Farewell from the Pastor

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1 Park View News 201 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 221 (757) Dates to Remember: August, 9am-12pm: Work day at church August 5, pm: team meeting and setup August 6, 7pm: Official Board meeting August 7, 7pm: CWF executive board meeting August 12, 11am: combined service & farewell luncheon August 12, pm: kickoff rally and setup August 1-17, 6-8:15pm: August 15, 6am: serve at Oasis August 20, 6:5pm: Search Committee meeting August 27, 7pm: Search committee meeting Inside this issue: Park View Christian Unity (cont d) 2 Vacation Bible School 2 Disciple s Women s News Woman of the Year tribute poem Thank you, Pastor Tim Revised Common Lectionary Readings Prayer Time with Warren Family News & Prayer Requests Farewell from the Pastor Acts 21:12-1: When we heard and first things; I still this, we and the local believers remember writing my first urged Paul not to go up to newsletter for the church, Jerusalem. Paul replied, Why when I was preaching for only are you doing this? Why are a few weeks here. Amazing you weeping and breaking my how quickly times goes by now heart? I m ready not only to be in this season of life. arrested but even to die in Paul was determined to go to Jerusalem for the sake of the Jerusalem, even though his name of the Lord Jesus. Since friends warned him, and even we couldn t talk him out of it, prophesied that he would be the only thing we could say arrested. Paul was ready, not was The Lord s will be only to be arrested but to die done. for the sake of Jesus. The only As I write I suddenly realize thing they could do was say, this is the last newsletter The Lord s will be done. I article I will write as your laughingly remember these pastor. Life is full of last things verses as we move on. The Park View Christian Unity I stated in my initial report as pull this vision out of nowhere, the Worship Team leader that but because unity is my vision for the coming year fundamental to being a disciple. was that at Park View we are From its very beginning the one church, one congregation, Disciples of Christ has been a and one Christian family. It is movement of Christian unity. wonderful that we are able to support two services on For anyone unfamiliar with the Sunday morning, but we should history, the Christian Church, never lose sight that those two Disciples of Christ was formed services support one body in by the merger of two Christian Christ at our church. I did not unity movements in the early August 2018 good thing is that there is not a lynch mob waiting for us at Cedar Road; there is yet another loving congregation waiting to greet us and accept us. Thanks be to God! THANK YOU for four wonderful years, and all the testimonies along the way. I will remind you: I will not be your pastor after August 12th, but I will ALWAYS be your friend. Esther and I love you more than you could possibly know. God bless you Park View Christian Church, Pastor Tim Campbell 19 th century. Both movements developed independently, but had similar approaches to the Christian faith. The first was the Christians led by Barton Stone in Kentucky and the second was the Disciples of Christ led by Thomas and Alexander Campbell in western Pennsylvania and (cont d page 2)

2 Page 2 Park View News Park View Christian Unity, Cont d Virginia. These movements were seeking to reform the Christian church from within and sought the unification of all Christians in a single body patterned after the church of the New Testament. In 182 the two groups merged with a handshake in the High Street Meeting House in Lexington, Kentucky with the name Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. The spirit of unity lives on in our identity statement adopted at the 2009 General Board: We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord s Table as God has welcomed us. We as Disciples are committed to unity and inclusion at the Lord s Table as one Christian family. We care so dearly about coming together to share at the table that we use the chalice, a traditional symbol of communion, as our church logo. We honor our heritage of Christian unity by coming together in covenant as a model to the world that even when we disagree we can still make room, welcoming ALL to the table as Christ has welcomed us. We are united by our belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God and is the Lord and Savior of the World. We are united by our identity statement. And we are united by our following of the gospels of Jesus Christ. However, we seek unity, not uniformity. Our church is in a position to be an excellent example of this to our community. We are diverse culturally and diverse in our worship of the Lord with our 9:00 and 11:00 service formats, both of which can only make us stronger as a church and as a congregation. As we seek to embody the movement of wholeness in a fragmented world from our identity statement, we must start with our own church. How could we strive for unity in our community, our nation, and our world if we did not first have unity within our own congregation? If you have not already, make a point to get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ in both services. Let s look for every opportunity that we can to come together in combined services and socials where we all get to share as one congregation, one body of Christ. Amen. Jason Chuma Worship Committee Chair Vacation Bible School August 1-17 Don t miss out on the fun and spiritfilled week of August , help is needed each night. We need and best we can sponsor. Lots of from 6-8:15 pm. We will be hosting volunteers of all ages for each of the Vacation Bible School for the following: community and our kids. The theme Music is Rolling River Rampage: Experience Dramatic Bible Stories the Ride of a Lifetime With God. River Crafts Center There will be dramatic Bible stories Recreation Headquarters ( games each night that tell of Biblical heroes. and outdoor fun) There will be crafts and games that Refreshment Headquarters ( food relate to the overall theme and lots and drink) of music and motion! We also need help decorating and We pray that this will be the biggest setting up the story room for each night. We will be gathering during the 2 weeks leading up to to prepare. Please invite your kids, neighbors, and grandkids and YOU come to help and Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God. Hope to see you there! Gina Artz and Christian Education Team

3 Page Disciples Women s News We are getting ready to get into high gear for the coming fall! There will be an executive bard meeting on August 7 at 7pm to make our fall plans. The big push will be to start preparing for our annual fall bazaar, which will be October 1. We need crafters, baked goods, and canned goods (if you make jellies or pickles). Also, Gina needs donations for our silent auction such as antiques, handmade items and gift baskets. Please volunteer to participate! Woman of the Year Tribute Poem This gal was born way down south of the border With a busy family, a lot was on her shoulders. She did fine in school but sometimes got bored Wanting to experience the world and keep moving forward. It wasn t long til she moved out to start her own life With thoughts of family and being a wife. She worked hard at every job she faced, There were many challenges as she strived to find her place. A couple years ago, Eva found Park View and came in. The very next week she brought kids and hubby and came back again. She got involved as fast as she could Doing every job asked in the best way she could. Any time there has been a need, she s eager to begin So every time the church doors open, she seems to walk in! We honor you this year, Evea, for your dedication in serving God above. You are our woman of the year, YOU have shared your gifts of love. -G. Artz Thank you, Pastor Tim It is with mixed emotions that Park View Christian Church must say farewell to Pastor Tim Campbell, who has served us well for the past four years. He has shared his vision for outreach ministries beyond the walls of the church and strived to encourage us to do just that. Pastor Tim also saw the need for a second service to reach those who might like more contemporary Christian music and format, and saw that it was created. There are so many things that have caused us to grow both individually and as a church. Even the visibility of the church has been greatly enhanced by the addition of the crushed asphalt road that leads into the church, coordinated by Tim and Chip Artz. It is noted that during these past four years, we have grown in new members joining the church, guests attending, and children s ministry. Pastor Tim was a young man with a young family when he was called to Park View. He brought fresh, new ideas that reached many people. Yes, there are many accomplishments, and God s hand was on it all. Now we must say goodbye, and pray for Pastor Tim and his family as they follow God s calling. We will miss Esther, Riya, Sohann, and Tim, but they will always be a part of the legacy of Park View Christian Church. May God bless you all. Gina Artz, Elder

4 Father, Let the light of your presence show me the way as I enter my day. Let your Holy Spirit surround me and keep me safe from poor decisions and wrong turns. Your words in my Bible are my map every morning so I start my day filled with your Daily Bread. Thank you for all you do for me each day. I praise your Holy Name and follow the path of your wisdom and righteousness. In Jesus name I pray. Amen Prayer Time with Warren For I am the Lord your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 1:1 Park View Christian Church 201 Western Branch Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 221 Phone: (757) parkviewccdoc@verizon.net We re on the Web! parkviewccdoc.com Serving in August Elders 5 Sid Harman Patricia Geel 12 Gerald Rhoads Bonnie Gifford 19 Gina Artz Mike Tefft 26 Judy Harman Joyce Brenan Presiding Please contact Sallie or Gina if you d like to preside! Welcome Center 5 Sandra Rhoads 12 Potluck Luncheon 19 Ida Quiros 26 Charlie Arnold Happy Birthday! 2: Bruce Parker : Leo Ruffing 8: Molt Oteng 15: Tim Campbell 16: Ian Williams 2: Eva Neufield Revised Common Lectionary readings for August 5: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:1a; Psalm 51:1-12; Ephesians :1-16; John 6:2-5 12: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 1-; Psalm 10;; Ephesians -25-5:2; John 6:5, : 1 Kings 2:10-12, :-1; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6: : 1 Kings 8:22-0, 1-; Psalm 8; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69 Family News & Prayer Requests Mitchell Daniels frequent lung infections because of cystic fibrosis Warren Brenan is receiving treatment for his knee pain; treatments have been helping greatly. Leo Ruffing Parkinson s disease and COPD Charles Jones medical problems Milton Jones pain from past hip & back surgery and failing eyesight because of macular degeneration Ed White heart and hip problems Peter Austin son of Ken & Joan Austin, Huntington s Disease Scott Carpenter is now in a rehabilitation facility and has serious medical issues, including respiratory & dialysis. Ed Sparrow needs prayers for ongoing cancer treatments, and for his wife, Paula. Betty Lou Cummings has back & leg pain; using spinal cord stimulator. Ed Sparrow needs prayers for ongoing cancer treatments, and for his wife, Paula. Mark Williams has moved to the Hughes Center, 1601 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 250 Alice Langston needs prayers for upcoming tests related to medical problems and pain. The search committee for a new pastor has started up and needs prayers for guidance and excellent prospects.

5 August 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 8am-5pm: LifeLine Screening at Park View 9am-12pm Work day at church 5 pm: team meeting & setup 6 7pm: Official Board Meeting 7 7pm: CWF executive Board Meeting am-12pm Prep for 12 Noon: Farewell luncheon pm: kickoff & setup am: serve at Oasis End of program & pizza party :5pm: Search committee meeting pm: Elder s meeting Park View Christian Church 201 Western Branch Blvd Chesapeake, VA Phone: (757) parkviewccdoc@verizon.net