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SAINT PAUL'S VOICE October & November 2019
Volume 2, Number 5
In This Issue:
Church News
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225 Celebration
Page 3
Thank You!
Page 3
Celebrations
Page 4
BINGO event
Page 5
Prayer List
Page 6
Rally Day
Page 7
Sunday School
Page 8
Youth Group
Page 10
Church Calendar
Page 12
Monthly Missions
Page 15
Worship Leader
Calendar
Page 18
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and November 15th.
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“From the Pastor” Looking back… Looking ahead… Lots of you know enough of my story to know that my father was a Lutheran Pastor who died in middle age 50 years ago. All of that has become grist for my religious mill, but that is not what this is all about. It is though, given the whole anniversary thing, grist for my personal history mill. I have been invited countless times to preach at anniversary services, not just for my former churches but for those where I was the preacher’s kid. Perhaps you have heard enough of this to know that I worry about the focus on the past inevitably associated with church anniversaries. No, I am not going to point it out again. Perhaps it is even more important. After many years of carrying around and shoving into our small storage places some unlabeled boxes of family keepsakes and “pictures”, in August I opened a plastic bag that had been stuffed in one of those boxes. It was filled with hundreds of loose photographic slides. Now my family from grandfather to father and finally me rarely took simple snapshots that were printed on photographic paper… So most of the pictures we took will be on those slides. I have long believed that most of the slides from my father (and for that matter grandfather) had been lost in a minor flood event when we were in the process of getting ready to move to Lutherville. When I reached into that bag, I expected that anything I found would be badly damaged. But the first slide I looked at was an image of me as a very small child with a family dog that I could no longer picture. It didn’t take long to find picture after picture that opened up my history. That is the personal stuff… a childhood brought back to life… maybe that is what anniversaries are all about! But it doesn’t stop there. Mixed with the family pictures were slides taken in the four churches where my father served in the late ‘40s and early ‘50s… building construction projects… Bible Schools… churches decorated for Christmas…perhaps most startling confirmation classes. All of the pictures paint a picture of a glorious period… adding the four churches together the confirmation pictures from 1954 include at least 50 confirmands in white robes. I will find a way to forward these pictures to those churches… a bit of history. More disturbing is the comparison that it is easy to draw between what was going on 75 years ago and what is going on now. None of this is new. It has been happening over all of those years. One way to deal with it is to simply lament what is clearly a decline in numbers. Another way to deal with it is to look to the future, not to rebuild what once was, but to find ways to proclaim the good news of the Gospel to a very different generation… a very different world. That has taken a long time to sink in on me, but I think that I am finally approaching a vision of a community of discipleship devoted not just to community life, but to serving our Lord by bringing his love to the world around us. That at least is the vision that I pray for as I look not back but forward to St. Paul’s church in the years to come. Pr Carl Myers
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Church News St. Paul’s Bingo Event Friday, October 4th is our BINGO Event, purchase your tickets now! Please see Kelly Mountcastle. $18 now, $20 at the door. Doors open at 5:30pm and games start at 7pm.
Trunk or Treat & Lunch A Halloween party will be held October 27th after Sunday School. Invite your neighbors & friends. Come in costume and have fun. Or decorate the trunk of your car & hand out treats!
Guest Former Pastors, Sunday, 9am - October 6th - Rev David Bare - October 13th - Rev Matthew Schenning
Annual Fall Dinner Meeting Westminster Conference Fall Dinner Meeting, Monday, October 28th, 6:30pm, St. Luke’s (Winter’s). Contact Leon Fleming at 443-277-5104 by October 14th with your RSVP.
Small Group Discussion - Sermon and Sunday Readings Come join us on 10/7, 10/21 & 11/4, 11/18 to discuss the sermon from the prior week and the readings for the upcoming week.
Adult Bible Study Adult Bible Study will be held on Tuesday, October 29th & November 12th & 26th at 7:00pm.
Shared Youth Ministry Service Project October 11th, 6:00-7:30pm @ Immanuel packing bag lunches for the homeless. You can earn service hours! RSVP Brenda @ 443 507-6753.
All Saints Sunday, November 3rd Please forward any names that you would like added to the All Saints List to [email protected] or leave their name in the office for Lori.
St Paul’s Flea Market Saturday, October 12th, 8:00am – 2:00pm. Registration forms are online at: http://stpaulsupperco.org/flea-market/
Sunday, November 3rd Daylight Savings time ends at 2:00am. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night.
Shared Ministry Planning The next meeting will be held at Jerusalem on a date to be decided. The Bishop's Assistant Robin Simpson-Litton will be attending.
225th Celebration of St. Paul’s Celebrate 225 years, Sunday, 11/10 at 9am. Bishop William Gohl will be presiding. There will be a catered lunch, tickets are required. See Suzi, Susan, or Sandy for more details.
Council Meetings The upcoming meetings are October 21st & November 19th at 7:00pm. Please give any topics for discussion to them before these dates.
Congregational Meeting Sunday, November 17th, after the Worship service, followed by a Soup & Sandwich luncheon to benefit the Gathering Youth. Freewill offering.
Shared Youth Ministry Events Friday, October 25: Flashlight Corn Maze at 7:30pm; Carroll County Agriculture Center Friday, November 1: Halloween/Fall Party w Bonfire at Thomas Tree Farm 6:30-8:30pm Wear your costume!
Maryland State Boychoir Concert November 17th - 5 pm. To celebrate our 225 Anniversary. More details coming soon!
Confirmation Class Dates Sunday, October 27th at 10:15am Sunday, November 24th at 10:15am
Gathering Youth are selling Gertrude Hawk Chocolates to benefit their trip to the 2021 Youth Gathering. Order between 10/3 - 11/10. Please see Sandy Baber to order.
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Maryland State Boychoir Concert
November 17th - 5 pm
225th Anniversary Celebration
Now celebrating 33rd its season, The Maryland State Boychoir, under the direction of Stephen A. Holmes, serves the State of Maryland as its "Official Goodwill Ambassadors.” The Boychoir performs 100 times annually throughout Maryland and on national/international tours that have taken them to 35 states and fourteen countries. The choristers have sung at many distinguished venues, including The White House, National Cathedral, St. Patrick's Cathedral in NY City, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. The Boychoir has also collaborated with renowned international ensembles, including Bonifantes from the Czech Republic and the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir of South Africa.
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We Welcome into Confirmed Membership By the rite of Affirmation of Baptism
Carrie Moore
8/18/2019
Congratulations to Brianna Murphy, Benjamin Baber & Samuel Jones
These college students of St. Paul's were each awarded $200.00 from the Hoffman Scholarship fund. If you'd like to contribute to this fund so our students continue to receive support, please make your checks payable to St. Paul's - in memo note: Hoffman Scholarship.
OCTOBER
4 Carolyn Eichler 8 Mary Neuheisel 10 Jayme Folfas 13 Gene Zepp 15 Vivian Chenoweth 17 Colleen Geldmacher 19 Brinlee Dubois 20 Jon Armacost 23 Matthew Moore 26 Andy Geldmacher 29 Kimberly Kelly
OCTOBER
6 Wade & Carol Hilgartner 26 Charles & Sandy Baber
NOVEMBER
7 Mike Armacost 11 Chance Smetzer 23 Benjamin Baber 29 Rick Jones
NOVEMBER
5 Bryan & Sue Benson 15 Ray and Laura Grabowski
Celebrations!
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Thank You!
Those in Need of Prayer
MEMBERS: Members: Helen Armacost, Mark Armacost, Calvin & Mary Armacost, Hazel Ashe, Ruth Bare, Maidie Brown, Vivian Chenoweth, Colton DuBois, Jamie DuBois, Bud Eichelberger, Carolyn & John Eichler, Carliana Folfas, Shriver Foster, Andy Geldmacher, Hannah Hilgartner, Hope Hilgartner, Denise Holtz, Glenys Hunt, Matthew Jones, Nadine McGee, Moore family, Neuheisel family, Shirley Stratton, Gene Zepp, Jen Brown and all homebound members. FAMILY & FRIENDS: Jerry Herfurth, Carol & Carroll Parker, Bernie & Chris Harman, Nunan Family, Darlene Parlette, Frank Minor, Erin Kranz, Clyde Harmon, Angie Hipsley, Rocket Rathbone, Steve Austin, Kary Braun, Gloria Rutan, Jim & Barbara Peltzer, Kevin Mansfield, Jack Wiley, OJ Cavnor, Liz Neese, Melanie Romagnoli, Heidi Gumz, Pastor Jimmie Schwartz, Peggy, Laura, Bruce, Karen, David Jones, Sonia Davis, Laura & Joseph Jagoda, Felicia Hart, Jacob Braun, Dawn Bounds, Carol Brown, Ro Gauthier, Brandi Bubczyk, Jim Hoyt, Ashlee Copp, those facing job loss, and those in broken relationships. PRAYER: Gracious God, the strength of the weak and comfort of all who suffer, hear pleas for help for all who reach out in need. Especially I pray on behalf of those I lift up for your life-giving strength and comforting grace. In the name of Jesus, my Lord. AMEN
A big thank you to Suzi
Lyons & all Volunteers for
scheduling, coordinating,
and recruiting blood
donors for our Blood
Drive.
Carolyn Eichler for sewing
the sheers for the basement
windows.
Thanks to all the
Sunday School
teachers for
planning another
exciting year!
Thank you to ALL the
folks who coordinated
food, fun & activities
for Rally Day!
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Sunday, September 8
September 8th was our rally day kick off for the Sunday School year. We had a beautiful day, clear and warm. A
picnic was held at the pavilion, followed by a puppet show. The show was put on by the Grannies of Carroll Vista,
from Taneytown. They did their version of Rumpelstiltskin. Young and old enjoyed the show, and afterwards the
youth got to go behind the stage, and hold the puppets. Thank you Ms. Patti for finding the Grannies. Time was also
spent by the children on the playground and a game of ultimate Frisbee.
Rally Day & Church Picnic
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Sunday School
Dear Sunday School Parents: This year St. Paul’s is celebrating our 225th anniversary! There are activities and events schedule throughout the year, but our main celebration day is November 10th. On this day, the DE-MD Synod Bishop, The Rev. William J Gohl Jr, will
preside at the 9am service. Immediately following the service, there is a catered luncheon at the Arcadia Activities Building (ticket required – prices are: adults $18, kids 5-12 $5, under 5 free). Contact the church at [email protected] for more information or tickets, or return the RSVP card that you will be receiving shortly in the mail, along with your payment.
St Paul's Lutheran Church 2019 - 2020Sunday School Calendar
Perfect Attendance: To achieve this goal you must not miss more than two Sundays. (on calendar below)
9am Youth Sunday (arrive by 8:50 and see Ms Kelly)
10:15am Sunday School Classes
Oct 13 10:15am Sunday School Classes
Oct 20 10:15am Fellowship Sunday: Trip to Lions Club and Pizza Party
Oct 27 10:15amSunday School Group Activity and
Halloween Party/Trunk or Treat (*need volunteer to organize)
9am Youth Sunday (arrive by 8:50 and see Ms Laura)
10:15am Sunday School Classes
9am Special 225 Year Celebration Service w Bishop
10:15am Catered Lunch at Arcadia Activities Building
Nov 17 10:15amSunday School Group Activity -during Congregation meeting
(Fellowship on 10th) Christmas Play parts distributed
Nov 24 10:15am Christmas Play Practice
Nov 10
Please invite your family, friends and neighbors to help us grow our Sunday School program!
Calendar dates and details are subject to change. Contact church office or Ms Susan to confirm activities.
We also email and post (church website and FB page) info about events.
Nov 3
Parents: If your child was sick or attended another church, please tell Ms. Susan.
Youth Sundays: The 1st Sunday of the month where the youth participate during the 9am service.
Your attendance shows support for our Youth Program! Please join us! See 'EP3-20 Message' for more information.
OCTOBER 2019Visit Corn Maze - date in October TBD
*Oct 18-20: 'FreeRide' event for 6-8 grades
Oct 6
NOVEMBER 2019 Volunteer at NESAP - date in November TBD
Community Concert at St Paul's - date TBD, possibly 5:30pm on Nov 17
15773 Dover Rd Upperco, MD 21155 / 410-239-3456
10:15am SS Classes
Sunday School Coordinator: Ms Susan Fleming · Home phone: 410-239-1174 · Email: [email protected]
*Synod Events: October 18-20, 2019 FreeRide January 24-26, 2020 RoadTrip March 20-22, 2020 TransformersEvent for grades 6-8. North East, MD Event for grades 9-12. Ocean City, MD Leadership event for grades 6-8. Mar-Lu-Ridge
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(continued…) To help celebrate this milestone, the children will play a selection of songs using the Hand Bells at the luncheon. There are a few things needed for this to be successful:
Attend Sunday School – practice will be during music time
– Confirm that your child is available and will be at the luncheon
the number of children determines the songs that can be played – to be sure that the performers are comfortable with the music
Please advise if your child can participate in the program at the luncheon on November 10th. RSVP to Susan Fleming at 443.744.6511 or susanf795@gmailcom. Similar to our new Sunday School Registration Form, you can also submit your response by using this link: https://forms.gle/gkLczsp7mLDEMySu7
Thank you for your support, Susan -Sunday School Coordinator
Youth Sunday Message from EP3-20 (our friend from 2019 Vacation Bible School!)
Families are an important part of the life, mission and ministry at St Paul’s. Especially the children! We welcome children and all their energy and enthusiasm! Youth are part of our church and we want them to actively participate in worship. So to help accomplish that, the 1st Sunday of each month (Oct – May) is Youth Sunday! We collect non-perishable items for NESAP Food Pantry and the youth have different roles throughout the service. To allow time to review and practice the readings, the Lectors are scheduled in advance. The other tasks (Head Usher, Greeter, Offering...etc) are assigned that morning – please arrive by 8:50am. There is something for all ages! The schedule for the first four Sundays is listed below. If you want to read on one of the four remaining Sundays, then let us know! Being a Lector is great practice for school reports and presentations! We hope you come to our Youth Sundays and be involved in the worship service. Attending church services help your child’s spiritual education. Also, coming to our Youth Sundays is just one way to show support for our Youth Program. This is a great time to invite friends and family to join you at St. Paul’s! We appreciate ideas and suggestions for other possible ways to include children during the service. We hope that being a part of the service will give them more connection with the worship experience. We want all children to feel comfortable and welcomed.
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October 2019 – January 2020 Youth Sunday Lectors If you are not able to read on your scheduled weekend, please find a replacement and let the ‘report to’ person know.
Remember to bring a canned good donation for the Food Pantry – one of the Youth Sunday tasks is for the children to take NESAP donations to the altar with the offering and gifts.
Youth Group
Youth Group … Save These Upcoming Dates!!!
October 11 Service Project
6:00-7:30pm @ Immanuel
(packing bag lunches for the homeless)
You can earn service hours!
RSVP Brenda @ 443 507-6753 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
October 25 Flashlight Corn Maze
7:30pm @ Carroll County Agriculture Center
(700 Agriculture Dr. Westminster, 21157)
Come and have some fun!
If anyone is need of a ride - then let Rachel Murphy know!
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November 1 Halloween/Fall Party w Bonfire at
6:30-8:30pm @ Thomas Tree Farm
Wear your costume!
More info to follow as we continue to plan the event.
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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doors open 5:30pm, games
start 7:00pm
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9:00am – Worship with David Bare Guest
Former Pastor Food Collection &
Youth Sunday 10:15am - Sunday
School
7pm - Small Group
Discussion - Sermon & Sunday Readings
6pm – Shared Youth Service
Project @ Immanuel
packing bag lunches Flea Market
8am – 2pm
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9:00am – Worship with Matthew
Schenning Guest Former Pastor 2nd Offering
10:15am - Sunday School
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9:00am – Worship Fellowship
10:15am - Sunday School
6:00pm - CLS Delegate meeting
7:00pm – Council Meeting
7pm - Small Group
Discussion - Sermon & Sunday Readings
7:30pm – Shared Youth Flashlight
Corn Maze at Carroll County Ag
Center
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9:00am – Worship 10:15am - Sunday School School &
Confirmation Class
Trunk-or-Treat Party
Fall Dinner Meeting, St. Luke's (Winter's)
Lutheran Church 6:30pm
7:00pm - Adult
Bible Study
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
6:30pm – Shared Youth Halloween Party w/ Bonfire at Thomas Tree
Farm
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9:00am – Worship All Saints Sunday, Food Collection &
Youth Sunday 10:15am - Sunday
School
7pm - Small Group
Discussion - Sermon & Sunday Readings
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9:00am – Worship 225
th celebration with
Bishop Gohl presiding 11:00am - Gathering 12:00pm – Catered
Lunch (tkts required)
7:00pm - Adult
Bible Study
7:30pm - Hanover Road Association
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9:00am – Worship Congregational
Meeting followed by Soup & Sandwich
Luncheon 7:00pm - Maryland
State Boychoir Concert
7pm - Small Group
Discussion - Sermon & Sunday Readings
7:00pm –
Council Meeting
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9:00am – Worship Installation of Council
Members 10:15am - Sunday
School & Confirmation Class
7:00pm - Adult
Bible Study
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On October 13th, we will collect a 2nd offering for First Fruits Farm.
First Fruits Farm is a non-profit Christian ministry dedicated to providing fresh, nutritious produce to those experiencing hunger in the Mid-Atlantic region. Since 2004, thousands of area volunteers have helped harvest over 13.4 million pounds of fruits and vegetables to share with local
food banks, homeless shelters, soup kitchens and other food providers.
Mission Statement First Fruits Farm exists to advance the Kingdom of God on earth by: Growing and giving food to those in need, in Jesus’ name. Bringing together volunteers from diverse backgrounds to share a time of serving and blessing others. Providing a fellowship opportunity for people of all races, socio-economic classes, and religious
affiliations in a natural setting that demonstrates God’s grace and the love of Christ. Offering a regular opportunity for Christian servant leadership.
Just some of the places that receive produce from First Fruits Farm include: Baltimore Rescue Mission Hereford Food Bank Our daily Bread Capitol Area Food Bank MANNA Rainbow Community Dev.
Center Catonsville Emergency Shelter Manna House Rock City Church
The Franciscan Center Maryland Food Bank Westminster Rescue Mission Grace Fellowship Church New Hope Ministries York Food Bank Helping Up Mission Northern Baltimore County Food Bank
York Rescue Mission
A group from St Paul’s volunteered at First Fruits Farm on September 14, 2019.
St. Paul’s Monthly Missions
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On November 10th, we will collect a 2nd offering for Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH).
OUR STORY "For I was hungry and you gave me meat, I was thirsty and you gave me drink..."
Matthew Chapter 25
I was driving down a Virginia highway in late September 1997 to meet with some friends. We were planning to clear a little brush at the farm where we hunt and
celebrate the landowner's birthday with a barbecue. About five miles before turning down the gravel farm lane I spotted a woman standing by her car with the trunk open. I was a little late and tempted not to stop. I'm glad I did.
From her dress and the appearance of her car it seemed she was not doing well. When I asked if her car was broken she said, "No could you please help me over here beside these bushes.’’ What was waiting for me over beside those bushes? Hesitantly, I followed until I spotted a fat but slightly battered 6 point buck beside those bushes. She slowly asked , "Could you please help me put it in my trunk?"
When I asked if she had hit it with her car she said, "No." Next I explained that unless she reported the deer to the State Police or a Wildlife Officer she could be issued a citation for transporting an untagged deer. She looked into my eyes and slowly answered, "I don't care...my kids and me are hungry." Too much talk and too little action...we loaded the deer into her trunk.
As she closed the lid of her trunk I asked one last question. "Would you like me to field dress it for you?" Her reply answered all, "No, since my husband left, me and my kids are gettin' good at it... and they don't bleed all over my trunk anymore." Standing there as she drove away I knew I had just looked into the eyes of Jesus.
OUR MISSION Inspired by a passion for the outdoors and compassion for the needy, Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) is committed to addressing America's hunger problem in a unique and relevant way. Established in 1997, FHFH enables hunters and farmers in states nationwide to provide nutritious meat to feed the hungry of their communities.
HOW FHFH WORKS FARMERS and HUNTERS
Hunters in some parts of the country are able to harvest more deer than they can eat or share with their friends and family. Farmers are issued management permits to reduce deer numbers that are damaging their crop yields. Some also have livestock they are willing to donate.
MEAT PROCESSORS Farmers and hunters are invited to donate their deer, other big game, or livestock to inspected, approved meat processors that participate with FHFH. Individuals, businesses, churches, clubs and foundations make contributions to FHFH to help cover the costs of processing, packaging and freezing the meat.
FOOD BANKS and FEEDING MINISTRIES This nutritious, low fat, high protein meat is then given to community agencies such as church pantries, church feeding ministries, the Salvation Army, community food banks, emergency assistance programs, Rescue Missions, children's homes to distribute or serve to their clients.
FHFH CAN HELP Many church feeding programs and soup kitchens tell us that fresh meat is one of the hardest commodities to acquire due to its high cost ($3 - $5 per pound). Since venison is low in fat, naturally nutritious and costs about
$0.25 per serving, it is a perfect low cost substitute for other meats. By
supporting FHFH, you provide the help needed to create a bridge between donated venison (a renewable food
resource), and the hungry within our communities.
FHFH is a non-profit 501c3 organization (EIN: 52-2151919)
Rick Wilson Founder and President
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ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 15773 Dover Road
Hanover Pike & Dover Road
Upperco, Maryland 21155
www.StPaulsUpperco.org
410-239-3456
Pastor: The Rev. Carl Myers Office: [email protected]
Worship Leader Calendar
Date Assisting Minister Lector Communion Asst. Head Usher Acolyte 10/6/2019 Jed Geldmacher Youth Sunday Meg Jones Youth Sunday Sebastian Litz
10/13/2019 Laura Grabowski Carol Hunt Kelly Mountcastle Rob Holtz Ava Grabowski
10/20/2019 Carol Hunt Colleen Geldmacher Carol Hilgartner Bob Martin Ashley Mountcastle
10/27/2019 Susan Fleming Carol Hilgartner Suzi Lyons John Folfas Rachel Mountcastle
11/3/2019 Jed Geldmacher Youth Sunday John Kelly Youth Sunday Andy Geldmacher
11/10/2019 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
11/17/2019 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
11/24/2019 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Council Directory Council Committee Representatives
PRESIDENT Suzi Lyons
CEMETERY Maidie Brown
VICE PRESIDENT Carolyn Eichler CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Susan Fleming
SECRETARY Laura Grabowski EVANGELISM Laura Grabowski Carolyn Eichler
TREASURER Carol Hilgartner FINANCE Suzi Lyons
MEMBER Sandy Baber FINANCIAL SECRETARY Charles Baber
MEMBER Susan Fleming FLEA MARKET Carol Hilgartner Suzi Lyons
MEMBER Jed Geldmacher HISTORIANS Susan Fleming Sandy Baber
MEMBER John Kelly HOSPITALITY Susan Fleming
MEMBER Rachel Murphy MUSIC & WORSHIP Susan Fleming
OUTREACH Suzi Lyons
PARK Jed Geldmacher
PARSONAGE Jed Geldmacher
PROPERTY Susan Fleming
SHEPHERDS Rachel Murphy Laura Grabowski
STEWARDSHIP John Kelly
YOUTH Sandy Baber John Kelly
Sara
Moore
9 Years