-16-

Wes

ley C

hapel

Un

ited

Met

hodis

t C

hu

rch

237 W

hip

key

Dam

Road

Rock

wood,

PA

15557

wes

ley

chap

elu

mc@

liv

e.co

m

Web

ad

dre

ss:

um

cwes

ley

cha

pel

.org

Cele

bra

tin

g t

he

Goo

d N

ews

of t

he

rise

n C

hri

st e

spec

iall

y to

:

2020

-1-

Do all the good you can

In all the ways you can

In all the places you can

At all the times you can

To all the people you can

As long as you can.

-John Wesley

Birthdays 2

Serving this month 3

Just for Kids 4 & 5

Thanks 6

Calendar 10 & 11

Lenten devotional 12-13

Prayer concerns 18

Inside this issue:

Well Groundhog Day is almost here and I can’t wait to watch the movie again. I know you have seen it. It stars Bill Murray and he

is a cynical weatherman who goes to Punxsutawney to be part of the festivities and relives the day over and over. Same events are relived with the same

people day after day.

It seems to be the same for us also. Last year at this time I wrote to you about the events that were being realized and played out in the United Methodist Church just prior to the specially called General Conference in St. Louis last February. There was a general thought that the vote would go against the traditional stance of the church, but, to the surprise and delight of the conservative base, the vote was to hold the line on ordination and marriage of homosexual clergy and partners. The atmosphere of the General Conference was one of defiance and anger. The progressive side would not adhere to the vote of the conference and vowed to stand in rebellion. As a result of that conference, we have realized more division and more anger. This has been an undercurrent of the church since its founding in 1968. The basis of our misunderstanding between the sides is truly centered on the authority and

inerrancy of the Word of God.

“You will be hated by all nations because of My name. At that time many will fall away and will betray one

another and hate one another” (Matthew 24:9-10).

(Continued on page 15)

Volume 9 Issue 2 FEBRUARY 2020

You do not know which day

your Lord is coming.

-2-

1 Ella Boothby

Gracie Sechler

3 Brett Pletcher Brayden Miller

Luke Kohan

8 Shannon Berkey

9 Cody Kimmel

Michele Klein

10 Dawn Pletcher

Elijah Stene

12 Debbie King Gail Minerd Kristen Sanner Tim Heiple Todd Pritts, Jr. Lisa Kimmel

Jane Stuart

15 Charles King, II

17 Denton Lester, Jr.

18 Cindy Miller

19 Skip Temple

Alan Jackson

20 Tara Pritts

22 Heidi Pletcher

23 Luke Henry

Scott Boothby

26 Julia Jackson

28 Haley Beahr Liisa Temple

Deb Miller

*Interesting note:

there are no

anniversaries

this month.

COMMANDMENT #11

During the 17th century, an archbishop traveling through Scotland met theologian Samuel Rutherford but kept his identity secret. Rutherford invited the man to stay with him. When Mrs. Rutherford gathered the servants on Saturday to prepare for worship the next day, the guest joined in and was asked a basic question: “How many commandments are there?” When the guest replied “11,” Mrs. Rutherford said, “What a shame it is for you, a man with gray hairs, in a Christian country, not to know how many commandments there are!” The next morning Rev. Rutherford went out in the woods to pray and heard his guest doing likewise. When he discovered the archbishop’s identity, Rutherford invited him to preach that morning. The archbishop’s topic? The 11th commandment, based on Jesus’ words in John 13:34 — “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another” (ESV).

-15-

However, at the beginning of January of this year a proposal, a protocol, was introduced by a 16 member task force from within the denomination offering a gracious means of division for the United Methodist Church. This legislation will give opportunity to each side of the church to move away from each other and move in the direction that they are being led. I know that I have said this before but I am not willing to stand with those who would consider the Word of God to be of lesser value than the cultural norm. To take the side of the day against the authority of God and His Word is

to take the side of evil.

There are many things to be finalized and many votes to be taken in the next several months as this legislation will go before the General Conference in May to move the division of the United Methodist Church into at least two new denominations. There are many things that will need to be considered by us too. Truly the only issue is whether or not we believe the Word of God to be the Word of God. The only issue is the Word of God. “We have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God” (2 Peter 1:19-21). You know that the Holy Spirit cannot lie and the Word of God cannot be changed. In Timothy Paul wrote that the time would come when they would not endure

sound doctrine. My friends the time has come.

“For it is time for the judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the

gospel of God?” (1 Peter 4:17).

“If we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He also will deny

us” (2 Timothy 2:12).

Hold on!

See you in church,

Pastor Denton

“prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope

completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of

Jesus Christ”

1 Peter 1:13

-14-

Our Country/Leaders Bishop Cynthia Moore-KoiKoi Supt. Rev. Bob & Amy Zilhaver Pastor Denton Ethan, Forrest & Barb Stark Skip Temple Shirley Walter John & Darlene Stevanus Denise Phillippi Gail Minerd Eldon & Loretta Sechler Marijke Tubbs Lorraine Kruse Gabe Ohler Mary Ann Leazier Todd & Amy Euen Unrest in the nation Persecuted Christians Police officers First responders Carrie Beth King Richard Dierling Tricia Martin Jenny & Jim Kauffman Harold & Patti Pritts Chase Kemp (& family) Government leaders Arlene Singo Harry & Mary Ellen Hoover Jeanette Tubbs Eva Sherbondy Marsha Gebhardt A youth leader Dave Henry Harry Walter family Donnie Marietta family Donna Knopsnyder

Doug Clevenger Dela Cruz family Tammy Rugg family Robert— Roger’s son Cold/flu issues Deployed troops President Trump Australian fires Turnpike accident victims Raven Goff family Don Seybold Pat Stoy Brad Pletcher Carl Schwarm Chris Goodbird family Mason Hostetler Tornado victims Jeff Benson

Military/Families

Stephen Bigler Blake Bruner John Benford Spencer Cross Aaron Engleka Joe Gusbar Landon Henry Jake Johnson Richard King Denton Lester, Jr. Kurt May Jamie Miller David Rogers Max Strasiser Randi Thomas Charles Trimpey Portter O’Neal Families of fallen soldiers

“If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and

seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will

forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” -2 Chronicles 7:14

-3-

ACOLYTES Glenn & Faith Millin

GREETERS OFFERING TEAM Feb. 2 Todd & Tracy Pritts Luella Pletcher, Cathie Lester

Cook Ohler, Roger Hart Feb. 9 Calvin & Rhonda Ulderich Calvin & Rhonda Ulderich,

Todd & Tracy Pritts Feb. 16 Jamie & Mindy Singo Jamie & Mindy Singo

Delbert & Tammy Lechliter ,Feb. 23 Mark & Rene Temple Jason & Shanna Breegle

Dave & Linda Henry

February 2 February 9 February 16 February 23

February 2 February 9 February 16 February 23

If you are unable to acolyte, greet or usher on your Sunday,

please find a replacement. Thank you.

Dave Henry Roger Hart

Julia Jackson

Forrest Stark

Rene Temple Rhett Pletcher Ross Pletcher

Mark Temple

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON

Serving this month

Micah 6:1-8 Isaiah 58:1-12 Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Exodus 24:12 -18

1 Corinthians 1:18 - 31 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 1 Corinthians 3:1- 9

2 Peter 1:16-21

If you are unable to read on your Sunday,

please find a replacement. Thank you.

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON

LOOKING FOR AWESOME, ENERGETIC, SPIRIT-FILLED

persons to take part in Sunday services. We need greeters and ushers

to fill a Sunday. A reminder that one of your membership promises is

SERVICE. In case you’re wondering, other promises with

membership are PRAYERS, PRESENCE, GIFTS and WITNESS.

Challenged yet? Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board.

-4- -13-

SIX LITTLE STORIES

WITH LOTS OF MEANINGS

(1). Once all the villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer, all the people gathered, but only one boy came with an umbrella. That is faith.

(2). When you throw babies in the air, they laugh because they know you will catch them. That is trust.

(3). Every night we go to bed without any assurance of being alive in the morning, but we still set the alarms to wake up. That is hope.

(4). We plan big things for tomorrow in spite of zero knowledge of the future. That is confidence.

(5). We see the world suffering, but still, we get married and have children. That is love.

(6). On an old man’s shirt was written a sentence ‘I am not 80 years old; ‘I am sweet 16 with 64 years of experience.’ That is attitude.

Have a happy day and live you life like these six stories. Remember - Good friends are the rare jewels of life, difficult to find and impossible to replace!

-from the internet

AN EARLY START TO SPRING CLEANING

Although Lent starts early this year, before spring appears in many areas, it’s an appropriate time for spring cleaning. Indeed, Lent comes from old German and English words for “spring.” So, while it might be too soon to open windows or hang clothes on the line, now is the ideal time for some spiritual spring cleaning. Lent calls us to examine our beliefs, confess and dispose of old grudges and selfish habits, dust off our Bibles for a new routine of study and prayer, air out our hearts and brighten up our attitudes. “Lent cleaning” lets the Holy Spirit freshen our faith — and it’s never too early for that.

-12-

Baby Shower. . . We will be collecting baby items and gently used baby clothes for the month of February. The baby items will be donated to the Somerset Birthright office. A pack ’n play will be provided in the hallway for your donated items. Thank you for supporting Birthright. Please

contact Pam Weimer if you have any questions.

Lent begins on February 26. We are in need of 40 persons (including children & youth) willing to write or submit a favorite de-votion for our Lenten Devotional booklet. This is an inspirational tool to help you as you read it daily during the forty days. Please

consider participating by sending your devotion by email to cathieles-

ter@live.com or giving it to Cathie on or before February 16. Thank You.

Please use the checklist below and include in your devotion:

Your title

Scripture reference

Your devotion

Thought for the day

A prayer

Credit to the author and source if not you

Your name (seriously, some people forget this one.)

CAN WE DO IT?

LOOKING FOR FORTY (40)

SPECIAL PEOPLE (ALL AGES) TO

SUBMIT A DEVOTION FOR OUR

ANNUAL LENTEN DEVOTIONAL.

This can only happen with full interest

and participation.

-5-

Answer: D (See Joshua 2:3, 6.) Wesley Chapel currently does not have a Youth Group. Our prayer concern is for someone to be listening for the Lord’s call

and step forward. Would you please join in prayer for someone to lead our youth. If you or someone you know is interested,

please let Pastor Denton know.

Our food pantry items for February a r e c a n n e dvegetables or fruit. You may b r i n g y o u r

donations to the church during the month of February. We are currently supplying the Rockwood Area Food Pantry located at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Rockwood. Hours for distribution are 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Thank you.

Bible Quiz

Which Jericho woman hid the two Israelite spies, and where did she hide them?

A. Joanna, in her stableB. Bathsheba, at her neighbor’s houseC. Milkah, under a pile of blanketsD. Rahab, on her roof

-6-

Dear Friends,

I want to express my deep gratitude for your generous gift to Samaritan’s Purse. We truly appreciate your partnership and prayers that make this

ministry possible.

“Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying al-

ways for you” (Colossians 1:2-3).

May God richly bless you during this Christmas season.

Sincerely,

Franklin Graham

LOVES ME NOT?

A girl asked a boy if he loved her, and he replied, “Yes, of course.” “Would you die for me?” the girl wondered. After a brief pause, the honest lad said, “No, mine is an undying love.”

-11-

LOOKING AHEAD

SAVE THE DATE. Our annual spring clean-up will be April 4th. You can be part of the awesome team to add some shine and sparkle to our Wesley Chapel church building and grounds.

This will be just in time to celebrate the Resurrection! Any amount of time you can give will be appreciated. Watch future bulletins and newsletters for more

information.

The 15th annual Wild Game Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The speaker this year will be Mr. Ken Stairs. As before, we will be issuing tickets at no cost (just so we have a head count!). Donations will be accepted to defray the cost of the speaker, etc. There will be door prizes again

this year, and everyone is asked to bring his/her favorite wild game dish. Tickets will be available in the near future. Announcement will be made in church as to who has tick-ets to give out. Plan on coming for a great meal and fun

evening out with the family!

LENTEN LIVING

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 26 this year. Christians have observed this season of the church year since the fourth century. It’s traditionally a time of reflection, penitence and spiritual renewal before Easter. During Lent, some Christians give up something that hinders their relationship with God. Others do something extra for their spiritual growth or make a special sacrifice. The key is to make Lent a memorable season of sincere spiritual growth — a time that can set the tone for the rest of the year.

-10-

Operation Christmas Child

100 ITEM COLLECTION

February’s items are tooth brushes, cases and

dental floss. Look for the box in the fellowship hall.

sewing

-7-

The sacrament of Holy Baptism was performed for Luke Russell Henry, son of Cody and Leanne Henry. Luke is the grandson of Mark and Rene Temple, Cindy Henry, and Chuck and Kelly Henry. He is also the

great-grandson of Skip and Maxine Temple, Larry and Penny Rugg and Dorie

Henry, and the great-great grandson of Betty Rugg.

The sacrament was also performed on Luke’s cousin, Zane Lynn Temple, son of Kyle and Symanthia Temple and little brother of Gunner. He is the grandson of Mark and Rene Temple, Jim Hoover and Dawna Lancashire. He is also the great-grandson of Skip and

Maxine Temple. May God bless these children and their

families as they grow in God’s love and grace.

Luke, Cody & Leanne Henry

Symanthia, Zane, Gunner

& Kyle Temple

...to Calvin & Rhonda Ulderich on the birth of their great-granddaughter Paisley Mae who was born January 11, (the day before Rhonda’s birthday) at Greensburg Hospital. Paisley is the seventh great-grandchild for the Ulderichs and the third daughter of Keith Jr. & Tonya Henry and weighed 8 lb. 7 oz. and measured 19 inches long. Paisley is the grand daughter of Keith & Tara Henry and will join two older sisters, Bella (7) & Harper (3), at home in

Connellsville.

...

PROVIDING PROOF

If we are to accept the teaching of Jesus at all, then the only test of the reality of a man’s religion is his attitude to his fellow men. The only possible proof that a man loves God is the demonstrated fact that he loves his fellow men.

—William Barclay

-8-

Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Agape 6:00 p.m.

Lincoln’s

birthday

HOLY

COMMUNION

TRANSFIGURATION

OF OUR LORD

Building & Special Maintenance

Conference & Wesley Missions

Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Agape 6:00 p.m.

*Kyle, Symanthia,

Gunner & Zane Temple *Skip & Maxine Temple *Mark & Rene Temple

*Jim & Doris Walter *Blaine & Shirley Walter

*Rich, Marsha, Haley &

Luke Beahr *Maxine Augustine *James Jr., & Bonnie

Augustine

*Scott, Shannon, Hunter

& Colt Berkey

*pastors

*hospice workers

*surgeons *Stephen & Brooke

Bigler

*Ron, Roxann, Joe &

Sara Blough

*Jake, Tonya, Dominic,

Landon & Teagan

Ulderich *social workers

Agape 6:00 p.m.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Agape 6:00 p.m.

You are encouraged to remove this center page calendar and place it on your refrigerator for the month for reference.

*Denotes daily prayer focus.

February 2020February 2020

-9-

NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

Agape 6:00 p.m.

MEN’S BREAKFAST 8:00 a.m.

Wild Game Dinner

5:30 p.m.

Washington’s

birthday

Lincoln’s

birthday

Agape 6:00 p.m.

*Jason, Shanna, Elijah,

Flint & Reed Breegle

*Lloyd & Judy Struckoff

MEN’S BREAKFAST 8:00 a.m.

*Skip & Maxine Temple *Rex, Liisa & Riley

Temple *Allen & Marijke Tubbs *Calvin & Rhonda Ulderich

*Gary & Page Wetterberg *Gary & Pam Weimer *Ethan, Brittany,

Cameron & Caleb Weimer *Jim & Doris Walter

*Steve, Connie, Lillian

& Ross Pletcher

*Russ, Sarah, Rhett &

Jack Pletcher

*Timothy, Jennifer,

Dalila, Delaney & Garrett

Berkebile

*Rich, Marsha, Haley &

Luke Beahr

*Ron, Roxann, Joe &

Sara Blough *Scott & Rhonda

Boothby

Agape 6:00 p.m.

FRIDAY NITE FLICK 6:30 p.m.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

*Michael & Danyelle

Burkholder

Agape 6:00 p.m.

SERVICE @ 7:30 P.M.

You are encouraged to remove this center page calendar and place it on your refrigerator for the month for reference.

*Denotes daily prayer focus.

February 2020February 2020