FROM THE PASTOR By the time you receive this, classes have

Rev. Mark Wildermuth, Pastor
Jill Park, Secretary
Rebecca Keck, Choir Director
Shelley Grubb, Bell Choir
Rebecca Keck, Organist
Steve Conrad, Grounds
Randy Peck, Custodian
FROM THE PASTOR
Well, I finally did it! I resisted the siren
song and repeated communications
from Verizon as long as I could, but for
a number of reasons (mainly so I
could receive video & better pictures
of the grandkids!) I finally joined the
smart phone movement. That’s nice….right on the
cutting edge of technology! Now I can get 4G
coverage anywhere I am, and can get connected
to Big Ten news, NFL news, and others at a
moment’s notice! I can also turn it off!
Access anywhere, anytime. That’s a real selling
point. But you know, we have this kind of access
as well with God. A 4G connection in terms of faith
and relationship:God, who blesses us and
provides for us all the time; Grace, which comes
as a free gift from God; Gratitude, which is our
response to God and his grace in our lives;
Generosity, which means that we give of
ourselves (time, talent & resources) as a response
to God to show our love and faithfulness. I invite
you to spend some time thinking about your
connection to God and how it is reflected in your
sharing of your time, talent and resources. Think
about it, pray about it, and consider if there might
be more you wish to do to deepen your
connection with God and the church!
FROM THE COUNCIL
Watch your mail in the next week or so as we will
be sending you the proposed 2017 Estimate of
Spending for Mission and Ministry. Please look it
over carefully before discussing and voting on it at
the Nov. 20 annual meeting.
CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS
Daylight Savings Time ends early on Sun. Nov. 6
so be sure to change your clocks Sat. Nov. 5
before going to bed. Move your clocks back and
enjoy the extra hour of sleep!
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November 2016
Faith Lutheran Church
170 Mansfield Ave.
Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
Worship Sunday at 8:00 & 10:30 am
Sunday School 9:15 am
(740) 393-3666 (740) 393-2729 (fax)
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: faith-lutheran-online.org
Our Mission Is To Know And Share God’s Love
ALL SAINTS
On Sunday Nov. 6 we will celebrate All Saints
Sunday as a way of giving thanks to God for all
who have witnessed in our lives and in our
congregational life as faithful disciples. We will
remember in prayer members of the church who
have joined the church triumphant since last All
Saints Day. We will specifically remember Gloria
Troy, Charles Bigler, Pat Schillinger, Glenn
Spellman Jr., Bess Stauch, Jordon Pauley, Jack
Stauch, Dot Salisbury, Kay Myers.
REFORMATION SONNTAG
POTLUCK
There does not seem to be a
German word for potluck. However,
Reformation Sonntag is German for
Reformation Sunday! The Women of
Faith Lutheran invite you to a potluck meal
Oct. 30th following the 10:30 service. Bring a
couple of your favorite dishes. If it is German in
origin, gut ! Following the meal will be a match of
"Catechism Jeopardy " for everyone who is up for
the challenge. Sources for the categories will be
Biblical, geographical, historical, catechetical,
liturgical and any other "…cal " that is Lutheran
related. A sign-up sheet is posted on the
FWELCA bulletin board in the narthex. If you
write Martin Luther's initials, ML, by your name,
you, and all in your party, will be entered into a
door prize drawing.
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the congregation will be
held Sun. Nov. 20 following the 10:30 worship.
Agenda will include elections and action on the
proposed 2017 Estimate of Spending for Mission
and Ministry. The proposed estimate is being
mailed to you. All members are urged to attend
and participate!
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING WORSHIP
Join with other community Christians at Gay St.
Methodist Church at 7 pm on Sun. Nov. 20 to give
thanks and praise God. The offering at the service
will benefit Winter Sanctuary, the local homeless
shelter.
CHRISTMAS WALK & CAROLING
Join fellow Mt. Vernon folk for the
festivities of the Annual Christmas
Walk & parade downtown Nov. 27
from 1-5 pm, then gather at the
Public Square at 5 pm for Caroling for Christ.
IN MEMORIAM
It is with sympathy expressed to Dick and the
family, and in the sure and certain hope of eternal
life, that I announce the death Fri. Oct. 7 of Kay
Myers. Kay had fought her battles with cancer
long, hard and faithfully, and is now at rest. She
was 83 years old, and had been a member of
Faith since 1990. During her time here, Kay
served as greeter at 8:00 worship with Dick, and
they often transported other members to church or
to other events. A memorial service was held
Weds. Oct. 12 at the church, Pastor Mark
officiating. We pray for God’s grace to comfort and
encourage Dick & the family.
RED WAGON
Sunday Nov. 6 will be our Red Wagon
Sunday so bring your canned goods &
paper products for Interchurch that day and we
will collect them during the offering.
EUCHRE
Want to enjoy some great fellowship,
food and fun? Join us Friday Nov. 18
from 6-9 pm for some euchre by the kitchen area.
Bring a friend, and a snack or beverage to share.
JESUS CALLING
Join a group of fun & faithful ladies
for lunch every first Monday of the
month for food and faith sharing.
We meet at Allison’s Finer Diner at noon Nov. 7
and we use the new book Jesus Always as our
inspiration for our sharing time.
The evening group meets the third Friday of each
month at Allison’s, and will meet Nov. 18 at 6 pm
for similar sharing.
For more information, contact Mary Leigh. Come
join us at whichever time meets your schedule or
availability.
OFFERING ENVELOPES
Offering envelope booklets for each giving unit will
be available on tables in the hallway beginning
Sun. Nov. 20 through Dec. 11.
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HOLIDAY DEADLINE CHANGE
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for
the Nov. 27 bulletin is 10 am Tuesday Nov. 22.
Your cooperation is appreciated. The church office
is closed Nov. 24-26.
THANKOFFERING JARS
Thankoffering Sunday is November 20th. How
many times have you heard someone say, "Thank
God!" Thankoffering Sunday is a special day to
give thanks and bring your Thankoffering Jars for
the noisy offering collection. If you need a jar, you
will find one on the table in the narthex hallway.
LADIES, WILL YOU JOIN US?
The women of Faith will be having a meeting
November 16th @ noon in classroom 212 to
discuss the possibility of having another Women's
Retreat this year. WE NEED YOUR HELP IN
MAKING THIS DECISION, and would really
welcome all of your ideas. Please mark your
calendars now and save the date. If you have any
comments or questions please call Penny Daniels
(740)397-4057.
SPECIAL THANKS
People of Faith Church: What a
comfort to know our burden of grief
was shared by you. Thank you for your prayers
and support, and thank you for the prayer shawl. It
is very much appreciated...The family of Doug
Werner.
Dear Faith Lutheran Church: I am currently
battling breast cancer and before my recent
surgery I received a lovely prayer shawl from Sally
Berger. It has been such a blessing to me as I am
recovering. Thank you so much for this wonderful
outreach. The prayers are felt & appreciated….
Sincerely, Rachel Whitcomb
MARY MARTHA CIRCLE
Mary Martha Circle will meet Tues.
Nov. 8 at 1 pm here at the church.
Dan Werner will be the program
leader & Karen Rohler the hostess.
All ladies are invited. Come join us for good
fellowship.
WOMEN’S EVENING STUDY GROUP
The Women’s Evening Study Group will meet
Nov. 8, 5:30 pm, at Bob Evans Restaurant.
Please bring a book you are reading to share. All
women are invited to join us. Questions? Call
Laurel Johnson, 740-427-3753.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
SHOPPING LIST
Small cars
Combs ( 175)
Clothespins
Toothbrushes (need 100)
Pens
Metal spoons (need 50)
Balls of all sizes
Old T-shirts to make into jump ropes
Snack size Ziploc bags
AA batteries for flashlights (need 35)
These are our greatest needs as we get ready for
our Annual Packing Party on November 13th.
Sign up today in the narthex. We thank you for
your generous donations and ask you to consider
picking up another item to help.
If you would prefer to make a donation, please
use the decorated shoe box on the organ.
We look forward to touching the lives of over 300
children with the love of God and the Good News
of Jesus Christ! Be a part of this mission!! Come
join the fun of being an evangelist.
JOIN US AT THE OCC PACKING PARTY
Mark your calendars because November 13th will
be here soon! Please come to the Packing Party
and enjoy food, fun & fellowship with us. We will
begin downstairs after late service to enjoy pizza.
Afterwards, we will go upstairs to pack our special
shoeboxes. Serving the Lord in this way, and
giving to the children is a very fulfilling mission.
These gifts will also be accompanied with lessons
offered to learn about Jesus. Please join us at the
party and plan to receive the Christmas Spirit!
WOMEN AND GIRLS OF FAITH
Remember that the Hannah Browning Fund has
money to help you with a variety of needs. The
Fund has given funds for college to preschool
tuition costs, attendance at workshops or church
gatherings, special needs for your work or school,
driving lessons, piano lessons and so many other
deserving pursuits. Put a note in the Hannah
Browning box in the office letting us know your
needs. Questions? Call Laurel Johnson 740-4273753
S.O.A.P. PROJECT
Our S.O.A.P. project was completed on October 8.
Twelve women from Faith, along with Sister Sally
Burk, chairperson for Southern Ohio Synod WELCA
anti-trafficking committee helped to label 1,000 bars
in record time. Sister Sally shared stories of how the
bars of soap have saved young women who have
been trafficked and the process of delivering the
soap. Along with the lunch and fellowship that
followed, we also had time to do some soap
packaging for Operation Christmas Child. Thanks,
again, to Faith Endowment Fund for the financing of
this project and to everyone who helped.
POINSETTIA ORDER
Forms for Christmas flowers are in this
issue, along with the deadline of Sun.
Nov. 27. Helps us add to the beauty of
the sanctuary!
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Katharine Johns, Susan Miglin
Ryan Neuerer
Marge Veith
Caroline Pletcher, Kim Rardin
Pam Gillett, Christine Yoe
Ryan Tiell
Zachary Ballengee
Dave Keck
Caroline & David Caldwell
Kirsten Gleason
Kellyn Caldwell
Bobby Ambrose
Erin (Mishey) Kerr
Ed Hall
Jason Ballengee, Walter Gunther, Dylan Pauley,
Robert Melick
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29 Carolyn Jacquet, Will Pletcher
30 Aric Lust
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NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Peter & Beverly Bertoia
Glenn & Lesley Fischer
Scott & Penny Daniels
Ray & Sharon Mooney
Jim Harder & Sally Berger
Andy & Jennifer Johns
Dave & Becky Keck
Dave & Kristina Caldwell
DEVOTIONS
The new quarter of our devotional books Portals of
Prayer and Christ In Our Home are available in the
rack inside the entrance door by the parking lot
entrance.
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PANTRY NEEDS
Here is a list of food items needed for
the food pantry at Interchurch: canned
chicken, egg noodles, fruit juice, soups,
tuna, and personal hygiene items.
GIVING UPDATE
As of the end of September, due to the shortfall in
giving, 3 months of Pastor’s health coverage &
pension benefits had not been paid, nor did we
pay our promise to Interchurch or synod mission
support. We also had @$4000+ in bills due. A
special gift from Dot Salisbury’s family, a Temple
Talk by Dan Werner, and good giving for Oct. 2
has caught us up on pension & health for Pastor,
paid bills on hand, and caught us up with
Interchurch. If giving remains strong in October,
we hope to send some synod mission support at
the end of the month.
Generous, bold and extra giving now and
throughout the end of the year will help us finish
the year strong and hopefully start the new year
with money in reserve. Trusting in God and
responding to our gracious God, all things are
possible!
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