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Brownsville Church of the Brethren Non-Profit Org. Knoxville, MD 21758 U.S. Postage Pd. (Mailed 07/1/16) Hagerstown, MD Address Service Requested Permit No. 189

JULY/AUGUST 2016

Editor: Jody Hansroth BROWNSVILLE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

1911 Rohrersville Road Knoxville, Maryland 21758

301-432-8354 Email: [email protected]

Fax: 301-834-7555 Alan Smith, Pastor

“Special Agent Training Camp”

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 11-15

7/11 ONLY: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This year’s VBS offering will benefit Ages 3&4 - Grades K-6 Micah’s Backpack Program.

Bring a friend!

Bible lessons * Snacks * Music * Crafts *

Summertime It’s that time of year again. The kids are out of school, the lawn mowers are

running and the gardens are planted. Summertime is a time when we look forward to

that well-deserved vacation and being able to get outside to enjoy the warmth of the

sun. Ah yes, rest and relaxation - it does a body and soul good! One of the things I like to

do when the weather is not too hot or cold is sit outside and listen to some of my

favorite music. I especially like to do that in the early morning hours and listen to the

birds singing. Relaxing is very important to our well-being. It restores us and helps to

keep us healthy and strong. Too much relaxation makes us lazy and weakens us. Too

much rest is not good; neither is too much work. What we need to do is find balance in

our lives.

In Matthew 11: 28 - 30 Jesus says this; 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and

burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am

gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy

and my burden is light.” The place of true rest is when we come to Jesus. We live in a dog

eat dog world and everyone wants to be number one. The world works and works trying

to get ahead. The world tries to work twenty four hours a day seven days a week. The

world carries the burden of trying to obtain all the wealth they can so that one day they

can rest in luxury. The only true rest comes from resting in Jesus and doing the work He

has for us. As we look forward to enjoying our rest this summer let’s not forget the work

that God wants us to do. Have a safe and restful summer!

See you in church!

Pastor Alan

BCOB News & Happenings

date girls! – August 29th will be our annual

Mother/Daughter Camp Out!!)

FALL MEN’S RETREAT The Fall Men's Retreat will be September 9 - 10 at Shepherd’s Spring. Stay tuned for additional details.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Summer Sunday school will be taught by a rotating teacher upstairs in the third, fourth and fifth grade class -- and the girls ages six grade through high school will have a girl study, meeting in the junior high youth room upstairs. This will be taught by Kaley and Bethany. There will be no class on July 17th due to our VBS Celebration. Regular Fall schedule will resume on September 11. Youth/Nursery (children under 4) as well as the Adult classes will continue throughout the summer.

YOUTH NEWS

There are some special activities being planned on Sunday evenings for the youth over the summer. This is so we can stay in touch with each other- and get to know the new youth who will be joining us in the fall. Kick ball, Skyzone, and Ice cream are just a few of those activities that are being organized. Watch the bulletin for dates and times!!

YOUTH PARENT MEETING Mark your calendars now for Sunday, August 28 at 6:00 p.m. for the parent organizational meeting for the new youth group We will introduce the new curriculum, leaders and discuss fundraisers, activities, meetings and more! We need our parents to make our Youth group here at Brownsville a huge success!

And last but not least…

THANK YOU….The Youth year is over and your youth advisors wanted to thank you for your support for another amazing year! We were blessed with youth who preached and others who have written sermons. The number of youth in attendance grew this year! We averaged around 15 each meeting (mainly junior high). There were several retreats that were attended. I encourage you to talk the youth about their past year and let them share the stories of the fun they had. Also, thanks to the volunteers and especially to Julie Norris for their help in covering lessons and support. - Mike, Victoria, Amy, and James

GOLDEN RULE FELLOWSHIP

Monday, July 11th Picnic at Bill & Jackie Snoots’

Monday, August 8th Picnic at Barbara & David Hahn’s

SUNDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDIES

The Men's Sunday evening Bible study is currently studying the book of Joshua. They meet from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the church and will continue meeting through the summer. The Women's Sunday evening Bible Study will resume in September, along with Kid's Club. Stay tuned for additional details regarding the study.

ATTENTION COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Please submit your 2017 Budget requests to the Finance Committee by August 1. The draft Budget will be presented to the Board of Administration at their September meeting.

Thank you.

--Finance & Stewardship Committee

Bible Reading Plan July

Day Chapter Verses

1 Hebrews 7 15-28

2 Hebrews 8 1-13

3 Hebrews 9 1-22

4 Hebrews 9 23-10.18

5 Hebrews 10 19-39

6 Hebrews 11 1-21

7 Hebrews 11 22-40

8 Hebrews 12 1-11

9 Hebrews 12 12-29

10 Ephesians 1 1-23

11 Ephesians 2 1-22

12 Ephesians 3 1-21

13 Ephesians 4 1-16

14 Ephesians 4 17-32

15 Ephesians 5 1-20

16 Ephesians 5 21-6.4

17 Ephesians 6 10-24

18 Philippians 1 1-30




22 1 Thessalonians 1 1-10


24 1 Thessalonians 2 17-3.13






30 Matthew 15 21-39

31 Matthew 16 1-12

Bible Reading Plan August

Day Chapter Verses

1 Genesis 28 1-22

2 Genesis 35 1-15

3 Exodus 40 1-38

4 Deuteronomy 1 1-33
















20 Joshua 6 1-27

21 Joshua 21 43-22.9

22 Joshua 22 10-34

23 Joshua 23 1-16

24 Joshua 24 1-18

25 Joshua 24 19-33

26 Judges 13 1-25

27 Judges 15 9-20

28 Numbers 6 1-27

29 Isaiah 29 15-24

30 Isaiah 43 1-28

31 Zephaniah 3 1-20

Please Consider Donating Some Baked Goods for the

Celebrate Summer Festival at Shepherd's Spring Outdoor Ministry Center

August 6, 2016

Types of items that we would like to have:

• fruit pies (non-refrigerated) • cinnamon rolls (1/2-dozen packages) • quick breads - banana, zucchini, etc. • loaves of bread - white, wheat, etc. • brownies (packages of 2) • cookies (packages of 6) • scones (1/2-dozen packages) • small cakes

All donations appreciated.

Please note the following health department regulations: • All items must be clearly labeled with a list of all ingredients. • Things like spices can be covered with just the word “spices”. • Nuts and peanuts need to be stated clearly along with all other ingredients. • Prepackage all items ready to sell.

No refrigeration will be available - so things like cream pies are not appropriate. Donations should be brought to Shepherd's Spring (16869 Taylors Landing Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782) by 10 a.m. on August 6 or contact us by July 29 if we need to coordinate transportation for your baked items. Please contact Nancy McCrickard to let her know of your planned participation by calling her at the Westminster Church of the Brethren (410-848-8090) or emailing her at [email protected])

To South County Churches…

There will be a meeting coming up on July 7th at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Reformed United Church in Boonsboro about participation in an

Annual South County Church Golf Tournament

at Black Rock Golf Course in Hagerstown on Friday, September 30, 2016. Proceeds from the tournament will be given to the South County Food Bank to benefit the Micah’s Backpack Initiative. Contact: Dave Wade (570) 415-6077 [phone] [email protected] [ il]

Hospice of Washington County, Inc.

is looking for

Volunteers The next volunteer training session will be held at

747 Northern Avenue on July 18, 22 & 27 from 12:00 – 4:00 pm

Contact: Lindsay Anderson, Volunteer Services Director

301-791-6360 or [email protected]

Companionship & emotional support Caregiver relief and running errands Overnight bedside vigil Music Visits Providing Haircuts

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mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

PASTOR’S SERMONS

July 3 “Consider It Joy” James 1:1-18 Victoria Bowers

July 10 Pastor Vacation Jason Stocks

July 17 Pastor Vacation Chris Mohler

July 24 “High sounding nonsense” Colossians 2:6-15 Pastor Alan

July 31 “What’s really important” Luke 12:13-21 Pastor Alan

Worship Leaders

Acolytes

7/3 Abby Dillow 7/10 Nichola Maynard 7/17 Bible School Sunday 7/24 Mattie White 7/31 Jesse McGuffin

USHERS Contemporary Service Traditional Service

M. David Hahn Wayne Smallwood, Team Capt. Mike Carey

Nursery Helpers (1st Service)

7/3 Jocelyn Doyle 7/10 Jackie Snoots 7/17 Linda Clough 7/24 Heather & Tori Galpin 7/31 Nikki Mongan

Children’s Church

7/3 Lori Dagenhart

7/10 TBA 7/17 Leigh Ann Shorten 7/24 TBA 7/31 Lori Dagenhart

7/3 Esther Kidwell 7/10 Dave Hahn 7/17 Lori Dagenhart 7/24 Paul Heavner 7/31 Bob Deener

SERVING the CHURCH July

Building Steward Jerry Iseminger

Sound Technician Jerry Iseminger

Kitchen Helper Virginia Stallings

Deacon of the Month Roger Smith

PASTOR’S SERMONS

August 7 “Faith” Hebrews 11:1-3 Pastor Alan

August 14 “Can I get a witness?” Hebrews 12:1-2 Pastor Alan

August 21 “Sovereign Lord” Jeremiah 1:4-10 Pastor Alan

August 28 “The front row” Luke 14:7-14 Pastor Alan

Worship Leaders

Acolytes

8/7 Ben Lewis 8/14 Joshua Dixon 8/21 Ashlee McGuffin 8/28 Brandon Loughlin

USHERS Contemporary Service Traditional Service

M. David Hahn Kenneth Bolt, Team Capt. Mike Carey

Nursery Helpers (1st Service)

8/7 Heather, Tori & Carly Galpin 8/14 Nikki Mongan 8/21 Tedi & Jami Nelson 8/28 Julie Norris

Children’s Church

8/7 TBA 8/14 Leigh Ann Shorten 8/21 TBA 8/28 Lori Dagenhart

8/7 Rob Galpin 8/14 Vaughn Crowl 8/21 Lori Dagenhart 8/28 Dave Hahn

SERVING the CHURCH AUGUST

Building Steward Dave Hahn

Sound Technician Bradley Heavner

Kitchen Helper Madeline Holder

Deacon of the Month Lenny Higdon

Thanks from the Disaster Auction …

QUILT AUCTION 2016 FINAL REPORT Item # Pieces Lowest Highest Total Quilts over 80 x 100 8 $150 $2,050 $9,335 Quilts under 80 x 100 8 $25 $523 $1,283 Comforters 26 $25 $280 $2,940 Baby Quilts/Comforters 36 $10 $310 $2,155 Wall Hangings 41 $10 $725 $3,365 Miscellaneous 17 $5 $216 $942 Total 136 $20,020

This year we had 14 more items to sell than we had last year, but the grand total was $1,230 less. Though the highest single bid for a quilt was $2,050, one quilt was sold two times for a total of $2,500. Three items that were registered in the booklet did not get finished in time for this year’s auction and will be sold next year.

Contributors to the quilt auction are recognizing the value of registering their items for inclusion in the booklet and more items are bring registered each year. We continue to encourage the contribution of quality pieces.

As in the past, we attempted to sell the larger, high-quality items first, while the most bidders were present. If there was a request to sell a particular piece earlier in the auction, we did our best to accommodate that request.

The M.A.D. Logo Wall Hanging sold for $725. This was the 20th year it was sold and the total raised in those 20 years is $8,865. This wall hanging is kept by the highest bidder for six months and then given back to the District Office to display for six months. This year’s high bidder was Galen Martin from Frederick Church of the Brethren.

Sponsored items:

We purchased five quilt tops, and two wall hangings for this year’s auction for a total cost of $1,430, which was all covered by sponsors. Six of those items raised $7,330. One queen-sized quilt was not completed by auction time and will be sold at next year’s auction.

For the 2017 auction, three pillows and five quilt tops were purchased. By the end of auction day, all items were sponsored and quilters were secured for all but one quilt top. We also have two tops that were donated to us by a woman from New Oxford, which we hope to have quilted for a future auction.

Connie Welsh and Brenda Palsgrove Quilt Committee Co-Chairs

Brownsville Quilts 102 PRIMROSE EGGPLANT/DK GREEN $1400.00 201 SPRING STAR MULTI $ 523.00 203 SCRAPPY MULTI $ 80.00 305 9 PATCH VARIATION GREEN/WHITE $ 150.00 536 BLUEBIRD POTATO BAG BROWN $ 130.00 607 DIAMOND TABLE RUNNER PINK $ 216.00 608 FRAN’S FLOWERS BLACK/PINK $ 40.00

With sincere thanks …

The Garrott family is very thankful to the Brownsville Church of the Brethren for opening its doors for my mother’s (Mary Frances Garrott) memorial service on June 5, 2016 due to the electric being out at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. We would also like to thank your members that helped our members in the kitchen for the fellowship meal. This was definitely a memorable service and without your assistance it wouldn’t have happened. Your care and concerns meant so much to us. Thanks again. -- Drew, Kristi & Noah Hawes and family To our Brothers & Sisters in Christ at BCOB, On behalf of the family of Mary Frances Garrott we would like to express our gratitude to you for opening up your church for us in our hour of need. The power was out at PVBC and you very lovingly and graciously welcomed us in your church so we could celebrate our loved one. We are forever grateful for your hospitality and greatly appreciate your willingness to help us out – especially on short notice. Thanks again for being the hands & feet of Jesus and helping us out.

-- Love and Blessings, Rich & Mindy Wilson

From the McGolerick Family…

The family of Ruth McGolerick would like to thank all her friends, relatives, and Brownsville Church of the Brethren members for their cards, prayers, and visits while Ruth was a resident at Vindobona Nursing Home and her subsequent death. Special thanks go to her pastors, Alan Smith and Tom Fralin, and to the members of the church who provided and served a wonderful meal. All the staff at the Vindobona Nursing Home were wonderful to Ruth and provided John with emotional support - especially Shirley Barnhouse. Thanks goes to Jennifer, Funeral Director at the Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home in Boonsboro for handling absolutely everything.

SPECIAL GIFTS

A gift of money has been given in memory of Florence Kaetzel. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Ruth McGolerick, by Jerry Iseminger. A gift of money has been given to the Kitchen Fund in memory of Ruth McGolerick, by the Clifford Thompson family. Gifts of money have been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Ruth McGolerick, by:

Bill & Jackie Snoots; Pleasant Valley Ruritan Club; Everett & Sandra Ingram; Lawrence & Oneida Heffner; Donald & Donna Lerch; Donna Dawson; Mary E. Thompson; John & Janice Frye; Carl & Jerry Nissenbaum; Galen & Carol Sullivan.

Gifts of money have been given to the CE/Youth in memory of Elizabeth Lapole, and in memory of mother and father, Edna and James Moore, by the Clifford Thompson family. A gift of money has been given to the Brownsville Church & Cemetery Company in memory of Clifford Thompson, by family, wife, son, daughter, and grandchildren. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Kenneth Coulter for Father's Day, by Michelle, Kenny, & Cheryl Staubs, and Donna & Nancy Coulter. A gift of money has been given to the Emergency Fund in memory of Poppy Pennella and Teddy, by Jillian Doyle. A gift of money has been given to the Maintenance (Building) Fund in memory of Joseph Rohr, by Tim & Jean Rohr.

WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THOSE

with ongoing health concerns

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 and Joe Berger) Logan Taulton U.S. Marines, stationed in Monterrey, CA (Nephew of Michelle and Joe Berger)

and for those in nursing homes and assisted living

Alice Oakes Fahrney-Keedy 8507 Mapleville Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713

Zettie Smith Somerford Place 2100 Whittier Drive, Frederick, MD 21702

Jamie Barnhouse Shirley Barnhouse George Baugher Joan Bealer Dawn Berger Joan Best BoAnn Bohman Margaret Darr Brian Dillow Bonnie Duarte Janet Gemberling John Gerolimos Christian Hacking

Aaron Hahn Marvin Hahn Mary Louise Horman Audrey House Barbara Kelbaugh Frank Kelbaugh, Jr. Jim Kidwell Sean Loughlin Rose Moats Fay Mongan Gloria Moore Melissa Payne Loleta Potter Sherman Potter

Sandy Rachel Fred Riley Sue Roberts Susie Ruffner David Thompson Stella Thompson Jon Tregoning Dottie Tritapoe Janice Tritapoe Stan Tucker Paul Umberger Paula Webb Marian Welsh

Our Christian sympathy to Pastor Alan, Joni, and family upon the recent sudden passing of Pastor Alan’s father, Alfred Smith, Sr., on June 14th in Waynesboro, PA.

August 3 Rickey Vaughn, Jr. 19 Robert (Dope) Bowers 4 Aaron Rohr Elaine Coulter

Devin Scofield Aaron Nutter 5 Lori Dagenhart 20 Stefanie Smith 6 Jack Hahn 22 Curtis Harsh 8 Barbara Hahn Wendy Smallwood

Tyler Heffner 23 Vicki C. Thomas 10 Bobby Bowers 24 Sandra Holder

Richard Kaetzel Wayne Lowery 11 Justin Holler Russell Tritapoe, Jr. 12 Vicki Himes 25 Leonard E. Higdon 13 Jeanne Sue Best Lea Nutter McGill

Jack Bucy 27 Dawn Lowery

Tim Hagan Donna Utterback

Renee Kelley 28 Fay Mongan 14 Julia Tritapoe 29 Connor Dagenhart 16 Scott Warrenfeltz Buffy Gerolimos 17 Patrick Matthews Tyler Utterback 18 Sylvia Mullenix 30 Naneva E. Haines Kevin Thompson Kathleen Moore

July: 5 Tim & Kim Hagan

10 Tommy & Linda Miller 15 Richard & Vicki Kaetzel

August: 3 Tom & Retta Fralin 12 Tracy & Lori Bowers 13 Joe & Michele Lohman 15 David & Tami Nick Tim & Jean Rohr 16 Lawrence & Oneida Heffner Jerry & Mary Louise Horman 29 Wayne & Tracey Demory

July 1 Dylan Bucy 13 Billy Mullenix 3 Maurice Payne Kendra Hawes 4 Melody Lescalleet 14 Cindy Bowers 5 Austen Carey 15 Amy Folden 6 Bradley Heavner Holly Vaughn

Jeremi Galpin 16 Allison Barrons

Wayne Demory, Jr. 17 Paul Heavner 7 Jeremy Holler 19 Joan Best

Ryan Snoots 22 Bill Snoots

Teri Young Alexis Nick 8 Kim Hagan 24 Joel Bowers 9 Janet Gemberling 25 Garrett Bucy 10 Gail Younger Jason Hahn

Dale Jones Karli Scofield 11 Dave Hahn 26 Martin Kaetzel

Joe Lohman 28 Larry Lescalleet

Elaine Smith 31 Jared Rohr 12 Michael Myers

Mary Poffenberger

STATISTICS – JUNE

Average Worship Attendance 156 Average Worship Offering $4289.31 Average Sunday School Attend. 57 Average Sunday School Offering 26.00 CE, Youth 75.00 BCOB Disaster Fund 145.00 Micah’s Backpack 310.00 Emergency Fund 20.00 Kitchen Fund 225.00 Food Bank 460.00 Maintenance Fund 515.00 Use of Church Assets 50.00 Sound System 50.00 BCOB Camping 335.00 F.A.Y. Fund 25.00 Memorial Fund 642.00 Touchdown Sunset Praise Band 150.00 Pass Thru (cemetery) 50.00 Other 10.00 History Book Fund 25.00

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Touchdown Sunset will be singing for a special

Outreach Service Thursday, July 28th at 7:00 p.m.

Emmanuel Methodist Church, Hagerstown

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Church Offices Closed

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Board Meeting 7:00 pm

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Women’s Ministry 6:00-7:00 pm

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Pastor Vacation 7/9 through 7/17

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VBS SUNDAY


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Golden Rule Picnic 6pm at The Snoots’

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Women’s Prayer Group at Fay Mongan’s

Food Bank 3:30-5:30 pm

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VBS SUNDAY


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Senior Citizens

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Community Outreach Back to School Event

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Outreach Service Touchdown Sunset

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Fellowship Hall Reserved

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE NOON ON THURSDAYS

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9AM-12NOON

ANNUAL CONFERENCE, GREENSBORO NC 6/29-7/3

Administrative Assistant Vacation 7/26-29

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Hunters’ Safety Training 5pm


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Deacons Meeting


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Property Committee Mtg 7:00 p.m.


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Encounter @ City Park. Touchdown Sunset will be singing at 7:00 p.m.

on Wednesday, August 24th Hagerstown City Park

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE NOON ON THURSDAYS

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Please have your committees submit information. Thank you!!

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