Volume 14. Issue 4
May 2017
THE ADDISVILLE ANNOUNCER
Pastor’s Corner: Remember
“A hero is
someone
who has
given his or
her life to
something
bigger than
oneself.” —
Joseph Campbell
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
Pastor’s Corner
1
Worship Information
2
Short & Sweet Words
3
Treasurer’s Message
4
Christian Education
5
H2O: Here to Obey
6
Ministries
7-10
Calendar
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World War II produced many
heroes. One such man was Lt.
Cmdr. Butch O’Hare. Butch was a
fighter pilot assigned to the
aircraft carrier Lexington in the
South Pacific. During one mission
he looked at his fuel gauge and
realized that someone had
forgotten to top off his fuel tank.
He would not have enough fuel to
complete his mission and get back
to his ship. His flight leader told
him to return to the carrier.
Reluctantly, he dropped out of
formation and headed back to the
fleet. As he was returning to the
mother ship he saw something that
turned his blood cold: A squadron
of Japanese aircraft was speeding
its way toward the American fleet.
The American fighters were gone
on a sortie, and the fleet was all
but defenseless. He couldn’t reach
his squadron and bring them back
in time to save the fleet. Nor could
he warn the fleet of the
approaching danger. There was
only one thing to do. He must
somehow divert them from the
fleet.
Laying aside all thoughts of
personal safety, he dove into the
formation of Japanese planes.
Wing-mounted 50 calibers blazed
as he charged in, attacking one
surprised enemy plane and then
another. Butch wove in and out of
the now-broken formation and
fired at as many planes as possible
until all his ammunition was
finally spent. With no ammo he
continued the assault diving into
planes, trying to clip a wing or tail
in hopes of damaging as many
enemy planes as possible.
Finally, the exasperated Japanese
squadron took off in another
direction. Deeply relieved, Butch
O’Hare and his tattered fighter
limped back to the carrier. This
took place on February 20, 1942,
and for that action Butch became
the Navy’s first Ace of WWII, and
the first naval aviator to win the
Congressional Medal of Honor. A
year later Butch was killed in
aerial combat at the age of 29. His
hometown would not allow the
memory of this WWII hero to
fade, and today, O’Hare Airport in
Chicago is named in tribute to the
courage of this courageous man.
Chicago wanted to remember. You
can visit Butch’s memorial and
statue next time you find yourself
at O’Hare-it’s located between
Terminals 1 and 2.
The Bible is filled with passages
(more then 100) exhorting us to
remember such as “Remember
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well what the Lord your God did...” in
Deuteronomy 7:18. And so this month we
pause to remember. Statistics say that over
37,000,000 men and women have served our
country since its existence with over 640,000
men and women giving up their lives for you
and me. Wallace Bruce writes; “Who kept the
faith and fought the fight; the glory theirs, the
duty ours.” This month as we observe
Memorial Day, we remember and thank God
for those who have paid the price for our
freedom. At the same time we remember and
thank God for Jesus Christ, who has set us
free from the penalty for sin, because He was
willing to pay the price.
In Christ,
Pastor Doug
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WORSHIP
May Worship
at Addisville
May 7
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
First Fruits
Sermon Series: Celebration!
May 14
Mother’s Day
Sermon Series: Celebration!
May 21
Reception of Confirmation Class
Sermon Series: Celebration!
May 28
Memorial Day Weekend
Sermon Series: Celebration!
New Sermon Series:
Celebration:
Worship as a Lifestyle
Worship is meant to be a day in day out lifestyle that transforms us. It’s not a style of
music, a religious ritual or a feeling. This 4 part series focuses on cultivating a worship
centered way of life in which a moment of surrender leads to a lifetime of service for
Jesus Christ.
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Short and Sweet Words
May 2017
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
Later this month, on May 21 to be exact we will celebrate a special day in the life of our church. We will
welcome into church membership this year’s confirmation class. And over the course of the year we have
been focusing all of our attention on what it means and looks like to love God and each other with our heads,
our hearts, and our hands. In other words, our love for Christ should reflect the love for Him we have in our
hearts, a desire to know Him more with our mind, and finally to show this love and knowledge to others
through acts of service. I want to take a brief moment and simply share what a joy it has been to walk
alongside of our students and to see God at work in their lives as they have considered their walk with Jesus
through these three lenses of head, heart, and hands.
Along with learning about the core doctrines of our faith, we have spent considerable time digging deeper into
God’s Word. One of the first things we do each time we gather is to spend time reading and discussing the
Gospel of Mark. It always blesses me to hear the students share deeper questions and insights into God’s
Word. They are practicing what it means to grow deeper in their knowledge of Jesus each and every time we
spend moments in the Word.
Another cool component of our confirmation class has been the service projects our students has engaged
with. Our faith needs to be fleshed out and practiced with our hands and this is one that we are able to show
the love of Jesus to others. What is also neat about the projects is that they are personal and each student
chose to serve in a way that is unique to their experiences and passions in life. And it has been so neat to see
how their church family has rallied behind each one to support their work. I have been so blessed and
thankful to see the power of God’s people coming together to help out our students and at the same time bless
a larger group of people in the name of Jesus!
And finally, we have discovered what it looks like to sow our faith deep in our hearts. Another major product
has been to choose a passage of scripture where God has made Himself known in a powerful way. These
passages as well as incredible testimonies and stories of God’s faithfulness to each of our students were shared
at our Easter Sonrise service. I was so blessed to hear each of our students share just how they have seen God
at work in their lives already and to know they are showing that truth and these memories in their heart is such
a joy.
As we look forward to celebrating Confirmation Sunday it is my prayer that you have been encouraged to hear
a bit more about our Confirmation Class and may have opportunities this day to practice your love for Jesus
with your head, your heart, and your hands!
In Christ,
Pastor Ryan
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Treasurer’s Message
Treasurer’s Report – March 2017
Treasurer’s Report – March 2017
March continued in a positive way. Income was $6,252 over budget.
Expenses were $2,013 under budget.
We are now $17,171 better than our budgeted fund balances.
Brokerage account increase of $320 due to reinvestment of dividends.
Pledges continue to be a concern being $17,793 under pledged amount. That amount was
offset by pledges of $21,442 being paid in advance or overpaid.
Total assets less liabilities increased from $614,121.92 to $ 634,638.84, an increase of
$20,516.92.
Charles Brown
April 11, 2017
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Christian Education
Exciting Change for Sunday School
We’ve got an exciting change coming to
Sunday School! Beginning in
September, both of our Sunday School
hours will be using the same curricula.
This will give our families the assurance
that their children are receiving the same
lesson no matter which worship service
they choose to attend!
Christian Education needs your help to
make this transition a success! All you
need is a love for Jesus, a heart for
children and a little bit of your time and
talent!
During our 9:00 AM Sunday School hour,
we need one teacher to share the
responsibility of teaching our 5th/6th grade
class. Scheduling will be done on a
biweekly basis (the Sunday following
Labor Day through the first Sunday in
June).
During our 10:45 AM Sunday School
hour, we need:
 one teacher for our Age 3 through
2nd grade class
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 one teacher for our 3 /4 grade class
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 one teacher for our 5 /6 grade class
Our High
School class
(9th grade
through 12th
grade) will
continue
during our
9:00 AM
Sunday
School hour.
Sunday
School
Sunday School
Nursery Care
will continue
to be available for all children up until
their 4th birthday, but, we encourage all
families with children who are age 3 and
potty-trained to give Sunday School a try!
If you hear His call to serve, contact me at
[email protected] or see me
between services in the Christian
Education office. I will be happy to give
you some samples of the curriculum for
each grade level and answer any questions
you may have to help you make this
decision for Jesus and our students.
All scheduling during our 10:45 AM
Sunday School hour will be done on a
biweekly basis (the Sunday following
Labor Day through the first Sunday in
June).
Start children off on the way they should go,
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Proverbs 22:6
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H2O: Here to Obey
UPCOMING EVENTS
05/07/17 - 7 PM - H2O
05/14/17 - NO H2O - Mother’s Day
05/21/17 - 7 PM - H2O
05/28/17 - 5 PM & 7 PM - Double Feature Movie Night
06/04/17 - 6 PM - Last H2O of the Year
Double Feature Movie Night
Looking for something fun to do this Memorial Day weekend?
Join us for a double feature movie night hosted by H2O!
Sunday Night, May 28th at 5 & 7 PM
Viewing: Moana and Sing
Moana will start at 5 and Sing will start at 7
All H2O and Awesome Addisvilles are invited!
We’ll be watching in Fellowship Hall on the Inflatable Screen!
Bring a comfy chair or blanket and pillows!
We will provide pizza and popcorn.
Email Natalie at [email protected] or text her at 267.242.4100 to RSVP for this event by 5/21!
Mission Trip News
The Mission Trip is coming up sooner than you think!
In a few short months, we’ll be on our way to Mount Hope, WV!
We will help out those in need and grow closer to God and together as a group.
We ask for continual prayer as we prepare for this trip.
Keep an eye out for an upcoming date for our Leader Mission Trip Meeting AND General Mission Trip
Meeting
Students and Leaders attending this years’ trip: Please give Natalie your preferred shirt size asap.
Stay tuned for the TEAMeffort shirt design to be released soon!
HEADS UP
Our last H2O of the year is just right around the corner!
It will be a combined youth group night, with H2O and Awesome Addisvilles.
The date is June 4th!
We have some fun new games planned and some other fun activities, with some yummy snacks!
Our only advice, is to not be afraid to get dirty!
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MINISTRIES
2nd Annual Men's Fishing Trip
Friday, June 2 on the Golden Eagle out of Belmar, NJ. Boat departure is 7 AM and
returning at 3 PM. You can meet us at the boat or in the Addisville parking lot (we leave
promptly at 5:30 AM!) Cost is $53 ($5 additional for rod rental). This is a group price.
Contact [email protected] or [email protected] to reserve a spot.
ADDISVILLE REFORMED CHURCH
GOES TO TRENTON THUNDER
SATURDAY, JULY 22
GAME TIME 7:00 PM
TICKETS ARE $8.00
FIREWORKS WILL FOLLOW THE GAME!!
FOR TICKETS CONTACT FRANK WECKENMAN
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MINISTRIES
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD UPDATE
Our next collection is TOYS FOR BOYS AGES 5 THROUGH 14. We will be
having a separate collection for toddler boys. We have a number of Matchbox/Hot
Wheels cars so those are not needed so much as balls (tennis, baseball soccer),
puzzles, small models or building toys, jump ropes, flashlights, yo-yos, small
frisbees, small kites, balsa wood airplanes, plastic figures (dinosaurs, etc.). Small
tools are a good idea for the 10-14 year range. Art supplies are also a good item.
Nothing war related please. We will be collecting the toys through May 28th.
Also, we still need socks for all ages and both sexes.
The list of items we will be collecting through the year is as follows: School Supplies, Hats, Soap and
Washcloths and Toys (toys for toddlers and toys for girls). If you happen upon a sale of these items anytime
through the year, please pick up a few and let me know so I can publicize it and pick up a few myself. My
e-mail is [email protected] or you could leave a message on my cell phone 215-219-1348. Thank you
very much from Barb Gonze!
Monday, June 5
9:00 A.M.
Fellowship Hall
As you do your spring cleaning, we ask that you remember the Addisville Church Women’s Clothing
Drive. WE NEED YOUR CLOTHING!! (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s Clothing). All should be
clean with no buttons missing and with working zippers. Again this year, we have had requests from
local organizations asking for clothing. This year’s clothing donations will be given to area
organizations to fulfill their requests. Donations can be placed behind the curtain in Fellowship Hall
starting Wednesday, May 3 until Sunday, June 4.
We also need your help in sorting and packing the clothes on June 5. Br ing a bag lunch.
Beverage and dessert will be provided.
Questions - contact Donna Stewart at 215-355-3584.
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MINISTRIES
LOIS CIRCLE: We meet the fourth Monday of each month. Our next meeting will be
on Monday, May 22 at 7:30 P.M. in the Lounge. Each chapter is a separate study so
you don't have to have attended previously. Come out and join us. Questions: Call
Donna 215-355-3584
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Still accepting enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year. If you would like to register
your child, forms can be found outside the Christian Education Office in the gray box
on the wall. Contact Susan Hoare for more information at 215-357-4277 Ext 110.
AWESOME ADDISVILLES MAY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
MAY 7 LESSON 12—”God Our Father”/Craft—Roman Road
May 16—Tuesday is a half day of school 1:30—4:30 Craft Delivery
AND Saturday May 27 ……………..
THE AWESOME ADDISVILLES ARE GOING TO DORNEY!!!
Awesome Addisvilles are going to Dorney Park for their annual day of fun on Monday, May 27. We
would like to purchase tickets in advance by Sunday 5/14. Friends and those not in AAs are welcome.
Please give Jane Dwyer money and the number going by 5/14. Cost is $18 (combo) if you worked at the
car wash and $28.50 (combo) if you did not. Additional tickets may be purchased at discounted
prices 48 hours prior to event.
Questions? Jane Dwyer @ [email protected]
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MINISTRIES
MEN’S BREAKFAST/BIBLE STUDY
SATURDAY, MAY 6
Please join us the first Saturday of the month at
7:30 am for the Men's Breakfast. Come and enjoy
a great breakfast and fellowship with others. The
breakfast will be followed by a Bible study and
discussion of current day topics, led by our own
Dave Armbruster.
Coffee will be on by 7:00 am!
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
PRESENTS
BREAKFAST WITH NBA BOBBY JOINES
Saturday, May 20th 8:00 am
Cairn University Mason Activity Center
200 Manor Ave
Langhorne, PA
Registration is available at www.phillyfca.org
Or by contacting [email protected]. Cost is $5.00
HOMELESS MATS:
Mats will be delivered to The Homeless Veterans Center in Bristol on Saturday, May
6th. All interested in going please meet at church at 9:00 am. Call Gary Edwards @
973-747-9935 for information.
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