Sister Anna Weber, Age 99, passes away

Red Run News -- August 29, 2010

When God's people gather to worship, then that worship rises as sweet perfume to God. So says that hymn "In Thy Holy Place" (#434 in the Church & Sunday School Hymnal) which Randy Hostetter led us in singing this morning.

The elective class on spiritual gifts enjoyed an activity involving unwrapping some packages -- and making some spiritual applications.

Pastor Kevin challenged us with a message "Preparing God's people for works of service." God gives each of us a new heart and a spiritual gift.We must open our ears to hear the voice of God and commit ourselves to do God's will. Spiritual work requires prayer and fasting.

The choir sang "Beulah Land" in memory of Anna Weber, who passed from this life on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at the age of 99 years. Anna was the oldest member at Red Run at the time of her passing. She accepted Jesus as her Savior at the age of nine and held to that faith all the years of her long life. She and her husband John hosted Fresh Air children in their home for many years.

Maxine Harting shared how John and Anna Weber brought her to the Bible School at Red Run when Maxine was a girl. Through that contact with the church community, Maxine came to know Jesus as her Savior.

God leads in surprising ways

Red Run News -- August 15, 2010

Today we gathered in the peaceful woodsy atmosphere of Woodcrest Retreat Center. The drum of rain on the tin roof was a welcome sound because we have seen how dry the ground has become.

Melvin Weaver told the story of Gideon in the Children's Time and the sermon. An angel came to Gideon. As a result, Gideon destroyed the idol in his home town. As God called Gideon, so God may call us in some surprising ways. As we obey God, He leads us on to the next step of our life's journey.

Kevin Weaver led us in singing "Come, Gracious Spirit" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." Kevin and Letitia also sang a powerful song about God's faithfulness.

We enjoyed a delicious fellowship meal and the refreshing rain. Some played cards or put a puzzle together. Some went on the water slide in the rain.The walking stick, an interesting insect, made its rounds with those who were interested.

The ministry of Jesus

Red Run News -- August 8, 2010

Bob Sauder taught the opening session of the Sunday School elective about unwrapping our spiritual gifts. God gives us gifts so that we can meet the deepest needs of those around us.

Pastor Carl brought a message on the ministry of Jesus -- preaching the good news, healing the sick, and casting out demons. We trust in God, carry on God's work in this fallen world, and look forward to the day when we will see our Savior face to face.

In the Children's Time, Julia Sensenig told the story of how the dedicated missionary doctor Wilfred Grenfell helped a sick child in a remote area of Labrador.

Bob Sauder, Randy Hostetter, Glenda Lafferty, and Letitia Weaver led us in singing "I'll Fly away," "In Christ Alone," and other songs. Cammyah Floyd played "Brethren, We Have Met to Worship" on the piano.

Joyce Sauder and Sandra Erb have provided some new library books. The new children's books were wrapped in plain paper with an indication of what age they were for. The children signed them out without seeing the cover.

Amy Martin thanked those who supported her in her plans to run September 19 in support of cancer research. Letitia Weaver offered thanks for God's care during their recent family vacation. Pray for those among us who are traveling in the near future.

Pray for Mel Weaver as he makes contacts with the families of some of the children who attended summer Bible School.

All are invited to our 11 a.m. church service at the Cedar Lane Pavilion at the Woodcrest Retreat Center on August 15. A fellowship meal will follow this service at Woodcrest. (There will also be a short 9 a.m. service at the Red Run church building which will include the adult Sunday School lesson.)

Ready Runners will meet on Wednesday, August 18, at 6:30 p.m. The Red Run Choir will resume the 8:30 a.m. practices on Sunday morning, August 29.

God kindly leads us onward

Red Run News -- August 1, 2010

Thank the Lord for beautiful summer weather and for the gardens and fields that are producing abundant yields. It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord!

We enjoyed a fellowship breakfast between Sunday School and the church service.

Glenda Lafferty led us in singing today. Pastor Kevin brought a message from Hosea 11. God's love is never ending. He desires for us to live in His presence. As we give God the highest place in our lives, we begin to see things from His perspective.The children's story was about marshmallows and how we wait for God's best in our lives. God kindly leads us on. The choir sang "On and On We Walk Together."

We prayed for the sick and the bereaved, for those among us who are traveling, for challenges on the job, for those affected by the flooding in Pakistan, and for those impacted by the environmental damage in the Gulf of Mexico. We gave thanks to the Lord for His manifold blessings in our lives.

The church retreat will be at Woodcrest Retreat Center on August 15. The church service will begin at 11 a.m. at Woodcrest, and we have the pavilion rented until 4 p.m. that day. For those who are interested, we also plan to have a short service (including the adult Sunday School lesson) at the Red Run Church at 9 a.m. on August 15.

An adult Sunday School elective class ("Unwrapping our spiritual gifts" ) will be held on August 8, 22, and 29. The combined adult class on September 5 and the messages during this time will support this important subject.