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Brownsville Church of the Brethren Non-Profit Org. Knoxville, MD 21758 U.S. Postage Pd. (Mailed 3/1/17) Hagerstown, MD Address Service Requested Permit No. 189

"Just as you did it to one of the least of these...

you did it to me."

(Matthew 25:40)

One Great Hour of Sharing reaches those near and far, sometimes changing the life of someone in distress in your own community, while at other times

impacting the lives of those we may never meet but who are in need of our compassion. God provides the resources so that we can give back. It’s not the size of the gift that matters; it’s that we give of what we have. We’re simply

giving back to God what is already God’s— and that means everyone has a gift to bring!

Gifts given through this special offering empower ministries like the Church of

the Brethren’s Global Mission and Service, Congregational Life Ministries, Brethren Disaster Ministries, Brethren Volunteer Service, workcamps, the

Global Food Initiative, and many others.

MARCH 2017

Jody Hansroth, Editor

BROWNSVILLE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 1911 Rohrersville Road

Knoxville, Maryland 21758 301-432-8354

E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 301-834-7555

Alan Smith, Pastor

My Hiding Place

Remember when you were young and played hide ‘n go seek? When it was your turn to hide you would run and find the perfect hiding spot. You think to yourself they won’t find me here! Then you probably giggled just a little. Now that we are a little older we don’t play those games anymore, but we are still trying to find a good hiding place. There are days when our lives are crashing down around us. Our instinct is to duck and find a safe haven. A place where the things of this life can’t touch us. Yes, there are times when we run to find that perfect hiding place. Where is our hiding place? Where do we escape from the troubles of life? To escape from the pressures of life some people turn to things like alcohol, drugs, or the party scene. Some may turn to a lifestyle that is wild and reckless. Some turn to the television and just mindlessly watch hours of TV. Some people turn to food as a source of comfort. Some just close themselves off hoping nothing can get in. There is a song called “You are my hiding place” and it is performed by the group Selah. It is a song based on Psalm 37:2. In Psalm 37:2, David writes “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” God is our hiding place or at least He should be. Where else can we go when life knocks us down and we feel like we don’t have a friend in the world? Drugs and alcohol are only temporary and they only add to our problems. The party scene can make us forget the problem for a little while but when the party is over the problem is still there. None of the things of this Earth can give us true comfort. The world only offers a temporary fix. Do you want permanent protection? The perfect hiding place from the world? Well God sent His son to die for us and Jesus did this out of love for you. We are never alone because of that act of love. In the scripture we see that not only is God our hiding place but He also surrounds us with songs of deliverance! Can you hear the music? Can you feel your confidence growing? Is your fear diminishing? Have your troubles just gotten a little smaller? When we rest in God’s loving, protective arms we rest knowing that all is well because we are in the best hiding place ever!

In His Service, Pastor Alan

“The Caller”

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

JR High / SR High SUNDAY SCHOOL

Effective Sunday, March 5th, the 8th grade

students will have the option of staying in

their current Jr. High Sunday School class

or moving up and attending the Sr. High

class.

…FROM THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE Greetings everyone, On January 29th, 2017 we had our first meeting of the year. With this new year, Julie Norris respectfully stepped down as CE chairman after years of faithful service. Nikki Mongan and Chris Mohler have taken on this role of Chairperson, acting as Co-chairs. The committee will be meeting monthly to ensure a smooth transition in welcoming new committee members and to be sure all CE needs are being met. We will be meeting every 4th Sunday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Our next meeting is March 26th.

With Blessings, Chris Mohler and Nikki Mongan

KIDS CLUB Greetings, Over the past few weeks, Kids Club has been working on completing an awesome lesson plan called “Shaken” by Tim Tebow. Throughout the course of the lesson, the kids have learned some real life lessons on how to handle some real life issues, such as how to be yourself and not following the crowd just because It's the popular thing to do, how to be a friend and how to treat your friends, and how God has a plan for us even though we may not see it now. We start out all of our meetings with activity time such as kickball, basketball, and most recently Minute To Win It games. All of our meetings are closed in prayer by the kids. We have a prayer request board and thankful prayer board. Currently we have a waiting list for kids who want to do the closing prayer, and frankly that's awesome. We are getting ready for our second party of the year. Our first party was a pizza and pancake party as requested by the kids, and our next party, which was held on Sunday, February 19th, a pizza and hotdog party. We currently have 16 kids signed up for Kids Club and we opened up the age group for grades kindergarten through 5th grade. Every week we have a show and tell time that's open to everyone. To date we have seen everything from a 1980s He-Man collection, baby dolls, Shopkins, old candy wrappers, and Chapstick. Teresa and I are very grateful for the opportunity to spend a few hours each week with these kids. As always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. My email address is [email protected] and my cell is 301-524-7728.

With Blessings, Chris and Teresa Mohler

mailto:[email protected]

MEN'S SUNDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY will be finishing up 2nd Kings and starting 1st Chronicles this month. The Men's Study is a very laid back group of diverse men. Whether you're a new Christian, a seasoned Christian, or you just want to know more about how God's word can change your life, you'll feel welcome at this Study. See Roger Smith if you have questions. WOMEN'S SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY will be studying Andy Stanley's 'Discovering the Will of God' this month. Have you ever wondered if the decisions you make are God's will? This study will take you through the important steps of decision-making as you begin to discover the personal vision God has for you. See Linda Smith for any questions regarding this study, and to order a study guide.

BIBLE READING PLAN FOR MARCH

Day Book Chapter Verses

1 Matthew 4 1-11

2 Matthew 4 12-25

3 Matthew 6 1-18

4 Psalm 85

5 1 Samuel 1 1-28

6 1 Samuel 2 1-11

7 2 Samuel 7 1-29

8 2 Samuel 22 1-28

9 2 Samuel 22 29-51

10 Psalm 89 1-18

11 Psalm 89 19-37

12 Psalm 89 38-52

13 2 Chronicles 1 1-17






19 Ezra 8 21-36

20 Nehemiah 9 1-25

21 Nehemiah 9 26-38

22 Psalm 11

23 Psalm 16

24 Psalm 17

25 Psalm 22

26 Psalm 25

27 Psalm 26

28 Psalm 27

29 Psalm 28

30 Psalm 30

31 Psalm 31

READING AND STUDYING THE BIBLE

BIBLE SCRIPTURE VERSE

COMMENT BOARD

Please remember to utilize our Bible Board in

the hallway behind the Sanctuary to post your

questions and tell us about a special Scripture

passage and what it means to you. You can

also pick up a copy of the current month’s

Bible Reading Plan there.

Be watching for what our Youth have to say

about their favorite verses, coming soon!!!

CHILDREN’S CHOIR TOUCHDOWN SUNSET PRAISE BAND Touchdown Sunset provides music during the Contemporary (8:30 a.m.) Service each Sunday.

MUSIC MINISTRIES

The Pleasant Valley Senior Citizens invite

those of you 55 & over to join us for an

afternoon of food, fun and fellowship. We meet

at 12:00 noon on the third Wednesday of each

month at the Brownsville Church of the

Brethren, 1911 Rohrersville Road, Knoxville,

MD 21758. Please bring a covered dish and

your own place setting (plate, knife, fork &

spoon). Water and coffee are provided.

March’s meeting is on

Wednesday, March 15th

Hope you’ll join us!

FROM THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE

The Property Committee is excited about the warm weather and is kicking off spring with our first Committee meeting on March 1st. We have many items on our to-do list and welcome anyone with extra time to come out and volunteer.

Students, need SSL hours? We can help!

Additionally, for the first time we are offering a couples therapeutic painting workshop with class scheduled around your needs. Please see/call John McGuffin or any Property Committee Member to schedule a class room.

WATCH FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SPRING WORK DATE to be posted in the church bulletin shortly.

---John McGuffin, Property Chair

The Children’s Choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Children 4 years through Middle School are invited to participate.

Upcoming Event: Sunday, April 2nd Benevola United Methodist Church

Touchdown Sunset will present a concert at this community event and pot luck dinner. The event is from 5:00 - 6:30 PM.

"WHEN WOMEN PRAY" meets on Tuesday mornings at the church from 10:00-11:00 a.m. If you're available at that time, they would love for you to join them. If you have a prayer request, please put it in the box outside the Pastor's office and this group will pray for you. The women also travel monthly to visit and pray with people in the church and community. If you know of anyone that would benefit from this ministry, please see one of the group members: Linda Smith, Jackie Snoots, Betsy Warrenfeltz, Sherry Gagnon, Kay Moser, Christy Jones, and Jean Rohr. There are also some women who are unable to meet with the group on Tuesday mornings, but would like to visit people on evenings and weekends. If you are interested in participating, speak with someone in the group.

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH ADOPT-A-FAMILY

COORDINATOR NEEDED

The Outreach Committee is looking for someone to coordinate the BCOB Christmas Adopt-A-Family gift program. Please contact either Sandy Jones or Bobbi Hahn if you would be willing to organize and coordinate this program.

The 37th Annual Disaster Response Auction

Saturday, May 6, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m.

Items needed for the Auction:

Quality items (good condition) – If you would buy it, then someone else might.

Handcrafted useful items, furniture and collectibles

Antiques, coin collections

Tools and equipment in working order (hand tool sets, power tools marked “working condition.”)

Large items – vehicles, campers, farm equipment and working lawn/garden equipment

Real estate – contact main office to work out details Items NOT ACCEPTABLE for the Auction:

Appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers)

Incomplete & non-working items

Tires, wheels, unidentified automotive parts

Disassembled projects (i.e., lawnmowers, roto tillers)

Pianos & Organs

Furniture, bedding mattress/box springs, overstuffed and “brown” wood items. Unless they are in “like new” or very gently used condition, we cannot sell them.

Yard sale “leftovers.” No other explanation necessary.

Broken, stained, damaged, or cracked items; incomplete sets of dishes/glassware. Condition is important.

Exercise equipment We are asking that you think about what to donate. We need your donations but the need for sellable items is a must. We want everyone to know that we appreciate what is given, but we are faced with increasing fees to dispose of items that cannot be sold. We’d love to know what you are donating so that we can advertise & include photos!

We also reserve the right to refuse any items we deem unacceptable.

for donations of flower and vegetable plants

Donated or purchased flats of Blooming Annuals

Vegetable Seedlings grown under lights

Potted Culinary Herbs, labeled

Nice Perennials, potted and labeled, with photo

Bulbs, bagged and labeled, with photo

Ground Covers and Blooming Vines

Nice shrubs and ornamental trees, small and labeled We cannot accept the following invasive species: Burning Bush Bradford Pear Butterfly Bush Mimosa Orange Daylily Norway Maple Barberry English Ivy Spiraea Periwinkle

Please bring plants Friday or early Saturday

The Disaster Relief Auction

PLANT BOOTH

needs YOU

PASTOR’S SERMONS

March 5 “Temptation” Matthew 4:1-11

March 12 “Faith and Righteousness” Romans 4:1-5

March 19 “Undeserved Privilege” Romans 5:1-5

March 26 “Light” Ephesians 5:8-14

Worship Leaders

Acolytes

3/5 Nissi Ellis

3/12 TBA

3/19 TBA

3/26 TBA

Ushers Contemporary Service

M. David Hahn Mike Carey

Traditional Service Bill Snoots, Team Capt.

MEMORIAL GIFTS

A gift of money has been given to Missions and Outreach in memory of Elizabeth M. Younger, by Robert (Joe) and Vickie Younger. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Fay Mongan, by Stephen G. & Linda M. Anders.

A gift of money has been given to the Food Bank in memory of Ricky Butts, by Kathy Hemming Thompson.

A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Danny Payne, by Kathy Hemming Thompson.

A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Kenny Stubs, Roberta & Kenny Coulter, Mike

Jennings for Valentine's Day, from Michelle Staubs, Cheryl Staubs, Donna Coulter & Nancy Coulter.

A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Danny Payne, from Michelle Staubs, Donna

Coulter, Nancy Coulter, Cheryl Staubs, Robert Sterling, & Blane Bidle.

Nursery Helpers (1st Service)

3/5 Julie Norris

3/12 Jocelyn Pennella-Doyle

3/19 Jackie Snoots

3/26 Linda Clough

3/5 Rob Galpin

3/12 Lori Dagenhart

3/19 Dave Hahn

3/26 Esther Kidwell

Children’ s Church

3/5 Shorten/Dagenhart




SERVING THE CHURCH IN MARCH

Organist: Betsy Warrenfeltz

Deacon of the Month: Bruce &Betsy Warrenfeltz

Building Steward: Dave Hahn

Sound Technician: Jerry Iseminger

Kitchen Helper: Jackie Snoots

WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THOSE

with ongoing health concerns

Jamie Barnhouse Shirley Barnhouse George Baugher Joan Bealer Dawn Berger Joan Best BoAnn Bohman Beth Bucy Margaret Darr Brian Dillow

Bonnie Duarte Janet Gemberling John Gerolimos Christian Hacking Aaron Hahn Marvin Hahn Mary Louise Horman Barbara Kelbaugh Frank Kelbaugh, Jr. Jim Kidwell

Sean Loughlin Rose Moats Gloria Moore Alice Oakes Melissa Payne Loleta Potter Sherman Potter Sandy Rachel Fred Riley Sue Roberts Susie Ruffner

Mary Louise Simpson Zettie Smith David Thompson Stella Thompson Jon Tregoning Dorothy Tritapoe Janice Tritapoe Stan Tucker Paula Webb Marian Welsh

and serving in active military duty

Garrett Cook (Son of Whitney Hellman and Guy Cook)

(Grandson of Joan Howell)

(Great grandson of Pete Higdon)

Sgt. Luke Maxson (Husband of Jessie Maxson)

Kacy Taulton (Niece of Michelle Berger)

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR OUR MEMBERS RESIDING IN AREA NURSING CENTERS

Alice Oakes Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village

8507 Mapleville Road

Boonsboro, MD 21713

Dorothy Tritapoe Vindobona Nursing Center

6012 Jefferson Boulevard

P.O. Box 318, Room 204

Frederick, MD 21703

Janice Tritapoe Broadmore Senior Living

1175 Professional Court

Room 117A

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Zettie Smith Somerford Place

2100 Whittier Drive

Frederick, MD 21702

to the families of …

Ricky Butts (January 30)

Heloise Sponaugle (February 3)

Poetry as Prayer Writing Workshop

Friday, March 17, 2017, 6:00 PM through Saturday, March 18, 2017, 4:00 PM

Cost: $185 for Day Attendees $225 for Overnight Attendees This workshop will explore attentive reading with guided writing exercises to write your own poems or begin effective journaling. Suitable for both writers and non-writers. Facilitator is author Elizabeth Ayres.

Registration Deadline - March 10, 2017

To register, call Shepherd’s Spring at 301-223-8193.

Save the Date – Monday, June 19, 2017

Shepherd’s Spring Golf Tournament at Black Rock Golf Course, Hagerstown, MD

Proceeds to help underwrite the Summer Camper Scholarship Fund

Birdwatcher Retreat 2017 May 5 - 7, 2017

• Basic bird watching techniques • Time to watch and listen on Bird walks at local birding

hot spots • Good food and fellowship Full retreat package includes two nights' accommodations in the Lodge, Friday evening dinner, three meals on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday - $160 per person double occupancy. Reduced price is available for those who do not wish to stay overnight. Pricing options are available on the registration page. Friday night registration is at 5 pm, followed by dinner and evening presentation. Weekend includes birding visits to Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal, and the Williamsport Cushwa Basin and possibly the National Conservation Training Center for bird banding. Trails are mostly wooded and uneven surfaces.

Registration Deadline is April 17th, 2017

Boonsboro Alumni Group Class of ‘63

10-day Tour to South Dakota

Travel on New England Coach tours through Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and then on west where you will visit Badlands National Park, Deadwood, Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, to name a few. On the return trip, there is a stop at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH. A $200 deposit is due to hold your reservation space. Total cost of trip is $2,300 per person, based on double occupancy. Please mail checks to Bobby Deener, 626 N. Main Street, Boonsboro, MD 21713. Contact Steve Kidwell if you have questions (301-834-9462 or 913-948-0765) or to see the complete itinerary/details.

STATISTICS – FEBRUARY (2/5, 2/12, & 2/19)

Average Worship Attendance 157

Average Worship Offering $4,034.00

Average Sunday School Attend. 68

Average Sunday School Offering 22.30

Playgroup Tuition 1530.00

Playgroup Other 246.00

CE/Youth 206.66

BCOB Disaster Fund 435.00

Micah’s Backpack 275.00

Food Bank 346.00

Maintenance Fund 200.00

Use of Church Assets 25.00

Missions and Outreach 215.00

Disaster Book Ad/Patron 245.00

Kitchen Fund 250.00

Sound System 50.00

Memorial Fund 200.00

Literature Rack 11.00

Blanket Fund 170.00

Birthdays 2 Gary Kaetzel

3 Taylor Scofield

4 Janice Frye

7 Zachary Bennett Brandon Truitt

9 M. David Hahn Louise Humerick

10 Alice Oakes

11 Jaydon Gerolimos

Ember McGill

Lorri Mills

15 Barbara Kelbaugh

Todd Utterback

16 Ted Kaetzel

Doreen Semler

17 Galen Sullivan

18 Lisa Proulx Ron Truitt

19 Chasen Deener Carrie Jennings

20 Austin Miller Jared Vaughn

21 Esther Harwood

22 CJ Mohler

23 Dolores Rickerds

24 Linda Miller

26 Ryan Higdon

David Himes

27 Heather Barnhart Tina (Snoots) Smith

28 Danielle (Holler) Leonard

29 Dylan Rohr

Kinsee Poffenberger Ruth Smallwood

Anniversaries 14 Dale & Christy Jones

15 Gary & Martha Himes Perry & Gail Younger

26 Chris & Donna Utterback

29 Blaine & Marcia Bealer

March 11th

2 a.m. Daylight

savings time

Our Birthday & Anniversary lists are intended to include everyone but if your special day(s) are not listed in our Newsletters or are incorrect, please contact the Administrative Office with your date of birth/anniversary and we will add you to our “work in progress” listing. Every effort is made to have correct information, but we depend on your input to make that happen.

2017 Church Phonebooks Are Now Available

Corrections: Kenneth & Esther Bolt

2620 Rohrersville Rd. Rohrersville, MD 21779

Janice Mentzer 3212 Gapland Rd. Gapland, MD 21779

Harry House, phone 301-797-8910

March 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

-1-

Playgroup (3’s)

Property Committee Meeting 7pm

-2-

Playgroup (4’s)

Girl Scouts 5:30-9pm

-3- Playgroup (4’s)

-4-

-5-

Youth & Kids Club 6pm Men’s/Women’s Bible

Studies 6pm


Board Meeting

7pm


Women’s Prayer Group 10-11 am

Food Bank 3:30-5:30 pm

-8-

Playgroup (3’s)



-10-

Playgroup (4’s)

-11-

FH HALL Reserved

SPRING

FORWARD

CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR !!!

-12-


Studies 6pm


Golden Rule 7pm

(at church)



Prayer Shawl 7pm



Senior Citizens

12 noon




NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

-18-

-19-


Studies 6pm


Ruritan Meeting 7pm


Women’s Prayer Group

10-11 am


-22-

Playgroup (3’s)




Women’s Fellowship 6:30 pm (FH)

-25-

-26-

CE Meeting 4:30 pm


Studies 6pm




Prayer Shawl 7pm


-29-

Playgroup (3’s)




Playgroup 3’s 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Playgroup 4’s 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Please remember to submit Bulletin Info by noon on Thursdays.

March Special Offering

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