From the Evangelism/Membership Committee Chairperson, Barb Wright

Transportation Team…Do you have an appointment and your car won’t start?  Do you want to come to church but your car is in the shop?  You want to worship with your friends at Living Lord, but you have no way to get to church?  Well, we have some wonderful volunteers to drive you if you are unable to drive to your destination.  If you are in need of transportation, please call one of the following:  Darlene Altiere, Ernie and Pam Gerbetz, Neal and Joyce L’Amoureaux, or Karin McKinney.  You may call one of the volunteers listed and make arrangements with them for your needed trip.  Discuss thorough and precise plans and enjoy the service provided.  Thank your provider and God!

From the Fellowship Committee Chairperson, Pam Gerbetz

Wow, that was a fast summer!  October finds us looking forward to the busy holiday season of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the start of 2025.  There will be a sign-up sheet around October 1 for bakers who would like to bake cookies to sell in early December.  More info coming.  Fellowship Sunday in October is on October 20.  This will be “Pie Day”.  That was a hit last fall and I am staging a rerun.  Mark your calendars.

 

Monthly Women’s Breakfast…Please join us at our monthly breakfast at Vasilio’s in Cortland on the second Thursday (October 10) of every month at 10:00 am.  All are welcome!

From the Outreach Committee, Member Pam Boothe

The Senior Valley Choir, sponsored by Scope, will present a concert at Living Lord Lutheran Church on Friday, October 18, at 6:00 pm.  The Senior Valley Choir consists of about 30 senior citizens who love to sing.  Pastor Sam Mohn is the Director, and Carolyn Hartzel is the pianist.  The church will collect items needed by the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County.  Needed items include litter scoops, litter boxes, soft cat treats, nylon collars (all sizes), 6 ft. leashes, dog toys (no rope toys), cat toys (no cat nip), dry food for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens, canned food for dogs and cats, hand soap, and peanut butter.  A full list can be found on the AWL website under the Donate tab.  A link to AWL’s wish list on Amazon can also be found there.  Come join us and help support local animals in need.  We look forward to seeing you!

From the Worship Committee Chairperson, Nancy Walters

I would like to thank all of the volunteers that help make our worship experience run smoothly every week.  The greeters, the choir, the organists, the lectors, the assistant ministers, the communion assistants, the altar care, the bread bakers, and all who help behind the scenes.  We are always looking for additional help so that we don’t overwhelm the current volunteers.  And if you don’t feel comfortable serving in front of the congregation, there are many “jobs” that don’t require your presence up front.  If you would like to volunteer, please see me at church or give me a call.  We will make sure that you are trained and assigned to another member to help you until you are comfortable.  If there is a particular hymn that you would like to sing, see either myself or May Love and we will try and fit it in.  I would like to continue singing Sunday School songs.  We could even get the choir to help us become kids again!  I am looking for bow makers to help with making new bows for this Christmas.  I will supply the ribbon.  We might even want to have a bow party before Hanging of the Greens in November!  Date to be determined.  We will gladly accept donations of our communion wine at any time.  We use Manischewitz Concord Grape wine which you can purchase at Giant Eagle.

From the President, Bob McKinney

We have had a remarkably busy summer here at Living Lord.  First, we had our Flea Market in June, which went well considering how hot it was that day.  We had a lot of folks pull in and check out the vendors and the bake sale.  The bake sale went well, and we sold about $500 of items.  I requested that any money from the bake sale should be placed into the 60th Anniversary account to help pay for our Open House.  Our second project was the Open House.  I was a little disappointed at the turnout.  But still, our name was out there through advertising, flyers, etc.  I have noticed over the past several months we have had many visitors come through the church on Sunday morning.  Many are still coming to Sunday services.  I believe we have had more people visit us than we have had in a long time.  I am hoping that all the advertising we have done this late spring and summer has had something to do with that.  Rally Sunday is coming on September 22, with Fellowship after service.  We will hold our Second Vote on disaffiliation from the ELCA on Sunday, September 8, 2024.  This Sunday, August, 25, I will discuss one more time and rebut several things the Bishop said on her visit to Living Lord on August 18.

 

Church Information…Please remember that you can obtain church information from the monthly Lamplighter Newsletter, the Constant Contact emails you receive, on the church website (www.lllc.org), on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Living-Lord-Lutheran-Church-493806727349110/), and postings on the church bulletin board.  Church Council Meeting minutes are posted on the bulletin board and sent out via Constant Contact.  We would like to see a better “open rate” when we send information to you via Constant Contact so that we know you are being informed of the activities that are occurring at the church.  If you have any other suggestions on how best to reach out to our parishioners, please see a Council member.

From the Evangelism/Membership Committee Chairperson, Barb Wright

Transportation Team…Do you have an appointment and your car won’t start?  Do you want to come to church but your car is in the shop?  You want to worship with your friends at Living Lord, but you have no way to get to church?  Well, we have some wonderful volunteers to drive you if you are unable to drive to your destination.  If you are in need of transportation, please call one of the following:  Darlene Altiere, Ernie and Pam Gerbetz, Neal and Joyce L’Amoureaux, or Karin McKinney.  You may call one of the volunteers listed and make arrangements with them for your needed trip.  Discuss thorough and precise plans and enjoy the service provided.  Thank your provider and God!

From the Fellowship Committee Chairperson, Pam Gerbetz

Summer sure has flown by fast and falling temps and leaves are around the corner.  We will have September’s Fellowship on Sunday, September 22, Rally Day.  I am planning a small brunch with sloppy joes and a few sides.  Please plan on joining us after our service.  Still considering selling Christmas cookies in early December.  I think that is something a lot of people are interested in purchasing.  More info to come.  Please enjoy the last of the warm days of September.  We all know what is coming-brrr.

 

Monthly Women’s Breakfast…Please join us at our monthly breakfast at Vasilio’s in Cortland on the second Thursday (September 12) of every month at 10:00 am.  All are welcome!

From the President, Bob McKinney

IT’S BACK!  PARTY ON THE PATIO!  You are invited to join us for our Party on the Patio on Saturday, August 10, 4:00 to 7:00 pm.  We will provide the meat.  Please bring with you a side dish or dessert to round out the meal.  Wear your Disco attire and be ready to boogie!  Please sign up on the bulletin board what you are bringing and how many are coming so we can plan accordingly.  Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

 

Church Information…Please remember that you can obtain church information from the monthly Lamplighter Newsletter, the Constant Contact emails you receive, on the church website (www.lllc.org), on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Living-Lord-Lutheran-Church-493806727349110/), and postings on the church bulletin board.  Church Council Meeting minutes are posted on the bulletin board and sent out via Constant Contact.  We would like to see a better “open rate” when we send information to you via Constant Contact so that we know you are being informed of the activities that are occurring at the church.  If you have any other suggestions on how best to reach out to our parishioners, please see a Council member.