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Helping people to know God as revealed in His fullness through Jesus Christ and responding to God and mankind in love and service.

August 2018

Outdoor Service August 5th

At 10 AM

Join with your church family for a meaningful time during our outdoor ser-

vice held at Shady Trail. Please invite your friends and family that may not

have a home church of their own. There will be a meal provided immediately

following the worship service, so there will be no Sunday school. Bring a side or dessert to share and there will be games for all. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs. In the event of rain, this service will be held at the church, so pray that we have nice weather. Let’s take this

time to enjoy worshiping God and enjoying His beautiful creation!

August 12th Game at 6:00pm

Join your church family at “Faith Night” at the Altoona Curve! The game will start at 6:00pm, but come at 5:00pm to catch the Allan Scott Band. There will also be fireworks after the game! Tickets will be $6.00/ea. in the grandstand level (300 level). There will not be youth group this evening at the church so the youth are invited to come to the game. If transportation is an issue, contact Director Dave. There will be a table in the nar-thex to sign up. Deadline is August 1st. Come out for this fun time to spend with “family”. You can give money to Staci to pay for your tickets.

If you have a recipe that everyone loves and is always asking you to share, please

submit it to the church office for the newsletter to share

with everyone. We are trying to print one in each

newsletter.

Heritage Fair Auction Sept. 22

Items are Needed!

Handmade items are needed for the Heritage Fair’s Ministry Support Auction. Themed baskets, sewn items, wood crafts or

furniture, and other handmade items are needed for the Sept. 22nd, 11 am auction. Put your talents to good use for a good cause and create something special for this fundraising event. See more details

on the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex.

Brethren Open Golf Tournament

August 14th at Iron Masters

Cost is $80.00 which includes: 18 holes, cart, dinner, and gifts

Can’t golf? Consider being a sponsor. Get your team together to enjoy a day

on the golf course! For more information or to register, go

to www.midpacob.org

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple

1 c. shredded coconut 2 c. mini marshmallows 1- 16 oz. whipped topping, thawed

Mix all ingredients together and chill for several hours before serving. Top with crushed pecans if desired.

Recipe from allrecipes.com

Heavenly Pink Salad

Pre-k – 5th Grade– Confidence-Living like you believe what God says is true. 6th – 12th– Come, Lord Jesus Young Adults– Multiply– Making Disciples Foundations Class- Video Series– TBA F.O.C.A.S. Class– Apostles The Unity and Adult Bible Class- Justice in the New Testament

We would love to see you!

Here’s what’s going on this month in our Sunday school classes. What sounds interesting to you?

Last week, on Wednesday morning, Lori and I, along with my son Adam, his wife Katie, and our two grandsons visited the ARK in Kentucky. It’s pretty amazing to see just how large the ark ac-

tually was and what life may have been like for Noah and his family with all those ani-mals. There’s a lot of information there on creation and the flood as well. From there, we returned to Cincinnati for AC - not air conditioning, but Annual Conference (although the air conditioning was much appreciated as the first couple days of Conference were very warm). All in all, I think it was a good conference, although those who want to pick at and argue over things will always find a reason to do so. As I was thinking about the ARK and the AC, this is what struck me. One of the passages that we often think about in relationship to the ark is Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:38-39: (NIV84)

As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For In the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and

giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them

all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. People quote this verse and talk about the evil of both Noah’s day and ours. However Jesus does not refer to the evil of Noah’s day. He refers to “eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage,” unaware of what is about to happen. In other words, life going on in the normal pattern, business as usual. One thing is certain in the church of the Brethren, our leadership has come to the realization that we can-not continue on the path of the last 30+ years. They have seen that this can only lead to the destruction of our denomination. So we are no longer doing business as usual. We are working very hard to put the conflict and decline of the past years behind and move on to something productive. Enter the Compelling Vision Process. It is a hopeful process that began this year at Annual Conference, and will continue in local regions of our Districts throughout this year, attempting to gain input at the grass roots level. It will be the main focus of next year’s Annual Conference, with the hope that shortly after that, we will have a vision around which we can unite in serving our Lord and Savior. It may be overstating this process to refer to it as an ark, but it truly may be the only hope for our denomination. While I am aware of the tremendous division this process must overcome, I am hopeful that somehow, most of us can put our difference aside and unite in a God-given vision for our church. Let’s be in prayer for this process and, as we have opportunity in the year ahead, let’s be active

participants, sharing what God has laid on our hearts. Blessings in Christ Pastor David

ARK & AC

August Calendar Sundays Wednesdays 9:25 Worship 6:00 Fellowship Meal/Prayer Time 10:45 Sunday School Each Wednesday 6:00 Youth Saturdays 7:30 Men’s Group

Wed 8/1 6pm-? Set up for Clothing Giveaway Thurs 8/2 6pm-? Set up for Clothing Giveaway Fri 8/3 9am-2pm Back to School Clothing Giveaway Sat 8/4 9am-2pm Back to School Clothing Giveaway Sat 8/4 1pm-3pm Clean up Sun 8/5 10:00 Shady Trail Outdoor Worship Tues 8/7 7:00 Nominating Meeting Thurs 8/9 7:00 Outreach and Service Sun 8/12 9:25 Youth Sunday Christian Education meet after S.S. 5:00 Faith Night @ The Curve Tues 8/14 6:00 Women’s Fellowship Thurs 8/16 7:00 Building Design Team Presentation Sun 8/19 10:30 Annual Conference Report (Adults S.S.) Mon 8/20 7:00 Music & Worship Meeting Tues 8/21 7:00 Prayer Walk - NBC School Wed 8/22 NBC 1st day of School Sat 8/25 Eckenroad Wedding Mon 8/27 Central 1st day of School Tues 8/28 7:00 Board Meeting

August 14- Brethren Open Tournament-Iron Masters, Roaring Spring August 17-19- Family Camp September 22- Heritage Fair

1 Steve Smith,Donna Miller 4 Ruth Over, Tim Rush 5 Nancy Miller, Joanne Stern 6 Susan Rogalski, Allie Snider 7 Cindy Ritchey 10 Kelsey Foor, Allison Cottle 11 Caplin Lingenfelter, Carolyn States Brad Diehl, Agnes Carper 13 Wayne Musselman, 16 John Cottle 19 Randy Rogalski 20 Jennifer Grieco, Nolin Snider, Caitlin Hoover 22 Steve Miller 23 Joy Shannon 24 Robin Stern 25 Sophie Snyder, Colton Claire 27 Kristi Oberman 28 Karen Claire 29 Alan Gearhart 30 Kitt Reininger 31 Ryan Wertz

3 Tim & Amy Frye 4 Matthew & Christine Snyder 6 James & Karla Over 9 Roger & Natalie Pepple 11 Brice & Lisa Miller George & Wilda Hershberger Todd & Melody Hoover 13 Zack & Jessi Akers 18 Pastor David & Lori Ulm Dennis & Audrey Cooper 23 Jeff & Susan Cogan Jan & Lainie Snider 24 Kevin & Wendy Teeter 29 John & Susan Shaffer 31 Fred & Susanne Marchi

Greeters

8/5 Don & Becky Smith 8/12 Brice & Lisa Miller

8/19 Norman & Linda Miller 8/26 Lucas & Jennie Miller

Deacons of the Month If you need transportation to the doctor or grocery

store, contact: Herman & Beverly Ritchey

Giving them a week’s notice is helpful.

Acolytes 8/5 Shady Trail

8/12 Shelby Over/Lauren Over 8/19 Bethany Shawley/Sophie Snyder

8/26 Brooks Snider/Aaron Shawley

Nursery Workers 8/5 Tom Foor/Deb Foor

8/12 Tammy Barkman/Jennifer Cogan 8/19 Beverly Beck/Dawn Love 8/26 N. Musselman/Jen Clouse

Musicians

Piano Organ 8/5 Shady Trail 8/12 Wendy Eckenroad Sally Wright 8/19 Karen Claire Mel Hoover 8/26 Cindy Barton Jean Reighard

Parking Lot Greeters Front Back 8/5 John Cottle/Tom Foor Steve Over 8/12 D. Appleman/Adam Hoover Thom Miller 8/19 M. Shawley/Steve Ritchey Don Smith 8/26 D. Swanseen/Steve Over John Leidy

Serving in August

Flowers 8/5– Open

8/12– Open 8/19 Pastor David & Lori

8/26 Ryan & Joanne Claire

Worship Leader 8/5 Lori Ulm 8/12 Youth

8/19 Gary Eckenroad 8/26 Wendy Eckenroad

Food Bank Collection-August Cake and Cookie Mixes

General List-Boxed Dinners, Mac & Cheese, Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Soup, Jello, Pudding, Cake

mixes, Canned fruits/Veggies, Flour & Sugar

Children’s Story

8/5 Jean Reighard 8/12 Amy Frye 8/19 Lori Ulm

8/26 Sharon Graybill

Sound and Tech 8/5 Shady Trail-Craig

8/12 Alan Weaver/Logan Barkman 8/19 ?/Ryan Claire

8/26 Ben Hoover/Meredith Barton

Local Projects- Contact Ron Dilling- (814) 224-5165 CentrePeace A team goes to work the 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you would like to volunteer, call

Joanne Dibert-(814) 494-2569

Kids WOW 8/5 Adrianne/Jordan/Alex

8/12 Dave/Nancy 8/19 Jessica & Adam Holsinger

8/26 Dave/Karen/Allie

Disaster Response Ministries Team meets the 2nd Monday of each month @ 7pm at the Roaring Spring First Church of the Brethren. Come join them and bring your ideas.

Northern Bedford County Schools

Prayer Walk

Tuesday, August 21st @ 7pm

“Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayer and requests.”

Ephesians 6:18

• We will gather in the main parking lot • We will walk around the school praying for

students and staff • You may pray in one place if unable to walk a

distance • You will NOT be asked to pray publicly • List of prayer concerns will be available

Please join us as we pray for God’s blessing and hand of protection

on our students, teachers and staff.

Heritage Fair Saturday, Sept. 22

Camp Blue Diamond

Dasher Family Benefit September 30th

The Church Family would like to prepare and donate a Gift Card Basket for the benefit and your

help is needed. Gift cards can be purchased and given to Karen

Claire by Sunday, September 16th. Thanks so much for your generosity!

Attention Ladies! There is a new Thursday morning bible study in the

works to begin in September. Lori will be leading a study in the book of John. If you want to dig into the bible and maybe make a few new friendships, this is

just for you! This is for ladies of all ages, so be watching for more information to come!

Mark your calendars for Heritage Fair coming up in September! There are tons of fun stuff for the kiddos and lots of good food and crafts that will be available

for purchase. Come and support Camp Blue Diamond!

Booths 8:30-2:00/Music 9am-noon, Children’s Area 9am-2pm/Basket, Quilt and General Auction 11am-

1pm/Wildlife Show at 1pm.

On August 16 at 7:00, the Building Design Team would like to present their plan for the addition of a Canopy over the main entrance, and the enlarging of our Narthex area. This will include a site plan required to begin con-struction, as well as the building plan itself. If the Board of Administration approves, this could be in the form of a Special Council Meeting, with a recommendation to move forward with acquiring bids for the project.

Youth Email woodburystudents@gmail.com

Follow us on twitter @wcobstudents

There is a youth/young adult retreat being planned for September 7th-9th at Camp

Mantowagon in Saxton, PA. All youth and young adults are invited. There will be more details to

come, see Director Dave with questions.

Back to School Clothing Giveaway Friday & Saturday

August 3rd & 4th 9am-2pm Both Days

Preparation will be Wednesday and Thursday August 1st and 2nd from 6:00pm-? both evenings. You don’t need to come the entire time, even an hour would be helpful. Donate whatever time you have! Donations of gently used school aged kids clothing and backpacks can be donated at the church or dropped off at the clothing bank. This is TOTALLY FREE to

anyone who has a need. Flyers will be available to share with friends and neighbors.

PO Box 176 4359 Woodbury Pike Woodbury, PA 16695 Rt. 36, 1/2 mile north of Woodbury Phone: 814-793-2288 Email: woodburycob@atlanticbb.net Pastor- David Ulm Director of Children & Youth– David Scott Web: www.woodburycob.org Sunday 9:25 -- Worship Service (children’s church available) 10:45 -- Sunday School 6:00— Youth Meetings(Grades 6-12) weekly Wednesday (Sept to March) 5:30—6:30 Free Fellowship Meal 6:30-7:30 (1st & 3rd) Faith-N-Family parents’ Bible study FROG Time kids group (PreK - 5th grade) Nursery to age 3 7:00 Adult Bible Study (weekly) Saturday 8 am Men’s Study Group 2nd Tuesday Women’s Group, 7pm

Woodbury Church of the Brethren

“Tea with Mary, Martha and Their Psychologist”

Tuesday, August 14th @ 6:00pm Pavilion at Dr. Dan and Marcia Ritchey’s

On the Juniata River ALL Ladies are Invited!

Bring your Lawn Chairs! This skit focuses on “Looking In” – issues that keep you from moving on in life, “Looking Up” – developing an ongoing relationship with Christ and “Looking Out” – using your talents, gifts and passions to touch the world. Our skit characters are Mary, Martha and a psychologist who helps them determine how best they might relate to Christ.

Friends of the Heart is made up of three women who share God’s love through talks, drama, and song. It’s members include Kim Messinger, Janine Boyer, and Shirley Brosius. We are looking forward to see how they use their gifts and talents to share with us.

If there is a change in location, it will be announced the week before.