June 2019

the Cedar Chips

Pastor’s

Corner

June is here. I think mainly the students

look forward to this month to be done at

school. And everyone is excited that summer

and vacations are ahead. Any plans made? I

long for a whole week off to relax. Can you

imagine that summer is creeping in?

Time is and goes with us everywhere eve-

ry day. I want to say that my life gets better as

time goes by. I have more experiences. I have

learned more knowledge. I have tried new

things. I have better learning of how to feel

and how to react. I know more people. I have

seen more places. I have better understanding

about life and how to be mature. All these

come from God and with age.

Plus I am going to see more clearly than

ever once both eyes are fixed. Not to mention

the distortion in my retina that I see straight

lines wavy and curvy. I can live with that.

Adapting life to serve and to live for God

is my aim. Is it easy? No! But it is possible

because God is by my side to help me.

Many responsibilities as a Christian, pas-

tor, a chaplain, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a

Thai, a US citizen, a neighbor, and a person –

Wow – never thought I would come up with a

long list of my titles. Try to make a list of

yours. It is amazing to know what roles you

and I are in. What a blessing – Be faithful and

fruitful to whom we called to be.

There are things I can do and there are

things I cannot do. God knows my strengths

and my limits. Whatever comes this summer

for me to handle, I am not alone. God says al-

ways look upward and inward to feel God’s

peace and joy. Whatever you and I do big or

small, do it as we do to the Lord our God.

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your

plans will be established.” Proverbs 16: 3

“God is Good! Life is Precious!”

Signed Pastor Kris

Our Vision

Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church seeks to glorify God

through nurturing spiritual growth, developing faithful discipleship,

and serving our community.

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

June 3 - 11:45 a.m. CT Meeting June 3 - 12:30 p.m. Lesson 9: God With Us Facilitator: Edie Kurtz Hostesses: Diana Boley Special Offering: Christmas in June for Children at Christ Home

Special dates ~ June 2019

• Pentecost, June 9 • Flag Day, June 14 • Trinity Sunday, June 16 • Father’s Day, June 16 • First day of summer, June 21

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Envelopes will be placed in the pew racks to receive the Presbyterian Wom-

en’s Summer offering. This offering will help with the various Presbyterian Women’s Missions including the Women’s Retreat.

Sunday School Update

Adult, Beginners and Children’s Sunday school classes officially ended. We will resume classes on

Sunday, Sept. 8th. This is the first Sunday after Labor Day.

Outdoor Worship & Church Picnic

Sunday, June 23 beginning at 10:00 a.m. there will be Outdoor Worship.

Following Worship will be a potluck picnic! Please bring your blankets and chairs to sit on. Please signup on the bulletin board to bring a covered dish. In case of inclement weather the service will be held in the Fellowship Hall.

PEACH FEST & FAMILY FUN DAY

AUGUST 18 7:30 AM—1:30 PM

This year’s Peach Fest & Family Fun Day will be held on August 17 starting at 7:30AM to 1:30PM with activities held inside and outside our church building. Come to our Peach Fest & Family Fun Day event for a wholesome, joyful day of activities. Bring family, friends, neighbors and lots of chil-dren for a great day. Watch for more information and signup sheets.

CrossNet Ministries Food Bank

The first Sunday of the month

Cedar Grove collects for the food bank. Food Pantry & Power Pack Needs: The numbers at the Food Pantry have increased and this is a slower time of the year for Food Drives. Below are their current needs.

Canned fruit, corn, peas Pasta sauce, Pasta Cereal Instant potatoes Egg noodles Manwich Baked beans Ketchup, Mustard, Salad dressing Pancake mix, Syrup Canned chicken Facial tissue Laundry detergent Dish detergent Feminine hygiene product

Thank you for your partnership, prayers and support! Your donation directly benefits individuals and families who live in the ELANCO communi-ty. Thank you!

July/August Cedar Chips

Please submit any articles by June 17, 2019

Q: What do sheep have on sunny days? A: A baa-baa-cue!

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Blessing of the Motorcycles Sunday, June 9th 10.00 AM

A blessing service for motorcyclists and trav-elers will be held during morning worship and a blessing of the motorcycles held in the parking lot after worship. Lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. for everyone to enjoy fellowship with all bikers. Kick stands are up at 12:30 PM. Do-nations to benefit Cancer Research Institute in memory of Cosette Sweigart, Daniel Hartman, Rodney Usner and in Honor of Christine Swei-gart. Checks should be written out to Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church and put “Cancer Research” in the memo. Cancer immunotherapy comes in a variety of forms, including targeted antibodies, cancer vac-cines, adoptive cell transfer, tumor-infecting vi-ruses, checkpoint inhibitors, cytokines, and adju-vants. Immunotherapies are a form of biotherapy (also called biologic therapy or biological re-sponse modifier (BRM) therapy) because they use materials from living organisms to fight dis-ease. Some immunotherapy treatments use ge-netic engineering to enhance immune cells’ can-cer-fighting capabilities and may be referred to as gene therapies. Many immunotherapy treat-ments for preventing, managing, or treating dif-ferent cancers can also be used in combination with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or target-ed therapies to improve their effectiveness. Im-munotherapy has potential to treat all cancers. For more information go to the website: www.cancerresearch.org

Summer Fun & Friends Free Children’s Books & Fun Time

at Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church

Held on Wednesdays: June 19 & 26, July 31

August 7, 14

VBS July 3, 10, 17 & 24

10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon

All children & parents welcome! Books, Storytime, Crafts & Games

with Snacks.

The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss has entertained and educated children and adults for the last 64 years with stories that rhyme and charismatic characters who delight their listening audience. Un-derneath the silliness, Dr. Seuss’ stories tend to shed light on human nature and the world we live in. They can also be used to relate the gospel and biblical wis-dom in a colorful way. So…when you find you’re in the mood to run and play, when rhyming sounds like just the plan for the day, take these lessons that can’t be beat, and let Dr. Seuss teach that the Bible is neat!

Fun in the Sun

Enjoy some summer-themed laughter while you lounge!

Seen on a church sign (and appropriate for grill-ing season): “God doesn’t make misteaks.” Person approaching a shoreline: “Is this river any good for fish?” Response: “It must be. I can’t get any of them to leave it.

Q: Why do people go to church in the summer? A: It’s prayer-conditioned!

Q: Why was it so hot in the stadium after the game? A: All the fans left. Q: While hiking, how can you identify a dogwood tree? A: By its bark.

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Sowing Generously “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giv-er .” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (NIV) “Give naught, get same. Give much, get same.” - Malcolm Forbes (1919-90) “Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.” -John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (1874-1961)

Summer is coming, and while you're taking that long-awaited vacation, the church will be here for you just as we are all year. Expenses don't take a summer break, so we need your sup-port as much as ever. Please remember to send in or drop off your offering even when you aren't here.

5th Sunday Mission Offering

5th Sunday Mission Offering will be taken on Sun-day, June 30. Your giving will support the Mission work of the church.

The Gift of Yourself

If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.

—Fred Rogers

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Coloring Page for All Ages!

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Greeters & Ushers 2-Terri Zook & Barb MacMaster 9-Bea Kubany & Nancy Fiedler 16-Karen & Nichole Behrenhauser 23-Glenn & Barb Zook 30-Gary & Carol Seaman Elder On Call: Ron Deshong (717) 445-6489 Deacon On Call: Barbara (Bob) Zook (717) 656-6322 Teller: Elder on Call Helpers: 2-Edie Kurtz 9-Carol Seaman 16-Barb (Bob) Zook 23-Barbara MacMaster 30-Barbara Smith

June Worship Assistants

Liturgists 2-Betty Ferstler 9-Larry Bowersox 16-Scott Sweigart 23-Ron Deshong 30-Bob Zook Providing Flowers: 2-Jo & Ron Rodgers in Memory of Aunt Marie & Uncle George Usner 9-Joe & Ron Rodgers in Memory of Uncle Glenn Rodgers 16- 23- 30- Trustee on Call: 2-Don Oakes 9-Glenn Zook 16-Doug Weaver 23-Glenn Zook 30-Don Oakes

Anniversaries - June 13-Hervey & Mary Painter July 5-Robert & Barbara Zook 23-Ray & Vickie Kahler July 6-Joseph & Ruth Py 27-John & Gerry Flexer 30-Allen & Martha Ruhl

Birthdays - June 1-Ronald Rodgers 2-Barbara (Glenn) Zook 7-Hayden Weaver 12-Timothy Ferstler 13-Donna Jones

19-Mabel Sensenig 20-Cheri Patterson 25-Brittany Friel 27-Jane Downes July 3-Allen H. Ruhl July 4-Judith Oakes

The Cedar Chips Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church P. O. Box 96 4833 Division Highway East Earl, PA 17519

Phone: (717) 354-5573 Address Service Requested

June 2019

If you would like to have your sent by e-mail, please contact the church office by phone or e-mail and we will add you to the list. E-mail: cedargrovepc@frontiernet.net

Blessing of the Bike Sunday ~ June 9

Service—10:00 a.m.

Lunch—11:30 a.m. Kick Stands Up—12:30 p.m.

Outdoor Worship & Picnic

June 23, 10:00 a.m.