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1 July/August 2013 In This Issue... Pastor s Desk... 2 Sermon Topics... 5 Sanctuary Servants... 7 Care Notes... 9 Men s Retreat VBS Senior Birthdays Youth News: Grads Member News July/August Calendar Finance News

2 July/August 2013 Remembering Mom s Clothesline Just look at that picture. She could be my mom, your mom or anybody s mom! Well, that s not the point of this little article. We think technology is so amazing and advanced now-a-days, but here is a slice of history for some of us that shows us that it was around even when we had never heard of , Facebook, Twitter, Tooter or whatever is the latest information relayer. It all begins with understanding the basic rules for clotheslines. Even if you don t know what clotheslines are, it would be interesting to read this! Make sure you read the poem at the end. That s the communication connection! I can hear my mother now You had to hang the socks by the toes NOT by the top. You hung pants by the BOTTOM /cuffs NOT the waistbands. You had to WASH the clothesline before hanging any clothes by walking the entire length with a damp cloth wrapped around the line. You had to hang the clothes in a certain order, and always hang whites with whites first. You NEVER hung a shirt by the shoulders always by the tail! What would the neighbors think? Wash day on a Monday! NEVER hang clothes on the weekend, or on Sunday, for Heaven s sake! Hang the sheets and towels on the OUTSIDE lines so you could hide your unmentionables in the middle (perverts & busybodies, y know!) It didn t matter if it was sub-zero weather clothes would freezedry. ALWAYS gather the clothes pins when taking down dry clothes! Pins left on the lines were tacky! If you were efficient, you would line the clothes up so that each item did not need two clothes pins, but shared one of the clothes pin, with the next washed item. 2

3 Clothes off of the line before dinner time, neatly folded in the clothes basket, and ready to be ironed. IRONED???!! Well, that s a whole OTHER subject! There s one thing that was left out. We had a long wooden pole (clothes pole) that was used to push the line up so that longer items like sheets and pants didn t brush the ground and get dirty. And now that poem A clothesline was a news forecast, to neighbors passing by, there were no secrets you could keep, when clothes were hung out to dry. It also was a friendly link, for neighbors always knew if company had stopped by, to spend a night or two. For then you d see the fancy sheets and towels upon the line. You d see the company table cloths with intricate designs. The line announced a baby s birth, from folks who lived inside as brand new infant clothes were hung so carefully with pride! The ages of the children could so readily be known by watching how the sizes changed you d know how much they d grown! It also told, We re back! when full lines sagged with not an inch to spare! 3

4 New folks in town were scorned upon if wash was dingy and gray as neighbors carefully raised their brows and looked the other way. But clotheslines now are of the past for dryers make work much less. Now what goes on inside a home is anybody s guess! I really miss that way of life, it was a friendly sign when neighbors knew each other best by what hung out on that line. Well friends, The Friendly Voice is one of our various clotheslines and on it we hang many different items for the world to see. We encourage you to take the time and look each of them over and see what message might speak to you and how you may be encouraged to participate in the life of Church in all that is happening, yet to happen and needs to happen. There are Bible study opportunities every week, membership classes when people express the desire to join, opportunities to serve each other and people outside the church, and great worship experiences. Look for more information regarding a new picture directory, Dinner and Concert September 7th, Rally Day and Fall Schedule September 8th. As always, I am thankful to be with you on the journey of being the Church! Pastor John 4

5 WORSHIP TOPICS for JULY July 7 Tony Martin, Missionary July 14 Communion Doing Good to All Galatians 6: 1-16 July 21 Our Father Luke 11: 1-13 July 28 Restoration Psalm 85 5

6 WORSHIP TOPICS for AUGUST August 4 Communion Great Faith Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16 August 11 No More Laundry! Isaiah 1: 1, August 18 Guest Speaker Dr. Robert Arner August 25 Hard Math Luke 12:

7 July/August Sanctuary Servants JULY Summer Worship Schedule July 7 Worship Assistants, 9:30... Lyn Wallace Greeters, 9:30... Bev & Tim Eick Ushers, 9:30... The Hansen Family Contemporary Assistants, 11:00... The Deibler Family July 14 Worship Assistants, 9:30... Jerry Hill Greeters, 9:30... Cheryl & Bob Fryer Ushers, 9:30... Carol Nielsen & Vince Belmont Contemporary Assistants, 11:00... The Raab Family July 21 Worship Assistants, 9:30... Tom Romspert Greeters, 9:30... Donna & Dave Goodwin Ushers, 9:30... Karen Arner & Gary Bloom Contemporary Assistants, 11:00... The Peiffer Family July 28 Worship Assistants, 9:30... Tom Romspert Greeters, 9:30... Paul & Jackie Hansen Ushers, 9:30... Ron & Louise Cookson Contemporary Assistants, 11:00... The Tyler Family AUGUST Summer Worship Schedule August 4 Worship Assistants, 9:30... Jerry Hill Greeters, 9:30... Jada Martin & Holly Rogerson Ushers, 9:30... Chuck & Beth Lotocki Contemporary Assistants, 11:00... The Curtin Family 7

8 August 11 Worship Assistants, 9:30... Holly Rogerson Greeters, 9:30... Erika Paton & Dot Gannon Ushers, 9:30... Elmer & Marybeth States Contemporary Assistants, 11:00... The Glass Family August 18 Worship Assistants, 9:30... Erika Paton Greeters, 9:30... Ginny Rowlands & MaryRose Hill Ushers, 9:30... Women s Retreat Committee Contemporary Assistants, 11:00... The O Neill Family August 25 Worship Assistants, 9:30... Jeannette Hesser Greeters, 9:30... Elmer & Marybeth States Ushers, 9:30... Brian & Sue Bishop Contemporary Assistants, 11:00... The Boyle Family Save the Date for Our Annual Women s Retreat! Falling Deeper in Love with Jesus Our retreat this year will be September 27-29, 2013, at Camp Innabah. Linda Henderson will be leading our Bible Studies this year. Welcome back Linda; we have missed you! In these days of terrorism and violence and animosity, we all need to keep our eyes on Jesus. As the Word says, 'there's no law against love' so let's love God deeper, others sweeter, and ourselves lighter. Mark your calendars now, and save the date. Come and enjoy fellowship, love and spiritual guidance from Linda and fellow women. 8

9 from our Minister of Congregational Care Bill Bryan Care Notes Men s Ministry Events Summer and Fall Men s Prayer Breakfast (MPB) Third Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Our Men s Ministry Leading By Example/United Methodist Men (LBE/UMM) recently wrestled with the start time for our monthly breakfasts. After considering making the start time later to reach those that say they would attend but the breakfast starts too early, the men voted to keep the start time at 7:30 a.m. The thinking being that an early start allows them to attend and still have a full Saturday to accomplish the things around their homes and leaves them free to participate in family functions. The breakfast is scheduled for 12 months out of the year we do not take the summer off. The breakfast features various speakers, a time of joyful noise, kindheartedly referred to as singing, a time of intentional prayer; all in addition to a great meal prepared by Anne Tihansky! A love offering is taken to cover the costs. The Men s Prayer Breakfast, which is an ecumenical (various churches/denominations) gathering, also took on the charge of supporting missionaries emotionally, spiritually and financially. We first started years ago by supporting Chaplain Jack and Anne Nigro who eventually got picked up by our missions committee and then Paul and Donna Tocco who also got picked up by our missions committee, and both are now supported by our church s Faith Promise giving. Currently the MPB supports the Martin Family Tony, Gwen, Jensina and Jiana as local folks (Morrisville) called to the mission field of Luleå, Sweden. On July 7, 2013 the Martin Family will be joining us for Sunday worship as Tony shares a message entitled, "Five Traits Every Missionary Needs." 9

10 Men s Breakfast Club (MBC) Every Thursday morning from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. at the Great American Diner, Rte. 1, Langhorne. June marked the completion of 4 years of ministry at the diner. We have 8 to 12 guys in regular attendance although each week might be made up of a different group of guys. This started as an outreach ministry of LBE/UMM as a way for men to touch base during the week for some mutual encouragement, Scripture reading, devotion and prayer. Guided by the Apostle Paul s tutelage of Timothy to devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture we sought to leave the comfort of our church building so that we could meet more publicly. So in addition to ministering one-toanother we sought to be a public witness; after all, we are members of Langhorne United Methodist Church, A Fellowship of Believers Reaching Out That All May Know Christ as Lord! Over the years we have had many men grace our tables from many different walks of life. Like the movie from which we drew our name, The Breakfast Club, we recall some parts of the movie, mostly things like the juvenile antics of the teenagers, the rough language, the challenges and criticisms they had toward each other. The published plot of the movie was Five high school students, all different stereotypes, meet in detention, where they pour their hearts out to each other, and discover how they have a lot more in common than they thought. This movie plot sounds a lot like what happens around our breakfast table. As we begin our fifth year of ministry at the Great American Diner consider joining us for breakfast and/or reminding the men in your life, regardless of age, to come on out their first breakfast will be on us! 10

11 MEN S 2013 ANNUAL RETREAT STEPPING UP: A Call To Courageous Manhood NOVEMBER 8-10, 2013 CAMP INNABAH What's the most courageous thing you've ever done? As men, all of us face decisions in life that demand courage. Big or little, complex or straightforward, these choices let's call them battles matter a great deal. One courageous choice leads to another; tomorrow's integrity depends on today's bravery. Dennis Rainey identifies five stages of a man's journey through life boyhood, adolescence, manhood, mentor, and patriarch and examines a man's responsibilities at each step. Rainey calls men to seize the moment and take action, stepping up to responsibility and inspiring others in the process. It's about embracing courage, rejecting passivity and cowardice. Ultimately, you'll be challenged to be the man on your battlefield. Session Titles Surveying the Terrain: Defining Manhood Scaling the Summit: Living Courageously Strengthening the Heart: Building a Life of Faith Showing the Way: Stepping Up to Lead FORMAT: Video Group Individual COST: $120 per person includes 5 meals/lodging Please register by October 1st so workbooks can be ordered in advance of the retreat. Make checks payable to LUMC Men s Ministries TO REGISTER CONTACT: Bill Bryan at bbryan1026@verizon.net/ Be challenged to: Step up to the risks, responsibilities and rewards of authentic manhood; Lead others with courage and compassion; Build a life of vital faith; Turn fear into bravery and regret into victory; and Spend a weekend with other men who share your desire to live right, love well and lead with purpose. It will make a difference. 11

12 Are your kids ready to Rock the Kingdom? Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Langhorne United Methodist Church travels back in time for Kingdom Rock!, an adventure of epic proportions on July 22nd - 26th 2013, 9 a.m. Noon. At Kingdom Rock, kids learn to Stand Strong for God on a quest to learn about God s Kingdom. Kingdom Rock is a fun place where each day your children will be part of Scripture learning that they can see, hear, touch, and even taste. Crafts, team-building games, lively Bible songs, and spending time with their friends are just a few of the Kingdom Rock activities that help faith flow into real life. The daily bible messages will include: God s love helps us stand strong. I love you, Lord; you are my strength. Prayer helps us stand strong. Don t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything." Kingdom Rock is great fun for children in current pre-k to 6th grades. So mark your calendar and be sure to join us. Please fill out the registration form online at ez/lumc2013vbs. We are requesting a $25 donation per family, which includes a CD of the spirit-lifting music. Your children will be singing the songs by heart all week! Contact DebbieLetham@gmail.com for more information or call

13 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) NEEDS EVERYONE'S HELP! Vacation Bible School (VBS 2013 Kingdom Rock) is coming soon to LUMC the week of July Please pray for us as we prepare to teach our children to Stand Strong for God! We know that our society is not perfect socially or morally. Therefore teaching our children, during VBS, how the strength of God and the Bible enables them to Stand Strong is possibly the most important tool they and we can use to succeed in day-to-day life. A challenge for us this year is not only our limited budget but also that we are not able to borrow the massive decorations from one neighboring church as in recent years, due to the fact that they moved their VBS to the same week as ours. Therefore, we need your help with small and large crafts including the main stage backdrops. We are in need of: name tags, sharpie markers, duct tape (all colors), blu-tak (a sticky claylike wonderful product for hanging items on our concrete walls), castle wall hangings, grey and red plastic tablecloths, colorful streamers/fabric swaths, plastic cups, snack plates, gift cards to hardware, Big Lots, Ollies and dollar stores, knights in suits of shining armor, etc. Stay tuned for food donation requests as well. Please bring them to the collection box in Fellowship Hall. We are appreciative of our church's continued support and appreciate your donations. 13

14 SPRING WORK DAY REPORT (May 4, 2013) PROJECTS ACCOMPLISHED: Sanctuary pews polished Hall and Rooms woodwork washed adult Sunday School room dusted Choir Room air conditioners put in windows lights repaired gowns and room straightened Kitchen stove cleaned grill cleaned back splash cleaned drip pan cleaned air filters cleaned floor damage repaired shelf installed condensers on refrigerator and freezer cleaned machine parts located and purchased branches by parking lot removed rim of basin cleared of fallen trees and brush leaves, branches and trash cleared from playground area All Flower Beds (front, Memorial Garden, beside kitchen, beside sanctuary, preschool entrance) weeded and leaves removed preen spread (3 containers) mulched (14 cu. yd.) front flowers planted and watered Outside Memorial Garden fence repaired pergola piece replaced and glued Scheduled to be finished toddler nursery toys sanitized brass cleaned FALL WORK DAY is currently scheduled for Saturday, October 5, Put it on your calendar!!! Hope you can join us! 14

15 Thank you to all who participated in Spring Work Day, Vince Belmont Susan Bishop Bryce Bishop Tracy Camp Austin Cookson Louise Cookson Ron Cookson Chris Cresswell Bob Fryer Cheryl Fryer June Gill Paul Hansen David Heitz Bob Hesser Jeannette Hesser Pastor John Ken MacAlister Bonnie Peiffer Pat Randall David Sadowl Jason Schick Tia Schick Mariana Ramirez Kim Smigiel Amanda Smigiel Laura Smigiel Elmer States Marybeth States Kim Stockburger Kurt Tommuscheit Lynn Wallace Memorial Gifts were dedicated during the June 2nd worship service. These included donations to the Roof Fund in memory of Jack Callender, Gladys Hebden, Jane Nedal, Peg Clark, Emma Slotterback and Dave Emmons; also designated donations to the Organ Major Maintenance Fund, in memory of Eleanor Bracegirdle; for two Crepe Myrtles for the Parsonage, in memory of Jane Nedal; and to the Music Ministry, in memory of Pat Shook. 15

16 JULY/AUGUST SENIOR BIRTHDAYS 7/1 Erika Paton 2155 Langhorne-Yardley Rd. Langhorne PA /2 Naomi Rogerson 505 Byberry Rd., Phila. PA /3 Pete Pruitt 1311 Rio Falls Dr., Apt. 101 Raleigh NC /6 Mary Rose Hill 326 Station Ave., Langhorne PA /8 Tom Romspert 444 Rosewood Ave., Langhorne PA /12 Mary Detweiler 5533 State Route 547, Harford PA /15 Diane Wachstetter 1500 Garfield St., Croyden PA /18 Gayle Meiers 728 Ross Dr., Langhorne PA /20 Joan Franks 2606 Wabash Ave., Northfield NJ /21 Ginny Rowlands 288 Barclay Ct., Langhorne PA /22 Sue VanCamp 31 Downhill Rd., Levittown PA /23 Bettie Foster 290 E. Winchester Ave. #439N Langhorne PA /23 Cynthia Schick 25 Stonyford Rd., Holland PA /24 Dave Goodwin 134 Independence Dr., Yardley PA /28 Jim Fox 275 Woodstream Crt., Langhorne PA /2 Jack Cunningham 209 Aspen Ave., Langhorne PA /5 Jean Stanley 350 Manor Ave. Rm. #218B Langhorne PA /13 Cielito Agoncillo 5 Skyview Way, Newtown PA /15 Alice Stott 31 Bluebonnet Road, Langhorne PA /16 Chris Cresswell 570 Village Rd., Langhorne PA /16 Norah Welsh 44 Dolphin Rd., Levittown PA /19 Earl Zimmerman 686 Langhorne-Yardley Rd. Langhorne PA /21 Gerry Weisser 37 Buck Rd., Holland PA /22 Linda Adams 119 W. Maple Ave., Langhorne PA /22 Earl Transue 312 Osthaus Rd., New Albany PA /23 Lola Transue [same as Earl] 8/23 Joe Wachstetter 1500 Garfield St., Croyden PA /23 John Roth 420 Rosewood Ave., Langhorne PA /25 Ed Weisser 2337 Brownsville Rd., Langhorne PA /25 Bill Weisser 37 Buck Rd., Holland PA /28 Zoe Torchio 32 York St., Newtown PA

17 Congratulations to our 2013 Graduates! HIGH SCHOOL: Austin Cookson (Bucks County Tech School, to BCCC) Emily Curtin (Neshaminy, to Penn State) Sean Stewart (BC Tech School, to Army) George Stockburger (Council Rock North, to Penn State Altoona) Jake Saba (Neshaminy) COLLEGE: Chelsea Rota ( Rutgers) Julia Lappin ( Philadelphia Univ.) Christopher Lewis (West Chester) Drew Kalbach (Notre Dame) Kaitlyn Transue (Arcadia) Michael Gibson Jr. (Temple) Michael Levine (Penn State) Natalie Graf (Drexel) Corey Keenan (Penn State) Corey Garnier (Millersville) GRAD SCHOOL: Scott Krzywonos (Temple) Rob Arner (Philadelphia Seminary) Andrew Graf (Military: Got his wings!) 17

18 Baptized on May 19, 2013 Luke Michael & Logan Steven Hedrick, twins born December 20, 2012, sons of Nathan & Victoria Hedrick; Godparents, Jason Dash & Lindsey Burns; and Baptized on June 9, 2013 Chase Ryan Williams, born October 20, 2011, son of Brad & Debra Williams; Proud Grandparents, Barb & Les Tomlinson. Congratulations to Stacey Boyle & Dennis Dixon May 11, 2013 NEW PHONE NUMBER Linda Adams Our Deepest Sympathy To Jackie Stout on the death of her mother, Leona Scheetz who went home to Our Lord on May 19, 2013; and also To Craig, Holly & Naomi Rogerson on the death of Craig s father, Walt Rogerson on June 12,

19 JULY Sat., July 6... LBE/UMM Men s Group, 8:30 a.m. July 6 - July Pastor John serving at Pocono Plateau Mon., July 8... Finance Committee Mtg., 7 p.m. Mon., July Administrative Board Mtg., 7 p.m. Tues., July SPR Committee Mtg., 7 p.m. Fri., July Senior Lunch, 12 p.m. Sat., July Men s Prayer Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Mon. - Fri., July VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 9-12 Mon., July Shared Meal Ministry, 6 p.m. Thrs., July VBS Closing Program, 7 p.m. Fri., July Wedding Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Sat., July LBE /UMM Men s Group, 8:30 a.m. Sun., July Wedding, 3 p.m. AUGUST Sat., August 3... LBE /UMM Men s Group, 8:30 a.m. Mon., August 5... Trustees Mtg., 7 p.m. August Pastor John on Vacation Mon., August Finance Committee Mtg., 7 p.m. Fri., August Senior Lunch, 12 p.m. Sat., August LBE/UMM Men s Group, 8:30 a.m. Mon., August Administrative Board Mtg., 7 p.m. Tues., August SPR Committee Mtg., 7 p.m. Sat., August LBE/UMM Men s Group, 8:30 a.m. Mon., August Shared Meal, 6 p.m. 19

20 (Please check your weekly bulletin announcements for any date, time or location changes, particularly during the summer months when many activities are cancelled.) WEEKLY EVENTS Every Sunday: Traditional Worship, 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Cookson Adult SS Class, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, 11:00 a.m. Youth Group, 6:30 p.m. Every Tuesday: Squires Barbershop Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. Every Wednesday: WB Prayer Hour, 12 p.m. Soup & Sandwich, 5-7 p.m. Every Thursday: Men s Breakfast Club, 7:00 a.m., (American Diner) Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6:15 p.m. Crusader Choir Rehearsal, 6:15 p.m. Genesis Choir, 6:45 p.m. Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 8 RALLY DAY Back to Regular Worship Hours Fri.-Sun., September Women s Retreat Sunday, September 8 RALLY DAY Sunday School Begins Squires Barbershop Dinner Show (date & time TBD) Thursday, October 3 Rummage Sale Saturday, October 5 Fall WORK DAY Friday, October 25 Take Home Dinner 20

21 YOUR CHURCH FINANCES By Joe Wachstetter, Finance Chair Income through May is $10,000 below budget and expenses are $3,000 over budget, resulting in a net ordinary income of $13,000. Obviously this is not good news. If giving does not increase, we will be forced to make cuts that will impact ongoing services and operations. Thank you for your faithful and dedicated support. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. ~Psalm 23: 1 Raise the Roof Update Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift! (2 Corinthians 9: 15) After the April and May loan payments of $3,093 each, the remaining loan balance is $187,090. The monthly payment breakdown is as follows: Month Envelope Receipts Reserve Fund April $3,125 + $32 May $1,920 - $1,173 Thank you for your continued awesome support! Only 71 Payments to go! 21

22 EDITOR: Judy Hardie FEATURED WRITER: Pastor John Lutz REPORTERS: Bill Bryan Joe Wachstetter Holly Rogerson Jeannette Hesser Debbie Letham Jane Schmidt Laurie Carson Items for the September/October Friendly Voice newsletter are due in the church office no later than AUGUST 10TH. Items received after that date will only be printed in the newsletter if space allows; or may be printed in the weekly bulletin announcements only. You may submit your article by to Summer Office Hours from Memorial Day, May 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 2: Tue.-Thrs., 9a - 3p CLOSED MONDAYS & FRIDAYS 22

23 Langhorne United Methodist Church 301 East Maple Ave., Langhorne PA, (215) lumc-online.org Rev. John Lutz, Pastor, JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP! Sunday Worship Hours: Traditional Worship, 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Langhorne United Methodist Church 301 E. Maple Ave. Langhorne PA Bill Bryan, Minister of Congregational Care,, Jerry Hill, Lay Leader, Judy Hardie, Secretary, Aimee O Neill, Director of Music Ministries, aimbabe88@comcast.net Anthony Vigile, Contemporary Worship Leader, avigile@comcast.net Kerry Fenton, Organist, kerryafenton@yahoo.com Pete Curtin, Youth Director, physed7383@comcast.net Amy Hansen, Treasurer, lumctreasurer@comcast.net 23