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Thank you for the very warm welcome you are giving me as your vacancy pastor. It has been wonderful getting to know you better individually and as a congregation. I don’t know how long I will be serving in this position, but I will be here until we call a new pastor and he accepts. Also, as most of you already know, Edie and I joined LCOS at the beginning of the year, so we will be here when the vacancy is no longer needed. Last year at this time, Edie and I were in the midst of the final stages of our move to Ocean View. It was a very busy month for us; and although we did attend LCOS a few times during the summer, we have no idea what was happening here in September 2018. We had a con-tract on our Maryland house, and we were looking forward to settlement which was to oc-cur in mid-September. We were also coordinating work that the buyers wanted us do on the house after the buyer’s home inspection. At the same time, we were doing final pack-ing, purging, and moving. Panic began to set in as we realized settlement was going to be later than we expected and that it might interfere with a vacation we planned to celebrate our June retirements. In the end, everything worked out perfectly. We were very thankful to God that our Mary-land house went to settlement, we moved the rest of our stuff, and we took the cruise we planned for the end of the month. We would not actually enjoy our new Delaware home on a full-time basis until October, and then the unpacking began. It went on and on for months, along with rearranging the furniture many times! Sometimes it takes a long time to see the end of a project. It’s not always because we or someone else is slow in the process. In fact, when I look at what all the people of LCOS are busy doing all the time, you all get a lot done in a short period of time! However, some-times there are things outside of our control, and in that case we might find ourselves on God’s time. We read in 2 Peter 3:8: “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.“ It may sometimes feel like a long time for us, but it is never too long for God. It’s always the right time for God. When the people of Israel waited for God to send the Messiah, it seemed like a long time, and sometimes they grumbled and bickered as they waited. However, when Jesus finally came, it was the best, and right time. It was the perfect time. When it ever feels like God is taking a long time, just remember that God has something perfect planned for you. Everything works out in God’s time.

Pastor John

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September 2019

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THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR

Call Committee Update

An invitation extended to a candidate and his wife to visit LCOS has been accepted. They will visit LCOS the weekend of September 27th. Important dates and times: Sunday, September 22nd, 9:30 a.m. – Special congregational meeting to provide members back-ground information on the candidate and his wife Saturday, September 28th, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Meet-and-greet with the candidate and his wife Sunday, September 29th, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Meet-and-greet with the candidate and his wife Sunday, October 13th, 10:30 a.m. – Call Service to vote on two candidates will be held in conjunc-tion with the one worship service. ***Please note there will only be one worship service that day.*** All members are encouraged to attend these important events. Please inform members who might not receive this information about these events and offer assistance to those individuals needing rides.

ESL UPDATE

Registration starts on Tuesday, September 3rd the 15th school year for LCOS’s ESL program. Be-ginning this year the semester has been extended by a week, adding 2 additional classes for a to-tal of 22 for the school year. Last year’s total registration was 142 students and we hope to top that this year. This year we welcome our new program director, Barbara Greenway, a retired teacher from Montgomery County, MD. I am also pleased to announce that Mark Laubenstein has joined the ESL Advisory Board and will help with writing grant applications. Mark joins Sue Ault and myself as church members participating on the board. Submitted by: Art Payne


“Thrivent Action Team Enriches the Memorial Garden”

With $250 Seed Money from a Thrivent Action Team and some very dedicated hard working LCOS gardeners, the Memorial Garden has been blessed with eight new shrubs! Please take a moment to thank our faithful servants: Janice Brierley, Lois Peregoy, Beverly Tridente, Sam Flores and Joe Bates for digging and planting on a hot and humid August day. Their hard work is paying off, the whole garden area is much improved, more improvements to come. The Memorial Garden holds the ashes of many LCOS loved ones who have passed, their names are listed on the wood plaques in the Narthex

The Prayer Labyrinth leads into the Memorial Garden, it is a pattern or maze-style pathway designed for an active prayer experience. It has a well-defined path to the center with inten-tional turns built into it. There are not tricks or dead ends, like a maze, just a path with a purpose. There is no right way to pray on the labyrinth. Pray the same way you like to pray in other places. Have a conversation with God about the things that matter most to you, offer words of praise, or present your prayer requests. One method is to pray for others on the way into the center, take a few minutes at the center to offer thanksgiving to God, then pray for your own needs as you work your way back out. For more information and to access the order form to dedicate a brick in the Prayer Labyrinth, contact Donna Egolf or go to the LCOS website, follow this link: http://lcosrehoboth.org/about-us/prayer-labyrinth

Be sure to take a trip out to the Memorial Garden and Prayer Labyrinth if you haven’t visited them recently (take a right turn coming out of the front door of the church and follow the walkway to the end of the building).

If you are a member of Thrivent Financial you are eligible to apply for two Thrivent Action Teams per year. Each Thrivent Action Team that is approved provides $250 seed money for your projects. Projects and Fund-Raising Events at the church are often eligible. For more information about Thrivent Financial contact Anne Johns and visit https://www.thrivent.com/

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Our first meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 10 AM will start off our new year.

All women who are members of LCOS are automatically members of Sand Dollars.

Come meet our new officers and enjoy the speaker Suzanne Thurman from Marine Education Re-search & Rehabilitation (MERR), an organization dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and sea turtles. We extend the invitation to the congregation.

September also starts the first mites collection and school supplies collection of pens, pencils and small spiral note books (3x5) for the Adult ESL program which is the project for this month.

Then we enjoy a light lunch in fellowship hall.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Janice Brierley

1st Vice President

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CLAVINOVA

Have you seen the keyboard on the wall out in the hallway? If you would like to make a donation please tear off a key and place it in the envelope with your check and place it in the offering plate. The black keys are $100.00 and the white keys are $50.00. Thank you!

A Welcome Message From Sand Dollars

BOOK CLUB NEWS

Our next meeting will be held at LCOS at 4:30 pm on Monday, September 23rd followed by Dinner. Come out and join our group as we review our chosen book of All The Stars in Heaven by Adriana Trigiani. This book is described by Amazon.com as the following:

Adriana Trigiani, the New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster epic The Shoemaker's Wife, returns with her biggest and boldest novel yet, a hypnotic tale based on a true story and filled with her signature elements: family ties, artistry, romance, and adventure. Born in the golden age of Hollywood, All the Stars in the Heavens captures the luster, drama, power, and secrets that could only thrive in the studio system—viewed through the lives of an unforgettable cast of players cre-ating magic on the screen and behind the scenes.

In this spectacular saga as radiant, thrilling, and beguiling as Hollywood itself, Adriana Trigiani takes us back to Tinsel Town's golden age—an era as brutal as it was resplendent—and into the complex and glamorous world of a young actress hungry for fame and success. With meticulous, beautiful detail, Trigiani paints a rich, historical landscape of 1930s Los Angeles, where European and Ameri-can artisans flocked to pursue the ultimate dream: to tell stories on the silver screen.

The movie business is booming in 1935 when twenty-one-year-old Loretta Young meets thirty-four-year-old Clark Gable on the set of The Call of the Wild. Though he's already married, Gable falls for the stunning and vivacious young actress instantly.

Far from the glittering lights of Hollywood, Sister Alda Ducci has been forced to leave her convent and begin a new journey that leads her to Loretta. Becoming Miss Young's secretary, the innocent and pious young Alda must navigate the wild terrain of Hollywood with fierce determination and a moral code that derives from her Italian roots. Over the course of decades, she and Loretta encoun-ter scandal and adventure, choose love and passion, and forge an enduring bond of love and loyalty that will be put to the test when they eventually face the greatest obstacle of their lives.

Anchored by Trigiani's masterful storytelling that takes you on a worldwide ride of adventure from Hollywood to the shores of southern Italy, this mesmerizing epic is, at its heart, a luminous tale of the most cherished ties that bind. Brimming with larger-than-life characters both real and fiction-al—including stars Spencer Tracy, Myrna Loy, David Niven, Hattie McDaniel and more—it is it is the unforgettable story of one of cinema's greatest love affairs during the golden age of American mov-ie making.


Orphan Grain Train

You may know that several months ago Orphan Grain Train lost it’s lease in Wilmington. Praise God they have now found new beautiful quarters and can once again do their wonder-ful work of providing clothing, medical supplies etc. to the needy both in the US and abroad.

During the month of September we will be collecting items for OGT. Your donations can be put on the benches in the Education Wing. Please package them in boxes that have closeable flaps or lids as well as sturdy garbage bags. Below is a full list of requested items.

All items MUST be clean, in good repair, and only gently used

We NEED men’s, women’s, children’s and infant’s clothing and shoes in all sizes and for all seasons as well as:

Purses, Accessories – Scarves, Gloves & Belts

New (packaged) Underwear

WE ALSO ACCEPT these non-apparel items:

Domestic Goods

Curtains Drapes, Tablecloths

Sheets, blankets (no used bed pillows)

Sewing Supplies

Children’s Items

Soft (only) toys in good condition

School Kits

Personal Care Items

New Toiletry items – e.g., Soap, Shampoo, Deodorant, Shower Cap Toothpaste and Toothbrushes

Medical Items – Canes, Crutches, Commodes, and Wheelchair

Hand Tools

Bicycles

WE CANNOT ACCEPT these items:

Used Underwear – e.g., Bras and Underpants and used Swimwear

Glass, Ceramics, Hard Plastic or Battery Powered Items

Volume 42 Issue 7

Upcoming Bridge Construction (Rt. 1/Coastal Hwy. over Lewes Rehoboth Canal)

Construction is expected to begin this Fall and should be completed prior to Memorial Day 2020. Half of the bridge will be closed for all proposed work while the other half will be open to traffic. Although traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction at the bridge during each construction phase, the only alternative would require a full detour for all traffic which was not preferred or feasible. You may need to plan extra time when traveling over the bridge.

What are we about? Come join us!

The current active members of Sand Dollars would like to invite the woman of LCOS to their meetings. The first meeting of the season will be Tuesday, September 24th at 10: AM. Reg-ular meetings continue on the 4th Tuesday of the Month. There will be a business meeting, a program, and a social time. Much enjoyment and many friendships while assisting in God’s work.

LC-MS Convention

You are invited to attend a two-part presentation to be held during the Sunday School hour on September 8 and 15 in classroom 2. Ken Dietel will report on activities that transpired and resolutions that were passed at the LC-MS Convention held July 20-25 in Tampa, FL where he represented LCOS and Circuit 1 as a lay delegate.

Volume 42 Issue 7

Thank You I am so blessed to have such a caring LCOS family that have supported me during my knee surgery and through my recovery. Thanks to the many get well cards and messages, flowers, meals, and you visits have all made my recovery tolerable. I thank the LCOS prayer shawl ministry for the love-ly shawl. I’ve used it many evenings while lounging in my recliner. I am so thankful for your kind-ness and support. Thank you. Al D’Annunzio

The fall session of Women’s Bible Study will begin on Tuesday, September 17th at 10 AM in the library. We will continue to meet on the first and third Tuesday for 8 weeks. All ladies are invit-ed to attend.

The study will follow the book, “Waiting” A Bible Study on Patience, Hope and Trust” by Sharla Fritz. Study guides will be available for all who participate.

We live in a time where we are constantly rushing only to find ourselves experiencing the frus-tration of waiting. But we are impatient people so we often try to take things into our own hands to get the ball moving.

“Throughout history, God has called on His people to wait.” We will study some of these people and learn through their stories how to trust God to help us realize our hopes and His timeline for our lives.

For more information contact Lois Shoemaker.

COOKING OIL GUIDE

OLIVE OIL—Extracted from olives

Refined and processed Extra Virgin Olive Oil, EVOO, is not refined by adding anything there-fore the taste is more subtle and fruiter as well as longer lasting than standard Olive Oil.

Best Use: Finishing touches for the pricey EVOO and almost anything else for more afforda-ble EVOO.

Virgin and Regular Olive Oil contains healthy fats, fights inflammation, keeps choles-terol down, is good for GI upset and easing babies into solid food. It is great for dry skin and gives pets shiny coats.

VEGETABLE OIL - NOT made from vegetables! Made from nuts, fruit and seeds.

Best Use: Frying foods, softening leather, industrial uses.

Pure Vegetable Oil is made from soy beans or a blend of several oils refined by bleaching, filtering heating and deodorizing.

Best Use: Flavoring, deep frying.

Because of additives and refinement it has no obvious health benefits. Good in moderation.

CANOLA OIL—Made from rapeseed plant seeds.

Healthiest of “vegetable oils” used in cooking due to its low % of “bad” fats and high % of “good” fats. Boasts many of the same benefits as Olive Oil.

Best Use: Anything especially dressings, baking and frying. Good to grease pots and pans prior to sautéing .

COCONUT OIL—Made from Copra, the pulp of the coconut.

After drying and refining bad fatty acids are removed adding to prolonged shelf life.



Best Use: Baking, stir frying sautéing, all around the house. Lined to good heart health and management of Crohn’s disease and IBD. Also beneficial as hair product for psoriasis flare-ups and sunburn.

PEANUT OIL—Made from peanut plant seeds.

Also called arachis oil. There are several types of peanut oil with varying degree of refinement.

Best Use: Deep frying, stir frying. Great with Asian flavors. Low in saturated fats and has a high smoke point.

AVOCADO OIL—Made from avocado pulp.

Pure, unrefined avocado oil is thick and green.

Best Use: Everything. Good butter substitute. Great for salad dressings as well as skin, hair and cuticles.

GRAPESEED OIL—Made from grape seeds.

Grapeseed oil is a byproduct of wine making. Grape seeds are pressed to make a light, slightly flavored oil.

Best Use: Almost everything. High in vitamin E and Omega 6 making it heart healthy and im-mune system healthy. Good in dressings, frying and baking.

SESAME OIL—Made from sesame seeds

More flavorful than canola oil or peanut oil.

Best Use: Indian, Middle Eastern, African and Southeast Asian cuisine. Low in saturated fats heart healthy and blood pressure and cholesterol friendly. GUILT FREE. BEWARE—burns easily.

CHILI OIL—Made from vegetable oil infused with chili peppers

Sweet and SPICY.

Best Use: Asian and Chinese cuisine.

SOURCE: Chowhound and Toniann Pasquealle


CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER

Sunday, September 1st 11:15 PM Baptism (Jett Craven James)

Monday, September 2nd LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (Office Closed)

Thursday, September 5th 6:00 PM Board of Worship

Tuesday, September 10th 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl

Wednesday, September 11th 9:30 AM Board of Finance

Monday, September 16th 6:00 PM Council Meeting

Monday, September 16th 10:30 AM Spirituality Group

Wednesday, September 18th 10:00 AM Social Ministry

Thursday, September 19th 5:00 PM Board of Elders

Thursday, September 19th 6:00 PM Board of Property

Monday, September 23rd 4:00 PM Book Club

Wednesday, September 25th 9:00 AM Mah Jongg Tournament

Chancel Choir Rehearsal resumes on Thursdays at 7:00 PM

ESL Fall Session begins (every Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am & 6:30 pm)

Women’s Bible Study resumes every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 10:00 AM starting 9/17

Men’s Bible Study every Wednesday at 8:00 AM

Rummikub every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 11:15 AM

Bridge every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 12:30 PM

Confirmation Classes - Unconfirmed 6th, 7th, and 8th graders? We are wondering if there are any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade students that have not been con-firmed. We will be contacting families, but please let us know by contacting the church office or Pastor John.


Attention Thrivent Members—Thrivent Choice Dollars!

$$$$$$$$$

Thrivent Choice Dollars received between now and November will be directed toward the purchase of the new Clavinova in addition to other donations received. The easiest way to direct your Choice Dollars is to call the Thrivent Member Service Center at 1-800-Thrivent (1-800-847-4836) and say “Choice Dollars”, a representative will assist you. You can also log in to Thrivent.com to direct your Choice Dollars. See link below for more information on the Thrivent Choice program.

https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/living-generously/thrivent-choice/

Anne Johns on behalf of the Finance Committee

Security

If you see non-members without fobs at doors trying to enter, please send them to the door out-side the offices where they can contact the parish administrator using the intercom. If you grant access to non-members, please escort them to the office or to the people with whom they are meeting. Following this practice is extremely important because our parish administrator is sometimes the only person in the building.

Sunday School We are delaying the beginning of Sunday School until October this year in order to allow time for several important congregation meetings between the services in September. If you have any questions about Sunday School, or you would like to register a child for it, please contact Marsha Burd or the church office. September Schedule (between the worship services)

9/1 - Fellowship Hour 9/8 – Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Convention Report (Ken Dietel) Part 1 9/15 – Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Convention Report (Ken Dietel) Part 2 9/22 – Presentation by Call Committee on Pastoral Candidate 9/29 – Meet and Greet Pastoral Candidate


THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR COUNCIL MINUTES – August 19, 2019 For Approval on September 19, 2019

Al D’Annunzio called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Opening prayer was provided by Al D’Annunzio.. Present: Donna Egolf, Lou Jones, Al D’Annunzio, Kathi Payne, Shirley Fleegle, Marsha Burd, Melonie Ettinger, Ken Dietel, Dick Steinle, Mel Ettinger, and Pastor John. Absent: Renee Bennett, Patti Brown, Joe Parkinson, and Jim McClain Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the August 19, 2019 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Lou Jones and seconded by Mel Ettinger to accept the minutes. All were in favor. Motion passed. The minutes are posted on the Bulletin Board in Fellowship Hall and printed in The Voice. Shared Ministry Review and Preview Board of Congregational Life: Submitted by Kathy Payne August 5, 2019 In Attendance: Susan Boyajian, Lois Peregoy, Janice Brierley, Tom Treacy, Beckie Mollura, Gail Dejmal, Marilyn Davis and Kathi Payne Absence: Review of Last Month’s Events: Call Committee Briefing, July 21st: Congregational Life did not do anything special for the briefing since it was going to be held in the Sanctuary. Meet and Greet, July 23rd (4:00-6:00p): The CL committee provided hors d’oeuvres, veggies, fruit, shrimp and cheese and crackers for this meeting. Everything tasted great and looked very nice. In review we decided that we “over did” the menu and would cut it down for the next time we hosted a meet and greet. Pastor Paul Farewell, July 28 (12:00 noon): The Congregational Life committee chose to make the luncheon for Pastor Paul. The luncheon menu included fried chicken from Redner’s, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, tossed salad, cake, coffee, lemonade and iced tea. Janice made the fellowship hall beautiful and the food was great. The committee discussed a few things that we would do differently which we will keep in mind for future events. 90th Birthday Celebration, August 4th: Congregational Life provided a cake to celebrate Art John’s 90th birthday on August 4th during the fellowship hour after the first Church. Upcoming Events We do not have any events planned for September and October. Discussions:

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2019 Budget Review: Congregational Life reviewed both expenses and income for the year. There were no issues identified. After a little discussion, the committee agreed to authorize $250.00 for Janice so she can purchase decorating items. This will allow Janice to make purchases when she finds something rather than waiting a month for the meeting and then having the items sold out. Many of the items purchased can be reused which will be stored in our portion of the shed. Also, an event calendar was created to help us better track our activities. 2020 Budget Development: We discussed funding for our activities and made adjustments where needed. A list was provided to the Church cleaning staff so they can give us an estimate on the cost to clean the kitchen twice a year. The list also identified the items that would be the committees’ responsibility. We discussed the following new events for 2020: · Table of 8’s. We are hoping to get approval to hold this activity in the late winter/early spring. We would have 6 sessions over a 3 month period. · Senior Lunches. Twice a year we would like to have a luncheon for members and their spouses that are 80 years and older. We would separate the group by birthdays holding the January-June born members in the spring and the July-December born members in the fall. · Fall Dinner open to the public. We would like to hold a Spaghetti Dinner at the Church in the fall. This dinner would be open to the public as well as the congregation. · Shrove Tuesday. We discussed having a pancake dinner on Shrove Tuesday that would be open to the public as well as the congregation. New Business Meeting time: We discussed moving our meeting time from 5:00pm on the first Monday to 11:30am on the first Monday. Everyone agreed to the new time. Committee Get Together: The group will decide next month on a date to have a little off-meeting get together so we can simply enjoy ourselves. Fellowship Volunteers: The following is the clean-up schedule: August 11: Beckie, August 18: Marilyn, August 25: Tom, September 1: Beckie, and September 8: Kathi. The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer. NEXT MEETING: Since Labor Day is September 2 we will meet on Monday, September 9th @ 11:30am (new time). Board of Elders: Submitted by Lou Jones  Meeting Notes: July 18, 2019 Present: Pat Campbell-White, Melonie Ettinger, Bob Fellows, Sam Flores, Mike Grillo, Lou Jones, Marge Kunkle, Don Moore, Pastor Paul, and Pastor John Warther. Next Meeting: August 15, 2019 at 5:00

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The meeting opened with a devotion and prayer by Pastor Paul. Current Activities Pastors Report: Pr. Paul reported on his activities. He thanked us for our support. Member Updates: No updates at this time. Pastor Paul visited homebound members and gave them communion. Unfinished Business: · Call committee update. Mike Grillo reported that one meet-and-greet is set up with a candi-date for July 23/24. There will be a congregational meeting on July 21 to hear about the can-didate. Mike also reported that our information package has been sent to the candidates on the second call list. Some Interviews have occurred. The Call Committee received two names recently. · Retirement Covenant. Mel Ettinger reviewed the retirement covenant and the changes that Pastor Nuss requested. She will make the corrections and email a copy to all elders. · Attendance Records: Lou is waiting for a list of folks who have attended services. We will review it for those who haven’t been in attendance. New Business: · Vacancy Pastor: Lou announced that Pastor John Warther will be our Vacancy Pastor until we call a new pastor. Pastor John reported on two dates in September when he will not be available. The meeting adjourned with The Lords’ Prayer. Board of Education: Submitted by Marsha Burd No meeting this month. Board of Property: Submitted by Jim McClain  No meeting this month. Board of Social Ministry: Submitted by Carole Peterson  Social Ministry is busy with several projects for West Rehoboth New Beginnings. A security camera and monitor has been installed and is working perfectly. Thank you again for your overwhelming response to the call for snacks, cereal, other goodies and cleaning products---2 full large vans have been delivered !! Plans are being made for a work crew to do some trimming of overgrowth outside the property in September. A playground is being planned soon. Backpacks and school supplies will be blessed during services on August 18th. Thank you again for your generosity.


During the month of September, we will again be collecting good used clothing and other items for Orphan Grain Train. A list of items needed will be in the final bulletin for August. Social Ministry is so blessed to be able to assist those in need. This is possible only because of the congregation's willingness to step up and be a blessing to others--God's hands at work. Bless you all. Board of Stewardship: Submitted by Joe Parkinson  No meeting this month. Board of Worship: No report submitted. Pastor’s Report August 19, 2019 Worship I’ve begun a sermon series to help the congregation focus on our mission. I think this can help us to remember why we exist as a congregation, particularly as we prepare to call a pastor. I have enjoyed the new traditional service liturgies these past two weeks (new only to me). I hope that they are a blessing to everyone. I’ve made some changes to the contemporary service and welcome any feedback on this (if anyone noticed!). Community Connections/Evangelism We have had many visitors this summer, but many are passing through. It was wonderful to see how a newlywed couple on their honeymoon were surrounded in greeting at the Fellow-ship Hour recently. I hope that is something the congregation typically tries to do with visi-tors. Caring Ministry I have begun ministering to two families who have experienced death in early August. (See below.) I have not had reports of anyone who is hospitalized, but I plan to make those visits in coordination with the Board of Elders. I am, also, becoming familiar with the names and loca-tions of our shut-ins. I encourage the council to err on the side of too much information by making sure we have the names of those who need our ministry when you learn of a need, lest we miss someone. Church Office We began a Weekly Email to help people anticipate the weekend and anything special that might be happening in the immediate. For example, this weekend we will be focusing on our children getting back to school with the Blessing of the Backpack

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I’ve worked with Susan to reset the [email protected] email account as a standalone account that is easily passed on to a new pastor. We discovered how to make changes and additions to any church email accounts in the future. Along with that, there are some changes I am working with the pastor’s computer which, as a Windows 10 com-puter, is tied to Pastor Paul’s email. Education 1. Tentatively, considering a study of Galatians, beginning Sunday mornings in September. 2. Need to assess the timing for a New Member Class and/or Confirmation classes. 3. Looking for information about Sunday School (and Rally Day?) 4. Planning a LifeLight Bible Study in Ocean View area on Ephesians (September). Pastoral Care Acts Baptisms: (planned for September 1: Ron Krebshaw grandchild) Funerals: John Bamberger (scheduled Saturday, August 24 - private at his request) Dan Marrama (scheduled Wednesday, August 28 - private until 11 AM luncheon) Weddings: None Confirmation: None Personal Notes I was to meet with Pastor David Nuss on 8/13 re: vacancy, but he had to reschedule Vacation days – September 7-14 (scheduled prior to Vacancy Pastor commitment) Pulpit Supply - September 28/29 (scheduled at St. Paul’s/Glen Burnie before vacancy) Sick days – None What I Need from You Can you help me with this? The Job Description for an LCOS pastor assigns specific responsi-bilities that requires me to have copies of the following: Mission Statement (I have this) Vision Statement Church Budget Financial Statement (most recent Board of Finances: Submitted by Bill Brown Meeting, August 7, 2019 MINUTES/REPORT Present: Ken Dietel, Joan Oeffner, Maggie Arnberg, Anne Johns, Dick Steinle, Louise Dasler, and Bill Brown Ken opened the meeting at 9:35 a.m. with prayer. He reported that he had met with Mel to examine the current budget line items for the 2020 budget preparation. Maggie gave an update on the status of Mel and Bill’s daughter and grandson seriously in-jured in a major automobile crash in Florida. Reports:


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Financial Secretary – Dick reviewed the income and attendance figures for July, com-menting that the slightly lower levels for both are influenced by the summer period. The ½ year financial statements were distributed to congregational members. Treasurer – Maggie reported on the data for July, emphasizing the slightly lower General Funds amount which brings the year’s total to 50% of the budget, and slightly ahead of the expenditure total to date. Endowment Committee – Anne reported the current balance of $25,494.78. She also men-tioned that there had been inquiries by Call candidates concerning whether LCOS had a legacy or endowment program. The status of our program remains in review. Sand Dollars – Louise Dasler reported for Claire Grabiak, noting that the current balance is $2,798.57. The Game Day fund-raiser yielded $1,580.00 in profit. ESL- No report. Unfinished Business: Balance Sheet – Joan updated the Board with her progress including review of source in-formation and discussions with others and will continue refining the report working with Mel and Ken to completion. Wish List – Anne shared with the Board a form she developed to gather items to be placed on this from LCOS Boards. The Finance Board supported the form and indicated that it should be forwarded to the Boards for completion after the upcoming church 2020 budget development. Sweat Shirts/Car Magnets Fund Raiser – Anne indicated this idea will be developed by Out-reach from the current Nomination and organizational definition in process. Paychex HR Manual – Ken reported that while attending the national convention in July he had a conversation with a Paychex official during which he presented our frustration with the lack of response and cooperation with Manual finalization suggestions forwarded by LCOS some time ago. The official indicated he would have it cleared up and the final prod-uct submitted to us within 3 weeks of the discussion. 2020 Budget – Dick briefed the Board on the format of boards budget input forms to be sent out shortly for request input. The return due date is September 9th. Ken indicated his ideas for inclusion in the budget including adding Foreign Mission Support under Stew-ardship, establishment of a Capital Reserve under Finance, and removal of ‘Faith Based Giving’ amount from income. Facilities Use Policy – Ken distributed an extensive listing of items for the Board of Finance to provide to the current policy development effort. The Board will review and provide as-sistance. New Business: Annual Review of Finances - This year’s review is currently in process. The meeting was adjourned with prayer at 11:55 a.m. Next Meeting – The Finance Board voted to approve a change in the schedule from Sep-tember 4th to September 11th due to the Labor Day holiday delays for reports.

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Financial Secretary’s Report: Submitted by Dick Steinle  General Funds   $26,397.67   Designated Funds          1,708.00 Memorial Funds           Monthly Total    $28,105.67   Attendance for Month 8 am 416; Attendance for Month for 11:15 am 325; Attendance for Month for Adult Education (Women) 0 ; Attendance for Month for Adult Education (MBS) 42; Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study 0; Children 0; Total Attendance for Worship 741; Total Attendance for Education 42; Total Church Attendance for Month 783. Treasurer’s Report: Submitted by Mel Hettinger Cash Status for July 2019 Savings $63,924 Checking $25,925 Total Cash $89,850 Less Designated Funds $65,238 Memorial Funds$125 Total Restricted Funds $65,363 Unrestricted Cash $24,487 Fund Raising No requests have been submitted for Fund Raising at this time. Unfinished Business Call Committee: An invitation for September 27th has been extended to a Pastoral Candidate. He will arrive on Friday 09/27, the Meet and Greet will be Saturday, 09/28, and he will attend both services on Sunday, 09/29. Pastor Nuss has agreed to conduct the Call Service for congregation to vote. The Call Service will probably be a Sunday in October and we may only have one service that day at 10:30 am. Nominating Committee: The committee met for the first time on August 6th to establish a plan. At present they are reaching out to members to see who may have an interest to serve on Council. Convention Report: Ken Dietel attended the Synod Convention in Tampa, Florida in July, 2019.

He said it was an honor to represent the Circuit 1 of the SED as a Lay Delegate to the conven-

tion. Pastor Nuss represented Circuit 1 as the Pastor Delegate. Ken said there were 1,076

voting delegates and 300-400 nonvoting delegates. He intends to present his entire experi-

ence to the Bible Study group in September. He said it was a very positive experience. The

next Synod Convention will be in 3 years.

2020 Budget Process: Dick Steinle said the Board’s budget input sheets have been sent out. They are to be returned by September 9th. Facility Use Policy Update: Kathi Payne said they are working on the application. They are still waiting for the questioner’s to be returned from several Boards to get the information they feel they need to precede.

ISOP Update: Shirley Fleegle reported there are two more weeks for feeding the students. She said the volunteers have been wonderful, coming to help every week. The congregation has furnished deli-cious desserts. We have only spent approximately $1600 for the summer. Thanks to everyone who has helped in any way. Fellowship Hour: Kathi Payne asked if the Boards would please volunteer to help with Fellowship Hour. If it would only be one Sunday a month, this would give Board of Congregational Life a little brake. They need help for one Sunday in September, November, and December. Memorial Garden: will come under Board of Properties. New Business

Ken Dietel pointed out the Pastor’s office needs refurbished. He feels the Parish House probably need a little attention also. Mel Ettinger will talk to Jim McClain concerning this issue.

Ken Dietel has been approached by some congregational members concerning time of late service on Sunday mornings particularly during summer. They say the traffic is terrible trying to get to church and then returning home. Donna Egolf pointed out the Board of Worship plans to ad-dress this issue before beginning of year. They would like to wait until new Pastor is called.

Pastor John said we had a leak in Sanctuary during the bad rain this afternoon. He said he and Su-san covered the Praise Team area with plastic tarps to prevent anything being destroyed.

Important Dates September 9, 2019 – Budget input sheets to be returned by Boards to Financial Secretary (Dick Steinle). September 28, 2019 – Pastor Candidate Meet and Greet October 6, 2019 – LWML Sunday November 10, 2019 – Annual Congregational Meeting Adjournment and Closing Prayer The motion was made by Kathi Payne and seconded by Marsha Burd to adjourn meeting. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm. The meeting was closed with The Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully Yours, Shirley Fleegle Recording Secretary The next Council Meeting will be September 16, 2019, at 6:00 pm

Out Statement of Mission

Lutheran Church of Our Savior’s principal mission is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with ALL people and to equip them to adopt it as their life’s model. We accomplish this through worship, study, community outreach and service, thereby providing a pathway for living out God’s love in

Our Vision Statement

Lutheran Church of Our Savior will be viewed as a welcoming, affirming, caring and forgiving con-gregation and the embodiment of the Creator’s love for ALL people. This Church will be a place where the Gospel is not only proclaimed, but practiced every day by every member.

Our Goal Statement

“Every member of LCOS will e committed to expanding our ministry in reaching out to our diverse

neighbors.”

Those Who Serve September 2019

Worship Assistants

Sept. 1 8:00 Mike Grillo & Lana Browne

11:15 Bruce & Donna Egolf

Sept. 8 8:00 Lou Jones & Art Payne

11:15 Marcia Pokoyski & Pat Campbell-White

Sept. 15 8:00 Bob Fellows & Beverly Tridente

11:15 Marge & Jim Kunkle

Sept. 22 8:00 Mike Grillo & Marsha Burd

11:15 Don Moore & Marcia Pokoyski

Sept 29 8:00 Lou Jones & Art Payne

11:15 Mel Ettinger & Sam Flores

Readers

Sept. 1 8:00 Lana Browne

11:15 Donna Egolf

Sept. 8 8:00 Art Payne

11:15 Sunday School

Sept. 15 8:00 Ellen Grillo

11:15 Linda Gonder

Sept. 22 8:00 Beverly Tridente

11:15 Lois Shoemaker

Sept. 29 8:00 Art Payne

11:15 Carol Baker

Ushers

Aug. 4 8:00 George & Florence Kruer

11:15 Andy & Becky Mollura

Aug. 11 8:00 Jim & Shirley Fleegle

11:15 Bruce & Donna Egolf

Aug. 18 8:00 Mary East & Lois Peregoy

11:15 Georgette & Paul Smith

Aug. 25 8:00 Jim & Shirley Fleegle

11:15 Mel & Bill Ettinger

For Our Prayers—September 2019

Surgery, Treatment & Recovery Pat Bonaldi (Carol Johnson’s sister) Anna Brown (Marcella Heck’s grand daughter) Jodi Cohen (Willa Jones’ daughter) Debbi Combs (daughter of Roger & Judi Stark) Jana D’Elia Heather Desto (Bob & Darlene Smith’s daughter) Jim DiCarlo (friend of Elaine Golden) Gene Dubus (cousin of Darlene Smith) Brett Edwards-Lobo (friend of Elain Golden) Keith Emery (nephew of Bill & Nancy Emery) Deloris Frederick Bill Geppert Hazel Gillespie Jimmy Gorley (cousin of Bertha Scott) Rosanne Hastings (friend of Marcella Heck Caiti Henson (friend of Elain Golden) Herman Johnson Torrence Johnson (Herman & Jackie’s son) Elizabeth Meeks Mary Beth Merolla James Mount IV (friend of the Steinle’s) Jo Morgan (friends of Betty & Bernie Harvilla) Kirk Moyer (friends of the Grillo’s) Signe Murray Renee Mutschler (friend of Marcella Heck) Howard Rice (friend of Bob & Phyllis Murray) Berth Rozier (cousin of Bertha Scott) Donna Schmitt (Elaine Golden’s sister)

Larry Schmitt (Elaine Golden’s brother-in-law) Fred & Shirley Shirk (friends of the Nester’s) Audrey Smith (Darlene & Bob Smith’s daughter) Jim Smith (friend of Bill & Patti Brown) Joel Smith (brother of Dave Smith) Jim Wallace Joe Zatorski (Hazel Gillespie’s Brother in law) Cancer

Melissa (niece of Elmer Brown) Kelly Barnett (niece of Marilyn & Bob Davis) Richard Billger (son of Joe Billger) Ava Blaser (relative of Carol Johnson) Janet Foltz (friend of Judy & Paul Griffith) Bill Geppert (Norma Geppert’s husband) Joellen Groner (Donna Egolf’s sister) Brenda Sue Henson (friend of Elaine Golden) Linwood Johnson (friend of Mrs. MacCrory) Candy Muldowney (twin sister of Cindy McClain) Donald Oakley (Darlene Smith’s brother) Matthew Schmale, Sr. (Marcella Heck’s son in law) Jill Tjossem (friend of Elaine Golden) John Ulicny (friend of Pat Campbell-White)

Armed Forces

Ryan Botts

Taylor Botts

Karen Crocker

Jeffrey Fleegle

Jacob Hayes

Ben Johnson

Cody Johnson

Brad Leary

David J. McGowan

Shut Ins

Ron Johnson

Carole Garwood

Judy Barton

Nancy Friedl

Herb Dutt

Caroline Richter

Gail Callaway

Lon Callaway

John O’Loughlin

Pat O’Loughlin

Marian Spayd

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