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Western Pennsylvania District Highlights
October 2010
October 2010
STAFF:
Ronald D. Beachley
Suzanne G. Moss
Abby R. Shaffer
CONTACT:
115 Spring Rd.
Hollsopple, PA 15935
814-479-7058 (fax # also)
814-479-2181
WEBSITE:
www.westernpacob.org
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday ~ Friday
7:30 a.m. ~ 3:30 p.m.
Staff meeting each
Monday, 8:00 a.m.
Please send all Highlights information to the District Office by
the 15th.
HIGHLIGHTS
EDITOR:
Carolyn Willoughby
Deffenbaugh
(Subject: Highlights)
D i str i ct Me n ’s Fe l l ow s h ip
District Highlights
Special Response Conversations / Hearings Greetings! Hopefully your congregation has been preparing to participate in the Annual Conference conversations scheduled for October and November in the district. It will be most helpful if each congregation is able to do the suggested Bible Studies and review the other material, as you prepare to participate in the district-wide conversations/hearings. From the district meetings, information will be sent to Standing Committee and will help them develop a response to the query; “Language on Same-Sex Covenantal Relationships.” The Standing Committee answer to the query will be presented to delegates at Annual Conference next year in Grand Rapids, MI. It is important for your congregation to prepare and participate in these conversations. We want to encourage individuals and congregations to be in prayer for guidance and direction as the conversations/hearings are held across the district. These meetings are being held to allow persons an opportunity to share and listen respectfully to others who may have a different point of view than the one you hold. Again, it is very important for members of your congregation to participate in these meetings in the district. The places, dates and times of the Conversations/Hearings are: 1. Uniontown, October 10, at 2:30 PM 2. Pike Run, October 26, at 7:00 PM 3. Montgomery, October 31, at 2:30 PM 4. Maple Spring, November 7, at 2:30 PM If you have any questions, please feel free to call. As the Western PA District‟s Standing Committee delegates we will try to answer questions, or find an answer for you.
Myrna P. Baer 814-443-1020 Roger L. Forry 814-443-2979
Western Pennsylvania District Highlights
October 2010
Local Church News
November 2010
Highlights Deadline
October 15, 2010
What: Chicken Barbecue Where: Shade Creek/Ridge COB When: Saturday, October 9 Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
NEW MEMBERS
Berkey Church Breanna Gerhardt
David Birth
Conemaugh Church Jacob Urban
Amanda Wolfe
Autumn Wolfe
Locust Grove Church George Gleason Jordyn Hamilton Breanna Lynch Barb Taylor Brad Taylor
Arbutus Church will hold Revival Services beginning Sunday, October 17-19, 6:45 p.m. for a hymn sing and 7:00 worship. The Rev. Ed Houghton will be the speaker. Refreshments and a time of fellowship will follow each worship time. Everyone is welcome to attend.
HOSPITALIZED • Judy King, wife of pastor Phillip A. King of the Pleasant Hill congregation, for surgery. • Patricia M. Marshall, co-pastor of the Fairview congregation, for surgery. • Judy (Firestone) Shaffer, ordained minister in the County Line congregation, for surgery. • Wesley J. Berkebile, pastor of the Center Hill congregation, surgery. • Gary N. Weaver, District Stewards & Finance Team member, for surgery. • Kenneth A. Davis, retired ordained minister in the Beachdale congregation, for treatment. SYMPATHY • to M. Eric Shaulis and family in the death of his mother, Alice. Eric is currently serving as an associate pastor of the Meyersdale congregation. LEADERSHIP • Mark E. Peachey has resigned as FT pastor of the Mount Joy congregation as of September 1, 2010. • Elwood “Woody” Johnson has been called as interim pastor of the Mount Joy congregation as of September 12, 2010.
Center Church (Champion, PA)
invites you to join us for, Revival Services
October 6, 7 & 8, at 7:30 pm
Pastor Tom Singo, of Ohio, the former Pastor of the church, will be the guest speaker. Thursday night, the church's men's quartet will reunite to sing.
Center Church (Champion) has a Hammond Organ, with bench to give away, as is. It has a double keyboard, side settings and full foot pedals. Any church interested, please call Sandi Miller @ 814-443-0798. The organ is free, for the hauling.
2011 PUERTO RICO MISSIONS TRIP January 15 - 22, 2011
register for the trip by October 15, 2010 Contact Ron St. Clair at 814-467-8460 or 814-467-5625 or e-mail at [email protected] for more information. See article in September 2010 Highlights.
Western Pennsylvania District Highlights
October 2010
Opportunities for YOU If you are interested in participating in a
District Choir, singing, playing an
instrument or directing – please contact Pastor David Baker.
[email protected] Pastor David Baker
3995 Greenville Pike, Grampian, PA 16838 We will collect your letters of interest through our November 20th meeting at which the Children Youth and Outdoor Ministry Team will discuss the level of interest and proceed accordingly. Please share this information frequently in your congregation and with your friends, as not everyone receives this newsletter.
Thank you, God bless, and BE THE CHURCH!
Fall Singspiration! October 24, 2010
7:00 p.m. Roxbury Church of the Brethren
If your choir would like to participate and you have not been notified yet, please let Pastor Brian Simmons know at (814) 536-6716. Also, if your Choir is unable to be a part of this service, but you have an individual in your congregation who would like to represent your church as a soloist, we would welcome them.
Everyone seems to enjoy these bi-annual musical programs, which we have been hosting for three years, as we lift our voices in praise and appreciation to the Lord for all He has done for us.
The offering received for the “Singsperation” will be donated to New Day, Inc. as they continue their worthwhile ministry through their various programs.
Light refreshments and a period of fellowship will follow the service in the social room of the Church.
The Church is handicapped accessible.
ATTENTION YOUTH MINISTRIES! Now that 2010 National Youth Conference is a memory, it‟s time to start thinking about 2014! Church of the Brethren Credit Union can help church youth groups save for NYC with a Brethren Youth Mission Club Account. CoBCU would like to help you save your money and have a party too! When you open a Brethren Youth Mission Club account, CoBCU will give your youth group a $50 gift card to use toward the cost of a pizza party! Since 1938, CoBCU has provided financial services for our denomination. Our Brethren Youth Mission Club accounts offer higher rates than our checking and savings accounts, online access to your account, and the great rates you want with Brethren values you trust. Use the money in your Brethren Youth Mission Club account for service opportunities like:
Workcamps. National Youth Conference. Christian Citizenship Seminar. Regional Youth Conference. Mission trips.
We invite you to send photos from your youth group‟s Pizza Party to CoBCU, and we will post them on our Facebook Fan page. Learn more about CoBCU by calling us toll-free at 888-832-1383.
Deacon Training Events Scheduled
Saturday, October 23, 2010 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. West Charleston Church of the Brethren 7390 South St., Tipp City, OH Sunday, November 14, 2010 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Bermudian Church of the Brethren 279 Bermudian Rd., East Berlin, PA Workshops will include: What are Deacons Supposed to Do, Anyway?
The Art of Listening and more
Contact the District Office for more information about registering, costs and CEU‟s.
Western Pennsylvania District Highlights
October 2010
Denominational News Personnel Changes
Willie Hisey Pierson has accepted the position of
director of Insurance Services for Brethren Benefit Trust (BBT), filling a position to be vacated by Randy
Yoder on Dec. 31. Hisey Pierson began his duties on
Sept. 21, and will work with Yoder during the transition period.
Newsline is produced by Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford, director of news services for the Church of the Brethren General Board, [email protected] or 800-323-8039 ext. 260. Newsline appears every other Wednesday.
Annual Conference theme is announced for 2011.
The theme has been announced for the Church of the Brethren‟s Annual Conference next year, July 2-6, 2011, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Moderator Robert E. Alley announced the theme "Gifted with Promise: Extending Jesus’ Table," based on the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. "This story is one of few to appear in all four Gospels (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; and John 6:1-14)," Alley noted in his announcement. "In every age including our own, Jesus continues to challenge disciples to respond to people with the sustaining benefit of the Gospel whether in compassionate service, forgiving grace, or abiding hope. "In „Gifted with Promise: Extending Jesus‟ Table,‟ Brethren encounter a challenging assignment: (1) to discover afresh their giftedness with Gospel and (2) to envision their role in loving the world enough to share the physical and spiritual benefit of the Gospel," the moderator‟s statement continued. "This theme connects our common interests in spirituality and service, practice and prayer. We extend the table with promised resources of grace and love. The theme calls us to mission and evangelism where we not only share and invite but we cultivate discipleship as we offer tangible resources of food, clothing, medical care, and more. At the table, we share, we receive, and we learn."
Prayer is requested for the people of North Korea
and for Robert and Linda Shank, a Church of the Brethren couple preparing to teach at a university there.
Global Mission Partnerships executive director Jay Wittmeyer is requesting prayer following news of a Sept.
28 convention of the Korea Workers‟ Party to appoint a
new leader for the country. According to CNN, it is the first gathering of party delegates in several decades and
may be a crucial event for the people of North Korea. The Shanks have been teaching in China at a university close
to the border with North Korea, preparing to be among the first group of teachers at the new Pyongyang
University of Science and Technology. Robert Shank holds
a doctorate in wheat breeding and has conducted rice research. Linda Shank holds a master‟s in counseling and
learning disabilities, and will be teaching English.
Preaching Beyond Sunday Morning November 12, 2010 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
A continuing education event with Bob Neff and Chris Bowman
The Village Green at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, PA
Drs. Bob Neff and Chris Bowman will explore the challenges of preaching with a voice that reaches beyond one‟s faith community without abandoning one‟s faith community. Using examples from three sermons preached to wider audiences, Chris and Bob will explore the unique challenges faced by Brethren preachers who speak to the broader audience in our contemporary context. Topics of discussion will include: illustrations that spark the imagination, recognizing our diverse audience, and grounding our words in the Word. Those attending will receive a DVD of select sermons preached by Bowman to review before the event. Cost for this event is $50. There is an additional $10 charge for those wishing to receive CEU documentation. The registration deadline is November 1, 2010. Refreshments are included in the registration fee. A registration form is available from the District Office, email Ron at [email protected]
Don‟t forget to bring your Gift of the Heart Kits to District Conference. Church World Service is in need of all the kits, especially School Kits and Emergency Clean-Up Buckets. For instructions and supply lists go to www.churchworldservice.org and follow the links for kits.
AbbsTract October 2010
You can find a lot of things on the Internet. Today I found that October 1-7 is “Universal Children’s Week.” So I thought
about that for a bit. And I thought, “What are we doing in our churches to honor and bless children?” Of course, that
will vary from one congregation to another, but I want to ask you today – Are you part of a kid-friendly church family?
Most of us are kind to children on some level, and I’m not suggesting we cater to their every whim, but I bet we could all
do more to make kids feel welcome and loved while they’re with us. Here are some practical ideas for celebrating
children in your congregation and welcoming those in your community…
Put a colorful, sturdy step-stool in each bathroom and near each water fountain.
Sing songs and hymns happily, with a spring in the tempo.
Fill canvas bags with coloring books, crayons, Bible story books, and other quiet toys and hang the bags in the
vestibule. Kids can take one when they come in and hang it up as they depart.
Encourage kids to share during your time of joys and concerns. Don’t laugh at their troubles – pray for them!
Remember children’s birthdays, and send an age-appropriate card from the church.
Have some kind of rite-of-passage ceremony – at one church, a certain family buys Bibles for all the 8-year-olds
every September. They are presented during worship.
Encourage children to participate in Sunday worship – recitations, special music and skits are fun and memorable.
They help everyone to relax and enjoy God’s gifts.
Don’t be afraid of messes. God prefers a Sunday school room with glitter glue on the ceiling rather than one with
cold and dusty chairs.
Plan special outings for kids – picnics, fishing trips, family game nights, pajama and bedtime story nights – they
aren’t really difficult, and the benefits are invaluable.
Recognize that children are not little adults. They are children, and their needs are different from yours.
Be creative and have fun! You can still maintain order and discipline while having a great time.
Dedicate a room or corner of your building for housing a children’s library with Christian books they can borrow.
Encourage your pastor to evaluate his/her sermons for simplicity and child-friendly language.
Provide a well-stocked, clean nursery – preferably with a speaker that allows parents/nursery staff to hear what’s
going on in the sanctuary.
Don’t relegate every child to the nursery during worship – squalling and screaming might warrant a trip down the
hall, but normal chatter should be a welcome sound. It means there are little ones in worship!
Give parents a break. Instead of criticizing their methods, offer to help and set an example.
Go all out for Vacation Bible School. Plan months in advance, advertise ‘till it hurts, then deliver a great Christ-
centered week for every child who comes into your care.
Prepare to be a fool for Christ – act silly, crawl on the floor, get wet, laugh until you cry, do all the voices.
Set up evenings at your church where children can come and play, and parents can run errands or enjoy a date
night. Get your teens involved, too!
Plan a dynamic church picnic – book a day at Camp Harmony or find someone with a pool and a big yard. Plan
games, crafts, challenge events, a bonfire – go all out!
Always keep in mind that Jesus wanted the little children to come to Him. He never turned them away.
What else can you think of to do? Many of us believe that having a child-friendly church is an impossible dream. But
any dream that God plants in your heart can become reality – trust Him and obey Him and see what happens!
A kid at heart,
Abby
Rummel COB has done this
series for their Thursday
evening Bible study – here
are some reviews!
Looking for a refreshing new way to wake up your weekly Bible study?
Try some of these resources, free for your use here at the District Office Library!
Answers In Genesis DVD Series with Ken Ham Each session is 41-50 minutes
1. Where Did God Come From? Defending Creation in a Scientific Age
2. The Six Days of Creation: A Young Earth Is Not The Issue
3. The Bible Explains Dinosaurs: The Real History of Dinosaurs
4. Only One Race: The Scientific and Biblical Case Against Racism
5. Why Won’t They Listen? The Power of Creation Evangelism
** Genesis: The Key to Reclaiming the Culture: Challenging The Secular Worldview
“Factual evidence of what I already believed through faith.” -JM
“Explains everything fully and makes you really think. Learned a lot.” -MB
“Very thought-provoking. Ham gives you answers to questions you didn’t know you had.” -SG
Nooma Series with Rob Bell Each DVD is approx. 12-15 minutes
1. Rain – Where is God when life isn’t going like we want it to?
2. Flame – Could love be the most misunderstood and misused word in our vocabulary?
3. Trees – Do our lives even matter?
4. Sunday – Do we get so wrapped up in religion that we miss out on what’s important to God?
5. Noise – Why are we so afraid of silence?
6. Kickball – If God really cares about us, why don’t we have what we want?
7. Luggage – Why is it sometimes so hard to forgive?
8. Dust – What does God see in us?
9. Bullhorn – Can we really love God without loving others?
10. Lump – What do we do when our past catches up with us?
11. Rhythm – Are our lives in tune with God’s plan for the world?
12. Matthew – How do we deal with the pain we suffer when we lose someone we love?
13. Rich – Is it possible that God has blessed us so that we can be a blessing to others?
14. Breathe – Is our physical breath actually a picture of a deeper spiritual reality?
15. You – Do we get so hung up on debating and defending our faith that we miss out on the point of it?
16. Store – Is anger the issue, or is the real problem what you get angry about?
17. Today – Can we become so consumed with the past that we can’t see the beauty of today?
18. Name – Are we so concerned with what others think that we miss out on being who God created us to be?
19. Open – Does prayer really help?
20. Shells – Are we so busy that we miss out on what we’re supposed to be doing?
21. She – Why do we overlook the feminine characteristics of God?
22. Tomato – Do we try so hard to be something we are not, that we miss out on how to truly live?
23. Corner – Why do we often feel empty even when we get what we want?
24. Whirlwind – What do we do when there aren’t nice, neat answers?
Amazing Grace DVD and study packet 118 minutes
Learn about British abolitionist, William Wilberforce, in this film from 20th Century Fox (PG, 2007). Packet includes an
array of educational resources about historical and modern-day slavery and the Brethren resolution on this subject.
Best suited for adults or high schoolers.
District Conference
INSPIRATIONAL SERVICES
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Rummel Church of the Brethren — 7 p.m. 3432 Graham Ave, Windber 15963
Speaker, Moderator Designate Wesley J. Berkebile
Pastor of the Center Hill Church of the Brethren
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Center Hill Church of the Brethren — 3 p.m. 2039 Freeport Rd, Kittanning 16201
Speaker, Moderator Ruby F. Mader
Pastor of the Rummel Church of the Brethren
Come and enjoy the worship and fellowship!
“This is what
the LORD
Almighty says:
„Give careful
thought to
your ways.‟”
Haggai 1:5
Breakfast—7:00-8:45 a.m.
Lunch served & fresh baked pies!
Western PA District Church of the Brethren
is hosting the 5TH ANNUAL AUCTION!
Churches are invited to collect and contrib-
ute items for the auction in support of the
ministries of the Western PA District.
There are THREE Saturday drop-off dates
scheduled at Camp Harmony from 8:00 a.m.
to 12:00 noon on: October 9, 16, & 30
ONLY!
5th Annual
District
Auction
1414 Plank Rd, Hooversville, PA
at Camp Harmony
For more information,
see your congregation’s
Auction Advocate
or
“So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good all, and especially for
those of the family of faith.”
Galatians 6:10
call the District Office at
814 479-2181 or
814 479-7058
AUCTION BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010
DISTRICT MEN'S FELLOWSHIP
FALL BREAKFAST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30,
2010
SOMERSET CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
FREE WILL OFFERING
Please Contact: Homer Marshall or John Watkins 369 W Church Ave 814-267-4352
Masontown, PA 15461 Or call: 724-583-7073
(We need to know how many will be coming. Thank You!)
AVAILABLE SPEAKERS LIST October 2010
ORDAINED BALDEO, ISAAC - 4555 Glen Eden Rd, -Cranberry Twp 16066-3001 - 724 452-0923 BAUGHMAN, CARL L. - 130 Homewood Dr, Butler 16001-1960 - 724 283-1051 DAVIS, KENNETH A. - PO Box 208, Garrett 15542-0208 - 814 634-8173 EASH, JOHN E. - 131 Friendship Ln, Hollsopple 15935-6732 - 814 629-0206 FORRY, ROGER L. - 341 Lincoln St, Somerset 15501-1308 - 814 443-2979 GOOD, NANCY D. - 123 Woodside St, Bedford 15522 - 814 241-4663 GOVEY, MICHAEL D. - 180 Golf Course Rd, Stoystown 15563 - 814 629-1312 HAY, CHARLES R. - 1127 E Main St, Berlin 15530-1428 - 814 267-3205 HIRONIMUS, BERTHA - 142 Bent Tree Hill, Ligonier 15658-3202 - 724 238-3984 HOSLER, WILBUR H. - 525 First St, Clymer 15728-1417 - 724 254-9764 HOUGHTON, JAMES E. - 124 Lindberg Ave, Johnstown 15905-3019 - 814 255-2431 HOUGHTON, SALLY M. - 124 Lindberg Ave, Johnstown 15905-3019 - 814 255-2431 HURSH, DONALD - 24 Community Ct, Palmyra 17078-3610 - 717 838-5882 JOHNSON, ELWOOD “WOODY” – 2900 Fourth Ave, Beaver Falls 15010 – 724 624-4471 LONGWELL, ERIC M. - 225 Oak Hill Rd, Shelocta 15774-3144 - 724 599-8690 MARSHALL, HOMER H. - 369 W Church Ave, Masontown 15461-1651 - 724 583-7073 MARSHALL, PATRICIA M. - 369 W Church Ave, Masontown 15461-1651 - 724 583-7073 MARTIN, NOAH S. - 614 Freedom Ave, Johnstown 15904-2206 - 814 266-6489 MOSORJAK, GARY N. - 1337 Roxbury Ave, Johnstown 15905-4528 - 814 619-4238 OTT, CLIFFORD W. - PO Box 444, Jerome 15937-0444 - 814 479-2374 PEACHEY, MARK E. - 812 Market St, Scottdale, PA 15683 - 724 887-3330 REININGER, LINDA L. - 229 Davis St, Johnstown 15906-1517 - 814 539-1345 RUMMEL, DALE E. - 6171 Greenville Pike, Grampian 15666-1959 - 732 319-0099 RUPERT, JACK - 409 State St, Johnstown 15905-2642 - 814 255-7793 SHAFFER, JUDITH A. (FIRESTONE) - PO Box 319, Donegal 15628-0319 - 724 516-9191 SHAULIS, M. ERIC - 25 Sixth Ave, Meyersdale 15552-1444 - 814 634-8740 SIMONSICK, ROBERT - PO Box 32, 201 S Main St, Davidsville 15928 - 814 442-0897 SMITH, A. HARRISON - 102 Sabra Ct, Uniontown 15401-9730 - 724 425-1866 SWICK, MICHAEL R. - 4127 Greenville Rd, Meyersdale 15552-8518 - 814 634-8158 THOMAS, RODGER J. – 191 Mount Hope Rd, South Fork 15956 - 814 536-7352 WALKER, JUDY M. - 201 E Washington St, Mount Pleasant 15666-1959 - 724 547-3772 WHIPPLE, CHARLES D. – 317 Wyoming St, Greensburg 15601-3947 – 724 853-8599 WHITACRE, DANIEL J. - 118 Chipmunk Ln, Meyersdale 15552-7245 - 814 634-5037 WESTLAKE, ELVA JEAN - 436 Pony Farm Rd, Kittanning 16201-4639 - 724 548-4901 WILCHER, JOEL A. - 658 R 13
th St, Oakmont 15139-1020 - 412 828-3690
WILLOUGHBY, CAROLYN S. - 416 Kenneth Ave, Johnstown 15904-3510 - 814 266-9758 LICENSED
BAUGHMAN, KAREN L. - 130 Homewood Dr, Butler 16001-1960 - 724 283-1051 BEACHLEY, LINDA E. - 200 Conemach Trl, PO Box 723, Davidsville 15928-0723 - 814 479-4802 CRABLE, DAVID E. - 23 S Water St, Masontown 15461 - 724 583-7464 CRISSMAN, NATHAN D. - 123 Hostetler Rd, Johnstown 15904 - 814 266-4089 GREW, DOTTIE H. - 509 Sherman St, Meyersdale 15552-1239 - 814 634-5329 HAMILTON, PAUL B. – 124 Friedhoff Ln, Johnstown 15902-1401 – 814 536-4465 KABLER, ERIC P. - 126 Clermont St, Johnstown 15904-2132 - 814 266-2734 MARSZALEK, CHERYL A. (SMITH) - 409 Herman Ave, Wilmerding, PA 15148-1206 - 412 829-2253 PERUSO, RUSSELL J. - 151 Blackner Rd, Johnstown 15905-7408 - 814 288-4529 ROK, DIANA L. - 5500 Columbia Pike, Apt. 603, Arlington, VA 22204 - 814 659-2447 SHAFFER, ABBY R. - (office) 115 Spring Rd, Hollsopple 15935-7412 - 814 479-2181 SHAFFER, DANIEL P. - (office) PO Box 158, Hooversville 15936-0158 - 814 798-5885 STEIN, ROBERT R. - PO Box 375, Chalk Hill 15421-0375 - 724 438-2226 TYGER, ISAAC C. - 4701 Pioneer Lake Rd, Cherry Tree 15724 - 814 743-5415 WITHROW, SAMUEL A., JR. - 2541 Route 711 S, Ligonier 15658 - 724 593-2082 YINKEY, CHRISTINA - 382 Cannery Rd, Somerset 15501-2806 - 814 233-4832
LAY SPEAKER
RAMER, DONNA L. - 153 Ramer Farm Ln, Shelocta 15774-2227 - 724 354-2669
Brethren Home Community Windber
October 2010
Harvest Home Project
The generosity and love shown to the Brethren Home during Harvest Home time is sincerely appreciated. As you prepare for Harvest Home, donations from the wish list mailed in September would be most welcome. However, if your congregation found that monetary support of one of our proposed small projects would be more practical, please consider the list project below.
ADDRESSABLE SMOKE DETECTORS: These detectors not only respond to smoke, but also pin point the fire location enabling a swift, accurate response. Approximate cost: $1,500.
DORMER REPAIRS: Repairing and painting the stucco dormers of the 1921 wing will complete the outdoor repairs that have included soffit and fascia repair along with re-pointing of the brickwork. Approximate cost: $5,000.
T-GEL CUSHIONS: These gel-filled cushions reduce shear forces and provide a stable, flat sitting surface for residents in sling-seat wheelchairs. Approximate cost: $150 per cushion.
To support these Harvest Home projects, please direct your donation to:
Donna Locher, Finance Director, Brethren Home Community Windber
277 Hoffman Avenue, Windber, PA 15963
Please mark your check for its intended use. Thank you for your support of our mission to provide superior care for our residents!
Personal Care Inspection Held
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare held its annual inspection of our Personal Care unit on August 13. The requirements for Personal Care inspections were last modified in 2005, and because of the superior inspection results from the past few years, our facility met the criteria for participation in an indicator survey. The indicator survey consists of a review of the top 49 regulations plus 5 randomly selected items. The traditional inspection includes 465 regulations. Each item in the modified inspection is rigorously examined, and if more than one deficiency is found, the facility is returned to the original survey format. We were the first Personal Care home in the central region to participate in an indicator survey, and with only one minor deficiency, the Home passed. Because of the passing grade, we will be evaluated in an indicator survey again next year, and return to the full inspection in the third year. Information on personal care home inspections may be accessed at the Department of Public website: www.dpw.state.pa.us.
District Women’s Rally At Pettikoffer House
Staff members from Nursing, Activities, Public Relations, Physical Therapy, and Dietary worked together to organize the district Women’s Rally at Pettikoffer House on August 12. The women attending were treated to activities ranging from “Sittercizing” exercises and nutrition advice to Wii games, while being encouraged to seek “living water” in their lives. Approximately 50 women attended, and were kind enough to donate over 80 boxes of Kleenex for use at the Home.
Beauty in the Great Outdoors
One of the most popular spots at the Home during this extraordinarily warm summer has been the new patio. With the donation by a resident’s family for new outdoor furniture and flower urns, the patio has turned into a beautiful retreat. Romaine Heckler generously sewed outdoor cushions to offer extra sitting comfort and bright color to the area. The lawns around the patio have undergone some beautiful changes too. Our Home Auxiliary donated funds for additional landscaping along the front of the Home. The lilies and roses are already in bloom, and the grasses and decorative trees help soften the building’s lines. Our residents have been enjoying social activities as well as family visits in the great outdoors.
Summer Fun!
The annual Home Chicken Barbecue was held on June 5. The Walnut Grove Church men volunteered with Home staff members at the barbecue pits, women from the Home Auxiliary staffed the take out area, and the Walnut Grove women served as the dining room wait staff. Expanded hours at the take out and a craft sale in the basement chapel helped make the event the most profitable one in many years. Best of all, the chicken was delicious!
Children in the Pioneer group at the Conemaugh church were challenged by Associate Pastor
Amelia Derr to create a pay-it-forward activity for the church outreach program. As a group, they decided to support the Home with donations of cookies, crafts, and baskets filled with stationery and toiletries. Their visit to the Home on July 20th allowed them to see the joy their generous gifts brought to our residents and to experience for themselves the joy of Christian giving.
Christmas was celebrated at the Home on July 22nd when the Maple Spring church made their
annual summer visit. Residents were treated to Christmas cookies, friendly visits, and small gifts on this out-of-season holiday.
The fifth annual Brethren Home Golf Outing was held on August 9. Seventy-two avid golfers
spent the day in competition on the links at Windber Country Club. Donna Locher, Stephanie Negry and Melony Porada of the organizational committee were happy to report that the tournament was successful, and provided a sizable profit for the Brethren Home Charitable Trust.
Chief meteorologist Jim Burton of WJAC TV news visited the Home on August 18. He gave an
informal talk about the science of broadcast meteorology, his role at the television station, and his personal life, and then fielded resident questions. Everyone enjoyed his engaging personality and sense of humor. He mentioned his Home visit during the weather update on WJAC TV the following morning.
1414 Plank Road, P O Box 158
Hooversville, PA 15936-0158 e-mail: [email protected]
http://www.campharmony.org
(814) 798-5885 or (888) 745-2267
FAX: (814) 798-2225
A very special thank you is extended to everyone who donated, helped, and attended the
Heritage Festival. When everyone works together, it’s surprising what can be
accomplished.
Looking Ahead – Scheduled at Camp Harmony – Call for information or to register
October 2 - THE REMIX – Grades 6th – 12th - 1:00 – 8:00 PM
October 22 – 23 District Conference – If traveling from a distance, persons are welcome to
stay overnight at Camp on a donation basis. Call Camp to reserve or for information.
November 6 – District Auction
November 12 - 13 – Scrapbook Retreat – Camp Harmony Croppers
November 20 – Cookie Day
December 18 – District Children’s Party
****Often organizations hire professional fund raisers. These professional groups take a
large portion of the money raised. We want to put together a team of individuals passionate
about the future of Camp Harmony to be our professional team to do a fund raising
campaign for scholarship money. This then will ultimately make Camp available to more
children and thus free our church donations to help with the Camp facility. This year alone
about $6,000 was used for scholarships. If you feel led to be a part of this team to raise
scholarship funds to enable all children to come to Camp, please call Camp as soon as
possible and ask for Janice.
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Camp is looking for a 1 ton dump truck, 4WD with or without plow. Less than
inexpensive…..
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FYI
Immediate needs – 8 ft. tables – the type that are easy to lift.
Filling in the cracks of the Basketball / Volleyball Court and sealing the
surface before winter, otherwise there is a chance we will lose it.
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There are 22 cabins at Camp. During 1924 – 1945 they were adopted and built by various
congregations and organizations in Western and Middle Pennsylvania. Recently the Camp
Board decided, during a visioning session, that the cabins were a priority. This was due to
safety and size codes according to the American Camping Association and the American
Disabilities Act. Again congregations will have an opportunity to adopt a cabin for
remodeling. More information will follow….
“Inviting all people to experience the wonder of
creation, and find harmony with God, with nature, and
with one another
CAMP HARMONY
1414 Plank Road, P O Box 158
Hooversville, PA 15936-0158 e-mail: [email protected]
http://www.campharmony.org
(814) 798-5885 or (888) 745-2267
FAX: (814) 798-2225
Below are items listed that are needed for Camp Crafts. If you have any
to donate, please bring them to Camp or call Camp before May 2011.
THANKS!
Dowel rods Scrap wood for wood burning
Stuffing for pillows Plain pillow cases
Elmers glue Material
Tacky glue Wiggle eyes
Mini glue sticks Fabric paint
Pipe stem cleaners 8X10 picture frames w/glass or plastic
Ziploc bags large & small Small paper bags
Glitter Plastic containers (peanut butter jars
w/lids)
Craft Gems Large pieces of heavier paper
Cheap Jewelry – can be broken
Large pieces of light weight cardboard or poster paper
Large empty paper dog food bags
Cash donations
The more you can donate the less camp has to spend in this area.
Thank you…
Cathi Neuhof – Craft Director
Questions? 798-7282
“Inviting all people to experience the wonder of
creation, and find harmony with God, with nature, and
with one another
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of the Home and to make sure that your gifts of love are used with
integrity, honesty, and for the sole purpose of meeting the needs
of the chi ldren.
In His Service as your Mission Program Coordinators, Bill & Rona Hemminger
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Camila, now eleven years old, recently moved from the Casa Kinder (pre-schooler’s dormitory) to the “pasillo” with the middle-aged girls. She says she likes the move because there is more room and more girls to befriend, so it is fun! She is in the fourth grade at Sinai where her favorite subject is social studies. She also enjoys the karate classes she recently began. She often helps with the little girls, by doing their hair and does a nice job at it! She says she would like to be a teacher in a beauty school when she grows up.
Camila also like to play soccer, hide n’ seek and dance, especially Punta, a traditional dance that originated among the Garifuna culture from the Atlantic coast of Honduras. Her favorite food is chicken, favorite movie is High School Musical, and favorite musical group is a Latino Rock band called….Camila! Paty, her fourteen year old sister lives at the Home, too; however, she has four other siblings who live with their mother. Her educators all agree she is well-behaved, cooperative, loves to help, and gets along well with others which made her deserving of being this month’s Child-of-the-Month. Please keep Camila and her family in prayers this month.
Please return this coupon with your tax deductible
contribution made payable and sent to:
WESTERN PA DISTRICT COB
115 Spring Rd., Hollsopple, PA 15935
or visit the website and click
Sponsorship Coupon
Emanuel Children’s
Partnering in the success, I pledge to keep the Emanuel
Children’s Home in my prayers as well as offer my financial
support. Please use my donation for the following fund:
“Staff Sponsorship” providing for the on-site care of
children
“Child Sponsorship” — providing the basic needs for
the children living at the Home. (If you desire to be
assigned a specific child or infant contact Rona.)
“Maintenance & Development” providing for
maintenance and improvements to the facilities. Projects
will be scheduled as funding is available.
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suffers from muscular dystrophy, she has found special
meaning in her life with the art classes she now takes every
Friday. Today she is very excited to share one of her first
paintings with all of you.
Last week our amazing chil-
dren had the opportunity to
perform for CARGILL, one of
Hogar Emanuel’s supporters, at
an event for their suppliers. The
children dressed in ethnic cos-
tumes, did a traditional dance and
gave out mementos (that they
made themselves) to the attendees from the community. It
was a wonderful way for the children to say “Gracias” and
give back a little something to those who help them.
OH NO! NOT AGAIN! The rainy
season has begun in Honduras and again due to the
soggy grounds, another section of the security wall
started to fall over. Luckily, before this wall completely col-
lapsed, we were able to begin repairs
before we had another catastrophe on
our hands. Eventually the wall around
the entire perimeter of the property
will need repaired. In the meantime,
the estimated cost of replacing only
this section of wall is $2500. The
home has acquired a few donations of blocks and cement to
help offset the amount of materials needed for the job, but
not nearly enough to cover the what is needed. Please con-
sider helping to keep the home safe with an extra donation to
help with this additional expense. God bless.
DONATEDONATEDONATEDONATE
MEET CLAUDIA
Claudia has worked for the
Home for over two years and
was chosen to be highlighted
this month because of her in-
ner glow that draws the chil-
dren to her. She is always
willing to go the extra mile with
a positive attitude and says
that she loves her job and considers the children as
part of her own family. She is one of two educators
on the night shift for the middle and teenage girls.
She begins her shift at four o’clock by meeting the girls
when they return home from school. She shares din-
ner with them then supervises homework and chores.
In addition to making sure the girls are bathed, fed,
dressed and well-rested; she loves and cares for them,
listens to their problems and offers Christian advice.
Claudia does rounds throughout the dormitories to
make sure that no one is ill or unaccounted for several
times during the night. Awakening the girls at 4:30 am,
she makes sure they make their beds and wash their
own clothes (by hand!) before eating breakfast, then
she sends them off for another day at school. Claudia
also provides special personal care for Waldina as well
as shows unbelievable patience with Gabby, who is
mentally challenged and will not leave her side. Al-
though Claudia’s shift ends at 8:00 am, she rarely
leaves at that time, especially on Mondays when she
stays to attend an educator’s meeting.
During her time away from the Home, Claudia fills her
daylight hours teaching religious education classes for
her church, tutoring children in her neighborhood, and
doing outreach work with troubled
youth and gang members.
Remember Waldina? You
helped with the cost of con-
struction for a ramp that allowed
her wheelchair access into the
main building. Although Waldina
Nursery Fund
For further information contact:
Bill & Rona Hemminger
Hogar de Niños Emanuel Board Members
Ph. (814) 629-9868 or (540) 941-3423
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.hogaremanuel.com
Special Fund for __WALL REPAIR_______
Pledged donation $_____________
Special $_____________
TOTAL Enclosed $__________
2010 District Events and Meetings
EVENTS ARE CODED AS...
District Events open for anyone in the District to attend - CAPS Meetings such as District Leadership Team, Camp Board, Home Trustees, and events beyond the District -
small print Youth and Children’s Activities - ITALICS & CAPS
SUGGESTIONS FOR USE...
Keep for reference when setting local church dates. Each month check this page in District HIGHLIGHTS for changes/additions. Keep your calendar updated.
OCTOBER 2010 2 - WOMEN’S MINISTRY BRUNCH, Maple Glen Church, 9:30 a.m. 2 - SVMC/BRETHREN ACADEMY PROGRAM, 9 a.m., District Office 3 - WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY 10 - DISTRICT STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY 10 - DISTRICT CONFERENCE INSPIRATIONAL SERVICE, 7 p.m., Rummel Church 16 - SVMC/BRETHREN ACADEMY PROGRAM, 9 a.m., District Office 16-18 - Mission & Ministry Board, Elgin, IL 17 - DISTRICT CONFERENCE INSPIRATIONAL SERVICE, 3 p.m., Center Hill Church 18 - Brethren Home Trustees, 6:30 p.m. 23 - DISTRICT CONFERENCE, 9 a.m., Camp Harmony 25 - Camp Harmony Board of Directors, 7 p.m. 30 - SVMC/BRETHREN ACADEMY PROGRAM, 9 a.m., District Office NOVEMBER 2010 4 - BRETHREN HOME AUXILIARY ANNUAL BAKE, CRAFT, & SOUP SALE, 1 p.m. 6 - 5TH ANNUAL DISTRICT AUCTION, Camp Harmony 7 - DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS (Turn clocks BACK one hour) 7 - NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY 8 - Women’s Ministry Cabinet, 1 p.m., District Office 15 - Core Leadership Team, 6 p.m., District Office 15 - Brethren Home Trustees Executive Committee, 6:30 p.m. 20 - District Leadership Team, 9 a.m. Somerset Church 22 - Camp Harmony Board of Directors, 7 p.m. 25 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! 28 - FIRST SUNDAY of ADVENT DECEMBER 2010 5 - SECOND SUNDAY of ADVENT 12 - THIRD SUNDAY of ADVENT 19 - FOURTH SUNDAY of ADVENT 20 - Brethren Home Trustees, 6:30 p.m. 25 - MERRY CHRISTMAS!! 27 - Camp Harmony Board of Directors, 7 p.m. 30 - VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER, 6 p.m., Camp Harmony 31 - NEW YEAR’S EVE
Please note: Dates will be added or changed as needed. If your District group, team, or committee has additions or changes to this calendar, please contact the District Office as soon as possible. Thank You! The calendar for 2011 is being prepared. If you have an event date, please contact the District Office.
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