Newsletter ~ JULY, 2017

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1 Kantner United Methodist Church 626 Forbes Road Stoystown, PA A warm, loving Christian community that offers God s healing, forgiveness and redemption to all. Newsletter ~ JULY, 2017 On this federal holiday, also known as Independence Day, marking the Colonies adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, we thought it would be appropriate to share some fun facts about this historic day. 2 Good Samaritan Offering Coffee Time 8:30am 4 Independence Day 8 VBS Preparation 9 VBS Preparation Coffee Time 8:30am 10 Vacation Bible School 11 Vacation Bible School 12 Vacation Bible School 13 Vacation Bible School 14 Vacation Bible School 16 Coffee Time 8:30am 18 Trustee s Meeting 6pm Council Meeting 7pm 21 Men s Breakfast 8am 23 Coffee Time 8:30am 30 Coffee Time 8:30am 1. Congress made Independence Day an official unpaid holiday for federal employees in In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday. 2. Only John Hancock actually signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, All the others signed later. 3. In 1776, there were 2.5 million people living in the new nation. Today the population of the U.S.A. is 316 million. 4. The average age of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence was 45. The youngest was Thomas Lynch, Jr (27) of South Carolina. The oldest delegate was Benjamin Franklin (70) of Pennsylvania. The lead author of The Declaration, Thomas Jefferson, was One out of eight signers of the Declaration of Independence were educated at Harvard (7 total). 6. The only two signers of the Declaration of Independence who later served as President of the United States were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. 7. The stars on the original American flag were in a circle so all the Colonies would appear equal. 8. The first Independence Day celebration took place in Philadelphia on July 8, This was also the day that the Declaration of Independence was first read in public after people were summoned by the ringing of the Liberty Bell. 9. The White House held its first 4th July party in President John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe all died on the Fourth. Adams and Jefferson (both signed the Declaration) died on the same day within hours of each other in Benjamin Franklin proposed the turkey as the national bird but was overruled by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who recommended the bald eagle. 12. Every 4th of July the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped (not actually rung) thirteen times in honor of the original thirteen colonies.

2 LIFE ON THE KINGDOM ROAD As I sit here in my new home surrounded by boxes I am experiencing many emotions. It s been a long couple of weeks packing and unpacking, travelling back and forth to Warren, and generally wearing myself out. But as I sit here, there is a great sense of anticipation and excitement, too. I know without a doubt that there is unlimited potential in what God can do here at KUMC. The amazing thing is that we get to participate in whatever God has planned! I have no idea what that is yet, but I get excited thinking about where we are headed. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 289:11, NIV) I don t know you yet. However, that s about to change. In the weeks ahead I am going to try and meet with as many of you as possible. I want to hear your stories, your hopes, and your dreams for KUMC. Beginning July 5 th I will try to schedule time each day to meet with at least one of you. Please be patient if you re not first I promise you ll get time with me! In the meantime, if you need to reach me immediately, please feel free to call my cell phone. My number is I have that with me 24/7, and I will do my best to make myself available to you. Let me change gears here, though While we may not know you yet, my wife (Danielle) and I are extremely grateful for what you ve already done for us. We arrived at the parsonage last week to find a bathroom that was gutted to the studs and ready for a total makeover. It was finished today and it is beautiful! We are so happy to be part of a church family that seeks to care for their pastor. After we get settled in and Danielle arrives (after finishing her summer session at The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in mid August) we will have an open house so you can see for yourself where your investment has gone. You will be very pleased! We hope to see you this weekend in worship. Danielle will be able to be with us this week, so you ll meet both of us. As I close, please know that I am already praying for you. I would humbly ask that you do the same for my family. In His Service, Rich

3 JULY CELEBRATIONS HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1 Anona Fleegle Winona Valentine Michael Schlosser Karen Wilt 2 Keith Hay Emmalyn Moynihan 3 Robin Rininger Jessica Ulery 4 Wilma Manges Tucker Pugh Jim Williams Joe Zimmerman Jordan Zimmerman 6 Sherry Eutin 7 Grace Beegle Blake Miller 8 Mason Abramowich Marybeth Hun Craig Knupp Zachary Hanlon Hannah Platt 9 Amy Adams 11 Nicholas Coddington 12 Damyn Erb Joanne Super Betty Williams Tiffany Landis 13 Eric Peterson Kenneth Peterson 14 Penny Hetzer Bonnie Peterson Erika Wilt 15 Gannon Snyder Jordan Weaver Andrea Phillips Millie Shaffer 16 Justin Weible Hannah Stevens HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONT. 17 Adi Belanger 18 Amanda Thomas 21 Ian Schlosser Kylee Baker 22 Michele Pugh 23 John Adams Erin Maust Ina Miller Jarrod Putman 25 Darlene Mull Ruth Powell Kristen Tarbay 26 Nolan Weible 27 David Faidley Jr Amy Lorence Jacob Tressler 28 Deb Ohler 31 Roger Nedrow HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 3 Dustin & Ashley Ohler 6 Scott & Julie Johnson 7 Keith & Stephanie Hay 9 David & Susan Mowry 11 Kenny & Sherry Walker Jr 12 Ben & Suzanne Smedberg 20 Joe & Ila Wilt Kenny & Bonnie Peterson 26 Ryan & Courtney Weaver 27 Brian & Velvet Louder 28 Ron & Amanda Thomas 31 Craig & Melanie Knupp IN MEMORIAM 14 Lila Kay Shontofski 16 Coriene Berkey SERVING IN JULY DATE GREETERS ACOLYTES 02 Dean & Bev Shaver 09 Denise & Gary Ashbrook 16 Jone & Carter Lehman 23 Wilma Manges, Jean Gardner 30 Craig & Melanie Knupp DATE NURSERY FLOWERS 02 Stephanie Lehman, Billie Tresise Ray Dunmyer 09 Emily Eutin, Madison Walker Open 16 Julie Johnson, Brad Lehman Denise Ashbrook 23 Marlene M. Putman, Nikki Wadding Open 30 Ashley Ohler, Matt Addleman Open

4 Prayer List Please keep the following persons in your prayers in the coming weeks. Remember the way to put people on the published list found in the bulletin and newsletter is to write their name on a form and place it in basket on the prayer rail. They will remain on the list for a month. Ron & JoAnn Eutin Peggy & Art Jerin Gabriel Ohler Elmer Defibaugh Ila McQuade Lorraine Hollan Connie Bruening Merlin & Judy Zimmerman Jodell Zimmerman Ron Wadding Ina Miller Jean Shepley Milessa Gehman Zachary Hanlon Karen Kathryn Phillips Dennis & Debbie Zimm. Knopsnyder Family Bonnie Peterson Betty Lou Miller Home Bound Members of the Kantner Family Elmer Defibaugh Kathryn Phillips Maxine Ott 4570 Ridge Road 460 Schoolhouse Rd. 401 E. Main St. Stoystown, PA Stoystown, PA Stoystown, PA Ina Miller Ila McQuade Lorraine Hollan Siemon Lakeview Manor Siemon Lakeview Manor Patriot Manor #341 The Heritage, Rm 216 The Heritage, Rm W. Patriot St. Somerset, PA Somerset, PA Somerset, PA Peggy & Art Jerin Genevieve Mull 116 Abby Lane, Lot 7 P. O. Box 96 Berlin, PA Stoystown, PA Velma Putman Frank & Aletta Strasiser Shaffer s Countryside Living Maple Valley Per. Care # Stoystown Road 2212 Anthony Run Road Friedens, PA Indiana, PA We will include this list each month. If you would like to add or make any other changes to the list, please let the office know at

5 Special Events The Berlin, PA Annual Community Day is held every year on the Saturday following July 4th from 9am-3pm. We are raising money this year for the Berlin Community Grove. We will have 30+ vendors: Lutheran church rummage sale; Berlin Brethren Pie & Book sale; Flea market table; Direct Sales; Children's Activity Space; Face Painting; Crafts: Cotton Candy; Hot Dogs; Massage therapist; Plants; AND Bluegrass/Christian band; MORE! Please keep the Zimmerman s in your prayers as they settle into their new home. If you wish to reach out to them, you can contact them at the below information Dennis: Debbie: Valley Heights Dr Williamsport PA Cherry Run Camp July 29 - Aug. 6, 2017 Registration forms are available in Heritage Hall Speakers include: Missionary, Shannon Eaton and Rev. Lane Loman Camperships for youth are available through the church & camp.

6 Kantner United Methodist Church 626 Forbes Road Stoystown, PA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED NONPROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID STOYSTOWN, PA PERMIT NO. 9 NEWSLETTER JULY, 2017