FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH “LOVING GOD, SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS”

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

September Worship

September 1

Sermon Hall of Fame Scriptures Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16,

Luke 14:1, 7-14

September 8

Sermon The Cost of Discipleship

Scriptures Jeremiah 18:1-11,

Luke 14:25-33

September 15

Sermon Help, I’m Lost

Scriptures 1Timothy 1:12-17,

Luke 15:1-10

September 22

Sermon Our Standard of Giving

Scriptures 1Timothy 2:1-7,

Luke 16:1-13

September 29

Sermon No Regrets

Scriptures 1Timothy 6:6-19,

Luke 16:19-31

Dear Friends,

It’s “Back to School” time! We’ve

been seeing the signs – the sales, and

now it is here. As I write this, the

youth of our community are

preparing to head back to the classroom this week.

This week many of the parents and youth will be at

open houses, meeting new teachers, getting an idea

of what their classes will be like, and getting their

minds and bodies ready for the action.

Summer is a time when our normal routines become

a little more relaxed, and now we begin to focus on

establishing whatever the “normal” routine is for our

families. And here at the church we get back to our

normal routine by returning to our Sunday School

schedule.

On Sept. 8th, churches across America are

participating in “Back to Church” time!

Summer is over, the choir is back in session, and

hopefully you will be back in the pews, renewed

from your leisure times throughout the summer.

During all of September, we hope you will take the

time to invite friends, family, and neighbors to join

us in worship. Will you take the time to get

involved? Who will you invite someone to come to

worship or Sunday School?

Come join us and bring your friends for “Back To

Church Sunday”!

Shalom

Rev. Donna

A GIFT TO Faith’s endowment fund is a

gift that will last forever.

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September, school and the Chancel Choir! Thank

you to each person who provided special, diverse

music for the summer services. Sincerely, you are

all appreciated very much.

The first choir practice will be Thursday, Sept. 5, at

7 PM. We’ll plan to offer the first anthem of the

2013-2014 Choral Year the following Sunday, Sept.

8. It’s always exciting to start our new year as we

look forward to giving the very best to regular

worship services and to special services throughout

the liturgical year.

Sometimes, with affection, the choir refers to

themselves as “The Gang.” Well, speaking for

myself and all of the members of the choir, we

warmly welcome any person who would like to be

part of the choir also known as, in their words, “The

Gang.” We enjoy caring, friendship, singing, sharing

and worshiping together. You will also likely find

unique blessings as each anthem harbors a spiritual

message within the content.

If you are not able to attend every Thursday

rehearsal, not to worry because the anthems,

especially new ones, are usually practiced far in

advance of the time they’re used in the service. In

fact, we have one anthem, “Gonna Sit Down and

Rest a While” that we’ve had pending for more than

a year. It’s neat, it’s fun – and it’s also been a

challenge rhythm-wise.

Thank you to the congregation for support and

encouragement. And thank you to each member of

the choir as we launch an exciting new Choral Year.

Sing’ ~ cerely,

Nancy

The United Methodist Women will meet Saturday

morning, September 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Our

guest speaker with be Mark Steinmetz who will be

doing a slide program on the 1913 Flood. The

program will begin at 10:00 a.m. and men, women,

teens and children are invited. Refreshments will be

served following the program. The UMW will meet

for a short meeting after the program.

Our mission this month will be the Shoebox

Ministry. Once again, due to the limited time in

November to get the boxes together, we are asking

you to support this Mission a little early this year.

There is a shipping fee of $7.00 per Shoebox. Please

make checks out to Faith UMC or put this amount in

an envelope marked “Shoebox Ministry” and put in

the collection plate, NOT in the actual box. If you

are unable to make up a box, but would like to help

with shipping costs, we would love for you to do that.

Again, I will be available to

shop for you & make up the

boxes, if you would like. If

you have any questions,

please contact Susan Young

at 567-220-6303 or see me

at church.

The SERVE TEAM is also asking for items for

the Flood Buckets during the month of

September. We are asking for a bottle of dish soap

(16-28 oz. any brand), 18

cleaning wipes or reusable

wipes, (no terry cleaning

towels) and 7 sponges. At the

end of the year, it will be fun to

see just how many Flood

Buckets and Health Kits we

will have, by collecting specific items each month.

Thank you for your participation.

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PILGRIMS

SUNDAY SCHOOL

CLASS UPDATE

Adults of any age are welcome to come to the

Pilgrims Sunday School class which is located on the

lower level in the southwest corner.

The study book is by James Moore and is entitled

Seizing the Moments. The theme running through

the chapters is making the most of life’s

opportunities.

Each chapter can be viewed as an independent entity.

Some chapter headings are “Moments of

Opportunity, Trust, Love, Spiritual Growth,

Confidence and Creative Surrendering.”

Facilitators for this class are John and Judy Munn.

Please join us for a

Century Celebration

as Violet Albright

turns 100!

Monday, September 2, 2013

Open House from

2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

92 West Davis St., Tiffin, OH

Your presence is the only present desired.

If unable to attend,

please send birthday greetings to:

54 S. Washington Street, Rm. 305,

Tiffin, Ohio 44883

For more information,

please call Joan at 419-448-0856

What a blessing you have all been during my

hospitalization and recuperation!

Your prayers lifted and sustained me during

the most difficult days, and I give God all of

the glory for the healing. There were days

when I felt as if I was lifted up off of the

hospital bed by all of the prayers being offered.

Words cannot express my gratitude.

Thank you for the prayers, the flowers, and

acts of kindness extended to both Karl and

myself.

I give God praise every time I think of what a

wonderful church family Faith UMC has

become.

Rev. Donna

THANK YOU

I wish to thank Rev. Donna and Faith UMC

members for the many cards, calls and prayers

during my by-pass heart surgery and recovery.

I am now in re-hab and increasing in strength.

Thanks to everyone for your concern.

Hope to see you in church!!

Sincerely ~ John Fetzer

THANK YOU

Thank you for helping us pay for Camp

Aldersgate. We had a great time. We got to

kayak and try archery.

Love ~ Ryan and Kevin Dietrich

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Oct. 3rd & 4th

All Proceeds of this year’s rummage sale will go to

support the Mission Trip to Henderson Settlement in

2014.

Items may be dropped off at the church anytime that

the Church is open. Place items on the east side of

the stage. The office hours are 9-11am & 1-3pm.

If you need things picked up, please call the office

and we will coordinate some folks with trucks to pick

the items up.

Karl Hankins is ready to make soup and is heading

up the kitchen. He is looking for some volunteers to

help with the lunch – if you can help on Thursday the

3rd, please let him know.

Watch bulletins for more details!

Tuesday Night Bible Study

Sept 10th 7pm

Celebrate Colossians

Are you overwhelmed by all of the

different opinions, viewpoints, and

especially, religions in the world? The church at

Colosse had the same problem. Members were

mixing different religions together and diffusing the

purpose of Christianity. Paul wrote to the Colossians

that they should keep their focus on Christ as the true

and only Savior.

In the DVD presentation, Pastor Keith Loy, focuses

on the supremacy of Christ and how it impacts our

everyday lives. He relates Paul's examples of how to

grow in Christ-likeness. He stresses practical

everyday life issues and how keeping Christ first

impacts the viewer.

Join us in the Lounge for this interactive Bible Study!

Want to make a difference in a young person’s life?

Willing to allow God to use you in a serving way?

Adults are needed for our Landing Ministry

Bus Drivers – to Fostoria and back

Meal coordinator

One on one leaders with the Youth

Contact Greg Glover if you are willing to join this

adventure for God!

Familyfever98@yahoo.com

Fall/Winter Schedule

Sept. 15th Nov. 3rd

Oct. 6th Nov. 17th

Oct. 20th Dec. 15th

6:30 p.m. ~ Fellowship Hall

Christmas Play Practice

All children of the church are invited to our

Christmas play practices, beginning in October

during Sunday

School time.

The show is called "You

Can't Cancel Christmas" and

will be performed during the

10:15 service on Dec. 15.

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Mark your calendars for the 12th Annual Fall BBQ Sunday, September 8, 2013,

from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

1/2 Chicken Dinner ($10.00 per person) 1/4 Chicken Dinner ($ 8.00 per person)

Kids Meals ($3.50 each)

Elizabeth Schaefer Auditorium,

On the St. Francis Campus –

Featuring Grandmas Backyard BBQ

(Proceeds benefit St. Francis Spirituality Center)

Call 419-443-1485 if you have any questions or visit www.franciscanretreats.org

CHURCH BULLETIN BLOOPERS

1. For those of you who have children and

don't know it, we have a nursery down stairs.

2. The eighth graders will be presenting

Shakespeare's Hamlet in the church basement

on Friday at 7 pm. The congregation is invited

to attend the tragedy.

3. This being Easter Sunday, we will ask Mrs.

Lewis to come forward and lay an egg on the

alter.

4. The preacher will preach his farewell

massage, after which the choir will sing,

"Break Forth With Joy".

5. Thursday night: Potluck Supper - Prayer

and medication will follow.

6. The audience is asked to remain seated until

the end of the recession.

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The following people have

received our special prayers

this past month:

Military personnel and

their families,

homebound members,

those in nursing homes

Dolores Agerter

Karen Banic

Julia Barger

Bernice Bock

Steve Brickner

Cash Correll

Phyllis Canterbury

Helen Cramer

Pat Dawson

Kevin Dietrich

George Dupey

Ryan Edelman

John Fetzer

Blaine Focht

Betsy Frase

Ann Gregory

Joan Hossler

Joe Kidwell

Keith Klair

Carol LeBlanc

Kelly Pelayo

Hal, Marlene Philbrook

Grandson of Dan &Sue

Schatzinger (Brody)

Joe Simons

Woody Snyder

Laurie Sturtz

Cassie Traunero

Darl Wilson

September Birthdays

1-Jan Foy, Greg Fritsch,

Kris Klopfenstein; 2-Violet Albright,

Bernice Bock, James Snyder,

Deborah Weber; 3-Austin Arnold,

Matthew Ash; 4-Jennifer Albert,

David Depinet, Ryan Depinet,

Cindy Jordan, Martha Kagy,

Tim Renninger; 5-Andy Main,

Aliyah Link, Kim Newman,

Bill Seigley, Sean Smith,

Andrea Traunero; 6-Norma Babcock,

Dianne Roberts, Bradley Willman;

7-Jessica Cook, Kelly Gerbino,

Nicholas Grover, Robert Norcross,

Marilyn Rumschlag; 8- Barb Bauer;

9-Joseph Jordan, Patty Lonsbury;

12-Shirley Galaba; 13-Monique Clagg;

14-Ryan Baker; 15-Maxine Cochran, Joyce Drake;

16-Doreen Lemons, Emily Hurt; 17-Kaleb Fair,

Kaylee Fair, Lynn Lash, Ethan Shoemaker,

Ella Mae Watts, Angie Williams; 18-Eric Hossler,

Mason Ryan Link; 19-Blake Hoover;

20-Harry Geren; 21-James Dryfuse,

Richard Edelman, Emily Ellis, Daniel Snyder;

22-Jane Dietrich, Trent Dundore, Danny Fuller,

Megan Brickman, Janelle Schatzinger, Jenny Scott;

23-Brad Mesnard, Calvin Snyder;

24-Elizabeth Cramer, Gary Fout, Kristine Gottfried,

Jesse Robinson; 25-Chip Hossler,

Cheryl McKenrick; 26-Don Ellis,

Alexander Robert Fritsch, Forrest Kisabeth,

Jennifer Reedy, Dusty Strausbaugh;

27-Diana Cramer, Dillon Shedrick;

29-Samuel Christian, Laurie Richey,

Joann Schreiner; 30-, Jonathan Knaur.

September Anniversaries

1-Kris & Susan Klopfenstein;

5-Paul & Heather Grover;

6-Paul & Gina Shoemaker;

7-Dennis & Roxanne Gribben;

8-Bill & Jean Seigley;

11-Jonathon & Jennifer Kiser,

Brad & Kim Newman;

12-James & Lois Eisenhard;

13-Brent & Jennifer Albert;

14-Tom & Deborah Cook,

Steve & Angie Gerding;

16-Mr. & Mrs. Barry Abbott,

Gregory & Jennifer Harkins;

18-Kevin & Amy Baker;

19-John & Laurie Richey; Jeff & Amanda Smith;

21-Daniel & Meg Eborg; 24-Charlie & Jodie Reinbolt;

25-Jason & Hollie Borer, Eric & Michelle Miller;

27-Steve & Tracy Frederick; 30-Mark & Patty Lonsbury

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

LABOR DAY

Office Closed

8:30am TOPS

7:45 am Men’s Group

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NO Praise Service

7:00 pm Trustees mtg.

4:30 pm Weight Watchers 7:00 pm Bible Study

7:30 am Bible Study at Bailiwicks 6:30 pm The Landing

8:30am TOPS

7:45 am Men’s Group 10:00 am UMW

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 6:30 pm Praise Service

Lifeline Screening 6:30 pm Serve Team Mtg.

4:30 pm Weight Watchers 7:00 pm Bible Study

7:30 am Bible Study at Bailiwicks 6:30 pm The Landing 7:00 pm Celebrate Team mtg.

8:30am TOPS

7:45 am Men’s Group

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 NO Praise Service

4:30 pm Weight Watchers 7:00 pm Bible Study

7:30 am Bible Study at Bailiwicks 6:30 pm The Landing

8:30am TOPS

7:45 am Men’s Group

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NO Praise Service

COMING SOON!

October 3rd & 4th

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FAITH UMC

75 N. Sandusky St.

Tiffin, OH 44883

LITURGISTS

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

Jodie Reinbolt Jacke Renninger

READERS

Sept 1 Jane Schubert Lois Eisenhard

Sept 8 David Dietrich Joan Shobe

Sept 15 Laura Quickle Chris Arnold

Sept 22 Sandy Yarbrough Angie Gerding

Sept 29 Bonnie Scherger Larry Messer

ACOLYTES

Sept 1 Josh Briggs Ethan Gerding

Sept 8 Ryan Depinet Evan & Larry Messer

Sept 15 Kevin & Ryan Dietrich Noah & Hannah Borer

Sept 22 David & Kevin Dietrich Abby Glover & Mallory Rife

Sept 29 Hannah & Noah Borer Evan & Larry Messer

A/V Operators

Sept 1 Tim Everhart & David Dietrich Greg Glover, Jason & Noah Borer

Sept 8 Brian & Josh Briggs Bruce & Julie Morris

Sept 15 Eric & Ryan Depinet Daniel & Phyllis Kinn

Sept 22 Kevin & Jonathan O’Millian Jason & Noah Borer

Sept 29 Tim Everhart & David Dietrich Steve & Ethan Gerding

GREETERS AND USHERS

Chip, Jane, David, Kevin & Ryan Dietrich Bruce & Julie Morris

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