My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

As I prepared to write this final pastoral letter for “The Voice,” I paged through the Bible on my desk looking at the personal farewells that conclude the epistles of the Apostle Paul. There are so many individuals mentioned by name and there are details that make one want to know more about these people. Examples might be Romans 16:8 when he sends greetings to relatives of his and adds “...who have been in prison with me; They are out-standing among the apostles. And they were in Christ before I was.” A few verses later (vs. 13) he says, “Greet Rufus , chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too.” He asks Timothy, (II Timothy 4:13), “When you come, bring the cloak I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.” And there so many more such greetings.

Aren’t these wonderful? I certainly find these little details fascinating and I’m glad the Holy Spirit made sure these individual greetings were part of the New Testament canon. But then, they are not just “little details,” are they? These words of greeting from St. Paul are an insight into what life was like in the Church in the time of the Apostles. And you know what? These quotes show it was very much the same as the Church life of our own present day. These were real people. They were people forged together in the Body of Christ. To-gether they changed the world. They lived their lives, even their everyday lives, now guided and inspired by the Holy Spirit. These were real people living real lives in real circumstanc-es, good and bad.

St. Paul shows how important these people were to him. They knew each other, cared about each other, and supported one another. They were a family.

These passages speak powerfully to me and never more than right now. I feel the tug of the heart that St. Paul clearly feels. The bond of this family of God is strong and deep. And this bond is unbreakable in the Lord because God created this family for eternity.

As I prepare to leave LCOS, I feel the sadness of saying good-bye to you all who have be-come so dear to me. It’s amazing how strong that bond can become in just three years. But it has. You all mean so much to me. And I am so grateful for your patience with me and your many, many kindnesses. I thank the Lord that He let me be a part of this wonder-ful church family that is “The Lutheran Church of Our Savior”. And like that first-century family of the church, this family bond we have is as unbreakable as it is joyful. And we will

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continue that joy and unity forever in the ‘New Jerusalem’ along with all those people of long ago because there really is no “long ago” in the Lord. The Cross is the guarantee that a new life is ours in Jesus Christ. His love is so powerful He would endure that death that we might live an eternal life with Him in which there will be no more “good-byes.” No wonder it’s called “The Good News!”

Having shared those thoughts with you, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I can think of no better way to conclude this letter than with the words of the Apostle Paul to the first-century Christians and to us as well (II Corinthians 13:14):

“May the grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ,

and the love of God,

and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

In Our Lord’s Eternal Love,

Pastor Paul

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Below is the Covenant between Pastor Paul and LCOS which indicates what has been agreed to by both Pastor Paul and LCOS. Please review.

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SAND DOLLARS

2018-2019

MISSION PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY SAND DOLLARS

Name of Organization Dollars Contributed

Community Village 34.50

LCMS SED College Students 500.00

LCOS College Students 225.00

LCOS 1,195.00

Clavinova 250.00

ESL – 250.00

Memorials – 195.00

Office Expenses – 100.00

Properties – 400.00

Lewes Library – Dolly Parton Imagination Library 50.00

Lighthouse Compassionate 150.00

Missionaries 400.00

LWML Mites Chesapeake District 1,213.23

LWML National 100.00

Sussex Protective Crisis Center 50.00

Veterans of the Cross 200.00

TOTAL 4,097.73

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A Summer Message from Sand Dollars

We are working on our new programs for 2019/2020 starting in September. Do mark your calen-dar for September 24th at 10:00 am.

Take a look at the mission projects Sand Dollars helped support last year.

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BOOK CLUB

Our next meeting will be held at LCOS at 4:30 pm on Monday, August 26th followed by Dinner. Come out and join our group as we review our chosen book of A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline. This book is described by Amazon.com as the following:

To Christina Olson, the entire world was her family’s remote farm in the small coastal town of Cush-ing, Maine. Born in the home her family had lived in for generations, and increasingly incapacitated by illness, Christina seemed destined for a small life. Instead, for more that twenty years, she was host and inspiration for the artist Andrew Wyeth, and became the subject of one of the best known American paintings of the twentieth century.

As she did in her beloved smash bestseller Orphan Train, Christina Baker Kline interweaves fact and fiction in a powerful novel that illuminates a little-known part of America’s history. Bringing into focus the flesh-and-blood woman behind the portrait, she vividly imagines the life of a woman with a complicated relationship to her family and her past, and a special bond with one of our greatest modern artists.

Told in evocative and lucid prose, A Piece of the World is a story about the burdens and blessings of family history, and how artist and muse can come together to forge a new and timeless legacy.

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CLAVINOVA

Please consider donating to replace the current Clavinova. The Clavinova is a “computerized piano” used at our contemporary service and other special services. Our current Clavinova is over 12 years old and is having issues that no longer can be repaired. Please consider a contribution to this worthwhile endeavor. Thank you!

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VACANCY PASTOR

Pastor John Warther has graciously agreed to be our vacancy Pastor. Pastor John and his wife Edie are members of LCOS. They come from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Glen Bur-nie, MD where Pastor John was an Associate Pastor for 20 years. We thank Pastor Warther and Edie for their willingness to help out in this important role.

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SUMMER CHOIR

Thank you to everyone who sang in Summer Choir this year. Is it time for you to join or rejoin the Chancel Choir come September? I bet it is!

CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE

One of the pastoral candidates, and his wife visited LCOS on July 23rd and 24th. They attended a meet-and-greet in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, July 23rd, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Members were able to meet informally with the candidate and his wife and listen to brief remarks made by the candidate and ask both he and his wife questions. Members also did a great job telling what they love about LCOS. On July 24th, they met with the music direc-tors, stopped by Men’s Bible study and toured the Lewes/Rehoboth area before returning home.

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NJ LUTHERAN CHURCH YOUTH GROUP VISITORS TO LCOS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DINNER 7/19/19

Shirley Fleegle got the group organized setting tables, and the volunteers had them help with fruit, salad, bread, desserts and many other chores.

Even the leaders pitched in—shucking corn and greeting the students. Our usual volunteers had time to rest and supervises.

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Circles of them doing some of their songs and our usual prayer circle before the meal—much larger than usual—with Bob offering our prayer of thanks for their visit and our outreach program, allowing us to feed many hungry, hot, working students.

The menu included fried chicken, corn on the cob, salad , fresh fruit , homemade desserts, and iced tea!

Our Congregation responded with providing us with the desserts we need each Thursday. Many thanks to all!

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PASTOR PAUL’S APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

A day filled with mixed emotions as we said goodbye to Pastor Paul.

Pastor Paul became part of the fabric of LCOS and is loved and respected for his compassion and sincerity. He will always be welcome here.

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It wouldn’t be an LCOS function without food! Kathy Payne out did herself with this

beautiful cake. It was delicious!!

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RINGWORM

With a recent resurgence of Ringworm in a number of states due diligence dictates another look.

Ringworm of the body is a fungal infection developing on the skin’s surface. It is characterized by a red, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. It typically begins as flat and scaly progressing to a raised border, roughly circular resembling the wavy outlie of a worm. It MAY itch. Jock Itch or Athlete’s Foot are common names for this type of infection. Warm, moist environments (ie: saunas, gyms, pools, and steam rooms) are ideal breeding grounds for Ring-worm. Amazingly Ringworm can keep recurring even after proper treatment and is very diffi-cult to prevent.

Ringworm is also easily spread by skin to s kin contact with infected persons or animals as well as contact with towels and bedding used by a infected person or animals and surfaces they recently touched.

Risk factors include:

- Warm climate

- Close contact with infected beings

- Weak immune system

- Tight, restrictive clothing

- Shared clothing, bedding, towels or in-fected

Reduce risk y being aware of the risk fac-tors, staying cool and dry, avoiding extreme sweating, keeping clean and avoiding infected animals.

Treatment includes topical antifungal medication or antifungal oral medication for several weeks in more sever cases.

Considering fostering or adopting a cat or dog? Have pets tested for Ringworm before bring-ing them into the home as eradicating the fungus from your home is a tedious process not to mention the treatment for your pet.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR AUGUST

Thursday, August 1st 1:00 PM Board of Worship Meeting

Thursday, August 1st 5:30 PM ISOP Dinner

Monday, August 5th 5:00 PM Congregational Life Meeting

Wednesday, August 7th 9:30 AM Board of Finance Meeting

Thursday, August 8th 5:30 PM ISOP Dinner

Thursday, August 15th 5:00 PM Board of Elders Meeting

Thursday, August 15th 5:30 PM ISOP Dinner

Thursday, August 15th 6:00 PM Board of Property Meeting

Monday, August 19th 10:30 AM Spirituality Group

Monday, August 19th 6:00 PM Council Meeting

Wednesday, August 21st 10:00 AM Social Ministry Meeting

Thursday, August 22nd 5:30 PM ISOP Dinner

Thursday, August 29th 5:30 PM ISOP Dinner

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Attention Thrivent Members—Thrivent Choice Dollars!

$$$$$$$$$

Thrivent Choice Dollars received between now and November will be directed toward the purchase of the new Claviinova in addition to other donations received. The easiest way to direct your Choice Dollars is to call the Thrivent Member Service Center at 1-800-Thrivent (1-800-847-4836) and say “Choice Dollars”, a representative will assist you. You can also log in to Thrivent.com to direct your Choice Dollars. See link below for more information on the Thrivent Choice program.

https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/living-generously/thrivent-choice/

Anne Johns on behalf of the Finance Committee

Security

Two recent incidents occurred when non-members were found walking the halls of the church looking for help. When asked how they accessed the church, both people indicated they were given access to the church by people inside.

If you see non-members without fobs at doors trying to enter, please send them to the door outside the offices where they can contact the parish administrator using the intercom. If you grant access to non-members, please escort them to the office or to the people with whom they are meeting. A great big thank you to the person who sent me flowers anonymously. They are beautiful and they sure did put a smile on my face and brighten my day!

Susan Boyajian

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THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR COUNCIL MINUTES – July 15, 2019 For Approval on August 19, 2019

Al D’Annunzio called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Opening prayer and devotion was provided by Pastor Paul. Present: Donna Egolf, Lou Jones, Al D’Annunzio, Renee Bennett, Kathi Payne, Shirley Fleegle, Dick Steinke, Marsha Burd, Carole Peterson, Melonie Ettinger, Ken Dietel, and Pastor Paul. Absent: Dick Steinle, Joe Parkinson, and Jim McClain Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the June 17, 2019 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Donna Egolf and seconded by Marsha Burd to accept the minutes. All were in favor. Motion passed. The minutes are posted on the Bulletin Board in Fellowship Hall and printed in The Voice. Shared Ministry Review and Preview Board of Congregational Life: Submitted by Kathi Payne July 8, 2019 In Attendance: Susan Boyajian, Lois Peregoy, Janice Brierley, Tom Treacy, Beckie Mollura, Gail Dejmal and Kathi Payne Absent: Marilyn Davis Review of Last Month’s Activities: Fathers’ Day, June 16th: Congregational Life provided a special pancake fellowship to celebrate Fathers’ Day during the fellowship hour on Fathers’ Day. It was very well received. LRAC Dinner, June 11th: Linda Crawford reported the dinner went very well and was a great representation for LCOS. An article was published in the “Voice.” Many thanks to all that helped with this event. Chorus Dinner, June 18th: The Bethany Lutheran Sunrise Singers of Austin, Texas performed at LCOS on June 18. Prior to their performance the singers and their hosts were provided with a lovely meal consisting of fried chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, tossed salad and dessert. Feedback indicated this was one of the best meals the group has received on their tour. Many thanks to the Committee Members for their food contributions and their time. Special thanks to Janice Brierley for her exceptional decoration of the Fellowship Hall – music notes and all! Upcoming Activities Call Committee Briefing, July 21st: Congregational Life agrees that the “normal” fellowship hour is enough for this event. We recognize that the time between the first Church and the briefing will be short and that the time after the briefing and before the second Church will be a little longer. Meet and Greet, July 23rd (4:00-6:00p): The CL committee will provide a lite hors d’oeuvres for this meeting. Our plan is to set out something to drink (Lemonade, Iced Tea, Water) and something for nibbling (veggie and dip, cheese and crackers, some purchased items and fresh fruit.

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Pastor Paul Farewell, July 28 (12:00 noon): CL decided to provide a luncheon for Pastor Paul after the second service on July 28th. The luncheon menu will be fried chicken, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, tossed salad and cake. 90th Birthday Celebration, August 4th: Congregational Life will provide a celebration for Art John’s 90th birthday on August 4th during the fellowship hour after the first Church. Discussions: Coffee Hour Free Will Offering: Discussion was held regarding the placement of baskets on the tables for a free will offering during the fellowship hour. For the past couple of years, a dish has been placed on the table for coffee for this purpose. During the Fathers’ Day celebration, we placed the baskets on each table with a note asking for free will donations and received a significantly higher donation total. Some members of the committee believe this is what we should do, and some members believe we should be more low-key about asking for donations. A compromise was reached to use the baskets on the tables for one Sunday a month and to use a basket with a note on the table for coffee for the remaining Sundays. We will try this for August and September and see how it goes. Facility Use Policy: Tom Tracey and Beckie Mollura agreed to work on the facility use contractual language for the kitchen which falls under Congregational Life Committee. Materials will be sent to them to help get the process started. Budget Review: Congregational Life reviewed both expenses and income for the year. Since we are at the halfway mark, we identified areas that were being overspent. Since many of our activities were under budget, we determined that we are in good shape. We agreed to purchase a new cart for the toaster oven. 2020 Budget Development: We spent time reviewing our activities regarding what needs to change. Many of our activities seem to be well received and we will continue the same path. We really liked the special fellowship hour for Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day and will add that to our activities. We discussed adding new activities and will price them out for next month’s discussion: Table of 8 dinners, senior luncheons, and kitchen cleaning services. We understand that a new Pastor may make some changes, but we chose to move forward at this time with our own plan. Fellowship Volunteers: No new sponsors have been added to assist with the coffee hour. The following is the clean-up schedule: July 14: Tom and Kathi, July 21: Marilyn, July 28: Father Paul’s Celebration, August 4: Kathi. The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer. NEXT MEETING: August 5, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Board of Elders: Submitted by Lou Jones Meeting Notes: June 20, 2019 Present: Pat Campbell-White, Melonie Ettinger, Bob Fellows, Mike Grillo, Lou Jones, and Marge Kunkle. Next Meeting: July 18, 2019 at 5:00 The meeting opened with a devotion and prayer by Lou Jones.

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Current Activities Pastors Report: Pr. Paul is on vacation and will return June 28. Member Updates: No updates currently. Pastor Paul visited homebound members and gave them communion before he left on vacation.· Call committee update. Mike Grillo reported that one meet-and-greet is set up with a candidate for July 23/24. There will be a congrega-tional meeting on July 21 to hear about the candidate. Mike also reported that our infor-mation package has been sent to the candidates on the second call list. Interviews will be set up with them soon. · Retirement Covenant. Marge Kunkle and Mel Ettinger are working on an updated retire-ment covenant. New Business: Attendance Records. Carole Peterson will give the Elders a copy of the attendance records every month so that we can follow up on absent members. The meeting adjourned the Lord’s Prayer Board of Education: Submitted by Marsha Burd No meeting this month. Board of Property: Submitted by Jim McClain LCOS Property Management Committee held a meeting at LCOS on Thursday, 20 June 2019. Attendee’s included Rick Kresge and Jim McClain. Committee members walked and reviewed location and layout proposed for the new Columbarium Initiative ahead of Property Manage-ments efforts to have a rendering created depicting how the Memorial Garden area would look with the Columbarium. Additionally, Committee members reviewed a digital rendering of the proposed Eagle Scout Project by Lex Dignon and approved for further deliverables de-velopment and eventual consideration by LCOS Council in September. PM Committee reviewed and discussed the planned PM Workday scheduled for Friday, 12 July 2019. Projects ear marked for completion include installation of new urinal valve in men’s room, installation of three (3) new chair height toilets in the ladies’ room graciously funded by the Sand Dollars. And installation of additional shelving in the closet utilized by Congregational Life Committee for the storage of the table linens used in the Fellowship Hall. Board of Social Ministry: Submitted by Carole Peterson Social Ministry is busy with their new project---assisting the children of West Rehoboth New Beginnings. New Beginnings are all about helping children in need in the area. We will be looking at ways of dealing with overgrown bushes and trees on the property, looking into security for the build-ing, finding some playground equipment, and seeing that the children receive food. This will be an ongoing project and the congregation will be asked to lend a hand. Food need-ed will be in the bulletin and a tote will be found near the mailboxes for putting donations. This is a vital ministry and we appreciate any assistance you can give. We had reports

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from Patti Brown that the budget is in good shape as well as from Winnie Moore that ESL has received a couple of grants. The Cents for Lent Event netted nearly $400. Most of this will be used for the West Rehoboth project. Thank you for your participation. Orphan Grain Train has shipped an enormous amount of goods --including a playground set!--to Haiti. This is the first shipment from the new ware-house in West Grove, we will be collecting clothing and household supplies again in Sept. So, start going through your closets again! Watch for info about an Open House at the facility. Social Ministry meets at 10 am every third Wednesday. Our focus is looking out for those in need. This work is very satisfying and benefits many. Please consider getting involved in join-ing us. ALL are welcome Pastor’s Report 1. Members who have been ill or had medical procedures: Marcella Heck, Signe Murray, Dar-lene Smith, Lon & Gail Calloway. These and others have been contacted by visit or phone call by me or also by Pastor Warther. 2. The main message I would seek to share in this report is my sincere gratitude to everyone at LCOS for their great kindness to me over these past 3 years. It has been a great blessing to be here and to know you all and to have taken part in the great ministry of this amazing con-gregation. The Lord blessed me greatly when He directed me in my journey of life and minis-try to spend these years here at LCOS. It truly is very hard to say good-bye. 3. As of this writing, my final Sunday at LCOS is Sunday, July 28th and my moving date is Monday, the 29th. Board of Finance: Submitted by Bill Brown Meeting July 10, 2019 MINUTES/REPORT Present: Ken Dietel, Dick Steinle, Anne Johns, Louise Dasler, Mel Ettinger, Maggie Arnberg, Joan Oeffner, and Bill Brown. Guest: Sue Ault, Treasurer, ESL Ken opened the meeting at 9:40 a.m. with prayer. He informed the Board that the new presi-dent of LCMS is Matt Harrison, his fourth term in office. Ken also remarked that he is the LCOS and circuit lay delegate to the LCMS national convention later this month. The candidates for the office of Synod president were the three ordained ministers who re-ceived the highest number of votes in the nomination process and who consented to serve if elected. The three nominees for Synod President were Harrison; the Rev. David P.E. Maier, president of the LC-MS Michigan District; and the Rev. Timothy M. Klinkenberg, senior pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Orange, CA. The voters in the presidential electi8onm wee the 6,449 pastoral and lay voters validly regis-tered by the congregations and parishes of the Synod. Pastor Schmidt and Ken Dietel voted on behalf of LCOSS.

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Reports: Financial Secretary – Dick reviewed the income and attendance data for June, which had 5 Sundays in the month. He also indicated that the ½ year financial statements will be distrib-uted to congregation members shortly. Treasurer – Mel reviewed the June report, pointing out the continuation of monthly in-crease of unrestricted cash balance during this year. She also called attention to the posi-tive balance of general fund income to operating expenses continuing this year. She further reported that the requirements for approval authorization for expenditure requests sub-mitted to the Treasurer for payment are not always being followed. The Board will review this for correction reminders. Endowment Committee – Anne reported a current balance in the fund of $25,494.78. Con-tinuing the experience of the recent months, no new funds were added to the program. A further review of the status of the fund will be conducted after a new pastor is on board. Sand Dollars – Louise Dasler reported for Claire Grabiak, noting that the July balance is $1,524.52, with good income and several disbursements to other activities. She reported the Game Day event yielded over $1,500 in profit. ESL – Sue Ault, the new ESL treasurer was invited to the meeting by Ken. She provided a current financial statement and indicated the receipt of $55,000 in grant funding for the coming 2-year period. She will present periodic financial reports to the Board and interact with Social Ministry on other topics as necessary. Unfinished Business: Purchase of Computers – Two new computers were purchased and for the most part in-stalled with the aid of a Staples computer staff member. Mel indicated that there are re-maining problems in implementation centering on the need for several current updated supporting applications which will work with the new machines. Since the automated fi-nancial system is essential the Board directed Mel to continue efforts to secure the neces-sary programs and equipment to render the system fully operational. Balance Sheet – Joan will interact with the proper staff of the Southeast District Office to provide direction in finalizing the creation of the LCOS balance sheet. She will report more at the next meeting. Wish List – Anne distributed a plan idea for establishing a type of ‘wish list’ for use of funds which are outside of operating budgets or long-range capital needs. Following discussion with the Board she will refine and report back at the following meeting. Sweat Shirts/Car Magnets Fund Raiser- Anne provided thoughts to begin discussion of the need for this fund-raiser. Ideas were presented on how to arrive at needs items that may be funded by this program. More discussion will follow. Paychex HR Manual – Mel reported that the completion of delivery of all components of the manual as agreed upon has not been provided to LCOS. She will further pursue efforts to unlock this delay and report back at the next meeting. Memorial Funds Envelopes – the current effort to provide the best process for designations of memorial funds for church needs is being reviewed and will be reported further at the next Board meeting.

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New Business: 2020 Budget – the Board discussed the budget development process for next year, again emphasizing the need to add a new ‘Capital Reserve’ category. Additional elements of the process require more planning in order to involve the boards and bring the 2020 budget to Council and the congregation as expected in the fall, 2019 calendar. This will be a major item for the Board for several months. The preparation forms for next year’s budget will be given out at the August Board meeting. Ken Dietel emphasized if there is an item not budgeted; it must go the Board Chairman to be presented to Council for approval. The meeting was adjourned with prayer at 11:30 a.m. Next Meeting – August 7, 2019. Financial Secretary’s Report: Submitted by Dick Steinle General Funds   $35,524.22   Designated Funds          1,398.00 Memorial Funds 25.00          Monthly Total    $36,947.22   Attendance for Month 8 am 528; Attendance for Month for 11:15 am 390; Attendance for Month for Adult Education (Women) 0 ; Attendance for Month for Adult Education (MBS) 56; Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study 14; Children 0; Total Attendance for Worship 918; Total Attendance for Education 70; Total Church Attendance for Month 988 Treasurer’s Report: Submitted by Mel Hettinger Cash Status for June, 2019 Savings $ 63,875 Checking $ 30,221 Total Cash $ 94,096 Less Designated Funds $ 66,265 Memorial Funds $ 100 Total Restricted Funds $ 66,365 Unrestricted Cash $ 27,731 Fund Raising No request for fund raising has been submitted this month. Unfinished Business Call Committee: The committee will be having a special congregational meeting on July 21st at 9:30 am, between services, to present information on a pastoral candidate. We will have an op-portunity to meet and greet this gentleman on Tuesday, July 23rd from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. All members ae encouraged to attend these two important meetings. LCOS Facility Use: Kathi Payne passed out questions to several Boards for information the com-mittee will need for policy. ISOP: Shirley Fleegle announced the dinners for the ISOP students have been going very well. Last week they served 145 students and 20-25 volunteers

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New Business Kathi Payne announced The Board of Congregational Life will be responsible for Pastor Paul’s Farewell Reception on Sunday, July 28th after the late service. This will give the congregation an opportunity to congratulate Pastor Paul and wish him well on his call to serve at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bel Air MD. Lou Jones announced Pastor John Warther will be the Vacancy Pastor starting August 1, 2019. Al D’Annunzio announced Ann Johns has accepted to be Chairman of the Nominating Com-mittee for election of Board Chairs and Council positions. Serving on the committee will be Art Payne and Darlene Botts. Important Dates July 21, 2019 – Congregational Meeting July 23, 2019 – Pastoral Candidate Meet and Greet July 28, 2019 – Pastor Paul’s Farewell Reception Adjournment and Closing Prayer The motion was made by Marsh Burd and seconded by Mel Ettinger to adjourn meeting. All were in favor. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm. The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer

Respectfully Yours,

Shirley Fleegle The next Council Meeting will be Monday, August 19, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Those Who Serve August 2019

Worship Assistants

Aug. 4 ̀ 8:00 Pat Campbell-White & Darlene Botts

11:15 Bruce & Donna Egolf

Aug. 11 8:00 Mike Grillo & Bob Fellows

11:15 Marge & Ji Kunkle

Aug. 18 8:00 Lou Jones & Beverly Tridente

11:15 Mel Ettinger & Marcia Pokoyski

Aug. 25 8:00 Mike Grillo & Marsha Burd

11:15 Don Moore & Pat Campbell-White

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Readers

Aug. 4 8:00 Pat Campbell-White

11:15 Donna Egolf

Aug 11 8:00 Anne Johns

11:15 Marcia Pokoyski

Aug. 18 8:00 Louisa Chen-Gu

11:15 Louise Dasler

Aug. 25 8:00 Shirley Fleegle

11:15 Pat Campbell-White

Ushers

Aug. 4 8:00 George & Florence Kruer

11:15 Andy & Becky Mollura

Aug. 11 8:00 Jim & Shirley Fleegle

11:15 Bruce & Donna Egolf

Aug. 18 8:00 Mary East & Lois Peregoy

11:15 Georgette & Paul Smith

Aug. 25 8:00 Jim & Shirley Fleegle

11:15 Mel & Bill Ettinger

For Our Prayers—August 2019

Surgery, Treatment & Recovery Pat Bonaldi (Carol Johnson’s sister) Anna Brown (Marcella Heck’s grand daughter) Jodi Cohen (Willa Jones’ daughter) Debbi Combs (daughter of Roger & Judi Stark) Jana D’Elia Heather Desto (Bob & Darlene Smith’s daughter) Jim DiCarlo (friend of Elaine Golden) Gene Dubus (cousin of Darlene Smith) Brett Edwards-Lobo (friend of Elain Golden) Keith Emery (nephew of Bill & Nancy Emery) Deloris Frederick Bill Geppert Hazel Gillespie Jimmy Gorley (cousin of Bertha Scott) Rosanne Hastings (friend of Marcella Heck Caiti Henson (friend of Elain Golden) Herman Johnson Torrence Johnson (Herman & Jackie’s son) Elizabeth Meeks Mary Beth Merolla James Mount IV (friend of the Steinle’s) Jo Morgan (friends of Betty & Bernie Harvilla) Kirk Moyer (friends of the Grillo’s) Signe Murray Renee Mutschler (friend of Marcella Heck) Howard Rice (friend of Bob & Phyllis Murray) Berth Rozier (cousin of Bertha Scott) Donna Schmitt (Elaine Golden’s sister)

Larry Schmitt (Elaine Golden’s brother-in-law) Fred & Shirley Shirk (friends of the Nester’s) Audrey Smith (Darlene & Bob Smith’s daughter) Jim Smith (friend of Bill & Patti Brown) Joel Smith (brother of Dave Smith) Marian Spayd Mark Valesey Jim Wallace Joe Zatorski (Hazel Gillespie’s Brother in law Cancer

Melissa (niece of Elmer Brown) Kelly Barnett (niece of Marilyn & Bob Davis) Richard Billger (son of Joe Billger) Ava Blaser (relative of Carol Johnson) Janet Foltz (friend of Judy & Paul Griffith) Nancy Friedl Bill Geppert (Norma Geppert’s husband) Joellen Groner (Donna Egolf’s sister) Brenda Sue Henson (friend of Elaine Golden) Linwood Johnson (friend of Mrs. MacCrory) Candy Muldowney (twin sister of Cindy McClain) Donald Oakley (Darlene Smith’s brother)

Armed Forces

Ryan Botts

Taylor Botts

Karen Crocker

Jeffrey Fleegle

Jacob Hayes

Ben Johnson

Cody Johnson

Brad Leary

David J. McGowan

Shut Ins

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