From the Pastor’s Desk
Perspective. It all has to do with perspective. An interoffice softball game was held every year between the marketing department and the support staff of one company. On the day of the game, as hard as the marketing folks tried, the support staff whipped the marketers quite soundly.In their finest tradition, the marketing department decided to find the best “spin” they could to salvage some respect in spite of the dismal outcome of the game. They showed how they earn their keep by posting the following memo on the bulletin board the day after the game:
“The marketing department is pleased to announce that for the recently completed softball season, we finished in second place, having lost only one game all year. Our condolences to the support staff, however,who suffered a rather dismal season, having won only one single game all year.”A recent article in the SOPA District newsletter also carries the same sort of message on perspective. The article titled “At What Cost” reads like this:A woman complained to her friend, “Our Church costs too much! They’re always asking for money!”“Look at it this way,” her friend replied. “When my son was born many years ago, he cost us quite a bit of money. He continued to cost us money as he grew older – money for clothes, food, shoes, bicycles, doctors, college, and more. But we didn’t mind, because he gave us so much joy and more in return. Then in his senior year in college, he died, and since his funeral he hasn’t cost us a penny. Which situation do you think I prefer?”“As long as our church lives,” she continued, “it will cost us. When it dies from lack of support, it will no longer cost us a thing. But what will we have then? I’m going to give and pray with everything I’ve got to keep it alive and well.”We at MACOB have been blessed immeasurably in so many ways. God has given us so much and continues to bless us. What are we doing to return that blessing to Him by being in ministry for Him?
Bible Challenge questions
1. What story did Jesus tell in response to the question: “Who is my neighbor?”
2. Who complained to Jesus that she was stuck with doing all the work alone?
3. We know that Jesus teaches the prayer we know as “the Lord’s Prayer” in Matthew 6. Where else in the Bible can we see this prayer ?
Sunday School News
Join us for the summer series of Sunday School studies. The International Lesson Class is using the lesson book Christian Commitment in Today’s World as a basis for discussion and learning. The series of lessons is based on Scripture from 1st and 2nd Thessalonians and Philippians. We will study how Paul’s words to these early churches have invaluable practical application for us today. Join us for some challenging and exciting times of fellowship, study, and learning.
The Discussion Class will continue its discussion of the book of James and its very pertinent counsel for our daily lives in the 21st century. This small NT book has many great hints for personal spiritual health for us modern folk.
The Young Adult Class continues to meet in the Library under the leadership of Ralph Miller with their own chosen study topics. There are also classes for Youth, Jr Hi, and children.
Answers to Bible Challenge questions:
1. The Good Samaritan (Like 10:29) 2. Martha (Luke 10:40) 3. Luke 11
Annual Conference July 3 – 7
Annual Conference is in Pittsburgh, PA this year, from Saturday 7/3 thru Wednesday 7/7. With a theme of “Taking Jesus seriously,” Moderator Shawn Replogle (who just happens to be the grandson of former MACOB Pastor Raymond Eller) will lead conference attendees through the five days of activity that serve as much as a family reunion as a working session. Annual Conference rarely gets any closer to York, PA than this, so please make an effort to attend at least a day or two of the Conference activities. It’s truly amazing and eye-opening to become aware of how our denomination works and the many various ministries our supporting dollars make possible through our giving to the Brotherhood.
Two major important business items (some of the most impacting and controversial business in years!), innumerable insight sessions, powerful Worship services, great Bible study options, great music and group singing, and much more await those who choose to be better informed and challenged in their faith walk. The Pastors can get you more information if you are planning to attend. Please remember the Conference and all the delegates and attendees in your prayers, as the decisions made there have a lasting effect in our denomination’s ministries and our witness to the world. Our delegate this year is Jolynn Lentz.
Leadership Team report (6/8/10)
The Leadership Team met on June 8th. Financial reports were received, team concerns were shared, and many reports given. Among the major items discussed were the following: need for possible replacement of the organ, installation of a projection system and screen in the Sanctuary, upcoming VBS program, the planting of the garden in the west lawn area, internet access for the Church, work on updating our Directory for 2011, our relationship with, and sharing of our facility with the House of Restoration Ministries congregation, vacation scheduling and pulpit supply with the pastors and accompanist, and new forms for Endowment fund disbursement and vouchering. We will be evaluating the new Leadership Team concept in a future meeting. A date for Church Council was set for July 18th immediately following Worship.
More details can be obtained by checking the minutes of that meeting which are always available on the info table in the Fellowship Hall near the mailboxes. Keep up to date on all that’s happening at MACOB by reading a copy of those minutes.
From Donna Hash (a thank You Note)
Hi Church,
I enjoyed the Mother and Daughter banquet very much. The speaker was very good. Before my mother passed away we came to the banquet together. Thank you. Donna Hash
Upcoming Dates
Some upcoming important dates to remember are as follows:
August 15th – ( 9AM – 4 PM) 50th annual Brethren Home Chicken Barbecue, Quilt Auction & Antique Cars (lots of good food, chicken dinner, sandwiches, ice cream, entertainment …and more!)
September 17, 18 - District Conference – Black Rock COB
September 24, 25 – Disaster Relief Auction – Lebanon Fairgrounds
October 16th - Camp Eder’s Fall Festival (8AM – 4PM)
Homebound Members
Following is a list of our homebound members. You are encouraged to remember these folks in your prayers and also with visits and cards as appropriate. They would appreciate your visits and attention.
Mrs. Betty May Mrs. Ethel Kintzel Miss Linda Furhman
2990 Carlisle Pike 2680 Wyngate Rd. 2050 Barley Road
Box 128 Dover, PA 17315 York, PA 17408
New Oxford. PA 17350
Miss Charlotte Harbaugh Miss Pat Wiley Miss Donna Hash
187 Glen Ave. 2050 Barley Road 2050 Barley Road
Dallastown, Pa. 17313 York, PA 17404 York, PA 17404
246 – 6055 764-8763
Russell Miller Charles Hash Howard Ness
2830 Carol Rd. 101 Lookout Ct. 947 Marbrook Lane
The Brunswick, Room 232 York, PA 17408 York, PA 17404
York, Pa 17402 764 – 6555 848 – 8479
Jim Bohn Russ, Helen Chronister Ed Blymire
819 Old Route 30 Brethren Home Room # 2952 Colonial Manor # 201
Ortanna, PA. 17353 2990 Carlisle Pike 970 Colonial Ave.
717 – 334 – 3986 New Oxford, PA 17350 York, PA 17403
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ritchey
331 Lovely Lane Ct.
New Oxford, PA 17350
717 624 5518
Women’s Fellowship News
July 6 Trip to New Windsor 9 AM
July 26 Brethren Home Volunteer Day 9 AM
• Thanks to everyone who ordered and helped with the Sandwich Sale as well as to those who continue to support the Health Kits effort each year. We have 325 kits assembled and plan to deliver them to New Windsor Service Center on July 6th. We especially want to thank Jim Bohn who works on this project year round. Way to go, Jim!
• The Lehman Center Auction continues to improve each year. A profit 0f $48,000.00 was reached due to the effort of many people. This is a great service to the city of York in preventing child abuse in a time when many are mistreated. Thank you to those who donate and give time to this cause.
Best Friend
Life is a journey – We always have Jesus -
On a long winding road; Who stood in our place;
With many twists, turns – Took on all our sins -
For some a heavy load. For the whole human race.
As trials may come – So when in our journey -
At most any time; We come to life’s end;
It’s how we handle them – We have found in Jesus -
When no reason or rhyme. Our very “best friend.” Written by the Lord & Angel
6/16/10
July 2010 Worship Calendar & Schedule
7/3 – 7/7 – Annual Conference - Pittsburgh, PA
7/4 9:00 AM Sunday school
10:15 AM Worship Tim Rutkowski preaching
7/11 9:00 AM Sunday school
10:15 AM Worship “Dusty shoes” Luke 10:1 – 11
7/17 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast
7/18 9:00 AM Sunday school
10:15 AM Worship “Kingdom living – now! Luke 10:25 – 37
Lamplighter deadline today
7/25 9:00 AM Sunday school
10:15 AM Worship “Good, better, best” Luke 10:38 – 42
8/1 9:00 AM Sunday School
10:15 AM Worship “Value of forgiveness: Luke 11:1 – 10
Remember our year ‘round schedule of Sunday School at 9 AM and Worship at 10:15 AM.
July Birthdays
2 Don Mummert 12 Alyssa DeHoff
5 Harold Lehigh 16 Lisa Petrosky
Chris Schwenck 21 Ethel Kintzel
9 Tammy Frey 25 Scott Linebaugh
10 Charles Hash Terry Knause
Shawn Dubs 26 Paul Melhorn, Jr.
Jeanette Baker 30 Newt Linebaugh, Jr.
11 Newt Linebaugh Delaney Loucks
Donna Jo Wolfe Patricia Day
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