CPC THIS WEEK: THE E-NEWSLETTER OF CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH May 17, 2019

The Surgical Precision of the Word

“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow,

and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12

Before fading off into “surgery la-la land” last Monday, I received a nerve block – in my neck. Because the doctor needed an ultra-sound image to conduct the procedure, I also had a front row seat of all that was happening. It was fascinating! I realize that this would not necessarily be prime-time viewing for everyone, but it was right up my alley! Just prior to coming to CPC 11 years ago I was able to watch the medial release surgery of my left knee. Now that was a show! Following doctor’s orders I positioned myself strategically against the railing of my bed; my neck now in the optimal position. After being warned about a “small pinch” I intently watched as my anesthesiologist guided the needle to the exact nerve needed for surgery. Slowly, the needle penetrated the nerve and I was able to faintly trace the drug’s journey into the nerve. I hope I haven’t lost anyone yet! I was returned to my flat-back position and remember waking up wondering when they were going to roll me into surgery. Sound familiar? It was quite the vivid overture to an otherwise forgettable surgery. As I watched the doctor’s handiwork on the screen I couldn’t help but think of the verse above from the book of Hebrews. God, through the use of His word, has the ability to surgically work in my heart. Notice again what the “living and active” word of God does in our lives – it discerns the thought and intentions of the heart. Far beyond the appreciated skill of a surgeon, God directs His word into our lives as a work of grace that nothing else can do! We need to understand that there is no substitute in all of creation that can “pierce the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, of thoughts and intentions” as the word of God. And because of this, I realize that there is no other standard, no other truth, by which my heart is both exposed to, and examined by, on a daily basis. Any other tool is but a blunt instrument – even in the capable hands of the most skilled practitioner. The screen revealing the needle’s penetration into my nerve pales in significance to the revealing work of God’s Spirit as He directs spiritual truths into the heart reservoir of my life. By God’s grace His living truth reveals the true condition of my heart – our hearts. Hearts to which He is committed Himself to changing into the very image of His Son’s heart!

My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart.

For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh. Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.

Proverbs 4:20-23 Healing in Body and Soul, PB

CPC MINISTRY INFORMATION SUNDAY'S SERMON Title: “The Founder” Text: Hebrews 2:5-18 (page 1001) Pastor Bob Clark

SUNDAYSCHOOL – SundaySchool is forallagesSunday.OurAdultclassesare“LivinginGrace” ledbyElderJimRoszell(Library)and“BiblicalTheology101”ledbyPastorBobClark(Sanctuary).SundaywillbethelastSundaySchoolclassaswewillbetakingasummerbreak.SundaySchoolwillresumeinthefall.

WOMEN’SBIBLE STUDIES for this summer: JenWilkin’s new10week Bible study, “God of Covenant,”whichspansGenesis12-50,willbeofferedonMondaymorningsbyKariHarrington(977-3660)atherhomeat9:30amandTuesdayeveningsbyPatJames(967-1220)atthechurchat7pm.PleaseRSVPsowecanordertheworkbooks.ThestudieswillbegintheweekofJune3.Ifyouwouldliketobeinthisstudy,butcan’tmakeMonday mornings or Tuesday evenings, please contact Kari and we will see about another Bible studyforming.Alsoletusknowifyouwouldneedbabysitting.

CIRCLEU-WehavefoodpantryatCircleU(19North13thStreet)onSaturday,May25,from1:30-4pm.Markyourcalendar. Bringsomefriendsandcomeandhelp! ContactLanceorLoriFowlerifyoucanmakeitorneedmoreinformation.

CPCYOUTHGROUPwillmeetSundayat6pmatthechurch,butwillnotmeetnextSunday,May26,inhonorofMemorialDay.

CPCCHURCHINFORMATIONCLASSwillmeetforthreeconsecutiveSundays,May26,June2&9.Eachclasswillfollowmorningworship.Theseclassescanleadtochurchmembership.Ifyouareinterestedinattending,pleasecontactPastorBobpersonallyorviaemailat:bob@knowingchrist.net.

CPC PRAYER GUIDES andMEMORY VERSES FORMAY –Weekly Prayer Request Guides andmonthlymemoryversesforCPCfamilyandfriendsareavailableforyouattheWelcomeCenter.

“PASSPORTTOJAPAN”VBSwillbeJuly8-12from9amtonoonforages3-5thgrade.6thgraders-age100canhelp!

CONGRATULATIONSCLASSOF2019!

DIANAKEHLENBRINKisgraduatingfromNortheasternHighSchoolonFriday,May31.PleaseJoinUsToCelebrateatDianaKehlenbrink’sGraduationOpenHouseforaDessertBuffet!Saturday,June8,2019at2pm-?KehlenbrinkHome:1546IdlewildDrive,Richmond.PleaseRSVPbyEmail:kehlenbrink1546@gmail.comorText:765-277-1590.

KARISSAOWENSisgraduatingfromRichmondHighSchoolonSunday,June2.PleaseJoinUsToCelebrateatKarissaOwens’sGraduationOpenHouse!Saturday,June1,2019from12-3pmatForestHillsCountryClub,2169South23rdStreet,Richmond.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY TuesdayMorningLadies’BibleStudy,OldTestamentSurvey,1Kings ledbyPastorBobClark,meetsinthechurchfireplaceareafrom8:30-10:00am.ThursdayEveningBibleStudy,R.C.Sproul’s“DusttoGlory”ledbyMaureenBradleymeetseveryotherThursdayat6pmatthechurchoffice.

SUNDAY CPC VOLUNTEER INFORMATION THIS WEEK, MAY 19 WorshipNursery:NicoleVanDervort,RyanDavis,AdaFowler SundaySchoolNursery:JudyHall,NedraClark Pre-K/KChildren’sChurch:BrendaMillerNEXT WEEK, MAY 26 WorshipNursery:NedraClark,LanceFowler,KarissaOwens SundaySchoolNursery:NoSundaySchool Pre-K/KChildren’sChurch:COFFEE FELLOWSHIP ThisWeek:Jane&LesHunt NextWeek:PatJames,RebeccaAdcock,SaraRhodes,ConnieWoodWELCOME/GREETERS ThisWeek:Jesse&MelissaOwens NextWeek:Jon&JudyFordDEACON ON DUTY ThisWeek:JohnGentry

NextWeek:AaronFredrickWORSHIP ASSISTANCE May:Projection/GarrettAnderson;Sound/BrianTodd June:Projection/MadelineSteinfort;Sound/JodiMcKinney

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

May Birthdays!

4 Owen Fowler 6 Brenda Miller 8 Kurt Steinfort

14 Doug Miller 20 Jared McKinney 20 Rebecca Van Tilburg

24 Jim Roszell 27 Amiyah Davis 29 Judy Hall

May Anniversaries!

1 Roger & Jane Arnold, 1964 2 Butch & Angie Bowen, 1987 22 Dave & Judy Hall, 1965

22 Bill & Laura Kehlenbrink, 1993 26 Jesse & Melissa Owens, 1990 29 Chris & Val Moore, 2004

THE CHURCH IN OUR COMMUNITY

Formoreinformation,pleaseclickonthelinkbelowifaccessingthedocumentdigitally:

http://www.communityfoodpantry.org/

! THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD !

Music Speaks Truth in Madagascar (Video)

MTW missionaries Bryan and Rebe McReynolds befriended a band of five locals on the island of Nosy Be, Madagascar. This friendship led to the creation of songs with Scripture in the Sakalava language set to Sakalava music. The band members, not believers at the time, were impacted by the words of the Bible they were putting to music. In the process, they have all become believers. Now their musical efforts are put to work composing songs for worship and revealing the nature of God. Watch and listen to a taste of a powerful move of God’s Spirit in these Sakalva men. https://vimeo.com/331049862https://www.mtw.org/stories/details/music-speaks-truth-in-madagascar-videoMadagascar Situated off the northwest coast of Madagascar, the island of Nosy Be is known for its amazing beaches, wildlife, and groves of sweet-smelling ylang ylang trees. The Sakalava people, who consider Nosy Be their cultural capital, make their living by fishing, raising cattle, and growing rice. It can seem like a laid-back, idyllic paradise, but beneath the surface there is darkness. Tourism contributes to underage prostitution, exploitation of women, and sex trafficking. And the culture itself has many Sakalava living in bondage to taboos and rituals, given to them by their deceased ancestors through spiritual mediums. Our team has partnered with Africa Inland Mission to bring the good news of Jesus to the Sakalava people, a community that has had no way of hearing the gospel in their own language. Through Bible translation, storytelling, music creation, evangelistic outreach, and discipleship. God has called new Sakalava believers to Himself and established the beginnings of a Sakalava-speaking church. We are seeking church planters to join the team as this ministry continues to expand to new areas of Nosy Be and beyond. https://www.mtw.org/teams/africa/madagascar

Personal Note Bryan and Rebe McReynolds are from Austin, Texas, and have been with MTW since 2005, serving in South Africa and now Madagascar. They are part of an international team ministering to the Sakalava people of Nosy Be, Madagascar, through Scripture translation, discipleship training, and church planting.

Their church planting efforts have led to two small business projects: Mama Vao Vao, which employs Sakalava women who create handmade goods for sale in Madagascar and beyond; and the Sakalava Music Project, which works with local musicians to engage the culture and create Sakalava worship music and story songs from Scripture.

Please consider supporting Bryan and Rebe, and pray for their ministry among the Sakalava people. You can subscribe to their blog at www.mcreynoldstribe.com. https://www.mtw.org/missionaries/details/bryan-and-rebe-mcreynolds

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Month of May

Every Saturday, May to October Richmond Farmers Market

Jack Elstro Plaza 47 North 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374

Rain or Shine! Every Saturday: 8am-12pm (noon)

The Richmond Farmers Market is a Growers-Only Market to look out for our local farmers and producers. Vendors are the growers and producers of the fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, baked goods, dried goods, jams, honey, syrup and/or other approved products they intend to sell at the market. The Richmond Farmers Market supports local, small-scale farmers and gardeners by providing a marketing opportunity to sell homegrown produce, and homemade farm-related items directly to consumers.

https://www.richmondindiana.gov/resources/farmers-market

Friday, May 17

Forest Hills Country Club: Music at the Club 2169 South 23rd Street, Richmond, IN 47374

765.962.2860 Friday, May 17: 7-9pm

The Starr-Gennett Foundation will again sponsor a series of music and dancing events at Forest Hills Country Club, beginning May 17, 2019. Featured artists include Frank DeVito, keyboard and vocals; Steve Mathews, bass; Kevin McDonald, drums; and Lorna Bonner, vocals. A highlight of the 2019 season will be the return of Richmond’s beloved jazz pianist Carol Lou Woodward on June 21. Save these dates now – dance like Fred & Ginger – or just listen and enjoy!

May 17; June 21 (Carol Lou); July 12; August 16; September 20; October 18

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals?page=1

Saturday, May 18

Glen Miller Park: 28th Annual Pet Walk 2200 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47330 765.962.6811 Saturday, May 18: 9am – 12 pm

The 28th annual HELP the Animals Pet Walk will be held on Saturday, May 18, at Glen Miller Park. Registration begins at 10am on May 18. There will be a Pet Costume Contest at 10:30am and the Pet Walk will take place at 11am. Pledge to walk for homeless cats and dogs! Free Registeration:

https://www.evensi.us/28th-annual-pet-walk-glenn-miller-park/284251906

Hagerstown Town-Wide Yard Sale Hagerstown – City Wide

Indiana 47346 Citywide yard sales throughout Hagerstown!

Hayes Arboretum: Kids in Nature 801 Elks Road, Richmond, IN 47374

765.966.6080 Saturday, May 18: 10-11am

We will take a walk, read a story, have a snack, create a craft and take home a new book to keep! We will take a walk down a trail so be sure to wear comfortable shoes!

https://www.hayesarboretum.org/upcoming-events

Richmond Family YMCA 5K Trail Run Cope Environmental Center

1730 Airport Road, Centerville, IN 47374 800.227.2345

Saturday, May 18: 10am – 12pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/richmond-family-ymca-5k-trail-run-tickets-58592634146

Relay For Life of Wayne County Event

Wayne County Fairgrounds Richmond, IN 47374

800.227.2345 Saturday, May 18: 4:30pm to Sunday, May 19: 12am

Join us as we celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together and remember those we’ve lost. Together, we commit to take action and help end the pain and suffering of cancer. Free Registeration:

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=92051

Kids to Parks Day 2019 Cope Environmental Center

1730 Airport Road, Centerville, IN 47330 765.855.3188 Saturday, May 18: 10am– 2pm

Kids to Parks Day (KTP Day) is a national day of outdoor play designed to connect kids and families with local, state, and national parks. The day is a chance for children to learn about park stewardship, outdoor recreation, and natural and cultural history. It also helps foster appreciation for public lands in the next generation. We invite all members of the community to join us at Cope Environment Center for a day of outdoor exploration. This event is made possible through a partnership with the Nature Conservancy.

http://www.copeenvironmental.org/upcoming-events-programs/

Tuesday, May 21

Cope Environmental Center: Early Morning Bird Hikes 1730 Airport Road, Centerville, IN 47330 765.855.3188 Tuesday, May 21: 7-9am

Free early morning bird hikes are returning to Cope Environmental Center (CEC) this spring. Visit CEC on Tuesday mornings from 7-9am. Bird specialists Jim Seany and Ron Williams will be leading the hikes. These hikes offer an opportunity for bird enthusiasts, experts, and aficionados to come and share their knowledge of and excitement about birds. You could spot a robin, hear the call of the red-winged blackbird, or go on a “wild-goose chase” for the elusive, marsh-dwelling Sora. There is no fee for these hikes. Registration is not required. Please note that these hikes are subject to cancellation due to weather. http://www.copeenvironmental.org/upcoming-events-programs/

Jack Hanna – Going Wild For Wildlife

Wayne County Fairgrounds, Tom Raper Center 861 Salisbury Rd N, Richmond, IN 47330

765.855.3188 Tuesday, May 21: 7-8:30pm

Cope Environmental Center (CEC) is excited to welcome Jack Hanna back to Richmond, IN, to present another exciting show! Going Wild for Wildlife, featuring Jack Hanna, will make its third appearance in our area as a community-wide program. Doors will open at 5:30pm. All children age 2 years and under admitted free, must sit on guardian’s lap. Autographs will start at 6:15pm. $15 for adults; $10 for children/students with valid ID – No refunds.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/going-wild-for-wildlife-with-jack-hanna-tickets-58656260454?aff=ehomecard

Friday and Saturday, May 24 & 25

Hayes Arboretum: Mushroom Meander 801 Elks Road, Richmond, IN 47374

765.966.6080 Friday & Saturday, May 24 & 25: 10am – 4pm

Looking for an activity this week? Pick up some instructions and meander through the forest in search of mushroom facts and identifications! But please, make sure to leave any real mushrooms in the forest ☺ This activity is self-led and family friendly, so stop by the Nature Center anytime between 10am-4pm. Free and open to all!

https://www.hayesarboretum.org/upcoming-events

Wednesday, May 22

Food Truck Wednesday Jack Elstro Plaza

47 North 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 765.983.7275 Wednesday, May 22: 11am-2pm

Come out to Jack Elstro Plaza on Wednesday between May and September and select from a variety of foods available from a varying selection of food truck vendors. There will be live music in June and July, courtesy of the Quigg Fund! https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/food-

truck-wednesday Thursday, May 23

Walking Club Glen Miller Park

2200 E Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374 765.983.7275 Thursday, May 23: 7-8pm

We will walk throughout the Golf Course path and Glen Miller Park, for approximately 2-3 miles. There will be monthly drawings. Thanks to our sponsors Runnels Chiropractic, Reid Health Alliance and Reid Community Benefit!

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/walking-club

Friday, May 24

Quilt Show: “Timeless Treasures” Wayne County Fairgrounds, Tom Raper Center

861 Salisbury Road North, Richmond, IN 47374 765.973.9281 Friday & Saturday, May 24 & 25

The bi-annual Wayne County Extension Homemakers Quilt Show will be hled on Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May 25. Quilts, Craft Classes, Vendors, Silent Auction, “Garage Sale” area. Lunch available onsite, featuring our famous Chicken Salad, Veggie Soup, and more!

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/quilt-show-timeless-treasures

Saturday, May 25

Chocolate Garden Richmond Rose Garden

2200 E Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374 765.966.5181 Saturday, May 25: 4pm

Stop by the Richmond Rose Garden in Glen Miller Park starting at 4pm on May 25 to smell the flowers, eat some decadent chocolate samples from local vendors and enjoy music performed by the RSO Brass ensemble. Admission to the event is free.

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/chocolate-garden-

“Let brotherly love continue.”

Hebrews 13:1