May 2013 - Holy Trinity, Massillon

THE LECTERN
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
MAY 2013
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
I write this article with excitement in my body as I
continue to watch and feel the Holy Spirit moving at
Holy Trinity. Brothers and Sisters, we have done the
preparation and will begin to see the foundation of the
expansion project in the next couple of months. We will
continue our monthly meetings on the second Sunday
of every month as the project moves forward.
In the midst of all the talk of the new building, I have also been surveying the
area around us. Yes, a lot of this surveying has been done through restaurant
visiting and conversations with the staff at many different establishments. What I
have found is a group of people who have been left out of the church and especially
worshipping God. This group of people is trying to make a decent living and many
of them have to work on Sunday morning, they are not able to attend a worship
service even if they want. So, what are we to do as a church if we want to reach
this group? Some may say they need to ask for the Sundays off but this is not an
option for many of them. I am also guessing many people in the retail world are
facing the same dilemma. How are we to reach this group of people?
I have also tried to spend a lot of time with people who do not currently
attend a church and am almost ashamed to hear why some of them stopped going
or never even walked into one. There are many reasons, but we as a church need
to find a solution.
Council has agreed to start a new service this summer. The service will be on
Thursday night with refreshments beginning at 6 and worship at 6:30. I am very
excited to see where the Spirit will lead this new worship and ask for your prayers
as we prepare for June 6th, which is the first time this worship community will
meet. This worship experience will include a praise band, new songs, different
spaces to worship, and wherever else the spirit leads it.
I will offer an informational meeting on the new service for anyone who
would like to know more about it on Tuesday May 14th at 7 p.m. in the fellowship
hall. During this time together I will explain in more detail the reasons behind
starting this service and other details.
May God continue to guide us through the next 25 years.
Pastor Chip
" LCW Spring Luncheon"
May 4, 2013
You are invited to attend the annual LCW Spring Luncheon. The luncheon
will be held on Saturday, May 4th at Holy Trinity beginning at 12 noon and
will be covered dish. LCW will provide: table service, drinks and dinner
rolls. You are asked to bring: a covered dish (some possible suggestions –
main dish, salad, fruit or dessert). Sign-up sheets are now on the bulletin
board in the narthex.
The Washingtonians from Massillon Washington High School will provide the entertainment for
our “Day Out”. If you have questions, please check with Cindy Gardner, 330-832-8991.
MOTHER’S DAY 2013
SUNDAY, MAY 12th
Remember your Mother’s Every day but especially on Sunday, May 12th, the day
set aside to Honor Mothers Everywhere. Give Mom a big hug and if you can’t
share the day personally with her, remember her in prayers.
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Congratulations Amy!
Amy Kish, a senior at Massillon's Washington High School, has been
named the Ohio Lottery's Student of the Month for March. Kish was
nominated by the Washington High School administration team, and
selected out of several candidates throughout the state of Ohio.
As Student of the Month, Kish will receive several items from the Ohio
Lottery. Additionally, she will be honored at the Massillon City School's
Board of Education meeting in April.
"Amy is a well-rounded young lady that amazes me every time she
performs. She can sing, dance and act," said Principal Brad Warner.
"Through academics and extracurricular activities, she represents
Washington High School in a positive way."
Amy is the daughter of Kim and Jeff Kish. She is an outstanding student that boasts a 4.02
grade point average and is currently ranked ninth out of 265. She is also involved in choir
(serving as the choir president), Washingtonians, Drama Club, Student Council and is a
member of the National Honor Society.
SUMMER OUTDOOR WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR 2013
TIME CHANGES BEGIN SUNDAY, JUNE 2
8:30 a.m. – Early Outdoor
10:00 a.m. – Late Indoor
This Worship Schedule will hold through Sunday, September 1.
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Congratulations to Brooke Denning,
daughter of Linda and Troy Denning, on her
best of show art work for the Wayne County
Junior High Art Exhibit. Brooke is an 8th
Grader at Dalton Immediate School.
2013
EASTER EGG HUNT
A SUCCESS!
These are the Easter Egg
Hunters and they made sure
they found all the hidden
items. Good Job Everyone!
Thanks to everyone who
made this so successful and
to Bill & Barb Harder for the
staines glass Easter gift for
the participants.
TUSLAW SOFTBALL NEWS – WAY TO GO HANNAH MARTIN
NORWAYNE 4, TUSLAW 3 Norwayne scored twice in the bottom of
the seventh to steal a win from Tuslaw’s clutches in the season opener
for both teams on Monday in Creston.
The Mustangs had taken a 3-2 lead on Hanna Martin’s RBI in the top of
the seventh. It was one of two hits for Martin.
Megan Warner also had an RBI in the fourth inning for Tuslaw, which scored twice in
that frame to tie the game at 2-2. Warner had two hits as well for the Mustangs, who
will play host to Dalton today.
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For Lutherans, worship is an ever changing and growing experience central to
everything we do. Worship is a celebration, it is thoughtful dialogue and it helps us
grow in faith. Worship grounds us in our Christian and Lutheran roots with
relevance for today’s world. Part of our worship is stewardship.
Stewardship means “belonging to God” – all that we are and all that we have
comes from God. In 2nd Corinthians it says “Each of you must give as you have
made up your mind, for God loves a cheerful giver.” In the past two months many
in our congregation have given more in their weekly offering. I have prayed that the request for
additional support was met with a good feeling by all in the congregation.
Along with financial support many of you contribute your time in areas that make our congregation
more enjoyable as friends and family. All of this carries over into our celebration of worship as
friends together. Thank you for your continued support of Holy Trinity and its service to our
congregation and community in spreading the joy of Jesus’ love for each other.
Jim Barkan
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MARCH
MARCH 2013 REPORT
MONIES RECEIVED
CURRENT
DESIGNATED w soup and raffle
fundraiser $807.00
BUILDING FUND DESIGNATED
TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDS
$
18,217.00
$
$
$
2,925.09
9,090.10
12,015.19
TOTAL MONIES FOR MARCH
$
30,232.19
EXPENSES
$ 15,486.31
MONTHLY
DIFFERENCE
$ 2,730.69
YTD DIFFERENCE
$
(2,219.38)
NEWS FROM LCW
Be sure to check out the information about the May 4th LCW Spring
Luncheon, covered dish dinner. Sign-up sheets are up with areas for your
name, the number of people attending, and what you are bringing as a
covered dish.
LCW MEETING
There will be a short LCW meeting on April 29th to go over last minute
plans and details for the dinner. THERE WILL BE NO LCW meeting will be
held on May 6th. For any additional information or questions, please check with Kay Burkett.
BIRTHDAYS
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Greg Manson
Nancy Ramsey
Hank Lindsay
Brandon Wonsick
LaVaun Foss
Jack Gardner
Morgan Manson
15 Gertrude Sawatzki
16 Ralph Stewart
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William Vance
Matt C. Burch
Elena Markley
Bill Burkett
Dick Blake
Jane Ashbridge
Vina Morris
Otto Sawatzki
30 Marty Lynn Seese
ANNIVERSARIES
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Joel & Barbara Hicks
Stan & Carolyn Husted
Bill & LaVaun Foss
Ralph & Chris Stewart
John & Kim Price
Jeri Place
GET READY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2013 IS COMING!
Mark your calendars! VBS this year will be July 8 – 12! We are looking
forward to planning another exciting week to spread the good news! Please
plan on attending or volunteering! This year’s theme is FUN FAIR!
You can see Katie Belanga or Kim Kish if you have questions or would like to be
on the volunteer list!
Thank you,
Katie
ALTAR GUILD COMMITTEE
The Altar Guild Committee will meet on Saturday, May 18th at
9 a.m. to put the geraniums in the sanctuary for Pentecost worship.
This will be their last meeting for the summer.
There next meeting will be Tuesday, August 27th when they will pick
back up for fall. If something comes up that needs to be addressed a special meeting
will be called. If you have questions, please see Alice Schuler.
BECAUSE YOU CARE
To my Church Family,
Thank you so much for your love and prayers, cards, visits, food and
picking us up to bring us to church. It has been a much longer process of
healing to get me back on my feet. Thank you for all your help. Thank
you for brightening our days and carrying the burden with us, making it much lighter
and easier to get through the day. Blessings to each of you. We love you.
Pauline Kapper and Joyce Egan
WELCOME TO HOLY TRINITY
Garry Keppel
Steve Kegg
Carolyn Hogue
The Matey Family
The Crescenze Family
Ron & Candy Belanga
The Kevin Wonsick Family
Mike Bredenberg
Maleah & Judy Matey
Mike & Holly Keller
John Martin
Walt Douglas
Jason & Julie Manson
Johanna Gardner
Alan Brandt
Kaylee Ramsey
Val Kuzmik
Fred Feit
The Riggs Family
Ryan Abby
The Roehlig Family
The Miller Family
Zaire Paschal
Dave & Lisa Zastawny
NEWS FROM CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUMMER BREAK FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
As warmer weather arrives we will be wrapping up Sunday School classes
until September. The last Sunday for Sunday School will be Sunday,
May 19th.
With that in mind Christian Education would like to take a moment to
recognize the great volunteers who have shared the love of our Lord with the Sunday
School students this past year. These people have given up their time to share God’s
message of love. On Sunday morning, May 26th we will take a moment, at both early
& late worship, to recognize the dedication of these volunteers. Thank you so much
to:
TEACHERS/HELPERS – THANK YOU
Kristy & Scott Jedel
Heidi & Shannon
Jeff, Kim & Amy Kish
Cindy Gardner
Beth Murphy
Heather Price
Becky Stinson
Jenni Bredenberg
Marilyn Skaggs
Cindy & Tria Byard
Amy Popovich
Michelle Burch
Tracey & Jerry Weltlich
Katie Belanga
Cheryl Martin
In Christian love,
Cheryl Martin
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Our sympathy to Trudy Rowe on the death of her sister-in-law, Christina Rowe,
who went home to our Lord on March 28th. Trudy, may the Lord surround you
in love now and always.
PENTECOST – GERANIUMS FOR SANCTUARY
This year Pentecost Sunday is May 19th. Once again we would like to adorn the altar with
geraniums. If you would like to purchase one or more please fill out the slip below and drop it
along with payment into the offering tray or send back to the church no later than MAY 12th.
After Pentecost Sunday we will use the geraniums in the flower beds surrounding the church,
they looked so nice last year and with your help we can do that again.
Please use a SPECIAL ENVELOPE MARKED, GERANIUMS. Cost for geraniums will
be $3.00 per plant. Orders are due no later than May 12th.
If you can help out it would be appreciated as it usually takes about 150 geranium plants to fill the beds
out front. Thank you in advance.
YOUR NAME:________________________________________________________.
NUMBER OF PLANTS at $3.00:______
PAID: _______YES _______NO
(To be planted outside around church following Pentecost)
REGULAR GIVING NUMBER:_________
IN HONOR OF:______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.
IN MEMORY OF:____________________________________________________________________
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MAY LADIES NITE OUT
On Thursday, May 16th the ladies will head to the Canal
Fulton Grill, 2223 Locust Street, Canal Fulton, OH. Meet at
the Grill at 6 p.m. There will be a sign-up sheet up on the
bulletin board soon. Check with Angie Hammond if you have
any questions.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at Holy Trinity on Wednesday, May 8th at
11:30 a.m. to go to Lunch at Desiree’s in East Greenville. They will then return to
the church for their regular meeting at 1 p.m. If you can’t make lunch just meet
us at the church at 1 p.m. for the meeting. If you have any questions, please
check with Barb Urban.
REMEMBER OUR HOSPITALIZED:
Joyce Egan - Affinity
Leota Williams – Affinity
Wanda Britton - Affinity
THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE NEED lifted to our Lord in prayer:
Debby Gesaman
Joyce Egan
Leota Williams
Stan Husted
Gail Hicks
Wanda Britton
CHURCH MEMBERS
Kevin Murphy
Jessie Morrison
RELATIVES and FRIENDS of MEMBERS
Bruce Blake (son of Dick & Gert)
Sue Stewart-Smith (sister of Danny Baisden)
Earl Byer (brother of Pam Tapp)
Keith Holland (friend of Alice Schuler)
Carolyn Husted
Betty Kittinger
Trisha Helline (sister of Tracey Weltlich)
Shirley Yund (aunt of Carolyn Maier)
Chris Spuhler (friend of Alice Schuler)
Jack Cochran (friend of Endlichs)
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE RELATIVE and FRIENDS section is only listed for one
month, unless you call and put them back on the list.
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We would like to have the opportunity to recognize Holy Trinity’s High School &
College 2013 Graduates. This year the Sunday we will do that is May 26th. A
reception will be held between services.
In order to recognize our graduates we need your help. If you have someone
graduating please fill out the information below and turn it into the office no later
than May 19th. You may also e-mail the information, [email protected] or call the
church, 330-832-5263.
NAME: ___________________________________________________________________.
WHEN GRADUATING:_____________________________________.
WHERE GRADUATING FROM:___________________________________________________.
FUTURE PLANS IF KNOWN: _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
The Church Office will be closed Friday, May 24 and
Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day Weekend. Please take a
moment that weekend to remember all those who have
sacrificed for our Freedom.
NEWS FROM GOLDEN AGERS
The Golden Agers, at least those able, met at the church on
Wednesday, April 17th to head down to St. Paul’s UCC church in
Navarre for their buffet luncheon. The group was missing two of its
regulars, Wanda Britton is recovering from a broken hip and Leota
Williams from a broken elbow. Both ladies are coming along well.
Those that went enjoyed a very good lunch, the lunches served by St. Paul’s are
always good as well as sharing some great fellowship time together.
MAY OUTING
Right now the May outing is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th. We’ll keep you
posted on any changes.
Respectfully,
Alice Schuler
MAY 2013 Volunteers
(Thanks for serving)
GREETERS
Early
Russ and Pat Clark
Late
Ralph & Chris Stewart
WELCOME TABLE HOSTS
Early
Gene & Barb Urban
Late
Ralph & Chris Stewart
ROAMERS
Early
Gene & Barb Urban
Late
Candy or Jim Barkan
USHERS
Early
Volunteers Needed
Late
Volunteers Needed
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
Early
Bill Harder
Late
Jim or Candy Barkan
LAY READERS
Early
Dick Kulick
Late
Bailey Jedel
ALTAR GUILD
Early
Late
Wanda Britton
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Wanda Britton 12
19 Entire Committee
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ACOLYTE
Early
Late
5 Tess Denning
Kathryn Newsom
Jessica Murphy
Alexis Markley
12 Montana Martin
Jimmy Hardwick
Brooke Denning
Bailey Jedel
19 Jesse Hall
Alexis Markley
Lauren Hartline
Elena Markley
26 Corinne Hartline
Bailey Jedel
Tess Denning
Jimmy Hardwick
NURSERY
Early
Late
5 Tracey Weltlich
Angie Hammond
12 Linda Fowler
Kristy Jedel
19 Marella Martin
Heather Price
26 Linda Denning
Jenni Bredenberg
ALTAR FLOWERS
5 Karen & R.J. Wonsick in honor of the
birthdays of their grandson, Brandon,
May 8 & their son, Kevin, May 15.
12 Ralph & Chris Stewart in honor of
Ralph’s birthday, May 16.
19 GERANIUMS – PENTECOST
26 Jane & Dave Ashbridge in honor of
Jane’s birthday, May 29.
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.
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
4275 Lincoln Way West
Massillon, OH 44647
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Church Staff
Pastor
The Rev. Chip Belanga
Email:[email protected]
Cell: 330-316-7350
Church Secretary
Shari Weber
[email protected]
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
8:30 a.m. Indoor &
during summer Outdoor
9:40 a.m. Jr. Choir
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m.
Holy Communion at both
Church Website
www.htmassillon.com
Church Phone
330-832-5263
Church Fax
330-832-7782
Church Email
[email protected]
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