Waynesboro Church of the Brethren Newsletter
January 20, 2019
Pastor's Pen
After Jesus begins His ministry He calls followers or disciples. These are twelve men who lived with Jesus for several years to “bear witness” to the things Jesus says and does. When Jesus chooses His disciples they're an unlikely bunch. He doesn't choose theologians or priests. He chooses fishermen and tax collectors. At least ten of the disciples were from Jesus' home region of Galilee. Judas Iscariot may have been the only Judean. Simon the Zealot may have also been from Judah but there are conflicting reports. These were twelve different men from diverse backgrounds and sensibilities but they brought with them a high learning curve. When Jesus first calls the disciples they're mostly curious. They follow Jesus because they're following a wave of popularity. At first they are mere “hangers on.” But as time goes by, they'll grow in faith and knowledge. They witness Jesus healing people, calming the sea, and walking on water. They also hear Jesus preach a message of love, grace, and forgiveness. When Jesus is arrested and crucified, most of His followers betray Him by hiding out. But after Jesus rises from the tomb they are reinvigorated. When Jesus ascends back to heaven, those disciples fearlessly preach the Gospel of Jesus and through the power of the Holy Spirit they turn the world upside down. That motley bunch was transformed. It's significant for us to realize that those disciples didn't meet any specification other than Jesus chose them. So many times when we're asked to do something our first response is to reply, “But I'm not good at that kind of thing.” We must remember that Jesus built His church on men and women like you and me and in some instances, people even less qualified than us. Jesus' disciples are a shining example of God accomplishing the spectacular through the unspectacular. –Pastor John
Those serving you TodayDelivering the Message:
John Weber Worship Leader: T. J. Cox Sunday School Greeters: Garrett & Wes Beaver Pre-Worship Greeters: Dick & Barb Rundle Visitor Center Volunteer: Sue Bock Acolyte: Brian Angle Sound Technician: Terry Flegel Choir Director: John Johnson Organist/Pianist: Carolyn Wolff JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
2 - Marlin Seilhamer
3 - Gene Rouzer 3 - Josie Stitely 7 - Chloe Bittinger 14 - Noah Weber 16 - Raeleigh Biser 23 - Nancy Grimes 27 - Jessica Brewer 27 - Carolyn Carson 27 - Patti Divelbiss 29 - Lucille Barkdoll 31 - Payton Sampson DEACON
HOSPITAL VISITATION JANUARY Tuesday: Bonnie Hoffman Friday: Ron & Carolyn Wolff UDERSHEPHERD
VISITATION JANUARY Susie Miller Carolyn Poffenberger Barb Wolff SYMPATHY - The church family extends sympathy to the family of Audrey Eshleman. Audrey passed away December 28th.
CAMP EDER
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EVENTS @ CAMP EDER
January 25-27 - Winter Blast (Camp for kids 1-12 grades)
March 6 - Senior Day May 4 - Benefit Golf Tournament May 15 - Senior Day May 24-26 - Memorial Day Family Weekend June 10-11 - Women’s Camp June 9-14 - Summer Staff Training (CIT- 13-14) June 14 - Summer Staff Commissioning June 16-21 - Summer Camp Week 1 June 23-15 - Barefoot Camp June 25-27 - Shining Stars Camp July 7-12 - Summer Camp Week 2 July 14-19 - Summer Camp Week 3 July 21-26 - Summer Camp Week 4 July 28-August 2 - Summer Camp Week 5 August 14 - Senior Day October 19 - Fall Fest October 25-27 - Young Adult Backpacking Trip November 13 - Senior Day November 30 - Deck the Halls Family Day December 6-7 - Christmas Tree Festival 
The 2019 flower chart is posted on the bulletin board next to the elevator. Please remember to:
1. Sign your name on the flower chart. 2. Fill out an information form. 3. Return the completed information form to the “completed forms” envelope. Questions - call Wanda at the church office. PRAYER LIST:
Bill McFerrin, Bonnie Royer, Heidi Stahl, Gail Schmeisser, Sean Harper, Jamie Stevens, Chrissy Kulp, Brad Smith, Betty Wolfe, Bev & Walt Fry, Edith Snader, Nancy Rouzer
Upcoming EventsJANUARY 2019:
SU/20: Youth - Bowling W /23: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /23: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/24: TOPS - 8:15 a.m. TH/24: Handbells - 5:30-6:15 p.m. W /30: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /30: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/31: TOPS - 8:15 a.m. TH/31: Handbells - 5:30-6:15 p.m. FEBRUARY: SA/ 2: Social Room reserved -12:00-5:00 p.m. W / 6: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W / 6: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/ 7: TOPS - 8:15 a.m. TH/ 7: Handbells - 5:30-6:15 p.m. SA/ 9: Men’s Fellowship – Parlor House - 8:00 a.m. SA/ 9: Women’s Breakfast – Parlor House - 8:00 a.m. W /13: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /13: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/14: TOPS - 8:15 a.m. TH/14: Handbells - 5:30-6:15 p.m. W /20: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /20: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/21: TOPS - 8:15 a.m. TH/21: Handbells - 5:30-6:15 p.m. W/27: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W/27: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/28: TOPS - 8:15 a.m. TH/28: Handbells - 5:30-6:15 p.m. 
CALLING ALL NEEDLE ARTISTS!
CELEBRATE 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE QUILTING BEE You are invited to create a block for the 2019 Conference quilts. ALL quilt blocks should be postmarked by May15th. Mail your quilt blocks and a dollar (or more) donation (checks payable to AACB) to offset the cost of quilting materials to: Margaret Weyright 1801 Greencroft Blvd. Apt. 125 Goshen, IN 46526 |