Sunday, October 2, 2011
Slide Show of FOH reunion!
Elly Nelson, a local friend of Family of Hope, has produced a beautiful slide show of our recent reunion, using pictures provided by Margie Vlasits. We thank them both!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
October 2011 newsletter
House-to-House
Family of Hope House Church October 2011
Notes, prayers and praises
* VIRGINIA MENNONITE RELIEF SALE is set for September 30-October 1 at the Rockingham Fair grounds.
* PRAY FOR MICHAEL RIVIERA-WENGER, whose health condition has worsened, and for Lois as she seeks help for the care he needs.
* OCTOBER BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS to Joyce Ulrich 10/14!
* THE MT. CLINTON CHURCH OF GOD invites us to join them for their homecoming Sunday, October 9, with a worship service at 11, a covered dish meal at noon, and the Doyle Moats family singers at 2.
October lectionary readings
2 Ex 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20 Psalm 19 Phil 3:4b-14 Matt 21:33–46
9 Ex 32:1–14 Psalm 106:1–6, 19–23 Phil. 4:1–9 Matt. 22:1–14
16 Ex. 33:12–23 Psm 99 1 Thess 1:1–10 Matt 22:15–22 Luke 16:19-31
23 Deut 34:1–12 Psalm 90:1–6, 13–17 1 Thess 2:1–8 Matt 22:34–46
30 Josh 3:7–17 Psalm 107:1–7, 33–37 1 Thess 2:9–13 Matt 23:1–12
October services worship at 4 pm, meal at 6
2 Location: James & Ruth Stauffer 1250 Parkway Dr 22802 574-6141
Worship and Sharing: James Stauffer
Bible Study: Paul Swarr Carry-in Meal
9 Location: Rachel Stoltzfus 1359 TwoPenny Drive 433-3983
Worship and Sharing: Harvey Yoder
Bible Study: Harvey Yoder Carry-in Meal
16 Location: Guy & Margie Vlasits 3448 Caverns Drive, K’town 908-0391
Worship and Sharing: Guy and Margie Vlasits
Bible Study: Dick Dumas Carry-in Meal
23 Location: Susan Campbell 1361 Lincolnshire Dr 22802 564-1524
Worship and Sharing: Susan Campbell
Bible Study: Ellie Nelson Carry-in Meal
30 Location: Family Life Resource Center 273 Newman Ave. 432-0531
Worship and Sharing: Karla May
Bible Study: James Stauffer Carry-in Finger Foods Meal
Family of Hope Directory
Atwell, Cathy
Blackburn, Gail
Campbell, Susan
Campbell, Karen
Dumas, Dick
Levesque, Trish
May, Karla
Morlan, Becky
Nelson, Neil & Elly
Riviera-Wenger, Michael & Lois
Stauffer, James & Ruth
Stoltzfus, Rachel
Swarr, Paul & Bertha
Ulrich, Joyce
Vlasits, Guy & Margie
Yoder, Alma Jean & Harvey
Family of Hope House Church October 2011
Notes, prayers and praises
* VIRGINIA MENNONITE RELIEF SALE is set for September 30-October 1 at the Rockingham Fair grounds.
* PRAY FOR MICHAEL RIVIERA-WENGER, whose health condition has worsened, and for Lois as she seeks help for the care he needs.
* OCTOBER BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS to Joyce Ulrich 10/14!
* THE MT. CLINTON CHURCH OF GOD invites us to join them for their homecoming Sunday, October 9, with a worship service at 11, a covered dish meal at noon, and the Doyle Moats family singers at 2.
October lectionary readings
2 Ex 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20 Psalm 19 Phil 3:4b-14 Matt 21:33–46
9 Ex 32:1–14 Psalm 106:1–6, 19–23 Phil. 4:1–9 Matt. 22:1–14
16 Ex. 33:12–23 Psm 99 1 Thess 1:1–10 Matt 22:15–22 Luke 16:19-31
23 Deut 34:1–12 Psalm 90:1–6, 13–17 1 Thess 2:1–8 Matt 22:34–46
30 Josh 3:7–17 Psalm 107:1–7, 33–37 1 Thess 2:9–13 Matt 23:1–12
October services worship at 4 pm, meal at 6
2 Location: James & Ruth Stauffer 1250 Parkway Dr 22802 574-6141
Worship and Sharing: James Stauffer
Bible Study: Paul Swarr Carry-in Meal
9 Location: Rachel Stoltzfus 1359 TwoPenny Drive 433-3983
Worship and Sharing: Harvey Yoder
Bible Study: Harvey Yoder Carry-in Meal
16 Location: Guy & Margie Vlasits 3448 Caverns Drive, K’town 908-0391
Worship and Sharing: Guy and Margie Vlasits
Bible Study: Dick Dumas Carry-in Meal
23 Location: Susan Campbell 1361 Lincolnshire Dr 22802 564-1524
Worship and Sharing: Susan Campbell
Bible Study: Ellie Nelson Carry-in Meal
30 Location: Family Life Resource Center 273 Newman Ave. 432-0531
Worship and Sharing: Karla May
Bible Study: James Stauffer Carry-in Finger Foods Meal
Family of Hope Directory
Atwell, Cathy
Blackburn, Gail
Campbell, Susan
Campbell, Karen
Dumas, Dick
Levesque, Trish
May, Karla
Morlan, Becky
Nelson, Neil & Elly
Riviera-Wenger, Michael & Lois
Stauffer, James & Ruth
Stoltzfus, Rachel
Swarr, Paul & Bertha
Ulrich, Joyce
Vlasits, Guy & Margie
Yoder, Alma Jean & Harvey
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
A Word from the Pastor
Like many of you, I'm concerned about the nature and focus of an event planned for the Court Square Theater at 3 pm on the tenth anniversary of 9/11 as described below. Having heard Del Rosso's presentation at Dean Welty's home a number of months ago, I debated whether to accept my friend Dean's strong invitation to have folks like me attend the event this Sunday, and expressed my wish that he had chosen a more moderate and less incendiary speaker for the occasion. But it's their program.
After some reflection, I've decided to attend to simply be a part of a respectful, alternative presence, and to use much of the time to silently pray for a spirit of "peace and goodwill toward all" to fill the room. So I invite you to join me and others in this kind of quiet demonstration of shalom/salem. There is to be an open mic time for comments and questions in which those of us who wish can respectfully express our convictions and concerns.
I'm also suggesting we all wear something black as a sign of mourning for the terrible devastation and loss of life that happened ten years ago, as well as our mourning the hatred, animosity and violence that has followed on the part of so many on all sides. All of this is entirely up to you, of course, as I am not speaking officially as a member of any group in urging this "pray-in." I do however feel the support of many in my church, in the local FOR chapter of which I am a part, and from many other good friends and colleagues like you.
My personal appeal, for whatever its worth, is to leave all placards, literature or any other demonstrations of protest (or heated arguments) outside the door--or for another venue.
For some background reading, here's a link to my op-ed on the editorial page of the DNR Monday. I also strongly recommend your reading Jewish writer Eliyahu Stern's 9/2/11 piece on sharia law in the New York Times entitled, "Don't Fear Islam's Law in America."
And please don't miss the "Turning Toward Peace" event at Harrisonburg's Court Square this Saturday evening at 7 pm, and check out the events set for EMU at http://www.emu.edu/l/
My personal appeal, for whatever its worth, is to leave all placards, literature or any other demonstrations of protest (or heated arguments) outside the door--or for another venue.
For some background reading, here's a link to my op-ed on the editorial page of the DNR Monday. I also strongly recommend your reading Jewish writer Eliyahu Stern's 9/2/11 piece on sharia law in the New York Times entitled, "Don't Fear Islam's Law in America."
And please don't miss the "Turning Toward Peace" event at Harrisonburg's Court Square this Saturday evening at 7 pm, and check out the events set for EMU at http://www.emu.edu/l/
Harvey Yoder
http://harvyoder.blogspot.com
The event is co-sponsored by the Valley Family Forum, the Shenandoah Valley TEA Party Patriots, and ACT for America.
http://harvyoder.blogspot.com
Invitation --- In Remembrance of 9-11 --- Free Admission
“Target America: Why Did It Happen & Can It Happen Again?”
3:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11, at Court Square Theater
“Islam isn’t in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant. … The Quran should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on earth.”
Omar Ahmad, Founder and former Chair of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Please join us for a special 10th anniversary commemoration of the 9-11 attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. The event is free and open to the public.
The Program: “Shariah – The Threat to America”
We will remember the victims and their families, and we will also honor representatives of the heroic first responders. Most importantly, however, we will look at lessons learned since that time. Specifically, is there something in Islam that has declared war on America and on our freedoms? If so, what is it, who is leading this “jihad” – including efforts to impose Shariah law on America and into our courts, and what can we do to protect ourselves? In that regard, what is our government doing – or not doing -- to block these efforts?
Finally, how can we help authentic Muslim moderates and reformers face the difficult task of standing up to and opposing Shariah-adherent Muslims who exert overwhelming pressure, financial resources, threats, and violence to gain and maintain support for their jihadist campaign for global domination – including in America?
Keynote Speaker: Michael Del Rosso
Mr. Del Rosso is a Research Fellow in National Security Policy at the Claremont Institute as well as a Senior Fellow for Homeland and National Security at the Center for Security Policy in Washington, DC. He is also co-author of a recent book entitled Shariah: The Threat to America. Other contributors include former CIA Director James Woolsey and Frank Gaffney, founder and president of CSP. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the theater.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
P. S. The entire report, Sharia: The Threat to America, can be read as a PDF file on line. Also, ironically, I find the Omar Ahmad quote above to be strikingly similar to statements expressed by members of the Dominion Theology movement endorsed by many on the conservative right today (including some presidential candidates). Just substitute the word "Christianity" for "Islam" and the "Bible" for "Quran," and you'll see my point. Harvey
Saturday, August 20, 2011
September 2011 newsletter
House-to-House
Family of Hope House Church
Celebrating a 24-year journey
They came from Richmond, Akron, Arlington, Ashville and from up and down the Valley. Over forty past and present members of the FOH family gathered at the Old Massnutten Lodge in Keezletown for its first reunion and homecoming held on the weekend of August 13-14.. Many others who were not able to come, from places as far away as California, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Oregon, sent their regrets and conveyed their best wishes to the group.
A Saturday afternoon outdoor picnic was followed by guests gathering in a circle in order of the approximate year they became a part of the congregation and sharing their stories. A common theme was that of a small congregation reaching out to people who felt alienated and marginalized by their churches and needing a spiritual family to call their home. There was also recognition of people who served elsewhere at some time during their sojourn with FOH, in Ethiopia, Germany, Guatemala and El Salvador and elsewhere, adding to the church’s sense of being a part of a larger world community.
A table in the Great Room of the Lodge held pictures of past events of the church, copies of old newsletters and other items of interest.
On the next day a Sunday noon fellowship meal was followed by a worship service that included the singing of favorite hymns associated with past memories of house church worship services and by a Bible study and sharing time based on Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians and the theme, “We have this treasure in jars of clay.” A display of ceramic ware in various stages of completion covered a coffee table in the middle of the group and became the basis for reflection on Jesus as God’s treasure and the source of all life and hope.
Family of Hope thanks all who came and especially Margie and Guy Vlasits for being gracious hosts for the event, as well as all others who contributed to the weekend’s success.
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” - II Corinthians 4:7-9
Check out a neat slide show highlighting the event done by a local friend of the church, Elly Nelson, using photos provided by Margie Vlasits.
Notes, prayers and praises
* VIRGINIA MENNONITE RELIEF SALE is set for September 30-October 1 at the Rockingham Fair grounds.
* GET FOH UPDATES at http://familyofhopehousechurch.blogpost.com.
* SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS to Billy and Karla May 9/3!
* WE WELCOME JOSIAH DUMAS back to our community. He is living with his father at 816 Virginia Avenue and is looking for carpenter or other work in the area.
.* CONTRIBUTE TO PENNY POWER this month to help fund water projects in needy areas of the world.
* WE ENCOURAGE SPECIAL GIFTS TO MCC and other food relief organizations to help those enduring incredible suffering in Somalia, Kenya and other drought-stricken parts of Africa.
September lectionary readings
4 Psalm 149, Exodus 12:1-14, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20
11 Psalm 114, Exodus 14:19-31, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35
16 Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45, Ex. 16:2-15, Philippians 1:21-30, Matt. 20:1-16
25 Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16, Ex. 17:1-7, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32
September services worship at 4 pm, meal at 6
4 Location: James & Ruth Stauffer 1250 Parkway Dr 22802 574-6141
Worship and Sharing: James Stauffer
Bible Study: Skip and Carol Tobin, Virginia Mennonite Missions
Carry-in Meal
11 Location: Guy & Margie Vlasits 3448 Caverns Drive, K’town 908-0391
Worship and Sharing: Guy and Margie Vlasits
Bible Study: Harvey Yoder Carry-in Meal
18 Location: Rachel Stoltzfus 1359 TwoPenny Drive 433-3983
Worship and Sharing: Karla May
Bible Study: Dick Dumas Carry-in Meal
25 Location: Susan Campbell 1361 Lincolnshire Dr 22802 564-1524
Worship and Sharing: Susan Campbell
Bible Study: James Stauffer
Carry-in Meal
Family of Hope House Church
Celebrating a 24-year journey
They came from Richmond, Akron, Arlington, Ashville and from up and down the Valley. Over forty past and present members of the FOH family gathered at the Old Massnutten Lodge in Keezletown for its first reunion and homecoming held on the weekend of August 13-14.. Many others who were not able to come, from places as far away as California, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Oregon, sent their regrets and conveyed their best wishes to the group.
A Saturday afternoon outdoor picnic was followed by guests gathering in a circle in order of the approximate year they became a part of the congregation and sharing their stories. A common theme was that of a small congregation reaching out to people who felt alienated and marginalized by their churches and needing a spiritual family to call their home. There was also recognition of people who served elsewhere at some time during their sojourn with FOH, in Ethiopia, Germany, Guatemala and El Salvador and elsewhere, adding to the church’s sense of being a part of a larger world community.
A table in the Great Room of the Lodge held pictures of past events of the church, copies of old newsletters and other items of interest.
On the next day a Sunday noon fellowship meal was followed by a worship service that included the singing of favorite hymns associated with past memories of house church worship services and by a Bible study and sharing time based on Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians and the theme, “We have this treasure in jars of clay.” A display of ceramic ware in various stages of completion covered a coffee table in the middle of the group and became the basis for reflection on Jesus as God’s treasure and the source of all life and hope.
Family of Hope thanks all who came and especially Margie and Guy Vlasits for being gracious hosts for the event, as well as all others who contributed to the weekend’s success.
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” - II Corinthians 4:7-9
Check out a neat slide show highlighting the event done by a local friend of the church, Elly Nelson, using photos provided by Margie Vlasits.
Notes, prayers and praises
* VIRGINIA MENNONITE RELIEF SALE is set for September 30-October 1 at the Rockingham Fair grounds.
* GET FOH UPDATES at http://familyofhopehousechurch.blogpost.com.
* SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS to Billy and Karla May 9/3!
* WE WELCOME JOSIAH DUMAS back to our community. He is living with his father at 816 Virginia Avenue and is looking for carpenter or other work in the area.
.* CONTRIBUTE TO PENNY POWER this month to help fund water projects in needy areas of the world.
* WE ENCOURAGE SPECIAL GIFTS TO MCC and other food relief organizations to help those enduring incredible suffering in Somalia, Kenya and other drought-stricken parts of Africa.
September lectionary readings
4 Psalm 149, Exodus 12:1-14, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20
11 Psalm 114, Exodus 14:19-31, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35
16 Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45, Ex. 16:2-15, Philippians 1:21-30, Matt. 20:1-16
25 Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16, Ex. 17:1-7, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32
September services worship at 4 pm, meal at 6
4 Location: James & Ruth Stauffer 1250 Parkway Dr 22802 574-6141
Worship and Sharing: James Stauffer
Bible Study: Skip and Carol Tobin, Virginia Mennonite Missions
Carry-in Meal
11 Location: Guy & Margie Vlasits 3448 Caverns Drive, K’town 908-0391
Worship and Sharing: Guy and Margie Vlasits
Bible Study: Harvey Yoder Carry-in Meal
18 Location: Rachel Stoltzfus 1359 TwoPenny Drive 433-3983
Worship and Sharing: Karla May
Bible Study: Dick Dumas Carry-in Meal
25 Location: Susan Campbell 1361 Lincolnshire Dr 22802 564-1524
Worship and Sharing: Susan Campbell
Bible Study: James Stauffer
Carry-in Meal
Sunday, July 31, 2011
August newsletter
House-to-House
Family of Hope House Church August 2011
“Re-membering” at FOH reunion
I heard a story on NPR some time ago of a man using a table saw who accidentally cut off one of his fingers. The severed body part flew off into the corner of his shop among scraps of wood, sawdust and other debris. After he managed to stop the bleeding he and his family looked frantically for the missing member of his body, hoping they could take it with them to the hospital to reattach it and save it.
Remembering is something like that. Sometimes a prized part of us becomes lost, has for some reason been dis-membered. Maybe our parents or others have intentionally hidden some significant part of our family’s story from us. Or maybe we’ve just plain forgotten some things from lack of reviewing some parts of our story. Or we may have willfully cut off some painful part of our past we simply didn’t want to deal with, or some relationship we no longer wanted to be apart of.
But distancing ourselves from parts of our past can be like losing a part of ourselves, like a body part, or member. In remembering we are re-attaching, are re-connecting, so that healing and growth can take place.
At our August 12-14 Family of Hope reunion we have the opportunity to be blessed by re-connecting with some members of our congregational body’s past. We anticipate lots of joy in that, and want to be open to any opportunity for healing as well.
August lectionary texts
8/7 Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33
8/14 Psalm 133 Genesis 45:1-15 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15:10-28
8/21 Psalm 124 Exodus 1:8-2:10 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20
8/28 Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c Exodus 3:1-15 Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28
Notes, prayers and praises
* A FAMILY OF HOPE REUNION will be held at Guy and Margie Vlasit’s
Old Massanutten Lodge Saturday, August 13, beginning with a noon picnic and cookout and continuing with fellowship and reminiscing in the afternoon. At 12:30 Sunday we will have a carry-in meal and informal worship service at the Lodge. You can find reunion updates online at http://familyofhopehousechurch.blogpost.com.
* PRAY FOR BECKY MORLAN, whose mother recently passed away, and for KARLA MAY, with a serious condition affecting her aortic heart valve.
* BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS to Gail Blackburn 8/30! Michael and Lois Riviera-Wenger’s anniversary is 8/2, Alma Jean and Harvey’s is 8/8 and James and Ruth Stauffer’s 8/30.
* ELLY AND NEIL NELSON’S new phone number is 540-430-0563.
.* MICHAEL AND LOIS RIVIERA-WENGER returned to Kentucky July 17, where Mike will stay temporarily while Lois spends some time with her daughter Tonya in the Tidewater area. Continue to pray for their son Scott who has been deployed to Afghanistan.
* RACHEL STOLTZFUS went to spend some time with her daughter in Hyattsville, Maryland, in July.
August services worship at 4 pm, meal at 6 (except 8/14)
7 Location: James & Ruth Stauffer 1250 Parkway Dr 22802 574-6141
Worship and Sharing: James Stauffer
Bible Study: Paul Swarr
Carry-in meal
14 Location: Guy and Margie Vlasits 3448 Caverns Dr, K’town 908-0391
12:30 Carry-in Meal, followed by informal worship, singing and sharing
Bible Study: Harvey Yoder
21 Location: Family Life Resource Center 273 Newman Ave 432-0531
Worship and Sharing: Harvey Yoder
Bible Study: Dick Dumas
Carry-in sandwich and finger foods meal
28 Location: Susan Campbell 1361 Lincolnshire Dr 22802 564-1524
Worship and Sharing: Susan Campbell
Bible Study: James Stauffer
Carry-in meal
Family of Hope House Church August 2011
“Re-membering” at FOH reunion
I heard a story on NPR some time ago of a man using a table saw who accidentally cut off one of his fingers. The severed body part flew off into the corner of his shop among scraps of wood, sawdust and other debris. After he managed to stop the bleeding he and his family looked frantically for the missing member of his body, hoping they could take it with them to the hospital to reattach it and save it.
Remembering is something like that. Sometimes a prized part of us becomes lost, has for some reason been dis-membered. Maybe our parents or others have intentionally hidden some significant part of our family’s story from us. Or maybe we’ve just plain forgotten some things from lack of reviewing some parts of our story. Or we may have willfully cut off some painful part of our past we simply didn’t want to deal with, or some relationship we no longer wanted to be apart of.
But distancing ourselves from parts of our past can be like losing a part of ourselves, like a body part, or member. In remembering we are re-attaching, are re-connecting, so that healing and growth can take place.
At our August 12-14 Family of Hope reunion we have the opportunity to be blessed by re-connecting with some members of our congregational body’s past. We anticipate lots of joy in that, and want to be open to any opportunity for healing as well.
August lectionary texts
8/7 Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33
8/14 Psalm 133 Genesis 45:1-15 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15:10-28
8/21 Psalm 124 Exodus 1:8-2:10 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20
8/28 Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c Exodus 3:1-15 Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28
Notes, prayers and praises
* A FAMILY OF HOPE REUNION will be held at Guy and Margie Vlasit’s
Old Massanutten Lodge Saturday, August 13, beginning with a noon picnic and cookout and continuing with fellowship and reminiscing in the afternoon. At 12:30 Sunday we will have a carry-in meal and informal worship service at the Lodge. You can find reunion updates online at http://familyofhopehousechurch.blogpost.com.
* PRAY FOR BECKY MORLAN, whose mother recently passed away, and for KARLA MAY, with a serious condition affecting her aortic heart valve.
* BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS to Gail Blackburn 8/30! Michael and Lois Riviera-Wenger’s anniversary is 8/2, Alma Jean and Harvey’s is 8/8 and James and Ruth Stauffer’s 8/30.
* ELLY AND NEIL NELSON’S new phone number is 540-430-0563.
.* MICHAEL AND LOIS RIVIERA-WENGER returned to Kentucky July 17, where Mike will stay temporarily while Lois spends some time with her daughter Tonya in the Tidewater area. Continue to pray for their son Scott who has been deployed to Afghanistan.
* RACHEL STOLTZFUS went to spend some time with her daughter in Hyattsville, Maryland, in July.
August services worship at 4 pm, meal at 6 (except 8/14)
7 Location: James & Ruth Stauffer 1250 Parkway Dr 22802 574-6141
Worship and Sharing: James Stauffer
Bible Study: Paul Swarr
Carry-in meal
14 Location: Guy and Margie Vlasits 3448 Caverns Dr, K’town 908-0391
12:30 Carry-in Meal, followed by informal worship, singing and sharing
Bible Study: Harvey Yoder
21 Location: Family Life Resource Center 273 Newman Ave 432-0531
Worship and Sharing: Harvey Yoder
Bible Study: Dick Dumas
Carry-in sandwich and finger foods meal
28 Location: Susan Campbell 1361 Lincolnshire Dr 22802 564-1524
Worship and Sharing: Susan Campbell
Bible Study: James Stauffer
Carry-in meal
Friday, July 8, 2011
Family of Hope Reunion update
A Family of Hope reunion/picnic is being planned for 12 noon Saturday, August 13, and 12:30 pm Sunday, August 14, at the Vlasits' Old Massanutten Lodge B & B near Keezletown. The Saturday event will begin with a cookout and include lots of sharing and visiting. The Sunday noon meeting will begin with a carry-in meal brought by current members, followed by a service of singing, sharing and worship.
Free lodging is available for out of town guests. Please contact harvyoder@gmail.com to add more names, for more information or to indicate you can attend.
Boardman, Lynn
Bontrager-Thomas, Sherry ??
Brainard, Kate
Czecholinski, Laurie and Ron
Detweiler, Wayne
Dumas, Cande, Josiah
Eliot, Kari
Gilmore, Sherry
Glunt, Mark and Donna
Good, Dorothy, Ronnie and Jason
Gottfried, Eric and Rosella
Greenawalt, Ted and Kimberlee
Gullman, Dave and Debbie
Hairston, Will and Susie
Harrelson, Charles
Hinz, Fred and Rachel
Horton, Heather
Ivanitsky, Serge and Dora
Johnson, Bruce and Ann
Kanagy, David
Kreider, Barry and Erika
Kuepfer, Amy and Clayton
Lenker, Mark and Marie
Levesque, Trish
Martin, Bruce and Jewel
Matthews, Chris (formerly Sottolano)
Morlan, Becky
Moyers, John
Nafziger, Marj
Patterson, Audrey
Raboin, Peggy
Rossen, Judy
Sacra, Donna
See, Adela
Sottolano, Craig and Jenn
Weaver, Karen
Weaver, Shari
Webb. Ron
Westfall, Michael and Julie
Underwood, Donnie and Jeanine
Youman, Austin
Zimmerman, John and Ruth Ann
Here's a partial list of past members and attendees over the past twenty years, with those who have already expressed an interest in attending (besides our local members, of course) in italics:
Armetsriter, Sue
Blackburn, GailArmetsriter, Sue
Boardman, Lynn
Bontrager-Thomas, Sherry ??
Brainard, Kate
Czecholinski, Laurie and Ron
Detweiler, Wayne
Dumas, Cande, Josiah
Eliot, Kari
Gilmore, Sherry
Glunt, Mark and Donna
Good, Dorothy, Ronnie and Jason
Gottfried, Eric and Rosella
Greenawalt, Ted and Kimberlee
Gullman, Dave and Debbie
Hairston, Will and Susie
Harrelson, Charles
Hinz, Fred and Rachel
Horton, Heather
Ivanitsky, Serge and Dora
Johnson, Bruce and Ann
Kanagy, David
Kreider, Barry and Erika
Kuepfer, Amy and Clayton
Lenker, Mark and Marie
Levesque, Trish
Martin, Bruce and Jewel
Matthews, Chris (formerly Sottolano)
Morlan, Becky
Moyers, John
Nafziger, Marj
Patterson, Audrey
Raboin, Peggy
Rossen, Judy
Sacra, Donna
See, Adela
Sottolano, Craig and Jenn
Weaver, Karen
Weaver, Shari
Webb. Ron
Westfall, Michael and Julie
Underwood, Donnie and Jeanine
Youman, Austin
Zimmerman, John and Ruth Ann
July 2011 Newsletter
House-to-House
Family of Hope House Church
July 2011
We are one in the Spirit
We are One in The Spirit,
We are One in The Lord.
We are One in The Spirit,
We are One in The Lord.
And we pray that all unity
May one day be restored.
Chorus: And they'll know we are Christians by our love,
By our Love,
Yes they'll know we are Christians by our love.
We will work with each other,
We will work side by side.
We will work with each other,
We will work side by side.
And we'll guard each man's dignity
And save each man's pride.
Chorus
We will walk with each other,
We will walk hand in hand.
We will walk with each other,
We will walk hand in hand.
And together we'll spread the News
that God is in our land.
Chorus
All praise to the Father,
From whom all things come,
And all praise to Christ Jesus,
God’s only Son,
And all praise to the Spirit,
Who makes us one.
Chorus
copyright 1966 Peter Scholte (with permission)
Notes, prayers and praises
* VIRGINIA MENNONITE CONFERENCE ASSEMBLY meets at Eastern Mennonite School July 28-31. Everyone is welcome to the inspirational evening sessions at the EMHS auditorium.
* GET FOH UPDATES at http://familyofhopehousechurch.blogpost.com.
* BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS to Billy May 7/30, and Lois Riviera-Wenger 7/30! Guy and Margie’s anniversary is 7/27. Sorry we missed having Isaiah May’s birthday listed last month, June 27!
.* WE WELCOME MICHAEL AND LOIS RIVIERA-WENGER as new members of Family of Hope! Their address is 204 Homes Lane, Staunton, VA 24401. 502-525-8650. Pray for their son Scott who is being deployed in Afghanistan.
* PRAY FOR RACHEL STOLTZFUS, who was at RMH due to another mild stroke May 28-30, for BERTHA SWARR who is at Oak Lea for more physical therapy, and for KARLA MAY, diagnosed with heart problems.
July services worship at 4 pm, meal at 6 (except 7/31)
3 Location: Guy and Margie Vlasits 3448 Caverns Drive, K’town 908-0391
Worship and Sharing: Guy and Margie Vlasits
Bible Study: Harvey Yoder
Carry-in Meal
10 Location: We are meeting with the Mt. Clinton Church of God 867-9162 congregation, located just west of Mt. Clinton at 4 p.m.
Bible Study: Pastor Michael Fallin
Billy and Karla May will provide the “kettle meal.” We are to bring salads.
17 Location: James & Ruth Stauffer 1250 Parkway Dr 22802 574-6141
Worship and Sharing: James Stauffer
Bible Study: Paul Swarr
Carry-in Meal
24 Location: Susan Campbell 1361 Lincolnshire Dr 22802 564-1524
Worship and Sharing: Susan Campbell
Bible Study: Dick Dumas
Carry-in Meal
31 Location: Mass meeting of area Mennonite congregations at EMU’s University Commons at 10 a.m. with pre-gathering music starting at 9:45. Pastor Danisa Ndlovu, President of Mennonite World Conference and bishop of the Zimbabwe Brethren in Christ Church. will speak,. Lunch will be served afterwards for a suggested donation of $6.
Family of Hope House Church
July 2011
We are one in the Spirit
We are One in The Spirit,
We are One in The Lord.
We are One in The Spirit,
We are One in The Lord.
And we pray that all unity
May one day be restored.
Chorus: And they'll know we are Christians by our love,
By our Love,
Yes they'll know we are Christians by our love.
We will work with each other,
We will work side by side.
We will work with each other,
We will work side by side.
And we'll guard each man's dignity
And save each man's pride.
Chorus
We will walk with each other,
We will walk hand in hand.
We will walk with each other,
We will walk hand in hand.
And together we'll spread the News
that God is in our land.
Chorus
All praise to the Father,
From whom all things come,
And all praise to Christ Jesus,
God’s only Son,
And all praise to the Spirit,
Who makes us one.
Chorus
copyright 1966 Peter Scholte (with permission)
Notes, prayers and praises
* VIRGINIA MENNONITE CONFERENCE ASSEMBLY meets at Eastern Mennonite School July 28-31. Everyone is welcome to the inspirational evening sessions at the EMHS auditorium.
* GET FOH UPDATES at http://familyofhopehousechurch.blogpost.com.
* BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS to Billy May 7/30, and Lois Riviera-Wenger 7/30! Guy and Margie’s anniversary is 7/27. Sorry we missed having Isaiah May’s birthday listed last month, June 27!
.* WE WELCOME MICHAEL AND LOIS RIVIERA-WENGER as new members of Family of Hope! Their address is 204 Homes Lane, Staunton, VA 24401. 502-525-8650. Pray for their son Scott who is being deployed in Afghanistan.
* PRAY FOR RACHEL STOLTZFUS, who was at RMH due to another mild stroke May 28-30, for BERTHA SWARR who is at Oak Lea for more physical therapy, and for KARLA MAY, diagnosed with heart problems.
July services worship at 4 pm, meal at 6 (except 7/31)
3 Location: Guy and Margie Vlasits 3448 Caverns Drive, K’town 908-0391
Worship and Sharing: Guy and Margie Vlasits
Bible Study: Harvey Yoder
Carry-in Meal
10 Location: We are meeting with the Mt. Clinton Church of God 867-9162 congregation, located just west of Mt. Clinton at 4 p.m.
Bible Study: Pastor Michael Fallin
Billy and Karla May will provide the “kettle meal.” We are to bring salads.
17 Location: James & Ruth Stauffer 1250 Parkway Dr 22802 574-6141
Worship and Sharing: James Stauffer
Bible Study: Paul Swarr
Carry-in Meal
24 Location: Susan Campbell 1361 Lincolnshire Dr 22802 564-1524
Worship and Sharing: Susan Campbell
Bible Study: Dick Dumas
Carry-in Meal
31 Location: Mass meeting of area Mennonite congregations at EMU’s University Commons at 10 a.m. with pre-gathering music starting at 9:45. Pastor Danisa Ndlovu, President of Mennonite World Conference and bishop of the Zimbabwe Brethren in Christ Church. will speak,. Lunch will be served afterwards for a suggested donation of $6.
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