The Trumpet May 2018 Volume 35 Issue 5

Firelands Presbyterian Church

2626 East Harbor Road

Pastor Mark is out of town
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 April 30 – May 10
419-734-6211 Pastor Mark will be in Texas for a Men’s conference in
Texas, leading a workshop on Biblical Storytelling. He
Fax 419-734-5411
leaves April 30 and will be back in town May 10. If you
www.firelandschurch.org have an emergency please contact Janine at 419-265-
7298.

Ed Carlson will be our guest preacher on May 6.

Rev. Mark Cooper, Pastor

Ed Bettendorf, Clerk of Session
Susan Larcey and Kay McIntosh, Musicians
Darrell Brand, Treasurer
Musical Art Series May Concerts
Tickets are available at the door for $15 ($12 for
Firelands members); students are admitted free of
charge.

Rachel Johnson,
Preschool Director Salzedo Harp
Janine Dress, Duo
Administrative Assistant Nancy Lendrum
Mark Owen, Custodian & Jody Guinn
May 7 at 3:30 PM
Table of Contents Principal harpists from two
Ohio orchestras This concert
Our Graduates & Events ......................... 2
is sponsored by 1812 Food &
News & Events ...................................... 3 Spirits and Rosie’s Bar & Grill
Bistro 163 News ................................... 4 Following the concert, there
will be a reception for the
Pastor’s Remarks &
audience to meet the artists.
Thank You from Session......................... 5
Preschool News ..................................... 6
Birthdays & Anniversaries ...................... 7
Gavin George,
Monthly Prayer List................................ 7
Piano
Calendar .............................................. 8
May 20 at 3:30
Ministry Schedule & Session Highlights .... 9
PM
Welcome back, Gavin. This
Musical Arts 2017-2018 Season ............ 10
concert is sponsored by
Bassett’s Market. Following
the concert, there will be a
reception for the audience
to meet the artists.
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Our High School Graduate

to be recognized Sunday May 13

Nic Stouffer will graduate from Sandusky Central Catholic School (formerly St.
Mary’s High School) on May 27, 2018. Nic is the son of Jim and Heather
Stouffer.

Nic Shares: “I’ve definitely learned a lot and grown as a person thanks to
everyone at Firelands Presbyterian Church. Having a second family that doesn’t
just keep up with what you’re doing on Facebook but also makes a personal
connection with you is something you don’t forget. Some of my favorite
memories from FPC include going to church early to meet in our confirmation
class and dressing up as a little sheep in our interactive performances as a
congregation. I plan to attend Bowling Green State University this fall and
major in Business Management and I’m truly blessed to have such great support from everyone here at Firelands
Presbyterian Church.”

Merissa Jagucki will graduate from Port Clinton High School on June 2, 2018.
Merissa is the daughter of Todd and Dani Jagucki and the granddaughter of Joyce
and Tom Jagucki.

Merissa Shares:

Over the course of high school I have participated in many different clubs and
activities throughout the school. I have been in our student council organization for
three years as well as being the treasurer this past year. I am also in National
Honor Society, ski club, international club, and I am the class of 2018 secretary. I
also was in Future professionals in medicine and band playing the flute. I play the
piano and play volleyball both in school and in a club team in Elyria. I am attending
the University of Cincinnati in the fall and I am majoring in biochemistry. I can’t
wait to see what the future holds!

On May 13th, please join us for refreshments from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. to
honor our two graduating seniors.
We will not have a coffee hour following our worship service and since this day is also Mother’s Day, we hope that you
may spend special time with your families.

Musical Arts Senior Concert Sometimes Serendipity Singers

Musical Arts Series is sponsoring another free
community concert on May 23, 2018 featuring the Toledo
Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. This program will
start at 1:00 PM at Otterbein North Shore Retirement
Community. The public is welcome. We are grateful to
the Ottawa County Community Foundation which helps
make these concerts possible.
It’s that time of year again. The Sometimes Serendipity
Singers are looking for new members and veterans. Let
Kay McIntosh know if you would be available to sing for
Mother’s Day Sunday May 13, 2018 or Pentecost Sunday
May 20, 2018. Last year, we started the tradition of
practicing at 2:00 on the Friday before each
performance. Let Kay know if that rehearsal time will
work for you. There will be a sign up sheet for you to
indicate your availability.
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This concert is our gift to the City of Sandusky in honor

Baby Bottle if it’s bicentennial. Admission is FREE.
Campaign 2017 Janet Moore is a member of this band, but due to family
May 13th concerns, will not be playing for this concert.
(Mother’s Day) - Jen Daniel, daughter of Ernie & Nila McCullough is
performing in this concert.
June 17th (Father’s Day)
Heartbeat of Ottawa County has been standing firm for
the sanctity of human life for over 25 years. The funds Internet Outreach
we (they) collect stay in our area helping young women The Firelands Church Facebook page is an important
and men to more fully embrace the life God has given source of “current information” about our church.
them, and to help them embrace the roles they hold in During the first four weeks of April, the postings most
their families.” often viewed on our church FB page include:
It is so very easy: Church Sign “Spoiler Alert” - 156 people
Take a bottle home and fill it with checks, cash or Ohio Magazine Features Bistro 163 – 473 people
change.
Our Snowbirds Are Returning – 42 people
Then return the bottle by Father’s Day
New Cover Photo – 41 people
Your Mission Committee thanks you for your support of
this campaign! Thai One On with Esther Wakeman – 34 people

The Firelands church web site was searched by 100

people during the recent 4 weeks, 75% of whom were
new to our site. The most commonly viewed pages this
VOLUNTEERS month were sermons (18), preschool (17), and contact
NEEDED!!!! us (13). 55% of visitors were searching from a desktop
computer, 32% from a mobile device, and 13% from a
WE NEED YOU!!! Would tablet.
you be willing leave
Sunday worship once
every other month to be a Our Thai One on Dinner
Nursery volunteer? If 5 more people volunteer, that’s all In addition to enjoying the delicious Thai meal prepared
the Sunday’s our volunteers would be asked to work.
by Chef Stacy, the words from Esther Wakeman’s
Please let Janine in the office know. THANK YOU!
message about her work with the students
at Payap University in Chiang Mai left us wanting to
Bicentennial Celebration know more. Several ideas that she mentioned about the
joy connection, how our Christian beliefs can cause
featuring the brain transformation were very intriguing. She
North Coast Concert Band mentioned the book Joy Starts Here by Dr. Jim Wilder
and his notion of Emmanuel Journaling. She also
donated a book to our church library called Practicing
His Presence by Father Lawrence and Frank Laubach.
Thank you Ginny McCook and the mission committee for
creating this world expanding experience for us,

Kay McIntosh

Sunday, May 6 2018

Concert at 3:00 PM
Sandusky State Theatre
107 Columbus Avenue Sandusky
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Bistro 163 News
Come Unity Coffee
Beginning on May 1, Bistro 163 will
now be open from 7:00 AM to
11:00 AM, Monday through
Saturday, to begin serving coffee
drinks and a few well-chosen
breakfast items until lunch service
begins from 11:00 to 2:00.
Executive Chef Stacy Maple has
dusted off the espresso machine, hired and trained a
barista, and taken a road trip to visit other community
coffee shops in Columbus, Ohio. At Bistro 163, a
“ComeUnity” house coffee will always be available for
$1.00. This will allow patrons to respond to the
question, “Would you like to pay it forward and make a
donation toward the mission of Bistro 163?”
All of the coffee and espresso served at Bistro 163 is
“fair trade”, from Stauf’s Coffee Roasters in Columbus.
The new ComeUnity Coffee menu will feature house
coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, and mochas. The menu will
also include coffee house specialties like cold brewed
toddy, Italian steamers, fresh brewed iced tea, and a
full selection of syrups, sauces and drizzles. Please note
– all of this will only be available during ComeUnity
Coffee hours, from 7:00 to 11:00. The espresso
machine will go silent at 11:00 AM.
The most exciting potential for expanded morning hours
at Bistro 163 will be to increase all neighbors’ chance to
make Bistro 163 an early morning
gathering place, open and welcoming
to all. Have a meeting with a friend or
business group, hold a bible study,
come into catch up on email using
complimentary Wi-Fi, enjoy the
company of a charming barista, all
while experiencing the company of
family, friends, and neighbors in the
warmth of Ottawa County’s unique gathering place.
Come in early and help Bistro 163 “Build Community
One Cup at a Time.”
Bistro in Ohio Magazine
Ohio Magazine has highlighted
Bistro 163 in the “food and
drink” section of their April
issue. "Bistro 163 offers
everything one expects from a
neighborhood restaurant, but
this gathering place is also geared toward helping those
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less fortunate. The Port Clinton restaurant feeds the
hungry by asking customers to pay what they can - be it
more or less than the suggested price. Diners can also
volunteer time if they are unable to pay...." It is great
timing to be featured in a statewide publication, just as
we transition into the busy spring season!
New Summer Menu
The new spring/summer menu was
unveiled at the beginning of April by
Chef Stacy. Go to our web site
www.bistro163.org and click on “menu”
to read every mouth-watering line.
Returning favorites like the grilled
asparagus fried egg Panini and lunch bag salmon have
been joined by a long list of fresh new
items for you to try. Take a look at two of
the new salads now being offered - tomato
watermelon feta salad, or fresh kale and
mushroom salad with warm bacon
dressing. How can supporting our
community be so very delicious?
Volunteers still needed!!!
There are more volunteer opportunities at Bistro 163
than just serving Chef Stacy’s beautiful food, or helping
the bistro kids with homework at
After School Snack & Study on
Thursdays. This group of
volunteers from St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Marblehead
gave up their Saturday on April
16th to spend a day of
“community service” at Bistro
163, deep cleaning the back
kitchen and warehouse. And they still look happy!
A four star review, left by a member of Trip
Advisor!
"We had a wonderful lunch at Bistro 163; food was fresh &
healthy; service was friendly & helpful. The place is bright
@ cheerful. The cafe is a “pay-forward” restaurant designed
to build the community by nourishing both body & soul and
preparing/serving food with faith, love, & kindness. So if
you can afford to pay, the idea is to add some extra to help
those who cannot pay to secure a healthy & hearty meal.
Those getting a free or low cost meal are encouraged to
volunteer to assist the restaurant staff, all of whom are also
volunteers. It’s just a great idea and was clearly working as
the place was jammed for lunch last week. Moreover, the
food is prepared daily using local sources, and tastes
delicious. So all at the same time you can have a great
lunch and help the community.
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Pastor’s Remarks
I have heard many people say that as we grow older
time seems to move by much more rapidly than it did in
earlier years. I’ve certainly noticed it my own life. A few
years ago I was talking to a high school classmate, who
happened to be a standup comedian, about this
phenomenon. He said, “I have it figured out. We’re
going downhill, and we’re picking up speed.” I know
that an hour is still an hour and a year is still a year, but
for whatever reason they do seem to fly by very quickly
now.
It has now been 50 years since I preached my first
sermon, as a college freshman. It is easy to look back
and wonder where all the years went. They did seem to
go by quickly, but on the other hand so many, many
things happened. There were lots of laughter and lots of
tears. Church followed church. Kids grew up. Somebody
different began to look back at me from my mirror.
When I was a much younger minister, I was afraid of
reaching this point in my career. I had the impression
that for many ministers in middle age and beyond the
fire had gone out and they were stuck. I thought that,
perhaps, lack of opportunities and the promise of a
pension kept them at it when it was no longer
meaningful to them, and probably no longer meaningful
to anyone else, either. The fear of ever being in that
position was actually part of my decision to at one point
leave pastoral ministry and become a consultant.
Now, here I am in the place I was fearful about. I am
happy to be able to report that my fears have not been
realized. I do not feel stuck. In fact, I feel more
energized, more positive about ministry, than I did in
many earlier days. A large part of that, no doubt, has to
do with having spent the last three years here with you
at Firelands Presbyterian Church. Jill and I have found it
to be such a pleasure to be part of this community of
faith. This is a congregation of wonderful people who
have made us feel so welcome, and we have great
confidence in this church and in its potential. There are
many opportunities for exciting and meaningful worship,
for many kinds of growth, and for service to God and
people. We have wonderful opportunities, should we
choose to take them. Some might be difficult. Some
might be controversial. At times we will be tempted to
make the easiest decisions, to take the comfortable and
familiar routes. Our faith, though, does not call us to be
comfortable. Sometimes it calls us to do the difficult, to
take chances and travel new paths. Sometimes we may
find ourselves like Abraham, stepping out without even
being sure of our destination.
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Faith is an adventure. I hope you share my enthusiasm
about the days ahead. If we want them to, things could
get pretty exciting around here.
Fondly,
Mark
A Typical Sunday at Firelands
Presbyterian Church
On any given Sunday service, we gather to worship and
focus on our loving God. It is a rich and meaningful
morning for us all. What we do not often notice, is that
it takes many people to make the service happen.
Session would like to acknowledge its deep appreciation
for all who help make it so special.
Some receive salaries; some volunteer. Some are seen;
some are unseen. All serve God and the congregation.
What follows is a list of “chores” that are performed
every typical Sunday by very special people. No names
will be mentioned, as folks do not serve to receive
recognition. We are indebted to all and truly appreciate
their service to enhance our worship experience. Our
contrite apologies are offered if we forget anyone…and
we are almost sure that we will.
The Minister, Executive Assistant, Musicians & Custodian
work all week to prepare for Sunday.
Readers, Communion preparers, assistants & servers,
Ushers, Greeters, Sunday school teachers, Nursery
volunteers, Sound recorders & Coffee Hour hosts all
serve on Sunday morning.
Others decorate the Sanctuary according to the church
calendar, create beautiful works of art for the room,
work on bulletin boards, & record offering plate
contributions. Many offer to take on the routine tasks of
unlocking & locking the building, turning on the lights &
the fountain, cleaning up after coffee hour, etc. When
someone sees a need, they take care of it. This is one
of the intangibles that makes Firelands such a special
church family.
Thanks be to God for all of you.
Session: Ed Bettendorf, Mary Caracci, Karen Coffin, Tim
Flora, Ginny McCook, Kay McIntosh, John Pugh, & Bill
Sharp
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Preschool News
April has not only been a busy month, but it went by very fast as well. We stayed busy
with April Showers, Nursery Rhymes, Community Helpers, and Earth Day activities.

We spent a week talking about rainy April weather. We did several science experiments
about rain in addition to our regular center activities.

The kids loved learning about Nursery Rhymes. We practiced sequencing different
rhymes, made crafts, and has leaning stations for different rhymes. The dramatic play
area had princess dresses, a dragon costume, and lots of other fun costumes to dress up
in.

Community Helpers week was a big hit, especially in the dramatic play area. Part of our
classroom was transformed into a Hospital complete with stethoscopes, blood pressure
cuffs, bandages, cotton balls, and much much more! In addition to learning about hospital
and doctors office staff, we talked about teachers, construction workers, chefs, farmers,
mail carriers and much much more!

We spent the last week of the month talking about Earth Day and recycling. We started off the week with a visit from
Ms. Amanda from OSS. She read us The Lorax and talked to us about taking care of the trees. The kids we very
excited to show off our "Recycling Center" in our dramatic play center. The kids practiced sorting items and cleaning
up.

In addition to our everyday routines, we had visits from some of the Kindergarten Teacher from Bataan. We had our
monthly visit from Mrs. Winke from the library. This month she read books and sang songs about bugs.

Rachel Johnson,

Firelands Preschool Program

Director and Teacher

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May Celebrations

June Gahris 3 Alex Viery 15 Bob and Kaye Elliott 5

Bill Sharp 6 Pat True 16 Alan and Karen Salzgeber 6

Alison Falls 10 Ginny McCook 24 Tim and Deb Flora 26

Kay McIntosh 12 Jordan Moore 25 Is your birthday or anniversary

missing or incorrect? Contact
the office so we can make the
Alex Viery 15 Sonja Kristensen 28 changes to the list!

Ongoing Prayer Concerns

For those receiving medical treatment or therapy, or undergoing medical tests:

Debbie Ballinger, Jenatha Boose, June Gahris, Harold, Kim Hudson, Craig Kaiser, Arlene Kakareka, Stephen
Kessler, Angjuli Lele, John McLaughlin, Ele McLaughlin, Simon Mercurio, Michael, Jordan Moore, John Rick, Sarah,
Sue, Jack Schmidt, Justin Waugh, Ann Wagnitz.

For those facing the infirmities of age:

Clara Maag, Shirley Ohles, Jamie Petty, Betty Rodwancy, Bob Rodwancy,
and Irene Wilson

For those seeking freedom, security, and hope:

Bobby, Justin, Sara, Val, and CASA Families

For those in the service of our country:

SMGT Jeff Bundy, Steven Coffin, FBI; Brant Crandall, USA; Cole Daniel, USCG; Matthew Devries, USAF;
Stu Gliwa, USMC; Aaron Haynes, USA; Andrew Hogue, USA, Ted Livingstine, USMC; Sanju Shinde, USMC;

For those in mission for our Lord:

Esther Wakeman, our co-mission worker in Thailand:

Elizabeth Prasad with Witnessing Ministries of Christ;
The National Presbyterian Church of Mexico, Berea Presbytery;
The Rev. Hazael Compuzano; Dios es Amor congregation in Mexico City;

To add or delete someone from this list, please contact Janine Dress in the church office.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5
10 Bible Study Office Closed
Office Open 3-5 Bistro Snack
1:30 – 4:30 PM & Study

Pastor Mark is on vacation

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
9:15 Sunday 9 Quilting @ 10 Bible Study 3-5 Bistro Snack 3-5 pm Piano
School Maxine’s home & Study Rehearsal
10:30 Worship
3:30 PM MAS
Concert

Pastor Mark is on vacation

13 14 15 16 17 18 19
9:15 Graduate 4 MAS Committee 10 Bible Study 3-5 Bistro Snack
Reception & Study
10:30 Worship 6 Piano Recital

20 21 22 23 24 25 26
10:30 Worship 9 Quilting @ 10 Bible Study 3-5 Bistro Snack
with blessing Maxine’s & Study
of the quilts
3:30 MAS
Concert

27 29 30 31 Office hours: Monday,

9:30 Worship 10 Bible Study Thursday and Friday 10
AM – 2 PM, unless
otherwise noted.
28
Office closed
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Don’t Forget Your Time to Serve!

Ministry Names
Monthly Deacon of the Month Dave & Sally Wahlers
April Communion Steward Karen Salzgeber
May 6 Greeter(s) Dottie & Harold Douglass
Reader Ernie McCullough
Communion Assistant Nila McCullough
Servers Chuck Coykendale, Jean Witkowski, Dave Moore, Tim Flora
Nursery Volunteer Debbie Flora
Pianist Kay McIntosh
May 13 Greeter(s) Ernie & Nila McCullough
Reader Nila McCullough
Communion Assistant Bill Sharp
Servers Ed Bettendorf, Karen Coffin, Dick Coffin, Ernie McCullough
Nursery Volunteer
Pianist Susan Larcey
May 20 Greeter(s) Maxine & Bob Wilson
Reader Shirley Stary
Communion Assistant Nila McCullough
Servers Bob Black, Jay Viery, Mary Caracci, Debbie Flora
Nursery Volunteer Marta Vielhaber
Pianist Susan Larcey
May 27 Greeter(s) Bob Reynolds
Reader Susan Rogers
Communion Assistant Karen coffin
Servers Maxine & Bob Wilson, Sally Walter, Chuck Coykendale
Nursery Volunteer

Pianist Kay McIntosh

Session Highlights From Stated April 17 Meeting

1. Decided to attend (by and through Ed Bettendorf, Tim Flora, and Kay McIntosh) a Church Security workshop
at St. John’s Lutheran Church on May 5, 2018, from 8:00 am to Noon;

2. Received March 2018 Financial Report showing a slight deficit ($3,555.22) in YTD General Fund expenses vs.
income, which is typical of end-of-winter revenue while “snowbirds” are still returning and otherwise “not a
big concern”; and,

3. Planned to recognize graduating high school seniors Nic Stauffer and Marisa Jagucki in late-May or early-June.
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The Musical Art Series / Port Clinton, OH

2017- 2018 Season

SIMPLE GIFTS
Saturday, October 7, 2017 World music artfully played on
7:30 PM a variety of ethnic instruments
Sponsored by
FREDERICK AGENCY & HARRY STENSON FUND/KEY BANK
JAMES D’LEON, PIANO
Saturday, November 4, 2017 By popular acclaim, his fourth appearance
7:30 PM Sponsored by
DR. JAY M. MANN
THE EARL E. WARNKE MEMORIAL CONCERT
Friday, December 22, 2017 CLEVELAND’S BURNING RIVER BRASS
7:00 P.M. The ultimate CHRISTMAS GIFT to the community
*****At St. John Lutheran Church*****
Sponsored by
CROWN BATTERY & SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK AND JACK HILBERT
MARK KOSOWER, PRINCIPAL CELLO,
Sunday, February 11, 2018 CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
3:30 PM JEE-WON OH, PIANO
Sponsored by
DUBBERT’S OUTDRIVE SERVICE
RIVER RAISIN RAGTIME REVIEW
Sunday, March 11, 2018 Scott Joplin, Tin Pan Alley, vaudeville
3:30 P.M. Sponsored by
ARBY’S PORT CLINTON
CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, YOUNG ARTISTS
Sunday, April 22, 2018 A trio of trios – piano, cello, violin,
3:30 P.M. Sponsored by
MILLER FERRIES TO PUT-IN-BAY & MIDDLE BASS ISLAND
SALZEDO HARP DUO
Sunday, May 6, 2018 NANCY LENDRIM AND JODY GUINN
3:30 PM. Principal harpists from two Ohio orchestras
Sponsored By
1812 FOOD & SPIRITS & ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL
GAVIN GEORGE, PIANO
Sunday, May 20, 2018 Welcome back, Gavin!
3:30 PM Sponsored By
BASSETT’S MARKET
TRINITY CHAMBER SINGERS
Sunday, June 3, 2018 Cleveland’s acclaimed cathedral choir
3:30 PM Todd Wilson, Director
Sponsored By
NEIDECKER, LEVECK & CROSSER &ROTH & BACON