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St. Martin’s Lutheran Church Archbold, OH

March, 2018 Volume 12, Issue 3

Inside this issue:

WELCOMING

Our Mission Statement Worship Assistants

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Keep In Our Prayers Luther League

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WORKING

Pastor Paul 4

Worship Leader, Steve Basselman

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Lent & Easter Schedule 6

Treasurer 7

Church Council 8-9

Women of St. Martin’s 10

Women in Action, MV Conf. Assembly Fleece Hats

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Thrivent Parkinson’s Group

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Health News 13

Fish Ingathering 14

Redeemer Update BBQ

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People, Places Projects

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Birthdays & Anniversaries

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WITNESSING

This Month’s Calendar 19

Good News From The Welcome Place

www.the-welcome-place.org

Worship Schedule

Sunday Worship 9:00 am

Wednesday Worship, 6:00 pm

Office Hours

Pastor Paul: Mon, Tue, Thru, 9-12 or by appointment Steve: Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri.—am Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri.—pm Brenda: Tue, Thurs, Fri, 8-12:30

What’s happening at St. Martin’s . . . March 4, Worship, 9:00 am, Holy Communion March 7, 14, 21, 28, Mid-Week Lenten Services, 7:00 pm March 25, Palm Sunday, 9:00 am, Holy Communion March 26, 27, 28, Holy Week Evening Prayer, 7:00 pm March 29, Maundy Thursday, 7:00 pm, Holy Communion at table March 30, Good Friday Prayer Vigil, 6:00 am—6:00 pm Good Friday Service, 7:00 pm April 1, Easter Sunday, 7:00 & 10:00 am, Holy Communion 8:00, Breakfast, 9:00, Sunday School

203 S. Defiance Street Archbold, OH 43502 419-445-4656

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Welcome Place Wednesday in Lent Through March 21

WPW Meal—5:15 Catechism—5:45 High School—5:45 Adult Circle/Book Club—6:00 Bell Choir—6:00 Lenten Service—7:00 Chancel Choir—7:30

Souper Bowl Collection Total $667.00

69 Food Items

Welcome Place News God’s Work . . . Our Hands!

Worship Assistants

Acolytes March 4—Abbie Short March 7—Gabe Short (Lent) March 11 & 18—Addison Ziegler March 14—Brady Johns (Lent) March 21—Aden McCarty (Lent) March 25—Jayma Bailey March 29—Josh Basselman (Thursday) March 30—Isaac Reichert (Good Friday)

Usher Team Leaders—Jim Wyse

Altar Guild—Sandy Thatcher, Janet Wyse

Greeter Team Leader—Tanya Howell

Offering Counters March 4—Steve & Kate Rettig March 11—Phil & Judi Rupp March 18—Robin Trudel, Diana Ziegler March 25—Butch Blankenship, Joan Smith

Building The Welcome Place Who Are We? We are The Welcome Place Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. – Romans 15:7 What Is Our Mission As A Church And As Members? WWW We are…Welcoming friends and strangers with God’s love. Working to build deeper relationships with Jesus. Witnessing to share God’s love with everyone What Is Our Vision Of Who God Wants Us To Be? ORG People who are serving…One Real God, living One real faith, making One real difference. How Do We Remind Ourselves?

www.the-welcome-place.org

Welcome to worship and join us in building The Welcome Place Jesus calls us to be.

From the Church Office . . .

April—Newsletter Deadline

March 22, 9:00 am—Deadline March 27, 8:30 am—Assembly

This Month

March 4—Rail March18—Continuous March 25—Palm Sunday, Continuous March 29—Maundy Thursday, at table

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“The resurrection … was only the beginning of a great, grand and vast outreach that has never ended and will not end until our Lord Jesus Christ comes back again.” —A.W. Tozer

Attendance & Offering

Attendance Offering

January 28 Worship 148/19/167 $4,952.51

February 4 Worship 128/22/150 $4,447.00 Sunday School 62

February 11 Worship 122 $5,578.00 Sunday School 66 Ash Wednesday 84

February 18 Worship 127 $5,402.00 Mid-Week Lenten 55

Keep In Your Prayers . . .

Angie Avers Jerry Clevenger Rex & Ruth Detwiler Sharon Heckel Vicky Lindley Al Siewert Joe Wyse

Our Shut-ins: Claudine Arnold, Elden Badenhop, Henry & Dorothy Huner, Joan Plassman, Ron Richards, Ada Thrasher, Louise Wyse

Members of the Military and their families in active service for our country especially, Steve & Sara (Delaney) Adams, Patrick Cirenza

Our College & Seminary Students both away from home and close to home

Our Northwestern Ohio Synod Bishop Daniel Beaudoin and his staff as they carry out the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ

The Ipagala Parish of Dodoma, St. Martin’s Companion Congregation, may they continue to carry out God’s ministry and mission in Tanzania

Our Mission Partner Congregation of Redeemer Lutheran, Toledo

Our Country and the nations of the world that all may experience God’s forgiveness and guidance so that peace may be restored and nations be reconciled


Luther League Update . . .

The Luther League is continuing to prepare for Youth Gathering this summer in Houston! We have been talking about all the different types of relationships we have within the Church. Focusing on love, we are thinking on how we as Christians can better spread GOD’s love to everyone we encounter. Along with this, we are looking at different denominations within the Christian church, and how we relate and differ from our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

New Ministry Beginning . . . Bridget Lovejoy, Ministry Leader

I'm starting a new ministry and I need your help. I am collecting new and gently-used coats that will be distributed to all ages, this fall. There are people in Archbold who go without warm coats during our very cold winters and with your help, we can change that. As you're shopping and you find great deals or as you clean out your closet, please

consider donating to this new ministry. I need coats for all ages and in all sizes for babies, boys, girls, men and women. There is a table in the fellowship hall. Please put your donations there. Thank you for being a part of this new ministry! If you have questions, see Bridget Lovejoy.

From Pastor Paul . . . “…teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20 Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. As we move through the season of Lent this year, we are looking at covenants, specifically, we are looking at the covenants made by God with creation, nations, and individuals. And it is a covenant with individuals that I would like to focus on.

Jesus was on his own Lenten journey to Jerusalem; fighting the disciples trying to dissuade him from what he promised would happen: that he would be betrayed, suffer, be crucified, and on the third day rise. It would have been so easy to quit, so many times. But Jesus wouldn’t turn aside from God’s promise to redeem the world. And finally, the road ended in Jerusalem exactly as he had said: with his betrayal, suffering, and death on a cross.

But just as Lent isn’t the final word, death did not have the final word over Jesus, and he arose on Easter morning. Jesus, meeting the women at the tomb, told them to tell the apostles that he would meet them in Galilee. Jesus asked the disciples to come see him on a mountain-top in Galilee. They did, and he was there, just as he had promised. But Jesus wasn’t done. He commissions them to go out and make more disciples through baptism and teaching, and then he makes a lasting covenant with them and also with us. That he will be with us always. No matter what we face. No matter how dark our own journey – Lenten or otherwise. Jesus promises to be there through to the very end. If we, like the disciples, actually believe in Jesus’ promise, how much more vibrant would our witnessing to share God’s love with everyone be?! Knowing that Jesus is with us, no matter the road; how much more would we be willing to risk for the sake of responding to Christ’s great love for us?! What will our journey look like? Will we be like Peter before the journey to Jerusalem, worried and afraid what will happen? Or will we believe Jesus’ promise to be with us always, and be like Peter transformed by Christ’s resurrection love. Will we risk is all to share the love we have already received in Jesus? Christ is with you! Peace, Pastor Paul



From Our Worship Leader, Deacon Steve Basselman . . .

Lent: Growing Light

This is one of those years when Lent refuses to share any part of March with another season. The Epiphany season has ended and we began our Lenten journey in February and all of March belongs to Lent. That is pretty good timing if one takes the origin of the word “Lent” seriously. The word “Lent” often stirs up images of self-denial and somberness; but the word itself has nothing to do with darkness or despair; it is about the lengthening of days. The origin of the word “Lent” comes from “lengthening” as in the lengthening of days that occurs in the spring of the year; especially around the time of the spring. As days marked by increasing sunshine move from Ash Wednesday toward Holy Week and Easter, there is a spiritual lengthening of days also. Lent, like spring, is a pilgrimage; not just one day following the next, but a path, a journey, taking us somewhere. In the natural world, the journey moves us toward planting, growing, and greening. In the spiritual world, we are moved to repentance, forgiveness, hope, joy, and new life. In cultures that lived closer to the soil and the natural world than most Americans do, the seasons of the church year and the cycle of life in creation could be seen in conversation with each other. Ancient believers were not hesitant to identify a church season by what was going on in the natural world around them. It was one of many ways that God’s people have been helped to think theologically by paying attention to God’s world. For singers of hymns and anthems this cooperation is not new territory. The church has always invited people to sing WITH all creation; and long before the church, the Psalms were doing the same. On the Third Sunday in Lent this year, the Psalm for the day is Psalm 19: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims its maker’s handiwork. Although they have no words or language, and their voices are not heard, their sound has gone out into all the lands.” As the earth moves toward renewal of life, so does the human spirit this Lenten season. Those who sing know better than most how to welcome and observe such a season…let our songs grow along with the daylight to the glorious brightness of Christ’s resurrection! As we look towards Holy Week and Easter, make plans in your schedules now for your participation in each of these worship opportunities: Palm Sunday, March 25; Maundy Thursday, March 29; and Good Friday, March 30.

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Sundays & Wednesdays in Lent Covenant and the Cross

Sunday worship will focus on the Old Testament readings in Lent. These readings take us on a journey through God’s plan to save us, from its beginnings in Genesis to the coming of Jesus. They focus on our covenant relationship with God: how it began, how it progressed, and how it led to our new covenant in Christ.

Wednesday worship will follow the Gospel readings of Lent. They stand in contrast but complement the Old Testament readings.

Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Easter… Palm Sunday –March 25, 9:00 am, Procession of Palms, Holy Communion Sunday School, 10:30 am Holy Week Evening Prayer, 7:00 pm March 26, 27, 28 Maundy Thursday –March 29, 7:00 pm Holy Communion at Table Foot Washing Stripping of the Altar Good Friday – March 30 Prayer Vigil, 6:00 am—6:00 pm Good Friday Service, 7:00 pm Easter Sunday – April 1 7:00 am—Sunrise Service, Holy Communion 8:00 am—Breakfast 9:00 am—Sunday School 10:00 am—Festival Service, Holy Communion

Sunday

March 4 – 3rd Sunday in Lent God’s covenant in the 10 Commandments Exodus 20:1-17

March 11 – 4th Sunday in Lent God heals – a foreshadowing of the cross Numbers 21:4-9

March 18 – 5th Sunday in Lent A new covenant written on the heart Jeremiah 31:31-34

Wednesday

March 7 – 19th Day of Lent Jesus overturns the Temple system John 2:13-22

March 14 – 25th Day of Lent Jesus lifted on the cross, granting life John 3:14-21

March 21 – 31st Day of Lent I will draw all people to myself John 12:20-33

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Congregational Council Minutes—February 8, 2018 . . .

St Martin's Church Council met on February 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm with all members present. Phil Rupp call the meeting to order. Pastor Paul led council in devotions.

Secretary's Report Minutes from the January 11 council meeting were reviewed and accepted.

Finance/Treasurer's Report: The following items exceed the monthly budget:

-Office expenses - Communication Resource Newsletter online 2 years at $124.90; Office chair and paper $267 -Copier lease - Charged extra for insurance coverage, some confusion as to getting our property insurance coverage to the correct department. Lease company will remove their added insurance next month. -Worship/Music - Music purchased for choir and bells; may be last major expense until fall. -Sunday School - Round table purchased for classroom at $262.91. -Short House and Swisher Garage - Property taxes of $867.64 and $225.83 paid. -Refuse - Expense paid in January is for three months service. -Salary and benefits paid were based on 2017 budget figures; adjustments will be made in February based on 2018 budget.

Motion Finance Report to accept carried.

Pastor’s Report:

Conference Updates -Dean's meeting was February 6th. There are 38 of 163 congregations/parishes currently in the call process. The group discussed staffing, coverage and interims. -Synod Assembly is June 8-9 at First UMC/BGSU. Early bird registration ends February 28. -Plans for the Williams County shared ministry are continuing well. -Next Maumee Valley Conference meeting February 21 at St. John's Deshler.

Other Updates -AAMA met in February -Pastor attended the Rostered leaders retreat at Sawmill 1/16-1/18, Ministry communication seminar on 1/24; and the Society for Biblical Literature meeting on 2/2. Fifteen of 50 hours of continuing education have been met. -First Communion Class will be held later than past years, with First Communion on May 20th. -Lutheran Ministries of Mercy Annual Meeting will be held on March 12, at Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg at 5:30 pm. Pastor Paul and Diana Ziegler are planning to attend. -Genacross Annual Meeting will be April 23, at Hope Lutheran Church, Toledo at 6:00 pm. -Lenten plans are well underway. -Scout Sunday was February 4; we had 2 scouts in addition to Isaac attended, helping with the Souper Bowl collections. -The first future direction discussion will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 1-3 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to get input from the congregation for a long-range plan for St. Martins. -Received as new Members: Stan and Deb Schmidt from Trinity, Wauseon Ron and Pat Richards from St. James, Burlington


Pastoral Acts Report for January, 2018

2018 2017

January Attendance 677 632

January Aver. Weekly 169.25 126.4

Funerals 0

Baptisms 0

Weddings 0

Congregational Council Minutes, cont.—February 8, 2018 . .

Team/Network Reports Property Team: Bridget Lovejoy no update Youth Network: Mark Weaver no update Worship Network: Steve Basselman no update Vision Network: Pastor Paul no update Stewardship Network: Michael Short no update

Education Network: Amy Blankenship Members of the Education Network have had meetings recently to discuss the financial gift left from Cindy Heckel for the purpose of children's education ministry. They have made trips to several area churches met with their staffs to learn how ministry was done in their congregations. It is felt that facility renovations/upgrades, especially in the basement area needs to be addressed, with funds for the upgrades to come from the capital improvement, endowment funds and/or congregational donations. When renovations/upgrades are complete, the group will discuss the most beneficial use of the Cindy Heckel education gift.

Nurture Network: Sharon Ziegler no update Memorial Committee: Nona Liechty no update Evangelism & Outreach Network: Darren Sonnenberg no update Old Business

-Drywall was hung and ready for painting in the Swisher garage. Paint had been purchased. Creighton Electric had completed the preliminary work and will be back after the painting has been completed. Rich Winzeler noted that funds for the work in the garage will be from the Shibler funds. -Endowment Committee will be meeting to disburse funds for Hurricane Relief and the LED lighting upgrade. -New siding for the Short house was discussed. Pastor Paul had applied and received approval for grant funds as long as they are available. Rich Winzeler submitted a material only estimate and also one for material and labor. After discussion it was felt that we should see what the future directions discussion brings before making a determination on the siding project -New lighting project is moving forward.

New Business: Motion to Council was submitted by Amy Blankenship, Coordinator for Education Network to form a planning team for the purposes of basement renovations. A team will be established to work with the Education Network to see what we can need to do to improve the facility. A motion to adjourn the meeting passed. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer. Next regular meeting: Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, Robin Trudel, Secretary


“We live and die; Christ died and lived!”

—John Stott

Women of St. Martin’s News . . . President, Kris Jemmott As women, mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, we mourn with those in Florida at the loss of 17 precious teen-agers at Parkland High School. In light of that tragic event, I wondered what the church, and especially the Women of the ELCA would say to help us deal with an issue that seems to divide the nation. Below is information from the WELCA website with Biblical references for us to reflect on. “Did you know that every 30 minutes a child or teen dies or is injured from a gun? Take a look at our updated Rachel’s Day resource that offers information on how you can work within your community and congregation to combat gun violence.” “Rachel’s Day is observed by Women of the ELCA annually on the first Sunday in May, though it can be observed any time of the year. It is a time set aside to mourn the loss of our children and to renounce the forces of violence and fear.” Begin with God’s word “Many may be reluctant to observe Rachel’s Day because guns are a polarizing issue. Politics, personal views and societal attitudes make it so. Perhaps, Scripture can help you find common ground.” In Matthew 2:16–18, we see that children have been objects of violence for thousands of years. Read verse 18. Rachel’s actions can become the resolve we need to say, “Enough is enough.” Rachel refused to be comforted, and Scripture implies that her weeping went on for a long time. Yes, many may believe that gun violence is part of our culture, and we can do nothing about it. But Rachel was not deterred. Her actions bore witness to the urgency and gravity of the situation and the need to take action. Read Exodus 1:15–22, Jeremiah 31:15–17 and Mark 10:13–16. Pay attention to why and how the adults took violent actions while others (usually women and Jesus) found hope and solution.

March Schedule . . .

Friendship Circle meets March 12, Joyce Winzeler, Hostess

Mary Martha Circle meets March 7, 9:30 am, at the church, Chapter 11 of Grace, by Max Lucado “Heaven: Guaranteed ”

Women’s Breakfast/Bible Study meets each Thursday at City Café, 6:30 am

Sewing, March 19 for Evening Sewing, 6:30 pm & March 20 for All Day Sewing beginning at 9:00 with lunch at a local restaurant

Women of St. Martin’s Board Members . . . President—Kris Jemmott Vice President— Secretary—Amy Blankenship Treasurer—Brenda Shibler Mission Action—Orlene Mason, Sandie Spohler Mission Growth—Joyce Winzeler Mary Martha Circle—Barb Poston Friendship Circle—Bridget Lovejoy Women’s Breakfast Bible Study—Gwen Grisier

Women of all ages are invited to join either the Friendship Circle, Mary Martha Circle or Thursday breakfast and come to sewing each month.



Women in Action . . . -Orlene and Sandie

On February 20th there were seven women working together in Fellowship Hall. Three Lutheran World Relief comforters were completed as well as one Christmas Cheer comforter. The baptismal quilt is almost finished. We had lunch and fellowship at a local restaurant. We would invite anyone who is looking for a new and different activity to come to Fellowship Hall on March 10th. We will be working from 2:00 till 4:00PM cutting out and making hats and scarves out of fleece fabric. These hats and scarves will be given to Christmas Cheer. There is very little sewing required. We will provide the fabric, pins, needles, thread and sewing machines. Bring your ideas for decorating when you come. Old or young—all are welcome. Our next regular sewing day will be on March 20th beginning at 9:00 AM. We hope to see you there. Thank you, Orlene and Sandie

Maumee Valley Conference Spring Assembly . . .

“The Power of Prayer” Saturday, April 14th St Peter’s, Holgate

Speaker is Penny Crisenbery Penny has served as a mentor, teacher and youth leader in the ministry for 30 years. Her passion is sharing God’s Word and encouraging women to grow deeper and stronger in their relationship with God through prayer and Scripture. Bring your Bibles!

8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 am Program and Meeting Lunch will be served at noon Registration fee is $8.00 due by April 2. Registrations are in the Church Office

We Making Fleece Hats . . .

Tired of Winter? Looking for something new and fun to do? Join us for a 2-hour session on March 10rd from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in Fellowship Hall making fleece hats and scarves for Christmas Cheer. Very little sewing experience needed. We will supply the fleece, the thread, the needles and pins and the sewing machines. Any questions see Yanira Reyes, Barb Poston or Sandie Spohler. Young or young at heart —all are welcome


Parkinson’s & Care Givers Support Groups . . .

Parkinson’s Support Group will meet March 6 at 1:00 pm.

Caregivers Support Group will meet Wednesday, March 21, 10:00 am

The Parkinson’s (and other neurological conditions) Group meets the first Tuesday of the month. Are you a caregiver, helping to fill the physical and emotional needs for a family member, friend, or neighbor? Caregiving can be rewarding yet sometimes exhausting. We are offering a support group for all caregivers, men and women, at St. Martin’s on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am. Come bring a friend, as we support each other as caregivers.

Facilitator for both groups is Bonnie Lauber, 419-445-9516

Joy is prayer. Joy is strength. Joy is love. Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. God loves a cheerful giver. One gives most who gives with joy. The best way to show our gratitude to God and people is to accept everything with joy. A joyful heart is the inevitable result of a heart burning with love. Never let anything so fill you with sorrow as to make you forget the joy of the Christ risen. —Mother Teresa

Thrivent Members . . .

2017 Choice Dollars® Expire on March 31, 2018 Thrivent members should direct Choice Dollars before they expire. Don't wait to direct Good Friday is on March 30th and March 31st falls on Saturday. As a result, the corporate office is closed on both of these days. To ensure that Choice Dollars directions get processed before the deadline, encourage members not to wait. Direct Choice Dollars now! Two easy options for directing Choice Dollars: Online at www.Thrivent.com/thriventchoice Phone: 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" at the prompt. The Member Connection Center is open until 6 p.m. Central time, Monday – Friday. Darren & Jane Sonnenberg

Health News . . . -Joan Smith


From www.HealthLetter.MayoClinic.com, December, 2017


Please add your donation to the table in the Fellowship Hall after March 1. Monetary donations, please mark your offering envelopes: Archbold FISH Thank you!


Redeemer Lutheran Kitchen Project Update . . . Contributors:

Bethlehem Lutheran - Pemberville Hope - Toledo St. Martin's - Archbold First Lutheran- Stryker St. John's - Stony Ridge Pemberville Women of the ELCA

Redeemer has received approximately $18,888.83 dollars in kitchen project donations thus far. Redeemer is working on getting a second estimate for the project. Once they get that, they will move forward with awarding the contract. They are still working on getting congregations to partner with them on the cost. They will need half of the bill to begin the work.

Join Redeemer any Sunday’s at 10:30am or Thursday mornings at 11:30am. You can follow them on facebook ”Redeemer Lutheran Church” or check their web site: www.redeemertoledo.com

You can also join them on Thursday mornings at 11:30 to begin their Lenten experience. Their theme "Rooted in Prayer". Exploring 5 prayer practices including Lectio Divina, Centering prayer, Model prayers, Guided Meditation & Psalm Embodiment.

Redeemer Lutheran Church 1702 Upton Ave Toledo, Ohio 43607

Thanks again for your partnership in this project. Please continue to keep Redeemer Lutheran Church in your prayers.

Submitted by Darren & Jane Sonnenberg

"Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action." I John 3:18

Annual Spring Chicken/Pork Chop BBQ

April 29th

Selling Tickets: April 8, 15, 22

Sponsored by Cecily’s Sunday School Class

Welcome Place News God’s Work . . . Our Hands! Page 16 Welcome Place News God’s Work . . . Our Hands!

People, Places, Projects of local Outreach . . . by Cecily Rohrs

Your Grandma might have looked at people with limited funds and said, “Well they might be poor, but they don’t have to be dirty!” Sadly, Grandma was wrong. People living in poverty may have to be dirty because detergent is expensive and laundromats are even more expensive!

The 20+ member adult Sunday School class that meets regularly in the Fellowship Hall has created a plan to help meet the needs of families in poverty who need to use the laundromat. The new ministry will be called Laundry Buddies. It for sure won’t solve all the laundry problems, but it gives us a chance to share our resources and build relationships.

Pre-selected families from town will be handed an invitation to participate in the program which will begin on March 13th and continue as a ministry on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 4-7 at the laundromat on Stryker Street in Archbold. At the top of the invitation they will be handed it says, “God loves all people. He brings hope to all people. The Christians in this community are very sure of that. We want to pass that love and hope along by helping with your laundry expenses.”

Because it may cost anywhere from $12 - $20 a week for families to do their wash, other church groups were asked to participate. The response has been excellent. So a Sunday School Class, or an adult study group, or whatever, throughout the community has agreed to join the effort. On “their day” those partners will provide quarters for the washers and dryers and will have 2 adults at the laundry during the appointed times to chat, feed the machines the quarters and work at caring. No Bible thumping. No scripture verses to learn. It’s a community-wide effort to let our lights of faith shine to meet people where they are as Jesus did on the hillside and the fishing villages.

We’ll start by inviting 6 families per session, hoping to be able to serve 10 families per session when we get the kinks worked out. The Black Swamp Arts Council is even assisting in the program by providing activities there for the children starting in April.

It all happened because the Fellowship Hall class just completed a study of a book, Beyond Church Walls by ELCA pastor Rick Rouse. The laundry idea blossomed from within the class and hopefully even more needs can be considered in the future. When you support the spring and fall BBQ’s that the class sponsors, you’re helping us fund outreach mission efforts like the Laundry Buddies. House Mom Wanted: Do you know someone who is faith-based, very compassionate and full of common sense? We’re needing a live-in House Mom across the street at the Friendship House since Sandra, the interim “Mom” will be leaving at the end of the

month to move to Fayette in a home she just purchased and where she’ll make a home with her husband Alabama Bill who will join her very soon. The House Mom could work a first-shift job and still be a good candidate. Contact Cecily proto if you have an idea. Phone 419-267-5502 and leave a message or [email protected]


Good News from the Welcome Place is the newsletter of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Archbold. Ohio. This non-profit corporation is part of the Northwestern Ohio Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America with Rev. Paul Reichert as pastor. Good News from the Welcome Place is published 11 times per year during the last week of the month. Average circulation per issue is 280 copies. Entered as 3rd class matter, Archbold, Ohio.

March Anniversaries

17—Michael & Tess Pinter 20—Todd & Sharon Ziegler 21—Tim & Chris Ziegler 24—Doug & Judy Liechty Scott & Deb Schnitkey 26—Jim & Janet Wyse

March Birthdays

1—David Manahan 2—Carolyn Ruwe Tammy Sprow 5—William Collins Karlee Detmer Gwen Riley Tom Thatcher 6—Jodi Grime Jerry Rohrs 7—Tim Smith 8—Shannon Burks Abby Stevens Judy Wyse (Steward) 9—Terry Stamper 12—Doug Kelly 13—Miley Gericke Judy Wyse (Paul) 14—Chris Buchhop Brenda Shibler 15—Jeremy Goertz 17—Gene Delaney 18—Tom Avers Jennifer Ziegler 19—Michael Jones 20—Zavier Delaney Cecily Rohrs 21—Cayden Thiel 22—Stuart Schnitkey 23—Josh Maynard Darren Sonnenberg 24—Dennis Howell 25—Ruth Detwiler 29—Elaine Leininger Tracy Ziegler 30—Eric Fraker Beverly Meyer Ellie Sonnenberg 31—Peg Bjorlin

Our True Power Source . . .

The story is told of someone who plugged a power strip into itself and then couldn’t understand why the system wouldn’t turn on! We get a kick out of such tales, yet how often do we try to “power” our own lives? We frequently think we need to be the source of our own strength, joy, peace, energy and wisdom. Jesus doesn’t teach us to find life within ourselves — or in any human being or earthly circumstance, object or philosophy. Rather, calling himself the good shepherd, Jesus says, “I have come that [my sheep] may have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). We don’t access that abundant life by “plugging into” ourselves. Instead, Jesus invites us to plug into his power — and joy, peace, hope, truth — through prayer and Scripture, worship and service, fellowship with other Christians and the beauty of God’s world.

“Faith is permitting ourselves to be seized by the things we do not see.” —Martin Luther

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St. Martin’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) 203 S. Defiance Street Archbold, OH 43502-1408 Phone (419) 445-4656 or 445-2952 Web Page: www.the-welcome-place.org E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Dated Material: February 27, 2018

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Worship Schedule

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Wednesday WPW Meal—5:15 pm

Lenten Service—7:00 pm

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