VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2016 - Grossnickle Church of the Brethren

Grossnickle Church of the Brethren
June 2016
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2016
“Deep Sea Discovery: God is with Me Wherever I Go”
Vacation Bible School will be June 20-24, 6:30-8:30 pm. Deep Sea Discovery will teach our children
(and adult helpers!) the wonderful news that they are never alone. God is always with them and he
loves them more than they can ever imagine! Children will know God is always with them, explore
God’s presence in their lives, and serve God by serving others.
God KNOWS me: God knows Noah’s heart (Genesis 6-9)
God HEARS me: God hears Jonah pray (Jonah 1-3)
God STRENGTHENS me: Jesus strengthens Peter in the storm (Matthew 14)
God LOVES me: Jesus loves the disciples-and everyone (John 21)
God SENDS me: God sends Paul to tell his story (Acts 13 & 14)
All children ages three through Grade 5 are invited to enjoy Bible stories, music, crafts, and fun!
For the closing program on Friday evening, June 24, the children will sing some of the VBS songs
they have learned. Parents are encouraged to stay with their children Friday evening, as classes will be
dismissed from the sanctuary to load onto hay wagons for the traditional closing hayride. Children must
be accompanied by an adult to participate in the hayride. After the hayride, everyone will meet back
at the parish hall to view the wonderful crafts children have worked on and enjoy an ice cream social.
You may register your child(ren) in advance by calling the church office at 301-293-9516, or you may
pick up a registration form from the entry table at church, fill it out, and drop in the big envelope that
will be affixed to the VBS bulletin board. Take an extra form and invite a friend!
VBS volunteers are needed to serve as teachers and helpers. A sign-up sheet is posted on the
VBS bulletin board. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the VBS director, Kelly
Rumpf, at 301-432-4723.
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FATHER’S DAY INVITATION
All fathers (dads, grand-dads and other significant father figures)
are invited to attend Sunday School at 9:30 am with their children
(including youth) on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19. On this
special day, the students look forward to sharing their songs, Bible
lessons and classroom discussions and activities with you. Please
plan to join your children for this special occasion!
FROM THE CHURCH BOARD…
At our April meeting we heard reports of the many faithful ministries our
church is doing. We also heard from the Finance Commission that the
generous giving of the congregation is not keeping up with the needs of our
budget. While there are reserves to cover the shortfall, the Finance
Commission reminded us that for the past three years we have ended the
year with expenditures higher than our income. This is now the fourth year of
the trend. As with our personal finances, we know that if this trend continues, the day will come when
there are no more reserves. So, we are talking now about the possibility of needing to cut or reduce
budget line items. The congregation can keep track of our giving each Sunday in the bulletin. If you
have any questions or suggestions, please let the board know. -Danny Rumpf, Chair
CHANGE OF COORDINATORS
After many wonderful years serving the Outreach Commission Ministry,
Robert Lee Grossnickle (BDM Coordinator), Sara Wolfe (Crop Walk
Coordinator) and Tina Spade (Giving Tree Coordinator) will be handing over the reins of their
individual ministries. Many thanks to you all! We welcome new Commission Coordinators:
BDM Coordinator - Danny Rumpf
Giving Tree Coordinator - Pepper Delauter
Crop Walk Coordinator - Katie Rudman
DISASTER RESPONSE TRIP UPDATE
Currently for the Brethren Disaster Ministry trip Grossnickle Church is scheduled to go
to Detroit, Michigan from September 25 - October 1. In August of 2014, major flooding
occurred in southeastern Michigan when up to 6 inches of rain fell in 12 hours. The
event produced record one-day rainfall totals, damaging more than 129,000 homes
throughout the greater Detroit area and was declared by FEMA as the worst disaster
of 2014. I am currently seeking volunteers to assist in the project. The work includes
drywall repair, painting and basement finishing. There is room for 15 people and an
assistant cook. If interested please contact Danny Rumpf at 301.432.4723 or
[email protected]
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OUTREACH SUMMER PROJECT
Summer is almost upon us. A time we think of sun, sand and sports. For
others in the world it can be a time of storms, squalls, and struggle. To assist
those in need we will be collecting hygiene kits to be distributed by CWS.
Each kit should be placed in a one-gallon size plastic bag with zip closure and
should include:
One hand towel ▪ One washcloth
One wide tooth comb (removed from pkg)
One fingernail or toenail clipper (removed from pkg)
One bath size bar of soap (in wrapper)
One toothbrush (in pkg)
10 regular bandaids
Donations can be dropped off in the narthex between June 1 and September 1. Please include a $2
processing fee for each kit.
MORE OUTREACH EFFORTS
CENTENNIAL MEAL FOLLOW-UP… On April 30, 2016 a group of volunteers prepared
a hot meal and another group traveled to Centennial United Methodist Church to
serve the meal to a group of less fortunate and homeless friends. Randy and Kathy
Gaver, Debbie Bussard, and Brenda Thomasson prepared a delicious meal of roasted
pork, cheesy potatoes, mixed veggies, and applesauce. Then Pastors Tim and
Donna Ritchey Martin, Lois Johnson, Pam Jouannet, and Dale and Sheila Delauter
delivered and served the meal. Fewer folks than usual attended the meal, but at least
50 folks received a nutritious hot meal. God bless all who share in this ministry.
BLANKET SUNDAY UPDATE… Funds of $1,270.00 and 49 actual blankets have
been received for our annual Blanket Sunday offering! Some of the blankets (17
children's blankets) were delivered to South Mountain Health to be distributed to
families with babies and small children. The remaining blankets were taken to the
Cancer Care Center in Frederick for chemo patients to use during treatments. Your
generosity and caring has blessed many in our community and beyond.
CABIN CLEANING… Our annual cabin cleaning day at Shepherd’s Spring will be
Saturday, June 11. Additional details can be found in the Shepherd’s Spring section
of this newsletter.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DISASTER TRIP to Detroit, Michigan from September 25
through October 1, 2016. The work includes drywall repair, painting and basement
finishing. There is room for 15 people and an assistant cook. If interested, please
contact Danny Rumpf, 301.432.4723 or [email protected]
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FAMILY CHARITY DAYS
Wednesday, June 22 ▪ Sunday, June 26
Enjoy eating out? You can support the “Field of Hope” Growing Project while enjoying a good meal at Bob Evans,
“Golden Mile,” Frederick, or Bob Evans “Dual Highway,” Hagerstown.
Just pick up a flyer from the church and enjoy a meal with family or friends at one of the
two locations listed above on Wednesday, June 22 and/or Sunday, June 26. Take along
the flyer and 15% of your bill will be donated to “Field of Hope” Growing Project. You
may also request a flyer be e-mailed to you by contacting the Church Office at 301-293-9516.
Family Charity Days will continue throughout 2016 on the fourth Wednesday and the fourth
Sunday of each month. The offer is good all day long on those two days of each month.
If you have questions please direct them to Patty Hurwitz, Chair of the Growing Project
Committee or Pastor Tim. Thanks to all for your faithful commitment to this effort to walk
with the hungry of our world this year in Zambia Northwest. Happy and blessed dining!
“BROOKLANE: YESTERDAY AND TODAY”
Did you know that Brooklane Mental Health Services has over 450 employees? Did
you know that Brooklane has been around for 67 years? Or did you know it was
begun by Mennonites who had friends returning from World War II who suffered from
what we now call PTSD and they wanted to offer care for them.
These are some of the facts and figures we learned at a special gathering Monday
evening, May 16. R. Lynn Rushing, CEO of Brooklane gave a very informative
presentation surveying the history of Brooklane and then looking at services that are
offered today. The growth of this community resource has been remarkable. The original buildings took up a
tiny bit of the land occupied by the complex of buildings on the main campus near Leitersburg. Director of
Public Relations, Curt Miller was also present for the event offering a display of materials about Brooklane
Mental Health Services. The event was offered in recognition of May which is Mental Health month. If you
have questions or responses to the evening please speak to Pastor Tim.
MESSENGER
is a monthly magazine published by the Church of the
Brethren. It provides articles about people, events, and current issues
across the denomination and around the world.
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If you sign up through the church, the cost is $14.50/year or $27.00
for two years.
First time subscribers get a 50% discount for the first year (in case
you want to give a gift of a new subscription).
Student rates are $1.25/issue or $10 for an 8-month subscription.
Make checks payable to Grossnickle COB and note MESSENGER. Place
your check in the slot on the Church Office door and then indicate on
the signup sheet that you have paid.
Orders due by Sunday, June 12.
Questions? Contact the church office.
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WORSHIP INFORMATION
ADULT CHOIR SCHEDULE
NURSERY HELPER SCHEDULE
June 2016
A NOTE FROM THE CHOIR
DIRECTOR… The choir has one more
rehearsal; June 1st. We will then sing in
worship for the last time this season on
Sunday, June 12. Please join us and see
what a fun time we have while worshiping
in song.
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Jennie Leatherman
Traci Hanser
Brooke Smith
Doris Grossnickle
To volunteer and for information, you may
Contact Carol Schroyer, 301-367-6393 or
[email protected].
JUNE 2016 WORSHIP & HELPERS
Date
Sermon/Scripture
Message by
Acolyte
Greeters
Worship Leader
05
Jeff has written a skit which he and
his wife, Susie, will perform.
Jeff Scott,
Guest Preacher
Catherine Mahoney
Richard and Darlene
Frushour
Elvin Stottlemyer
12
“Debts and Debtors”
Luke 7:36-8:3
Donna Ritchey
Martin
Madryn Hanser
Bill and Patsy Stine
Dane Grossnickle
19
“The Loving Father”
Luke 15:11-32
Tim Ritchey Martin
Emma Taylor
Elwood and Lana
Stottlemyer
Sophie Cornell
26
“A Big Fish Story”
Jonah 1:1-17
Donna Ritchey
Martin
Keller Routzahn
Robert and Mary
Delauter
Danny Rumpf and
VBS children
June Deacons of the Month: Mary and Robert Delauter
CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN’S
2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
“Carry the Light” is the theme for the 2016 Annual Conference of the Church of the
Brethren. Attendees will gather June 29 – July 3 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Moderator for the 2016 conference will be Andy Murray. Dan and Pattie Hughes will
represent Grossnickle COB this year as delegates. Also attending will be Dale and
Sheila Delauter and Pastors Tim and Donna. Conference information is available at
www.brethren.org/ac.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE WEBCASTS… Interested in what is happening this year at Annual Conference?
All business sessions and worship services will be streamed over the Internet. Webcasts and the
worship and meeting schedule can be viewed online at http://www.brethren.org/ac/2016/webcasts.html
PREPARING FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
An Annual Conference Briefing is scheduled for Sunday, June 12 at the Broadfording Church of the
Brethren located at 14010 Greencastle Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Standing Committee Delegate Jim
Benedict will be leading the briefing. The gathering is scheduled from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For further
information speak to Pastors Tim or Donna.
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‘HELPING HANDS’
VBS Craft Helpers
This segment focuses on the many groups in the life of the Church who contribute a great deal to our life
together. This space is an opportunity to learn more about these groups and a chance to see who participates
in them. This month we feature the ‘helping hands’ of our “VBS Craft Helpers.”
Vacation Bible School takes many “helping hands” to make it work. GCOB has a long Vacation Bible
School craft history. For many, many years Gene and Marilyn Gaver coordinated crafts for VBS.
Then about ten years ago, they turned the responsibility over to a dedicated team that has served
faithfully since. Jeanine Harshman, Randy and Kathy Gaver and Suzanne Levitt work gracefully and
creatively to have interesting and worthwhile craft projects for all age groups at VBS. This writer is
amazed at how many homes have a “Fruit of the Spirit” wall hanging in them, if not several. The
wooden hearts painted in attractive bright colors joined together make a beautiful reminder of the
signs of the Spirit in our lives. Or a match stick cross. Or a bird house. And now each year there are
new imaginative projects added to these long time favorites. VBS kids learn skills in the process of
making these items and they have beautiful creations to remind them of their VBS experience. How
grateful we are to this dedicated team of folks who give so faithfully of themselves each year by being
“helping hands” at Vacation Bible School!
CELEBRATION CORNER
Celebration Corner is a monthly column highlighting, with joy,
events of the past month. This month we celebrate May events.
“We were glad to share not only God’s good news with you but also our very lives because we cared
for you so much.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8
There is a long tradition at GCOB of sharing life markers with others during the month of May. We
share with mothers a Mother’s Day tradition of giving blankets to share security and warmth and
comfort with those in distress. We share a Sunday to mark Children’s Day and we invite the children
of the Sunday School to lead us in worship by singing and by having Kids’ Klub Leader Lois Ann
Glessner bring the morning message. We share on Memorial Sunday with those who lost a loved
one over the last year by remembering those who have died within our Church, in our Church families
and in our community. And we share with those graduating from High School, College and Graduate
School on Graduate Sunday.
We pray that as we share in these varied ways, each of you who are highlighted on these Sundays
will feel the love and care of your Church family and more importantly the love of our God. Because
we do as the Thessalonians verse says, “…care for you so very much.” That’s why we take time,
plan the services, buy the gifts, give the blankets, and ask you to put on your caps and gowns.
Because we share life together and because we “care for you so very much.”
There was much to celebrate as we walked through these Sundays in May. How blessed we are!
How loved we are! But we do not only care so much for each other. We also turn outward and offer
that same love and care to the world. And so during May we also gathered to focus on Sisters and
Brothers in Northwest Zambia through “Field of Hope” Growing Project’s “Blessing of the Seed”
service. Also we gathered to highlight “Mental Health Month,” by hearing about Brooklane Mental
Health services past and present. And we also extended our care to the creation God has given us
by recycling used and discarded electronics.
CELEBRATE the many ways GCOB cares! TELL THE STORY of your Church! INVITE SOMEONE
to come join in!
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CELEBRATION CORNER PHOTO GALLERY
Blanket Sunday (above left) – 49 blankets were
received on Mother’s Day, May 8.
E-Cycle Drive (above right) – On May 14 Pastor
Tim helped load used electronics on the trailer
for transport to e-End in Frederick for recycling.
Children’s Sunday (right) – Children sang during
worship on May 15.
Blessing of the Seed (below left) – Emily White
reflects on the wonder of seed.
Blessing of the Seed (below right) – Churches
involved with the Growing Project gathered on
May 15 at the Growing Project Farm.
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Notes of Thanks…
THANKS to a willing, dedicated “Adopt-A-Road” crew who picked up litter on Saturday,
May 7, a soggy Saturday morning. Thanks to Dan and Pepper Delauter, Keith and Emily
Delauter, Christy Kehlbeck, Donnie Pugh, and Jon Martin. The job was done in just over
an hour. Thank you! Thank you!
THANK YOU… I just want to thank everyone for the many, many cards, flowers and well
wishes when I had unexpected surgery April 17. I thank Pastors Tim and Donna for their visits and prayers. I also
want to thank my family and friends for all the good food that was brought to us. Everything was delicious. My
caregiver was so helpful to me. I thank God for all the healing that’s taking place in my body. I’m just so happy
to be here. May God Bless you all. Love, Betty Grossnickle
THANK YOU FOR THE BLANKETS! I just wanted to let you know I recently contacted the Cancer Care Center on
Thomas Johnson Drive to see if they could use our beautiful blankets. I was informed that they do have a need
for them. So, today [May 17] I delivered them! The nurses were very grateful and expressed they would be sure
to provide them to the patients. I took them to the chemo room where I saw many folks getting treatments. As I
left I felt certain that the donation was in the perfect place. I am sure that they will provide warmth and comfort
to those who are most likely in their darkest moment. –Angi Cornell, GCOB Blanket Sunday Coordinator
THANK YOU… The Mid-Atlantic District would like to thank you for your congregation’s support of this year’s
meat canning program. Your congregation’s support of the program will help supply many local area food
banks. This year a portion of the canned meat will be sent to Haiti and Honduras to aide them in a great time of
need. –Gene Hagenberger, District Executive Minister (April 14, 2016)
WITH APPRECIATION… We are blessed with friends like you who support the work of the Religious Coalition.
Thank you for your generous gift of $275.00. You and your gift play a vital role in our efforts to provide yearround emergency shelter to homeless individuals at the Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter or to homeless
families with children in the Emergency Family Shelter… The goal of the Religious Coalition is to provide essential
human services to those most in need in our community. Your gift makes all of this possible. We appreciate
your commitment to our mission to help our neighbors in need – we couldn’t do it without you! Sincerely, Rev.
Brian Scott, Executive Director (March 7, 2016)
THANK YOU for your generosity and gift to Heifer International. The end of extreme poverty is within our grasp, and
your help matters. Your commitment to helping others gives hope to families who once struggled with hunger and
poverty and provides the foundation for strong farming families. Thank you for investing in Heifer International to
help make a better world – one family at a time. –Pierre U. Ferrari, President and CEO (February 19, 2016)
Our Congratulations to . . .
Shawn (Delauter) and Jon Raup
upon the arrival of
Jonathan Dean Raup
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
The proud maternal grandparents are
Tina and David Delauter.
Proud maternal great-grandparents are
Mary and Robert Delauter and
Ruby and Denny Webb.
FYI… Next
month The Dunker will be a
combined issue containing July and August
information.
Please prepare in advance if there is a September
event you want to announce in the July/August
issue of the newsletter. The deadline to submit
articles and information for the July/August issue
will be Wednesday, June 15, 2016.
Questions? Contact Secretary Kathie, 301-293-9516
or [email protected].
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FAHRNEY-KEEDY HOME & VILLAGE AUXILIARY NEWS
8507 Mapleville Road, Boonsboro MD 21713 • 301-733-6284
Auxiliary’s Key Person for GCOB: Glenna Moser
The Auxiliary’s Soup, Sandwich and Bake Sale will be Saturday, June 11, 10:00 am
until 2:00 pm. The Auxiliary requests donations of 9" fruit pies, some small pies,
cakes, breads, candies, etc.; please list ingredients on your food donation. The menu
will consists of hot dogs, sloppy joes, country and city ham sandwiches, soups,
desserts, and beverages. Please support the Auxiliary with food donations and/or by
coming to F-K to have lunch and by purchasing some delicious baked items. Hope to
see you there! Questions? Contact Glenna Moser, 240-344-4431.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR…
September 9 – Yard Sale
September 10 – Food Sale/Bake Sale/Yard Sale
October 15 – Luncheon/Business Meeting
December – Luminarias in the Village
SHEPHERD’S SPRING NEWS
P.O. Box 369 • 16869 Taylors Landing Road • Sharpsburg, Maryland 21782-0369
301- 223-8193 • www.shepherdsspring.org
Camp Representative for GCOB: Doris Grossnickle
SHEPHERD’S SPRING OUTDOOR MINISTRY CENTER… “Fearless Faith: Courage in Community” is
the theme for 2016. Choose from a variety of camps – intergenerational, traditional, and specialty.
SSOMC Summer Camp 2016 booklets are available in the narthex. For additional information, visit
http://shepherdsspring.org, and/or speak with Doris Grossnickle, GCOB’s camp representative.
CABIN CLEANING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED… Our annual cabin cleaning day at Shepherd’s Spring
will be Saturday, June 11. Volunteers will leave the church by 8:15 am. Usually volunteers clean two
cabins, enjoy lunch with the staff, and then head home. This is a great opportunity for anyone
needing to earn a few service hours. To volunteer, contact Thomas or Pam Jouannet, 301-293-3629.
GOLF TOURNAMENT… It’s time to tee up for the 20th annual golf tournament to be held Monday,
June 20, 2016 at Black Rock Golf Course near Hagerstown, MD. This annual tournament helps
underwrite camper scholarships. Additional information is available by calling Shepherd’s Spring or
visiting their website.
5K FUN RUN/WALK… August 6, 2016 – rain or shine. There also will be a 1-mile walk for children
and their parents. Registration begins at 8:30 am; race begins at 9:30 am. A donation of $15 per
person is suggested to benefit the camper scholarship fund. Additional information is posted on the
hallway bulletin board. Register online at www. shepherdsspring.org.
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June 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2
3
4
7p – Choir
rehearsal
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
16
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18
My Two-Cents
Offering
BP Screenings
(after worship)
12
7p – James
Gang meeting
12 noon – 5p
Parish Hall
reserved
(R.L. Grossnickle)
Parish Hall reserved for VBS prep
19 FATHER’S DAY 20
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22
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24
12 noon - 6p –
Parish Hall
reserved
Bring Your Dad
to Sunday
School Day
(P. Miller)
Parish Hall
reserved for
VBS prep
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25
Vacation Bible School
June 20-24, 2016 ▪ 6:30-8:30 pm
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28
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6/24 @ 7:30p
Hayride
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COB Annual Conference
Greensboro, NC
June 29 – July 3, 2016
Sundays
9:30am – Sunday School
10:30am – Worship
Grossnickle Church of the Brethren
P.O. Box 575, 11301 Meeting House Road, Myersville, MD 21773
301-293-9516 ▪ http://www.gcob.org
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Tim and Donna Ritchey Martin, Pastors
GIVING THROUGH TITHES & OFFERINGS
SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL – 9:30 am
FAMILY WORSHIP HOUR – 10:30 am
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not
reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
(2 Corinthians 9:7)
PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:00 to 11:30 am
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Wed-Thu 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Phone – 301-293-9516
Church Secretary – Kathie Tucker
Website – http://www.gcob.org
Email: [email protected]
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Brethren
P. O. Box 575
Myersville, MD 21773-0575
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Offerings to GCOB can be presented in the following ways:
Offering plate – Cash and checks may be placed in the
offering plate during worship and Sunday school.
Online – Visit www.gcob.org and click on DONATE.
Mail – Send checks to Grossnickle COB, P.O. Box 575,
Myersville, MD 21773. Indicate “offering” on check.
Make checks payable to “Grossnickle COB.” Thank you!
Please submit news items for the July/August 2016
issue of The Dunker no later than Wednesday,
June 15. Thank you!