THE EAGLE

I attended my first Relay for Life event on June 8, 2012. This is the way funds are raised for cancer research and treatments. The goal is to have someone walking around the track every minute for twenty-four hours. I could not have imag-

ined how many survivors were there.

The survivors, caregivers, fund raisers and supporters heard speeches from organizers as well as from the chairpersons of this year’s event: Dr. Michael Brown (a survivor himself) and a teenager who was supported by a huge number of youth

and children standing with him. Those who are survivors wore purple shirts.

I went alone. I recognized some folks and spoke to them briefly, but it was some of our members who touched me the most. Jim Baish, a survivor of five years and with him Sue, sat with me in the bleachers while the presentations were going on. It had been just one year for me and when they called the survivor lap for the 1-4 year

survivors, I moved to the track.

There were people moving to the track who were in wheel chairs, on crutches, one man with an artificial leg and an older man with his face disfigured wearing a mask, and some who had walked this event for many years. I again realized I didn’t have anyone with me to talk to while I walked this lap. It was only seconds before another member, Bill Hoban, stepped up to walk beside me. What touched me when I saw the many survivors, was that cancer is not discriminatory-- class or age, sex, sin-gle or married, those surviving twenty years or just one--we were on that track to-

gether. I was not alone.

I looked behind me and became emotional thinking, “What would have hap-pened if I would not have had a mammogram? What would have happened if folks from St. John’s or the other churches I served had not been supporting me? What

would have happened if people hadn’t been praying for me?”

It’s easy to be a “what if” person who sees only the negative about the possi-bilities for recovery. God, in some way, has given me courage to take on the diagno-sis. God, in some way, has moved me through the choices I had to make. God, in some way, has allowed me to continue to do ministry here at St. John’s. God, in some way, has given me good friends and family who gave me strength. God, in some way,

reminded me that I needed to be cared for after 28 years of caring for others.

If you have finished reading this, I want you to know that I am thankful for the support and strength you gave. I am thankful I survived for a year after being di-agnosed with breast cancer and appreciative of all who have supported me through

this year. When you join the cancer survivor team, you are never alone.

Pastor Paula

Fr�� the Past�r

St. John's United Church of Christ, Lewisburg PA JULY, 2012

VOLUME XLI,

Issue No. 7

Bi�e Ride 2

W�rship �pp�rtu�ities 2

Scriptures f�r �u�y 2

Prayers f�r the Pe�p�e 3

Fi�a�cia� Rep�rt 3

C��sist�ry High�ights 3

�u�y V��u�teers 4

Birthdays & A��iversaries 5

Hea�th Beat 7

Tha�� Y�u *�tes 6

Inside this issue:

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Worship Opportunities in July

SUMMER WORSHIP TIME 10:00 A.M

Sunday School: (Summer Break, June 10—Sept. 9, 2012) July 1, 2012 “I am an American” power point

July 8, 2012 “Just Who Do You Think You Are?” Mark 6:1-13

July 15, 2012 “Troublemakers” 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12-19;Mark 6:14-29

July 22, 2012 “What Do You Bring to a Picnic?” Jeremiah 23:1-6; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

July 29, 2012 Guest Preacher, Rev. Sally Dries

CHICKEN BARBEQUE

July 14, 2011

St. John’s eagerly anticipated fund-raiser, the annual Chicken Barbeque, will be held this year on Saturday, July 14th between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (sooner if sold out). Ticket prices are as follows: Adults - $8.00

Children - $4.50

½ Chicken - $4.00

Carry Out – Eat In – Delivery

570-524-7606 or 570-523-0162

Tickets will be available in the church office. We have sign-up sheets in the narthex. Help is needed for both Friday and Saturday.

NEW CONSISTORY MEMBERS

New consistory members for 2012 – 2015 are:

Elders – John Letteer and Linda Sartwell.

Deacons – Chris DeSantis, Russell Richard, Randy Tanner .

PRAYERS F�R THE PE�P,E

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-AY 2012 TREAS0URERS REP�RT

Current Account Receipts $ 9,195.53

Current Account Expenses $ 13,682.24

Total Current Account Balance $ 16,102.82

Lucille Barchet, Ann Beasom, Rick Berry, Sid & Jean Bowersox, Alverda Brouse,

Carrie Brouse, Ruth & Fred Brouse, Gladys Falck, Leona Fertig, Pearl Fisher, Mi-

chael Forbes, Ethel Foor, Bill & Lola Fuller, Bob Goff, Faylene Groover, Betty and

Gary Hackenberg, Elaine Klingler, Ethel Moser, Donald Murray, Mary Lee Murray,

Shirley Olive, Betty Pardoe, George Pardoe, Jr., Lauren Rautzahn, Esther Rein,

Dorothy Reish, Christine Sartwell, Linda Sartwell, Steve Shaffer, Mary Stover, Ken

& Chris Whitebread, Linda Williams, Logan Williams, Ella Wise. Contact the

church office with updates regarding the prayer list.

The offering from the Communion Service on July 1st, 2012 is

ear-marked for the Heifer Project. The goal of this mission pro-

ject is $1500.00.

The offering for August 5th, will be dedicated to the Donald

Heiter Center. The goal is $1500.00

Thanks for your continued support of St. John’s missions!

Do you have a garden full of veggies and flowers?

Would you like to share the bounty of the harvest?

It’s been a few years since we’ve done this here at St.

John’s, and we thought we’d give it another try! If you

have an abundance of the fruits of your labor(s), bring the

extra with you on Sunday mornings and place them on the

table in the Narthex to share with other members of St.

John’s! Plants are welcomed too, if you’re in the process

of thinning out your perennials!

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�U,Y V�,U*TEERS

Ushers: Mark Brouse, Art Bower, Nicholas Fisher, Kirk Noll, Collin Noll

Lock-up Person: Barry Catherman

Lay-Reader: Wayne Williams

Preparation of Communion Elements: Carol Berry & Ruth Brouse

July Children's Church Nursery Sound Video

1 Jim & Sue Baish Anna Brouse Russ Richard Randy Hettinger

08 Mike Catherman & Randy Tanner Liz & Chris DeSantis Linda Sartwell Mike Catherman

15 Kelly Snayberger Linda Williams Jim Baish Justin Baughman

22 Angie Donlin Linda Sartwell Peg Brouse Mark Satteson

29 Amy Harris Anna Brouse Barry Catherman

1 Shirley Olive Spickler Moser

08 Baish Seaman

15 Dot & Art Bower Richard Brouse

22 Kelly Gessner & Sam Stover Bowersox Williams

29 Ruth & Russ Richard Spickler Seaman July Greeters

1

Gina Funk &

Sandra Lenig

08

John & Jeanne

Letteer

15

Jim & Elva

Johnson

22

Jim & Elva

Johnson

*If you need a ride to church, please contact Ron Zug (523-3987) who schedules the drivers

July Flower Sponsors Acolyte Drivers Route 1* Drivers Route 2*

29 Beth Moser

Ashley Griffith

Bryanna Harris

Sydney Hoffman

Brianna Olszewski

Abigail Snayberger

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Mifflinburg High School

4ay�a Br�use5 Kayla is the daughter of Lisa & Brad Bingaman. She will be continuing her work as an orthodontic assistant in the office of Dr. Albert Stush, Jr. located in Lewisburg.

Kayla graduated on June 8th, 2012, from Miffllinburg High School. She received the Keytsone Degree in FFA.

She enjoys drag racing, Tractor pulls, softball

and horseback riding.

Colby College, Waterville, ME

Eri� Baish: Is the son of Sue and Jim Baish, graduated

from Colby College with a degree in physics and ap-

plied mathematics. Highlights of his senior year were

winning an award for best teaching assistant, represent-

ing Colby's Woodsmen Team at the 2012 Stihl North-

east College Qualifier for Timbersports, and playing

steel drums at Colby's baccalaureate. Erik is looking for

a job that combines his love of science and the out-

doors.

Tufts University, Medford MA

Katrina Knisely Daughter of Karin and Chuck Knisely

Graduated �ag�a cu� �aude from Tufts University on May 20, 2012. Activities in college: orchestra, wind ensemble, English tutor-ing, Tufts Economics Society, Women’s Rugby Club, copy editor for The Tufts Daily; semester abroad in Granada, Spain; semester abroad in Munich, Germany. Accomplishments in college: Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Iota Rho (International Relations Honor Society) Plans for this summer:Travel to Germany, North Carolina, and Chicago; start work July 23 Future plans: Senior Associate at State Street Corporation in Boston, MA Hobbies and interests: playing oboe, volunteering to serve immigrants, languages Participation at St. John’s UCC: youth and children’s choir; confirmation class.

LEWISBURG HIGH SCHOOL

4ait�y� ,ewis5 Is the daughter of Rebecca & Martin

Lewis. Kaitlyn graduated from Lewisburg High School

on June 5th, 2012. While in high school, Katie partici-

pated on the gilrs soccer team all 4 years. She was a

trainer for the baseball team for 3 years. Katie will be

attending Bloomsburg University. This summer, Katie’s

plans include going to the beach and working at Apple-

bee’s, where she is a hostess. While at St. John’s UCC,

Katie participated in Junior choir, served as acolyte, and

helped with the chicken bar-b-que.

LEWISBURG HIGH SCHOOL

Bria� 4�ise�y5 Son of Karin and Chuck Knisely, graduated

from Lewisburg Area High School on June 5, 2012. Activi-

ties in high school: played attack on the high school lacrosse

team (4 years); played goalie on the Susquehanna Valley Stam-

pede ice hockey team (4 years); German Honor Society; dis-

tinguished honor roll 7 years. Hobbies and interests: playing

guitar; listening to music; snow boarding; hanging out with

friends. Plans for this summer: Travel to North Carolina;

work at Keeley’s Bakery. Future plans: attend University

of Rochester majoring in mechanical engineering.

Participation at St. John’s UCC: confirmation class.

Mifflinburg High School

Sarah Baughman, daughter of Angela and Edward Donlin

and Greg Baughman, graduated from Mifflinburg Area

High School. Sarah had roles in two musicals and sang in

the concert and chamber choirs. Sarah has been very active

in church: playing in the youth and adult bell choirs, singing

in the adult choir, participating in youth group, acting in

church plays, and helping wherever needed. Sarah will at-

tend Mansfield University in the fall.

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“30 Hour Famine” Remarks

The Youth held their “30 Hour Famine” on June 11-12, 2012. The monitary goal for the Famine was $360. That is enough to feed one child for one year. We met that goal and actually have $375.73 to send to World Vision. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and

injustice. We also gathered a shopping cart full of food during the Famine.

The Youth had a great time and learned the difference between chronic hunger and famine. Famine is a severe food shortage that causes widespread acute hunger (short term). Chronic hunger is hunger that is every day hunger and covers a long time span (long term). They had to write a “meal ticket” so they could break their fast. They could write a prayer, symbolic note to hungry children, or a reflection on what they

felt as they went without food. Here are their responses:

*The 30 Hour Famine reminded me what it is like for the innocent people who are lucky to get fed.

We in the more rich countries take everything for granted. It’s still hard to imagine what life must be like for

them at least we were able to do volunteer work to help the community and feed the local people.

*The 30 Hour Famine has taught me not to take food/water for granted. I plan not to waste anymore

food in my house.

*I went to the 30 Hour Famine and did not eat and I felt a little hungry. I also felt sad for the kids

who feel this way every day.

*The 30 Hour Famine challenged me physically and psychologically to try best to experience the

pain endured by children my age and younger. I believe I can now say I’m ready to take a stand to help chil-

dren in other countries and whatever it takes to save others from enduring such pain. This has been a great

learning experience and I must say that when you have less, you seem to rely more on others.

*The 30 Hour Famine always seems to have the power to push me to continue all that I do. But also

to be grateful for what we as a nation do have. I have never been one to have to wonder when and where I

was getting my next meal. The 30 Hour famine is something that all children need to experience because of

what it compels us to do. I am happy to have had the chance to do it for yet another year.

*I was invited to this 30 Hour Famine by my sister and my belief of what this would be like was noth-

ing near how it has been. Although hunger was a issue for some, I had a wonderful time and wish to come

back again.

*Dear God,

Please send our blessings to all the children that are faced with hunger every day. Let them

know that help is on the way and that there are many people praying for them. And let us all be thankful for

what we have.

Amen.

A special thanks to Amy Harris for staying and helping with the whole “30 Hour Famine” and Jim Baish, who came to spend the night so there would be a male adult. A Big Thanks to the congregation who

helped us achieve our goal for the Famine. Sue GemberlingSue GemberlingSue GemberlingSue Gemberling

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Lewisburg, PA 17837

Phone: 570-523-0162

Fax: 570-524-0468

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No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome.

St. John’s

United Church of Christ

SUMMER WORSHIP TIME -- 10:00 am

(no Sunday School)

JUNE 10, 2012— SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

***Movie Night***

*****Date Change**** There will be a change in the date of the next Movie Night. We will have it on Friday, July 20th at 8:30pm. We will be watching it outside by the pavilion so bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Bring a snack to share while watching the movie. I am

going to get the movie “Angel Dog”. Here is the excerpt about the movie:

Angel Dog is an uplifting drama with sorrow, sincerity, hope, and humor... a journey

of recovery for Jake Bryant, a man who has to learn to love, how to smile, how to live

again after he loses everything that matters to him. His inspiration to get off the sofa

and go on living comes from somewhere Jake never would have expected – a lovable

stray named Cooper.

Come and bring a friend.