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Brownsville Church of the Brethren Non-Profit Org. Knoxville, MD 21758 U.S. Postage Pd. (Mailed 04/29/16) Hagerstown, MD Address Service Requested Permit No. 189

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MAY 2016

Editor: Jody Hansroth

BROWNSVILLE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 1911 Rohrersville Road

Knoxville, Maryland 21758 301-432-8354

E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 301-432-4800

Alan Smith, Pastor

From Pastor Alan…

One More Day

Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play. I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles. I will not worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned. I will let you help me bake cookies, and I won't stand over you trying to fix them. I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you. I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry. I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars. I will snuggle beside you for hours and miss my favorite TV shows. when I run my fingers through your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given. I will think about the mothers and fathers who are searching for their missing children. the mothers and fathers who are visiting their children's grave instead of their bedrooms. the mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching their children suffer senselessly and screaming inside they can't handle it anymore.

And when I kiss you goodnight, I will hold you a little tighter, a little longer. It is then that I will thank God for you and ask him for nothing, except one more day ... --Unknown

Yarrowsburg Mennonite Congregation invites you to attend the upcoming

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at Brownsville Church of the Brethren on Saturday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m.

They are hosting this group of traveling musicians from Pennsylvania

and welcome you to this performance of a choir of 45 a cappella young adult voices.

Contact: David Myers (301-730-6576)

SPRING LOVE FEAST

Saturday, May 21, 2016

6:00 P.M.

A period of preparation, feet washing,

fellowship, and communion.

ALL CHRISTIANS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

The Love Feast offering will be donated to the

Mid-Atlantic District Disaster Fund.

DON’T MISS IT! SATURDAY, MAY 7TH Mid-Atlantic District

Church of the Brethren 2016 DISASTER RESPONSE AUCTION

The 36th Annual Disaster Response Auction will be held on May 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the

Carroll County Agricultural Center - Shipley Arena in Westminster, Maryland.

EVENTS/HAPPENINGS

The Golden Rule Fellowship is compiling a cookbook so we are asking everyone to submit recipes of their wonderful and delicious foods that we are so well-known for or any special dishes you would like to share. Please place your recipes, maximum of 3 per person please, in the box marked “Cookbook” in the church tower. Categories are: Appetizers, relishes and pickles; Soups, Salads, & Sauces; Meats & Main Dishes; Vegetables; Breads, Rolls & Pastries; Cakes, Cookies & Desserts; Beverages, Microwave & Miscellaneous. Be sure to put your name and category on each recipe and submit no later than Sunday, May 15. If you prefer to email your recipes, send them to the church at [email protected].

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PLAYGROUP OPEN HOUSE

TUESDAY, MAY 10TH

BCOB Playgroup is hosting an Open House from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10th. Stop by and learn more about their programs for 3 & 4 year olds. Registration forms will be given out that day or can be picked up at the Church office.

Pleasant Valley Senior Citizens May meeting will be

a May Day Celebration. We invite those of you 55 &

over for an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship. Time

is 12 noon. Come, bring a covered dish and your place

setting (plate/utensils). Water and coffee are provided.

Bible Reading Plan – May 2016

Day Chapter Verses

1 Isaiah 6 1-13

2 Isaiah 61 1-11

3 Jeremiah 1 1-19

4 Psalm 47 5 Acts 1 1-26

6 1 Corinthians 12 1-11

7 1 Corinthians 14 1-25

8 Ezekiel 1 1-2.1

9 Ezekiel 2 2-10

10 Ezekiel 37 1-28

11 Joel 1 1-20

12 Joel 2 1-17

13 Joel 2 18-32

14 Joel 3 1-21

15 Acts 2 1-21

16 Acts 2 22-47

17 Acts 3 1-26

18 Acts 4 1-22

19 Acts 4 23-37

20 Acts 6 1-15

21 Acts 7 1-22

22 Acts 7 23-43

23 Acts 7 44-8.3

24 Acts 8 4-25

25 Acts 8 26-40

26 Acts 26 1-32

27 Acts 27 1-38

28 Acts 27 39-28.15

29 Acts 28 16-31

30 John 15 18-16.15

31 John 16 16-33

SUMMER SPECIAL MUSIC

We need your talent throughout the summer months (May through Labor Day Sunday, Sept. 4).

Please sign up on the sheet outside Pastor Alan’s office for a Sunday – or 2 – to provide special music.

TOUCHDOWN SUNSET PRAISE BAND In addition to providing musical worship at our Contemporary Service each Sunday (8:30 a.m.), the band

can be heard at many area events, festivals, and special worship services. You can keep up to date on

their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/touchdownsunset.

Look for them at the upcoming Strawberry Festival at Rohrersville Park on Sunday, June 12th where they will be performing at 12:30 p.m.

BCOB VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 11th thru 15th

Calling all kids to get ready to put on your spy gear

and learn about our God. (More soon about registration, etc.)

-----IMPORTANT REMINDER-----

Please be sure to contact the church office

about all meetings/events/activity requests

that you are planning with your groups. This

is very important so that everyone can

know about what’s going on in the life of the

church via our monthly Newsletters and

also weekly bulletins. Thank you.

Pastor Alan’s Sermons:

May 1 “Do You Want to Get Well?” John 5:1-9 May 8 Senior High Sunday Kaley Loughlin, Youth speaker May 15 “Children of God” Romans 8:14-17 May 22 “Trouble? Bring it!” Romans 5:1-5 May 29 “The Lord is God” 1 Kings 18:30-39

Worship Leaders

5/1 Rob Galpin

5/8 Lori Dagenhart

5/15 Dave Hahn

5/22 Esther Kidwell

5/29 Lori Dagenhart Acolytes

5/1 Sabrina Bohrer

5/8 Abby Dillow

5/15 Madysen Barrett

5/22 Nichola Maynard

5/29 Jesse McGuffin

Nursery Helpers (1st Service)

5/1 Tedi Nelson

5/8 Julie Norris

5/15 Jocelyn Pennella-Doyle

5/22 Jackie Snoots

5/29 Linda Clough Children’ s Church

5/1 Christine Loughlin

5/8 Lori Dagenhart

5/15 Christine Loughlin

5/22 Leigh Ann Shorten

5/29 Christine Loughlin

STATISTICS – APRIL

Average Worship Attendance 168

Average Worship Offering $3,481.65

Average Sunday School Attend. 78

Average Sunday School Offering 40.75

Playgroup Tuition 895.00

CE/Youth 20.00

CE, other 473.00

Other 197.00

Use of Church Assets 692.00

BCOB Disaster Fund 85.00

Micah’s Backpack 542.00

Food Bank 410.00

Maintenance Fund 505.00

OGHS 20.00

Emergency Fund 210.00

Sound System 50.00

Memorial Fund 30.00

Nurture and Fellowship 13.00

Literature Rack 13.15

Missions and Outreach 100.00

SERVING THE CHURCH IN MAY

Ushers Contemporary Service

M. David Hahn

Traditional Service Kenneth Bolt, Team Capt.

Organist Betsy Warrenfeltz Pianist Linda Sayler Deacon of the Month Esther Kidwell Building Steward Galen Sullivan Sound Technician Bruce Warrenfeltz Kitchen Helper Bobbi Hahn

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

Ruth McGolerick Vindobona Nursing Center

6012 Jefferson Boulevard

P.O. Box 318, Room 219, Frederick, MD 21703

Alice Oakes Fahrney-Keedy

8507 Mapleville Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713

Zettie Smith Somerford Place

2100 Whittier Drive, Frederick, MD 21702

Janice Tritapoe Broadmore Senior Living

1175 Professional Court, Room 117A, Hagerstown, MD 21740

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 Gloria Moore Melissa Payne Loleta Potter Sherman Potter

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

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1 George Hawes

2 Julie Umberger

5 Amanda Jennings Sara Jennings

6 7

Mitchell Mentzer Betty Payne Tracey Demory

8 Gabrielle Smallwood

Bradley Harbaugh

9 10

Julie Mentzer Donald Lerch, Sr.

18

Jarrett Rickerds Cathy Hood

Mary Louise Horman

20 Bradley Utterback

22 23

Scott Allen Haines Esther Bolt

25

Scott Hahn Oneida Heffner

26 27

Chaz Barnard Zachary Higdon

Amy Tritapoe

29 Floyd Goetz, Jr.

Billy Heavner

Christy Jones

Dorothy Phillips

30 James Bowers

31 Dave Thompson

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1 Jeff & Brenda Mentzer

9 Billy & Cindy Mullenix

11 Ryan & Lori Snoots

12 John & Beverly Negley

15 20

Jeffrey & Kate Snoots Wayne & Dawn Lowery

Dave & Stella Thompson

21 Curtis & Amanda Barnard

Rick & Holly Vaughn

24 Scott & Mary Haines

25 Dave & Lori Dagenhart

26 Glenn & Doretha Hanes

MEMORIAL GIFTS

A gift of money has been given to Micah's Backpack in memory of June Higdon for her birthday, by Michael and Marsha Deal. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Michael Jennings for his birthday on April 19, by Michelle Staubs, Donna Coulter, Nancy Coulter, and Cheryl and Kenny Staubs.

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED!

Be sure to check out their redesigned MAD website

at www.madcob.com.

With the Brethren Service Center up for sale, in order to get relocated in advance of needing to do so, and with the additional benefits of reducing the cost for office space as well as having more adequate meeting room, the Mid-Atlantic District Office will be moving to new space in the Westminster Church of the Brethren in June of this year, hopefully completed by Annual Conference time. More information will be available next month on new address, contact numbers, and other information you’ll need to stay connected.

Wedding Congratulations

Theresa and Curtis Leatherman were

married here on Saturday, April 9th with

Pastor Alan officiating. Their reception

was held in the Fellowship Hall.

We wish them all the best!

May 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

-1- Membership Sunday

Combined Service 10 am

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

Studies 6pm

-2- Playgroup (3’s)

-3- Playgroup (4’s)

BOARD MEETING 7PM

Food Bank 3:30-5:30 pm

-4- Playgroup (3’s)

Youth Band 6-7:30pm

-5-

Playgroup (4’s)

Women’s Ministry Mtg 6-7pm

-6- Playgroup (4’s)

-7-

SELF DEFENSE CLASS

-8-

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

-9- Playgroup (3’s)

GOLDEN RULE 7PM

-10- Playgroup (4’s)

PLAYGROUP OPEN HOUSE

Women’s Prayer Group (F. Mongan’s)

PRAYER SHAWL7 PM Food Bank 3:30-5:30 pm

-11-

Playgroup (3’s)

Youth Band 6-7:30pm

-12- Playgroup (4’s)

Women’s Ministry Mtg 6-7pm

-13-

Playgroup (4’s)

-15-

SET UP FOR M/D BANQUET

VISITING YOUTH CHORUS 7PM

-15-

MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET

-16- Playgroup (3’s)

RURITAN MTG 7PM

-17- Playgroup (4’s)

Women’s Prayer Group

(F. Mongan’s)

Food Bank 3:30-5:30 pm

-18- Playgroup (3’s)

SR CITIZENS Noon

Youth Band 6-7:30pm

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

-19- Playgroup (4’s)

Women’s Ministry Mtg 6-7pm

-20- Playgroup (4’s)

-21-

LOVE FEAST 6PM

-22-

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

Studies 6pm

-23- Playgroup (3’s)

-24- Playgroup (4’s)

Women’s Prayer Group

(F. Mongan’s)

Food Bank 3:30-5:30 pm

-25-

Playgroup (3’s)

Youth Band 6-7:30pm

-26- Playgroup (4’s)

Women’s Ministry Mtg 6-7pm

-27- Playgroup (4’s)

-28-

-29-

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

Studies 6pm

-30-

Memorial Day (Church Office Closed)

-31- Playgroup (4’s)

Women’s Prayer Group

(F. Mongan’s)

Food Bank 3:30-5:30 pm

MAY’S SPECIAL OFFERING IS DESIGNATED TO THE DISTRICT DISASTER FUND

Please remember to submit Bulletin Info

by noon on Thursdays. Thanks!

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