FAITHMONTHLYNEWS MAY2017

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Dylan YoderThe Lord's Prayer

Our God, who resides in heaven may his name be forever holy. Will his holy realm come, will his work be done, on this treacherous world the way he has taught us to. On your holy day nourish us with your body and blood. Please forgive us of our sins, as we should do to others who have signed against us. Help us to live the christian way, and to be shielded from the devil. For your kingdom, overflowing with power and glory for all of eternity, Amen.  Reflection: The Lord's Prayer to me is way to connect to God. It shows us what we need to being doing. It tells us to forgive and follow in his footsteps. Even though God's way is not the easiest way it is the right way. We need to do all in our power to live his way. We may trip and we may fall the Lord's Prayer is a reassurance that he will be there to pick us up. Verse: For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. (Matthew 6:14)

Ethan YoderThy Lord's Prayer: The ReWrite

Our creator, who reigns from heaven, sacred and divine is his name. Thy peace at heart will come… not in our earthly bodies, but our true from, with this. His path will take place on temporary, as it is destined to in the eternal. Give us today, our dose of you. For we ask forgiveness for our wrong doings. For we are to forgive the other souls. Lead us may form the devil’s trap, for we are sick sheep, and you are our shepherd. For holy is your land, prodigious is your reign, and miraculous is your glory. Forever it is to remain. Amen.Reflection: The Lord’s Prayer is more than just an adjuration, it is a lifeline and a commandment. For God is not present in physical form on a daily basis, we can become forgetful and hopeless. With the prayer, we can talk to God in the way he left us. Through my confirmation journey I have come upon many stumbles, and the Lord’s Prayer has been a guide to me upon how to live righteously. Verse: The name of the Lord is a fortified tower, the righteous run to it, and are saved. (Proverbs 18:20)

One Church, Two Locations. 406 S. 5th Street | 202 S. Greene Rd.Worship Times: 8:30am Traditional (GR), 10:30 am Traditional (5M), 10:45am Contemporary (GR)

FAITHANNOUNCEMENTSSUMMERworshipSCHEDULEOur Summer Worship Schedule beginning June 11 to September 3 is as follows:

8:15 a.m. Outdoor Traditional (5M)9:30 a.m. Indoor Traditional (GR)

Beginning September 10 we will start our new worship schedule of:

8:15 a.m. Traditional Lite (GR)9:30 a.m. Traditional (5M)

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship (GR)

CANiHAVEthatRECIPE?If you've ever been asked this before, then we want your recipes! Faith Lutheran will be making a church cookbook which will be published and here in time for Christmas so you give as gifts for family and friends. Please take blank recipe sheets with you and return by Sunday, June 11th in the appropriate containers at either location. The recipe sheets are also available to download on the church's website. If you do not take the recipe sheets, please write clearly on a piece of paper and return it. Get ready to get your favorites around to share! If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Anglin at 773-5870. After all recipes are returned, we will take pre-orders. More to come!

GRADUATES On Sunday, June 11 we would like to honor all graduates of Faith. If you are high school or college senior or you have a high school or college graduate in your house, we ask that you let the office know by June 1st. Name, school graduating from, future plans. Contact Emily at 574-533-5760 or emily@faithgoshen.com.

HIRINGGood Shepherd has a couple teacher positions we are hiring for. Responsibilities include working with a co-teacher to fulfill your responsibilities. You will be responsible for lesson planning, following state regulations, keeping communication open with parents, and teaching and caring for our students.

SYNODassemblySynod Assembly will be June 1 to June 3 in Coveington KY. Both Pastor John and Jes will be attending with Chuck and Judy Teall as our delegates.

FAITHMONTHLYNEWS MAY2017

Faith Lutheran Church Council Minutes Partnering together with God through scripture, sacraments, and service.

Through loving grace the members of Faith Lutheran value respect, integrity, collaboration, and the openness to change. Meeting held on 04/20/2017 at 5 PM at 5M

Members Present: Todd Taylor, Lisa Younghans, Cheryl Avery, Sue Perri, Jean Martin, John Hickey, Jessica King, Brian Holloman, Joey Gibson Todd Taylor opened the meeting with prayer. Minutes from 03/16/2017 were approved. Finance Report: IRS Update – The IRS send four checks totaling $9,197 as refunds due to the forgiveness of penalties and late charges. The Finance Committee recommended depositing it into the Elkhart County Community Foundation (ECCF) fund since that is where the payroll tax payments came from originally. If we receive future refunds, those will also be deposited to the ECCF fund. The Finance Committee also recommended withdrawing $12,000 from this same fund to cover expenses for March. The Council approved the Finance Committee’s recommendations. A letter addressed to First English was received which showed an overpayment of approximately $2,618.16 as well as discrepancies in 2014 on W2 forms and 941 forms. In 2014 First English employees’ full year salaries were listed on one W2 form when they should have been on two forms; one from First English and one from Faith due to the merging of the two churches into one. Pastor John is working with the IRS contact person to correct this error. While details are still being worked out, it appears we may receive a refund of this overpayment. Portico – It was found that the pastors’ payments were made, but not withheld from Pastor Jes in the amount of $702.15. Also, Pastor John overpaid $84.00. The Finance Committee determined it would be more costly in time, manpower, and dollars to correct the situation. The withdrawals have been corrected and going forward are in place. The Council approved the Finance Committee’s recommendation. Council Conversations: 1. Roles & Responsibilities: Todd Taylor will send a draft in a few days to Council for review and input. He is the lead with assistance

from Lisa Younghans, Bodie and Julie Stegelmann, John Place, and Pastor Jes. 2. Education & Sunday School: Lisa Younghans and Pastor Jes continue to work with the Christian Ed Committee; see the minutes

from their meeting dated 4/5/17 which are included with these Council minutes. Estimated roll out is September 1. 3. Stewardship and Pledge Drive: Pastor John and Cheryl Avery are working with Stewardship Committee members Libby Morrical

and Bob Doyles. The drive will take place April 30, May, 7, 14, and 21. A program with materials has been purchased and is being adapted to fit into our planning schedule.

4. Round Table Review: A few congregation members suggested Council explore the possibility of a new building as they thought a new building would foster a sense of togetherness as a congregation, that a new building would bring us all together under one roof and that would take care of the majority of the problems as they see it. The Council will not pursue this idea. It is financially unrealistic. Selling two churches would be extremely difficult in the current climate for church real estate. A new building and land would most likely be in the $2.5-$3.5 million range. Our Mission Statement says “partnering together”. We are one church with two locations and we need to fully utilize both in the best ways possible

5. Worship Times: Council is working on a worship structure for the summer and fall. Many issues are being taken into consideration; issues that important to everyone, but also invites people to make changes, choices, and sacrifices for the sake of the congregation.

6. In looking to using our facilities to the fullest: Kristin Yoder of MCD Goldenrod, an agency that works with disabled adult clients, needs a place to meet with clients once a month, dates and times will vary. The Council approved allowing Kristin and MCD Goldenrod to use the GR location for these client meetings.

Next Steps: Pledge Drive & Sunday School Pastors’ Reports: • Pastor John presided at the memorial service for Lowell Faulk on March 18, the funeral for Mary Louise Laser on March 23, and the

funeral for Dom Prudente in New York on April 1. • Pastor Jes presided at the baptism of Kyle Meloche on March 19 and

will preside at the confirmation of Dylan Yoder and Ethan Yoder on May 7 at the 10:30 am service. With joy, the Council approved the confirmation of Dylan and Ethan.

Supporting Documents Included with these Council Minutes: IRS Refund Information IRS First English Information 3/31/17 Faith Lutheran Church Financial Reports 4/5/17 Christian Education Meeting Minutes Portico Spreadsheet Pastor John’s report Pastor Jes’ report

Cheryl Avery led the Council in the Lord’s Prayer to close the meeting. Next Council Meeting: May 18, 2017 at 5 PM at 5M

FAITHCOUNCILTodd Taylor (Chair & Worship)

Lisa Younghans (Vice Chair & Christian Edu) Jean Martin (Secretary & Evangelism)

Cheryl Avery (Stewardship)Joey Gibson (Youth)

Brian Holloman (Property)Sue Perri (Social Ministry)

FAITHTREASURERMatt Szynal (Finance)

FAITHCOUNCILMINUTES

FAITHMONTHLYNEWS MAY2017

BIRTHDAYSMay 15 Ronald MillerMay 17 Karen StumpMay 18 Jeanette Reed

Braxton LauMay 19 Sue Kirkpatrick

Craig HarrisAndrew Stegelmann

May 20 Ellie BontragerBrayden Bontrager

May 21 Paul HoffmeisterMay 22 Holly HoodMay 24 Donald GundenMay 27 Charles TeallMay 28 Lois BrumbaughMay 29 Alissa FaldoeMay 30 Dewey Chester June1 John Morse

Paulette YoungJune 3 Theresa CollinsJune 4 Mike Wheeler

Leth ArmstrongJune 9 Lori Line

Cleo YorkJune 10 Carolyn RinkJune 11 Richard Blum

Camden KercherTroy Pickard

ANNIVERSARIESMay 15 Claude & Kathy BrewtonMay 16 Dan & MariLynn LynnMay 18 Sam & Sue PerriMay 20 Paul & Beth KreuterMay 26 DeRay & Karen SteffensenMay 27 Lee & Sandy TroyerMay 28 John & Sarah Pauwels

Cody & Laura NewportMay 30 Jim & LaRayne Siegmann

LaVern & Kathy NisleyJune 2 Michael & Connie TaylorJune 7 Clayton & Ashley TaylorJune 10 Sarah & Joe HerrJune 11 Jim & Libby MorricalJune 15 Claude & Kathy Brewton

*Birthdays and Anniversaries will be shared from the 15th of the month to the 15th of the next month.

June 12 Colton HollomanJune 13 Gary Grosz

Betty HillJune 15 Ronald Miller

FAITHMONTHLYNEWS MAY2017

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