revival… - church of the good shepherd, tyrone pa · 17 alexus miller 17 wayne & peg friling...

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Pastor: Eric Shafer

1650 Clay Avenue Tyrone, PA 16686

Church Office: (814) 684 - 2472

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.goodshepherdtyrone.org June 2017

Pastors Letter:

Memory Verse for June: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27 As we enter into the month of June, I am excited about our new worship series!

Revival… … a new worship series to reinvigorate our faith

Based on the life of John Wesley

“In every Christian’s life… we need revival from time to time.” ~ Adam Hamilton

John Wesley’s message and his faith continue to speak to 21st-century Christians - calling for a revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might be transformed. From Adam Hamilton’s “Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It,” join us on this quest to truly love God and our neighbor. June 4 - “Precursors to Revival” June 11 - “A Longing for Holiness” June 18 - “A Crisis of Faith” June 25 - “The Necessity of Grace” July 2 - “Works of Mercy” July 9 - “Persevering to the End”

Be in prayer that the past will come alive to strengthen our discipleship today!

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Eric

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Church of the Good Shepherd, UMC is committed to the safety and well-being of children & vulnerable adults through our SAFE SANCTUARIES POLICY.

KINDRED SPIRITS (Women's Group) – Monday’s at 7PM - Will resume in July 2017 after the Revival Bible study is done. JOURNEYMEN! (Men’s group) – Will resume in July 2017 after the Revival Bible study is done. BEST LIFE NOW BIBLE STUDY – Will resume in September 2017.

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY – We are continuing our study of 1, 2 and 3 John. Beginning May 31, we will meet at the church pavilion at 7 pm, weather permitting. If we cannot meet at the pavilion, we will meet in the church parlor.

GRAYSTONE COURT GROUP – Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Graystone Court in Tyrone for outreach ministry sponsored by Best Life Now. All residents & church members are welcome.

Truth Seekers – This is an adult Class which meets in the lower level.

They have just begun a DVD/discussion study by Chip Ingram called

“Culture Shock”.

Fellowship Class – This adult class meets in the Library and is studying

books of the Bible. They are currently studying 1 John and anticipate 2

John and 3 John next. The teacher is Dave Brisbin.

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

K-5th Grade: Beginning June 4, classes for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade will meet together for the summer. Teachers are Joanna Renner and Alice Mulhollan, assisted by Mary Edna Lykens. More details will be available in the next few weeks.

6-8th Grade: Meets in small room off youth room Teacher: Jennifer Vance 9-12th Grade: Meets in youth room. Teacher : Sharon Kimberling Nursery – For infants to Kindergarten aged children. They meet in the nursery area. Each week’s lesson includes a Bible story, activity, and prayer.

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CHURCH STAFF Pastor ........................... Rev. Eric Shafer Administrative Assistant ..... Viola Dollar Financial Secretary............... Pat Griffith Treasurer ..........................Judy Dawson Custodian .......................... Mitch Myers - - - - - - - - - - Lay Leader........................ Diane Moore Director of Music .......... .Eileen Mitchell Organist................................ Jim Beatty

We are thankful for those who minister

to us through music: Pianists, One

Heart, Adult choir, Children’s Choir, &

Song Leaders.

Saturday AM Family Closet Schedule

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Jane Hyde Brenda McNelis

Todd and Michelle Keith

Noreen Leeper Diane Bollinger

Roberta Scott Cheri Duffy

If you are not available to help when scheduled and cannot find a substitute, please contact the church office at 814-684-2472 before Noon on Friday of the week you are to help.

JUNE 2017 WORSHIP SERVANTS SCHEDULE

Greeters Nursery Acolyte Liturgist Jr. Message Ushers

Narthex Social Hall 9am Worship SS 10:20 am

4 Harry and Lori Lewis

Mark Cushion Noreen Leeper

Deb Moore Laura

Weaver Addie Stine

Sharlene White

Pastor Eric

Bub Dick Sharlene White

Frank White Jane Hyde

11 Wayne and

Elaine Hershberger

Wayne Friling Pat Griffith Jane Hyde

Jane Hyde Micah Stine Ed Kuhstos Laura Stine



18 Larry and

Cris Hunter John Catich

Diane Moore Karen Raling

Diane Bollinger

Jenna Weyer

Tom Otto Pastor Eric



25 Brenda and Jeff McNelis

Gary Griffith

Mary Edna Lykens

Meredith Jackson

Abby Christine

Caleb Stine Karen

Mayhew Karen

Mayhew



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June 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 10 AM Best Life Now @ Graystone Court

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3 9AM-Noon: Family Closet

4 Communion

9AM Worship 10:30 AM SS

5 7PM Revival Bi-ble Study

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7 7PM Bible Study 6:30PM Revival Bible Study at WMUMC


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11 9AM Worship 10:30 AM SS 6PM Battle Ready VBS

12 7PM Revival Bi-ble Study 6PM Battle Ready VBS

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6PM Battle Ready VBS

14 7PM Bible Study 6:30PM Revival Bible Study at WMUMC 6PM Battle Ready VBS


6PM Battle Ready VBS

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18 Father’s Day 9AM Worship 10:30 AM SS

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21 7PM Bible Study

First Day of Summer


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25 9AM Worship 10:30 AM SS

26 7PM Revival Bi-ble Study

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28 7PM Bible Study 6:30PM Revival Bible Study at WMUMC


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Military & College Students Please update the church office with current addresses for military personnel and college

students (when available) so that we can support them with prayer partners.

There are some people who

are not able to get to church

or do not get out much. A

card or letter, a phone call,

or maybe a visit would be

appreciated. When you are

able to visit them, please let

our church office know.

Thank you!

COLONIAL COURTYARD 5546 E Pleasant Valley Blvd

Agnes Fry Tyrone, PA 16686 Betty Brisbin Glen DuBree

EPWORTH MANOR 951 Washington Ave Nellie Cornelius Tyrone, PA 16686

HOLLIDAYSBURG VA HOME 138 Veterans Blvd Dorothy Hoover Duncansville, PA 16635

AT HOME (Contact information available in Church directory.)

Ardis Buck John & Joanne Cannistraci John Andrews Ben Calderwood Gary Griffith

Worship Service CD’s available to borrow upon request-

If you miss a Sunday, you can listen to the service by asking for the CD at the sound booth after the service or call the church

office at 814- 684-2472.

Did we miss your birthday or anniversary? Please contact the church

office and let us know so we can add you to the list.

Birth

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iversary

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1 Michelle & Todd Keith

2 Laura & Jeff Stine

4 Troy & Abby Christine

4 Tyler Hamp

6 Leisha Stewart

7 Larry & Cris Hunter

9 Donna Barto

10 Roberta Miller

10 Leigha Moore

12 Evagene Shultz

12 Ardis Buck

15 Memphis Hamp

16 Diane & Fred Moore

17 Alexus Miller

17 Wayne & Peg Friling

18 Donna & Steve Bryan

26 Jeff McNelis Jr.

26 Sharlene & Carl White

26 Timothy Weaver

26 Sam Williams

26 Wayne & Elaine Hershberger

31 Lori & Harry Lewis

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SUMMER HOURS for the Church Office are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9am-Noon from May 31 thru September 6, 2016.

JOB REQUEST LIST There is a clipboard on the table in the narthex for anyone-especially teachers

- to indicate anything they see in their classrooms or anywhere in our building that needs fixed/changed/updated/etc. Please sign your name in case there is a question about what it is to be done! If you have questions about this group please contact Dave Brisbin at [email protected] or 937-4562; or Tom Otto at [email protected] or 944-8799. NOTHING SADDER THAN AN EMPTY BABY BOTTLE!! The time has cone once again to fill

baby bottles with change or checks to support the life-changing ministry of The Elm to families in our town and surrounding areas. These are exciting times for The Elm as we look forward to becoming a medical facility which provides limited ultrasounds AND as we seek God's direction for a possible center relocation. You can partner with us by your generous donation! Please return bottles by Father's Day!

DIRECTORY PHOTO SUBMISSION: Even if you did not have a picture taken by Lifetouch, you can still

have one in the directory. If you have a photo of you and your family you would like to put in the directory, email it to the church office or bring it in to be scanned. There is a charge of $10 for each photo submitted; the deadline is Tuesday, June 6.

“BATTLE READY” COMMUNITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Hosted at Good Shepherd– June 11-15, 6pm-8pm FREE Vacation Bible School for children 2 years old through sixth grade. To register your child please contact the Church Office of fill out a form that can be found in the Narthex

CAMPBELL’S LABELS UPDATE -- Thank you to all who have donated Campbell's labels over the

years. Neighborhood Center of the United Methodist Church has received several vans as well as program and office equipment and supplies over the years. Unfortunately, Campbell's is phasing out this program and is only accepting labels that have the Labels for Education logo. We will be submitting our last batch of Campbell's labels before August 1, 2017. Please place all labels in the Campbell's label can in the hallway across from the offices or give to Mary Edna Lykens by July 9. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Edna. CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS UPDATE -- Beginning June 4,

classes for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade will meet together for the summer. Teachers are Joanna Renner and Alice Mulhollan, assisted by Mary Edna Lykens. More details will be available in the next few weeks.

HUB WORK PARTY - a Saturday morning work party at the HUB for either July 15th or July

22nd is being planned. Anyone interested, please sign the list in the narthex with your preference or contact Amy Baney at 632-8514 or [email protected].

MISSIONS COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS– Amy is looking for volunteers to help serve on a missions committee. We would meet occasionally to select ministries to include in future church budgets. If interested, please contact Amy Baney at 632-8514 or [email protected].

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Join us for 2017 “Camp Out” Vacation Bible School at Church of the Good Shepherd

Monday, July 24, through Friday, July 28 6:00 – 8:00

p.m.

Activities for ages 3 through 12 Storytelling, Music, Games Crafts, Snacks,

Campfire each evening

Invite your friends and neighbors! Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated.

sponsored by:

Church of the Good Shepherd (684-2472) Wesley United Methodist Church (684-3341)

Christ United Methodist Church (684-3561)

Contact any of the church offices listed above for more information or to pre-

register.

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The Family Closet In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sheep

and the Goats. Part of this parable says that we will be

blessed when we clothe those who are in need.

The Family Closet does just that. We provide clothing and

a warm welcome to individuals and families throughout

the area who are in need. It also provides us an

opportunity to "Go Green" by recycling gently-worn

clothing as well as new clothing. This service is offered for

free, although donations are welcome, and is available every Saturday from 9-12.

This ministry serves an average of 20-30 people each week. Staffers to rotate Saturday mornings are always

welcome and needed.

If you would like to be included in the weekly volunteer rotation, please contact

the Church office (684-2472) or Jane Hyde (814-684-3757)

Volunteers are also always needed to sort and staff the Family Closet on a weekly basis.

Our church provides financial assistance to two missionary families. Brian and Jerilyn White, along with their three children, are serving with Macedonian Call in Uganda. Cristy and Randy Shearer serve in Austria with TWR Europe. Please remember both families and their ministries in prayer.

Tyrone Food Bank Requests

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Altoona HUB Needs:

Monthly item- Undershirt or Onesie (size 9 months or smaller for Layette Kit)

The HUB accepts old cell phones, eye glasses, and used greeting cards (please

bundle). Designated boxes for these items are in the hallway and narthex.

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Altoona District Mission Central HUB

Blueberry Sale $30 for 10 pounds (approx. 13 ½ pts.)

Delivered to the church Thursday, July 6th

You will be notified of pickup time here at the church closer to the delivery date.

Payment must be received with order, Cash or checks— made payable to “Church of the Good Shepherd”

Blueberries are grown in NJ – picked within 24 hours of delivery. (They freeze really well.)

Orders must be placed through our Office Coordinator (Viola) BEFORE June 18th.

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BLUEBERRY ORDER FORM

Name: Phone:

Email:

Number of 10# boxes: @ $30.00 = $______________enclosed

Submit your order and payment (checks payable to “Church of the Good Shepherd”)to the church office by June 18th.

FROM MISSION CENTRAL: Thinking Outside of the Box Jared and Jenna McIntire both love animals and will care for them as part of their life’s work. Both were involved in Future Farmers of America and 4H during their school years. They both received a de-gree in agriculture from Penn State. Jared assists farmers at the Cum-berland County Conservation District and works with his uncle in rais-ing turkeys. Jenna teaches high school students to care for animals as part of the agriculture curriculum.

Their wedding was July 9, 2016. When their guests sat down at their places during the reception, they found an animal-shaped lollipop as a favor. On it was a tag: “A donation has been sent to the Heifer Project with the money we would have spent for formal flower arrangements for the wedding and reception.” Instead of formal arrangements, each table was graced with a few lovely flowers, simply arranged in glass containers, by the groom’s sister.

The Heifer Project seeks to address global hunger by placing an animal with a family of few resources and trains the new owners to raise and

use the animal to improve their own nutrition, as well as to sell surplus products for the betterment of their family’s lives. The unique request is that the family shares the first offspring with another family, so that many persons can be helped. Heifer operates by many principles that lead to a just, less hungry and peaceful world.

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