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Text Box: “THOUGHT STARTER”   The gospel begins with the call to repentance. Repentance means that everything must change. What was up must go down, and what was down must come up. Everything must be seen as God sees it. Our whole being has to be renewed. God must become the center of our thinking and feeling. That is a tall order. If you are like me, you realize that most of the time God is not at the center of my thinking and feeling. More often than not, I am thinking about myself and my needs. And the truth is, no matter how good a Christian you are, you will struggle with this. What Jesus is saying is that our most basic human need is repentance. Jesus came to save people, but he first called them to repent and follow him. Many Christians are attracted by his promise of salvation, but they do not want to repent fully. It is tragic that the worst enemies of Jesus are often religious people, not unbelievers. Even in Jesus’ own lifetime, those who hated him most were not the soldiers who crucified him, but the very religious Pharisees and scribes who hated his message of repentance. We must receive a new life; we must be changed. But it is God who must change us. And he may change us in a different way from what we had wanted or imagined. To be fit for God’s new future, we must be changed by him. And that change is difficult. Like the Israelites wanting to leave their new found freedom in the desert for the security of slavery back in Egypt, we prefer the misery we know to the mystery we don’t know. Jesus said, “Do not be afraid, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I was dead, and behold, I am alive forever and ever. Because I live, you also will live.”                                                                  Sincerely yours in Christ,                                                                  Chris Weichman                                      

 

Volume XIII

March 2008

 

Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church            The Messenger
 

 
In the Life of the Church
 March Birthdays

  2  Lisa Giardina

  5  Dalton Singer

  8  Paul Cuba

15  Janna Conrad

16  Hunter Phillips

18  Colton Kossack

Greeters for March 

March  2:  Narthex:  Clyde & Judy Nicholson
                 Circle Drive:  Blythe  Zimmerman

March 9:  Narthex:  Bill & Barbara Klenotic
                 Circle Drive:  Joanne Grube

March 16:  Narthex:  Bill & Tina Nesbitt
                Circle Drive:  Karissa Nesbitt

March 23:  Narthex:  Bob & Cassy Fullwood
                 Circle Drive:  Kaitlyn Fullwood

March  30:   Narthex:  Bruce & Sandra Genkinger
                 Circle Drive:  Emily Rapp

Prayer Chain

Anyone who wants to be a member of the prayer chain or has a prayer request, call June DeEulio (724-654-3305) or Marge McConnell (724-654-1377).

Van Driver for March

Chris Karmecy

Session Hospital Visitation

March  2:  Bob Sholler & Elaine Meyers
March  9:  Valerie Measel & Bill Nesbitt
March 16:  Nancy Grissett & John Book
March 23:  Dave Esposito & Carol Oliver
March 30:  Betty Alborn & Tom Rapp

Deacons for March

Sandy Kelty & Marjorie Plyler

Nursery Schedule  

   Infant

The infant nursery will be available starting at 9:00 a.m. for both Sunday school and worship service.  Birth through age 2.

2/3 Year Olds  & 2nd Hr. Kindergarten

March   2:  Amy Allshouse
March   9:  Renee Phillips
March 16:  Christy Litrenta
March 23:  Nancy Natale
March 30:  Help Needed/Call Office

Children’s Worship

March 2:  Susan Duffy
March 9:  Barbara Anne Book
March 6:  Andrea Lamb
March 23:  No Children's Worship
March 30:  Jen Conrad

March Bible Readings

  1.  Numbers 8, 9; Acts 21:17-23:11
  2.  Numbers 10-12; Acts 23:12-35
  3.  Numbers 13, 14; Acts 24
  4.  Numbers 15, 16; Acts 25:1-22
  5.  Numbers 17-19; Acts 25:23-26
  6.  Numbers 20, 21; Acts 27
  7.  Numbers 22, 23; Acts 28
  8.  Numbers 24, 25; Mark 1
  9.  Numbers 26, 27; Mark 2:1-22
10.  Numbers 28, 29; Mark 2:23-3:35
11.  Numbers 30, 31; Mark 4:1-34
12.  Numbers 32, 33; Mark 4:35-5:20
13.  Numbers 34-36; Mark 5:21-43
14.  Deuteronomy 1, 2; Mark 6:1-29
15.  Deuteronomy 3:1-4:43; Mark 6:30-56
16.  Deuteronomy 4:44-6:25; Mark 7           
17.  Deuteronomy 7-9; Mark 8:1-30
18.  Deuteronomy 10, 11; Mark 8:31-9:50
19.  Deuteronomy 12, 13; Mark 10
20.  Deuteronomy 14, 15; Mark 11
21.  Deuteronomy 16, 17; Mark 12
22.  Deuteronomy 18, 19; Mark 13
23.  Deuteronomy 20, 21; Mark 14:1-52
24.  Deuteronomy 22:1-23:14; Mark 14:53-15:32
25.  Deuteronomy 23:15-25:19; Mark 15:33-16:20
26.  Deuteronomy 26:1-28:14; Galatians 1
27.  Deuteronomy 28:15-29:29; Galatians 2
28.  Deuteronomy 30:1-31:29; Galatians 3, 4
29.  Deuteronomy 31:30-34:12
30.  Joshua 1, 2; Galatians 5, 6
31.  Joshua 3:1-5:12; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:16

Looking Ahead

The Mother/Daughter banquet committee needs your help. We are looking for wedding dresses and models to be part of the entertainment. If you are willing to loan your dress for the evening and/or be a model of your own dress or someone elses’, please contact Sandy Kelty at 724-656-1407 or the church office. Mark you calendar for May 9th. A wonderful evening is being planned.

Disciple Now Retreat

Our students have been participating in this Knox Student Ministries event for the past 3 years. This retreat will take place March 7th & 8th. Many youth groups from our community will be attending. We will join them for large group experiences, which includes the comedy team “Bean and Bailey”, then our own group will have five study sessions, along with meals together. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to participate. As always, invite your friends! Call Sue McFarland at 724-654-6657 for more details.

Scrapbooking

Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00  continues to be an exciting time in the Assembly Room as photo memories are organized and shared by all. You are welcome to join in the fun! Come see what it’s all about!

Stretch and Relaxation Class

Stretch and Relaxation Class is on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Childcare is available for this wonderful hour. For more information, contact Andrea Lamb at 724-657-1303.  You’ll be glad you came!

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School plans are starting. If you are interested in volunteering for this wonderful outreach to the young children and families of our community, please call the church office at 724-654-6657. Your willingness to help with this annual event is greatly appreciated. Summer will be here before we know it!

Birth

A son, Cameron Anthony, (2-13-08) son of Jeff & Rachel Malley. Grandparents are Dan & Vickie Malley.

Baptisms:

The following children were baptized on Sunday, February 3rd: 

Maxwell Fisher, son of Patrick & Susan Fisher

Eila Hilton, daughter of Jason & Sally Hilton

Remember: We are blessed to have nursery care available every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until after worship service. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to attend Sunday School class and/or worship.

Faith Nights continue

March 5th, 12th & 26th

Come join us on Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. for a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith with your church family. Invite your family, friends and neighbors for praise singing, dinner ($3.00 per person/$10.00 per family) and activities for adults and children. All are welcome!!

Maundy Thursday Communion 

We will be celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday, March 20th at 7:00 p.m. by intinction.

Death

We commend to the comfort of the spirit of God:  Betty Jordan

 Teen Serve

The following students have made a commitment to serve God in Conneaut, Ohio this summer: 

Lauren Brunke
Alexandra Duffy
Laura Esposito
Kaitlyn Fullwood
Lisa McFarland
Karissa Nesbitt
Gretchen Rapp

Their willingness to serve residents-in-need within that community is a true blessing. Please remember them in your prayers.

Pie Sale

Students who are going on the Youth Mission Trip are selling frozen pies. These are GREAT to have on hand for anytime! If you would be willing to take an order form to your workplace, please contact Sue McFarland at the church. Orders will be taken March 9th thru March 26th. Delivery will be April 13th. Money must be collected with the order. Thanks for your support!

Easter Breakfast

Saturday, March 15th

Assembly Room      9:30 a.m.

Plans are being made for an all church family Easter breakfast. We are asking for donations of candy and plastic Easter eggs. If you can help, please bring your donation to the church office by March 10. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

   A delicious breakfast menu prepared by our “breakfast crew” will include: French toast, sausage & beverages.

Reservations are Required.

Adults - $3.00   Children – FREE

Reservations are required so we will have enough eggs for each child.  Please fill out the form below and place in the offering plate or call the church office (724-654-6657) by the deadline of March 12. Please note: No reservations will be taken at the door.

Bring your cameras for pictures with the “Easter Bunny”!

Attendance

                          Sunday 
                           School                   10:30

February    3     112                        225 
February  10     112                        180 
February  17     100                        195   
February  24       96                        185                          

Inter-Church Food Bank

(Info from 2 Food Bank programs)

During January, there were 190 visits for a total of 473 individuals being served.

Needed for March: macaroni & cheese, coffee, instant potatoes, instant rice, spaghetti sauce, pork & beans, dish detergent.

Community Health Screenings

Clen-Moore Church

March 10, 2008

Ultrasound tests conducted by Life Line Screening will be held to determine risk of stroke (due to carotid artery blockage), abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis. These diseases are preventable and treatable if caught in time. Early detection is prevention. Tests are $45 each (osteoporosis test is $35). Complete vascular package is $119 and all four screenings are $129. Appointments are required. Please call 1-800-324-1851 for an appointment.

Life Line Screening’s mission is to make people aware of an undetected health problem and encourage them to seek follow-up care with their physician. You will receive your results in 21 days.

Mission Payments

The Session approved to send mission payments on a monthly basis. For the month of February, we sent support to the following missions:

1. United World Missions, The Masons           $1,000
2. New Wilmington Missionary Conference    $1,000
3. Northwest Camping Association                  $2,000
4. Seneca Hills Retreat Center                            $  700

Prime Timers Corner

We are getting bigger and better!!! Come join us. You are not too young or too old – all are welcome.  e start at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday with Bible study with Steve and fellowship also.

                                    Hope to see you,
                                                      Grace Lyon

New Trip 


April 16:  Marietta, “A Riverboatin’ Town”

Welcome to Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, where Ohio’s history resides. Heritage and nostalgia are the heart of Marietta, the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory. Lunch included, is at the historic “Lafayette Hotel,” overlooking both the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers. The triangular shaped hotel opened in 1918 and is one of the last remaining Riverboat Era hotels. We also visit the Fenton Art Glass Factory Tour and Outlet Shopping. Tour the “Castle” with its octagonal tower, trefoil attic window, and stone capped spires: one of the best examples of Gothic Revival style architecture in Ohio. And last but not least, a visit to the “Ohio River Museum”.

Tour includes: Roundtrip deluxe Motorcoach transportation, lunch and admissions to: The Castle, Ohio River Museum, Fenton Art Glass Factory Tour. Local Step-on guide for a city tour.

Price per person: $95.00.  Call Peggy Byler at 724-652-8918 to place your reservation. (We depart from Clen-Moore Church at 6:30 a.m.)

2008 Broadway Shows

Time for the new season of Pittsburgh Broadway Shows!

March 1:  “The Drowsy Chaperone”. The new musical comedy that is swooping into town with tons of laughs and the most Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway.

April 12: “The Wedding Singer”. Robbie is the life of the party until his fiancée leaves him at the altar. Robbie tries to spoil every wedding he is to sing at. This show takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and the wedding singer was Robbie.

   Sounds like a great new series. These are all Saturday matinees.

 2008 Carousel Shows

March 12:  “The King and I”. This show will impress you with elaborate costumes, striking sets and a storybook romance. The wonderful score features music you know and love including “Whistle a Happy Tune”, “Getting to Know You”, “Hello Young Lovers” and “Shall We Dance”.

May 14:  “Damn Yankees”. Joe Boyd is addicted to baseball and particularly the Cleveland Indians. He is

willing to sell his soul to bring the Indians to victory over the team we all love to hate – those Damn Yankees.

July 16:  “Viaggio” is brought to life by the “el Circo” troupe. Watch the dazzling performances including

beautiful gravity- defying acts, aerial tricks, and ethereal acrobatics all set to evocative music.

September 10:  “Wizard of Oz”. One of the most beloved musicals of all time. Relive the classic! Now is the perfect time to revisit Oz to see what happens to the three witches of Oz.

November 19:  “All Shook Up”. Elvis songs, sung by the entire cast. Heat up the season with this sizzling, energetic, musical told through more than 24 of Elvis Presley songs. Music, mischievous madness and unexpected pairings are sure to rock the house.

   This series looks like one of the best we have seen. These trips to the Carousel are the easiest you can make. The only walking involved is to your seat in the theater. The cost is just $350 for a whole year of entertainment. The cost includes: bus transportation, drivers tip, dinner of your choice, waiters tip and last but not least is the excellent show. The bus leaves Clen-Moore Church at 10:30 a.m., has a stop at the Country Club Plaza and is home by 6:00 p.m. Call me (Peggy Byler, 724-652-8918) if you’re interested or have any questions.