September 2018

the Cedar Chips

Pastor’s

Corner

September is here already? Autumn comes. Summer goes. It just dawned on me that I had such an eventful summer and did not get a chance to take a vacation to get away somewhere for a few days and relax. I have been enjoying special events and activi-ties at church, Children’s Summer Fun & Friends, Guatemala mission trip, etc. There were God’s stories when meeting and seeing the people in church and in the community. There were God’s stories when interacting with the kids at the Wednesday programs. There were God’s stories prepar-ing myself for the Guatemala trip. There were God’s stories while spending time in Guatemala. There were God’s stories having my niece and her husband visiting me for a week. There were God’s stories to weep and to laugh with family and friends. There were God stories in my days in and days out rou-tines every day between the house and the church. God was with me. I enjoy my morning having coffee and watching the birds having their breakfast on the feeders. They made me smile. I thank God for all things big and small I am blessed with. Thought I would drive my 2007 Suzuki till I went to a nursing home but the Suzuki went to a nursing home before I did. Too many trips to the garage to keep it running. The last straw was that I was stranded on a high heat hot day (better than in a blizzard snowy day though) on Hiroshima Day wait-ing for AAA tow truck because the engine went ka-poop. I bit my tongue and got me a 2015 Ford Escape. Yeah, I don’t have time

for breakdowns. So I have got me a reliable vehicle as a 30/30 birthday gift for myself. Only it came with payments. Dah! God blesses me more than I deserve. I am humbled to be called a servant of God. May God have all honor and glory. Let’s walk on together with hope, joy, love, and faith. We live with God’s abundant grace and steadfast love. God is faithful. “Surely, God is my help-er; the Lord is the upholder of my life.” Psalm 54: 4. “God is Good! Life is Precious!”

Signed Pastor Kris

Our Vision

Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church seeks to glorify God

through nurturing spiritual growth, developing faithful discipleship,

and serving our community.

“I’m happy to hear that you’ve sought additional information on our small group topic, but which

seminary did this Siri person attend?”

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Presbyterian Women’s Salad & Dessert Supper Supper will be held on Monday,

September 10 at 12:30 p.m. Bring a salad or des-sert and join us. Please sign the sheet on the bul-letin board (coming in Aug.) if you plan to attend. Everyone welcome!

Sunday School Update

Adult and Beginners Sunday school classes will resume classes on Sun-day, Sept. 9th. This is the first Sun-day after Labor Day.

Blessing Service for teachers & Choir

A Blessing Service for Sunday School Teachers and the Choir will be held during morning wor-ship on Sunday, September 9th.

Honoring our teachers

We give thanks that you will lead us in the minis-try of Christian education. We offer you our pledge of support. As you teach your students, may all be open to God’s truth and be inspired to live the Christian life as fully as possible. We ap-preciate greatly the time and effort you expend as teachers of our church family. May God grant you strength and joy in your important role.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

September 10 - 12:30 p.m. Soup, Salad & Dessert Luncheon Lesson 1: God with Us Wherever We Are Facilitator: Jane Downes Hostesses: Everyone October 1 - 11:45 a.m. CT Meeting October 1 - 12:30 a.m. Lesson 2: God with Us in Our Uncertainty Facilitator: Diana Boley Hostesses: Jane Downes Special Offering: Hunger

Stewards' of God’s Gifts

"You may say to yourself, " My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today." - Deuteronomy 8: 17-18 (NIV)

All that we have and all that we are is a gift from God. Think of your friends and family, your tal-ents, skills and abilities, your treasures – these are all gifts from God. As God's children, we aren’t really owners of anything, we are merely “Stewards” of the gifts God has blessed us with.

The 2018 flower chart

Cost is $25.00 per week. Checks payable to “Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church” and mark “Flowers”. Fill out an envelope, include payment and put in box at the bulletin board. If you would like the flowers on the week you provided them, pick them up after the 10:00 a.m. church service.

**Please note: If you have the flowers on a Sunday do not take the flower liners. There are white Styrofoam cups under the commun-ion table for you to put them in.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at

10:00 a.m. at Cedar Grove.

Chancel Choir

Cedar Grove’s Chancel Choir will begin choir practice on Thursday, September 6, at 7:30 pm in the church sanctuary. All people who

like to sing are welcome to attend! Our choir pro-vides music for the worship service starting in September through the end of May the following year. Please consider joining our choir! We have a great time of fellowship and worshiping God through the gift of music. Any questions, please ask Phyllis Hartman.

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Children’s Little Library

Cedar Grove’s Children’s Little Library is open after church on Sun-days. The Children’s Little Library

is in the Nursery and children can borrow a book to read. Gently used children’s books can be donated for the children’s programs of the church. Please put them in the box for books in the vestibule.

CrossNet Ministries Food Bank

The first Sunday of the month we collect for the food bank. The

food bank serves a lot of elderly folks as well as families. Therefore a lot of smaller portion sizes are needed. Needed: Canned Meats, Boxed meals, Peanut butter, jelly, Ketchup, mustard, mayo, Gravy, Boxed potatoes, stuffing mixes, rice, Pancake mixes, syrup, 2 lb. box of white sugar or flour, Gelatin, Puddings, Juices, Canned fruits, Canned pasta, Baked beans, Laundry and dish detergent, Toilet paper, Paper towels, Tissues, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Soap. We gave a total of 514 pounds of food in 2017. Your donation directly benefits individu-als and families who live in the ELANCO com-munity. Thank you!

Hallowed Harvest Happening

Hallowed Harvest Happening will be held on Sunday, October 28. 11:30 a.m. will be a luncheon. From 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. there will be activities including games, crafts,

storytelling, Table & Treats and a Haunted House. All activities are free. You are welcome to come in costume. You are welcome to attend our Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.

Our Firm Foundation

During his childhood on the Atlantic Coast, Gregory Elder devoted much time to creating elaborate sandcastles. “Whole cities would ap-pear beneath my hands,” he writes. One year, when bullies repeatedly crushed his handiwork, Elder finally placed large rocks and concrete chunks at the base of his kingdoms. The return-ing bare-footed thugs soon learned a lesson. Many people consider today’s church under attack from secularism, heresies and sin, Elder writes. “They forget that the church is built upon a Rock (Matthew 16:18), over which the gates of hell itself shall not prevail.”

Spruce Up Day Saturday, September

22—8:00 a.m.

The Fall Spruce Up Day will be held on Saturday,

September 22 at 8:00 a.m. Please bring buckets and cleaning supplies. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

“Tell Me Your Story”

For the fall devotion booklet. Relate a story with a few verses of scriptures and finish with a short prayer. This reflec-

tion will help us learn to relate God into our daily life and to deepen our faith. A story must be on-ly up to half 8x11 page. Submit your story either via email at pastorkris@frontier.com or a hard copy to Pastor Kris. Deadline is Mon., Oct. 15.

Free Piano There is a piano at Cedar Grove that is free. You have to move it. If you are

interested please contact the church at 717-354-5573.

Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study

Wed. Morning Women’s Bible Study & Interces-sory Prayer. We meet every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Beginning Sept. 12. Intercessory Prayer Time is prior to the Bible Study. The study is The Twelve Disciples. You are encouraged to attend, we would love to have you.

“No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire.”

—L. Frank Baum

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Coloring Page for All Ages!

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Greeters & Ushers 2-Dale Trego & Mary Painter 9-Butch & Ruthie Diem 16-Larry & Susan Bowersox 23-Bob & Barb Zook 30-Gary & Carol Seaman Elder On Call: Ron Deshong (717) 445-6489 Deacon On Call: Bea Kubany (717) 354-8607 Teller: Elder on Call Helpers: 2-Dale Trego 9-Edie Kurtz 16-Carol Seaman 23-Bob Zook 30-Barbara MacMaster

September Worship Assistants

Liturgists 2-Mary Shuman 9-Scott Sweigart 16-Larry Bowersox 23-Julia Murphy 30-Gary Seaman Providing Flowers: 2- 9- 16- 23- 30- Trustee on Call: 2-Don Oakes 9-Glenn Zook 16-Doug Weaver 23-Glenn Zook 30-Don Oakes

Anniversaries - September 5-Jack & Patty Gaudette 6-Don & Judith Oakes 22-Scott & Christine Sweigart

Birthdays - September 9-Meghan Patterson 13-Larry Bowersox 13-David Williams 15-Susan Bowersox 17-Barbara Overly 21-Jase Steffy

22-Sarah Hartman 23-Barb MacMaster 24-Jolyn Py 25-Christine Sweigart 27-Autumn Zook 28-Nicole Behrenhauser

Oct. 2-Austin Zook Oct. 4-Dale Smith Oct. 4-Brian Smith Oct. 4-Dr. Chalatip Oct. 5-Harvey Overly

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

Phone: (717) 354-5573 Address Service Requested

September 2018

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

Presbyterian Women’s Soup, Salad & Dessert

Supper

September 10 12:30 p.m.

Hallowed Harvest Happening

October 28

10:00 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Luncheon

12:30 p.m.—2:00 p.m. Activities

CROP Walk

October 21, 2018

1:30 p.m.

New Holland Park