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This Week at MLC
Sunday, July 25
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Installation of VBS staff at both services.
8:15 a.m. – Liturgy of Holy Communion
9:15 a.m. – Summer Fellowship Hour
9:15 a.m. – Sanctuary Renewal Discussion
10:00 a.m. – Liturgy of Holy Communion
VBS set-up immediately after 10 a.m. service.
Lauren Borsa Back from South Africa: During worship this morning we will officially welcome Lauren back from her Young Adults in Global Mission year in South Africa. We will lift up prayers of thanksgiving to God for His work through her over the past year and for her safe return.
Monday, July 26
Vacation Bible School
9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Registration forms are available in the overflow area
Tuesday, July 27
Vacation Bible School
9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, July 28
Vacation Bible School
9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Quilters
4:00 p.m. – Midweek Worship
Thursday, July 29
Vacation Bible School
9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
4:00 – 7 p.m. – Farmer’s Market at Grove Ave U.M. parking lot.
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Concert on the Parking Lot, “MLC ‘Little’ Big Band”
Friday, July 30
Vacation Bible School
9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
VBS and MLC Church Family Picnic: Friday, July 30 starting at noon at Windber Rec. Park pavilion.
Saturday, July 31
Sunday, August 1
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
VBS Review
8:15 a.m. – Liturgy of Holy Communion
9:15 a.m. – Summer Fellowship Hour
9:15 a.m. – Sanctuary Renewal Discussion
10:00 a.m. – Liturgy of Holy Communion
Council Meeting immediately after 10 a.m. service.
Midweek Worship: Wednesday, July 28, 4:00 p.m. Can’t make Sunday Worship or just want a time for a midweek devotion? Join us for a time of scripture, prayer, and Holy Communion.
MLC Fellowship Bible Study is This Week: Thurs., July 22, 11:00 a.m.
First Lutheran Recital: Noon, Tuesday, July 27, at First Lutheran Church, 415 Vine Street, Johnstown. Matt Thomas will play a recital on the church’s 3,000 pipe Skinner organ. He holds degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and St. Vincent College. He has been music director for numerous theatrical productions in the area. He also is the principal of Westmont Hilltop High School. A light lunch will follow the recital.
Moxham Farmers Market: Thursday, July 29, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and every Thursday till November. It is set up in the Grove Ave United Methodist Church parking lot on the corner of Grove Avenue and Ohio Street. This is a great place for senior citizens and W.I.C. participants to redeem their FMNP checks.
Thank You: To all who contribute to the Organ Fund. The latest repairs to the organ were completed this past week.
“Trash to Treasures”
Items Needed for
Fall Basement Sale:
Tools – Books – Pots & Pans – Glassware Baby Clothes – Games – Linens
Holiday Items – Notions – Appliances
Jewelry – Puzzles – Etc.
Donations of plastic bags needed!
Drop them off at the church office or the Gathering Place.
Raffle Baskets needed!
Contact Anne Desimone at 255-3214 or
Wanda Keller at 288-6521 to arrange a drop-off time
at the church or a pickup time at your home.
Sale Date: Saturday, September 25
in the Fellowship Hall
7:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Goals: Sanctuary Renewal
Dental Care at the Johnstown Free Medical Clinic
Used Hearing Aids: Are being collected being collected by the Lorain Moxham Lions Club. They may be placed in the eye glasses collection box in the overflow area.
We would like your email address: We would like to be able to get information out to members via email which can be time saving and cost effective. If you have an email address and would like us to use email to send information to you, please email the office at mlcelca@aol.com with "email address for MLC" in the subject line. You do not have to include a message. Thank you for helping us to be as efficient as possible with our communication.
Youth:
Youth Group Wednesday Activities:
VBS
July 26 - 30
VBS Family Picnic at Windber Rec Park
Friday, July 30 at Noon
VBS Celebration during Worship
Sunday, August 1
Sunday Church School Teacher Meeting
Sunday, August 22 at 9:15 am
Rally Day and
First Day of Sunday Church School
Sunday, September 12 at 9:30 am
Summer Youth Activities
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JALY Kennywood Trip Jr/Sr High Tuesday, July 20 9 am – 11:30 pm
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We will meet at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church at 9:00 am and plan to return about 11:30 PM-Midnight. Transportation will be by school bus. You will also want to bring money for food and souvenirs the day of the trip. Adult Chaperones will be needed.
The Cost: $23 for an all-day ride pass
The deadline to register with payment is Sunday, July 11. See Nancy, Lee Ann or Terry to let us know you plan to attend.
Make checks payable to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.
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Cabin Camping & Music in the Mountains at Sequanota Featuring: “Lost and Found” Friday, August 20 - Saturday, August 21
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We have reserved 2 cabins for Friday Night
There will be fun activities and a camp fire
Make your reservation by August 1.
The Youth Committee is covering the cost for each youth who would like to go!!!
Lost and Found in is a music group that has performed here in our synod at the Senior High Event as well as at the last ELCA Youth Gathering. They provide a fun, entertaining show.
You can learn more about them on their website: www.speedwood.com
Small Group Ministry at MLC
Small groups are common throughout Scripture, from Moses dividing the leadership of the people into smaller groups to Jesus calling the 12 disciples. The book of Acts and the Pastoral letters in the New Testament speak of the importance of small house churches as the Church at large began to grow. These small groups had a particular purpose. They were also part of a larger whole; existing as a way to minister within and to the larger Church. Small Group Ministry is not new; but what we have begun to consider what it could look like in the 21st century. More specifically we need to ask, with the help of God, what it could look like at Moxham Lutheran Church.
The value of small group ministry is that it builds and strengthens relationships among God’s people. It is easier to get to know one another in a group of 6 or 8 people in someone’s living room than in the midst of a much larger group. It is our hope that we can develop a small group ministry that helps people to grow in faith and share the love of God in a meaningful way.
There are some key components to faithful small group ministry and these will guide us in developing this ministry: (1.) keep Christ at the center, (2.) provide mutual love and support, (3.) remain accountable to the congregation as a whole, and (4.) practice invitation and hospitality. Paying attention to these components will help us to build relationship with God, within each small group, within the congregation as a whole and with our neighbors.
There can be several types of small groups. A small group may have a ministry or task as its focus. Another type has a focus on mutual support with a group coming together around a common life experience. A third focus may be spiritual growth with Bible study as the central activity in a meeting. Each type is grounded in prayer and is informed by Scripture. We will encourage each group to do some form of outreach ministry at some point during their time together.
As we move forward we will provide training and support for those who will host and facilitate the small groups. It is our hope that this ministry will enrich the faith life of those who call Moxham Lutheran home. Watch the weekly and future newsletters for more information.
Camp
“God’s Great Get-Together”
Vacation Bible School
“From east to west, the powerful LORD God has been calling together everyone on earth.” Psalm 50:1
July 26-30
9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
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Be sure to include VBS
in your summer plans!
MLC Office Hours: Mon – Fri: 9 a.m.-12 noon; 1- 4:30 p.m.
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Parish Office: 539-8664 Parish Office email: mlcelca@aol.com
Pr. Bob’s email: pr4moxham@aol.com
Nancy Wagner’s email: aim4mlc@aol.com |
MLC office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
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1 11:00 a.m. – Moxham Ministerium Ecumenical Service at Grove Ave U.M.
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6th Sunday after Pentecost 4 Independence Day Worship: 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hour: 9 – 10 a.m.
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Office Closed
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7 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon: Property Com. “Fix-up Day” 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Quilters 4:00 p.m. – Worship (Pastor Wagner will lead worship.)
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8 10:00 a.m. – “ Knotty Ladies”
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7th Sunday after Pentecost 11 Worship: 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hour: 9 – 10 a.m.
Visitation Workshop: 9:15 a.m.
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12 10 a.m. – Lullaby Ladies
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13 10 a.m. – Staff Mtg
6:15 p.m. – Christian Ed
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14 PV Deadline 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon: Property Com. “Fix-up Day” 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Quilters 4:00 p.m. – Worship |
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6:30 p.m. – Evangelism
7:30 p.m. - Finance Meeting |
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1:30 p.m. – Wedding Suzanne Milenovich Randy Bucynsky |
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8th Sunday after Pentecost 18 Worship: 8:15 & 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hour: 9 – 10 a.m.
(Lay Communion to Shut-in and Home Bound)
Visitation Workshop: 9:15 a.m. |
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20 10 a.m. – Staff Mtg
JALY Kennywood Trip
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21 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon: Property Com. “Fix-up Day” 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Quilters 4:00 p.m. – Worship
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22 11:00 a.m. – MLC Fellowship Bible Study |
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9th Sunday after Pentecost 25 Installation of VBS Staff at both services. Worship: 8:15 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 9 – 10 a.m. Sanctuary Renewal Discussion at 9:15 a.m. Worship: 10:00 a.m. VBS set-up immediately after 10 a.m. service. |
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28 VBS 9:00 -11:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Quilters 4:00 p.m. – Worship
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29 VBS 9:00 -11:45 a.m.
Concert on the Parking Lot 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
30 VBS 9:00 -11:45 a.m.
Office Closes at Noon Today
MLC Family Picnic at Windber Rec. – 12 noon
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