Waynesboro Church of the Brethren Newsletter
January 19, 2020
From The Pastor's Desk
This weeks sermon topic is on the importance of reading scripture. In the Gospel of John chapter one we find the Bible saying, “In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God.” Later, in the same chapter, the incarnation of Jesus is said to be “the word became flesh.” The importance of reading and proclaiming God’s word cannot be diminished. Unfortunately, Christians today are largely Biblically illiterate. Most of us neglect to read let alone study God’s word. We’ve become too distracted, too busy, or too impatient to contemplate the message God wants us to read. In the Bible God provides hope, discipline, instructions, and warning. For Christians to ignore these things is to consider them unimportant. We need to challenge ourselves to read scripture every day, or at least on a regular basis, maybe beginning with a small passage of only a couple of verses. Take the time and study what God wants you to know about the passage and try to apply it to your lives. Like physical exercise, spiritual exercise like prayer and Bible reading require structure and discipline. Good habits, like bad habits don’t happen overnight. There needs to be an investment of time devoted to prayer and Bible reading to establish a relationship with Jesus. A twenty-minute sermon, or the hour-long church service, is not enough to nurture this relationship. We need to look at what God has to say to us to ever expect Him to work in our lives. Understanding God is difficult at times but we can know Him and the Bible provides us with the tools to do it. -Pastor John
Those serving you TodayDelivering the Message:
John Weber Worship Leader: Matt Baker Sunday School Greeters: Garrett & Wes Beaver Pre-Worship Greeters: Nelson & Lisa Beaver Visitor Center Volunteer: Sue Bock Acolyte: Jacksen Baker Sound Technician: Choir Director: John Johnson Organist: Janet Smedley Pianist: Carolyn Wolff UNDERSHEPHERD
VISITATION JANUARY Susie Miller Carolyn Poffenberger Barb Wolff DEACON
HOSPITAL VISITATION JANUARY Tuesday: Bonnie Hoffman Friday: Ron & Carolyn Wolff JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
2 - Marlin Seilhamer
3 - Gene Rouzer 3 - Josie Stitely 14 - Noah Weber 16 - Raeleigh Biser 16 - Al Bohn 23 - Nancy Grimes 27 - Carolyn Carson 29 - Lucille Barkdoll 31 - Payton Sampson 
2020 CHURCH DIRECTORY CORRECTIONS Page 2 - Kim Miles, Worship Team Leader Page 2 - Jean Berklite, Nurture Team Chair Page 3 - Pastoral Relations Team: Robin Flegel - Chairperson Carolyn Poffenberger John Weber Page 4 - Worship Team: Kim Miles - Chairperson Page 7 - Delegate to Annual Conference – Nancy Grimes Page 9 - Children’s Division: Pre-School Staff - Sue Bock, Robin Flegel, Bonnie Hoffman, Libby Stainbrook Eliminate Crib Nursery Page 22 - Ron & Mary Ann Stitely UNDERSHEPHERDS January, April, October Susie Miller, Carolyn Poffenberger, Barb Wolff February, July, November Harold & June Mumma, Sandy Koziel, Mary Messler March, June, September Linda Kennedy, Margie Behnke Ann Miller, Wendy Metcalf, Annette Rentfrow May, August, December Sue Bock, Charlotte Malcolm, Carolyn Carson, Susan McBride 
Help yourself to a 2020 CHURCH DIRECTORY. They can found in the church lobby.
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Those serving you Jan. 26
Delivering the Message:
John Weber Worship Leader: Sunday School Greeter: Mary Jean Bechard Pre-Worship Greeters: B. Hickman & A. McFerren Visitor Center Volunteer: Angie Baker Acolyte: Jordan Behnke Sound Technician: Choir Director: John Johnson Organist: Janet Smedley Pianist: Carolyn Wolff 
Are you ready for some winter fun?
WINTER CAMP @ CAMP EDER January 24-26 Grades 1-12 Registration 7:00 p.m. Friday Dismiss 2:00 p.m. Sunday Register online at campeder.campeder.org 
The 2020 flower chart is posted on the bulletin board next to the elevator.
PRAYER LIST:Bill McFerrin, Bonnie Royer, Heidi Stahl, Gail Schmeisser, Sean Harper, Jamie Stevens, Brad Smith, Betty Wolfe, Bev Fry, Nancy Rouzer, Aaron Fawks, Jennifer Cribrari, Gavin Whisel
Upcoming EventsJANUARY 2020:
SU/19: Deacon Meeting - 2:00 p.m. W /22: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /22: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/23: Handbells - 5:45-6:30 p.m. W /29: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /29: Choir - 6:45 p.m. FEBRUARY; TU/ 4: Nurture Team - 6:45 p.m. W / 5: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W / 5: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/ 6: Handbells - 5:45-6:30 p.m. W /12: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /12: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/13: Handbells - 5:30-6:45 p.m. W /19: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /19: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/20: Handbells - 5:45-6:30 p.m. W /26: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /26: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/27: Handbells - 5:45-6:30 p.m. 
Please remember our SHUT-INS & OTHERS with special needs: Lucille Barkdoll, Norma Biser, Al Guyer, Earl Hovis, Mildred Hull, Dot Luty, Edith Snader, Paula Ringer, Bill Kercheval, Edith Lampe, John Carson, Dave Hockenberry, Lucille Barkdoll, Pauline Anthony, Jackie Ridge, Joanna Helfrick, Lucille Pryor
Current address for Nancy Grimes while she is recuperating:
Nancy Grimes c/o Kristin Standafer 13760 Heather Hills Drive Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 
WOMEN’S SPRING LUNCHEON
APRIL 25, 2020 HANOVER COB WOMEN’S CAMP JUNE 8 & 9, 2020 CAMP EDER FAIRFIELD, PA |