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August 2019 A Monthly Update in the Life of our Church Contact In This Issue: Profile: A calling card or an obituary?

• July 7th & 21st Sermons Our ‘church resume’ can lead us forward to renewal By Rev. Thomas W. Caruso, With hundreds of U.S. It’s “mutual dependence • Special Celebrations Interim Minister churches dying monthly, what between, among and with • UCC Synod Articles A profile, of course, tells does “settled” mean? With other people, churches and pastoral candidates who we churches cutting programs, groups.” It’s spiritual cross- • Community Resource are, where we think God is what is “settled?” And with pollination! Highlight /Gemma’s leading us and what are our membership falling here and Our Gospel message expectations and hopes for elsewhere, is anything truly today is all about inter- Angels future leadership. It is the ever settled? dependence! Luke 10 tells • August 11th Guest church’s resume for pastoral us that Jesus dispatched 70 candidates! disciples to nearby villages Speaker – Because July 7 is the Sunday to seek helpers and those Rev. Nora Foust closest to the July 4th holiday, who need help! They were we prayed that the document Jesus’ advance scouts • August 25th Shared would lead us to freedom because he would soon Outdoor Service with from the uncertainty of the follow to preach the new last three years. Uncertainty? Well, yes. God’s love and Gospel. Hummelstown UCC Since 2016, Redeemer has righteous judgment are settled We say, “God helps those • Prayer Requests segued from a full-time to a and thus dependable. The Holy who help themselves!” half-time pastor. It has Spirit’s power and promise are Jesus says, “God helps • Leadership Team Update replaced multiple office settled and dependable. Jesus those who help others.” • Words of Thanks secretaries. And it has faced Christ’s grace and mercy are What would the latter look the chaotic departure of its dependable! like today? • Pastoral Visits Update first interim minister. Many So what exactly is a settled Well, it means moving • Soup for the Soul major changes in a short church? Well, it’s NOT a outside our comfort zone, span. stagnant place! It’s NOT a outside the church walls Change is tough with no perfect space with no flaws. and outside typical “settled pastor” here. Settled NOR a fast race forward ministry. pastor, settled pastor. Hmm, before solving past problems. I heard a sermon that what is a “settled pastor?” Actually, our church profile is reflected that from a UCC, The title is both comforting just a piece of paper unless and misleading. Just how we’re fully inter-dependent! settled are pastors anyway? What does that word mean? (continued on pg. 2)

Finally, we must face that being Finally, will this profile be our Will our Profile be our Calling Card timid, easily offended or nursing or Obituary Notice? “calling card” to be disciples of old wounds will stymy us as Continued from pg. 1 Christ or an “obituary notice” for a Christians. church that withered away? I’m not calling out folks; I’m pastor at Stone Mountain, GA. He A call to new life or a gravestone calling on them to seek freedom said -- at 120 decibels, no less – that from their wounds. We all have epitaph? It’s your choice! it means “Let’s Go Outside with th them! Yes, we honor on July 4 our Jesus!” Outside the temple gates; Pastor Tom sees a counselor leaders, citizens and military who outside these four walls; out into weekly for that. I can’t let my the community! preserve our freedom. Yet we know wounds stop me from tending to Jesus didn’t ask the 70 disciples to that Jesus Christ is the only true the wounded. So now what? sign up for temple potlucks, freedom! Let Jesus turn your hurts into a call meetings or worship help. I’m not to connect with and help hurting On this Independence Day, let’s disparaging those tasks, but it’s not folks. Don’t retreat from the celebrate that we have the liberty to his priority. world. Don’t be an isolated rock or do God’s work, to support others Jesus says meet others’ needs first. island. Embrace inter-dependence and to be ambassadors for Christ. Bring hope to the hurting, hapless and let it embolden you. and hopeless. And find more Isaiah 61:1 gives us our charge. “Know that I have commanded helpers! “The Lord has appointed us to “What a huge harvest! And how you to be determined and tell the good news to the poor. He few the harvest hands. So, on your confident! Do not be afraid or has sent us to comfort those who knees; ask the God of the Harvest to discouraged, for I, the Lord your heart-broken, to proclaim liberty to send harvest hands.” Luke 10:2 God, am with you wherever you those who are oppressed and to tell And he gives them odd go.” Joshua 1:9. those imprisoned that God’s Word has freed them!” instructions. Oh, but we lack folks and funds! “I’m sending you out armed Too few dollars and disciples! (equipped) with vulnerability, like This sermon was originally lambs walking into a pack of Really? delivered by Pastor Caruso on wolves.” The last UCC I served said that Sunday, July 7, 2019. Vulnerability? Huh? What is that? when they hired me to close them Pastor Tom may be reached by phone at 717-798-0368 or via email Well, it lets us meet folks where down. Their final service was April at [email protected]. they’re at. It compels us to be open 2018. They ran out of Holy Spirit and honest about our flaws. energy and not money or people. Vulnerability lets us reach out, take They shut with $150,000 in assets risks and weather mistakes! We Did you know that you can worry little about sounding or and just a few less folks than us. access Pastor Tom’s sermons appearing foolish. We worry more Realize that church revivals need online on our website at about connecting deeply with folks the full and faithful participation of www.redeemerchurchucc.org? and supporting them. all! Thank you, Profile Committee Click on the Sermon tab in the With faith, we stop worrying about folks. menu. how we look or sound doing new So, will our profile be a bold map ministry. And we focus on how others look after we have prayed, to a new land God envisions? Or guided or helped them. just a cautionary guide to stay on Yes, new ministry is awkward, “the tried-and-true pathway?” clumsy and even weird. Just like Will it be a clarion call for a starting school, a new job or a new renewed spirit here or a subdued relationship. God never promises us whisper for more of the same? NO weirdness!

Rev. Nora Foust to Guest A Few Words of Thanks………. Preach & Lead Discussion Rev. Tom Caruso, th I was so pleased to receive a copy of on August 11 the church CONTACT which has been missing for a long time. I do hope this Rev. Nora Driver Foust is the Associate means Redeemer is now going forward Conference Minster for Congregational and and I can look forward to reading news Ministerial Excellence for the Penn Central of the church once again. Conference. She staffs all association Committees I am a long-time member and have on Ministry, facilitates the Ministerial Education missed many things in the last few years. Forums, leads the congregational and clergy Please use my enclosed check on boundary training program, and meets with whatever is most needed at the moment. consistories and congregations for a wide variety Prayerfully, Jane Gallozzi of educational opportunities. She is a life-long member of the United Church of Christ; born and Thanks to Jane for her kind note and raised in a rural UCC church in Burlington, NC generous contribution. We appropriately where she began serving in leadership in her allocated her gift to sponsorship of the teens. She was a summer fixture at Johns River July CONTACT! If you have interest in Valley Camp, one of her conference’s outdoor sponsoring an issue of CONTACT, please ministry sites, as a camper, a summer staffer and a reach out to Jorja for the details! program director for more than 30 years. She continues that outdoor ministry passion at our own Hartman Center serving as a Camp Chaplain when possible. Nora graduated from Elon University in 1998, taught high school Social Studies and worked in Dear Redeemer Community, college athletics before entering seminary. She We hope you don’t notice that we spent graduated from Duke Divinity School in 2007 and a restful night on your sanctuary floor, was ordained that summer at First Reformed UCC but we hope that you might know how in Burlington, NC. grateful we are to have this welcoming Rev. Foust served in the Southern Conference of rest stop on our way to our week of the UCC as a Minister for Church Affairs where she mission work in Maryland. resourced churches in Search and Call and staffed It’s a joy to be so graciously hosted the Committee on Ministry. Nora loves spen ding (shout out to Jorja!) and a blessing to time outside and reading when she can find extra forge another tie with a sister UCC minutes. Nora and Mike have an adult daughter, Congregation. McKenzie, that lives in NC and their son Joshua Thank you! You made the first leg of our (10) lives with them in Harrisburg, PA. journey so easy and accommodating! Pastor Nora will lead an after-worship discussion For the entire Youth Mission st on “What’s Next” in the interim journey for Team from 1 Congregational Redeemer. Please bring your questions on the Church of Westbrook, CT, work of the congregation and interim pastor Patty Ward, Leader before the Search Committee can begin to work. Update: 1 st Congregational Church also What “best practices” can Redeemer adopt as it sent a donation of $150 “as a sign of works on its profile, let congregants review it, and appreciation for being such a wonderful then forward it to the Leadership Team for further host”! work.

August Special Celebrations Hummelstown UCC to Join

Birthdays… Have a happy one! Redeemer for Outdoor Service • Marion Glenn 8/3 • Lauren Baker 8/5 • Benjamin Masters 8/7 • Pam Mongold 8/12 Our friends from Hummelstown UCC will join us • Pat Hottenstein 8/14 for worship and fellowship on August 25th. Worship • Paula Sube 8/15 will be held outdoors (weather permitting!) at • Ray Villafane 8/16 10:30 AM at the Labyrinth Garden, followed by a • Bill Baker 8/21 picnic. • Lisa Shaffer 8/25 Please join us in welcoming Hummelstown’s new pastor, Rev. Beth Rogers! Anniversaries… Congratulations! Thanks in advance for your contributions to our • Mr. & Mrs. Bill Wenrich 8/6 picnic fare. Look for a sign-up sheet in the • Mr. & Mrs. Charles Shaffer 8/7 sanctuary by August 11th. • Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Shaffer 8/7 • Mr. & Mrs. William Baker 8/18 • Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Underkoffler 8/25

Prayers of Concern and Healing for:

Mary who is having open heart surgery Glenn Harman who has been diagnosed with cancer Tyrell Johnson and Logan Wilson for continued healing Sharon Bedrin, a friend of Pastor Judith, who has started medical treatment Keith Miller who is having heart surgery Jackie Morris who is battling cancer

Prayers of Support for: Dr. Carolyne (Carrie) Call, Penn Central Conference Transitional Conference Minister, as she assumes her new role Aug. 1, as the Board of Directors look forward to Carrie’s leadership in this important time of transition Pastor Tom for his work on PCC’s Board of Directors, as a member of the Harrisburg UCC Ministerium and as secretary of the Hershey Ministerium Redeemer’s Profile Committee as it nears completion of its work

Prayers of Comfort and Peace for: The Juhala Family and Redeemer Church as we mourn the passing of our dear Jeannette on July 24, 2019. Edward Wojdylak who is under Hospice care Mary Jane Walker and Family mourning the loss of Ben, who passed away on July 10th

Synod News A Message from Rev. Ann Graves, Acting Conference Minister

The only resolution with a fair I have heard them in past years and amount of controversy concerned knew what a fine group they are. "In the same way let your light what groups may offer a display in They did not disappoint with their shine before others" the convention exhibit hall. singing at Synod. I can still hear Matthew 5:16 This was primarily prompted by their voices resounding in my ears. It was a privilege for me to lead those who felt discriminated It was also great to see some old the Conference delegation at against by the presence of an friends, most notably the Rev. General Synod in Milwaukee. It had exhibit by Faithful and Welcoming, Marja Coons-Torn and her husband been many years since I last a recognized group of the UCC that Jim. Many of us remember her attended Synod so I was reminded includes many churches who have ministry with us as our former again of the great energy and taken a more conservative Conference Minister. I can report excitement, as well as the hard approach to the Open and they are both doing well and work that comes with this bi- Affirming stance of many other "working" at retirement. annual gathering of the UCC. The churches. After heated discussion General Synod gatherings are a worship and exceptional music are about this resolution, it was great reminder of the many ways always inspiring and motivating. ultimately tabled and referred to we are in covenant together as a This year there were two major the Board of Directors of the UCC church. There are so many different business focuses for the Synod - for their consideration. I felt this expressions of the church and of the election of our chief national was a fair decision because in the support we receive from one officers - the General Minister and aiming for the diversity and another in this body of the UCC. President, The Rev. Dr. John respect for all that we claim to lift Blessings to everyone, Dorhauer for a second term and for up in the UCC, it is important for us Ann Associate General Minister Rev. to honor differences of thought Rev. Ann Graves Karen Georgia Thompson. Both and practices of biblical Acting Conference Minister gave presentations before the interpretations, as well as our election, and each was elected to diversity of culture, social and serve as the leaders for the United variety of gifts given to us by God. Church of Christ for the next 6 A real highlight for me was being years. able to attend the Saturday The second major business of evening event at which the gospel Synod is to consider the various choir of Trinity UCC in Chicago sang resolutions that affect the life of for us. the church. Most of the resolutions were not very controversial this year. The one that was approved and submitted by Penn Central Conference on discontinuing use of Styrofoam materials by churches and individuals was easily approved by Synod delegates. We also approved a resolution that supports the Green New Deal legislation before Congress now, as was endorsed at 2019 Synod Attendees our own Annual Meeting in June.

Look ahead, not back, closing worship preacher tells UCC Synod By Sara Fitzgerald

MILWAUKEE - The Rev. Dr. Amy “lately, I’ve been more interested Butler brought the 32nd General in how they are run.” (Riverside Synod of the United Church of Church is recognized for its soaring Christ to a rousing close June 25 Gothic sanctuary Morningside by exhorting worshipers to “lift up Heights, built in 1930 by John D. your eyes. Don’t look behind you. Rockefeller and styled after a There’s a new future dawning cathedral in France. Yet it has right ahead of you.” gained wider prominence for its Butler, the last of four women devotion to social justice causes. When the time came for the who brought the sermons to this She parted ways with Riverside a Sending Forth portion of worship, Synod’s worship services, few weeks after her Synod sermon liturgists read cards that acknowledged that at times like in a dispute over her complaints of worshipers had completed when these, it is easy to be fearful and sexual harassment at the storied they entered the hall. The ideas full of despair. “The call of Christ church.) She concluded by urging ranged from “Let’s go forth and takes courage and commitment Synod: “Lift up your eyes, church. listen for the Spirit,” to “Let’s go and conviction,” she said. “It is not Can you just imagine what would forth and make Holy Mischief.” safe, it is not familiar, it is not happen if we did?” Following each, worshipers easy.” The service included special responded, “Yes, let’s!” Butler is the seventh senior music, including the Rev. The service concluded with minister and first woman to serve Christopher Grundy, a professor at worshippers singing of “Marching at the helm of New York City’s Eden Theological Seminary, leading in the Light of God,” as young famed Riverside Church. She the singing of “I Will Sing of Your people waved streamers in an resigned from Riverside in June Love, Love, Love,” a song that was exuberant celebration. after “irreconcilable difference: commissioned by the Missouri Mid- with church leaders. She said that South Conference for its 2018 Sara Fitzgerald, a Synod newsroom she had long had an “unhealthy annual meeting. The song debuted volunteer, is a member of Rock interest” in cathedrals and their earlier in plenary as the theme of Spring Congregational United construction, but joked that the UCC’s 3 Great Loves initiative. Church of Christ in Arlington, Va.

Pastoral Visits Slated for Each Household Scheduling begins in August through October

The Leadership Team has accepted and endorsed Pastor Tom ’s plan to visit with each Redeemer household for about two to three hours in the weeks ahead. These “interim period” visits are vital to help us discern where God is calling us, who God wants us to b e and what our new leadership and organizational structure will look like. The office will help to arrange a convenient time for you. Other arrangements can be made, but a home visit is the most effective way for a pastor to connect with members and fri ends. Pastor Tom wants to hear your history at Redeemer, your dreams and your concerns about its future. Please help Jorja as she begins to schedule these visits. Dates will be identified and posted in advance. Kindly review dates that suit you and sched ule with her as soon as you are able. The goal is to complete all visits by October. Sincerely, Dave Stong Leadership Chair

Sermon 7.21.19 “Choosing the Better Way” The Church Needs Marthas and Marys to Move Ahead! by The Rev. Thomas W. Caruso, Interim Minister

Are you a doer or a thinker? Do Martha’s words in Luke: “Lord, why in their home—both types must you like to plan events or execute don’t you care that my sister is work inter-dependently. We host them? To ponder or take action? leaving me to do all the work by Him here as disciples of Christ and Are you more like Martha or Mary? myself? Tell her to get over here and as ambassadors of Christ. That question applies to men and help me.” We must pray for an evolution of women alike. HOW RUDE IS THAT! leaders here who will heed Christ’s Folks often use this Gospel tale of the First Martha interrupts an honored call. We are doomed if we take two sisters to chastise folks for their rabbi guest; next she calls him our eyes off the savior. busyness. After all, doesn’t Jesus insensitive; finally, she triangulates What is the point of being a clearly side with Mary in the story of him by asking him to reprimand her Christian church if Christ is not at them entertaining Jesus in their home? own sister. Oh, no, Spaghettio! the center of our lives? Martha is fussing in the kitchen and Jesus could have rightfully read her As for moving forward, some tells Jesus to order Mary – sitting and the riot act. As a woman and the does can step back to become listening to this great prophet - to hostess, her bad behavior in that era planners. Some planners can step help her out. Jesus’ reply? was beyond the pale. We could even forward and become doers. And “Mary has chosen the better part, call it vile, reprehensible and others can get involved, too. which I will not take away from her.” disgusting. She would have been Why? Because Marys don’t always Translate: Mary trumps Martha, right? ostracized by neighbors if they found get to sit and listen and Marthas That’s the way I’ve always heard it! out what she had said to the don’t always get stuck with all the Martha is out of control! Remember distinguished rabbi. heavy work. this ditty from the 1960’s? And Jesus’ angry response? Notice Redeemer didn’t decline over “Slow down, you move too fast. he used her name and did not call her night and it can’t be put back on You’ve got to make the morning last, “woman”. I think his tone was kind the right trajectory overnight. It now!” and gentle. will be grueling; it will be Message: Shame on you “busy “Oh Martha, Martha, you are so frustrating; and it will have beavers” and hoorah for you “deep anxious and concerned about a setbacks. And we need everyone thinkers.” But wait: Corinthians 12:4 million details, but really, only one on board in some way. And it says otherwise. “ There are different thing matters. Mary has chosen the means folks need to step our of kinds of gifts, but the same better way and I won’t take it away their comfort zones. Spirit distributes them.” from her.” Sorry, but sticking in our “comfort Jesus loves doers and thinkers. Except We have our Marthas and Marys in zones” is a recipe for death. If we in cases of righteous indignation, he our church, too. Now that’s can try new things and take on won’t take sides to put one person important to remember as the church new roles – not stuck as total above the other or pit one person continues to work on its profile. Two Marthas and Marys, life and against the other. The passage weeks ago, we saw the church vitality can be restored. translation is not quite what it seems. profile—a sort of blueprint, guide & Recall the warning I made on Jesus actually says Mary has picked the map for us. The church’s resume. Profile Sunday? Let me repeat it “more appropriate” (better) path for It will define who Redeemer is, because we need to hear it again: herself at that moment. At that point where we think God is calling us and Will our Profile be a clarion call for in time. who will lead us forward. The point is a renewed spirit or a subdued Now consider how gentle Jesus was that Redeemer needs both Marys and whisper for more of the same? after Martha’s harsh statement. Marthas to survive. Will it be our “calling card” as Sorry, but Martha was rude. Much like Redeemer will perish without both disciples of Christ or an “obituary Mary Poppins in “Mary Poppins does and planners. If we want to host notice” for a church that withers Returns”. Just so rude! Listen to Jesus here—as Martha and Mary did away? (continued on pg. 8)

Sermon 7.21.19 “Choosing the Better Way” by The Rev. Thomas W. Caruso Continued from page 7 Hear the Apostle Paul’s words to the church in Philippi in Philippians 2:14-16 as guidance to us: “Do things readily and cheerfully – no bickering, no second guessing! Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in a polluted society. Provide folks with a glimpse of good living and the living God in your lives. Carry the light-giving Message into the night so I’ll have good cause to be proud of you on the day that Christ returns.”

Redeemers enjoy potato bar luncheon on July 21st

“Soup for the Soul” Dates Set Wired Word weekly lessons set themes for thought provoking sessions

Our Wired Word Sunday sessions have taken on a new and exciting role here at Redeemer. In an interest to increase participation and enthusiasm with the classes, leaders Jan Stong and Nancy Kapp, have transitioned the sessions from an hour on Sunday mornings to two hours on Monday nights, including a light meal. Additionally, promotional outreach has included invitation to individuals that attend support groups at the church as well as the community at large through promotion on our website.

The next session is scheduled for Monday, August 5th from 6-8 PM and will be held in the Sanctuary. The theme centers around “God’s Arithmetic”. Cleverly described, Nancy shared the sessions focus:

Did you struggle in algebra class? Do you rely on your calculator? What does math have to do with faith? Here is your chance to explore God’s arithmetic in light of Scripture while enjoying a supper of soup and bread in the companionship of other seekers.

JOIN US! ALL ARE WELCOME! In order to better judge the amount of soup to prepare, please contact Jorja in church office at 717.533.7300 or [email protected] to RSVP is you plan to attend.

Future dates set through August and September include:

Monday, August 19th, 6-8 PM RSVP by 8/16 Monday, September 16th, 6-8 PM RSVP by 9/13 Monday, September 30th, 6-8 PM RSVP by 9/27

NEW TOPICS EACH SESSION! Leadership Team Updates Highlights of the Financial Presentation at the June 30th Congregational Meeting Submitted by Dave Stong, Chairman

First some background information:

Boiler Issues: We are required to have our boiler (furnace) inspected every 2 or 3 yrs. by the State of PA because we are used by the public. Our last certificate expired in August of 2018, and apparently, we missed the notification about renewal (period without a church secretary in the office). Our insurance company notified us in January 2019 that our certificate was expired and that we need to be inspected. The inspection must be done both externally AND internally, which meant that the furnace had to be shut down for 2 days.

After some negotiations, we were able to get the inspector to come out and do the external part of the inspection in February and push the internal part to a time when the boiler (furnace) could be shut down safely without risking the heating system of the building (above freezing weather), which was done in May. The total cost for this from our contractor, GR Sponaugle, was $3,786. This was an expense that we had NOT anticipated or planned for, but was something that we were required to do, or risk losing our insurance OR the ability to open to the public. Therefore, we did NOT ask for Congregational approval for this. As a result of this inspection, it has come to our attention that an additional gas regulating valve needs to be replaced for the safety and efficiency of the unit. This is a repair that can be done by Sponaugle BEFORE the heating season at a cost of $2,595.

Furnace Expenses in 2019 $1,117 Repairs (March, paid) $3,786 Inspection and Maintenance Service (May, paid) $2,595 Gas Reg. Valve Repl. (August, pending) $7,498 Total

Parking Lot: We received Congregational Approval last Fall to go ahead with the parking lot repairs with an estimate of $8,075 from W & T Paving of Lebanon. Unfortunately, as I mentioned a few months ago during Sunday worship, the company that we had agreed upon is no longer in business, so we had to go out and solicit new bids. Jorja, our church secretary, contacted 4 contractors and we received bids from them.

The bid that most closely matched the bid from last year, in both cost AND procedure, was from Robert Stanley Asphalt in Mt. Joy. They came in with a bid of $7,200, which was about $800 less than last year’s quote. Leadership Team did NOT feel the need to call for congregational approval again, since it had already been given last year AND the bid was lower this go-round. That work has already begun, as you can see by the patched entrance along Orchard Rd. There were several members of the congregation that contributed funds directly to this project last year in the amount of $2,830. Last year we talked about funding of this project and it was decided that we would utilize any contributions we received, with the balance to be covered by the Parsonage Fund.

Parking Lot Repairs $7,200

Financial Implications:

1. As far as Boiler funding is concerned, the 2 bills for repairs and inspections from GR Sponaugle ($3,786 + $1,117) were paid for with the Pay it Forward fund (which is money designated to put back into the Parsonage Fund to cover previous borrowing from that fund).

Leadership Team Update continued from page 9 2. The Parking Lot repairs will be partially covered by the $2,830 contributed by the congregation and designated specifically for those repairs, $640 from the Pay it Forward fund, and the balance of $3,730 will be taken from the Parsonage Fund (as authorized at last year’s Congregational Meeting). 3. As a result of the June 30th, 2019 Congregational Meeting, we have been authorized to go ahead with recommended repairs to our heating system at a cost of $2,595, with the cost to be taken from the Parsonage Fund. 4. The amount that we will need to borrow from the Parsonage fund is $6325. The current balance in the Parsonage Fund is $19,988. 5. Any additional contributions towards either the Parking Lot Repairs or Boiler Repairs going forward will be applied directly to those 2 projects (or to pay back the Parsonage Fund). There was discussion following the authorization vote as to how to fund both projects without borrowing so heavily from the Parsonage Fund. One suggestion was to challenge the Congregation to increase their giving for a 3-month period, with an ultimate goal of $100 per family unit.

Another suggestion was to contact the groups that use the church and explain our financial situation, the challenge we have given to our own congregation members, and ask that they consider challenging their members to help with the costs of the repairs that ultimately benefit all of us.

Both of these suggestions are under review by the Leadership Team.

This Is My Father’s World “This is my Father’s World, And to my listening ears, All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres. “This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonder wrought. “This is my Father’s world, The birds their carols raise, The morning light, the lily white, Declare their Maker’s praise. This is my Father’s world: He shines in all that’s fair; The rustling grass I hear Him pass, He speaks to me everywhere.” “This is my Father’s world, O let me ne’er forget That thought the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father’s world; The battle is not yet done; Jesus who dies shall be satisfied, And earth and heaven be one.”

--Poem by Maltbie D. Babcock from “Thoughts for Every-Day Living” By permission, Charles Scribner’s Sons ~ Taken from Union Deposit Evan Reformed Church Bulletin 7/7/1957

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9:15am Worship 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 7:00am Saturday 8th Sunday of 7:30pm OA 6:30pm KISS AA 6:30 PM KISS AA 12:00pm Focused 6:30pm KISS AA Sunrise AA Pentecost 6-9pm Soup/Soul Prayer 12:00pm KISS AA Communion LOWER PARKING LOT National Wiggle 7:00pm Leadership SEALING PROJECT! Your Toes Day Team Meeting LOT WILL BE CLOSED National UP TO 3 DAYS! Friendship Day Parking in upper lot 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

9:15am Worship 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 7:00am Saturday 9th Sunday of 7:30pm OA 6:30pm KISS AA 6:30 PM KISS AA 12:00pm Focused 6:30pm KISS AA Sunrise AA Pentecost Prayer 12:00pm KISS AA Guest Speaker Rev. Nora Foust with National post-worship Relaxation Day discussion 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

9:15am Worship 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 7:00am Saturday 10th Sunday of 7:30pm OA 6:30pm KISS AA 6:30 PM KISS AA 12:00pm Focused 6:30pm KISS AA Sunrise AA Pentecost 6-9pm Soup/Soul Prayer 12:00pm KISS AA 6:30pm IPA World Humanitarian Day 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

10:30am am 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 12:00pm Noon AA 7:00am Saturday Worship 7:30pm OA 6:30pm KISS AA 6:30 PM KISS AA 12:00pm Focused 6:30pm KISS AA Sunrise AA 11th Sunday of Prayer 12:00pm KISS AA Pentecost Outdoor Service & Picnic with HUCC

Special Events in August: 8/25 Outdoor Service with members of Hummelstown UCCC Worship Helpers Needed for August! Please be sure to volunteer on the sign-up sheet at the rear of the sanctuary. Thank You!

Look for signup sheet for Hummelstown Arts Festival Redeemer Church Ice Cream Stand Volunteers! More info from Dave Stong.

Community Resource Corner Gemma’s Angels… Dedicated to providing nutritious foods to neighbors in need

Gemma’s Angels sponsors a number of special projects including their Donate-a-Tomato and Backyard Harvest programs where local gardeners can donate extra garden produce (who doesn’t have more tomatoes and zucchini coming soon >>> than you can use?!). They also started the All Kids Mobile Produce • Note from Pastor Tom Gemma’s Angels, Inc. is a not-for- Market which provides kids the • Leadership Team Updates opportunity to select fresh produce profit organization dedicated to • September Special in a van especially designed for free meeting the immediate needs of Celebrations our neighbors in need, specifically shopping! Participants are also focusing on the distribution of fresh provided with education about • August Sermon fruits and vegetables. healthy eating and the importance • Pew News! Will it be YOU? of including fresh fruits and • Hummelstown Arts Fest Info vegetables in their diet. The program, named after the • PA Conference Updates founder’s mother, Gemma Macchioni, began operations in During the holiday season, • Rally Sunday! 2006. Mike Macchioni (who is our Gemma’s Angels sponsors holiday • Derry Twp. Police Survey website host!) recognized a need parties for the residents of local and found a way to access fresh shelter programs, and also food and distribute it directly to coordinates their North Pole consumers facing food insecurity. Hotline and Operation Santa Programs too! Over the years, Gemma’s Angels has partnered with more than 40 How can you help? Be sure to visit food pantries, shelters, and soup Gemma’s Angel’s website at kitchens throughout Dauphin and www.gemmasangels.org to learn Lebanon Counties to provide more about this agency and additional food resources. opportunities to become involved.

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