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367 Walnut Street Howard, PA 16841
Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Charles Salmon, Minister to Senior Adults
Phone: (814) 625-2764
www.howardchristianchurch.org
May 2013
Faith and Fish
I guess it’s just a coincidence the beginning of the fishing season and the deadline for filing tax returns are so close together. April 13th the Trout season began and two days later was the last day for filing income tax returns. I can imagine some conflicts arose. Some may have missed opening day to work on tax returns. Others may be late filing because of prior commitments with the fish. Did you know there is recorded in the life of Jesus an event connecting fish and taxes? Oh, yeah, Jesus paid taxes, too. Does that make you feel better about it? Me neither! The story appears in the 17th chapter of Matthew. Simon Peter is asked by tax collectors if his Master paid taxes. Jesus’ response is recorded in verse 27: "But so that we may not offend them, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours." What powerful demonstration of faith! Imagine the faith required for Peter to just do what Jesus said. Faith in Jesus always involves absolute confidence in His ability to do what He says He will do. Personally, I would love to meet a professional fishing guide who could not only tell you where to fish but could also know which fish you would catch. I doubt such a person exists. Even if he did, it would be a real stretch of faith to believe him. Furthermore, what if Peter had doubted Jesus and had not done as instructed? There would have been no fish and no money to pay the taxes. The point is: faith in Jesus involves both confidence and obedience. At the end of a chapter devoted to the practical aspects of faith, James the Apostle sums it all up in these words, “As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” May I ask, how has your faith affected the way you live? What are you doing for God and your fellow man to express your faith in action? Is yours a working faith? If not, I urge you to make it a matter of study and prayer for God to show you practical ways to express your faith. You will be blessed.
– Bro. Chuck
May Birthdays
1 Harold McKivison 2 Marie Fishburn 2 Shawnee Gardner 2 Debra Ponish 3 Nicholas Carlson 3 Wendy Gioftsidis 4 Linda Davis 5 Laureen Knepp 6 Karlie Travis 7 Emma Lou Andrews 8 Trey Fishburn 10 Rachel Brand 10 Brinlee Snyder 11 Shannon Gall 11 Emily Gates 12 Walt Geidroc 13 Jessica Fishburn 16 Brooke Charney 16 Eleanor McClintick 21 Jaime Frazier 22 Claudia Irvin 22 Ron Litz 22 Shirley Strunk 23 Dylan Womer 24 Sarah Holter 25 Hannah Bryan 25 Tammy Whitehill 26 Owen Irvin 28 Thomas Beck 29 Carol Myers 30 Ethan Ardner 31 Matthew Crager
May Anniversaries
5 Mike & Traci Beck 15 Curt & Sondra Kader 16 Kevin & Darla Johnson 18 Lynn & Beverly Tice 19 Irv & Sara Hoy 28 Jeff & Betsy Snyder 31 Jeff & Becky Holter
Please call the church office with any additions or corrections.
ATTENDANCE & OFFERING
Worship S.S. Offering Mar. 24 127 67 $3,352.75 Mar. 31 186 71 $4,685.50 Apr. 7 134 n/a $3,806.00 Apr. 14 152 75 $4,436.25
2013 Avg. 137 64 $3,944.70 (Weekly Need $4,531.87)
The Women’s Ministry is holding a Yard Sale on
Friday & Saturday, May 3rd & 4th to raise funds for
the benevolence fund. If you have items you would
like to donate for the sale, please bring them to the
church by April 28th.
In conjunction with the Yard Sale, there will also be a Hot Dog/Bake
Sale to raise funds for the Youth missions trip this summer. We are in
need of donations of baked goods, hot dogs and rolls and condiments.
Food items can be delivered to the church Thursday evening.
Wednesday Night End-of-the-Year
Celebration
May 1 7:00 p.m.
Sylvan Hills Ropes
Facilitator Training
May 18
9:00 a.m.
Contact Chris Miller at
814-355-5652 or
Please submit all Information for the June newsletter to Nancy no later than Monday, May 20.
LIFELINE SCREENING
May 28, 2013
Howard Christian Church
Prayer List
Immediate Requests
Minister search Charles Aber, Jr-health problems Don Aber-medication Francis Askey-recovery, rehab Baptist Church-safety on missions trip Charlene Cella-cancer BJ Croyle-health problems Jay Crust-seizures Laurie Eskoff-breast cancer Barbara Etters-cancer Jennifer Glossner-strength, comfort Family of Carolyn Ann Harbaugh Hannah Hetzel-newborn, heart surgery Ron Heverly-cancer, strength for family Darla Johnson-surgery, kidney failing Shirley Kellerman-breast cancer Relda Lyons-cancer, surgery, shingles Pam McKivison-tests, treatments Carol Myers-cancer Kathy Rockey-health concerns Arnie Smith-cancer John VanKirk-stroke Johnny Wadsworth-cancer Zach Woods-test results Karen Yeomans-kidney dialysis access
Ongoing Requests
Those with unspoken needs The Elders and congregation Karen Aber-cancer Emma Andrews- health/pain issues Tommy Bechdel-chemo/lung cancer Fawn Beightol-health concerns
Family of Scott Brand Ida Dyke-cancer Clair Falls- ailing health Mildred Greninger-health Betty Gustafson-rehab Shane Michles-cancer, treatment Linda Meyers-chemo Our College Students Our Troops Sarah Sloan-Crohns disease Todd Ramsey-MS Timothy Stauffer-MS Earl Thompson-recovery Jamie VanOrden-breast cancer The Woods Family Alexis Womer-health concerns Alissa Womer-health concerns
Praise God For
Jesus- Our Savior Our Church Family Our Teachers & Missionaries
Please direct Prayer Chain calls to Barb Snyder at
625-2907.
To add someone to the Prayer List contact Nancy at
the church at 625-2764.
JUNE 2
in the
Serving in the Military
Clay Ammerman Ty Ammerman James Bienvenu
Jeff Bird Brandon Brooks Gary Clark-Afghan George Cline Caleb Clouse David Corle-Iraq John Daughenbaugh Jason Etters Amanda Fishburn Tyler Fishburn Andy Frantz Jake Gates Angie Gilbert Adam Homan-Afghan Stacy Jones Jake Kerschner-Qatar Nathan Kistner Matthew Leher Brandon Maynard Mike McGuiness Joe Miller Duke Muthler James Perry Andy Phoenix-Korea John Ritter-Kuwait Kyle Robison Chris Showers Kevin Smith-Iraq Jeremy Stover– Japan Michael Stover-Kuwait Carley Thompson-Afghan Logan Thompson-Afghan TravisVan Orden-Kuwait Shane Waite Mac Walker
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Help is needed to mow the lawn around the
church. The mower and gas are provided in
the white shed. This is a great way to serve the
Church/God and many hands make light work.
Please sign up at the information wall.
In preparation of honoring our 2013 graduates,
please get names and 10-15 pictures each for any
high school graduate to either Betsy Gettig
or Nancy Fishburn by Sunday, May 26th.
Also, names and one picture
each for any college graduate.
May 11
6:00 p.m.
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID Howard PA
Permit No. 13
Howard Christian Church P.O. Box 465
Howard, PA 16841
CENTRAL PA
CHRISTIAN MEN’S
NIGHT OUT
AT SYLVAN HILLS
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013
SPEAKER: DR PAUL WILLIAMS
THEME: CRAZY LOVE
REGISTRATION: 4:30-6 P.M.
ROAST PORK DINNER
VACATION
BIBLE
SCHOOL
june 17-21
9:00 a.m.-
12:00 Noon
Youth Sunday
June 9 During Worship
Service
Graduate Sunday
June 9 During Sunday
School
May 4 ~ 8:00 - ?
Come join us as we show our enthusiasm for our
camp through acts of service!
Please notify Chris Miller that you are
planning to attend
[email protected] or 814-355-5652
GUEST SPEAKER May 5th
Rob Grandi
Rob will speak during the Worship
Service and perform a concert of
special music during the
Sunday School hour.
A light lunch and a time of
fellowship will follow the concert.
LITTLE GIRLS
AND GUYS CAMP
MAY 31st—June 1st
Sylvan Hills Christian
Service Camp