First Covid-19 Vaccination
I received the first dose this morning in the program sponsored and staffed by Fisher Titus in Norwalk. The event was staged at the Expo Center at the Huron County Fairgrounds, and there were 8 vaccination stations. Hundreds in attendance getting their vaccine -- waiting for their number to be called, then sitting for 15 minutes post vaccine before exiting. Members from St. Peter in Norwalk were on hand to direct traffic in the parking lot, and the St. Peter church bus was available for those who needed a ride from the lot to the door. It was all an impressive display of organization and execution. I go back in three weeks for the second dose. Pfizer.
AA and Huron County Quilters Have Called
Representative of two groups that have met at St. John's called this week to ask about possible return to their previous schedules. We will need to make a decision about this at Tuesday's Council Meeting.
The Puzzle of the Cross and 40 Days of Giving
We had some technical difficulties for our Midweek Lenten Worship on our YouTube channel on Wednesday. The internet was running very slow -- it took forever to get the email sent and the link posted to Facebook, and things didn't get any better when I finally got things together at about 12:15 pm. Got word that the YouTube stream ended at about 11 miniutes, in the middle of the sermon. Fortunately, I had an audio recording that I made to upload to the "Dial-a-sermon" service, and was able to send out another email with that file linked for listening.
Our theme last week was Sin, and we move on to the "Savior" piece on March 17, "Sacrifice" on March 24, and "Salvation" on April 1, Maundy Thursday.
Keep monitoring the St. John's Facebook page for information and resouces for our 40 Days of Giving theme, which is sponsored by the ELCA Hunger Program. We set a goal of raising $1,000 for this program, which helps fight hunger around the world, and have suggested a gift of $1, $2, or $3 a day for 40 days of Lent. So far we have received $1,260!! Let's set a new goal of $1,500! I've pledged at the $3 rate, or $120. You can give directly to a special St. John's fund through our online giving portal HERE, or mark your gift "40 Days of Giving."
Serve Bellevue - Bellevue Ministerial Association Project
Although I have not attnded BMA meetings recently, I have received their emails of what's happening and being planned. An upcoming event is called Serve Bellevue, and is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. If you know of a project that needs the help of others, or would be willing to volunteer that morning, either way there are ways to sign up. I will not be available to participate, but if anyone would be, here are some informatonal items.
Unite together with Bellevue churches to show the love of Jesus by serving our neighbors with practical acts of service and kindness. Suggest a project for Serve Bellevue that will perhaps help a widow, single parent, or elderly person in your neighborhood. The project submission deadline is April 12. For more information and to sign-up to volunteer in Serve Bellevue or suggest a project, go HERE.
Proposal for New Copier
We have received a proposal for leasing or purchasing a new copier. Why? Well, let me try to explain. Our current copier is a Ricoh, sold and serviced by MT Business Technologies. This company was sold, and no longer sells or services Ricoh copiers. We have received an offer from PerryProTech out of Perrysburg, who is a certified Ricoh dealer, to lease or purchase a new Ricoh copier for less money than what we are paying for the current machine. In addition, the new copier will do color. Shaun has been taking a close look at the offer, which he was able to discuss with the sales associate, as both were present in the office this morning. We are considering a purchase rather than a lease, as this would cost less money that leasing over the course of the lease period. If you want to look at the proposal, I've linked it HERE.
Update from Shaun: The quote that pastor linked in the paragraph is no longer accurate. After meeting with the rep he rewrote a new quote that better reflected our situation and usage. Its not drastically different than what you can see but if anyone has any questions, just let me know.
Still Time to Order Candy!
The St. John's Preschool is still taking orders for its 2021 Easter Candy Sale. The deadline for orders is Thursday, March 18. Delivery will be Palm sunday, March 28, from 11:00 - 11:30 in the church parking lot. For more information and for ways to order and pay, go HERE.
A New Dean for Eastern Conference
The Eastern Conference Rostered Leaders met on Thursday morning in a Zoom meeting led by Bishop Daniel. One of the main reasons for his presence with us was to install Pr. Stacy Lauer (St. John's Union Corners) as the new Dean of the Eastern Conference. This position was previously held by Pr. Jody Rice (Gace Femont) but has been vacant since Pr. Jody retired last November. The Dean serves as the liasion between the conferences and the Bishop, and meet with him on a regular basis. The Deans also participate in the call process, meeting with synod staff, conference Call Process Facilitator (that would be Henry Seibert for our Eastern Conference) in interviewing candidates and recommending them to congregations in the call process. It's a big job for which there is no extra compensation, so thank you, Pr. Stacy for your willingness to serve!
Synod Transitional Leaders meet via Zoom
Thursday afternoon I joined the synod transitional leaders group. It's always good to hear what's happening with other congregations in the synod that are in transition.
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