Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECHO the love of Christ

We are a Christian community united in God’s call

to serve others by sharing the love of Christ.

A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

AUGUST 2019

How to SEE the world. (?) How would you like to see the world? Would you like to see it as artists see it? Would it be full of color and vibrant life to the point that it seems unreal? Or will most of the colors turn blue and dark and scary. When an artist SEES the world, she does not just see color and shapes and forms, but she feels the colors and how they interact with their own environment. She might see how our beings, each person, intrude and inflict the scene with our selves and selfish desires to control and/or manipulate the scene. Artists tend to see the world in different ways. Engineers, however, have still another way to see the world. Engineers have this tendency to want to fix things so that the world will operate a little better. They are problem solvers. They tend to think how a process works and how it can be streamlined or made to work more efficiently. Engineers always want to make things better. This is how they look at the world, as problems to be solved. So if Artists and Engineers see the world in different ways, how is a Christian supposed to see the world? Martin Luther’s line of thinking is to find Christ in everything we do. So, looking for Christ is how we should initially see the world. Look for the good and be Christ to all and in all you do. Martin tells us that a Christian shoemaker doesn’t need to put little crosses on the shoes. A Shoemaker should make good shoes thereby displaying the care and love that is inherent in all Christians.

Luke 10:33 But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity.

The Samaritan SAW him, beaten and half dead. The Samaritan did not SEE a Jew or Gentile or outsider or colonialist or black or white or brown or any of the other labels that we use to differentiate others. The Samaritan saw HIM as he was: a person in need. Let us always look to the needs of others so that we might SEE them and join in community with them. Blessings of peace in Christ’s name!

The Rev. Patrick J. Van De Motter

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Good Shepherd Ministries All committees meet the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM

(For more information about our church ministries please call the church office)

Evangelism Property Social Ministry Worship & Music Christian Education

· Community Outreach · Promote Events · Maintain Website · Family Fun Night · Circus · D-Day Parking · Craft Fair · Back to School Rally · Support Other

Committees

· Maintain building and grounds

· Care for church rental properties

· Set up/tear down for events

· Men’s Maintenance Ministry (3 M’s) is a group of men who meet every Tuesday at 9:00 am for social time and to work on the maintenance of the church.

· Tree of Warmth · Cooks for Christ · Holy Communion

Home Visits · Card Ministry · BINGO at Ashtabula

County Home · Nisua Bakers · Turkey Box · Quilting

· Special Music · Ushers · Assisting Ministers · Altar Guild · Abiding Memorial · Pastoral Support · Acolytes

Sunday School Classes 9:45 am

Kindergarten to Adult September thru May

· Acolyte Training · First Holy

Communion · Bible Study · Confirmation · Vacation Bible

School · Youth Sunday · Mission Trips

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

876 Grove Street Conneaut, OH 44030

440-599-8908 / www.gslcc.org

Worship Times Sunday 8:30 Contemporary (Outside)

Sunday 10:15 Traditional May 26 thru September 1

Holy Communion at all services

Office Hours Monday-Thursday – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Pastoral Staff Rev. Patrick Van De Motter, Lead Pastor

gslcpastor@gwcmail.net Rev. Paul Bailie, Family and Youth Minister

gslcfamily@gwcmail.net

A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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Contents

Section I – Monthly Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Section II – Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Section III – Updates, News & Stories . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Section IV – Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Monthly Prayer Calendar August

To initiate a prayer on the prayer chain for someone CALL: Nancy Sackett (440-593-3673)

1 For summer interns

2 Give thanks for the generosity of others

3 For those adversely impacted by severe weather

4 For those participating in the “Today God Is First” (TGIF) program

5 For the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

6 For the rid-dance of greed, hatred, & abusive language

7 For the Holy Spirit’s guidance

8 For God to energize our ecumenical & interreligious work

9 For courage to speak God’s wisdom & truth to all everywhere

10 For Christian education leaders as they prepare for fall

11 For compassion to share our blessings with our neighbors

12 For generous donations to the ELCA Good Gifts Catalog

13 For the work & ministry of nurses

14 For young adults in global mission programs

15 For God’s help & steadfast love for all

16 For the Holy Spirit to equip us to face shifting challenges

17 For those remembered during the D-Day Conneaut event

18 To strive to live in God’s ways & desires for humankind

19 For the humane treatment of all seeking asylum

20 To become fearless agents of peace in our nation & the world

21 For students, parents & teachers preparing for the new school year

22 For our hearts to be filled with biblical stories of people of faith

23 For the prevention of gun violence

24 For student athletes & coaches as they prepare for upcoming sports

25 For patience to care for others even if it is inconvenient or interruptive

26 For outdoor ministry staff

27 To affirm God’s call for youth to serve in the church

28 For those struggling with addiction & their loved ones

29 For seasonal employees seeking new employment

30 For seminary students

31 For God’ mercy, grace & steadfast love

If you know of someone who is hospitalized, sick or needs a visit, please CALL the church office (440-599-8908) so that a visit can be arranged.

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August Birthdays

Judith Barch Frank Behling Amiah Berry Jamie Bolt Griffin Fuller Zachery Hathy David Heinonen

Stephanie Newsome Dolores Pelow Lori Punkar Howard Seavey Sofi Thompson Molly Todaro Vincent Todaro

Janet Vanzin Michael Vendetti, Jr. Phyllis Waid Andrew Walbridge Rebecca Watson Natalie Wood

GENERAL FUND BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2019 $3,930

MONTH OFFERING

INCOME YTD

INCOME

%ESTIMATE BUDGETED REVENUE

EXPENSE

YEAR TO DATE

% ESTIMATED OPERATING

COST January $ 15,232 $ 15,232 73.7% $ 26,125 $ 26,125 102.0%

February $ 20,881 $ 36,113 87.3% $ 19,823 $ 45,948 92.3% March $ 17,081 $ 53,194 85.8% $ 19,992 $ 65,940 100.5%

April $ 16,220 $ 69,414 83.4% $ 21,391 $ 87,331 105.6% May $ 14,161 $ 83,610 82.5% $ 18,530 $ 105,861 100.0%

June $ 16,824 $100,199 80.8% $ 19,126 $ 124,987 100.2%

ATTENDANCE

6/30 121 7/7 97 7/14 79 7/21 109

The Big Churchy Word this month is:

“Maranatha”

In biblical translations, maranatha is a word representing an Aramaic phrase occurring in 1 Corinthians 16:22 and usually left untranslated. Its exact interpretation is variously understood by scholars and translators. Current scholarship favors the interpretation “Come, O Lord!” The most widely advocated alternative is “Our Lord has come.” It has also often erroneously been regarded as forming part of a formula of imprecation in anathema maranatha.

"Maranatha." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. Encyclopedia.com. 19 June 2019 https://www.encyclopedia.com.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The annual Rummage Sale is Friday & Saturday, August 2 & 3, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Donations can be accepted after July 19 during regular office

hours or contact Suzanne Malys, 599-8308.

Lake Erie Perch Dinner The 9th Annual Lake Erie Perch Dinner will be on Friday, August 16th from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner includes Lake Erie perch, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, bread, dessert and drinks. The price is $15 per dinner. Additional perch can be purchased for $1 each. A child’s dinner is available for $5 which includes a hotdog, chips, dessert and a drink.

Hope to see you there! If you would like to help out, please contact Sue Chapin. We will be doing prep work for a few days before and many hands make light work. Thanks for supporting Social Ministry’s biggest event of the year and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

D-Day Parking Passes Passes for parking in the church parking lots during the D-Day event, August 15th – 17th, are currently available. The cost is $10.00 per pass. This year, as in the past, we are asking those who purchase a pass to be in the parking lot by 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. If you know that you will be later, please contact us so arrangements can be made.

Church Picnic/Sunday School Rally Day

The Sunday School Rally Day and Church Picnic will be held August 25th after the 10:15 service. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided, and everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass. Please plan to join in on the games, music, Whippy Dip and fun!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADE_____

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION

STUDENT NAME _______________________________________BIRTHDAY ____/____/_______ (Last) (First) (Middle Name) BAPTIZED YES _______ Date ___________________ NO _____________ FIRST COMMUNION YES _______ Date ___________________ NO _____________ SCHOOL GRADE ________ STUDENT’S ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) LIVE WITH PARENT(S) ________________________________________________________ (Name/s) LIVE WITH GUARDIAN(S) _____________________________________________________ (Name/s) BEST PHONE NUMBER TO BE REACHED AT __________________________ ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY CONTACT ________________________________________________ Name Relationship Phone number_______________________________ I give permission for my child _____________________________to have their image included in photos and video for church newsletters, website, and social media of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. ______________________________________________________________________________ Name of parent/guardian Date

FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY,

PLEASE COME TO THE CLASSROOM AT DISMISSAL

Revised 7/18/19

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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

MEDICAL INFORMATION CHILD’S NAME______________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME_____________________________________________________ BEST PHONE NUMBER TO BE REACHED AT________________________________ ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY CONTACT ________________________________________________ Name Relationship Phone number_______________________________

Please use the back of this form if needed. Do NOT leave anything blank. If your child does not have allergies, etc., mark “NONE” in each square.

Revised 7/18/19

HEALTH/LEARNING NEEDS: Please list any health or learning needs that your child may have:

FOOD ALLERGIES: Please list any food allergies your child may have AND what needs to be done in the event of an allergic reaction:

NON-FOOD ALLERGIES: Please list any non-food allergies your child may have AND what needs to be done in the event of an allergic reaction:

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TGIF Service Week at Camp Luther “Today God is First”

August 4th thru August 9th

Hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church A week of service to our community by teens of our community

We will be painting, repairing, cleaning, mowing, clearing . . . and of course, lots of fun in the process!!

Camp begins at 5:00 PM Sunday, August 4th

Camp ends at 3:00 PM Friday, August 9th COST: $175 PRICE DECREASE

Teens must be going into 9th grade thru 12th grade

ADULTS NEEDED TO STAY AT CAMP,

WORK AT SERVICE PROJECTS, and PREPARE MEALS

For more information contact the church office at 440-599-8908 Michelle Logan at 440-265-8727

Required forms are available in the church office or website: http://www.gslcc.org/events/

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

876 Grove Street

Conneaut, OH 44030 Church Office: (440) 599-8908

E-Mail: goodshepherd@suite224.net

Web site: www.gslcc.org

July 2019

Dear Business Owner,

This year Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is excited about the launch of a

new service camp entitled, “Today God Is First (T.G.I.F).” This camp will be

held August 4 – 9 at Camp Luther located in North Kingsville, Ohio. Teens

and adults from the local community will gather to complete service projects

within our community. Projects could range from yard work to painting.

We are reaching out to local businesses to request a donation of $250. This

donation will help cover the cost of supplies for the various projects within our

community. This could be a gift card that could be used to purchase the

material that may be required to complete these various projects. We will give

back any monies that are not used to the donating business.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Jasmine Steighner

Jasmine Steighner

Service Week Youth Coordinator

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Please continue to save your box tops for Conneaut Schools. Watch for them on grocery items you purchase. You’ll find a collection box in the gathering space.

The turkey box is back! You can find it in the gathering space and drop in your spare change. Money collected will be used for Thanksgiving and Christmas families.

Thank you!

A box has been placed in the gathering space to collect those small soaps, bottles of shampoo & conditioner, and hand lotion that you will get from hotel rooms on your summer vacation. Please save these items as they are a welcome addition to the Human Resource Center.

GSLC hosts BINGO at the Ashtabula County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center the second Wednesday of every month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. This wonderful ministry, currently funded in memory of Sue Dewey, has a long history with GSLC. Our volunteers call numbers, assist residents with their cards, and share in the fellowship and fun. Sound like this volunteer opportunity is for you? We can always use more help. Volunteers are treated to a beautiful luncheon! For more information or to volunteer, please contact Shirley Harco at 594-3873 or just show up! The facility is located at 5740 Dibble Road in Kingsville.

An invitation is extended to anyone interested in playing in the Praise Band at the 8:30 worship service. Please contact Jim Fuller or a pastor.

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News & Updates

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Thanks for VBS! Our Vacation Bible School was July 15-19. With a globetrotting travel theme, we stamped our passports each day with a Bible verse as we asked, “Who is my neighbor?” The story of the Good Samaritan was our focus. New this year was a simulation station, where kids used hands-on activities like building a shelter out of cardboard boxes or performing surgery on a banana in order to learn more about helping our neighbors. For a local service project, we packed personal health and hygiene bags to be shared locally with Samaritan House. Globally, we collected enough offering to purchase six baby chicks for families around the world, through ELCA World Hunger. VBS was a time of learning and togetherness. Thanks to all who participated in this ministry! —Pastor Paul Bailie

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Committee News

Social Ministry July is almost gone and Social Ministry is getting prepared for our biggest event of the year--the perch dinner! We’re hoping it isn’t too hot for the D-Day celebration. This is an anniversary year and there will be more people in town for that week-end. I The fellowship hall should be painted before the dinner if everything goes as planned. And maybe the new drapes will be up. Gods Blessings,

The Social Ministry Team

Looking for the perfect venue for your special event? Consider renting Fellowship Hall! Call the Church Office, (440) 599-8908, and speak with Stephanie to find out more.

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August 2019

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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2 9:00-3:00 Rummage Sale

OFFICE CLOSED

3 9:00-3:00 Rummage Sale

4 8:30 Service 10:15 Service 1:30 Service at the Villa

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6 9:00 3M’s

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8 5:45 Finance

9 OFFICE CLOSED

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9:00 3M’s 6:00 Committees

14 1:30 BINGO at ACNRC

15 D-Day Parking

16 OFFICE CLOSED

4:00-7:30 Perch Dinner

D-Day Parking

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8:30 Service 10:15 Service

D-Day Parking

18 8:30 Service 10:15 Service

D-Day Parking

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20 9:00 3M’s 12:30 Comm. Svc. at Lake Pt. 1:30 Comm. Svc. at The Villa 6:00 Council Echo Articles Due

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23 OFFICE CLOSED

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25 8:30 Service 10:15 Service Rally Day/ Church Picnic

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27 9:00 3M’s

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30 OFFICE CLOSED

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Lord, we are your servants . . . DATE/ TIME

ASSISTING MINISTER

COMMUNION ASSISTANT USHERS GREETERS READER HOSPITALITY ACOLTYES PROJECTION SECURE CHURCH

8/4/2019 8:30

Shirley Harco Betty Monday Richard & Julie

Kantola Katrina Pavolino Amy Gallagher Bernadette Nolan

10:15 Andy Chiodo Taylor Racut Ron & Dianne

Young Ruth Brown Nickolas Mason Natalie Huya

8/11/2019 8:30

Mary Vidmar Richard Kantola Wes & Susan

Combs Bud & Janet

Maenpaa Dolores Pelow

Peggy & Shirley Harco

10:15 Ron Young Dianne Young Craig & Natalie

Huya Al & Ellen Gee Taylor Racut EJ Hybert

8/18/2019 8:30

Mike Malys Kathy Mills Amy Gallagher & Katrina Pavolino

Dick & Dolores Pelow

Shirley Harco Marilyn Hathy

10:15 Dianne Young Michelle Logan Ruth Brown &

EJ Hybert Huya Family Mark Lytle Susan Lytle

8/25/2019 8:30

Jasmine Steighner Amy Gallagher Mike & Suzanne

Malys Peggy & Shirley

Harco John Chapin Julie Kantola

10:15 Andy Chiodo Mark Lytle Faye & Jerry

Lampela EJ Hybert Stacy Racut Joanne Mechling

9/1/2019 8:30

Mary Vidmar Katrina Pavolino Dick & Dianna

Stoker Bob & Joe Reed Tim Moga Pearl Anne Curtis

10:15 Andy Chiodo Nickolas Mason Dianne & Ron

Young Janelle Cole John Thompson Stacy Racut

9/8/2019 8:30

Jasmine Steighner John Chapin David & Bernadette

Nolan Wes & Susan Combs David Nolan Katrina Pavolino Tim Montagano Luke Patriarco

11:00 Dianne Young Susan Lytle Ruth Brown

EJ Hybert Richard & Pamela

Herner Rae Van De Motter Michelle Logan

Thaddaeus & Aurelia Huya

Taylor Racut

9/15/2019 8:30

Mike Malys Julie Kantola Bud & Janet

Maenpaa Dick & Diana Stoker Grace Patriarco Suzanne Malys Aiden Vidmar Jennifer Best

11:00 Shirley Harco Paul Mechling Jerry & Faye

Lampela Jason & Amy Warren Mark Lytle Joanne Mechling

Natalie Wood Aiden Hathy

Nickolas Mason

9/22/2019 8:30

Mary Vidmar Jasmine Steighner Katrina Pavolino Grace Patriarco

Jennifer Best Mike Malys Marilyn Hathy

Pam Hunt Sofi Thompson Luke Patriarco

11:00 Andy Chiodo Nickolas Mason Taylor & Stacy

Racut Paul & Joanne

Mechling Janelle Cole Jennie Hutchinson

JR Hutchison Ben Owens

Michelle Logan

9/29/2019 8:30

Jasmine Steighner Betty Monday Richard & Julie

Kantola Katrina Pavolino Amy Gallagher Bernadette Nolan Luke Patriarco Jennifer Best

11:00 Dianne Young Taylor Racut Ruth Brown

EJ Hybert Huya Family Nickolas Mason Pat Haas

AnnaMae Cameron Emma Van Norman

Stacy Racut

AUGUST ALTAR GUILD: Ruth Brown, Janelle Cole

SEPTEMBER ALTAR GUILD: Sue Chapin, Pam Deemer, Betty Monday, Robin Bryant

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