The Light Volume 10 Issue 9

September 2017

Are you a Christian?

It’s a simple question: Are you a Christian? Yet the answers people give can be surprising.

Some people reply, “Of course, I’m a Christian. I go to church every Sunday.” Other say, “A Christian? Sure. My parents were Christians.” Other people look preplaces, then offer, “I think I am. I’m a good per-son.” And others sputter, “ That’s a personal question you have no right to ask.”

Why do many people struggle to answer? Perhaps the confusion stems from misunderstanding what being a Christian actually means. Complicating the issue is that some people view Christians as pompous, nar-row-minded, hypocritical, and judgmental. Although in some instances those views may be true, such clouded perceptions make conversing about faith less than popular.

So what is a Christian?

A Christian is someone who realizes that in order to have eternal life, he or she must begin a personal rela-tionship with Jesus. With that step, he or she becomes a new creation, a child of God, a Christian

A Christian is someone who:

Recognizes he or she is sinful: “Everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard” (Roman 3:23).

Believes God helps those who admit their need of him: “When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and dies for us sinners” (Romans 5:6).

Asks God to extend his life-giving mercy: “God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead” (Ephesians 2:4-5).

Is aware that God will turn ono one away who comes to him “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). “He gave his one and only Son {Jesus}, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

You aren’t born a Christian, nor can you claim to be one because you’re a good person. It requires a per-sonal decision.

Are you a Christian? You can answer this simple question with confidence. Make the decision to follow Christ today.

Jim Krauss

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If you are interested in the 2018

calendar please

let Debbie Eyler know. Funds will be benefitting Vacation Bible School.

Cost of calendars is $7.

Ladies Aide Happenings!

Thanks for your participation at picnic and with auction items. We raised over $400. Next meeting is October 1stfollowing the church service. We will need crafts for the Butchering in November. Lisa has some ideas and will be sharing them at the meeting.

A word from our Pastor

I am pleased to announce my wife, Pat, will teach and I will assist her in the topical study of David Jeremiah’s book, “Slaying the Giants in Your Life”. We will take a look at one “giant” each month and encourage you to get the book to read if you like.

Please make plans to join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month @ 7:00 p.m. for this important Bible Study! May God’s Spirit give us spiritual insights to live victorious Christian lives!

Pastor Tracy

09/21 - Fighting Your FEAR

10/19 - Destroying Your DISCOURAGEMENT

11/16 - Liberation From LONELINESS

12/21 - Winning Against WORRY

01/18 - Guarding Against GUILT

02/15 - Taming Your TEMPTATION

03/15 - Attacking Your ANGER

04/19 - Resisting Your RESENTMENT

05/17 - Disarming Your DOUBTS

06/21 - Postponing Your PROCRASTINATION

07/19 - Facing Your FAILURE

08/16 - Journeying Beyond JEALOUSY

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Fill a Shoebox for Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child has a warehouse where we can purchase things to fill the shoeboxes. The items listed below can be purchased ONLY for OCC shoeboxes.

You can go shopping yourself or you can make a list of what items you want and Debbie will give the list to her contact, along with your money. Bare in mind that popular items (Barbie Dolls, Soccer balls to name a few) may not be available at the time you shop but you may be put on a waiting list for the item.

Purchases can be made by cash or check payable to “South Mountain Bible Church”

Contact Information: Warehouse Purchaser: Loretta Tharp 717-658-0570

Email Information: Sharon Love gslove@comcast.net

School kits, (girls or boys) $1 each

12 Pack of bright design pencils, 85 cents per pack

Loose pencils 4 cents each

Large erasers, rectangular and crayon shaped, 10 cents each

Scissors 1 dozen for $4, 35 cents each

Frisbees, 30 cents each

Wooden cars, (large) 55 cents

Wooden cars (small) 25 cents each

Toothbrushes, 144 per case $17, individual 12 cents each

Washcloths, 20 cents each

Jewelry, 25 cents per item

Handmade hair decorations, 25 cents each

White shoeboxes (need to be folded together) 32 cents each

T-shirts sizes Youth Sm, , 80 cents each

Large or medium youth T-shirts, $1.25 each

Socks, various sizes $4.50 per dozen (38 cents per pair)

Coloring Books, 40 cents each

Jump ropes, 30 cents each

Sharpeners, 1 bag of 144 for $7, individual 5 cents each

Paper and envelopes, free for donation,( lots of various paper available)

Lanyards, 25 cents each

Soap, unwrapped 10 cents per bar ($10.80 per case)

Light up yo-yos, 50 cents each

Slinkys, 50 cents each

Balls, 25 to 55 cents each

Jack sets, 50 cents per set

Sippy cups, 6 oz. with lid, 3 for $1

Baseball caps, $1 each

Zip pencil bags, 25 cents each

Puffer balls, 50 cents each

Paddleballs, 25 cents each

Neon backpacks, 60 cents each

Pull back cars, 25 cents each (6.00 per bag of 24)

Neon whistles on rope, 20 cents each

6 inch by 6 inch totes, 25 cents each

15 inch by 16 inch fabric bags, 50 cents each

Handmade carry all bags 35 cents each

Colored beads (necklaces), 15 cents each

Measuring tapes, 30 cents each

Stuffed animals 50 cents each

Small tops (spinners) 12 for $1

Magic pads (small) 15 cents each

Bobbins with thread on, 5 cents each

Shoelaces 10 cents each

Sunglasses 55 cents each

Special item: limited number of sewing kits: $1.50 each

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Pat Free 2nd

Leon Stover Jr. 2nd

Michelle Cook 3rd

Owen Cook 3rd

Megan Ott 7th

Jason Cook 12th

Joey Andrew, Jr 13th

Tim Mason 13th

Teri Stottlemyer 17th

Mary Harman 23rd

Bryan Kilcoyne 26th

Hunter Hurley 29th

Teresa and Tim Mason 6th

Terri and Ted Belanger 10th

Steve and Faye Wolfe 17th

Roy and Eleamor Putman 21st

Kevin and Tammy Orndorff 24th

Justin and Lacee Andrew 26th

Be on the out for an upcoming fundrais-

er at Roy Rogers to assist with the shipping

of shoeboxes for Operation Christmas

Child.

Sunday School News

We had two with perfect attendance for the month of August!!! Tatum and Justin so when you see these two dedicated students please don’t forget to congratulate them for their efforts!!!!

I would like to have a meeting/training with all the youth Sunday School teach-ers! September 24, right after church…a light lunch will be provided. Please make every effort to attend.

We are still looking for volunteers to help with Children’s Church. Please don’t let your fear of not knowing what needs to be done for this part of worship keep you from serving. I will be glad to help you with preparation and give you ideas. I say this over and over ….our children are our future “church”….so let’s fill them with His word and “turn them on” to Jesus while there is still time.

Love and Blessings,

Deb

2017 Operation Christmas Child Warehouse Information

Schedule and Item Listing:

Location: 305 W. Commerce Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201

Direction Note: Look for sign with orange-faced man in black hat at top. OCC signs are low on ground. Turn right into parking lot and stay to the right along alleyway fence. Go about halfway down the alley way for entrance with steps. Loading area further down alleyway at sign.

2017 Summer Warehouse Schedule: August –November 2017

Tuesday, September 5, 9AM-12 noon, Kathy, Pat

Saturday, September 9, 9AM-12 Kathy, Pat, Sharon

Thursday, September 14, 3PM-6PM, Kathy, Pat

Monday, September 18, 9 AM-12 noon, Sharon, Pat

Saturday, September 23, 9AM-12 noon, Pat, Kathy, Sharon

Wednesday, September 27, 9 AM-12 noon, Sharon, Pat

Monday, October 2, 3 PM-6 PM, Pat, Kathy

Saturday October 7, 9AM- 12 noon, Pat, Kathy, Sharon

Tuesday October 10, 9AM-12 noon, Sharon, Pat

Thursday, October 12, 9AM-12 noon, Pat, Kathy

Monday, October 16, 3 PM-6 PM, Pat, Kathy

Saturday, October 21, 9 AM-12 noon, Pat, Kathy, Sharon

Tuesday, October 24, 9AM- 12 noon, Pat, Sharon

Thursday, October 26, 3 PM- 6 PM, Kathy, Pat

Tuesday, October 31, 9AM-12 noon, Kathy, Pat, Sharon

Saturday, November 4, 9 AM-12 noon, Sharon, Pat, Kathy

Tuesday, November 7, 3 PM- 6 PM, Kathy, Pat

Saturday, November 11, 9 Am-12 noon, Sharon, Pat, Kathy- last day

November 12th- November 20th is Box Collection Week-Warehouse closed.

These are work days as well as opportunities to pick up items and donate items as well. Feel free to stop in and help as-semble school kits and other preparation tasks for filling shoeboxes.

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If you have anything to put in the newsletter, please contact Lisa Reed

240-315-5331 or email to mcobnewsletter@gmail.com

DEADLINE:

September 26, 2017

Did you miss a Sunday or was there a particular Sermon you would like to hear again or share with friends. We have been recording the Sermon’s and Special Activities for over a year now. You can borrow any Sermon or if you would like to purchase one, you can by making a donation of $1.00 to the church for the purchase of the cd. If inter-ested in any of this, please see Bob or Jerry.

Remember our Military

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Michael Hobbs

Robert Wolfe, Air Force

Always thank a Veteran

Shut-ins

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