Did You Know
~that Jack & Norma Schrickel and June Cothern assembled all of the bulletins for Holy Week and Easter?
~that Vic & Sandy Seelman, Kate Cothern, Carol Cass, and Hunter Gibbons assembled the April Parish Paper?
~that Judy Day, Irene Daniels, and June Cothern assisted in the office during the month of April?
~that Caitlin Gibbons and Norma Schouten covered the church office while Carrie was on vacation?
~that the Men’s Dartball Team placed 1st in their League this year and 4th in the Tournament held at Gateway Middle School?
Way to go TEAM!!!
~that Feed Your Neighbor is Sunday, May 4th?
~that the deadline for the June Parish Paper is THURSDAY, MAY 15TH?
FEED
YOUR NEIGHBOR
Shampoo Jell-O Conditioner Canned Fruit
Bath Soap Ramen Noodles Deodorant Tea Bags
Toothpaste Instant Coffee
***Toilet Paper*** ***Toilet Paper***
Only Sealed Items Will Be Accepted!!!
Please do not bring in partially used items! Do not try to re-close packages with scotch tape! Give what you would want to receive. * Remember, no glass containers allowed!!!
Birthday
05/11/08 Marlys Beatty
751 Green Meadows Dr.
Perrysburg, OH 43551
MEMBERSHIP CHANGES
Baptism...
03/16/08 Jayden Harlan Collins
New Members...
Mrs. Barbara Thomas
2241 Byrneway Dr.
Toledo, OH 43614
419-754-1591
from Calvary Lutheran,
Northwood, OH
Deaths...
03/14/08 Kathleen Senerius
03/24/08 Violet Yeager
“The Lord is my shepherd...”
GIFTS RECEIVED
In memory of...
DeLores Koester, given by John & Marilyn Jenkins to the Current Fund to be used for the purchase of new music.
Jean Hassengahl, Aunt of Sharon Tracht, given by Bill & Barb Hundt to the General Memorial Fund.
Vi Yeager, given by Gary & Sharon Stofan, Jim & Donna Haskins, Gene & Irene Daniels, June Cothern, Marilyn Freeman, and Teresa Stuckey to the Current Fund.
Given by Kate Cothern to the Scholarship Fund.
Given by Myra Zaenger to the Trust Fund.
Given by Bill & Barb Hundt to the General Memorial Fund.
Given by Chuck & Marilyn Houck to the Altar Guild Fund.
Given by Carol Felzer, Eleanor Maison, and La Richie Chevrolet-Cadillac to Project Fix-Up.
GIFTS RECEIVED
In memory of...
Kathleen Senerius, given by Kate Cothern and Jack & Norma Schrickel to the Scholarship Fund.
Given by Myra Zaenger to the Trust Fund.
Given by Gene & Irene Daniels, Jim & Donna Haskins, Herb & Karen Snyder, Melvin C. Parks, June Cothern, and Ann Diefenbach to the Current Fund.
Given by Rita Sorgenfrei and Chuck & Marilyn Houck to the Altar Guild Fund.
Given by Bill & Barb Hundt and George & Helga Kuhn to the General Memorial Fund.
Given by Jon & Judy Kerl, Richard & Mary Honiski, June Tomlinson, Mickey Lawson, Bill & Jane Marohn, Bob & Gretchen Marohn, and Bob & Jean Schultz to Project Fix-Up.
Given by Vic & Sandy Seelman to the Good Samaritan Fund.
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!
Dear Pastor Vinciguerra,
Again thank you for your visits and prayers and telephone calls when I had my surgery. Also, I would like to thank the congregation for their prayers and cards. This was greatly appreciated.
~Bob Stautzenbach
I want to say thank you to Pastor Vinciguerra for his prayers and visits while I was in the hospital And to every one for the prayers and cards. Thank you!
~Florence Rusch
Thank you to all who purchased an Easter Lily. Our profit of $65.00 was given to Feed Your Neighbor. Again thank you!!!
~St. Petri Altar Guild
Just wanted to let you know how very much your thoughtfulness was appreciated. Thanks to all who helped.
~Tom & Gwen Senerius and Family
BLADE AD SPONSORS
The months of May thru December 2008 are available. You can sponsor a month, at an average cost of $65.00, or a week, at an average cost of $16.25. In the event that we do not have sponsors, we will discontinue running this ad. So, please contact the church office to reserve your date now!!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Thanks to all who participated in the Lenten Folder project. $143.00 was raised for the Good Samaritan Fund to assist those in need.
The last day of Sunday School is May 18th. We will celebrate with the entire congregation at a picnic at The Toledo Zoo!!! From 12:30pm to 3:30 pm in the Broadway Pavilion we will enjoy lunch, friendship AND the lions & tigers & bears! Oh, my!!! The Zebra lunch includes: hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and more. Discounted admission tickets and parking tickets available. For additional information concerning this event, check out the posters that are posted throughout the church. If you have questions, contact Ernie for more information and tickets.
PARISH LIFE & GROWTH NEWS
Adult Night Out on April 5th was held at Smokey Bones on Dussel Dr in Maumee. There were 26 congregation members who attended. The evening was full of the four G’s: Great people, Great food, Great drinks and Great conversation. We are always looking for a few more GREAT PEOPLE! Please consider attending our next evening out on June 7th @ Mi Hacienda, Glanzman Road in Toledo.
Ladies Night Out.
The first official St. Petri “Ladies Night Out” was held on Tuesday, April 1st at Don Pablo’s. It was a terrific evening filled with fun and wonderful fellowship. We had 12 ladies attend!!! Our next night out will be on Tuesday, May 16th at the Gourmet of China on Chesterfield & Reynolds. Meet there at 5:30pm. No need to sign-up, just SHOW UP!!! For more information, contact Judy Day at 419-868-1777.
Homeless Kits
A big thank you to all who donated items, made kits, or donated money for this outreach project. Also thank you to the Luther League and Michelle Fifer who assisted in sorting and assembling the kits. A total of 42 kits were sent to Helping Hands of St. Louis which benefit the homeless in our area.
Volunteers are needed to staff the nursery at the 9:15AM worship service. We have people who are willing to serve, however, additional help is needed. A sign-up sheet is posted on the nursery door. Pray and consider volunteering for this ministry.
Explore the canopy! Join us at Rainforest Adventure - Vacation Bible School!!!
Monday - Friday - July 14th - 18th
9:00AM - 11:30AM
Join us for a rainforest program of faith-filled fun! At Rainforest Adventure you will hear stories about Jesus, make cool crafts, sing fun songs, play zany games, eat super snacks, and make lots of new friends!!
Volunteers are needed to teach, help with snacks, classroom helpers, recreation, music, crafts. All youth grades 7-12, parents and other adults are invited to be servants, helpers. To volunteer, sign up in the Narthex, call the church office at
419-385-4639, or email -
AREA HAPPENINGS...
Crusin’ At The Creek
Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek is having a Car Show on Thursday, May 15th from 5:30pm-8:00pm. There will be food and music will be provided by DJ Bill. Dash Plaques and Door Prizes for Car Show Entries. Come out and enjoy an evening of reminiscing. For more information, contact Sue Boyne at 419-861-5619.
Heartbeat of Toledo is holding its first annual golf outing on May 15th at the Fallen Timbers Fairways. Shotgun start at 1:00pm. Entry fee is $55.00 per person or $220.00 per team. For further information contact Dawn Weaver at 419-535-8729. Available hole sponsorships are 100% tax deductible. Early sign up insures your place in the line up!!!
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will be having a Rummage “Bag and Tag” Sale. Friday, May 2nd from 9:00am - 4:00pm ($8.00 Bag and Set Priced Items). Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00am - 1:00pm ($3.00 Bag and Discount Day). Lunch will be available each day from 10:00am to 1:00pm.