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Volume 204 7 August, 2019

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St. Paul United Methodist Church

THE REMINDER

Pastor’s -2

Visitation Pastor’s Page 2

C & Y Pastor’s Page 3

Stewardship Report 4

Tithes & Offerings 5

Announcements 6-8

Sunday School Schedule 9

Calendar 10

Birthdays & Anniversaries 11

St. Paul U.M. Church Mission Statement:

To share Christ’s love

through Worship, Ministry, Mission

and Fellowship

Pastor’s Page Rev. James O. Parker

Friendship “A friend loves at all times,”

Proverbs 17:17

[Jesus] said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

Peter answered, “The Messiah of God.”

Luke 9:20

We all have friends on whom we rely for certain things and for certain reasons--the one who makes us laugh or has an encouraging word, the one we look to for guidance and advice, the one we count on when the chips are down. Time and shared experiences help us to know our best friends, our family of choice. Jesus asks his disciples, “who do you say that I am?” You walk with me daily. You see me and hear me and watch me perform miracles. You share moments of quiet and your deepest needs with me. After all that we’ve gone through together, who do say that I am? To be in relationship with Jesus or to say we are his followers requires us to know him as intimately and personally as we do our closest friends. Only then can we answer truthfully and knowingly the question he asks of his disciples. Who do you say that I am?

MOVING FORWARD: Who do you say Jesus is?

Have you shared this with him in prayer? What about with your family or the world?

FRIEND OF GOD

by Israel Houghton I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God, He calls me friend.

Who am I that You are mindful of me, That You hear me when I call.

Is it true that You are thinking of me, How You love me, it's amazing.

I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God, He calls me friend.


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Copyright © 2017 by St. Paul United Methodist Church. All rights reserved. The Reminder is published monthly by St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4360 Board Road, Manchester, PA 17345. Phone: 717-266-2506 E-mail: [email protected]

Editor: Karen Heath Special thanks to our volunteer Reminder assembly helpers: Shirley Harris, Caroline & Bruce Long, Roma Schriver, Erma Schaffner, Alicia Bailets, Karen & Ben Binkley, Charlotte Lease, Judy Anderson, Theda Reed,

Katie Royston, Carolyn Zeigler, Brenda Frigm, Joyce Basom, Peggy Laughman and Delores Sheffer. If you would be interested in joining our newsletter assembly team, please contact the church office.

From Our The month of August signals the end of a time to relax and the anticipation of something NEW! For school age children and their parents, it is the last opportunity to vacation, shop for new clothing and experience a farewell to another summer. It is the last chance to make new friends in travels and experienc-es that we do! Re-kindling old relationships can also occur to prepare us for getting back to the norm of the fall lifestyle! Many projects are often planned for a season but not always completed! What we possess is a sense of vision for the fu-ture and a desire to carry that to a reality. This is not based on seasons, but on knowing that we have something often not done before, that depends on us carrying it through! A new start, a new place, a new life can all be exciting or “scary”. Being a Christian for the first time or for a long time often gives us those feelings! Paul reminds us in 2nd Corinthians 5:17-19, the positive side of newness for the Christian. In Christ, the individual believer is a new creation because we are rec-onciled to God through Christ! He has taken us from a worldly view to one of eternal life, a new beginning! In Rev. 21:1, we will be a part of the new heaven and new earth which God will create for the believer at the end of time-nothing there for us to fear! Being a new creation ourselves is a gift from God. The forgiveness of sin through Christ’s action on the Cross is all part of God’s plan for the believer! Like never before, Recon-ciliation for humankind with God is needed but also available to those who accept Christ as their personal Savior! Only God could and did this for us so that, someday in glory, we will live with Him forever. His plan for us, in this time of waiting, is to share the Good News with a world hurting in their SIN! This NEW Creation has already started and we are to share in God’s Plan that not one person would be LOST! (John 3:16) Now we are living expectantly, watching for the August of change and opportunity, living for Him and not for our worldly desires. May the Lord richly bless and lead you in His plan for a NEW LIFE!

Yours in Christ, Pastor Eddie

JOHN 15:15 “I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.”

DO THIS IN REMEMBERACE OF ME HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, August 4


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Children & Youth Pastor’s Page

SPARK—Putter’s Paradise Wednesday, August 14th, 6:00—8:00 p.m.

Our first meeting of the school year is Sun-day, August 25th from 6:00—8:00 p.m. Stu-dents in 7th—12th grade during the 2019-

2020 school year are welcome. We will talk about our plans for missions in 2020 and

play some icebreakers to get to know each other better!

Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday, August 19th at both services

Does your child like to sing?

If so, please consider signing them up for God’s Awesome Kids! This group is made up of 1st-6th graders who sing once a month during both wor-

ship services. They also take part in both the winter and spring musicals. If you’re interested, please sign up in the narthex by August 18th. We will begin rehearsing Wednesday, August

28th from 4:30—5:15 p.m.

Sunday, August 19th during 8:45 service

The youth mission team will be sharing about their mission trip to Charleston, SC. Come and hear about how God touched their lives and how

they shared Christ’s love with others.


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Stewardship Report

GENERAL FUND

BUILDING FUND

GENERAL FUND - YEAR TO DATE FUNDS SUMMARY, JAN.–JUNE. 2019

JUNE, 2019 FUNDS SUMMARY

Current Month Beginning Cash Balance: $59,568.88 (Per M&T)

Income: ACTUAL BUDGET DIFFERENCE All Giving, Specials, Interest, Misc. $ 47,844.80 $ 38,383.30 $ 9,461.50

EXPENSES:

Dues, Payroll, Committee Expenses $ 32,735.11 $ 40,882.49 $ (8,147.38)

DIFFERENCE OF: 4 15,109.69 $ 2,499.19 $ 17,608.88

Current Month Ending Cash Balance $ 74.678.57

LESS: Restricted Designated Funds Bazaar, Building Fund, Music Fund, Missions, etc.

$ (104,883.61)

Total Non-Designated Funds $ (30,205.04)

Current Month Beginning Cash Balance: $5,400.54

ACTUAL BUDGET DIFFERENCE

INCOME $ 1,090.00 $ 6,941.33 $ (5,851.33)

PAID ON LAND LOAN $ (4,517.78) $ 5,500.00 $ 982.22

Current Month Ending Cash Balance $ 1,972.76 $ 1,441.33 $ 531.43

Land Loan Beginning Principal Balance minus $4,000.00 paid in June, 2019 = Remaining Principal

$ 38,738.46 $ 34,738.46

YTD INCOME: ACTUAL BUDGET DIFFERENCE All Giving, Specials, Interest, Misc. $ 231,847.66 $ 240,674.82 $ 8,827.16

YTD EXPENSES: Dues, Payroll, Committee Expenses $ 243,860.94 $ 266,385.86 $ (22,524.92)

DIFFERENCE OF: $ (12,013.28) $ 25,711.04


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Attendance for JUNE, 2019

8:45 AM Worship

6/2 — 167 6/9 — 175

6/16 — 180 Father’s Day

6/23 — 138 6/30 — 186

Sunday School

6/2 — 47 6/9 — 55


6/23 — 54 6/30 — 47

10:30 AM Worship

6/2 — 6 6/9 — 12


6/23 — 17 6/30 — 7

SERVICE DATE SUNDAY SCHOOL WORSHIP June 2 - 8:45 Worship Building Fund Memorials-Neal Good Missions Clothing Bank Roof Project Flowers 10:30 Worship Missions E-Giving Building Fund Missions Offset Fee Music Program Clothing Bank Roof Project June 9 - 8:45 Worship Building Fund Memorials-Neal Good Missions Flowers Peace with Justice Sunbeam Station Roof Project 10:30 Worship E-Giving Building Fund Missions Offset Fee Music Program Roof Project June 16 8:45 Worship Building Fund Memorials-Neal Good Missions Peace with Justice Roof Project 10:30 Worship E-Giving Building Fund Missions Offset Fee Music Program Roof Project June 23 - 8:45 Worship Building Fund Missions Peace with Justice Roof Land Rent Sunday School Supplies 10:30 Worship E-Giving Building Fund Missions Offset Fee Music Program Clothing Bank Roof June 30 - 8:45 Worship Building Fund Memorials-Neal Good Missions Roof Project 10:30 Worship E-Giving Building Fund Missions Offset Fee Music Program Roof Project

$64.00

$64.00

$45.00

$69.50

$57.00

$6,374.00 220.00 100.00 72.00 49.00

490.00 120.00

$513.00 20.00

$1,695.00 27.50 97.50 30.65 20.00 20.00 14.00

$4,664.40 355.00 300.00 45.00

240.00 6.00

1,300.00 695.00 57.00

$1,845.00 207.50 67.50 6.65

20.00 14.00

$4,267.00 75.00

175.00 15.00 26.00

1,120.00 $502.00

$1,215.00 67.50 77.50 8.65

20.00 564.00

$4,569.00 45.00 10.00 5.00

1,850.00 800.00 30.00

$53.00 $1,470.00

17.50 17.50 11.05 20.00 10.00 34.00

$3,941.00 75.00 50.00 7.00

255.00 $30.00

$1,065.00 7.50 7.50 6.65

20.00 14.00

Offerings & Tithes for JUNE, 2019

Tithes & Offerings


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Announcements

Many thanks to Carolyn Zeigler and Caroline Long for covering the office on July 19 so that I could take a day off and hold a yard sale. As al-ways, I appreciate the willingness of my friends here at St. Paul to fill in when needed. Karen Heath, Administrative Assistant Thank you so much for all the blessings you give our mom, Emma Welsh and the wonderful mem-ories made here at the church. Thank you for let-ting us use your lovely facilities for her 85th birthday party. A huge thanks for how you ten-derly loved on our precious mom for all of these years! Family of Emma Welsh, Kathy, Karen, Teresa, Gary, Dan, Tracy Dear Pastor Tiffany, Thank you so much for organizing a supply/cash drive at VBS each year. The support is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued sup-port of Leg Up Farm and the services we provide to children with special needs. Jennifer Hitz Chief Development Officer, Leg Up Farm I would like to express my thanks and gratitude to the congregation for their thoughts and pray-ers – they were definitely felt, and to Pastor Jim for visiting me after my stay in the hospital. In Christian Love, Susan Barto

OMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, August 28, 2:00-7:00 PM

Sanctuary Overflow Please call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-RED-CROSS) or visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment to give. Download the Blood Donor App!

Ministry Council Mee ng Our summer Ministry Council mee ng is scheduled for Monday, August 19 at 6:30 PM.

SAVE THE DATE!! A reminder to make plans to attend our annual church picnic, which will follow the church service on Sunday, Septem-ber 8. More details will be available at a later date.


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Announcements

Northeastern Food Pantry 4832 N. Sherman St. Ext.

Mt. Wolf, Pennsylvania 17347

July 2019 e-Newsletter

With your support, Northeastern Food Pantry provided supplemental groceries and personal care items for 214 people during the month of June, 2019. There were 77 families which in-cluded 60 children, 99 adults, and 55 seniors. Northeastern Food Pantry appreciates all of the support we receive from the community. We serve people right here is our own community and we could not continue to touch the lives of our neighbors without your support. Thank you. Clients can shop at Northeastern Food Pantry once per month to supplement their family’s grocery and personal care needs. The Pantry can always use canned meat/fish, beef stew, ravioli, veggies, and fruit. We can also use bar soap, toilet paper, toothbrushes, and tooth-paste. If you would like to donate, non-perishable items can be placed in the brown locker at the rear of the church. If you have perishable items, please call ahead (717-266-6785) to make sure someone will be at the Pantry to re-ceive your items for proper storage. Please consider donating a few hours of your time. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Belle Craul at 717-870-4128 to learn more about ways you can help. If you know of someone who would be interested in helping, please share this information with them. Kim Weigle [email protected]

July / August Upper Rooms If you wish to sign up to have the Upper Room issues placed in your mailbox, please con-tact the church office. Upper Rooms are availa-ble on the table next to the mailboxes, at church entrances and in the holder on the signup table for your use. Please also let the office know if you no longer wish to receive them in your mailbox. The Outreach Committee continues its collection of supplies for the Northeastern Food Pantry. In the month of August, they will be collecting Canned Potatoes. Place your items in the grocery cart located in the Narthex.

OFF-TIME On Thursday, August 1, the Off-Timers will leave the church at 10:15 AM and head to Harrisburg to have lunch at Duke’s Restau-rant at 11:00 AM and then at 1:30, they will take a ride on the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat. Cost is $9.00. Carolyn Zeigler is in charge of this event. All seniors welcome!


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MANCHESTER’S

150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Various planned events will take place this summer to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Manchester. We will talk about our history and see how it has influenced us today. We’ll also have a chance to reminisce about the “good old days” when baseball games, bands and riding a trolley to swim at Elm Beach were the high point for entertainment. We hope that you will come join us – this celebration is for everyone! EVENTS IN AUGUST: August 10th - History of the Northeastern School District, 7:00-8:00 PM NEHS Auditorium. A slide presentation and discussion of the one room school houses in our area and the development of our school district will be presented by Charles Stambaugh. Alumni and students of all ages are invited. An Alumni Band will also perform and bring back memories! Mr. Mackley will conduct the band. Those interested in participating should contact him at mackleyjnebobcat.com. August 24 - Our Celebration! Historical Showcase Museum, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Union Fire Hall. Old memorable items will be displayed. Vendor tables will also be available Events/Activities: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM - Community Park: Food,

games, entertainment! 1:00-3:00 PM - Cordier Auctions: Appraisal Clinic

for up to 3 “antique” items. Entertainment/Music - various musical groups

will perform for all ages, including activities. Vendors: Food and other miscellaneous attrac-

tions. 6:00-8:00 PM - Commemorative Anniversary

Celebration: Speakers, MAA Stadium, NESD Marching Band will perform, Tom Howell, Direc-tor.

August 25 - Rain date for Saturday’s events Community Church Service Museum open 1:00-5:00 PM

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN On August 12 at 6:00 PM, all ladies are invited to attend UMW’s annual picnic at Musser’s Pond. Drinks and place settings are provided. Bring a dish to share and an inexpensive wrapped gift for the “Now You Have It, Now You Don’t” game. Rain site is Fellowship Hall. Come and join the fun! You will find pledge sheets in the hallway if you would still like to make a pledge. If you have not already done so, please consider giving to support this project. Thank you to those fami-lies who have already made a commitment to do so. There is also a fund set up for those using e-giving. A total of $100,000.00 is need-ed for the new roof. As of July 21, our totals were as follows: Total number of members that pledged – 52 Total amount of pledges received – $36050.00 Total amount received from pledges - $23807.00 Total amount received from unpledged members - $4410.00 Total amount received from memorials for Neal Good - $745.00 Total amount received from pledges, unpledged and memorials - $28962.00 Total amount of pledges yet to be received - $12493.00

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Sunday School Schedule

Bible Buddies (3 yrs. Thru Kindergarten) Teachers: Lori Bradley, Roberta Rohrbaugh &

Connie Aldinger

Aug. 4 The Battle of Jericho Aug. 11 One Dark Night (Samuel) Aug. 18 David and the Giant Aug. 25 When Lions Roar (Daniel)

The Stars (Grades1, 2 & 3 ) Teacher: Pat Smith

Eagles (Grades 4, 5 & 6) Teachers: Kelly Walters & John Rode

Moses Receives the Ten Commandments Aug. 4 9. You Shall Not Lie Aug. 11 10. You Shall Not Want What Others Have. Aug. 18 11. Reviewing the Top Ten Aug. 25 12. The Law Leads Us to the Cross

Brother’s Keepers (Adults) Teacher: Evelyn Rider

This class will continue a study in the book, “At the End of the Day, How Will You Be Remem-

bered?” by James W. Moore during the month of August.

Faith & Film Sunday School Class Various Facilitators

This class, which meets in the Library, bases their lessons on DVD series and movies. All adults are welcome to attend. This class takes a break over the summer months of June, July and August. Class will resume in September.

Youth Sunday School (Junior & Senior High)

Teachers: Barbara Heilman and Kirk Wisler The Teen Sunday School Class continues to study Biblical lessons and apply them to their daily lives. One of the major resources for the content of the lessons is a website specif-ically for teen lessons. The seasons of the church calendar are reviewed and discussed as they occur. A weekly objective is for the students to use the Bible to locate books and chapters appropriate for the day’s lessons. Students are encouraged to take turns read-ing aloud. Discussion is held. Students also take turns each week to close the class in prayer.

Double Ring Class (Adults) Teacher: Leo H. Walters

This class bases the weekly presentations on a quarterly lesson plan developed by the Cokesbury Publishing Company. There are four different teachers that present the lessons on a rotating basis. Our goal is to provide insight on a scriptur-al topic while exploring ways that we can incorpo-rate the teaching into our daily lives. A study guide is provided for each attendee.

COVENANT IN GOD

Unit 2: A Personal Perspective Aug. 4 A Covenant Between Friends Aug. 11 A Mother-Daughter Promise Aug. 18 A Covenant to Mary Aug. 25 Marriage: A Covenant of Mutual Love


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LEAD PASTOR James Parker 4350 Board Road, Manchester, PA 17345 Phone: 717-329-7332 E-mail: [email protected] CHILDREN & YOUTH PASTOR Tiffany Manning, 90 Shalimar Drive, York Haven, PA 17370 Phone: (717) 881-0475 E-mail: [email protected] VISITATION PASTOR Eddie Miller, 809 East 10th Ave., York, PA 17402 Home: 717-600-1707 Cell: 991-1594 E-mail: [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Karen Heath E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM CUSTODIAN Greg Hileman - 717-501-4835

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GREETERS 8/4 Pastor Eddie & Cheryl Miller, Mike & Deb Jacobs 8/11 Bruce & Caroline Long, Daun & Karen Arsenberger 8/18 Youth Sunday 8/25 Seth, LeAnne & Evelyn Eck, Theda Decker USHERS - Head Ushers: George Turner & Art Kasper Jen Turner, Sue Kasper, Caroline Long, Carolyn Zeigler, Bruce Long, Keith Zeigler LAY READERS 8/4 Mike Jacobs 8/18 8/11 8/25 ACOLYTES 8/4 Allison Kenawell 8/18 Gabe Allen 8/11 Connor Perone 8/25 Kara Loych CHILDREN’S SERMON 8/4 8/18 Sharon Allen 8/11 8/25 Rich Lehr SOUND BOARD 8/4 Rich Lehr 8/18 8/11 Rich Lehr 8/25 Alan Mohlman INFORMATION PERSONS Bruce & Caroline Long, Faith Rider COUNTERS Ken & Joy Heindel FELLOWSHIP TIME 8/4 Carolla Shelly 8/18 8/11 8/25 Donna Mohlman ALTAR FLOWERS 8/4 Glenn & Theda Reed 8/18 Evelyn Rider 8/11 Alan Dellinger 8/25 Nursery (both services) and Kindergarten volunteers will be listed in your Sunday bulletins. Sound Board is now by signup and not by assignment.

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