagerly to this next installment.  Information is on the coatroom bulletin board.  The deposit is due now to put you on the list for this trip.  Don't delay too long or you will miss out on this fun day.

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THANK YOU!

I would like to "Thank You" all for your prayers, cares, and concerns for me since my recent fall.  It brought comfort during these weeks of healing.  May God continue to bless each of you as you show your Christian love and care for others.

Thanks again! - - Ruth Ann Seibert

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

Ruth Naugle will be 96 on May 17th Please send your birthday wishes to Ruth at:Ruth Naugle1764 S. State Route 53P.O. Box 483Fremont OH 43420

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Faith Filled TravelersSAMSON - LANCASTER, PA

Faith Filled Travelers' history began with a single trip to Sight & Sound Theater - many years later we are going back for another Biblical play and more fun escapades. This August 10-12  trip will again introduce us to new experiences in the area.  To find out what that includes please read the information on the coatroom bulletin board.  Deposits are due now before it becomes too late.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Join our fun, meet new friends and view the beauty of God's World.

Yvonne Vogel

MAY BIRTHDAYS 2016 2 Randy Copley, Larry Gerwin, McKenzie Schneider3 James Klickman, Ed Schneider4 Gabriel Sauseda5---Marilyn Klickman6---Jennifer Buchanan, Eric McBride6---Marissa Robles, Matthew Robles, Wendy Root7---Robert Reed8---Landon Riehle9---Ethan Fox10- Mark Root11- Susan Boyer, Estella Roberts12- Clayton Schwartz, Jennifer Topel13- Crystal Distel14- Mark Clark15- Graham Copley16- Sally Sleek17- Ruth Naugle18- Kyle Koch19- Bryan Neill20- Becky Dymond21- Nathan Clark, Brian Fox, Tessa Heckman, Michelle Root22- Robert Goehring24- Aaron Copley25- Billy Benson, Thomas Garner, Dennis Krumnow, Marilyn Mohr26- Shirley Baker28- Wesley Thompson30- Andrew Garner31- David Kocsis

THE LIFT AGREEMENT has been approved by Grace Lutheran Church, Fremont, St. Mark Lutheran Church, Fremont and St. John’s Lutheran

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Happy AnniversaryMay 8, 1981 Steve & Judy Mylander 35 yearsMay 21, 1983 Gary & Michelle Root 33 yearsMay 30, 1981 Randy & Debbie Pollock 35 years

Church, Fremont; and Trinity Lutheran Church, Fremont. Faith Lutheran Church, Fremont has agreed to join as an Associate Member.

NEW PASTOR CALLED FOR LIFT! Pastor Scott Mauch, a native of Hammond, IN., has been unanimously called to Fremont to serve as our first LIFT pastor! Pastor Scott is very interested in being part of efforts to create new models of shared ministry. Pastor Scott is married to his high school sweetheart, Sherry, a registered nurse. Scott and Sherry have four children ranging in age from 30-37. Pastor Scott was installed on Sunday, April 24, at St. Mark Lutheran Church.

LIFT DAY CAMPS AND VBS SET FOR SUMMER Mark your calendars for LIFT Day Camps and VBS this

summer. Fremont Eastside Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held at St. Mark Lutheran on June 26-30, 2016.

A Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOMO) Day Camp will be at Faith Lutheran on July 10-15, 2016.

A large VBS among Grace, St. John’s and Faith will also be held at Faith on July 24-28, 2016.

Finally, Fremont Eastside LOMO Day Camp will be held at St. Mark Lutheran on July 31-August 5, 2016.

VBS will be focused on preschool through sixth grade, and the LOMO camps will be focused on children entering or leaving grades 4-6. There is a planning team to help set the details. Registration forms are available in the church office for both LOMO Day Camp and VBS. Our hope is to make this day camp and VBS an outreach to the community and an inspiration for participation for Lutheran camping. Stay tuned for more details!

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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN NEWS

SPRING OUTING June 4th, 2016-A Look into Our History. Guided tour of Hayes Library & Museum, tour of Sandusky Co. Jail & Dungeon, visit Sandusky Co. Historical Society & Lunch at The Down Thyme Café.

“DANCING WITH GOD”- SPIRITUAL GATHERING FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN June 17-18, 2016 at Holiday Inn French Quarter. Hosted by the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church from the six synods of Region 6.

SUMMER OUTING July 9th or 16th-The Light of Lake Erie. Tour Marblehead Lighthouse, Winery, Shopping, Lunch.

FALL GENERAL MEETING September 13, 2016-The Fun of Aprons. Laura Lamalie presentation of history, use and fun of aprons.

DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING December 6th or 13th-Christmas Comedy. Will McDaniel, comedian & illusionist will present program with Christmas Theme.

Please check the FLCW bulletin board for more details and contact information.

FLCW (Faith Lutheran Church Women) meets the first Monday of each month at the home of Cinda Jones beginning at 6:30 p.m.

“DANCING WITH GOD” SPIRITUAL GATHERING FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN

JUNE 17-18, 2016- PERRYSBURG, OH 9:00 A.M. FRIDAY-2:00 P.M. SATURDAY

It's time to re-enroll for the new year of KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS.  Please re-enroll to earn money for Faith Lutheran Church. It's easy!  Simply go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com.

Click “sign-in”Put in your email address and password that you used to enroll your card.Click on participants name at the top right, scroll to the bottom for Community Rewards.Put in the group number. Choose the correct organization.  Our organization number is 81960.Click Enroll. You are now enrolled for the 5/1/16 - 4/30/17

reward year.  Thank you for your support. Please see Niki Wasserman if you have any questions.  Thank you!

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The FLCW Spring Outing is Saturday, June 4th ladies please “Save The Date” to enjoy the adventure, fun and fellowship of looking into our county’s history.

We will begin with a tour of the Sandusky County Historical Jail and Dungeon located on Croghan Street .Once we leave the historic jail we will travel a short distance to visit to the Sandusky County Historical Society and learn a

little of the history of our county.

We will break for a delicious lunch and relaxation at Down Thyme Café (previously Da Vinci’s) where we will enjoy, salads, sandwiches, fruit, cookie and beverage.

The newly renovated Hayes Presidential Library and Museum will be the final stop for the day. We will enjoy a guided tour and remain to browse the museum on your own.

We will meet at Faith at 8:30am on June 4 th .

Cost for the day is $22.50 and will be due to Yvonne Vogel or Deb Fahle on or before May 8th. This allows us to give confirmed numbers of those attending for lunch and locations we are visiting.

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Be a part of Barnyard Roundup~ where children will learn that Jesus is with us always and forever- no matter what!

LIFT VBS~ July 24th- 28th 6:00-8:00pm at Faith Lutheran

Needed: People willing to share their gifts andtime with the young people of our church.

During the 6:00pm-8:00pm time:____Registration (5:15-6:15pm)

____Crew Leader (Age Choice:_______)____Crew Helper (Age Choice:________)

____Crafts Helper____Recreation Helper

____Snack Helper____Music Leader____Nursery Help

____Can help wherever needed

Name:_________________________________Phone Number:_____________________________

Any questions please see Kim Smith or Noelle Leutenegger

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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

1187 CR 128 Fremont, OH 43420

Pastor: Rev. Robert Young1225 CR 128; Fremont, OH

419-334-2351 (parsonage)419-559-9905 (cell)

Email: pasbob@amplex.net

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 varyMonday 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,