Circuit 1 (Van Wert, Lima and Defiance area) NEWS:
District President Cripe visits Pastors of Circuit 1 gathered at Emmanuel, Van Wert to discuss "The Incarnation: Who is Jesus Christ and what are the Implications of His Incarnation?" by Dean Wenthe
Next Winkel scheduled for 13 January 09 at Redeemer, Convoy
The topic will be "The Sanctity of Life: What makes life sacred?" James Lamb
Feb 10 at St Stephen, Defiance
The Topic will be "The Sacrament of Holy Baptism: What is the place of Baptism in Christian Life?" Robert Preece
March 10 2009 St Thomas, Ohio City
The Topic will be "The Sacrament of Holy Communion: What is the meaning and what are the benefits of the Lord's Supper?" Art just
A sad farwell: Rev. Griebel accepted the Call to serve at Lutheran Homes in Ft. Wayne.His last Sunday in the pulpit at St. John, Wapakoneta wasNovember 2nd.
Pictured are the members of Circuit 2 in Northwest Ohio at St Paul, Napoleon (November 18, 2008) . Among their guests was Pastor Vern Bok (pictured on the right) of St John, Garfield Heights, Ohio (and the Ohio District's Missions and Ministry Facilitator for Northeastern Ohio). Pastor Bok spoke to the pastors of Circuit 2 about Project Barnabas, the Synod's attempt to help congregations reach out to and support deployed service members and their families.
Circuit 2 Napoleon Circuit Next Meetings:
January 20, 2009 (Tuesday) at 9:00 AM
Host: Zion, Ridgeville
Topic: Restructuring the Synod – Rev. Lance O’Donnel
Exegetical: Rev. Al Martis
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St Paul, Napoleon recently finished a very encouraging and successful effort with Consecrated Stwards.
for further information please contact: Rev. James Herndon at herndonj@oh.lcms.org
Interesting and helpful website: Prince of Peace in Oregon Ohio
go to: http://princeofpeaceoregon.com/
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Members of St Philip, Toledo celebrate Black History on Sunday February 22, 2009
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Circuit 3 Toledo area
Circuit 3 joined together at its December 1st meeting to say "Good By" to pastor Charlie Brandt of Trinity, Toledo. Pastor Brandt (in the solid red shirt in the back of the group), will be leaving with his family around 14 December for his new church in Madison Wisconsin. Pastor Brandt has over the years seen wonderful growth in numbers as Trinity grew from around 300 to its present average worship attendance of over 730.
Recently, along with Pastor Marcis and the members of St Paul, Napoleon, Pastor Brandt and the members of Trinity, Toledo began the church plant of River of Faith mission congregation in Waterville, Ohio.
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CONSECRATED STEWARDS IN CIRCUIT 3
Circuit 3 (Toledo Area). Began Consecrated Stewards in 2008.
Trinity, Toledo completed Consecrated Stewards on April 27, 2008.
for further information please contact: Rev. James Herndon at herndonj@oh.lcms.org
Pastor Tim Bickel was installed at River Of Faith LCMS Mission in Waterville, Ohio on Sunday November 15th.
Pastors from Circuits 2 & 3 in Northwest Ohio
Pastor Bickel and his wife.
Members of the Bickel family share in this joyous moment.