Bradford Woods Community Church

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

May
2015
Issue

An Epistle from Ed
By Ed Cadwallader, Pastor
Blue White Green Purple White Red...no, not some new type of bizarre rainbow these hues
are the shifting liturgical colors we welcome and observe in our worship through the rolling Christian
year or at least at the beginning of that year. The new liturgical year begins with the first Sunday in the
season of Advent (Blue) and progresses through the seasons of Christmas (White), Epiphany (Green),
Lent (Purple), Easter (White) and finally Pentecost (Red) covering about thirty Sundays in-a-row.
We use these seasons to prepare a place in our hearts for the coming King, honor the birth of our God,
celebrate the gifts of the Magi, reflect on the passion of the Christ, proclaim the victory of the empty
tomb and the welcome the indwelling of Gods Holy Spirit in all of our hearts! And then there are the
twenty or so unimportant Sundays, all in-a-row that follow these seasons until we can begin the
cycle and process all over again. The Sundays of the summer and autumn are relatively unimportant,
spiritually, dont really count, liturgically, and are easily understood as Sundays that are acceptable
to skip Church attendance - a kind of calendar and schedule filler until we can get back to the
important time of the rolling Christian year.
The time we have during the summer and autumn months are often favorites of people in our culture.
The weather is mild, we are able to share enjoyable activities out-of-doors. Plants and flowers of all
kinds create a glorious environment that is unseen and unheard of during the harsh winter months. Life
seems to slow a little and we even plan vacation from our work-a-day lives. And why not? As the
Body of Christ we are on a kind of religious, liturgical, even spiritual hiatus until the next Advent
arrives Right? How could we possibly do anything of religious or spiritual worth apart from the
seasons that direct us to holiness. After all, consider how you spend these weeks: vacationing with
family members, picnics with extended groups of relatives that gather to renew family ties, quiet
afternoons and evenings on the patio or deck with friends sharing drinks and laughter, being thrilled by
fireworks displays, getting tossed around by the ocean, enjoying a hot dog or peanuts at a baseball
game, bonfires, corn roasts and hay-rides you know, on and on with meaningless and trite methods
of marking an filling the time until we can begin the next season of Advent and return to important
worship.
Or perhaps the twenty or so Sundays of the summer and autumn offer us a chance to shine what weve
learned. Kind of like attending school and then putting lessons into practice afterward, the many
Sundays of the summer and autumn might just offer us the chance to act out what the earlier seasons
teach us while we enjoy these days that are described as when the living is easy! Spending time with
family and friends in these easier times of year can also offer us the ability to act out Blue hope, White
acceptance, Green discoveries, Purple remembrances, White equalizers and Red joining together.
Maybe what we hear and learn in those first thirty Sundays fill us with the resolve to go out and share
the wealth with the community around us that, because of the relaxing weather, is willing to come
back outside and avail us with the chance share what we took in back during those darker liturgical
seasons.
Maybe our goal, in fact our mission, should be getting out there and offering the blessing of this
liturgical rainbow and move the emphasis of the seasons from readings and colors to the anticipating
of the divine, the welcoming of the divine, the honoring of the divine, the embracing of the reborn
divine and the reception of the God that lives within us. It is important to learn, but it becomes even
MORE IMPORTANT to share and act out and spread this knowledge to the ones our God has placed
in our lives our neighbors, to whom we might have individual access. Weve been loaded with
knowledge, now we need to share it. Think about it...

Family Game Night

By Cait Kowal, Outreach
Are you interested in having some good ole fun? Then come out
to our Family Game Night on Friday, May 8! The fun starts at 7
p.m. Enjoy some of your favorite games or try a new one! Feel
free to bring a game of your own thats family friendly as well as snacks and drinks to enjoy. This
event is suitable for players of all ages and feel free to bring friends and neighbors. See you then!
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Good Food - Good Cause

By Jane Siefers, Hospitality
Last Sunday, we announced a postponement of the softball lunch, due to a conflict in the
teams schedule. Well be doing that later (on a day when the team can attend). In the
meantime, Missions has identified a need to provide support for the disaster relief in Nepal.
So we will still be having a lunch this Sunday, May 3 and ALL the proceeds of the free
will offering will be donated to Brothers Brother. This organization is locally based and
nationally recognized for the good work it does, especially in providing medical supplies to
impoverished areas and for emergency relief. There will be hot sandwiches, sides,
beverages and home baked cookies for dessert. Good food good cause! Please plan to
attend, and invite some friends to come as well.

Softball Update and Schedule

By Bob Doak, Coach
Our team is currently 0-3 along with Sts. John & Paul and St. Kilian Blue. This week they
play a double-header at Warrendale park. The first game is at 1:00 p.m. and the second game
is at 2:30 p.m. They signed four new people including: our very own Pastor Ed Cadwallader
and his two sons, Jay & Ben. They also picked up Robbie Herndon from St. Kilian Green.
Come out and show some support for our team to get them off this losing streak. Let's get
this season turned around starting next week against Grace Community!
May 3: BWCC vs Grace Community at 1 p.m.; BWCC vs St. John Paul at 2:30 p.m. @ Warrendale Park
May 10: Mothers Day (no games)
May 17: BWCC vs St. Ferd White at 11:30 a.m. @ Warrendale Park
May 24: BWCC vs St. Killian Blue at 5:30 p.m. @ Warrendale Park
May 31: BWCC vs St. Killian Green at 1 p.m. @ Warrendale Park
June 7: BWCC vs Dutilh at 5:30 p.m. @ Warrendale Park
June 14: BWCC vs Memorial Park at 12 p.m. @ North Park Donora
June 21: BWCC vs St. John Paul at 1 p.m. @ Warrendale Park
June 28: BWCC vs Grace Community at 4 p.m. @ Warrendale Park
July 5: BWCC vs St. Ferd White at 5:30 p.m. @ Warrendale Park
July 12: BWCC vs St. Killian Blue at 5:30 p.m. @ Warrendale Park
Playoffs: July 18,19, 25, 26

Calling All Graduates

By Carla Porterfield, Christian Education
Please let the church office know of any members who have graduated since last spring. Recognition
Sunday is tentatively being planned for Sunday, June 7. A potluck coffee hour is planned.

Save the Date for Vacation Bible School!

By Carla Porterfield, Christian Education
Save the last week in July for Vacation Bible School. The sessions will run from 9:30 a.m.
until 12:00 noon on July 28-29-30, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Children from age
4-11 will be welcome to attend. Registration information will be available soon (see
separate article for helper plea).

New Baby Announcement

By Cait Kowal, Outreach
We are pleased to announce the birth of the newest member of the Faust family. The proud
parents are Abbie and Richard Faust. Please help me in congratulating the Faust family!
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Anniversary Announcement
By Shelly Muhlenkamp
Gary and Betty Shumaker will be celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary on June 12, 2015.
Come join the party! Sunday June 14th at 4 p.m. at Jeff and Shelly Muhlenkamp's house.
The address: 13 Seldom Seen Road, BW. For questions please contact Shelly at 724-799-8275 or
shellymuhlenkamp@zoominternet.net.
Bring your square dancing shoes and get ready to have a fun time!

Missions
By Jennie Griffin, Missions
On May 10th, we will be taking a special collection during the 11a.m. service to
support earthquake disaster relief efforts in Nepal. We will send these donations
through Brothers Brother Foundation (BBF), a 57-year old Pittsburgh-based
international charity that has partnered with Nepal-based Himalayan Healthcare
and Adventist Development and Relief Agency to provide healthcare and
shelter to earthquake victims. Brother's Brother is a family-run charity with
only 16 full-time employees, but is one of the largest and most efficient charities
in the US. In 2012, out of the 100 largest US charities, it was listed as one of Forbes "Top 5 All-Star Charities" for its
impact and efficiency.
There are still a few days left to donate items for Hearth's annual linen shower. Thank you to everyone who has already
donated! The shower is May 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Hearth. If you would like to attend, please contact Jean Hipwell. The
new linen and laundry items donated will help women moving through Hearth's transitional housing program. For more
info, please visit www.hearth-bp.org.
For the first half of May, we will again hold a book drive for Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry's annual book sale, to be
held in June. They are seeking donations of new and gently used books as well as DVDs and CDs. They do NOT accept
magazines, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, Readers Digest, encyclopedias, outdated text books or books in poor condition.
Every book they receive makes a difference for those in need of affordable counseling, tutoring and parent education.
Please drop books in church library by May 15th.
The North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) pantry item of the month for May is fruit juice. The in-kind items
requested for May are white and color copy paper. Thank you for the continued donations of food and other items. More
than 95% of the food that NHCO distributes come from donations; they are always grateful when we drop off your
generous donations.

Record Set in Adult Class

By Norma Liebenguth, Sunday School Superintendent
Pastor Eds Adult Sunday School class set a new record this past Sunday with 21 people in
attendance! Thank you, Ed, for all you are teaching us about the Bible. We know that you put in a
lot of time preparing for this class.
If youve never attended, try it out some Sunday. The class meets at 10:00 a.m. in the back chapel
area on the upper floor. Coffee and tea are provided (thanks again, Ed!) and a different subject is
covered each week.

Help Needed for Vacation Bible School

By Norma Liebenguth, Sunday School Superintendent
Your help is needed for Vacation Bible School! After a several year hiatus, were pretty sure
we can once again launch a successful program.
Slated for July 28, 29 and 30 from 9:30 a.m. until noon, adult leaders and youth helpers are
desperately needed. We will need leaders in these areas: music, games, Bible adventure,
crafts, snack time. Please let me know if you can help and what you would like to do (724) 934-0731;
jnlieb@zbzoom.net.
Also, watch for a list of snack and supply donations that we will need. Thanks to everyone who has come forward so far!
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Worship Leaders and Acolytes

Jareds New Address

If you would like to volunteer to be a worship leader, please contact

Pastor Ed. Thank you for your service.

By Cait Kowal, Outreach

May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31

Jenn Hudak, Beth Muhlenkamp, acolyte

Ann Brehm, Chloe Coltharp, acolyte
Shelly Muhlenkamp, Vanessa Verbaarschott, acolyte
Paul Swann, Ben Cadwallader, acolyte
Joe Bayer, Amber Swann, acolyte

Jared Riley has a new address, he could use all the

support and encouragement he can get while at
training. Feel free to write to Jared as he is
looking forward to hearing from his church
family! Write to him at: PV2 Riley, Jared; 232
MED BN, D Co. Class 45-15; 3820 Williams
Way JBSA; Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.

Founders Day Celebration

By Cait Kowal, Outreach
Bradford Woods was incorporated on May 3, 1915. A celebration of
this event will take place this Sunday, May 3. Join your neighbors
and friends at the Bradford Woods Fire Hall at 2 p.m. A program of
speakers, an unveiling of the newly resurfaced veterans plaque, and
a surprise or two are planned. Current and past resident veterans are
encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will follow the celebration.
For more information please call: 724-816-3042.

Treasurer's Report as of 4/27/15

By Pam Hendrickson, Treasurer
Total YTD

Monthly

YTD

YTD

Pledge

$44,000

$3,667

April
$3,025

$21,840

$7,173

Plate

$20,000

$1,667

$936

$7,782

$1,116

Total

$64,000

$5,334

$3,961

$29,622

$8,829

April Happenings

Making some improvements

Our coffee hours are always a hit!

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.~
Proverbs 31:26-27
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4836 Wexford Run Road | P.O. Box 421

Bradford Woods, PA 15015
(724) 935-3135

Serving Bradford Woods and surrounding North Hills communities.

Visit our website: www.bradfordwoodschurch.org | Contact us: bwcc@consolidated.net

ICCC Mission Statement

Bradford Woods Community Church is a member of the ICCC (International Council of Community Churches) whose
mission statement is: As people devoted to following Christ we are committed to community, to treasuring diversity, to
living our faith in service and love.

Events for the Month of May:

May Birthdays

May

6 Sam Brehm; 9 Christine Swann;

13 Tyler Dague; 14 Chris Kurz and
J.T. Verbaarschott; 17 Ray Lewis III,
Scott Lewis, and Don Williams;
19 Chuck Brehm; 21 Ben Dague and
Bill Johns; 23 Maggie Kasson

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Prayer Concerns and Praise

Communion, 11:00 a.m.

Fundraiser Lunch, 12:00 p.m.
Family Game Night, 7:00 p.m..
Trustees Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Church Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Voting Day, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ongoing:
Adult Sunday School: Every Sunday, 10 a.m.
Morning Worship Service: Every Sunday, 11 a.m.
Youth GRAPE: Every Sunday, 7 p.m.
Choir Practice: Every Monday, 7 p.m.
AA/NA: Every Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

Baltimore riot victims, Joel Bonzer,

Joseph Bossman, Cathy Carter,
Kevin Croney and Family,
The Davenport Family, Jody Dentici,
Diane Dilanni, The Family of Margie Douttiel,
Christine Feagin, Martha Finley, Kevin Frederick,
Katherine Gardner, Laurie & Joe Gillespie,
Doug Ice, Ron Liguori, Denise Massaro,
Jeff Muhlenkamp, Nepal earthquake victims,
Carol OBrien, Jeff Prady, Jennifer Rihtarchick,
Jared Riley, Myleigh Smith, Doris Stokes,
John Valley, and The Waldron Family

Ushers Needed
Greeting new guests, handing out bulletins, and
collecting contributions in the collection plates during
service is all thats needed. And, its appreciated!

Coffee Hour
Please help with preparing coffee, a cold drink and an
(optional) refreshment is all thats needed.

If you are new to our congregation, please pass your information to Caitalyn Kowal in the church office, regarding your
address, phone number, email address, etc. so we can keep our records up to date and keep you up to date. Thank you.
Please help us with our mailing list costs. If you could view this newsletter via email or online, please
contact us at 724.935.3135 or bwcc@consolidated.net.
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