THE LECTERN Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

JUNE 2013

FINALLY WARM WEATHER WHICH MEANS… TIME FOR OUTDOOR WORSHIP

I’m sure there were times this past winter when none of us felt it would ever be warm enough to worship outside, but that’s why the Lord made summer so we could all forget about those cold Ohio winters. With that in mind early worship will move outside to the pavilion beginning on Sunday morning, June 2. Unless there is some sort of severe weather, outdoor worship will take place through Labor Day weekend, September 1.

So remember outdoor worship will begin at 8:30 a.m. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs.

When we worship outside the atmosphere is a little more relaxed, thus allowing for a little more casual dress in case you are headed to a picnic or other event (shorts are acceptable).

Worship schedule will be as follows: 8:30 a.m. Early Outdoor Worship in pavilion

No summer Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Late Worship in sanctuary

DON’T FORGET THE NEW THURSDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE which begins on

Thursday, June 6. Social time at 6 p.m.; Worship at 6:30 p.m.

DON’T FORGET GOD’S CHURCH

With summer coming and everyone thinking about all the fun things and vacations they plan to be involved in don’t forget God’s work continues

while you’re away. So before you take off for those great times remember to drop off or send your pledge to the church. God’s work

never ends.

Have fun and be safe wherever you go or whatever you do. Thanks in advance.

FIRST FRIDAY’S ARE BACK! (With a new idea)

We are excited to have first Friday events back! We are making a change to make it a first weekend event. There will be a family event for everyone sometime the first weekend of each month.

Please mark your calendars for Saturday June 8 at 2 p.m.. There will be a picnic and cookout at the home of RJ and Karen Wonsick. Meat and pie iron goodies will be provided. Please bring a side dish and snacks. If you have any questions please see RJ, Karen, Kristy, or Katie.

FLY YOUR FLAG JUNE 14

BLESSINGS TO OUR 2013 CONFIRMANDS

Confirmation was held at Holy Trinity on Sunday morning, May 19th during the Early Worship Service. We had 3 young ladies who renewed their Baptismal vows and became full participating members of the congregation. These young ladies are:

Brooke Denning, daughter of Linda and Troy Denning. Montana Martin, daughter of Cheryl Martin and John Martin. Kathryn Newsom, granddaughter of Nancy & Jon Ramsey.

May your journey with the Lord continue as you live and grow in His grace.

A reception, hosted by the Fellowship Committee, was held in their honor followed Early Worship.

TIME TO PLANT GERANIUM S & CLEAN UP FLOWER BEDS

Now that spring has sprung it’s time to get outside the church and spruce up the flowers beds, weeding and mulching. We will also plant all those beautiful geraniums given by members on Pentecost Sunday. If you have some time on Saturday morning, May 25th at 9a.m. we’d appreciate having your help. Just meet at the church and we’ll find something for you to do. If you have any questions

check with Alice Schuler or Waid Spidell.

PLEASE BRING: All you need to bring, besides yourself, are your favorite digger, shovel, rake and maybe a bucket to help get the job done. (put your name on your tools in case you forget them and we can help them get home)

There will be some goodies to munch on and coffee to drink.

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VBS 2013

EVERYWHERE FUN FAIR: WHERE GOD’S WORLD COMES TOGETHER

COME ONE COME ALL! Everyone is invited to attend our Everywhere Fun

Fair: Where God's World Comes Together! Come learn through music,

crafts, discovery, story time, cooking, and games about Jesus and ALL of his

neighbors.

The fair will be right here at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church from July 8-12

from 6-8:30 pm. We will be serving a simple supper from 5:30-6:00 p.m.

We are looking for volunteers to help at the fair and as many people to come to the fair as we

can! If you are able to help please talk to Katie Belanga or Kim Kish. If you have any

children, grandchildren, neighbors, or friends that you think would enjoy coming to our VBS,

please register them ASAP! It will help with our planning if we have as many registered now as

we can. Registration forms are available on this newsletter, in the narthex, or on our website

(www.htmassillon.com). Please see Katie or Kim with any questions.

A Registration form is enclosed in this newsletter. JUNE

BIRTHDAYS 3 Pam Tapp 16 Charlie Maier Scott Jedel 22 Debby Gesaman 5 Jim Rossett 23 Bailey Jedel 10 James Hardwick, Sr. 26 Tria Byard 11 Don Miller 27 Blake Manson 12 Cindy Manson ANNIVERSARIES 1 Ken & Jan Manson 19 Randy & Cathi Endlich 5 Kenneth & Karen Renner 22 Bill & Kay Burkett 6 Waid & Carol Spidell Matt & Michelle Burch 12 John & Holly Dean 24 Jan & Terry Davis 13 Bill & Donna Yatsko 25 Mark & Amy Popovich 19 R.J. & Karen Wonsick 28 Rob & Debby Gesaman

FINANCIAL GIVING REPORT FOR THIS MONTH

APRIL 2013 REPORT MONIES RECEIVED

EXPENSES MONTHLY DIFFERENCE

YTD DIFFERENCE

CURRENT $ 12,403.70 $ 17,561.56 $ (5,157.86) $ (7,377.24)

DESIGNATED $ 14,253.34

BUILDING FUND DESIGNATED $ 1,442.77

TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDS $ 15,696.11

TOTAL MONIES FOR APRIL $ 28,099.81

BEST WISHES FOR A WONDERFUL LIFE

The Blessings of the Lord to Marilyn Skaggs and Walt

Douglas on the occasion of the marriage on Saturday,

May 11 at Holy Trinity. May you grow in His love and grace through all the years.

2013 GRADUATES GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS

Holy Trinity recognized the Graduates of 2013 on Sunday, May 26th during both worship services. The graduates shared in the Cupcake Celebration being held that day to honor June birthdays and anniversaries.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES MATT BURCH, son of Matt and Michelle Burch, will graduate May 24th from Tuslaw High School. He plans on attending Akron University.

AMY KISH, daughter of Jeff and Kim Kish, will graduate May 28th from Massillon Washington High School. She plans to attend Baldwin Wallace University and major in Music Education. COLLEGE GRADUATES:

TRIA BYARD, daughter of Randy and Cindy Byard, graduated summa cum laude from Walsh University on April 28th with a BS in Early Childhood Education. She plans on teaching young children. She is engaged to be married in September 2014. JOHNNY PRICE, graduated from Stark State with a degree in Physical Therapy Assisting. TRACEY WELTLICH, will be graduating from The Ohio College of Massotheraphy in August of 2013. She will be self employed as a massage therapist.

Tria Byard on Right

IT WAS SO NICE OF YOU TO JOIN US

Faith, Spencer & Davin Roehlig Garry Keppel Fred Feit Ali & Addyson Spencer John Martin Carolyn Hogue Mike &Holly Keller Natalie & Ryan Varga Lily Kula Jaxon Baughman Walt Douglas Luella Weltich Stasia Callahan John Hatt Lisa Markley William & Diane Brant Jennifer Jaquay Tim Singo Mike Bredenberg Steve Yatsko Linda Ullum

Johanna Szatmari-Goodman Judy & Maleah Matey Karissa Endlich Denise Borchard Jon Ramsey Emily Lambert Ron Sr. & Candy Belanga Brandon Engle

THOUGHTS and PRAYERS

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wonsick Family and Alice Schuler family on the death, Tuesday, May 7 of their aunt Jeannine Trott, who lived in Texas. The strength of the Lord be with you now and always. The Lord be with the Rossett Family on the death, May 14th of Karen’s brother, Dick Latham. May our loving Lord’s love surround you at this time and each day.

IN THE HOSPITAL:

Barb Urban – Affinity Betty Kittinger - Affinity

THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE NEED lifted to our Lord in prayer CHURCH MEMBERS Debby Gesaman Stan Husted Carolyn Husted Kevin Murphy Betty Kittinger Barb Urban Jim Rossett Karen Wonsick R.J. Wonsick

RELATIVES and FRIENDS of MEMBERS Jay Metzler (grandfather of Samantha Beavers) Jean Baker Mickianne McGrady (daughter of Jeri P lace) Rocky Rohn (friend of Gail Hicks) David Shetler (grandson of Hilda Lower) Keith Holland (thanksgiving) Zachary Barkan (grandson of Jim & Candy) Gene Boerner (friend of Barkans) Andrea Fletcher (friend of Wonsicks) Lori Newell (Joyce Egan’s daughter) PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE RELATIVES and FRIENDS section is only listed for one month, unless you call and put them back on the list.

LCW news:

The LCW held their annual "Spring Luncheon" on Saturday May 4th with 43 persons in attendance. A delicious covered dish dinner was served and the Washington High School Washingtonians provided an entertaining program of song and dance.

Included in this newsletter (the e-mail version) is a "Campership Calendar" for the congregation’s participation. (You may pick up one in the narthex also). It's a fun way to contribute to the camperships given to Holy Trinity youth who wish to attend LOMO camps this summer. All money collected from these calendars will be given to camperships. LCW has given $100.00 to each youth attending a full week of camp and $50.00 to those attending a mini-week. Youth are asked to turn a copy of their camp registration form into Wanda

Britton or any LCW member to receive compensation.

The next planned event for the LCW will be the "Lincoln Hi-Way Yard Sale", August 8,9,10. This sale takes place across the country on the Lincoln Highway, the first paved U.S. highway, which runs from coast to coast. Anyone can set up retail space on the churches front lawn. Fees are $10.00 per day or $25.00 for all three days. Each vendor will provide their own tables/displays/shade tent. An application can be picked up in the church office or by contacting Kay Burkett(330-832-7173).This is a perfect time to clean out your basement or garage, come join the fun, and make some money by getting rid of all those things you have "saved" over the years. A lunch stand will be available. The LCW will be asking for some food donations and volunteers to work a 2 hr. shift serving food.

There will be no LCW meeting in June. The next meeting will be July 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Respectfully, Kay Burkett

THANK YOU FOR CARING

To our Church Family, Thank you so much for the cards, prayers and food brought to us. Thanks also to Pastor Chip for his visits. God bless, Leland and Wanda Britton

GERANIUMS FOR PENTECOST

IN HONOR OF OFFERED BY KATHRYN NEWSOM and Confirmands. Nancy Ramsey OUR GRANDCHILDREN. Dick & Kelly Kulick OUR PARENTS, Ken and Jan Manson and Grace Dean. OUR SONS, John & Holly Dean Daughters-in-law, Grandsons and Grandbaby on the way: Clint, Judy, Conner, Tyler, Brent, Lauren and ???. OUR CHILDREN and their families. The Lord Jesus Christ. Jane & David Ashbridge Our Church Family. OUR CHILDREN and Grandchildren. R.J. & Karen Wonsick HEATHER CAMPBELL, Caitlin Campbell, Carissa Hershey. Wayne & Cathy Hershey OUR FAMILIES IN Pennsylvania and Oregon. The Kish Family MY GRANDCHILDREN. Alice Schuler OUR CHILDREN. Leland & Wanda Britton OUR CHILDREN, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Ken & Jan Manson OUR GRANDDAUGHTERS, Lauren and Grace, both being Waid & Carol Spidell confirmed today. RICHARD LATHAM – brother. Jim & Karen Rossett 2013 CONFIRMATION CLASS, Brooke, Montana, and Kathryn. Jack & Cindy Gardner STAN and CAROLYN HUSTED’S Wedding Anniversary; and Jim & Candy Barkan Kristy and Scott Jedel’s 14th Wedding Anniversary. MONTANA MARTIN for Confirmation. Virginia Cogar MY CHILDREN – Debbie, Nancy, Mike and Karen; Grandchildren – Patty Iams Travis, Jenn, Matt, Aron, Justin,Tiff, Kayleigh and Dave; Great Grandchildren. THE LORD’S LOVING CARE for His children. Bill & Barb Harder EILEEN URBAN. Gene & Barb Urban MONTANA MARTIN Confirmation Day. Cheryl Martin IN LOVING MEMORY OF OFFERED BY OUR PARENTS. Ken & Jan Manson MY MOM, Edna Mae Hammond and my Grandmother, Eleanor Angie Hammond Mae Hammond. MY PARENTS, Roy and Margaret Appman; Dave’s parents, Jane & David Ashbridge William and Dorothy Ashbridge; my sister, Marge Fothergill. JACK’S SISTERS, June and Wilma. Jack & Cindy Gardner MART WOODRUFF, my Dad and Noah Reidenbach, my nephew. Debby Gesaman MOM, ELIZABETH KANE and Mom Esther Barkan. Jim & Candy Barkan. GLADYS SELAN. Wayne & Cathy Hershey TERRY SCHULER; Helen & J.P. Wonsick; Alice Schuler and Jim Wonsick. MY HUSBAND, Don Hicks. Gail Hicks MR. and MRS. FRANK LATHAM; Mr. and Mrs. Myron Rossett. Jim & Karen Rossett DON KLEVER; Brad Klever. Irene Klever EDWARD COMPAN – Husband. Millie Compan MY HUSBAND, CASH; Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Fouts; Mr. and Mrs. Patty Iams Cash Iams, Sr. SHIRLENE WERNER. Bill & Pat Croley MR. and MRS. LUTHER GRENING; Gayle Hoffman; Marlu McCoy. Phyllis Johnson FOY LOWER. Hilda Lower & Family RICHARD URBAN. Mary Urban PeeWee URBAN. Gene & Barb Urban MY DAD, Robert Cogar. Cheryl Martin OUR GRANDDAUGHTER, Layla Clark. Russell & Pat Clark ROBERT G. COGAR. Virginia Cogar SHIRLEY SPEICHER; Amos and Sarah Helen Maurer. Judy Matey

OUT TO LUNCH FOR THE GOLDEN AGERS

On Wednesday, May 15th the Golden Agers went to Menches for lunch. After a tasty lunch and some good conversation those in attendance went to Amherst Meadows to visit with Leota Williams, one of our members recovering from elbow surgery. JUNE GET-TOGETHER The next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 19th at 10:30 a.m. Come and

join us for a fun outing. If you have any questions see Wanda Britton. Respectfully, Alice Schuler

BUILDING FUND RAISER

The Building Fund Raiser Task Force Committee will be having Church Family Activities for our Fund Raisers.

On Saturday, June 29 we will be having a Steak Fry at the church. The price is $15.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children The time will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Watch - We will be selling tickets soon. The menu will be: Steak for adults; hamburger or hot dog for children; and Baked Potato, Lettuce Salad or Applesauce, Desserts, soft drinks and coffee.

On Saturday, July 20 we will be having a Gerber Chicken Dinner at the church.

These fellowships are special times to get acquainted while we build the church together.

BUILDING FUND RAISER

The Building Fund Raiser Taskforce Committee will be selling commemorative bricks for a Patio for the New

Building. There are two different sizes to choose:

4 x 8 size brick will contain 3 lines with 14 spaces per line for $100.00 each brick. 8 x 8 size brick will contain 6 lines with 14 spaces per line for $175.00 each brick.

We will begin to sell the bricks in May and throughout the summer months. The bricks will be available to

our church families and friends, and local businesses to purchase.

Ideas for purchasing a commemorative brick: yourself, children, grandchildren, friend, spouse, parents,

grandparents, in Memory of, In Honor of, Thank you, etc.

Money must be paid at time of order. Please take an order form to decide what size is best for your family.

Let’s build a patio together, one brick at a time, representing the souls that our church has touched one soul at

a time.

PURCHASE ORDER BELOW

Commemorative Bricks Order Form

Purchaser’s Name(s):

Street: City: State: Zip:

Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email:

PLEASE COMPLETE THE INFORMATION FOR THE SIZE OF BRICK

PURCHASING.

IF YOU WANT MULTIPLE BRICKS OF THE SAME SIZE – PLEASE COMPLETE MULTIPLE

FORMS

4” x 8” Brick - 100.00

INFORMATION TO BE ENGRAVED ON 4” X 8” BRICK

UP TO 14 CHARACTERS PER LINE, 3 LINES PER BRICK.

SPACES AND PUNCTUATION ARE CONSIDERED CHARACTERS.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Shaded area to be filled out by project team

Brick Number: Paid: ☐ Ordered: ☐ Received: ☐

8” x 8” Brick - $175.00

INFORMATION TO BE ENGRAVED ON 8” X

8” BRICK

UP TO 14 CHARACTERS PER LINE, 6 LINES PER BRICK. SPACES

AND PUNCTUATION ARE CONSIDERED CHARACTERS.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Shaded area to be filled out by project team

Brick Number: Paid: ☐ Ordered: ☐ Received: ☐

GROUND BREAKING FOR NEW BUILDING

On Sunday morning, June 23 (mark those calendars now) Holy Trinity will have a Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new building. The day will begin with 1 (Combined) Worship service at 9:30 a.m. Brunch will follow at 10:45 a.m., with the Ground Breaking Ceremony at noon. We hope you will plan to be a part of this very special day. More details will follow soon.

2013 JUNE WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

(Thanks for your time) GREETERS ACOLYTE Early Volunteers Needed PASTOR WILL SEEK VOLUNTEERS TO ACOLYTE Late Stan & Carolyn Husted AT THE WORSHIP SERVICES THROUGHOUT WELCOME TABLE HOSTS SUMMER Early Volunteers Needed Late Volunteers Needed NURSERY ROAMERS Early Late Early Volunteers Needed 2 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Late Candy or Jim Barkan 9 USHERS 16 Early Volunteers Needed 23 Late Volunteers Needed 30 WORSHIP ASSISTANT ALTAR FLOWERS Early Gene Urban 2 Endlich Family in honor of Cory’s Birthday. Late Paul Manson 9 OPEN LAY READERS 16 R.J. & Karen Wonsick in honor of their 22nd Early Jessica Murphy Wedding Anniversary, June 19. Late Kathryn Newsom 23 Ralph Stewart in honor of his sister, Peggy’s ALTAR GUILD birthday. Early Late 30 OPEN Wanda Britton 2 Carol Spidell 9 Alice Schuler 16 Cindy Gardner 23 Gert Blake 30 Alice Schuler ALTAR FLOWER SIGN-UP CHART The Altar Flower sign-up chart is located in the small hallway to the kitchen off the narthex. Pick your date and sign-up.

COST: $35.00 for 2 vases of flowers (Floral Expressions will bill you for the Flowers.)

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Presents:

Everywhere Fun Fair

Vacation Bible School ~ 2013 FOR ALL CHILDREN

3 years old (potty trained) thru 5th Grade Monday, July 8th – Friday, July 12th @ 6:00 – 8:30 pm

A “Simple Supper” is available for your family at 5:30 pm

Child’s Name: Parent/Guardian Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone Numbers: Home Cell

Email:

Home Church:

Age Information

Date of Birth: Age:

Last school grade completed:

Allergies / Medical Information Other

Emergency Contacts

Name: Phone:

Name: Phone:

Dismissal Information

Name(s) of person(s) who may pick up this child from VBS.

Please complete one form per child and return by Sunday, July 7th to:

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 4275 Lincoln Way West, Massillon, OH 44647

If you have any questions call us at: 330.832.5263 Early Registration is suggested:

drop off form at Church or email to htlc@sssnet.com

On July 8th Registration will begin at 5:00 p.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 4275 Lincoln Way West Massillon, Ohio 44647

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Church Staff Pastor

The Rev. Chip Belanga Email:pastorchip1@gmail.com

Cell: 330-316-7350

Church Secretary Shari Weber

htlc@sssnet.com

Maintenance Danny Baisden 330-284-8832

Custodian

Beth Murphy 330-844-0497

Musician: Samantha Beavers Director of Music

Becky Stinson

Prayer Chain Call to Start Cindy Gardner 330-832-8991 Carol Spidell 330-359-5445

Church Council President

Jim Barkan Vice President Ryan Murphy

Secretary Kristy Jedel Treasurer

Cherie Steffen Finance

Joyce Egan Christian Education

Cheryl Martin Outreach

Open Fellowship

Karen Wonsick Property

Waid Spidell Worship & Music

Heidi Hall Stewardship

Otto Sawatzki Youth

Pastor Chip Belanga At Large

Jim Hardwick, Sr.

Holy Trinity Lutheran 4275 Lincoln Way West Massillon, Ohio 44647

Worship Times Thursday evenings The Gathering 6;00 p.m. Social Time 6:30 p.m. Worship Sunday Mornings 8:30 a.m. Summer Outdoor 10:45 a.m. Indoor

Holy Communion at both

Church Website www.htmassillon.com

On-line Directory htmassillon

4275lww

Church Phone 330-832-5263

Church Fax 330-832-7782

Church Email htlc@sssnet.com

Office Hours 7:00 a.m. – noon

Pastor’s Office Hours 8:00 a.m. – noon

In case of an emergency call his cell phone 330-316-7350