Be the Light of Christ---Know the Scripture!

Several recent Sunday morning messages have focused on our role in being the Light of Christ to our

family, community, work place and social activities once the symbolic light is removed from the altar at the

conclusion of worship. This conversation has continued in our Sermon Discussions following Second Sunday

Fellowship as we have shared ideas and experiences on how to maintain, and recharge, our light so as to best

represent Jesus Christ to the world around us.

According to the research we have utilized on this subject from noted pastor Rick Warren, a growing

knowledge of the scriptures is essential in this effort to keep ourselves recharged, and therefore to shine for

those around us. Even if you have read and studied the Bible once or twice, additional insight and inspiration

will be obtained by reading and studying God’s Word a third, fourth or even “seven times seventieth” time! If

this experienced approach describes you, you might be surprised to find out that your ideas and experiences

will be a blessing to others just starting the same journey. If you are the one at the beginning of the journey,

your questions, and thoughtful considerations based on your life experiences are still valued, and God will use

you to help bring valuable, fresh new insight to others as well.

Toward this end, the Christian Education Commission has formed an Impact

Team, headed by Kaye Russell and Dan Hammel, to explore the possibilities of Bible

Study sessions here at First Church that would best address the needs, wants and

available times of our membership. Please take the time to complete this short

survey and return no later than April 15, 2018.

We’re looking forward to working and studying together to continue to grow

– and shine—for Christ!

Pastor Dave

The First Church of the Brethren

Roaring Spring, PA

April 2018 901 Bloomfield St. (814) 224.4113

www.rsfirstchurch.org

Living out our faith Being the hands and feet of Jesus, serving with open minds and hearts.

We exist to be a community of welcome and worship where people find peace, purpose, and power through Jesus Christ.

SERVING this month Greeters Deacon Greeters Acolyte Audio

Technician

Fellowship Time

Front: Ron & Darlene

Eicher Rear:

Tommy & Sandy Smith

Dan & Jane

Brumbaugh

Mike Bianconi Alpha Class

1 8 15 22 29

Organist Cathy Petre Barb Wineland Barb Wineland Darlene Wyland Darlene Wyland

Pianist Cathy Neal Cathy Neal Marcia Fleck Brenda Fluke-Garber Marcia Fleck

Storyteller Bethann Frederick

Camp Blue Diamond

Rufus Petre Pattie Conlon

Nursery Attendant

Pat Dick Signe Dellinger

Audrey Smith

Signe Dellinger

Welcome Center

Jane Brumbaugh

Carol Emerick Jeannie Stiffler Arlene Beers Nancy

Forshey

Parking Lot Greeters

Matt May Dave Imes

Dave Imes Pat Long

Earl Bryson Don Bookhammer

Dave Imes Matt May Don Myers

Flowers Easter Flowers

Memory of Mary Lou Hoover

Bulletins Memory of Betty Jean

Hoover

Worship Leader

Mitch Frederick Vincent Miller Mitchell

Frederick Travis Wagner Angie Russell

EASTER WORSHIP

APRIL 1, 2018

9:25 AM

Financial Peace University

Classes continue on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. “One definition of maturing is learning to delay pleasure. Children do what feels good; adults devise a plan and follow it.” Dave Ramsey Each week we learn more about living within our means and how to manage money as God intended us to.

Paul Longenecker wishes to thank everyone for the cards, prayers, visits, calls and shows of support for him during his health issues and move. He appreciates each and every one of you. First Church, Thank you for the Christmas fruit bag. It was enjoyed by all the family. Special “thank you” to Marjorie Rhodes for delivering it and her visit. Special thanks to everyone for

the prayers, cards, and calls during our various health issues. We are on the mend and pray we will be with you soon. -In Christian Love, Gary & Connie Fluke

To Our Church Family, Many, many thanks for your prayers, cards, food and visitation during our mother and grandmother's passing January 15. All made our sadness much easier, your kindness and loving efforts decreased the "sting" of death. Blessings to all, The Family of Anna Claar

Dear Church family, thank you so much for all the love and support shown to our families during our mother’s illness and passing. All the cards, visits, and kind words were truly appreciated. A special thanks for the memorial contribution given to Morrisons cove in her memory. Sincerely, Bev Wyland’s family Julie, Jodie, Jeverlie

4/1 Heather Hounkanrin Travis C. Russell Dominic Wagner Molly Martin 4/4 Ariana Detwiler Shayla Smith 4/5 Joe Price 4/6 David Trigona 4/8 Gary Wineland Codie Delozier Brock Dillon 4/10 Rachel Wagner 4/11 Maddi Longenecker Jarrett Ritchey

4/12 Bradley Dick 4/13 Julie Dilling 4/15 Hannah Tremmel 4/16 Miley Thompson Sophialynn Flamish 4/17 Ramon Burket Nicole Smith-Kressler Lilly-Anne Hite Harper Hite 4/18 Marissa Delozier Jeannie Stiffler 4/19 Deb Delozier 4/20 Sammi Price Dylan Keith

4/22 Sierra Foor Paul Witkovsky Bryce Nooyen 4/23 Joyce Holsinger Presley Caldwell 4/25 Gladys Dodson Stacey Thompson 4/26 Scott Hoover Adam Baird Lauren Detwiler 4/27 Jeff Steward 4/28 Allison Smith 4/29 Samantha Foor Nicole Long

April 21

8 am

King’s Restaurant

April Birthdays

April 15th we will have breakfast together before church. Please plan to join us for some fellowship time. Doughnuts, egg casserole and drinks are on the menu. May 20th we will go skating after Sunday School – lunch will be provided. The cost is $5 per person. You will get picked up by your parents at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park at 4 pm.

The Middle PA District Disaster Team has been working on a project in Clay, WV. They will be returning May 21-23. Contact Ron Dilling at 814-935-8019 if you are interested in going. Join the group for their monthly meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7 pm at First Church.

Camp Blue Diamond Work Day - April 7 Quilt & Craft Camp – April 20-22 Senior Adult Day - June 1 CBD Summer Camp Wish List: Monetary donations for Summer Camp Needs or for a New Camp Van. They are stocked up on supplies at this time. 2018 Summer Camp Offering will go to Hurrican Relief through Brethren Disaster Relief. They will be in church to talk to Sunday School classes on april 8.

1. God won’t ask how many friends you had. He’ll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.

2. God won’t ask what kind of car you drove. He’ll ask how many people you drove who didn’t have transportation.

3. God won’t ask the square footage of your house. He’ll ask how many peple you welcome into your home.

4. God won’t ask about the clothes you had in your closet. He’ll ask how many you helped to clothe.

5. God won’t ask what your highest salary was. He’ll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.

6. God won’t ask what your job title was. He’ll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.

7. God won’t ask in what neighborhood you lived. He’ll ask how you teated your neighbors.

8. God won’t ask about the color of your skin. He’ll ask about the content of your character.

9. God won’t ask how many material possessions you had, but will ask if they dictated your life.

10. God won’t ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation. He’ll forgive when you ask and lovingly invite you into

the glories of heaven.

4/8 Howard & Gina Giordano 4/13 Justin & Heather Mock 4/14 Scott & Michele Thompson 4/16 Gary & Jane Thompson 4/17 Bill & Jeanne Sollenberger 4/18 Jay & Dawn Reilly Mark & Leslie Musselman

The Reading Group follows the trials and tribulations of a group of women who meet regularly to read and discuss books. Over the course of a year, each of these women become intertwined, both in the books they read and within each other's lives.

Inspired by a shared desire for conversation, a good book and a glass of wine-Clare, Harriet, Nicole, Polly, and Susan undergo startling

revelations and transformations despite their differences in background, age and respective dilemmas.

What starts as a reading group gradually evolves into a forum where the women may express their views through the books they read and grow to become increasingly more open as the bonds of friendship cement.

In The Reading Group, Noble reveals the many complicated paths in life we all face as well as the power and importance of friendship

Join us in the Parlor at 10 am on Monday, april 16th to discuss this book, The Reading Grou,p by Elizabeth Noble.

J O Y – Just Older Youth will meet about noon on Sunday, April

8th at Slick’s Ivy Stone and fellowship during lunch. Each will order

from the menu and pay their own meals. Contact Jane Brumbaugh if you would like a ride or to to carpool from the church following Sunday School.

Suggested items for Food Bank donation: Macaroni & Cheese, boxed dinners, tuna, pasta, jell-o, pudding mix, pancake mix, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit and vegetables, canned beans, cereal, oatmeal, and soups. Upper Claar Church of the Brethren will hold Spring Revival Services with James Myers April 15-18. Services begin at 9:30 am Sunday morning and at 7:00 pm Sunday through Wednesday evenings. All are invited to attend.

Monday, April 16

1 – 5:30 pm

Fellowship hall

Vacation Bible School July 23 – 27, 2018 6 – 8:30 pm at Shawnee Ages 2 years through 5th grade

5th Sunday Luncheon & Activity

April 29, 2018

12 Noon in the Fellowship Hall

Cold cut platter & Chicken Noodle Soup provided

Food Donation & Sign-Up Sheet Will Be Posted at the Welcome Center

If you want to be added to or removed from the phone prayer chain, please contact the office. If you follow instructions as given on the one call now system, you will be permanently removed from the system for all calls.

New Phone Numbers: Pete Imler 934.3192 Carol Imler 505.9067

If you're looking for information from the church's Leadership Team or are wanting to give input you can contact any Leadership Team member. Names are in the church directory, on the rsfirstchurch.org website, or appear monthly in the newsletter within the Leadership meeting highlights. The Leadership Team meets the last Tuesday of each month. Core Teams meet as needed. Team chair is Paul Witkovsky and can be contacted at the4wits@atlanticbb.net or 224-5302. If you are hospitalized or having surgery and you have not heard from Pastor Dave, it’s probably because he doesn’t know! We can add you to the prayer chain for prayers for surgery and recovery, the Deacons can help if you need help with meals, or we can just pray with you! Please contact the office or Pastor Dave so we can support you in a way that makes you comfortable.

The Annual Chicken Bar B Q to benefit The Village at Morrisons Cove Auxiliary will be held on May 5th. Help is needed beginning at 4:30 am until noon cooking the chicken. Contact Tom Holsinger to volunteer 934.0596.

Thanks to Mike & Becki Bianconi and family, Travis & Mindy Wagner and family , Todd & Stacey Thompson and family, Amy Nooyen, Pattie Conlon & Julie Witkovsky for helping with the Elementary School Kids Easter Program. The kids did great!!!! They were good actors, readers and singers.

Leadership Team Highlights Held on February 27th, 2018 Missions and Service Team - Darlene Wyland - Paid out $2000 toward outreach. - Met with Finance chair to discuss how we give out outreach. Will meet with Executive Team to look at how we prioritize giving among budgeted outreach groups. Finance and Facility Team - Bryce Nooyen - Mike Bianconi reported for Bryce - Floor tile in kitchen and hall replaced. - Gifts have been received for ten replacement windows. Parlor and lower window at parking lot entrance will be replaced. - Penn DOT is requiring removal of the church sign on Rt 36 across from New Enterprise Stone and Lime. Worship Team - Terry Hershberger - Choir may be moving to pews more often after singing se choir can feel more a part of worship. - Children will be part of March 18 service. - Working on Holy week services - Looking at replacing some of hand held microphones. Hospitality and Communications Team - Valerie Smith - There are extra picture directories, pocket size and regular, if anyone needs one. - Looking for new ideas to replace annual church picnic. Open to ideas. Christian Education Team - Pat Frazier - Forming an Impact Team to develop Bible studies. - Pleased with response to Second Sunday discussion time. Will continue. - Working on Vacation Bible School plans. - Looking at possible new children’s Sunday School material. - Still working to establish a new Young Adult group. - Meeting next on March 22nd. Deacons' Report - Betsy Garach reported. - An Undershepherd training held February 25th. Led by Marlys Hershberger. - Undershepherd list has been updated. - Membership class continuing. Several baptisms expected Palm Sunday. - Lenten devotional books were made available. Business- - Youth advisors and Leadership met for a Saturday workshop with Celia Cook- Huffman from Juniata College to begin re-envisioning our youth ministry program. - Will be collecting an extra offering for the One Great Hour of Sharing program. Pastor Dave- - Continues to feel his way and feels things are going well. - Along with preaching is busy making hospital visits, caring for funerals, etc. Next Meeting - March 27th at 6:30

April 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:25 am Easter

Worship

10:45 am Sunday School

2 Easter Monday – Office Closed

3 5 pm Relay for Life Meeting 6:30 pm Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

4 9 am Ladies Aid 1 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30 pm Choir

5 9 am Bulletin Deadline 9 am Breakfast Fellowship at Spring House Grille 6:30 pm Knitting Group

6

7

8 Food Bank Collection

9:25 am Worship

10:30 am

Fellowship Time

12 pm J O Y to

Slicks for lunch

9 7 pm Disaster Response

10 6:30 pm Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

11 9 am Ladies Aid 1 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30 pm Choir

12 9 am Bulletin Deadline 9 am Breakfast Fellowship at Spring House Grille 6:30 pm Knitting Group

13

14 Fellowship Hall Reserved 10am Ladies Encounter

15 8:30 am Jr Youth

Breakfast

9:25 am Worship

10:45 am Sunday School 12 pm Fellowship Hall Reserved

16

Newsletter Deadline

10 am Book Group 1 – 5 pm Blood Drive

17 6:30 pm Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

18 9 am Ladies Aid 1 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30 pm Choir

19 9 am Bulletin Deadline 9 am Breakfast Fellowship at Spring House Grille 6:30 pm Knitting Group 6:30 pm Pizza Party & Girl Time

20

21 8 am Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 am Women’s Breakfast

22 9:25 am Worship

10:45 am Sunday School 11:45 am NYC Luncheon

23

24 6:30 pm Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

25 9 am Ladies Aid 1 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30 pm Choir

26 9 am Bulletin Deadline 9 am Breakfast Fellowship at Spring House Grille 6:30 pm Knitting Group

27

28

29 9:25 am Worship

10:45 am Sunday School 12 pm Family Ministry Meal & Activity

30

Life is like a camera.

Focus on what is important and you will capture it perfectly.

“Be the Light of Christ - Know the Scriptures”

For: Jr. Youth, Sr. Youth, and Adults

A newly formed "Impact Team" invites you to share your Bible Study preferences by completing the following survey to help us determine what YOU are looking for Biblically in your 2018 faith journey.

We suggest that you look over the survey, pray about it, talk about it and then complete it as you feel the Holy Spirit leading you.

The Impact Team 's desire is to help you meet your current spiritual needs.

Our goal is to continue offering these opportunities for an indefinite period of time.

If you have questions, please speak with Pastor Dave, Dan Hammel, or Kaye Russell.

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1. If you were to choose a time of the year that would work best for you, what would you choose?

May June July August September October

************************************************************** 2. If you were to choose a time of day, a day of the week and a location, what would you choose ?

Daytime Evening

: Morning Afternoon At the Church ____________

In a Home_______________

Day of Week Other Suggestion _

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3. If you were to choose the length of time you would be able to commit to, what would you choose from each column ?

4 weeks___ 6 weeks___

8 weeks___ Ongoing

Meet once/week ___ Meet every other week Meet monthly

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4. If you were to choose your top 3 topics that most appeal to you, what would you choose?

Learning about Discipleship Understanding Aging Parents

Being a Christian in Today's World Who are The Brethren ?____ Bible Basics______ Teenagers Understanding Their Parents

Growing Together as a Family Learning to Know Today's Teenagers Dealing with Conflict Understanding the Brethren Ordinances Comparing Different Religions Looking at Teenager Peer Pressure

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Please tum in your completed survey at the Welcome Center

no later than Sunday morning, April 15.

Name Phone Number _

I would be interested in leading a Bible Study I would be interested in hosting a Bible Study in my home

COMMENTS

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney "Begin today. Declare out loud to the universe that you are willing to let go of struggle and eager to learn through joy." - Sarah Ban Breathnach "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinson “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” – William Morris “Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace &

gratitude.” – Denis Waitley

FIRST CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 814.224.4113 Fax: 814.224.4923 Email: churchoffice@rsfirstchurch.org

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