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LAKEVIEW UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
8639 COLUMBIA ROAD ~ MAINEVILLE, OH 45039
PHONE: 513-683-2073 ~ FAX: 513-683-2032
LAKEVIEWUCC@FUSE.NET ~ HTTP://WWW.LAKEVIEWUCC.COM
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Volume 14, Issue 9
September 2015
Speaking,
FROM TODD’S DESK
“Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!”
Luke 14:15 (The Voice)
Greetings to you all! There is something about the month of September...as
summer ends and we wrap up our vacations and gardens and start thinking
about school and Advent and snow shovels, I look forward to hearing what
everyone did on their summer vacations.
A big part of my summer involved preparing for, and attending, the 30th UCC
General Synod in Cleveland. While the meetings, discussion, and worship
were all great, I wanted to share something that happened after the meetings
ended. Throughout the week, there were tables set up throughout the
convention center with cookies for all those attending. They were delicious,
abundant, and they had all been made and delivered by volunteers from across
the Ohio Conference.
As things were wrapping up, I noticed MANY boxes of these cookies (the
extras) being loaded into the back of a big white van. I assumed they were
being sent to a local food bank, but later found out they had been delivered to
the Cleveland Police Department. Now if you haven't followed the news in
Cleveland over the summer, there has been a great deal of tension and
division between the police and
folks who live in the city, as there
has been across the country.
Well, it seems someone had
contacted the Cleveland Police
and arranged to donate these
cookies so that the officers could
stop in the neighborhoods they
work in and share them with the
folks who live there. I was struck
by just how great an idea this was
-breaking bread (or snickerdoodles) together could lead to
better things. No longer would the
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INSIDE
OH Conference Annual Gathering
2
Preschool
2
A.I.M.
3
Project 365+
3
Exec. Committee Reports
4-6
Visiting Mission Group
7
Baptisms, Music Notes
7
Appreciation
8
Behind the Scenes
9
Directory Updates, Photos
9
Prison Ministry
10
Prayer Requests, Birthdays
11
Announcements/Events
12-15
Pastor Evaluations Forms
16-18
Family Activities
19
Lakeview Calendar
20
Council / Committee Members
21
Lakeview’s Vision Statement
21
Church Office Hours
 Office hours are Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday from 9:00 am to
3:00 pm.
Sunday Worship
Services
 Worship services are held
at 10:0 am; Sunday School
at 10:00 am.
 Communion is held on the
1st Sunday of each month
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officers in the neighborhood just be someone in uniform, but now they're Bob or Officer Janet-someone they
have talked to and laughed with. No longer would the officers just see another faceless victim or potential
suspect, but they would see Samantha or Mr. Wilson-someone they know and who knows them.
Maybe this is why so much of the gospel r ecor d of J esus' ministr y involves eating-it's awfully hard to
believe the negative stereotypes about people when we actually have gotten to know them and it's hard to
dismiss someone once you have heard their story. And what better way to start these relationships than to do
it while we eat together.
Now, I'm not so naive as to think a couple of chocolate chip cookies will end all the world's problems, but
these little steps lead to bigger things-relationships, compassion, concern, breaking down the walls of
separation...you know, the kind of things we find in the God's kin'ship. And while it isn't written in the
gospels, I think it just might be easier to love your neighbor when you're both eating an oatmeal raisin cookie!
God's pace be with you,
Todd
2015 Annual Gathering
Saturday September 26, 2015
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT
Held in three locations, all linked via teleconference-Dayton, Defiance, and Elyria- each site will have the
same agenda with local worship, brunch and workshops. The business meeting will be broadcast from and
presented in all three locations and the keynote speaker will be Cameron Trimble, the Executive Director and
CEO of The Center for Progressive Renewal.
For details or to register online go to http://www.ocucc.org/ or call the church office.
PRESCHOOL
We were still busy this summer, even though school was not in session. The teachers taught two weeks of
summer camp for our 12th year. We also had two Story hours for The Community. This also served as a
transition for the children coming to school, as they could see the classrooms, play on the playground, and eat
Kona Ice!
During the summer months, the Preschool updated the bathrooms in the Education Wing with new toilet seats,
and fresh caulk! We are able to use our monies from Step Up to Quality to pay for the upgrade to our great
building. The playground was inspected and spiffed up a bit, with playground mulch added. Carpets and tile
have been cleaned with the children arriving September 14th!
In September, we will spend most of the month getting to know our students and the students the teachers. We
will discover what the children’s interests are and build our curriculum studies around those ideas. Hopefully
the weather will be wonderful for outdoor activities and nature walks.
A special thank you to Lakeview UCC for donating school supplies to our children! We so appreciate those
supplies and all that you provide for us! Enjoy the month!
Kathy Abrell
!!
Welcome Back
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A.I.M.
Neighbors In Need ( NIN ) is a special
mission offering of the UCC that supports
ministries of justice and compassion
throughout the Unites States. One third of
NIN funds support the Council for American
Indian Ministry (CAIM) and the remaining
two thirds of the offering is used by the
UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM )
to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts and direct service projects thru grants. Neighbors In
Need grants are awarded to churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities. These grants
fund the projects whose work ranges from direct service to community organizing and advocacy to address
systemic injustice. Funding is provided through donations to the Neighbors In Need offering.
This year, 2015, the theme for Neighbors In Need is “Unexpected Places " and it connects to the work of the
UCC's Council for American Indian Ministries (CAIM ) and UCC's advocacy to address centuries of injustice
stemming from the Doctrine of Discovery. Historically, forebears of the UCC church established churches and
worked with Lakota, Dakota, Nakota, Mandan, Hidatsa, Arickara, and Hocak in North and South Dakota,
Wisconsin, and northern Nebraska. Today there are 20 UCC congregations on reservations and one urban,
multi-tribal UCC congregation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. These churches and their pastors are supported by
CAIM. CAIM is also an invaluable resource for more than 1,000 individuals from dozens of other tribes and
nations who are members of other UCC congregations in the United States. Lakeview will receive the NIN
offering during the month of September. You can always make a donation at toward NIN on-line, anytime, at
http:www.ucc.org/nin. Please see the bulletin board in the narthex for more information.
During the month of June $827 for collected for Interfaith Hospitality Network and $446 for the Nepal
Earthquake. During the month of July $896 was collected Washington UCC Back to School; $656 for Walnut
Hills Food Pantry for a year-to-date total of $1,298.50 Thank you for your generosity!
Thank you to everyone that has given a pledge card toward the 2015
stewardship campaign, “Blessed to be a blessing.” We are truly
blessed at Lakeview with faithful members and friends who stepped
up to meet the needs of the church. We have received 40 pledges for
a total of $145,217 for the operating expenses.
If you would like to make a pledge to Lakeview, please pick up a
card from the table in the narthex or see me.
Wow! Fall is just a few weeks away. The Preschool will open a new year, choir practices will resume after a
summer break, and, yes, we have already begun to think about stewardship for 2016. More news about that
will be coming out in October.
Thank you all for your continued giving over the summer months so that Lakeview
continued to remain strong financially.
Karen Baumann
Past Moderator/Past President
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Executive Council Reports
Executive Council Meeting Minutes
Aug 9, 2015
Called To Order: 11:14 a.m. by Tom Bresko,
Moderator/President. Opened with prayer by
Todd Peterson
The following were present: Tom Bresko,
Rosemary Ennis, Todd Peterson, Karen Baumann
Trent Miller, Steve Friedhoff, Leslie Brinkman,
Robin Bresko, Linda Overholt, Lollie Kasulones,
and Cindy Prows
Guests: Jennifer Snedigar, Leann Stutzman 617
Committee Member, Caleb Stutzman senior patrol
leader of troop, other troop members arrived later
Review & Approval of May 17, 2015 Minutes
No changes requested since posted in the Link.
Items listed in order of Council Meeting Agenda
Treasurer’s Report:
Rosemary distributed report and noted the
following:
 Payments from Preschool were contracted to
be monthly for 9 months. Therefore no income
from Preschool posted during summer.
 We paid Lakeview Foundation the $14,000
owed from Capital Fund.
 Insurance payment was higher than
anticipated. Council is seeking alternatives.
Despite the above, we still have money in checking
and savings.
Motion: Tr ent moved to accept Tr easur er
Report as presented, Karen seconded, all approved,
carried unanimously.
Due to upcoming vacations, the possible need to add
Trent Miller early as check signatory was discussed.
Motion: Rosemar y moved to add Tr ent Miller
as check signatory on Church accounts with
Chase Bank, Lollie seconded, all approved,
Old Business
Publicizing, Communicating Lakeview Open and
Affirming status
 Discussion tabled as this was the last item
addressed. Todd suggested he would form a
small workgroup to develop options to be
presented to Council at a later date.
Family friendly restrooms
Renovations will include the following:
 Signs for family friendly restrooms
when Preschool not in session. Gender
specific designations will remain as
usual during Preschool.
 Locks on doors.
 Changing tables in both restrooms.
Motion: Tr ent moved for Council to approve a
budget line up to $500 expenditure to make the
preschool restrooms family friendly as described–
Rosemary seconded, all approved, carried unanimously.
Hearing assistance system (update only)
Hearing assistant system installed. Has been in test
mode past two services – 3 separate people tested
during 8/9/15 service and had only positive comments.
Automatic Electronic Defibrillators (update only)
Tom checked grants and cost. Karen Cormack will
check options through Red Cross and report back
to Tom.
Employee manual and evaluation forms
(update only)
Linda and Karen created evaluation forms for Pastor,
Secretary, Music Director/organist, Child Care
Provider (paid Church employees). Karen will e-mail
forms to Council for feedback in time for September
link. PACT and Council will be in charge of the
Pastor’s evaluation. Input from Church members will
be solicited. Todd would like to be in charge of
seeking input for Secretary, Music Director and
Child Care Provider evaluations. Tom discussed his
revisions to Employee Manual and will distribute to
Council members for review.
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New Business.
November 2016 Stewardship Campaign
 United Church of Christ 2016 slogan will be
“Trust in the Promise.” However, this did not
resonate with all Council members.
Alternatives were offered by Trent.
Motion Steve moved to suppor t Tr ent’s alteration
in the Stewardship Campaign slogan from “Trust in
the Promise” to “Let Your Light Shine,” Leslie
seconded, all approved, unanimously carried.
Establish fund for individuals, issues, causes, etc.
(Information only)
 Lakeview’s role in establishing funds
specifically for individuals was raised. The
Pastor Discretionary fund is Lakeview UCC’s
mechanism to help individuals in need.
However, checks are very rarely written to the
individual and are only meant for immediate
critical needs. The Pastor’s Discretionary fund
does not raise money for specific individuals
or issues.
Cub Scout & Boy Scouts at Lakeview
After prayer, the meeting opened with Jennifer
Snedigar, District Executive of Boy Scouts of
America, discussing need for Cub Scout Pack 617
and Boy Scout Troop 617 to find a new Chartered
Organization Partner. Pack 617 and Troop 617 have
a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with
their current church partner. However, the church
partner’s religious tenets are not consistent with the
Boy Scouts of America membership standards which
officially became more inclusive July 27, 2015.
Chartered Organization Partners serve as home,
provide consistent Church member to attend
monthly meeting, and provide oversight on
finances. The Pack and Troop maintain their own
account but request that the partner church audits
finances once a year. They also request that
consistent church member sign on account for large
items. The Church Partner also signs off on adult
leaders. Pack 617 and Troop 617 may need small
amount of closet storage for craft supplies, and does
have a trailer and camping equipment they would
like to park in our lot when not in use.
Pack 617 and Troop 617 will give back community
hours such as landscaping, projects, minor repairs,
etc. The Pack and Troop carry their own liability
insurance. The Chartered Organization Partner is
listed as the beneficiary. Although preferred if
possible, the meeting location does not have to be at
Lakeview. There are currently 40 boys in Pack 617
and 40 boys in Troop 617. Scout recruitment occurs
beginning of each school year.
As soon as the presentation concluded, Trent,
quickly followed by Steve volunteered to be the
Charter Organization representative.
Motion: Tr ent moved that Lakeview UCC
become a Chartered Organization Partner for Pack
617 and Troop 617. Karen seconded, all approved,
Steve and Trent will work out meeting location,
meeting details and representative designation with
Pack and Troop leaders.
Nominating Committee
Karen submitted list for 2016 Nominating
Committee: Karen Baumann, Lois Westpfahl and
Kathy Sensel.
Motion: – Rosemary moved to accept the 2016
Nominating Committee as submitted by Karen.
Steve seconded, all approved, carried unanimously.
Other Business
 McOskers offered to open their home for a
Church Picnic August 29th or 30th;
September 12th or 13th.
Motion: Steve moved that Council accept the
McOskers’ offer to have the Church picnic
September 12, 2015 starting at 3:00. The Church will
provide the meat while remaining food and drinks
will be pot luck. Karen seconded, all approved,
As all business was complete, Steve motioned to
adjourn, all approved by standing at 12:53.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Cindy Prows
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TREASURER’S REPORT
AUGUST 2015 (Jan 1 to AUG 19)
For a detailed reports – please look at the posting
on the wall by Pastor Todd’s office & on the tables
in the Narthex.
Committees: $1423
Mortgage: $30,860 (includes over $6000 in
principal)
TOTAL EXPENSES: $148,772
Net income: $-1340
For the year thus far
INCOME
Envelope Income: $102,451 (above budget but
includes a member’s yearly pledge paid in January!
- Thank you)
All Rents:
$43,519
Rent: Preschool: 22,753 (preschool is not
paying during summer months – will
resume pay in Sept)
Rent–Harmony $ 14,606
Total income: $147,432 (also includes OCWM
donations, loose collections & ways & means)
EXPENSES
Employee expenses: $57,008 (Does not include
Pastor Todd’s pension – taking a long time to set
up, does include his social security offset.)
Office administration - $3,524 copier leases,
office supplies
Building Administration: $81,952
Insurance $9534
Electricity : $26,036 (over budget but summer
bills have been good)
Utilities: $3304
Janitorial: $8233
Snow removal $1575
Lawn mowing $824
Repairs & Maintenance: $4866 (big repairs to
heating/cooling)
CHECKING & SAVINGS ACCOUNT
BALANCES as of 5/15
The checking account $6893
The Savings account has $44,000
NOTES:
We paid Lakeview Foundation the remaining
money we owed them from the capital fund drive
($11,672.57) We owed 14,7736.57 but they bought
our remaining P& G stock (for 3064).
*The payment to Todd’s pension which we budgeted
for is still in process – UCC has a lot of paperwork/
bureaucracy. When that becomes official we should
owe a chunk of money for retroactive pay.
I’m expecting our balance goes back to the positive
this fall once Preschool is paying us again. High
utility bills early in the year and higher insurance
bills are part of the current shortfall. We are doing
okay (with the $44,000 in savings still) but I’d rather
not touch that for everyday expenses.
Respectfully submitted,
Rosemary Kolks Ennis
Treasurer
PS – (Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have
any questions, suggestions etc.!!
rosemaryennis@icloud.com &/or 513-265-2579)
Blessings or Burdens?
Interruptions can be viewed as sources of irritation or opportunities for service, as moments lost or experience
gained, as time wasted or horizons widened. They can annoy us or enrich us, get under our skin or give us a
shot in the arm, monopolize our minutes or spice our schedules — depending on our attitude toward them.
~William Arthur Ward
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MISSION GROUP FROM MI
On Sunday, August 2 Lakeview celebrated with
the Daily family as their four children were
baptized by Pastor Todd during the worship
service. The congregation was treated to
Jason’s musical talents after the baptism. The
children’s names are Zoey, Lily, Francesca and
Noah; parents are Liza and Jason.
As Lakeview’s Mission week was ending, The
United Church’s (from Big Rapids, MI) was just
beginning. In what is becoming a regular stop on
their long drive to Kentucky’s Appalachian area,
Pastor Jon Fleming and his group of volunteers
stayed overnight in our church. Before their week
of service began, the group found time for food
and fun at Blaze Pizza followed by ice-cream at
Graeter’s. In appreciation of the hospitality
Lakeview showed them, and at the youths’ request,
The United Church made a generous donation to
the Back to School program for Washington
UCC. We applaud their efforts and thank them for
their donation.
Well, as usual, summer is all too quickly coming
to an end. But, for the most part, the weather has
been great, and hopefully, will continue into the
fall season.
It’s time to start warming up those vocal chords to
prepare to sing praises to our Lord! We are
always looking for a few new voices, and this
season, we could really use a few more men, so
come on guys, WE NEED YOU!!
Chris has a lot of wonderful new music for us this
year, so please consider giving of your time and
talents to enrich our Sunday morning worship.
Choir rehearsals will begin on Wednesday,
August 26, at 7:30 p.m., in the sanctuary. Everyone
is welcome, so PLEASE COME JOIN US!
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APPRECIATION
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Thanks to the following eleven people who spent
one of the hottest mornings of the summer tackling
the weeds around the church on Saturday, July 18:
Tom and Robin Bresko, Rosemary Ennis, Steve
and Janet Friedhoff, Jody and Chuck McOsker,
Bill and Linda Overholt, Ann Tsui, and Fred
Wood. Your wor k made a visible differ ence!!
Rosemary transforming the
mailbox landscaping
Fred and Ann on 7-18-15
Ann, Janet and Steve cleaning up the patio
Special Dates
Labor Day, September 7
Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15
Patriot Day, September 11
First Day of Autumn, September 23
National Grandparents Day, September 13
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT LAKEVIEW
Have you ever noticed something that needs to be done at church and wondered
if it is anyone’s responsibility? The chances are it is one of hundreds of
“unassigned tasks.” The Lakeview UCC budget is small and stretched thin. We
are heavily dependent on volunteers. There are many things that get done by
those who quietly do them, most likely having never been asked by anyone or
acknowledged by anyone. If you are aware of people who do things like this,
please let Lois know so we can make others aware in this new, little feature in
The Link.
 Jane Allemang, Rob Fite and Linda Overholt change the messages on the chur ch sign out fr ont.
(Let one of them or Pastor Todd know if you have an idea for a message.)
 The colorful flags that flank the church sign have been made by Deann Ragsdale, Lois Westpfahl, and
Donna Wyatt. Linda Overholt changes the flags, accor ding to the chur ch litur gical season.
Thanks to all for your efforts to bring attention to the “Extraordinary Welcome” that awaits those who enter
our doors.
DIRECTORY UPDATES

Debbie Newcomb
1313 Duncan Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45208

Kevin Ott
513-258-3224

Christie Kievit
945 Brownstone Trace
Carmel, IN 46032
(If you have a change of address, please contact
the church office. Thank you!)
PHOTOS
Tom Bresko and his wife, Robin, accept this
heartwarming heirloom from Lakeview Quilters
members Katha Kievit, Joyce Lohstroh, and Lois
Westpfahl. The quilt is in memory of Mindy
Henning, Tom's partner, who passed away in
2008. The quilt is made from t-shirts collected
during their travels and will become a gift to
Mindy's parents this coming Christmas. (More
photos of the quilters are online at lakeviewucc.com)
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News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 7, 2015: Due to a
lawsuit, the PA Dept. of Corrections signed a 34 page
settlement with the non-profit Disability Rights Network, to use
new rules to its use of solitary confinement, phasing it out
entirely for inmates with serious mental illnesses. By mid-2016,
prisons will stop putting seriously mentally ill persons
Restricted Housing Units, also known as "The Hole."
And now even inmates with no mental illness are entitled to psychological evaluations if they are kept in "the
Hole" for a year. The Network Attorney said solitary confinement is "ineffective, inefficient and just plain
wrong for any human." The lawsuit, begun in 2013, claimed mentally ill inmates were being punished, this
way, for behaviors rooted in their diseases, thus worsening their conditions, and preventing any chance of
parole. The state maintained it didn't violate anyone's constitutional rights.
Corrections Secretary John Wetzel said the state is "stepping up to do the right thing" in an era in which
prisons "have become the de facto system responsible for treating the mentally ill." Under the agreement, when
any of the 8,000 inmates with serious mental illness break prison rules, they may go to Diversionary treatment
Units, for treatment and a minimum of 20 hours per week out of the cell, (10 "structured" and 10
"unstructured" hours). In The Hole, a person may get out under 5 hours per week, for a shower, etc.
The agreement ends after 18 months in a row, of compliance, or after five years. The state will pay the
Disability Rights Network $750,000 to cover its legal fees. If the state abandons the overhauls after the
agreement expires, the organization could sue again.
Nearly a quarter of the state's nearly 50,000 inmates receive mental health care. Mr. Wetzel said he's pleased
with the new system and is confident that it's as good as that in any other state (which incidentally isn't saying
much, since most states have no such plan and thousands are subjected to solitary confinement for long
periods of time).
In addition to mental health first aid training provided to all staff, 1,000 employees must go through a 32 hour
crisis intervention class by 2017. Some prisoners, called certified peer specialists, will be trained to help the
mentally ill. An 80 hour college-level training can even qualify them for jobs after leaving prison. (End of
news article by Richard Lord)
What this agreement says is hopeful. BUT, I know of people put in the Hole because one of the rules is that if
you are in a fight, you go to the Hole, for months! No one asks who started the fight. A letter from a 65 year
old man who uses a cane to walk tells of being attacked from behind and seriously injured. Another inmate
finally was able to stop the attacker and pull him off the victim. All three men were put in "the Hole."
If an inmate is found in someone else's cell, or cubicle, stealing things, and the owner tries to stop the thief, if
there is any conflict whatsoever, both are sent to The Hole. And I question the term, "serious mental illness."
Being in prison causes mental illness-- who is to judge the "seriousness"? Who oversees implementation?
Prisoner's grievances are required to start any investigation. If his version conflicts a staff person's statement,
only the staff is "believed." With more cameras, now an inmate can request that film be observed, but often the
camera was not on, (or something), and thus he "loses."
This case is a small step for these humans--maybe not a giant step, but a little start of awareness, and hopefully
the publicity will raise awareness and make a difference.
"In August the Connecticut Supreme court has ruled out the Death Penalty for their state, including those
already on Death Row, joining other states who have given up the right to kill, to prove killing is wrong."
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PRAYER REQUESTS
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
September 6
Bob Johnson
September 10
Kathy Sensel
September 11
Dominic Madden
Kevin Ott
Linda Overholt
September 15
Dan Prows
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H-Health Issues • L-Life Decisions • M-Military • R-Recovering PS-Personal Safety
Wanda Abney (H)
Jane Allemang (H)
Willa’s father, Bill Bailes (H)
Karen Baumann’s mother, Beatrice Baumann (H)
Sarah McOsker’s Grandmother, Rosemary Beleña (H)
Emily Cooper’s Grandmother, Rose (H)
Carol Grady’s friend, Nancy Cushman (H)
Sheila Faulkner (IHN Office Manager),
Marie Hupert (H)
Cindy Prows’ nephew, Christopher Johnson &
family (L)
Cindy Prows’ niece, Susan Johnson (PS)
Paula Seward’s sister, Kelly (H)
Cami Kokenge (H)
Shannon O’Connor’s friend’s father Ed Kusnerak (R)
Lee Kirch’s sister, Jane Lally (H)
Peggy Crews’ mother, Amanda Lorig (R)
Tom McCormack (R)
Ruth Gross’ grandniece, Meredith (H)
Maria O’Brien (H)
Pam Massung’s friend, Laura K. Ostertag (H)
September 2
Mary Faye Cicero
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September 20
Todd Peterson
Quinn Ragsdale
September 24
Owen Kokenge
September 25
Josh Maile
September 27
Owen Friedhoff
September 28
Chris Ennis
September 29
Seth Tsui
Deb Rufner’s friend, Janet Pierce (H)
Alli Rettman (H)
Carol Grady’s friend, Bill Rusche & Family (C)
Sue Anderson’s nephew’s wife, Shakanahana (H)
Amabel Traylor (H)
Jerry Vitek (H)
Joan Vitek (H)
Keith Vogler’s friend, Mike Wolf (L)
As many of you know, Ralph Silvis has recently
moved to the Ohio Veteran’s Home. For those of you
wishing to be in contact, the family is asking that, at
this time, you do so by mail only while Ralph adjusts
to his new surroundings. His address is:
Ohio Veteran’s Home
Attn. Ralph Silvis
2003 Veteran’s Blvd.
Georgetown, OH 45121.
For those of you wishing to visit with Dorothy, we
recommend calling first and setting up a convenient
time. Please keep Ralph and Dorothy and their
family, as all the people listed on this page, in your
hearts and prayers.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
LUCC’S BREAKFAST:
There is a monthly breakfast
at the Golden Corral where
fellowship is fostered. Every
one is welcome. We meet at
8:00 a.m. on the first Saturday
of each month at the Golden
Corral on Mason Montgomery
Road by Fields-Ertel.
QUILT WITH US … We
meet Wednesdays 10-12 noon
in Rm 8. We finish new quilt
tops and also restore well
worn quilts. Proceeds go to
Lakeview. Need more
information? Call 683-2073.
Join us, new members are
always welcome!
JUST FOR LUNCH: Our
first luncheon back from
summer will be at deSha’s
located at 11320 Montgomery
Rd, Cinti., OH 45249, on
Thursday, September 10 at
12:30 p.m. Those wishing to
carpool or have any questions
should call Joyce Lohstroh at
513-899-1981. There is a signup sheet in the hallway by the
church office. Hope to see
everyone there!
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY
NETWORK-VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES: Along
with 35 other local
congregations and churches,
Lakeview UCC works with IHN
to provide meals, hospitality,
and support to homeless families
from Warren County as they
seek to build a better life. Here
is your chance to serve, as
volunteers are needed at St.
Pat’s Episcopal Church in
Lebanon on Monday, Sept. 7.
We are looking for someone
to prepare a spaghetti dinner
for the guests' (and hosts')
evening meal. (Supplies/
money will be provided.)
We need two people to serve as
Evening Hosts from 5:40 til
8:45 p.m. You will get to help
set up dinner, help clean up
afterward, and then get a
chance to play, talk with, and
get to know the guests and
their children.
We also need two people to
serve as Overnight Hosts. You
will arrive at 8:40 p.m. and
leave early the next morning
after the van picks up the guests
(usually leaves by 7 a.m.).
Looking ahead: we will need
two people to serve as
Evening Hosts from 5:40 to
8:45 p.m. on Thursday,
October 15 at the Resurrection
Lutheran Church in Lebanon.
(Duties are the same as
previously mentioned.)
If you would like to volunteer,
or if you are interested but have
questions, please contact Ellen
Abel and she would be happy
to help. You can email her at
eba1016@cinci.rr.com or call
her at 513-967-5022 (cell) or
513-683-9095 (home).
INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW
Are you considering joining Lakeview, do you have some questions, or would you just like to
know more? Please mark your calendars with some important dates:
On September 20 and 27 we will be meeting after the Sunday morning worship services for an
'Inquirer's Class.' These sessions are for anyone who would like to know more about Lakeview
and the United Church of Christ. We will have lunch, discuss our church's history and vision, and
several members of the congregation will share about their experiences at Lakeview. There will
also be plenty of time for discussion and questions.
On Sunday, October 4 there will be a time of celebration during the worship service as we welcome new
members with a time of Covenant and Welcome.
Please contact Pastor Todd or call the church office if you have any questions or if you are interested in
attending so we can make sure we have enough food and information.
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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS AND A LAKEVIEW CHALLENGE
It’s Back-to-School Time in Our Community!
Which means, in order to be able to FOCUS and CONCENTRATE and LEARN all those new subjects that
OUR area kids will be encountering in this school year - they need to have FULL BELLIES! It's HARD to
FOCUS on your education when you are wondering where your next meal will be coming from or your
stomach is grumbling so loud that it is hard to concentrate on your work. Lakeview has ALWAYS been a
GIVING COMMUNITY, so let's roll our sleeves up and help stock those Kings Food Pantry shelves with
FOOD for our local families -THEY NEED US! What is most needed? Prepackaged foods for packing
lunches - such as crackers, raisins, boxed juices, fruit roll ups, etc., - you know, the ordinary prepackaged
foods that we have all packed our kids lunches with at some time or the other. And lets not forget the rest of
the family - Canned goods such as Spaghettios, Baked Beans, etc., Boxed Foods - Cereal, Mac & Cheese, etc.,
Cans of Tuna, Soup, Saltines, Jars of Peanut Butter, cans of vegetables - and the list goes on! Pre-packaged
and Non-Perishables ONLY !!!
And … I am submitting a LAKEVIEW CHALLENGE: Take one day out a
week and go grocery shopping - not for your family, but for a FAMILY that
you will probably NEVER meet - or you might. Shop for THAT family,
with only THAT FAMILY that you are shopping for on your mind. Then
EVERY SUNDAY in the month of September, bring your food donations
to Lakeview and place those donations in the Food Donation Barrel remember, pre packaged & non-perishable foods only - and watch those
FOOD donations GROW! Can you imagine the number of area families
that you would be feeding with just this SIMPLE weekly gesture? Can you imagine the DIFFERENCE that
you might make in a family's daily life?
MAKE THAT DIFFERENCE - BE THAT DIFFERENCE.
BACK TO SCHOOL
It's time for classes to start again at the Lakeview Preschool which means lots of smiling little faces, laughter,
and learning! We have such a great history with the Preschool as partners in our community and they could
use our help this year with some needed supplies.
While they would welcome any art supplies you might like to give, they specifically need:

Card Stock-assorted colors

Colored copy paper in light green, light blue, yellow and orange

Manilla file folders

Crayola crayons-8 pack-'Chubby'

Crayola Washable markers-12 pack-Fine Line
There will be a basket in the Narthex to collect your donations throughout the month of September, so please
feel free to just drop them off whenever you are here. Thanks in advance for your generous support!
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Church Picnic!
Mark your calendars and plan on a wonderful time of fun, food and fellowship
when Chuck and Jody McOsker host this year's Lakeview Church Picnic on
Saturday, September 12 from 3 p.m. til ?? It will be a great chance to play, talk,
laugh, and, if you like, you can bring your swim-wear as the pool will be open.
Church Picnic
September 12
3 p.m.—??
The hamburgers, hotdogs, buns and condiments will be provided by the church and everyone is invited
to bring their own choice of beverage and a potluck dish to share. In order to make sure we have plenty
of food, please use the sign-up sheet on the round table in the Narthex to let us know how many will be
ǡϐ Ǥǡ
contact Steve Friedhoff at 513-247-Ͳͻ ͵ ͵ ϐǤ
Directions to McOskers
756 Wards Corner Road
Loveland, OH 45140
From 275 take Wards Corner Rd North (Nine exits east of I-71)
About one half mile past the Branch-Hill Guinea intersection, just as the road curves right,
look for a private Y-shaped drive on the LEFT.
There will be a post with 4 mailboxes – 746 & 758 are marked. Turn Left. Follow the stone
wall into our driveway.
Lost? 583-1904 or 885-2285
Help Strengthen Your Church!!
PACT is Lakeview’s Pastoral Relations Committee. PACT is an acronym for” Pastor and Congregation
Team.” The overall goal of PACT is to foster a healthy church by encouraging open and honest
communication between Lakeview members and the pastor. PACT exists to serve as a conduit of ideas and
information from the congregation to the pastor.
Current members of PACT include Pastor Todd Peterson, Benny Anderson, Tom Burkett III, Rob
Fite, Laura Friedhoff, Linda Overholt, and Lois Westpfahl. We want to hear what’s on your minds
about both the strengths and weaknesses you experience and witness in the pastor/congregation relationship
at Lakeview UCC. Let us hear from you! We believe that God is Still Speaking at LUCC. God may speak
through any of you.
PACT meetings are held at least 4 times each year. Our next meeting is on September 17.
Contact any member of PACT to let us know what’s on your mind. PACT members wear blue name tags
at church.
SEPTEMBER 2015
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
WALNUT HILLS BREAKFAST
LUNCH & LEARN RETURNS NEXT MONTH
Lakeview will be serving breakfast to our neighbors
in Walnut Hills on Saturday, September 26. If you
would like to help prepare and serve the meal,
please join us. We will meet at the Walnut Hills
Soup Kitchen at 7:30 a.m., we serve from 9:30 to
ͳͲǣ͵ Ͳǡ ϐͳͳǣͲͲǤ
Ruthie McCormack at tmccormack@cinci.rr.com, or
ϐ Ǥ
Lunch and Learn returns next
month on October 11. The
topic will be a report from the
General Synod 30 which was
held in Cleveland in June,
2015. Please watch your
bulletin and LUCC’s website
for more information.
If you are interested
in attending this
event and would
like to carpool, there
is a sign-up sheet in
the Narthex.
YOUR INPUT IS REQUESTED
Performance reviews of all Lakeview UCC staff will be conducted this fall. We, the Church Council, are
inviting members of the congregation to participate in the pastoral review process, using the Pastor
Performance Evaluation tool on the next three pages. At Lakeview we have a Pastor and Congregation Team
(PACT) that regularly seeks input from members related to our Pastor’s performance. This is a more formal
opportunity for you to rate our Pastor. It is the intention of Council that this will become an annual process, in
an effort to strengthen the work of our Pastor in leading LUCC.
We encourage you to print the Pastor Performance Evaluation tool, complete your responses, and return it to
church by mail or by placing it in the offering plate no later than September 30, 2015. (To make this process
easier for you, you will be receiving an email from LUCC with a Word attachment. There will also be a small
number of printed copies available at church.) THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION! Your input is
greatly valued!
LAKEVIEW UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
PASTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
REV. TODD PETERSON
DATE______________________
Please indicate how often the pastor demonstrates the characteristics or skills described below.
Characteristic or Skill
5
4
All of
Often
the time
3
Sometimes
A sense of theological identity
and authority, while being
responsive to the opinions
and values of others
The ability to listen
empathically and keep
appropriate confidence
The ability to communicate
appropriately
The ability to function as part
of a team and give/receive
supervision
The ability to accept and
promote diversity and to
inspire others to do so
The ability to maintain
personal and professional
boundaries in interpersonal,
congregational, and
community settings
The ability to be resourceful
and adaptable, and know
where to locate additional
resources and seek
consultation when needed
The ability to demonstrate
moral maturity, including
integrity in personal and public
life and responsibility to self,
family, church, and community
The ability to provide effective
and appropriate pastoral care,
and to equip and motivate
others to share in these
ministries
1
Pastor Evaluation, 2015
2
Rarely
1
Never
0
Unable to
rate
5
4
All of
Often
the time
3
Sometimes
2
Rarely
A thorough knowledge of, and
personal engagement with the
Bible; skill with methods of
biblical interpretation,
including the historic
interpretive traditions of the
church and contemporary
methods; the ability to
communicate biblical
knowledge in an
understandable way
The ability to provide effective
and appropriate Christian
education / faith formation,
and to equip and motivate
others to share in these
ministries
The ability to lead and
encourage ministries of
evangelism, service,
stewardship, and social
transformation
The ability to preach the Good
News, lead worship, and
participate in the sacraments
in a manner faithful to the
broader Christian heritage and
to the specific culture of
Lakeview UCC
How long have you been going to worship services or activities at Lakeview UCC?
○
○
○
○
○
○
Less than a year
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
How often do you attend worship or participate in other activities at Lakeview UCC?
○
○
○
○
○
I rarely attend worship or participate in activities
I attend worship or participate in activities about once a month
I attend worship or participate in activities two to three times a month
I usually attend worship or participate in activities every week
I attend worship or participate in activities more than once a week
2
1
Never
0
Unable to
rate
What is your Age?
○
○
○
○
○
○
○
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75 or older
Additional Comments:___________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Thank you for responding to the pastoral evaluation. Please return it to Lakeview by September
30th. You may mail it, email it, or place it in the offering on Sundays.
3
SEPTEMBER 2015
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6
7A-AA
6P-BS-FH
Welcome Back
Preschool!
10A-Worship Service /SS
7A-AA
10A-Harmony-FH, RMS 7
6P-BS-FH
11:15A-Inquirers’ Class-Rm 7
27
7
28
21
14
7A-AA
5:40P-IHN at St. Pat’s
Episcopal in Lebanon
6P-BS-FH
Office Closed
7A-AA
10A-Harmony-FH, RMS 7-9 6P-BS-FH
11:15A-Inquirers’ Class-Rm 7
20
10A-Harmony-FH, RMS 7
13
10A-Harmony-FH, RMS 7-9
Communion
Monday
8
1
8P—AA—FH
8P—AA—CR
8P—AA—FH
8P—AA—CR
8P—AA –FH
8P-AA-CR
Office Closed
8P—AA –FH
8P-AA-CR
29
22
15
Welcome Back
Preschool Teachers
Office Closed
8P—AA –FH
8P-AA-CR
Office Closed
Tuesday
9
0A-Quilting-Rm 8.
12P-AA-FH & CR
5P-Weight Watchers—FH
7:30P-NA-8/9
7:30P-NAR Anon– Rm 7
30
10A-Quilting-Rm 8.
12P-AA-FH & CR
5P-Weight Watchers—FH
730P-Choir-Sanctuary
7:30P-NA-8/9
23
10A-Quilting-Rm 8
12P-AA-FH & CR
5P-Weight Watchers– FH
6:30P-Nar Anon Step—Rm 7
730P-Choir-Sanctuary
7:30P-NA-8/9
7:30P-NAR Anon– Rm 7
16
10A-Quilting-Rm 8
12P-AA-FH & CR
7P-Membership-Pastor’s Office
7:30P-Choir-Sanctuary
7:30P-NA –Rm 8/9
7:30P-NAR-Anon-Rm 7
10A-Quilting-Rm 8
12P-AA-FH & CR
7:30P-NA –Rm 8/9
7:30P-NAR-Anon-Rm 7
2
Wednesday
3
5P-Navigators-FH
Friday
18
11
4
5P-Wedding Rehearsal
7:30P_Book Grp—Rm 8
8P-AA-FH
8P-Al Anon - Rm 7
24
25
1:15P-PACT-Pastor’s Office 3:30P-Girl Scout Mtg—Rm 8
6:15P-Girl Scout Mtg-Rm 7
6:30P-AA District #28-FH
8P-AA-FH
8P-Al Anon - Rm 7
17
8P-AA-FH
8P-Al Anon - Rm 7
10
3:30P-Girl Scouts Mtg.—
Rm 8
6:15P-Girl Scout Mtg -Rm 7
8P-AA-FH
8P-Al Anon - Rm 7
Thursday
September 2015 LUCC Calendar of Events
7:30A-Walnut Hills Soup
Kitchen Opportunity
5P-Lawrence Wedding
8P-NA - Rm 8/9
8P-NA - Rm 8/9
8P-NA-Rm 8/9
8A-:LUCC Breakfast at
Golden Corral
8P-NA - Rm 8/9
5
26
19
12
Saturday
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DO YOU KNOW WHO’S ON YOUR COUNCIL?
Staff
Additional Elected Positions
Pastor*
Todd Peterson
Director of Music*
Barb Face
Childcare*
Corey Nieman
Financial Secretary
Steve & Janet Friedhoff
PACT Committees Members:
Linda Overholt
Lois Westpfahl
Laura Friedhoff
Benny Anderson
Tom Burkett III
Rob Fite
Executive Committee
Moderator/President*
Tom Bresko
Vice Moderator/ V.P.
Trent Miller
Past Moderator/Past President
Karen Baumann
Treasurer
Rosemary Ennis
Secretary (Recording)
Cindy Prows
Facilities Coordinator
Chris Ennis
Keith Vogler
Standing Committees (contact person):
A.I.M. (Action in Mission)
Leslie Brinkman
Christian Education
vacant
Fellowship
Steve Friedhoff
Membership and Publicity
Ruth McCormack
Music
Chris Ennis
Worship
Lollie Kasulones
Additional Committees & Teams (contacts)
Publicity Team Chair
Vacant
Stewardship
Lakeview’s Mission: We are a people called by God to intentionally welcome,
nurture and send, so that we can grow God’s church.
Lakeview’s Vision: Reaching Out Through God’s Spirit by
Involving, Serving and Learning
Active Mission
-Meeting the needs of others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Social Justice
-Creating change to serve others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing Arts
-Inviting others to the “party” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spiritual and Life Journeying
-Preparing ourselves and others to live out the
benefits and challenges of a Christian life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INVOLVING, SERVING, LEARNING

INSIDE FROM TODD`S DESK

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