Waynesboro Church of the Brethren Weekly Newsletter

March 1, 2015

Continuing with the “8 Things Jesus Never Said” by Jarrid Wilson, we come to his 4th item.  “I will bless you if you pray hard enough.”  This is similar to what I was saying last week about plans.  Prayer is a way to communicate with God. You can talk with Him directly.  Prayer is an opportunity to be in a closer relationship with your maker.  It should never become only a shopping list of things we want.  To pray, think A.C.T.S. (Not to be confused with the Brethren ministerial training program of the same name.) Adoration – “Praise be to God!” -Psalms 68:35, Confession – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” -1 John 1:9, Thanksgiving – Always “glorify him with thanksgiving” -Psalms 69:30, Supplication – “Make your requests known to God.” -Philippians 4:6.  Use these four steps to formulate a prayer session as you talk to God. Tell God how much you appreciate Him. Tell Him where you have fallen short.  Be specific. Express gratitude for what He’s doing in your life.  Tell God what you want, no matter how small it seems to you.  But, as I said last week, remember that you’ve prayed to God that “Thy will be done.” And that will always be the primary answer to your prayer.  Pastor Jesse

Those serving you Today

Delivering the Message:
Pastor Jesse
Sunday School Greeter:
Susan McBride
Worship Greeter:
Max Creager
Crib Nursery - S.S. & Church:
Greg & Angie Baker
Acolyte:
T.J. Cox
Sound Technician:
Terry Flegel
Choir Director:
Patti Divelbiss
Organist:
Janet Smedley
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If you would be interested in serving as worship leader the sign-up sheet is posted in the lobby. Sunday’s are available for March April, and May.

SERRV WORKDAY
at New Windsor, MD
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

7:30 a.m. - Leave church parking lot
3:30 p.m. - Leave New Windsor

 2015 MEAT CANNING
April 6-10

Volunteers Needed
6:00 a.m.– Noon Shift
April 7th - 2 persons needed
April 8th  - 10 persons needed
April 9t h - 8 persons needed
7:00 a.m. - Noon Shift
April 10th - 7 persons needed
(If volunteering on the 10th, please bring a snack to share.  Will conclude by noon.)
Please call the District Office at 642-8636 if you are willing to fill any of these time slots.  Also, donations are needed to pay for this project.

MARCH  BIRTHDAYS

2 - Audrey Martin
  3 - Logan Bohn
  5 - Steve Angle
  6 - Janet Smedley
  7 - Bonnie Hoffman
  8 - Steve Naugle, II
10 - Emily Hovis
11 - Leah Shank
13 - Alice Toms
15 - Kathy Grove
15 - Doris Large
17 - Alice Bower
18 - Ron Bower
20 - Terry Rodgers
21 - Margie Behnke
22 - Frank Mentzer
23 - Jennifer Angle
23 - Adam Bittinger
23 - Daniel Bittinger
23 - Mary Smith
23 - Ron Wolff
27 - Steven Biser
27 - Nancy Rouzer
UNDERSHEPHERDS for the first quarter 2015 (Jan.-Feb.-March)
Josie Stitely
Mary Messler
Harold & June Mumma
DEACONS
Visiting First Time Worshipers
MARCH
Frank & Lois Mentzer

CAMP EDER 2015 LUMBERJACK
WORK DAY
MARCH 14th
8:00a.m.-3:00p.m. 

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Bring your chain saws, gloves, and safety goggles as we clean-up the forest and split lots of wood for Camp.  Ask about other equipment that you might bring.
Call (717-642-8256) or email (campeder@campeder.org) to register.  Coffee and donuts will be available for breakfast and lunch will be served at noon.

Come join us for a
“CELEBRATION
OF GOD’S
POWER AND GLORY”

Benefit Concert for our
Fellow Nigerian Christians
Featuring the musical talents
of Dr. Cathy Carson &
Dr. Jacqueline LeGrand
(Both Waynesboro COB natives)
Sunday, March 15, 2015 2:00 p.m.
York First Church of the Brethren
2710 Kingston Road York, PA

PRAYER LIST:

Carol Henicle, Louise Nogle, Steve Naugle, Ginny Stover, Edith Lampe, Lucille Beckenbaugh,  Barry Spessard, Carol Schorn, David Angle, Arlene Kline, Jennifer Hitchcock, Mark Hollen, Margie Byers, Patricia Haugh Overcash, Tina Hovis, Lisa Schmeisser, Blanca Alaya, Lucas Baumgardner, Brent Driver, Bonnie Royer, Scott Vance, Joy Shatzer

INSPIRATIONAL
THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

Questions from the Bible
1. What verse of a psalm is about seeking God’s face?
2. What psalm verse tells how God takes the place of a father and mother?
3. What is the word of the psalm about the meek?
4. What psalm verses speak of God as our refuge and strength?
Answers:
1. “When thou sadist, Seek ye my face, my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.” Ps. 27:8
2. “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.” Ps. 27:10
3. “The meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”  Ps. 37:11
4. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.”  Ps. 46:1,

Upcoming Events

MARCH:
SU/ 1: Second Sunday of Lent
SU/ 1: Children’s Church
M  / 2: Disciple 1 - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
TU/ 3: Nurture Team - 6:45 p.m.
W / 4: Choir - 6:45 p.m.
TH/ 5: Leadership Team - 6:30 p.m.
SA/ 7: Mount Hope Maple Madness
and Pancake Breakfast @ Camp Eder - 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
SU/ 8: Third Sunday of Lent
SU/ 8: Daylight Savings Time Begins
M  / 9: Disciple 1 - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
W /11: Choir - 6:45 p.m.
SA/14: Men’s Fellowship - Parlor House - 8:00 a.m.
SA/14: Women’s Breakfast - Parlor House - 8:00 a.m.
SU/15: Fourth Sunday of Lent
SU/15: Children’s Church
M /16: Disciple 1 - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
TU/17: SERRV - 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
TU/17: Studio Club - 7:00 p.m.
W /18: Choir - 6:45 p.m.
SU/22: Fifth Sunday of Lent
M / 23: Disciple 1 - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
W /25: Choir - 6:45 p.m.

Women June Breakfast

SAVE THE DATE:
June 20, 2015
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Keystone Family Restaurant
WOMEN’S JUNE BREAKFAST
Speakers:  General & Mrs. Lee
Cost:  Adults - $9.00
Children (5-12):  $4.60
Children 3 & 4:  $1.80

Nigeria Crisis Fund

SO PA District of PA COB Challenge
$250,000 by September1, 2015
In response to the heart-rending devastation among our Brethren in Nigeria - Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN) - a goal has been proposed for $250,000 to be raised by the congregations of the SO PA District.  The District Board would like the goal be attained before District Conference in September.  Be creative!  Funds may be raised by offerings, car washes, auctions, etc.  We simply ask that any amount sent to the fund be reported to the District Office.  Checks should be made out to Nigeria Crisis Fund and sent to 1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120.  Donations may also be made online at the Church of the Brethren website. As a way to celebrate attaining the goal at District Conference (September 18 th and 19th at Ridge COB) Larry Dentler (an ardent Farmall man) and Chris Elliott (John Deere aficionado) will “trade tractors” for the day.  It will be a lot of fun.  Larry Dentler is already being teased by Chris Elliott about how wonderful it will be to see him on a green tractor. The bottom line:  we need the support of each of you in reaching the goal of $250,000 by September for the sake of our brothers and sisters in Nigeria.  Information regarding how the funds will be used are on the COB website. Any other questions may be directed to the District Office.

WILSON COLLEGE PRESENTS
Richard Elliott - Organist
Sunday, March 22, 2015

3:00 p.m. - Thomson Chapel
Wilson College is pleased to announce that on March 22nd the Principal Organist for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Richard Elliott, will perform as part of the College’s annual Van Looy Organ Series.  Tickets for the performance are on sale for $8.00 per person and can be purchased by phone at 717-262-2003 or online at Wilson.edu/events.  Before becoming a Tabernacle organist in 1991, Dr. Elliott was an assistant professor of organ at Brigham Young University, and for several years he was an assistant organist at the John Wanamaker Department Store (now Macy’s) in Philadelphia, home of the world’s largest functioning pipe organ

The Upper Room

The March/April issue of The Upper Room is available in the literature rack.
SYMPATHY is extended to Nate Harbaugh and family on the death of Nate’s grandparents, Ragan and Ruth Harbaugh.