AMAZING GRACE

March, 2020 Volume 62, Issue 2

We have now entered the season of Lent. It is the season before Easter. It has historically been a season of added study, reflection and worship for Christians as we follow Je-sus ministry leading to his betrayal, suffering, death and res-urrection. This year our theme is “A Promise is a Promise”. We will be studying five of the major covenants of the Old Testament that God made with his people. A covenant is an agreement between parties. In these covenants God has made promises to us about how he will relate to us and sometimes how we are to relate to others. God is always the initiator. How people respond may affect the outcome. We will be looking at questions like: What is the Covenant, What is the Covenant’s purpose then and now, How does Jesus fulfill/complete the Covenant, and Are there any further impli-cations for your life today.

Our Wednesdays together this Lenten season are meant to bless us in a variety of ways. During worship we will seek to grow in our understanding of how God has been and contin-ues to be active in our lives and the lives of all his beloved people. During this time God will also be at work through his Holy Spirit to cultivate and grow our faith in his son Jesus as our Lord and Savior. And prior to Wednesday evening wor-ship, we also have the opportunity to enjoy fellowship and meals together as our Heavenly Father continues his work of melding us together as a family and community of faith.

Come and See,

Pastors Bert and Shelly

March 4 “Who Needs a Lifeboat?” Genesis 9:8-17 Noah 1 Peter 3:18-22 March 11 “Who’s Related to a Wander-ing Aramean?” Genesis 12:1-3 Abraham Hebrews 11:8-16 March 18 “You Are a Treasured Possession” Exodus 19:3-8, 20:1-20 Moses 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 March 25 “Who Says Nothing Lasts Forever?” 2 Samuel 7:12-14a, 16 David Acts 2:29-36

April 1 “What We Will All Know” Jeremiah 31:31-34 New Covenant Hebrews 10:11-25

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CAC Minutes 2

Committee Reports 3

Upcoming Events 4

Worship Servants & Details 5

Women of Grace Church 6

Thank You’s 6

Grace @ Prayer 7

Calendar 9

Deadline for the next

newsletter is

March 24, 2020

“A Promise is A Promise”

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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

Church Administrative Council Minutes February 12, 2020

The February 12, 2020,CAC meeting was called to order by President Scott Klopfenstein. All members were present. Anne Shroyer opened with devotions from I Corinthians 13: 4-7. Scott Klopfenstein moved and Dennis Weaver seconded a mo-tion to amend the minutes of the January 9, 2020, to reflect the email vote: Scott Klopfenstein moved and Dennis Weaver se-conded the motion to receive into the membership of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church on Sunday, February 2, 2020 the following new members: Rick & Krista Withrow and their chil-dren Kaydree, Bennett and Colson by transfer from St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church, Anna, OH ,Cameron Middleton by affirmation of Baptism, Joseph Sponseller by affirmation of Baptism; Mi-chael & Karen Hecht by transfer from Willowdale Lutheran Church, Russia, OH, Martha Menzel by transfer from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Napoleon, OH, Pastors Hilbert and Shelly Schultz by transfer from Hope Lutheran Church, Ladysmith, WI. Bert Regula presented the treasurer’s report for January re-ceipts $20,082.88 exceeded expenses ($15,089.85) by $4,993.03. Dennis Weaver moved and Tom Schindel seconded a motion to approve the treasurer’s report *Pastor’s Report as presented February 2020 Pastoral Visitation Parish Visits 25 Office Visits 4 Ministry Meetings 23 Baptisms 2 Marriages 0 Funerals 1 Membership Reception and Releases +12 February 2, 2020 Attended Cincinnati Quake Youth event with 6 youth and 3 chaperones January 10-12. Thank you for attending and leading the New Member class and lunch January 26 We have also participated in a variety of other parish and com-munity interactions which include phone calls, emails, texts, and classes along with other activities. The CAC approved an article for the Shelby County Bicentenni-al book. The 2019 Annual report will be completed by the April quarterly congregational meeting and will be reviewed by CAC prior to that meeting. Jews for Jesus presentation March 29 will be headed up by a missionary from Israel. We will have a free will offering for this day. Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage by Mark Gungor will be used to bring families of all ages together. Ideas for presentation of this material will be discussed by the Education Committee. Committee Reports Choice: Bert Regula- Meeting February 12th at 6:00 pm. Education: Dennis Weaver- Education Committee met on February 4th with 10 members present & Pastor Shelly. Pastor Shelly opened the meeting with a prayer. Topics of discussion

included church calendar events including vacation bible school. Pastor Shelly announced that a circus was coming to Jackson Center & that it would be setting up behind the church. She thought this would provide a great opportunity to introduce pa-trons to all that “Grace” has to offer them. More discussions to come. The meeting closed with The Lord’s Prayer by all. Mission: Scott Klopfenstein- Meeting February 12th at 6:00 pm. Endowment: Connie Schneider- The endowment committee met on Feb. 12 and elected Dennis Weaver, President, Joyce Regula, secretary and Rick Russell, treasurer. Scholarship appli-cations will be mailed out with a due date of April 1. Next meeting will be on April 5th after the early service to discuss distribution of funds. The endowment fund was up $103,004.72 up from the previous year of $89,476.35. Friendship: Anne Shroyer- No report received. Lay/Witness: Linda Jenkins- No report received. Worship: The Worship Committee met February 4th 2020 with the following members present: Pastor Shelly, Rick Sailor, Rick Russell, Jennifer Woolley, Kristen Davis and Toni Leininger. The meeting was opened with prayer by Pastor Shelly. The Christmas services were discussed, and it was felt by all that the services were well attended. There were thirty more peo-ple this year at the 7:00 P.M. Christmas Eve service, and there were twelve less at the 10:30 service. Thirty people were in at-tendance for the Christmas morning service. The CAC will be asked to review whether to continue having the Christmas morn-ing service, as there are not many that usually attend this service. The Worship Committee wishes to thank Greg and Jennifer Woolley and Jason and April Platfoot and their families for the wonderful job they did decorating the church for the Christmas season. The Woolleys and the Platfoots will be stepping down from the decorating committee. It was then discussed as to who to ask to chair the Christmas decorating committee for 2020. Two names were discussed, and Rick Sailor will talk with these individ-uals to see if they would be willing to chair Christmas decorating. It was also mentioned that possibly the catechism students and their parents could also be on the committee as this could be an-other service project for them. Pastor Shelly said that the deacon’s meeting went very well. But the question did arise as to who is responsible to change the ban-ners in the front of the church. New poles are being purchased/donated as the current ones are not in very good shape. It was decided that members of the Worship Committee will change ban-ners as each season changes. It was then discussed as to who is responsible for laundering the Altar and Communion Linens. Members of the Altar Committee take care of the Altar Linens, and Pastor Shelly asked if the plexi-glass could be placed over the Fair Linen to keep it cleaner. Pas-tor Shelly advised that we need to do something with the old com-munion linens and broken pottery chalice. Rick Sailor will make sure that the old linens are burned along with the retired American flags this coming September at the yearly burning of torn flags that the boy scouts help with at the American Legion. The broken chalice will be buried somewhere on the church grounds. The older communion ware, has been placed in a box for use at ser-vices outside the church.

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The upcoming Lenten/Easter season was then discussed. The Holden Evening Prayer Liturgy will be used again this year for the Lenten services. The theme for each of the Lenten services will be a study of the different covenants from the old testament. We will again be having meals before each service, and Toni is contacting the different organizations in the church to sponsor each weekly meal. It was suggested that the monies from each meal be donated to worthy causes in the church or community such as the Christmas Tree fund, the church parking lot, the Lu-ther League Mission trip, or the We Care Fund. The catechism students helped burn palm leaves from last year’s Palm Sunday to help with making the ashes used for the Ash Wednesday ser-vice. We will also be communing at the chancel rail for both Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday services. Upcoming services were then discussed in which we will have guest speakers. On March 1st Pastor Wayne DeWet of One Plus God will be preaching at both services and speaking during adult Sunday School. The main topic of his message will be on mis-sions. Jews for Jesus Missionary Alexander Adelson will be in attend-ance on March 29th, and will be also speaking at both services. The focus of his message is Christ in the Passover. The Choir will be leading services on April 26th, with a message through song. Rick Russell is coordinating this service. The next meeting will be on March 31st at 7:00 P.M. The meet-ing was closed with all praying the Lord’s Prayer. Youth: The Luther League will be traveling to Dayton help with tornado clean up on March 14th leaving the Church at 9:00 am. The Luther League will be going on a mission trip to Louisville, TN June 7th-12th. Property & Trustee: Tom Schindel & Rick Sailor- No report received.

*Old Business CAC will continue to investigate using memorial funds that were designated for a gazebo to build an arbor. Pastors will work on incorporating a stewardship Sunday into the Lenten season. Christmas decoration donations totaled $1,163.01. Organ repair update: On the second visit by the repairman, the organ seems to be in working order. The CAC is looking at the possibility of accepting a Conn Electric organ as a donation from the Methodist Church.

*New Business

Connie Schneider moved and Cheryl Janssen seconded a mo-

tion to elect Dennis Weaver Vice President for 2020. Motion

carried.

Worship committee liaison will be Cheryl Janssen. Youth liai-

son will be Cheryl Janssen.

Audit Committee will have the annual audit completed in March.

The CAC will begin gathering information about establishing a

security/safety awareness team to make sure that our church is

safe for all members. Areas to be visited are security, fire safety,

and medical safety.

The meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s prayer.

Committee Reports

Mission Committee: The Mission Committee met on the snowy night of February 12, 2020. The upcoming pork dinner fundrais-er for the Tanzania Orphanage was discussed. This carry out meal will be held on March 1st from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Grace Church and items included are pork loin, baked potato, roll, ap-plesauce, and butter/sour cream all for $7.00. We will have some kids helping with the distribution of the carry out meals at the South side of the church so that people would not have to get out of their vehicles. We would like to have the majority of the tickets sold by February 23rd so we know how much food is needed. Information regarding this dinner will be posted on the town electronic sign. We did have a donor that has purchased several meals for the shut ins within our congregation. The Mis-sion Committee will call these individuals ahead of time and de-liver the meals. Pastor Wayne from "One Plus God Ministries" will be preaching to the congregation on Sunday, March 1st during the sermon times of both early and late services as well as speaking during the Sunday School Adult hour. He will be discussing the im-portance of missions and sharing his story about how God has worked through his life. The Mission Committee would like to take up a collection at the back of the church for Pastor Wayne's "One Plus God Ministries" after both services. After the late service anyone is welcome to stay and join Pastor Wayne and the Mission Committee to have a more in depth conversation about missions and have further discussions on a trip to the Tan-zania Orphanage. A light lunch will be served. It was discussed that potentially in April the committee would like to do a video conference with some of the leaders of the "Home of Peace" Orphanage. We would like to talk to them per-sonally, get some information from them, and obtain some pic-tures. This information would be organized into a newsletter and sent to sponsors of the orphanage. Submitted by Julie Klopfenstein

Lay Witness- Lay Witness met February 9, 2020. Barb Elsass opened our meeting with devotions from John 16:33 concerning overcoming tribulation. We are reminded that Jesus said be-cause we are in world we will have tribulation but we may be of good cheer for he has overcome the world. Susan Ware re-viewed highlights from the January minutes. Members reported 4 visits with our shut ins and 2 received Communion. President Linda Jenkins passed out an update shut in list. Pastor Bert shared he and Pastor Shelly’s shut in visitation schedule. Linda Jenkins reported that plans are in place for the February 15th Alpha Center meal. Tom & Darlene Woolley, Jen Woolley & family, Sandy Roach and members of the Luther League will be serving the meal. Linda reported that the congregation has re-sponded to our request for a donation of personal care items to be distributed to those attending the dinner. We thank you. New business included welcoming baby Rocco Shuff son of Michelle & Patrick Shuff. Linda reported she had made up a ba-by bag that was delivered by Pastors Bert & Shelly.

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Sunday, March 1st: Mission Committee Pork Dinner.

Pastor Wayne DeWet One + God Ministries 8:00 am & 10:30 am service.

Monday, March 2nd: Circle 2 Meeting.

Wednesday, March 4th: Circle 1 Meeting. Lenten Meal & Worship Service.

Sunday, March 8th: Luther League Breakfast.

Tuesday, March 10th: Backpack Packing.

Wednesday, March 11th: Lenten Meal & Worship Service.

Saturday, March 14th: Luther League Work Day in Dayton.

Monday, March 16th: Men’s Group Meeting.

Wednesday, March 18th: Lenten Meal & Worship Service.

Thursday, March 19th: WOC Sewing Day.

Tuesday, March 24th: Circle 3 Meeting.

Wednesday, March 25th: Lenten Meal & Worship Service.

Sunday, March 29th: “Jews for Jesus” presented by Alexander Adelson 8:00 am & 10:30 am service.

Sunday, March 29th: Creative Clovers 4-H Meeting.

Tuesday, March 31st: Worship Committee Meeting.

Lenten Meal Calendar

Lenten meals will again be served every Wednesday evening at 6:00 P.M.; with the service following at 7:00 P.M. The schedules for groups serving each weekly meal

are as follows:

March 4 – Education Committee

March 11 – Luther League

March 18 – Women of the Church

March 25 – Men’s Group

April 1 – Jason Platfoot

Committee Reports Continued

Finally members discussed application for Thrivent Choice grants. Linda will apply for grants to benefit “Hands of Hope” (March) and Wernle (October). Susan will apply for a grant to benefit Rustic Hope (June). There being no further business the meeting was closed with all praying The Lord’s Prayer. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 8th, following the contemporary worship service. Susan Ware will share devotions. Respectfully submitted by Susan Ware, Secretary.

March 8th Daylight Savings Time Begins

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Worship Assistants for Lenten Evening Services

March 4

7:00 pm

Lent Service

March 11

7:00 pm

Lent Service

March 18

7:00 pm

Lent Service

March 25

7:00 pm

Lent Service

April 1

7:00 pm

Lent Service

Organists Cheryl Burch Nancy McName Cheryl Burch Nancy McName Cheryl Burch

Acolytes Jackson Davis Alaina Mann Maleah Kipker Caitlyn Barhorst Trever Huber

Crucifers Carson Davis Alaina Mann Maleah Kipker Caitlyn Barhorst Trever Huber

Lay Readers Aaron Klopfenstein Kaiden Hinegardner Linda Jenkins Kent Leininger Linda Jenkins

Worship Servants for Sundays in March 2020 First Sunday in

Lent

March 1

Second Sunday in Lent

March 8

Third Sunday in Lent

March 15

Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 22

Fifth Sunday in Lent

March 29

Lessons Gen 3:1-21; Ps 32:1-7; Rom 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11

Gen 12:1-9; Ps 121; Rom 4:1-8, 13-17; John 3:1-17

Exo 17:1-7; Ps 95:1-9; Rom 5:1-8; John 4:5-26

Isa 42:14-21; Ps 142; Eph 5:8-14; John 9:1-41

Eze 37:1-14; Ps 130; Rom 8:1-11; John 11:1-45

8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

Organists Cheryl Burch Nancy McName Cheryl Burch Nancy McName Cheryl Burch

Acolytes Reed Platfoot Macy Klopfenstein Cortney Copeland Jackson Davis Reed Platfoot

Crucifers Reed Platfoot Macy Klopfenstein Cortney Copeland Carson Davis Reed Platfoot

Lay Readers Kaiden Hinegardner

Shelby Fite Seth Regula Rick Russell Seth Regula

10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM

Acolytes Maleah Kipker Caitlyn Barhorst Trever Huber Alaina Mann Maleah Kipker

Lay Readers Darlene Woolley Cheryl Janssen Cheryl Janssen Toni Leininger Tom Woolley

Communion Preparation

Julie Klopfenstein

Joyce Regula Rudy Ruppert

Dana Ware

Doug Hinegardner

Tanya Hinegardner

Kaiden Hinegardner

Brandt Mann

Greg Couchot

Kristen Davis

Luke Davis

A/V Jill Ludwig Karen Hatfield Lisa Wright Karen Hatfield Kay Frieders

Song

Leaders

Matt Kohler

Katie Woolley

Greg Woolley

Jill Ludwig

Sierra DeWeese

Rick Sailor

Kassie Ludwig

Linda Jenkins

Jill Ludwig

Matt Kohler

Deacons for this month 8:00 AM G. Couchot, L. Davis, K. Davis, G. Serr, C. Stengel, J. Klopfenstein, J. Regula, D. Ware, D. Hinegardner,

T. Hinegardner, K. Hinegardner

10:30 AM J. Mann, T. Woolley, R. Ruppert, B. Mann, G. Woolley

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Women of the Church

Circle 1

Circle one met Wednesday, February 5th, as Barb Wical opened the meeting sharing “Prayer for a spirit of Service.” Bible study continued following the opening prayer. Jesus taught His disci-ples about service. He served His friends as we are called to follow this example and serve the people God has placed in our lives. Vice President, Sharon Lenhart, presided for the business meet-ing. Seven members answered roll call describing our first “crush”. Minutes of the January meeting were read and correct-ed. Treasurer, Marge, reported a balance of $215.42. Projects for February include personal care kits for Lutheran World relief. Also sewing day to make quilts will be held on Feb-ruary 20. In old business, an $100 donation was made by WOC for the Christmas decorations fund. Members also discussed whether we would continue having refreshments at our meetings. We decided to continue this discussion next month. Praying the Lord’s Prayer concluded our meeting. Sharon Len-hart served delicious valentine goodies. Submitted by Secretary, Barb Wical

Circle 2 Circle 2 met February 3, 2020. April Platfoot lead our new bible study Becoming Yourself by Stasi Eldredge. In the study we look at ourselves, our mistakes, failures, growth, accomplishments to becoming our truer self. We discussed all these things and ulti-mately, it is less about our own effort and more about the process of allowing God to restore us. We had six members answer roll call by telling us their favorite Valentine gift. Treasurers report $89.08 after a $50.00 donation for Christmas decorations. No Old Business New Business: Lenten meals will be starting. Waiting to hear what date the WOC will have and decide what we will be serving. WOC will be deciding if they will have an Easter breakfast of let the Friendship committee handle it. Sewing day will be February 20 at 9am. WOC will be collecting personal care kits during the month of February. Barb Wical is the chairperson. With no further business, we closed the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer. Submitted by Secretary, Elsa Stengel

WOC March Activities &

Collections

Sewing Day March 19, 2020 at 9:00 am 60” x 80” blanket tops 60” x 80” sheets for backing Bring scissors, large needles. COVERED DISH LUNCH.

Personal Care items for Fish Pond Food Pantry will be collect-

ed in March. Items needed are as follows: Toothpaste, Tooth-brush, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash, Soap, Deodorant. Any questions please contact Barb Wical at 937– 596-5463.

Men’s Ministry

Men's group met Monday February 17th. The meeting was opened with prayer by Fritz Serr. We discussed our plans for the Lenten meal that we will be serving on March 25th. We would like to thank in advance, all the men that support us in serving this meal. I will be contacting you soon! We discussed our lesson "Why Men Fail". Through our studies, we found that men's failures are linked to the constituency of our quiet time. Quiet time is the time we spend in developing our rela-tionship with God. Our entire life and all that we do in our life must be based on this relationship with God. Our next meeting will be March 16th at 7:00 PM. Our next topic

is "A Man of the Word". We closed with prayer by Pastor Bert.

Thank you’s Thank you from the family of Lenora Pulfer. We wish to thank Pastor Shelly for her compassionate and spiritual care during our mother’s passing. She glows with the love of Jesus and her “spunky-spirit” is filled with Joy! We thank the lay ministry “angels” who, faithfully, visited mom and gave communion. Know that you have deeply touched our lives by taking time to be with our mom. Thank you for the cards sent from the congregation throughout the years while mom was a resident at Dorothy Love Skilled West. When we close our eyes and reflect, we can hear the voices of Grace singing, “My Church, My Church, My Dear Old Church…”. Jeanie, Jacquie, Connie, Tom & Mark

Christmas Decorations for 2020 Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Christmas decoration fund. There was $1,163.01 collected for the purchase of new decorations for next year.

Grace Church Family, Thank you so very much for wrapping our family in thoughts and prayers as we welcomed our son, Gatlin James into the world last month. We are so thankful for the support not only in prayer, but also in all of the gifts and hand-made treasures that were given to us. Thank you all for thinking about us during this time! Love, Luke and Allissa Creager.

Blessings and Thank you to all from the children at Wernle youth and treatment center. Thank you for the welcome to your Church. Chris Parker

Congratulations to Lance & Rae Woolley on the birth of their daughter Parker Jayne Woolley born Monday, February 17th at Wilson Health in Sidney. Parker weighted 5 lb. 11 oz. 18 ¼” long. Parker is welcomed home by big brothers Trey & Owen. Proud grandparents are Tom & Darlene Woolley and Rufus & Phillipa Smith.

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Our Military Personnel: Blake Zimpfer

Those who are ill: Martha Menzel

(Katie Woolley’s mom)

Euanna & Tim Herndon

Pastor Cathi Braasch

Pastor Dan Snider

(Pastor at Grace 1962-1979)

Rock Sailor

Hayes Homan

Angela (Frey) Lenhart

Colleen Borchers

Adam Schulze

Nick Cummons

And others we name in our hearts

Carol Cromes

Bobbie Burton (Sharon Lenhart’s cousin)

Henry Springer

Holly McEldowney

Helen Buirley

Donna Pickering

Larry Wical (Eldon Wical’s brother)

Jared & Caleigh Wright’s Baby

(Grandson to Hershel & Deb Wright)

Ray Leininger

Tanner Hilbun

Chris Burch

Autumn Regula (Rick & Deb Regula’s granddaughter)

Cameron Middleton

Landon Reese

Ellie Ward

Harriet Mann

Doris Jean Frieders (Jack’s mom)

Cameron Middleton

Hayes Homan

Jerry Pennell

Talford Argabright

Lyle Faler Sr.

Wilma Elsass (Tom & Barb Elsass sister in law)

Julia Stevens (Shirley Schindel’s friend)

Parish Statistic: January 2020 –February 2020

Baptisms

Kelsi Ryann Poppe and Remi Erin Schmerge, infant daughter of Joel &

Erin Schmerge. Joined the Grace family on February 9, 2020.

Rocco Patrick Shuff, infant son of Patrick & Michelle Shuff. Joined the

Grace family on February 16, 2020.

New Members

Micheal & Karen Hecht, Martha Menzel, Cameron Middleton, Pastors Bert & Shelly Schultz, Joe Sponseller, & Rick, Krista, Kaydree, Colson

& Bennett Withrow. Joined the Grace family on February 2, 2020.

Announcements SAVE THE DATE- Need to slow down, savor a warm beverage while chatting with friends, and enjoy time with God? Then join us at Cozy Mountain Lodge Women’s Retreat on March 21, 2020 at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church, 18280 Pasco-Montra Road, Jackson Center! It’s a mountain lodge themed retreat you won’t want to miss. Registration forms are available on the bulletin boards in each vestibule. Mark your calendars Jackson Center Community Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, April 7th from 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm at the American Legion Post 627 E. College Street. This year there will be platelet col-lection until 5:30 pm along with the whole blood collection ending at 6:30 pm. You can schedule your appointment at www.DonorTime.com

or CBC 937-461-3220. Any questions please contact Nancy McName.

"Want to help pray for your community? Then join us at a Commu-

nity Prayer Meeting each Wednesday at 6pm at the Family Life Center!"

Announcements continued

Luther League is planning a work day in Dayton to help out tornado yard clean up on Saturday, March 14th, they will be leaving the church at 9:00 am. Lunch will be provided. Any questions please contact Jerry

Mann or Darren & Traci Myers.

Please let Pastors Bert & Shelly know if you are having surgery, health concerns or deaths in the family.

They would like to include you in prayers and visit.

There will be no Gospel Gang on Wednesday,

March 4th or April 1st due to Lenten worship services.

High School Seniors please remember to return your Endowment scholarship applications to the church

by mail or drop off at office, no later than April 1, 2020.

NOTICE to high school seniors for 2021 it was dis-closed and voted on at our board meeting Aug. 15, 2018 that we will follow the guidelines of the CAC which says to be an active member of Grace congregation you have to have communed at least 3 times through-out the year. If a high school senior has communed at least 3 times thru the year they would be eligible to have a personal quilt made from their T-shirts by the Women of the Church. They can submit no more than 10 pictures and 25 T-shirts. They will receive a letter in Jan 2020 with more explanation. The WOC Board

members.

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Christ in the Passover:

A Presentation by Jews for Jesus

Sunday, March 29th at 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church will host "Christ in the Passover: A Presentation." This powerful presenta-tion, shared by Alexander Adelson from Jews for Je-sus, will demonstrate the link between the Jewish feast of Passover and the last supper Jesus shared with His disciples. Join us for an explanation of the beautiful symbolism of the Jewish ceremony called a seder. We will weave the story of the exodus and freedom from slavery together with the messianic hope realized in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. The words “do this in remembrance of me” will take on an even deeper meaning to Christians as we learn the significance of the tradition Jesus observed the night before He died and give us a closer look at the very Jewish life He led. Jewish or not, religious or not, all are welcome for this unforgettable, thought-provoking experience. Have questions? Call Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church at (937)596-6516 or visit http://www.jcgracelutheran.org/ for more information.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 1st. Sunday of Lent

Pastor Wayne DeWet 8:00 am Worship w/ Communion 9:15 am Sunday School/ Luther League 10:30 am Worship 4:30pm-6:30pm Mission Pork Dinner 6:00 pm Creative Clo-vers 4-H Meeting

Gina Pence Amy Regula

2 7:00 pm Circle 2

Zacory Wiswell

3 4 1:30 pm Circle 1 5:00 pm Exec. Meeting 6:00 pm Lenten Meal 7:00 pm Lenten Worship choir practice after No Catechism or Gos-pel Gang

Brooke Byrd

5 7:00 pm Praise Band 8:00 pm Dartball Montra @ Jackson South Jackson North @ Moulton

6 Brian Gloyeske John Mann

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8 2nd. Sunday in

Lent 8:00 am Worship w/ Choir 9:00 am L.L. Breakfast 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 am Worship w/ Communion 11:40 am Lay Witness 6:30 pm Pro Livestock 4-H Paula March

9 Korah Ludwig Larry Byrd Derek DeWeese Dana Ware

10 6:00 pm Backpack Packing Dick Jenkins Olivia Welly

11 6:00 am CAC Meeting 6:00 pm Lenten Meal 7:00 pm Lenten Worship choir practice after No Catechism Zachary Welly

12 7:00 pm Praise Band 8:00 pm Dartball Jackson North @ Harvest Baptist Wapak 1st Meth. @ Jackson South

Morgan Dickman Lucas Kirtley

13 Joslin Lee

14 9:00 am Luther League work day in Dayton

Jen Woolley

15 3rd. Sunday in

Lent 8:00 am Worship w/ Communion 9:15 am Sunday School/ Luther League 10:30 am Worship

Phil & Ellen Brenner*

16 7:00 pm Men’s Group

Kathy Klopfenstein

17 Abby Dickman Austin Ludwig Darlene Woolley

18 6:00 pm Lenten Meal 7:00 pm Lenten Worship choir practice after No Catechism

Steve & Iva Lenhart*

19 9:00 am WOC Sewing Day 7:00 pm Praise Band 8:00 pm Dartball Jackson North @ Jackson Twp. Botkins @ Jackson South Vickie Byrd

20 Matt Kipker Michaela Leininger

21 Debbie Russell Matt Wildermuth Darren & Traci Myers*

22 4th. Sunday in

Lent 8:00 am Worship w/ Choir 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship w/ Communion

Maria Byrd Kenneth Westerheide

23 10:00 am– 3:00 pm Fish

Rachel Sailor

24 2:15 pm FairHaven Kay Byrd & Linda Jenkins 7:00 pm Circle 3

25 6:00 pm Lenten Meal 7:00 pm Lenten Worship choir practice after No Catechism Natalie Pence Karen Hecht Ann & Brett Langenkamp*

26 7:00 pm Praise Band 8:00 pm Dartball Wapak UCC @ Jackson South Jackson North @ Anna

27 Rusty Shaffer Jake Stinebaugh

28 Marge Beam Jeff Davis Jim Davis Kayla Gates Dustin Ware

29 5th. Sunday in

Lent Jews for Jesus 8:00 am Worship w/ Communion 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 6:00 pm Creative Clo-vers 4-H Alan Russell Sue Wildermuth

30 Cory Wiswell

31 7:00 pm Worship Committee Meeting Cindy Davis Ron Schneider Jenny Shaffer Shawn Wildermuth

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March, 2020

Amazing Grace The monthly newsletter of

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

PO Box 328, 607 South Main Street

Jackson Center OH 45334