May 1, 2019 Volume 65, Number 5May 1, 2019 Volume 65, Number 5The Visitorprayer concernsPlease Pray For:Please Pray For:• The family of Cathy Spiess, who entered into • The family of Cathy Spiess, who entered into

eternal life on April 18th at the age of 64. Pray eternal life on April 18th at the age of 64. Pray for her husband, Richard, children Aimee Roth for her husband, Richard, children Aimee Roth and Kyle Spiess, and parents Jack and Joanne and Kyle Spiess, and parents Jack and Joanne Spotts, and their families.Spotts, and their families.

• The family of Mary Jo Britt, who entered into • The family of Mary Jo Britt, who entered into eternal life on April 14th at the age of 67. Pray eternal life on April 14th at the age of 67. Pray for her sister, Toni Neuenschwander and her for her sister, Toni Neuenschwander and her family.family.

• The family of Pauline Zimmerman, who entered • The family of Pauline Zimmerman, who entered into eternal life on April 13th at the age of 90. into eternal life on April 13th at the age of 90. Pray for her daughter, Lynda Schnitkey and her Pray for her daughter, Lynda Schnitkey and her family.family.

• The family of Jeremy Neuenschwander, who • The family of Jeremy Neuenschwander, who entered into eternal life on March 27th, who entered into eternal life on March 27th, who would have been 29 on March 30th. Pray for would have been 29 on March 30th. Pray for his parents, Chris & Toni, brother, Trevor, and his parents, Chris & Toni, brother, Trevor, and Jeremy’s girlfriend, Amanda Bird, and the rest Jeremy’s girlfriend, Amanda Bird, and the rest of the family.of the family.

• Jon Rupp had heart bypass surgery on April • Jon Rupp had heart bypass surgery on April 22nd in Columbus, and all went well.22nd in Columbus, and all went well.

• Phyllis Miller had shoulder surgery on April • Phyllis Miller had shoulder surgery on April 15th and is recovering at home.15th and is recovering at home.

• Shiela Short, as she recovers from surgery for • Shiela Short, as she recovers from surgery for a complicated hiatal hernia, she is currently in a complicated hiatal hernia, she is currently in rehab therapy in Florida.rehab therapy in Florida.

• Larry Rupp has been diagnosed with cancer, • Larry Rupp has been diagnosed with cancer, though he was still able to travel to Kajiado though he was still able to travel to Kajiado Children’s Home on April 20th. Children’s Home on April 20th.

• Deb Kauffman had knee replacement surgery • Deb Kauffman had knee replacement surgery on April 1st and is recovering well.on April 1st and is recovering well.

• Velma Overmier was hospitalized and had a • Velma Overmier was hospitalized and had a procedure done in early April and is now homeprocedure done in early April and is now home

• Vern & Mary Lou Nemire as they cope with • Vern & Mary Lou Nemire as they cope with multiple health situations.multiple health situations.

• Sue Grieser, as she continues to go through the • Sue Grieser, as she continues to go through the regimen of treatments for the cancer.regimen of treatments for the cancer.

• Aaron & Bri Jenkins welcomed Parker Steven • Aaron & Bri Jenkins welcomed Parker Steven Jenkins into the world on April 5th and all are Jenkins into the world on April 5th and all are well – grandparents include Kevin & Angie well – grandparents include Kevin & Angie Neuenschwander.Neuenschwander.

• Please continue to remember all our brothers and• Please continue to remember all our brothers and sisters in the armed forces, praying for their safety. sisters in the armed forces, praying for their safety. PFC Bostelman, Brenden (Army)PFC Bostelman, Brenden (Army) (Afghanistan) (Afghanistan) (Grandson of Bill & Kathy)(Grandson of Bill & Kathy) Kohl Collins (Army)Kohl Collins (Army) (Ft. Benning, GA) (Ft. Benning, GA) (Grandson of Nan Neill) (Grandson of Nan Neill)

Kyle Ducey (Navy)Kyle Ducey (Navy) - ( - (Son of Kelly & Betsy)Son of Kelly & Betsy)(Stationed at Fort Gordon, GA)(Stationed at Fort Gordon, GA)

Cpt. Jared R. Kuntz (Army)Cpt. Jared R. Kuntz (Army) (Guam)(Guam)(Son of Keith & Kelli)(Son of Keith & Kelli)

Eric Magg (Coast Guard)Eric Magg (Coast Guard) Ketchikan, AKKetchikan, AK (Son of Joe & Sheryl Short) (Son of Joe & Sheryl Short)

AB Shane & Taylor Pitts (Air Force) AB Shane & Taylor Pitts (Air Force) Bolling Bolling AFB, DC AFB, DC (Granddaughter of Nan Neill)(Granddaughter of Nan Neill)Donny Richardson (MarinesDonny Richardson (Marines(Camp Lejeune, NC)(Camp Lejeune, NC)

(Son of Shannon & Yesi)(Son of Shannon & Yesi)David Richardson (MarinesDavid Richardson (Marines (Camp Lejeune, NC)(Camp Lejeune, NC)

(Son of Shannon & Yesi)(Son of Shannon & Yesi)Joshua Richardson (MarinesJoshua Richardson (Marines(Camp Lejeune, NC)(Camp Lejeune, NC)

(Son of Shannon & Yesi)(Son of Shannon & Yesi)Steven Schink (Coast Guard)Steven Schink (Coast Guard) (Port Angeles), WA (Port Angeles), WA

(Son-in-Law of Ed & Julie Ruffer) (Son-in-Law of Ed & Julie Ruffer) AJ Short (Marines)AJ Short (Marines) (Japan) (Japan)

(Son of Joe & Sheryl Short)(Son of Joe & Sheryl Short)PFC Stuckey, Kyle (Army)PFC Stuckey, Kyle (Army) Killeen, TX Killeen, TX

(Grandson of Nan Neill) (Grandson of Nan Neill)Kollin Woolace (Marines)Kollin Woolace (Marines) (Camp Lejeune, NC) (Camp Lejeune, NC)

(Grandson of Larry & Melva)(Grandson of Larry & Melva)Please consider sending cards to these people letting Please consider sending cards to these people letting them know that we continue to lift them up to God in them know that we continue to lift them up to God in prayer, that He will guide, comfort and sustain them prayer, that He will guide, comfort and sustain them through these times.through these times.Fairlawn Haven, 407 E. Lutz Rd. Archbold, 43502 Fairlawn Haven, 407 E. Lutz Rd. Archbold, 43502 Florence Augustine, Room #177 Florence Augustine, Room #177 David Lightner, Room #138 David Lightner, Room #138 Esther Rice, Room #116 Esther Rice, Room #116 Josephine Short, Room #112 Josephine Short, Room #112 Paul Sigg, Room #178 Paul Sigg, Room #178 Nancy Ries, Room #158 Nancy Ries, Room #158 Carolyn Walker, Room #399 (Memory Care Unit) Carolyn Walker, Room #399 (Memory Care Unit) Fairlawn Asst. Living, 500 Haven Dr., Archbold, 43502Fairlawn Asst. Living, 500 Haven Dr., Archbold, 43502 Jane Short, Room #208 Jane Short, Room #208

William & Donna Buehrer, Room #230William & Donna Buehrer, Room #230Wyse Commons, 500 Haven Dr., Archbold, 43502 Wyse Commons, 500 Haven Dr., Archbold, 43502 Wayne & Susanne Spiess, Apt. #309 Wayne & Susanne Spiess, Apt. #309Independent Living, 600 Haven Dr., Archbold, Independent Living, 600 Haven Dr., Archbold, Rosemarie Schmidt, Apt. #112 Rosemarie Schmidt, Apt. #112 Fulton Manor, 723 S. Shoop Ave., Wauseon, 43567Fulton Manor, 723 S. Shoop Ave., Wauseon, 43567 Robert Kuntz, Room #225-2 Robert Kuntz, Room #225-2 Bernice Rice, Room #224-2 Bernice Rice, Room #224-2 Joanne Spotts, Room #113 Joanne Spotts, Room #113Northcrest, 240 Northcrest Dr., Napoleon, 43545Northcrest, 240 Northcrest Dr., Napoleon, 43545 Irene Short, Room #100 Irene Short, Room #100Genesis Health Care, 1104 Wesley Ave., Bryan, 43506Genesis Health Care, 1104 Wesley Ave., Bryan, 43506 Verlene Lovejoy , Room 203B Verlene Lovejoy , Room 203B 1

A monthly Newsletter for St. John’s Christian Church A monthly Newsletter for St. John’s Christian Church Family and FriendsFamily and Friends

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It was simply known as “Big Red.” It was a big red metal trailer. I became acquainted with big red It was simply known as “Big Red.” It was a big red metal trailer. I became acquainted with big red during a work week at Pilgrim Hills Church Camp (PH) between my junior and senior years of high school. during a work week at Pilgrim Hills Church Camp (PH) between my junior and senior years of high school. Big red was eight feet wide and ten feet long, with two foot sides. It was primarily used to haul mulch, dirt Big red was eight feet wide and ten feet long, with two foot sides. It was primarily used to haul mulch, dirt and gravel. One project involved adding fi ll dirt to a 40 foot by 100 foot pavilion, so a brick fl oor could be and gravel. One project involved adding fi ll dirt to a 40 foot by 100 foot pavilion, so a brick fl oor could be laid. Big red was easy to load – a front end loader was used for that – but unloading it was the hard part laid. Big red was easy to load – a front end loader was used for that – but unloading it was the hard part – shovelful by shovelful. The camp didn’t have power dump trailers in those days! Through the several – shovelful by shovelful. The camp didn’t have power dump trailers in those days! Through the several summers I was on staff at PH, I must have helped unload hundreds and hundreds of loads by hand from that summers I was on staff at PH, I must have helped unload hundreds and hundreds of loads by hand from that trailer. It was a great workout, but also very, very exhausting when we did several loads in the course of an trailer. It was a great workout, but also very, very exhausting when we did several loads in the course of an afternoon. What made every load bearable was that two people worked side by side to unload each load of afternoon. What made every load bearable was that two people worked side by side to unload each load of dirt or gravel.dirt or gravel.

A special group of guys often joined in on unloading big red for larger projects – Burt, Don and A special group of guys often joined in on unloading big red for larger projects – Burt, Don and Larry. Unloading big red with one of these men by my side really sped up the process – it was always a great Larry. Unloading big red with one of these men by my side really sped up the process – it was always a great competition to see who could unload their side of the trailer fi rst! But who ever got done fi rst, then helped competition to see who could unload their side of the trailer fi rst! But who ever got done fi rst, then helped fi nish unloading the other side, with a bit of ribbing given to the slower of the two.fi nish unloading the other side, with a bit of ribbing given to the slower of the two.

Those times of unloading big red helped create within me a sense of teamwork outside of organized Those times of unloading big red helped create within me a sense of teamwork outside of organized sports, of working side by side, of which unloading big red was just one such chore. Today, Don & Larry sports, of working side by side, of which unloading big red was just one such chore. Today, Don & Larry remain my friends, even forty years after getting acquainted. Burt was a life-long friend too, up until his remain my friends, even forty years after getting acquainted. Burt was a life-long friend too, up until his death a few years ago. Our Christian friendship has always been a strong blessing, but even more so in recent death a few years ago. Our Christian friendship has always been a strong blessing, but even more so in recent times of diffi culty we’ve each gone through. Big red helped forge our friendship, and we didn’t even know times of diffi culty we’ve each gone through. Big red helped forge our friendship, and we didn’t even know it at the time. Through our times at the back of big red, I came to value certain truths from the Bible:it at the time. Through our times at the back of big red, I came to value certain truths from the Bible:

• Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one • Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!”• Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfi ll the law of Christ.”• Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfi ll the law of Christ.”• Philippians 2:4 – “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of • Philippians 2:4 – “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” others.” Here at SJCC, through our recent focus on mental health, I hope these verses speak to each of us Here at SJCC, through our recent focus on mental health, I hope these verses speak to each of us

in terms of watching out for one another, of caring for each other, of striving to be compassionate and in terms of watching out for one another, of caring for each other, of striving to be compassionate and understanding, of walking side by side with each other. I am very blessed as my friends and I share these understanding, of walking side by side with each other. I am very blessed as my friends and I share these Christian qualities. As you read and consider these passages, I’m praying they shape your heart as we live Christian qualities. As you read and consider these passages, I’m praying they shape your heart as we live and serve together.and serve together. Blessings in Christ, Blessings in Christ,

pastor’s letter

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congregational news & thank you’sDear Church Family,Dear Church Family, We would like to “thank you” for your prayers, cards and kind words during the past week. The We would like to “thank you” for your prayers, cards and kind words during the past week. The dinner prepared for us was delicious and we thank anyone who helped in any way. Our mother struggles dinner prepared for us was delicious and we thank anyone who helped in any way. Our mother struggles no more and is at peace. Thank you all again. no more and is at peace. Thank you all again. The family of Pauline Zimmerman The family of Pauline Zimmerman

Dear Church Family,Dear Church Family, We would like to thank you all very much for your heartfelt words of kindness, prayers, cards, and We would like to thank you all very much for your heartfelt words of kindness, prayers, cards, and expressions of sympathy shown following the passing of Cathy. The support of Pastor Erich, Pastor Alex expressions of sympathy shown following the passing of Cathy. The support of Pastor Erich, Pastor Alex and each of you during her illness and passing was very much appreciated and of great comfort to our fam-and each of you during her illness and passing was very much appreciated and of great comfort to our fam-ily. We certainly are blessed to be part of such a caring church family.ily. We certainly are blessed to be part of such a caring church family. Sincerely, Sincerely, Richard Spiess, Brad & Aimee Roth & Family, Richard Spiess, Brad & Aimee Roth & Family, & Kyle & Erica Spiess & Family & Kyle & Erica Spiess & Family

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It’s so hard to believe that Preschool Graduation is It’s so hard to believe that Preschool Graduation is right around the corner! But the weather has warmed right around the corner! But the weather has warmed up, and we have been able to get out and enjoy the up, and we have been able to get out and enjoy the playground during the past few weeks. We continued playground during the past few weeks. We continued our “Spring” unit during the fi rst week of April by our “Spring” unit during the fi rst week of April by talking about “Bugs and Butterfl ies”. We learned how talking about “Bugs and Butterfl ies”. We learned how many legs bugs have, and talked about many types of many legs bugs have, and talked about many types of bugs. We learned a new word, “symmetry”, when we bugs. We learned a new word, “symmetry”, when we talked about butterfl ies. We even had several bug and talked about butterfl ies. We even had several bug and butterfl y specimens in our Science Center to look at! butterfl y specimens in our Science Center to look at!

The MWF classes made The MWF classes made spin art ladybugs and added spin art ladybugs and added black buttons for spots. black buttons for spots. Those classes also planted Those classes also planted their bean sprouts in dirt, their bean sprouts in dirt, and they are growing and they are growing like crazy with plenty of like crazy with plenty of watering and warmth from watering and warmth from

the sun. The younger children planted grass seed in the sun. The younger children planted grass seed in March, and have been carefully tending to their little March, and have been carefully tending to their little “lawns”. The following 2 weeks were busy with “lawns”. The following 2 weeks were busy with celebrating Palm Sunday and Jesus’s Resurrection. celebrating Palm Sunday and Jesus’s Resurrection. The younger children depicted the 3 crosses on the hill The younger children depicted the 3 crosses on the hill with a watercolor/paper plate activity, while the older with a watercolor/paper plate activity, while the older children used handprints and cut small brown squares children used handprints and cut small brown squares to make a cross, showing how much Jesus loves us. We to make a cross, showing how much Jesus loves us. We also did some activities with baskets and eggs, and one also did some activities with baskets and eggs, and one of my favorites was a doily of my favorites was a doily overlay with watercolor paint. overlay with watercolor paint. We did the “Bunny Hokey We did the “Bunny Hokey Pokey” in the gym, and songs Pokey” in the gym, and songs such as “Funny Bunny” and such as “Funny Bunny” and “Jesus Died and Rose Again” “Jesus Died and Rose Again” were favorites. We concluded were favorites. We concluded the month by starting our “Transportation” theme. “St. the month by starting our “Transportation” theme. “St. John’s Airport” was a busy place in the Dramatic Play John’s Airport” was a busy place in the Dramatic Play Center, and many children enjoyed building with train Center, and many children enjoyed building with train tracks and constructing their own “boats” out of pool tracks and constructing their own “boats” out of pool noodles and fl oating them in the Sensory Table. Our noodles and fl oating them in the Sensory Table. Our Bible verse for April was, “Jesus Christ is the same, Bible verse for April was, “Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8”yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8”

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Save the date for Black Save the date for Black Swamp Benefi t 2019! Swamp Benefi t 2019!

One day only this year - One day only this year - Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Archbold High School! the Archbold High School!

All proceeds go equally to Sunshine Communities All proceeds go equally to Sunshine Communities and Mennonite Central Committee - MCC - so join and Mennonite Central Committee - MCC - so join us for a day of fun, fellowship and giving back to us for a day of fun, fellowship and giving back to two great organizations.two great organizations.

May Mission-A-Month May Mission-A-Month Cherry Street Mission MinistriesCherry Street Mission Ministries

Cherry Street was founded on Biblical principles in Cherry Street was founded on Biblical principles in 1947, and remains a Biblically-based, Christ centered 1947, and remains a Biblically-based, Christ centered organization today. Their Spiritual Advocates consist organization today. Their Spiritual Advocates consist of both staff and volunteers that lead Bible studies of both staff and volunteers that lead Bible studies daily and mentor guests through their journey with daily and mentor guests through their journey with Christ. Cherry Street has a Men’s Division, Women’s Christ. Cherry Street has a Men’s Division, Women’s Division (Sparrow’s Nest) and food services.Division (Sparrow’s Nest) and food services.

Each night, Cherry Street provides safe, free shelter Each night, Cherry Street provides safe, free shelter for nearly 230 men and women who would otherwise for nearly 230 men and women who would otherwise sleep on the street or remain in an abusive situation. sleep on the street or remain in an abusive situation. For some, it’s the fi rst night they’ve slept safely in a For some, it’s the fi rst night they’ve slept safely in a very long time.very long time.

Cherry Street is more than food, clothing and Cherry Street is more than food, clothing and shelter. Their redemptive programming is built around shelter. Their redemptive programming is built around one on one discipleship. They care more about who a one on one discipleship. They care more about who a person is, rather than what a person has become.person is, rather than what a person has become.

Cherry Street is the only organization in the region Cherry Street is the only organization in the region to offer 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, free of charge to offer 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, free of charge to anyone who needs them. Cherry Street gratefully to anyone who needs them. Cherry Street gratefully accepts fi nancial donations and gift-in-kind donations accepts fi nancial donations and gift-in-kind donations (anything donated that is not cash). More information (anything donated that is not cash). More information about this Mission-A-Month can be found online at about this Mission-A-Month can be found online at www.cherrystreetmission.org. www.cherrystreetmission.org.

People may donate monetarily to these ministries People may donate monetarily to these ministries by marking their envelope or check with “May M-A-M by marking their envelope or check with “May M-A-M (mission-a-month) or by dropping off donated items (mission-a-month) or by dropping off donated items

Sue MacDonaldSue MacDonaldDirector/TeacherDirector/Teacher

Joan WyseJoan WyseTeacher AssistantTeacher Assistant

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We’ve just learned that due a recent vacancy in We’ve just learned that due a recent vacancy in their executive director position, LaPorte County their executive director position, LaPorte County Habitat for Humanity is way behind schedule in Habitat for Humanity is way behind schedule in starting this summer’s home build. That means starting this summer’s home build. That means that they won’t have any work for volunteers dur-that they won’t have any work for volunteers dur-ing the week of June 9th through 14th. Pastor ing the week of June 9th through 14th. Pastor Erich is working on alternative work options for Erich is working on alternative work options for the week, but at this point the week’s experience is the week, but at this point the week’s experience is very up in the air. Further news will be forthcom-very up in the air. Further news will be forthcom-ing.ing.

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Mission ExperiencesMission Experiences• • May 17 – TGRM – Chapel and MealMay 17 – TGRM – Chapel and Meal• June 16-22 – SYF Mission Trip• June 16-22 – SYF Mission Trip• September 8 – TGRM – Chapel and Meal• September 8 – TGRM – Chapel and Meal• October 5-12 – Back May Mission Trip, Biloxi, • October 5-12 – Back May Mission Trip, Biloxi,

MississippiMississippi

Toledo Gospel Rescue MissionToledo Gospel Rescue Mission May 19th is the next time we’ll send a May 19th is the next time we’ll send a group of folks to lead the evening chapel service group of folks to lead the evening chapel service and provide the evening meal. Volunteers usually and provide the evening meal. Volunteers usually gather at 3pm on Sunday afternoon to car pool to gather at 3pm on Sunday afternoon to car pool to the mission, do fi nal prep for the meal and service, the mission, do fi nal prep for the meal and service, lead the 30 minute service, then serve the meal, and lead the 30 minute service, then serve the meal, and enjoy sitting and eating with the men and women enjoy sitting and eating with the men and women who come to the mission. The group should return who come to the mission. The group should return to the church between 7:30pm and 8:00pm. Talk to the church between 7:30pm and 8:00pm. Talk with Pastor Erich or Ann Grime if you’re interested with Pastor Erich or Ann Grime if you’re interested in helping!in helping!

Recent emails from some of the missionaries we Recent emails from some of the missionaries we support offer the following:support offer the following:

• • The ArolesThe Aroles o They continue to welcome college students o They continue to welcome college students

from several U.S. schools who are exposed from several U.S. schools who are exposed to CRHP’s unique approach to sustainable to CRHP’s unique approach to sustainable community development, health for all and community development, health for all and empowerment.empowerment.

o They have a new partnership with an o They have a new partnership with an organization named Swiss Limbs – working to organization named Swiss Limbs – working to provide mobility for all people as a fundamental provide mobility for all people as a fundamental human right. This will help expand CRHP’s human right. This will help expand CRHP’s Artifi cial Limbs Workshop to include upper limb Artifi cial Limbs Workshop to include upper limb prosthetics.prosthetics.

o Was blessed to welcome volunteers from the o Was blessed to welcome volunteers from the Japan Evangelical Lutheran Association, whose Japan Evangelical Lutheran Association, whose service helped open up a new classroom for the service helped open up a new classroom for the Joyful Learning Preschool.Joyful Learning Preschool.

• • Robert & Jenni McMahanRobert & Jenni McMahan with Cru at with Cru at BGSU – pray for fruit to come from a two day BGSU – pray for fruit to come from a two day Connection Event on May 2nd and 3rd.Connection Event on May 2nd and 3rd.

• • Matt & Paige WaandersMatt & Paige Waanders with Cru at OSU and with Cru at OSU and Columbus State shared that one of the students Columbus State shared that one of the students who went on a spring break trip to Chicago who went on a spring break trip to Chicago was Abby, a quiet freshman from Baker Hall, was Abby, a quiet freshman from Baker Hall, a dorm where Paige does ministry. After the a dorm where Paige does ministry. After the trip, Abby shared that she mainly came on the trip, Abby shared that she mainly came on the trip because she didn’t want to go home for the trip because she didn’t want to go home for the week. Though she didn’t know what to expect week. Though she didn’t know what to expect or have much desire to be on the trip, God met or have much desire to be on the trip, God met her in meaningful ways there and she grew her in meaningful ways there and she grew signifi cantly. She told Paige, “This past week in signifi cantly. She told Paige, “This past week in Chicago was the fi rst time in a long time where Chicago was the fi rst time in a long time where I genuinely felt known and cared for by my I genuinely felt known and cared for by my peers. I didn’t expect God to transform my heart peers. I didn’t expect God to transform my heart in the ways that he did.” The growth that Abby in the ways that he did.” The growth that Abby experienced in her relationship with God and experienced in her relationship with God and in her friendships with other Christians at Ohio in her friendships with other Christians at Ohio State is one of the many reasons why we love State is one of the many reasons why we love getting to lead mission trips like this one.getting to lead mission trips like this one.

Missionary Contact/Prayer Missionary Contact/Prayer Request Information:Request Information:

Thank You Notes From Mission Partners & Thank You Notes From Mission Partners & Friends: Friends:• Back Bay Mission, for our gift of $569.• Back Bay Mission, for our gift of $569.• • CruCru, for our gift of $1700., for our gift of $1700.• Cherry Street Mission, for our gift of $860.• Cherry Street Mission, for our gift of $860.• World Team, for our gift of $735.• World Team, for our gift of $735.• Habitat for Humanity, for our gift of $750.• Habitat for Humanity, for our gift of $750.

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Third Thursday Luncheons Third Thursday Luncheons

On May 16th, Pastor Erich invites On May 16th, Pastor Erich invites senior citizens to gather in the parish senior citizens to gather in the parish

hall for a light lunch and time of fellowship. The hall for a light lunch and time of fellowship. The luncheon will begin at 11:30am with a time of luncheon will begin at 11:30am with a time of welcome and fellowship, with lunch to be served welcome and fellowship, with lunch to be served at 11:45am. Following the meal, folks will have at 11:45am. Following the meal, folks will have opportunity to enjoy a group activity – a game, opportunity to enjoy a group activity – a game, program, discussion or study topic. Come on out program, discussion or study topic. Come on out and enjoy some friendly Christian fellowship.and enjoy some friendly Christian fellowship.

Men’s MinistryMen’s Ministry This month, Men’s Prayer Breakfast is This month, Men’s Prayer Breakfast is on May 11 at 7:40AM. This is a time of food, on May 11 at 7:40AM. This is a time of food, fellowship, and sharing.fellowship, and sharing. Consider sharing how the Consider sharing how the Lord has been encouraging or challenging you Lord has been encouraging or challenging you lately.lately.

Habitat for Humanity of Fulton County, OhioHabitat for Humanity of Fulton County, Ohio You might have noticed a small white You might have noticed a small white sided playhouse on a trailer in the church park-sided playhouse on a trailer in the church park-ing lot recently – that’s a fundraising project ing lot recently – that’s a fundraising project of the Habitat for Humanity of Fulton County of the Habitat for Humanity of Fulton County Ohio. Tickets are available from Pastor Erich Ohio. Tickets are available from Pastor Erich or through the local HFHFCO web site – https://or through the local HFHFCO web site – https://habitatfco.org/habitatfco.org/ The planning involved in getting the 2019 The planning involved in getting the 2019 HFHFCO house build underway is well started. HFHFCO house build underway is well started. A three bedroom home for a single mom with A three bedroom home for a single mom with three children will be built on Zenobia Street in three children will be built on Zenobia Street in the northwest section of Wauseon. All of the the northwest section of Wauseon. All of the exterior and interior walls for the home will be exterior and interior walls for the home will be built the weekend of May 17th-18th, at a church built the weekend of May 17th-18th, at a church near Dayton, as part of a partnership with Help near Dayton, as part of a partnership with Help Build Hope! The local church will provide the Build Hope! The local church will provide the funds for the wall materials and will provide 100 funds for the wall materials and will provide 100 volunteers to frame and sheath all of the walls. volunteers to frame and sheath all of the walls. Then the walls will be transported to Wauseon. Then the walls will be transported to Wauseon. Unfortunately, HFHFCO’s Construction Manag- Unfortunately, HFHFCO’s Construction Manag-er, Mr. Bob Sauder, passed away in April and the er, Mr. Bob Sauder, passed away in April and the local affi liate board is working to fi ll that posi-local affi liate board is working to fi ll that posi-tion. In the meantime, work continues on the tion. In the meantime, work continues on the permit process, lining up excavation and founda-permit process, lining up excavation and founda-tion/crawl space work.tion/crawl space work.

Events/Activities Events/Activities We have seen time and again that getting away We have seen time and again that getting away from campus and joining together with other from campus and joining together with other Christians in mission is a powerful tool for Christians in mission is a powerful tool for students’ spiritual growth.students’ spiritual growth.

• • Jon & Rachel DoriotJon & Rachel Doriot with the Pioneers near with the Pioneers near Chicago – sharing the following prayer requests:Chicago – sharing the following prayer requests:

1. For a deepening trust and daily walk with 1. For a deepening trust and daily walk with Christ.Christ.

2. For God’s provision fi nancially for this 2. For God’s provision fi nancially for this ministry so we can focus, not on those worries, ministry so we can focus, not on those worries, but on ministry.but on ministry.

3 3. For disciple-making training opportunities For disciple-making training opportunities we have in April and May with a few area we have in April and May with a few area churches that it would be fruitful and lasting (1 churches that it would be fruitful and lasting (1 Tim 3:17)Tim 3:17)

4. For Persons of Peace (Luke 10) who are 4. For Persons of Peace (Luke 10) who are ready to study God’s Word with us or our ready to study God’s Word with us or our coworkers. God can use them to multiply his coworkers. God can use them to multiply his church!church!

5. For friendships with Muslim individuals 5. For friendships with Muslim individuals and families in and around our community. and families in and around our community. I was invited to a breakfast event this past I was invited to a breakfast event this past Saturday at the mosque nearby. It was a time to Saturday at the mosque nearby. It was a time to come together as a community and to realize that come together as a community and to realize that we are all human beings with the same worries we are all human beings with the same worries and struggles, trying to take care of our families and struggles, trying to take care of our families and please God. Do pray, though, that God’s and please God. Do pray, though, that God’s Way would be made clear through us and that Way would be made clear through us and that there will be those who want to look deeper into there will be those who want to look deeper into the Scriptures. the Scriptures.

6. For a Christian Iraqi refugee family we 6. For a Christian Iraqi refugee family we have been helping to have their citizenship have been helping to have their citizenship applications processed quickly. applications processed quickly.

• • Jason & Becky SuonJason & Becky Suon with Freedom with Freedom International in the DR – pray for the blessing of International in the DR – pray for the blessing of so many of the children who have experienced so many of the children who have experienced or are enduring various issues of trauma or are enduring various issues of trauma which causes tantrums, lashing out at others or which causes tantrums, lashing out at others or uncontrollable crying. Pray for strength and uncontrollable crying. Pray for strength and calm for the teachers.calm for the teachers.

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Pastor - pastorerich@stjohnsarchbold.orgPastor - pastorerich@stjohnsarchbold.orgAssociate Pastor - pastoralex@stjohnsarchbold.orgAssociate Pastor - pastoralex@stjohnsarchbold.org

Administrative Assistant - offi ce@stjohnsarchbold.org Administrative Assistant - offi ce@stjohnsarchbold.org LOGOS Director - gkwalker@rtecexpress.netLOGOS Director - gkwalker@rtecexpress.net

cont.cont.ministry happeningsministry happenings

LOGOS:LOGOS: Our Wednesday evening program for Our Wednesday evening program for children, has completed another year. The kids have children, has completed another year. The kids have done a great job sharing their talents during worship done a great job sharing their talents during worship by playing Chimes and Bells, and singing in the Jr. by playing Chimes and Bells, and singing in the Jr. Choir. Each Wednesday evening, they have enjoyed Choir. Each Wednesday evening, they have enjoyed great food and fellowship during Family Time, and great food and fellowship during Family Time, and have learned about many stories in the Bible during have learned about many stories in the Bible during Bible Study. During recreation time, they played Bible Study. During recreation time, they played BINGO, made “Why We Love St. John’s” posters and BINGO, made “Why We Love St. John’s” posters and played hula hoop games. During this LOGOS year, we played hula hoop games. During this LOGOS year, we have had more than 40 adults helping in the LOGOS have had more than 40 adults helping in the LOGOS program. Thank you to each who has given of your program. Thank you to each who has given of your time to make LOGOS the great program it is. See you time to make LOGOS the great program it is. See you next September.next September.JYF: JYF: We have been busy spending time outside the We have been busy spending time outside the church walls the last few weeks! We had a night church walls the last few weeks! We had a night of roller skating with 6 area youth groups, played of roller skating with 6 area youth groups, played some dodge ball with the SYF at a school gym, and some dodge ball with the SYF at a school gym, and had another service night visiting our local sunshine had another service night visiting our local sunshine homes and warehouse. April is sure to fl y by, with our homes and warehouse. April is sure to fl y by, with our last meeting being April 24. At our last meeting, we last meeting being April 24. At our last meeting, we explored the Life Planning program our church has explored the Life Planning program our church has (for those moving on to high school), and also looked (for those moving on to high school), and also looked at some junior high summer camp options. We want at some junior high summer camp options. We want to say THANK YOU to the congregation and local to say THANK YOU to the congregation and local families that have made the effort to get your youth families that have made the effort to get your youth here on Wednesdays and supported JYF this year!here on Wednesdays and supported JYF this year!SYF: SYF: Thank you for your support of our youth Thank you for your support of our youth through the Easter fundraiser! Pastor Alex is excitedly through the Easter fundraiser! Pastor Alex is excitedly anticipating the summer youth mission trip, which is anticipating the summer youth mission trip, which is partially supported by fundraisers such as this. As the partially supported by fundraisers such as this. As the school year quickly nears its end, please note these school year quickly nears its end, please note these special dates: special dates: a. Wednesday, May 8, at 7pm – Life a. Wednesday, May 8, at 7pm – Life Planning’s Senior Recognition Night Planning’s Senior Recognition Night (seniors are recognized, but all SYF is still (seniors are recognized, but all SYF is still invited) invited) b. Wednesday, May 22, at 7pm – Final night of b. Wednesday, May 22, at 7pm – Final night of SYF SYF c. Sunday, May 26, at 9:15am – Youth c. Sunday, May 26, at 9:15am – Youth Breakfast (7th-12th graders) Breakfast (7th-12th graders)

ministry happeningsministry happeningscont.cont.

Christian EducationChristian EducationMid-Week Youth Ministries:Mid-Week Youth Ministries:

Tuesday Morning Bible Study: Tuesday Morning Bible Study: Pastor Alex is Pastor Alex is helping with a Bible study from 7:15-8am at the helping with a Bible study from 7:15-8am at the Archbold Middle School, open to all middle Archbold Middle School, open to all middle schoolers.schoolers.Friday Morning Bible Study:Friday Morning Bible Study: The high school The high school girls are meeting together for breakfast and Bible girls are meeting together for breakfast and Bible study every Friday morning. For more information, study every Friday morning. For more information, connect with Leah Miller.connect with Leah Miller.

WHO MAY NEED A STEPHEN MINISTER?WHO MAY NEED A STEPHEN MINISTER?People who are dealing with:People who are dealing with:• Illness/ hospitalization• Illness/ hospitalization• Chronic illness• Chronic illness• An ill family member• An ill family member• Family challenges• Family challenges• Loneliness• Loneliness• Death or serious loss• Death or serious loss• Divorce• Divorce• Pregnancy/adoption• Pregnancy/adoption• A disability• A disability• Terminal Illness• Terminal Illness• Job loss• Job loss• Financial setbacks• Financial setbacks• Aging and elderly• Aging and elderly• Other concerns• Other concernsIf you need help dealing with any of these concerns, If you need help dealing with any of these concerns, contact a Stephen Leader – Pastor Alex, Betsy Redd contact a Stephen Leader – Pastor Alex, Betsy Redd or Nancy Rupp. or Nancy Rupp.

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Sunday Worship 8AM & 10:30AM, Sunday School 9:15AMSunday Worship 8AM & 10:30AM, Sunday School 9:15AM ministry happeningsministry happenings

cont.cont.ministry happeningsministry happenings

cont.cont.VBSVBSWe are in search of volunteers to fi ll a variety of We are in search of volunteers to fi ll a variety of

positions. A sign up sheet is posted outside of the positions. A sign up sheet is posted outside of the Chapel. Questions? Chapel. Questions?

See Kisha Genter or Bri Krukowski.See Kisha Genter or Bri Krukowski.

We Need Volunteers!We Need Volunteers!We are still in need of volunteers! e are still in need of volunteers! Please check the bulletin board to Please check the bulletin board to sign up for 10:30 worship service sign up for 10:30 worship service head usher, ushers, and greeters. head usher, ushers, and greeters. A list of duties/responsibilities for A list of duties/responsibilities for ushers and greeters is posted next ushers and greeters is posted next to each sign up sheet (contact the church offi ce if to each sign up sheet (contact the church offi ce if you would like a printed or digital copy to have). you would like a printed or digital copy to have).

Church Camp ScholarshipsChurch Camp Scholarships

Funds are available to help with Funds are available to help with sending children and youth to a sending children and youth to a Christian church camp experience Christian church camp experience this summer. Monies from the this summer. Monies from the Mission Fund are available to pay Mission Fund are available to pay up to 50% of a week’s camping fee. Parents should up to 50% of a week’s camping fee. Parents should contact the church offi ce for the camp scholarship contact the church offi ce for the camp scholarship form. form.

The CE Team The CE Team will be hosting an will be hosting an Appre-Appre-ciation Hourciation Hour for all of the volunteers serving in for all of the volunteers serving in our many Christian Education ministries. Those our many Christian Education ministries. Those ministries include: Nursery, Preschool Sunday ministries include: Nursery, Preschool Sunday school, Faith Village, LOGOS, Senior High Sun-school, Faith Village, LOGOS, Senior High Sun-day school, Confi rmation, JYF, SYF, Life Plan-day school, Confi rmation, JYF, SYF, Life Plan-ning, Adult Sunday school classes, Vacation Bible ning, Adult Sunday school classes, Vacation Bible school and Small Group leaders.school and Small Group leaders. Volunteers and adult Sunday school classes Volunteers and adult Sunday school classes are invited to gather in the parish hall at 9:15am on are invited to gather in the parish hall at 9:15am on May 5th. Refreshments will be available and the May 5th. Refreshments will be available and the Covenant Players will provide faith based dramas Covenant Players will provide faith based dramas for everyone’s enjoyment.for everyone’s enjoyment.

Archbold SuperValu (ASV) Receipts Collected: Archbold SuperValu (ASV) Receipts Collected: We still collect ASV receipts and turn them in We still collect ASV receipts and turn them in periodically for our Walk-In Assistance Program. periodically for our Walk-In Assistance Program. Each request for assistance is handled by our pastors. Each request for assistance is handled by our pastors. Turn in your receipts to the church offi ce.Turn in your receipts to the church offi ce.

Join us down on the farm for vacation bible school 2019!

June 23rd - 27th 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Ages 4 - 6th Grade

Interested in registering? Online registration is available on the church website and paper forms are available on the VBS bulletin board located outside of

the chapel.

Interested in serving for VBS? We are in search of volunteers to fill a variety of VBS needs.

Sign up sheets are located on the VBS bulletin board. We would love to have you help share the word of God’s faithfulness with

the children of our congregation and community.

Have questions? Contact Kisha Genter or Bri Krukowski

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Please let us know if we do not have your Please let us know if we do not have your special day correct. Thank you.special day correct. Thank you.

May 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Mission-A-Month— Cherry Street & Sparrow’s Nest Elder of the Month— Ann Grime

9:15AM Bible Study 10:00AM Grandparent’s Day 10:30AM Pastors Meeting 2:00PM Grandparent’s Day 5:00PM Community Meal (Zion) 7:00PM Capital Campaign

1 8:30AM Mom’s in Prayer 7:00PM SYF

29:00AM Mending@ Fairlawn 10:00AM Preschool Grand parent’s Day (Tues/Thurs) 2:00PM Preschool Grandparent’s Day (Tues/Thurs)

310:00AM Pre-school Grand-parent’s Day (M,W,F) 2:00PM Pre-school Grand-parent’s Day (M,W,F)

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56:00PM Lynne Christman Recital 7:30PM VBS Meeting

611:00AM Staff Meeting 6:30PM Stephen Ministry

7 9:15AM Bible Study 10:30AM Pastors Meeting 5:00PM Community Meal

(Zion) 7:00PM Capital Camp. Comm.

8 8:30AM Mom’s in Prayer 9:00AM W. Haven Bible Study 7:00PM Life Planning Sen- ior Night

99:00AM Mending @ Fairlawn

10 11 7:40AM Men’s Prayer Brkfst.

12 Mother’s Day 13 11:00AM Staff Meeting 6:30PM Stephen Ministry 7:00PM Preschool Graduation 7:30PM Praise Band Reh

14 9:15AM Bible Study 10:30AM Pastors Meeting 4:00PM Laundry Buddy Ministry 5:00PM Community Meal

(Zion) 7:00PM Property Committee

15 8:30AM Mom’s in Prayer 7:00PM SYF 7:00PM Confirmation Practice 7:30PM Chancel Choir Reh.

16 9:00AM Mending @ Fairlawn 11:30AM Third Thurs. Lunch 7:00PM Accounting Working Group

17 18 9:00AM Con-firmation Prac- tice

19 Rite of Confirma-tion 12:00PM Private Party 3:00PM GRM Chapel & Meal 6:00PM Seeker’s (Kuntz’s)

20 11:00AM Staff Meeting 6:15PM Spiritual Council 7:00PM FISH Board Meeting 7:30PM Consistory

21 9:15AM Bible Study 10:30AM Pastors Meeting 1:30PM Bingo @ Fairlawn 5:00PM Community Meal

(Zion) 6:30PM Stephen Ministry 7:00PM Christian Preschool Board

22 8:30AM Mom’s in Prayer 9:00AM W. Haven Bible Study7:00PM SYF 7:30PM Chancel Choir Reh.

23 9:00AM Mending @ Fairlawn .

24 25 12:00PM Pri-vate Party (Parish Hall)

26 Graduate Recognition Memorial Weekend 9:15AM Youth Breakfast 1:00PM Private Party (Parish Hall)

27 Memorial Day (Office Closed) 8:00AM Private Party (Parish Hall) 6:30PM Stephen Ministry

28 9:15AM Bible Study 10:30AM Pastors Meeting 4:00PM Laundry Buddy Min. 5:00PM Community Meal

(Zion)

29 8:30AM Mom’s in Prayer 6:30PM Choir Banquet

30 9:00AM Mending @ Fairlawn

31 5:00PM Wed-ding Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

20 Marissa Beck, Brie Grime, TJ Rice 20 Marissa Beck, Brie Grime, TJ Rice 21 Burdell Nofziger 21 Burdell Nofziger 22 Tyson Schnitkey 22 Tyson Schnitkey23 Silas Whiteman, Elaine Winzeler23 Silas Whiteman, Elaine Winzeler 24 Lucas Lantz, Dean Smith, Bryce Winzeler, 24 Lucas Lantz, Dean Smith, Bryce Winzeler, Eric & Anna Yoder Eric & Anna Yoder 25 Connie Bostelman, Kent & Shiela Short 25 Connie Bostelman, Kent & Shiela Short 26 Ryan & Devin Bernath, Bo & Bri Krukowski, 26 Ryan & Devin Bernath, Bo & Bri Krukowski,

Dave & Paige Miller, Mindy Enderle & Gabe Dave & Paige Miller, Mindy Enderle & Gabe SmithSmith

27 Tiffany Johnston, Charlene LaFountaine, 27 Tiffany Johnston, Charlene LaFountaine, Richard SpiessRichard Spiess

28 Kasey Grime, Ollie & Lauren Short28 Kasey Grime, Ollie & Lauren Short 29 Ian Grime, Tony & Missy Warncke 29 Ian Grime, Tony & Missy Warncke

1 1 Chris & Toni NeuenschwanderChris & Toni Neuenschwander 2 Marvin & Norma Fish 2 Marvin & Norma Fish 3 Bill Overmier 3 Bill Overmier 4 Suzette Nafziger 4 Suzette Nafziger 5 Dean Buckenmeyer 5 Dean Buckenmeyer 6 Willie & Donna Buehrer, Rich & Jane 6 Willie & Donna Buehrer, Rich & Jane

LesniakLesniak 7 Ed & Julie Ruffer 7 Ed & Julie Ruffer 8 Craig Grieser, Greg & Deb Weddelman 8 Craig Grieser, Greg & Deb Weddelman 9 Braden Martinez, Missy Warncke, Deb 9 Braden Martinez, Missy Warncke, Deb

WeddelmanWeddelman 10 Michelle Short 10 Michelle Short 11 Lynne Christman 11 Lynne Christman 13 Jack Hurst 13 Jack Hurst

Pastor - pastorerich@stjohnsarchbold.orgPastor - pastorerich@stjohnsarchbold.orgAssociate Pastor - pastoralex@stjohnsarchbold.orgAssociate Pastor - pastoralex@stjohnsarchbold.org

Administrative Assistant - offi ce@stjohnsarchbold.org Administrative Assistant - offi ce@stjohnsarchbold.org LOGOS Director - gkwalker@rtecexpress.netLOGOS Director - gkwalker@rtecexpress.net

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Offi ce Hours 8AM - 5PM, WeekdaysOffi ce Hours 8AM - 5PM, WeekdaysChurch Ph 419-446-2545Church Ph 419-446-2545

worship

May 5th We will welcome the drama ministry of the Covenant Players at both services of May 5th We will welcome the drama ministry of the Covenant Players at both services of of worship. The 10:30 service will feature the Praise Band and the Chancel Choir. of worship. The 10:30 service will feature the Praise Band and the Chancel Choir.

May 12th May 12th Mother’s DayMother’s Day We will celebrate the blessing of Mother’s Day and offer support and encouragement We will celebrate the blessing of Mother’s Day and offer support and encouragement towards the Christian ideals of motherhood. towards the Christian ideals of motherhood.

May 19th We will observe the Rite of Confi rmation at the 10:30 service, which will also May 19th We will observe the Rite of Confi rmation at the 10:30 service, which will also include the Chancel Choir. include the Chancel Choir.

May 26th May 26th Memorial Day WeekendMemorial Day Weekend

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May Worship Schedule

IYF Building Campaign Total Receipts as of April 22, 2018 - $700,591.21 IYF Building Campaign Total Receipts as of April 22, 2018 - $700,591.21

$(50,000) $-

$50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000

2019Budget

2019Budget %

of year(16/52wks)

2019 YTDReceipts

ReceiptsComp to

YTDBudget

YTDExpenses

2019 YTDReceiptsComp toExpenses

Operating $360,425 $110,900 $110,564 $(336) $116,596 $(6,032)Missions $147,300 $45,323 $46,447 $1,124 $39,109 $7,338

2019 Operating & Mission Funds as of April 23

31% of Budget31% of Budget

31% of Budget31% of Budget 31% of Budget31% of Budget

32% of Budget32% of Budget

32% of Budget32% of Budget

27% of Budget27% of Budget

stewardship

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Pastor - pastorerich@stjohnsarchbold.orgPastor - pastorerich@stjohnsarchbold.orgAssociate Pastor - pastoralex@stjohnsarchbold.orgAssociate Pastor - pastoralex@stjohnsarchbold.org

Administrative Assistant - offi ce@stjohnsarchbold.org Administrative Assistant - offi ce@stjohnsarchbold.orgLOGOS Director - gkwalker@rtecexpress.netLOGOS Director - gkwalker@rtecexpress.net

Highlights of the March 18 ConsistoryHighlights of the March 18 Consistory • •Budget & Stewardship Committee Budget & Stewardship Committee – John Graber – – John Graber – Financial Reports – No new items to be noted. Things Financial Reports – No new items to be noted. Things look good. $10,000 sent to Cherry Street Mission. look good. $10,000 sent to Cherry Street Mission. EGR Quarterly Investment Review – April 8th, a good EGR Quarterly Investment Review – April 8th, a good quarterly performance, everything has been gained quarterly performance, everything has been gained back since last quarter in January. The total received back since last quarter in January. The total received from 2015, was 6.04%. No changes as of now for a from 2015, was 6.04%. No changes as of now for a future plan. Annual Giving Statements – practice has future plan. Annual Giving Statements – practice has been to print off giving statements on an annual basis, been to print off giving statements on an annual basis, and half of the reports have not been picked up as of and half of the reports have not been picked up as of today. John Graber made a motion to only print off today. John Graber made a motion to only print off those whom want a year end statement, Gloria Lauber those whom want a year end statement, Gloria Lauber 2nd the motion. Motion approved. Motion to approve 2nd the motion. Motion approved. Motion to approve the Financials Ann Fether, 2nd the motion Brad Roth. the Financials Ann Fether, 2nd the motion Brad Roth. Financials approved. Financials approved. • •Capital Campaign CommitteeCapital Campaign Committee – Erich Christman – Erich Christman Jim Grieser has agreed to serve as the chairperson of Jim Grieser has agreed to serve as the chairperson of this committee. He will begin this position in May. this committee. He will begin this position in May. Motion to approve Capital Campaign Committee Motion to approve Capital Campaign Committee report, Brad Roth, 2nd motion Greg Walker. Report report, Brad Roth, 2nd motion Greg Walker. Report approved. approved. • •Discernment Team Discernment Team – Erich Christman – Committee – Erich Christman – Committee has worked through worship and has a page full of has worked through worship and has a page full of goals for worship, also have a page full of goals for goals for worship, also have a page full of goals for Christian education. They will be moving through Christian education. They will be moving through fellowship, down to a few more areas that will require fellowship, down to a few more areas that will require less time. A fi nished report is hopeful within the next less time. A fi nished report is hopeful within the next two months. Motion to approve report, Gloria Lauber, two months. Motion to approve report, Gloria Lauber, 2nd the motion Carrie Wooley. Report approved. 2nd the motion Carrie Wooley. Report approved. •Fellowship CommitteeFellowship Committee – Brad Roth – This Thursday – Brad Roth – This Thursday we will be hosting a supper before the Maundy we will be hosting a supper before the Maundy Thursday service. May 26th we are hosting a Thursday service. May 26th we are hosting a Senior Breakfast for grades 7-12. Nancy Rupp will Senior Breakfast for grades 7-12. Nancy Rupp will be involved, so it should be fun and informative. be involved, so it should be fun and informative. Nothing planned into the summer months as of now. Nothing planned into the summer months as of now. Sept 22nd, as SJCC is hosting the EA Convocation, Sept 22nd, as SJCC is hosting the EA Convocation, we will plan the chicken BBQ that Sunday. Motion we will plan the chicken BBQ that Sunday. Motion to approve this report Brad Roth, Tim Beck 2nd the to approve this report Brad Roth, Tim Beck 2nd the motion. Report approved.motion. Report approved. • •Mission CommitteeMission Committee – Mark Nofziger – Vice Chair – Mark Nofziger – Vice Chair from Consistory – Mark is willing and able to handle from Consistory – Mark is willing and able to handle it alone this year, but next year he will need someone it alone this year, but next year he will need someone to serve as vice-chair. Disbursements for the month of to serve as vice-chair. Disbursements for the month of April – Total Disbursements $8,500.00 to 23 different April – Total Disbursements $8,500.00 to 23 different mission projects. Committee heard from Rex Stump mission projects. Committee heard from Rex Stump concerning Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Rex concerning Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Rex is the director of 7 counties in Ohio. Things are is the director of 7 counties in Ohio. Things are

going well for him, committee gave him $700 for going well for him, committee gave him $700 for the ministry. Summer of 2020, possibly in June, the ministry. Summer of 2020, possibly in June, planning a mission trip to the DR to see the Suons planning a mission trip to the DR to see the Suons and Shrocks. Motion to approve the mission report and Shrocks. Motion to approve the mission report Brad Roth, 2nd the motion John Graber. Report Brad Roth, 2nd the motion John Graber. Report approved. Motion approved. approved. Motion approved. • •Property CommitteeProperty Committee –Scott Short – Creighton –Scott Short – Creighton Electric will come and fi x an outdoor light and hard Electric will come and fi x an outdoor light and hard wire the lights in the storage area off the youth room. wire the lights in the storage area off the youth room. The boiler will be looked at to be refurbished in The boiler will be looked at to be refurbished in June/July of an estimate of $10,500. Air conditioner June/July of an estimate of $10,500. Air conditioner and water line (youth room) will be checked out and water line (youth room) will be checked out soon as weather permits. A work night is scheduled soon as weather permits. A work night is scheduled for April 16 at 6pm. Ryan Bernath has contacted Hill for April 16 at 6pm. Ryan Bernath has contacted Hill Asphalt who will re-seal the parking lot for $4,744. Asphalt who will re-seal the parking lot for $4,744. Motion to accept Property report, Scott Short, Mark Motion to accept Property report, Scott Short, Mark Nofziger 2nd the motion. Report approved. Nofziger 2nd the motion. Report approved. Pastors Report Pastors Report – Erich Christman – Holy – Erich Christman – Holy Week Services – Maundy Thursday, 12 men are Week Services – Maundy Thursday, 12 men are performing The Last Supper. Good Friday service, performing The Last Supper. Good Friday service, 7pm. Easter Sunrise service 7am, 10:30 service 7pm. Easter Sunrise service 7am, 10:30 service will have a drama presented. May 6-8th Basics will have a drama presented. May 6-8th Basics Conference – Pastor Erich will be out of town at this Conference – Pastor Erich will be out of town at this conference near Cleveland. Help Build Hope – an conference near Cleveland. Help Build Hope – an organization that works with churches to frame walls organization that works with churches to frame walls for Habitat for Humanity and other projects. Pastor for Habitat for Humanity and other projects. Pastor Erich is on the board for Habitat for Humanity. On Erich is on the board for Habitat for Humanity. On May 16-17 he will be in Englewood Ohio with 100 May 16-17 he will be in Englewood Ohio with 100 volunteers to have all the walls framed and sheathed volunteers to have all the walls framed and sheathed for the habitat home they are building. Motion to for the habitat home they are building. Motion to approve Pastors report, Judy Sears, Carrie Wooley approve Pastors report, Judy Sears, Carrie Wooley 2nd the motion. Report approved.2nd the motion. Report approved.• • Associate Pastors ReportAssociate Pastors Report – Alex Young – Prayers – Alex Young – Prayers over Pastor Erich during this Holy Week and for all over Pastor Erich during this Holy Week and for all of the services. Looking for a female chaperone of the services. Looking for a female chaperone to go with the SYF group on their mission trip. to go with the SYF group on their mission trip. SYF is going to Athens Ohio to work with Good SYF is going to Athens Ohio to work with Good Works Incorporated. Stephen Ministry training Works Incorporated. Stephen Ministry training is going well. Gary Frazier came in and spoke, is going well. Gary Frazier came in and spoke, and will touch base on a few more trainings. and will touch base on a few more trainings. Grief, depression and suicide have all been topics Grief, depression and suicide have all been topics discussed. Safety plans in place for active church discussed. Safety plans in place for active church shooters and intruders. More information to be shooters and intruders. More information to be discussed soon.discussed soon.The Stephens Ministers are praying over people to The Stephens Ministers are praying over people to use this ministry and encourage people to join theuse this ministry and encourage people to join theprogram. Motion to approve Assoc. Pastors report, program. Motion to approve Assoc. Pastors report, Mark Nofziger, Dean Sauder 2nd the motion. Mark Nofziger, Dean Sauder 2nd the motion. Report approved. Report approved.

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Custodian - Ph. 419-551-1105Custodian - Ph. 419-551-1105Church Web Site - www.stjohnsarchbold.orgChurch Web Site - www.stjohnsarchbold.org

Sunday Worship 8AM & 10:30AM, Sunday School 9:15AMSunday Worship 8AM & 10:30AM, Sunday School 9:15AM

Old Business – Church Safety and Security Plan – In response to the need for churches to have. Old Business – Church Safety and Security Plan – In response to the need for churches to have. Next Meeting – May 20, 2019, Ann Fether will have devotions.Next Meeting – May 20, 2019, Ann Fether will have devotions.

Evangelical Association NewsEvangelical Association News The 2019 Annual Convocation of the Evangelical Association will be held here at St. John’s on Septem- The 2019 Annual Convocation of the Evangelical Association will be held here at St. John’s on Septem-

ber 20-22. The theme of the three day event is “Equip and Empower,” drawing upon Ephesians 4:12 – ber 20-22. The theme of the three day event is “Equip and Empower,” drawing upon Ephesians 4:12 – “To equip God’s people to do the works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”“To equip God’s people to do the works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”

The event includes the following dynamics: The event includes the following dynamics:• EA board members arriving on Wednesday evening for a day long board meeting on Thursday• EA board members arriving on Wednesday evening for a day long board meeting on Thursday• Approximately 125 people from the EA will enjoy three keynote presentations, eight to twelve different • Approximately 125 people from the EA will enjoy three keynote presentations, eight to twelve different

workshops, times of worship, three meals and fellowship on Friday and Saturdayworkshops, times of worship, three meals and fellowship on Friday and Saturday• Sunday morning’s message will be brought by Pastor Jim Barnes, National Minister of the EA• Sunday morning’s message will be brought by Pastor Jim Barnes, National Minister of the EA To make this all happen, in takes a great team effort, so Pastor Erich and Pastor Alex will be reaching out To make this all happen, in takes a great team effort, so Pastor Erich and Pastor Alex will be reaching out

for everyone’s help! More details to come!for everyone’s help! More details to come!

Three Steps to Assess a Possible Stroke:Three Steps to Assess a Possible Stroke: S S * Ask the individual to SMILE. * Ask the individual to SMILE. T T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE R R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the

symptoms to the dispatcher.symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue!New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue!Ask the person to 'stick' out his/her tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is Ask the person to 'stick' out his/her tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is

also an indication of a stroke.also an indication of a stroke.

Update on the Facility CommitteeUpdate on the Facility Committee The membership of the Facility Committee is almost complete, and includes Jeff Rutledge (chairperson), The membership of the Facility Committee is almost complete, and includes Jeff Rutledge (chairperson),

Maggie Enderle, Jeremy Hurst, Rich Lesniak, Mike Meyer, Paige Miller, Eric Nafziger, Doug Rupp, Maggie Enderle, Jeremy Hurst, Rich Lesniak, Mike Meyer, Paige Miller, Eric Nafziger, Doug Rupp, Dean Sauder and Pastor Erich. Dean Sauder and Pastor Erich.

The fi rst meeting of the committee is being scheduled, which hopefully will take place by May 10th! The fi rst meeting of the committee is being scheduled, which hopefully will take place by May 10th!

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St. John’s Christian Church St. John’s Christian Church700 S. Defi ance Street 700 S. Defi ance StreetArchbold, OH 43502 Archbold, OH 43502Pastor Pastor Rev. Erich Christman Rev. Erich Christman

pastorerich@stjohnsarchbold.org pastorerich@stjohnsarchbold.org Cell Ph. 419-551-0401 Cell Ph. 419-551-0401Assoc. Assoc. Rev. Alex Young Rev. Alex YoungPastor Pastor pastoralex@stjohnsarchbold.org pastoralex@stjohnsarchbold.org Cell Ph. 330-206-8762 Cell Ph. 330-206-8762Admin. Admin. Kelly Stahl Kelly StahlAssistant Assistant offi ce@stjohnsarchbold.org offi ce@stjohnsarchbold.orgLOGOS LOGOS Kim M. Walker Kim M. WalkerDirector Director gkwalker@rtecexpress.net gkwalker@rtecexpress.netTreasurer Treasurer Roger Miller Roger MillerCustodians Custodians Dean Buckenmeyer Dean BuckenmeyerSecurity Security Richard Spiess Richard Spiess

Phone 419-446-2545 Phone 419-446-2545Website Website www.stjohnsarchbold.org www.stjohnsarchbold.orgSunday Worship 8AM & 10:30AM Sunday Worship 8AM & 10:30AMSunday School 9:15AM Sunday School 9:15AM

Come ome Hear the ear the Reason we’re eason we’re Inspired to nspired to Serve erve Together ogether

1 All Things To All People 1 All Things To All People -------- -------- 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 2 Learning From The Past 2 Learning From The Past -------- -------- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 3 Look Beyond What You See! --1 Corinthians 10:14-22 3 Look Beyond What You See! --1 Corinthians 10:14-22 4 To Sum It Up... 4 To Sum It Up... -------------- -------------- 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 5 Praise the Lord 5 Praise the Lord --------------------------------- --------------------------------- Psalm 150 Psalm 150 6 Respect One Another 6 Respect One Another ------------ ------------ 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 7 Accept One Another 7 Accept One Another ------------ ------------ 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 8 Encourage One Another 8 Encourage One Another ---------- ----------1 Corinthians 12:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 9 Relate to One Another 9 Relate to One Another ---------- ---------- 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 10 Serve One Another -------------1 Corinthians 12:21-31a 10 Serve One Another -------------1 Corinthians 12:21-31a 11 Love One Another --------- 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13 11 Love One Another --------- 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13 12 The Duty of Delight 12 The Duty of Delight ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Psalm 1 Psalm 1 13 Build One Another Up 13 Build One Another Up ----------- ----------- 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 14 Listen To the Spirit 14 Listen To the Spirit ------------- ------------- 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

May Daily ScripturesMay Daily Scriptures(From “Discovery” Daily Devotional)(From “Discovery” Daily Devotional)

16 Life For All 16 Life For All ---------------------- ---------------------- 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 17 Death Defeated 17 Death Defeated ------------------ ------------------ 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 18 Church in Action 18 Church in Action ----------------- ----------------- 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 19 Worship the King 19 Worship the King -------------------------------- -------------------------------- Psalm 2 Psalm 2 20 Not An Average Kids’ Talk 20 Not An Average Kids’ Talk ------------- ------------- Jeremiah 1:1-19 Jeremiah 1:1-19 21 The Root of All Evil 21 The Root of All Evil --------------------- --------------------- Jeremiah 2:1-22 Jeremiah 2:1-22 22 Only Kidding? 22 Only Kidding? --------------------------- ---------------------------Jeremiah 3:6-4:4 Jeremiah 3:6-4:4 23 God’s Anguish 23 God’s Anguish --------------------------- --------------------------- Jeremiah 4:5-31 Jeremiah 4:5-31 24 Not Even One 24 Not Even One ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Jeremiah 5:1-13 Jeremiah 5:1-13 25 There Has To Be Justice----------------Jeremiah 5:14-31 25 There Has To Be Justice----------------Jeremiah 5:14-31 26 Fear and Faith 26 Fear and Faith ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Psalm 3 Psalm 3 27 Strangers? 27 Strangers? --------------------------------- --------------------------------- Jeremiah 6:1-15 Jeremiah 6:1-15 28 I Will Not! 28 I Will Not! ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Jeremiah 6:16-20 Jeremiah 6:16-20 29 I Have Been Watching! -----------------Jeremiah 7:1-20 29 I Have Been Watching! -----------------Jeremiah 7:1-20 30 Truth Has Perished 30 Truth Has Perished --------------------- ---------------------Jeremiah 7:21-29Jeremiah 7:21-29 31 Jesus Wept 31 Jesus Wept ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Jeremiah 8:18-9:9 Jeremiah 8:18-9:9

The Church on the Corner The Church on the Corner Whose Cornerstone is Christ Whose Cornerstone is Christ

DiscoveryDiscovery® is a daily Bible reading guide that provides clear Bible explanation, prayers and relevant application is a daily Bible reading guide that provides clear Bible explanation, prayers and relevant application questions. You can access this guide online at questions. You can access this guide online at http://www.scriptureunion.org/Bible%20Reading/Discovery.http://www.scriptureunion.org/Bible%20Reading/Discovery.

15 The Heart of Worship------------ 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 15 The Heart of Worship------------ 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Holy Communion: Holy Communion:New Year (1/6), Ash Wednesday (3/6), Maundy Thursday (4/18), New Year (1/6), Ash Wednesday (3/6), Maundy Thursday (4/18), Pentecost (5/19), Mid-Summer (7/14), World Wide Communion Pentecost (5/19), Mid-Summer (7/14), World Wide Communion (10/6), First Sunday of Advent (12/1) (10/6), First Sunday of Advent (12/1)