Welcome to the February 2011 edition of our monthly email news and information source for Wheatland Presbyterian Church. Through this newsletter we hope to provide you with the information that you need to keep you informed and engaged in life here at Wheatland.
Our prayer is that you will find Wheatland to be a place where we proclaim Christ and his gospel to each other and our community through our worship and our work.
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From Slavery to Freedom
Join us for corporate worship on Sunday mornings at 8am or 10:45am as we journey together through the story of God and His people as told in the book of Exodus.
Pub Night
February 17th at 9pm in Lancaster City. Come for discussion, relaxation and laughter. We gather in a different spot each month but always on the 3rd Thursday at 9pm. For more information contact Ethan Demme at 572.4061, ethandemme@gmail.com or facebook.com/pubnight |
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Regional Care Groups
Our Care Groups are designed to enfold you into the life of Wheatland and the community in which you live. We have divided our city and the outlying areas into regional districts. There are groups that meet in each "field". Our worship together each Sunday morning is the most important thing we do, but if you are a regular attender or member here at Wheatland, these gatherings enrich and enliven our worship together by strengthening our love and care for one another. Be sure to check the church website to find out who your Care Group Leader is and when your group meets. Email Assoc. Pastor Luke Le Duc with any questions. Discipleship Class
Discipleship and Disciplemaking continues through February 27th in the sanctuary. In order to encourage everyone to attend this important class, no other adult classes will be offered. The purpose of the class, taught by Jeff Barrall and Luke Le Duc, is to encourage, motivate, train, and launch Wheatland members towards growth as we become Kingdom disciples. In the process of achieving this goal, we will learn more about the Growing at Wheatland ministry for making Kingdom disciples. Please attend this important class as we seek to grow deeper in our love for Christ, one another, and our world.
Women's Study Groups:The Women's weekly bible study meets Wednesdays from 9:30-11am in the Church Lobby. The Group is studying Ephesians. Childcare is provided with registration. Contact Louise Brewer for more information or to register. Saturday Mornings from 7:30 - 9:00am, twice a month This group meets at Catherine Achor's home and is studying the book of Hebrews using John MacArthur's study guide. Call Catherine Achor at 892-3742 for more information. No childcare available. Men's Study Groups1st & 3rd Mondays at 6:30am - 7:30am. This group is led by Steve Osborne and meets at the Lyndon Diner. Contact Steve Osborne for more information. 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursdays at 6:30am - 7:30am. This group is led by Pastor Bruce Mawhinney and meets at the Columbia Diner. The group is currently studying Exodus. Contact Pastor Mawhinney for more information. |
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College Students
Are you ready for home-cooked food in a home atmosphere? Reserve February 13th to enjoy food and fellowship after the 2nd service at the home of Paul and Deb Kreider. Need a ride or directions? Wait in the Lobby after the service.
Making Room for Our Guests
If you regularly come to the 2nd service, you probably notice that our Sanctuary is pretty full. To make room for our guests, you might consider a switch to the early service. And if you do come to the 2nd service, please consider parking in the overflow lot if you are able (1059 Columbia Ave.; turn in by the Dr. Scott Creisher & Associates sign), so that there are plenty of parking spaces for our guests. Thank you for serving in these ways!
Food Bank
To meet the community's food needs, the Deaconate collects food on the 2nd Sunday of each month for our congregation, for Water Street Rescue Mission, and for the Landisville Food Bank. Bring in non-perishable household or food items and place them in the Lobby. Needed items are canned meat, one-can meals, vegetables, shampoo, hand soap, toilet paper, and laundry detergent.
GriefShare Seminar/Support Group
The 13-week GriefShare DVD seminar features biblical teaching by nationally recognized grief experts along with real-life stories. Many grieving people find that they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned to their daily routines. Too often people, including Christians, tend to stuff their grief instead of allowing God to work through it. This group is open to all who are grieving the death of a family member or friend. Confidentiality is a part of this ministry. GriefShare meets Monday evenings, 7pm, in the Fellowship Hall. All participants receive a workbook with daily prayers, reflections, questions, and Scripture verses. To register or get more information, contact Doris White. Invite grieving friends and neighbors. (See www.griefshare.org.)
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Glyn Heading to Peru
Glyn Boone is heading to Peru February 18th-27th with Engineering Ministries International to serve Baptist Mid-Missions. His team of about 7 design professionals will complete an overall site master plan for an entire seminary campus including site surveys, water and waste-water design, electrical layout and building design. They will also prepare construction documents for dormitories and for a church building. Glyn is responsible for the design of the church building. To know how to specifically pray for him and/or give financial support for the trip, please pick up a copy of the February "This Month at Wheatland" in the wall rack in the Church Lobby.
Chris and Julia Heading to Mexico
Chris and Julia are heading to Mexico for a year where Chris will be teaching. They want to stay in touch with their Wheatland family. Visit http://hersheysinmexico.blogspot.com/ to stay in touch and encourage them while they are in Mexico.
Missionary of the Month - Gene and LuAnn Bowman
Gene and LuAnn serve with Border Evangelism and Mercy Ministries (BEAMM) on the border of the United States and Mexico. See www.beamm.org.1. Pray for the Las Tierras Mission in El Paso as they reach their community through service, bible studies, and a prayer ministry. Pray that God would raise up godly leaders as they begin officer training.
2. Pray for Pastor Juan Arioja and his wife Martha in Escondido. Pray for wisdom, for the church's outreach via a food distribution, and for monthly support needs.
3. Praise God for providing a hotel room where the Frontera de Gracia Mission in Juarez can meet. Pray that this mission work will be used mightily by God.
4. Pray for Eastern Regional Director Dan Young and his wife Becky--for travel mercies, for wisdom re: a church planting proposal in McAllen, and for more team members to work with Dan.
5. Pray for many to join the prayer ministry this year. God is opening up many exciting opportunities along the border. Prayer is needed to undergird the ministry. See www.beam.org/vision2020.
Christmas Offering to Establish a Youth Center
$1,460 came in for the Wheatland Christmas Offering designated for the ministry of missionary Amanda Hunt in Alaska. The money will be used to help outfit a building (Covenant Center) with furniture, games, and other items needed for a youth ministry, which they hope to begin in early March in Mountain Village. Amanda thanks everyone for their generosity in helping to make this youth center a reality.
Summer Missions Support Deadline
The deadline for requests for support for individual summer missions trips for this year is Sunday, March 27th. Requests can be mailed to the Church for the Missions Team or placed in the Missions mail slot. Please pick up a copy of the February edition of "This Month at Wheatland" to see what questions need to be answered when making a request. |
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Youth Events
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Bridge Builders (Youth Group for Grades 7-12) meets Sunday evenings, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Invite friends!
No meeting on February 6th (Super Bowl Party) and February 13th (Retreat). | |
Super Bowl Party: February 6th, 5-9:30pm at the Boones. Girls bring snacks. Guys bring drinks. All bring $6 for pizza.
RSVP to Mary Jo Rader.
Breakaway Retreat: February 11th-13th at Refreshing Mountain Camp. Senior High speaker is CPYU's Derek Melleby. Junior High speaker is Adam Shaeffer.
Jack Frost Skiing/ Snowboarding/Tubing Monday, February 21st. We are teaming up with Faith PC in Delaware (and possibly other churches) to get a group rate. Contact Mary Jo to sign up or get more info.
Manos Lunch
We will meet for lunch with the guys from Manos House on February 27th after the second service. Email Dave Smith if you can provide the entree, salads, drinks, bread, or dessert.
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Growing at Wheatland
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Our life together here at Wheatland is intended to grow us all up into maturity in faith and life. One of the ways we believe this happens is through intentional discipleship with one another. Are you intentionally pursuing growth in grace in this community that God has placed you? If you are interested in coming together with 2 or 3 other people for this type of focused study, contact
Pastor Luke Le Duc
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