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Washington Avenue Christian Church 301 Washington Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035-5124 (Disciples of Christ) Phone: 440-323-4213 Fax: 440-323-4214 Janet A. Long, Pastor Web Site: www.waccelyria.org E-mail: office@waccelyria.org

June 28, 2016 Vol. 16, No. 24

Camp/Conference/Retreat/Workshop News

Friend us on Facebook to see lots of pics from “Camp Emmaus” (Chi Rho Camp #1) as well as several events at WACC. Below is the remainder of this summer’s events at Camp Christian (and beyond).

July 10-16: CYF Conference Week #2 July 17-23: Chi Rho Camp Week #2 July 24-30: CYF Conference Week #3 July 31-August 6: Chi Rho Camp Week #3 August 7-14: Advance Ministries Summer Conference September 2-4: Disciples Fellowship Retreat September 9-11: Ohio Women’s Ministries Fall Retreat September 16-18: Ohio Disciples Men’s Fall Retreat September 24: Elders Workshop (at Central Christian Church, Wooster)

Registration information for all of the above is posted on our main bulletin board, or visit www.ccinoh.org .

All events occur at Camp Christian unless otherwise noted.

July 3, 2016 8:30 a.m. Early Morning Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Common Grounds, followed by 9:30 a.m. Intergenerational Church School 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship Service OPENER: Dennis Wilhelm CLOSER: Chris Thomas PIANIST (8:30): Lauri Warfield PREACHER: The Reverend Dr. Janet A. Long ELDER (8:30): Kimberly Wilhelm HALLWAY ATTENDANT: Dick Burch GREETERS: Pam Sheetz and Janet Stevens-Brown ORGANIST (10:45): Tom Day ACOLYTE: Taylor Mehl WORSHIP LEADER: Deanna Forbush ELDERS (10:45): Jane Hutson and Carol McIntyre HOME COMMUNION: Jen Sweeten and Bob Rieth DIACONATE: Team I 8:30 - Jeff Butdorf, Susan Daggett, Carol Mosher, and Dennis Wilhelm 10:45 - Thomas Dull, Jeff Gray, Don Hange, Jr., Cindy Knapp, Gary Knapp, Beth Marling, Gib Marling, and Sue McKain TELLERS: Dan Clark and Wes Shirley

Janet’s Jottings

Dear Friends,

These weeks after Pentecost, known as Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar, eventually will cover more than half of this church year (May 16 - November 26). In terms of all that is happening around us, these days seem extraordinary in many ways.

For those of us who call Northeast Ohio home, the past 10 days have been a time for celebration. The curse of just missing out on major sports championships has been broken. The Cleveland Cavaliers brought home the trophy in record-breaking style!

On the heels of that euphoria, the city is now in its final preparations for hosting the Republican National Convention. An election cycle unlike any other in memory, this event is accompanied by much uncertainty. And conventions are only the beginning.

Recent natural disasters, from flooding in West Virginia and Texas to fires in California and the Desert Southwest, have wrought paths of death and destruction. The scope of these tragedies is devastating and the recovery process daunting.

The world news is difficult to absorb. Great Britain’s vote to leave the European Union is accompanied by global economic uncertainty. There is news today of another terrorist bombing, this one at the major international airport in Istanbul, Turkey.

Add to all of these examples of extraordinary events the many in the life of our church family, and it becomes abundantly clear: We are not living in ordinary days. But then, has there ever been a time of ordinariness? Only in retrospect.

Surrounding us and sustaining us in times that are anything but ordinary is the extraordinary grace of God. Allow that grace to beckon you to an extraordinary way of living, gracious toward others and grateful to God.

Love,

Have you remembered your church family in your will?

“Patriotic” Church School Class This Sunday’s Intergenerational Church School Class will feature Elder Jane Hutson presenting, “Things Patriotic”. The class will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the youth rooms. Childcare is available for infants and toddlers.

Annual Reports Due July 15 Committee Co-Chairs, fellowship and ministry group leaders, and staff are reminded that annual reports for WACC’s Y earbook are due July 15. Not sure if you need to file a report? Don’t know what to report? Contact the church office if you have questions.

No-Fee VBS at WACC

“Abundance Orchard” is this year’s Vacation Bible School program. It will be held at WACC July 25-28, 6:15-8:15 p.m., for children age 3 through (entering) grade 5. Registration is FREE! To register your child, use the forms available on the table in the hall of the education building. To volunteer to help, contact Debbie Walker.

Soup Kitchen Cook-Off Approaching The Salvation Army’s 3rd Annual Soup Kitchen Cook-Off will take place on July 16, 5-8 p.m. at a private residence. Contact Barbara Terrell for tickets ($25/person) and complete information.

WACC Book Club The Book Club will meet on Thursday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elders’ conference room to discuss, A Spool of Blue Thread, by Anne Tyler. All are welcome!

EHC Collection You brought in 76 food items for Elyria Hospitality Center these past two weeks, bringing our June total to about 150. July’s food collection focus is tuna. Thank you for sharing!

CCH Volunteer Day Help the Cleveland Christian Home on Volunteer Day, Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m.-12 noon as they clean up their 6-acre campus. The morning’s work will end with a tour of the facility. To R.S.V.P., contact infoATcchome.org or 216-476-0333.

Stepping Up for Good Causes This year’s Elyria CROP Walk had 7 participants from WACC who raised $1,260 to fight hunger locally and around the world. Next, the Cleveland Christian Home Walk boasted 25 walkers, runners and volunteers from WACC who raised well over $3,000. Finally, last Monday’s CCH Scramble for Kids raised over $60,000 for the Home’s rehabilitative services to kids and families affected by abuse and neglect. Our thanks to all who walked, ran, volunteered, or served as sponsors in any of the above. What a generous congregation!

Elders’ Family Picnic July 12 All Elders (those currently serving, those ending their terms, those beginning new terms, and Elders-for-Life) and their families are invited to a potluck picnic at the home of Pastor Janet & Dan on Tuesday, July 12, at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share and (if desired) something for the grill.

Thu., 6/30: - Church Life & Growth Committee meeting in the Elders’ conference room, 11 a.m. Sun., 7/3: - See back page for the day’s schedule. Mon., 7/4: - Independence Day (church office closed).

NEWS OF OUR FAMILY

BABY BLESSING

Bill & Danielle Locke brought their two-month-old son, Ethan Thomas, in an act of dedication this past Sunday. It was a joy to have the whole Zechman family back at WACC for the occasion. Welcome, Ethan!

CONGRATULATIONS!

John Henry, Jr. and Joseph Weider were united in marriage on Sunday, June 26 in Columbus. Best wishes and blessings!

PRAYER FOCUS

Please pray for the victims of the recent floods in West Virginia.

SYMPATHY

Our love and prayers surround… …the Boggs family in the death of Bill’s uncle, Reed Bennett, on June 10. Services were held June 14 in Elyria. …Mel & Janet Haag in the death of Mel’s daughter, Cindy Wilson, on June 21. …Al & Glenna Knapp in the death of their great-nephew, Wiley Harwood, on June 24. Services will be held today (Tuesday) in Elyria. …Gary & Cindy Knapp in the death of Gary’s aunt, Audrey Wohl, on June 6. Services were held on June 10 in Parma and North Olmsted. …the Matheson family in the death of Kathy’s mother, Anne Prentice, on June 23. Services will be held today (Tuesday) with Pastor Janet Long officiating. …David & Terri Osborn in the death of Terri’s brother, Charles Burkey, on June 15. A memorial service will be held at a later date. …the Schofield family in the death of Bob’s aunt, Sheron (“Sheri”) Schofield, on June 10. Services were held June 17 in Elyria.

HOSPITALIZED

At Cleveland Clinic: William Boggs At Life Care: Karen McMahan At Home: Diane Borthwick Thomas Dull Benny Greer Judy Jackson David Osborn

WACC Lay Leadership Elected The following laity were elected to leadership roles during WACC’s June 26 congregational meeting:

Chair of the Board—Joel Sinegar Vice Chair of the Board—Kimberly Wilhelm Clerk—Jane Hutson Treasurer—Dan Walker Assistant Treasurer—Dan Clark Financial Secretary—Brad Thimke Christian Education Co-Chairs— Chris Baumgartner and Susan Mathes Church Life & Growth Co-Chairs— Sharon Siffert and Heidi Thimke Hospitality Co-Chairs— Val Collins and Fauna Griffiths Memorial Chair—Teri Hayes Outreach Co-Chairs— Jane Hutson and Mark Mathes Property Co-Chairs— Chris Thomas and Dennis Wilhelm Stewardship Co-Chairs— Lauri Warfield and Mike Weinhardt Worship Co-Chairs— Mary Lou Petersen and Sandy Rieth Elders—Mark Mathes, Brad Thimke, Lauri Warfield and Debby Willets Diaconate (3-year term)—Tom Dull, Deanna Forbush, Don Hange, Jr., Teri Hayes, Dennis Jackson, Debby Lance, Cheryl Majewski, Bob Maxwell, Gary McIntyre, Karen Rider, Bob Rieth, Pat Schwarz, Pam Sheetz, Connor Sweeten, Tim Widman, Christen Wilhelm Diaconate (2-year term)—Sue McKain Diaconate (1-year term)—Dennis Wilhelm

New terms begin July 1. Please keep these leaders in prayer during their terms of service.

July 3 Lectionary Corner 2 Kings 5:1-14 Galatians 6:1-16 Psalm 30 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20*

*Sermon focus