THE PARISH NEWS

Church of the Brethren

MAY 2014

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J.U.I.C.E. Night is over.

It makes us so blue. But wait! Have no fear!

There are more things to do…..

2014 Spring & Summer Kids Events at East Fairview

Sunday, May 18th—SHADES OF SUMMER! (kids-only event) Celebrate the end of school & the beginning of summer.

Immediately following Sunday School—2pm.

Sunday, June 15th—MOVIE NIGHT! (family event) Movie begins at dusk by the ball field.

July 20th—24th—VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

Join us Sunday—Thursday for fun-filled evenings.

Sunday, August 10th—POOL PARTY! (family event) Bring your suits for a swimmin’ good time at Todd &Mandi’s.

419 Ridgeview Avenue, Elizabethtown.

September 19th—21st—FAMILY CAMPING WEEKEND! Bring your tent, RV or rent a cabin! Camp Swatara is located just

north of Lebanon in Bethel, PA. www.campswatara.org

Questions? Mandi Stoltzfus, Family Ministries Coordinator

203-1794 or mandi.stoltzfus@gmail.com www.eastfairview.com

May Worship Schedule

May 4th - Friendship Community will be leading our worship!

Happiness in Philippians

May 11th - Happiness through Relationships (Philippians 1:1-11)

May 18th - Happiness No Matter What (Philippians 1:12-30)

May 25th - Happiness through Humility (Philippians 2:1-11)

OUR VISION We invite you to the Gospel of Jesus Christ …

Believe It! Live It! Share It!

OUR MISSION In obedience to Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we…

Embrace all people

Equip believers

Pursue the Lost

Serve the needs of people…

This we do to the glory of God!

Sunday Morning CHURCH OFFICE ~ 665-4873 One Worship Service

9:00 AM Visit us at our web site: www.eastfairview.com

Sunday School 10:20 AM

Jinny Petrosky, Secretary Mon- Fri, 9am-1pm

(e-mail: eastfairview@dejazzd.com) Jimm A. Roland, Pastor (e-mail: jaroland_eastfairview@dejazzd.com)

April 2, 2015 Sally Young, Coordinator of Music Ministries (e-mail: youngsally@dejazzd.com)

September 28, 2014 (e-mail: rdunlevy042@gmail.com)

Love Feast

Ryan Dunlevy, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Mandi Stoltzfus, Family Ministries Coordinator Tues, Thurs, 10am-2pm (e-mail: mandi.stoltzfus@gmail.com)

THE A.N.E. DISTRICT NEWSLETTER If you are interested in the District newsletter, stop by the

rotating brochure rack in the narthex, go to www.cob-net.org/church/ane or contact the church office.

REMINDER…please call the church at 665-4873, or email jaroland_eastfairview@dejazzd.com, to let Pastor Jimm know about hospitalizations or prayer requests.

Audio sermons are available on the church web site. However, if you cannot wait for it to be posted on the website, you can either e‐mail the church at eastfairview@dejazzd.com or Dave Barley at DBarley17022@comcast.net.

Daily Devotionals are available East Fairview makes two daily devotionals (OUR DAILY BREAD and THE UPPER ROOM) available for your personal or family devotions. Both devotionals are for anyone to pick up and use. You may find these devotionals in the pockets by the lobby bulletin board. The UPPER ROOM devotional even has a large print version available. Please feel free to use these resources as you grow in your faith.

Thinking about becoming a member of East Fairview?? If you are interested in becoming a member of East Fairview Church by transferring of your membership, reaffirmation of your faith or water baptism, please let Pastor Jimm know of your interest.

1 National Day of Prayer Discipleship Team Meeting (6:00pm) ESM Team Meeting (7:00pm) 4 Worship Service (9:00am) Friendship Community Christian Education Classes (10:20am) 6 Worship Team Meeting (3:00pm) Hospitality Team Meeting (7:00pm) Stewardship Team Meeting (7:00pm) 8 Leaders Team Meeting (7:00pm) 10 Brethren Housing Assoc. Bike Tour Newsletter information for June due! 11 `Éà{xÜËá Wtç4 Worship Service (9:00am) Christian Education Classes (10:20am) 14 Men’s Connection Breakfast at Lintia’s (6:00am) 15 Blood Drive at East Fairview 18 Worship Service (9:00am) Christian Education Classes (10:20am) Shades of Summer Children’s Activity 20 Senior Adult Lunch at Park City Diner 25 Worship Service (9:00am) Christian Education Classes (10:20am) 26 Memorial Day 28 Men’s Connection Breakfast at Lintia’s (6:00am)

Thanks to everyone for your prayers, cards, visits, and acts of kindness over the last months since my heart surgery in December. With the coming of spring I hope to be outside enjoying more of God's handiwork in the beauty of the spring flowers, and look forward to seeing your smiling faces.

Blessings to all, Don Wenger

Thank you for all of the thoughts, prayers, cards, and visits after Troy was born. Also thank you to the church for the beautiful quilt. We are very blessed to have such a wonderful and supportive church family.

Justin, Crystal, Blake, and Troy Gibble Dear East Fairview Brethren, Audrey and I have been the recipients of your abundant love for the past month. While my surgeries brought unexpected outcomes, it also brought joy and peace to us. The outpouring of visits, cards, flowers, prayers and chocolates were appreciated and treasured. God was present in the operating rooms, patient rooms and our home following my discharge. The many believing healthcare professionals who read my charts said that it had to be Him. He knows the plans He has for me, and I'm now being blessed with those plans. Your care, concern and prayers continue to make a tremendous difference in our lives, and we thank each and every one of you for letting God's love flow through you.

Hallelujah, Jim and Audrey Sanders

Thank you for your prayers, cards, meals, and visits after my back surgery.

Jody Gibble "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9 Our family wishes to express thanks and gratitude to our church family and friends, who ministered to us during mother's illness and passing. Whether a school bag was packed, supplies purchased, postage contributed, words of sympathy spoke or sent, or you participated in her memorial service, we have been touched. Mother's life was a shining example of God's Love. May we honor her, and our Lord, by sharing His LIGHT with the world each day. May God richly bless you all!

The Lehman family

Mennonite & Brethren

Marriage & Engaged Encounters

2014 Marriage Encounter dates: June 6-8, Oct. 24-26 - Kenbrook Bible Camp, Lebanon, PA 2014 Engaged Encounter dates: May 16-18, Aug. 8-10, Sept. 26-28, Dec. 5-7 - Kenbrook Bible Camp

For details, call 569-5676 or email love@marriageencounter.org.

Brethren Housing Association Honor Thy Mother by Golfing or Biking: Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th. You can honor your mother and the moms at Brethren Housing Association by golfing or biking on Mother’s Day Weekend. Friday, May 9th is BHA’s Golf Tournament at ParLine Golf Course (noon-6:30pm) with plenty of contests and fun prizes to take home to the “mom” in your life. Saturday, May 10th is BHA’s Spring Thaw Bike Tour at Mt. Wilson CoB (8am-1pm). This year’s bike event includes two road loops (50 or 25 miles) plus a family-friendly option on the Lancaster-Lebanon Rail-Trail--all followed by a Bike Rodeo, lunch, and prizes. To get involved, contact Chris Fitz at cfitz@bha-pa.org or 233-6016 or visit www.bha-pa.org/events. Pamphlets are available in the lobby.

You are invited! ANE District

2013 Annual Conference Briefing

with Moderator Nancy Sollenberger Heishman

Saturday, June 7 9-11am, coffee available at 8:30

Hempfield COB 1186 Stevens Street

Manheim, PA

All are welcome. No registration needed.

SAVE THE DATE!! September 13, 2014 PHILADELPHIA AREA BRETHREN HERITAGE TOUR

Chartered Bus Tour Sponsored by ANE District Historic Committee

Sites to be visited will include: Historic Germantown Avenue First baptismal site on Wissahickon Creek The “Mother” church in Germantown (museum room & cemetery) Mennonite Heritage Center at Harleysville & the Klein meetinghouse Coventry area Princetown Meetinghouse in Berks County

Tour hosts: Ken Kreider, Dave Eller, and Ron Lutz

For more details, contact Ken Kreider at 367-7622 or kreiderk@etown.edu.

Senior Adult Luncheon at Park City Diner • Tuesday, May 20th at 12:00 noon • Please sign up at the welcome desk by May 18th so we know

how many to expect. • Any questions, see Beth Roland----- if you need

transportation, let us know! • Ask some people to join us who have

not been coming; pick up someone who may not be able to drive!

• This is open to all who would like to come and join us! No age requirement!!!

Friendship Community will lead Worship on May 4th! The Friendship Community Worship Team (possibly including the Friendship Singers and the Creative Movement Team) will lead our worship service on Sunday, May 4th at 9:00am. The team members are residents of Friendship’s various residential settings.

As some of you may know, there is going to be a vacancy of the secretary/office manager position within our church. Congratulations to Jinny and Steve

Petrosky, as they prepare to welcome another baby into their lives! And a heartfelt thank you to Jinny

for all of the hard work and time she has devoted to her position as secretary at East Fairview. Jinny will

be here until the baby arrives in mid June. This position is first being offered to the attendants of our church family. A detailed job description and list of responsibilities is available at the information desk. If any members are interested in applying for this position, please give your resume to Scott Moyer.

To view the Atlantic Northeast District’s May/June Newsletter

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Please forward all changes to me. Thanks!

Jinny Petrosky, Secretary

Happy Anniversary to… Keith & Marsha Pickel 5/03 Married 11 years Paul & Jeanette Ebersole 5/08 Married 49 years Scott & Ann Moyer 5/12 Married 7 years Eric & Anita Keppley 5/16 Married 16 years Nelson & Tammy Fahnestock 5/19 Married 24 years Ron & Sally Young 5/19 Married 41 years Justin & Crystal Gibble 5/23 Married 5 years Todd & Mandi Stoltzfus 5/24 Married 11 years Michael & Melanie Vener 5/29 Married 15 years

Senior Adult Trips Monday, June 16 - Thursday, June 19 - CAPE COD & AREA ATTRACTIONS. Cost: $649/person. Includes Elite Coach transportation, 3 nights lodging dbl occ, 6 meals (including a lobster dinner), and admission fees.

Wednesday, July 2 - Sunday, July 6 - COB ANNUAL CONFERENCE in Columbus, OH. $549/person including Elite Coach transportation, 4 nights lodging, 2 buffet meals enroute.

Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 25 - PACIFIC NORTHWEST TOUR from Seattle to San Francisco, including several National Parks with Ted Winder, an excellent guide. Cost: $4,598/person dbl occ, all admission fees, round trip air fare & bus transportation, all breakfasts, 6 dinners, 3 lunches, gratuities.

Brochures available for all tours. Not much walking on first four tours listed. Everyone welcome. Avoid disappointment by registering early. Questions?

Call Earl Ziegler, 560-6488 or email eziegler29@gmail.com.

Walk for Life Make a difference for life by joining Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services for the 2014 Walk for Life on Saturday, May 10 at Calvary Church in Lancaster or South Hills Park in Lebanon. Walkers, runners, motorcyclists, sponsors, and volunteers are needed. Go to www.svps.org for more information or to register online.

Blood Drive When: Thursday, May 15th, 2:00-7:00pm Where: East Fairview large fellowship hall

If you can donate, please plan to attend. Questions contact Sharon at 665-3536

New District Facebook Page Find us on Facebook and ‘like’ our page to receive updates from the District. Invite others too!

Creative Church Workshop Saturday, May 3rd, 9am-3pm (lunch on your own)

Ephrata CoB - $30 per person

How do you take the unchanging message of the Gospel to an ever-changing world? VERY CREATIVELY!

with Dave Weiss from AMOKArts.com

A day-long workshop with demonstrations and hands-on projects to help your church encourage and empower the creative hands of the body of Christ to fulfill your mission. For pastors, church leaders, and creatives of all disciplines. All are welcome.

Jeff Ochoa 5/01 Corrina Stoltzfus 5/01 Matt Fahnestock 5/02 Frank Gantz 5/02 David Graybill 5/03 Dana Statler 5/03 Sharon Ecenrode 5/04 Nancy Minnick 5/04 Bekah Roland 5/05 Londa Shelly 5/06 Pete Thilo 5/07 Angelica Sauder 5/09 Nancy Fellenbaum 5/10 Scott Zellers 5/10 Julia Atwater 5/14 Sandra Harnish 5/16

This is the day the LORD has made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:2

Nancy Bires 5/17 Ben Kauffman 5/17 Levi Ziegler 5/17 Chad Rice 5/22 Harriet Spayd 5/22 Jacob Harnish 5/23 Amy Rice 5/24 Sharon Hart 5/26 Derick Atwater 5/27 Jen Statler 5/27 Marjorie Kauffman 5/28 Paul Ganster 5/29 Robin Kauffman 5/29 Gary Dietz 5/30 Dalton Sauder 5/31

Happy Birthday to those who celebrate birthdays in May! Please notify the church office of any corrections or additions.

Church Family News Congratulations to…

◊ Manny & Jessica Alzate who were married on March 29th!

◊ Jim & Carolyn Rhinier upon the birth of their son, Shaun Nelson, born on March 29th!

Our Christian Sympathy to...

◊ Wilbur Lehman and his family upon the death of his wife, Esther Lehman, on April 5th.

◊ Donald Diffenderfer and his family upon the death of his brother, William Diffenderfer, on April 10th.

Team Leader Update

◊ Scott Moyer has accepted the position as leader of the Gifts Discernment Team.

Messenger Magazine *Copies of the Messenger Magazine (the official publication of the Church of the Brethren) are available in the church library and on the revolving rack in the lobby. Check it out! Articles in the April 2014 issue include:

*Risks and rewards of waging peace…What does Jesus’ mandate to be peacemakers mean for us in our own communities? Peggy Faw Gish offers practical examples for ways we can wage peace, whether at home or abroad. *Aliens in our midst…Just who are the aliens among us, and how should we treat them? Answers may be found in Leviticus---and Shakespeare. *Leading EYN through its most difficult time…Samuel Dante Dali, president of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, talks about the tumultuous events grabbing headlines in Nigeria, where Brethren have been involved for decades. *The perils of skipping love feast…One of the greatest challenges facing the church isn’t that we are divided along conservative and liberal lines, it’s that we just don’t want anyone telling us what to do. But maybe it’s time for a little self-examination and soul-searching, especially before we sit down to love feast.

June 8th – Pentecost Sunday (Bread & Cup Communion) June 15th – Father’s Day! Movie Night at East Fairview (outside) June 21st – Show and Shine Car Show

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

QUARTERLY ~ Room #112 (Downstairs)

CONNECTIONS ~ Conference Room (Upstairs-Across from Nursery)

“Work as Worship” by J.D. Greear

INSIGHTS ~ Café (Downstairs) This week “The Story” continues, but don’t worry, you can jump in any time,

because the focus of THIS story is to discover where YOUR life story intersects with the “God story.” Ed Dagen welcomes all, especially those who

may have trouble attending every week. So drop in!

JOB ~ Room #113 (Downstairs) First we need to answer the question “Who was Satan in the book of Job?” Then we need to discover just WHY God would ever allow such horrible

things to happen to a blameless man. More than that, why does God allow us to suffer at all. THESE are the questions, but also the LESSONS of Job. Join

in for deep and challenging discussions.

Riddle Quest ‐ May 3 Exploring Downtown Lancaster

Love Does Serving Weekend May 16‐18 Brooklyn

Thanks to all who attended J.U.I.C.E. Night's annual Spring Fling & Talent Show on April 9th. We are grateful for the overwhelming support given to East Fairview's youngest

members! Check out our Facebook page to see more pictures!

Summer Camp and Family Camping is in Full Swing! Summer Camp and the Family Camping Center seasons are here! Campers in 1st-12th grade are packing their bags for half-week and week-long camping programs featuring crafts, Bible study, nature, hiking, and swimming. Special program options like canoeing on and off-site, cookouts, a trip camp to West Virginia, and creative arts and musical camps are also available. Space is still available in most of our camp programs, so grab your spot today! Children, youth, and adults of all ages can join us at camp for an overnight stay in a Family Camp cabin or site for tent or RV camping. Enjoy special activities like hiking, movie nights, the barrel train, craft and nature options, Sunday morning worship, and so much more! Come out to Family Camp for the day during the midweek for just $5/adult and $2/child. You get your own site for the day and can experience all the fun of boating, and fishing at the lake, swimming at the pool, playing miniature golf or GAGA ball, and recreation like basketball, volleyball, playgrounds, and the ball field! Don’t forget the new opportunity for Day Camp July 22-24 in Family Camp. Campers and families can come in just for the day or plan to stay overnight at Family Camp. Staff-led activities will be provided for registered campers during the day for 1st-6th grade campers. Find out more, reserve your site, or get registered for camp by contacting camp at 933-8510 or online at www.campswatara.org!

Memorial Garden Dedication - May 18th Located just behind the directional sign after crossing the bridge into Camp Swatara is the Camp Swatara Memorial Garden. Funds to establish this garden were given in memory of Grace Heisey who served with her husband, Adam, as Family Camp Managers. Additional funds were given in more recent years in memory of Ron Mellinger. This beautiful garden provides a special spot for gentle strolls or quiet reflection. In addition, persons connected to camp can request permission to use the garden for depositing ashes following cremation. Please join us on Sunday, May 18th at 3pm as we hold the Memorial Garden Dedication. We will gather near the garden entrance for the dedication and then enjoy light refreshments together.

Golf Fore Camp - July 16th Camp Swatara will hold its 25th Annual Golf Benefit Tournament on Wednesday, July 16th! The tournament will be held at the Blue Mountain Golf Course in Fredericksburg, PA with an 8am start time. Proceeds from the tournament and sponsorships benefit the ministry and ongoing vehicle equipment needs at camp. Golfers can play for $70 per person, which includes greens fee, cart, refreshments, banquet, and prizes. In honor of the 25th anniversary, golfers are challenged to contribute an additional $25 donation. Play is limited to the first 30 foursomes, on a first-come basis. Sponsors at the Hole ($100) and Tournament ($250) levels are also needed, as well as prize donations. Additional gifts in honor of the 25th anniversary are welcome too. Golfer registration forms and sponsorship forms are available by contacting the camp office or on the web at www.campswatara.org.

Family Camping Center Auction - August 30th More info to come!

Details, Details, Details In every family, business or church, God provides individuals with different talents and gifts that are needed for ideas and dreams to be achieved. Pastor Jimm had a vision for someone to help facilitate such ideas and dreams that are presented to the church. With a talent for detail and process, Ann Moyer was asked and has agreed to volunteer in the role of church administrator. By working alongside staff and leaders of the church, our prayer is for Ann to help these dreams become reality and allow God to work through us.

People’s Choice & Participant’s

Choice at 1:30 PM

www.eastfairview.com

Saturday, June 21, 2014 Rain or Shine

10 am – 2 pm Registration & Parking starts at 9 am * Goodie bags and Dash Plaques to

FIRST 100 vehicles YARD SALE 7am – 12 pm

Benefits Teen Central Youth

**We will be collecting canned goods for a local food bank - contributions welcome!

For more information or to pre-register call Steve or Sharon : 717 665-3536

Children’s Tent

Bring your children and their friends for some crafts,

games and fun from 10:30 - 11:30 am!!

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MEN’S GROUP CONTINUING! *Men’s Breakfast Connection Men are invited to Men’s Breakfast Connection on Wednesday, May 14th and Wednesday, May 28th. We meet at Lintia’s Restaurant (Manheim) from 6:00-7:00am to eat breakfast, enjoy fellowship, and discuss. If you are interested in being part of this group, please contact Pastor Jimm at 665-4873 or jaroland_eastfairview@dejazzd.com.