Waynesboro Church of the Brethren Newsletter
February 16, 2020
From The Pastor's Desk
Today we’ll welcome Leon and Ellen Yoder to our church. The Yoder’s retired from full-time ministry last May. Pastor Leon has served the Church of the Brethren for well over thirty years. He and Ellen have had three congregations in Maryland: Thurmont, Harmony, and Broadfording and most recently they’ve served for fifteen years at the Greencastle Church of the Brethren. Over the last five years I’ve come to know Leon has a dear friend. We’ve met several times a year for prayer and fellowship over coffee or breakfast. Leon being much, much older than me has always been able to lend me sage advice and wisdom. It’ll be good to have him preach this week. Leon’s message is on the second sentence of the Lord’s prayer, “Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” What does this say to Christians? When we say “Thy Kingdom” we’re acknowledging that we’re submitting to God’s will and not ours. In essence, “God’s in charge and we’re not.” This is further stressed by the statement, “Thy will be done.” We’re recognizing that God’s will is more important than our will. As a matter of fact, if we’re living in proper fellowship with Jesus, His will is our will. What is God’s will in our lives? Jesus tells us to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, all our minds and all our soul, and love our neighbor as ourselves. He also tells Christians to “go make disciples of all nations.” The Lord’s prayer is recited so often that I wonder if we really know what we’re saying. The Lord’s prayer is a “call to action.” By saying, “Thy Kingdom come thy will be done” we are telling the Lord that we’ll do our part in furthering His Kingdom here on earth. We look forward to understanding God’s truth in this two-thousand-year-old prayer. –Pastor John
Those serving you TodayDelivering the Message:
Rev. Leon Yoder Worship Leader: John Weber Sunday School Greeter: Bonnie Hoffman Pre-Worship Greeters: Max Creager Visitor Center Volunteer: Maryellen Burker Acolyte: Katie Behnke Sound Technician: Choir Director: John Johnson Organist: Janet Smedley Pianist: Carolyn Wolff FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
1 - Kenny Hovis
1 - Annette Rentfrow 4 - Sandy Koziel 4 - Julia Miles 5 - Sue Bock 8 - Spencer Naugle 11 - Devon Biser 16 - Sue Newcomer 17 - Barb Wolff 19 - Nancy Kercheval 25 - Tim Grove The March/April issue of The Upper Room is available in the literature rack.
Help yourself to a 2020 CHURCH DIRECTORY. They can found in the church lobby.
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
SO PA DISTRICT
WOMEN’S CAMP @ CAMP EDER JUNE 1-2, 2020 Food Drive
FOOD DRIVE FOR HUMAN SERVICES
SPONSORED BY WOMEN’S MINISTRY Sunday, February 16 - Canned Fruit: peaches, pears, applesauce, pineapple, etc. Sunday, February 23 - Canned Meat: tuna fish, chicken, spam, ham, etc. 
SO PA DISTRICT
CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 2020 DISTRICT WOMEN’S SPRING LUNCHEON SATURDAY, 9:00 a.m. APRIL 25th HANOVER CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Isaiah 43:18-19 God Is Doing a New Thing! Featured Speaker: Leah J. Hileman Session One will focus on what God is doing to revitalize, renew, restore, redeem and renovate ME. Session Two will focus on celebrating the ways God is renewing the CHURCH. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 5, 2020 Registration forms are posted on the lobby bulletin board. CAMP EDER
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Those serving you February 23Delivering the Message:
John Weber Worship Leader: Joel Weber Sunday School Greeter: Nancy Grimes Pre-Worship Greeter: Barb Kercheval Visitor Center Volunteer: Bonnie Hoffman Acolyte: Brian Angle Sound Technician: Choir Director: John Johnson Organist: Janet Smedley Pianist: Carolyn Wolff Upcoming EventsFEBRUARY;
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. MARCH: SU/ 1: First Sunday of Lent TU/ 3: Nurture Team - 6:45 p.m. W / 4: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /4: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/ 5: Lenten Chapel Service - 7:00 p.m. SU/ 8: Second Sunday of Lent SU/ 8: Living Last Supper Rehearsal – 1:00-3:00 p.m. M / 9: Women’s Ministry - 6:30 p.m. TU/10: Leadership Team - 6:30 p.m. W /11: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /11: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/12: Lenten Chapel Service - 7:00 p.m. SU/15: Third Sunday of Lent SU/15: Living Last Supper Rehearsal – 1:00-3:00 p.m. TH/19: Lenten Chapel Service - 7:00 p.m. SU/22: Fourth Sunday of Lent SU/22: Living Last Supper Rehearsal – 1:00-3:00 p.m. TH/26: Lenten Chapel Service - 7:00 p.m. SU/29: Fifth Sunday of Lent SU/29: Living Last Supper Rehearsal – 1:00-3:00 p.m. UNDERSHEPHERD Visitation
February Sandy Koziel Mary Messler Harold & June Mumma DEACON - Hospital Visitation
February Tuesday: Greg & Angie Baker Friday: Bob Snader REMINDER: The 2020 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 “complete forms’ envelope. Numerous dates are still available.
PRAYER LIST:Bill McFerrin, Bonnie Royer, Heidi Stahl, Gail Schmeisser, Sean Harper, Jamie Stevens, Brad Smith, Betty Wolfe, Bev Fry, Aaron Fawks, Jennifer Cribrari, Gavin Whisel
WOMEN’S MINISTRY MISSIONS FOR 2020
JANUARY - Always a planning month only
FEBRUARY - Food Drive for Community Services MARCH - School Lunch Fund Mission APRIL - Living Last Supper Drama MAY - Missionary Speaker JUNE - Sweet Grace Blankets Mission JULY - Pajamas/Book Mission AUGUST - Self-Defense Awareness Workshop SEPTEMER - Foster Care Speaker OCTOBER - Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Box NOVEMBER - Make Candy for a Donation DECEMBER - Miscellaneous NOTE: Dates and times will be noted at a later date in the church newsletter as well as from the pulpit 
From the much acclaimed Power to Choose Series for younger readers:
What Should Danny Do? And What Should Darla Do? By Ganit and Adir Levy For adult fiction readers: The Timepiece by Beverly Lewis The Bake Shop by Amy Clipston Books by Ted Dekker and Dee Henderson including: The Girl Behind the Red Rope by Ted Dekker and Rachelle Dekker |
