Big trees on the Muddy Creek

Red Run News -- May 24, 2009

The Ready Runners gathered at the church on Wednesday, May 20, and made cards for some of the residents at Fairmount Homes. Then on Friday evening, the Red Run Choir went to Fairmount Homes and presented an evening of hymns -- and delivered the cards.

It's a big holiday weekend, and we welcomed the visitors from the campground. Randy Hostetter and Bob Sauder on the guitars and Letitia Weaver on the piano led us in singing "Ancient of Days," "Great Is the Lord," and "O Lord, You're Beautiful."

Maxine Harting shared a testimony of how the Lord spoke to her through music this week and assured her of His love.

Ken Sensenig brought the message from Psalm 1 "They are like trees planted by streams of water." We were encouraged to love God and to love others. Ken also talked about sycamore trees with the children and how these trees grow large along the Muddy Creek next to our church.. He also demonstrated what wheat and chaff are and how the two can be separated by the wind.

All are welcome at the Ministry Appreciation Picnic on Saturday, June 6, at the Terre Hill Park, beginning at 4 p.m

Sensenigs report at Red Run

Red Run News -- May 17, 2009

"With ready feet I love to appear
Among the saints and seek Thy face,
Oft have I seen Thy glory there,
And felt the power of sovereign grace."

Thus sang the Red Run Choir during our time of worship today -- echoing our joy of assembling with the people of God and encountering the grace of God..

A Saturday night spring thunderstorm gave way to a calm and cool Sunday morning. Some of the children were fascinated by a toad hopping about in a tree stump in the church grove.

Victor and Michelle Sensenig returned to the States on Tuesday (May 12) after a four-year assignment with Mennonite Central Committee in Indonesia. Their son Aaron was born in Indonesia two years ago. Vic and Michelle told us about their interactions with friends and students during their time in Indonesia.

We had a prayer of thanksgiving for those who are recovering from accident and sickness. After the service, many of us enjoyed a fellowship meal together.

Ready Runners will met on Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. The Red Run Choit will sing at Fairmount Homes at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 22.

Breakfast by the men

Red Run News -- May 10, 2009

What a beautiful day! As we arrived at church, the birds were singing noisily in the big oak trees. Inside, Letitia Weaver was at the piano, adding to the music of praise. In the basement, a crew of men under the direction of Willis Burkholder, prepared a Mother's Day breakfast for all of us.

On this day, we give thanks for our mothers. We also acknowledge the influence of godly women in our lives and express our appreciation for Christian families. Several persons talked about their mothers."Is there a Children's Day?" asked a child of the adult next to him during this morning's service.

Melvin Weaver brought a message on the river of life (Ezekiel 47). In the course of the message, Pastor Mel called us to be certain of our foundations in Christ and to love God and to love others.

Bob Sauder is asking if anyone has any input about doing a summer Sunday School elective with the book Love and Respect. Vitaliy and Alla expressed thanks for our prayers during their recent trip to Ukraine. Esther Martin reported on a powerful Day of Prayer at Long's Park on May 7.

We prayed for Vic, Michelle, and Aaron Sensenig who are traveling from Asia this week. They are scheduled to be at Red Run next Sunday (May 17). Remember that there is a fellowship meal after the service on May 17.

Pray expectantly!

Red Run News -- May 3, 2009

We live in a green world that was blessed with further rain today. In Sunday School class we rejoiced in the God who has chosen us and adopted us into God's family. "I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God," Letitia played on the piano as we gathered for the church service.

Glenda Lafferty led us in singing. The children also sang the verse, "If you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved."

Pastor Carl gave a message from Colossians 4:2-6 challenging us to pray for an open door of opportunity in our lives to share the good news of Jesus. Pray expectantly, act wisely, and speak graciously.

We acknowledged the passing of Jennie Martin, age 85, younger sister of Anna Weber and Sarah Horning.

Vitaliy, Alla, Miguel, and Simao Prysakar are returning today from their three-week trip to Ukraine. Vic, Michelle, and Aaron Sensenig leave Indonesia today and plan to spend a week with friends in Australia before returning to the States on May 12. Vic and Michelle plan to speak at Red Run on Sunday, May 17.

Congratulations to Kerry Martin on his graduation from Millersville University yesterday with a master's degree in U.S. History.

Next Sunday (May 10) we celebrate Christian Family Sunday. Take note of the following schedule:
Some of the men of the congregation will prepare breakfast, which will be served in the fellowship hall from 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. All are welcome.
Beginning about 9:25 a.m., Sunday School classes will be held for the children and a combined adult Sunday School class will be held in the auditorium.
Our regular church service will begin at 10 a.m.

Blessings,

Carl and Julia Sensenig