Waynesboro Church of the Brethren Newsletter
August 20, 2017
Pastor's Pen
It's difficult to imagine but Summer has all but passed us by. Tomorrow kids will get on the bus and head out for school. Our prayers go out to the children, teachers, and administrators for a good year. Last week in our message, we saw Elijah needing rest and nourishment. He needed to get away from life for awhile. This week God asks him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” It's time for Elijah to get up and move. Elijah tells God he is alone, he is still despondent and he still feels threatened. Have we ever felt so broken and alone? Have we yearned for a conversation with the Almighty God? Elijah is clawing for solid ground in chapter 19. God chooses to reveal His glory to him. He doesn't do it in a burning bush, or draught, or earthquake. Instead, God comes to Elijah in a still small voice. Elijah has put his anxieties to the side and is in a place where he can listen. Now that God has his attention He asks again, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” God tells Elijah what to do. He is to anoint kings over the neighboring provinces for the purpose of defeating Baalism. God also gives Elijah the assurance that he's not alone by appointing 7,000 people in Israel that haven't worshipped Baal. There're times when the noises of life throw us off our game and we need to listen for God's still small voice. When we do many times we receive instruction and wisdom. Do we take time to be alone with God? While God is all-powerful and all-knowing and capable of dramatic and miraculous things, He is also practical as demonstrated by 1 Kings Chapter 19. As Christians sometimes it is our task to be spectacular at the unspectacular. As Paul reminds us, we are all important parts of the body of Christ. We are a unit and God is always there - we're never alone. -Pastor John
Those serving you TodayDelivering the Message:
John Weber Worship Leader: Joel Weber Sunday School Greeter: Jean Berklite Pre-Worship Greeter: Max Creager Crib Nursery—Church Hour: Acolyte: Katie Behnke Sound Technician: Noah Weber Choir Director: Patti Divelbiss Organist: Janet Smedley UNDERSHEPHERD
VISITATION AUGUST Carolyn Carson Susan McBride Charlotte Malcolm Sue Bock DEACON
HOSPITAL VISITATION AUGUST Tuesday: Steve & Marty Angle Friday: Greg & Angie Baker VISITING FIRST TIME
WORSHIPERS AUGUST Paul & Margie Behnke AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 1 - Anthony Bittinger
8 - Nikki Newcomer 9 - Isabelle Darrough 11 - Ruby Bragunier 12 - Emily Angle 12 - Jennifer Simmers 14 - Barbara Kercheval 16 - Dan Bock 18 - Kaden Rouzer 18 - Bodie Rouzer 20 - Susie Miller 25 - Chris Cox 25 - Jenny Martin 27 - James Barciz 27 - Libby Stainbrook 30 - Stephanie Behnke 30 - Emma Warren 31 - Debbie Smith 
Please remember our SHUT-INS and OTHERS with special needs: Audrey Eshleman, Norma Biser, Fran Fleagle, Al Guyer, Earl Hovis, Mildred Hull, Dot Luty, Lillian Ridenour, Devona Snowberger
A TREE FOR CHRISTMAS
A new Christmas tree is needed for the sanctuary. An 8-10 ft. tree, pre-lit with white lights, is requested. This gift could be given in honor or memory of a loved one. Contact the church office or a member of the Worship-Altar Team if you are interested in providing a new tree for the Christmas season.
TAKE ME OUT TO
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Choir RehearsalCome one, come all and join the choir!! Yes, rehearsals for the choir will begin on Wednesday, August 30th at 6:45 p.m. in the chapel. I am hoping to see all of our faithful returning choir members that evening along with anyone who might be thinking they would enjoy singing with the choir. Please give it a try!
Copies of the first few weeks of anthems are now available on the music shelf in the hallway behind the chapel if you would like to practice them ahead of time. Questions-- call Patti (717-597-7908). 
The ALL-CHURCH PICNIC will be held at Rotary Park on Sunday, September 10th from 4:30-8:00 p.m. Fried chicken and drinks will be provided. A sign-up sheep is posted on the bulletin board beside the elevator. See you there!
PRAYER LIST:
Bill McFerren, Bonnie Royer, Yvonne Long, Heidi Stahl, Gail Schmeisser
CAMP EDER SENIOR DAY
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