CPC THIS WEEK: THE E-NEWSLETTER OF CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH July 19, 2019

Are Those Footprints For Real? Just before 1:30 pm today we will have arrived at the moment when, 50 years ago, the Apollo spacecraft made its insertion into a lunar orbit. Everyone seems to agree on at least that much regarding the historic lunar mission. After that, the unanimity of opinion holding to an actual lunar landing is divided. Despite that division, it still looks as though most believe that the man from Wapakoneta was, in fact, the first individual to make footprints in “moon dust.” I will gladly admit today that I happen to be part of that group. And while the occasion of this 50th anniversary of that flight to the moon will undoubtedly launch the debate once again, there are more important questions to ask. Like – how did the moon even get there in the first place? In my heart and mind – one that grew up enthusiastically with the space program – this anniversary gives up the opportunity to reflect on two very significant realities. The First? That the Creator who called into existence the heavens and the earth – including our moon – is deserving of endless thanks from those who live on such a orb within His Cosmos. The Second? That those of us living on this terrestrial ball should give powerful praise to the One who allowed those created in His image to examine and explore the heavenly expanse! Why should we do these two things? Again, I submit two reasons for your consideration. Here’s the first – Our Delight!

“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?” – Psalm 8:1-4

The second reason takes us in a different trajectory – Our Danger! As the Bible warns, the consequences stemming from the failure to recognize the God of earth and moon are grave.

“18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.” – Romans 1:18-23

So, while we live in awe in wonder of all that God has made, let us not assume that His handiwork has reached its galactic finale. One day, one triumphant day in the future, there will be a new heaven and earth to display God’s Worth! In that day, no longer will there be a need for a manned spacecraft – for the Universe that gives glory to the Son of God will belong to the Children of the Creator! With Eyes on the Heavens! PB

CPC MINISTRY INFORMATION

SUNDAY'S SERMON Title: “OneandDone” Text: Hebrews 10:1-18 Pastor Bob Clark

SUNDAY SCHOOL – Sunday School is on summer break.Classeswillresumeinthefall.

CPCYOUTHGROUPwillmeetSundayat6pmatthechurch.Would all youthmeet withMr. Bill Kehlenbrink followingWorshiptodiscussSundayevening’syouthgroup.

MEN’SBOOKSTUDY-thisSaturday,8-9am,we’lllookatchapter 8 from “Living Life Backwards.” Men from ourfirst read-through will take turns leading the morningdiscussions.PleaseseePastorBobifyouareinterestedingettingabook.Allmenareencouragedtoattend.

ROCKSOLIDMEALMINISTRY–meetsonthe4thTuesdayof each month at 4:15 pm at Rock Solid. This month, wemeetonJuly23.PleaseseeAaronandEmilyFredrickifyouwouldliketohelpwiththisministry.

CPCPRAYERGUIDESandMEMORYVERSESFORJULY–Weekly Prayer Request Guides and monthly memoryverses forCPC familyand friendsareavailable foryouattheWelcomeCenter.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Sunday,August25,aftermorningserviceIceCreamSocial.

SUNDAY CPC VOLUNTEERS

THIS WEEK, JULY 21 WorshipNursery:LaTonyaTodd,KathyRoszell,AdaFowler Pre-K/KChildren’sChurch:LauraWood

NEXT WEEK, JULY 28 WorshipNursery:RogerGolden,AngieBowen, GabrielleTodd Pre-K/KChildren’sChurch:JaneRobinson,SadieSteinfort

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP ThisWeek:Jane&LesHunt NextWeek:MelissaOwens,LauraKehlenbrink

WELCOME/GREETERS ThisWeek:Dan&LoriStaifer NextWeek:Jon&JudyFordDEACON ON DUTY ThisWeek:BobFoust

NextWeek:AaronFredrickWORSHIP ASSISTANCE July:Projection/SadieSteinfort;Sound/ChrisMoore August:Projection/JacobKehlenbrink;Sound/BrianTodd

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Summer Women’s Bible Study, Jen Wilkin’s “God ofCovenant,”ledbyKariHarringtonandPatJameswillmeetonMondayandTuesdayforthisweek.

Thursday Evening Bible Study, R.C. Sproul’s “Dust toGlory” led by Maureen Bradley meets every otherThursdayat6pmatthechurchoffice.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

July Birthdays! 1 RileyVanDervort 13 JaneMcClain2 JudyFord 15 MarkHarrington3 HaleyOwens 16 RogerGolden7 JonFord 19 JillMcKinney12 HudsonTodd 24 MollyAnsett13 PeterAllen 27 NedraClarkJuly Anniversaries! 9 Richard&KathyAnderson,19839 Brian&LaTonyaTodd,199426 Aaron&EmilyFredrick,2014

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Yes, Missionaries Struggle with Envy

A missionary is not someone special, more gifted, or more holy than anyone else. In fact, many of us missionaries joke that God needed to take us to the mission field to teach us the hard lessons we could not learn at home because of our own stubbornness. Among missionary leaders, there is a saying that leading missionaries is like “herding cats” because of our independent streak. Missionaries can exude strength and courage, but as the years progress, I have noticed certain patterns of struggle that are unique to missionaries (and I’d venture to say much of this applies to those who are in full-time ministry, as pastors or church-planters).

The “professional Christian” problem The first and biggest area of struggle is the coalescence of job and Christian life. My sister once said to me: "It must be difficult to be a professional Christian.” At first, I was set aback by her comment, but as I mulled over that expression, I realized that it is at the core of some of our twisted identity issues.

On the upside, when our job is full-time ministry, we feel like we are “all in” for Christ. Our kingdom focus is clear. All of life visibly serves the same purpose, namely to be a part of expanding God's kingdom in this broken world. Family, ministry, and personal life are one and the same and serve the same ultimate purpose. Our children see us living full of a devotion that affects all aspects of life. Even our rest and our hobbies are opportunities to be evangelistic. Our hospitality is missional.

To be sure, there is beauty in having an integrated Christian life. But there are also struggles that come along with it. Because we are "professional Christians," we believe we are never off the hook. We are always being watched by the unbelieving world, the unseen world, our supporters and churches, our children, and God Himself. How do we deal with the fact that we are weak, struggling, and broken believers? The state of our hearts does not always match our calling. This can lead to formalism in our work or using people to fulfill our own mission to make us look good. We are greatly tempted to find our identity in the work we do for God's kingdom instead of from the King himself. Our personal struggles often go unseen, even unconfessed, because we are always “on.”

Establishing boundaries between ministry and family life, work and down time is truly challenging. The workaholics among us might even deceive themselves into thinking that they are just “on fire for the Lord” or “pouring themselves out like a drink offering.” After all, the Apostle Paul never took a vacation!

The truth is we envy people who are not in full-time ministry because we feel like they, at least, get a break from you-know-who: God Himself and what feels like His heavy call on our lives. We envy people who have a 9-to-5 job who can clock out and truly rest at home. We envy those of you who do not have to put on a show of being a godly, dedicated worker in God's kingdom.

Temptation to love the mission more than the Savior It is also very possible for us to fall in love with our work or our ministry, while failing to be in love with our Savior. Our love for Him may have run dry a long time ago, but you would never know based on our newsletters. In a way similar to pastors and their struggle with loving the study of God’s Word more than God Himself, missionaries can love their missionary lifestyle, or their outreach focus more than the Pursuer of their own souls. We can get so wrapped up in what we are doing for God that we forget what He has done for us.

We envy those of you whose work performance is not tied to spiritual results: conversions, growth in numbers or in depth of faith. We long to see the fruit of our labors, and yet that elusive fruit might never be seen on this side of glory. That’s a real bummer for those of us who like productivity, results, and the sense of a job well done.

No church is ever really home A second struggle is that no one place, no one church is ever really home. On the upside, we learn about the Church at large and universal and come to love the idea of Church with a capital C. We learn how to yearn for heaven, we learn to see the kingdom of God wherever God is at work, in dark places and unexpected situations. But we are never in one place long enough to have deep, established roots and the accountability of a local body over the course of years. As soon as we get to that place, we are called to move on because our job of just being the planter is done. Our children never experience church as a long-term, localized, particular body of people who know, love, and care for them. On the upside, we form team bonds with other missionary colleagues, which some of you might envy. But we envy those of you who have lived in one place, who have one church and one school, preferably a Christian one, that creates a stable environment of growth for your children.

We realize our children experience the world in a very different way than yours: unsheltered, exposed. You might say this is an advantage. But we also see the pitfalls. We are convinced our children struggle with belonging and identity more than yours. We believe your children might even have better prerequisites for being converted, invested in by other believers, and able to see Christianity as normal because they have Christian friends.

I was raised a missionary kid. You might not believe me when I say, “I never had a Christian friend.” It is true. I should be my own proof in the pudding, but I, as many other missionary parents, struggle to believe our kids will be OK without a solid Christian education, a great youth group, and a church that will reach out to them. We envy your sense of home, with all that that entails. Your sense of belonging, your nice big house (if you have one), the apparent stability of your life and the lives of your children.

Weary of spiritual battle The third big struggle is longing for peace, the sort that would be defined as not being under constant attack. Being on the front lines of the battle makes us alert, forces us to our knees, helps us become more watchful and guardians in prayer. We come to understand that no ministry success is possible unless first wrought in the heavenlies. We have experienced amazing answers to prayer. However, we envy those of you who are not walking around with a target on your back.

We might falsely think that life back home (wherever that is anymore!) would be easier. We experience enemy fire as severe and unfair: unusual diseases and afflictions, demonic activity, strange entanglements in conflicts that leave us walking around in the sort of fog only God’s Spirit can dissipate. We suffer attacks in mind and body in a very real way.

Our children seem to struggle more and that gets to us most of all. We envy your children for having an easy, protected, innocent life. But we also suffer from a strange sort of martyr complex we need to be shaken out of. Because we do genuinely experience strange things sometimes, we get weary, bogged-down, and tend to interpret too much into our suffering. We need your comfort, understanding and reminders that all Christians are in enemy territory. We are not attacked because we are special, but because the message is real, powerful, and we have a common enemy of our souls.

We need your encouragement So, when your missionaries come into town, know that their struggles are real. They are broken sinners in need of the message they are bringing to others and they need encouragement. Missionary envy is real. Remember that they have their own issues of envy with you, just like you might envy them for their courage, their exotic adventures, their fascinating lives, and apparent successes in ministry. In the end, it is a matter of calling. Each calling has its own advantages and disadvantages, its blessings and its struggles. Talk about it, pray together, create an environment in which your missionaries can put down their weapons, take off their masks, cry gut-wrenching cries, or sob their way through your worship service without being looked at as odd. Promise to pray for the salvation of their kids. Be a place of healing for them, not a place that requires more mask-wearing, or more performance of them simply because they are your “investment.” We are in it together. We need each other to keep our eyes on the finish line and to cross over that line together as the body of Christ. Jenny* serves with MTW in Western Europe. Her name has been changed. JENNY*, REFLECTION Jul 4, 2019 https://www.mtw.org/stories/details/yes-missionaries-struggle-with-envy

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Month of July

Every Saturday, May to October

Jack Elstro Plaza: Richmond Farmers Market 47 North 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374

Rain or Shine! Every Saturday: 8am-12pm (noon)

The Richmond Farmers Market is a Growers-Only Market to look out for our local farmers and producers. Vendors are the growers and producers of the fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, baked goods, dried goods, jams, honey, syrup and/or other approved products they intend to sell at the market. The Richmond Farmers Market supports local, small-scale farmers and gardeners by providing a marketing opportunity to sell homegrown produce, and homemade farm-related items directly to consumers.

https://www.richmondindiana.gov/resources/farmers-market

Every Tuesday

Jack Elstro Plaza: Tuesday Twilight Market 47 North 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374

Rain or Shine! Every Tuesday: 4-7pm

Every Tuesday Twilight Market will have a full Farmers Market with vendors selling meat, produce, eggs, honey, baked goods, and artisan crafts. Also at every Tuesday Twilight Market, there will be a variety of local food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. And finally, each Tuesday Twilight Market will feature a local/regional musical act! The Tuesday Twilight Markets are the only place you can get your shopping done, grab dinner & drinks, AND go to a concert!

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/tuesday-twilight-market

Every Wednesday

Jack Elstro Plaza: Food Truck Wednesday 47 North 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374

765.983.7275 Wednesday, May 22: 11am-2pm

Come out to Jack Elstro Plaza on Wednesday between May and September and select from a variety of foods available from a varying selection of food truck vendors. There will be live music in June and July, courtesy of the Quigg Fund!

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/food-truck-wednesday

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. So we have come to know

and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God,

and God abides in him. 1 John 4:15-16

Every Thursday

Glen Miller Park: Walking Club 2200 E Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374 765.983.7275 Every Thursday: 7-8pm

We will walk throughout the Golf Course path and Glen Miller Park, for approximately 2-3 miles. There will be monthly drawings. Thanks to our sponsors Runnels Chiropractic, Reid Health Alliance and Reid Community Benefit!

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/walking-club

Baseball Season

McBride Stadium: Richmond Jazz Baseball 201 NW 13th Street, Richmond, IN 47374

765.977.1274

Enjoy an evening of baseball with the family at McBride Stadium watching the Richmond Jazz, a member of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. For game schedule, please check the website for more information. Games through the week.

https://www.facebook.com/JazzBaseball/ http://pointstreaksites.com/view/jazz/schedule-1/jazz-schedule#2019-

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Saturday, July 20

4th Annual Car Show And Pancake Breakfast Webster Fire Department

5122 Main Street, Webster, IN 47392 765.962.5741 Saturday, July 20: 7-11:30am

Rods, customs, classics and bikes. Top 20 awards, people’s choice, Chief choice and Rick Breitenbach memorial award. Entry fee $10. Breakfast by the WTFD auxiliary.

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/4th-annual-car-show-and-pancake-breakfast

Indiana University East Run With The Wolves 5K

Indiana University East 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond, IN 47374

765.973.8200 Saturday, July 20: 8-10am

The Run With the Wolves 5K is the third race of the Wayne County Challenge. Run or walk the same course as many of the local high school and college athletes. Benefits the IU East Alumni Association and student scholarships. $20 if registered by July 12, $15 for students. First responders and law enforcement personnel are FREE! https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/indiana-university-

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Tuesday, July 23

Mother Son Date Night Glen Miller Golf Course

2514 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374 Tuesday, July 23: 6-8pm

The annual Mother Son Date Night is coming up! Join the Richmond Parks Department at the Glen Miller Golf Course for a FREE evening of games, crafts, live entertainment, and more! There will be some food vendors set up, so bring a few dollars if you’d like to purchase more than the refreshments we are providing. Community members of ALL ages are welcome to come.

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/mother-son-date-night

Wednesday, July 24

Chanticleer String Quartet Boys & Girls Club

1717 South L Street, Richmond, IN 47374 Wednesday, July 24: 10am

The string quartet features violinist and founder Caroline Klemperer-Green, violinist Stefan Xhori, violist Jennifer Smith, and cellist Elizabeth Gottling Mendoza. Enjoy music of Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Haydn, and Hoagy Carmichael. This program is free and open to the public.

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/chanticleer-string-quartet

Chanticleer String Quartet Richmond State Hospital

498 NW 18th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 Wednesday, July 24: 1:30pm

The string quartet features violinist and founder Caroline Klemperer-Green, violinist Stefan Xhori, violist Jennifer Smith, and cellist Elizabeth Gottling Mendoza. Enjoy music of Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Haydn, and Hoagy Carmichael. This program is free and open to the public.

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/chanticleer-string-quartet

Friday, July 26

Flower Farm Friday The Barn at Helm

5544 Helm Road, Richmond, IN 47374 765.238.1161 Friday, July 26: 6:30-9:30pm

Join us for an evening in the country to celebrate our 5th year in flower farming! Enjoy Live music with the Brothers Walker Band. There will be a food truck and of course we’ll have a beautiful build your own flower bar. Other vendors TBA. Admission is $8 per person which includes a ticket that can be redeemed for a glass of wine or can apply towards any flower bar purchases. We accept cash, check, PayPal and venom. Come enjoy a relaxing evening on the flower farm. Tours available during music intermission. https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/flower-farm-friday

Richmond’s Cars & Coffee

Roscoe’s Coffee East 4563 National Road East, Richmond, IN 47374 765.238.1161 Friday, July 26: 6:30-9:30pm

Come out and enjoy some great coffee while talking about cars! Any make and model welcome. Don’t have a nice car? Come check out everyone else’s! Come out and support your local car scene and a great small business!

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/richmonds-cars-coffee-0

Saturday, July 27

Earlham College 801 National Road West, Richmond, IN 47374

Saturday, July 27: 1:30-3:30pm

The Arts Festival will be held outside in the “heart” of Earlham’s campus, with a rain location of inside the lobby of the Performing Arts Center. Several community organizations will be joining us provide arts focused activities for children – at no charge. Children can explore music, art, dance, theater and more!

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/arts-festival

Wednesday, July 31

Cordial Cork: Pour & Pour: Chard Week! 911 North E Street, Richmond, IN 47374

Wednesday, July 31: 6-9pm

Joined by Michael Tyner from Idiotik Artwerks (also known as Chef Tyner in the kitchen around here), everyone can create a one-of-a-kind, ocean-inspired acrylic pour painting while we celebrate Chard Week at The Cordial Cork. The $25 cost includes your finished 8x10 painting (along with a container for safe travel) and a drink of your choosing (1 glass of any wine of your choosing, 1 draft beer or craft bottle of your choosing, 2 domestic beer bottles of your choosing, or a soda with free refills).

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/pour-pour-chard-week Thursday, August 1

RAM: Tuition Free Children’s Art Classes Richmond Art Museum

350 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond, IN 47374 765.966.0256 Thursday, August 1: 5:30-6:30pm

The Richmond Art Museum offers FREE art instruction to school-age students under the age of 16! The classes will be held every Thursday, August through November at RAM from 5:30-6:30pm. Basic instruction will be provided in both drawing and painting. Registration is required and not guaranteed.

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/tuition-free-childrens-art-classes