THE HERITAGE HERALD Heritage Christian Church 15250 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20905 Phone: (301) 384-1510 Email: heritagechurch2@gmail.com Website: www.heritagedisciples.com Heritage Staff Rev. Annie Smith, Interim Minister Rev. Jim Cole, Associate Minister Charles Worle, Summer Pianist Nancy Gebicke, Executive Assistant Rev. Kathy Kohl, Pastoral Counseling (301-704-4547) Volume LII, No. 8 August 2016 P.U.S.H. Many of you liked the story I told on Sunday about the boy and his request for chocolate chip cookies from his mother in the supermarket. The child was relentless in his request. Although he heard NO many times from his mom it did not deter him. He was resolved not to leave that store without his chocolate chip cookies. In Luke 11:9-13 Jesus tells the disciple to ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks the door will be opened. The disciples are told how to access the will of God, and the plan of God for their lives through the Holy Spirit. He was in essence telling them they could not expect to know the will of God without asking. They cannot expect to have access to all God has in store for them just by praying one time but they must P U S H (Pray Until Something Happens) like the little boy in the supermarket. The child knew this was not the time to quit, this was not the time to give up but this was the time to dig his heels in and move that chocolate chip mountain. Church we must believe that this is our season to seek the very face of God until he shines the light from heaven down on us. Whatever you are facing whether a sickness, financial needs, concern for your child, job instability, trouble in your home you have been given the green light to pray to God but not just pray; but keep on asking, keep on seeking, keep on knocking until you see the doors open that no man can shut. Pray until you see the light at the end of the tunnel. We are disciples of Christ therefore we have a right to ask; seek and knock at the heart of our heavenly Father for everything we need in life. I want to get to heaven knowing I received God s kingdom on earth as it is in heaven, everything my heavenly Father had in store. As your minister I will be persistent in my prayers and request of the Lord. I ask that you join me in praying for increase in every area of the life of the church and in your life that we might continue to be that bright light not only on the corner but in the world. God Bless, Rev. Annie
Notes from the Board On Monday, July 18 th, the Board met to discuss the future life of Heritage and ways to rejuvenate our church community. Pastor Jim Cole led a well-attended meeting with information from Allen Harris, our Regional Minister. Some of the ideas presented: joining with other Disciples churches, partnering with the region, adding a more contemporary service, and possibly selling some of our land. The discussion was very lively and robust about ways we can affect change. Because attendance and revenues have been rapidly declining, NOW is the time to make some decisions and act. In that context, as a church family, everyone needs to pray for guidance and discernment about how we can survive and thrive and continue to do the work God has called us to do. A follow-up meeting has been scheduled for Monday, August 15 th, at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Allen Harris will join us and all are encouraged to attend. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 THANK YOU... THANK YOU! Our Annual Picnic on July 10th, was a huge success! Many thanks to Melvin and Jody for the delicious chicken, to all who came, brought food, setup, cleaned up, and helped in any way, and for the special fellowship we all enjoyed! WORSHIP AT HERITAGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH August 7 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecot 10:30 Worship - Rev. Annie Smith Lectionary: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40 11:30 Fellowship Time August 14 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:30 Worship - Rev. Jim Cole Lectionary: Isaiah 5:1-7; Hebrews 11:29 --12:2; Luke 12:49-56 11:30 Fellowship Time August 21 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:30 Worship - Rev. Annie Smith Lectionary: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 113:10-17 11:30 Fellowship Time August 28 Fifthteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:30 Worship - Rev. Annie Smith Lectionary: Jeremiah 2:4-13; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 11:30 Fellowship Time Come and Worship!
From the Elders -- Lori Kaufman, Kristy Petersen, Gloria Powell, Frank Taylor, Judy Walter and Eleanor Warburton The Shepherding Groups have been organized and had their first meeting after church on July 24 th. Many ideas about what we need and want to do as a church family were shared. Four things stand out that we can do now. They are: 1. Pray for one another and our church. 2. Take time to call, send a card or visit each other more often. 3. Plan a monthly social event that is open to the community. 4. Have a monthly Pot-Luck. We can begin these things now. Numbers 1 and 2 are already happening. The subject of the Tuesday Bible study is prayer. I'm going to try harder to get there at 6:00 p.m. Many of us are calling and sending cards. We can all do that. We will begin number 3 on Friday, July 29 th, at 7:00 p.m. by watching Amazing Grace together. It is a great movie so we hope you will come and bring a friend! FREE: ICE CREAM AND COLD WATER We helped cool some people off with free ice cream and cold water bottles on Thursday, July 21 st. We had a lot of fun! See Jan doing her special "ice cream wave", and Pat and Jan - our lovely hostesses! And again on July 27th, the free bottled water was a hit. Gave out forty bottles in about one hour - served a student taking driving lessons, some landscaping guys and other workers, a MoCo police officer and many others. Thanks ladies! God is good, we will do this again. Blessings, Jeanne Taylor And we will soon have a date for a Pot-Luck after church on Sunday. If you have any other thoughts or ideas, please let your Elders know. Blessings to all, Gloria Powell
Plan to attend the biennial gathering of Your Church! Christian Church Capital Area Regional Assembly 2016 Capital Area Prayer Calendar You are invited to participate in the Capital Area Prayer Calendar by offering a prayer each day for the listed congregation or Capital Area mission during the week listed. August July 31 - August 6 August 7-13 August 14-20 August 21-27 August 28 - Sept 3 Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries, Rev. Sharon Stanley ae, Executive Director Rockville Christian Church, Rockville, MD Bethel Christian Church DC, Washington, DC Ecumenical Poverty Initiative, Rev. Sekinah Hamlin, Executive Director Iglesia Cristiana de la Vida Abundante, Mt. Rainier, MD Rev. Ken Brooker Langston, Executive Director Make It A Weekend Vacation! A Great Location... in historic Shepherdstown, West Virginia Register Online: www.cccadisciples.org/registration or check with your church s office staff for forms!
A Caring Congregation Please submit all joys and concerns to Nancy on the form that is provided on the table in the Narthex, or via email to heritagechurch2@gmailcom. Joys and Concerns: Kay Slonaker s granddaughter Jane s cardiologist states that the hole in Jane's heart is 20% smaller, and that her growth, both weight and height, is acceptable. Follow up in 3 months. Keep praying for healing. Jeanne Taylor s neighbor Walter who has new health concerns in addition to his cancer. Mark s goddaughter Morgan whose parents are having a relationship crisis. Vanessa Brown-Seay s co-worker Barbara who has some health concerns; and Vanessa s niece Mattie who is waiting results of a biopsy. Alex Saunders sister-in-law Marie who is hospitalized with stage 4 lung cancer; and Alex son Chuck and his family whose daughter is teething. Jan Ulrich s neighbor Sari who had back surgery and is in a lot of pain. Louada Chisholm s friend Sally whose leukemia has gotten worse. Alex Saunders friend Gloria who is facing cancer surgery; and Alex s friend Kathy who is having mental issues. Don Warburton who had a stroke and has been moved to long-term rehab at Holy Cross. Eleanor Warburton who continues to get stronger following her heart valve replacement. Joe Warman s sister-in-law who is still experiencing problems from Lyme s disease. Annie s friend s young daughter who is on life support at Fairfax Hospital. Lenora Few s sister-in-law Rachel, her daughter, and granddaughter who are all experiencing medical problems. Judy Robinson who continues to get stronger but still can t drive. Ongoing Joys and Concerns: Ongoing prayers for Irene Hansel, Emma McCrickard, Fern Bower and Alline Crossfield. Deaths Mark Grzeszkiewicz friend Mike. Mark s aunt Julie. Jim Cole s son-in-law s mother. Vivian Gee s uncle James. Stephanie McQuilkin s ex-husband Ben Hobgood. Louada Maria Fern Bill Jim Jes Mel Zachary Phil Mark Rosie Judy Tin Roderick Lori & Richard Katie & John Laura & Jes Jane & Joe EVENING BIBLE STUDY Please join us on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the parlor for light refreshments and fellowship as we study God s word. Contact Jeanne Taylor if you have any questions or need additional information.
August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28 GREETER Vanessa Brown-Seay Jeanne Taylor Vanessa Brown-Seay John Slonaker ACOLYTE Summer Break Summer Break Summer Break Summer Break WORSHIP LEADER Kristy Petersen Cathy Berlett Pat Martin Jeanne Taylor DEACONS John Slonaker (A) Cathy Berlett (A) Karen Gee (A) Mark Grzeszkiewicz (A) Karen Gee (A) Mark Grzeszkiewicz (A) Esco Garner (A) Kay Slonaker (A) Chris White (B) Kay Slonaker (B) Melvin Harvey (B) Chris White (B) Vanessa Brown-Seay(B) Jeanne Taylor (B) Vanessa Brown-Seay (B) John Slonaker (B) ELDERS Judy Walter Kristy Petersen Judy Walter Lori Kaufman Lori Kaufman John Slonaker Kay Slonaker Frank Taylor FELLOWSHIP HOUR Open Open Open Open COUNTERS Jan Ulrich Robert Turek Lori Kaufman Robert Turek Kay Slonaker Sue Reed Cathy Berlett John Slonaker
Schedule of Services: Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 11:30 a.m. Iglesia de Dios Jesus a las Naciones uses HCC on Sundays from 4:45-7:45 p.m., Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Calvary Faith Christian Church uses HCC on Sundays from 1:00-4:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Bible Study, 6:00 p.m. Bible Study, 6:00 p.m. CORN ROAST CAMP MARY MAC 10 am - 2 pm Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, 6:00 p.m. Bible Study, 6:00 p.m.
Heritage Staff Rev. Annie Smith, Interim Minister Rev. Jim Cole, Associate Minister Harmony Yang, Music Director Rev. Kathy Kohl, Pastoral Counseling Nancy Gebicke, Executive Assistant (301-704-4547) Heritage Christian Church 15250 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20905 Phone: 301-384-1510 Email: HeritageChurch2@gmail.com Website: www.heritagedisciples.com Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 11:30 a.m.