September 2021 Trumpet
September 2021 Trumpet
September 2021 Trumpet
419-734-6211
Fax 419-734-5411
www.firelandschurch.org
Dear Firelands Friends, As we welcome a new Pastor, the weekly classes may
change as we find out what her strengths are and how
I was truly amazed and surprised by the birthday party she focuses her ministry.
that you planned for me last Sunday! The cake, the ice
cream, the cards—all made me feel very special. I am If you have a gift for teaching or you would like to
grateful for your kindness over the years and your explore any aspect of our Christian walk, please contact
friendship on this special day. me with your ideas.
Mission Committee
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SUNDAY MINISTERS
Those who are unable to fulfill their assigned date(s)will need to get a replacement & then
call the church office (419.734.6211) as soon as possible so that they may revise the bulletin
and Trumpet.
DATE READER GREETERS PIANIST Mon Mon Mon Fellowship
Communion Deacon Locking Host(s)
Steward Duty
9/5 Shirley Marta Susan Karen Betty Ed Marta & Ed
Carlson Vielhaber Shifflet Layton Bettendorf
Rich and Pam Ryan volunteer to help Sharon and the rest of our staff
prepare more than 250 FREE COMMUNITY DINNERS twice each month.
Take-out diners arrive in their cars at the side door of Bistro 163. The cost of the more than 250
dinners every other week is supported by diners who PayItForward in the restaurant, and by
contributions to Bistro 163 by individuals and organizations.
And, our amazing team of volunteer drivers deliver more than 150 FREE COMMUNITY
DINNERS to people's homes, all over Ottawa County. We celebrate and thank John
Schmitt, Snip and Sharon Snider,
Tom and Sue Hartman, and Dennis and Maureen Kennedy!
Since January of 2021, here is a summary of the FREE COMMUNITY DINNERS that have been
prepared, served and delivered in Ottawa County by the volunteers and staff of Bistro 163. Two
dinners have been offered every month, and a concerted effort has been made by our board, staff and
volunteers to increase the number of delivered meals to reach farther into Ottawa County. “Feeding
our community, one plate at a time.”
January 393
February 477
Because our volunteers are essential to our ability to serve nutritious, locally sourced
meals to our PayItForward customers, we celebrate a “Volunteer of the Month”, every
month. Here are Pat Cook (August), Kathy Venema (June), and Nate
Kaylor (July). Our volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless,
but because they are priceless!
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September Celebrations
Alan, Debbie Ballinger, Jenatha Boose, Harold, Kim Hudson, Diane Jordan, Joseph Kakareka, Craig Kaiser,
Stephen Kessler, Angjuli Lele, John McLaughlin, Janet Miller, Christopher Longaker, Simon Mercurio, Michael,
Eric Pott, John Prestbo, Sarah, Sue, Jack Schmidt, Jeff Thompson, Justin Waugh, Ann Wagnitz.
SMGT Jeff Bundy, Steven Coffin, FBI; Brant Crandall, USA; Cole Daniel, USCG; Matthew Devries, USAF;
Stu Gliwa, USMC; Aaron Haynes, USA; Andrew Hogue, USA, Ken Lewis USA Army Chaplain, Ted Livingstine,
USMC; Sanju Shinde, USMC.
To add or delete someone from this list, please contact Janine Dress in the church office.
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September Lectionary
September 5, 2021 Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, Isaiah 35:4-7a James 2:1-10, (11- Mark 7:24-37
Proper 18 (23) 22-23 13), 14-17
Fifteenth Sunday after Psalm 146
Pentecost Psalm 125
September 12, 2021 Proverbs 1:20-33 Isaiah 50:4-9a James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38
Proper 19 (24)
Sixteenth Sunday after Psalm 19 Psalm 116:1-9
Pentecost or
Wisdom of
Solomon 7:26 -
8:1
September 19, 2021 Proverbs 31:10-31 Wisdom of James 3:13 - 4:3, 7- Mark 9:30-37
Proper 20 (25) Solomon 1:16-2:1, 8a
Seventeenth Sunday after Psalm 1 12-22
Pentecost or
Jeremiah 11:18-20
Psalm 54
September 26, 2021 Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; Numbers 11:4-6, James 5:13-20 Mark 9:38-50
Proper 21 (26) 9:20-22 10-16, 24-29
Eighteenth Sunday after
Pentecost Psalm 124 Psalm 19:7-14
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12 13 14 15 16 17 18
9:15 Sunday 9:30 – 12:30 9 Quilting @ 9:30-12:30 Office 11:30 9:30-12:30 3:00
School Office Open Wilsons Open Widow Office Open Rosemarie
2 Reconciliation 10:30 Sermon Lunch @ Shinde
10:30 Worship 3-5 Dulcimer 3:30 Choir
Study Study
Bistro 163 Practice Memorial
followed by 4-6 Bistro 163 Group 11-12 Healing
fellowship Community Hearts w/ Stein
7 Session
9-2 PC Sunday Meal- Hospice
Famer’s Market 7-9 Knitwits
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
9:15 Sunday 9:30 – 12:30 3-5 Dulcimer 9:30-12:30 Office 10:30-1:30
School Office Open Group Open Office Open
2 Reconciliation 10:30 Sermon
10:30 Worship Study 1-3 Reservoir Study
followed by Group
7-9 Knitwits
fellowship
26 27 28 29 30
9:30 Worship OFFICE 9:30-2:30 OFFICE
followed by CLOSED Office CLOSED
4-6 Bistro 163 Open
fellowship
Community 9 Quilting @
9-2 PC Sunday Meal- Wilsons
Famer’s 7-9 Knitwits
3-5 Dulcimer
Group
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By-Laws of the Congregation #4: Public notice of the time, place and purpose of all meetings of the congregation
shall be publicly announced on the two successive Sunday [Sundays] worship services next preceding the day of
such meeting or shall be given at least two weeks prior to the appointed time by publication in any church bulletin,
newsletter, or other regular publication of the church mailed to the church membership. (G-1.0502)
2. Meeting attendance
3. Committee work
4. Community image
5. General demeanor
6. Overall support of the church
7. Spiritual health
1. Book of Order
2. Ordination Questions
B. Develop list of potential candidates based on the discernment of gifts and following criteria:
The Marks of the Spirit’s presence: wisdom and understanding, counsel and might, knowledge and fear of the Lord, delight in the fear of the Lord
(Isaiah 11:2)
The Fruit of the Spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23)
C. Consider criteria I, C, 4 - 7 and 3, if applicable.
D. Contact potential candidates for consent and give candidates preparation materials.
1. Book of order;
2. Book of Confession;
3. View Videos (if any); and, [View videos]
E. Report list of nominees to Session. Scrapped entire remaining section. [(see next page)
COMMITTEE SCHEDULE FOR NOMINATING (continued)
3.
It is best to set up the register podium some little distance away from the door, and the card table again some little
distance from the podium. This avoids crowding if several Visitors arrive at the same time.
One of the Greeters should assist Visitors in completing their name tags at the card table.
Additional name tags are located in the left drawer of the left cabinet just outside the sanctuary. If none are there, let
the secretary know.
Have copies of the “Welcome to Firelands” brochure depicting our Church activities on the card table for handing out
to first time Visitors.
Hand out a “Thank you for visiting Firelands” slip and ask them to complete and drop in offertory plate during the
worship hour.
One of the Greeters should oversee the registration podium to assist Visitors in signing in. PLEASE IDENTIFY ALL
FIRST TIME VISITORS FROM OUR LOCAL AREA WITH A AND ENSURE THAT THEY WRITE IN THEIR COMPLETE
STREET ADDRESS TO ASSIST IN THE FOLLOW UP BY OUR VISITATION TEAM.
Ensure that you have the correct pronunciation of the Visitors’ names.
Please walk in front of the communion table, facing the congregation, so that you will be clearly heard.
Ask the Visitors to raise their hand when called so that we might properly identify them.
Invite them to join us in fellowship following worship, for beverage and cookies, so that we might welcome them to
Firelands.
Again, thank you for accomplishing this ministry for your Church.
Please place this sheet back into the Registration Book in the last page of entries.
Please read and save this guide to review when your month comes up.
Thank you for agreeing to be "Sunday Callers" for Firelands. This is a very important ministry, especially as we continue to put increased effort into
attracting new members to our congregation.
The purpose of the Visitation Team is to encourage those who have attended worship at Firelands for the first time to return. The Team will, if
possible, call at the home of first attendees within 36 hours of the service attended. Church growth studies show that the greatest results are achieved
if the call is made within that time.
Please take responsibility to contact the greeters-of-the day before the service to remind them to insure that the visitors from our local community do
enter their street address in the registration book. The pastor can also help in determining if a visitor is a viable prospect for calling.
The Callers will carry with them materials about the life and work of Firelands to leave at the home of the first-time attendee: 1) Bread & Honey with
the "Meaning of Bread & Honey" sheet, 2) our “Welcome to Firelands” brochure, 3) the current Trumpet newsletter, (4) and one of our "Stop In and
Find Out" refrigerator magnets. Callers should also have with them the "Sorry We Missed You" cards and "Report of Home Visit" forms. See the
back page for more details.
The call should last no longer than fifteen minutes and should not be preceded by a telephone call. Telephone only if you cannot find the house. Try
again if they are not home. After two tries, leave the bread & honey, brochure, Trumpet and the "Sorry We Missed You" card and note.
As you approach to visit, pray for the people and for yourself. Ask the Holy Spirit to use your call to open these persons to Christ's love and
redemption.
When the person answers the door introduce yourself and identify yourself as being from Firelands. Indicate your pleasure that the person shared in
worship with us today. Firelands is a church that is intentional in its outreach to the community. We are always glad when people come to visit us.
["We hope you found our worship meaningful and our congregation cordial. We hope you will come back soon. We also wanted to leave a little
information about our Church with you. If you have any questions about Firelands, please feel free to call."] This could be the end of your visit. If
you are invited inside for further conversation, accept the invitation. You can talk about whom you are, who they are, or more about Firelands.
However, do not forget the fifteen-minute rule. Fifteen minutes is all you can expect from them. After the call, please complete the "Report of Home
Visit" form and leave on the pastor’s desk. (see next page)
After you have completed the report that is the end of your responsibility. It is now in the Holy Spirit's hands. Commit the folks you have visited to
Him and go on your way.
Many Sundays there will be no calls to make, but on many there will be. Try not to miss anyone. If you cannot call on a day assigned, please ask
another visitor team to take your place. Peace to you all and our deep thanks for your willingness to be a part of this important ministry.
Regarding the bread & honey: Bassett's IGA has a variety of whole loaf bread. The 16 oz. King's Hawaiian Bread is what we use for communion.
Please place the bread in a brown kraft bag or plastic bag, along with the "Meaning of Bread & Honey" sheet. Bassett's also has an attractively
packaged honey by W. Stoller. The smaller of the two sizes will do nicely. Simply charge at the check out to Firelands Presbyterian Church, account
#4197346211 (church phone number). Bring the cash register receipt to the church office, noting on it your name and what was purchased. Put
receipt in wire basket marked "Accounts Payable".
Also remember to take a recent copy of the Trumpet and the "Stop In & Find Out" refrigerator magnet.
Additional copies of the above are in a bright orange folder in the right hand drawer of the right hand cabinet in the narthex.
Revised October 2010
Established August 2002]
Thank you for accepting the task of being a Shepherd to our new members,
This as a program we have established at Firelands Presbyterian Church. It began in 2002. The purpose is to help new members feel more at home in
our church, and with your help, make them aware of the life and work that our church has to offer, as well as cementing friendships between
members of the church.
Below we have listed a few suggestions to make your job easier:
Introduce yourself to the new member(s). Let them know that you will be their Shepherd for six months.
Give them your name and phone number in case they have any questions. Let them know they are free to contact you.
When you can, try to sit with them during Sunday worship service.
If you have something in common, use it. Maybe invite them over to watch a ball game, go shopping, enjoy a meal together, etc. If you have small
children, suggest a play day or a picnic.
Suggest that you attend a church function together, Bible Study, etc.
These are only a few suggestions. You will find that you will come up with your own ideas after meeting with the new members.
Let them know you are interested in seeing that their walk with God continues at Firelands Presbyterian Church and that we care about them.
Remember you will get more out of the relationship than you will give.
Shepherds should plan to attend the Session meeting with the new members when they are reviewed for membership.
Shepherds should plan to stand with the new members at Sunday worship service when they are received into membership.