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INDEX Page Facebook Message 2 Rhonda’s Reflections 3 Summer Worship NEW Time 4 Strengthen the Church 4 An Important Word 5 Breaking Bread 6 Christian Education 6 Letter to Sunday School Parents 8 Important Dates to Note 9 Graduation/College 9 Scholarship/Grant Recipients 10 Women’s News 11 Golden Sunday News 12 Sympathy/Memorial Gifts/Thank You’s 13 Church Info/Take Note 14 Financial Info 18 Consistory Minutes 18

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Spread the Word not the Virus

I know we are all waiting and hoping for the day we can get

everyone together and worshiping again every Sunday.

What are we doing in the meantime? Many of our

members and friends are daily checking our church Facebook page.

It can be found on Facebook by going to: St. Paul’s United

Church of Christ, St. Marys, Ohio.

Click on our site. “Like” us and Follow us so you won’t miss

a single day of being church together. Carolyn in the church office

can assist you, if needed.

You’ll hear words of encouragement and inspiration from

me on the Mid-Day Connection. Check us out not only weekdays

but a Sunday worship service is provided at 10:30 a.m. and moving

to 9:00 a.m. on June 14th every Sunday on Facebook.

If you haven’t thought about it already, and many of you

have, in spite of being sheltered at home, this is an exciting time to

get the Word out to share with others how they can sign up to our

Facebook page. We are the church together beyond our church

walls and into our St. Marys community. Spread the Word so that

in spite of the virus we can connect with each other and be the

church together through our Facebook page.

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Rhonda’s Reflections On the Journey: Being Church in a Pandemic

This year in our #ConnectSt.Paul’s theme, we

have discovered how important it is to connect

with one another. The coronavirus pandemic has

definitely presented us with many new ways to

be church, some difficult and some encouraging. Online Sunday

Connection allows us to provide members and guests alike with an

authentic worship experience while encountering new innovations

that feel right for the moment. Mid-Day Connection offers hope

and encouragement to our Facebook followers. Over the last

three months, church members intentionally connect with all

members, especially our homebound members and those without

email, making phone calls, writing cards, delivering packages,

praying for, and sending encouragement to members of our

community. Friendships are being made among members who did

not previously know one another. We are more aware how

important connection is as we support one another at a distance.

The Senior High Sunday School along with the Adult Forum have

maintained their connections through Zoom. It is not like it used to

be - but it is exactly what we need right now. At some point the

pandemic will pass and we'll be back together again. But we will

not be the same.

Many are asking when will the church building be open for worship

to resume. The Consistory has put in place a committee who is

developing policies and protocol on how to gather safely when the

time comes. Our priority is to care for one another and protect the

most vulnerable among us if we are to be the church God calls us

to be. Once those policies have been defined, the Consistory will

determine when in person worship will reconvene. We are also

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pondering how what we have learned, during this time of

separation, can be put into practice to help us be church better

going forward. One thing is for sure - we have been and always will

be St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in St. Marys.

You are all in my prayers and in my heart. Rev. Rhonda

WAYS TO KEEP INFORMED DURING THIS PANDEMIC:

Updates will be through Call-Em-All, and also posted on our webpage: www.stpaulsuccsm.com and our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/St-Pauls-United-Church-of-Christ-St-Marys-Ohio-244329649061259/

SUMMER WORSHIP TIME CHANGE

**NOTE NEW TIME** Please note that starting June 14, 2020, we will begin our summer

worship time at 9:00 a.m. We will return to our regular

worship time of 10:30 a.m. on "Rally Day" Sunday, August 23rd, 2020. Please take note of the new Summer Worship Time as well as the earlier date for Rally Sunday.

STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH

Due to COVID-19 and church being closed, we are enclosing the Strengthen the Church special mission offering of the United Church of Christ. This offering builds the UCC’s future. It funds new congregations and renews existing ones. It supports programs for youth and young adults and nurtures current and future leaders. And it aids the God is Still Speaking Ministry to spread our message of inclusivity. An envelope for this special offering is included herein. Giving to this fund helps St. Paul’s UCC maintain their 5 for 5 record of giving in the UCC.

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AN IMPORTANT WORD

Thank you for your continual support of the ministry of St. Paul's UCC, St. Marys. As we give of our tithes and offerings whether online located through our website www.stpaulsuccsm.com or through putting it in an envelope and mailing to us at 201 N. Perry Street, St. Marys, OH 45885, or you can even drop your envelope in the mail slot of the door to the church office, we step out in faith down the road in grace and we do this together as God's people called and sent to be a blessing for all the world.

AGAPE MISSION

I know that times are tough right now. We can’t forget those who are in need of toilet paper and soap for the Agape clients. Monetary donations are very much encouraged at this time. You can make the check out to Jane Nuss, and I will go and purchase these items. You can mail a check to the church or to me directly at 13458 Howell Rd., St. Marys, Ohio 45885. If you want to purchase you can set items on the bench in the stairwell of the Christian Ed. building. Stay Strong and Safe, Jane Nuss

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BREAKING BREAD COMMUNITY MEAL

TAKE NOTE: CHANGES DURING THE CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK

No meals during the COVID-19

INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW… Have you moved or have a new telephone number? A new email address? Do you have a child in college or leaving for college soon? We will need their new address too. Keep your church family updated with any new phone/address changes that you may have. Please contact the church office with your updates by either calling the church office at 419-394-3811 or emailing us at smucc@bright.net . Thank you!

JUNE BIRTHDAYS!

4 – Taylor Rager 5 – Jaxson Collins 6 – Madison Milner 7 – Wyland McCollum 8 – Audra Clark 10 – Hunter Winget 10 – Avery Dieringer

11 – Allie Vanderhorst 11 – Arianna Ickes 13 – Kenny Briggs 14 – Emrie Powell 23 – Haley Anderson 28 – Tricia Yahl

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2019-2020 PERFECT & FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE

Congratulations and thank you to the parents and grandparents for bringing your kids!! We appreciate all of you support!!

Perfect Attendance

Raymond Walter Tyler Birt Emma Birt

Faithful attendance (missing

3 or less Sundays):

Graham James Lucy Klosterman Amelia Klosterman Toby Turner Harrison Silber Henry Klosterman

Aubrey Birt Emily Turner Lincoln James Cody Birt Brynn Clark Kaylee Clausing Sophie James Brian Speckman Brooke Turner Leah Walter Kalie Gayer

The following children have memorized and recited the Lord’s Prayer: Ryen Chisholm Asher Craft Ollie Chisholm Audra Clark Lincoln James Avery Dieringer Henry Klosterman

Kali Dieringer Nickales Dieringer Beckette Clark Harrison Silber Haley Anderson Emily Turner Riley Anderson

Congratulations!!! I will give you your gifts at Rally Day next fall!

-Julie Speckman

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ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOL

PARENTS AND CHILDREN

Dear Parents and Children,

There are many programs on Cokesbury that pertain to church services. There are also more resources and activities on Cokesbury, https://www.cokesburykids.com/free-resources/church-at-home and on Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/440297301055532748/.

Mark and Amy Dieringer conducted Sunday School with the

high school youth on Sunday mornings via Zoom. While Sunday School classes have technically ended for this year, they do plan on doing smaller activities throughout the summer.

Our VBS Sports Camp has been canceled for this year due

to the COVID-19. I would like to take a moment to thank Mark and Amy Dieringer and the ladies who were willing to come and help serve snacks and meals. Thank you also to the many church members that offered monetary support for the Sports Camp. And, thank you to the many youth and adults who offered their time and support to volunteer. Since we had to cancel this year, we are hoping to have VBS Sports Camp next year around the same time.

Thank you each and every one of you. In Christian love and support, Mary Holtzapple Christian Education Coordinator

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TAKE NOTICE OF IMPORTANT DATES

• VBS Sports Camp has been canceled due to COVID-19.

• The June church picnic has been canceled due to COVID-19. We are hoping to reschedule for a later date.

• Sunday, August 23rd is RALLY SUNDAY! Note that this date is earlier than in past years.

Watch our church Facebook page for more news and updates.

C. J. Vanderhorst graduated from UNOH in February with an Associates Degree in Robotics and Automation Technology.

“OUR GRADUATES” Class of 2020

Carly Caywood will be attending Bowling Green State University majoring in graphic design. Kalie Gayer plans on attending Ohio University and is majoring in nursing. Jacklyn Leffel plans to attend OSU Lima and major in middle school education.

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Kyle Lucas will attend Ohio Wesleyan University to study kinesiology and nutrition. He will also swim for the OWU Bishops swim team. Meg Moeller plans to attend the Auglaize ESC transition unit after graduation. Allie Vanderhorst will be attending Ball State University in the fall to study architecture and planning. Emma Wibbeler will be attending The Ohio State University and majoring in Exercise Science.

~*~*~*~*~ CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT RECIPIENTS

The Grant Committee met in April to determine the recipients of the 2020-2021 Grants. Grants were awarded to the following members:

Kalie Gayer Kyle Lucas Jacklyn Leffel Courtney Nuss

Allie Vanderhorst Emma Wibbler Zach Lemmerman

Carly Caywood Abbie Tuttle Natalie Ginter Howie Spencer Charlie Walter Clare Caywood Leah Strand

The committee congratulates this year’s recipients and wishes them the best of luck as they move toward attaining their educational goals. You make us proud.

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Aluminum Can Recycling for the Youth Group Thank you to everyone who is saving aluminum cans for the YOUTH GROUP. We will continue to save, collect, and recycle cans.

Cans need to be rinsed out and brought to St. Paul’s - just leave

them behind the curtain under the stairs of the Creation Station door. If you have a lot of cans and would like to just take them on to recycling and donate the money, it may be just as easy once they are in your vehicle. Thank you for your support

WOMEN’S NEWS KROGER REWARDS UPDATE: Thanks for supporting this program! Our supporters (32 households) who shopped at Kroger between 2-1-2020 and 4-30-2020 have contributed to our $121.17 total donation. Thank you for your continued support of your local Kroger store.

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DO YOU CROCHET OR KNIT? HELP NEEDED! Looking for volunteers that are able to help out with making baby afghans. Yarn is available in the sewing room if needed. Questions? Call Margaret Hunter at (419) 733-4332.

QUILTERS Our quilting ladies meet on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to ??? in the sewing room. Questions? Call Margaret Hunter at 419-733-4332.

BUSY NEEDLES

Our Busy Needles ladies meet in the old kitchen on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to?? We knot lap robes and comforters for local nursing homes, VA hospitals, Shriners

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hospitals in Cincinnati and Lexington, Ky., and anyone in need to keep warm. We are looking for anyone wanting to help with this Mission. If you can thread a needle, we need you. Thanks for everyone who has donated fabric and yarn to this Mission. It is through the donations of many that this program has continued for over 35 years. It only costs the church for the electricity we use in a few short hours. For more information, call Margaret 419-733-4332.

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The St. Paul’s UCC Women’s Guild will be holding BINGO on the following dates:

**CHECK TO SEE IF FACILITIES ARE BACK OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

• June 8, 2020 Grand Lake Health 6:30-7:30 pm

• July 13, 2020 Otterbein 6:00-7:00 pm

We can always use BINGO helpers Please call Janice Katterheinrich at (419) 394-3264 to let her know if you can help work the Bingo or if you can bring cookies.

Golden Sunday

This celebration is POSTPONED and will be re-scheduled in the

Fall in the hopes that COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

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Our sympathy to the family and friends of the following members who passed away since the last newsletter:

Marietta Poetter (widow of Rev. Howard Poetter) –

April 28, 2020 Tyson Goubeau (non-member), grandson of Ron and

Margaret Hunter – April 27, 2020

• To the New Elevator Fund in recognition of Margaret Hunter: Bob and Sue Schumacher.

• A memorial gift in recognition of Marietta Poetter has been given to the new elevator fund.

I want to let everyone know how much the phone calls and cards I have received mean to me. Thank you for caring for me and for prayers for Terry and me during this difficult time which has been made even more so by my inability to be with him in the hospital and the nursing home. My church family means everything to me. Jeanette Tangeman

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CHURCH INFO CALL-EM-ALL - Please let the church office know if you are experiencing any problems with the Call-Em-All phone messages. Also, if you would like to be removed from the calling list, listen to the broadcast and at the end follow their directions to ‘opt out’ of any future broadcasts - this will remove your number from the calling list. Thank you! ‘BREAKING BREAD’ COMMUNITY DINNER - If you would like to make a financial contribution to help with costs for the weekly community dinner, these will be gratefully accepted. Donations can be placed in the Sunday offering plate or mailed to the church office. Please be sure to indicate your name on the envelope if you would like to receive credit on your giving statement. Contributions of #10 canned food are also accepted.

If you will be going to the hospital or if someone you know is hospitalized, please call the church office and let us know.

Please call the church office with address corrections or if you do not see your Birthday or Anniversary listed during the correct month. Call 419-394-3811. Thank you!!

Cell phone # for Pastor Rhonda (563) 210-3508 rhainer@bright.net – Rev. Hainer’s e-mail address. smucc@bright.net - church e-mail address. Use this to e-mail

articles for the newsletter/messages for the Sunday bulletin. christianed@bright.net - Christian Education and Youth

Director email address. cschmidt@stpaulsuccsm.com to contact Carol Schmidt for the

Email Prayer Team Requests. spmedia@bright.net – to contact Jim Huckemeyer or Rich

Spencer email address.

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www.stpaulsuccsm.com - church web site address and most current worship service videos can be seen here.

Televised worship service- our worship service here at St. Paul’s is shown on TSC cable - Digital channel 1 OR non-digital channel 2, every Sunday at 10:30 am and also on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm. There is a one week delay of the service shown.

STAFF OF ST. PAUL’S UCC: Rev. Rhonda Hainer, Pastor

Carolyn Garrison, Administrative Assistant

Amy & Mark Dieringer, Youth Directors

Jim Huckemeyer, Director of Music

Andrea Spencer, Organist

Ann Vogel, Organist

Cynthia Hanover, Pianist

Bob Schumacher, Custodian

Rich Spencer, Audio and Video

Carol Schmidt, Email Prayer Team Contact

Mary Holtzapple, Christian Ed Coordinator

VACANT, Church School Superintendent

Amy Keller, Confirmation Teacher

Kim Opperman, Nursery Supervisor

Kroger Fund Raiser for the Women’s Guild – If you would like to support Women’s Guild with the Kroger fundraiser, log on to: www.krogercommunityrewards.com to sign up & register your

Kroger Plus card. NPO# is SK5720. If you do not use the

internet, but would like to sign up, please contact Jane Nuss or Kris Vanderhorst.

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EYEGLASSES FOR THE NEEDY - collected by the church school classes. Donated glasses should be placed in the basket at the North entrance to the sanctuary. LIFT CHAIR is available for 'loan' to anyone in the church who might have a need for it. Please call the church office for more information. ATLAS 600 VISION MACHINE - to assist those who have vision problems with reading books, newspapers, prescription labels, writing personal checks or viewing family photographs - making this possible with video magnifiers. This item is currently unavailable.

WALKERS - If you have need of a walker for assistance in getting around, please call the church office. One of our church members has several different type walkers, which are available for loan.

RESTROOM ITEMS: If you have a need for shower chairs, toilet seat elevators and hand-held shower adapters, please call the church office. One of our church members has graciously donated a few of these items.

LAMINATOR - available in the church office. This is used by the Sunday School teachers for classroom projects and activities and by the office staff. We will also laminate items for church members for a fee of $1.00 per item (NOTE: maximum size we can laminate is 8 ½ x 11 inches). OFFERING ENVELOPES - are distributed by quarterly mailing. Please notify the church office if you are not receiving envelopes and would like to be added to this mailing list. Also......PLEASE NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE IF YOU HAVE A CHANGE OF ADDRESS. COPIES - if you need copies made of any personal items, you may stop by the church office and we will be glad to make them for

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you. If it is a large project, it is best to call ahead. Cost for making copies for church members is 15 cents per copy if you use the office paper or 10 cents per copy if you bring your own paper. THE DVD/CD DUPLICATOR in the church office enables us to make multiple copies of the morning worship service. Please call the church office to request a copy. The charge for duplicating a DVD will be $2.00 each. Monthly sets of worship DVD’s can also be mailed at a cost of $10.00 per month. Call the church office for more information.

2020 CHURCH OFFICIALS

President of Congregation Luke Leffel Vice-president of Congregation Jeff Dieringer President of Consistory Ralph Heckler Vice-president of Consistory Marsha Landers

2020 Members of Consistory Elders: Ralph Heckler Virginia Burroughs

Jane Nuss Marsha Landers Joan Leffel Mary Holtzapple

Deacons: Becky Raswehr Victor Long Carol Waesch Luke Leffel Lynn Schmidt Melinda Silber Lynda Hadley Kellie Kill Susan Braun Linda McDonald Jennifer Ginter Susan Spencer Trustees: Greg Walter, Kyle Opperman and Larry Kill

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FINANCIAL REPORT

April 2020: Current Fund: Budgeted through April 30, 2020 = $ 89,576.00 Received through April 30, 2020 = $ 77,484.25 Expenses through April 30, 2020 = $ 77,034.26 Received through April 30, 2019 = $ 56,911.45

Mission Fund: Budgeted through April 30, 2020 = $ 5,000.00 Received through April 30, 2020 = $ 4,930.00 Received through April 30, 2019 = $ 3,039.00

Status of 2020 Budget: Current Fund: Budgeted through May 31, 2020 = $111,970.00 Budgeted through May 17, 2020 = $103,012.40 Received through May 17, 2020 = $ 91,541.00

Mission Fund: Budgeted through May 31, 2020 = $ 6,250.00 Budgeted through May 17, 2020 = $ 5,750.00 Received through May 17, 2020 = $ 6,270.00

MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 2020 CONSISTORY

MEETING – via ZOOM

At 6:05 pm, President Ralph Heckler called to order a special meeting of St. Paul’s UCC Consistory via a ZOOM Meeting. Pastor Rhonda Hainer opened the meeting with a short prayer. Rhonda then asked everyone to give a short update on how they are doing. Present: Elders: Marsha Landers, Jane Nuss, Mary Holtzapple, Joni Leffel, Virginia Burroughs and Ralph Heckler; Trustees: Kyle

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Opperman and Greg Walter; Deacons: Carolyn Waesch, Lynda Hadley, Lynn Schmidt, Luke Leffel, Jennifer Ginter, Susan Braun, Linda McDonald, Melinda Silber, and Becky Rasawehr. Also present were Pastor Rhonda Hainer, Treasurer, David Dickman, Custodian Bob Schumacher, and Administrative Assistant Carolyn Garrison. Guest, Amy Dieringer, and Zoom Host, David Hainer. Vacation Bible School Update: Amy Dieringer

• Keeping up with Governor DeWine and the status of VBS Sports Camp. Our hearts really want to do it, logically we believe that VBS wouldn’t be very well attended due to the ongoing COVID-19 Virus and potential new virus affecting children. Amy asked for thoughts and a decision from Consistory. Amy stated that they are not out of any money and the facilities are looking at reserving the same week next year for us to have VBS there. After much discussion. Linda McDonald made a motion to cancel the VBS this year. Virginia Burroughs seconded. Motion carried.

Christian Ed & Nurture: Mary Holtzapple

• Mary reported that she has been in contact with the Christian Education Director at the New Bremen St. Paul UCC., Bev Schroer. Bev gave Mary some suggestions for curriculum and shared a web site as well.

• Mary reported that she has scheduled two meeting for Christian Ed, but has had to cancel them due to the COVID-19 virus. Mary will get with David Hainer on setting up a Zoom Meeting for Christian Ed.

• Mary reported that she had scheduled cooks for the VBS Sports Camp, but will be calling them to let them know that VBS is canceled.

• Mary has been busy cleaning and organizing the Sunday school rooms, craft room, theater and curriculum closet. Thank you to Jane Nuss and Kris Vanderhorst for helping with the theater room.

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• We passed out candy (curbside) to approximately 30 Sunday School kids. There is still plenty left over.

• Mary has been mailing out birthday postcards to the kids as well.

Minutes:

• Minutes from the April 5, 2020 meeting were reviewed. Kyle Opperman made a motion to approve the minutes. Lynda Hadley seconded. Motion carried.

Financial Report: David Dickman

• David reviewed the Financial Report for the month of April 2020. Due to being in the fields, David will make the necessary notes to the Budget Report and Carolyn will email out hopefully by the end of the week.

President’s Report: No report Pastor’s Report: Pastor Rhonda

• Pastor Rhonda reported that opening up the church will have to happen in phases and we will face difficult choices as to when and how we will go about opening the church back up. Rhonda stated that the health of our congregation is the most important factor and we do not want to take any unnecessary risks.

• Pastor Rhonda met with Ralph Heckler and Marsha Landers last Saturday to discuss the need to determine policies and protocol of what needs to be in place before we can even consider convening worship services. There will be guidelines that we have to follow. Jane Nuss is heading up a committee to set policies and protocol that will need to be in place before the Consistory can set a date to restart worship in the sanctuary. One of the items the committee is determining is the process required to clean and sanitize after each worship service. We will need to determine the quality of our worship experience. They are strongly suggesting everyone wear face masks, no singing of hymns, no choir, and no children’s ministry until children are

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allowed to go back to school so as to not put any lives in jeopardy.

• Pastor Rhonda stated that she is happy with the responses she is receiving to her Mid-day Connection and online Sunday Services. Thank you to David Hainer for all of his help with putting the various pieces of the videos together.

• Rhonda stated that on Sunday, May 24th, she will invite everyone to light a candle and have bread and juice in front of them so that their home becomes a sanctuary and give them a sense of connection as we all partake in communion as a congregation from home.

• During the May 17th online Sunday Connection, we will be celebrating the graduation of our high school seniors. The Pastor has purchased a gift and card for each along with gifts from the Women’s Guild.

• The Confirmation students have completed their coursework and will be confirmed as soon as worship convenes in the building.

• Performed graveside service for Marietta Poetter, widow of former St. Paul’s Pastor, the Rev. Howard Poetter.

Budget and Finance: David Dickman

• Scholarships have been awarded to approximately 14 kids.

• The cost of our church insurance is going up.

• We have received bills from Garmann/Miller as well as Dorsten Construction.

• We have received a payment from the Payment Protection Program which will be used for church salaries and utilities as per the regulations of said program.

• We have received a screen and projector for the back overflow as we have made payments for those items as well.

• David Dickman stated that the church has received a $24,500 grant from the Care Act. As long as the church

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follows the guidelines required, the money will remain a “grant” and not a loan.

Trustees: Greg Walter

• Removal and disposal of the old elevette has been completed.

• They will be finishing up the painting of the three former window holes in the Library.

• During the ongoing pandemic, all water fountains and coffee makers have been turned off for safety purposes.

Elders: No Report Deacons: No Report Christian Mission and Outreach: No Report Personnel: No Report Elevator Committee: Lynda Hadley

• Things are pretty much on track. Glenn Hadley and the Trustees have removed the old elevette. Glenn learned yesterday that there was a mis-communication with the ordering of the new elevator and not getting it ordered. It has since been ordered and expect it to be here when it is supposed to be here. Finance wise, we received almost $2,700 last month, which leaves us with just under $45,000 that we still need. We did receive $500 from Midwest Electric.

Old Business: None New Business:

• Ralph stated he met with Pastor Rhonda and Marsha Landers over the weekend to discuss a few ideas regarding the restarting of worship. A committee is necessary to decide on policies and protocol to present to the Consistory for their determination of when the date to reconvene and under what guidelines, again keeping the health of our congregation as the top priority. Several ideas regarding actual location were discussed such as the pros and cons of holding worship in Fellowship Hall rather than in the sanctuary. This move would make it easier to clean and

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sanitize as well as apply the social distancing rule. We will need to post hand washing signs throughout the church. Ralph did obtain two half-gallon jugs of hand sanitizer. It is not gel, it is liquid form. When we return to in the building worship, we will have a member standing at the doors making hand sanitizer a requirement when they enter. There will be no shaking of hands, no hugs, no child care and masks will need to be worn. The only restroom that will be open will be the Women’s restroom across from the kitchen. We also want to remind people that it is OK TO MISS CHURCH. We do not want to take any chances of spreading any virus/germs. Ralph asked the Trustees to check with our church insurance to see if the church is liable should anyone become ill. Greg Walter stated that they will look into that matter. Linda McDonald stated that we need to reiterate to the congregation that if they have a cough, shortness of breath, or fever, to just stay home and do not come to church. Joni Leffel asked if we can still video the services to be shown via the internet or on TV. David Hainer replied that is highly possible as it is currently being done now. David stated that he will review that matter with Rich Spencer.

• Jennifer Ginter asked Consistory about the rental use of Fellowship Hall.

• Carolyn received an email from ASPIRE/GED asking us about possibly returning to the classroom in August. After discussion among Consistory, Carolyn is to get back with ASPIRE/GED and let them know that we will address the matter closer to August and also abide by what Governor DeWine has set into place regarding kids returning to school.

• Carolyn received a phone call from the local Cub Scout Leader asking about the use of Fellowship Hall for their Pinewood Derby. After much discussion, President Ralph stated he will call the Leader at home to obtain more

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clarification as to what they have in mind and that Scouts would also fall in line with what Governor DeWine has set into place and kids not being in school due to the virus.

• Confirmation is on hold until further notice. Amy Keller has sent a letter to all parents.

• David Hainer has provided videos of our past two worship services to Telephone Service Company for broadcasting at our regular scheduled days and times. David continues to do his Sunday morning class at 9 a.m. as well.

• Reminder that Summer Worship starts June 14th and will start at 9 a.m.

• Pastor Rhonda suggested that Mary look into the curriculum called “Orange” and to possibly send out a Sunday School newsletter giving the parents and children updates. Rhonda also stated that Cokesbury is offering free children’s ministry videos. Mary will look into these suggestions.

President Ralph asked if there are any other committees needing to report. There being no further regular business, Jane Nuss made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Kyle Opperman seconded. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ralph Heckler, 2020 Consistory President Carolyn Garrison, Administrative Assistant

DON’T FORGET

NEXT MONTH IS A DOUBLE ISSUE

Deadline for articles, announcements, etc. for the July/August issue of The Communicator will be June 18th at 9 a.m.

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