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Elders
Rev. Jerry Fourroux
Pastor
Bob Tobias
Clerk of Session
Bill Beltz
Chris Bloom
Dick Boehret
Robb Dietrich
Carol Pryor
Dave Reichelder-
fer
Elaine Rockey
Matt Sears
John Stugrin
Trustees
Jeff Baier
Chair
Tracey Chapman
Co-Chair
Jerry Falco
Tom Paulhamus
John Richards
Tyler Rockey
Joann Tobias
Mimi Troisi
Deacons
Barb Albert
Chair
Deanna Boehret
Martina Guerra
Joyce Mix
Jean Richards
Judi Rook
What do you want? “The answer is always Jesus, right, Jerry?” Well yes, it is, but that is like giving the spoiler away of a mystery novel or movie. The end of our search is Jesus, but we keep forgetting this. So we have to learn the Gospel again. This “good story” of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is something that we forget often but always come home to when our desires get out of whack. What do you want? The human appetite is massive. We have a tremendous capacity to want and to consume. But as any sober alcoholic or returned prodigal will tell you, noth-ing ever really satisfies. Whether it’s the attention of the opposite sex, grasps for power, unbridled ambition, lust of the flesh, or being in-the-know with juicy gossip, none of it gives us the satisfaction. The objects of our desire just pull us further down the path of numbness and boredom, which ultimately leads us to deeper and darker desires. What do you want? We have an eternal appetite because we were made to worship with our whole person an eternal God. Our desires come from every part of our humanity: our emotions, our body, and our mind. The Bible when speaking of our total humanity refers to our heart. Augustine in his biography said to God in prayer: “Our hearts are restless until they rest in thee”. The human heart will worship anything if it does not find rest in the worship of Christ. What do you want? You want to worship. You want to find purpose in your suffering, en-couragement when you are weak, and meaning in the confusing desires of our culture and world. You want to give of yourself to others where there is a need. You want to see God working through you making sense of all your failures. You want to know that your past sins and future weakness are washed away. “So you are saying that religion will solve all our problems?” No, I am saying Jesus will. Who do you want? This is the real question. To fill our infinite appetites we need an infi-nite love. To worship with our full humanity we need a fully human Christ. To give us hope of transformation we need a fully God Christ. In Him, we have everything we need and more than we could possibly desire. In other words, only in Him are we satisfied and will we be satisfied. Only the one who created humanity can give everything that humani-ty needs. Only the total Christ perfect in all his ways and the revelation of God will change us to something more. Seeing that we have such a Christ that changes everything in us, let us drink from this fountain and no other. May Jesus Christ satisfy the deepest and strongest yearnings in your heart today! Blessings, Jerry
As was announced during the worship services on March 20
th, the 2016 LCPC Mission Trip will be to the
New Wilmington Mission Conference in New Wilmington, Pa. the week of July 23-30. The New Wilmington Mission Conference (NWMC) is a multi-generational conference that looks to deepen the missionary spirit and seeks to live out the Great Commission. At NWMC mission interpretation meets the duty and ideal of proclaiming the gospel to all the world and making disciples of all peoples through worship, education, and hands-on service. NWMC has been blessed with an amazing heritage and, through the grace of God, has been showing attendees how to be ambassadors for Christ for over 110 years. The Outreach Committee views this as a tremendous opportunity for members of LCPC to be exposed to ministries and missionaries from around the globe; and to fellowship with brothers and sisters from like congregations who are wrestling with how to be missional in their own communities. It is our goal to send a “team” of at least 16 individuals to NWMC this year, so we will be providing $125 toward the registration fees of each attendee junior-high age or older (6
th grade or older). The cost to attend Conference ranges
from $370-$435 for the entire week (meals included) based on your age group. For more information, please visit www.nwmcmission.org. Also, look for an announcement about a meeting on April 3
rd for those
who are interested in learning more about NWMC before committing to join the “team”. April 17-24 is another Family Promise host week for Lycoming Centre. Look for the sign-up sheet for vol-unteers to appear in Taylor Hall or contact Connie Vitolins to see how you can support this important ministry. SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, August 7
th will be the annual church picnic – location to be determined. If you
would like to assist in the planning of the church picnic, please contact any member of the Outreach Committee (Robb Dietrich, Connie Vitolins, Barb Alberts, Kim Mathews, Jim Redka)
In service, Robb Dietrich
4/01 Bob Tobias
4/01 Ann Swift
4/02 Eloise Fisher
4/02 Arladine Lepley
4/02 Danni Gannon
4/04 Johanna Schoeneck
4/04 Davis Swift
4/05 Marie Lautenschlager
4/05 Ashton Vogt
4/06 Evan Adams
4/06 Addison DeRemer
4/07 Betty Anne Leiby
4/09 Shirley Adams
4/10 Gus Boehret
4/11 Courtney Borrosco
4/11 Becky Pryor
4/12 David Duncan
4/12 Becky Albert
4/12 Hesed Fourroux
4/13 Jennie Hess
4/14 Flo Slingerland
4/15 Russ Leiby
4/18 Nathan Bloom
4/19 Kate Falco
4/19 Luke Justice
4/20 Wendy Sears
4/20 Isaac Beltz
4/22 Tim Duncan
4/23 John Hess
4/24 Marsha Yirsarri
4/24 Davis Swift
4/25 Mike Adams
4/26 Paul Shuler
4/27 Ruthann Burns
4/27 Betty DiParlo
4/27 Cathy Hess
4/27 Emily Frank
4/28 Sue Koch
4/30 Bill Krauser
Male Leader for Thirty Adorable Children
If you want this choice position Have a cheery disposition
Rosy cheeks, no warts Play games, all sorts
You must be kind, you must be witty
Very sweet and fairly pretty (handsome) Take us on outings, give us treats
Sing songs, bring sweets
Never be cross or cruel Never give us Castor oil or gruel
Love us as a son and daughter And never smell of oily water
If you won't scold and dominate us
We will never give you cause to hate us We won't hide your spectacles, so you can't see Put tacks on your chair or pepper in your tea
Hurry Nanny.. many thanks Sincerely, Jane and Michael Banks
Yes, this is an adaptation of the wonderful song from Mary Poppins advertising for a
new Nanny. We too are looking for someone to love and share the joy of our children in God’s Kids Choir. We regret the resignation of Brain Shuler. He has been a faith-ful and wonderful addition to our older boys’ group. If you are a male who would be
interested in taking on a ministry with our boys that offers joy, tears and sweat or if you’d like more information, please see Sue.
(Oh, yes..you need a little knowledge in doing shadow puppets) Our guys need you.
Expectantly, Sue
570-998-2616 570-772-5073
Choir Flash
Our last choir anthem will be June 5. We are doing a very beautiful piano/violin arrangement of Fairest Lord Jesus. If you would like to aid us in this blessing please feel free to contact me. Practices would be in
the month of May. Thanks for praying about it…
Hugs, Sue 570-998-2616
SPRING CLEANING…???
Before you toss them out re-cycle these items:
1. Fronts of used greeting cards 2. Small toys, books or items that could be used for prizes in the God’s Kids Carnival 3. Tabs from soup, soft drink or any can for Special Olympics
Items may be left in Sue’s mailbox, office or Jr. High Sunday School Room. Thanks
Attention all parents and grandparents of students grades 6
th-12
th!
The youth committee needs your help.
We would like to collect extra-curricular schedules our students are involved in such as:
Sports Dance Music Drama
and other clubs
Our goal is to create one “activity calendar” that contains all the various activities and events that our students participate in so that our youth group and church family can come support our students. Please give copies of your student’s schedule to Luke Justice (youth coordinator) so that we can begin Creating the activity calendar. Thanks for all your support and assistance!
WOW Bible Study
for Spring 2016
SHE'S GOT ISSUES
by Nichole Unice
Nichole is a Christian Counselor,
ministry leader and regular mom. She
talks candidly about how everyday
issues that drive you crazy affect
you...and why you don't have to settle
for letting them win.
These issues-control, insecurity,
comparison, fear, anger, and
unforgiveness-hold you back from
living free and loving well. The good news? You don't have to fix yourself.
You have access to the power of Christ. His power can transform your
everyday weaknesses into your greatest strengths and gifts.
JOIN US FOR “SHE'S GOT ISSUES”
Monday evenings 6:00PM Connecting & Conversations
6:30PM Bible Study April 4th-May 9th
Book Donation $11 Sign up in Taylor Hall
(Kitchen area)
GOD’S KIDS
WERE AWESOME
IN THEIR 2016 PLAY
AS THEY PROCLAIMED
“GOD’S NOT DEAD”
The stated meeting of the Session of Lycoming Centre Presbyterian Church was called to order in Hallelujah Hall on February 18, 2016 at 7 P.M. by the Moderator, Rev Jerry Fourroux. The meeting was constituted with prayer by Pastor Fourroux. A quorum was present. A devotion was provided by Dick Boehret. The minutes of the January 2016 meeting were approved. The reports of the General Treasurer, Financial Secretary and Benevolence Treasurer were presented covering the period from January 1, 2016 to January 31st, 2016. The reports were received and filed for audit. Pastor's Report: Pastor Fourroux provided Session with a written report from the recent Synod Meeting. Session also discussed Chapter two of Lasting Impact. The Sacrament of Holy Communion was celebrated at both worship services on January 3rd, 2016. The Valentine’s Day Dinner appeared to be a success and was well attended with over 100 people served. The Administration Committee reported that they are working on revamping the church website. They also reported that two individuals were interviewed for the Youth Coordinator position and recommend to Session that Luke Justice be hired. A motion was made by Session to approve Luke Justice as the Youth Coordinator with pay and hours to be as previously discussed and approved. The motion carried. The devotions for the next meeting are the responsibility of Elder John Stugrin. There being no further business to come before Session, the meeting was adjourned with prayer by Rev. Fourroux at 9:16 PM. Respectfully Submitted by, Robert F. Tobias, Clerk of Session
Do you ever feel like you don't belong? Like your beliefs just don't relate to our culture's values?
Well, that's because we are foreign missionaries in our own backyards.
This April you are invited to join us for a
special Christian Ed Event: “Living as Christian Missionaries for Our Secular Age” by Rev. Martin Ban, President of Redeemer Seminary
April 8-10, 2016 Friday the 8th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm,
Saturday the 9th from 8:00am - 2:00pm. Lunch will be served on Saturday
$5 suggested donation Please sign up at this link
http://www.123contactform.com/form-1852633/Lycoming-Centre-Presbyterian-And-Presbytery-Of-NE-ECO-Weekend
Or contact Dee Gannon at [email protected] Child Care will be provided
8:30 & 11:00 Worship Services With Communion
9:45 Sunday
School
6-8 pm R.O.C.K.
8:30 & 11:00 Worship Services
9:45 Sunday School
6-8 pm R.O.C.K.
2:30 pm Centre’d Women
Book Club
7:00 pm VBS Meeting
8:30 & 11:00 Worship Services
9:45 Sunday School
6-8 pm R.O.C.K.
Family Promise
8:30 & 11:00 Worship Services
9:45 Sunday School
6-8 pm R.O.C.K.
Family Promise
WOW 6:00 Fellowship 6:30 Bible Study
WOW 6:00 Fellowship 6:30 Bible Study
WOW 6:00 Fellowship 6:30 Bible Study
Family Promise Family Promise 7:00 pm Adult Choir
Family Promise
Family Promise Family Promise Family Promise
8:30 am Spring Work Day
6:30 pm Living Nativity
meeting
Hallelujah Hall In use
Adult Choir Cancelled this
week
Christian Ed Event with
Rev. Martin Ban
Christian Ed Event with
Rev. Martin Ban
7:00 pm Adult Choir
7:00 pm Adult Choir
Hallelujah Hall in use
Hallelujah Hall in use
8:30Service 11:00 Service
Elder Frank Conner 4/3 &4/10 Pam Shuler
Scripture Reader Frank Conner 4/3 &4/10 Matt Prentiss
Greeters TBD TBD
Communion Servers Frank Conner Pam Shuler & Carol Pryor
Date Nursery Coverage Children’s Church
April 3, 2016 Carol Prentiss Jean Shink
Martina Guerra Lauren Kline
“The Holy Spirit Comes”
Sue Koch
April 10, 2016 Carol Prentiss Jean Shink
Martina Guerra Lauren Kline
“Samson” Peg Redka &
Betty Anne Leiby
April 17, 2016 Carol Prentiss Jean Shink
Martina Guerra Lauren Kline,
“Ruth & Naomi” Cindy Springman
April 24, 2016 Carol Prentiss Jean Shink
Martina Guerra Lauren Kline
“Samuel” Tiffany &
Gabby DeRemer
Lycoming Centre
656 West Creek Road P.O. Box 310
Cogan Station, PA 17728 Phone: 570-494-0474
Fax: 570-494-0503 Email Dee Gannon: [email protected]
Website: www.lycomingcentre.org