JULY 2018 www.cscfamily.org Phone: (610) 584-4480

Dear Church Family,

This will be the final update from the Catalyst Team, as we prepare to enter into the next phase of our church revitalization plan. As we follow the recommendations of our consultants, this work moving forward will be led by an “Implementation Team”. The Implementation Team (IT)will operate as a sub-committee of Church Council, and will have the following primary objectives:

1) Develop the detailed 3-year Revitalization Plan. This team will identify the steps and actions to best achieve the Vision presented by the Catalyst Team at our Congregational Meeting in February. The goal is to have our draft Revitalization Plan & Timeline compiled and ready to share this fall. Of course, this initial plan may be changed as we learn and grow as a church through this process.

2) Recruit and direct “Task Teams” over the life of the 3-year Revitalization Plan. The Task Teams are at the heart of how change and revitalization will occur. The Implementation Team will recruit Task Teams from our congregation based on your gifts, skills, interests, passions, and availability. For example, a Task Team may be formed to plan and run a “community connection” event. Another Task Team may organize a parenting seminar to support our young families. You can be sure that more information about opportunities to participate and serve will follow once the detailed Revitalization Plan has been prepared.

The members and leaders of the Implementation Team have been approved by Church Council. We are hopeful to fill the remaining slots in the very near future. Individuals were selected to represent the diversity in our congregation, and who are excited to bring fresh ideas for how we can reach our community, grow disciples, and build the Kingdom. Please pray for them and the work of this team. We acknowledge our complete dependence on to guide these plans in their concept and in execution.

Implementation Team: Co-Leads: Peter Colvin & Carl Sensenig Members: Dr. David McKinley, Sue McGinnis (Trustees liaison), communications lead (TBD)

Priority #1: One Church, One Family Co-Leads: (TBD) & Dr. Drake Williams Members: Gary & Ruth Baltozer, Steve & Sandy Desirey, Diane Elshimy, Mark & Jane Krupp, Jen Mahoney, Beth Anne Mininger, Nancy Simon

Priority #2: Community Connection Co-Leads: Todd Colombo & Julian Scavetti Members: Gene Cestrone, James & Amie Kipp, Ron & Julie Martiello, Brandon Martin, Tumi Ojutalayo, Will Singer

Priority #3: Reach & Retain the Next Generation Co-Leads: Bruce & Linda Rothenberger Members: John & Brittany Bickel, Angela Colvin, Greta Henery, Mike & Robin Neff, Andy & Amy Ramsey, Bryce & Brianna Simon, Wayne & April Wurtz We have just (mid-June) finalized membership of the Implementation Team, with the intent to kick-off the work in the next few weeks. The team members are still familiarizing themselves with their role and expectations, so please be patient during this transition process. Any immediate questions, concerns, feedback, and especially your ideas for church revitalization can be directed to Peter Colvin and Carl Sensenig, and we will be happy to chat with you. We look forward to seeing where God will lead and provide on this next step of our revitalization journey!

In Christ, Peter Colvin, Carl Sensenig, Vern Seipt, Rev. Dr. David McKinley

 #123: Schwenkfelder Ministers, Part 1

Schwenkfeldianna, volume 1, number 2, goes into detail about 5 early Schwenkfelder Ministers: George Weiss, Balthasar Hoffman, Christopher Kriebel, Christopher Schultz and Christopher Hoffman. The first Schwenkfeldianna, volume 1, number 1, was dedicated to Christopher Schultz.

This Caspar’s Corner begins an occasional series about other Schwenkfelder Pastors, some with much we know about them, some with very little information we know, at this time. Some of the information we know is from the 1923 Genealogical Record of the Schwenkfelder Families (GR), some from the 1879 Genealogical Record (1879), some from the minutes of General Conference meetings, some from Schwenkfeldian, some from other sources of information. This series will look at the Schwenkfelder Pastors chronologically and will not include those covered extensively elsewhere. Most of the Pastors to be presented were pastors of Schwenkfelder churches, a few served other churches in other denominations. ------George Kriebel, born November 3, 1732; died December 1, 1805; son of Caspar and Susanna (Wiegner) Kriebel; married by Rev. Balthasar Hoffman October 11, (or possibly April 4), 1758, to Anna Anders, born April 8, 1736, died June 4, 1822; daughter of Balthasar and Anna (Hoffrichter) Anders.

George Kriebel came to Pa. in 1734 with his parents. He bought land in Lower Milford Twp., in 1765. He was naturalized April 10, 1755, and is buried in Kraussdale Schwenkfelder Cemetery. George Kriebel was well educated and was chosen to serve the Schwenkfelders as a spiritual leader, or what we could call a Minister today. We do not have record of the year he was elected as Minister, but we do know he was well respected and filled the position very acceptably. He served as a trustee of the Schwenkfelder parochial schools for a number of years and subscribed $30 to the agreement to support the schools when first established in 1763. When some of the teachers in these schools began to teach doctrines contrary to the Schwenkfelder tenets, Rev. Kriebel was selected to act as teacher, in which capacity he served from 1781 to 1789. He was imprisoned for a time in the Easton Jail for not complying with the Test Act (see Caspar’s Corner #71 for more information). He was frequently engaged as a conveyancer and in settling differences in his community. After retiring from the school room as a teacher, he continued his interest in education by visiting the schools from time to time to give words of encouragement and advice, sometimes delivering sermons to the pupils, copies of which are still in existence, and also writing letters to the pupils commending them for their industry and scholarship. That Rev. Kriebel was a man of great influence in the affairs of the Schwenkfelders, especially after the death of Rev. Christopher Schultz, Sr., is shown by the many papers and letters written by him that are still preserved. He participated in nearly every Gedächtnistag celebration from 1788 through 1803. His years of service as pastor of the Upper District are listed in different places beginning as early as 1787 and ending as late as 1805. In the General Conference minutes of October 26, 1798, George Kriebel mentions that he is the only Pastor in the Upper District, but not enough persons from the Upper District are in attendance at the conference that day to have an election for an additional person to help him, so no action was taken at that time. John Schultz was eventually elected in 1804 or possibly as early as 1802, as a pastor of the Upper District.

In the Schwenkfeldian, 1934, supplement to 1931 volume, pg. 25, in the article “Unveiling of Ministers Tablet at Palm Church”, Rev. Dr. Elmer E.S. Johnson was quoted as saying, “George Kriebel, a scholar, set apart as trustee and later, too, a teacher in the Schwenkfelder parochial schools, possessed of lands and wealth nevertheless of an humble and contrite spirit, beloved and honored by his fellowmen, a Christian statesman and gentleman of pronounced conviction and fortitude, a recognized pacificator at home and farther afield, a preacher acceptable to young and old, in school and church, he faithfully served as minister in the congregation 1787-1822.” [This ending date of service is an obvious error as he died in 1805.]

Caspar’s Corner is provided monthly to The by the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center

Greetings from the Netherlands!

Dear Family and Friends in Christ,

Greetings from the Netherlands for the last time. We hope that this finds you well and enjoying your summer.

We just had graduation at Tyndale. Eleven graduated this year. Graduates were from the following countries: the Netherlands, Spain, Ghana, Nigeria, Myanmar, and Pakistan. At the ceremony, the school honored our 13 years of service here. While there is some sadness in leaving, it is time to move on as I shared with you in our previous letter to the congregation.

As I write, we are in the midst of moving. There will be stories to tell beyond what I am writing now. However, some of the more interesting things about this move are the following:

 Abby is finishing her International Baccalaureate (high school) in the middle of our move. This involves a week of 4 hour long exams. Then, she finishes with 3 oral exams from outside examiners in the beginning of July. Her graduation is two days before the movers come.  Sam is taking his exams in the middle of June. He will then be doing a two week work experience as he finishes his school year.  We are trying to sell a car and a house within 4 weeks. The market is good, but still.   We are making arrangements for Skittles our dog to fly with us. “Doggie valium” has been purchased.  I am preaching two farewell messages at the churches which we served while here. Several farewell events are planned.  Besides moving, we must de-register at the Community Hall (Gemeente).

If you would keep these matters in your especially in the beginning of July, we would greatly appreciate it.

We look forward to being with you soon. You will likely see us all in church on July 15.

With Christian Greetings, Drake, Andrea, Abby, and Sam Williams

Mission agency address: European Christian Mission. P. O. Box 1006. Point Roberts, WA 98281

Praise and at Fischer's Park st Sunday, July 1 , 10:35 a.m.

Our Contemporary Worship Service is planning a road trip to Fischer's Park in Towamencin on st Sunday, July 1 . Join us there for a wonderful opportunity to worship outdoors in our local community. This could be a neat way to introduce friends to our worship service and perhaps

even welcome someone who's out enjoying the day. Please bring blankets or lawn chairs for the service, which will be held at the amphitheater. Carpooling is encouraged, and you are

welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the service.

Please note that Sunday School and JAM for children will still be held at 10:35 at Central on this day, for those not attending the service at the park. (And all ages are welcome to join the

worship at Fisher Park!)

In case of rain, the service will take place at Central as usual.

*Fischer's Park is located at 2235 Bustard Rd., Harleysville, just a short drive from church.*

Missions Moments

UPDATES FROM OUR SUPPORTED MISSIONS:

 In April a Board member attended the Voice of the Martyrs Advance Conference at Sovereign Grace Church in Marlton, NJ.

 On June 10th one of the Board members visited the Kentucky Mountain Mission (Youth Haven Camp) and Ida May Bible Church.

 On Saturday, April 14th, seven people went to the Brotherhood Rescue Mission. Phyllis Duncan prepared a delicious meal for the men. Alfred Duncan spoke on the theme “Noah Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord”.

 On Sunday, April 15th, a few of our Board members attended a short-term Missions team report to Liberia at Franconia Mennonite Church. FMC doesn’t only send money to support various projects in Africa, they also visit the projects, worship and meet with the people they support, and observe how their financial support is being used.

 On April 21st, one of the Board members attended a presentation at the Church of the Savior on the topic “The Challenge of : Embracing Muslims with the love of ” and shared copies of one of the handouts, “Islam: A Practical Overview”.

 It was reported that Tim and Donna Sirinides are now working with a neighboring church to improve their community ministry. They will also be changing the name of their mission from International Teams to One Collective.

 The Jankowskis will be coming in August but due to their schedule cannot speak at a Sunday School or a worship service. We are hoping they can speak with Board members during the week.

 After four years, Advanced Living received approval to provide housing, 47 units, for adults with disabilities. It will be called Susie’s Place. They will build cottages for the parents of these adults to live nearby. It should take about a year until completion.

 One of our members attended a meeting with North Penn Commons. They have concerns about the people that are fed by Manna. After the meal, they linger around. They have no place to go. Lansdale has no shelter available to them. This is a very tough situation.

 A Board member brought the book called “Feed My Lambs” about the development of Joy Ranch. It’s a great read. It is available in the Church library. Susan from Joy Ranch was here in June along with 16-18 children and stayed at the Hospitality House.

 It was reported that Derrick Johnson, with Cure International, will be moving to Michigan from Lancaster County.

 Carol and Daryl Van Dyken, with TWR, are presently in and trying to get 2 transmitters to West Africa and a site in Eastern China and other countries as well. They hope to move to Cypress by the fall. In order to do that, they need a ministry fund of $25,000 for set up costs. TWR is doing very well in Bonaire. An update was reported on the fire that TWR had in Cary, North Carolina on a loading dock in December, 2017. From this awful event came blessings. Before the fire, they had updates to be done, that they couldn’t afford to do. Now, with the insurance money, these updates can be made.

 The Project Service Day was held on June 2nd. Our Board member will be visiting them this month to really see what they are doing firsthand. It was added that our youth participated in the Philly Blitz.

 We received an email from Rev. Joseph. In it he shared about a need for a well for the orphanage. We did some research on how to help and an organization that is called Oasis World Ministries is a good possibility. Contact was made with them to see if they can install a well, costing $1,600, in Rev. Joseph’s area.

 Our Board member went to meet with Bill Rinker of the Norristown Soup Kitchen. He was told that they run the soup kitchen with 100% volunteers. They serve lunch Tues/Wed/Thurs from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and a full breakfast on Saturday mornings in St. John’s Episcopal Church. They started in 1979 serving just coffee, toast and oatmeal. They would love to eventually serve meals 5 days a week. Individuals, restaurants and churches donate food. Most of the people they serve are not homeless but have low paying jobs. They see an increase in people towards the end of the month as people run low on funds. The soup kitchen could use teams of 5-7 people on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. to serve breakfast. They could also use special contributions throughout the year for personal care items. They fill a giveaway table of these items.

 One of our Board members talked to Paul Bauer of Christ’s Home. He spoke of the new Community Center that is being built. It will be a 16,000 square foot building and has a gym and commercial kitchen. Hopefully, it will open in this month.

 It was reported that Chariots for Hope held an annual fundraising banquet on May 6th. There was music, food and updates about the orphanage in Kenya.

LIBRARY NEWS

A Prophet with Honor: The Billy Graham Story

From an early age, Billy Graham set out “to do something great for God,” and he did—far beyond expectations. In fact, his team had to make use of multiple buildings or erect structures larger than were available. No evangelist, politician, or entertainer had ever attracted crowds to compare with his; no other evangelist could produce decisions for Christ as he could. Then too, none had ever feared failure as he did, and none had ever prepared for crusades with the , courage, and energy that he had. His crusades being large, complex, and far from home, much could go wrong. He over prepared for each crusade, saturated each venue with publicity, employed cutting edge media technology, expected the worst, prayed long and hard for the best, and surrounded himself well in advance with thousands of partners in every community he visited. One of his greatest gifts was his ability to gather, surround himself with, and submit to the best administrative talent while ultimately remaining obedient to the guidance of the .

Billy feared the worst those first decades. He thought every crusade would be his last, for he walked in uncharted territory. The scope of his enterprise extended far beyond his control, far beyond that of any evangelist in history. He believed that the higher he climbed up that mountain, the farther he would fall and bring dishonor to God. Ruth and the children called him Puddleglum after a C. S. Lewis character in The Chronicles of Narnia, but his pessimism was not entirely misplaced. When his team surprised him with a huge “love offering” they had collected, Billy panicked and asked his financial advisor how to dispose of the money. He told Billy to put himself on an annual salary of $15,000. Decades later it rose to $80,000, but he was delivered from the temptations into which many of his peers and predecessors had fallen. In consultation with his inner circle, he and they adopted the “Modesto Manifesto,” a set of rules enabling them to escape “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (I John 2:16), the temptations of sex, money, and power that harpooned so many evangelists in the post-World War II period of American revival.

Graham’s most visible predecessors achieved remarkable followings; the most enduring of them, Billy Sunday, led spiritual revivals for a decade. Billy Graham outperformed them all for more than five decades with larger audiences, greater funding, and more receiving Christ. His detractors dismissed him as a charlatan whose demise was as sure as the fallen angels that preceded him. His time would come, they said; some did their best to assure it, but even they would live to see their error, having witnessed the unmistakable hand of God in this humble farm boy’s trajectory.

Nevertheless, Billy was not perfect. He eventually reached out to Eastern Europe and, by God’s grace, officially atheist communist countries welcomed him. In his first crusades behind the iron curtain, he preached submission to government, referencing Romans 13. Christian leaders in those nations had expected him to remain true to his former anticommunist position. When he got back to America, the media detailed his reversal, and public opinion turned against him for his failure to advocate for persecuted Christians. When he returned to the Soviet Union years later, he repented, relented, and took a firm stand against oppressive governments.

His long absences during crusades took a toll on his family, and his decades of friendship with Richard Nixon made Billy regret his unguarded trust in others, especially politicians. Even so, the world loved him and could not get enough of him. He had spiritually conquered the Russian bear. His wife Ruth and his five children had only praise for him; they faithfully supported his vision to be an evangelist despite the cost. A wealthy supporter once offered him $6 million to run for President; Billy declined. When he asked Ruth, his strongest supporter, what she thought of his decision, she asked why he thought the American public would vote for a divorced evangelist.

Billy Graham died February 21, 2018, nine months before his one-hundredth birthday, November 7, 2018. If you are curious about how God molded a young chunk of clay on a North Carolina dairy farm into “the world’s preacher,” you are going to love this book. William Martin, the author, brilliantly details all the challenges and unexpected victories that led Billy to ask, “Why me, Lord?” Check it out: A Prophet with Honor: The Billy Graham Story (2018). It’s on the wire rack in the CSC library.

Bill Simons, Central’s Librarian

Prayer for Church Life

Please pray for Rev. Dr. Drake and Andrea Williams, as they prepare to move to our area in July. Pray that God would give them a safe trip, as well as divine assistance as they shop for a home and a car.

Please pray for our youth. Ask God to develop their spiritual commitment to Him. Pray especially for those attending Christian Endeavor’s workcamp and those preparing to go to college in the fall.

Please pray for the churches of our General Conference. Ask the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of their pastors, as well as in their congregations, that a love for God’s word may develop.

Ask for God’s blessing upon our Moderator, Vernon Seipt & Vice-Moderator, Al Koehler. Give thanks for their tireless work volunteering for our congregation & overseeing its programs.

Missions Prayers (**Our Board of Missions supports these individuals and/or organizations.) Please pray CRU** and the upcoming Ignite event in Bali at the beginning of September, that God will further expand the base of business leaders in the movement in Asia. Please pray for each country’s plan as they determine how to take Ignite back to their own nations with the goal of seeing local Christian businessmen in their country helping move toward self- sustainability. Finally, please pray for the preparations for the upcoming ministry partner briefing to be held in July (12-15) in Beaver Creek, CO.

Pray for the Christian Endeavor ** organization as they strive to biblically develop youth as Christ-centered leaders in their youth groups, churches and beyond. Pray that God will continue to raise up churches that will covenant with CE. And, ask the Lord to lead them as they direct Missions week (work camp) projects this summer.

Please pray for Craig and Katie Young** and their work within their church Chapelle de Fuveau Church in Marseille France. Craig (a former member of Central during his teen years) and his wife, Katie, have been since 1990. Please pray that they continue to reach the un-churched people through church-planting, leadership training, evangelistic music, Harmony Bible Camp and a retreat center.**

Ask God to guide Why Not Prosper? Ministries** and its director, Rev. Michelle Simmons. Why Not Prosper? Ministries works to rehabilitate and house women who have been incarcerated and are readjusting to life away from prison. Please pray for these women to be saved, for them to find employment and to find housing. Ask God also to help provide for the program’s financial needs in order for the director to be able to continue facilitating this program.

Pray for the Philadelphia Project** full-time staff that they are a blessing to their neighbors this summer and that they are able to clearly present the Gospel to every child and parent that they meet. Pray for the homeowners, that the Lord reveals himself to each person living in their home through the words and actions of the staff and volunteers.

Ugandan Kids Spread Hope for Children in Poverty

CHOIR OF TEN CHILDREN PERFORM TRADITIONAL UGANDAN SONGS AND DANCES AT CENTRAL WHILE RAISING AWARENESS ON THE POWER OF CHILD SPONSORSHIP

The Ugandan Kids Choir, a group of ten talented Ugandan children, will be performing at Central Schwenkfelder Church on July 29th at 7:00 p.m. All ten children have been given hope through Childcare Worldwide’s Sponsorship Program and now they are here to spread that hope to audiences all across the .

These children delight audiences with traditional African songs and dances. Megan DiRienzo, Curator of Education at the San Angelo Museum of Fine arts says, “All of you have amazing talents, beautiful voices and some serious dance skills! A performance like yours was a once in a lifetime opportunity. We fully support you on your mission to end child poverty!”

The Ugandan Kids Choir is a ministry of Childcare Worldwide, which has been dedicated to empowering children in the developing world since 1981. Through child sponsorship, Childcare Worldwide brings hope to children in need by providing them with an education that will set them up for future employment and break the cycle of poverty in their lives.

By coming to this event, you will enjoy traditional African song and dance, as well as help children in need all around the world. So don’t miss this unique and authentic performance by the children of the Ugandan Kids Choir.

If you would like to assist in hosting these children, we are looking for individuals to assist in serving dinner on Sunday, July 29 th and lunch on July 30th and July 31st. Please contact Sally House if you are interested in assisting by offering a meal for the children a nd adults participating. For more information about our organization or to view our tour schedule please visit our website www.childcareworldwide.org/choir

WCF News (Women’s Christian Fellowship)

THE COUNTRY FAIR

Summer is here, and the 2018 Country Fair is right around the corner! So keep in mind that we are currently accepting donations. Both the Granary and the Barn are open after both services on all Sundays throughout the summer. You will be able to drop off your items for Clothing Reruns and Children’s Clothes & Treasures at the Barn, and your items for Attic Treasures and Books at the Granary. Jewelry donations may also be dropped off in the Granary. Items for the Fair Auction should, if possible, be taken up to the 2nd floor of the Barn. This may not be physically possible for everyone, but if you are able, please do so as this helps us out a great deal.

Once again, the Fair Auction CANNOT accept TV’s, electronic equipment and exercise equipment that is more than 5 years old. Also, we CANNOT accept upholstered furniture. We are so very grateful for the generosity of our donors, but without these restrictions, we simply receive too much stuff we cannot sell and must pay to have them hauled away. Your help in these matters is always truly appreciated. Thank you and God bless you!

2018 Country Fair Committee

6th Annual WCF YARD SALE/BAKE SALE

The Women’s Christian Fellowship would like to thank the vendors, all the workers and of course the people that came to the Yard Sale on Saturday, June 9th. It was a beautiful day and a great success. A special thank you to the Men’s Bible Study, Ryan and Moises for their help with the setup, take down and traffic control. Proceeds from the Yard Sale will benefit the activities and missions of the WCF.

Piccalilli 2018 is made & will be ready for sale at the COUNTRY FAIR! A huge THANK YOU to the committee members who helped, and especially to those who volunteered to spend the day (or part of the day) with us chopping & canning! Your help was so greatly appreciated! (…and to Ryan & Moises who had to endure the “Piccalilli smell” all day!)

The entire BAKERY/COUNTRY MARKET moved to the COMMUNITY CENTER last year, and it was a great success! We know it is still early, but we wanted to share our needs come September. There are actually 4 different sections, so here’s the breakdown…

Cookie Corner This has been a big hit!!! Looking for cookies, approximately 3 inches in diameter. They will be sold individually, so please bring them in a disposable container. We will display them on trays or in cookie jars. Also…PLEASE label your cookies and note if they contain nuts.

Bakery Everyone loves Schwenkies baked goods!!! All items donated for the Bakery need to be bagged or wrapped, and ready to sell.

Country Market Jams, jellies, salsa, pickles, produce, etc. You can it, we’ll sell it! Produce, pumpkins, dried flowers are also in need.

Handmade Items & Crafts Customers enjoy seeing the talented work that our members craft and create. Every year is a bit different with “more popular” items, and sometimes weather can be a factor. We just ask that you PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME WITH YOUR DONATIONS, so we know who donated, or if we need to return the item(s) to you after the fair.

*** On another note, unfortunately potted plants have not been a seller, and therefore we have decided to discontinue selling the potted plants. We wanted to share that decision early, because we know it takes love, time and patience to get these little plants ready. We are very grateful and appreciative for all those who have so tenderly planted or repotted plants and donated them in the past!

Central’s Children & Youth Programs

AWANA is out of session for the summer and will resume in the fall! We offer AWANA programs for all kids ages 3 through 5th grade. They meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Central Community Center. Find out more at www.awana.org!

AWANA Pool Party:

All kids ages 3 through those who will be in 6th grade this Fall and friends are invited to the AWANA POOL BASH! Get ready for a splashing good time with your friends from AWANA! We will be having a pool party at Al Koehler’s house at 1201 Archer Lane in Lansdale on Wednesday, August 1st from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pizza and Dessert will be provided. Bring swim vests or floats for kids who are not deep end swimmers. Don't forget to bring a towel. We look forward to seeing you there! Parents and leaders please let Al know if you are coming so that we can better plan the food etc. Parents are invited to stay and help out with the kids. The more eyes the better!

WIRED is for youth entering 6th – 8th grades. They meet at the Anders Youth Suite and the Central Community Center on Sunday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. throughout the school year. CRAVE is for youth entering 9th – 12th grades. They meet at the Central Community Center on Sunday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. September through May. WIRED & CRAVE Announcements:

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

 Summer Crave Bible Studies will be held on Sundays from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Central Community Center.

Ultimate Frisbee will be held again this year on the lawn near the Church Kitchen on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. each week.

PAINTBALLING July 24th 9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Poco Loco in Limerick

All students entering 7th – 13th grades are invited to a day of paintballing at Poco Loco! You can RSVP by replying to your SignUpGenius invitation or call the church office at 610-584-4480. The cost is $45 (scholarship and payment plans are available); a request for a scholarship or a non-refundable deposit of $30 to the church office is required to hold a spot. Full payment and waiver are due by July 16th in order to participate. This is a strict deposit situation – we do not want anyone who wants to go to get left out! Friends are invited and we will have pizza for lunch. There is no transportation for this event; please plan to arrive by 9:15 a.m. and get picked up at 4:15 p.m. AT Poco Loco.

DUTCH SPRINGS AQUAPARK August 7th from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. WIRED & CRAVE will be going to Dutch Springs Aquapark in Bethlehem, PA! Check out www.dutchprings.com for more information and look for sign-ups coming soon!

Anyone attending Christian Endeavor Mission Week (Work Camp) will meet promptly at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 8th in the parking lot on the kitchen side of the church to pack, pray and depart at 8:45 a.m.

For more information about any of these programs, please see our website at www.cscfamily.org or call the church office to speak with our Youth Pastor.

2018 Church Family News

Births, Birthdays, Weddings & Anniversaries Celebrated, Congratulations to: FLEMMING – Allan J. & Lois E, who celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Monday, May 21st. BOURNE – William & Virginia, who celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, May 29th. WERLEY – Llew I. & Wilma W., who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, May 30th. ROBERTS – Ruth M., who celebrated her 96th birthday on Saturday, June 2nd. KREISHER – John H., who celebrated his 92nd birthday on Thursday, June 7th. SIMONS – William J. & B. Gail, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, June 7th. POTTS – William B. & Portia A., who celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 12th. KIPP – James & Amie, on the birth of their son, Miles Robert, on Monday, June 11th. FOCHT – Richard A. & Sandra L., who celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Monday, June 18th. MARTIN – John C. & Mary M., who celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 19th. SHAW – James & Faye F., who celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, June 20th. BALTOZER – Gary E. & Ruth S., who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 22nd. EMERY – David R. & Marene, who celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 23rd.

Our Central Community Center is the location for several opportunities for children and youth to participate in summer camps!

Soccer Shots will offer a camp the week of July 23rd -27th for soccer skills and character development for young children. For more information, visit www.soccershots.org/southeastpa.

Cal Sports Academy will be holding volleyball camps at the CCC the weeks of July 9th -13th and July 30th - August 3rd. For more information, call 844-225-3343 or visit www.calsportsacademy.com,

Jump’N Joy will have camps the weeks of August 6th -10th and August 13th -17th with gymnastics instruction in a loving, encouraging Christian-based program. For more information, contact Deb at 215-570-0678.

Blood Drive

A huge thank you again to everyone from our congregation and the surrounding community who came out and donated blood at our Red Cross Blood Drive on May 29th.

Because of you we collected 47 units of blood which will help 141 people in need. Five people donated power reds, each helping 2 people. The Red Cross also gave us information on the donations that we have received over the past ten years. Over that period of time we collected 2,079 units of blood which helped 6,237 people in need. That is wonderful!!

Thank you too, to our office staff, volunteers, and custodial staff who always do such a good job behind the scenes getting everything ready for the drive. The Red Cross is always so grateful.

Our next drive will be on September 6th. More information will follow in the August Focus and Connections.

JULY 2018

SUNDAY 1 MONDAY 2 TUESDAY 3 WEDNESDAY 4 THURSDAY 5 FRIDAY 6 SATURDAY 7 (Pastor David Preaches) Church & Office 9:00 Men’s Bible Study (AYS)

10:35 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service CLOSED due to At Fischer’s Park Holiday!

5:00 Summer Crave (CCC) 6:30 College-Age Men’s Bible 6:30 Ultimate Frisbee (O/S) Study (JR) 7:15 Worship Band (STAGE/FH)

(Rev. Roger Wambold) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8:00 departure for Missions Week 9:00 WCF Clothing Reruns (BARN) 9:30 WCF Attic Treasures (GRAN) 9:00 Men’s Bible Study (AYS) (Work Camp) 9:15 Staff meeting (ACR) 9:30 H. Days Staff Mtg. (BETH) 2:00 Schwenkfelder Tea @

Peter Becker 2:00 approx. return Missions Week

6:30 College-Age Men’s Bible

Study (JR)

6:30 WCF Attic Treasures (GRAN) 7:00 North Pennsmen (FH) 7:00 WCF Kids Treasures (BARN) 7:00 Brd Ministries (ACR) 6:30 Ultimate Frisbee (O/S) 7:00 Brd. Trustees (ACR) : 7:00 Prayer Meeting (PAV) 7:15 Worship Band (STAGE/FH)

(Bryce Simon Preaches) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9:00 WCF Clothing Reruns (BARN) 9:00 WCF Kids Treasures (BARN) 9:00 Men’s Bible Study (AYS) 9:30 MOPS, summer mtg. (CCC) 9:30 WCF Attic Treasures (GRAN)

11:00 – 4:00 SYLO @ the HOUSE’S 2:00 Meadowood Worship Service 6:00 Flute ensemble (SANC) 4:00 SLHC Finance Comm. (ACR) 6:30 WCF Attic Treasures (GRAN) 6:30 College-Age Men’s Bible Study (JR) 5:00 Summer Crave (CCC) 7:00 Church Council (BLUE) 6:30 Ultimate Frisbee (O/S) 7:00 NextGen Team Mtg. (BETH) 7:00 North Pennsmen (FH) 7:00 Prayer Meeting (PAV) 7:15 Worship Band (FH))

Work Camp/Creation Sunday 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9:00 WCF Clothing Reruns (BARN) 9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 9:30 WCF Attic Treasures (GRAN) 9:00 Men’s Bible Study (AYS) Paintball @ Poco Loco (meet& pick up there)

6:30 WCF Attic Treasures (GRAN) 7:00 NextGen Team Mtg. (BETH) 6:30 College-Age Men’s Bible 7:00 Prayer Meeting (PAV) 5:00 Summer Crave (CCC) Study (JR) 7:00 North Pennsmen (FH) 7:00 WCF Clothing Reruns (BARN) 6:30 Ultimate Frisbee (O/S) 7:00 Brd. CE (ACR) 7:00 Brd. Missions (BETH) 7:00 WCF Kids Treasures (BARN) 7:15 Worship Band (STAGE/FH)

(Pastor David Preaches) 29 30 31 9:00 Ugandan School (JR/FH) 9:00 WCF Clothing Reruns (BARN) 9:00 Ugandan Choir School (JR/FH) **NEW SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE** 12:00 Staff Lunch (Offsite) 9:00 Traditional Worship (SANCTUARY)/Sunday School classes meet 5:00 Summer Crave (CCC) 10:00 Social Time for all in Fellowship Hall 6:30 Ultimate Frisbee (O/S) 10:35 Contemporary Worship (FELLOWSHIP HALL)/JAM meets & 6th grade – Adult SS

7:00 Uganda Kids Choir Concert & Reception (SANC) 6:30 College-Age Men’s Bible CD’s of the 9:00 a.m. worship service are available for a *All are welcome!* Study (JR) $1 donation; simply call the church office to order. 6:30 WCF Attic Treasures (GRAN) 7:00 North Pennsmen (FH) Pastor David’s sermon manuscripts are posted on a blog entitled “Central to Life” and found on the church’s website www.cscfamily.org as well as www.davidmckinley.me Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid The CENTRAL FOCUS Permit #465 Central Schwenkfelder Church Bulk Rate Lansdale, PA 19446 2111 S. Valley Forge Road Lansdale, PA 19446 www.cscfamily.org Change Service Requested

Ministerial Staff:

Rev. Dr. David W. McKinley, Senior Minister Brian C. Allen, Interim Associate Minister Julian A. Scavetti, Youth Pastor

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SAVE THE DATE for VBS at Central!

Sunday, August 19th – Thursday, August 23rd 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Central Community Center!

WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION to come in the next few weeks!