http://madisonavechurch.org News and information about and for members of Madison Avenue Church of The Brethren Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:28:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren 645 Madison Avenue, York, PA  17404 Phone:  854-1885 The Lamplighter August  2008 Editor:  Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk Because I’ve grown up in the church, I have many memories of Sunday School teachers who – though they had no way of ever even guessing – helped shape who I am ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2008/08/06/august-lamplighter-2/ The Lamplighter July  2008 Editor:  Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk When I meditated on the word GUIDANCE, I kept seeing “dance” at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God’s will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn’t flow with ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2008/07/06/90/ The Lamplighter June 2008 Editor: Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk It’s that time of the year again! School’s out - or almost so - and the kids are excited about summer and all its activities. Summer is the time for many new and exciting and fun-filled things to do. It’s the ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2008/06/10/89/ Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren 645 Madison Avenue, York, PA 17404 Phone: 854-1885 The Lamplighter May 2008 Editor: Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk The recent Board retreat held here at Church received mixed reviews from those in attendance. The speaker for part of the morning – Byron Borger – did an ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2008/05/01/may-lamplighter-2/ Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren 645 Madison Avenue, York, PA  17404 Phone:  854-1885 The Lamplighter April  2008 Editor:  Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk I guess I’ve always enjoyed the little brain-teaser type quizzes you come across from time to time. They serve a very worthwhile purpose for me. Anytime I’m feeling a bit arrogant or ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2008/03/30/85/ Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren 645 Madison Avenue, York, PA 17404 Phone: 854-1885 The Lamplighter March 2008 Editor: Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk In recent weeks I’ve read several books and articles concerning the topics of Church Growth, revitalizing declining churches, the spiritual state of the Church in the US, and factors ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2008/03/01/march-lamplighter-2/ Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren 645 Madison Avenue, York, PA 17404 Phone: 854-1885 The Lamplighter February 2008 Editor: Lillian Geltz •From the Pastor's Desk I’d like to ask everyone’s support as we enter this new year - 2008. It’s quite evident that attendance here at MACOB has been on a steady decline ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2008/02/05/february-2008-lamplighter/ Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren                                                                                                 645 Madison Avenu York, PA 17404          717.854.1885               The Lamplighter October 2007 Editor:  Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk A friend of mine used to have a passion for reading ridiculous signs, that is, signs whose messages were impossible or (dare I say it – stupid!) unreasonable - signs like: “This ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2007/10/08/october-lamplighter-2/                   Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren                        645 Madison Avenue, York, PA  17404                                           Phone:  854-1885   The Lamplighter September 2007 vFrom the Pastor’s Desk Quick quiz for you: 1. What is the 40th book of the Bible? 2. What’s the only miracle story included in all four Gospels? 3. Can you identify this verse: “Is any among you ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2007/09/04/septembers-lamplighter/ Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren 645 Madison Avenue, York, PA  17404 Phone:  854-1885 The Lamplighter August 2007 Editor:  Lillian Geltz From the Pastor’s Desk In January of this year (2007), a school bus crash in Kentucky sent 12 year-old Cody Shively to the hospital with serious injuries. He was on a breathing tube for four weeks ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2007/08/02/august-lamplighter/