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                                                                                     120 West Main Street, New Holland, PA  17557

                                                                                 Church Phone:  717-354-0226    Church Fax:  717-354-7942

                                                                                Website:  www.nhumc.us

                                                                                                                              Pastor:  Susan D. Sliker

                                                                                                  

 

 

                                     

 

 

                              

JULY 2009

 

E-mail:  pastorsusan2002@yahoo.com

E-mail:  nhumc@epix.net

 

 

The Cost of Freedom

 

            When members of the 2nd Continental Congress approved the remarkable document known as The Declaration of Independence, they plainly declared their belief in God.         The drafters of this noble proclamation knew that the sweeping freedoms they were proposing could work well only in a society where the Creator is acknowledged.  They affirmed that God has ‘endowed’ all people with the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” because he values each of us.

           

            Our gratitude is deepened when we remember the price others paid to help obtain freedoms we have in this country.  One such person is Richard Stockton, one of the signers of The Declaration of Independence.  He was a prominent lawyer and a wealthy landowner.  Because he supported the war efforts, he and his family were driven from their home.  That home was sacked and burned.  Stockton was imprisoned for several years and subjected to harsh treatment that broke his health.  He died a pauper at the age of 51.  Yet few Americans remember this hero who paid such a high price for the cause of liberty.  His sacrifice is largely forgotten.

           

            This upcoming holiday, at all the gatherings, picnics and celebrations, ask this question – Have I become so familiar with the Gospel that I fail to appreciate what my salvation cost Jesus Christ, the Savior?  We rejoice in the spiritual freedom we enjoy by faith in the sin-canceling death of Jesus, but do we realize at least to some degree the price he paid?

 

            Are we truly grateful to Jesus for all He sacrificed to set us free spiritually?  If so, we are to “stand fast … in the liberty by which Christ has made us free” (Galatians 5:1)  No matter what else may be demanding our attention, let us take time to remember, the unpayable debt we owe Him.

 

But drops of grief can ne’er repay

The debt of love I owe:

Here, Lord, I give myself away –

‘Tis all that I can do!

-- Watts –

 

Thought:  Salvation is infinitely costly, but absolutely free!!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Pastor Susan

 


 

 

Our Worship Service

starts at 9;00 a.m. every Sunday.

Sunday School is at 10:15 a.m.

 

 

Tentative Worship Themes

For July

 

 

July 5

“I Know My Redeemer Lives!”

Job 19:23-29


 

Holy Communion


 

Independence Day Weekend

 

 

July 12

????

 

 

July 19

Hymn Sing

 

 

July 26

“What Christianity Is All About”

Acts 25:13-22

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Every Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

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Bible Reading
 Guide

2009

July  1    Job 20-21; Acts 10:24-48                                        

July  2    Job 22-24; Acts 11                                                              

July  3    Job 25-27: Acts 12                                                              

July  4    Job 28-29; Acts 13:1-25                                          

July  5    Job 30-31: Acts 13:26-52                                        

July  6    Job 32-33: Acts 14                                                              

July  7    Job 34-35: Acts 15:1-21                                          

July  8    Job 36-37; Acts 15:22-41                                        

July  9    Job 38-40; Acts 16:  1-21

July 10   Job 41-42; Acts 16:22-40                                        

July 11   Ps. 1-3; Acts 17:1-15                                                           

July 12   Ps. 4-6; Acts 17:16-34                                                         

July 13   Ps. 7-9; Acts 18                                                                               

July 14   Ps. 10-12; Acts 19:1-20                                                       

July 15   Ps. 13-15; Acts 19:21-41                                         

July 16   Ps. 16-17; Acts 20:1-16                                                       

July 17   Ps. 18-19; Acts 20:17-38                                         

July 18   Ps. 20-22; Acts 21:1-17

July 19   Ps. 23-25; Acts 21: 18-40                                        

July 20   Ps. 26-28; Acts 22                                                               

July 21   Ps. 29-30; Acts 23:1-15                                                       

July 22   Ps. 31-32; Acts 23:16:35                                         

July 23   Ps. 33-34; Acts 24                                                               

July 24   Ps. 35-36; Acts 25                                                               

July 25   Ps. 37-39; Acts 26                                                               

July 26   Ps. 40-42; Acts 27: 1-26                                          

July 27   Ps.  43-45; Acts 27:27-44

July 28   Ps. 46-48; Acts 28                                                               

July 29   Ps. 49-50; Rom. 1                                                                

July 30   Ps. 51-53; Rom. 2                                                                

July 31   Ps. 54-56; Rom. 3

           

 

 

 

 

2009 Bazaar News Flash

 

            Christmas is coming – we extend an invitation to all committees to donate a gift basket for our annual holiday bazaar.  It’s not too early to start thinking about your basket selection.

 

            In addition to our varied basket selections, we will also be trying something new this year.  We are calling it a “Methodist Auction,” which will be run the same as a Chinese auction.

 

            Small gifts and/or gift cards to stores and restaurants will be featured.  Individuals and/or committees are invited to contribute to this new enterprise.

                                                                                                   -- Betty and Norece,

                                                                                                     Bazaar Co-Chairs

 

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Summer Book Sale A Success!

 

            Thanks to all of you who helped to make this first time venture a huge success!  From book donations to sorting and staging, set-up and tear-down, not to mention great  publicity and helpful workers at the sale itself.  It took a lot of hands to get it done.  The sale garnered $575 for our general fund!  We have also donated seven boxes of books to Pastor Susan’s military support group and another twelve boxes of books to EUMC, which will take them to a burned out library on Swan Island, ME.  Children’s books will be donated to the St. Stephen’s Back-to-School Fair later this summer.  Some books will be reserved for the bazaar.

            We had very positive feedback from our customers and members of the congregation, encouraging us to do this event again, so the remainder will be saved for next summer’s book sale.  So start saving your gently-read books and watch for the announcement of our next book drive in 2010.  Your good works keep giving throughout our community and beyond.  Ignite the Light!

                                                                                                            -- Jane Webster

Have You Seen

Our Vacation Bible School?

 

            The Crocodile Dock program is now underway as the Vacation Bible School this summer.  VBS is being held during the Sunday School hour (10:15 a.m.) until August 16, with a closing program on August 23 during the worship service at 9:00 a.m.  Crocodile Dock centers around “looking for God” and “looking for God events.”

            Jacque the Croc is the program’s mascot, so be on the lookout for him in the coming months while he endeavors to evoke your interest.   Bring your friends to this fun filled program!                                   – Christian Ed

 

 

Backpack Challenge!

 

            Thanks to a generous donor, Vanity Fair, NHUMC has 50 brand new backpacks for the 2009 “Backpacks for New Holland Students” challenge. 

            Remember your first day of school with your new pencil box or notebook?  Well, let’s give local children that same great feeling by filling the 50 donated backpacks.  Each week in July we will feature collection of a specific school items:  July 5 – pencils and erasers; July 12 – plastic 12-inch ruler; July 19 – small pencil sharpeners; and July 26 - notebook paper. You may also donate financially to help us fill the backpacks.

            One small item a week added to your shopping  list will make this possible.  Filled             backpacks will be distributed at the Back-to-School Carnival   held at St. Stephen’s UCC on August 15.                                  If you would like to help with this activity, please contact Betty Hostetter (354-8014).

                                                                                             -- NOW Committee

 

 

 

 

 

Eastern Pennsylvania

Conference Comments

 

            Here are some very brief comments on the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference held at Valley Forge on June 16 through June 18.  It was a new and excellent experience for me.  The music and singing were great, as were the worship services.  Sure, there were some political ramifications, but that is to be expected with the wide diversity of people and church locations from rural to urban.

 

            Overall, it is an experience that you should all have the opportunity to experience.  Anyone can attend; however, only the lay delegates and clergy can vote on issues.  It certainly gave me a better perspective of our Connectional Ministries and the efforts that are being made worldwide to improve living conditions. 

 

            Some of you will remember Tim Patterson, a former member, and his family.  He has been appointed to Wesley UMC, Strasburg, as the pastor.  I will be sharing more in the next few weeks at a worship service.

                                                                                                -- Larry Knepper,

                                                   Lay Delegate

 

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Calling All Crafty People

            To make this year’s bazaar a success we need more large crafts.  In the past we have had a large variety of wood crafts, wreaths, aprons, ironing board covers, and baby items.  A group of ladies have been meeting twice a month making items, but we need more.  If you cannot attend these monthly meetings, but have some craft project, please let us know.

 

            Craft workshops with Jane Frybarger (656-2959) and Judy Trost will be held on July 14 and July 28 at 1:00 p.m. in Chapel Hall to prepare for the Bazaar on November 8.                                                                             -- NOW

 

 

Cheers and Thanks

 

<   I would like to thank everyone for thinking of and praying for my family over the past few weeks.  I started a new job at a very small cabinetry and furniture company close to Dutch Wonderland.  It’s a little less money, but far less headaches; and it’s fulltime.  Thanks again.                   -- Tim Arment 

<   Thank you  so much for the graduate recognition service as well as the book and keychain I received.  I am so thankful for the church’s support and encouragement throughout the years I have been a member of this church.  Thanks!                       --Megan Riehl

<   Thank you so much for the graduation gift.  It is very much appreciated.  The presentation was also very wonderful.  Thanks for all the support over the past 13 years.  Thanks again                                                                         --Lindsey Riehl

<   John and I would like to thank our church family for all the delicious meals they prepared for us.  Your prayers and cards were appreciated very much.  God bless each and every one of you.

                               --John and Barbara Mask

<   We are again overwhelmed by the congregational response to our  Father’s Day Tools project.  To date, we’ve collected $555.00.  The final total for the Mother’s Day Blankets project was $470.00 for a total of 94 blankets.  That was just great!  We are so pleased at your response to these projects and hope to continue it in the future.  Thank you all so very much.                -- NOW

<    Thanks also to all who came out to our CAN picnic for AA and Al/Anon.  It was a great success.  Our guests are looking forward to the CAN Christmas party in December.                     – NOW

 

July Server Schedules

Greeters

July   5 – Bob and Kathy Phillips

July 12 – Gordon and Betty Heal

July 19 –

July 26 --

 

Lay Reader and Nursery

No one signed up yet

 

There are lots of empty spaces

on our sign-up sheets.  Summer is a busy time, with lots of vacations planned; but consider how you could serve your church.

Please add your name to our nursery, lay reader, and greeter sign-ups.

 We are in need of workers!

 

 

 

Praise Through Poetry

by Cynthia E. White

 

We pass through this world but once

          and yet some fail to see

The majestic beauty in nature,

The trees rooted firmly within the ground.

Mountains soar to reach the skies,

Snow tops them like a babies’ lullaby

Cradled softly into bed.

White waves rush in, breaking on the shores,

Old Faithful erupts with a roar.

We can draw strength from nature’s call

Be firmly planted in good soil

Keep reaching for your dreams

Climbing every mountain,

No matter how hard it seems

For as you get closer to cradling your dreams

All the waves that tried to knock you down

Are now waters on the granules of sand.

Now you are mastering God’s Awesome Plan

Pressing toward the greater things in life.

 

2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 -- Never giving up

Romans 15:13  -- May the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.

Never give up; never give in to Lucifer.

With God you’ll always win.

 

Cook’s Corner

                Each month we feature a recipe of the month.  If you would like to share a recipe not in the current cookbook, please submit it by placing it in the newsletter article mailbox on the top, left-side row.               -- Pastor Susan

P.S.  Millie’s rice is very good!

 

Cook's
Corner

 

Submitted by Millie Grubb:

 

Rice Pudding

1 cup uncooked Carolina rice

¼ lb. margarine (not butter)

½ cup sugar

½ gallon whole milk

Handful of raisins

1 cup water

 

            Put all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Then lower temperature and continue boiling for 30 minutes, stirring often.

             Meanwhile, mix together:

                        3 eggs

                        ½ cup sugar

                        1 tablespoon vanilla

Beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until frothy.

            Pour egg mixture into rice mixture, slowly, while stirring.  Mix well.  Pour into a 9 x 13 dish or casserole.  Sprinkle with cinnamon.  Refrigerate when cool.

 

Prayer and Praise

·        Tim Arment, new job!

·        Frances Burkhart, friend of Jane and Ivan Frybarger, serious health concerns

·        Angelle Hebert, fiancée of Fran Baxter’s nephew, Tony, starting chemo treatments

·        Ginny Smith, health concern and healing of broken bones

·        Yvonne Stoltzfoos, recovering from surgery

·        Katie Kauffman, quick recovery from serious car accident

·        Stephanie Supplee, granddaughter of Dot and Dutch Weidman, serving in Iraq

·        Zoe Hostetter, infant daughter of Brad and Nikki, granddaughter of Betty Hostetter, health concerns

·        Encouragement and hope to our military faced with stressful situations

 

 

 

Congratulations to Frank and Jean Tryson who celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 30, 2009.

 

 

 

 

Birthdays and Anniversaries

 

Birthdays:

July   5   Pat Wissler

July 10   Dorothy Weidman

July 13  Collin Corrie

July 16  Barbara Mask

July 16  Alice Weiler

July 17  Betty Heal

July 17  Helen Kain

July 20  Lynne Corrie

July 24  Paula Campbell

July 24  Shirley Givler

 

Anniversaries:

July   3   Harry and Charlotte Maclay

July   7   Bob and Shirley Fitzcharles

July   8   Pastor Dan and Cecilia Unrath

 

Please forgive us if your birthday or anniversary was not listed.  We want to have it recorded, so please call the church office (354-0226) so we can update our list.

 

 

Future NOW

 Committee Meetings

 

The NOW Committee will not be meeting in July and August unless something requires a special meeting.  Regular monthly meetings will resume in September. 

                                                                                           -- NOW Co-Chairs

 

 

  

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