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Kantner United Methodist Church 626 Forbes Road

Stoystown, PA 15563

Newsletter ~ JULY, 2017

www.kantnerunitedmethodist.net

A warm, loving Christian community that offers God’s

healing, forgiveness and redemption to all.

2 Good Samaritan Offering

Coffee Time 8:30am

Sunday School 8:55am

Worship 10am

4 Independence Day

8 VBS Preparation

9 VBS Preparation

Coffee Time 8:30am

Sunday School 8:55am

Worship 10am

10 Vacation Bible School

11 Vacation Bible School

12 Vacation Bible School

13 Vacation Bible School

14 Vacation Bible School

16 Coffee Time 8:30am

Sunday School 8:55am

Worship 10am

18 Trustee’s Meeting 6pm

Council Meeting 7pm

21 Men’s Breakfast 8am

23 Coffee Time 8:30am

Sunday School 8:55am

Worship 10am

30 Coffee Time 8:30am

Sunday School 8:55am

Worship 10am

On this federal holiday, also known as Independence Day, marking the Colonies’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, we thought it would be appropriate to share some fun facts about this historic day.

1. Congress made Independence Day an official unpaid holiday for federal employees in 1870. In 1938, Congress changed Independ-ence Day to a paid federal holiday.

2. Only John Hancock actually signed the Declaration of Independ-ence on July 4, 1776. All the others signed later.

3. In 1776, there were 2.5 million people living in the new nation. Today the population of the U.S.A. is 316 million.

4. The average age of the Signers of the Declaration of Independ-ence was 45. The youngest was Thomas Lynch, Jr (27) of South Carolina. The oldest delegate was Benjamin Franklin (70) of Penn-sylvania. The lead author of The Declaration, Thomas Jefferson, was 33.

5. One out of eight signers of the Declaration of Independence were educated at Harvard (7 total).

6. The only two signers of the Declaration of Independence who later served as President of the United States were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

7. The stars on the original American flag were in a circle so all the Colonies would appear equal.

8. The first Independence Day celebration took place in Philadel-phia on July 8, 1776. This was also the day that the Declaration of Independence was first read in public after people were summoned by the ringing of the Liberty Bell.

9. The White House held its first 4th July party in 1801.

10. President John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe all died on the Fourth. Adams and Jefferson (both signed the Declara-tion) died on the same day within hours of each other in 1826.

11. Benjamin Franklin proposed the turkey as the national bird but was overruled by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who recom-mended the bald eagle.

12. Every 4th of July the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped (not actually rung) thirteen times in honor of the original thirteen colo-nies.

LIFE ON THE KINGDOM ROAD

As I sit here in my new home surrounded by boxes I am experiencing many emotions. It’s been a long couple of

weeks packing and unpacking, travelling back and forth to Warren, and generally wearing myself out. But as I sit

here, there is a great sense of anticipation and excitement, too.

I know without a doubt that there is unlimited potential in what God can do here at KUMC. The amazing thing is

that we get to participate in whatever God has planned! I have no idea what that is yet, but I get excited thinking

about where we are headed. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a fu-

ture.” (Jeremiah 289:11, NIV)

I don’t know you yet. However, that’s about to change. In the weeks ahead I am going to try and meet with as

many of you as possible. I want to hear your stories, your hopes, and your dreams for KUMC. Beginning July 5th

I will try to schedule time each day to meet with at least one of you. Please be patient if you’re not first – I prom-

ise you’ll get time with me! In the meantime, if you need to reach me immediately, please feel free to call my cell

phone. My number is 814-602-3212. I have that with me 24/7, and I will do my best to make myself available to

you. Let me change gears here, though…

While we may not know you yet, my wife (Danielle) and I are extremely grateful for what you’ve already done

for us. We arrived at the parsonage last week to find a bathroom that was gutted to the studs and ready for a total

makeover. It was finished today and it is beautiful! We are so happy to be part of a church family that seeks to

care for their pastor. After we get settled in and Danielle arrives (after finishing her summer session at The Uni-

versity of Pittsburgh at Bradford in mid August) we will have an open house so you can see for yourself where

your investment has gone. You will be very pleased!

We hope to see you this weekend in worship. Danielle will be able to be with us this week, so you’ll meet both of

us.

As I close, please know that I am already praying for you. I would humbly ask that you do the same for my family.

In His Service,

Rich

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

1 Anona Fleegle Winona Valentine Michael Schlosser Karen Wilt 2 Keith Hay Emmalyn Moynihan 3 Robin Rininger Jessica Ulery 4 Wilma Manges Tucker Pugh Jim Williams Joe Zimmerman Jordan Zimmerman 6 Sherry Eutin 7 Grace Beegle Blake Miller 8 Mason Abramowich Marybeth Hun Craig Knupp Zachary Hanlon Hannah Platt 9 Amy Adams 11 Nicholas Coddington 12 Damyn Erb Joanne Super Betty Williams Tiffany Landis 13 Eric Peterson Kenneth Peterson 14 Penny Hetzer Bonnie Peterson Erika Wilt 15 Gannon Snyder Jordan Weaver Andrea Phillips Millie Shaffer 16 Justin Weible Hannah Stevens

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONT.

17 Adi Belanger 18 Amanda Thomas 21 Ian Schlosser Kylee Baker 22 Michele Pugh 23 John Adams Erin Maust Ina Miller Jarrod Putman 25 Darlene Mull Ruth Powell Kristen Tarbay 26 Nolan Weible 27 David Faidley Jr Amy Lorence Jacob Tressler 28 Deb Ohler 31 Roger Nedrow

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

3 Dustin & Ashley Ohler 6 Scott & Julie Johnson 7 Keith & Stephanie Hay 9 David & Susan Mowry 11 Kenny & Sherry Walker Jr 12 Ben & Suzanne Smedberg 20 Joe & Ila Wilt Kenny & Bonnie Peterson 26 Ryan & Courtney Weaver 27 Brian & Velvet Louder 28 Ron & Amanda Thomas 31 Craig & Melanie Knupp

IN MEMORIAM

14 Lila Kay Shontofski 16 Coriene Berkey

JULY CELEBRATIONS

SERVING IN JULY DATE GREETERS ACOLYTES

02 Dean & Bev Shaver

09 Denise & Gary Ashbrook

16 Jone & Carter Lehman

23 Wilma Manges, Jean Gardner

30 Craig & Melanie Knupp

DATE NURSERY FLOWERS

02 Stephanie Lehman, Billie Tresise Ray Dunmyer

09 Emily Eutin, Madison Walker Open

16 Julie Johnson , Brad Lehman Denise Ashbrook

23 Marlene M. Putman, Nikki Wadding Open

30 Ashley Ohler, Matt Addleman Open

Prayer List

Please keep the following persons in your prayers in the coming weeks. Remember the way to put people on the published list found in the bulletin and

newsletter is to write their name on a form and place it in basket on the prayer rail. They will remain on the list for a month.

Ron & JoAnn Eutin Peggy & Art Jerin Gabriel Ohler Elmer Defibaugh Ila McQuade Lorraine Hollan Connie Bruening Merlin & Judy Zimmerman Jodell Zimmerman

Ron Wadding Ina Miller Jean Shepley Milessa Gehman Zachary Hanlon Karen Kathryn Phillips Dennis & Debbie Zimm. Knopsnyder Family

Bonnie Peterson Betty Lou Miller

“Home Bound” Members of the Kantner Family

Elmer Defibaugh Kathryn Phillips Maxine Ott

4570 Ridge Road 460 Schoolhouse Rd. 401 E. Main St.

Stoystown, PA 15563 Stoystown, PA 15563 Stoystown, PA 15563

Ina Miller Ila McQuade Lorraine Hollan

Siemon Lakeview Manor Siemon Lakeview Manor Patriot Manor #341

The Heritage, Rm 216 The Heritage, Rm 202 495 W. Patriot St.

Somerset, PA 15501 Somerset, PA 15501 Somerset, PA 15501

Peggy & Art Jerin Genevieve Mull

116 Abby Lane, Lot 7 P. O. Box 96

Berlin, PA 15530 Stoystown, PA 15563

Velma Putman Frank & Aletta Strasiser

Shaffer’s Countryside Living Maple Valley Per. Care #12

1841 Stoystown Road 2212 Anthony Run Road

Friedens, PA 15541 Indiana, PA 15701

We will include this list each month. If you would like to add or make any other changes to the list, please let the office know at 893-6216

Special Events

Cherry Run Camp

July 29 -

Aug. 6, 2017

Registration forms are

available in Heritage Hall

Speakers include:

Missionary, Shannon Eaton and Rev.

Lane Loman

Camperships for youth are available

through the church & camp.

Please keep the Zimmerman’s

in your prayers as they settle

into their new home. If you

wish to reach out to them,

you can contact them at the below information

Dennis: 814-262-5538

Debbie: 814-701-6754

33 Valley Heights Dr

Williamsport PA 17701

We will have 30+ vendors: Lu-

theran church rummage sale;

Berlin Brethren Pie & Book sale;

Flea market table; Direct Sales;

Children's Activity Space; Face

Painting; Crafts: Cotton Candy;

Hot Dogs; Massage therapist;

Plants; AND Bluegrass/Christian

band; MORE!

The Berlin, PA Annual Community Day is held

every year on the Saturday following July 4th

from 9am-3pm. We are raising money this

year for the Berlin Community Grove.

Kantner United Methodist Church 626 Forbes Road Stoystown, PA 15563

NEWSLETTER JULY, 2017

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