first lutheran church, galion, ohio …...first word january 2013 january first word first lutheran...
TRANSCRIPT
FIRST WORD JANUARY 2013
JANUARY
FIRST WORD F IRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, GALION, OHIO
Pastor...thru the New Year 2
Church Activities 3
Our Church Family 4
2012...a Photo Review 5
Thank Yous, Anniversaries 6
Council, Finances 7
Youth Sunday, Advent photos back
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
God is…..
2013
Calendar/Helping Hands insert
of 2013-2015 Council Members
2012 IN REVIEW See Page 5
Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make 2012 a success through your worshiping, your inviting, your serving, your studying, your giving,
your encouraging, your praying!
May God continue to bless you and to bless First Lutheran
in 2013!
FIRST WORD JANUARY 2013 2
“Godislove,andthosewhoabideinlove
abideinGod,andGodabidesinthem.”
(1John4:16b)
A friend of Chrissy and mine has a four-year
old daughter. Our friend tells a story of love
expressing itself through devo�on…
While on vaca�on last summer in Michigan,
our friend and his daughter, feeling a li le
adventurous, took a walk through a field filled
with wild flowers. His daughter ran off a ways,
picked half a dozen flowers, and gave them
to her father. Even while giving her makeshi)
bouquet away, she was already looking for the
next flower patch to pick more flowers and
give them to her daddy.
By the end of their stroll through the field, he
had two picnic baskets full of freshly plucked
flowers. Did he need them? No. Would he
trade them away for anything? Not a chance.
The truth of our rela�onship to Christ? God can
manage a-okay without us. Our ac�on does not
make or break his Kingdom. And we can
journey through the fields of life one step
forward a)er another. But if you have a love
for Christ, it’s worth expressing. The power of
God is felt through the expression of love. And
maybe you can imagine… Christ wouldn’t trade
such expression of love for anything. Joy is built
through giving!
We find ourselves stepping into a new “flower
patch” of sorts. We call it “2013.” It’s worth
reflec�ng how our love and devo�on to Christ
influenced our life in 2012. Much? Some?
Not enough? It’s behind us now. A new field.
A new year. A new chance to give to God.
We have seven guiding principles – key faith
prac�ces – that assist in offering love, and
boost the soul at the same �me.
We worship together.
We encourage one another.
We invite others to join us.
We serve our neighbors with the
love of God.
We study Scripture so as to increase
faith and wisdom.
We give to God our �me, talents,
treasures.
We pray daily so as to be Spirit-led.
Let’s enter more deeply into these faith
prac�ces with one another. A new year goal
of mine for 2013? I hope to be able to meet
with each member of our congrega�on this
upcoming year to pray with you, learn with
you, and deepen our faith with one another.
I am enthused about what Godly good will be
able to unfold! A calendar will soon appear
on my door to my office with open dates to
sign up. Let’s gather.
With a love for God, express it! Find an outlet
for such love! Let such love move you into
ever-enriching devo�on and joy in the life of
God!
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Matt
A Jaunt Through
the New Year
3
FIRST WORD JANUARY 2013
H.O.P.E.
MinistryMinistryMinistryMinistry
Collecting in JANUARY …. Paper products, especially toilet paper, and food ….for Cooperative Christian Services of Galion
MENU
Soup
Salad
Desser t
Preparing
for 60
Donations
needed
Do
na
�o
ns o
f pla
s�c co
nta
ine
rs ne
ed
ed
for se
nd
ing
ho
me
le)
-ove
rs.
We have been blessed to have Paul Myers Paul Myers Paul Myers Paul Myers as a part of our church for just over a year. Paul is a very devoted seminary student at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus. He lives in Bucyrus and has a family to support. He has earned some grants and works at a part-time job when he can.
For those of you who would like to support Paul , please put a donation in an envelope, put his name on the front and drop it in the offering plate or put in the secretary’s mailbox anytime between now and the end of January. Make checks payable to First Lutheran Church and they will be transferred to Paul. Paul will make a great minister at some lucky church!
Sewing Group
Meets
Saturdays
9AM-Noon
[D Cass]
ThesefolkswereinourprayersduringDecember
The community of Newtown, CT., Ajay, Isaac Babcock, John Badenhop, Ron Barron, Susan Bell, Percella Brand, Bryce, Shirley Craner, Mark Delaney, Lonnie Eagle, Elsie, Ferne Ernst, Jo Everly, Peggy Farinacci, Neal Fogle, Geneva, Gretta, Marge Gledhill, Shirley Grubaugh, Ryan Harriger, Joan, Joe, John, Tim Keeler, Lexie, Liz, Ed McCaffrey, Ray McCaffrey,
Tim Metz, Janet Miller, Garrett Niss, Josh Noblet, Norm Owens,
Becky Price, Kathy Price, Harry Seamon, Alex Smith,
Jennifer Smith, Dorothy Straub, Jean Taylor, Ann Wilson Van Nort,
Arlene Varnes, Debbie Vossier, Nancy Weaver, Alan Westendorf,
Matthew Zellen, Our Homebound, Our Military Troops
OURDECEMBER
VISITORSLibbyandMaddySilveous;
Jason,Wendi,TravisZwaduk;
DeAnnSpeece;Kevin&Saige
Buchanan;BobJohnston;
Chris&MandyStone,Maranda
&Aiden;BarbBritner;Colin
McCullough;PhilKlusman;
NickRuckman;SusanDodds,
MikeBernier;SherrySimmons;
RebeccaEuses,Scott,Devin,
TristonHoman;EricHoman;
TeresaFlohr;Joe,GaleSmith,Andre
Hill,CarolAnnLinn,WillLance,
NitaLorin;RachealRogersPerez;
Allen,Hunter,KathrynWozniak;
Todd,Jenn,Alec,Tanner,
RyleeParkison
We are…..We are…..We are…..We are…..
December
Average
Morning
Worship
A endance =
90
FIRST WORD JANUARY 2013 4
Abigail
Grace
Shifley
infant daughter of
Brian and Echo Shifley
was bap�zed by
Pastor Ma� Wheeler
during the 8 o’clock
morning worship service
on Sunday, December 2,
2012. Grandparents are
Cathy and Jim Shifley.
5
2012 IN REVIEW
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCFIRST LUTHERAN CHURCFIRST LUTHERAN CHURCFIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH H H H
GALION , OHIO 44833 GALION, OHIO 44833 GALION, OHIO 44833 GALION, OHIO 44833
November, 2011 thru October, 2012
2012 IN REVIEW
FIRST WORD JANUARY 2013
JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES OF…. ….Birthdays (BD), Baptisms (BP), Weddings
1 Cathy Badenhop BP, Marty Cecil BP,
Ferne Ernst BP, Dave Flick BP,
Kay Flick BP, Rena Lovely, BP,
Gloria Schnegelsberger BP
2 Cathy Shifley BD,
Norm & Pat Owens W
6 Be�y Burky BD; Brenda James BP,
Eric Linn BP
7 Kevin Babcock BD, Jerry
McElha�en BD; Jarre Finley BP
8 Electa Foster BD, Brevin Owens BD
9 Ferne Ernst BD, Maxine Karle BD
11 Alyssa Tinch BD
12 Jim Cass BD
13 Betsy Beaudet BP
15 Quinton Leavens BP
16 Kendra Kocher BD
17 Joe Perry BP, Lisa Perry BP,
Hanna Perry BP
18 Don Widman BD;
Mike Flohr BP
20 Paige Longstreth BD;
Brevin Owens BP,
Drew Owens BP
6 FIRST WORD JANUARY 2013 Passion!
Dear (First Lutheran) Members,
The Crawford Office of the
Ohio Heartland Community
Ac�on Commission would
like to thank you for your
dona�ons and support. We feel
fortunate to be able to rely on the generosity
of the people in our community to aid us in
providing assistance to the needy families and
individuals. Be assured that your dona�on is
appreciated by those benefi�ng from it. Fund-
ing received by the Ohio Heartland Community
Ac�on Commission does not always meet the
needs of our clients.
Again, thank you. Sincerely, Crawford Community Action Center Staff
Dear First Lutheran Church,
Today more than ever..., people are seek-
ing help at a �me of crises in their lives, …
You made (our) ministries possible in part
by dona�ons like your recent gi) of $30.00
received on November 20, 2012 for the
Southern Region/Findlay Lutheran Social
Services Ministries….
Because of you, the least of these have
been touched by the love of God….Thank
you and God’s richest blessings to you
throughout the holiday season.
Nancy A. Yunker, President/CEO
21 Weston Rose BD;
Tanya Tupps BP
22 Ben Longstreth BD
23 Julie Standish BD
Donna Collins BP
25 Isaac Babcock BP
26 Bob Grubaugh BD
28 Craig Carpenter BD,
Donna Collins BD,
Charles Griebling BD;
Ken Fernandez BP
30 Chris Cochran BD;
Olivia Fox BP
LIVINGPOINSETTIASweregivenatChristmastimebythesefamilies…..withtheirfundofchoicelisted…..
GEORGE BABCOCK — Maryls Babcock, Seminary Scholarship Fund
OUR PARENTS — Ron & Geneva Buchanan, Good Samaritan Fund
PAUL and DOROTHA MITTON , ARTHUR and LORENA BADENHOP , our Parents — John & Cathy Badenhop, Youth
KEVIN CASS — Jim and Doll Cass, Seminary Scholarship Fund
DON SCHNEGELSBERGER, my Husband, MIKE SCHNEGELSBERGER , my Son — Gloria Schnegelsberger, Youth
BOB STRAKA , my Husband. BILL and NAOMI QUAY , my parents — Phyllis Straka, Youth Fund
Go in Peace!Go in Peace!Go in Peace!Go in Peace! FIRST WORD JANUARY 2013 7
I Saw the Reflection
of Jesus…..
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
I recently traveled with church leaders to areas in
New York and New Jersey that were impacted by
Hurricane Sandy. I assured all those affected by the
storms that they are not alone. We, as the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), stand with them
and will stay un�l the work is done. Together, we can
achieve things on a scale and scope that we could
never do alone.
Despite the hardship and difficul�es people are s�ll
experiencing, we have witnessed incredible resiliency.
As we stood in a congrega�on, s�ll without power,
we held candles and sang. I saw in those who sang
around me the reflec�on of Jesus, the Light of the
world, the one through whom God is making a way
to us.
As we visited, they shared a recogni�on that the long
road of recovery will depend on our con�nued prayers
and support.
Thanks to your generosity in the weeks following this
disaster, we have already responded in the Caribbean
and in areas of the United States with food, water and
shelter.
But your support is s�ll needed.
Gi;s to Hurricane Sandy will be used en�rely –
100 percent –
to provide relief
to areas most
impacted. Your gi) now will help:
• Address basic needs of families and individuals
• Build and reconstruct homes, communi�es and
congrega�ons
• Coordinate volunteer efforts from people
across the country
• Support case managers working directly with
those who have lost everything
During this season of Advent, may your con�nued
support be a light for all those rebuilding their lives
in Hurricane Sandy's wake.
In God's grace,
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson Presiding Bishop Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Dec 12, 2012
The First Word
First Lutheran Church, ELCA 127 South Columbus Street Galion, Ohio 44833
www.galionfirstlutheran.org
419-468-3107
Return Service Requested
Church Staff
Pastor Matthew S. Wheeler [email protected]
JoAnne Hamblin . . Admin. Assistant Russell Gelvin . . . . . . . Custodian Thomas Palmer, LaMar Wyse . . . . . . Accompanists Becky Renock . . . . . . . .Treasurer
Church Office Hours
9:00 AM – 12:15 PM and 1:00 – 3:00 PM Monday-Friday
Worship and Communion 8:00 AM 2nd & 4th Sundays 10:30 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Council Marty Cecil . . . . . . . . . President Brian Shifley . . . . . .Vice President John Badenhop . . . . . . . Secretary Liaisons to Committee Electa Foster . . . Christian Education Dick Grandy, Jo Swain . . . . Finance Phyllis Straka . . . . . . . . H.O.P.E. John Badenhop . . . Mutual Ministry Brian Shifley . . . . . . . . .Property Brian Shifley . . . . . . . Stewardship John Renock, John Badenhop, Lee Linn. . . .Worship & Music Lee Linn . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Leann Adkins, Kevin McNeal, Julie Sargel Committee Chairpersons Janet Kreis . . . . . . . . . . Finance Janet Kreis . John Swain . Assist Treas Julie Sargel . . . . Christian Education Brian Shifley . . . . . . . . . Property Patty Rice Groth . . . . . . . H.O.P.E. John Badenhop . . . Worship & Music
~~~~~~ Denise Grandy . Volunteer Coordinator John Renock . . Church Photographer Echo Shifley . . . . . Prayer Chain [email protected]
(to activate prayer chain )
First on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com /pages/First-Lutheran- Church-Galion-Ohio/
448678335145349
Twitter Link
https://twitter.com/#!/ FLCGalion
PURPOSE STATEMENT
God is….. We are….. Passion!
Go in Peace! Serve the Lord!
Serve the Lord!
Nonprofit Organization US Postage Paid
Galion, Ohio Permit #52
SUNDAY
WORSHIP
Christmas 2012 at First Lutheran Christmas 2012 at First Lutheran Christmas 2012 at First Lutheran Christmas 2012 at First Lutheran Christmas Eve (1 & 3), Caroling (2), Decora�ng for the Season (4 & 5)
1
2
3
4
5