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April 2019 Board Meeting 1 Board Meeting Notes (March 2019) Last month, the Official Board of Pequea Evangelical Congregational Church met on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, to conduct the business of the church. In attendance at the meeting were Rev. Jonathan Brown, Rodney Peachey, Alan Kinsey, Carl Sandoe, Wilmer Stoltzfus, Mary Jane Stoltzfus, and Jesse Bills. The meeting opened with a reading from Matthew 18:11-20, followed by a time of prayer. The board thereafter heard the customary reports, of which the treasurer's report noted that February's income exceeded February's expenses by $60.36. The pastor's report noted four regular Sunday morning worship services, two church events (the hymnsing on February 10 and the movie night on February 23), three meetings with other district pastors, publication of the Pequea Proclaimer, finishing ten books, and accomplishing a few calls and contacts, although this was limited owing to the pastor having come down with influenza. The stewards offered no report. The trustees reported that they had not yet pursued any action regarding the water leak producing the stain on the sanctuary ceiling above the public, but that they had placed an extra 2x6 up there to facilitate easier access. The stain did not, as of the time of the meeting, seem to have worsened; they suggested perhaps it was only the one windy rainstorm that had caused the damage. Under the heading of old business, the board again took up preparations for the Pequea Valley School District Spring Fling. Although not all personnel who staffed our church's table at the 2017 Spring Fling are available this year, our church will still be represented by the pastor and several others, and intends to utilize the same game wheel built in 2017 by Jerry Zimmerman. The board also evaluated the new emergency lighting system, which is up and working. Carl Sandoe pointed out to the board the new exit light above the nearest door, and mentioned an intention to get a small plate to cover the hole left by extracting the previous emergency light. Furthermore, another quote pertaining to a new air conditioning system had been received, and the trustees resolved to meet in March, review the quotes in depth, and then make a presentation of their findings to the Official Board at the April 2019 board meeting. Then, under the heading of new business, the board briefly considered preparations for then-upcoming church events and any supplies required for our church cleaner. A proposal was made to schedule another movie night – featuring the Christian comedy film Moms' Night Out – for Saturday, May 11, 2019 – the day before Mother's Day. Further, Jesse Bills related an idea from Rev. Ken Kalisz: Whereas some churches give gift bags to first-time visitors, perhaps we could have a handout and an information card, such that, if the visitor fills out and returns the information card, we would donate a modest amount to a charity on their behalf. At the board's request, Jesse agreed to prepare a draft and present it at the April meeting. Pastor Jonathan then spent some time offering a preview of Holy Week services (see page 4). The board thereafter adjourned with the recitation of the Lord's Prayer, and plans to reconvene on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 7:30 PM. (Continued from Page 1, “Persistent Witness in a Stubborn Age”) Chained to his fellow missionaries, Adalbert encouraged them with these words: Brothers, don't lose heart! You know that we suffer this for the name of the Lord, whose power is above all other powers, whose beauty is above all ornaments, whose might is beyond all words, and whose mercy is unmatched. What can be so strong, what can be so beautiful, as laying down a well-pleasing life for our most beloved Jesus? Not long after that, a pagan priest of idols led the way in spearing Adalbert, who used his dying breath to pray for the salvation of his killers. Forgiveness and mercy for the stubborn Prussians, stubborn Bohemians, stubborn everybody. What encouragement is this story? Just this: Adalbert's story spread far and wide. His ministry turned out to have had more success than he expected. He'd baptized future rulers of Hungary and Poland; he inspired more missions work among the Prussians; and after a generation had passed, the Bohemians had been so convicted and become so jealous over their exiled bishop that they stole some of his remains back from the Polish church where they were laid to rest. The descendants of the very people who'd ignored him later built a statue of him in Prague, where it still stands today; I look forward to seeing it next month. Looking around at the world, or dealing with a stubborn loved one, may feel like an impossibility. It felt that way for Adalbert. But as long as there's any opening, we can keep bearing a gentle witness of love, patiently being present, strategically backing away and approaching again, always pointing to a Jesus of unmatched mercy who makes life worth living – and worth living well. 2 Upcoming Church Events Conestoga District Meeting – Lay delegates, take note! The biennial district meeting will be on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 7:00 PM, to be hosted by our Rothsville church (2120 Main Street, Lititz). Bridal Shower – All women of the church, take note! The pastor's fiancée Rebekah Moss will be holding her bridal shower on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 2:00 PM, in the fellowship hall of Mt. Culmen EC Church (1885 Turkey Hill Road, East Earl), and all the ladies of our church are invited. Easter Hymnsing – On Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 6:00 PM, Pequea EC Church (5482 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap) will host a special Easter-themed hymnsing. Let's start singing all those great resurrection hymns! Holy Week Services – (see page 4). Upcoming Community Events Movie Night: “Tortured for Christ” – On Sunday, March 31, 2019, in the banquet hall of Yoder's Country Restaurant, at 6:00 PM, you're invited to see the docudrama Tortured for Christ, the story of Romanian pastor Richard Wurmbrand, imprisoned 1948-1956 and 1959-1964 by the Communist government. Recycling Made Easy – On Thursday, April 4, 2019, representatives from the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority will be present at the ELANCO Library (11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland) at 6:30 PM to teach the new recycling regulations and field questions. Chicken Pot Pie Supper – On Saturday, April 6, 2019, the White Horse Fire Company (111 White Horse Road, Gap) will host their annual chicken pot pie supper. Chicken pot pie is available by the quart from 8:00 AM until noon, and then at 1:00 PM, the supper itself will begin to be served. Limeville UMC Easter Egg Hunt – Before our church holds its Easter Egg hunt, there will be one held by Limeville United Methodist Church (5783 Limeville Road, Gap) on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 2-4 PM. In this free event open to the community, children up to 6th grade will hunt for eggs, hear the real story of Easter, and more. Parents are asked to pre-register their children by e-mailing <[email protected]> with the child's name, parent's name, child's birthdate, phone number, address, age/grade, and home church. Gap Male Chorus – On Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 7:00 PM, the Gap Male Chorus will be in concert at New Holland Mennonite Church (18 Western Avenue, New Holland); a freewill donation will be taken for the benefit of the New Holland Early Learning Center. Factory Ministries Spring Banquet – On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, The Factory Ministries will hold their annual Spring Banquet at Paradise Elementary School (20 North Belmont Road, Paradise), starting at 6:30 PM. Registration is requested by April 5 via <https://tinyurl.com/FactorySB19>. “A Trip Back to the World of Tomorrow: The 1939/1940 New York World's Fair” – Maundy Thursday, April 18, 2019, is the date for the Historical Society of Salisbury Township's next meeting. This time, Brett Snyder will speak on the 1939/1940 New York World's Fair. The meeting will be at 7:00 PM at the Salisbury Township Building (5581 Old Philadephia Pike, Gap). Terre Hill Easter Egg Hunt – On Friday, April 19, 2019, at 8:00 PM, Terre Hill Community Park (210 Lancaster Avenue, Terre Hill) will be the site of a special Flashlight Egg Hunt, for ages 11+, for $10/ticket. The following day, Saturday, April 20, 2019, the annual Terre Hill Egg Hunt will begin at 1:00 PM – a free event for children 10 and under. Cello/Piano Concert – On Saturday, April 20, 2019, at 7:00 PM, the Chapel at Garden Spot Village (433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland) will be the site of a performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra's pianist Asaki Nakagawa and cellist Richard Amoroso – free and open to the public. Movie Night: “Dunkirk” – On Thursday, April 25, 2019, the ELANCO Library will host its monthly movie night, and this month's selection is the acclaimed 2017 film Dunkirk, about the 1940 evacuation of Allied troops from northern France in World War II. The 107-minute PG-13 film will begin at 5:00 PM. Gospel Express Benefit Auction – On Friday, April 26, 2019, from 4:30—9:00 PM, and Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 7:00 AM—9:00 PM, Mel's Stable (834 Wallace Road, New Holland) will host the annual Gospel Express Benefit Auction. With loads of delicious food (with take-out available) and plenty of items up for bid, the auction's proceeds assist Gospel Express Ministries, an evangelistic team that works in prisons, tent crusades, radio ministry, chaplaincy support, and Bible study correspondence courses, with an international presence in Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya as well as here in the United States and Canada.
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