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Third Quarter 2005 Volume 51 No. 3USPS 165-700

CONNEXIONS THIRD QUARTER 2005

Pennsylvania-Delaware District ConneXions

4651 Westport Drive

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Editor: Stephen R. Tourville

Managing Editor: David Crosby Sr.

Associate Editors:

Karin Baker

Carole Bongiorno

Phone (717) 795-5921

Fax (717) 795-5928

E-Mail [email protected]

WebSite: www.penndel.org

EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERY

Stephen R. Tourville, Superintendent

Paul Grabill, Assistant Superintendent

David Crosby Sr., Secretary-Treasurer

HONORARY GENERAL PRESBYTERS

Philip Bongiorno

James E. Morris

PRESBYTERS

James Rugg, NE Section

Jonathan Baker, NC Section

Kenneth Martin, NW Section

David Selleck, NCW Section

Jeffrey Kettering, SC Section

James Balzano, SCW Section

Randall Rhoads, SCE Section

Larry Weed, SE Section

Bryan Koch, EC Section

Mike Hampton, SWS Section

William Ellis, SWM Section

Timothy Satryan, DEL Section

Contributions of articles are accepted. Please

include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for

return. We reserve the right to reject articles not

consistent with the magazine’s objectives.

ConneXions

ConneXions (USPS 165-700) is the official periodical

published quarterly by the Pennsylvania-Delaware District

Council of the Assemblies of God. Periodical postage

paid at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

POSTMASTER: Send all address corrections to:

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Circulation stands at approximately 7,500

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Consider these building blocks of a solid estate plan.

JOINT OWNERSHIP PLANNING—When an asset is held in joint

names as “joint tenants with right of survivorship” or as “tenants by the

entirety” (husband and wife), upon the death of a named joint tenant, the

asset passes to the survivor free of probate and without regard to what your

will or trust might say.

BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION AGREEMENTS—Certain

written agreements or contracts are authorized by law to transfer an asset at

death with a “beneficiary designation.” This includes “payable on death”

designations at financial institutions or beneficiary designations in IRAs,

other retirement accounts, life insurance policies, etc. The asset transfers

at the owner’s death (free of probate) to the named beneficiary(ies).

LIVING TRUST—A living trust is a private agreement that provides

for asset management and avoids probate of assets titled in the trust’s name.

Assets not transferred to a trust are usually controlled by a will. A trust

usually contains the estate distribution plan and provides “lifetime” direction

and protection for assets if incapacity occurs.

WILL—A will takes effect on death and directs how assets you own are

distributed. A will must be probated, requires public scrutiny, and must meet

formal requirements of state law. Assets not passing through joint ownership

planning, beneficiary designation agreements, or a trust usually pass by will

through probate.

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY-FINANCIAL—A durable

power of attorney usually takes effect if you can no longer handle your

financial affairs because of illness, sickness, or incompetence. Without this

document, family or friends may have to visit court, sometimes requiring

adversarial litigation, just to help you.

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY—HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE—Individuals often appoint a different person

to help with personal matters, such as health care, medical attention, or

personal care. This document empowers someone to help you with these

vital matters.

LIVING WILL—A living will states that if you have an incurable injury,

illness, or disease certified terminal and applying life-sustaining procedures

only prolongs your death, you don’t want to be kept alive at great expense.

There are many factors to prayerfully consider.

This article does not constitute legal or financial advice and is not a substitute for

obtaining professional counsel.

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR

Randall K. Barton

CEO, A/G Financial Services Group

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BUILDING BLOCKS OF ESTATE PLANNING

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Pastor Stephen R. Tourville

[email protected]

SUPERINTENDENT

t our recent MinistrieSummit we

were reminded that there are

only two things that live for-

ever: the souls of men and the

Word of God. Many of you may be weary

of my emphasis on the importance of

ministers financial planning for retire-

ment. Every church board and congrega-

tion should be very diligent with regard

to this matter. Many of our pastors are

uncomfortable asking for a raise or

request financial remuneration unless

offered by the church. As a result, such

concerns as health care insurance, retire-

ment benefits, cost of living increases, etc.

may go unevaluated for years at a time.

Many churches understand their responsi-

bility toward their leadership, but others

are negligent in their duties to care for

their care giver. The Apostle Paul’s

instruction to Timothy is appropriate to

consider, “The elders who direct the

affairs of the church well are worthy of

double honor, especially those whose

work is in preaching and teaching” (I

Timothy 5:17). Likewise, evangelists and

missionaries should be treated generously

and according to the ability of each

church where ministry occurs. The words

of our Lord are fitting that state, “Give

and it shall be given to you . . .” (Luke

6:38). The key to your ministers financial

tomorrow may rest with you. I am confi-

dent each church will do their best as

unto the Lord.

Our children and grandchildren are our

greatest asset! The little one in the picture

(my granddaughter) was born May 12,

2005 at 11:00 AM. Who can tell what

potential may be wrapped up in this little

person? She may be a great musician,

speaker, minister, missionary, or perhaps

the first female President of the United

States. The keys to tomorrow can only be

invested when careful thought is given to

how she will be treated, the opportunities

that will be offered, and the choices she

makes to pursue the will of God for her life.

I never cease to be amazed that some

believers are willing to forfeit their

testimony to the lost and sacrifice the

souls of their children by creating division

within the body of Christ for the sake of

personal preferences and non-critical

issues. The key to tomorrow is not only

financial planning and wise investments

of funds, but investing in Christ like

character and a godly lifestyle. The keys

to tomorrow are held in our hands.

What will we do with those keys?

DistrictCouncil

ElectionsCongratulations to Rev. David

Crosby, Sr. on his re-election as

the Penn-Del District Secretary-

Treasurer. The General Presbyters

will once again be Rev. Stephen

Tourville, Rev. Paul Grabill,

and Rev. David Crosby, Sr.

The nominees for Non-resident

Executive Presbyters are

Rev. Stephen Tourville and

Rev. Paul Grabill.

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“Give and it shall be given to you . . .” (Luke 6:38)

Keys toTomorrowKeys to

Tomorrow

Emma Kylie

2005 Ministers’ Wives RetreatSeptember 23–25, 2005

Manicures, facials, hair styling, holiday decorat-ing ideas and more will be featured Saturdayafternoon. Makeovers in our attitudes, ministryand marriage will be discussed in our plenarysessions. Mark your calendars for a fun weekendat PBCC! Register by September 1, 2005.

Call 717-697-3096 or 717-795-5921 (ask for Trish).

Marjie Tourville

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ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Paul E. Grabill

[email protected] It was not until J. Clayton Sheridan came to our church ten years ago with the A/G-

sponsored will-planning clinic that I realized how spiritual the matter of wills truly is.

“Keys to Tomorrow” is the name of the seminar, but it could also be called,

“Responsibilities of Today.”

I then came to realize that just as I must decide today what I’m preaching on this

Sunday, when the car is going to be worked on, where we are going on vacation, and

where I am going to stay at General Council, how much more important it is that I

decide who would raise our children in the event of Arline’s and my death and how

whatever net worth we have acquired would be distributed.

At its core, it’s a spiritual stewardship decision.

Sure, we need to be laying up as much treasure as possible in heaven, but we will all

leave behind some degree of treasure on earth, whether material goods or relationships.

I believe this same principle applies to living wills.

Scripture tells us that we are stewards of our own bodies, and it helps our family when

we make it explicit how, informed by the Word and our conscience, we wish our body to

be treated in the event of severe incapacity.

Remembering that we are not our own (no, not even our bodies), what we leave behind

is still God’s. That is one reason why the ancient Christians took such care of the physical

body, even after death. They spent untold hours carving out the catacombs for the remains

of their loved ones (when the Romans practiced cremation). Your loved ones need to know

your wishes. Besides, who do we want to make the decision regarding God’s property? The

courts or us?

I think you’ll agree we should. I believe this, too, is part of our reasonable service.

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ABOUT OUR PEOPLEMichael J. Erdel, Licensed Minister, is the newpastor at the Village Church, Bedford, PA. Michaeltransfers from the Ohio District. He is married toKimberly and they have three children, Samantha,Michael and Abagail.

Steven Wiedenheft, Certified Minister, has relocated to Warrensburg, MO in the SouthernMissouri District where he serves as youth pastor.Steven is married to Amanda.

Richard Impellizzeri, Ordained Minister, hastransferred from the South Carolina District to residein Penn Hills, PA. Richard is married to Roseanne.

Peter Conforti, Ordained Minister, has relocated toKing Beach, NY to become the senior pastor at FullGospel Church of Island Park. Peter is married to Lillyand they have two daughters, Emily and Margaret.

Eric J. Diehl, Licensed Minister, has transferred to Venice FL to become youth pastor at New LifeAssembly of God. Eric is married to Mary and theyhave two children, Noah and Hannah.

Frederick Zufall, Ordained Minister, and Joyce,his wife, have retired to Lakeland, FL. Fred gavealmost 40 years of his ministry to churches here inPennDel. We wish Fred and Joyce well in theirretirement.

Pamela J. Fincher, Licensed Minister, has transferred to the Potomac District where she will work with Operation Blessing of CBN,Virginia Beach, VA.

Russell C. Pratt, Licensed Minister, has returnedto PennDel from the Tennessee District to reside inCarmichaels, PA.

Chaplain Charles W. Marvin USN, OrdainedMinister, and Beverly, his wife, have retired to San Diego, CA. Charles has been a member of thePennDel District since 1964. We will miss his fellowship with us.

Mark Hammaker, Ordained Minister, andSuzanne, his wife, have transferred to the PotomacDistrict to reside in Salisbury, MD.

Ronald Boyd, Ordained Minister, is the new senior pastor at Glendale Assembly of God,Coalport, PA. Ron is married to Rebecca.

Joseph Hollen, Ordained Minister, is the newsenior pastor at Lock Haven Assembly of God.Joseph is married to Rebecca. Joe replaces Wayne H.Hixson who has honorably retired after 25 years ofministry at Lock Haven.

W. Thomas Lasure, Certified Minister, is the newsenior pastor at Sunshine Full Gospel, Shickshinny,PA. Tom replaces Kenneth Boston who has honorablyretired.

Larrie Deering, Ordained Minister, has returnedto PennDel District to reside in Dover, DE. Larrieis married to Elizabeth and they have ministered inSouth Carolina and Georgia since 1996.

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[email protected]

SECRETARY AND TREASURER

NEW AND UPGRADECREDENTIALS

Licensed MinisterJoel R. Di AngiCarrie Bailey (Specialized)Jessica BetlowMatthew BetlowMilton BuitronRyan CarpenterWilliam ClemensSimone Da CunhaScott DornClarence FullerJon GiuntaMaribel GonzalesJoshua HartmanWayne HeckmanAaron KohlerChristopher MasseyAlexander OrtizBrian PerryAdam SmithAaron SorgPatricia StrellaRoger TrowbridgeJeffrey WilesBrandi Yommer

Certified MinisterSamuel Campbell Jr.Justin DishonRobert FletcherKenneth FryeLewis HaydenChristine HellerJerry IrelandJohn M. JohnsonPeter KoronesMichael OutrichDenise PaganelliJohn TalcottSteven Trader

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTSJeremy and Christine Sweeten announce thebirth of their first-born, a son, Carter Jerrett.Carter weighed in at 7 pound 13 ounces. We congratulate the Sweetens!

Brandon and Ashley Watkiss announce thebirth of Luke Brandon, born on Friday, April 8,2005 at 8:36 PM. Vital statistics: Luke weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

In Memoriam Frank Yarnal, age 82, went to be with theLord on March 16th. Frank is survived byLouise, his wife, and three children. It was inMarch 1957 that Frank became a LicensedMinister with the PennDel District and thenOrdained in 1959. He pastored the HillsdaleAssembly of God until 1979 and was thefounder and administrator of a nursing home in Hillsdale. He also served as Manager forLiving Waters Camp in Cherry Tree, PA.

Marian Olson, age 81, went to be with theLord on March 11th. Marian was credentialedhere in PennDel (formerly known as the Eastern District) in 1948. In 1950 she boardeda freighter and headed for India where she metCalvin Olson and they were married there in1955. They served as AG missionaries inBangladesh from 1954 to 1989 and Calvin pastored the AG church in Dhaka for 21 years.Marian was an alumna of Valley ForgeChristian College. It has been said that if thereever was a saint, Marian Olson was a saintwho lived by the motto: “Our lives are God’s giftto us. What we do with them is our gift to God.”

Paul Parrish, age 85, joined the church tri-umphant on May 17, 2005. Brother Parrishpastored churches in Lititz, Marietta,Duncannon and Doyles Mills. He was aMarine Corps Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy. He issurvived by his 4 children, 22 grandchildren,and 37 great-grandchildren. His service washeld in the Duncannon Assembly with Rev.Philip Bongiorno officiating. Burial was inPort Royal with full military honors.

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Tom Rees ASSISTANT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT

Honor BoundChurch Planting and

[email protected]


Great things are happeningas we partner to plant churches in Penn-Del.

Churches planted by a mothering church started with a committed core group and resources.

We celebrate the opening of all of these churches:

Family Life of Penns Valley (K.R. Mele). . . . . . . . . . . . Planted by State College

Freedom Valley, Hanover (Gerry Stoltzfoos) . . . . . . . . . Cathedral Plant by FV Gettysburg

Journey Church, Bridgeville (Butch Wise) . . . . . . . . . . Planted/Adopted by Oakmont & SWM

Milltown Community, DE (Bruce Cox). . . . . . . . . . . . Planted by First AG, Wilmington

Morningstar, Quakertown ( John Decker) . . . . . . . . . . . Planted by Morningstar, Bechtelsville

New Harvest, Blandon (Ken Frye) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Planted by Hamburg & GT Reading

New Passion Church, Pottstown (Don Cloen) . . . . . . . Planted/Adopted by MF, Bechtelsville

The Power Place, Kennett Square (Greg Hollis). . . . . . Planted by Trinity, West Chester

Victory Christian Life, Pottstown (Steve DeFrain). . . . Cathedral Plant by MF, Bechtelsville

Smethport Bible Fellowship ( Jim Line)

International AG, Phila. (Nazir Bacchus)

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celebrate planting

Orchard SpringsConstruction In north Adams County, retired senior citizens lead the project to build a church. Even the engineering consultant for theproject, Vince Johnson, fromShrewsbury Assembly of God, isretired, but has donated hundredsof hours in the planning of thisproject. Other retired tradesmenhave traveled hundreds of miles intheir recreational vehicles to arrivein Aspers on divine appointment. A carpenter from Ohio, anotherone from Maine, an electricianfrom Louisiana, another one fromFlorida and others park on thechurch site. Plans have been drawn,materials have been purchased,and the volunteers are busy day in and day out with construction.The local church volunteers havecome along side the senior citizensand together they build. It isincredible to see the OrchardSprings Fellowship church going up with volunteers from AdamsCounty, Cumberland County andnumerous places from around theUnited States.

Come on out to 2140 Carlisle Roadin Aspers to see the volunteerrecreational vehicles all lined up in the church parking lot. Thesesenior citizens only return homeseveral times a year to see theirfamilies. When the church is completed here in Aspers they will move on to another site tobless another congregation. A couple from Orchard SpringsFellowship, Larry and KathySwartz, have been so inspired byRV Maps that they have becomemembers of RV Maps NationalMinistry, bought a motor vehicle,and will move on to a new siteonce the church building is com-pleted. To God be the glory!

BOOT CAMP IS LIFE CHANGING! As you plug away trying to build your church orplan to plant a church, here is a great opportunity to strategize and refocus . . .

PENN-DEL LEADERSHIP BOOT CAMP This training is intense! Boot Camp is an effective, adult-based form of learning. Sessions include group activities, reflection, planning, skill-building and vision-developing exercises.

BootCamp includes strategic components for training Presbyters, Sectional Committee Leaders, Apostolic and Mother Church Pastors, New Church Planters, Home Missions Pastors and Sovereign Church Pastors, Staff and Board Members.

Ministers can now apply the Continuing Education Grant to Penn-Del BootCamp.

For more information contact [email protected] or call 717.580.8188.

November 7–10, 2005Phillip Bongiorno Conference Center

Carlisle, PA


John Bevere is leads a multi-faceted international outreach that includesa weekly television program, The Messenger, which broadcasts in 214nations. He has authored numerous books including The Bait of Satan,The Fear of the Lord, and Under Cover. He will be with us to do two sessions this year on Friday night and Saturday morning.

Terry is the composer of “I Sing Praises” and has become one of themost well-known and respected worship leaders of today. Terry’s heart is to see the body of Christ come to know the Father in a deeper waythrough intimate worship. Terry will be ministering on Saturday morning of the conference.

Dr. Mark Rutland is the president of Southeastern College in Lakeland, Florida, and the founder and president of Global Servants, an international missions ministry to provide training and support tonational pastors and leaders. He is the author of Character Matters,Nevertheless, and Hanging by a Thread. Dr. Rutland will be speaking on Saturday afternoon.

Deep in his heart, every man dreams for “an adventure to live,

the love of their Father and the admiration of their family.”

That is how he bears the image of God;

that is what God made him to be.

Forever YoungA Retreat for Senior Adults over 50

September 19–21

Location: Phillip Bongiorno Conference Center

Do you wish you could be young forever? In our mind we’re still in

our 20’s, our body tries to tell us something else. We invite you to

spend 3 days with friends who are as young as they feel, and you think.

Tuesday, September 20 • Senior Adult Day

Workshops

Evening Concert

Ice Cream Social

Great Food

Games and Activities

Sign up for the

Seniors Golf Tournament or

just enjoy a relaxing game of

horseshoes or checkers.


Left: Jubilarianshonored for 50years of ministry

Right: PresbyterLarry WeedOrdains RevGeorge Mathew

Below: StateCollege Choir

Above: Ordination Service

Left: Recessional

Right: Presbyter Randy RhoadsOrdains Rev Gary Bellis

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Left: Communion Service

Below: Rev Stephanie Peters Leads Worship

Right: Robert and Louise Costello

Left: Missions Worship

Above: Rev H. B. London

Right: Rev Alton Garrison

Center left: County Prayer

Center above: Prayer for York County

Center right: Rev Paul Grabill

Rev David and Dorothy Selleck

Rev Edward and Dorothy Menaldino

ORDINATERev Brian and

Kelly Swan

ORDINATE Rev Christopher and

Maria Gibbs

ORDINATE Rev Curtis and

Eileen Stitt

ORDINATE Rev Daniel and

Cristen Bridges Jr

ORDINATE Rev David and Amy Korman

ORDINATE Rev Dawn and James Edwards

ORDINATE Rev Gary and

Mary Bellis

ORDINATE Rev Gary and

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ORDINATE Rev Jamie and Jacinda Smith

ORDINATE Rev Jeremy and

Christine Sweeten

ORDINATE Rev John and Patricia Blake

ORDINATE Rev Melissa McSurdy

ORDINATE Rev Paul and

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MARTIN AND CATHY RODGERS have had a very enthusiastic response from first semestervideo production students in Mattersey HallBible College, England. Eight countries wererepresented among the 33 students.

SAM AND NAOMI BRELO have concludedtheir furlough and will shortly return to theirministry among the people of the Middle East.They solicit your prayers.

JOANN BUTRIN ministered to over 1,500 student leaders and delegates from around the world at a convention in Buenos Aires,Argentina. These students were brought in totaste the Pentecostal revival fires now burningin Argentina.

DENNY AND DEBBIE SELER report addedresponsibilities as Seminar Administrator inDenny’s role at Facultad. This is a roving schoolamong 21 nations in Latin America for trainingpastors and leaders in our churches.

STEVE AND LINDA LILLY report someincredible answers to prayer as they labor in a very sensitive country. They want to thankyou for standing with them in prayer.

MARGE AND ERNIE JONES (retired) stillspend much of their time in Congo, Africa.While Marge teaches the pastors Ernie workswith authorities to secure property and buildchurches.

FRED AND BETTY HOWSARE recently concluded services in northern Burma wherethey report a massive response to the gospelwith thousands being saved. Attention is nowdirected to the Bible school for training pastors.

It’s easy. It’s right at your fingertips.

It’s informative. It’s current.

Type in: www.penndel.org. That’s all there is to it. When the opening

page comes up on your screen click on “Missions–World.”

Here you will find the names and addresses of our district missionaries who

are home on furlough. Interested in planning a convention for the spring of 2006?

Complete dates for our annual District Missions Tour are listed here, along with the

names of the missionaries who will be participating. Want to know which missionaries

from other districts are approved to visit our churches? You will find them listed here.

All this information, and more, is found here to assist you without hassle or delay.

Is your computer booted up right now? Why not connect with the internet and

check our website right now? You will be glad you did.

Have You Checked Our District Website?

New Missions Theme for 2005–2006


Join This Elite GroupNearly 1,000 Assembly of Godchurches will join together in aworld-wide 2005 AGWM prayermeeting on Wednesday, July 13th,which will be held in conjunctionwith the annual School of Missionsnow in session at our headquartersin Springfield, MO. For moreinformation and registration to beable to participate call 1 (417) 862-2781 Ext. 5011. You will receivetheir list of prayer requests to facilitate your participation.This is a great opportunity to join hands in prayer around theworld. Do it NOW!

YOU HAVE MADE OURMISSIONARIES HAPPYThank you for your generosity.You all responded with your offer-ings to the Fares For Missionariesprogram that we exceeded our goalof $25,000. The total was well over$27,000 and all the missionariesjoin me in saying “thank you.”May God be praised.

DID YOU KNOW?There are 4,050 missionaries fromforeign fellowships in 23 differentcountries who work alongside our 2,590 U.S. missionaries in the countries of the world. Thesewonderful people have heard thecall of God and have responded,“Here am I” and they are mostlyfrom developing countries that have few resources. Also, they arefully supported by their sending fellowships.

WORLD MISSIONS

Harold Crosby

[email protected]

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George Krebs

[email protected]

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Do Your ChildrenHave A Heart For Missions? Do Your ChildrenHave A Heart For Missions?

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C This is a chance for your family to

re-connect. Join our survivor theme as

we play and pray in the same service.

What is there to do you ask?Water Flume River Tubing

Swimming Game Room

Tennis & Basketball

Shuffleboard Volley Ball

The Inflatables

Rock Climbing Wall

New Cobra Water Slide

A family of four for as little as $360 for

he entire weekend. With services targeted

at parents and kids.

Call 717-795-5921 for more details.

An Unforgettable, Outrageous,Family, Fun-filled Weekend

CONNECTAWAY

CONNECTAWAY

FAMILYFAMILY

September 24 West—Monroeville Assembly of God, MonroevilleOctober 1 East—Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Reading

Training Tracks: Preschool, Elementary, Youth, Adult, Administration

We will offer more interaction and more workshops. This will be an opportunity to

interact with teachers who have the same passion to make disciples.

Early registration: Postmarked one week prior—$20.00 per person

Home Missions & Ministerial Students (Full-time):

Registering one-week prior—$15.00 per person

Registration at door—$25.00 per person

Senior Pastor or Group Leader—one per church FREE

Pay for 10 teachers and the rest are FREE

WE BUILDTEACHERS

Equipping Teachersto Make Disciples

WE BUILDTEACHERS

Equipping Teachersto Make Disciples

Register through your church office or contact Sue at717-795-5921 [email protected]

Children, like adults have that selfish sinful nature. Is it any wonder that some of the

first words we hear from preschoolers are mine, mine, and mine. We need to teach and

train children to be givers. Boys and Girls Missionary Crusade (BGMC) does just

that. Every month churches are given true life mission’s adventures, both foreign and

home mission stories. Children have opportunities to recognize the needs of others

and respond to that need and become givers.

BGMC provides funds that meet a great number of needs; everything from beds for

orphanages, to clothes, food and even radio towers. If you would like help in training

children to have a heart for missions, contact Pastor Ray Zimmerman, District

BGMC Coordinator at [email protected] or call 724-658-5611.

Jesus will be glad you did.

It’s time to gear up for one of the most life changing

ministries your children can be involved in. Junior

Bible Quiz ( JBQ) is looking for new teams to

include in the 2005–2006 season. We will help

you every step of the way. We have JBQ representa-

tives in every section of the state who are willing

to help you get started. We offer training, resources,

and a fun environment for kids to take God’s Word in

their heart forever (Only God’s word can bring about lasting life change). If you

would like to talk about starting JBQ in your church, just contact Pastor Trish Gunn

at [email protected] or call 302-547-2302.

New JBQ teams need to register by August 1, 2005.

2005 – 2006 Schedule

Meet #1 . . . . . . . . . October 15

Meet #2 . . . . . . . November 12

Meet #3 . . . . . . . . . . January 14

Semi-finals . . . . . . . January 28

Finals . . . . . . . February 10–11

Getaway 56A retreat that helps 5th and 6th graders

navigate those pre-teen years

November 4–6Our goal is to help kids guard their

hearts, and develop leadership skills

before their teen years. This is a great

opportunity for middle school leaders

and upper elementary Sunday School

teachers to connect with their students.

The most fun you can have in 3 days.

JULY 29–31


YOUTH

Doug Sayers

www.penndelyouth.com

Discount Hersheypark Tickets AvailableWhether you need one ticket for yourself, your

family, or one hundred Hersheypark tickets for

your group, you can purchase them for $25.00

(ages 9–54) and $22.00 (ages 3–8 and 55+)

each from the District Office until our dis-

counted supply is gone. Please send a check

(made payable to Penn-Del District Council)

for the full payment along with a self-

addressed stamped envelope to: Park Days 2005,

4651 Westport Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055.

CONGRATULATIONSto the 2005 District YouthScholarship Recipients

FIRST PLACE WINNER

Jessica McKenzie from Salisbury, PA. Jessica attendsCornerstone A/G in Boynton, PA. This fall Jessica will attendValley Forge Christian College. She received a $1,000.00scholarship.

SECOND PLACE WINNER

Nathan Rosswog from Verona, PA. Nathan attendsMonroeville A/G in Monroeville, PA. This fall Nathan willattend Southeastern College. He received a $750.00 scholarship.

THIRD PLACE WINNER

Tim Heist from Harrisburg, PA. Tim attends River of GodA/G in Enola, PA. This fall Tim will attend Valley ForgeChristian College. He received a $500.00 scholarship.

YOUTH ADVANCEThis four-day back-to-school retreat will be held over Labor Day weekend, September 2–5, 2005, at thePhilip Bongiorno Conference Center.This retreat is designed to equipteenagers to reach their “Mission Field,”“The High School Campus.” Our guestspeaker is Randy DonGiovanni. Thecost for Youth Advance is $88 per person. If your group has campingequipment, consider using the RV Sitefor only $72 per person. Only groupreservations will be accepted. You willwant to register as early as possible tosecure your reservation.

SEE YOU AT THE POLEWednesday, September 21, 2005

September 21st, millions of students

around the United States will gather

around their flagpoles to ask the Lord to

touch their cities and school campuses.

You don’t want to miss out on this chance

to impact your community! My prayer is

that you would live your life with clean

hands and a pure heart and that you would

be praying for a revolution on your school

campus! For more information contact

“See You At The Pole” at 817/HIS-PLAN

(447-7526) or check out the website at

www.syatp.com.

Christian Music DaySaturday, September 17, 2005

Hersheypark, Hershey, PA

2006 DISTRICT YOUTH MINISTRIES CALENDARThe 2006 Penn-Del District Youth Ministries Calendar is now available at www.penndelyouth.com under the calendar page.

BIBLE QUIZ TRAINING CAMPThis year the Bible Quiz Training Camp is August 18–20, 2005, at the Philip

Bongiorno Conference Center in Carlisle, PA. We are studying Romans and

James this year. This three-day camp, with practical hands-on experiences, will

prepare veteran quizzers for the new season, as well as, help train first time

quizzers and coaches. For $72, both teens and adults will receive, along with their

housing and meals, instruction on Bible Quiz techniques, quizzing, coaching,

officiating and more. Whether your church has a Bible Quiz team, is planning

to start a quiz ministry, or is only thinking about Bible Quizzing, you will benefit

from the experience of BQ Camp!! The deadline is August 8 and this camp is

limited to 225 people—send in your registration now!


Paul Kirschbaum

[email protected]

YOUTH ALIVE

WELL, AS THE SAYING GOES, “All good things must come to an end.”The end for us, is the end of the school year. Never before in my life did I believe that I would be lamenting the end of a school year, but believe it or not here Iam doing just that. The reason for this obscure lamentation is because we had such a greatyear reaching students for Christ!

Through the ministry of the Seven Project we were able to speak to over 18,000 students in24 assemblies across the Penn-Del district. Many of those students would come back at nightand hear the gospel presented to them in a very clear, practical way. At the end of that pres-entation we saw teenagers get up out of their seats and come forward to accept Christ. Itwas an incredible sight to see them come forward in droves of 200–400 at a time! The finalcount on students who accepted Christ out of public school systems is well over 1,300! I cannot give enough thanks to God for the harvest He brought in and to you who were faithfulto support this ministry and to buy in to the vision of reaching students. We are now meet-ing with youth pastors from all over the District who are now gearing up to bring the SevenProject to their schools and we anticipate even greater results for the 2005–2006 school year.Thank you for making this possible.

One of the reason why our Seven Project outreaches were so successful was because of someof the awesome demonstrations that we did. Perhaps the most dynamic was our skateboarddemos. In our skateboard demonstrations, we pull our skaters behind a four wheeler quadand send them careening over a ramp so they can do some of their awesome stunts. Thiswas a crowd favorite with many of the students, whether they were in to skateboarding ornot. We would like to bring that same demo to your church this summer and help you reachthe students in your area. If you would be interested in booking the Seven Project give PaulKirschbaum a call @ 717.795.5921. this demo can be done inside or outside (if pavement issmooth) and is a great addition to your summer outreach!

We are now setting up Seven Project outreaches for the Fall! If you would like to host onefor your local schools we would love to hear from you. Act now, because slots are filling upfast. If you would like more information check out our website www.thesevenproject.org.You can also go to www.yausa.com and click on the Seven Project page which will have thedownloadable community planner guide. This is the most comprehensive manual there is for giving you a step by step approach for campus outreaches. If you need more informationsend me an email with your request to [email protected].

Lillian is an ordained minister, inter-nationally known speaker, former nationaldirector of the Assemblies of GodWomen’s Ministries Department, was theeditor-in-chief of Woman’s Touch, has min-istered in 45 states and 30 countries,served as the Pennsylvania-Delaware

District Women’s Ministriesdirector, was a pastor’s wife,Christian Education director,college music professor,kindergarten teacher, and retreatand seminar speaker. Mostrecently, she has been contractedto write for 211Network, a global resource network forChristian leaders in all nations.

Lillian is the author of Tough Cookie, ParentsCry Too, and recently released, Don’t Cry forMe. They tell the story of her eldest son,Bryon, and his lifelong battle with a rareskin disease. Bryon went to be with theLord in 1995 at the age of 21. Lillian andher husband, the Rev. Stephen Sparks, havethree children and one son-in-law. Thefamily resides in Springfield, Missouri,where her husband Stephen serves asnational director of the Senior AdultMinistries for the Assemblies of God. Shewill have a product table at the Women ofPurpose Conference.

“…workingtogether withone heart andpurpose”Philippians 2:2 (NLT)

Summit sessions:> Determine your Place and Purpose

> Define your God-given Gifts and Roles

> Develop a Purposeful Ministry

> Design an Effective Team

Pre-Registration - $10.00*(Postmarked by October 21)

After October 21, please register at the On-Site desk for $15.00*

*This price will include a mid-morning snack & leadershipmaterials

Registration forms are available at [email protected] or 724-654-2258.

Hershey Lodge and Convention CenterHershey, Pennsylvania

November 11, 2005 9:00 a.m. thru 11:30 a.m.

T H E G O D M A N F I L M P R E V I E WHershey Lodge and Convention Center

November 10, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in Cocoa Suites 4 & 5

Project Offering 2005 is for the production of thefilm The GodMan under the direction of the Book ofHope ministry. This 52-minutefilm will break the illiteracy barrierthat has kept the Book of HopeMinistries from reaching the entireworld with the gospel of JesusChrist. You will experience first-hand the powerful message of thecross through the film media.Please come prepared with youroffering to bless this ministry inthe Friday evening session of ourconference.


WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

Ruth Puleo

[email protected]

Dr. Don Meyer with scholarship recipientsJulia Alday (l) and JoniWilt (r).


Susan P. Lanza

[email protected]

MISSIONETTES

Restoring America’s Broken Children� Home for the Homeless

� Love for the Unloved

� Security for the Neglected

ome arrive frightened and frustrated; others undernourished and neglected.

They have been removed from home because of derelict parents, or have

suffered the heartbreak of a home shattered by divorce, or have tragically lost

one or both parents.

These are the children who come to Hillcrest Children’s Home. It takes time,

good care, and warm Christian love to erase the effects of these tragic experiences.

The majority of referrals come from pastors, friends of Hillcrest, and relatives of

hurting children. Boys and girls come to Hillcrest having experienced abuse, neglect,

abandonment, or the divorce or death of their parents. The caring environment at

Hillcrest is designed to demonstrate love to these broken children.

Children, grouped by age and gender, are provided a homelike atmosphere with

balanced diets, proper clothing, and medical and dental checkups to ensure their

physical well-being. Daily devotions, chapel services, and regular church attendance

minister to their spiritual needs._____________________________________________________________________

Project offerings were collected at to the Friends & Girls Only Retreat and the Stars Powette, but there is still time to bless this precious ministry with your gift. Please send all project offerings to the Penn-Missionettes office at P.O. Box 398, Nicholson, PA 18446.Please make all checks payable to Penn-Del WM’s.

MEMORIES FROMTHE MISSIONETTESMAGNIFIED 2005

Susan introduces our guestspeaker, our NationalMissionettes Coordinator,Debby Seler.

The ladies are enjoying thewonderful worship. Thesweet presence of God is anawesome place to be.

Debby is a very powerfulpreacher!

We are looking forward to seeing all of our localMissionettes leaders at our Missionettes Magnified 2006

P R O J E C T 2 0 0 5

Hot Spring, AK Goal $15,000

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ROYAL RANGERS

Joe Finan

[email protected]

FEATURED PHOTO:Senior Commander BryanHackett from First Assemblyof Waynesburg Outpost #296,Southwest Suburban Sectionand his boys checking out thenew “Zip Zap” race cars thatwill be used at this yearsRoyal Rangers Big Event theDistrict Powwow August 5-7,2005 at the Royal RangersCamp in Honey Grove PA. Our boys are as excited as the commanders about competition racing atPowwow; we expect that this challenge to be a crowd pleaser. Zip Zap radiocontrolled miniature race carscan be seen and purchased at your local Radio Shack electronics store.

JUNIOR TRAINING

CAMPSGraduates 2005, adventureTraining Camp, JuniorTraining Camp, andAdvanced Junior TrainingCamp at Honey Grove

RR Camp will have the opportunity to come toPowwow to participate in

the PDHC (Penn DelHonor Corp) if they sodesire and serve on thePowwow Staff; boys ttending previous camps

also eligible. For more details contact Cmdr.Shaffer at 724-846-7424.

featuring Tournament of Champions activities beginning with a sports field that willfeature some challenging events to test your skills and abilities. Achievement Awardspresented to all age groups including Ranger Kids participants on Saturday August 6RK DAY. Weekend campers Discovery age boys and up:

August 5–7, 2005Special Guest presenter Freddie & Company, a seasoned Gospel Illusionist, ventriloquist and puppeteer seen on many Christian TV networks. He has presented the gospel throughout the United States and in nine foreign countries.

Pre-registration due by July 8, 2005 cost is $25.00 per weekend camper, Ranger Kidsregistration is $12.00, it includes PW patch, lunch, awards and activities Saturday only event. Outposts can register via the Penn Del web site (www.pdrangers.org). No cancelations after July 28. Registrations for weekend campers after the July 8deadline is $30.00 offering family discounts for this event.

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On May 20, 2005, David Crosby Jr., Senior Pastor of Pocono

Community Church (PCC), was honored, along with representatives

from eighty other congregations, at the 2005 Purpose Driven Church

conference in Lake Forest, California. Saddleback Community Church,

which hosted the conference, recognizes congregations like PCC for

having successfully integrated the principles of the Purpose Driven

Church model of ministry.

“Purpose Driven has made a huge difference,” says Crosby. “I like it

because it’s not just a program that you just kind of plug and play. It is

really a philosophy of ministry, which is built on biblical principles that

transcend time and culture. . . . It gives us focus not just to grow a crowd,

but to grow people’s lives.” Crosby first encountered the highly successful

model in 1996 as a seminarian at the Assemblies of God Theological

Seminary, having read The Purpose Driven Church, authored by Rick

Warren, the senior pastor of Saddleback Community Church.

Borne of a prayer meeting, PCC held its first Sunday service Christmas Day 2002.

Today, two and a half years later, Sunday morning attendance averages 550 individuals.

“I just never imagined that I’d ever be able to be a part of something like this. . . .

It’s very humbling to see what God does every weekend,” says Crosby. On Easter 2005,

over 700 worshippers filled the auditorium at Pocono Mountain West High School,

the location where the church holds its services. In the last two years, the church has

witnessed close to 400 salvations and is finalizing plans to purchase a 50-acre tract of

land for its first ministry facility.

Rick Warren presenting 2005Church Health Award toDavid and Rebekah Crosby

Purpose Driven ministry. . .

growing people’s lives

Testamentary Services

WW H E N Y O U B E L I E V E that every possession you’ve acquired is a gift

from God, then you’re committed to stewardship: the effective management

of your possessions during your lifetime, and maximum preservation upon

your death. When you think of stewardship of your possessions, you may

want to consider the help of the Testamentary Services program of the

Assemblies of God Foundation.

PennDel Certified Stewardship Representatives can assist you with these tools for estate

planning: Will Forms for the disposition of your estate; Personal Care Forms (durable power

or attorney, living wills, stewardship trusts) to help you prepare for the possibility of temporary

or long-term incompetence. Call a representative at 717-795-5921.


J. Clayton Sheridan Arnold Wheatley

David Crosby Sr.

4651 Westport DriveMechanicsburg, PA 17055-4887

Address Service Requested

YES! I would like to receive a prospectusdescribing the Loan Fund and the securi-ties offered by the District Council.

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MAIL TO:Pennsylvania-DelawareDistrict Loan Fund4651 Westport DriveMechanicsburg, PA 17055

❑�YES! I would like to receive a prospectus describing the Loan Fund and the securities offered by the District Council.

L o a n F u n d U p d a t e

Philip BongiornoChairman

Michael BongiornoExecutive Director

Denise FolkAdministrative Assistant

s of April 30, 2005, the Loan Fund had 87 outstanding loans totaling over $19.7 million. Total deposits in the Fundamounted to $41.99 million. Because of God’s blessing and the loyalty of many investors throughout its years of

operation, the Fund has provided financing to enable many District churches to open new chapters in theirexciting stories. The Fund recently approved a loan in the amount

of $410,000.00 for Christian Life Church to purchase land on which to build aworship facility in Harleysville, Montgomery County, PA. Pastored by Rich FogelJr., Christian Life Church has been meeting in a private high school for two years.Quoting Pastor Fogel in a recent letter addressed to the Loan Fund Committee,“I know it is time for us to begin to move toward our own worship facility. Ifeel this will better enable this church to reach its full potential in this excitingcommunity. . . . we have found a piece of land that I believe will meet ourneeds, provide good exposure, and can be bought at a good price, especially inthis expensive area. With your help, we can acquire it and open a new chapterin this church’s exciting story.” If you want to help churches throughout our District“open a new chapter,” there’s no better way than the Penn-Del Loan Fund.

Investing in the Loan Fund is easy. If you’d like to know more, contact us today for information and a prospectus.

The initial interest rate on all Notes will depend on the effective interest rates at the time of purchase. Terms Notes payinterest at a rate fixed at the time of issuance. Once fixed, the interest rate on a Term Note will not be changed until theNote matures. At least thirty (30) days prior to any decrease in the interest rate on a Demand Note, the Loan Fund willnotify the holder of such change.

This information is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities. The offering is made only by the prospectus. Theseunsecured debt securities are NOT available to residents outside of Pennsylvania or Delaware. Loan Fund securities are not savings or deposit accountsor other obligations of a bank and are not insured by the FDIC, any state bank insurance fund, the SIPC or any other government agency.

aRates as of June 1, 2005

($500.00 Minimum Investment)

Demand Note 3.00%6 Month Note 3.25%1 Year Note 3.50%2 1/2 Year Note 4.25%4 Year Note 5.00%

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