september newsletter - 2012.pdf

7/30/2019 September Newsletter - 2012.pdf

1/8

(continued on page 4)

In three words I can sum up everything Ive learned about life: It goes on.

Robert FrostWhere did the summer go? It seems I just unpacked my shorts from winterstorage just last week!

have typically taken our vacation in late August, and it seems theminute we return its officially Fall. The Little League World Series is over andschool is back in session; I go to bed to a chorus of late summer katydids andtree crickets; I awake to the tell-tale fog of the cooler air mingling with the stillwarm waters of the Susquehanna and a darkness of sky that dared not showits presence a month ago. This time of year, I say aloud to no one in particular,

It was just yesterday the leaves turned green. as I notice in the late eveningsun a hint of crimson and amber on the maple and birch trees across the river.Yup, in the words of that great puritan of good times Ferris Bueller, Life movespretty fast, if you dont stop and look around once in a while, you could miss

it.however leads me more to the musings of Robert Frost.

Have you ever read him? To me, he is thegreatest of the American poets. Before youstoutly state you dont read poetry, you shouldgive him a try. We could call him theeverymans poet because his poems were

written in ordinary language about ordinary life.Nothing exaggerated, or overblown, no hiddenagendas or mindless filler, just a man puttingdown in words the ordinary events and emo-tions of life that we all experience. He had akeen awareness of all the good our world offers, and yet the understanding ofthat which the world takes away. I had a lovers quarrel with the world readshis epitaph, and within those words you find a sense of appreciation andacceptance. He loved the world and all it offered, yet understood that nothing(in this world) lasts forever.In three words, Frost wrote, I can sum up everything I learned about life: Itgoes on.

thats what this past summer has amounted to for LCC. Weve had afew great losses take us by surprise. We mourn our loss, yet celebrate thevictory of lives well lived for Jesus. We stand by helplessly as we watch timetake its toll on othersand ourselves for that matteras we perhaps long forpart of the past, yet...life goes on.

thus there is joy to be found!In each of the past 4 months weve received great glimpses of a promisingfuture. Babies and came into the world and intoour lives this summer. What a blessing! What a joy! Yes indeed, Life does goon!

Lycoming Alive

SUNDAY SCHOOL

9 :15 AM

WORSHIP

10:15 AM

MinisterDonald Dennis

ELDERS

Fred Bryans

David Gephart

John Getgen

David Lomison

John Williams

SECRETARY

Suzanne Gephart

LIFE GOES ON 1LADIES BIBLE STUDY 2KICK-OFF 3LIFE GOES ON (CONT) 4MISSION NEWS 5

YOUTH MINISTRY 6CHILDRENSMINISTRY 7


2/8

LYCOMING ALIVE PAGE 2

Kathy Dennis

LADIES BIBLE STUDY

This fall we will be readingThe Blessings of Friendship, a look back at the dayswhen women honored one another and made a conscious effort to build upone another in righteousness. The goal of this series is to help womenidentify who they are based on their unique nature and in light of Gods word.Our ladies group spends time sharing prayer concerns andpraises, then praying together. We have much laughter,some tears, and a time of looking into Gods word. Womenof any age are invited to join us as we resume on Mondayevening, September 10th, 7:00 at the Dennis home. Formore information or directions, please call Kathy Dennis at398-1809 or the church office at 322-9940.


3/8


There are so many exciting things happening in the Childrens Ministry I just dontknow where to begin! Lets start with the older kiddos! Beginning September 2,children ages 4 through 6th grade will have their very own energetic time of worshipin His Kids Clubhouse (formerly known as the Jr. Church Room). His KidsClubhouse is designed for the kids to worship and praise God together in theclubhouse at 10:15 am. Then, they will split into age appropriate groups to learntheir Bible Memory Verses and a lesson from Gods Word. There will also be gamesand crafts that tie together with the lessons.

The 4s and 5s will be learning from the Heart Shaper Program - Unit One: God

Made People, Unit Two: Moses and Gods People, and Unit Three: Joshua andGods People.

Kindergarten through 6th grade will be learning from the Kids Time Program aboutthe Fruit of the Spirit.

Lets not forget the 2s and 3s! They will meet upstairs and will have their own timeof worship and praise. They too will learn memory verses and have a lesson and aproject each Sunday Morning. The 2s and 3s use the Preschool version of the HeartShaper Program and will be learning simpler versions of the lessons mentioned

above for the 4s and 5s.Not sure if you have noticed this or not...but since June we have had a baby boom!

We are so excited to have each classroom full ofchildren who are growing in God.

Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not

hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven

belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14

Patsy Schmalhofer

Looking for something different to do on Sunday evenings?Denny and Kathy would love for you to join them as they introduce

some of the very best speakers in the Christian Church/Churches ofChrist. We will start with a time of prayer, followed by an introduction

to each nights speaker topic. After watching a video, we will discussthe lesson. The theme of the first 8 weeks is Grace.

Week one is entitled: Grace That Feels.The videos are educational, scriptural, and enjoyable to watch!

Hope to see you on September 9th at 6:30 p.m.


4/8

Lycoming Christian Church20 Chapel Hill RoadLinden, PA 17744(570) 322-9940www.lycomingchristianchurch.org

Return Service Requested

Label

REACHING OUR

COMMUNITY

WITH THE

LOVE OF CHRIST!

Non-Profit

Organization

U.S. Postage

PAID

Williamsport, PA

Permit

No. 359


5/8

Robert Williams


Kathy Dennis

We will begin our fun with games for all ages.

. Bring your favorite dish(es) to share as people outdo eacother with some great homemade food! Hot dogs and rolls will be provided. These picnics are never disappointingBring a lawn chair so you can take some time to sit and visit with the LCC family. Then join Caleb Getgen, Eli Getgenand Bryan Gephart around the fire for some fun singing and an update from all of the Ministry Teams about the greafall events. Denny will close out our evening with a devotion. See you at the church for a great afternoon andevening of fun, food, and lots of fellowship!

Eric Gephart has beenselected by the LycomingChristian Church College

Scholarship Committee athe recipient of the Christian College Scholarship for the

2012-2013 school term. Eric will be completing hisgraduate work at Emmanuel Christian Seminary in

Johnson City, Tennessee. The scholarship committeewas very impressed with Eric in the interview they

conducted in July. Eric has shown not only tremendous

growth in his educational knowledge but also in hispersonal commitment to Christ. Eric expressed to thescholarship committee that he is currently pursuing acommitment with Christian Missionary Fellowship tominister in Kenya, Africa after his graduation from

Emmanuel in May 2013. Eric has a difficult year aheadas he finishes his Master of Divinity Degree and beginsraising support for his ministry in Kenya. We would askthat you lift Eric up in prayer and remember him daily.

Rehearsals for Christmas Music will be onSundays at 5:30 p.m. We rehearse for justone hour, and we could use anyone inter-ested in singing. Our hope is always tomake the Christmas season more mean-ingful by telling the story in song, but I thinkthat most choir members would agree thatwe are so blessed by joining our voicestogether each Sunday evening. Please giveus a try...our first rehearsal will be on

Sunday, September 16th.

Fall Service Projects are scheduled for September 15, October 6, and October 27.All service days begin at 8:00 am. Morning coffee, tea & snacks are provided, aswell as lunch. If planning to attend a service day, please contact Chris Miller so thatthey can make food arrangements: (814) 355-5652 or [email protected].


6/8

continued from page 1


May we as a church body celebrate the new lives among us. May we gather around to love and supportthose new lives as well as the parents endowed with the responsibility of raising these precious, new, younglives in God-filled homes.May we also cherish and remember those whose lives truly go on, not just in our hearts and minds, buteternally in the arms of our loving, gracious Father. We thank God for their time here when they loved,supported, and laid a firm foundation of faith upon which we continue to build the Kingdom of Christ here

on earth.They were here for us, may we be here as well for Grace, Teagan, Ryan, Lexie, and all that follow,because

(John, Mallory & Grace Markloff; Ted, Ashley and Teagan DuBois; Cody, Stacey & Ryan Lepley; Matt, Sheila & Lexie Daugherty)

You know, Life does go by pretty fast. Lets not miss it!

From Kennebunkport Maine, where George and Barbara Bush just askedme to dinner! Denny

Have you considered going to theWomens Retreat? It is Frida

and Saturday, September 21st and22nd. The speaker is Nikki Knighfrom Southeast Christian Church inLouisville, Kentucky. Brochureand registration forms can be

picked up at The Source. The cost of registratiois $15.00 if postmarked by September 5. Cost athe door will be $20.00. Sign up at The Sourceif you would like to join the carpool.

The Invitation

Invited and Expected

West Branch Area Womens Retreat 2012

Sylvan Hills Christian Service Camp

September 21-22, 2012

Registration Cost: $15.00

(If postmarked by September 5)

Registration: 4:00-6:30 pm Friday

(Supper 5:30-6:45 pm)

Registration: 8:00-8:30 am Saturday

(Breakfast 8:00-9:00 am)


7/8

This month the Mission Ministry team would like to focus on the changes and specialneeds affecting several of the Missions supported by Lycoming Christian Church.

Unfortunately, our work team trip to Mountain Mission School in Grundy, VA that wasscheduled this past August had to be cancelled due to conflicting schedules. However,another trip has already been scheduled for August 11-15, 2013. Please mark yourcalendars now and consider participating in this trip. No special talents are needed and

you will be amazed by the success of this school, whose mission is to reclaim the child byproviding refuge and relief to children in need.

Mountain Mission School is presently going through a period of transition in which formerPresident, Cindy Rodda, has resigned and Chris Slone is serving as Interim President. ToddHardin, the Maintenance Supervisor, who our work teams worked closely with, has resignedto be nearer his family. Currently Richard Blakemore is filling the position while areplacement is being sought. A new Director of Education, Jared Miller, began his dutiesthis summer.

American Indian Christian Mission (AICM) in Show Low, AZ recently hired a new Executive

Director, Leslie Solliday. AICM serves the Apache and Navajo people through a residentialChristian School, summer camps and enrichment programs, counseling services for thefamilies of their students and a bus ministry. The school has a special need for textbooksand library books for the present school year. Our Missions Team donated $1,000.00 toAICM in memory of Duane Bauman, as this was a mission that was dear to Duanes heart.

Northwest Haiti Christian Mission, in a recent Newsletter, stated a need for funds to equiptheir Birthing Center; a check for $500.00 has been sent to Haiti.

Locally, the Williamsport Expectations Womens Center (formerly the Pregnancy CareCenter) has been struggling financially. The Director, Pam Burkholder, has also beenexperiencing a family medical crisis. There is also a need for more volunteers at theWilliamsport center. Contact the LCC church office to find out more information aboutbecoming a volunteer. Our Missions Team sent $1,000.00 for general expenses to thisimportant Pro-Life Ministry.

Please be in prayer for the special needs of these Ministries, as well as all the Missionssupported by Lycoming Christian Church.

Nancy Swan



8/8

It is hard to believe that the start of the 2012-2013 schoyear has begun for our youth and with it comes the newyear of youth groups, Sunday school, and activities atLycoming. Beginning on September 9, the youth will meefor worship and study at 6:30 p.m. each Sunday evening

in the senior high classroom. The sponsors for the youth group this year will be Tammy anSam Smith. They have a lot of great ideas for fun and great times for an hour each Sundaevening. If you are a youth, in grades 7 through 12, this is the place for you.

Each Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m., the junior-senior high youth meet for the study of Godword. We meet in the senior high classroom for a study entitled That the World May Knowwritten by Ray Vander Lan from Focus on the Family ministries. It is aseries of DVD clips filmed in the country of Israel so that you can see

what the county was really like geographically and socially where Godchose His people and leaders. We will be starting from the beginningon September 9 in the book of Genesis. Robert Williams will beteaching the study.

November 9 and 10 will be here much faster than imagined. The Youth Ministry Team quickly making plans for this years event. The speaker, Curtis Booher from MilliganCollege, worship band Mark Imboden from Indiana, and workshop leaders are all in plaand eager to share at Celebration. Now we need your help. Please start thinking ahead your willingness to house youth and sponsors, help with physical needs of setup ancleanup at the church, preparing food for meals, donating cookies, fruit, and vegetableand so much more. In the near future, we will be asking for all of the above and more. takes an entire church, Lycoming Christian Church family, to host and put on CelebratioPLEASE consider what you can do for the future of Gods kingdom through your help wiCelebration 12!

Youth Ministry Team


Robert Williams

september newsletter - 2012.pdf

Documents