New Life in Jesus
Red Run News -- August 21, 2011
We acknowledged the passing of Esther M. Good on August 14. Esther was a member at the Bowmansville congregation and the sister of Marty Weaver.
Today we enjoyed the great outdoors by holding our Sunday service in the Cedar Pavilion at Woodcrest Retreat Center. Bob Sauder led us in singing from the Life Songs. Pastor Carl brought a message on the new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). He and Julia did a skit to illustrate the transformation effected by Jesus in the life of a woman. Those who are born anew into God's kingdom live in a world where God is bringing reconciliation and restoration.
We prayed for the many among us who are returning to the classroom in the next week or two. Some of us are at transition points in our education and face new challenges and opportunities.
After the service, we enjoyed a fellowship meal, featuring the chicken BBQ prepared by Willis and Anna Mary Burkholder.
There was some delightful on-and-off rain. But it did not interfere with the fun time on the water slide during the afternoon hours.
On Sunday, August 14, Ken Sensenig, held us all spellbound with the story of how he rescued a little raccoon from a trap. The raccoon did not know that Ken was there to help until it walked away free. Ken brought a message on the woman who desired to eat the crumbs that fell from the table (Matthew 15). Jesus showed the disciples what their narrow attitudes really looked like and then declared a blessing on the great faith of this Gentile woman. We sang "Children of the Heavenly Father," a favorite song of Melvin Weaver.
We acknowledged the passing of Esther M. Good on August 14. Esther was a member at the Bowmansville congregation and the sister of Marty Weaver.
Today we enjoyed the great outdoors by holding our Sunday service in the Cedar Pavilion at Woodcrest Retreat Center. Bob Sauder led us in singing from the Life Songs. Pastor Carl brought a message on the new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). He and Julia did a skit to illustrate the transformation effected by Jesus in the life of a woman. Those who are born anew into God's kingdom live in a world where God is bringing reconciliation and restoration.
We prayed for the many among us who are returning to the classroom in the next week or two. Some of us are at transition points in our education and face new challenges and opportunities.
After the service, we enjoyed a fellowship meal, featuring the chicken BBQ prepared by Willis and Anna Mary Burkholder.
There was some delightful on-and-off rain. But it did not interfere with the fun time on the water slide during the afternoon hours.
On Sunday, August 14, Ken Sensenig, held us all spellbound with the story of how he rescued a little raccoon from a trap. The raccoon did not know that Ken was there to help until it walked away free. Ken brought a message on the woman who desired to eat the crumbs that fell from the table (Matthew 15). Jesus showed the disciples what their narrow attitudes really looked like and then declared a blessing on the great faith of this Gentile woman. We sang "Children of the Heavenly Father," a favorite song of Melvin Weaver.
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