Happy Birthday Mom!
My mom was born on this date, October 6, in 1911. She died in 2002 at the age of 90. You can read more about her in an ancestors.com page which you can view HERE. My brother Phil and I are featured on this page, and I can assure you that neither of us is "deceased."
Wedding Weekend!!
The Grace Knot Tyers have been working overtime this weekend with rehearsals on Friday and weddings on Saturday. I'm presiding for the wedding of Seth Jett and Savannah Parsons at Grace, and Maureen is co-presiding with Pastor Jarrod Schaaf at St. John Port Clinton for the wedding of Megan Hawk and Cori Colston.
Stewardship Committee Continues Appeal Plans Continue
Stewardship met for their regular monthly meeting, with the coming fall appeal the main item of business. We spent time reviewing our schedules and to-do list for our fall appeal which kicks off October 15. We are waiting for our brochure design to be sent for our review and approval for printing. The brochure will feature our theme, "Blessed to be a Blessing," and ministry initiatives that relate to current needs at Grace and in our community, and the increased giving we are seeking to carry out those initiatives which are:
- Grow and develop our Noah’s Ark Preschool
- Build and deliver 50 single beds to local children and families in need
- Position Grace financially to call the pastor that we need, and to sustain ministry excellence
These three initiatives will be highlighted and explained in a bulletin insert on October 22, October 29, and November 5. We are hoping to grow our giving by 10% to fund these initiatives. Worship on those weekends will also feature a temple talk by a Grace member. We are looking forward to carrying out a successful appeal in the coming weeks, and hope you will join us in reaching our goal.
Worship Committee
The Grace Worship Committee met for their regular meeting on Tuesday. We reviewed the worship schedules for October and November, noting special services for Reformation Sunday and All Saints Sunday. We also discussed ways that we can shorten the service to create time for our Stewardship program elements.
Wednesday Night Bible Studies
Maureen and I have been leading adult Bible studies on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 following Spirit Supper. Between our groups we have had about 10-15 attend each week. My group is taking a closer look at the Second Reading for upcoming weekend worship. We'd love to have you join us!
Confirmation Notes
Our confirmation program meets on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour beginning about 9:15 am. Last Sunday, Heather led a lesson on the Reformation, which generated good answers to our questions, as well as questions of their own. This sunday, I will lead a session the the synod and ELCA expressions of our church.
NWOS 2023 Year End Ask: Imagining Renewal Microgrants
“I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert,” (Isaiah 43:19)
Since 2020, the Imagining Renewal Microgrants have provided seed money to faithful people who have big dreams of how to serve their community. In three years, the microgrants have awarded more than $140,000 to over 95 projects that have made a difference in communities across northwestern Ohio.
We need your help to continue this important ministry. Will you consider joining us in giving toward the growing impact of this ministry?
Together we are working to raise $100,000 to fund future microgrants. Your donation will impact communities across northwestern Ohio, inspiring leaders who have dreams for their communities and long to join what God is already up to in the world.
To learn more and give visit: nwos-elca.church/microgrants/
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Monthly Interim Pastors Zoom
On Thursday I joined a monthly zoom meeting with other ELCA interim pastors. It's always good to get together for mutual support and encouragement. From six to twelve persons attend this zoom, this month we had 6, but sometimes a smaller group is good - then more people have a chance to talk.
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