March 2013
It is with mixed emotions that we share the loss of the last charter member at
Hills Chapel. Bertha Newman finished her race on this earth February 1, 2013
at the age of 95. She was a member of the Hills Chapel family for about 89
years. Throughout her life, she served the church as first elder, Sunday school
teacher, song leader, youth leader, and any other position that needed filled.
Bert’s life was a living demonstration of the Great Commission. She not only
made disciple making the priority in her life, she also was committed to
teaching the Word of God to both
young and old alike. In fact, she
taught the teen Sunday school class
until about a year ago and was still
leading the children’s songs every
Sunday.
Throughout Bert’s life, her obedience
and willingness to share the love of
Christ led many people to the Lord.
This was evident at both her visitation
and funeral, as many shared the
impact her life had made in their
Christian walk.
While she will be missed by her
church family, we cannot help but to
celebrate the victory death provided
her. Because of her faith in Christ
and His amazing love. She is now
sharing in the abundant blessings of
being in the presence of her Savior.
It is hard to not think of some of Paul’s final words found in II Timothy 4
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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I
have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the
crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but
also to all who have loved His appearing.”
Blessed
As I consider the church family God has allowed me to pastor, I can’t help but
to be grateful. Not only do they demonstrate a huge amount of patience with
me, they are ready and willing to serve God and others in whatever ways they
can.
I just wanted to take this opportunity to publicly thank you for all that you do
and tell you that I am thankful for each one of you and the amazing opportunity
that God has provided for us to grow together in our spiritual walk. I can’t wait
to see the things He has planned for us!
- Jonathan
Upcoming
c.u. Events
Weekend Meeting
April 18-20
at
Cornerstone C.U.
General Council
June 13-15
at
Greenfield Camp
Grounds
1st District Council
June 22
at
West Union CU
First Century
Ministries
Sept. 6-8
at
Hills Chapel
Union c.u. Bentonville
On February 10th the congregation sang Happy Birthday to nine who
were celebrating a birthday in February. Our church all wore pink or red
as we were celebrating Love Sunday. After Sunday School the children
and adults had a program and sang songs. They did a good job. There
were approximately 25 boys and girls and they are all so talented.
After church on February 17th the children went bowling and had
pizza. They all had a good time and some of them got strikes. There
were 27 children and 12 adults who enjoyed the day.
On February 24th a few from our church went to the home of Mr. &
Mrs. Darrell Myers Sr. and sang some hymns and had prayer and visited
a while. Mr. Myers is very ill and cannot get out. After we left there we
went to the home of Cline and Pat McFarland and visited. Cline is unable
to get out. He played his guitar while we sang some hymns. Pastor
Myers read some scripture and had prayer. It was a blessing for
everyone.
We will be having communion on March 24th and Sharon Campbell
will be singing. We will also be visiting the shut-ins that afternoon
Easter is March 31st and the children will be having a small program.
We whish everyone a Happy and Blessed Easter.
I serve a risen Savior. He’s in the world today;
I know that He is living, whatever men may say.
I see His hands of mercy, I hear his voice of cheer,
And just the time I need him He’s always near.
please submit
events to
newsletter@hillscha
pel.org.
Reporter Shirley Shaw
Pastor Darrell Meyers Jr.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS:
Shane Grooms
3/03
Jermey Campbell
3/08
Susan Shupert
3/08
Cody Young
3/12
Erin McCarty
3/26
MARCH BIRTHDAYS:
West union Christian union
Mandy Swearingen
3/03
Willie Kirk
3/04
Angela Horvath
3/05
Jennifer Pertuset Cox
3/08
Mary DeMint
3/12
Jackie Hulse
3/13
Susan Stayner
3/21
Lois Bixler
3/23
Sara Lewis
3/24
Carol Phipps
3/24
Brady Dettwiller
3/25
Darrin Hirn
3/27
Ann Leonard
3/29
Wayne Cutright
3/30
Patrick Holsinger
3/30
Lisa Rhoads
3/31
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES:
Kenny & Susan Hopkins
Marjorie Swearingen reported on the Adams County Youth
Rally Quiz which was held on the afternoon of February
10th. There were 22 in attendance. Our Junior Team placed
third in the Junior Quiz and third in the Junior Sword Drills
and the Senior Team placed second in the Senior Quiz and
first in the Senior Sword Drills. The next quiz will be on
Sunday afternoon, March 10th.
Bessie Jean Crawford celebrated her 90th birthday on
February 20th. She is the oldest member of our
congregation. We love her and are keeping her in our
prayers. She is having some health related issues and has
not been able to worship with us lately.
We dismissed our evening worship service on February
24 . Corbett Phipps and the Praise Singers
th
(Angela Horvath and Joan Kerr) sang at Beasley Fork that
night. Their church was full and everyone enjoyed the
singing.
Plans have been started for the celebration of the 100th
year anniversary of West Union Christian Union Church.
The celebration will be held on June 30, 2013. Keep this
event in your prayers.
3/01
Wendy & Marjorie Swearingen 3/28
We wish you a Happy & Blessed Easter on March 31st.
“He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto
you when he was yet in Galilee, saying, The Son of man
must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be
crucified, and the third day rise again.” Luke 24:6-7
Reporter Linda Ralston
Pastor Lee Dettwiller
Cornerstone Christian Union
Our Gospel Sing for March will be on Sunday Night the 10th with service time at
6:00 P.M. After the service, we will be having refreshments in the Fellowship
Hall, to celebrate with those having birthdays during the month of March: Kenny
Baum, Kevin Young, Les Hall, Jordan Thomas, Jean Green, Jeff Kimberly,
Imogene Nichols, Connie Crawford, Alyssa Stevens, Diane Hall, Abigail Danner,
and Jonathan Pease.
The West Union Helping Hands Society will be meeting on Thursday morning,
March 14th at 10:00. We have a guest speaker this month, Sue Fulton. After
the meeting, we will be having a carry-in meal.
The Helping Hands will be having a Bake Sale at Prather's IGA on Friday,
March 29th starting at 8:00 A.M. We now have greeting cards to sell.
There are still some Sure Shakes for a donation of $10.00 to the King of Kings
Radio Station. For more information on the cards or Sure Shakes, phone 937
544-2876.
A Week-end Meeting here at Cornerstone has been scheduled for April 18 20. Bro. Tommy Brown will be the Evangelist, and the Little Family will be
singing, along with our own church talent.
We invite everyone to attend.
"
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our
iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes
we are healed." Isaiah 53:5
"And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that
ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen, as He
said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Matthew 28:5-6
SERVICE TIMES:
Sunday School---9:30 A.M.
Sunday Morning Worship---10:30 A.M.
Sunday Evening Worship---6:00 P.M.
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting---7:00 P.M.
Reporter Pat Stevens
Pastor Cliff Stevens
Beasley Fork Christian Union
We enjoyed a good time of song, praise, and testimony on the evening of February 24th
with music from Corbett Phipps and The Praise Singers. Pastor Tommy spoke about
how even songs and hymns can reach a lost soul and the goodness of singing for God.
It was so good to have lots of visitors – a full church house – many from West Union CU
Church. We all took pleasure in fellowship and a spread of desserts and goodies after
service. What a BLESSING!
James 5:14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and
let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, 15 And the prayer
of faith will save the sick the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. As it seems the list
grows daily, we are praying for many with illness and other problems. Please remember
in prayer, from our congregation, Jackie Brown, Rachel Newman, Wanda McCarty, and
Mike Grooms. And, if you are well and healthy, remember to praise the Lord!
As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, tune in to 89.5, King of Kings Radio, for
uplifting songs and listening.
For readers, Mary Lou Grooms recommends, The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn.
Also, tune in to the History Channel on Sundays at 8:00pm during the month of March
for “The Bible.”
Pastor Tommy Brown will be holding services at Cornerstone Christian
Union Church on April 18, 19, and 20. He invites everyone to join him.
(view from the front of our church)
Upcoming Events
March 3 – Ladies’ Aide
April 18, 19, 20 – Pastor Tommy Brown will be holding services at Cornerstone
March Birthdays
Ryan Mack – 14th
Tommy Brown – 29th
Satterfield Chapel
March Birthdays
Dorothy Grooms
1st
Bonnie Trefz
1st
Barbara Howell
8th
Dakota Lewis
16th
Colt Parker
23rd
Tiffany Hayslip
23rd
Brooke Horton
24th
Dennis Dixon
25th
Bobby Welch
30
th
Joyce Nesbit
31st
Hatred paralyzes life;
love releases it.
Hatred confuses live;
love harmonizes it.
Hatred darkens life;
love illumines it.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Our youth held a “Sleep Over” in the Fellowship Bldg. Feb 28 th-March
1st Robin Young and Rada Brown supervised it and reported that 15
enjoyed an evening of fun with games, movies and pizza, but little
sleep. They reported the new flat screen TV had been installed by
Steve Harris on Friday, Feb 27th. A portable Ping Pong table was
donated by Brian and Bridget Kitchen. Breakfast for all was prepared
by Helena Grooms, Mary Fite and Brenda Mahaffey. We are proud of
how our youth program is growing.
The Ladies Aide will meet March 7th at the fellowship hall. The hostess
will be Marcella Morris. The topic is “Spring, a time of promise”,
prepared by Ruth Ann Moore. They will be celebrating “Easter”.
Members are to bring a covered dish.
On Sunday, March 24th, Palm Sunday, during our worship service we
will have Communion.
Mary Fite is heading up a committee for a soup, sandwich and dessert
after a Sunday morning service in April. The date is has not been
confirmed yet. Details will be announced in April’s newsletter.
In your prayers remember Chad Jones, the son of Johnny and Vicky
Jones, who was seriously injured in a vehicle accident. Also
remember Danny Horton who had surgery and his mother, Erma, who
is seriously ill. Keep Linda Baldwin, Hazel Grooms, Sonya Evans,
Theresa Mahaffey, Dale and Rosa Grooms, Faye and Robert Welch in
your prayers. Penny Dixon has been in the hospital and Rupert Gray
is scheduled to come home soon. Darlene Copas is home and
improving and April Grooms is having surgery soon. Ron Porter
returned to Chicago Cancer Center for more treatments. Bridget
Kitchen is having health problems. Also keep our seniors who are
unable to attend church for whatever reason in your prayers.
Reporter Brenda and Gene Mahaffey
Pastor: Danny Welch