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Weekly News Broadcast
Wednesday, January 25, 2022
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February 2023 Newsletter Info: | | |
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Friends,
February 22 marks Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. This Lenten season, we will read many stories of Jesus encountering people who are seeking: new beginning, a different life, a deeper faith. In these interactions, an unveiling often occurs—assumptions are disrupted, a new perspective is revealed, mystery grows. And so, our Lenten series is founded on questions...
Read more
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Bob Richmond
Interviewed by: Val Cordray
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Bob was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. He moved to Ohio in 1969. Bob worked in the manufacturing industry during his career. In 2012, he retired from Leland-Gifford Inc., a company that builds machine tools for the metal working industry.
Between Bob and Meg, they have five children, fourteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild. On June 7, they will celebrate thirty-two glorious years of marriage. Together they enjoy traveling and visiting different states throughout the country.
Bob’s hobbies include woodworking, building furniture and playing golf. He also enjoys watching birds at his feeders. Bob likes working with modern technology and is a self-described geek.
We are so grateful that Bob and Meg are a part of our church family.
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The Annual Congregational Meeting is scheduled for January 29 after worship.
Click the button below for a pdf of the Annual Report. Paper copies are in the narthex.
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Erv Wagner celebrated his 85th birthday on January 18.
Andrew Weyand was awarded the Medina Gazette’s player of the year/ Medina County golf MVP.
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Milestones Recognition:
We will be celebrating recent milestones for members on Sunday, February 5. Engagements, drivers license, college degrees, and more. Let us know if you have a milestone to celebrate as well by January 30. There is a link to a form on the bottom of the weekly news email, paper form in the office, or email the office your special milestone. Also, please sign up in the narthex if you need a milestone wood box and/or nameplate made.
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There will be a Healing Service after worship February 5. | |  |
The Lunch & Learn video series, The History & Archaeology of the Bible, will be Thursday, January 26 at noon with the Empire of Alexander the Great. Signup is available in the narthex. This event will continue through Thursday, February 16. | | |
There will be a Family Game Day at the church on Sunday, February 19 from 3-5pm. We will play minute to win it games. We will also have pizza, chips, salad and cookies. There is a signup sheet on the church bulletin board, so I know how much pizza to order. Hope to see you at our first game event since the pandemic. It is good to gather together for fun and fellowship. | | |
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Pancake Dinner Fundraiser for Appalachia Service Project: Tuesday, February 21 from 5-6:30PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Pancakes, sausage, juice, & coffee will be served. Suggested donation: $5; under 12 - $3.
Donations for the Blessing Box will also be accepted during this event.
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Ash Wednesday Service:
February 22 at 7PM in the sanctuary with Burning Bowl ceremony
Other key Lent dates:
Palm Sunday - April 2 (Easter Egg hunt following service)
Maundy Thursday - April 6
Easter - April 9 (sunrise and traditional worship services)
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Send some love to our homebound members. We’ll be doing a couple of visits on February 12 that were delayed due to Covid at facilities and mailing out Valentine cards to others. There will be a basket in the narthex if you’d like to drop off a card/note by February 5.
If you’d like to directly mail your card to our members, click the button below.
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Lee Dean
(June 1, 1940 - January 16, 2023)
Lee passed away peacefully while under hospice care. There is no obituary and no memorial service scheduled.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dean family.
Cards can be sent to:
Brad, Bethany, and Izzac Dean
4071 SR 224
Findlay, OH 45840.
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Emanuel extends our sympathy to Brad and Bonnie Kurtz and family at the passing of Brad’s mom, Ann Kurtz on January 10, 2023. | | |
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Emanuel Friends,
Thank you for coming for 3 Kings Day and king cake. It was good to see all of you, a variety of ages. Your singing & ringing was much appreciated. 6 residents came to hear you. Thank you for the explanation of chalking on our doors. My neighbor put hers on her door as I did too. And yes, I finally found the baby as I only eat a portion of the cake each day. You had nice weather to come and your support is appreciated. Thank you again.
Gratefully,
Lucy
| Giving Tree collection: There were 112 pairs of socks, 107 underwear and 3 slippers collected this year. The items will be split between Marian’s Closet & Common Threads. Thank you for your generous giving. | | |
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Emanuel youth are invited to join First Congregational Church of Akron (UCC)'s Youth group. Amplified Youth aims to bring young people (grades 6 to 12) from First Church and other Akron-area churches together in hopes of building a strong and vibrant youth program that can impact both the lives of our youth and the community of Akron. Amplified Youth meets the third Saturday of each month from 5pm to 7pm. Gatherings will include everything from movies to dinner to games, and more!
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February Schedule
Liturgists
5: Vaughn Daniels
12: Janel Baughman
19: Dave Poetter
26: Val Cordray
Acolytes
5: Aliyah Fischer
12: Callie Weyand
19: Tatum Sutton
26: Lillian Kindel / Nora Miller
Card Ministers
1-15: Helen Tritt
16-31: Amy Wagner
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Emanuel News
Elders: Zoom meeting Tuesday, January 31 & February 28 at 7PM.
Consistory/Elders Installation: February 12
Consistory: Zoom meeting Tuesday, February 14 at 7PM
March Newsletter Deadline: February 26
Latest church news:
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Family of Ann Kurtz
Terry Steiner
John Bedner
Family of kidney donor
Barbara
Rouch Family
Sue
Judy
Tracey
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Larry
Barb
Mark
Jim
Rolnoda
Nathen
Bob & Meg Richmond
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BIRTHDAYS
January 26 Alicia Moore
January 26 Barb Randolph
January 26 Steven Swain
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Please bring donations for the Blessing Box when the church is open (Sunday morning & during office hours), so items can be kept out of the elements. The need for our pantry items has increased. Please consider bringing one item each Sunday to donate. Thank you for continuing to bless our community. | | | |
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Current Needs:
sloppy joe sauce, rice mixes, single serve snacks (cookies, pop tarts, chips, granola bars)
Donations can be dropped off in the box in the narthex closet. Please check all expiration/best by dates.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
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January 29, 2023 Worship
Liturgist: Greg Foster
Guest Preacher: Rev. Tom Gerstenlauer
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Special Music: John Herhold, soloist
John Herhold is from Parma, OH. He is engaged and has two adult daughters. He enjoys singing, acting, and the outdoors. John is a voice student of Sharon Alberson.
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Lessons:
Micah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Hymns:
“Arise Shine” ... berry 176
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”... red 394
“The Lord is My Light”... berry 209
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” ... red 560
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We will be gathering in the sanctuary and online via Zoom for Sunday worship at 10:30am. | | | | |
