Please come join us!  We are studying Revelation.  Adult Forum meets at 8:45 am every Sunday.  Each participant gets his/her own study booklet.  We also have a video and a power point presentation to address our learning.  Hope to see you.

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.

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 60^th 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.

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!

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!

Adult Forum will begin on Sunday, September 8, at 8:45 am.  We will be studying Revelation, using study booklets and a video power point.  Please come and join us!

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.

New – Transportation Team…We have begun a “Transportation Team” of drivers willing to drive folks to church, local doctor appointments, local grocery shopping, etc.  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.

FBI Elder Fraud Presentation…Each year millions of elderly Americans fall victim to various types of fraud schemes.  Trumbull 100, in partnership with the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, is hosting a public awareness program on Elder Fraud.  The FBI will present information about current fraud schemes, ways to protect yourself, families, and communities from such schemes and available victim support resources on Thursday, August 1, at 6:00 pm at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue, NW, Warren, OH  44484 (330-399-8807).

From the Fellowship Committee Chairperson, Pam Gerbetz…I just have to thank again all of the bakers who supplied items to our Bake Sale.  It was a success even with the terrible heat that day.  We made $350 for our efforts.  Good job!  July’s Fellowship was also a success with strawberry and blueberry treats.  I think everyone enjoyed this and I will certainly repeat that one again.  In August we are planning our potluck Party on the Patio.  This will be our August Fellowship gathering.  Check the bulletin board in the narthex for details and a food sign-up sheet.  I have been thinking of attempting to sell Christmas cookies in early December.  We would need 10-12 bakers.  More info to come this fall.  I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful summer God has given us!

Monthly Women’s Breakfast…Please join us at our monthly breakfast at Vasilio’s in Cortland on the second Thursday (August 8) of every month at 10:00 am.  All are welcome!

Things are going well so far this summer.  We just finished with our first Flea Market/Garage Sale.  We also had a Bake Sale thrown in.  The vendor turnout could have been better, but those who were here were happy with their sales that day and would come back.  We had a steady stream of cars coming in to see what was going on most of the day.  I am sure the excessive heat played a role in all of it.  I want to thank everyone who was involved in the planning and the workers who helped that day.  Great job!  Hope you all have a great summer!

60^th Anniversary Picnic and Open House…Our next function here at Living Lord Lutheran Church will be our 60^th Anniversary Picnic and Open House on Saturday, July 20, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  This function will be open to the public.  We will have a Bouncy House, face painting, and balloon animals for the children.  There will be a Talent Contest with prizes which should be a lot of fun.  The church will be open to the public with information about who we are as a church.  We will have new flyers to pass out and will hope again that the congregation takes part.

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.