News and Notes for Sunday, August 11, 2013

Please Check The Coffee Hour Chart To See If Hosts Are Needed! Thanks!

Plans For This Year’S Hands And Harvest Craft Sale are underway. The date is Saturday, Oct. 5, 10am-3pm. Please spread the word to any handcrafters you may know. Tables are available for $15 each. Please contact Karalee at 593-9032 for more info. Once again, we ask everyone to bring in any items that need “re-gifting” which can be used for our Chinese Auction. Also, any medium to large-sized baskets would be welcomed. Items/baskets can be placed under the tables along the office wall in the lounge.

Reaching Rural America For Christ: Our congregation will be hosting a LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission Workshop on Saturday, September 28 from 8 to 3 here at our church. Many of our congregations are concerned about shrinking membership and fewer children and families in worship. There is no “one size fits all” solution. However through this event, congregational leaders will be encouraged as they see new opportunities for engaging their communities and filled with hope for the future. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. There is NO cost for members of our congregation to attend. Pre-registration is required. A signup sheet will be available in the lounge on the table.

Thank you to everyone who worked at the Allegany County Fair Booth. Sermon CD’s, Children’s Parables CD’s, pamphlets, VBS registrations, and other goodies were handed out. A special thank you to Nicole Wesche for designing and decorating the booth.

A special benefit for Compassion Clement Mission. Hope Lutheran Church at 1301 Vintage Lane, Rochester will be presenting an original musical theatre revue “ONCE UPON AN ADVENTURE” on Friday and Saturday August 16, and 17th at 7:00 pm. A free-will offering will benefit Sheba and the children. For more information go to www.sharethehope.org.

Coffee Hour Hostess Today is Marsha Sick. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Aug. 12 Tyler Scutt; Aug 15 Michelle Boissenin; Aug. 16 Amanda Bledsoe, Sally Dannheim.

We Thank the members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• July offerings received: $10,862.97.
• July offerings needed for budget: $13,369.20.
• Year to date offerings received: $92,409.79.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $104,889.63.

Those Who Serve Today, August 11, 2013:

• Minister: Pastor Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Fred & Sally Dannheim, Shelly Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Kay Mcculloch.
• Altar Guild: June Helmer, Kristen Kruger, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Dave Pinney, Shaina Patrick, Jada White.
• Lay Reader: Larry Gerdes.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, August 18, 2013:

• Ushers: Fred & Sally Dannheim, Shelly Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Kay Mcculloch.
• Altar Guild: June Helmer, Kristen Kruger, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Mary Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Marge Vossler.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, August 18, 2013:

• Jeremiah 23:16-29.
• Hebrews 11:17-31.
• Luke 12:49-53.

News and Notes for Sunday August 4, 2013

VBS is just around the corner. It begins Monday, August 12 and ends on Friday, August 16. In order to be prepared for the start of VBS, your help is desperately needed for the following:

1. People to lend us artificial Christmas trees. (It is ok to bring in trees with lights on them. However, please no other decorations.) You are asked to put your name on the bottom of the tree so we can return it to you after VBS.
2. Monetary donations to help cover the expenses of the light supper, snacks, and juice that we serve to each child every night. You may place your donation in the can which is labeled on the table in the church lounge.
3. Spread the word about our VBS to the children in your neighborhood. Invite them to attend.
4. Last, but certainly not least, Pray for God’s Spirit to give us guidance, wisdom, and the words to teach the Gospel clearly. Also ask that His word will bear fruit. 

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS ARE NEEDED FOR AUG. 18 & SEPT. 15!

Plans For This Year’S Hands And Harvest Craft Sale are underway. The date is Saturday, Oct. 5, 10am-3pm. Please spread the word to any handcrafters you may know. Tables are available for $15 each. Please contact Karalee at 593-9032 for more info. Once again, we ask everyone to bring in any items that need “re-gifting” which can be used for our Chinese Auction. Also, any medium to large-sized baskets would be welcomed. Items/baskets can be placed under the tables along the office wall in the lounge.

Reaching Rural America For Christ: Our congregation will be hosting a LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission Workshop on Saturday, September 28 from 8 to 3 here at our church. Many of our congregations are concerned about shrinking membership and fewer children and families in worship. There is no “one size fits all” solution. However through this event, congregational leaders will be encouraged as they see new opportunities for engaging their communities and filled with hope for the future. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. There is NO cost for members of our congregation to attend. Pre-registration is required. A signup sheet will be available in the lounge on the table.

Thank you to everyone who worked at the Allegany County Fair Booth. Sermon CD’s, Children’s Parables CD’s, pamphlets, VBS registrations, and other goodies were handed out. A special thank you to Nicole Wesche for designing and decorating the booth.

A special benefit for Compassion Clement Mission. Hope Lutheran Church at 1301 Vintage Lane, Rochester will be presenting an original musical theatre revue “ONCE UPON AN ADVENTURE” on Friday and Saturday August 16, and 17th at 7:00 pm. A free-will offering will benefit Sheba and the children. For more information go to www.sharethehope.org.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Bruce & Vickie Hand in celebration of their 35th Wedding Anniversary.

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Carole Aldrich & Janet Vargo. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Aug. 4 James Helms, Jr.; Aug 6 Mary Lou Willetts; Aug. 8 Don Stevens.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: Aug. 5 Bruce & Vickie Hand; Pastor & Karalee Morris; Aug. 7 Max & Mary Eldridge; Aug. 10 Steve & Sue Hand.

We Thank the 113 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• July offerings received: $10,862.97.
• July offerings needed for budget: $13,369.20. 
• Year to date offerings received: $92,409.79.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $104,889.63.

Those Who Serve Today, August 4, 2013:

• Minister: Pastor Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Fred & Sally Dannheim, Shelly Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Kay Mcculloch.
• Altar Guild: June Helmer, Kristen Kruger, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Rich Shear.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, August 11, 2013:

• Ushers: Fred & Sally Dannheim, Shelly Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Kay Mcculloch.
• Altar Guild: June Helmer, Kristen Kruger, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Dave Pinney, Shaina Patrick, Jada White.
• Lay Reader: Larry Gerdes.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, August 11, 2013:

• Genesis 15:1-6.
• Hebrews 11:1-16.
• Luke 12:22-34.

News and Notes for Sunday, July 28, 2013

Sacred Acts – Baptism: This morning through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism God will declare Paul Joseph Lamberson, son of Michael and Kathleen (Vossler) Lamberson, as His very own child whom He dearly loves. Paul’s Godparents are Scott and Kelly Vossler. We praise God for the washing away of sin and the planting of the seed of faith in Christ that He works through the water and the Word of Holy Baptism. We pray that as Paul grows in years, he will be brought up in the Lord and remain in fellowship with Christ’s Church all the days of his life so that he will mature and remains steadfast in the faith that Jesus is the Savior and inherit eternal life in heaven.

Plans For This Year’S Hands And Harvest Craft Sale are underway. The date is Saturday, Oct. 5, 10am-3pm. Please spread the word to any handcrafters you may know. Tables are available for $15 each. Please contact Karalee at 593-9032 for more info. Once again, we ask everyone to bring in any items that need “re-gifting” which can be used for our Chinese Auction. Also, any medium to large-sized baskets would be welcomed. Items/baskets can be placed under the tables along the office wall in the lounge.

Today Is Our Potluck Coffee Hour. Thanks to everyone who brought something to share!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: July 29 Harper Joyce; July 31 Gabriella Helms, Emma Miles; Aug. 1 Meredith Dunne, Alexa & Lindsay Stuck; Aug. 3 Tom Hand. 

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: July 29 Charles & Kelly Miles; July 30 Kelly & Mary Monroe. 

We Thank the 102 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. 

• June offerings received: $15,480.56.
• June offerings needed for budget: $16,711.50. 
• Year to date offerings received: $81,546.82.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $91,520.43.

Those Who Serve Today, July 28, 2013:

• Minister: Pastor Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Aidan Patrick, Natalie Taylor.
• Lay Reader: Linda Gridley.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, August 4, 2013:

• Ushers: Fred & Sally Dannheim, Shelly Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Kay Mcculloch.
• Altar Guild: June Helmer, Kristen Kruger, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Rich Shear.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, August 4, 2013: 

• Eccl. 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-26.
• Col. 3:1-11.
• Luke 12:13-21.

News and Notes for Sunday, July 21, 2013

VBS Organizational Meeting will be held today following worship. All volunteers are asked to attend. 

Vacation Bible School theme this year is “Tell It on the Mountain” and runs from Aug. 12-16 from 5:30-8pm. Volunteers are needed, please help! 

Coffee Hour Hosts Are Needed For The Following Dates: Aug. 18 and Sept. 15. 

Plans For This Year’S Hands And Harvest Craft Sale are underway. The date is Saturday, Oct. 5, 10am-3pm. Please spread the word to any handcrafters you may know. Tables are available for $15 each. Please contact Karalee at 593-9032 for more info. Once again, we ask everyone to bring in any items that need “re-gifting” which can be used for our Chinese Auction. Also, any medium to large-sized baskets would be welcomed. Items/baskets can be placed under the tables along the office wall in the lounge.

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: July 21 Christina Wightman; July 24 Pete Farwell; July 25 Kristen Kruger; July 26 Bill Fahs; July 27 Pam Duttweiler.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: July 24 Marv & Betty Wood.

We Thank the 102 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. 

• June offerings received: $15,480.56.
• June offerings needed for budget: $16,711.50. 
• Year to date offerings received: $81,546.82.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $91,520.43.

Those Who Serve Today, July 21, 2013:

• Minister: Pastor Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Mary Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, July 28, 2013:

• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Aidan Patrick, Natalie Taylor.
• Lay Reader: Rich Shear.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, July 28, 2013: 

• Genesis 18:20-33.
• Colossians 2:6-15.
• Luke 11:1-13.

News and Notes for Sunday, July 14, 2013

Blood Pressure Clinic will be held today following worship for those who would like to have their blood pressure checked. 

Vacation Bible School theme this year is “Tell It on the Mountain” and runs from Aug. 12-16 from 5:30-8pm. Volunteers are needed, please help! 

VBS Organizational Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 21 following worship. All volunteers are asked to attend. 

Coffee Hour Hosts Are Needed For The Following Dates: Aug. 18; Sept. 1 & 15. 

Plans For This Year’S Hands And Harvest Craft Sale are underway. The date is Saturday, Oct. 5, 10am-3pm. Please spread the word to any handcrafters you may know. Tables are available for $15 each. Please contact Karalee at 593-9032 for more info. Once again, we ask everyone to bring in any items that need “re-gifting” which can be used for our Chinese Auction. Also, any medium to large-sized baskets would be welcomed. Items/baskets can be placed under the tables along the office wall in the lounge.

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: July 14 Carol Wagoner; July 17 Eleanor Wesche; July 18 Reita Lynch; July 19 Brad Cornelius, Dan Graham, Zachary Merrick. 

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: July 18 Tom & Judy Brainard. 

We Thank the 99 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. 

• June offerings received: $15,480.56.
• June offerings needed for budget: $16,711.50. 
• Year to date offerings received: $81,546.82.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $91,520.43.

Those Who Serve Today, July 14, 2013:

• Minister: Pastor Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Dave Pinney, Shaina Patrick, Jada White.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, July 21, 2013:

• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Mary Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.

Scripture Readings Next Sunday, July 21, 2013: 

• Genesis 18:1-10A.
• Colossians 1:21-29.
• Luke 10:38-42.

News and Notes for Sunday, July 7, 2013

Fair Booth - Please consider “manning” the Allegany County Fair Booth during the week of July 15th- 20th. You will receive a free admission ticket to the Fair. Sign-up sheet in on the table in the lounge. Any questions speak to Betty Wood. Thank you! 

Vacation Bible School theme this year is “Tell It on the Mountain” and runs from Aug. 12-16 from 5:30-8pm. Volunteers are needed, please sign-up on the sheet in the lounge. Registration forms are also located on the table to sign up children from age 3 to Grade 6. Please return completed forms to the church office. Thank you! 

VBS Organizational Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 21 following worship. All volunteers are asked to attend. 

Coffee Hour Hosts Are Needed For The Following Dates: July 14; Aug. 18; Sept. 1 & 15. 

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Linda Leave in memory of her husband Van Spitzer.

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Alice Stevens & Diane Vossler. Thank you for hosting! 

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: July 7 Andrea Warriner-Patrick; July 8 Nikki Helmer, Rich Shear; July 9 Steve Hand; July 10 Allison Culburson; July 13 Joanna Schmitt. 

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: July 9 Ben & Marilyn Cornelius, John & Janet Vargo; July 12 Duane & Dot Cornish. 

We Thank the 94 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. 

• June offerings received: $15,480.56.
• June offerings needed for budget: $16,711.50. 
• Year to date offerings received: $81,546.82.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $91,520.43.

Those Who Serve Today, July 7, 2013:

• Minister: Pastor Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, July 14, 2013:

• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Dave Pinney, Shaina Patrick, Jada White.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, July 14, 2013: 

• Leviticus 19:9-18.
• Colossians 1:1-14.
• Luke 10:25-37.

News and Notes for Sunday, June 30, 2013

Fair Booth Please consider “manning” the Allegany County Fair Booth during the week of July 15th- 20th. You will receive a free admission ticket to the Fair. Sign up sheet in on the table in the lounge. Any questions speak to Betty Wood. Thank you! 

Vacation Bible School theme this year is “Tell It on the Mountain” and runs from Aug. 12-16 from 5:30-8pm. Volunteers are needed . . . please sign-up on the sheet in the lounge. Registration forms are also located on the table to sign up children from age 3 to Grade 6. Please return completed forms to the church office. Thank you! 

Coffee Hour Hosts Are Needed For The Following Dates: July 14; Aug. 11 & 18; Sept. 1 & 15. Thanks to those who have already signed up! 

Bible Bbq Will Not Meet July 3. Bible BBQ will resume on July 10.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Paul & Deborah Vossler in celebration of their 42nd Wedding Anniversary. 

Today Is Our Potluck Coffee Hour! Thanks to those who brought something to share! 

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: June 30 Olivia Hanks; July 2 Linda Hurd; July 4 Jennifer Patrick; July 5 Pastor Morris; July 6 Shelly Dunne, Dena Helms.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: July 1 Dave & Jackie Sweet; July 3 Terry & Reita Lynch, Paul & Deb Vossler; July 4 Fred & Sally Dannheim; July 5 Richard & Gladys Murphy; July 6 Darren & Carol Fanton. 

We Thank the 102 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. 

• May offerings received: $12,497.25.
• May offerings needed for budget: $14,249.32. 
• Year to date offerings received: $66,066.26.
• Year to date offerings needed for budget: $74,808.93.

Those Who Serve Today, June 30, 2013:

• Worship Leader: Gary Shaver.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Marv Wood.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Sweet.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Larry Gerdes.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, July 7, 2013:

• Ushers: Andy Crawford, Barry Dunne, Rollie Duttweiler.
• Altar Assistant: Chuck White.
• Altar Guild: Cathy Farwell, Leilani Mariotti.
• Acolytes: Barry Dunne, Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, July 7, 2013: 

• Isaiah 66:10-14.
• Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18.
• Luke 10:1-20.