CPC THIS WEEK: THE E-NEWSLETTER OF CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH July 26, 2019

An Accident?

As most of you know by now I was in a car accident this past Monday. Unfortunately, it wasn’t my first accident – there have been a few over the course of the years. But, I am praying it will be my last. Wouldn’t that be a blessing!

Candidly, there have been some things about this particular “accident” that have been hard for me to process. Not the least of which has been the possibility of injury. Yes, to myself, but more importantly, potentially to others. Aside from police reports and insurance claims, deeper issues usually surface at a time like this. Issues that cause me to focus on the grace and mercy of God.

At times like this I really need to let my theology work for me. To begin, I really wasn’t in an accident. Well, from an earthly perspective, yes, it was an automobile accident. But in reality, a reality in which the Sovereignty of God holds sway, this was an act of “providence.” This was an event that occurred within God’s perfect plan for my life. Now in saying that, it doesn’t remove from my purview any personal responsibility as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle. After all, that’s what I have in my wallet – a license that permits me to drive a car with an expectation that I will operate my vehicle in light of the rules and regulations established not only in Indiana, but wherever my tires touch the pavement. Still, my “accident” on Monday, was not truly an accident. It was an event that included both first causes (God’s ordained will) and secondary causes (my responsibility). Not only does the state of Indiana expect me to operate my vehicle in a safe manner, but God has an even higher expectation that I will integrate biblical principles as I roll down the road. Especially, my thought and care for others.

In God’s wonderful providence I’m not as “banged-up” as my car – though I have my share of bumps and bruises. God’s oversight in my life was clearly on display this last Monday. Through His everlasting compassion I’m still here to write this article – to give testimony to His Sovereign care for my life. A life, as Jesus says, that is more valuable than the sparrow; that also comes under the watchful care of its Creator.

So, instead of wondering what “could have been;” instead of second guessing my decisions and actions that occurred prior to the “accident” – even the selection of my return route to church that afternoon – I will trust and rest in Jesus, my Shepherd. That doesn’t mean that those thoughts and questions won’t resurface over the following days and weeks – they will. Particularly, when the paperwork and documents begin to arrive in the mail. However, I will take those thoughts and concerns to my Great High Priest – to the one who even now intercedes on my behalf. And by His grace, I will, as a devotion pointed out earlier this week, not allow an earthly incident to make my God small.

Simply put, God’s heavenly assurance puts my earthly insurance in its proper perspective!

I appreciate deeply your prayers and expressions of encouragement over the past days. See you Sunday morning…Lord willing!

Grace upon Grace,

PB

CPC MINISTRY INFORMATION

SUNDAY'S SERMON Title: “TheDayDrawingNear” Text: Hebrews 10:19-39 Pastor Bob Clark

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

CPCYOUTHGROUPwillmeetSundayat6pmatthechurch.

GUEST SPEAKERNEXT SUNDAY –With Pastor Bob andJimRoszell inKenyaonSunday,August4,wearepleasedto welcome Rev. Scott Huber to the CPC “Pulpit.” ScottbeganbyservingwiththeMarineCorps.HethenattendedWestminster Theological Seminary. After graduation heserved 17 years as a Chaplain with the U.S. Army.Following military service Scott pastored PresbyterianchurchesinTexas,MississippiandMichigan.ScottandMeghavebeenmarriedfor35years.Theyhave3childrenand4grandchildren.

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

CPC PRAYER GUIDES and MEMORY VERSES FORAUGUST – Weekly Prayer Request Guides and monthlymemoryversesforCPCfamilyandfriendsareavailableforyouattheWelcomeCenter.

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, August 25, after morningserviceIceCreamSocial.

SUNDAY CPC VOLUNTEERS

THIS WEEK, JULY 28 WorshipNursery:RogerGolden,AngieBowen, GabrielleTodd Pre-K/KChildren’sChurch:JaneRobinson,SadieSteinfortNEXT WEEK, AUGUST 4 WorshipNursery:LanceFowler,NicoleVanDervort, JosiahMoore Pre-K/KChildren’sChurch:Ed&KimSootsCOFFEE FELLOWSHIP ThisWeek:MelissaOwens,LauraKehlenbrink NextWeek:ValMoore,CindyCook,TomDeckardWELCOME/GREETERS ThisWeek:Jon&JudyFord NextWeek:MarkHarrington,PatJamesDEACON ON DUTY ThisWeek:AaronFredrick

NextWeek:JohnGentry

WORSHIP ASSISTANCE August:Projection/JacobKehlenbrink; Sound/BrianTodd September:Projection/GarrettAnderson;Sound/JodiMcKinney

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 NedraClark

July Anniversaries! 9 Richard&KathyAnderson,19839 Brian&LaTonyaTodd,199426 Aaron&EmilyFredrick,2014

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There'snoonelikeYouJesusweloveYoueveradoreYou,Lord

ThereisnosinnerbeyondTheinfinitestretchofYourmercyHowcanwethankYouenough

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AllwehaveAllweneed

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MTW Missionaries Serving in Peru: Scott and Meghan Dillon

Personal Note Scott and Meghan sensed a call to Peru in 2005 while on a week-long trip with their Delaware church. They moved to Peru in early 2009 and have served as part of the church-planting team in Cusco, specifically in the area of leadership development and theological education. Scott is an ordained minister in the Iglesia Evangelica Presbiteriana y Reformada en el Peru, giving him an uncommon opportunity to partner with Peruvian nationals on an equal level. In 2015, Scott planted a new church, Fuente de Gracia, bringing together a maturing student ministry, a clinic ministry, and a church-planting initiative to reach a new neighborhood in Cusco. Scott is also the director of Berea Seminary, a theological institute aimed at preparing leaders who “receive the Word with all eagerness” (Acts 17:11). Additionally, Scott has the privilege to serve as team leader for Cusco and the country director for Peru, overseeing the vision and ministry initiatives on a national level. The Dillons have five children. Please pray for Scott and Meghan as they minister in Cusco and that God would work through them to bring the grace and truth of the gospel to Peruvians. https://www.mtw.org/missionaries/details/scott-and-meghan-dillon

Contextual Generosity: An MTW Missionary Team

Navigates Giving in Peru

Navigating generosity on the South American mission field is tough. It’s a context full of cultural complexities and relational challenges that often require years of experience – and mistakes – for missionaries to develop an approach that is biblical, mature, and appropriate.

Several years ago, our church in Cusco was helping out a student named Andres who attended the church. Though Andres’ family owned valuable property in Cusco, they refused to sell it and lived a lifestyle of poverty. Hoping to equip Andres as a young Christian leader, we gave him a university scholarship and bought weekly groceries for his family. When we had to stop this diaconal help, Andres was angry. He had been convinced that the church was going to save his family from poverty, and he felt betrayed by our missionary community. Our giving was interpreted as a fulfillment of socialism, not diaconal, grace-gospel filled love. He eventually left the church, and it broke my heart.

Over the years, similar scenarios played out again and again. We would try to help and equip impoverished students in the church, but when the money ran dry, the students disappeared. Eventually, we realized our mistake and stopped giving scholarships completely.

The problem was the patronistic structure built into Latino culture. Here in Peru, the poor serve the wealthy. This unfortunate reality is rooted in history, embedded deep in the culture, and perpetuated by an abusive upper class. There’s no avoiding it. So, what happens when a missionary treats a student to lunch four or five weeks in a row simply as a way to spend time discipling them? That student develops a real and deep need to honor their relationship to that missionary. They will show up to Bible study and might even memorize a verse or two. This all looks like real fruit for the kingdom of God, but what happens when the “sugar daddy” stops buying lunch or leaves the field? I’m sure you have read and heard similar stories before. These students’ commitment isn’t to Christ, but to the one who provides financially. Ask any missionary and they will tell you that this is absolutely the last thing they want, but it

inevitably happens. And the missionary, once generous, slowly becomes jaded. Generosity dies on the altar of relational manipulation. Seeking to Empower So what is the solution? How can missionaries be generous and yet wise? There’s a whole book to be written on that, but as for our team, we have found that giving should come from structures that are truly reproducible. First, if there is a diaconal need in our community, we invite nationals to serve nationals through the structures and ministries of the local church.

Second, we have found that business as mission projects provide opportunities for nationals to earn a reasonable wage in a learning environment. The medical clinic (La Fuente) and the orphanage (Josephine House) have provided job opportunities for local people for years now and we’ve seen the opportunities that these types of projects give beyond a one-time gift. Similarly, we’ve moved away (far away) from giving scholarships to students to attend university, and instead we invite them to participate in paid internships.

We have done these internships for three years in a row now. Our two-month program offers students experience working in the La Fuente medical clinic, the Josephine House, and the local church. They get experience in three distinct areas, but all focused on building the kingdom through vocation. Each week, the students also spend a day with the Bible seminary staff learning about evangelism, servant leadership, and even Reformed theology. We are Presbyterian after all!

Often, these students are non-believers who come to the church through the program. Some of these interns have become believers, graduated, returned to work at the clinic full-time, and are now part of the leaders of the same internship program that helped bring them to faith.

One great example is a young lady who graduated with a degree in psychology and recently came to faith through our church. She began as an intern, working closely with one of our missionaries, Claudia, a woman from Colombia, both at the clinic and at the Josephine House orphanage. This woman now works full-time between the two ministries. Though she may not have heard the gospel before a year or two ago, she is now a crucial link between our three main ministries: church, clinic, and orphan care; a living stone in the spiritual house of God.

Looking to the Future The student internship has become such a success that we have begun thinking about other projects that can provide even more people in our community with opportunities. These jobs will teach them a biblical work ethic, a kingdom-minded view of vocation, and provide them with income that is earned. The latter eliminates the patronistic tags on the relationships – making generosity contextual.

People in poverty often feel like they’re worthless to society. By giving people opportunities to work, we honor

and empower them. We give them an opportunity to feel like they’re part of something bigger. And what is that bigger thing? It’s the Church. We’re not creating jobs just to create jobs. We’re creating opportunities where people are learning the gospel and immediately given opportunities to respond with action. They are receiving diaconal help, and are given jobs where they themselves do diaconal help: serving the poor and the sick, caring for orphans.

This doesn’t cheapen the diaconal help, but actually gives it a deeper meaning.

The gospel teaches us this. Nowhere in the Bible do we read that God saves us just to save us. He saves us with a purpose to be a part of His Church, the community of faith, and that our whole identity is new. His salvation comes with a change of values. Grace demands response. Grace demands change.

Our vision now includes the development of a small coffee house and library at the church. Thanks to gifts from generous donors, we remodeled the church building, including installing a kitchen in the front of the facility for that very purpose. Our hope is that in the next year we will inaugurate a full-time business as mission project providing job and training opportunities to our Cusqueñan brothers and sisters. Scott Dillon serves with MTW in Cusco, Peru. SCOTT DILLON, CUSCO, PERU, Jul 16, 2019 https://www.mtw.org/stories/details/contextual-generosity-an-mtw-missionary-team-navigates-giving-in-peru

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world

might be saved through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned,

but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness

rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light

and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.

But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.

John 3:17-21

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Months of July & August 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 Wednesdays: 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

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

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

350 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond, IN 47374 765.966.0256 Every Thursday: 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. *Due to the overwhelming response, admission to RAM’s tuition-free Thursday art classes for children and youth ages 5-16 will be by blind draw. Approved dates will be assigned by RAM and drawing results will be sent to all participants by email.

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

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-

06-30&view=month

Friday, July 26

Flower Farm Friday The Barn at Helm

5544 Helm Road, Williamsburg, IN 47393 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

**Please note that the address is not in Richmond. Original source had an error in location posted on website.

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

Thursday, August 1

Back to School Splash Bash Cordell Municipal Pool

9 SW 13th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 765.983.7275 Thursday, August 1: 7:30-10pm

Say goodbye to summer and kick off the school year! We will provide the music, fun contests, and more! 17 & Under - $2; 18 & Above - $3 ***$1 Off Admission with a donation of school supply.

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/back-school-splash-bash Saturday, August 3

Movies in the Glen Glen Miller Park, Roosevelt Hill

2200 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374 765.966.0256 Thursday, August 1: 5:30-6:30pm

Everyone is welcome at the Movies in the Glen, where we bring FREE movies to you on Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park on Saturday nights in August! Activities provided by the Richmond Parks and Recreation JUKO counselors begin at 8:30pm, and the movie begins at dusk!

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks to enjoy a movie under the stars. August 3: Spider Man, August 10: Little Rascals, August 17: How to Train Your Dragon, August 24: Mary Poppins Returns

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/movies-glen-2 Sunday, August 4

Chanticleer Farms: Chanticleer String Quartet 944 Woods Road, Richmond, IN 47374

Sunday, August 4: 3:30pm

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.

http://www.chanticleerquartet.com/ https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/chanticleer-string-quartet-3

Saturday, August 8

Wayne County Weekend in Cambridge City Route 40 Downtown, Cambridge City, Indiana

Main Street (Route 40) 47327 937.733.0702 Saturday, August 8: 10am-5pm

The Cambridge City Farmer’s Market is planned to set up between 9am-1pm at the corner of Main and Foote Streets. (Free spaces!) While you’re in town, check out some of the area antique hotspots and shops including: High Hats Antique Mall The Old Tin Roof Antiques Log House Antiques Building 125 National Road Antique Mall Doublehead Trading Company Europa Antiques LLC Allen Antiquities and Curiosities Vinton House Antiques Jilly’s Gift and Garden Lucille’s Antiques Visit some of the area eateries including: King’s Café Cambridge City No. 9 Grill Lumpy’s Café Pizza 3.14 Hilltop Drive-in Business and restaurant hours are individual. Please contact businesses for their hours. Most area antique shops are open 10am-5pm. Farmer’s Market is from 9am-1pm.

https://visitrichmond.org/visitors/events-festivals/wayne-county-weekend-cambridge-city-0