50 Years on Cherry Lane

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1 Joyful Noiz June May Page What s Happening? Join us on June 3 when the Dock Academy Touring Choir will be performing. A variety of music will be featured by this select choir. Save the date! Zion will be participating in Souderton Alive worship service on Sunday, June 17. We will be part of a Ecumenical service at Souderton Park. Music will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the worship time will begin at 10:00 a.m. Joyful Noiz June Years on Cherry Lane Back on Sunday, June 23, 1968, we held our last worship service at Zion Mennonite Church on Broad Street, Souderton. It was a short service and then the congregation walked the few blocks through Souderton to our new home on Cherry Lane. Led by Charlotte Strouse, the familiar refrain, We re marching to Zion, beautiful, beautiful Zion was sung through the streets of town. It s hard to believe that was 50 years ago. An official dedication service was not held until October 20, On June 24, we will have a special worship service to celebrate our fifty years here on Cherry Lane. We will begin our celebration that day outside the doors of Cherry Lane entrance near the cornerstone (weather permitting). Then we will all go into the sanctuary together for the worship service, just as it was done in We will combine aspects of that first worship service and dedication service same hymns, same choir anthem, and litanies of dedication of various areas of the church. The Joyful Noiz is published monthly by Zion Mennonite Church. The editor is Jennifer Moyer. Contributors this month included: Nancy Constanzer, Janet Davis, Yvonne Detweiler, Bekki Dibble, Suzanne Gunden, Rod Kratz, Sonya Stauffer Kurtz, Jenn Landis, Mike Landis, Laura Martin, Eric Musselman, Katie Musselman, Ron Price. Stories and information for the newsletter can be submitted to Jennifer via <jenn@zionmennonite.org> or left in the mailbox marked Joyful Noiz in the church office. Next Deadline for the July/August issue: June 10, 2018 Zion s church picnic is usually held in the beginning of June, but we will be moving it to Sunday, June 24 to go along with the celebration. Please mark this date on your calendar. You will not want to miss it. Look for other articles in the coming months for other programs and activities that are being planned for our 50 year celebration! Nancy Constanzer Zion Mennonite Church Cherry Lane Souderton, PA Fax:

2 C L A S S O F Joyful Noiz June May Page 2 2 Our High School Graduates Juliana Borisow, daughter of Eric and Heidi Borisow will be graduating from Souderton Area High School. In the Fall, she will be attending Kutztown University. She will majoring in Special Education and Middle School Education with a concentration on Social Studies and Science. She will also be playing field hockey and lacrosse there. She was recruited for both sports! She is very excited to start this new chapter of her life. She will be coaching hockey and lacrosse camps this summer and working at the Indian Valley Country Club. Erica Gunden, daughter of Jim and Suzanne Gunden will be graduating from Dock Mennonite Academy. During her high school career, she has played viola in the orchestra and has been a member of the National Honor Society. She also was a 4 year member of the Cross Country team, serving as captain during her senior year. She was a State Finalist in Cross Country for 2 years. This Spring she was a distance runner with the Track team. Memorable experiences during her senior high days were playing with the Zion Handbell Choir, service trip to West Virginia and the trip to the MCUSA Conference in Kansas City with Zion's youth group. She also enjoys working and volunteering at Ten Thousand Villages and pet sitting for various animal friends! In her free time she enjoys reading, photography, drawing and listening to music. In the Fall, she will be attending Goshen College, majoring in English and Literature with a possible minor in Spanish. She invites the congregation to attend her senior presentation which will be held in the Clemens Theater in the Longacre Center at Dock on Wednesday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. Our College Graduates Jessica Halteman, daughter of Barry & Donna Halteman, is graduating from West Chester University. She is earning her Master s degree in Social Work and a Gerontology certificate. Following graduation, she will be working at Holy Redeemer in St. Joseph s Manor. Her position involves working in the long term care and rehab units. Jessica is also preparing for the exam to become a licensed social worker. She looks forward to the journey ahead! Joyful Noiz June 2018 Page 19 May Church Board Highlights Discussed draft proposal to create a Spiritual Council Reviewed activities and services surrounding 50th anniversary of Zion moving to Cherry Lane Discussed Front Street property maintenance issues Reviewed communication channels to Zion members about gift discernment Just a note of Thanks Ron Price, Church Chair George and I would like to thank our Zion church family for all the cards, gifts, prayers, and other support during my recent illness. While we continue to struggle with health issues; we take comfort in knowing our future is in God s hands. Peg Lauderback Thank You for your prayers, thoughtfulness and cards of encouragement. I want to let you know how much I appreciated it. Evie Godshall Continued to page 3

3 Joyful Noiz June May Page June Birthdays & Anniversaries Birthdays 2 - Sean Murphy 2 - John Young 3 - Betty Floyd 3 - Jesse Keller 4 - Tim Koehler 4 - Kyle Koffel 5 - Ziad Abdulameer 5 - Barry Murphy 6 - Christopher Koffel 12 - Jane Clough 16 - Sean Hagan 16 - Brad Ziegler 17 - Owen Godshall 17 - Ted Landis 18 - Tana Ziegler 19 - Bob Platt 20 - Darlene Humphrey Anniversaries 3 - Tim & Lori Groff 4 - Chad & Nicole Musselman 4 - Rob & Erin Saunders 5 - Murrey & Arlene Alderfer 6 - Harold & Patricia Dorn 7 - Glenn & Debra Godshall 8 - Bill & Nancy Fridey 11 - Jim & Kay Derstine 21 - Patrice Freed 22 - Brooklyn Helfrich 22- Christine Francis 22 - Ruth Krout 23 - Whitney Romano 24 - Jay Clough 25 - Arlene Landis 28 - Diane Alexander 28 - Sandra Lawell 29 - Dennis Detwiler 30 - Reg Constanzer 11 - Jim & Lisa Grasse 11 - Ron & Joyce Price 12 - Dick & Lorraine Shoemaker 13 - Howard & Patricia Peters 14 - Rod & Edie Landis 15 - Dave & Wendy Levin 18 - Jim & Barbara Musselman 20 - Kerry & Nancy Gingrich 24 - Reg & Nancy Constanzer 27 - Irv & Althea Detwiler 28 - Eric & Katie Musselman 29 - Eric & Heidi Borisow 30 - Mark & Trisha Watkins Joyful Noiz June 2018 Page 3 Our College Graduates Zach Ruth, son of William and Deb Ruth, will be graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. Congratulations to all the graduates. We will be honoring you on June 10. We hope you will be able to join us. A New Beginning As you make a new beginning in your life, graduate, be aware of important things you didn t learn in school: As you pursue your dreams, remember to take time to help and serve others even if doing so slows you down a little. As you explore and develop your unique talents, remain humble, realizing that your special abilities are gifts from God. As life hands you challenges, welcome them as ways to become smarter and stronger. As you acquire material things, know that your most important possessions are honesty, integrity, and the desire to make a difference. Congratulations, graduate. May your new path take you where you want to go and also bring you pleasant surprises! By Joanna Fuchs If your birthday or anniversary is incorrect or missing, please notify the office.

4 Joyful Noiz June May Page 4 4 Creati n Care Tidbits The 3 R s- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle- Zion and the Second R Joyful Noiz June 2018 Page 17 How can we at Zion tackle the second R Reuse? One way is holding a shoe collection for Soles4Souls each summer. Another way is collecting bicycles to be refurbished by Bike and Sol. Another great way is through volunteering at Care & Share Thrift Shoppes. On the second Friday of each month, members of our church spend a morning or afternoon helping at the Clothing Store. (Don t worry this is not the Big Sale Friday!) The types of duties that we do are: putting new clothes on the racks, assisting customers at the dressing rooms, cashiering and bagging, showing customers jewelry and greeting customers at the front door when they enter and make sure they know about the weekly special discounts. Each week a different color tag is 50% off, and also, a certain category such as pants, shoes or children s clothing, etc. is discounted. You can choose the type of job that you like to do. It is a fun way to fellowship with other members of the church and get to know them better. It is always neat to see the new items coming in, some treasures and some things that are quite unusual! This is a great way that our church helps raise money for Mennonite Central Committee and helps to reduce waste. As a volunteer who helps 3-13 hours a month, you will receive a 25% discount on any regular price item in any of the thrift stores every day. Fourteen hours or more a month (or working 7 hours on a Saturday) earns you a 50% discount. A nice perk! We also get a break during the time that we work and there is coffee, water and some treats available in the very nice lunch room. Lockers are provided for your belongings. I am the coordinator for our church so let me know if you would like to join our group or have questions. You can choose morning (9-1) or afternoon (1-5), but any amount of time that you can help is appreciated. We would love to have you join us! Another way to Reuse is through a website called Freecycle.org. It is a way to give away items that you no longer want and to get stuff you need for free! You set up an account and choose the region(s) in which you want to be part. For example, I am part of the Hilltown and Lansdale groups. You post items you want to offer or list items you need. You can send a message to people about items they have listed, and people will message you about items you post or list as a need. Continued to page 5..

5 Joyful Noiz June May Page Recipes Worth Sharing Strawberry Boston Cream Pie =========================== Cake: 1-1/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Pudding: See Note 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons corn starch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups milk 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla Topping: 1 pint strawberries strawberry glaze whipped cream (opt) Cake: Mix ingredients and pour in a greased 8-in square or round pan. Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 min. Pudding: (See Note *) Cook sugar, cornstarch, salt,and milk until thickened. Add one half mixture to egg yolks. Stir well. Add vanilla after pudding is removed from heat. Cool cake and pudding. Split cake in half and put the pudding in center. *NOTE: I use a box of Vanilla Cooked pudding instead of making my own pudding. Instead of using 2 cups of milk, use 3/4 cup milk. It makes it a little thicker. Topping: Mix sliced and glaze. Spread on top of cake Garnish with whipped cream Servings: 8 Yvonne Detweiler Joyful Noiz June 2018 Page 5 Creati n Care Tidbits, continued from page 4. You set up a time and place for the pickup. I recently offered a box of clay pots and a box of blank VCR tapes and got quick inquiries about them. The ladies picked the items up at our house and it was interesting to meet them and hear how they planned to use the items. You will be surprised how many people are looking for things that you think are insignificant and you would probably throw in the trash! A neat concept to encourage Reuse and who doesn t like Free for a price? Suzanne Gunden Table of Plenty Talk The Table of Plenty continues to serve delicious meals three times a week during the lunch hour. In spite of a few weather cancellations, we had a wonderful winter and start to spring. At each meal, we typically serve between patrons. If you are interested in volunteering or just learning more about TOP, please feel free to chat with me! There is no better way to find out more than to just jump in and volunteer for a day. Volunteers arrive at 10am and leave around noon - a brief commitment! I am currently working to fill up the summer schedule. Volunteers take care of tasks such as setting the tables, making coffee, making sandwiches, heating up soup, plating desserts (and maybe taste-testing one as well!), cleaning up, and chatting with patrons. Each day (M,W,F) is led by someone different but capable; I am very thankful for the women who have made the commitment to lead their given day. If you aren't able to be at church during the week, we are always happy to have more soup in the freezer! I am grateful for the well-oiled machine that Janet Hartzel left when she retired; it has made stepping in as coordinator as simple as possible. I am also incredibly thankful for the time and effort that Jenn Moyer put into keeping TOP running during the transition. Thank you for your support of TOP. Please continue to keep our program in your prayers. Katie Musselman

6 Joyful Noiz June May Page 6 6 Pastor s Page Coming up in Family Ministry I am excited to tell you about some new things within Family Ministry that you and your family will be able to enjoy this coming year. Watch for a Puppet Ministry Team who ll share at Bible School, Souderton 3 rd Fridays, and other community events. Jenn Landis will coach a team of youngsters and maybe even a few old-timers in this fun way to explore faith and puppeteering together. Watch for a multi-generational Sunday School option parents and kids work on the same Bible text and have Sunday School together. There will also be Intergenerational Family Service Sunday School on the 5 th Sundays of July and September. (July 29, September 30) All ages are welcome to work together for Mennonite Central Committee relief projects. Be a Youth Investor. Each youth will have 3 Investors for the year who pray for them. Stay connected with your youth by investing time, prayer and attention. Take them for a burger or attend the youth s games or arts events. Investors might be invited along to the youth retreat at the Loft in February. Stay tuned for more Family Ministry happenings at Zion! Church Directory Updates Carol Scholl Pastor Sonya Help us keep our church directory up to date. Please contact the church office if you have changes to your phone number, address or . Age: 10 Joyful Noiz June 2018 Page 15 Zion Youth Spotlight Graham Bencsik Parents names: Dan & Tana Bencsik Grade/school: 4th Grade at M.M. Seylar Elementary Activities you are involved in at Zion: Kids Club Activities you are involved in outside of church: Baseball, Soccer, Basketball Things you like to do for fun: play basketball, video games, Legos Favorite vacation spot: camping and the beach Owen Bencsik Age: 4 Parents names: Dan & Tana Bencsik Grade/school: Zion Nursery School Activities you are involved in at Zion: Kids Club Activities you are involved in outside of church: IVPL library classes Things you like to do for fun: ride my scooter, Legos Favorite vacation spot: Philadelphia Folk Festival, camping,

7 Joyful Noiz June May Page Zion Youth Spotlight Ben (Schlosser) Repsher Age: 9 Parent: Dawn Schlosser-Repsher Grade/School: 3/Franconia Activities at Zion: Sunday School, Kids Club, Christmas Play/Pageant Activities outside of church: Baseball, Football, sports Things you like to do for fun: SPORTS!!!, swim, Wii, Go-Cart, watch movies, play games, Eat! Favorite vacation spot: Knoebels Joyful Noiz June 2018 Page 7 Share YOUR Music in Worship! During the summer months when the choirs aren't meeting, Zion invites congregation members to offer music during the offering. A sign-up sheet will be outside of Fellowship Hall starting June 3rd. The dates we need music for are: 7/1 8/12 7/8 8/19 7/22 VBS Kid s Choir sings 8/26 7/29 9/2 8/5 9/9 Any piece with a text that praises God and/or Jesus is appropriate! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at janet@zionmennonite.org or by phone at (215) Jonathan Landis Age: 5 Parents: Josh & Jenn Landis Grade/School: Pre-K at Zion Nursery School Activities at Zion: Sunday School, Kids Club, Wednesday Night Races, VBS, Cherub Choir / Pageant Things you like to do for fun: Play Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles, swing & play in sandbox, play video games Favorite Vacation Spot: Ocean City, NJ The Property Line Thank you to all who came out to help on the spring work days. We were able to clean up the grounds by picking up sticks, mulching beds, replacing sod damage on the church property and at 177 Front Street. The property committee appreciates your continued support.

8 Joyful Noiz June May Page 8 8 Library News Here s what s new on the shelves: Adult Fiction The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club by Wanda Brunstetter While Amish widow Emma Yoder grows to realize her ability to share her passion for quilting and her faith, the beginning quilters learn to transform scraps of fabric into beauty. And slowly, their fragmented lives begin to take new shape - some in unexpected ways - with the helping hands of each other and the healing hand of God. Magpie s Blanket by Kimberly Schmidt and Jennifer Whiteman Schmidt brings to life the history of Plains Indian women and the white invasion - an account not solely of violence and bloodshed but also of healing and forgiveness. Through the memories of three generations of Cheyenne people, the novel recounts the events of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Washita Massacre of 1868 and the century - late reconciliation after the townspeople s misguided attempt to re-create the battle of the Washita with descendants of US soldiers. Adult Nonfiction Simple Pleasures: Stories from My Life as an Amish Mother by Marianne Jantzi Young Amish homemaker Marianne Jantzi invites readers into her family s life and Amish community. The mother of four young children, Jantzi writes about her daily routines and heartfelt faith with equal measures of wit and warmth. Part of the Plainspoken series from Herald Press. Joyful Noiz June 2018 Page 13 And They Are OFF... Now that the warmer weather is finally here, Zion will once again be hosting its sixth season of Wednesday Night Races. Youth of all ages are invited to join in the fun Wednesday evenings starting July 11 and ending August 8. Races start promptly at 6:00 p.m.! Thanks to your generous past donations, every runner has received a bottle of water or Capri Sun, and a small individual snack such as a granola bar or bag of goldfish as they crossed the finish line. If you would like to help again by donating drinks or individually wrapped snacks, please place them in the box in the office designated for the Wednesday Night Races. Please also consider coming out to cheer the kids on! We all appreciate your support! ION S WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACES Vacation Bible School Registration for this year s VBS ultimate pep rally opens on June 24. We re inviting kids who ve completed preschool through 5 th grade to join the team on Monday, July 16 to Thursday, July 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration forms can be found in the church office, alcove, and online. Don t forget to invite your friends and neighbors! Let s join God s team, train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another. Gear up! Get Ready! Game on! Continued to page 9

9 Joyful Noiz June May Page FELLOWSHIP NEWS! Zion s Annual Church Picnic following our 50 th Anniversary kickoff service Sunday, June 24 Meal starts at 11:30 a.m. BBQ Lunch (hamburgers & hotdogs) Drinks Please bring Your favorite picnic Side Dish and Dessert Place Setting Table Cloth Lawn Chairs Games for the kids Gather in the grove to enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship! Joyful Noiz June 2018 Page 9 Library News, Continued from page 8 Adult Nonfiction Ecclesiastes: Believers Church Bible Commentary by Douglas Miller Miller respects the pastoral and theological contribution of Ecclesiastes, without muting its critique of simplistic and comfortable approaches to the life of faith. Follow by Andy Stanley Jesus doesn t expect people to be perfect. He just wants them to follow him. In this eight-session video-based Bible study, Andy Stanley takes small groups on a journey through the Gospels as he traces Jesus teaching on what it means to follow. Just Show Up: The Dance of Walking through Suffering Together by Kara Tippetts Tippetts and her close friend, Jill Lynn Buteyn, write about what friendship looks like in the midst of changing life seasons, loads of laundry, and even cancer. Whether you are eager to be present to someone going through a difficult time or simply want inspiration for pursuing friends in a new way, this book explores the gift of silence, the art of receiving, and what it means to just show up. Laura Martin

10 Joyful Noiz June May Page June Children s Ministries Joyful Noiz June 2018 Page 11 July Children s Ministries Bible Mania Children s Church Bible Mania Children s Church June 3 Enjoy Time in Worship Enjoy Time in Worship July 1 Enjoy Time in Worship Enjoy Time in Worship June 10 Enjoy Time in Worship Lori Groff & Dawn Repsher July 8 Enjoy Time in Worship Matt & Laura Musselman June 17 Service in the Park Service in the Park July 15 Enjoy Time in Worship Enjoy Time in Worship June 24 Enjoy Time in Worship Brad & Susan Schanz July 22 Enjoy Time in Worship Eric & Katie Musselman July 29 Enjoy Time in Worship Enjoy Time in Worship Infant & Toddler Nursery June 3 June 10 Sunday Morning Child Care Worship Service Andy & Erin Constanzer Matt & Laura Musselman Sunday School Ashlen Godshall & Deb Godshall Suzanne Gunden & Donna Halteman Infant & Toddler Nursery Sunday Morning Child Care Worship Service Sunday School July 1 Tim & Lori Groff No Sunday School Today July 8 Nate & Bekki Dibble Mark & Trish Watkins June 17 Service in the Park Service in the Park July 15 Eric & Katie Musselman Barb Musselman & Beth Rauschenberger June 24 Mike & Steph Helfrich No Sunday School Today July 22 Betty Bergstresser & Edie Landis Amy Cummings - Leight & Wendy Levin July 29 Sue High & Terri Musselman Judy McVaugh & Barb Schanz