Special Events in July

From Pastor Chris:

I am excited!! I am overflowing with hope! Yesterday, I wasnt. Yesterday, I received the
news that a good
friend had died, and that Steves sister is in her last weeks of this life. Yesterday, I was feeling
burned out and going
nowhere. Yesterday, I felt the burdens of all those who are going through difficult times in our
church families. Yesterday, hope was draining from my soul. But not today. Today I was reminded
of something that brings tears of joy to my eyes. Today, my heart is full to overflowing. Today, I
want to gather all of us together, so that you can share in these tears of joy!
What is it that so excites me and turns me into a fountain of overflowing hope? Ive fallen in
love all over, again! Ive fallen back in love with this one we call Jesus, and there is passion and
fullness of life returning.
In his book A New and Right Spirit, Rick Barger* reminds us that the churchs call is to be
completely in love with Jesus and to live and breathe and reclaim the authentic story of Christ
crucified and risen for the sake of the world. Thats it - and it is everything. Enter it deeply,
soak it in, drink it, eat it, play in it, swim in it, love it Christs story is our story.
Will this feeling last? Mountain top experiences dont last forever, but the story will last
forever. May the Spirit continue to find us in our valleys and remind and reclaim us over and over.
Christs passionate love for us is a constant in which we can trust!
When you read this, we will be in the midst of a sermon series, Overflow. Gather with us
every Sunday and be reminded of the only thing that can change our mourning into dancing, our
emptiness into overflowing hope

*Rick Barger is the former Pastor of Abiding Hope Lutheran Church in Littleton, Colorado (during
the Columbine shootings), and is now the new President of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus,
Ohio.
GODS WEB OF LIFE
Vacation Bible School will be the week of
July 28
Register today! A registration form is
included in this newsletter

We still need adult volunteers for VBS!
If you are interested please contact Pastor Aaron or Chrissy
Our Vision: To be a vibrant, Spirit-filled people, participating in Gods work in the world.
Our Mission: Loving God and loving neighbor, we witness to Christs saving grace, that others may believe and find life.
Both churches have new email addresses!
St. Paul - stpauldanbuy@gmail.com
St. John - stjohnmarblehead@gmail.com
Announcements
Happy July 4th!




















NOT OLDER, JUST
BETTER - Not Older, Just
Better is meeting at 1812
Island House in Port Clinton
on June 9th. Call Marge at
419.798.8816 if you have
questions/need a ride.
Gods work. Our hands. Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America one
church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. On Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, the nearly 10,000 congregations of this church gather to
serve communities in ways that share the love of God with all of Gods people.
- See more at: http://www.elca.org/dayofservice#sthash.2oWAG4rZ.dpuf
Gods Work, Our Hands
September 7
th
, 2014
8:45 a.m. regular Worship at St. John with communion
10:30 Sending Prayer at St. Paul, Sent to Serve Side by Side in the community
12:00 Gather back at St. Paul for a picnic celebration, lunch provided
At 10:30, both congregations will meet at St. Paul for a sending prayer, and then extend our
worship into the act of serving others. We will be sent in small groups to a variety of local places
where we will serve in Christs name. Ideas for service are welcome see Pastor Chris. Its not
too early to begin the excitement.





























Special Events in August
PEACH SOCIAL
August 16th at St. Paul
4-6:30 p.m.
Shall We Gather at the Shelter?
In a new Shelter House to be built at St. Paul!
Joint Worship and Only Worship on Sunday, August 10th
9:30 a.m. Gospel Hymn Sing, 10:00 Worship,
11:00 Picnic Potluck
Hamburgers, Hotdogs, and Lemonade provided.
You are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert,
and lawn chairs are optional Back-up Plan in case of rain is to move the
worship inside at St. Paul.
This will also be Pastor Aarons last day
with us before returning to Seminary!
Side By Side Youth
Youth Mentors
Something new for recently confirmed youth, Many thanks to our new mentors. Blessings on these Friendships in Faith
Pat Isaman/Sara Bossetti, Zack Kihlken/Justin Tibbels, Jo Meyer/Devin Grosswiler,
Chris Freeh/Mason French, Marge Bridgett/Brandon Mooney.




























Bible & Discipleship Studies
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY 9:00 a.m. all summer.

MENS BIBLE STUDY - 1st Sat. of month at St. Paul (July 5); 3rd Sat. of month at St. John; 7:30 a.m.
With breakfast served! Topic: Tough Questions of Faith

WOMENS BIBLE STUDIES WELCA All women are invited to participate!
St. John Women meet on second Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
St. Paul Women will meet 3
rd
Thursdays at 1:00.
Weekly Wednesday Bible Study Both Womens Bible study and Prayer Shawl group
will be off for the months of July and August. We start meeting again Wednesday,
September 3
rd
10:00 am for Prayer Shawl Ministry and 11:00 am for Bible Study.
Any questions, please contact Sandra Reep at 239-273-5244 or sandra@sandrareep.com.
Enjoy your summer!

STUDY OF MEDITATION - Join Pastor Aaron Thur. July 3rd at 6:30pm, St. Paul this month: outdoor practices.
Building Friendships
BY STILL WATERS, CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER July 8th, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Jerry and Jo Meyer,
243 Elizabeth Drive, Lakeside Marblehead. Call Brenda at 419.217.6205 for more details.

YOURE NOT ALONE Young Adult singles will not meet in July. Next gathering is Tuesday, August 5th at 7:00 pm at
Pastor Chriss. Come to 759 North Harbor Pointe Drive, Port Clinton, or call 419-635-6062 for directions. Let Pastor
Chris know if child care is needed.

TUESDAYS AT THE DANBURY SENIOR CENTER
Come Tuesdays at 5:00. Call in your reservation in to Paula by the Friday at 419.798.4101.

PICTURE DIRECTORY UPDATES - One of our goals is to keep updating this directory with contact
information on new members and changes or corrections on existing members. It is so important that
you report any change in the present info. to Margaret Stellhorn at St. John or Louise Rogers at St. Paul.
Garden Update!
The seeds have sprouted and the rows are filling in. You can see tomatoes, beans, peas, broccoli,
cabbage, radishes, beets, lettuce, and lots more. The back of the garden has just been planted with
pumpkins for Halloween. There are about 10 families participating in the garden so far, and there is
still space available. If you would like to plant something for your family contact Emily @ 314-517-
2402.

Serving Others Volunteer Opportunities
VBS PLANNING MEETING - July 2 6pm St. Paul

ALL COUNCIL NIGHT - Thursday, July 10th 5:45pm Joint
Parish Board;
6:45pm All Council/Pastors Reports

INTERNSHIP COMMITTEEWed, July 9th, 5:30 p.m.
will be a fish fry at the Laubners home.

NOISY OFFERING for July 13 for our Joint Seminary
Fund. Help us infuse this fund with an outpouring of
generosity as we follow Gods call to continue to be a
teaching congregation in the preparation of new Pastors.

DANBURY FOOD PANTRY - Sat., July 19th. St.
Paul/spaghetti or noodles (1# or 2#); St. John/Mac &
Cheese

ST. PAUL WELCA MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS
please bring erasers, infant gowns/sleepers w/out feet

PRAYER CHAIN
St. Paul contact Joan Harris
419.734.3971 or 419.341.6373
harris2110@roadrunner.com
St. John contact Myra Prokop
419.798.5101, taylors@cros.net.
God promises that our prayers are heard!

PRAYER SHAWL PLUS MINISTRY -
Prayer Shawl ministry will take off the months of July and
August. If you like to knit or crochet,
please contact Sandra Reep at 239-273-5244,
sandra@sandrareep.com.

SNAP MINISTRIES (Supporting Native African Pastors)
For current ministry information go to:
snapministries.org

Current and most urgent needs include:

WE NEED YOU!
For St. John Council President
and Council Treasurer

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
help with teaching Science/Helping Hands stations.
See Chrissy French or P. Aaron ASAP!!!

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT FOR ST.
PAUL see Ruth Scott or Pastor Chris

POWERPOINT FOR ST. PAUL - see Pastor Aaron

NEWSLETTER - Using Microsoft Publisher program;
please see Pastor Chris for more information









See www.sidebysideministry.com
for more opportunities for serving.
Thank You
To the Prayer Shawl Ministry:
Just a note to thank you for the beautiful red, white, and
blue prayer shawl that I received as a veteran on
Memorial Day week-end, and the beautiful poem. It was
greatly appreciated. Thank you again and God bless you.
Sincerely, A regular summer guest, Charles A Schultz
To All who helped with Youth Ministry:
Thank you to everyone who helped out with Sunday
School and Youth Group this year!!! Especially.

Celina Coles, Hayley Doski, Allison Ahrens
Tammy Bartzen, Crystal Chapman
Ruth Scott, Beth Lambert, Bob and Janet