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201 N. Mill St. Fredericksburg, Ohio 44627 Phone 330-695-2511
“It’s not the fall that gets you. It’s the sudden stop at the end.” You’ve heard this saying, right?
Well, it certainly came true for Elijah. Elijah didn’t fall from a height, but he fell in his emotions.
I noticed as I studied 1 Kings 17-19 in preparation for this week’s sermon (6/23/13) that Elijah
went from being a guy who was on top of the world to a fugitive on the run and his emotions
simply couldn’t handle this rapid transition. He faced what one writer dubbed the “deceleration
dilemma.”
In our fast paced world, sometimes we can face the same dilemma. Life, for many of us, is lived
with the accelerator pushed all the way to the floor and the rpm’s maxed out. We get so used to
life rushing by in blur that we don’t know how to react when we slow down or when life slows us
down. In Elijah’s case, he was busy prophesying, making the rain stop, praying for fire to fall
from heaven, and cool stuff like that when all of the sudden his mission seemed to come to an
end. (If you haven’t read 1 Kings 17-19 lately, do. It’s a fun read. Plus, you’ll be ready for Sun-
day’s message.)
Elijah didn’t handle the stoppage of work well. In fact, he manifested all the signs of clinical
depression. He appeared totally fatigued. He slept a lot. He complained. He was suicidal. He
needed to be told to eat. His view of reality was distorted. He felt all alone. And, he blamed oth-
er people for his problems.
While we all need to find times of rest and Sabbath (some of us sooner rather than later), we
certainly don’t want to handle time off the way Elijah did. Nevertheless, if our bodies, minds and
spirits grow accustomed to a continual fast pace, it can be difficult to slow down and enjoy a
healthy break. Haven’t you had that experience? You’re charging along, managing problems,
meeting deadlines, handling what comes up, nourishing yourself on stress and getting things
done. Then comes the family vacation, or an unexpected illness, which forces you to do nothing
and you find yourself bored or antsy. (Continued on page 3)
From the Pastor’s Desk
The Lamplighter
June/July 2013
Jack McClelland, Pastor
Website: www.fredericksburgpres.org
Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church Vision Statement
“Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church is dedicated to prayer, reaching out and growing people in the faith through loving relationships."
CHURCH CALENDAR FOR JUNE/JULY Note: you can find expanded and updated calendar events on the
church website: www.fredericksburgpres.org
6/21 7:00 p.m. - Softball game w/BCF
6/22 4:00 p.m. - VBS Work Night
6/23 6:00 p.m. - YDOC
6/28 8:00 p.m. - Softball game w/Wooster Central Christian
s 9:00 p.m. - Softball game w/ United Dayspring
6/29 3:00 p.m.- Youth practice for Youth-led worship service
6/30 Youth-led Worship Service
x 6:00 p.m. - YDOC
7/2 7:30 p.m. - Trustees Meeting
7/6 VBS Decorating (time to be announced)
7/7 Guest Speaker - Frederick Frank
b 6:00 p.m. - YDOC
7/8 through 7/11 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School
7/12 7:00 p.m. - Cancer Support Ministry
j 8:00 p.m. - Softball game w/Ripley Church of Christ
7/14 VBS Program and Family Fun Day
n 6:00 p.m. - YDOC
7/20 8:00 a.m. - Youth Service Day j n
c 5:00 p.m. - Progressive Supper (details to be announced)
7/21 6:00 p.m. - YDOC
7/25 7:00 p.m. - Session Meeting
7/26 - 7/27 - Softball Tournament (times to be announced)
7/28 6:00 p.m. - YDOC
7/31 9:00 a.m. - Youth Service Day
SAVE THE DATE! A Progressive Supper is in the works
for Saturday, July 21. More details to be announced soon.
VACATION & SEMINARY
Pastor Jack will be on vacation July 1 through July 7. z In case of an emergency, please call Elder Jeff Eding-ton at 330-466-0370. For all non-emergency illnesses, hospital visits, or concerns, please contact Deacon Shirley Swinehart 330
-749-3779.
Pastor Jack will be away at seminary July 29 through August 9. Earl Rhamy will be the Elder on call July 29—Aug 4 and Jim Croskey will be the Elder on call August 5 through August 9.
RING THE BELL SUNDAY Come Ring the Church Bell on Sunday, August 18th, when we'll
kick off a new year of Sunday School for the youth and children
of the church.
The Adult Group will also reconvene August 18, with one large
group meeting through the end of August.
July Birthdays
Corky Stanley 1
Georganne Stevenson 1
Shirley Swinehart 1
Cade Herman 4
AJ Kolbeck 8
Brant Herman 9
Zach Amstutz 10
Andrea Chapman 10
Brian Parrot 13
Ken Heilman 15
Beth Miller 18
Audrey Rowe 18
Jeff Edington 20
Jim Croskey 21
Phyllis Miller 21
Nick Miller 28
Rachel Croskey 30
Lincoln Walton 30
July Anniversaries
Alan & Sue Amstutz 6
Cliff & Brenda Coble 7
Brandon & Liz Walton 8
Mike & Bridget Rhamy 9
Kevin & Melanie Walton 11
AJ & Annie Kolbeck 17
Bob & Lucinda Strine 31
JULY COFFEE
c FELLOWSHIP d
The July Coffee Fellowship will
be July 21 following worship.
June Birthdays
Helen Hall 2
Connie McKelvey 3
Merrill Smith 3
Nathaniel Wengerd 4
Kyle Raber 8
Randy Wirick 8
Don Rhamy 11
Allison Yacapraro 11
Ruth Fisher 12
Nate McClelland 18
Lucinda Strine 18
Marcy Speelman 20
Angie Chapman 21
Christa Nelson 25
George Heilman 26
Shyler Swinehart 26
Kacen Parrot 27
Dylan Amstutz 28
Brenna Mullins 30
June Anniversaries
Barry & Mary Ann Henderson 9
Jim & Shirley Croskey 9
Ron & Sandy Schlegel 17
Bill & Fritzi Nichols 18
Jay & Val Haver 20
Brad & Kelly Herman 22
Earl & Vickie Rhamy 22
Nevin & Phyllis Miller 25
Henry & Georganne Miller 26
Jimmy & Lauren Croskey 27
Bob & Pat Thomson 27
George & Jane Heilman 30
The Annual Church picnic at the park
is August 18, following worship. Enjoy
an afternoon of food, conversation,
games and recreation. Bring a covered dish to share
and lawn chairs if you have them. Table service, bev-
erage & meat will be provided.
GOT YOUR ARMOR ON? It’s time to Stand Strong for God at
Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School
2013! This year VBS will be held on
July 8th – 11th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
On Sunday, July 14th , the 5th lesson
will be given during Children’s
Church. Following worship, a Royal
Celebration will be held at the Freder-
ickburg Park for the entire family. Lunch and games will be
provided. See details in the announcement at right.
As VBS is quickly approaching, we are in need of Children
and Volunteers. Remember every child from age 4 to the
Sixth Grade (completed) is encouraged to attend. Registra-
tion forms are now available in the sanctuary or you may con-
tact the church office to pre-register. Registration by July 5th
is requested. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Eri-
ka Schuch at 330-466-5684 or at [email protected].
A volunteer sign-up sheet will be distributed during worship.
Snack donations will also be requested in the coming weeks –
any help will be greatly appreciated. In addition, we are in
need of greenery that we can borrow for decorating purposes
(plants, trees, indoor/outdoor carpet). If you have any green-
ery that you are willing to loan, please mark them, so they
may be returned at the end of VBS. The mission project will
be a canned food drive for Haven of Rest Ministries.
All of us are needed to make this week ROCK! Thanks in
advance for your help! And don’t forget to invite a friend and/
or family member to join us for this exciting fun-filled week as
we STAND STRONG for GOD!
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK (cont. from page 1)
Another bit of common wisdom says that, “Idle hands are the
Devil’s workshop.” This, too, can be true. David didn’t get into
trouble with Bathsheba until he decided to dawdle in Jerusa-
lem at a time “when kings go out to battle” (2 Sam. 11:1). Still,
we must be intentional about slowing down in healthy and
productive ways.
As the calendar sends us past the first official day of summer,
work for balance in the extremes of summer schedules. In the
midst of house painting, gardening, softball, VBS, mowing,
family reunions, parades and picnics find time for vacation,
Sabbath and lazy Sunday afternoons. And, if you find yourself
feel bored or antsy in those moments, just remember the rest
of Elijah’s story…God spoke to him in the quiet.
REFEREES OF THE GAMES We are looking for older youth and adult Volun-teers to help with the Kingdom Rock VBS Family Fun Day. We would like all families with kids 4 years – 6th grade to be able to participate in the fun day. So, if you do not have kids within that age group and would be willing to help with games that day, please contact Lisa McClelland at 330-749-4342 or [email protected]
Hear ye! Hear ye! V Noble knights and fair ladies, The honor of your presence is request-ed at the Kingdom Rock VBS Family Fun Day. All families with children age 4 years – 6th grade are invited to join us for an afternoon of merriment at the Royal Fredericksburg Community Park on Sunday, July 14th directly fol-lowing the 10:30 a.m. church service. Bring the entire family and come pre-pared to engage in some family friend-ly competition as families compete in various games to see who will win the coveted “Kingdom Rock Family Tour-nament Games” championship. There will be activities for all ages including a bounce house, face painting and crafts. Lunch is provided. Festivities will con-clude around 2:00 p.m.
Fredericksburg
Presbyterian Church
P.O. Box 259
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
ELDER ASSIST SCHEDULE June 23 Delores Schlegel June 30 Youth-led Worship July 7 Mary Fry July 14 Jim Croskey July 21 Joe Leeper
July 28 Claudia Ward
GREETER SCHEDULE June 23 Claudia Ward & Marilyn Walton June 30 Duane & Michelle Wood July 7 Michelle & Duane Wood July 14 Janet Albright & Millie Brinkerhoff July 21 Betty Carr & Angie Chapman July 28 Jim Croskey & Mary Edington
Aug. 4 Connie Herman & Annie Kolbeck
DEACONS Shirley Swinehart (330-749-3779) is the Deacon the first 2 weeks July. Ann King (330-695-0003) is the Deacon for the last 2 weeks in July. Please call Shirley or Ann if you are aware of need in the
church family.
CHURCH NURSERY
June 23 Connie Herman & Trina Wengerd
June 30 Deanna Smith & Natalie Schlegel
July 7 Bridget Rhamy & Shanna Swinehart
July 14 Annie Kolbeck & Andrea Chapman
July 21 Heidi Yacapraro & Shyler Swinehart
July 28 Molly Parrot & Denise Machamer
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
June 23 Angie Chapman & Ellen Chapman
June 30 Shirley Swinehart
July 7 Ann King & Rusty King
July 14 Beth Miller & Allyson Amstutz
July 21 Mary Ann Henderson & Logan King
July 28 Lori Mullins & Alexis Mullins
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Church office hours are Tuesday thru Friday
9:15 a.m. til 5 p.m. You can leave a message
on the church answering machine (330-695-
2511), and your call will be returned as soon
as possible. You can e-mail Secretary Jeann
Please remember Pastor Jack’s Sabbath is
Friday. Generally, he will be unavailable on
this day. If you need to reach him at other
times call his cell phone at 330-749-5245 or
e-mail him at: [email protected]
CHURCH STAFF
Jack McClelland, Pastor
Nick Miller, Youth Pastor
f Jeann Burkey, Office Administrator
f Janet Albright, Custodian v v
v Zach Amstutz, Chain Reaction Manager
June/July
2013
