Chronicles Dealing With Our Insecurity Part 2 November 2014

Chronicles
November 2014
Dealing With Our Insecurity Part 2
How did insecurity play out in the life of Moses? What can we learn from him? I think as we look at
his life you will find you can identify with his response to God. You will also probably be surprised at
God’s answer to Moses’s insecurity issues. In Exodus 4 we have the account of Moses being called
by God to lead his people. Moses who is probably around 80 years old at this time is not very
confident. God calls him to be the leader that is going to set the Israelite people free from slavery to
Egypt. Watch his response in these verses to God’s call on his life from Exodus 4.
10 But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you
have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.”
Then again in verse Exodus 4:12-13
12 Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.”
13 But he said, “Oh, my Lord, please send someone else.”
This is a man who really struggled with insecurity. He didn’t feel he had anything to offer. He told
God to “send someone else”. I think many of us can relate to Moses. I think we all sometimes feel as
though we don’t have much to offer. God prompts us to serve in some way that would stretch us and
we like Moses are quick to make excuses and shrug God off. Now I want you to look at Numbers 11.
This is a little later in Moses’ life. Numbers 11:26-29:
26 Now two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and
the Spirit rested on them. They were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the
tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. 27 And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad
and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” 28 And Joshua the son of Nun, the assistant of
Moses from his youth, said, “My lord Moses, stop them.” 29 But Moses said to him, “Are you
jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord's people were prophets, that the Lord would put
his Spirit on them!”
This young man plays the tattletale and rats out these guys to his leader. He basically says, “ Hey
these other guys are prophesying about God isn’t that your job Moses?” He is expecting Moses to
feel threatened by this and tell them to stop. But Moses gives the response of a man very secure in
his identity. Moses, who used to be really insecure, surprisingly seems very happy about this. He
says he wishes more people would do this. This is a secure leader. This is a leader who knows who
he is in Christ and doesn’t feel threatened by other leaders God raises up around him.
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Chambersburg BIC Church
465 Center Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717.264.7632
[email protected]
www.chambersburgbic.org
MINISTERS:
Brent Wildeson, Senior Pastor
Anna Mae Burkholder, Youth Pastor
Collin Seitz, Worship & Media Arts Pastor
Trina Snoke, Children’s Ministry Director
Kevin Witter, Part Time Associate Pastor
So the big question here is how does Moses go from being this super insecure guy to a man so
secure that other gifted leaders stepping up and leading is no threat to him? I think the answer we
are looking for is back in Exodus. The key thing to look at here is when Moses says he can’t do it,
what is God’s response? I think often our response would be,” Moses you can do it! You are a great
guy! You are so gifted! Look how awesome you are!” That is not what God does, look at Exodus
4:10-12:
10 But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you
have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.” 11 Then the Lord said to
him, “Who has made man's mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it
not I, the Lord? 12 Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you
shall speak.”
In verse 11 God basically says hey look at me! Do you have any idea who I am? How powerful I am?
Stop looking at your own abilities. Notice that he doesn’t disagree with Moses’s assessment of
himself. And rightly so, compared to God Moses is not very gifted or very awesome. See Moses
within his own self, just his flesh, he didn’t have what it would take to accomplish the task God had
given him. God did though. The task God was giving Moses was not easy. God tells Moses don’t
put your faith in your own abilities put your faith in me. The key is that God will be with him. That
God will give him the words to say. Stop looking at yourself. Start looking at Him. As you do you
will find that in light of his greatness your problems will get smaller. In light of his acceptance and
love for you, you won’t care so much what others think of you. Put your eyes on Him. Get them off
yourself. Get them on God. If He is with you, nothing is impossible
Pastor Brent
Be sure to turn you clocks back on
Saturday, November 1st before
going to bed.
Church Board Report
Board Members Present: Wally Brubaker, Stanley Burkholder, Matt Burkholder, Dean Frey, Nancy Garns, Stan Gipe, Micah
Meyers, Bill Patzer Emerson Peckman, Don Shenk, Terry Starr, Brent Wildeson
Visitors: Steve and Sandy Delaney
Steve and Sandy Delaney gave a general report from The Spring including activities, finances, outreach ministries and other
happenings.
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Terry Starr opened the meeting with a short devotional and then led us in prayer.
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Minutes from September 11 2014 Church Board meeting was moved the floor by Terry Starr and seconded by Nancy Garns. The
minutes were then approved.
The Pastor’s reports were moved to the floor by Don Shenk, seconded by Wally Brubaker and then approved.
The financial report was moved to the floor by Wally Brubaker, seconded by Matt Burkholder and then approved.
Deacons - Emerson Peckman reported the deacons have started their search for a replacement deacon couple for Harold and
Martha Bricker. He also mentioned that the Counseling Resource Team is still working on details of how their ministry will function.
Emerson informed the board the benevolence needs have increased and they are using the normal discernment process to
identify which needs we will be assisting with.
Property Management Team - Terry Starr reported the kitchen remodel project is completed with total costs coming in around
$38,575. He also mentioned the Elder Street property has been inspected by the borough and he will be looking at the list of
things that need attention.
Old Business
1. Sunday School teacher church membership qualifications - Tabled
2. Elder Board update - There was some good discussion on where we are with the Elder Board and what the concerns
are with the couple of different models the Ad Hoc committee is wrestling with. The Ad Hoc will be meeting shortly and
should have a final proposal ready for church board approval.
3. Children’s Ministry Job Description/Vacation Time - Stan Burkholder is still working on getting a proposal for church
board
4. Associate Pastor Position - Pastor Brent reported the interview went well and an offer has been made to Joel Gillman to
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come and serve. Pastor Brent stated he will be starting around the 1 of January.
New Business
1. Insurance co-pays and premium sharing costs - A motion was made by Stan Burkholder to keep the health insurance
co-pay and premium sharing cost at the same level as they currently are. The current co-pay is 70/30 split and the
premium cost sharing is 90/10 split. The motion was seconded by Terry Starr and then approved.
2. Bequest Recognition - Stan Burkholder will be speaking to the families from whom the bequests were given to come
up with an acceptable idea in which to honor those persons that gave those monies.
3. Health Savings Account - Stan Burkholder presented some information regarding a Health Savings Account for the
staff and how this might benefit either the staff or the church. After some discussion it was decided not to pursue this
any further at the present time.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm
Next regular meeting: November 13th 2014
Respectfully submitted,
Stan Gipe, Church Board Secretary
Missions Moment by Cynthia Witter
If you remember, last month I wrote a lot about SPICE and a little bit about Christmas. Since it’s now November and we are just
a little bit closer to Christmas, let’s just continue with that subject! When thinking of Christmas, many of us think about “home”.
I believe there’s even a saying that goes, “All hearts go home for Christmas”. Have you ever spent a Christmas away from
“home” . . . away from family? I never have. I believe I would still have joy at Christmas time, but it sure would be different to
spend Christmas away from home and family! Do you ever think of our missionaries during the Christmas season? Many of
them spend Christmas after Christmas after Christmas away from “home” and family.
Did you know that every November we here at CBIC take a special offering that
is given, 100%, to bless our missionary families for Christmas? On November 9,
make sure you look for a special offering envelope in your bulletin. Pray about
what the Lord would have you give to bless our missionaries. Then, on
November 16, this special offering will be collected. This year maybe your
Christmas gift to Jesus could be giving to missionaries.
In case you’re wondering which missionary families will be blessed with this offering, I’ll list them below. I’ll also list their
mailing address (if I have it) so that if you’d like to send them a Christmas card you’ll have the addresses close by. Remember . . .
everyone enjoys receiving beautiful Christmas cards!
Nathan and Cathy Bert
Apartado 15005, C.P. 11105
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Bruce, Merly, Cristina, Joshua, and Daniel Bundy
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mike, Lori, and Benjamin Cassel
2525 West Veterans Boulevard
Lot 15, Box 4
Mission, TX 78572
Doug and Barb Miller
P.O. Box 314
Mangochi, Malawi
Steve and Chris Newcomer
513 West Lisburn Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Jay, Judy, Eli, Caleb, and Jason Smith
(Contact BICWM for current address)
Greg, Bethany, Ginny, Cora, and Juliet Glidden
2773 Briggs Avenue, Apt. 4D
Bronx, NY 10458
Phil and Doreen Byers
2 Mallard Court
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Steve and Bonnie Westberry
1763 Letterkenny Road
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Lazaro Maguioguio and Bisanne Laston, Mozambique Church Planters
c/o Cheryl Hade
1660 Wisteria Drive
Chambersburg, PA 17202
November Birthdays
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Josephine Miller
Katelyn Binkley
Mychal Group
Glenn Musselman
Kimberly Ripka
Julie Walter
Troy Gipe
Stanley Burkholder
Kathy McClure
Donnie Martin
LuAnn Baer
Jarrett Gipe
Morgan Snoke
Ben Illo
Elizabeth Brown
Ray Thrush
Jim Bert
Bert Byers
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Andrew Burkholder
Debbie Young
Lorrie Seaman
Cindy McIntyre
Rebecca Hostetler
Hannah Starr
Kevin Witter
Craig Meyers
Mary Grace Strite
Doris Lehman
Doris Meyers
Maurice Horst
Karla Slick
Betty Fox
Ivan Musser
Breann Hall
Lori Group
Raven Gennaro
November Anniversaries
12
17
26
Paul & Cindy Stratton
Richard & Rhoda Shannon
Kevin & Cynthia Witter
ELDERBERRIES THANKSGIVING LUNCH
Wednesday, November 12
12 Noon
Bring a salad or dessert to share
Musical package by the Dunnemans of Bing, New York
You are cordially invited to join in an evening of prayer, praise and worship at
the annual Church Growth Dinner sponsored by Allegheny Conference
Evangelism Council. The evening will begin at 6 pm with appetizers served by
the host church. A catered, buffet-style dinner, served at 6:30 will be followed
by worship and a presentation by Saul Perez, pastor of Rio de Agua Viva
Crossroads, part of the Acts Fellowship Network.
Dinner attendees will also have an opportunity to touch lives through free-will
contributions to church planting.
This event is free of charge. Doors will open at 6:00 pm; the buffet beginning at
6:30 pm.
Register to attend the 2014 Church Growth Dinner in one of four ways:
1.
2.
3.
4.
GIVE your name, email address and phone number to your pastor
CALL the Allegheny Conference Office at (814) 623-6116
EMAIL [email protected] with the number that will be attending
ONLINE - use the online form to submit you registration
Please Register by noon on Monday, November 3 to assure your place!
November 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
6:00pm Youth
Bonfire @
Bowmans
2
3
8:15am Worship Service
9:40am Sunday School
10:45am Worship Service
2:00pm Open gym for
4
Church Reserved
5
11
Church Reserved
12
6
7
8
6:00pm Youth Open Gym
6:30pm Kids Klubs
6:30pm Live the Life
7:00pm Denisea
Ndlovu
from Zimbabwe
speaking
basketball
9
10
8:15am Worship Service
9:40am Sunday School
10:45am Worship Service
2:00pm Open gym for
12:00pm Elderberry
6:30pm Worship
13
Lunch 6:30pm Church Board
14
5:30pm Ladies
15
Craft Night
Celebration Service
basketball
16
17
8:15am Worship Service
9:40am Sunday School
10:45am Worship Service
2:00pm Open gym for
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Church Reserved
6:30pm Deacons Meeting
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25
Church Reserved
26
20
21
Leadership Retreat
22
Leadership Retreat
27
Church Offices Closed
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29
5:45pm Family Meal
6:30pm Kids Klubs
6:30pm Live the Life
basketball
23
8:15am Worship Service
9:40am Sunday School
10:45am Worship Service
2:00pm Open gym for
basketball
30
8:15am Worship Service
9:40am Sunday School
10:45am Worship Service
2:00pm Open gym for
basketball
24
6:30pm Live
the Life