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1 Elders Rev. Jerry Fourroux Pastor Bob Tobias Clerk of Session Cheryl Appleton Bill Beltz Chris Bloom Dick Boehret Robb Dietrich Brenda Manchester Elaine Rockey John Stugrin Trustees Jeff Baier Chair David Bratt Ken Burkholder John Hess Tim Kelley Tom Paulhamus John Richards Tyler Rockey Dennis Swift Mimi Troisi Deacons Deanna Boehret Lenora Caskey Joyce Mix Nancy Nagel Carol Prentiss Peg Redka Jean Richards Harry Vitolins Who are you competing against? In sports and in commerce, it is easy to identify a competitor whether it is the other team you are playing or the company that sells the same product or service as you. However, at the top of both the sports and business worlds are those who do not just look at others as competition. These successful teams usually realize that the real competition is yourself. This is like the call of the Scripture to progressively continue in Jesus as we did at first and to progressively work out what has been worked in us. We do not compete against other Christians or other Churches. We do compete with ourselves as we press on towards the goal of growing in Christlikeness. We compete to Enjoy God more than we had yesterday. Our failures today will be opportunity for obedience tomorrow. This is the goal of our worship. We seek to be better informed and reformed by the Scriptures this week than we were last week. This is the goal of all our education. We also seek to learn new ways to serve and love our families, neighborhoods, and co-workers this Fall more than last Fall. This is the goal of our outreach. Every day, month, or season, there is always more ways to improve and more places to grow. One of the most powerful truths about the Living God is how His Spirit is inexhaustible. If the Spirit is inexhaustible then there is always more to learn, teach, and satisfy us. Sometimes, we need to take extra steps to improve: commit ourselves to a Study, seek to learn the Gospel from more seasoned brothers and sisters, or take a short term mission trip that forces you out of your comfort zone. As a Church community, there are times where we can take some extra steps. Our Session has been praying for the last 3-4 years about our future and adapting the way we do ministry to be a more effective means of loving and reaching our community. God has led us to take several steps of faith with improving our Sanctuary and our Fellowship areas, but we also know that our ministry structure and perspective should also improve. Our denomination, ECO, has given us an opportunity to retool and improve our ministry at Lycoming Centre. By partnering with Paul Borden of Church Health Initiative, the Session has asked a group of leaders to examine our ministry, our history, and demographics, and prescribe some actions going forward. They will highlight our strengths and weaknesses, and give us a report that will take some steps of faith on our part. Unlike many church consultations, the recommendations are prescriptions that we will commit to as a Body as a step of faith. Continued on next page

Here are some Important details to be aware of: * The Consultation Weekend is October 25-28, 2018 * A report will be created after the Church Health Initiative Team conducts a variety of interviews

Paul Borden preaching * There will be a 2 minute stretch break after the service then a presentation of the results of the report Please be in prayer about this exciting weekend and feel free to

2 Here are some Important details to be aware of: * The Consultation Weekend is October 25-28, 2018 * A report will be created after the Church Health Initiative Team conducts a variety of interviews There will be No Sunday School on October 28th The Church Service will begin at 10am with Dr. Paul Borden preaching * There will be a 2 minute stretch break after the service then a presentation of the results of the report Please be in prayer about this exciting weekend and feel free to approach any member of the Session or me with more questions. We have to be better as Church tomorrow than we are today. Our Lord has called us to this mission of transformation in Christ for ourselves and others. We cannot not be satisfied with the status quo, we must seek God s kingdom here and now as His holy people. May the God of all Grace delight us with His presence by the Holy Spirit for the sake of Jesus Christ. Blessings, Jerry What is Dare to Dine? An opportunity to get to know others in our church family in a smaller setting while sharing a meal together. Who can attend? For Adults only. This is intended to be a time of getting to know one another which can be difficult with little ones around. PLEASE do not let that keep you from attending!!! Here s an idea for you. since this is not just a one night event, swap childcare with others so all can attend! Date Options Thursday, October 18th at 6 p.m. Friday, October 19th at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 20th at 5 p.m. Sunday, October 21st at 1 p.m. How does it work? Sign-up as an individual or as a couple according to the date/time that is best for you. You will receive a call several days in advance from the hostess who will give you the details on location and what to bring. How do we sign-up? Choose the date and time best for you and text/call Shelley at or with date choice and names of those attending. Deadline to sign-up is October 7th. Page 2

9/01 Lena Pryor 9/02 Mary Ann Krauser 9/02 Justin

9/06 Emily Dietrich 9/07 Jim Redka 9/08 Ellen

Matthews 9/13 Gideon Matthews 9/15 Mimi Troisi

Miranda Allen 9/18 George Manchester 9/20 Jessica

3 9/01 Lena Pryor 9/02 Mary Ann Krauser 9/02 Justin Paulhamus 9/03 Steve Ulmer 9/03 Kooper Krauser 9/06 Emily Dietrich 9/07 Jim Redka 9/08 Ellen Brass 9/09 Lincoln Paulhamus 9/12 Kimberly Matthews 9/13 Gideon Matthews 9/15 Mimi Troisi 9/15 Alycia Kriner 9/17 Kaitlyn Allen 9/18 Miranda Allen 9/18 George Manchester 9/20 Jessica Snyder 9/20 Jacqueline Snyder 9/23 Don Lepley 9/23 Steve Huyck Jr. 9/25 Mary Caye Beltz 9/26 Katie Davis 9/27 Micah Borrosco 9/30 Lisa Shuler 9/30 Seth Boehret Page 3

DATE: Sunday, September 9th TIME: 2:30 LOCATION: Church Lounge TITLE: Lilac Girls By: Martha

The Citadel Author: A.J. Cronin Time for another Book Share!

4 DATE: Sunday, September 9th TIME: 2:30 LOCATION: Church Lounge TITLE: Lilac Girls By: Martha Hall Kelly All are welcome to come. You do not have to read the book to attend. (although there may be some spoilers!) Date: October 14 Title: Twelve Smooth Stones Author: Wanda MacAvoy Date: November 11 Title: The Citadel Author: A.J. Cronin Time for another Book Share! Bring your books to the lounge area to share with your church family. Giveaway dates are September Any remaining books will be donated to the J.V. Brown library for their fall book sale. Page 4

5 DATE: Sunday, September 16 WHEN: following church Centred Women is hosting a picnic at Trout Run Park followed by Apple Picking at Landon's Orchard in Canton. All are welcome. Please join us- even just for the picnic! Don't forget to pack your lunch! Centre d Women Christmas Brunch Saturday, December 1st from Page 5

6 FALL QTR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES The Women's Class, lead by Ann Swift The Women s Class will be studying Ephesians this quarter. Ann writes: Ephesians is profound and teaches many pertinent and basic Christian doctrines with clarity. Through examining each chapter with questions, we hope to understand and live the truth. This Sunday School class also places great emphasis on sharing, prayer and supporting each other. Teaching and fellowship characterize this option. Rich Boyle will be leading a class on Galatians Paul s letter to churches in todays country of Turkey. Rich writes: The most destructive dangers to the church have never been atheism, pagan religions, or cults that openly deny Scripture, but rather supposedly Christian movements that accept a minimum of biblical truth that their unscriptural doctrines seem relatively insignificant and harmless. But a single drop of poison in a large container can make all the water lethal. And a single false idea that in any way undercuts God s grace poisons the whole system of belief. As Paul continues to spread the gospel, false teachers begin to undermine the central doctrine of Christianity and teach that faith in Christ is not enough for salvation. In an earnest attempt to salvage the integrity of the gospel (and his authority), Paul writes a letter that will go on to encourage hundreds of generations of Christians to remain steadfast in their faith. Paul contrasts grace and law, faith and works and defends the theological and practical implications of Christianity and encourages believers then and now- to live a holy life that bears much fruit. Please join us for this class and feel free to discuss as much or as little as you are comfortable while still benefiting from the study of God s word. Adult Bible Class, lead by Frank Conner Frank Conner continues to lead the Adult Bible Class as they follow the International Sunday School Lesson curriculum. Frank writes: The Fall quarter we will be learning about God's actions as Creator as we look at lessons on Genesis Chapters 1-3 including the Fall. We will then look at the Father's work as re creator as we talk about Noah, the call of Abram and the birth of his promised son. Finally we will consider the work of the Father's hand in the lives of Jacob and his sons and the 12 tribes of Israel. All are welcome to join the class for any or all of the studies in the coming Sunday School year.

And for the kids, LCPC Sunday School has plenty to offer: For the Toddlers, Kim Matthews and Heather Fox and a few other volunteers will bless and entertain their growing group with Pray-N-Play.

7 And for the kids, LCPC Sunday School has plenty to offer: For the Toddlers, Kim Matthews and Heather Fox and a few other volunteers will bless and entertain their growing group with Pray-N-Play. First book is "Bible Basic for Kids"; Second book is "Jesus Speaks"; Third book is " Making Bible Heroes Real". Most Sundays are a combination of stories from the Pray-N-Play series, as well as singing, Praying, and drawing. If anyone would like to come and check out the Books and /or the class, feel free to do so. Toddlers graduate to the Pre-K thru 3 rd Grade group in the Grange. This fall quarter, this lively group will be going through three units of the David Cook "Noah's Park" Children's Church: (1) We Worship God Together (by giving, learning His Word, praying, and with music); (2) Jesus Shows His Love and Greatness (Jesus is all-powerful, Jesus can help us, and we can trust Jesus); (3) Jesus' Friends Help One Another (Jesus' friends help others and work together). The format will be a practical lesson followed by a Bible story (which the children act out), a puppet show (with the Bible theme), a memory verse, and an arts-and-crafts project which also supports the Bible theme. The teachers and helpers are Christina and Nate DeRemer, John Stugrin, Lin Baier, Jean Richards, Wendy Sears, Jen West. 4 th and 5 th graders come back to lower level of Taylor Hall and join Becca and Tyler Rocky. 7 th 9 th grades get to join Sue and Harry s class. This quarter they will be continuing their study of the life of David and discovering what it means to be a man after God s own heart using a book on David s life by Chuck Swindoll. The High School kids join Luke Justice in his class. Sunday School at LCPC truly has something for everyone! Come join us! Respectfully Submitted, Chris Bloom Sanctuary Door Update SHOUT OUT to Bob Gannon, Danni Gannon and Dee Gannon for cleaning the whole sanctuary!!! SHOUT OUT to Sue Koch for cleaning the whole kitchen area!!! Everything was ALREADY ship-shape when the trustees arrived to clean. Thank you for your labor!!! It is greatly appreciated. SHOUT OUT to our whole congregation for your patience as we complete this very important project. Page 5

8 I have been to worship, heart filled to overflowing with praise and joy and gratitude -- as if it were giveaway day at the Growers Market and I was juggling my posture to keep from losing a single perfectly rounded golden pepper or ready-to-burst tomato, while my chin was busy trying to tuck down the corn tufts piled high. We were led in jubilant song: Come, Thou Fount of every blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy, never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above Praise the mount, I'm fixed upon it Mount of Thy unchanging love I have worshipped in days of bounty. I have also crept in the back, late, hoping to hide the emptiness, the faithlessness -- my lack of hope coating each thought and emotion like the fine silt that contaminates every crevice when the river floods. Together we sang: Oh eternal weight of glory! Oh inheritance divine! We will see our Lord redeeming Every past and future time. All our pains will be transfigured, Like the scars of Christ our Lord. We will see the weight of glory, And our broken years restored. I have worshipped in days of famine. Perhaps most common, though, are the Sundays in which I have been following the routine. I ve greeted briefly, and as I sat waiting through the pastor s welcome my attention was drawn to the flowers behind the pulpit and the things I planned to do after the benediction. My heart was called into God s presence through voices joined: In Christ alone, who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless babe This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save 'Til on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied For every sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live I have worshipped in days that were ordinary. If we never preach a sermon, or offer a testimony, or prepare the Lord s Supper, or present the Scripture reading, or collect a single offering, we are ministering to one another when we lift our faces and voices and hearts in corporate song. It is the encouragement from one weary pilgrim to another -- it is how we lead ourselves and our brothers and sisters to the Creator, Redeemer and Lover of our souls. One Sunday, marveling at this mystery of corporate worship, I mused to a young dad standing next to me, Singing together is so weird; it s so strange. He agreed. How glad I am for the ministry to my heart of those who have stood in the middle or the front, with voices trained or rusty, united in the strangeness of praising God with song. Ephesians 5:19-21 Address one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. Respectfully Submitted for the Worship Committee, Stephanie Williams Page 6

9 It's not to early to think and pray about joining a musical ministry in the fall. As always there are several options. God's Kids Choir Starts Wednesday, September 12th for children ages 5 through 5th grade. We meet every Wednesday evening from 6-6:45 If you have a child who has never been in God's Kids before Please register them with Sue. Adult Choir Starts Wednesday, September 5th Ages High School through Adult. Exceptions are made for Jr. High if they show a genuine desire and commitment. We meet Wednesdays also, from 7-8:30. Singers and Instrumentalists are always welcome any time to add blessings to our worship or to a particular anthem. See Sue if you would desire such a ministry. And always remember...we have a lovely set of chimes just waiting for someone to round up and organize some ringers. Hugs, Sue (H) (C) YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A STEVEN SPIELBERG..BUT.. If you are an amateur videographer and would like to help The God's Kids Choir by filming, editing etc. we need you. Every once in awhile we like to do small clips for plays, promotions etc. We've got the smiles if you've got the equipment and the know how. Hugs, Sue peter@stonygap.com (H) (C)

10 Young Adult Game Night! What: Food, Fellowship and Fun Who: College Grads through Parents of young children When: Saturday, Sept 22 from 5-7pm Where: Hallelujah Hall * Child Care provided Sign up to come and bring a food item, sign ups in kitchen lounge, or contact Luke at: lukemjustice@gmail.com or Bring a board game or card game to play Page 6

11 ROCK school year kick off Wednesday Sept 5th at the church from 5:30-7:30pm. We encourage all students 6-12 grade to make a special effort to come as we have activities that will impact the coming year for everyone at ROCK! Youth Summit is Sept 28, 29 & 30. It s a weekend retreat at Camp Susque where we will get to connect with other youth groups in our area. Don t miss out! Cost is $10 per student. Please notify Luke if you are coming and give him your $10 deposit ( ) or lukemjustice@gmail.com) Page 7

Lycoming Centre 656 West Creek Road P.O. Box 310 Cogan Station, PA 17728 Phone: 570-494-0474 Fax: 570-494-0503 Email Dee Gannon: gdee327@aol.com Website: www.lycomingcentre.

Laughter (God s Promise to Abraham) Theresa & Mieren Kendall The Jesus Storybook Bible The Present (Abraham and Isaac) Peg Redka The Jesus Storybook Bible The Girl No One Wanted (Jacob,

12 Lycoming Centre 656 West Creek Road P.O. Box 310 Cogan Station, PA Phone: Fax: Dee Gannon: Website: Date September 2, 2018 September 9, 2018 September 16, 2018 September 23, 2018 September 30, 2018 Children s Church Cindy Springman Nicholas DeRemer The Jesus Storybook Bible Son of Laughter (God s Promise to Abraham) Theresa & Mieren Kendall The Jesus Storybook Bible The Present (Abraham and Isaac) Peg Redka The Jesus Storybook Bible The Girl No One Wanted (Jacob, Leah, and Rachel) Sue Koch The Jesus Storybook Bible The Forgiving Prince (Joseph and his Brothers) Tiffany & Gabby DeRemer The Jesus Storybook Bible God to the Rescue! (Moses and the great escape from Egypt)

Elders Jerry Fourroux, Jr. Pastor Bob Tobias Clerk of Session Cheryl Appleton Bill Beltz Chris Bloom Dick Boehret Elaine Rockey

Elders Jerry Fourroux, Jr. Pastor Bob Tobias Clerk of Session Cheryl Appleton Bill Beltz Chris Bloom Dick Boehret Elaine Rockey Trustees Jeff Baier Chair David Bratt John Hess Tim Kelley Tom Paulhamus