St. John’s Messenger

Volume 95, Issue 3 March 18, 2015

Dear Beloved in the Lord,

Grace and Peace to you in the Name of the One who brings joy through the death of death itself!What is joy, and specifically Easter joy? You might hear those words in the days ahead, and I pray that you don’t hear them like a stranger or a distant member of the family that rarely visits. Distant or close, I pray that you would truly get to know joy and understand more deeply how the Resurrection of Our Lord brings “her” to town. While you can know Easter with or without proper spring weather, you cannot truly know Easter without joy.

It is right to begin by thinking about joy almost like a person, because relationships are a critical to experiencing and understanding the rich and full joy of the Resurrection. The joy of God is being in a full and deep relationship with God. In all of the Easter stories in all four Gospels, the Resurrection means restoring of joy by restoring of relationships. The deepest, truest and most lasting joy in the world is knowing and feeling the breadth of brokenness and suffering of Jesus’ Passion lifted up on the cross. There the Tree of Life was momentarily overtaken to become the tree of death. There God participates in God’s own rules of life and death. The Father Creator steps into the child’s game, playing along and participating fully in the score and the tally of points. God does not participate, however, for the points or the win. In fact, God loses. Not like a typical father, faking several moves or rolls to ensure the build-up of the child. No God uses his star lead striker, center forward in the pocket. The demons know who he is. The universe is award of his reputation and potential. Yet, God is not playing to impress. Not even the child is fully enamored with the skill or presence exhibited on the field. God was expected to be there to spend quality time with the child and to fend off the bullies.

We know both sides of this metaphor. Parents aren’t always what we expect. Yet, somehow and often late in time they do prove their love for us. When relationships fail it is most often a matter of expectations or trust. Communication either helps or hinders these currencies of building intimacy. When one or both are amiss, and communication isn’t clarifying the disparity—bitterness, frustration, anger, and even hatred are provoked. All of these emotions surround the Passion and cross.

After the tomb was found to be empty, all of the disciples began to understand what it means to know, see, trust and share in the reality that death was swallowed up by a love stronger than death. Jesus would appear to the disciples, not just for the purpose of showing scars and healed wounds, but for the purpose of healing relationships, binding up hope, and reconnecting shattered dreams. Jesus extended forgiveness so that the relationships could not move on far beyond where they were to a new path and road leading to the life God intends for us. On this new path and road, even while Jesus may not visible, Joy is evidently walking beside us. Life in the Spirit of the Resurrection is a life full of Joy. Beyond happiness which is temporary, joy becomes a faithful spiritual companion.

Yes, this spiritual emotion of joy is also a great witness and sign for others that we know the truth. It is a way that others can know and experience the truth that Jesus was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father so that we too might live in newness of life!

Have a joyful and joyous Easter!

Yours in the Love and Joy of Christ Jesus,Pastor Andrew Fitch

ANNUAL SPRING RUMMAGE,BAKE AND SOUP SALE

It’s Springtime and time to clean out your closets. We are now taking items for our Rummage Sale. Items for the rummage sale may be dropped off beginning April 1st, Monday-Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-Noon. Please place items to the rear of the stage. NO ELECTRONICS/TVs PLEASE.

Mark your calendar for our annual rummage, bake and soup sale which will be held on

Thursday, April 23 & Friday, April 248:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Saturday, April 25

8:00-NoonSoup orders are due by April 12th. Order forms are located in this issueof The Messenger, in the rear of the sanctuary, or you may call the Church Office to place your order. Additional quarts will be available during the rummage sale while supplies last.

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Reminder –

~ Easter flower orders and money are due March 22nd.Forms are in the back of the sanctuary and Church Office.

PALM SUNDAY BREAKFASTThe Cub Pack, Boy Scout Troop and Venturing Crew sponsored by St. John’s will have their annual Palm Sunday Breakfast on March 29th. A

buffet meal of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, home fries, hashbrowns, toast, juice, coffee and tea will be served from 7 AM-Noon. Breakfast tickets purchased in advance are $8 for Adult (12 and older) and $5 for youth (4 to 12). Under the age of 4 eat free. The tickets are available from any member of the three scouting units or by contacting Lou VanGilder at 701-1071or Tom Propst at 473-3467. Prices at door will be $1

NEWS FROM THE PEWS

Recently our sanctuary received a “facelift” made possible by a bequest from Bud Diehl. With Council’s approval, June Diehl oversaw the Painting Committee, who secured bids, made the recommendation for Orvis Long to do the work, and chose the colors.

We thank June for her commitment to St. John’s and helping to make Bud’s wishes possible.

The work has been completed and on Sunday, March 22, at the 10:15 service Rev. BJ Collins will offer a dedication blessing for the sanctuary.

Join us!Palm Sunday

March 29Worship Services with Communion 8:00 & 10:15 a.m.

Mark Giesen, Authorized Lay Worship Leader presidingSunday School 9:00 a.m.Breakfast, 7:00 a.m.-Noon

Sponsored by Cub Pack, Boy Scout & Venture Crew

Maundy ThursdayApril 2

7:00 p.m.Rev. Ronald Shellhamer presiding

Good FridayApril 3

7:00 p.m.Rev. Ronald Shellhamer presiding

Easter SundayApril 5

Carol Black, Authorized Lay Worship Leader presidingSunrise Service with Communion 6:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship Service with Communion 10:15 a.m.

MAUNDY THURSDAYThe Meal

Take the bread, pass the cup and remember that he gave his life so that we may live with him forever.

GOOD FRIDAYThe Cross

He hangs on the Cross. His duty to the Father is fulfilled. We are the beneficiaries of this magnificent deed.

EASTERThe Glory

The tomb is empty. We are amazed. He has risen from the dead. Our world is changed forever.

Wishing You A

Very Blessed And Happy Easter!

From the

PALM SUNDAY BREAKFASTThe Cub Pack, Boy Scout Troop and Venturing Crew sponsored by St. John’s will have their annual Palm Sunday Breakfast on March 29th. A

buffet meal of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, home fries, hashbrowns, toast, juice, coffee and tea will be served from 7 AM-Noon. Breakfast tickets purchased in advance are $8 for Adult (12 and older) and $5 for youth (4 to 12). Under the age of 4 eat free. The tickets are available from any member of the three scouting units or by contacting Lou VanGilder at 701-1071or Tom Propst at 473-3467. Prices at door will be $1

March 18 Mark 14:46-52March 19 Ephesians 2:1-10March 20 Matthew 9:35-36March 21 John 1:19-34March 22 Luke 23:32-43March 23 Luke 23:26-31March 24 Roman 6:1-14, 23March 25 1 John 4:7-21March 26 Jeremiah 29:11-14March 27 1 Peter 2:22-25March 28 Matthew 27:27-31March 29 Zechariah 9:9-17March 30 Psalm 28March 31 Isaiah 55April 1 Luke 22:7-13April 2 1 Corinthians 11:17-26April 3 John 19:23-30April 4 John 19:31-42April 5 Mark 16:1-8April 6 Luke 24:13-27April 7 Luke 24:44-48April 8 John 21:1-12April 9 1 Corinthians 15:1-8April 10 1 Corinthians 15:12-19April 11 1 Corinthians 15:20-28April 12 John 20:24-29April 13 1 Corinthians 15:50-57April 14 1 John 1:1-4April 15 1 John 1:5-10April 16 1 John 2:1-6April 17 1 John 2:15-23

I would like to thank all of you for the cards and get well wishes I received during my recent

illness. They meant more than I can say. God’s blessings to each of you.

Trish Long

Millie Lennon Morgan BlythDaughter of

Lindsay and Jesse BlythBaptized

March 11, 2015

The proud grandparents are Crystal and Steve Reed.

MEMBERS: Kate Billman; Nicholas Chiarkas

PRAYER REQUEST: Bob Breon; Drew Rodkey and family; Helen Shock; Marcia Esquibel; Joan Breon; Harry Harter; Keith Phelps; Louis Schultz; Edward Hock; Kyle Hobbel; Ronald Miller; Esther Persing; Carrie Jones; Wally Kerstetter; Ben Metzger; Don Propst; Gary and Rita Lenig; Misi Lucas; William Wagner; Karen Gerst; Joan Rebuck; Tina Reichenbach; Daniel Lyons; Beverly Windus; Betty Leitzel; Marlyn Deihl; Steve and Rose Brungard; Darvin Straub.

HOMEBOUND AND SPECIAL PRAYERS : Arlet Hummel; Diane Hoffman; Margaret Smith; Elsie Mae Meehan; Joanne Lynch; Andrew Nathan Kerchoff; Lorraine Weaver; Judy Hoffman; Esther Bartholomew; Phyllis Gordon; Ruth Ramer; Nancy Hendricks; Fietta Osman; Sally Mayer; Helen Snyder; Mike Payne; Shirley Wolfe; Frances Rohrbach; Carol Diehl; Betty Yerg; Elaine Kohl; Robyn Snyder; Dave Roush; Franklin Hoffman; Catherine Broome; Harold Billman; Sally Diehl; Julia Tiedman; Tina Pontius; Jan Albertson; June Seebold; John Kistner; Margaret Rantz; Joshua Gordon; Harold Reid; Joyce Shearer; Connie Lahr; Steve Lahr; Zachery Baker; Carol Wilks; Pauline Spigelmeyer; Jodi Graybill; Brittany Graybill.

Pray for our military

Logan Brouse; Colton Brouse; Kale Gallo; Wyatt Kohl.

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SOUP SALEThe “Soupsters” are doing their soup thing again.

We will be selling:Chicken Corn, Vegetable Beef, and Ham & Bean

Please place your order by April 12, 2015

Soup can be picked upApril 23, 24, 25 during the Rummage Sale

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NAME _____________________________________________

Phone # ________________

Make your selection of the number of quarts at $5.00 per quart.

Chicken Corn ___________ @ $5.00 _____________

Vegetable Beef __________ @ $5.00 ______________

Ham and Bean ___________ @ $5.00 ______________

Total amount $ ________________

Date Paid _________

check # ___________ cash __________ Please make checks payable to St. John’s.

FOSTER GRANDPARENTS DESPARATELY NEEDED

Must be 55 years of age or older, serve as a mentor and role model for students, love and nurture children of all ages. Volunteer at Daycare Centers, Head Starts, Elementary, Middle High Schools. Benefits include $2.65 tax exempt reimbursement, transportation assistance, free daily lunch provided, paid holiday and vacation time. For more information on the Foster Grandparent Program call 574-374-9196.

MEMBERS: Kate Billman; Nicholas Chiarkas

PRAYER REQUEST: Bob Breon; Drew Rodkey and family; Helen Shock; Marcia Esquibel; Joan Breon; Harry Harter; Keith Phelps; Louis Schultz; Edward Hock; Kyle Hobbel; Ronald Miller; Esther Persing; Carrie Jones; Wally Kerstetter; Ben Metzger; Don Propst; Gary and Rita Lenig; Misi Lucas; William Wagner; Karen Gerst; Joan Rebuck; Tina Reichenbach; Daniel Lyons; Beverly Windus; Betty Leitzel; Marlyn Deihl; Steve and Rose Brungard; Darvin Straub.

HOMEBOUND AND SPECIAL PRAYERS : Arlet Hummel; Diane Hoffman; Margaret Smith; Elsie Mae Meehan; Joanne Lynch; Andrew Nathan Kerchoff; Lorraine Weaver; Judy Hoffman; Esther Bartholomew; Phyllis Gordon; Ruth Ramer; Nancy Hendricks; Fietta Osman; Sally Mayer; Helen Snyder; Mike Payne; Shirley Wolfe; Frances Rohrbach; Carol Diehl; Betty Yerg; Elaine Kohl; Robyn Snyder; Dave Roush; Franklin Hoffman; Catherine Broome; Harold Billman; Sally Diehl; Julia Tiedman; Tina Pontius; Jan Albertson; June Seebold; John Kistner; Margaret Rantz; Joshua Gordon; Harold Reid; Joyce Shearer; Connie Lahr; Steve Lahr; Zachery Baker; Carol Wilks; Pauline Spigelmeyer; Jodi Graybill; Brittany Graybill.

Pray for our military

Logan Brouse; Colton Brouse; Kale Gallo; Wyatt Kohl.

In The Story of the Easter Robin (Zonderkidz), Dandi Daley Mackall retells an old Pennsylvania Dutch tale of the robin’s compassion as he witnessed Jesus’ death.

On Good Friday, a plain brown robin flying over Jerusalem was curious about the “nest” atop Jesus’ head. When the bird realized it was a crown of thorns, he tried to dislodge it. As the robin pulled out a long thorn from Jesus’ forehead, a drop of blood landed on the bird’s breast, staining it red. Now the robin’s red breast is a symbol of Jesus’ loving sacrifice, and the robin’s early-spring song is a reminder of Jesus’ joyful resurrection

In his single act,Jesus, the one man,

saved all humankind.

Four Lessons of Good Friday

The Rev. James Martin, S.J., author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage (HarperOne), writes that Jesus’ suffering and death almost 2,000 years ago are very relevant to our 21st-century lives. He says Good Friday teaches us that:

1. physical and emotional suffering are part of life;

2. suffering isn’t always the result of sin; 3. Jesus was fully human — and thus

understands our humanity; and 4. suffering isn’t the last word.

“The message of Good Friday is incomplete without Easter,” Martin writes. “The story of the Passion is not simply of a man being brutally tortured, nailed to a cross and executed by the Romans. It’s the story of a man who turns himself fully over to the Father’s will, trusts that something new will come out of this offering and receives the astonishing gift of new life.”

FOSTER GRANDPARENTS DESPARATELY NEEDED

Must be 55 years of age or older, serve as a mentor and role model for students, love and nurture children of all ages. Volunteer at Daycare Centers, Head Starts, Elementary, Middle High Schools. Benefits include $2.65 tax exempt reimbursement, transportation assistance, free daily lunch provided, paid holiday and vacation time. For more information on the Foster Grandparent Program call 574-374-9196.

SAND DOLLAR

The markings on this shell symbolize components of Christ's birth and death. Thefive-point outline on the front of the sand dollar represents the star of Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1,2). The five holes in the sand dollar represent the pierced hands, feet, and side of Christ (Psalm 22:16; John 20:26,27). When the sand dollar is opened, it reveals five tiny objects that look similar to flying doves. Doves symbolize the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:21,22).

Memorials Received

In memory of Judy Ray

ByBonnie and Dan Aleta

Vicki and Johnny Oxenrider & familyTina and John Vayda & the boysMisty and Darrel Aleta & family

Janet and DwayneCindy, Stanley,

John McKee and Heather Tobias

In memory ofJim Kiger

ByCatherine and Len Broome

Peg and Mike DaddarioMichael & Jan Zerbe

Allen and Shirley Wolfe

In memory ofLoved Ones

By

Wednesday, March 18 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 19 Church Council, 7:00 p.m.Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 21 Kathryn’s Kloset, 9-11:00 a.m.Sunday, March 22 Easter flower orders and money dueWednesday, March 25 Midweek Lenten Service, Library, 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.Thursday, March 26 Lighthouse Café, 4:30-6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 29 Annual Palm Sunday Breakfast, sponsored by the Cub Pack,

Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew, 7:00 a.m.-Noon. SeeTom Propst or Lou VanGilder for tickets.

Thursday, April 2 Maundy Thursday Service with communion, 7:00 p.m.Friday, April 3 Good Friday Service, 7:00 p.m.Saturday, April 4 Fellowship Hall reserved, 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Sunday, April 5 Sunrise Service with communion, 6:00 a.m.

Worship Service with communion, 10:15 a.m.Monday, April 6 Finance Committee, 7:00 p.m.Wednesday, April 8 Council, 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.Thursday, April 9 Messenger deadline, 3:00 p.m.

Social Ministry, 6:00 p.m.Saturday, April 11 Fellowship Hall reserved, 2-9:00 p.m.Wednesday, April 15 Messenger folding, 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.Saturday, April 18 Kathryn’s Kloset, 9-11:00 a.m.

Wednesday mornings Community Lenten Worship & Breakfast, Zion LutheranMarch 18-March 25 Church, Sunbury, 7:00 a.m. Meditation in the Chapel;

7:30 a.m. BreakfastTuesday, March 31 Selinsgrove Area Adult Band, 53rd Annual Benefit Concert,

American Cancer Society. This year’s theme is“Buglers Across America”. Concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at theSelinsgrove Middle School. Tickets are $5 with all the proceeds going to the ACS. For more information contact

IN OUR AREA

WHAT’S

HAPPENING

AJ Shearer at 473-9948 or 374-9396.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Queen Street, Northumberland, PA 17857Periodical postage paid at Northumberland, PA.POSTMASTER: Send address change to St. John’s Messenger, 300 Queen Street, Northumberland, PA 17857.

ST. JOHN’S MESSENGER March 18, 2015 Volume 95, Issue 3

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 570-473-3770 sjelc300@ptd.net

Sundays at St. John’s

8:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion8:45 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade

9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion

March 22 – Rev. B.J. Collins, Assistant to the BishopMarch 29 – Mark Giesen, Authorized Lay Worship Leader

April 2 – Maundy Thursday – Rev. Ronald ShellhamerApril 3 – Good Friday – Rev. Ronald Shellhamer

April 5 – Easter Sunday – Carol Black, Authorized Lay Worship LeaderApril 12 – Mark Giesen, Authorized Lay Worship LeaderApril 19 – Carol Black, Authorized Lay Worship Leader

April 26 – James Girven, Authorized Lay Worship Leader

Periodicals-MonthlySunbury, PA

Address Label

Church Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m.-NoonRev. Andrew Fitch, Pastor

William J. Jacavage, Director of Music

April 1Denise LitchardJudith Rohland

April 2Corey BillmanTerri DodgeLogan Gallo

April 3Tara AmermanRichard BowmanBecky ConnorAngela Kinsley-Chubb

April 4Gwen NagineyGerald Runyan III

April 5Genna FeathersLindsay Granquist

April 6Jillian Hafer

April 7Larry MillerLouis VanGilder Jr.Erin Veronick

April 8Charles HudockRobert Orr

April 9Barb EiselyAaron KnouseLewis LitchardJessica MillerNicole SchollMary ShipeThomas StoverJulia Tiedman

April 10Beth GinckLaura McWilliamsBarry Moser

April 11Elizabeth KinsleyMiles Krouse Jr.Zachary ReedParker Volinski

April 12Michael GautschDonna Sees

April 14Jennifer ColchadoSandra ShafferHelen Snyder

April 15Catherine BroomeAllen Drumheller

April 16Matt BillmanEvelyn Ruch

April 17Matthew Fasold

April 18Brian BingamanDean Dunkelberger

April 19Heidi KerchoffCole Lynch

April 20Andrea Watt

April 21Margaret CampbellJason DreeseAlexa Snyder

April 22Lindsay PahlGeorge Stuck

April 23Barbara KigerBetty MeiserGary SmithCarl Spigelmeyer III

April 24Curtis BickelKyle BickelNicholas PayneTerry Walker Sr.

April 25Dustin BeaverLee BettleyonZachary FeasterGrace HerroldJoseph MeehanGeorge SpechtGary Steiner

April 26Skyle BadmanJill BahnerCarl Drumheller

April 27Sally SwankJames Williams

April 28Craig Treacher

April 29James Kohler Jr.

April 30Esther Bartholomew

April 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Girl Scouts 6:15-7:15 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

2AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.Scout District Meeting 7:00 p.m.Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 p.m.

3Good Friday Service 7:00 p.m.

4Fellowship Hall reserved11 a.m.-8 p.m.

5

Carol Black presidingSunrise Service w/Comm. 6:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.

6TOPS 6:00 p.m.Finance 7:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.

7Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

8Girl Scouts 6:15-7:15 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.

9Messenger deadline 3:00 p.m.Social Ministry 6:00 p.m.Worship & Music 7:00 p.m.AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.

10 11Fellowship Hall reserved 2-9:00 p.m.

12Mark Giesen presiding

Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.

Soup orders due

13TOPS 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.

14Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

15Fold Messenger 9:30 a.m.Girl Scouts 6:15-7:15 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

16Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m.AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.

17 18Kathryn’s Kloset 9-11:00 a.m.Meat cooking 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

19Carol Black presiding

Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.

20TOPS 6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.

21Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

22Rummage Sale Set up 8:00 a.m.-?Girl Scouts 6:15-7:15 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

23AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.

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26James Girven presiding

Worship w/Comm. 8:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship w/Comm. 10:15 a.m.

27TOPS 6:00 p.m.Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m.

28Webelos &Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.AA 8:00 p.m.

29Girl Scouts 6:15-7:15 p.m.Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

30Lighthouse Café 4:30-6:00 p.m.AA 7:00 p.m.Al anon 8:00 p.m.

Rummage, Soup, & Bake Sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Rummage, Soup, &

Bake Sale8 a.m.-Noon

Kitchen Reserved – soup making

Service Assistants for April 2015

Date Lector Greeters Communion

Assistants

Bread Ushers Crucifer Acolyte/Torch-bearer

SoundSystem

April 2Maundy

Thursday7:00 PM

Ginny Butler Linda and Harry Bingaman

Trish LongGinny Butler

Lorraine Weaver

Lee MillerKen Reigle

Dave MengesDerek Menges

Ryan Latsha

April 3Good Friday

7:00 PMMembers

Bob BerryBonnie Berry

Maryann BerryMike McWilliams

Kanen Bucher

April 56:00 AMEaster

Sunrise

Mary and Greg Morton

Pat PropstTom Propst

Esther Bartholomew

Derek AmermanKobe SwangerLori Swanger

Chris Swanger

William Duncan

Rebekah Amerman

Ryan LatshaEryn Swanger

Lou VanGilder

April 510:15 AM

Bob Berry Emily BogovichLori Bogovich

Blaine ShafferDean Siemsen

Nancy ErdleyTrish Long

Virginia ButlerNancy ErldeyBarb Moyer

Rachel Anderson

Brandon Deans

Kanen BucherWilliam Duncan

Bob Berry

April 128:00 AM

Bill Troutman Cindy Manning

April 1210:15 AM

Betty Duncan

Judy and Frank Hoffman

Nancy ErdleyMike Erdley

Cindy ManningDoug ManningLou VanGIlderFrank Hoffman

Eryn Swanger Hanna Long Owen Long

April 198:00 AM Brenda Herbert

David HerbertLinda

Bingaman

April 1910:15 AM Rachel

AndersonTrish Long

Ginny ButlerBarb Moyer

Lou VanGilderLinda

Bingaman

Blaine ShafferGreg MortonTom PropstPat Propst

Ryan Latsha Kanen Bucher Mike Erdley

April 268:00 AM Jamie Feaster

Judy DunkelbergerPat Propst

April 2610:15 AM Caitlin

CunninghamMaryann BerryBonnie Berry

Caitlin Cunningham

Trey Cunningham

Pat PropstBarb Moyer

Teresa MillerJudy HoffmanGloria Auman

Rebekah Amerman

Hanna Long Lou VanGilder

February 22, 20158:00 a.m. Service – 16 10:15 a.m. Service – 56Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00

Offering received: $3602.00

March 1, 20158:00 a.m. Service – 21 10:15 a.m. Service – 47Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00

Offering received: $2776.00

March 8, 20158:00 a.m. Service – 32 10:15 a.m. Service – 59Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00

Offering received: $2838.00

March 15, 20158:00 a.m. Service – 10:15 a.m. Service –

Offering needed weekly to meet budget: $3026.00Offering received: $

Letter from a child

Dear God, Is the minister a friend of yours, or do you

just know him through business? Love,Morgan

HEAVEN

Sunday school teacher: “How many of you children want to go to heaven?” Everyone raised a hand except one little boy.

Teacher to the boy: “Johnny, don’t you want to go to heaven?” Johnny: “I can’t. Mother told me to come home right after Sunday school.”