FYI...For Your Information
News From the Call Committee
Some church members have been asking the Call Committee members if we have a pastor, yet. On March 3rd, our last meeting, we finished session 4, mission and vision. There are 7 sessions. At our next meeting, on March 18th, we will discuss session 5 (Leadership and expectation). After that, there will be 2 more sessions, to be held 2-3 weeks apart. At that time, we will be prepared to submit our Ministry Profile Statement (MPS) AKA: Dating Site Profile!
Steve Hoyson,
Call Committee Member
Some church members have been asking the Call Committee members if we have a pastor, yet. On March 3rd, our last meeting, we finished session 4, mission and vision. There are 7 sessions. At our next meeting, on March 18th, we will discuss session 5 (Leadership and expectation). After that, there will be 2 more sessions, to be held 2-3 weeks apart. At that time, we will be prepared to submit our Ministry Profile Statement (MPS) AKA: Dating Site Profile!
Steve Hoyson,
Call Committee Member
Synod Assembly
Saturday, June 1, 2024
John S. Knight Center, Akron
Every year, the synod hosts a general assembly of info, learning, meetings, and voting. How would you like to get in on the action?! Each congregation is allowed to send up to 3 people, and our church pays your registration fees. Come see what the “big picture” is all about! So far, we have one volunteer; so hurry, before all 3 opportunities have been taken! Talk to Karen Kovacs for more details. (440) 309-8464.
Saturday, June 1, 2024
John S. Knight Center, Akron
Every year, the synod hosts a general assembly of info, learning, meetings, and voting. How would you like to get in on the action?! Each congregation is allowed to send up to 3 people, and our church pays your registration fees. Come see what the “big picture” is all about! So far, we have one volunteer; so hurry, before all 3 opportunities have been taken! Talk to Karen Kovacs for more details. (440) 309-8464.
Online Giving Available!
You read that right! You now have an option available for online giving! Zelle is quick and easy to use, and is readily available directly through most bank online payment sites. In the event your personal bank does not offer Zelle, you can still use it through the Zelle website or on your phone through the Zelle app. Check it out! All you need to know is our church email address: Secretary@ChristLutheranLorain.net
You read that right! You now have an option available for online giving! Zelle is quick and easy to use, and is readily available directly through most bank online payment sites. In the event your personal bank does not offer Zelle, you can still use it through the Zelle website or on your phone through the Zelle app. Check it out! All you need to know is our church email address: Secretary@ChristLutheranLorain.net
Attention All Gmail Users:
We’ve recently been notified of changes for those who use Gmail as their email provider: Gmail currently blocks our emails (including newsletters) from reaching you. There is nothing the church can do to fix this! You must make changes through Gmail. Last month, we received 18 pages of notifications that the newsletter was “undeliverable” to Gmail addresses. Please contact Gmail to make necessary changes. Or….. If you would prefer to receive your newsletter via mail, notify the office.
We’ve recently been notified of changes for those who use Gmail as their email provider: Gmail currently blocks our emails (including newsletters) from reaching you. There is nothing the church can do to fix this! You must make changes through Gmail. Last month, we received 18 pages of notifications that the newsletter was “undeliverable” to Gmail addresses. Please contact Gmail to make necessary changes. Or….. If you would prefer to receive your newsletter via mail, notify the office.
A Note From Redeemer Lutheran Church, Elyria
To Our Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
For those of you who may not have heard, we have voted to dissolve our congregation at Redeemer Lutheran Church. We are tentatively planning our Holy Closure service for early June. It is nice to have fellow Christians to share our faith in God during this time of transition. We look forward to our Lenten journey with you for the soup and supper evenings. Thank you for your prayers and support.
Karen Neuschaefer,
Council President
Redeemer Lutheran Church
To Our Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
For those of you who may not have heard, we have voted to dissolve our congregation at Redeemer Lutheran Church. We are tentatively planning our Holy Closure service for early June. It is nice to have fellow Christians to share our faith in God during this time of transition. We look forward to our Lenten journey with you for the soup and supper evenings. Thank you for your prayers and support.
Karen Neuschaefer,
Council President
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Lorain Co-Operative Ministry Hiring!!
The Lorain County Cooperative Ministry is looking for a new Program Coordinator. Our current coordinator has developed some serious medical issues and will need to limit her hours. She is willing to train a person in this position. If you know anyone who might be
interested in the position, please reach out to Father Alex Barton at adbarton11@gmail.com. Below is a brief description of the job.
About the Program Coordinator Assistant Position:
This is a part-time salaried position, with the number of hours required each week generally varying between 15-20 hours. You will be writing grants, working with the churches in the Coop, working with Second Harvest, and coordinating the fund raisers. The Program Coordinator assistant reports to the Program Coordinator and the President of the Board. This position has the potential to become full-time with a commensurate salary.
The Lorain County Cooperative Ministry is looking for a new Program Coordinator. Our current coordinator has developed some serious medical issues and will need to limit her hours. She is willing to train a person in this position. If you know anyone who might be
interested in the position, please reach out to Father Alex Barton at adbarton11@gmail.com. Below is a brief description of the job.
About the Program Coordinator Assistant Position:
This is a part-time salaried position, with the number of hours required each week generally varying between 15-20 hours. You will be writing grants, working with the churches in the Coop, working with Second Harvest, and coordinating the fund raisers. The Program Coordinator assistant reports to the Program Coordinator and the President of the Board. This position has the potential to become full-time with a commensurate salary.
Eternal Candle and Flower Sheets for 2024 are up on the bulletin board by the Office and have plenty of empty spaces! The Eternal Candle is $5.00 per week and the flowers are $20.00 per vase. If there is no-one signed up for flowers, we will not order fresh bouquets for that week. (We will instead use our beautiful silk arrangements.) Sign up for a Sunday and designate an occasion, a memorial, or an honor for someone. And please mark an offering envelope with your name and amount. Thanks! (Remember: there are no flowers on the altar during Lent.)