Church Staff

Rev. Randall Fiske

Pastor

PastorRandy815@gmail.com

Jodi Kerlin

Office Administrator

secretary@florincob.org

Church Website

www.florincob.org

Office Hours

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Monday thru Friday

Hi l l t op High l igh ts M o n t h l y N e w s l e t t e r o f

F l o r i n C h u r c h o f t h e

B r e t h r e n

A p r i l 2 0 1 4

L oo k in s id e f o r :

Pastor’s News 2

Leadership Team 3

Prayer Ministry 4

WMAT & Spiritual

Discernment Workshop

5

Outreach Ministry 6

Discipleship/

Church News

7,8,9

Ministry Schedule 10

Church Calendar 11

SUNRISE BREAKFAST

To be held Sunday, April 20 @ 7:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

This fundraiser helps the youth raise money for Summer Work

Camp through Christian Endeavor and National Youth Conference

in July. We are asking for parents to donate $10 to help defray the

cost of the breakfast. Please give your donation to Brenda Thom-

as, mailbox #141, marked with your Youth’s name.

Help will be needed for setting up on Saturday evening, April 19th

(5:30 PM) and early Sunday morning, April 20, for cooking (5:30

AM) and serving the breakfast (6:30 AM).

Sign-up sheets are posted upstairs outside the Sr. High Youth room

and one in the foyer on the bulletin board.

**Congregation: Donations are needed for the breakfast;

muffins, bananas, oranges, grapes. (Please sign up in your

Adult Sunday School Class or on the bulletin board in the

Foyer.)

Questions, feel free to contact Brenda Thomas at 799-8335 or email

thomas743@centurylink.net.

Thank you in ADVANCE for your help.

6:30 a.m..

April 20th

P a s t o r ’ s N e w s … Page 2

At noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. At three o’clock Jesus cried out in

loud voice. “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?’’ which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”

When some of the people standing there heard him say that, they said, “Listen! He’s calling Elijah.” Someone

ran out and soaked a sponge in vinegar. Then he put it on a stick and offered Jesus a drink. The man said,

“Let’s see if Elijah comes to take him down." Then Jesus cried out in a loud voice and died….

Joseph had purchased some linen cloth. He took the body down from the cross and wrapped it in the cloth.

Then he laid the body in a tomb. ...When the day of worship was over, Mary Magdala, Mary ( the mother of

James )and Salome bought spices to go and anoint Jesus. On Sunday they were going to the tomb very early

when the sun had just come up. They said to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the en-

trance to the tomb?” As they went in to the tomb, they saw a young man. He was dressed in a white robe and

sat on the right side. They were panic-stricken. The young man said to them. “Don’t panic! You’re looking

for Jesus from Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been brought back to life. He’s not here. Look at the

place where they laid him. Go and tell his disciples and Peter that he’s going ahead of them to Galilee. There

they will see him, just as he told them.” (Mark 15:33-37, 46; 16:1-7) God’s Word Translation

AN OLD man asked a young boy, “What are you going to do with your life?”

The young boy replied, “ I’m going to college and get a business degree.”

The old man said, “Well, what then?”

“Oh! Then I’m going up to New York and I’m going to work on Wall Street, become a broker , and

then become a millionaire.”

“Oh! OK! And what then?”

The boy continued, “Then I’m going to buy myself a fine house. I may try to retire

early so that I can enjoy the good life.”

“What then?”

“Well then, after that, I’m just going to party, relax and enjoy my grandkids.”

“Alrighty, what then?”

“I guess after all of that, I’m gonna die.”

The old man smiled wryly and looked the young boy in the eyes. “What then?”

For all of us in life, no matter how we live our lives an no matter what we fill them with, we will all

die and we need to have a plan in place for that time too.

Does your plan include eternal life through the resurrected Jesus Christ?

L e a d e r s h i p T e a m . . . Page 3

Mark your calendars!

Congregational Forum

Sunday, May 3, immediately following the worship service

It’s time to vote on the 2014 budget proposal!

Come to hear updates on what’s happening at Florin.

Please plan to attend!

Pr a y e r Min is t r y . . . Page 4

This year the National Day of Prayer falls on Thursday, May 1st. The prayer breakfast

will be held at The Gathering Place from 6:30-8:00 AM. Breakfast will be served first,

then a short time of worship. Following worship, there will be a time of prayer that

focuses on seven areas that affect the life of a community. Also there will be a

surprise guest! I will have tickets for the meal. Please plan to come!

Submitted by: Norma Baum

To My Florin Family:

Thank you for your Prayers, compassion and support for my neph-

ew, Daniel. I've always known our God is forgiving and merciful, but

the results I've seen are nothing short of miraculous. Daniel's health is steadily improving, AND, he accepted Jesus as his Savior, he's reading

the Bible, praying and attending worship services! He's also eagerly an-ticipating Pastor Randy's visit. After much red tape and rules to follow,

very soon, they'll finally be able to meet. Let me close with a thank you from Daniel, himself: He said he's very grateful for your support, and he

can actually feel your prayers.

May God bless each and every one of you.

With Love,

Sandy Heisey

W MA T …. . . Page 5

Spiritual Discernment - It sounds great!

But what is it?

How do we do it?

Where do we start?

Join Naomi Kraenbring for two sessions of DVD recordings from the School of

Leadership Training that she attended at Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s campus in

January 2014. Ruth Haley Barton, author of Pursuing God’s Will Together: A Discerment Practice for

Leadership Groups, was the keynote speaker and has some exciting and challenging words for us to

hear!

Sunday, April 6, after church until 3:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch!

This video presentation is particularly geared towards those helping to make spiritual

discernment happen in leadership settings, but all who are interested in this topic are invited to attend!

Please compete the bottom of this form and return to Naomi, mailbox #157. Or feel free to contact Nao-

mi to RSVP or with questions 653-4778 or kraenbring@hotmail.com.

_____ Yes, I plan to attend the workshop on April 6!

_____ I cannot attend but would be interested in another date!

Name ________________________________________________________

Number attending ______________________________________________

Worship Ministry Action Team has been busy this month gathering information

to help us be ready to transition to a more contemporary worship service. Thank

you all for you support and for the ideas you have shared so far. At this point, we are

continuing to gather information and work out the process of how we will be moving

and changing to meet our goal of contemporary worship at Florin. At the recent

Missions Dinner we were reminded how much musical talent we have at Florin and we

want to make sure that we are able to use the gifts and talents that make us unique.

Please feel free to contact any member of WMAT if you have any more ideas or

questions about our process and progress. Thank you!

Submitted by Elizabeth Smith

Other WMAT members: Nancy Dehmey, Wendy Fry, Yvonne Johnson, Leslie Snyder

O MA T …. . . Page 6

I remember as a little girl hearing people say that time goes really fast……..

and I thought I would never say that, well guess what? Back in December when OMAT team started planning the Missions Dinner, it seemed like a long way away and now we can say it is history. I am going to share a little of what I observed and took part in. First of all ,seeing how each one of the team members took a responsibility and ran with it, was really awesome! Julia was responsible for addressing the invitations to the businesses and church members, and we had 8 table sponsors. With these contributions ,the entire cost of the meal was covered. Jim Heisey was in charge of the silent auction and set up. What a neat display down the entire hallway from the fellowship hall to the gathering area! Marsha Heisey contacted and organized the servers. I might also add she helped Jim with the silent auction. Earl and Evie were in charge of the appetizers, and once again they out did themselves. Evie you will have to share your recipes some time?! Pastor Randy was Master of Ceremony and Rose made the special meals for those who were in need. And of course I can’t forget to mention the kitchen staff, once again Rob and Ellie, Bob and Barb Strickler were our chefs in charge. Linda Heisey came in on Friday evening and decorated the tables and hall. What a delightful time we had hearing the choir and several other members share their musical talent. Marcy did an awesome job organizing the program. When all was totaled, there was approximately $2,500.00 raised for those interested in missions!! As I think back on the evening and see how many different people were involved and how their gifts were used to serve, I can only say, WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE! There are lot of people at Florin that have many, many gifts and talents! I know we have a lot to share with those around us. Respectfully Submitted, Ruth Ann Barr OMAT chairperson

D MA T ……… …… ……. .

What’s Happening at Little People’s Nursery School:

April showers bring May flowers! At LPNS, April brings Wacky Day where children and staff wear mismatched or backwards

clothing to school for a day! April also brings the Art Show on the 15th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm showcasing the children's art projects from the

year! Come out and see the show! Bring your friends and neighbors along!

At the end of April, a Mount Joy Police Officer will be visiting the classes to

share with the children about their duties and special equipment. The chil-

dren always enjoy this day!

April also brings more opportunities for us to support LPNS. The Wolfgang

candy will be delivered the first week of April and distributed after that. On April 10th, LPNS will be hosting a fundraiser at Isaac's in Mount Joy. Flyers

will be in the bulletin and on the mailbox tables. There will also be another sub sale starting on April 14th with delivery on May 6th. Please see the sign

up sheets in the Sunday School rooms after the 14th. Let's show our sup-port and participate in these fundraisers!

We would also like to recognize that Maxine Feltch, director of LPNS has stepped down at the end of March to pursue other interests. She has served

the school for many years as director and teacher. We want to thank her for her dedication to the children and the staff during these years.

In closing, this is a note from the staff...

Little People's Nursery School would like to thank everyone for their gener-ous donations of snacks and school supplies. It was greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much!

The Children and Staff of LPNS.

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D MA T /C hur c h n e ws …. . . . Page 8

Child Protection Policy Update: DMAT would like to thank the church for their involvement in the revised Child Protection Policy! Thank you to everyone who is investing in our children and youth ministries, we are so thankful for your commitment and passion! Moving forward, DMAT will be in-charge of this policy and will be the contact group if you have questions. If you work with your children and/or youth and did not attend the CPP Training on Feb 22, you'll need to view the training DVD. These DVD's can be found in the church library starting March 23. Please check them out and complete the revised CPP forms in order to renew your Approved Adult status. Thank you for your attention on this and for serving Florin COB. -Discipleship Ministry Action Team

Get Real, Finding your True Self in Jesus

@Camp Swatara

Summer Camp and the Family Camping Center seasons are right around the corner

so it’s time to sign-up or reserve your site. Log onto www. campswatara.org to

register online for summer camp or request a site at Family Camp. Other activities

scheduled:

Spring Weekend Camps for 1st-3rd Graders April 4th-5th

Spring Into Swatara and Hike Day- April 12th

Spring Clean-Up Day & Paul Bunyan Day on April 5, 2014.

We are planning on painting 1 or 2 cabins, cleaning up campsites, leaves,

fallen trees, fire pits, etc. for the upcoming camping season. We are also

cutting and splitting firewood for the family camp area .

If you plan on going, let Ashley Ovens (ph. # 367-8821) or Camp Swatara

(717) 933-8510 know by Wed. April 2nd. Lunch will be provided and

free camping is available Fri. or Sat. if you serve on Sat! Call Robert @Family

Camp at (717) 933-5244 to make camping arrangements.

Where the stone rolled away from the tomb!

When: Saturday, April 5, 2014

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: Florin Church of the Brethren

C hu r c h N e ws… …… …. Page 9

Fred Shoop April 4

Isaac Smith April 4

Adam Stern April 5

Gail Summy April 6

Jim Lawrence April 7

Lester Smeltz April 12

Roy Barr April 16

Matteah Fiske April 16

Clara Kniss April 19

Robin Bowers April 22

Earl Dehmey April 26

Leah Stern April 26

Connor Maxwell April 27

Larry Radle April 27

Dave Stern April 29

Marcy Price April 30

Brooklyn Stouffer April 30

Warren & Verdella Spickler April 1

Bob & Nancy Shonk April 6

Lester & Ruth Smeltz April 6

Fred & MaryAnn Shoop April 7

Doug & Carol Witman April 21

Ralph & Verna Hostetter April 24

Senior Adult Trips

Wednesday, April 2-

Lancaster County Amish Tour

7:30am-4:30pm

Includes visiting Amish craft workers, an

Amish school, dinner in an Amish home

and more!. Cost $58 pp

Saturday, April 22nd-

Highlights of Philly featuring a 2-hour

boat ride, Treasures Tour.

Transportation by elite Coach.

Cost $98 pp

Tuesday, May 20th-

Mystery Tour 8am-6pm.

Transportation by Elite Coach.

Cost &98 pp, includes a hearty lunch.

Mon., June 16-Thurs. June 19

Cape Cod & Area Attractions

Wed. July 2-Sun. July 6

CoB Annual Conference, Columbus Ohio

Mon. July 14th-Fri. July 25th

Pacific Northwest Tour

Call Earl Ziegler, 560-6488 with

questions or email eziegler29@gmail.com

M i n i s t r y S c h e d u l e . . . Page 10

April 6 April 13 April 20 April 27

10:15

Service Joyful Noise

Offering

Joyful Noise

Offering

Back Door

Greeters Jerry Kniss Bonnie B. &

Ruth Ann Barr

Shawn & Barb

Maxwell Ron & Linda Krause

Children's

Story Naomi

Kraenbring Leslie Snyder

Front Door

Greeters

Dave &

Kerri Stern Glenn & Barb

Miller Bob & Ruth Ann Myers

Martha Kline

Dot Summy

Organist Marcy Price Marcy Price Marcy Price Marcy Price

Pianist Jan Chavez Jan Chavez Jan Chavez Jan Chavez

Powerpoint

Wesley

Ovens Paul Geib Emily Fritz Bonnie Brinkman

Preaching Pastor Randy Pastor Randy Pastor Randy Dennis Rosenberry

Preschool Dennis & Linda

Rosenberry Sherry & Cherie Wendy &

Wayne Fry Robin & Whit-ney Bowers

Sound

Mike

Studebaker

Ashley

Ovens

Austin

Ovens Jeff Summy

Special Music None_ Choir Choir Dance Interp.

Toddler Room

Carolyn & Randy Hostetter

Evie Dehmey

Tammy Bixler Jan & Chris

Chavez Glenn & Barb Miller

Ushers Dale Bowers Chris Chavez John Dohner Barry Kreider

Welcome

Center Marty Witman Nancy Shonk Ruth Ann Barr Nancy Shonk

Sunday School Clerk

Shawn Maxwell

Shawn Maxwell

Shawn Maxwell

Shawn Maxwell

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1

OMAT

7pm

2

LPNS

Board Mtg.

7pm

3

4 5

DMAT Com-

munity

Easter Event

1-3pm

Youth Mtg.

6

SD

Workshop

till 3:30pm

LPNS

Retirement

Presentation

7

MJAA Here

7-8:30pm

Pastor Off

8

9

Sewing @

LGH

7:50am

Praise 6pm

Choir

7:15pm

10

LT 7pm

11 12

C.I.T Mtg.

8-10am

WMAT Mtg.

10-12 noon

13

14

LPNS Art

Show Set Up

in FH

Pastor Off

15

LPNS Art

Show in FH

6-7:30pm

16

Praise 6pm

Choir

7:15pm

Love Feast

Set Up

17

Maundy

Thursday

Love Feast

7pm

18

Good

Friday

19

20 Easter!

Sunrise

Service

6:30am

Breakfast

7:30am

21

Church Office

Closed-

Holiday for

Staff

22

23

Praise 6pm

Choir

7:15pm

24

WMAT

6:30pm

25

26

FH Booked

12:30-5:30pm

Hostetter

Family

27

Pastor @

Revival

Srvcs.

Mohresville

(Dennis)

28

Pastor Off

VBS Mtg.

29

Pastor Here

Am Only

30

Pastor Here

Am Only

Praise 6pm

Choir7:15pm

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Deadline for

submission of articles

is the third Sunday of

the month.

H i l l t o p H i g h l i g h t s

Florin Church

of the Brethren

815 Bruce Avenue

Mount Joy, PA

17552

Phone:

717-653-1202

Prayer Line:

717-653-1050

www.florincob.org