October Fellowship Events

Retirement Celebration for the Mwamasika Family
Wednesday, October 8th at St. Matthew’s in Cridersville

Bishop Peter Mwamasika of the Dodoma Diocese in Tanzania will soon retire, and the Northwestern Ohio Synod plans to celebrate the important role that he and his wife Anna have played in our companionship with his synod. There will be a Welcome Banquet and Celebration Worship with Holy Communion in his honor on Wednesday evening, October 8th with dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Cridersville is hosting the banquet and celebration worship with Holy Communion. The Celebration Worship with Holy Communion will begin at 7:00 p.m. The church is located 5050 Saint Matthews Dr, Lima, Ohio 45806. Free Will donation will be taken at the banquet. The worship offering will be designated half to Aya School and half to Bishop Mwamasika’s retirement. St. Matthew would appreciate RSVP’s for the dinner by October 1st. No RSVP is necessary for the worship celebration. St. Matthew's phone number is: 419-999-5329 or email: stmattsoffice@bright.net


Chocolate Lovers’ Tour - Thursday, October 9th
Tour of DeBrand Chocolate Kitchens in Fort Wayne
with Anna Mwamasika from the Lutheran Synod in Tanzania

Details of this event were announced in last month’s newsletter. RSVP’s were needed by October 1st, but it may be possible to sneak in at the last minute. Pastor Katherine is coordinating this event in conjunction with other Lutherans from the synod; contact her if you are interested.


Outdoor Movie Night
Saturday, October 11th, 7 PM
At the home of Rick and Marla D.

The Fellowship/Outreach committee is hosting a movie night at Rick and Marla’s house (call church for address and directions). Wear layers, bring your favorite drinks, snacks, and lawn chairs as we gather at 7 PM. The movie will start once it is dark enough to project. The choice of movie will be announced in service on Sunday, October 5th, but we are going for something family-friendly that will appeal to persons of all ages. We will also be serving fresh-popped popcorn!

Before the movie starts, a hat will be passed, and any “admission” received will be used to benefit future projects of the Fellowship/Outreach committee.

Come to support the committee’s efforts and have a great time with your friends from church!