Parkman Congregational Church

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1 Hello Parkman, MA D IS ON ROAD P.O. B OX 655 P A R K MAN, OH P A R K W IN D S T R E A M.NET O N T H E WEB: P A R K MANCHURCH. COM 9 : 0 0 AM - S UNDAY S C H OOL C L A S S E S 1 0 : 0 0 AM - F ELLOWSHI P T I M E 1 0 : 3 0 AM - WORSHI P SE R VIC E W I L L C OLEY, P A S T O R Paul starts off chapter 5 of his letter to the Ephesians with this, be imitators of God therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. We are called to be imitators of God in all things. This seems like an impossible command, yet for some reason we see Paul saying this more than once in his letters to the churches. (see 1 Corinthians 11:1 as another example) 1 Peter 1:14-16 urges us not to act like we did before we followed Christ, but to be holy in our behavior as God is holy. Imitating God seems like an impossible goal. Why would Paul as well as Peter command us to imitate God when it seems like such a lofty goal? Who can be that good on their own? Honestly, that s the point. No one can be this good on their own. We are all sinners in the hands of an angry God. Yet, this is exactly the reason that Paul spent the first half of his letter reminding the church in Ephesus, as well as us today, of all that God had done to bring about reconciliation with His creation. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:8-10) For those who have had their eyes opened by the Lord, they are God s workmanship, they are no longer their own, they were bought with a price. When looking at the scriptures though, you have to notice that you weren t just bought with a price to sit comfortably in the pew for an hour or so a week, you were bought with a price for a purpose; a purpose that is fulfilled when we submit our lives to God and allow Him to work through us. This has been something that the church has struggled with since the beginning. Disciples in 2017 struggle with the same thing that disciples in 33 AD struggled with we are still humans, we are still imperfect. This is why we gather together as a body of believers and we wrestle with the word of God. This is why we gather together as believers and hold one another accountable in a way that is gentle, humble, patient and loving. So here s the question; what s kept you from being an imitator of the Lord? What s kept you from giving God all of yourself, which compels you to go out loving all of those around you? What s kept you from looking different from the world around you? I bet we could come up with countless answers to the question of what s kept us from being imitators of the Lord. Unfortunately as disciples we have to realize that all of our excuses fall short of what we have been commanded to do. Commanded because as regenerated, aka born again, individuals we realize that we aren t alone anymore. We realize that as a part of the body of Christ we have a family that stretches, encourages, teaches, holds up one another in order that we as a whole look more and more like the creation we were intended to be. The challenge for us as we go on from here is this let s start looking like the body of Christ here in Parkman. Let s start coming together so that we can build, stretch, pick up, and encourage one another in our walks with the Lord. But let s also go out as we are commanded, allowing God to work through us, bringing the light of our Lord into a lost and dying world, showing the world how awesome our Lord is. Knowing that God s will, will be done as we trust and obey. God Bless Pastor Will Parkman Congregational Church

2 As we dive further into Paul s letter we are going to see something powerful - we are going to see that the body of Christ is not just like a family, it is a family. This is why Paul uses the symbolism of husbands and wives in chapter 5 and we will see him use the symbolism of parents and children in chapter 6. When you think of a family though, what comes to mind? (Parents, children, husbands, wives, siblings, etc.) In the body of Christ we are all brothers and sisters, yet there is a hierarchy because you have a spiritual parent, yet at the same time, you also have spiritual children. This is what being a disciple is all about. When God opens our eyes, we need to plug ourselves into a local body of Christ so that we can learn more about what God commands us. We don t just get plugged in to a local body to learn more though, we plug in so that God can use us in that body to bless the body, and on the flip side, we plug in so that God can use the body to bless us. What s keeping you from committing to the local body of Christ? AUGUST SCRIPTURE - EPHESIANS 5:1-2 Ephesians: what the Body of Christ looks like. 8/6 Roger Kruse - 8/13 Roger Kruse - 8/20 Be Imitators - Ephesians 5:1-21 8/27 Husbands and Wives - Ephesians 5:

3 Feed-A-Friend Free Meal Wednesday, August 30, 2017 From 5:00-6:30 pm AUGUST Dave & Olivia Smith 4 - Liam Beeman Will & Karen Coley 6 - Joe & Bernice Wells 7 - Sam Lombardo 8 - Frank Bosak 9 - Pat Bosak Samantha Bosak 14 - Andy Light SHISH KABOBS!! Everyone is welcome - Bring a friend! Parkman Congregational Church Madison Road (Route 528, just north of Route 422) Parkman, OH Church phone: Luke & Kathy Whelchel 20 - Elizabeth Heil Usher 23 - Rob & Barb Rall Rebecca Hostetler 24 - Velma Vort 26 - Stacy Heavner 27 - Dennis & Connie Czacherski The Trustees are busy with planning a few jobs. A Special Work night of September 12 is scheduled from 6:30-8:00 pm. Anyone is welcome to join us. Please save the date of September 23rd for an All Church work day from 9:00-12:00. A rain date is September 30th. We will be looking into a memorial for Al Horwath. Thanks to Dave Smith and Tom Gotham for mowing please give them a thumbs up! And to the Memorial Committee for the new Swing Set and Picnic Table. All children of the church are welcome to use this at anytime, but with adult supervision. If you have any requests, please put in writing and give these to the church secretary or call one of us. Trustees: Kathy Imhof, David Smith, Fred Ogrinc, Andy Light 3

4 Administrative Council Minutes July 27, 2017 The Administrative Council met on July 27, 2017 in the old sanctuary with the following present: Pastor Will Coley, Dave Smith, Frank Bosak, Andy Light, Judee Lombardo, Cherie Villers, Kathy Imhof, Laurie Hauser, Kevin Phile, and Diane Beeman. Kevin Phile called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm; Frank Bosak opened with prayer. Minutes from the June 22, 2017 meeting were read and approved as read. Treasurer s Report The checking account had a beginning balance of $ as of May 31, After receipts in the amount of $10, and checks and transfers in the amount of $10, leaving an ending balance of $ as of June 30, The savings account had a beginning of $10, after an interest payment of $2.97 leaving an ending balance of $10, as of June 30, Kevin Phile asked if we were staying within the budget, and Dave Smith assured him we are. The month report was provided for review. Trustees Fred has made arrangements with someone to replace the railing at the parsonage and was given the approval to proceed. September 23 is the all-church work day with a rain date of September 30. A list is available of projects that need completed. Fred is going to check into having someone seal coat the parking lot. There will be a trustee work night on September 12 at 6:30 to complete a few jobs around the parsonage and church. The parsonage dryer will be checked to see if it can be fixed or needs replaced. Kevin Phile asked if there was enough white paint to paint the entrance. It is believed there is enough paint. Elders The elders continue to look at the vision for the church. They are beginning to identify people that can be discipled. Kevin Phile requested that people bring any thoughts of a vision for the church to any of the elders for consideration. Deacons New candles and holders for Christmas Eve service will be purchased. Serving of communion will go back on a rotation. Deacons sending cards to people who have not attended in the past month. Missions More discussion on the upcoming community outreach. Plans are made, they just need put into action. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board for help and also noted in the bulletin. Kevin and Bonnie Phile went to the Geauga Faith Rescue Mission meeting about two months ago. GFRM raised $3000 with a spaghetti dinner, with another funder raiser scheduled October 7. It was discussed to purchase a table for this fundraiser dinner. Advertising for the September veterans dinner will begin the week of July 31. Worship We successfully live streamed the service from the church to the Thompson KOA campground where the church campout was being held. There are still bugs to be worked out, but overall it worked well. From this point forward, the church services will be live streamed. Drake Williams really appreciated the screen in the back and knowing what slide he was on. Christian Fellowship There will be a sign-up sheet posted for the Akron Zoo outing on August 13. Women s Fellowship August 7 is all the church dinner at Red Hawk Bar & Grill in Concord, OH at 6:30 pm. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board across from the office. A menu with pricing is posted as well. People can meet at the church at 5:30 to car pool. In lieu of a September meeting, there will be a work night at the church. If anyone is available to help with Tom & Jan Gotham s 50 th anniversary celebration on Sunday, August 6, it would be greatly appreciated. Christian Education No report Ministry Placement No report Pastor s Report Stephen s Ministry commissioning went well, as did the ordination service. Pastor Will went to the CCCC National Conference last week with a main topic of Intercessory prayer. For anyone interested there will be a teleconference this fall on this topic. Pastor Will to talk to the elders about when to vote in a new elder. August 27 th, Brian Westover will be doing a joint sermon with Pastor Will. They will possibly be doing a live feed to his church. New Business The acknowledgement of Al Horwath s estate gift was discussed. The trustees will discuss further about how to acknowledge his gift properly. Kevin Phile closed the meeting at 8:10 pm. Those in attendance circled in prayer. Respectfully submitted, Diane Beeman, Clerk 4

5 CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP We ve made some plans for 2017 activities so get out your calendar and pencil us in! Many of these are opportunities for you to bring your friends & neighbors and expose them to your church family without the pressure of a church service. August 13 th Sunday After worship service Field Trip Akron Zoo Bring a quick sack lunch for yourself for the road. After our field trip we ll dine out together for supper. September 9 th Saturday evening Progressive Dinner Looking for host homes Contact a member of the Christian Fellowship Ministry to volunteer. October Fall Outing Canopy Walk or an evening at the Observatory December 1 st Friday evening 6:00 p.m. Hanging of the Greens (Pizza provided - come help decorate the church for Christmas) December 16th - Saturday - 6:00 p.m. Adults Christmas Potluck Dinner and Chinese Gift Exchange January 5th (2018) -Friday - 6:00 p.m. Un-decorating at PCC - (Soups & grilled cheese provided for dinner before we begin) If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about our church s social activities, please contact a member of our committee. Denise Villers Rose Ogrinc Judee Lombardo Bonnie Phile Denise Toth Barb Thorn

6 THOSE DEALING WITH LONG TERM ILLNESS Richard Gates Dan Patterson George Webb George Metts Roger Komandt, Jr. Jean Giles Tony Mayer Charlie Dale Vickie Salyer Pat Bosak Matt Hering Phyllis Thomas Irene Peairs Kay Hanus Stephanie Ogrinc Mason Murray Georgia Hatten Dan Hatten Diane Pettey Mike Kler Steve P. Carol Day Debbie H. Ruth Kirk Ron Don Villers Mary Scallosi Chris Reese Alicia Patterson Mark Hedde Susan Guy Mary R. Rena Shelley Janssen The Pines at Brooks House Claridon-Troy Road Hiram, OH Pat Bosak - #1122 Jean Giles - #1211 ` August prayer & praise requests - Kay Hanus-Thanks for all your prayers - Brooke H. - Healing, comfort & strength during her recovery - Healing for family health issues - Safe travel for Karen and family and for Bethany and her family - Amanda P. Lyme Disease episodes - Shelley-Battling with Cancer - Brents Father-in-law, unexpected deagh - Sam Young man with stress & emotional crises - Garth - Health issues - Phil Chambers-serious motorcycle accident, long recovery - Bev L. - Starting new job - Paul McVicker Recovering from surgery - Colleen Riski She is being tested for Pancreatic Cancer - Rob Troyer - Cancer has returned - Dan Patterson Breathing & other serious problems connected to his transplant. Healing & strength for Dan and his family. - Stephen Ministry, pray this ministry is successful at PCC -Michelle H in the passing of her boyfriend & comfort for the family -Rena, dealing with reoccurring cancer, God s comfort -Dawn-Health issues, Dr. find out on 7/12 -Dean Pulsford, Step-father killed in car accident -Linda, Back surgery. God s healing -Lindsey Havens family in Joyce passing The families of: Butch & Nancy Wildman Joyce Havens 6

7 Greetings from Women s Fellowship. There won t be a meeting the month of August, instead we are going out to dinner, and all are welcome to join us, Dutch treat of course. We will be going to Red Hawk Grill in Concord on Monday August 7 th. Reservations are for 6:30pm. You can either meet us there or you can car pool from the church. If you wish to car pool, please be at the church by 5:30 pm so we leave the church at 5:45pm. If you would like to join us, and we hope you do, please sign the sheet across from the office, by August 6 th. You will also see the menu choices and prices that are available. The September meeting will be held at the church at 7:00pm at the church, it will be a work night. Please bring a snack to share. Submitted by Judee Lombardo Brian & Eva Holsinger will be visiting with us on Thursday, September 21st at 7:00 pm in the Church Sanctuary. There will be refreshments in the Social Hall following the event. 7

8 An Invitation to our Church Family To celebrate our upcoming 50th Wedding Anniversary, we will be having a party on Sunday, August 6th at 2:00 pm here in the church social hall. All of you are cordially invited to join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments. Each of you have been a special part of our 50 year journey, so we would be delighted to have you come and share in the fun. With love... Tom & Jan Gotham P.S. Please know that your presence is the best and only gift desired. ~~ Ladies' Bible Study News ~~ Our current study, 'Twelve Woman of the Bible', has finish up. After taking a short vacation break, we will be starting up again on Wednesday, September 6th, at 2:00 pm. At that time we will begin a new 10-week DVD series called 'The Shelter of God's Promises', by Sheila Walsh. We'll take a look at what His promises are, what they mean and how they provide the foundation for daily confidence, joy and hope. If you have any questions, please speak to Jan Gotham ( ) 8

9 PARKMAN CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH AT CHICKAGAMI PARK, ROUTE 168, PARKMAN, OH. IN THE OVERLOOK PAVILION. SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 TH 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Music by Will Collens ~ United Worship Ministries Family Friendly Games Prizes Refreshments Will Be Served 9

10 Calendar of Events ~ August, 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Memory Verse Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 6 Communion Guest Pastor-Roger Kruse 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Fellowship 13 Guest Pastor-Roger Kruse 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship 20 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship 27 9:00 Sunday School 10:00 Fellowship 10:30am worship 7 Women s Fellowship Dinner Out - 6:30 pm 14 Life Share Community Blood services Social Hall, 9-1:00 pm Elders Meet, 7:00 pm Last day to submit Newsletter articles Free Meal 5-6:30 pm 3 4 Wedding Rehearsal, 4:30 pm Pastor Will & Karen s Anniversary 5 Wedding, 4:00 pm Community Outreach Chickagami Park 1:00-4:00 pm Board Meetings, 6:30-7:30 pm Cabinet Meets, 7:30 pm

11 3 Calendar of Events ~ September, 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Communion 9:00 - Sunday School 10:00 - Fellowship 10:30 - Worship 10 9:00 - Sunday School 10:00 - Fellowship 10:30 - Worship 17 9:00 - Sunday School 10:00 - Fellowship 10:30 - Worship 24 9:00 - Sunday School 10:00 - Fellowship 10:30 - Worship 4 Labor Day 11 Women s Fellowship, 7:00 18 Elder s Meeting, 7:00 pm 5 Leadership Meeting, 6:30-8:00 pm Ladies Bible Study, 2:00 pm Cub Scouts, 6-8 pm 13 Ladies Bible Study, 2:00 pm Veterans Appreciation Dinner, 6:30 pm 20 Ladies Bible Study, 2:00 pm 27 Ladies Bible Study, 2:00 pm Free Meal, 5-6:30 pm Holsinger Family Visit 6:30 pm Service + Pot Luck 28 Board Meetings, 6:30-7:30 pm Cabinet - 7:30 pm Last day to submit Newsletter articles Progressive Dinner All Church Work Day, 9:00 am -1:00 pm 30 Rain Day for All Church Work Day - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 11