Church Phone No.: (856)456-3364 Church Fax No.: (856)456-3812 District Website: www.chogeast.org National Website: www.chog.
org
Highland Park Church of God
Gods People on Gods Mission!
Pastor Bill e-mail: [email protected] Office e-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.highlandparkcog.org
July 2012
Sun
1 (Mark 1) 2 11:00 AM Communion IYC Commissioning Prayer 8 (Mark 8) 7:00 PM Trustees Mtg. 9
Mon
(Mark 2)
Tue
3 (Mark 3) 9:00 AM Men's Bible Study 4
Wed
(Mark 4)
Thu
5
(Mark 5)
Fri
6
(Mark 6)
Sat
7
(Mark 7)
Independence Day
5:45 PM Rotary 7:30 PM AA Meeting
Noon Retirees Luncheon
************************************International Youth Convention (IYC) ************************************
(Mark 9)
10 (Mark 10) 11 (Mark 11) 12 (Mark 12) 7:00 PM Board of CE 6:00 PM Young Meeting 5:45 PM Rotary Adults to Dave 7:30 PM AA Meeting and Busters
13
(Mark 13)
14
(Mark 14)
5:30 PM Young Adults to Ronald McDonald House 20
(Psalm 86)
15 (Mark 15) 16 Welcome Luncheon for Pastor Ron Chicken 7:00 PM Council Mtg. 22 (Psalm 88) 6:00 PM Young Adults to True North followed by YOGO 23
(Mark 16)
17 (Psalm 83) 9:00 AM Men's Bible Study
18
(Psalm 84)
19
(Psalm 85) 5:45 PM Rotary 7:30 PM AA Meeting
21
(Psalm 87)
Boyertown Convention (Family Camp) at New Covenant Campus (Old Spring Garden College on Germantown Avenue)
(Psalm 89)
24
(Psalm 91)
25
(Psalm 92)
26
(Psalm 93)
27
(Psalm 94)
28
(Psalm 95)
7:30 PM AA Meeting
Young Adult Retreat at Ocean City
29
(Psalm 96)
30
(Psalm 97)
31
(Psalm 98)
Monthly calendars are subject to change. Please feel free to contact the church office to confirm events.
Church Phone No.: (856)456-3364 Church Fax No.: (856)456-3812 District Website: www.chogeast.org National Website: www.chog.org
Highland Park Church of God
Gods People on Gods Mission!
Pastor Bill e-mail: [email protected] Office e-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.highlandparkcog.org
August 2012
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
(Job 1)
Thu
2 (Job 2) 5:45 PM Rotary 7:30 PM AA Meeting 3
Fri
(Job 3)
Sat
4
(Job 4)
Noon Retirees Luncheon
9:30 AM Young Adult Service Project/ Retreat at Boyertown 5 (Job 5) 11:00 AM Communion 6
(Job 6)
7 (Job 7) 9:00 AM Men's Bible Study
(Job 8)
(Job 9)
10
(Job 10)
11
(Job 11)
5:45 PM Rotary 7:30 PM AA Meeting
12 (Job 12) 13 7:00 PM Trustees Mtg.
(Job 13)
14
(Job 14)
15
(Job 15)
16
(Psalm 99) 1:30-4:30 PM Young Adult Service Project Philabundance (awaiting confirm.) 5:45 PM Rotary 7:30 PM AA Meeting (Psalm 106)
17 (Psalm 100) 18 7:00 PM Young Adult Trip to Pitman Theater to see All I Ask of You 24
(Psalm 107)
(Psalm 101)
19 (Psalm 102) 20 6:00 PM Young Adult Picnic at the Conners
(Psalm 103)
21 (Psalm 104) 9:00 AM Men's Bible Study
22
(Psalm 105)
23
25
(Psalm 108)
7:30 PM AA Meeting
26 (Psalm 109) 6:00 PM Young Adults Depart for True North followed by YOGO
27
(Psalm 110)
28
(Psalm 111)
29
(Psalm 112)
30
(Psalm 113)
31
(Psalm 114)
7:30 PM AA Meeting
Monthly calendars are subject to change. Please feel free to contact the church office to confirm events.
July/August 2012
Dear Church Family and friends, Like many folks, I watched several classic military movies over the Memorial Day weekend. I enjoyed watching The Dirty Dozen, Midway and The Green Berets. In one powerful scene from The Green Berets a young woman poses as a prostitute to lure an enemy general to a secluded place where he can be captured by the South Vietnamese and American special forces. One of the S. Vietnamese leaders (played by Jack Soo) recognizes the woman as his sister-in-law. He is both angered and ashamed by her behavior, John Wayne takes him aside and tells him that her future and dignity are on the line and just like everyone else in the war she was doing what she had to do in order to get the job done. Jack Soo reaffirms her as a person and tells her that he is proud to have such a brave woman as a part of his family then she hugs him and weeps. This reminded me of a similar event shared between me and a now-departed Christian friend and mentor. I was a Sunday School teacher, a restaurant manager, and somebody that a lot of folks looked up to. I did a very regrettable, embarrassing, stupid thing, and it was made public in a local newspaper. I was ashamed to show my face in town. My friend, Estil walked to my home and reminded me that we all make mistakes and said the situation reminded him of JohnMark who had made a mistake by quitting on his missionary journey with Paul and Barnabbas. He was embarrassed and wanted to try to make things right - but Paul wouldnt hear of it so John-Mark was not traveling with Paul. Barnabbas decided to reaffirm the value of John-Mark and took him under his wing electing not to travel with Paul. We later discover that John-Mark began traveling with the Apostle Peter and many believe that he became the author of Peters memoirs of sort the Gospel according to Mark. Estil shared, I am sure glad that Barnabbas did not wash his hands of John-Mark just because of one mistake. He then shared, Bill, I know you are embarrassed and that you made a mistake but, youre a good man and I know God still plans to use you. This storm will pass. Then he hugged me and told me that he loved me and appreciated my work in the church. Tears rolled down both our cheeks. So as you read through the Gospel of Mark in our July chapter-a-day readings remember that God needs Pauls but he also needs far more Barnabbass to be encouragers of those who stumble in their walk with the Lord. Paul made a few mistakes of his own, but was not as gracious as God had been toward him on the Damascus Road. Perhaps Barnabbas connected John-Mark with Peter, who had also failed a time or two? Maybe Peter was the better mentor that God chose to encourage and travel with John-Mark? As you read through Marks gospel, ask God to show you somebody who needs your encouragement, affirming word, and hug. Graciously yours,
Pastor Bill
Gems of Wisdom from Our Seniors
I went to the church yard sale and I purchased a Veggie Tales DVD. On that DVD there was a song that the Veggie Tales version of Joshua sang when they entered the Promise Land and took down the walls of Jericho. The words went something like this: The Lord has given this land to us. No need to fuss. He knows what Hes doing. We know that He will take care of us if we follow Him. I think that Veggie Tales are for people of all ages and that there is a message in there for America. God has given us this land and we need to follow Him! Peggy Phillips
Women's Annual Retreat in Sea Isle City
This year the dates for our annual Women's Retreat will be September 28-30th. Ladies, please mark your calendars and try to come on out for a weekend of relaxation, great food and fellowship, and special times spent with God. More information will be in our September newsletter.
Coming in July
Paul Young, author of The Shack, will be the guest speaker at the Tabernacle on July 22 at 10:30 AM. The Tabernacle is located at 550 Wesley Avenue in Ocean City. Following the service, the Ritchies would like to invite you to brunch at their home in Sea Isle City. There will be a sign up sheet in the Narthex on July 8 and 15. Parking in Sea Isle is at a premium, so plan to carpool if you can.
Special Thanks . . .
Thank you all for the prayers and concerns for me while I was sick. I really appreciated the cards the childrens Sunday School class made for me. Without all of those prayers, I am sure I would not be here today! Love, Peggy Dear Church of God Family, Thank you for your generous gift. It means a lot to me and it will help me a lot. Thank you again. Love, Marci Hutchinson Dear Church Family, Thank you for the Bible. It was very nice and I will enjoy reading it and learning from it. God bless, Andrew Kraft
Change of Date: The deadline for the September newsletter will be August 1. Thank you very much.
Save the Date!
Saints Prison Ministry Anniversary Gala 6:00 PM Thursday, September 20
Speaker and Teacher Bishop C. Milton Grannum Ed.D., Ph.D.,
LEADERSHIP, MINISTRY AND HOW GOD GUIDES US
REMINDER
What: Revival Featuring Pastor Dennis Huebner Theme: Let Faith Arise! When: Sunday, October 14th 11am & 6:30pm, Monday, October 15th 6:30pm Tuesday, October 16th 6:30pm Wednesday, October 17th 6:30pm Where: Highland Park Church of God 111 Baynes Avenue, Gloucester City
June
24th 9:30am Surrender Bible Study (Francis Chan) Celebration of June Birthdays Bible School 6:00-8:15 Moreys Pier Meet at church 9:00am/ Depart For Home 7:00pm
25-29 30th
$30 discount tickets include both water parks and amusement park ($69 value) Also bring money for meals
July
1st 8th 11th 13th 15th 9:30am 9:30am Surrender Bible Study (Francis Chan) Surrender Bible Study (Francis Chan)
6:00pm Dave and Busters (Meet at Church) Bring money for games and food Ronald McDonald House: Serving Ice Cream Sundaes Meet at church at 5:30pm Sign up to bring a topping 9:30am Surrender Bible Study (Francis Chan) Final Week Celebration of July Birthdays. Luncheon to welcome Ron Chicken (Following Church) 9:30am Sunday School followed by YOGO. 6:00pm Depart for True North
22nd 27-28th
Retreat at Ocean City Depart 10:00am from Church Cost $5 toward dinners plus bring money for other meals and beach tags Return late on the 28th 9:30 Sunday School
29th
August
1-2nd 5th 12th 16th 17th 19th 26th Boyertown Retreat/Service Project: Depart 9:30am from church for camp. Cost $10 plus dinner cost at Texas Roadhouse on the 2nd 9:30am Sunday School Celebration on August Birthdays 9:30am Sunday School with the adult class in the fellowship hall Fresh for All-Philabundance 1:30-4:30 (Waiting Confirmation) All I Ask of You play at Pitman Theater Cost $20 per ticket Meet at church 7:00pm Must sign up by July 15th. 9:30am Sunday School Picnic 6:00pm at the Conners 22 Swathmore Ave. Gloucester 9:30am Sunday School followed by YOGO. 6:00pm Depart for True North
We will be rafting in Frenchtown, NJ. Date and time will be announced after weekly weather report.
For more information contact Cindy- 939-4797 or [email protected]
