FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

“LOVING GOD, SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS”

Phone: 419-447-6748 Email: office@tiffinfaith.org

August 2017

Greetings Beloved,

In these past few weeks, a passage of scripture has repeatedly come to mind. In the gospels of

Matthew, Mark and Luke, there is the story of Jesus taking Peter, James, and John up a high

mountain by themselves. Jesus is transfigured before them, and Moses and Elijah appear to talk with

Him. In absolute awe, Peter then says to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here…” Peter was

grateful for the experience of being present with Jesus in that moment.

Like Peter, I am grateful to be here! As each day unfolds, I am reminded of the blessing of the

Lord for our ministry together. I am so grateful for that has been done to welcome me. The

receptions after worship on July 2nd and the potluck dinner on July 9th were wonderful! Some have

helped me to unpack the many boxes at the parsonage, taken me to dinner or prepared a meal, or

offered moments of conversation when I was too tired to do anything else! I’ve enjoyed working

with folks on worship and driving to camp with our youth. People are providing opportunities to help

me connect with the community. Each circumstance has given us the opportunity to know one

another. Thank you for being the people you are. Please know how much I appreciate your kindness.

There is no question in my mind that ‘it is good for me to be here.’ Each day, I look forward what

God has purposed, confident that it will be good!

As we look forward to ministry together, I am also grateful for a quote I came across a few

years ago that really speaks to the call each of us has as a disciple of Christ:

"Ministry without prayer becomes work in the power of the flesh.

Prayer without ministry is complacent Christianity." - Anonymous

Beloved, our response to God’s love in Jesus Christ is to go into the world to make and mature

disciples for the transformation of the world. That’s what the work and mission of the church is all

about. That’s what ministry is all about. And we cannot do it without prayer. Prayer is so powerful!

Talking and listening to the Lord and being obedient to His will and His way is our means of

successfully living into God’s plan for us. May all we do, in our lives and our ministry together, be

undergirded with the foundation of prayer. Please join me in praying for one another, for the church

and community, and for the world as our parish. Our God has great plans for us, and I hope you are

as excited as I am about discerning and living into His vision for us. We shall not be ‘complacent’

Christians!

In His Service,

Pastor Marilyn Coney

August Worship Services

August 6 9th Sunday after Pentecost

8:00a.m. & 10:15a.m Worship

August 13 10th Sunday after Pentecost

8:00a.m. & 10:15a.m Worship

August 20 11th Sunday after Pentecost

8:00a.m. & 10:15a.m Worship

August 27 12th Sunday after Pentecost

8:00a.m. & 10:15a.m Worship

We worship you, O God,

Creator of all things seen and unseen!

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-

invasive and painless health screenings at Faith United Methodist Church on 8/24/2017. Five screenings will be offered

that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and

osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to com-

plete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please

call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979

Children’s Sunday School is on summer break and will resume September 10

th.

Thank You to everyone that supported our youth with money donations and prayer. It was greatly appreciated. This is time and

money well invested for our youth’s future. I’m sure they will tell us about their time at camp.

Thanks Again,

Jane Schubert

If anyone is interested in helping with our AV system please let me know

and we will set up a training time. Contact me at 419-448-8267 or see

me in church.

Jane Schubert

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I want to thank everyone for prayers for my son, Timothy Schatzinger. Thanks for everyone who

contributed for the funeral dinner. Many thanks to my church family for your cards, thoughts

and for your support in my time of need. Bless you all! Joyce Drake

Members of Faith UMC

Thank You so much for the generous love gift, the beautiful

bracelet and the Faithful Servent plaque given to us at our farewell

reception. Thanks, also for the beautiful cards and wishes we received.

You will be in our prayers as we continue on our journey in ministry.

Love

Pastor Jeff & Carol

Dear Faith UMC, Thank You for selecting me

for the $500 scholarship. I am very grateful

for it. I will use it to pursue my sports

management degree at BGSU. Thank You

for everything you have taught me and done

for me over the years. I am a better person

because of my experiences here.

Sincerely, David Dietrich

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From the Financial Secretary:

This a friendly reminder to all that during the summer vacation season, we all need to continue to submit our pledged offering, whether weekly or monthly. The church still has bills to pay such as insurance, maintenance, etc. Money coming in via offering tends to decrease due to vacations and other situations during June, July and August. So that the finance situation of the church remains stable, I greatly appreciate your continued giving to Faith UMC.

Thanks, Bonnie Scherger

The next meeting for United Methodist Women is Saturday

September 9th at 10am. Please join us and bring a friend.

1- Grace Eberly, Paul Pryor, Jamson Shrode 2 - Debra Clark, Katie (Ellis) McCarthy 3 - Jeff Taylor 4 - Russell Wayne Eborg, Melissa Mellott 5 - Scott Henry 6 - Mike Everhart, Savannah Stark 7 - Robin Caudill, Nancy Eberly, Anna Grover 8 - Joe Kidwell, Dan Schatzinger, Jessica Shoemaker 9 - Ethan Robinson 10 -Jane Arnold 11 - Bertie Clifton, Elizabeth Cramer 13 - Madeline Carr, Nell L. Crum 14 - Kevin Dryfuse, Claire Glover, Sandy Mesnard 16 - Dillin Eborg 17- Linda Depinet, Lois Hoover 18 - John Covert, Suzy Toepper 21 - Jan Dundore, Heather Grover, Larry Messer 22 - Jay Shump 23 - Cheryl Dryfuse, Jamie Fugitt, Martha Swander 24 - Nathan Richey, Bob Bauer 25 - Brent Everhart, Charles George, Gloria Zender 26 - Pam DeLucio 27 - Ruth Ann Greenwald, Mallory Rife 28 - Lois Eisenhard, Glenn Fixler 29 - Ethan Gerding, Scott Smith 30 - Shelly Fritsch, Jim Shrode 31 - Linda DeVanna

The following people have

received our special prayers this past month:

The families of Bernice Bock, Tim Schatzinger, and Rev. Marshall Peterson;

Paul Snyder, Kelly Munn, Therese Munn, Marilyn Rumschlag, Beckie Reedy, Phyllis Snyder,

Shaina Wright, Rev. Scott Hayward, Kay Hicks, Lois Hoover, Nancy Englehart, Connie Webster,

Carol Gustin, Lenard Steyer, Betsy Frase.

August Anniversaries 1 - Greg & Hilary Kovach 2 - Robert & Janet Barger 3 - Ed & Carrie Molyet 7 - Gene & Lillian Schatzinger 11 - Bruce & Julie Morris 15 - Jamie & Jo Lynn Rhodes 17 - Richard & Andrea Traunero 19 - Jeffrey & Amanda Smith 23 - Matt & Jaclyn Schalk 27 - Joby & Annie Johnston, Paul & Bridget Shoemaker 31 - Randy & Linda Cantley

The Missions Team is asking for donations for school supplies for students at the middle school and high school.

We usually collect for the elementary grades but they usually get quite a lot so we thought we would help the

older students this year. Some of the things that are needed include,

#2 Pencils Pencil Cases Subject Dividers Glue Sticks

Pocket Folders Pocket Dictionary White Glue Lined Paper

Thesaurus Highlighters Scissors Stapler

Washable Felt Markers Black, Red or Blue Pens

There will be a box in the Narthex where items can be placed

The Missions Team would like to thank those who gave clothes last month for the young people at school who

might need a change of clothes. We appreciate your willingness to help those in need.

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FAITH UMC

75 N. Sandusky St.

Tiffin, OH 44883

NON-PROFIT ORG

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Tiffin, OH 44883

8:00 a.m.. August 2017 10:15 a.m.

LITURGISTS Bonnie Scherger Peggy Fout

READERS Aug 6 Laura Quickle Jane Arnold Aug 13 Tim Everhart Kris Klopfentsein

Aug 20 Kim Newman Sue Klopfentsein Aug 27 Bonnie Scherger Jeannine Curns

ACOLYTES

Aug 6 Alexis Quickle Addison Fortney Aug 13 Aug 20 .

Aug 27 A/V OPERATORS

Aug 6 Ryan Depinet Fortney Family Aug 13 Tim Everhart Aug 20 Ryan Depinet Fortney Family

Aug 27 Tim Everhart NURSERY Aug 6 Melissa and Curt Mellott Aug 13 Jane and Chris Arnold Aug 20 Micki & Mark Tusing Aug 27 Melissa and Curt Mellott

GREETERS & USHERS Tim & Terri Everhart, Allen Dryfuse, Sue Hoppes Sharon Ritchey, Bonnie Scherger, Susan Funston