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Dear Friends,
The new year begins with new leadership, as we ordained and installed new ruling
elders and welcomed Larry Stewart as our Children and Youth Ministry
Coordinator. We have four new ruling elders this year, and we’ll soon need to elect
a fifth, as Session has accepted with regret Barb Modrzynski’s resignation due to
her move. This is a time of significant transition!
As we all know, change can be stressful--you can’t run on autopilot when everything is new! But I’ve
been pleased, encouraged, and excited by the way this congregation and Session are navigating the
transition. Here are some things I’ve observed that I want to lift up:
● Recognition and gratitude -- people thanking former chairs and Session members for their
service and reflecting on what the teams did last year
● Care and attention to hand-offs -- outgoing chairs meeting with, training, and supporting
incoming ones
● Staff support -- Linda Bristow equipping new leaders with everything from information to office
keys, and Tom Connelly transitioning to a new accounting software
● Invitation to new ministry -- teams changing up their rosters by inviting new people to join--
and people saying yes
● Openness to new ideas -- willingness to welcome new leadership and try new things (or try
old things in new ways!)
Of course, no transition will be perfect. Please continue to pray for, support, and be patient with our
new leaders as they come aboard. They’re taking their new roles seriously, and are excited about
what’s ahead.
First Presbyterian Church
Pastor Margaret Fox
200 E. Second Street
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 874-4119
Incoming team leaders are:
Mission: Randy Phillips takes over from Kathy Jarosz
Worship/Music: Marty Sloan replaces Lee Murr
Congregational Life: Allison Mackin takes up the mantle from Jo Salvage
Congregational Care: Fay Mitchell (with Carol Sprague) takes over from Melinda Gallant
Christian Ed: Sarah Magoun stays on as leader, with Kathy East as representative to Session
Table Recruiter: Mary Beth Gilts receives the baton from Cathy Robinson
In addition, we are looking for a new Webmaster to take over for Jim Gilmore, so he can focus his
attention on the Presby Potty Project (see below), and a few new Powerpoint Preparers for worship.
Please prayerfully consider what ministries you might be called to participate in during the coming
year.
A few other things to note in the coming months:
● Confirmation kicked off in February, and will continue through May. Please pray for James
and Nick Beebe, Jackson Grimm, Riley and Logan Kasza, and Dylan Schuh as they explore
their faith together.
● Winter Wednesdays are a drop-in opportunity for quiet reflection in candlelight, with music
from Vinny Sauer. Join us in the sanctuary the third Wednesday of the month (next one is
Feb. 19), immediately following the Table.
● Presby Potty Project is now underway! Jim Gilmore kicked us off with a hilariously
informative presentation, full of just enough toilet humor to push (but not violate) the bounds of
propriety. FMTG stands for FundMeToGo--your chance to contribute to a significant
improvement to our church home. See later in the newsletter for slides from Jim’s
presentation, or ask any member of Stewardship/Finance for more information.
Grace and peace,
Margaret
SESSION TEAMS - 2020
Bold = Chair
Italic=Session Member
Underline = Staff
CONG. CARE (bi-monthly)
Fay Mitchell
Carol Sprague (back-up chair)
Melinda Gallant
Randy Phillips
Eileen Phillips
Marty Sloan
MANAGEMENT (as needed)
Don Youel
Jim Gilmore
PERSONNEL (as needed)
Jeff Kasza
Jack Simmons
Kathy East
Amy Konz
CHRISTIAN ED (1st Sunday @11:15)
Sarah Magoun
Julie Lindsay
Kathy East
Gretchen Downs
Larry Stewart
STEWARDSHIP/FINANCE (3rd Monday
@4:30)
Jack Simmons
Amy Konz
Jim Gilmore
Stephen Potts
Sue Schiffman
Don Youel
Nominating: Jack Simmons, Margot Quick, Kathy East
Audit: Fay Mitchell, Kathy Jarosz,
Dick Currie, Stephen Potts (alternate)
INVESTMENT SUB-TEAM (as needed)
Jack Simmons
Stephen Potts
Don Youel
Zack Clark
Mike Cain
MISSION (1st Wednesday @6:30)
Randy Phillips
Cecilia Richardson
Jo Salvage
Rusty Phlegar
Diana Oliver
Mary Beth Gilts
WORSHIP/MUSIC (1st Thurs. @ 6:30)
Marty Sloan
Vinny Sauer
Selinda Schultz
Brenda Youel
Dave Traver
Lowrie Gilmore
Jan Martell
Jay Richardson
CONGREG. LIFE (4th Monday @4:30)
Allison Mackin
Jo Salvage
Jeff Kasza
Amy Konz
Beth Kinney
Nancy Gates
Adult Bible Study
By Selinda Schultz
THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES FEBRUARY 2ND & 4TH !!!
Christian Living in God’s Splendor
We have considered God’s Splendor in the beauty, love and joy of creation and our relationships.
During the month of February, we will continue by exploring God’s Splendor as Cruciform and
Vocational.
To complete the Season of Epiphany on February 23rd and 25th, the topic will be Jesus’ mountain top
encounter with Moses and Elijah before he sets his face toward Jerusalem and we set our faces to the
Season of Lent.
Come join us to see the possibilities! We meet Sundays at 9 in the lower study room or Tuesdays at
10 in the conference room. Study materials are available from Selinda but are not required.
Larry Stewart has been Children and Youth Ministry
Coordinator since January, 2020. Larry has a background in
Youth Ministry from his 18 years of experience at Park Church in
Toledo, first as a teenager growing up in the program and then as
a youth leader and staff trainee. Larry has a passion for mission,
service, and youth ministry, and he loves music and sports–
especially watching, coaching, and playing football. Larry is very
family-oriented; he loves spending time with his mom Sonya
Stewart, grandma Beverly Stewart, girlfriend Addison their four-
legged child Hershey.
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Congregational Life Team
Sign up today!
Annual Winter Wine & Cheese Social
Saturday, February 8 at 4:00 pm
RiverPlace Clubhouse (near Costco)
Eckel Jct. and Turnbury
Thanks to Melinda Gallant and Martha Gluth for hosting!
Bring an appetizer and bottle of wine to share
THE TABLE
Come share the love.
February 19, 2020 at 5:30pm. Main entrée: Sloppy Joes
Yes, they are sloppy, but good! Join us
for an evening of good food, friends, and
conversations. Sign-up sheet is posted.
PCU FOOD COLLECTION:
For this month it’s Hamburger Helper.
By Marty Sloan
We are excited that the first Winter Wednesday was a great success. It was a quiet, beautiful
time for meditation and reflection with Vinny Sauer offering spiritual and soothing music. If you were
unable to attend, there is another opportunity on February 19 and on March 18, again immediately
following the Table.
On February 23, we celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord and Lent begins with Ash
Wednesday on February 26, a day we mourn the sin of all humanity before God and recognize our
mortality is saved by the grace of God. Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and self-examination in
preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord.
As you will remember, last year we honored the season of Lent utilizing the theme of Baptism.
A theme for this year is in the works as we pray for direction and focus during this time of remembering
Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
Valentine gifts from NOSA!
Don't forget your Valentine this month! NOSA cards
are a great gift. We have a wide variety of nice
restaurants, Starbucks, Books a Million, Bath and
Body Works, donut shops or for the more practical
valentine- gas cards! MaryBeth Gilts will be glad to
assist you after church in Fellowship hall.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER THIS MONTH
Feb. 2 and 4 No Bible Study
Feb. 2 and 23 Confirmation Class
Feb. 8 4-6 p.m. Wine & Cheese Social
Feb. 19 5:30 p.m. The Table
6:30 p.m. Winter Wednesday Worship
Feb. 23 Annual Congregational Meeting
Feb. 26 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service
Feb. 29 11:00 a.m. Irene Smalley Memorial Service
The TABLE
First Presbyterian Church
200 E. Second St., Perrysburg
https://1stpresbyterianperrysburg.com/
419-874-4119
We invite you to please come to the Table! The Table is a free meal for
the community.
Everyone is welcome.
Even if you can only come for a short time, we would love to see you!
February 19th at 5:30 p.m.
Come and enjoy a wonderful
dinner and the
fellowship of our community!
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS MARCH BIRTHDAYS Feb 1 Kathryn Werkman March 5 Earl Witzler Feb 3 Ian Bova March 6 Pat Oberhaus Feb 5 Jack Simmons March 9 Robert Mitchell Feb 12 Julia Brown March 9 Selinda Schultz Feb 13 Rachael Youel March 10 Rhea Huling Feb 15 Robert Duddy March 17 Molly Miller Feb 15 Eva Lengel March 17 Rusty Phlegar Feb 23 Sophia Walcher March 24 Geraldine McGue Feb 25 Allison Mackin March 28 Erica Hope
If you have a birthday that is not listed, please contact the church office so that we can update our records.
Please remember these members and friends in your daily prayers:
Betty Brainard Dorothy Darr
Phyllis Gogel Eva Lengel
Geraldine McGue Rick Modrzynski
Andy Nelson Sue Schiffman
Pat Sheridan Dave Traver
Ed & Sue Williams Earl Witzler
SERVING CHART FOR FEBRUARY 2020
GREETERS
HEAD
USHER
USHERS
ACOLYTE
LITURGIST
CHILDREN’S
MESSAGE
COMMUNION
SERVERS
COMMUNION
PREPARERS
POWERPOINT
Feb
2
Doris
Currie
Don
Youel
Delbert
Duckins, Carol
Sprague
Isla
Davies
Jan
Martell
Gretchen
Downs
Randy Phillips,
Kathy East, Marty Sloan,
Allison
Mackin
Lowrie
Gilmore
Nancy Gates
Feb 9
Helen Haas
Don Youel
Jim
Gilmore, Sarah
Crawford
Fiona Davies
Jo Salvage
Margaret Fox
Stephen Potts
Feb 16
Martha Gluth
Don Youel
Jack & Linda
Simmons
Jane Merrell
Megan Merrell
Lee Murr
Kathy Jarosz
Feb 23
Nancy Gates
Don Youel
Jay & Cecilia
Richardson
Dylan Schuh
Rusty Phlegar
Molly Chaflin
Gretchen Downs
If you have a conflict with assigned date, please try to trade with another volunteer and inform Marty Sloan. Call
419.973.0623 or email [email protected]. If unable to resolve conflict, contact Marty as soon as possible. Thank you
for your service to FPC.
SERVING CHART FOR MARCH, 2020
GREETERS
HEAD
USHER
USHERS
ACOLYTE
LITURGIST
CHILDREN’S
MESSAGE
COMMUNION
SERVERS
COMMUNION PREPARERS
POWERPOINT
Mar
1
Riley
Kasza
Stephen
Potts
Jeff & Logan
Kasza
Isla
Davies
Madeline
Duntley
Larry
Stewart
Don Youel, Margot
Quick, Mike Cain, Amy
Konz
Lowrie
Gilmore
Stephen
Potts
Mar
8
Doris Currie
Stephen Potts
Carol
Sprague & Lowrie
Gilmore
Fiona Davies
Jim Gilmore
Selinda Schultz
Nancy Gates
Mar15
Molly Chalfin
Stephen Potts
Jay & Jo Salvage
Levi Grimm
Sarah Magoun
Margaret Fox
Kathy Jarosz
Mar22
Rusty Phlegar
Stephen Potts
Marty
Sloan & Sarah
Crawford
Dylan Schuh
Gretchen Downs
Nancy Gates
Mar29
Martha Gluth
Stephen Potts
Randy & Eileen
Phillips
Jackson Grimm
Susan Rowland
Miller
Kathy East
If you have a conflict with assigned date, please try to trade with another volunteer and inform Marty Sloan. Call
419.973.0623 or email [email protected]. If unable to resolve conflict, contact Marty as soon as possible. Thank you
for your service to FPC.
February 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2
No Bible Study
10:00 am
Worship/Comm.
11:20 am
Confirmation
Class
3
Annual Report
Articles Due into
the Church office
4
No Bible Study
6:30 pm Worship/
Music Team Mtg.
5
6:30 pm Mission
Team Mtg.
6
7
8
4-6 pm
Wine/Cheese
Social
9
9:00 am Bible
Study
10:00 am
Worship
10
5:30 pm Sacred
Ground
11
6:30 pm Session
Mtg.
12
13
14
St. Valentine’s
Day
15
23
9:00 am Bible
Study
10:00 am
Worship/ Annual
Congregation
Mtg.
11:30 am
Christian Ed
Team Mtg.
24
4:30 pm
Congregational
Life Team Mtg.
25
6:00 pm
JoyBelles
26
6:30 pm Ash
Wednesday
Service
27
28
29
11:00 am Irene
Smalley
Memorial Service
Bereavement Support Group - 2nd Tuesday of the month AlAnon – Every Wednesday night Toastmasters – 3rd Friday of the month
February Newsletter
Service Times:
9:00a.m. Adult Bible Study (Sept. thru May)
10:00 a.m. Worship
Children are excused during the worship
service to attend Sunday School
Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month
Session Members
Jo Salvage – Clerk
Nancy Gates, Co-Clerk Melissa Cain, Co-Clerk
Kathy East Jim Gilmore
Jeff Kasza Amy Konz
Allison Mackin Randy Phillips
Jack Simmons Marty Sloan
Staff
Pastor ……………..………………………… Rev. Margaret Fox
Adult Education Director …………….. Selinda Schultz
Youth Ministry Coordinator …………. Larry Stewart
Music Director …………………………… Vinny Sauer
Treasurer ………………………………….. Don Youel
Secretary ………………………………….. Linda Bristow
Financial Secretary ……………………. Tom Connolly
Custodian ………………………………….. Jay Salvage
Nursery Attendant ……………………… Rebecca Hope