Written in Black Do you feel like nobody really cares about you? Is it a cruel world? Are your feelings ignored? Do people always follow the rule to look out for number one? Most would admit the answers are yes unless you noticed the word always in my last question. We have all been mistreated at times but we have also been shown kindness. It is easy to dwell on the negatives. We are quick to tell others about a rude cashier or an unconcerned doctor. It is good advice to remember that we are only human. Those that seem cruel may have a burden to bear which led to the harsh treatment directed at you. If we can pause and take a deep breath and show kindness instead of trying to get even, it will be a blessing to them and also to us. Yes, we remember those bad circumstances. Jar your memory for some random acts of kindness that others have given you...There have been times when people have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Two incidents quickly come to my mind. When I was in school I was out sick a great deal. As a result I often got behind with homework assignments. In Jr. High I had a handsome, dark haired science teacher named Mr. Conklin. One time he called me up to his desk. It must have been a study session because I remember the room was very quiet. It was report card time and he had been working on grading. Discreetly he explained that I had missed so much homework that he would have to fail me for the semester. My exam grade was passing but the missing homework scores gave me a failing average. I told him that I understood and returned to my seat. It was nice of him to explain before I would see it on my report card. There is a popular Gospel song titled, “Written In Red.” It shares a beautiful message of the great love for us. That love was written in red with the blood of Jesus on Calvary! When I opened my science report card I was prepared to see an F for my grade. The surprise was that I could clearly see that Mr. Conklin began to write the letter F in red ink, but had switched to black ink! It was written in black, a simple change of pens showed kindness for a young girl. Red shouted out failure! The black was a gentle way to just record the information. With gratefulness, thank you, Mr. Conklin!

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LIFE LINE Linglestown Life: A United Methodist Church 

March 1, 2009   Volume 18 Issue 3 

L I N G L E S T O W N 

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Pastor George,

Thank you so much for supporting THON this year and letting me speak in front of the congregation. I really appreciate it. The donations I received last Sunday have already been put to great use. Some of the money was used to buy dress-up jewelry and prizes for the kids to play with on THON weekends.

Thanks again!

For the kids, Katie Pogue

Congratulations to Jason and Monica Ordanoff on the birth of their son, Jett Joseph and Steve and Christie Hanawalt who welcomed their daughter Finley.

Dear Linglestown Life,

Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers sent for the birth of our son, Jett. We also really appreciated all the cards, phone calls, meals, and hospital visit from Pastor George.

Jason, Monica, Gianna, Chiara, and Jett Ordanoff

In This Issue 

Page 2 In the Mail

Page 3 Written in Black (con’t from

page 1) Lent

Online Presence

Page 4 Harrisburg District Urban

Workcamp

Page 5 Contest

DiscipleMakers Pawsabilities

Page 6  Nursery School News

Page 7 Nursery School News

(Cont’d)

Page 8 Nursery School News

(Cont’d)

Page 9 Kids and Adults

Page 10 Birthdays and Anniversaries

Safe Sanctuaries Adventure Club

Page 11 Building Committee Update Kidz Zone Weekly Activities

Page 12 Egg-stravaganza VBS Information 

Page 13 VBS Registration 

Page 14 Children’s Ministry Calendar 

Page 15 Worship Attendants

Dear George,

Please convey my appreciation to the Church Council and people at Linglestown Life for participating at the 100% level in Shares of Ministry in 2008! This is up from 75% in 2007 and 66% in 2006.

Thanks to the people for their effort and to you for your leadership. A lot of good ministry is done in the name of Christ as we all work together. Blessings, Debbie

Clara Rowe following the passing of her brother Leroy Motter.

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Written in Black  Continued from page 1 As a young bride and mother I made my very first airplane trip from Memphis to Syracuse, N.Y. to attend a grandfather’s funeral. I was traveling with my five month old baby daughter and had to change planes in New York City. Mothers and grandmothers know the fatigue of trying to carry a baby, diaper bag and sometimes a purse. I was walking through the airport and was about ready to cry. I just did not have the strength to carry everything. Suddenly three young girls approached me and asked if they could help. It was an instant relief! I regained my strength and could continue on my way. I'm sure those girls would be shocked to know I remember their kindness forty years later. Thank you girls! There are still people with tender hearts who treat others with random acts of kindness and love. Maybe we can make it our goal to do the same. Imagine seeing a mailing label on each forehead you see. It reads, “Fragile, Handle With Care!” ~ Pam Davis, FaithWriters.com

Lent Lent is the special 40-day period before Easter (not counting Sundays). Lent, from the word Spring, is a unique time for us to take inventory of our lives, commune more intimately with God, and clear out those things that may distract us from our commitment to him. Lent is one of the most ancient Christian practices. The early church observed Lent even before Christmas became a holiday. In this 40-day period before Easter it is a season of preparing for spiritual growth. The Lenten season of 2009 begins on Wednesday, February 25, with the Ash Wednesday worship service. We invite you to join us on this Lenten journey as we move toward the turning point of the journey at Easter.

Ash Wednesday Sermon: Preparing Our Garden for Growth Text: 2 Chronicles 15 For a lot of people, Lent is a season for making resolutions. They give up chocolate or sweets. They're going to pray more, or actually go to church every Sunday. Beyond that, many of us have little understanding of what Lent is about. This message will help us understand and engage this season more appropriately. A Lenten Invitation Beginning, Wednesday, March 4 and each Wednesday through April 8; you are invited to receive the communion elements at Linglestown Life between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:30 am. Communion will be available in a format known as silent communion. During this time you may enter the sanctuary and receive the elements of communion and pause for a time of silent prayer and mediation. Resources will be provided for you to use this time for personal reflection. This is your opportunity and you are welcome to use it as you desire in this Lenten season. Lenten Sermon Series: The Passions of Christ Beginning Sunday, March 1 we’ll explore the passions of Jesus. We’ve sought how to understand the passion of the church and how we are called to be passionate disciples; but what were the passions of Jesus’ life. Jesus Passions His Relationship with the Father - Mk 1:35; Luke 5:16; John 5:19, 20 The Kingdom of God – Matthew 6:33 Compassion for the Hurting - Mark 6:34 Serving Others – John 4:34, Mark 10:45 Telling the Story – Matthew 28:20

Online Presence  Linglestown Life is seeking a team of individuals to update our presence online. Many individuals have made their first connection to Linglestown Life through our website and many more are keeping up to date with weekly activities through our weekly e-mail. To more effectively use these mediums, we are looking for several individuals to team up and provide ideas, comments and know-how. If you are interested in learning more please contact the church office at linglestownlife@comcast.net.

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HARRISBURG DISTRICT URBAN WORKCAMP Be A

Volunteer In Mission in Central PA

Sunday, July 12 – Friday, July 17, 2009 Sunday, August 2 – Friday, August 7, 2009

For all who have been anxiously awaiting another opportunity to serve, we offer two great weeks in the summer of 2009. This is the first of what we hope will be an annual experience of helping those with need in the capital of our state. Our goal is to provide a faithful witness for Jesus Christ while creating opportunities for individuals and congregations to work cooperatively. With so many talented and skilled individuals who long to make an impact in our world for Jesus Christ, this is your opportunity. We hope to serve the elderly, homebound, and economically struggling of the community. As the economy tightens, some can afford supplies but not labor costs and are extremely thankful for a helping hand to accomplish many minor tasks. More than merely completing home repair projects, our hope is to create joy and fellowship with those who we serve. How can you help? We need volunteers to come for either or both of these weeks who have a willing spirit and time and talent to share. Individuals should have completed 6th grade in school, all ages beyond this are acceptable.

Other ways to help: We invite individuals or congregations to make donations for building materials to the District Project or consider purchasing gift cards at LOWE’S or HOME DEPOT for whatever amount you can afford that we may use for materials. We will need congregations to supply bag lunches and to supply snacks for morning and afternoon breaks. We will need other congregations to prepare evening meals and to supply evening snacks. Additionally we need individuals willing to go for supplies and individuals with first aid or nurse’s training to be available daily. Do not let age be a hindrance, there is work for everyone.

We encourage all volunteers to lodge with our teams in local churches to assist in team building. However, for local folks who desire to sleep at home, we are asking for your firm commitment to be present for each evening meal and for morning devotional time. The cost for each week is $75 per person with lodging, $30 per person if you are commuting. Please complete the registration form and return it with your payment as soon as possible to facilitate accommodations and work schedules. Last day to register, May 1st.

While this is a Harrisburg District project, correspondence and finances will be processed through

Calvary U.M. Church. Please send all registrations to the following address with all Checks made payable: “Calvary UMC.” Please be sure to note Harrisburg District Project on the check memo line.

Please visit the mission bulletin board for the application.

Calvary U.M.Church

Attn: Jeff Fisher 4700 Locust Lane

Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717)545-0021

Email: jefffisher@cpcpastors.org

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Contest  The winner of the “Find the Hearts” contest in February issue is June Sweger. The prize was chocolate hearts from Gertrude Hawk Candies. The hearts were on pages 3 and 10. Thanks to everyone who participated. In this issue two candles are hidden. Find the candles and mark the page numbers on the entry blank below, along with your name. Coupons can be put in the offering plate at worship service; or put the coupon in the marked envelope in the mailbox on the door of the receptionist’s office. A postcard with the information can also be mailed to the church. The contest deadline is March 15. One winner will be randomly selected from all correct entries.

UMW CONTEST ------ FIND THE CANDLES

Name Telephone # Page #

DiscipleMakers  A Young DiscipleMaker I (Carin) first met Jen during her freshman year. We met together a couple times. Her attitude then communicated that she had life all figured out. She eventually joined a Bible study, but only so that people would stop inviting her. She mostly thought of herself as better than the people she met through DiscipleMakers. Then when some of her friends from home began to attend DiscipleMakers Christian Fellowship meetings, Jen tagged along. We were studying Romans that semester. Jen realized she was hearing things that made her mad. She was hearing the call of Scripture to set aside her own agenda and re-orient her life toward Christ. She realized she didn’t have life figured out, and started asking lots of questions. By March of her freshman year she had committed her life to Christ, while her friends chose the way of the world.

Since then, Jen has become one of the most teachable people I know. As I’ve discipled her I’ve seen her learn to contemplate everything she hears from the Word and to ask the Lord to help her change in response. She is one who is quick to see her sin, to repent, and to seek accountability and help. As she’s grown in her relationship with Christ, she’s developed a deep longing for those around her to know Him too. The Lord has given her a passion to make Him known and is teaching her how to love people well by speaking the truth while allowing the Spirit to be the one to change them. More and more, Jen’s life is being transformed as she experiences the freedom of the gospel and reflects that freedom to her peers. Now a junior, Jen is one of the key leaders in the DiscipleMakers Christian Fellowship at Penn State. She leads women in Bible study, helping her classmates and dorm-mates investigate the Scriptures, meet Jesus, and learn about His love for them. Earlier this month, Jen was baptized along with nine other members of our church (many of whom became Christians as students through DiscipleMakers’ ministry.) In the testimony she shared with everyone there, she contrasted her former non-committal attitude toward the Lord with current intentions, declaring, “I’m in it for the long haul!” Praise the Lord for His faithful love for us sinners! And thank you for helping us to go to the campus so that we can be part of His work! Yours in Christ, Brian and Carin

Pawsabilities  Please come out and support the Susquehanna Services dogs by attending the Pawsabilties event at the Farm Show Complex on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th. SSD raises, trains, and places dogs to assist people with disabilities. To either attend, volunteer, or sponsor please visit www.keystonehumanservices.org/ssd or contact Richele Herigan at 599-6116.

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Dear Friends of Linglestown Christian Nursery School,

“As Christians and members of Christian families, we are called to find God in our lives and follow the ways of Christ and His Church. Lent is a special time of seeking God. Lent is about renewing ourselves in Christ.” by Steve & Sue Givens.

Many families use this time to focus on preparing themselves spiritually for Easter. Adults might fast and give the money saved to a soup kitchen. Your entire family can consider any wasteful habits. Other families devote time to a favorite charity. Modeling service to others does more to teach your children about giving than simply talking about giving. You might also set aside additional time for family devotions and family prayers.

Yours for reaching and teaching children for Christ, Nancy L. Cartwright Lenten Mission Project LCNS is pleased to announce that our Lenten Mission Project for 2009 will be Susquehanna Service Dogs. We are delighted to partner with one of our Nursery School alumni, Anita Currier. Anita has worked with SSD for many years and continues to train dogs. During the month of March we will be collecting: can tabs, Bleach, latex dog toys, Kirkland dog food (Costco), dog biscuits, especially Pupperoni brand (no rawhides). We will send our donations with Anita and “Charlotte” when they visit on March 15 & 16. They will demonstrate the skills these dogs use to help others. Staff Corner Several staff members attended a training session at the Intermediate Unit.

A number of staff members will be at the Early Education Conference at Willow Valley on March 13. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their education.

Mrs. Cartwright will be presenting a session on “Child Protection Staff Training.”

Each year the staff at LCNS must complete 12 hours of training and we are proud of the time these ladies devote to updating their skills and knowledge. News from the 2 year olds: Angels, Cherubs, Two by Two and Little Lambs “Sing praises to the Lord.” (Psalm 9:11)

We have several green projects planned for St. Patrick’s Day and we will talk about leprechauns...we may even catch one!

We will learn to thank God for a place to live and even thank Him for the car seats which keep us safe. Pajama Day is always a blast!! We will be sure to thank God for our beds and pillows on that day!

Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. Liddick, Mrs. Erb, Mrs. Gibbs & Mrs. Flickinger, Mrs. Ormsbee News from the 3 year olds: Shepherds, Fishermen, Noah’s Ark, Kingdom Kids & Rainbows “We must obey God. “Acts 5:29

The children will once again be enjoying several St. Patrick’s Day activities and crafts. Our Second Step lessons are “Choosing an Idea”, “Is it working?” and “Sharing”.

Jimmy and Candi puppets teach the children about forgiveness and obedience. March will also include our famous Pajama Day!

Our Bible focus will on Jonah & his disobedience to God. We will also begin the telling of the Easter story in hopes each child will be able to gain understanding the real meaning of Easter.

The resurrection eggs will help reinforce the story.

Mrs. Fatula, Mrs. Moul, Mrs. Santopietro, Mrs. DeFazio, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Crouse & Miss Leah

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News from the 4 year olds: Wisemen, Disciples Miracle Kids & Prophets “We must obey God.” Acts 5:29 This month we focus on the color green. Along with our green crafts, nature is also waking up from the long winter and blessing us with “green”. We also will have fun as our mysterious leprechaun plays hide and seek with the children. Although we never find him, he always leaves us his pot of gold. Our Second Step lessons are “Am I angry?”, “Calm Down”, and “Dealing with being hurt.” During the month of March we will be enjoying St. Patrick’s Day stories and crafts. We will also start preparations for Easter as we begin reading the Easter Story and learn the meaning of this special time of the Christian year. Mrs. Santopietro, Mrs. Moul, Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Mooney, Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Crouse & Mrs. Gibbs & Miss Leah News from the 5 year olds Mrs. Gallagher & Mrs. Sadlock

The Bible stories are the Jesus and His friends and Samson. We will finish writing the letters of the alphabet and continue to write our first and last names with a “thumb space” between them.

Our history lesson will be about the legend of St. Patrick with emphasis on the Trinity, shamrocks and Ireland. Mrs. Sadlock will bring her shillelagh to share with the class. Watch out for the leprechaun. Wear Green on St. Patrick’s Day.

W – When I am afraid, I will trust in you. Psalm 56:3 X – Excellent is your name, Lord, in all the earth. Psalm 8:1 Y – You are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14 Z – Zachaeus, Jesus said, come down. I must stay at your house today. Luke 19:5 Book Fair a Success! Thank you to Dawn Stanley & Laura Arahovas and their crew of volunteers who helped with the Book Fair. It was a great success. The teachers received many beautiful books, families added to their own personal libraries and the fellowship among our families was heart-warning.

Ways to Help 1. Giant Stores: Sign up for Giant A+. We have received $539.21 to date. 2. Karns: we are collecting Karnes receipts. LCNS receives a 1% cash rebate. 3. Moo Money: We have received $83 to date. Spring Programs Cherubs & Little Lambs program: Monday, March 30 at 10:00-11:15 am in Fellowship Hall.

Angels & Two by Two program: Tuesday, March 31 at 10:00-11:15 am in Fellowship Hall.

Shepherds, Fishermen, Noah’s Ark & Rainbows Program for all am 3 Year Old Classes will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 in the Sanctuary.

Transitional Kindergarten: Wednesday, May 13 at 7:00 in the Sanctuary.

Disciples, Prophets & Wisemen Program for all am 4 Year Old Class will be held on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 in the Sanctuary.

Miracle Kids, Kingdom Kids & Heavenly Blessings Program for all pm classes: Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

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Comments from our most recent parent survey How does Linglestown Life Church, through the school, reach out to your family? ☺LCNS has made such a positive impact on our child which filters through to us, and then out into the world. Thank you for helping us raise a happy, healthy (physically, mentally, and spiritually), child.

☺They make us feel very welcome day to day and at all the special events throughout the year.

☺The members and staff of Linglestown Life are welcoming, inviting and present in activities of the school as well as the cafe. They create a warm Christian environment/community for the children as well as the parents. We enjoy the invites to church activities for families and children. We are active in our church but enjoy being included as extended family of Linglestown Life Church as well!

☺I love the cafe and have been able to connect with other moms that I would not have without it

☺I really think the new email newsletter is a wonderful addition to the 08-09 school year!

☺The school is wonderful, and the teachers are exceptional. It is quite evident that they genuinely care about each and every child that attends. Thank you!

☺Coffee area, great place to talk to other moms and people that might go to church at Linglestown LIFE

☺This school gives my child a Christian base and lets him have fun learning all at the same time...

☺They are very informative and have a lot of opportunities available for families to get involved.

What does LCNS do best? ☺Excellent teachers

☺Provide spiritual growth and provide learning that is based on incidental learning, rather than forcing the child to learn in a way that makes them dislike academics

☺Communication via newsletter and the internet calendar

☺Provide a safe environment for learning.

☺Identify the uniqueness in each child and work with the child and the parents to help each student learn and shine.

☺Preparing children spiritually and helping with social skills

☺Provide early Christian education experience with lots of love

☺Offer a fun, safe, and inviting environment for both the students and staff. ☺Structure; putting correct emphasis on appropriate social and emotional development

☺Educates in a caring, Christian-based way!

☺Provides a healthy atmosphere for my child to socialize with children his age

For Kids and Adults 

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In the 8th century B.C., a prophet of God condemned the sinfulness of many of Jerusalem’s citizens. On behalf of God, he chastised anyone who abused power, was unjust toward the poor and used bribes and position to gain money and status. He even condemned prideful women who walked “with outstretched necks, glancing wantonly with their eyes, mincing along as they go, tinkling with their feet.” (He was referring to little bells attached to women’s ankles.) Who was that prophet? A. Isaiah B. Amos C. Hosea D. Jeremiah

Answer: A (See 3:16 ff, NRSV, of the book with the prophet’s name.)

March Birthdays

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15 Karin Fulton Kris Renn 16 Timothy Miller 17 Steve Shadel 18 Larissa Bupp Ann Gordon Kamela Labe Elizabeth Maher Corbin Walburn 19 Eileen Hoover Rebekka Reynolds 20 Shana Cartwright 21 Marie Allen 22 Cejai Fulton Andrew Vuxta 23 Mary Jane Bratten Doug Kepler 24 Jenny Smink Rebecca Walburn 25 Matthew Love 26 Connie Moul 27 Raven Hinton Kaitlyn Pogue Anna Yingst 28 Logan Bleiler Lena Clavin Richard Heimbach III Jay Sayre 29 Judy Reed 30 James Zimmerman 31 Judith Donbach Emily Nease

1 Chelsea Snyder 2 Josh Fulton Robert Watson 3 Harry Hoover 4 Benjamin Gordon Gianna Ordanoff 5 Rich Little 6 August Axtman Connor Bagwell Kassidy Celsky Polly Farner Jalen Greene MaKenzie Kerstetter Ronald Kripas 7 Lauren Reed 8 Jeanne Chubb Michael Labe Chiara Ordanoff Nancy Storer 10 Grayson Krow Carin Roberg 11 Bill Gordon Patrick Moran Alberta Sterling 12 George Krahling Jr. Kyle Sucheski 13 Jordan Mazza 14 Amy Harbold Ann Heilman

March Anniversaries 2 Cliff and Brenda Pogue 4 Hap and Rose Ann Horgan

9 Bill and Doris Gordon 13 Gary and Kay Ross 18 Russell and Shelly Ricker 20 Mike and Jody Hall

Is your name missing from these lists? If so, please call Cherie Smith at 469-8481 or email at cherielsmith@comcast.net and we will be sure to include it the next time.

Safe Sanctuaries Corner  Dear friends of children and youth, TO OUR VOLUNTEERS: Joy Thornburg Melton has published an updated book entitled “Safe Sanctuaries, Reducing the risk of abuse in the church for children and youth.” It is available at Cokes bury for $25.00. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who works with children, youth and vulnerable adults. She has combined two previous books (one on children and one on adults) and added an additional chapter on vulnerable and additional resources. I am in the process of updating our current policy. This new resource will be invaluable as we look to the future. Something new for us as a church to consider is a policy on social networking and blogging as it relates to our employees and volunteers. TO OUR FAMILIES: Parents, be sure you sign your children in and out of every activity at LLUMC. Youth, be sure you sign in and out of every youth activity. Also, be sure your emergency contact information is up-to-date with your staff person or leader (Yvonne Barbush, Children’s ministry, Annie Garner, Youth Ministry, Jeanne Chubb, Music ministry) Nancy L. Cartwright, OSL Minister of Safe Sanctuaries

Adventure Club Snow Much Fun!

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30

We welcome Mr. Jason Erb to Adventure Club to assist Mrs. Barbush

**We are looking for 2 more helpers to

alternate weeks with us.

Meet in Room 201 (Kids age 4 - Grade 5)

SNOW MUCH MORE FUN @ ADVENTURE CLUB

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Building Committee Update February 22, 2009 

This is a brief overview of where the proposed building project stands at this point in time and what lies ahead. The Architect – Althouse Jaffe and Associates Jack Althouse and his team have been refining the proposed floor plans and preparing elevation drawings to provide the Building Committee with proposed ideas for the master plan. The Construction Mgr – Arthur Funk and Sons, Inc. The Building Committee selected AF&S to serve in the role of Construction Manager. AF&S is currently working with the architect to prepare preliminary building costs and to provide suggestions for functionality. The Land Development Process – CEDG The civil engineering firm CEDG has led us through our first Township approval of the project. This presentation to the LP Zoning Hearing Board was made in December 2008 and provided the church a special exception required by the zoning code. A second presentation is currently before the LP Planning Commission regarding land use requirements. This plan details how we propose to deal with storm water management. Stewardship Campaign – Injoy Stewardship Srvs. ISS and Linglestown Life’s campaign team have begun planning for a stewardship campaign in April and May. The stewardship campaign will enable us to determine the scope of the proposed building project. Conference and Congregational Approvals Once the Building Committee has compiled all of the above details a presentation of the building plan will be presented to the people of Linglestown Life and the Harrisburg District Building Committee for formal approval. What you can do? Pray – Everyone involved in this process covets your prayers. We know that everything hinges on our dependence on God for his direction and supply.

Serve – When asked to participate in upcoming tasks related to the project please offer your service gladly. Watch – Details of this project will continue to be presented in a variety of forums. Keep your eyes and ears open for information that will be vital for answering your questions. Questions – Please direct your questions to members of the Building Committee. Greg Allen Glenda Auker Andy Bladon Scot Carabini Sue Cartwright Carl Dudeck Jason Erb Harry Hoover Andrea Kepler Ron Labe Deb Loskamp Linda Sansom Jim Stewart Dave Trexler Brian Zellers

Kidz Zone Weekly Activities  Sundays- 9:30 Worship/Sunday School Tuesdays- 5:30 Art Start Age 4 and up Wednesdays- 6:30 Adventure Club Saturdays- 11:00 Art Start Immediate Volunteer Opportunities: URGENTLY NEEDED: 2 Adventure Club Leaders and 2 Helpers and also seeking 2 leaders every Wednesday Evening 6:30-7:30 ADVENTURE CLUB is active learning and exploring. Must like to play games and do sports with kids (Pre-K age 4 - 5th grade). Substitute Sunday School Teachers - Preschool and Elementary Commitment: Substitute approximately 4 times a year on Sundays from 9:20 – 10:45 am. 10-15 minute lesson with support activities (coloring pages, activity pages, very simple crafts, easy games, etc.) Teachers are in the classroom with children for ½ hour. Our curriculum has simple (step by step) instructions that are very easy to follow. Training provided. Egg hunt and VBS volunteers needed. Contact: Yvonne Barbush, Children’s Minister yvonnebarbush@comcast.net 717-545-5200 ext 3

Family Egg-stravaganza!

Saturday, April 4 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Donations of plastic filled eggs greatly

appreciated.

Please bring filled eggs to designated bins PRIOR to the hunt.

Please fill out and return registration to Yvonne Barbush, Nancy Cartwright, or

Cindi Weldon. **All eggs are donated, therefore, filled eggs may contain peanuts, peanut products, or have contact with peanuts.

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Children’s Names & Ages 1. 2. 3. 4. I will donate ______ dozen filled eggs. I will help with Games/Crafts_________ I will help with: Set-up Fri. 3/14 9:45-11:45am____________ 1:00-3:00pm_____________ 6-8:30pm________________ Clean-up after________________ Parent/Guardian:_______________________ Address:_____________________________ _____________________________________ Phone #:________________________________

VBS 2009 An Exciting Bayou Adventure

Crocodile Dock Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light

June15- June 19 Monday-Friday 9:30am- 12:30pm

Our Adventure begins in a lazy, hazy drift through misty waters under tall, stately cypress trees- then, quite suddenly, without warning, our leisurely voyage explodes with God’s tremendous power to Rock this Dock! CHADDAR RETURNS to VBS in HIS Brand New “Bayou Adventure!” Children become actively involved in their own Quest for God, through Action Packed Bible Stories, Lively Worship, Energetic Games, Amazing Science, Memory Making Crafts kids will treasure for years to come. Join us through five days where kids experience daily “God Sightings,” an all–new way to help kids see what God is doing in everyday life!

Kindergarten-5th Grade Preschool - 3 & 4 year old

(Parents please be aware that VBS is a high energy activity and may be physically challenging for some younger 3’s. All children must be potty independent-able to go to the potty completely without help.)

Groups will fill up rapidly… Don’t delay register TODAY.

Nursery/childcare program available for

VBS Volunteer Parents Only.

Our Nursery/childcare program will be modified VBS Preschool program for volunteer’s children age (younger) 3, age 2 and under, with childcare provided for infants.

Return Registrations ASAP to:

Yvonne Barbush, @ 545-5200x3 (Office) yvonnebarbush@comcast.net

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VBS 2009 REGISTRATION CHILDREN’S NAME(S) & GRADE Completed

1.______________________________ 2.______________________________ 3.______________________________ 4.______________________________ 5.______________________________ 6.______________________________ Special Needs/ Allergies ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ PARENT / GUARDIAN NAME(S) ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ADDRESS ________________________________ ________________________________ PHONE # H.______________________________ C.______________________________ E-mail # (Please provide us an e-mail address to quickly & efficiently send you VBS pertinent information) ________________________________

We need 50+ VBS Volunteers Every Day, without enough volunteers VBS cannot happen! We are preparing for 120-130 children. Children are divided into groups of 10 with 1 adult leader and 1 helper. (We really need to adhere to a 5 children to 1 adult ratio to keep children on task and on schedule.) All volunteers must have completed ALL Safe Sanctuary Requirements. All VBS volunteers must return paperwork into Mrs. Cartwright by March 15 to process in time to help with VBS. Please check all that apply: ___I want to volunteer, but I need to complete my Safe Sanctuary requirements. ___I will walk from station to station with a group of 10 kids and supervise them.

We need 13 adults each day.

___I will help the supervisor walk kids to/from station We need 13 helpers each day.

___I will help with worship.

We need 1 adult each day.

___I will help with Crafts. We need 2 adults each day.

___I will help with Science Lab.

We need 2 adults each day.

___I will help with Games. We need 2 adults each day.

___I will help with Bible Theater.

We need 2 adults each day.

___I will help with Preschool Program. We need 6 adults each day.

___I will help with Nursery/Childcare.

We need 2 adults each day.

___I will help with food preparations/serving We need 3-4 adults each day

___I will help with the picnic on June 19

We need 10 people

___I am age 14-17 and would like to assist adults as teen helpers and will complete Safe Sanctuary Teen Program by May 1. ___I will help set up rooms and/or cleanup rooms.

We need 8-10 or as many as possible.

Children’s Ministry Calendar  

 March 1 VBS Registration Begins - Register ASAP- to reserve your child’s spot! March 5 & 19 Egg-stravaganza Planning Meetings - 6:30-7:30pm Rm 103 - Childcare provided in nursery upon request March 8 Girl Scout Sunday 11:00am March 12 & 26; April 23; May 14, 19, 21, 28; and June 4 & 9 VBS Planning Meetings from 6:30 – 7:30 pm Room 103 – Childcare provided in nursery upon request March 15 VBS Volunteers must return Safe Sanctuary paperwork to Mrs. Cartwright to process in time to help. March 22 Kidz Choir Sings during 9:30 Service April 4 Family Egg-stravaganza from 1:00 - 2:00pm April 5 9:30 Children participate in Palm Sunday Adult Worship Service April 9 7:00 Maundy Thursday - Elementary children encouraged to attend. April 10 Evening Service (time TBA) - Elementary children encouraged to attend. April 12 9:30 Children’s Special - Easter Activities with all new “Veggie Tales: Here I Am to Worship” CD April 13 New Release of Veggie Tales - “An Easter Carol” 2:00pm showing on the BIG SCREEN in the Sanctuary of Linglestown Life Church. Fun Family Event - Popcorn- Healthy Snacks- Drinks- Provided May 1 Camp Son Shine Registration - Preschool- Elementary- Limited Classes Register ASAP May 10 Mother Day Children’s Program during 9:30 Adult Worship Service May 31 Pentecost Sunday June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25, 30, and July 1 & 2 Camp Son Shine June 15-19 Vacation Bible School from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm June 15-19 Father’s Day Activity @ 9:30 Kidz Worship

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Worship Attendants 

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SUNDAY, March 1

8:00 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: John Kepler, Lynn Heilman, Jim Nicholas GREETER: TBA HOSPITALITY: Joanne Houck BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENER: Mary Jane Trexler

9:30 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: Tom Eck and Greg Axtman GREETERS: Greg & Tracy Allen SANCTUARY HOSTS: TBA HOSPITALITY: June Sweger, Roberta Bilder BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENER: Mary Jane Trexler

11:00 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: Gene Hummel, Matt Wagner, John Smith, Ron Estep GREETER: LaVerne Yingst HOSPITALITY: Polly Farner, Brenda Pogue

SUNDAY, March 8

8:00 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: Ross Yontz & Bob Garrett GREETER: TBA HOSPITALITY: Maryann Arnold

9:30 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: Dave & Connie Moul GREETERS: Rich & Diane Little SANCTUARY HOSTS: TBA HOSPITALITY: Judy Reed

11:00 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: Ron Estep, Ron Labe, Matt Wagner, John Smith GREETER: Carolyn Kepler HOSPITALITY: Audrey Nesbitt, Cheryl Weidenhammer

SUNDAY, March 15

8:00 AM Worship Celebration USHER: John Kepler, Lynn Heilman, Jim Nicholas GREETER: TBA HOSPITALITY: Genevieve Oravic

9:30 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: Jody Hall and Leah Moul GREETERS: Julie Cassel and Amy Schmoyer SANCTUARY HOSTS: TBA HOSPITALITY: Evelyn Meck

11:00 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: John Smith, Matt Wagner, Dave Barlap, Ron Labe GREETER: Christine Wagner HOSPITALITY: Christine Besancon, Carole and Kami Labe

SUNDAY, March 22

8:00 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: Ross Yontz & Bob Garrett GREETER: TBA HOSPITALITY: Doris Yontz, Phyllis Deaner

9:30 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: Paul & Clara Rowe GREETERS: Darin & Mindy Kehler SANCTUARY HOSTS: TBA HOSPITALITY: Amy Schmoyer

11:00 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: Ron Estep, Ron Labe, Matt Wagner, Dave Barlap GREETER: Claire Dostich HOSPITALITY: Virginia Little, Betty Hammaker, Robbie Lepley

SUNDAY, March 29

8:00 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: United Methodist Women HOSPITALITY: Karen and Jim Withrow

9:30 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: Fain Love and Harry Hoover GREETERS: Amy & Tony Evanoff SANCTUARY HOSTS: TBA HOSPITALITY: LaVerne Yingst, Sylvia Dodge

11:00 AM Worship Celebration USHERS: United Methodist Women GREETER: Leslie Whitman HOSPITALITY: Mary Jane & Bill Bratten If you are unable to make it on a Sunday you’re scheduled to help in some way, please call your leader and let them know as soon as possible so a substitute can be found.

Please contact Matt Wagner at 566-6638 if there are any cancellations or if you would like to become a new usher.

Linglestown Life Line Volume 18 Issue 3 Is published monthly by Linglestown Life:  A United Methodist Church 1430 North Mountain Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 Editor:  Cherie Smith 469-8481 or email cherielsmith@comcast.net Deadline for copy: 15th of each month, prior to issue date. Lead Pastor: George Reynolds Nursery School Director: Nancy Cartwright Office Information Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed for Lunch) Phone: 717-545-5200 Fax: 717-651-5038 www.linglestownlife.org Sunday Worship Times Traditional Worship: 8: 00 & 11: 00 AM Praise Worship: 9: 30 AM Church School: 9: 30 AM Childcare provided 9: 15 AM to noon

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