The Federated Messenger

June 2017

“I Don't Want to Waste My Summer!”

by Pastor Stephen Pettis

Summer is upon us! Summer is a great time to fulfill the great commission, to make

disciples. To make disciples we have to share the truth of the gospel and once received grow in

the likeness of Christ. This summer we are going to do that in a couple of ways.

Jesus said, you are the light of the world. (Matthew 5:14) Being out in our communities

gives us the great opportunity to show others our love for Christ. This summer churches from

the community will be hosting a kickball league for middle/high school students every

Wednesday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm from June 14th to July 12th. Students will be

encouraged to create teams and compete to be Kick ball champions.

The goal of this effort is to promote a three day event happening July

13-15.

The Federated Youth and the youth from other churches of this

area are planning a three day out door event called the Awakening,

happening July 13, 14, and 15 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Albion Park. There's going to be

great activities, giveaways, music, fun and a rock concert. The goal of this three day event is to

share the gospel with the youth of our community in the hope that they will come to the life

saving knowledge of Jesus.

The second part of disciple making is growing in the likeness of Christ. We have two

great opportunities to do that this summer. First, Sunday school. All students going into 7th

thru 12th grade are welcome to join us in the elevator room starting June 25. Second, is a

Bible study that will meet together for a study in the word and then spend some time hanging

out in different locals. If you're interested please sign up outside Pastor Steve's office.

If you aren't a student but you would love to help in any of these great summer

opportunities for our teens please talk to Pastor Steve!

June 2017

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… By Joseph Preston

If you came to the Open House, you may have noticed the first of three new lights for the entrance driveway and parking lot. All three are now installed, along with a light for the main entrance sign. We’ve also built some benches for the pool area, added a tetherball near octaball, repaired a variety of things around the property (doors, gators, fences, hay equipment, pumps, drainage, etc.), and continued to enhance the usefulness and beauty of the facility and property at WLD Ranch. In the midst of repairs and upgrades and enhancements for the facility, we continue to serve guest groups. From May 1st through the beginning of summer camp, we will see over 2000 guests in various programs such as weekend retreats, horse programs, and school field days. I usually describe this time of year as a whirlwind and it is certainly that right now! In the midst of the busyness of this season, as we build improvements and prepare for the summer, I like to remember that building lives is what we are doing. The buildings, property, programs, horses, and all the other “things” and “tasks” that make up camp ministry are here to be used to touch people’s lives with the truth of Jesus. This past month, we had the privilege of coming alongside several church groups and supporting them as they built connections with each other and strengthened their walk with Christ. On a couple weekends, Malcolm shared a devotion with Girl Scout groups and in his typical style he shared his testimony of coming to Christ, challenging the kids (and adults) that they don’t have to wait until they are older to come to Jesus. Through the Field Days, our staff demonstrated the love of Christ through how they treated the school students on the challenge course and in the horse arena. As we finished up spring horse lessons, we were able to share with our students biblical truths that can impact their lives. All of these are different ways we are building lives, not things. Our direct impact on lives varies with the different kinds of opportunities we have, but our mission and Wayne’s dream continue to influence the decisions we make about how to do camp ministry. Camp ministry needs a place and programs to be camp, and we will continue to be good stewards of these resources – all so that we can continue to guide campers and guests to Jesus as the truth in life.

Springfield Senior Center

TUESDAY, JUNE 13 ~ Devotions will be presented by Pastor Byron Gurnee, Keepville Bible Methodist Church. Sue Mueller will speak to us about “Beginning Genealogy”.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 ~ Devotions will be presented by Don Adams.

A special program will be presented by Miriam Walton from Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services. She will speak to us about keeping our medicine cabinets safe. The meetings begin at 9:45 AM but come at 9:30 AM to join in with the senior ringers and singers! A home-cooked meal will be served at Noon. Good fellowship, blood pressure readings, exercises, lunch all for a $3 donation!

Springfield

Senior Center

Trips

Thursday, July 13 – Erie Canal Flight of Five, Lockport, NY. Tour First Presbyterian Church, buffet lunch at Canalside and a two hour Erie Canal Cruise. Complete your day at the new Erie Canal Discovery Ctr. Cost $88 by June 13.

Friday, August 4 – Phil Dirt and the Dozers will take us right back to classic Rock n’ Roll’s golden age. The Dozers perform the intricate vocal harmonies of the Beach Boys, Four Seasons, and many more to perfection. Croation Lodge, Eastlake, OH. Lunch included. Cost $75 by June 27.

Thursday, September 21 – Kinzua Bridge Adventure. Enjoy the fabulous new Visitor Center and walk the “Tracks Across the Sky.” Buffet lunch at Kane Manor and more. Cost $57 by August 22.

Thursday, October 12 – Mama Mia at Erie Playhouse. Supper at Family Center included. Limited to 24 on the bus, more may car pool. Cost $52 by September 12. Call Nancy Crabtree with questions, 922-3249

June 2017

Cara Anderson Home School

Adam Barton PA Cyber School

Katherine Buman Girard High School

Taylor Glover McDowell High School

Ryan Presser-Palmer Northwestern High School

Morgan Ring Northwestern High School

Jacob Vadzemnieks Fairview High School

SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY SERVICE

Join us on Sunday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Center for a great day of family activities to honor our fathers! Our special guest for the morning service will be Phil Dalton who will use the art of Illusion as a means of sharing the good news of Jesus. Phil is currently on tour with his family of 5 planning to be in 50 states in 50 days and has chosen us as one of his stops! After the morning service there will be plenty of great food and some “hot rod” cars to enjoy so pray and then invite some Dads and their families to join us for this memorable morning together.

Open Houses

Adam Barton Saturday, July 8 ~ 2 to 6 PM at his home, 14065 W. Lake Road, West Springfield

Katherine Buman Saturday, July 1~ 2 to 5 PM at the WLD Ranch

Taylor Glover Saturday, July 1~ 2 to 5 PM at the WLD Ranch

Morgan Ring Saturday, June 10 ~ 5 to 8 PM, Picnic Pavilion

behind the Federated Church Preschool

Jacob Vadzemnieks Saturday, July 8 ~ 2 to 6 PM at his home,

3497 Dennis Avenue, Fairview

Adult Vacation Bible School 2017 is set for

July 17-21, from 9:30 AM to 11:45 AM

in our Family Center. Our special guest will

be our missionary Simon Avila, who will be

singing every day and sharing stories of

God's work in Central America. Our Bible

teachers this year will be Pastor Dick Page

from Grace Church of McKean, teaching

from the book of Hebrews, and Pastor Ed

Huntley teaching on the book of Ruth. In

addition to the teaching and great music,

Dick and Helen Robison will be blessing us

every morning with tasty treats, and on

Friday a delightful picnic lunch. Adults of

all ages are welcome to come to AVBS

2017!

June 2017

EQUIPPING DISCIPLES IN SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sanctuary Class – A verse-by-verse study of the book of Proverbs, led by Jerry

Hills in the Church Sanctuary. Good News Class – Family Center,

Room 1, is currently studying the book of Ephesians with Seth Huntley and Sam Ring leading.

Kingdom Bound Class – Led by Andy Ward, studying “His Story, Christ’s Last Week” in Room 12, Family Center.

Celebration Class – All are invited to this class in the church dining room currently studying the life and teachings of Jesus.

Newcomers Class – This class led by Paul Burgess in Room 31 in the church, is studying “The Parables of Jesus”.

Faith Chapel Ladies Class – This class is studying the Experiencing God series with Nancy Wuenschel leading.

Ladies Class – Studying “Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith” by Andy Stanley in Room 10 on the ground floor of the church.

Men’s Class – Studying various topics, led by Pastor Rick, Bob Pettis, and John Sargent, Family Center Rooms 10 & 11.

College/Young Adult Class 18-24 years – Rooms 8 & 9 of the Family Center, studying I Peter led by Mike and Cheryl Anderson.

The ACTS Class which meets in the Family Center coat room is studying “The Way of the Master”, learning to use the tools that God has given us to evangelize the lost. Jeff Wuenschel is the facilitator.

Church Membership Class – Beginning July 9, for those who have an interest in becoming a member of the church. Led by Pastor Ed.

June Childcare Schedule

Nursery 8:30 AM June 4 B. Hopkins, P. Machacek June 11 D. Brown, M. Conley June 18 ONE SERVICE AT 10:00 AM C. Repoff, D. Gerety June 25 J. Donelson, R. Kuhn

Nursery 10:00 AM

June 4 A. Hayes, J. Pushinsky June 11 B. Blum, C. Pettis June 25 S. Johnson, S. Stuyvesant

Nursery 11:15 AM

June 4 D. Noel, C. Merritt June 11 L. Anderson, E. Corbett June 25 C. Owens, M. Oaks

Toddler 8:30 AM

June 4 Snyder Family June 11 C. Durfee, E. Durfee June 18 ONE SERVICE AT 10:00 AM B. Crosby, S. Wohlford June 25 TBA

Toddler 10:00 AM

June 4 D. Quinn June 11 D. Quinn June 25 D. Snyder, T. Snyder

Toddler 11:15 AM

June 4 B. Hulley, D. Rogers June 11 J. Huntley, K. Huntley June 24 V. Sontheimer, K. Wurst

The next service of baptism will be held at Presque Isle Beach 10 Sunday, July 30 at 5:00 p.m. If you would like to be baptized, plan to attend the Baptism Class Sunday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the Prayer Room.

Look for the letter on the back of the

calendar for news from our sister

church, Archangelsk Bible Church,

Archangelsk, Russia.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURS. FRI. SATURDAY

1 2 3 7:30 AM Elders &

Deacons Prayer 6:30 PM Preschool Graduation

4

8:30 & 11:15 Worship

10 AM Sunday School

5 6:30 PM

Ladies Bible Study 7 PM FOCAS

6 7 10 AM Golden

Circle 7 PM Baccalaureate at Northwestern Senior High School

8 9

10 AM

Tabitha

Team

10

11

8:30 & 11:15 Worship

10 AM Sunday School

12 13 9:45 AM

Senior Center 6:30 PM Elders and Deacons

14 10 AM Golden

Circle 7 PM Prayer Meeting

15 16 17

18 10 AM Worship in

the Family Center with Phil Dalton Family Picnic & Car Show No Sunday School

19 6:30 PM

Ladies Bible Study 7 PM FOCAS

20

6-8 PM Ladies

Coffee

House

21 10 AM Golden

Circle 7 PM Prayer Meeting

22 23 24

25

8:30 & 11:15 AM Worship

10 AM Sunday School

26 1:00 PM

Mobile Food Pantry

27

9:45 AM

Senior Center

28 10 AM Golden

Circle 7 PM Prayer Meeting

29 30

News from Archangelsk Bible Church, Archangelsk, Russia by Rich Ring

Thank you for praying for the Archangelsk Bible Church. Pastor Andrew has asked me to write this for the Newsletter as he is very busy working with other pastors of the region to build a house for a pastor & family about 600 kilometers south of Archangelsk. As assistant Bishop to the Archangelsk (State) Region, Pastor Andrew wants to encourage the churches and has encouraged his own people to use their vacation to visit and encourage different churches. The men of the ABC church are meeting weekly to encourage each other with accountability. The ladies also meet weekly for Bible Study and prayer. Please pray that God would raise up a children's leader for the church, to organize and minister to the children. Continue to pray for God's leading regarding the church building. Pray that God would send someone with authority to get legal permission and “know-how” needed to rebuild the steps. The ABC and the local Baptist church desire to co-organize a children's camp this summer. Please pray for this endeavor. Pray for God's leading and protection and that the children will grow in the truth and knowledge of Him Who loves them and gave His only Son for them. I would ask you to pray for Pastor Andrew and his family. Pray that God will give Him wisdom and strength and that He will be sensitive to God's leading, not to stretch himself too thin. I praise God for all He has done and is doing in His church and for your prayers. "I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:3-6)

May Jesus Christ be Praised!