JulyAugust 2013

Dear Friends

From June 20-25 delegates from throughout the denomination

gathered in Pella Iowa for the meeting of the General Synod of the

Reformed Church in America Among the many acts of business

was a celebration of the 10-year goal known as Our Call which

ended in 2013

The delegates adopted a new strategic goal to bring us into the next

phase of our ministry together as workers in Christrsquos church This

goal was designed for the denomination but also brings focus to

individual churches and members in the work we do I lift up a

prayer of thanksgiving for the work done on the year long process

that brings us to this goal and share it with you for your prayer and

consideration in your work and in your life

ndash Pastor Linda

Transformed and Transforming

Radically Following Christ in Mission Together

Being led by the Holy Spirit serving with each other embracing

our diverse world and striving for a multicultural future freed from

racism and working with all the partners that God provides as we

move toward a fifth century of mission and ministry the Reformed

Church in America commits to focus its efforts for the next fifteen

years on the following three interconnected strategic priorities

1) Cultivating Transformation in Christ (John 15 Deut 64-9 1

Cor 36-8 Rom 121-2 2 Cor 318 Matt 2234-40 Luke 640 Acts

242-47 2 Cor 517-18 Matt 2818-20 Eph 416 Gal 328)

Developing passionate disciples filled the Holy Spirit and

the truth of the Word who effectively make followers of

Jesus who live and love like him

Deepening our spiritual journey in ways that are biblical

and Reformed

Loving and embracing all people

Opening ourselves humbly to deep change under the

guidance of the Holy Spirit

Increasing our personal and corporate devotion to God

emphasizing prayer and worship

Building intentional intergenerational discipling

relationships

Engaging conflict in healthy and redemptive ways

2) Equipping Emerging Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (Deut 64-9 Luke 948 Eph 411-12 2 Tim 22)

Increasing the awareness that God is calling youth and

young adults to become leaders

Developing youth intentionally for missional

congregational and pastoral leadership

Mobilizing emerging leaders for service in the church and

world

Preparing leaders of all ages for fruitful ministry in diverse

environments

Cultivating diverse and healthy leaders within the total

membership of the body of Christ so that churches can

thrive

3) Engaging in Christrsquos Kingdom Mission (Luke 418-19 Acts

18 Luke 1025-37 Matt 2818-20 Matt 1414 Micah 68 Matt

1344 Matt 937 Acts 242-47 Rev 79-12 Isa 611-4)

Contextualizing ministry and church in new and expanded

ways

Prioritizing youth involvement in missional ministry

Serving as agents of renewal through putting our faith in

action

Promoting justice compassion and reconciliation

Expanding mission that is both local and global with equal

passion and commitment

Equipping existing churches to move outward in ministry

Embracing our mission to the world and sharing the good

news of the gospel with everyone

Multiplying missional communities and new churches that

put the love of Christ into action

Worship in July and August

We will worship in the Chapel during July and August

July 7 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost ndash Communion ndash

Philippians 1 ndash Dwelling with Philippians

Divine Purposes

14 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Christmas in July ndash

Philippians 2 ndash Dwelling with Philippians

Imitating Christ

21 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Philippians 3 ndash

Dwelling with Philippians Affirming Priorities

28 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Philippians 4

ndash Dwelling with Philippians In the Lord

Aug 4 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost ndash Communion ndash

A Festival of Living Joyfully A service of hymns

and verses from Philippians

11 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Isaiah 11 10-20

18 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Dedication of

VBS Staff ndash Jeremiah 14-10

25 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Stories and

songs from Everywhere Fun Fair

JULY BIRTHDAYS

02 John Martin 18 Samantha Parente

04 Lorraine Artinger 20 Diane Tucker

05 Robert Stahl 21 Connie Kastros

06 Pearl Ryan 26 Ella Plitt

12 Tyler Masone 28 Michael Bateman

13 Ted Parente 29 McKayla Zambrotto

16 Erica Freier 31 Carolyn LaGrasse

Adam Perticare Richard Moore

Claudine Ritzel

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

03 Christine Lange 14 David Foley

Beryl Rose Gold Dorothy Stanley

04 Christine Kastros Michaud Christian Durham

06 Joseph Sottolano 16 Nichole Parente

07 Carley Creed 24 Andrew Blanc

09 Cheryl Seizinger Thomas Blanc

10 Robert Teseo 29 Suzanne Aridas

11 Anna Hall 30 Eva Hrastnig-Mieras

12 Paul Bateman 31 Terri Blanc

Krystal Davis

Please keep the following in your prayers this week Stacy Maeurer Jimmy Vitale Jeaanne Holden Janet Flory

Thomas Kenniff Jennifer Cabral Kayla Verdino Greg and

Dorothy Doyle-Wandell Mark Clingo Lydia Marcantonio

Thelma Whittaker Joy Zomer Rob Anderson Audrey Steiner

Barbara Stalmack Betty Schulz Henry Wegmann Elizabeth

Artinger Edward Troster Tina Banks Carmela Carillo and

family Cathy Cunningham Robert Zittel Helen Torok and family

Neil Troster Elana Ficalora Anne Johannson Tina McKinley

Charles Ayers Paul Angenbroich Richard Carboni Ted Buhl

Mary Weber Judy Troster Terry Hoffman Mary McKeown

Rosemary Ricken Rachel Rojas Ruth Sottolano Maria Bateman

Tony Artinger Kathleen Hart Brumm Betty Farina Sabina

Cardali Tom McDonald Matthew Lotz Danny McCaffrey Vivian

Molnar Billy Schmidt Richie Schmidt Catherine Raines Jennifer

Piatek Ed Duggan Virginia Maresca Dorothy Weis Brian

Giordano Arlene Bealin Charles Kenney Raymond amp Cathy

Wegmann Carmela Oppedisano James Folmsbee Tess Gold

Millie Carboni James Donaghy George Egan Nick Markoulakis

Glenn Brown Maryann Hernandez Barbara OrsquoKeefe Frank

Basile Christine Gallo Don Bozzo Lucille Smith Laura Brady

Kristy Breen Pam Crabtree Frank Priore Pam Dobular Rosie

Riollano Tim Dolan Grace Agunzo Louis Werner Renaldo

Weaver Madalene Basile Ralph amp Zonia Seizinger Maria

Negele Ken Trautwig Debbie Tanico George Legaz Angela

McIntyre Tracey Baker Birch Anna Lebel and family Eric

Rivera Ronnie Sowa Joyce M Catherine Norton Barbara

Carson Eileen Poll Darius Grayhall Dorothy Stanley Barbara

Plitt Marilyn Landet Veronica Ivins Ariela Brand Andrew

Elizee Margret Elizee Arlene Stetzner Irene Newman Gerdau

Peter Vroom Wilfredo Roderiguez

All people in our nation and around the world affected by natural

disasters

All veterans those who serve our country and their families

Summer Prayers

Long warm days

The pace of life slows

A time for picnics and rest in the shade

Lord help me to rest awhile

in the cooling shade of your presence

Slow down my restless heart and fill me

with gentle compassion for all your people Amen

- Author unknown

Father Creator of all thank You for summer

Thank you for the warmth of the sun

and the increased daylight

Thank You for the beauty I see all around me

and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation

Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and

family

and for the more casual pace of the summer season

Draw me closer to You this summer

Teach me how I can pray

no matter where I am or what I am doing

Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence

and light my path with Your Word and Counsel

As I enjoy Your creation create in me

a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You

Amen

The Pastor

After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns the churchs

pastor slowly stood up walked over to the pulpit and before he

gave his sermon for the evening he briefly introduced a guest

minister who was in the service that evening

In the introduction the pastor told the congregation that the guest

minister was one of his dearest childhood friends and that he

wanted him to have a few moments to greet the church and share

whatever he felt would be appropriate for the service With that

an elderly man stepped up to the pulpit and began to speak

ldquoA father his son and a friend of his son were sailing off the

pacific coastrdquo he began ldquoWhen a fast approaching storm blocked

any attempt to get back to the shore The waves were so high that

even though the father was an experienced sailor he could not

keep the boat upright and the three were swept into the ocean as

the boat capsizedrdquo

The old man hesitated for a moment making eye contact with two

teenagers who were for the first time since the service began

looking somewhat interested in his story

The aged minister continued with his story ldquoGrabbing a rescue

line the father had to make the most excruciating decision of his

life to which boy would he throw the other end of the life line He

only had seconds to make the decision The father knew that his

son was a Christian and he also knew that his sons friend was

not

The agony of his decision could not be matched by the torrent of

waves As the father yelled out I love you son he threw out the

life line to his sons friend

By the time the father had pulled the friend back to the capsized

boat his son had disappeared beneath the raging swells into the

black of night His body was never recoveredrdquo

By this time the two teenagers were sitting up straight in the pew

anxiously waiting for the next words to come out of the old

ministers mouth

ldquothe fatherrdquo he continued ldquoknew his son would step into eternity

with Jesus and he could not bear the thought of his sons friend

stepping into an eternity without Jesus Therefore he sacrificed

his son to save the sons friendrdquo

ldquoHow great is the love of god that he should do the same for us

Our heavenly father sacrificed his only begotten son that we could

be saved I urge you to accept his offer to rescue you and take a

hold of the life line he is throwing out to you in this servicerdquo

With that the old man turned and sat back down in his chair as

silence filled the room

The pastor again walked slowly to the pulpit and delivered a brief

sermon with an invitation at the end However no one responded

to the appeal

Within minutes after the service ended the two teenagers were at

the old mans side

ldquoThat was a nice storyrdquo politely stated one of them ldquobut I dont

think it was very realistic for a father to give up his only sons life

in hopes that the other boy would become a Christianrdquo

ldquoWell youve got a point thererdquo the old man replied glancing

down at his worn bible A big smile broadened his narrow face

He once again looked up at the boys and said ldquoit sure isnt very

realistic is it But Im standing here today to tell you that story

gives me a glimpse of what it must have been like for God to give

up his son for merdquo

ldquoYou seeI was that father and your pastor is my sons friendrdquo

Babies

In a mothers womb were two babies One asked the other

Do you believe in life after delivery The other replied why of

course There has to be something after delivery Maybe we are

here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later

Nonsense says the other There is no life after delivery

What would that life be I dont know but there will be more

light than here Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our

mouths The other says This is absurd Walking is impossible

And eat with our mouths Ridiculous The umbilical cord

supplies nutrition Life after delivery is to be excluded The

umbilical cord is too short I think there is something and maybe

its different than it is here the other replies No one has ever

come back from there Delivery is the end of life and in the after-

delivery it is nothing but darkness and anxiety and it takes us

nowhere

Well I dont know says the other but certainly we will

see mother and she will take care of us Mother You believe

in mother Where is she now She is all around us It is in her

that we live Without her there would not be this world I dont

see her so its only logical that she doesnt exist To which the

other replied sometimes when youre in silence you can hear her

you can perceive her I believe there is a reality after delivery and

we are here to prepare ourselves for that reality

ANNOUNCMENTS

The combined Ladies and Gentlemen Fellowship Luncheon will be

held on

July 10th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

August 14th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

SUMMER MUSIC

Hymn Sings have begun Please sign up in the back of the

Sanctuary if you would like to lead a Hymn Sing

Volunteers are also needed for The Word Through Music for July

and August Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary if you

would like to share your talents in Worship this Summer (Please

notify Eric in advance if you will need his accompaniment)

CHAPEL PLAYERS AUDITIONS The Chapel Players will be producing an original play by Frank

Priore on the last two weekends of September They are

looking to cast 2 female roles ndash one lead and one small There

will be open auditions on July 8th

at 730PM in the Chapel If

you have any questions or would like more information please

speak to Frank Priore or Lorraine Artinger

Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

14 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

14 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450degF Toss corn and oil to coat and spread

out on a large baking sheet Bake stirring once until some

kernels begin to brown about 20 minutes Combine basil

shallot vinegar salt and pepper in a medium bowl Add the

corn toss to coat Serve warm or cold

Tips amp Notes

Make Ahead Tip Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day

Loving and embracing all people

Opening ourselves humbly to deep change under the

guidance of the Holy Spirit

Increasing our personal and corporate devotion to God

emphasizing prayer and worship

Building intentional intergenerational discipling

relationships

Engaging conflict in healthy and redemptive ways

2) Equipping Emerging Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (Deut 64-9 Luke 948 Eph 411-12 2 Tim 22)

Increasing the awareness that God is calling youth and

young adults to become leaders

Developing youth intentionally for missional

congregational and pastoral leadership

Mobilizing emerging leaders for service in the church and

world

Preparing leaders of all ages for fruitful ministry in diverse

environments

Cultivating diverse and healthy leaders within the total

membership of the body of Christ so that churches can

thrive

3) Engaging in Christrsquos Kingdom Mission (Luke 418-19 Acts

18 Luke 1025-37 Matt 2818-20 Matt 1414 Micah 68 Matt

1344 Matt 937 Acts 242-47 Rev 79-12 Isa 611-4)

Contextualizing ministry and church in new and expanded

ways

Prioritizing youth involvement in missional ministry

Serving as agents of renewal through putting our faith in

action

Promoting justice compassion and reconciliation

Expanding mission that is both local and global with equal

passion and commitment

Equipping existing churches to move outward in ministry

Embracing our mission to the world and sharing the good

news of the gospel with everyone

Multiplying missional communities and new churches that

put the love of Christ into action

Worship in July and August

We will worship in the Chapel during July and August

July 7 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost ndash Communion ndash

Philippians 1 ndash Dwelling with Philippians

Divine Purposes

14 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Christmas in July ndash

Philippians 2 ndash Dwelling with Philippians

Imitating Christ

21 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Philippians 3 ndash

Dwelling with Philippians Affirming Priorities

28 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Philippians 4

ndash Dwelling with Philippians In the Lord

Aug 4 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost ndash Communion ndash

A Festival of Living Joyfully A service of hymns

and verses from Philippians

11 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Isaiah 11 10-20

18 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Dedication of

VBS Staff ndash Jeremiah 14-10

25 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Stories and

songs from Everywhere Fun Fair

JULY BIRTHDAYS

02 John Martin 18 Samantha Parente

04 Lorraine Artinger 20 Diane Tucker

05 Robert Stahl 21 Connie Kastros

06 Pearl Ryan 26 Ella Plitt

12 Tyler Masone 28 Michael Bateman

13 Ted Parente 29 McKayla Zambrotto

16 Erica Freier 31 Carolyn LaGrasse

Adam Perticare Richard Moore

Claudine Ritzel

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

03 Christine Lange 14 David Foley

Beryl Rose Gold Dorothy Stanley

04 Christine Kastros Michaud Christian Durham

06 Joseph Sottolano 16 Nichole Parente

07 Carley Creed 24 Andrew Blanc

09 Cheryl Seizinger Thomas Blanc

10 Robert Teseo 29 Suzanne Aridas

11 Anna Hall 30 Eva Hrastnig-Mieras

12 Paul Bateman 31 Terri Blanc

Krystal Davis

Please keep the following in your prayers this week Stacy Maeurer Jimmy Vitale Jeaanne Holden Janet Flory

Thomas Kenniff Jennifer Cabral Kayla Verdino Greg and

Dorothy Doyle-Wandell Mark Clingo Lydia Marcantonio

Thelma Whittaker Joy Zomer Rob Anderson Audrey Steiner

Barbara Stalmack Betty Schulz Henry Wegmann Elizabeth

Artinger Edward Troster Tina Banks Carmela Carillo and

family Cathy Cunningham Robert Zittel Helen Torok and family

Neil Troster Elana Ficalora Anne Johannson Tina McKinley

Charles Ayers Paul Angenbroich Richard Carboni Ted Buhl

Mary Weber Judy Troster Terry Hoffman Mary McKeown

Rosemary Ricken Rachel Rojas Ruth Sottolano Maria Bateman

Tony Artinger Kathleen Hart Brumm Betty Farina Sabina

Cardali Tom McDonald Matthew Lotz Danny McCaffrey Vivian

Molnar Billy Schmidt Richie Schmidt Catherine Raines Jennifer

Piatek Ed Duggan Virginia Maresca Dorothy Weis Brian

Giordano Arlene Bealin Charles Kenney Raymond amp Cathy

Wegmann Carmela Oppedisano James Folmsbee Tess Gold

Millie Carboni James Donaghy George Egan Nick Markoulakis

Glenn Brown Maryann Hernandez Barbara OrsquoKeefe Frank

Basile Christine Gallo Don Bozzo Lucille Smith Laura Brady

Kristy Breen Pam Crabtree Frank Priore Pam Dobular Rosie

Riollano Tim Dolan Grace Agunzo Louis Werner Renaldo

Weaver Madalene Basile Ralph amp Zonia Seizinger Maria

Negele Ken Trautwig Debbie Tanico George Legaz Angela

McIntyre Tracey Baker Birch Anna Lebel and family Eric

Rivera Ronnie Sowa Joyce M Catherine Norton Barbara

Carson Eileen Poll Darius Grayhall Dorothy Stanley Barbara

Plitt Marilyn Landet Veronica Ivins Ariela Brand Andrew

Elizee Margret Elizee Arlene Stetzner Irene Newman Gerdau

Peter Vroom Wilfredo Roderiguez

All people in our nation and around the world affected by natural

disasters

All veterans those who serve our country and their families

Summer Prayers

Long warm days

The pace of life slows

A time for picnics and rest in the shade

Lord help me to rest awhile

in the cooling shade of your presence

Slow down my restless heart and fill me

with gentle compassion for all your people Amen

- Author unknown

Father Creator of all thank You for summer

Thank you for the warmth of the sun

and the increased daylight

Thank You for the beauty I see all around me

and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation

Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and

family

and for the more casual pace of the summer season

Draw me closer to You this summer

Teach me how I can pray

no matter where I am or what I am doing

Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence

and light my path with Your Word and Counsel

As I enjoy Your creation create in me

a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You

Amen

The Pastor

After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns the churchs

pastor slowly stood up walked over to the pulpit and before he

gave his sermon for the evening he briefly introduced a guest

minister who was in the service that evening

In the introduction the pastor told the congregation that the guest

minister was one of his dearest childhood friends and that he

wanted him to have a few moments to greet the church and share

whatever he felt would be appropriate for the service With that

an elderly man stepped up to the pulpit and began to speak

ldquoA father his son and a friend of his son were sailing off the

pacific coastrdquo he began ldquoWhen a fast approaching storm blocked

any attempt to get back to the shore The waves were so high that

even though the father was an experienced sailor he could not

keep the boat upright and the three were swept into the ocean as

the boat capsizedrdquo

The old man hesitated for a moment making eye contact with two

teenagers who were for the first time since the service began

looking somewhat interested in his story

The aged minister continued with his story ldquoGrabbing a rescue

line the father had to make the most excruciating decision of his

life to which boy would he throw the other end of the life line He

only had seconds to make the decision The father knew that his

son was a Christian and he also knew that his sons friend was

not

The agony of his decision could not be matched by the torrent of

waves As the father yelled out I love you son he threw out the

life line to his sons friend

By the time the father had pulled the friend back to the capsized

boat his son had disappeared beneath the raging swells into the

black of night His body was never recoveredrdquo

By this time the two teenagers were sitting up straight in the pew

anxiously waiting for the next words to come out of the old

ministers mouth

ldquothe fatherrdquo he continued ldquoknew his son would step into eternity

with Jesus and he could not bear the thought of his sons friend

stepping into an eternity without Jesus Therefore he sacrificed

his son to save the sons friendrdquo

ldquoHow great is the love of god that he should do the same for us

Our heavenly father sacrificed his only begotten son that we could

be saved I urge you to accept his offer to rescue you and take a

hold of the life line he is throwing out to you in this servicerdquo

With that the old man turned and sat back down in his chair as

silence filled the room

The pastor again walked slowly to the pulpit and delivered a brief

sermon with an invitation at the end However no one responded

to the appeal

Within minutes after the service ended the two teenagers were at

the old mans side

ldquoThat was a nice storyrdquo politely stated one of them ldquobut I dont

think it was very realistic for a father to give up his only sons life

in hopes that the other boy would become a Christianrdquo

ldquoWell youve got a point thererdquo the old man replied glancing

down at his worn bible A big smile broadened his narrow face

He once again looked up at the boys and said ldquoit sure isnt very

realistic is it But Im standing here today to tell you that story

gives me a glimpse of what it must have been like for God to give

up his son for merdquo

ldquoYou seeI was that father and your pastor is my sons friendrdquo

Babies

In a mothers womb were two babies One asked the other

Do you believe in life after delivery The other replied why of

course There has to be something after delivery Maybe we are

here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later

Nonsense says the other There is no life after delivery

What would that life be I dont know but there will be more

light than here Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our

mouths The other says This is absurd Walking is impossible

And eat with our mouths Ridiculous The umbilical cord

supplies nutrition Life after delivery is to be excluded The

umbilical cord is too short I think there is something and maybe

its different than it is here the other replies No one has ever

come back from there Delivery is the end of life and in the after-

delivery it is nothing but darkness and anxiety and it takes us

nowhere

Well I dont know says the other but certainly we will

see mother and she will take care of us Mother You believe

in mother Where is she now She is all around us It is in her

that we live Without her there would not be this world I dont

see her so its only logical that she doesnt exist To which the

other replied sometimes when youre in silence you can hear her

you can perceive her I believe there is a reality after delivery and

we are here to prepare ourselves for that reality

ANNOUNCMENTS

The combined Ladies and Gentlemen Fellowship Luncheon will be

held on

July 10th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

August 14th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

SUMMER MUSIC

Hymn Sings have begun Please sign up in the back of the

Sanctuary if you would like to lead a Hymn Sing

Volunteers are also needed for The Word Through Music for July

and August Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary if you

would like to share your talents in Worship this Summer (Please

notify Eric in advance if you will need his accompaniment)

CHAPEL PLAYERS AUDITIONS The Chapel Players will be producing an original play by Frank

Priore on the last two weekends of September They are

looking to cast 2 female roles ndash one lead and one small There

will be open auditions on July 8th

at 730PM in the Chapel If

you have any questions or would like more information please

speak to Frank Priore or Lorraine Artinger

Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

14 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

14 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450degF Toss corn and oil to coat and spread

out on a large baking sheet Bake stirring once until some

kernels begin to brown about 20 minutes Combine basil

shallot vinegar salt and pepper in a medium bowl Add the

corn toss to coat Serve warm or cold

Tips amp Notes

Make Ahead Tip Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day

Worship in July and August

We will worship in the Chapel during July and August

July 7 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost ndash Communion ndash

Philippians 1 ndash Dwelling with Philippians

Divine Purposes

14 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Christmas in July ndash

Philippians 2 ndash Dwelling with Philippians

Imitating Christ

21 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Philippians 3 ndash

Dwelling with Philippians Affirming Priorities

28 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Philippians 4

ndash Dwelling with Philippians In the Lord

Aug 4 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost ndash Communion ndash

A Festival of Living Joyfully A service of hymns

and verses from Philippians

11 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Isaiah 11 10-20

18 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Dedication of

VBS Staff ndash Jeremiah 14-10

25 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost ndash Stories and

songs from Everywhere Fun Fair

JULY BIRTHDAYS

02 John Martin 18 Samantha Parente

04 Lorraine Artinger 20 Diane Tucker

05 Robert Stahl 21 Connie Kastros

06 Pearl Ryan 26 Ella Plitt

12 Tyler Masone 28 Michael Bateman

13 Ted Parente 29 McKayla Zambrotto

16 Erica Freier 31 Carolyn LaGrasse

Adam Perticare Richard Moore

Claudine Ritzel

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

03 Christine Lange 14 David Foley

Beryl Rose Gold Dorothy Stanley

04 Christine Kastros Michaud Christian Durham

06 Joseph Sottolano 16 Nichole Parente

07 Carley Creed 24 Andrew Blanc

09 Cheryl Seizinger Thomas Blanc

10 Robert Teseo 29 Suzanne Aridas

11 Anna Hall 30 Eva Hrastnig-Mieras

12 Paul Bateman 31 Terri Blanc

Krystal Davis

Please keep the following in your prayers this week Stacy Maeurer Jimmy Vitale Jeaanne Holden Janet Flory

Thomas Kenniff Jennifer Cabral Kayla Verdino Greg and

Dorothy Doyle-Wandell Mark Clingo Lydia Marcantonio

Thelma Whittaker Joy Zomer Rob Anderson Audrey Steiner

Barbara Stalmack Betty Schulz Henry Wegmann Elizabeth

Artinger Edward Troster Tina Banks Carmela Carillo and

family Cathy Cunningham Robert Zittel Helen Torok and family

Neil Troster Elana Ficalora Anne Johannson Tina McKinley

Charles Ayers Paul Angenbroich Richard Carboni Ted Buhl

Mary Weber Judy Troster Terry Hoffman Mary McKeown

Rosemary Ricken Rachel Rojas Ruth Sottolano Maria Bateman

Tony Artinger Kathleen Hart Brumm Betty Farina Sabina

Cardali Tom McDonald Matthew Lotz Danny McCaffrey Vivian

Molnar Billy Schmidt Richie Schmidt Catherine Raines Jennifer

Piatek Ed Duggan Virginia Maresca Dorothy Weis Brian

Giordano Arlene Bealin Charles Kenney Raymond amp Cathy

Wegmann Carmela Oppedisano James Folmsbee Tess Gold

Millie Carboni James Donaghy George Egan Nick Markoulakis

Glenn Brown Maryann Hernandez Barbara OrsquoKeefe Frank

Basile Christine Gallo Don Bozzo Lucille Smith Laura Brady

Kristy Breen Pam Crabtree Frank Priore Pam Dobular Rosie

Riollano Tim Dolan Grace Agunzo Louis Werner Renaldo

Weaver Madalene Basile Ralph amp Zonia Seizinger Maria

Negele Ken Trautwig Debbie Tanico George Legaz Angela

McIntyre Tracey Baker Birch Anna Lebel and family Eric

Rivera Ronnie Sowa Joyce M Catherine Norton Barbara

Carson Eileen Poll Darius Grayhall Dorothy Stanley Barbara

Plitt Marilyn Landet Veronica Ivins Ariela Brand Andrew

Elizee Margret Elizee Arlene Stetzner Irene Newman Gerdau

Peter Vroom Wilfredo Roderiguez

All people in our nation and around the world affected by natural

disasters

All veterans those who serve our country and their families

Summer Prayers

Long warm days

The pace of life slows

A time for picnics and rest in the shade

Lord help me to rest awhile

in the cooling shade of your presence

Slow down my restless heart and fill me

with gentle compassion for all your people Amen

- Author unknown

Father Creator of all thank You for summer

Thank you for the warmth of the sun

and the increased daylight

Thank You for the beauty I see all around me

and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation

Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and

family

and for the more casual pace of the summer season

Draw me closer to You this summer

Teach me how I can pray

no matter where I am or what I am doing

Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence

and light my path with Your Word and Counsel

As I enjoy Your creation create in me

a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You

Amen

The Pastor

After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns the churchs

pastor slowly stood up walked over to the pulpit and before he

gave his sermon for the evening he briefly introduced a guest

minister who was in the service that evening

In the introduction the pastor told the congregation that the guest

minister was one of his dearest childhood friends and that he

wanted him to have a few moments to greet the church and share

whatever he felt would be appropriate for the service With that

an elderly man stepped up to the pulpit and began to speak

ldquoA father his son and a friend of his son were sailing off the

pacific coastrdquo he began ldquoWhen a fast approaching storm blocked

any attempt to get back to the shore The waves were so high that

even though the father was an experienced sailor he could not

keep the boat upright and the three were swept into the ocean as

the boat capsizedrdquo

The old man hesitated for a moment making eye contact with two

teenagers who were for the first time since the service began

looking somewhat interested in his story

The aged minister continued with his story ldquoGrabbing a rescue

line the father had to make the most excruciating decision of his

life to which boy would he throw the other end of the life line He

only had seconds to make the decision The father knew that his

son was a Christian and he also knew that his sons friend was

not

The agony of his decision could not be matched by the torrent of

waves As the father yelled out I love you son he threw out the

life line to his sons friend

By the time the father had pulled the friend back to the capsized

boat his son had disappeared beneath the raging swells into the

black of night His body was never recoveredrdquo

By this time the two teenagers were sitting up straight in the pew

anxiously waiting for the next words to come out of the old

ministers mouth

ldquothe fatherrdquo he continued ldquoknew his son would step into eternity

with Jesus and he could not bear the thought of his sons friend

stepping into an eternity without Jesus Therefore he sacrificed

his son to save the sons friendrdquo

ldquoHow great is the love of god that he should do the same for us

Our heavenly father sacrificed his only begotten son that we could

be saved I urge you to accept his offer to rescue you and take a

hold of the life line he is throwing out to you in this servicerdquo

With that the old man turned and sat back down in his chair as

silence filled the room

The pastor again walked slowly to the pulpit and delivered a brief

sermon with an invitation at the end However no one responded

to the appeal

Within minutes after the service ended the two teenagers were at

the old mans side

ldquoThat was a nice storyrdquo politely stated one of them ldquobut I dont

think it was very realistic for a father to give up his only sons life

in hopes that the other boy would become a Christianrdquo

ldquoWell youve got a point thererdquo the old man replied glancing

down at his worn bible A big smile broadened his narrow face

He once again looked up at the boys and said ldquoit sure isnt very

realistic is it But Im standing here today to tell you that story

gives me a glimpse of what it must have been like for God to give

up his son for merdquo

ldquoYou seeI was that father and your pastor is my sons friendrdquo

Babies

In a mothers womb were two babies One asked the other

Do you believe in life after delivery The other replied why of

course There has to be something after delivery Maybe we are

here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later

Nonsense says the other There is no life after delivery

What would that life be I dont know but there will be more

light than here Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our

mouths The other says This is absurd Walking is impossible

And eat with our mouths Ridiculous The umbilical cord

supplies nutrition Life after delivery is to be excluded The

umbilical cord is too short I think there is something and maybe

its different than it is here the other replies No one has ever

come back from there Delivery is the end of life and in the after-

delivery it is nothing but darkness and anxiety and it takes us

nowhere

Well I dont know says the other but certainly we will

see mother and she will take care of us Mother You believe

in mother Where is she now She is all around us It is in her

that we live Without her there would not be this world I dont

see her so its only logical that she doesnt exist To which the

other replied sometimes when youre in silence you can hear her

you can perceive her I believe there is a reality after delivery and

we are here to prepare ourselves for that reality

ANNOUNCMENTS

The combined Ladies and Gentlemen Fellowship Luncheon will be

held on

July 10th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

August 14th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

SUMMER MUSIC

Hymn Sings have begun Please sign up in the back of the

Sanctuary if you would like to lead a Hymn Sing

Volunteers are also needed for The Word Through Music for July

and August Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary if you

would like to share your talents in Worship this Summer (Please

notify Eric in advance if you will need his accompaniment)

CHAPEL PLAYERS AUDITIONS The Chapel Players will be producing an original play by Frank

Priore on the last two weekends of September They are

looking to cast 2 female roles ndash one lead and one small There

will be open auditions on July 8th

at 730PM in the Chapel If

you have any questions or would like more information please

speak to Frank Priore or Lorraine Artinger

Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

14 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

14 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450degF Toss corn and oil to coat and spread

out on a large baking sheet Bake stirring once until some

kernels begin to brown about 20 minutes Combine basil

shallot vinegar salt and pepper in a medium bowl Add the

corn toss to coat Serve warm or cold

Tips amp Notes

Make Ahead Tip Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day

JULY BIRTHDAYS

02 John Martin 18 Samantha Parente

04 Lorraine Artinger 20 Diane Tucker

05 Robert Stahl 21 Connie Kastros

06 Pearl Ryan 26 Ella Plitt

12 Tyler Masone 28 Michael Bateman

13 Ted Parente 29 McKayla Zambrotto

16 Erica Freier 31 Carolyn LaGrasse

Adam Perticare Richard Moore

Claudine Ritzel

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

03 Christine Lange 14 David Foley

Beryl Rose Gold Dorothy Stanley

04 Christine Kastros Michaud Christian Durham

06 Joseph Sottolano 16 Nichole Parente

07 Carley Creed 24 Andrew Blanc

09 Cheryl Seizinger Thomas Blanc

10 Robert Teseo 29 Suzanne Aridas

11 Anna Hall 30 Eva Hrastnig-Mieras

12 Paul Bateman 31 Terri Blanc

Krystal Davis

Please keep the following in your prayers this week Stacy Maeurer Jimmy Vitale Jeaanne Holden Janet Flory

Thomas Kenniff Jennifer Cabral Kayla Verdino Greg and

Dorothy Doyle-Wandell Mark Clingo Lydia Marcantonio

Thelma Whittaker Joy Zomer Rob Anderson Audrey Steiner

Barbara Stalmack Betty Schulz Henry Wegmann Elizabeth

Artinger Edward Troster Tina Banks Carmela Carillo and

family Cathy Cunningham Robert Zittel Helen Torok and family

Neil Troster Elana Ficalora Anne Johannson Tina McKinley

Charles Ayers Paul Angenbroich Richard Carboni Ted Buhl

Mary Weber Judy Troster Terry Hoffman Mary McKeown

Rosemary Ricken Rachel Rojas Ruth Sottolano Maria Bateman

Tony Artinger Kathleen Hart Brumm Betty Farina Sabina

Cardali Tom McDonald Matthew Lotz Danny McCaffrey Vivian

Molnar Billy Schmidt Richie Schmidt Catherine Raines Jennifer

Piatek Ed Duggan Virginia Maresca Dorothy Weis Brian

Giordano Arlene Bealin Charles Kenney Raymond amp Cathy

Wegmann Carmela Oppedisano James Folmsbee Tess Gold

Millie Carboni James Donaghy George Egan Nick Markoulakis

Glenn Brown Maryann Hernandez Barbara OrsquoKeefe Frank

Basile Christine Gallo Don Bozzo Lucille Smith Laura Brady

Kristy Breen Pam Crabtree Frank Priore Pam Dobular Rosie

Riollano Tim Dolan Grace Agunzo Louis Werner Renaldo

Weaver Madalene Basile Ralph amp Zonia Seizinger Maria

Negele Ken Trautwig Debbie Tanico George Legaz Angela

McIntyre Tracey Baker Birch Anna Lebel and family Eric

Rivera Ronnie Sowa Joyce M Catherine Norton Barbara

Carson Eileen Poll Darius Grayhall Dorothy Stanley Barbara

Plitt Marilyn Landet Veronica Ivins Ariela Brand Andrew

Elizee Margret Elizee Arlene Stetzner Irene Newman Gerdau

Peter Vroom Wilfredo Roderiguez

All people in our nation and around the world affected by natural

disasters

All veterans those who serve our country and their families

Summer Prayers

Long warm days

The pace of life slows

A time for picnics and rest in the shade

Lord help me to rest awhile

in the cooling shade of your presence

Slow down my restless heart and fill me

with gentle compassion for all your people Amen

- Author unknown

Father Creator of all thank You for summer

Thank you for the warmth of the sun

and the increased daylight

Thank You for the beauty I see all around me

and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation

Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and

family

and for the more casual pace of the summer season

Draw me closer to You this summer

Teach me how I can pray

no matter where I am or what I am doing

Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence

and light my path with Your Word and Counsel

As I enjoy Your creation create in me

a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You

Amen

The Pastor

After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns the churchs

pastor slowly stood up walked over to the pulpit and before he

gave his sermon for the evening he briefly introduced a guest

minister who was in the service that evening

In the introduction the pastor told the congregation that the guest

minister was one of his dearest childhood friends and that he

wanted him to have a few moments to greet the church and share

whatever he felt would be appropriate for the service With that

an elderly man stepped up to the pulpit and began to speak

ldquoA father his son and a friend of his son were sailing off the

pacific coastrdquo he began ldquoWhen a fast approaching storm blocked

any attempt to get back to the shore The waves were so high that

even though the father was an experienced sailor he could not

keep the boat upright and the three were swept into the ocean as

the boat capsizedrdquo

The old man hesitated for a moment making eye contact with two

teenagers who were for the first time since the service began

looking somewhat interested in his story

The aged minister continued with his story ldquoGrabbing a rescue

line the father had to make the most excruciating decision of his

life to which boy would he throw the other end of the life line He

only had seconds to make the decision The father knew that his

son was a Christian and he also knew that his sons friend was

not

The agony of his decision could not be matched by the torrent of

waves As the father yelled out I love you son he threw out the

life line to his sons friend

By the time the father had pulled the friend back to the capsized

boat his son had disappeared beneath the raging swells into the

black of night His body was never recoveredrdquo

By this time the two teenagers were sitting up straight in the pew

anxiously waiting for the next words to come out of the old

ministers mouth

ldquothe fatherrdquo he continued ldquoknew his son would step into eternity

with Jesus and he could not bear the thought of his sons friend

stepping into an eternity without Jesus Therefore he sacrificed

his son to save the sons friendrdquo

ldquoHow great is the love of god that he should do the same for us

Our heavenly father sacrificed his only begotten son that we could

be saved I urge you to accept his offer to rescue you and take a

hold of the life line he is throwing out to you in this servicerdquo

With that the old man turned and sat back down in his chair as

silence filled the room

The pastor again walked slowly to the pulpit and delivered a brief

sermon with an invitation at the end However no one responded

to the appeal

Within minutes after the service ended the two teenagers were at

the old mans side

ldquoThat was a nice storyrdquo politely stated one of them ldquobut I dont

think it was very realistic for a father to give up his only sons life

in hopes that the other boy would become a Christianrdquo

ldquoWell youve got a point thererdquo the old man replied glancing

down at his worn bible A big smile broadened his narrow face

He once again looked up at the boys and said ldquoit sure isnt very

realistic is it But Im standing here today to tell you that story

gives me a glimpse of what it must have been like for God to give

up his son for merdquo

ldquoYou seeI was that father and your pastor is my sons friendrdquo

Babies

In a mothers womb were two babies One asked the other

Do you believe in life after delivery The other replied why of

course There has to be something after delivery Maybe we are

here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later

Nonsense says the other There is no life after delivery

What would that life be I dont know but there will be more

light than here Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our

mouths The other says This is absurd Walking is impossible

And eat with our mouths Ridiculous The umbilical cord

supplies nutrition Life after delivery is to be excluded The

umbilical cord is too short I think there is something and maybe

its different than it is here the other replies No one has ever

come back from there Delivery is the end of life and in the after-

delivery it is nothing but darkness and anxiety and it takes us

nowhere

Well I dont know says the other but certainly we will

see mother and she will take care of us Mother You believe

in mother Where is she now She is all around us It is in her

that we live Without her there would not be this world I dont

see her so its only logical that she doesnt exist To which the

other replied sometimes when youre in silence you can hear her

you can perceive her I believe there is a reality after delivery and

we are here to prepare ourselves for that reality

ANNOUNCMENTS

The combined Ladies and Gentlemen Fellowship Luncheon will be

held on

July 10th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

August 14th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

SUMMER MUSIC

Hymn Sings have begun Please sign up in the back of the

Sanctuary if you would like to lead a Hymn Sing

Volunteers are also needed for The Word Through Music for July

and August Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary if you

would like to share your talents in Worship this Summer (Please

notify Eric in advance if you will need his accompaniment)

CHAPEL PLAYERS AUDITIONS The Chapel Players will be producing an original play by Frank

Priore on the last two weekends of September They are

looking to cast 2 female roles ndash one lead and one small There

will be open auditions on July 8th

at 730PM in the Chapel If

you have any questions or would like more information please

speak to Frank Priore or Lorraine Artinger

Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

14 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

14 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450degF Toss corn and oil to coat and spread

out on a large baking sheet Bake stirring once until some

kernels begin to brown about 20 minutes Combine basil

shallot vinegar salt and pepper in a medium bowl Add the

corn toss to coat Serve warm or cold

Tips amp Notes

Make Ahead Tip Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day

Please keep the following in your prayers this week Stacy Maeurer Jimmy Vitale Jeaanne Holden Janet Flory

Thomas Kenniff Jennifer Cabral Kayla Verdino Greg and

Dorothy Doyle-Wandell Mark Clingo Lydia Marcantonio

Thelma Whittaker Joy Zomer Rob Anderson Audrey Steiner

Barbara Stalmack Betty Schulz Henry Wegmann Elizabeth

Artinger Edward Troster Tina Banks Carmela Carillo and

family Cathy Cunningham Robert Zittel Helen Torok and family

Neil Troster Elana Ficalora Anne Johannson Tina McKinley

Charles Ayers Paul Angenbroich Richard Carboni Ted Buhl

Mary Weber Judy Troster Terry Hoffman Mary McKeown

Rosemary Ricken Rachel Rojas Ruth Sottolano Maria Bateman

Tony Artinger Kathleen Hart Brumm Betty Farina Sabina

Cardali Tom McDonald Matthew Lotz Danny McCaffrey Vivian

Molnar Billy Schmidt Richie Schmidt Catherine Raines Jennifer

Piatek Ed Duggan Virginia Maresca Dorothy Weis Brian

Giordano Arlene Bealin Charles Kenney Raymond amp Cathy

Wegmann Carmela Oppedisano James Folmsbee Tess Gold

Millie Carboni James Donaghy George Egan Nick Markoulakis

Glenn Brown Maryann Hernandez Barbara OrsquoKeefe Frank

Basile Christine Gallo Don Bozzo Lucille Smith Laura Brady

Kristy Breen Pam Crabtree Frank Priore Pam Dobular Rosie

Riollano Tim Dolan Grace Agunzo Louis Werner Renaldo

Weaver Madalene Basile Ralph amp Zonia Seizinger Maria

Negele Ken Trautwig Debbie Tanico George Legaz Angela

McIntyre Tracey Baker Birch Anna Lebel and family Eric

Rivera Ronnie Sowa Joyce M Catherine Norton Barbara

Carson Eileen Poll Darius Grayhall Dorothy Stanley Barbara

Plitt Marilyn Landet Veronica Ivins Ariela Brand Andrew

Elizee Margret Elizee Arlene Stetzner Irene Newman Gerdau

Peter Vroom Wilfredo Roderiguez

All people in our nation and around the world affected by natural

disasters

All veterans those who serve our country and their families

Summer Prayers

Long warm days

The pace of life slows

A time for picnics and rest in the shade

Lord help me to rest awhile

in the cooling shade of your presence

Slow down my restless heart and fill me

with gentle compassion for all your people Amen

- Author unknown

Father Creator of all thank You for summer

Thank you for the warmth of the sun

and the increased daylight

Thank You for the beauty I see all around me

and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation

Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and

family

and for the more casual pace of the summer season

Draw me closer to You this summer

Teach me how I can pray

no matter where I am or what I am doing

Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence

and light my path with Your Word and Counsel

As I enjoy Your creation create in me

a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You

Amen

The Pastor

After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns the churchs

pastor slowly stood up walked over to the pulpit and before he

gave his sermon for the evening he briefly introduced a guest

minister who was in the service that evening

In the introduction the pastor told the congregation that the guest

minister was one of his dearest childhood friends and that he

wanted him to have a few moments to greet the church and share

whatever he felt would be appropriate for the service With that

an elderly man stepped up to the pulpit and began to speak

ldquoA father his son and a friend of his son were sailing off the

pacific coastrdquo he began ldquoWhen a fast approaching storm blocked

any attempt to get back to the shore The waves were so high that

even though the father was an experienced sailor he could not

keep the boat upright and the three were swept into the ocean as

the boat capsizedrdquo

The old man hesitated for a moment making eye contact with two

teenagers who were for the first time since the service began

looking somewhat interested in his story

The aged minister continued with his story ldquoGrabbing a rescue

line the father had to make the most excruciating decision of his

life to which boy would he throw the other end of the life line He

only had seconds to make the decision The father knew that his

son was a Christian and he also knew that his sons friend was

not

The agony of his decision could not be matched by the torrent of

waves As the father yelled out I love you son he threw out the

life line to his sons friend

By the time the father had pulled the friend back to the capsized

boat his son had disappeared beneath the raging swells into the

black of night His body was never recoveredrdquo

By this time the two teenagers were sitting up straight in the pew

anxiously waiting for the next words to come out of the old

ministers mouth

ldquothe fatherrdquo he continued ldquoknew his son would step into eternity

with Jesus and he could not bear the thought of his sons friend

stepping into an eternity without Jesus Therefore he sacrificed

his son to save the sons friendrdquo

ldquoHow great is the love of god that he should do the same for us

Our heavenly father sacrificed his only begotten son that we could

be saved I urge you to accept his offer to rescue you and take a

hold of the life line he is throwing out to you in this servicerdquo

With that the old man turned and sat back down in his chair as

silence filled the room

The pastor again walked slowly to the pulpit and delivered a brief

sermon with an invitation at the end However no one responded

to the appeal

Within minutes after the service ended the two teenagers were at

the old mans side

ldquoThat was a nice storyrdquo politely stated one of them ldquobut I dont

think it was very realistic for a father to give up his only sons life

in hopes that the other boy would become a Christianrdquo

ldquoWell youve got a point thererdquo the old man replied glancing

down at his worn bible A big smile broadened his narrow face

He once again looked up at the boys and said ldquoit sure isnt very

realistic is it But Im standing here today to tell you that story

gives me a glimpse of what it must have been like for God to give

up his son for merdquo

ldquoYou seeI was that father and your pastor is my sons friendrdquo

Babies

In a mothers womb were two babies One asked the other

Do you believe in life after delivery The other replied why of

course There has to be something after delivery Maybe we are

here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later

Nonsense says the other There is no life after delivery

What would that life be I dont know but there will be more

light than here Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our

mouths The other says This is absurd Walking is impossible

And eat with our mouths Ridiculous The umbilical cord

supplies nutrition Life after delivery is to be excluded The

umbilical cord is too short I think there is something and maybe

its different than it is here the other replies No one has ever

come back from there Delivery is the end of life and in the after-

delivery it is nothing but darkness and anxiety and it takes us

nowhere

Well I dont know says the other but certainly we will

see mother and she will take care of us Mother You believe

in mother Where is she now She is all around us It is in her

that we live Without her there would not be this world I dont

see her so its only logical that she doesnt exist To which the

other replied sometimes when youre in silence you can hear her

you can perceive her I believe there is a reality after delivery and

we are here to prepare ourselves for that reality

ANNOUNCMENTS

The combined Ladies and Gentlemen Fellowship Luncheon will be

held on

July 10th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

August 14th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

SUMMER MUSIC

Hymn Sings have begun Please sign up in the back of the

Sanctuary if you would like to lead a Hymn Sing

Volunteers are also needed for The Word Through Music for July

and August Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary if you

would like to share your talents in Worship this Summer (Please

notify Eric in advance if you will need his accompaniment)

CHAPEL PLAYERS AUDITIONS The Chapel Players will be producing an original play by Frank

Priore on the last two weekends of September They are

looking to cast 2 female roles ndash one lead and one small There

will be open auditions on July 8th

at 730PM in the Chapel If

you have any questions or would like more information please

speak to Frank Priore or Lorraine Artinger

Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

14 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

14 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450degF Toss corn and oil to coat and spread

out on a large baking sheet Bake stirring once until some

kernels begin to brown about 20 minutes Combine basil

shallot vinegar salt and pepper in a medium bowl Add the

corn toss to coat Serve warm or cold

Tips amp Notes

Make Ahead Tip Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day

Summer Prayers

Long warm days

The pace of life slows

A time for picnics and rest in the shade

Lord help me to rest awhile

in the cooling shade of your presence

Slow down my restless heart and fill me

with gentle compassion for all your people Amen

- Author unknown

Father Creator of all thank You for summer

Thank you for the warmth of the sun

and the increased daylight

Thank You for the beauty I see all around me

and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation

Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and

family

and for the more casual pace of the summer season

Draw me closer to You this summer

Teach me how I can pray

no matter where I am or what I am doing

Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence

and light my path with Your Word and Counsel

As I enjoy Your creation create in me

a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You

Amen

The Pastor

After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns the churchs

pastor slowly stood up walked over to the pulpit and before he

gave his sermon for the evening he briefly introduced a guest

minister who was in the service that evening

In the introduction the pastor told the congregation that the guest

minister was one of his dearest childhood friends and that he

wanted him to have a few moments to greet the church and share

whatever he felt would be appropriate for the service With that

an elderly man stepped up to the pulpit and began to speak

ldquoA father his son and a friend of his son were sailing off the

pacific coastrdquo he began ldquoWhen a fast approaching storm blocked

any attempt to get back to the shore The waves were so high that

even though the father was an experienced sailor he could not

keep the boat upright and the three were swept into the ocean as

the boat capsizedrdquo

The old man hesitated for a moment making eye contact with two

teenagers who were for the first time since the service began

looking somewhat interested in his story

The aged minister continued with his story ldquoGrabbing a rescue

line the father had to make the most excruciating decision of his

life to which boy would he throw the other end of the life line He

only had seconds to make the decision The father knew that his

son was a Christian and he also knew that his sons friend was

not

The agony of his decision could not be matched by the torrent of

waves As the father yelled out I love you son he threw out the

life line to his sons friend

By the time the father had pulled the friend back to the capsized

boat his son had disappeared beneath the raging swells into the

black of night His body was never recoveredrdquo

By this time the two teenagers were sitting up straight in the pew

anxiously waiting for the next words to come out of the old

ministers mouth

ldquothe fatherrdquo he continued ldquoknew his son would step into eternity

with Jesus and he could not bear the thought of his sons friend

stepping into an eternity without Jesus Therefore he sacrificed

his son to save the sons friendrdquo

ldquoHow great is the love of god that he should do the same for us

Our heavenly father sacrificed his only begotten son that we could

be saved I urge you to accept his offer to rescue you and take a

hold of the life line he is throwing out to you in this servicerdquo

With that the old man turned and sat back down in his chair as

silence filled the room

The pastor again walked slowly to the pulpit and delivered a brief

sermon with an invitation at the end However no one responded

to the appeal

Within minutes after the service ended the two teenagers were at

the old mans side

ldquoThat was a nice storyrdquo politely stated one of them ldquobut I dont

think it was very realistic for a father to give up his only sons life

in hopes that the other boy would become a Christianrdquo

ldquoWell youve got a point thererdquo the old man replied glancing

down at his worn bible A big smile broadened his narrow face

He once again looked up at the boys and said ldquoit sure isnt very

realistic is it But Im standing here today to tell you that story

gives me a glimpse of what it must have been like for God to give

up his son for merdquo

ldquoYou seeI was that father and your pastor is my sons friendrdquo

Babies

In a mothers womb were two babies One asked the other

Do you believe in life after delivery The other replied why of

course There has to be something after delivery Maybe we are

here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later

Nonsense says the other There is no life after delivery

What would that life be I dont know but there will be more

light than here Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our

mouths The other says This is absurd Walking is impossible

And eat with our mouths Ridiculous The umbilical cord

supplies nutrition Life after delivery is to be excluded The

umbilical cord is too short I think there is something and maybe

its different than it is here the other replies No one has ever

come back from there Delivery is the end of life and in the after-

delivery it is nothing but darkness and anxiety and it takes us

nowhere

Well I dont know says the other but certainly we will

see mother and she will take care of us Mother You believe

in mother Where is she now She is all around us It is in her

that we live Without her there would not be this world I dont

see her so its only logical that she doesnt exist To which the

other replied sometimes when youre in silence you can hear her

you can perceive her I believe there is a reality after delivery and

we are here to prepare ourselves for that reality

ANNOUNCMENTS

The combined Ladies and Gentlemen Fellowship Luncheon will be

held on

July 10th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

August 14th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

SUMMER MUSIC

Hymn Sings have begun Please sign up in the back of the

Sanctuary if you would like to lead a Hymn Sing

Volunteers are also needed for The Word Through Music for July

and August Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary if you

would like to share your talents in Worship this Summer (Please

notify Eric in advance if you will need his accompaniment)

CHAPEL PLAYERS AUDITIONS The Chapel Players will be producing an original play by Frank

Priore on the last two weekends of September They are

looking to cast 2 female roles ndash one lead and one small There

will be open auditions on July 8th

at 730PM in the Chapel If

you have any questions or would like more information please

speak to Frank Priore or Lorraine Artinger

Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

14 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

14 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450degF Toss corn and oil to coat and spread

out on a large baking sheet Bake stirring once until some

kernels begin to brown about 20 minutes Combine basil

shallot vinegar salt and pepper in a medium bowl Add the

corn toss to coat Serve warm or cold

Tips amp Notes

Make Ahead Tip Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day

The Pastor

After a few of the usual Sunday evening hymns the churchs

pastor slowly stood up walked over to the pulpit and before he

gave his sermon for the evening he briefly introduced a guest

minister who was in the service that evening

In the introduction the pastor told the congregation that the guest

minister was one of his dearest childhood friends and that he

wanted him to have a few moments to greet the church and share

whatever he felt would be appropriate for the service With that

an elderly man stepped up to the pulpit and began to speak

ldquoA father his son and a friend of his son were sailing off the

pacific coastrdquo he began ldquoWhen a fast approaching storm blocked

any attempt to get back to the shore The waves were so high that

even though the father was an experienced sailor he could not

keep the boat upright and the three were swept into the ocean as

the boat capsizedrdquo

The old man hesitated for a moment making eye contact with two

teenagers who were for the first time since the service began

looking somewhat interested in his story

The aged minister continued with his story ldquoGrabbing a rescue

line the father had to make the most excruciating decision of his

life to which boy would he throw the other end of the life line He

only had seconds to make the decision The father knew that his

son was a Christian and he also knew that his sons friend was

not

The agony of his decision could not be matched by the torrent of

waves As the father yelled out I love you son he threw out the

life line to his sons friend

By the time the father had pulled the friend back to the capsized

boat his son had disappeared beneath the raging swells into the

black of night His body was never recoveredrdquo

By this time the two teenagers were sitting up straight in the pew

anxiously waiting for the next words to come out of the old

ministers mouth

ldquothe fatherrdquo he continued ldquoknew his son would step into eternity

with Jesus and he could not bear the thought of his sons friend

stepping into an eternity without Jesus Therefore he sacrificed

his son to save the sons friendrdquo

ldquoHow great is the love of god that he should do the same for us

Our heavenly father sacrificed his only begotten son that we could

be saved I urge you to accept his offer to rescue you and take a

hold of the life line he is throwing out to you in this servicerdquo

With that the old man turned and sat back down in his chair as

silence filled the room

The pastor again walked slowly to the pulpit and delivered a brief

sermon with an invitation at the end However no one responded

to the appeal

Within minutes after the service ended the two teenagers were at

the old mans side

ldquoThat was a nice storyrdquo politely stated one of them ldquobut I dont

think it was very realistic for a father to give up his only sons life

in hopes that the other boy would become a Christianrdquo

ldquoWell youve got a point thererdquo the old man replied glancing

down at his worn bible A big smile broadened his narrow face

He once again looked up at the boys and said ldquoit sure isnt very

realistic is it But Im standing here today to tell you that story

gives me a glimpse of what it must have been like for God to give

up his son for merdquo

ldquoYou seeI was that father and your pastor is my sons friendrdquo

Babies

In a mothers womb were two babies One asked the other

Do you believe in life after delivery The other replied why of

course There has to be something after delivery Maybe we are

here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later

Nonsense says the other There is no life after delivery

What would that life be I dont know but there will be more

light than here Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our

mouths The other says This is absurd Walking is impossible

And eat with our mouths Ridiculous The umbilical cord

supplies nutrition Life after delivery is to be excluded The

umbilical cord is too short I think there is something and maybe

its different than it is here the other replies No one has ever

come back from there Delivery is the end of life and in the after-

delivery it is nothing but darkness and anxiety and it takes us

nowhere

Well I dont know says the other but certainly we will

see mother and she will take care of us Mother You believe

in mother Where is she now She is all around us It is in her

that we live Without her there would not be this world I dont

see her so its only logical that she doesnt exist To which the

other replied sometimes when youre in silence you can hear her

you can perceive her I believe there is a reality after delivery and

we are here to prepare ourselves for that reality

ANNOUNCMENTS

The combined Ladies and Gentlemen Fellowship Luncheon will be

held on

July 10th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

August 14th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

SUMMER MUSIC

Hymn Sings have begun Please sign up in the back of the

Sanctuary if you would like to lead a Hymn Sing

Volunteers are also needed for The Word Through Music for July

and August Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary if you

would like to share your talents in Worship this Summer (Please

notify Eric in advance if you will need his accompaniment)

CHAPEL PLAYERS AUDITIONS The Chapel Players will be producing an original play by Frank

Priore on the last two weekends of September They are

looking to cast 2 female roles ndash one lead and one small There

will be open auditions on July 8th

at 730PM in the Chapel If

you have any questions or would like more information please

speak to Frank Priore or Lorraine Artinger

Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

14 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

14 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450degF Toss corn and oil to coat and spread

out on a large baking sheet Bake stirring once until some

kernels begin to brown about 20 minutes Combine basil

shallot vinegar salt and pepper in a medium bowl Add the

corn toss to coat Serve warm or cold

Tips amp Notes

Make Ahead Tip Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day

By this time the two teenagers were sitting up straight in the pew

anxiously waiting for the next words to come out of the old

ministers mouth

ldquothe fatherrdquo he continued ldquoknew his son would step into eternity

with Jesus and he could not bear the thought of his sons friend

stepping into an eternity without Jesus Therefore he sacrificed

his son to save the sons friendrdquo

ldquoHow great is the love of god that he should do the same for us

Our heavenly father sacrificed his only begotten son that we could

be saved I urge you to accept his offer to rescue you and take a

hold of the life line he is throwing out to you in this servicerdquo

With that the old man turned and sat back down in his chair as

silence filled the room

The pastor again walked slowly to the pulpit and delivered a brief

sermon with an invitation at the end However no one responded

to the appeal

Within minutes after the service ended the two teenagers were at

the old mans side

ldquoThat was a nice storyrdquo politely stated one of them ldquobut I dont

think it was very realistic for a father to give up his only sons life

in hopes that the other boy would become a Christianrdquo

ldquoWell youve got a point thererdquo the old man replied glancing

down at his worn bible A big smile broadened his narrow face

He once again looked up at the boys and said ldquoit sure isnt very

realistic is it But Im standing here today to tell you that story

gives me a glimpse of what it must have been like for God to give

up his son for merdquo

ldquoYou seeI was that father and your pastor is my sons friendrdquo

Babies

In a mothers womb were two babies One asked the other

Do you believe in life after delivery The other replied why of

course There has to be something after delivery Maybe we are

here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later

Nonsense says the other There is no life after delivery

What would that life be I dont know but there will be more

light than here Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our

mouths The other says This is absurd Walking is impossible

And eat with our mouths Ridiculous The umbilical cord

supplies nutrition Life after delivery is to be excluded The

umbilical cord is too short I think there is something and maybe

its different than it is here the other replies No one has ever

come back from there Delivery is the end of life and in the after-

delivery it is nothing but darkness and anxiety and it takes us

nowhere

Well I dont know says the other but certainly we will

see mother and she will take care of us Mother You believe

in mother Where is she now She is all around us It is in her

that we live Without her there would not be this world I dont

see her so its only logical that she doesnt exist To which the

other replied sometimes when youre in silence you can hear her

you can perceive her I believe there is a reality after delivery and

we are here to prepare ourselves for that reality

ANNOUNCMENTS

The combined Ladies and Gentlemen Fellowship Luncheon will be

held on

July 10th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

August 14th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

SUMMER MUSIC

Hymn Sings have begun Please sign up in the back of the

Sanctuary if you would like to lead a Hymn Sing

Volunteers are also needed for The Word Through Music for July

and August Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary if you

would like to share your talents in Worship this Summer (Please

notify Eric in advance if you will need his accompaniment)

CHAPEL PLAYERS AUDITIONS The Chapel Players will be producing an original play by Frank

Priore on the last two weekends of September They are

looking to cast 2 female roles ndash one lead and one small There

will be open auditions on July 8th

at 730PM in the Chapel If

you have any questions or would like more information please

speak to Frank Priore or Lorraine Artinger

Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

14 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

14 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450degF Toss corn and oil to coat and spread

out on a large baking sheet Bake stirring once until some

kernels begin to brown about 20 minutes Combine basil

shallot vinegar salt and pepper in a medium bowl Add the

corn toss to coat Serve warm or cold

Tips amp Notes

Make Ahead Tip Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day

Babies

In a mothers womb were two babies One asked the other

Do you believe in life after delivery The other replied why of

course There has to be something after delivery Maybe we are

here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later

Nonsense says the other There is no life after delivery

What would that life be I dont know but there will be more

light than here Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our

mouths The other says This is absurd Walking is impossible

And eat with our mouths Ridiculous The umbilical cord

supplies nutrition Life after delivery is to be excluded The

umbilical cord is too short I think there is something and maybe

its different than it is here the other replies No one has ever

come back from there Delivery is the end of life and in the after-

delivery it is nothing but darkness and anxiety and it takes us

nowhere

Well I dont know says the other but certainly we will

see mother and she will take care of us Mother You believe

in mother Where is she now She is all around us It is in her

that we live Without her there would not be this world I dont

see her so its only logical that she doesnt exist To which the

other replied sometimes when youre in silence you can hear her

you can perceive her I believe there is a reality after delivery and

we are here to prepare ourselves for that reality

ANNOUNCMENTS

The combined Ladies and Gentlemen Fellowship Luncheon will be

held on

July 10th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

August 14th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

SUMMER MUSIC

Hymn Sings have begun Please sign up in the back of the

Sanctuary if you would like to lead a Hymn Sing

Volunteers are also needed for The Word Through Music for July

and August Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary if you

would like to share your talents in Worship this Summer (Please

notify Eric in advance if you will need his accompaniment)

CHAPEL PLAYERS AUDITIONS The Chapel Players will be producing an original play by Frank

Priore on the last two weekends of September They are

looking to cast 2 female roles ndash one lead and one small There

will be open auditions on July 8th

at 730PM in the Chapel If

you have any questions or would like more information please

speak to Frank Priore or Lorraine Artinger

Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

14 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

14 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450degF Toss corn and oil to coat and spread

out on a large baking sheet Bake stirring once until some

kernels begin to brown about 20 minutes Combine basil

shallot vinegar salt and pepper in a medium bowl Add the

corn toss to coat Serve warm or cold

Tips amp Notes

Make Ahead Tip Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day

ANNOUNCMENTS

The combined Ladies and Gentlemen Fellowship Luncheon will be

held on

July 10th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

August 14th at 1230 pm Baby Rayrsquos Restaurant

SUMMER MUSIC

Hymn Sings have begun Please sign up in the back of the

Sanctuary if you would like to lead a Hymn Sing

Volunteers are also needed for The Word Through Music for July

and August Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary if you

would like to share your talents in Worship this Summer (Please

notify Eric in advance if you will need his accompaniment)

CHAPEL PLAYERS AUDITIONS The Chapel Players will be producing an original play by Frank

Priore on the last two weekends of September They are

looking to cast 2 female roles ndash one lead and one small There

will be open auditions on July 8th

at 730PM in the Chapel If

you have any questions or would like more information please

speak to Frank Priore or Lorraine Artinger

Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

14 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

14 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450degF Toss corn and oil to coat and spread

out on a large baking sheet Bake stirring once until some

kernels begin to brown about 20 minutes Combine basil

shallot vinegar salt and pepper in a medium bowl Add the

corn toss to coat Serve warm or cold

Tips amp Notes

Make Ahead Tip Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day

Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

14 cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

14 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450degF Toss corn and oil to coat and spread

out on a large baking sheet Bake stirring once until some

kernels begin to brown about 20 minutes Combine basil

shallot vinegar salt and pepper in a medium bowl Add the

corn toss to coat Serve warm or cold

Tips amp Notes

Make Ahead Tip Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day

Word Search Puzzle from wwwgeocitiescomlectionarypuzzles

free to distribute for free with this notice

words in a straight line in all directions

E T W J H S K E B F E

Z U O U O N W S E I L

G O R S N A H E L N B

N B T T O I A H O A A

I A H H R P T T V L D

S B Y E A P E H E L N

A N D R B I V I D Y E

E X C E L L E N C E M

L P U R E I R K O F M

P A N Y T H I N G S O

E S I A R P V S R N C (Philippians 48) Finally beloved whatever is true whatever is

honorable whatever is just whatever is pure whatever is pleasing

whatever is commendable if there is any excellence and if there is

anything worthy of praise think about these things (NRSV)

Word List PHILIPPIANS COMMENDABLE EXCELLENCE

HONORABLE WHATEVER PLEASING

ANYTHING FINALLY BELOVED WORTHY

THINGS PRAISE THINK THESE THERE

ABOUT TRUE PURE NRSV JUST AND

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• Ingredients
• Preparation
• Tips amp Notes
• Word Search Puzzle

• Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette
• Ingredients
• Preparation
• Tips amp Notes
• Word Search Puzzle