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The Light Volume 10 Issue 9
September 2017
Are you a Christian?
It’s a simple question: Are you a Christian? Yet the answers people give can be surprising.
Some people reply, “Of course, I’m a Christian. I go to church every Sunday.” Other say, “A Christian? Sure. My parents were Christians.” Other people look preplaces, then offer, “I think I am. I’m a good per-son.” And others sputter, “ That’s a personal question you have no right to ask.”
Why do many people struggle to answer? Perhaps the confusion stems from misunderstanding what being a Christian actually means. Complicating the issue is that some people view Christians as pompous, nar-row-minded, hypocritical, and judgmental. Although in some instances those views may be true, such clouded perceptions make conversing about faith less than popular.
So what is a Christian?
A Christian is someone who realizes that in order to have eternal life, he or she must begin a personal rela-tionship with Jesus. With that step, he or she becomes a new creation, a child of God, a Christian
A Christian is someone who:
Recognizes he or she is sinful: “Everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard” (Roman 3:23).
Believes God helps those who admit their need of him: “When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and dies for us sinners” (Romans 5:6).
Asks God to extend his life-giving mercy: “God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead” (Ephesians 2:4-5).
Is aware that God will turn ono one away who comes to him “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). “He gave his one and only Son {Jesus}, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
You aren’t born a Christian, nor can you claim to be one because you’re a good person. It requires a per-sonal decision.
Are you a Christian? You can answer this simple question with confidence. Make the decision to follow Christ today.
Jim Krauss
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If you are interested in the 2018
calendar please
let Debbie Eyler know. Funds will be benefitting Vacation Bible School.
Cost of calendars is $7.
Ladies Aide Happenings!
Thanks for your participation at picnic and with auction items. We raised over $400. Next meeting is October 1stfollowing the church service. We will need crafts for the Butchering in November. Lisa has some ideas and will be sharing them at the meeting.
A word from our Pastor
I am pleased to announce my wife, Pat, will teach and I will assist her in the topical study of David Jeremiah’s book, “Slaying the Giants in Your Life”. We will take a look at one “giant” each month and encourage you to get the book to read if you like.
Please make plans to join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month @ 7:00 p.m. for this important Bible Study! May God’s Spirit give us spiritual insights to live victorious Christian lives!
Pastor Tracy
09/21 - Fighting Your FEAR
10/19 - Destroying Your DISCOURAGEMENT
11/16 - Liberation From LONELINESS
12/21 - Winning Against WORRY
01/18 - Guarding Against GUILT
02/15 - Taming Your TEMPTATION
03/15 - Attacking Your ANGER
04/19 - Resisting Your RESENTMENT
05/17 - Disarming Your DOUBTS
06/21 - Postponing Your PROCRASTINATION
07/19 - Facing Your FAILURE
08/16 - Journeying Beyond JEALOUSY
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Fill a Shoebox for Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child has a warehouse where we can purchase things to fill the shoeboxes. The items listed below can be purchased ONLY for OCC shoeboxes.
You can go shopping yourself or you can make a list of what items you want and Debbie will give the list to her contact, along with your money. Bare in mind that popular items (Barbie Dolls, Soccer balls to name a few) may not be available at the time you shop but you may be put on a waiting list for the item.
Purchases can be made by cash or check payable to “South Mountain Bible Church”
Contact Information: Warehouse Purchaser: Loretta Tharp 717-658-0570
Email Information: Sharon Love [email protected]
School kits, (girls or boys) $1 each
12 Pack of bright design pencils, 85 cents per pack
Loose pencils 4 cents each
Large erasers, rectangular and crayon shaped, 10 cents each
Scissors 1 dozen for $4, 35 cents each
Frisbees, 30 cents each
Wooden cars, (large) 55 cents
Wooden cars (small) 25 cents each
Toothbrushes, 144 per case $17, individual 12 cents each
Washcloths, 20 cents each
Jewelry, 25 cents per item
Handmade hair decorations, 25 cents each
White shoeboxes (need to be folded together) 32 cents each
T-shirts sizes Youth Sm, , 80 cents each
Large or medium youth T-shirts, $1.25 each
Socks, various sizes $4.50 per dozen (38 cents per pair)
Coloring Books, 40 cents each
Jump ropes, 30 cents each
Sharpeners, 1 bag of 144 for $7, individual 5 cents each
Paper and envelopes, free for donation,( lots of various paper available)
Lanyards, 25 cents each
Soap, unwrapped 10 cents per bar ($10.80 per case)
Light up yo-yos, 50 cents each
Slinkys, 50 cents each
Balls, 25 to 55 cents each
Jack sets, 50 cents per set
Sippy cups, 6 oz. with lid, 3 for $1
Baseball caps, $1 each
Zip pencil bags, 25 cents each
Puffer balls, 50 cents each
Paddleballs, 25 cents each
Neon backpacks, 60 cents each
Pull back cars, 25 cents each (6.00 per bag of 24)
Neon whistles on rope, 20 cents each
6 inch by 6 inch totes, 25 cents each
15 inch by 16 inch fabric bags, 50 cents each
Handmade carry all bags 35 cents each
Colored beads (necklaces), 15 cents each
Measuring tapes, 30 cents each
Stuffed animals 50 cents each
Small tops (spinners) 12 for $1
Magic pads (small) 15 cents each
Bobbins with thread on, 5 cents each
Shoelaces 10 cents each
Sunglasses 55 cents each
Special item: limited number of sewing kits: $1.50 each
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H Q H A N O M O L O S R I T R E P X E Z J C O E F
A T Y I O K N T F I N H A B I T A N T O J U R N L
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FIGHT
FLESH
GENESIS
INHABITANT
JEREMIAH
JOB
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JUDGMENTS
KEEPERS
LORD
MACEDONIA
MAJESTY
MATTHEW
MEN
PAIN
PEOPLE
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PROPHET
PSALMS
REPROACH
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Nelson Smith 1st
Pat Free 2nd
Leon Stover Jr. 2nd
Michelle Cook 3rd
Owen Cook 3rd
Megan Ott 7th
Jason Cook 12th
Joey Andrew, Jr 13th
Tim Mason 13th
Teri Stottlemyer 17th
Mary Harman 23rd
Bryan Kilcoyne 26th
Hunter Hurley 29th
Teresa and Tim Mason 6th
Terri and Ted Belanger 10th
Steve and Faye Wolfe 17th
Roy and Eleamor Putman 21st
Kevin and Tammy Orndorff 24th
Justin and Lacee Andrew 26th
Be on the out for an upcoming fundrais-
er at Roy Rogers to assist with the shipping
of shoeboxes for Operation Christmas
Child.
Sunday School News
We had two with perfect attendance for the month of August!!! Tatum and Justin so when you see these two dedicated students please don’t forget to congratulate them for their efforts!!!!
I would like to have a meeting/training with all the youth Sunday School teach-ers! September 24, right after church…a light lunch will be provided. Please make every effort to attend.
We are still looking for volunteers to help with Children’s Church. Please don’t let your fear of not knowing what needs to be done for this part of worship keep you from serving. I will be glad to help you with preparation and give you ideas. I say this over and over ….our children are our future “church”….so let’s fill them with His word and “turn them on” to Jesus while there is still time.
Love and Blessings,
Deb
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2017 Operation Christmas Child Warehouse Information
Schedule and Item Listing:
Location: 305 W. Commerce Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Direction Note: Look for sign with orange-faced man in black hat at top. OCC signs are low on ground. Turn right into parking lot and stay to the right along alleyway fence. Go about halfway down the alley way for entrance with steps. Loading area further down alleyway at sign.
2017 Summer Warehouse Schedule: August –November 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 9AM-12 noon, Kathy, Pat
Saturday, September 9, 9AM-12 Kathy, Pat, Sharon
Thursday, September 14, 3PM-6PM, Kathy, Pat
Monday, September 18, 9 AM-12 noon, Sharon, Pat
Saturday, September 23, 9AM-12 noon, Pat, Kathy, Sharon
Wednesday, September 27, 9 AM-12 noon, Sharon, Pat
Monday, October 2, 3 PM-6 PM, Pat, Kathy
Saturday October 7, 9AM- 12 noon, Pat, Kathy, Sharon
Tuesday October 10, 9AM-12 noon, Sharon, Pat
Thursday, October 12, 9AM-12 noon, Pat, Kathy
Monday, October 16, 3 PM-6 PM, Pat, Kathy
Saturday, October 21, 9 AM-12 noon, Pat, Kathy, Sharon
Tuesday, October 24, 9AM- 12 noon, Pat, Sharon
Thursday, October 26, 3 PM- 6 PM, Kathy, Pat
Tuesday, October 31, 9AM-12 noon, Kathy, Pat, Sharon
Saturday, November 4, 9 AM-12 noon, Sharon, Pat, Kathy
Tuesday, November 7, 3 PM- 6 PM, Kathy, Pat
Saturday, November 11, 9 Am-12 noon, Sharon, Pat, Kathy- last day
November 12th- November 20th is Box Collection Week-Warehouse closed.
These are work days as well as opportunities to pick up items and donate items as well. Feel free to stop in and help as-semble school kits and other preparation tasks for filling shoeboxes.
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