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Laboring for the

Master

In the final verse of the well-loved hymn “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”, which reads:

“Let us Labor for the Master From the dawn to setting Sun…”,

we are all called to labor for God’s kingdom whatever our calling in life. Each of us is blessed with skills, talents and abilities. Sometimes we express them in our vocation and at other times, we use our spiritual gifts in our volunteer service in our church and community. We are all gifted and all called to service. We may think we are too old and its someone else’s chance to serve but we should remember what the song says, i.e., “let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun”. Throughout our life we take on different spiritual responsibilities based on our spiritual growth. I like to think of the way we are called to grow in our spiritual life as a trip around a baseball diamond. We begin at first base where we are called to come, see and learn. Our first step in faith may be simply to learn and grow in our faith till we can take on great responsibility. On second base, our responsibility is mission and witness. As we have learned and come to believe the faith – we are called to participate in a special ministry caring for others or sharing our faith. We may not be mature in faith to lead – but we are willing helpers as our faith grows.

On third base, we should exemplify and lead. As we grow in our faith and become committed to regular attendance, faithful prayer life, tithing, actively sharing in the ministry and witness of the Church, we may be called into leadership, participating in the boards and committees of the church where it is expected that our faithfulness will set an example for growing Christians.

Heading home, our responsibility is to mature and mentor. When we reach this stage we actively

encourage others who may take our place in the church and, by having less experienced Christians walk beside us and lead with us, teach them by example. Let us remember – whatever our stage of faith – we must labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun. Blessings for a beautiful Labor Day and blessed September.

Pastor Rick Denison

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September 2017

Waggoners United Methodist Church 1271 Longs Gap Rd., Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013

Church Office (717) 249-1624 -- www.waggonersumc.org

Bridge Café 8:00 AM Worship 9:00 Sunday School 10:15 AM

Love God – Love People Be a Blessing

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The History of Labor Day

More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance,

there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday

for workers.

Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary

of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a

cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in

suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have

delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."

But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not

gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a

machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent

research seems to support the contention that Matthew

Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International

Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the

holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central

Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central

Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a

committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday,

September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with

the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor

Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later,

on September 5, 1883.

In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the

holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor

Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow

the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's

holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of

labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated

in many industrial centers of the country.

Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to

Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came

through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886.

From them developed the movement to secure state

legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New

York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by

Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more

states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New

York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative

enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska,

and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other

states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on

June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first

Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the

District of Columbia and the territories.

The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day

should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday

— a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and

esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the

community, followed by a festival for the recreation and

amusement of the workers and their families. This became

the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by

prominent men and women were introduced later, as more

emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic

significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the

American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the

Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday

and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the

labor movement.

The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone

changes in recent years but it is still evident that the vital

force of labor has added to the highest standard of living and

the greatest production in the world. It is appropriate,

therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the

creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and

leadership — the American worker.

Remembering 9/11/2001

Prayer For a Time of International Crisis

Eternal God, our only hope, our help in times of trouble: get nations to work out differences. Do not let threats multiply or power be used without compassion. May your word rule the words of men, so that they may agree and settle claims peacefully. Hold back impulsive persons, do not let the desire for vengeance overwhelm our common welfare. Bring peace to earth right now, through Jesus Christ, the prince of peace. Amen

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September Worship Highlights

Sept. 3 – 13th Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon – Let us Labor for the Master Based on Ex 3:1-14; Mat16:21-28.

Hymns – #694 Come Ye Thankful People Come, #338 Where He Leads Me I Will

Follow, “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder

Sept. 10 – 14th Sunday after Pentecost Christian Education Sunday –

Blessing of the Backpacks Sermon: The Law of Love vs. Loving the Law

Based on Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20

Hymns - #559 Christ is Made the Sure Foundation, #408 The Gift of Love, #128 He

Leadeth Me

Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday Sept. 10 - 9:00 AM Kids, bring your backpack

to church!

Sept. 17 – 15th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon – God Makes for Good Based on Genesis 50:15-21 Matthew 18:21-35 Hymns - #89 Joyful Joyful, #402 Lord I want to Be a Christian, #170 O, How I Love Jesus

Sept. 24 – 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon – Don’t Look Back Based on Exodus 16:2-15

Hymns - #139 Praise to the Lord the

Almighty, #127 Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah, #671 Lord Dismiss Us with Thy

Blessing.

Mission Offerings

September 3 ….Bishops Partners in Ministry

September 10 ……Church Camping Program September 17 ………………….. Future Fund

September 24 …..Pa. Sunday School Assoc.

October Worship Highlights

Sunday October 1, we will celebrate world

communion Sunday as we begin our special series on the Five Practices of a Fruitful Congregation!

Oct. 1 – World Communion Sunday

Sermon – “Called to be Fruitful” Based on Galatians 5:13-26

October 8 - 19th Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon – “Opening the Circle – Radial Hospitality”

Based on Romans 15:1-13

October 15 –20th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon – “With a Grateful Heart –

Passionate Worship”

Based on Isaiah 6:1-8

October 22 –21st Sunday after Pentecost Sermon – “Toward the Image of God” –

Intentional Faith Development” Based on Ephesians 4:17-32

October 29 – 22nd Sunday afar Pentecost

Sermon – “Risky Business- Mission and Service”

Based on Matthew 25:31-46

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September Worship Assistants

September 3, 2017

Greeters: Tim & Sue (Phillips) Grenoble Ushers: Don Spickler &

John Zimmerman Scripture Reader: Rick Mellott

Nursery: Shelly Lilly

September 10, 2017

Greeters: Peggy Holsinger &

Ken Pannebaker

Ushers: Chuck Bear & John Foltz Scripture Reader: Leroy Hoover

Nursery: Tina Leister

September 17, 2017

Greeters: Steve & Robin Jones Ushers: Tim Grenoble & Leroy Hoover

Scripture Reader: Rick Mellott

Nursery: Amy & Lochlan Hurst

September 24, 2017

Greeters: Shirley & Tessi McKeehan

Ushers: Rick & Lydia Mellott Scripture Reader: Leroy Hoover

Nursery: Available

September Birthdays

1 Janet Zipfel

2 Ginny Foltz

3 Dick Clelan

3 Jessie Steffan

5 Nancy Kuhn

5 Ashley Rohm

10 Patty Rockey

12 Rodney Snyder

13 John Amsley, Jr.

14 Stephanie Jones

19 Cindy Bear

19 Carolyn Mellott

19 Dannette Miller

19 Helen Snyder

21 Gilson Marpoe

23 Harry Kelso

25 Matt Dalinsky

25 Mary Marston

28 Emily Lilly

September Anniversaries

11 Wayne & Lee Anne Reck

12 Lance & Corinna Oburn

13 Luke & Janell Redcay

18 Larry & Iva Zell

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Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Returns to Outdoorsman’s Theme –

Prayer Breakfast Begins again Saturday Sept. 30 – 7:30 AM

This fall our Men’s Prayer Breakfast study will focus on Prayers for the Outdoorsman featuring

Jason Cruise’s prayer guide for hunters and fishermen known as Minute Man. His short

devotions can be a great start to an active day and only take about a minute to read, but its’

truth stays with you all day. The one-minute

devotions will be followed by a video of a

hunt, which illustrates the principles in the

study. Join us for some great men’s fellowship.

Fall Bible Studies Begin

Monday Oct. 2 &

Tuesday Oct 3 –

Featuring Bishop Robert Schade’s study – “The

Five Practices of a

Fruitful Congregation”.

This fall our Bible Study time will be in conjunction with a sermon series on the five

practices of fruitful congregations and Christians. We will learn how to live out our

motto to love God, love people and be a blessing in very concrete ways – and the study

will compliment a Sermon Series by Pastor Rick. Make plans to join us!

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES RESUME ON SEPTEMBER 10TH @ 10:15 AM

Radical Hospitality -

Passionate Worship –

Intentional Faith Development Risk-Taking Mission and Service -

Extravagant Generosity

These are the Five Practices of vital, fruitful

congregations. These ideas aren’t secret or new, but they are the practices that can lead to

excellence and growth in the life of our church. And they are the practices we will be focusing

on for five consecutive weeks.

Just imagine what can happen if everyone in our congregation will spend five weeks—just

thirty-five days—reading, praying, discussing, and focusing on these Five Practices. God can

change individuals, entire families, and our whole church—thus changing the difference we

can make in and beyond our surrounding community.

You are invited to participate in this exciting emphasis in a variety of ways:

Sunday morning worship – Sermon Series Meet You at the Bridge – Sunday School Class

Monday/ Tuesday Bible Study Groups

Look for more information throughout the

month.

Blessing of the

Backpacks

Sunday Sept. 10 –

9:00 AM Kids, bring your

backpack to church!

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New Women’s Prayer Breakfast Series Begins

Sat. Sept. 16th @ 7:30 AM

Nancy Hoffman will once again lead the Woman’s Prayer

Breakfast group. In this series they will be studying the book

“Awakening to a Grand New Day” by Margaret Feinberg. Because of

scheduling conflicts, the first Prayer Breakfast will be meeting on the 3rd Sat.

of September (Sept. 16th). Beginning in October, the Women’s Prayer Group will

resume their normally scheduled time at 7:30 AM on the 2nd Saturday of each month until

May, 2018. Come and join us for this exciting new study!

OUTREACH PROJECTS

FOR SEPT. 2017

On Friday, Sept. 29th

we will be hosting a concert at the Pavilion by the Jazz Me Rhythm &

Blues Band from 6 – 9 PM. The concession stand will be selling pulled pork sandwiches,

chili, burgers and a variety of baked goods. Donations of baked goods are being requested

& are greatly appreciated. Proceeds will go to benefit the Perry County family with a critically

ill 2 year old little girl.

If anyone would like to help coordinate a

Missions Outreach Project please contact Shelly Lilly at 717-580-9121. We are always looking

for new ideas and ways to minister in our community and beyond.

BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED

Our blood donations are down to an all-time low of just 2 pints. If

you have the ability to donate blood, please contact Patty

Rockey for details. Our Group Number is #347. Give the Gift of Life !

Children’s Church

On the 2nd and 4th Sunday’s all children are

invited to participate in our new Children’s Church.

Here they will learn familiar Bible stories and teachings with fun filled activities. Children’s Church is held down-stairs in the Fellowship Hall

and the children will be excused to attend immediately following Pastor Rick’s Children’s

Sermon in the Sanctuary. For more information, please contact Nancy Hoffman or Tina Leister.

Children’s Ministry Mtng

September 13th @ 7 PM There will be a Children’s

Ministry Meeting on Sept. 13th @ 7 PM. This meeting will be

an opportunity for members of the congregation to explore ideas for our Children’s Ministry here at Waggoners. Ministries include, but are not

limited to, Vacation Bible School, Music, Children’s Church & Missions. We encourage

your support for these vital ministries. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Any questions can be directed to Nancy Hoffman or

Tina Leister.

Annual Fall Chicken BBQ

Sept. 23rd – 11 AM to 1 PM

Don’t forget to get your tickets for

the upcoming Fall Chicken BBQ. There will be plenty of opportun-

ities to volunteer to help bake beans, brownies, tend the bbq pit, put together dinners, etc. If you have an hour or two & would

like to help out, please contact Leroy Hoover.

WAGGONERS CHURCH STAFF

Pastor: Rick Denison ………………….254-7700

Ch. Sec: Suzanne Lindermann ….706-1514 Treasurer: Liz Hoover ………………..576-0369

Fin. Sec: Fay Minich …………………..713-0508 Custodian: Roxann Marpoe…………448-9327 Trustee: Jim Simon……………………..226-4464

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Ongoing Events

Women’s Prayer Breakfast is held every 2nd

Saturday of each month from Sept. – May at 7:30

AM. The women, led by Nancy Hoffman, study a

selection of Christian Contemporary literature. This

year’s study is from Margaret Feinberg’s book

“Awakening to a Grand New Day”. After the lesson,

the women enjoy breakfast in the Bridge Café. ALL

WOMEN of the church are invited to attend.

************************************ Men’s Prayer Breakfast is held every 4th Saturday

of each month from Sept. – May at 7:30 AM. The

men, led by Pastor Rick, study an interesting

selection of Christian contemporary lessons. This fall

our study will focus on Prayers for the Outdoorsman

featuring Jason Cruise’s prayer guide for hunters and

fishermen known as Minute Man. After the lesson, the

men enjoy breakfast in the Bridge Café. ALL MEN of

the church are invited to attend.

************************************ Church Fellowship Breakfast is held every 3rd

Thursday of each month at 9 AM at the Fairground

Diner, 1111 Spring Rd., Carlisle. Everyone is invited &

pays for their own meal.

************************************ Weekly Bible Study is held every Mon. night at

6:30 PM & every Tues. morning at 9 AM from Sept. –

May. Everyone is invited as Pastor Rick leads us in

interesting & uplifting Biblical teachings.

************************************ Worship Team practices at 6:30 PM the Wed. prior

to the Sunday on which they sing. Everyone is invited

to join.

************************************ Senior Choir, led by Stephanie Keifer, has been

temporarily discontinued. Everyone is invited to join.

************************************ Youth Choir, led by Stephanie Keifer, practices

every Sunday at 10:15 AM in the Social Hall. All

preschool thru elementary aged children are invited

to attend. The Youth Choir usually sings every 4th

Sunday during Worship Service.

************************************ Manor Care Bingo is a ministry of 4 or 5 volunteers

on 2 teams who help out at Manor Care Nursing

Home the 2nd Thursday of each month (Jan. thru

Nov.) @ 7:15 PM. Team #1 and Team #2 alternate

months, beginning with Team #1 in Jan. Anyone

interested in helping should contact Rick Mellott at

249-7583 or Ernie Miller at 243-4964.

************************************Time for Tots is a preschool program that meets

from Sept. to mid-May. They meet in the Nursery

every Monday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.

This program offers young children a socially,

emotionally and educationally motivating experience.

If you have a 3 or 4 year old who would like to join

the class, contact Cindy Bear at 243-9356.

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Sunday’s at Waggoners Church

Bridge Café Join us every Sunday morning at 8 AM in the Bridge Café for coffee, pastries, breakfast items &

fellowship. They also sponsor a new outreach ministry each month. Everyone is welcome and monetary contributions are always appreciated to

offset our costs. Thanks!

************************************Sunday School

All classes are in session on

Sunday (Sept. through May) at 10:15 AM. *Nursery class - for

children birth to 4 years of age & meets in the room adjacent to the restrooms.

*Children in K– 9th grades meet in the social hall.

*Youth in 10th - 12th grades gather in the Bridge Café.

*Adult Class #1 meets in the front of the sanctuary and studies the International Sunday

School Lesson.

*Adult Class #2 (Meet Me At The Bridge) This class meets in the Bridge Café & studies are

based on a variety of contemporary Christian literature. ************************************

Ongoing Projects

Giant Gift Card Program – Purchase cards from our church and Giant will donate 5% back to the church. Contact Chuck Bear 243-9356.

************************************ Soup Ministry – Make soup at home and place in the freezer in the kitchen for shut-ins. Make sure

you include the date made on your soup. ************************************ Blood Bank – Donate blood to our local Blood

Bank. Please use #347 as our Group Number.