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CHRIST’S UNITED’S NEWS & VIEWS JUNE 2011

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPHS

THE WAY

In John 14:6, Jesus describes himself as ―the way, the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except by (through) me.‖ In this vivid description, followers of Jesus are invited and encouraged to understand their lives in accordance with both the manner in which Jesus guides and leads us unto the eternal presence of the Father and also by which Jesus himself is the model and example of the manner in which we are called to live our lives. As the ―way,‖ Jesus is both the path we are to follow as well as the manner by which we are to conduct ourselves on the way: ―follow this way‖ and ―do it this way.‖ In our world, we are confronted by numerous paths for which we may choose. The path that leads to success. The path that leads to happiness. The path that leads to financial security. Each of these paths promises and offers some type of reward or payment for our choice to follow that particular path and for our efforts to stay on that path. The truth of the matter, as Jesus described, is that the only path that is able to get us to our ultimate destination is through and by the way of Jesus. Other paths may well lead to temporary glimpses of wealth, power, satisfaction, happiness and the like. But the span of each of these paths is limited. The way of Jesus, though, is eternal whereby the promise is unending. Additionally, the ―way‖ of Jesus is more than a path to follow; it is the ―way‖ to live while on the path. Access to the eternal truth and life in the Father is much more than assenting to a way of believing; beliefs are given their proper perspective through actions. The ―way‖ Jesus lived is the ―way‖ we are also called to live. This is the ―way‖ of obedience to the Father‘s commands as well as selfless, sacrificial and unconditional love given to others. The true meaning and purpose of our lives is revealed through an understanding of God‘s will and promise that leads to life, and this revelation is given full disclosure through the ―way‖ Jesus taught and the ―way‖ he conducted his life. Life is to be found in both where Jesus leads us as well as in imitating how Jesus acts as he leads us. --Pastor John

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PENTECOST

There are three "mega-festivals" commemorated in the Christian calendar. The first two, Christmas and Easter, are well known to both believers and non- believers. But it's possible that even liturgical Christians may not be as familiar with the third, the festival of Pentecost. God the Father's wonderful Christmas gift of His one and only Son, and Christ's Easter triumph over the power of sin, death, and the devil would be of no benefit to us if the Holy Spirit did not give us the gift of saving faith. Through the Word and Sacraments, the Holy Spirit gives us the power to believe and trust in Christ as our Savior. This precious gift of faith in the saving work of our Lord Jesus Christ is the reason Pentecost is the third "mega-festival" of the church and why we celebrate it with such joy and thanksgiving.

The two most common Pentecost symbols represent the Holy Spirit. A descending dove is frequently used to symbolize the coming of the Spirit, since the Gospel of Luke reports that the Holy Spirit came to Jesus at his baptism in the form of a dove. (Luke 3:22). Tongues of fire are also used to symbolize the Holy Spirit, based on the account of Pentecost found in Acts 2:1-4. The liturgical color for the Day of Pentecost is bright red, which reminds us of the fire of the Spirit. Bright red is also the color of the geraniums we use to decorate the sanctuary on Pentecost (June 12). If you would like to donate some geraniums for this purpose (the plants will then be planted around the church), please fill out the form below and return it to Idella Zimmerman or Margie. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GERANIUM ORDER FORM

Cost: $3.50 Order Deadline: June 5

Return with payment to:

Idella Zimmerman or Margie Dunkle

GIVEN BY_________________________________________________________________ in memory of______________________________________________________________

in memory of______________________________________________________________ in honor of________________________________________________________________ in honor of________________________________________________________________ to the Glory of God_______________ NUMBER OF PLANTS ORDERED____________________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED______________________________

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GRADUATE RECOGNITION

ATTENTION ALL 2011 GRADUATES! The congregation would like to invite you to a special day, in your honor, on June 12. At the 10:15 service that day high school graduates will be given a gift from the congregation and all graduates will be recognized for their achievement. Following the service there will be a reception in your honor, where your church family can greet you individually. We hope that you can be present for this very important service and allow us to express our joy for you.

Graduates

Dennis J Boop, Jr School: Mifflinburg Area High School & SUN Area Technology Center Graduation Date: June 2 (SUN) and June 10 (Miff) Course of Study: Tech Prep and Advanced Precision Machining Favorite Subject: Ag Job: Family Farm School Activities: Treasurer and Vice President of the Mifflinburg FFA Chapter, President of the SUN Area FFA, Vice President of the Advanced Precision Machining class, Member of the State Championship Safety Bowl Team FFA Awards: Star Greenhand, Star Chapter Farmer, Star Union County Farmer, State Record Book Winner Hobbies: Tractor Puling Future Plans: Attend Penn College of Technology majoring in Automated Manufacturing. Open a Machine Shop and Stay on the Family Farm. Adam Gemberling School: Mifflinburg High School Graduation Date: June 10 Future Plans: Attend Susquehanna University John Ruhl School: Penn State University Graduation Date: May 2011 Course of Study: Environmental Resource Management Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science

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Kalvin Showalter School: Mifflinburg High School; SUN Vo Tech Graduation Date: June 2 (Tech) & June 10 (MHS) Course of Study: Auto Mechanics Job: Worked at Troester‘s Dairy Hobbies: Hunting, Riding Motorcycles Future Plans: Obtaining CDL and Driving Truck for Gas Lines Dryden Yost School: Mifflinburg High School Graduation Date: June 10 Course of Study: College Prep Favorite Subject: Psych/Gov School Activities: Soccer, Tennis, High School Newspaper Hobbies: Listening to Music, Hanging Out with Friends Future Plans: Attend Centenary College to Pursue a Degree in Sports Management and to Continue Soccer Alica Zimmerman School: Mifflinburg High School/SUN Vo Tech Graduation Date: June 2 (Tech) & June 10 (MHS) Course of Study: College Prep (MHS) & Cosmetology (SUN) Favorite Subject: Choir & Ag (FFA) School Activities: Drama Club (2007-2011); Choir (2007-2010); AG (2008-2010); SkillsUSA; Cosmetology Class Vice President Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Spending Time with Family Future Plans: Get a job as a Cosmetologist and Maybe Go To College For Barbering and/or Massage Therapy Landon Zimmerman School: Mifflinburg High School/SUN Vo Tech Graduation Date: June 2 (Tech) & June 10 (MHS) Course of Study: College Prep (MHS) & Criminal Justice (SUN) Favorite Subject: Criminal Justice School Activities: Band; Choir; Stage Crew Future Plans: Attend Lycoming College

Congratulations to all of our graduates!

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BIBLE STUDIES

We invite everyone to join us as we continue the study of the Book of John at our weekly Bible studies. This month‘s schedule is as follows:

10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

June 1 June 6 June 8

June 13 June 15 June 27 June 29

VISITATION OUTING PLANNED The Christ United Crafters will be going on another afternoon of visitations. This venture we will be visiting Erna Wolfe and Caroline Wenrick. If anyone would like to join us, we will be meeting at the church on Friday, June 3, at 12:30 p.m. We will be having lunch, at a place as yet to be determined, and then visit Erna and Caroline. This invitation is open to anyone. Please call Sue Pantaleo with any questions.

ANGEL FOOD ministries

Angel Food orders for June will be taken on Friday, June 10, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and Monday, June 13, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. There are menus and order forms available on the bulletin board outside of the office. Help will be needed with the distributions that will take place on June 25 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. If you would like to make a donation toward the purchase of an Angel Food package to help those in need, a donation box is in the hall for your convenience. If you have any questions about any aspect of the Angel Food program, talk to Al Pantaleo or Kim Blyler.

The more rain, the more rest… Fair weather’s not always the best.

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FATHER/SON banquet scheduled Attention all fathers, sons, grandfathers and friends! The ladies of the church will be preparing a delicious meal June 16 at 7:00 p.m. Come and treat yourselves to an enjoyable evening of delicious food and fellowship. Fill out the reservation form and return to Margie or Shirley Kerstetter by June 9. The cost of the meal is $3.00 per person and is payable with your reservation. Please fill out the attached reservation form and return it, along with payment to the church office by. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

RESERVATION FORM

FATHER/SON BANQUET JUNE 16

7:00 P. M.

Number of Reservations__________ Signed___________________________________________________________ Telephone________________________________________________________

Reservations due by June 9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PUBLIC SALE FOOD STANDS We had a successful day at Wes Watters‘ Estate Public Auction. Proceeds were $457.00. Thank you to all who participated in any way. The Shirk sale was May 28 & 30. Results will be in the July/August newsletter. Thank you to all who donated items and helped in any way. There is another food stand at the Sampsell Public Auction in Mifflinburg on Saturday, June 18. Sign-up sheets for help and donations of needed items are on the bulletin board. If you want more information, talk to Audrey Crone.

HOPE’S HAVEN

Hope‘s Haven is now accepting spring and summer clothing. If you have anything you can donate, please put the items in the hallway outside of the Hope‘s Haven room.

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Vacation bible school

When: Sunday, June 19-Friday, June 24 6:00-8:00 p.m. Where: Christ‘s United Lutheran Church Who: All children ages 3 years through 6th grade Older teens and adults are needed to help!

West End Community Vacation Bible School – June 19-24, 2011

Come waltz through the jungle at this year‘s ―Rainforest VBS‖ to be held June 19-24, 2011 at Christ‘s United Lutheran Church. Each evening will begin at 6:00 pm as the children, ages 3 years – 6th grade, gather in the sanctuary with their teachers and helpers. The fun will continue as the children move to Bible study, games, music, snack, and crafts. Each Bible lesson this year will be represented by a rainforest animal as a visual reminder to the children; for example, as the children learn about Peter walking on water, they will make a craft with a frog, reminding them to Fully Rely On God (F.R.O.G.) as Peter did when he stepped out of the boat and walked toward Jesus. Each evening will close at 8:00 pm. On Friday, all VBS children and their families will be invited to a pizza party. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins are welcome to come hear songs and skits prepared by the children throughout the week of VBS. Come for an evening or come for the entire week, your help is needed and your children are our ministry. Please join the excitement during the week of VBS! For more information contact Judy Moyer or Lori Jo Showalter.

CHURCH PICNIC

A fellowship picnic is being planned for July 10. There will be only one service that Sunday, at 10:15 a.m. After the service we will have a picnic here at the church. Weather permitting, most of it will be outside. If not we will use the fellowship hall. The committee will supply hot dogs, rolls and drink. Please bring a covered dish, your table service, and if you are not a hot dog eater, bring what you would like. A grill will be available We are planning on playing money bingo and whatever else we can come up with. If you have any game you would like to play, please bring it along. So mark your calendar for July 10 for a great day of food and fellowship. If you would like more information, talk to Bev Catherman. .

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WEST END FAIR

It is not too early to start making plans to help at our stand at this year‘s West End Fair, which will be operating August 1-6

As we do every year, we will need help, and lots of it. Bev Catherman will be looking for help in the dining areas and Shirley Kerstetter will need people to work in the kitchen. We will also need volunteers to wash dishes, clean up, and cashier. In addition, we will need pies baked and items donated.

Watch the bulletins and next month‘s newsletter for more information and the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary for sign-up sheets. Please don’t wait to be asked to help…we‘re asking now…just sign up to help where and when you can.

CAMP MOUNT LUTHER 2010 CML camping brochures are now available in the vestibule. If someone in your family is interested in a camping experience this summer, pick one up. Christ‘s United will pay ½ of the basic registration fee for any member who wishes to attend camp this summer. The brochure and registration information is also available on-line at www.campmountluther.org.

Cookbook UPDATE NOW ACCEPTING RECIPES

Recipe submission forms are available on the bulletin stand and on the stand in the vestibule as well as in the newsletter. Please submit as many recipes as you wish. We‘d love to have recipes from church members and friends alike. We are hoping to get 500 recipes by the deadline of May 31st. Please get your recipes in a as soon as possible so we don‘t have them all to submit at the last minute. It is expected that the cost of a cookbook will be $10.00. There is a form at the bottom of the recipe submission form to reserve copies of the cookbook. This will help us to determine how many cookbooks to order. We are hoping to have the cookbooks in time for the 2011 West End Fair. Recipes can be handed in to Margie at the church office. If you have any questions, talk to Kim or Sue Blyler.

The good Lord didn’t create anything without a purpose, but the fly comes close.

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Church council communiqué May 17, 2011

Present: Kim Blyler, Bev Catherman, Drew Christy, Wendy Doebler, Dave Reed, Barry Spangler, Lee Spangler, Stella Walters, Pastor John Yost, Dianne Shuck and Alica Zimmerman. Absent: Doug Gemberling, Doug Shaffer, Debra Wilson, Idella Zimmerman 1. The Vacation Bible School (VBS) committee is looking for help with the event. VBS will be held at

the church Sunday, June 19 to Friday, June 24, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day. Call Wendy

Doebler for more information.

2. High school and college graduate recognition will be held at the 10:15 a.m. church service and

coffee hour afterwards on June 12. There are several members graduating this year.

3. Our church picnic will be on July 10 at the church grounds. There will be one church service

beginning at 10:15 a.m. The church will be providing hot dogs, rolls and drinks. Congregational

members are asked to bring their covered dishes to share and other grill meat if desired. Please

bring games to share as well.

4. Barry Spangler will be attending the Synod Assembly at Susquehanna University with Pastor John on June 17 and 18. We are still looking for another lay person willing to represent the congregation. (If you are interested talk to Pastor John.)

5. The council approved recommended changes in the banquet contracts and facility rental agreements.

AS I’VE MATURED

I‟ve learned…that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they

panic and give in.

I‟ve learned…that one good turn gets most of the blankets.

I‟ve learned…that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.

I‟ve learned…that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.

I‟ve learned…that you shouldn‟t compare yourself to others—they are more screwed up than you think.

I‟ve learned…that depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

I‟ve learned…that you can keep vomiting long after you think you‟re finished.

I‟ve learned …to not sweat the petty things, and not pet the sweaty things.

I‟ve learned…age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

I‟ve learned…that I don‟t suffer from insanity, I enjoy it.

I‟ve learned…that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.

I‟ve learned…that artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

I‟ve learned…that 99% of the time when something isn‟t working in your house, one of your kids did it.

I‟ve learned…that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.

I‟ve learned…that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less

important ones just never go away.

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WOMEN OF THE ELCA

Picnic Our annual picnic will be held on Tuesday, June 14, at the Hartleton Park at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is to bring picnic type food to share—casserole, salad, dessert, drink, etc. Bring your own place setting also. Our special guests for the evening will be Betsy and Larry Heimbach (Mary Hassinger‘s sister and brother- in-law). Larry will be sharing his experiences while struggling with Leukemia and getting a new lease on life by receiving a bone marrow stem cell transplant. Invite your spouse, other family member or friend for an enjoyable summer evening.

Sewing Days Sewing days in June will be the 14th and the 28th. Join us for a morning of fellowship and service.

Meeting The September meeting will be September 20. We will be assembling school kits to be sent to Lutheran World Relief. Janet Hileman is in charge. More information will be in the July/August newsletter.

Quilt Raffle Thank you to everyone who purchased quilt raffle tickets or made a donation to our project. A total of $361 was received and will be sent to LWR Project Comfort. Doris Shively was the winner of the full-size quilt and Megan Catherman won the lap quilt. Thank you also to Kim Blyler who printed the raffle tickets.

Convention The USSWO Twenty-Fourth annual convention is coming up on Saturday, July 23, at Camp Mt. Luther. The convention theme is ―Welcoming the Stranger.‖

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There will be three opportunities for giving— (1) A freewill offering will be received during the worship service Saturday morning. This is used to support the on-going ministries of the Women of the ELCA. (2) Mission Ingathering—this year is designated to support Mt. Luther as they continue to help children/youth and adults grow in faith through camping and retreat experiences. (3) In-Kind Gifts (Personal Ingathering). This year these gifts will go to the Ronald McDonald House in Danville, which is a safe place for families of children in the hospital to stay. Some items needed: individual juice boxes - individual snack items - baby wipes – diapers - anti-bacterial hand soap - crib sheets - baby monitors - laundry stain remover - spray starch - laundry detergent - post-its (3x3) - Forever postage stamps - shaving cream – deodorant - feminine hygiene products - Jet Dry - automatic dish detergent in powder form - 409 cleaner - 9v & AA batteries - copier paper - shaving cream - Mr. Clean Magic Erasers – socks – 30-minute phone cards - DVD movies - personal care sized toiletries. There will be a collection box for these items in the hallway. The workshop – ―Welcoming the Stranger—OK, How Do I Do That?‖ will be a discussion on finding out the gifts of the women in our congregation and using those gifts. The Bible study is based on Matthew 25:34-40, ―Welcoming the Stranger‖ which will be led by Pastor Vickie Brown of First Lutheran, Mifflinburg. We should have a delegate from our congregation. Anyone can attend as a participant but would not have a vote. Judy Mecouch will be attending as a member of the USSWO Board so she cannot be our delegate. All attending must register. Registration cost is $40.00 which includes refreshments, lunch, facilities and cost of speakers. If you are interested in attending the convention as a delegate or participant see Judy Mecouch or Audrey Crone for a registration form. Registration is due by June 18. --Audrey Crone

THE FLAG SPEAKS

I am the United States flag, the symbol of many things.

I am whatever you make me, nothing more, nothing less.

I am the promise of a nation, a mother‟s dream, a child‟s desire.

I am your belief in your future, your hope for your family.

I am the flag of many races—white, black, yellow, red.

I am the sweat of a hard day‟s labor, the thought of a brain, the pain of decision.

I am the Constitution and the statutes, the courts and the legislatures, the voting booth and the soldier,

the street sweeper and the executive.

I am compelling reason, a new idea, definition of purpose.

I am earth and sky and sea; I am wind and rain and sun.

I am the right to work and own; the right to play and the right to pray.

I am whatever you make me, nothing more, nothing less.

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Youth News

Awards & Recognitions

Congratulations to Corrin Showalter and the Arcadia University Knights softball team. The Knights placed second in the Division III MAC playoffs. Landon Zimmerman took first place honors in crime scene investigation at the 45th Annual Pennsylvania Skills USA Leadership Conference. As a first place winner, Landon received a $2500 scholarship to Pennsylvania College of Technology. He is also qualified to advance to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

2011 Easter Egg Statistics Submitted by Kim Blyler

13,889 eggs made

330 pounds of peanut butter used 177 pounds of cream cheese used

177 pounds of butter used 982 pounds of sugar used 79 pounds of coconut used

$4,896.32 profit .35 per egg profit

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Communions Communions for all confirmed members must be recorded in the parish register annually. If you do not commune on a regular basis, we ask that you fill out a communion record card (one per year is all we need) so we know you have communed. The cards are located in the racks on the back of the pews. Cards may be put in the offering plate or handed to an usher.

Memorabilia The following memorabilia items are still available for anyone interested in purchasing anything:

Wooden Miniatures of the Church - $18.00 Church Prints - $25.00

Blankets - $25.00 Christmas Cards - $15.00

12 cards per box feature a winter picture of the church

Talk to Judy Moyer if you have questions about, or would like to purchase, any of these items.

Informants Wanted We like to publish news about our members in the newsletter, but we need your help to do so. If you know of interesting information about any of our members (youth or adult), i.e. an award or recognition, a funny tale or exciting adventure, please let Margie know about it so we can include it in an issue of Christ’s United’s News & Views.

Do We Have Your E-Mail Address? If you have an e-mail address that you have never given to us or if it has changed, please fill out the following and drop it off on Margie‘s desk or give her a call. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name_________________________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address_________________________________________ ________________________

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Have a Favorite Hymn? Over the past few years, some of you have been requesting favorite hymns and gospel songs and for that we give many thanks. Because of U.S. copyright laws, we do not have permission to reproduce or copy many of our favorites. You may choose selections from the following hymnals: Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW), Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) and With One Voice (WOV). We are also permitted to use hymns that are in the ―Public Domain‖. It‘s all very complicated. So, keep your suggestions coming and the Worship and Music Committee will be happy to sort out and use all of your suggestions that copyright laws permit. Please put the title or first line of your song(s) on a piece of paper and give it to Margie, or any member of the Worship and Music Committee (Bev Catherman, Paula Christy, Gary Hackenberg, Judy Mecouch or Barry Spangler). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hymn Request -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fellowship Committee Request The fellowship committee would like input from the members of the congregation regarding what social/fellowship activities they would like to have. If you have any suggestions, drop a note on Margie‘s desk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fellowship Events -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Building & Ground Needs Do you know of any physical problems (or potential problems) that should be addressed by our property committee? Your insight is important. Maybe you have seen something that no one else has noticed yet. You can talk to Pastor John, any council member or Margie if you know of something that needs attention, or fill out the following and put it on Margie‘s desk or in the offering plate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Building & Ground Needs: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Prayer Chain

If you would like to be a part of the prayer chain, please fill out the following and return it to Margie

How does the prayer chain work? When a prayer request is received, that request is passed on to the second person on the prayer chain who in turns passes it on to the third person, the third person to the fourth, and so on. When and how you pray is up to you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Prayer Chain Calling List

I would like to be included on the prayer chain calling list. Name____________________________________ Telephone Number__________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ongoing Collections (Collection boxes are in the hallway) (1) Haven Ministry (no deadline) Packaged & Canned Food Items - Personal Hygiene Items - Cleaning Supplies (2) Rock Point Mission (no deadline) UPC codes and box tops from:

Campbell‘s - Franco American - Pepperidge Farm – Swanson - Market Day - V-8 Juices

PLEASE NOTE!! There has been a change in what Campbell's is accepting in the label redemption program. They are now taking only the UPC CODE piece from the label and box tops, not the front label. (3) Susquehanna Valley Women in Transition (no deadline) Paper Towels Large Size Diapers Baby Car Items Prepaid Phone Cards Gift Certificates to Department Stores Toilet Paper Laundry Detergent Clorox 60 Watt Light Bulbs AA and AAA Batteries ―Sippy‖ Cups First Aid Ointment Sterile Pads First Aid Foam/Waterproof Tape Alcohol Swabs Children‘s Tylenol Children‘s Motrin Comtrex Advil Cold and Sinus Robitussin CF & DM Freezer Bags: Quart & Gallon Size Cling Wrap & Aluminum Foil Garbage Bags: Kitchen, Lawn & Garden (4) The Shriners Can Tabs

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NEWS OF MEMBERS & FRIENDS New Address Doug, Pearl & Adam Gemberling 15284 Business Highway 331

Box 802 Freeport FL 32439

Births by Diane Valentine

Kendra Mae Kline Traci and Deken Kline‘s daughter Kendra Mae, was born in Evangelical Community Hospital on Feb. 27, 2011 at 9:17 AM by C-section. She was 19 ¾ inches long, weighed 9 pounds ½ ounce, had a little light brown hair and hazel eyes. She is their first child. The name Kendra Mae was chosen by combining the names of Traci‘s grandparents – Kenny and Anna Mae Shuck. Kendra is the first grandchild born to Sally and Terry Kline. Having 3 sons, they are thrilled to add a little girl to the family. In addition to the proud grandparents, Kendra has uncles, great aunts, great uncles and cousins at CULC. Welcome to your church family little Kendra. May God bless you and your family always.

Harper Alexa Walter A baby girl, Harper Alexa, was born to Heather and Doug Walter on April 11, 2011 at 12:13 a.m. in Evangelical Community Hospital. Harper weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces, was 18 ½ inches long, had brown hair and dark blue eyes. She arrived 1 week early. Big sister McKenna, who is 4½, is a big help according to her Mom, Heather. McKenna also may be starting a nick name for Harper as she wants to call her ―Princess‖!

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Harper is an easy baby, crying only when she‘s hungry. Proud grandparents are Vicki Kahler, Nelson Kahler and aunt Lynnsey Kahler. Loving wishes for God‘s many blessings are extended to the Walter family along with our congratulations. Your church family welcomes you little Harper Alexa. Danika Zoey Levits On April 25, 2011 at 8:25 AM a baby girl, Danika Zoey was born by C – section to Shelia and Trevor Levits. She weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. She had brown hair and blue eyes. Danika is the second child to join the Levits family. Big sister Rebekah is 13 months old. Grandma Pearl thinks Danika looks like Adam (Danika‘s uncle). Congratulations to grandparents Doug and Pearl Gemberling and uncle Adam and aunt Pauline. Your church family at CULC welcomes you little Danika. May God‘s blessings be with you and your family.

Anniversaries 2 – Terry & Sally Kline (1979) Lee & Kathy Spangler (1979) 3 – Richard & Alice Reitz (1978) 4 – Kevin & Jonna Zimmerman (1983) 8 – Bob & Eve Rantz (1968) 15 – Theodore & Carolyn Catherman (1942) Raymond & Pauline Davenport (1957) Doug & Pearl Gemberling (2002) 19 – Bob & Doris Lukens (1960) 20 – Maurice & Barbara Clouser (1959) David & Linda Swartz (1987) 22 – Rex & Desiree Hepner (2002) 24 – Tom & Bonnie Greeney (1988) Sam & Ethel Schnure (1961) Richard & Karen Troutman (1972) 25 – Joe & Stacey Veley (1988) 26 – Al & Sue Pantaleo (1965)

Birthdays 1 – Bonnie Greeney, Angela Heimbach 3 – Denver Clouser 4 – Randy Harvey, Helen Mattern, Dianne Shuck, Ethel Wenrich

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5 – Wanda Stamm 8 – Carol Miller, Brittany Shuck 10 – Janet Hileman 11 – Spencer Harvey, Dustin Kline, Latisha Spigelmyer, Jeromy Stamm, Stella Walters 12 – Rebecca Welker 13 – Wendy Vest 14 – Bradley Hendricks, Bryan Hendricks 16 – Jayden Zimmerman 17 – Ruth Diamond, Karen Troutman 18 – Sherri Klauger, Myron Sampsell 19 – Nathan Harvey, Jacob Marshall, Darlene Ulrich 22 – Susannah Christy, Dion Kline 23 – Kelli Baker 25 – Connie Boyer, Debra Woodling 27 – June Spangler 29 – Douglas Gemberling, Kayla Kahler, Jim Sanders

30 – Samuel Diehl, Ryan Emery, Lindsey Snyder

Remember In Thought And Prayer Please help us keep our prayer list current by letting us know of any names that should be added or removed

Our Members Jim Boop Theodore ‗Pete‘ Catherman Mary Erdley Bob Lauf Diane Reamer Alice Reitz Brittany Shuck June Spangler Ethel Wenrich Larry Zerbe

Our Friends & Relatives Alexandra Bankes Daryl Baumgardner Karla Benfer Matt Bowlan Diane Brown Katy Bush Kristi Dukes Bob Earnest Sara Earnest Forrest Emery Liz Gaugler Mary Gonzales Eleanor Hackenburg Michelle Hackenburg Richard Harvey Mary Herndon

Kristi Hertzog Charles Howerter Linda Katherman Karen King Roy Laudermilch Trey Love Ann Marie Mills Candy Mitchell Harry Moyer Jennifer Moyer Laura Moyer Sandra Murphy John Murray David Noblit Molly O‘Keefe Mike Osgood Terry Osgood Gary Paulson Meg Phelps Zachary Prochasko Charles ―Skeet‖ Reidell John Renninger Bill & Bess Ruhl Fred Schlenker Brandi Schlief Karl Sennewald

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Bev Shreffler Shirley Smith Evie Stackhouse Barbara Stamm Richard & Rita Tinnes Barbara Trantham Rebecca Trawick John Weaver Joe Weisser Sharon Wert Pat Yount Richard Zerbe Ed Zimmerman

Our Shut-Ins Carolyn Bowersox Merrill Buoy Carolyn Catherman Mary Erdley Margaret Himes Sally Kenamond Bob & Betty Lauf Harold Sampsell Richard Schnure Connie Wagner Erna Wolfe The Men And Women Serving In The Military John Hosterman Brandi Gemberling David & Kristin Huston Tristan Roupp

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF CHILDREN

Steven (age 3) hugged and kissed his mom good night. “I love you so much that when you die, I‟m going to

bury you outside my bedroom window.”

Brittany (age 4) had an earache and wanted a pain killer. She tried in vain to take the lid off the bottle. Seeing

her frustration, her Mom explained it was a child-proof cap and she‟d have to open it for her. Eyes wide with

wonder, the little girl asked: „How does it know it‟s me?‟

Susan (age 4) was drinking juice when she got the hiccups. „Please don‟t give me this juice again,‟ she said. „it

makes my teeth cough.‟

DJ (age 4) stepped onto the bathroom scale and asked, „How much do I cost?‟

Marc (age 4) was engrossed in a young couple that were hugging and kissing in a restaurant. Without taking

his eyes off them, he asked his dad: „Why is he whispering in her mouth?‟

Clinton (age 5) was in the bedroom looking worried. When his Mom asked what was troubling him, he replied,

„I don‟t know what‟ll happen with this bed when I get married. How will my wife fit in it?‟

James (age 4) was listening to a Bible story. His Dad read, „The man name Lot was warned to take his wife

and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned to salt.‟ Concerned, James asked, “What

happened to the flea?”

Tammy (age 4) was with her mother when they met an elderly, rather wrinkled woman her Mom knew. Tammy

looked at her for a while and then asked, „Why doesn‟t your skin fit your face?‟

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

ARC Blood Drives June 14 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. RiverWoods, Lewisburg June 15 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. First Lutheran Church, Lewisburg June 29 1:00-6:00 p.m. Carriage Corner Restaurant, Mifflinburg Call 524-0400 or visit www.givelife.org for an appointment. Walk-in donors are always appreciated but appointments are available if your time is limited.

ARC Health & Safety Classes June 7 6:00-8:45 p.m. Adult CPR & AED June 14 6:00-9:15 p.m. Infant/Child CPR June 21 6:00-9:15 p.m. First Aid June 28 6:00-8:00 p.m. Adult/Infant Child CPR & AED Recertification All classes are held at the Red Cross office at 249 Farley Circle, Lewisburg. Contact the chapter at 524-0400 or unionarchealth@dejazzd.com to register for any of these classes or to gain more information.

Kick-off Open House and Chicken Barbecue at Camp Mount Luther June 5 Camp Activities – 2:45-5:00 p.m. Chicken Barbecue – 4:00-6:30 p.m.

Go to camp for an afternoon of fun. You‘ll be able to participate in camp activities, like a camp tour, volleyball, swimming, Frisbee golf, field games, challenge course, and a camel hunt! You can also meet this year‘s summer staff. This is an especially good event for first time campers. Chicken Barbecue Price - $9.00 for adults; $4.50 for children under 12 Menu: Barbecued chicken, side dishes, roll, dessert and beverage To Order Tickets: Contact the camp office at 922-1587 or cml@campmountluther.org. Deadline for ordering is May 24. A limited number of walk-ins will be available.

Proceeds benefit the 2011 Annual Fund Appeal.

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Hospice Flea Market June 8 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. June 9 7:00 a.m. -12:00 noon Faith Lutheran Church, Route 45 just west of Lewisburg

$7.00 per bag (bag provided) Hot Dogs – Coffee – Soft Drinks – Snacks Donations may be dropped off on Tuesday, June 7, from 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Please no large furniture, encyclopedias, car seats, magazines or broken items.

Birthday Bash June 30 6:45 p.m. Camp Mount Luther at Bottom of the Field near Maple Village Go to Camp Mount Luther to celebrate their birthday. This event is on the day of the camp‘s dedication service and coincides with Mount Luther‘s Heritage Week during their summer program. That night there will be a special concert by Van Wagner. A freewill offering will be taken to help defray costs

TRIVIAL FACTS

The longest word that can be typed using only the right hand is lollipop.

Typewriter is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.

"Stewardesses" and reverberated are the two longest words (12 letters each) typed with only the left hand

The only 15-letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is uncopyrightable.

Facetious and abstemious contain all the vowels in the correct order, as does arsenious, meaning "containing arsenic."

Skepticisms is the longest word that alternates hands.

The verb "cleave" is the only English word with two definitions which are antonyms of each other: adhere and separate.

No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.

"Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt".

The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet.

There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous

"Go." is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.

The combination "ough" can be pronounced in nine different ways. The following sentence contains them all: "A rough-coated, dough-faced, thoughtful ploughman strode through the streets of Scarborough; after falling into a slough, he coughed and hiccoughed."

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NOTES OF APPRECIATION

THANK YOU TO… …Doug & Pearl Gemberling for serving on council and as evangelism committee chairperson, creating and mailing ―Thinking of You‖ and birthday cards, keeping the pews filled with scribble sheets, communion cards, sharpened pencils, etc., scheduling concerts, helping with Hope‘s Haven, and all the other ways they have contributed to the ministry of CULC. We wish them God‘s blessings as they begin their life in Florida. …Barbara Grimooris for taking over the task of replacing the pew material. …Idella Zimmerman for accepting the responsibility of mailing birthday and Thinking of You cards to our members and friends. …Maurice Clouser, Eugene Hassinger & Duane Miller for removing the storm windows …Adam Gemberling, Natalie Harvey, Brianna & Dylan Doebler for serving as our acolytes. …Everyone who helped with the bloodmobile, Mother & Daughter banquet, sale stands & banquets. … Those who choose, conduct, present and accompany the music that influences the spirit of reverence in our worship services.

Choir Members Dayna Bickhart Paula Christy Gary Hackenberg Janet Hackenberg Tom Mecouch Bob Rantz Torey Showalter Diane Valentine Janice Wagner Susan Wenner Joe Zimmerman Karen Zimmerman Choir Director Paula Christy Organists/Pianists Paula Christy Gary Hackenberg

Diane Valentine Karen Zimmerman Digital Music Arrangers

Barry Spangler Dave Swartz

We also thank the children who have sung with the children’s choir

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Pastor John, Members and Friends at CULC, Many thanks for your thoughtfulness. Thank you for your prayers and visits while in the hospital and at home recuperating. Therapy and your prayers are helping me regain the use of my right side. Thanks to Pastor John for visits while in the hospital and a visit at home with communion before Easter. --Jim Boop Thank you, to everyone who contributed in any way to the Bar B Q. with your assistance we were able to clear $1,050.00. thank you, thank you. --Maurice Clouser

Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. Everything changed with me since March 2010 and that is one year. I had to see a lot of doctors and didn’t get my good handwriting back. Had a terrible cough all this time and had a lot of backward falls. June, Carol & Frances helped take care of me. Thanks to everyone for prayers, food flowers, cards, visits, phone calls, Pastor John’s visits , afghan and many more things. --Ethel J Wenrich, Sister in Christ

Thank you to everyone who purchased quilt raffle tickets or made a donation to our project. A total of $361 was received and will be sent to LWR Project Comfort. Doris Shively was the winner of the full-size quilt and Megan Catherman won the lap quilt. Thank you also to Kim Blyler who printed the raffle tickets. --The Women of the ELCA When my grandson, Billy, and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep

from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered,

“It‟s no use Grandpa. The mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights.”

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FATHERS THEN & NOW In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English. Today, fathers pray their children will speak English. In 1900, a father‘s horsepower meant his horses. Today, it’s the size of his minivan. In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family‘s head he was a success. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and four-car garage. And that’s just the vacation home. In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived. Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera. In 1900, fathers passed clothing to their sons. Today, kids wouldn’t touch Dad’s clothes if they were sliding naked down an icicle. In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business. Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from college long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR In 1900, fathers pined for old country Romania, Italy, or Russia. Today, fathers pine for old country Hank Williams. In 1900, a father smoked a pipe. If he tries that today, he gets sent outside after a lecture on lip cancer. In 1900, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, ―Wake up, it‘s time for school.‖ Today, kids shake their fathers violently at 4 a.m., shouting: “Wale up, it’s time for hockey practice.” In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the supper table. Today, a father comes home to a note: “Jimmy’s at baseball, Cindy’s at gymnastics, I’m at adult-ed., pizza in fridge. In 1900, a father gave a pencil box for Christmas, and the kid was all smiles. Today, a father spends $800 at Toys “r” Us, and the kids screams, “I wanted Sega!” In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing in a stream. Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their son’s ears and shout, “WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE..”

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In 1900, if a father had breakfast in bed, it was eggs and bacon and ham and potatoes. Today, it’s Special K, soy milk, dry toast and a lecture on cholesterol. In 1900, a Father‘s Day gift would be a hand tool. Today, he’ll get a digital organizer. In 1900, fathers said, ―A man‘s home is his castle.‖ Today, they way, “Welcome to the money pit.” In 1900, ―a good day at the market‖ meant Father brought home feed for the horses. Today, “a good day at the market” means Dad got in early on an IPO. In 1900, a happy meal was when Father shared funny stories around the table. Today, a happy meal is what Dad buys at McDonald’s. In 1900, a father was involved if he spanked the kid now and then. Today, a father’s involved only if he coaches Little League and organizes Boy Scouts and car pools. In 1900, when fathers entered the room, children often rose to attention. Today, kids glance up and grunt, “Dad, you’re invading my space.” In 1900, fathers threatened their daughter‘s suitors with shotguns if the girl came home late. Today, fathers break the ice by saying, “So…how long have you had that earring?” In 1900, fathers pined for the old school, which meant a one-room, red-brick building. Today, fathers pine for the old school, which means Dr. J and Mickey Mantle In 1900, fathers were never truly appreciated. Today, fathers are never truly appreciated.

HAPPY

FATHER’S

DAY

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SCHOOL KITS

A school kit may provide the only supplies for children returning to school after the disruption of war. School kits help parents continue their children's education, even while living in a refugee camp, for example. A school kit may also be used in adult literacy classes.

Your group can also help LWR get school kits to the people who need them by donating a brick on the Good Samaritan Quilt Plaza or by making a contribution to the Project Comfort Fund.

Review the General Assembly Instructions before collecting items for the school kits.

Include the following items in each school kit:

Notebooks of wide- or college-ruled paper approximately 8" x 10 ½" totaling 150-200 sheets (if using 70-

sheet notebooks, please include three); no loose-leaf paper

One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well)

One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other

One pencil sharpener

Six new, unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with a rubber band

One eraser approximately 2 ½" long

12 sheets of construction paper in assorted colors (if necessary, fold in half to fit into the school kit bag)

One box of 16 or 24 crayons

One sturdy cloth bag approximately 12" X 14" with cloth handles or drawstring closure (see below for downloadable patterns)

Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Remove any excess packaging and pack items in the bag, fold the handles over, and secure with two large rubber bands or tie with yarn.

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If you would like to be added to our list of volunteers to help with one or more of the following positions,

please fill it out and return it to the church office.

USHER

(10:15 service only)

I/we will serve as an usher

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

(10:15 service only)

I/we will help with children’s

church

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

SOUND SYSTEM OPERATOR

(10:15 service only)

I/we will operate the sound

system

Name_____ _______________________________

Telephone________________________________

ALTAR GUILD

(8:00 & 10:15 services)

I/we will serve on the altar

guild

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

COMMUNION HELPER

I/we will serve as a

communion helper

Schedule me at: ______8:00

______10:15

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

GREETERS

I/we will serve as greeters

Schedule me/us at: ______8:00

______10:15

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

LAY READER

I/we will serve as a lay reader

Schedule me at: ______8:00

______10:15

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

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ALTAR GUILD June Wenrich USHERS Eugene Hassinger, Capt. Drew Christy Roger Dunkle Doug Shaffer LAY READERS 8:00 a.m. 5 – Glenn Spangler 12 – Kathy Spangler 19 - Steve Moyer 26 – Jonna Zimmerman COMMUNION HELPERS 8:00 a.m. 5 - Glenn Spangler 12 – Lee Spangler 19 – Steve Moyer 26 – Judy Moyer MUSIC PROVIDERS 8:00 a.m. 5 – Barry Spangler 12 – Barry Spangler 19 – Barry Spangler 26 –Gary Hackenberg

JUNE

REMINDER

1. YOU ARE

RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A SUBSTITUTE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BE HERE WHEN SCHEDULED.

2. ALTAR GUILD

MEMBERS, SOUND SYSTEM OPERATORS & USHERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL SERVICES

SCHEDULED DURING THE MONTH.

SOUND SYSTEM Dave Bickhart 10:15 GREETERS 5 – Wilbur & Louise Ritter 12 – Dave & Dayna Bickhart 19 – Orvis & Betty Wallace 29 – Stella Walters & Barbara Grimooris LAY READERS 10:15 a.m. 5 – Maurice Clouser 12 - Judy Everitt 19 – Audrey Crone 26 – Florence Boop COMMUNION HELPERS 10:15 a.m. 5 – Judy Mecouch 12 – Donald Everitt 19 – Audrey Crone 26 – Dianne shuck MUSIC PROVIDERS 10:15 a.m. 5 – Paula Christy 12 – Diane Valentine 19 – Paula Christy 26 – Gary Hackenberg

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Christ’s United Lutheran Church 13765 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont Pa 17845 570-922-1860 church’s e-mail: culc@dejazzd.com pastor’s e-mail: pastorjohn@4bellschurch.com website address: www.4bellschurch.com Office Hours: Mon-Thu – 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fri – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon The Congregation ..................... The Ministers The Rev. John D. Yost ......................... Pastor Bette McCrandall .......................... Missionary Margie Dunkle .................... Sec/Asst Tr/Editor Al Pantaleo & Dianne Shuck ......... Treasurers Janet Hackenberg & Greg Shuck ...... Asst Trs Tom Catherman… ....................... ..Custodian Al Pantaleo.Angel Food Ministries Coordinator

COUNCIL MEMBERS Kim Blyler .............................................. President Bev Catherman ........... Fellowship/Fellowship Hall Drew Christy ................................. Mutual Ministry Wendy Doebler ........................................... Youth Doug Gemberling ............................... Evangelism Dave Reed .............................................. Property Doug Shaffer ............... Fellowship/Fellowship Hall Barry Spangler ...................................... Secretary Lee Spangler ..................................... Christian Ed Stella Walters ............................ Church in Society Debra Wilson .................................... Stewardship Idella Zimmerman ........................ ..Vice President Worship & Music

PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE…

…when a member of your family is sick or is admitted to the hospital, so that visits can be made and the proper people notified. …when your phone number is changed, so the church records can be corrected. …when you move—out of town or locally. …when a new baby arrives in your family or in the family of another church member. …when a member of your family leaves home for college or to establish a new residence. …when a new family moves into your neighborhood. …when your class or group plans to have a meeting, so that it can be cleared and placed on the church calendar. …when something good happens to you or your family. …when you feel the church can assist you in any way.

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