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Tallmadge  Lutheran Church

(A Stephen Ministry Congregation)

759 East Avenue, Tallmadge, Ohio 44278

Church Office Telephone 330-633-4775 ® Preschool/King’s Kids Telephone 330-633-4908

www.TallmadgeLutheranChurch.org

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“The mission of our church is to share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.”

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March 10, 2010  Midweek Ministry Notes

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Tonight is our fourth midweek Lenten service (6:30 p.m.) and supper (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.). The theme for worship will focus on Jesus’ words, “Woman, behold your son!  Son, behold your mother!”  What message did Jesus want Mary & John to learn about families and caring for others?  How does He help us keep our families strong?  Please join us tonight for good food, caring fellowship, and faith-building.

Coffee Hour Hosts are needed for Sunday March 28 & April 18 and 25. If you have not yet taken a turn, please assist us in our fellowship by calling the church office (330-633-4775), or signing the clip board in the kitchen.  If you have not taken time for coffee/tea/juice and friendship, please do.  We have a great group of folks at TLC and we would love to get to know you better!

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TO ORDER FLOWERS TO adorn the altar for Easter, please sign up at the Information Table and: 1) place $10 in an envelope (make checks payable to “Altar Guild”); 2) write your name on the outside of the envelope; 3) indicate the name(s) of the loved ones you are remembering with the flowers; 4) put the envelope in Barbara Moyer’s mailbox.  The last day to order flowers will be Sunday, March 21^st. Lilies, tulips, hyacinths and mums are available this year (you can take them home after the last Easter service).

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This Sunday, March 14^th will be the third of our five 50^th Anniversary Sundays. Pastor John Eiwen, Emeritus Pastor of Zion, Akron, will be our guest preacher.  Through Pastor Eiwen’s many years at Zion, he was also a friend to our congregation and often served during times of vacancy.  Plan now to share the happy day as we remember the 1970’s – 1980’s.

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Saturday, March 20^th --  Puttin’ on the Hits! This is an annual night that is filled with song and lots of laughter and joy as people and groups of all ages entertain with various songs.  The senior high youth group hosts the gathering as a fund raiser. This year’s theme is “Hollywood.’  ‘Hits’ begins at 7:00 p.m.  Plan to join the fun with an act of your own.  Plan to attend and enjoy the warm spirit of others!

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One way you can help: the Community Outreach Task Force is looking for people age 59 and under to help with our Dinner and a Show on  Saturday, March 13.  We need help with set up, clean up, serving dinner, cooking, assisting our guests into the church for the dinner and the school for the play, providing transportation for members of our church who do not drive or drive at night.  A sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board across from the coat rack and on the table in the library.  Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

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SENIOR YOUTH will meet Sunday in the youth room from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to make more preparations for Puttin’ on the Hits.

Junior Youth will be attending the Ohio District Junior Youth Gathering this weekend at Sawmill Creek.  Please pray for safe travel, good fellowship, and a time of spiritual renewal.

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HARTVILLE CHOCOLATES are being sold for Easter by the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). Sunday, March 14^th, is the last day to place your order. The treats are on display across from the mailboxes. Order forms are also on the table.  To place an order, fill out the form, write the quantity of each item you would like and the total amount due. Checks may be made payable to “Tallmadge Lutheran Church.”  Order forms & payment may be placed in Amber Styskal’s mailbox.  The items will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, March 24 & Sunday, March 28.

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Life on Planet Mom: A Down-to-Earth Guide to Your Changing Relationships - Becoming a mom affects your relationships with everyone. This month, moms are invited to read chapter 6, A Father’s Love: How Becoming a Mom Changes Your Relationship with God, then watch a short talk by various moms via DVD which will lead into Bible study and discussion.  Women of young children are invited to this monthly study meeting the 3^rd THURSDAY of the month from 9–10:30 a.m. The ladies will meet on Thursday, March 18th. Childcare will be provided.   If you have any questions please call Amber Styskal, DCE, at 330-633-4775.

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NURSERY VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to serve in the nursery one Sunday every other month during the 10:30 a.m. worship service.  If you would like to volunteer your time to care for the little ones under the supervision of Sue Pifer, Nursery Attendant, please contact Amber Styskal, DCE, at 330-633-4775, or talk with Sue Pifer.

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Sanctuary Spring Cleaning is set for Saturday, March 27^th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Help us prepare the Sanctuary for Easter.  Cleaning supplies will be provided, but extra hands are needed to get the job done! Also, extra buckets and rags are always welcome.  If you have questions, or would like to help, please contact Becky Springer at 330-618-5950.

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Our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Party for children ages 2 – 12 years will be on Saturday, April 3^rd from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please come promptly at 10 a.m. as the Easter Egg Hunt will be the first activity (don’t forget your basket).  Following the egg hunt, games will be played in the gym. There will be lots of candy, prizes, and snacks for all.  Parents must stay with their children.  Please sign-up by the mailboxes.  Each family is asked to donate one bag of candy.  If you have any questions or would like to sign-up over the phone, please call Amber Styskal, DCE, at 330-633-4775.

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There will be a SPECIAL MITES Collection Sunday, March 21^st. MITES are part of the ministry through the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) special offerings for missions. The Mission Goal for 2008-2010 is $209,450.00.  MITES needed by March 31, 2010 are $28,235.80. See the flyer on the LWML board across from Pastor Zachrich's office. Your generous gifts are most appreciated.

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The New Orleans Mission Team is holding a PIE SALE on Easter Sunday during the Easter breakfast in the gym to raise money for the New Orleans mission trip.  If you would like to support the project and can bake a pie, please sign up at the mailboxes or email Ray Olson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with the type of pie you are willing to bake, and the quantity you will be baking.  If you can’t bake, or Easter is always so busy, stop by the gym to purchase your pies.  FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!!  Questions? Contact Ray Olson (330) 784-6226.

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THANKS to all who donated generously during the Sunday coffee hours February 14^th &  28.  The Confirmation youth earned $94.75 to purchase medical supplies for Haiti.

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This Week We Pray For

+ Those Celebrating Anniversaries: Tim & Krys Klemm

+ Those in Need of God’s Healing Touch: Bert Holz; David Werntz; Eleanor Wiese; Mary Currier; Shirlee Lucien; Pastor Sandmann; Ruth Stalder

+ For our Junior Youth and leaders as they return home this afternoon from the gathering which was held at Sawmill Creek this weekend.

+ For our congregation as we go forward with the Transforming Congregations process

Please share your prayer requests with us.  Complete one of the prayer request cards in the hymn rack, call the church office, or speak to the Pastor or one of the Elders.

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Palm Sunday   8:00 & 10:30 a.m.  -- 8:00 am will be a traditional service; 10:30 am will be a musical/drama

Maundy Thursday – 7:30 p.m.  -- The service will include Holy Communion and the stripping of the altar

Good Friday  -- 12:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. -- 12:00 p.m. will be a service of prayer and preaching; 7:30 p.m. will be a Tenebrae Service of Darkness

Holy Saturday  --  6:00 p.m.  -- We will celebrate the traditional Easter Vigil service with Holy Communion.

Easter  --  7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. -- All services will include Holy Communion, special music, and a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection.

Easter Breakfast  -- 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. -- The Senior High Youth will serve a    continental breakfast in the gym.