Bradford Woods Community Church

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

July
2015
Issue

An Epistle from Ed
By Ed Cadwallader, Pastor
Life is full of both opportunities and challenges. That is one way to see it. The other way is to see life
is as a series of problems interspersed with fun and pleasure and rest. The thinking goes that if we can
just get through the next problem, get the frustration to stop, or solve the issue that plagues us, then we
have a better chance of experiencing what we want, which is fun and rest. But, more and more I am
seeing this approach as misleading and even wrong.
We all face storms and waves and scary moments. We all face things that we are unsure of. What will
the future hold? How will we find provision? What does God have in store for us? If we see these
questions as things to be solved so we can get to the life we always wanted, we miss what God wants
to show us in the moment, namely Gods self.
What if the beauty is found in the midst of the storm? What if Gods best for us is not getting us to a
place of rest and relaxation but in actually training us to enter the battle and find Him there with the
love and hope that we need? With Gods self?
Psalm 16:11 says, You make known to me the path of life, in your presence there is fullness of joy; at
your right hand are pleasures forevermore. No matter the storm, if we are in Gods presence, there is
joy and beauty. Sometimes, we find God in the midst of the crashing waves and the storm. Sometimes
the beauty that we seek is hidden in the midst of the trial that we are trying to escape or just get
through instead of in what we perceive to be the pleasure and satisfaction that we seek out of life.
Gods way is better.
God is sovereign. He is committed to cleaning us up and helping to conform us to the image of Christ.
Our God is also committed to us treasuring Him above all things and learning to worship Him in
everything. He is committed to revealing His beauty and worth to us. But our God is also often hidden
beyond the obvious. Our God sometimes calls us to seek Him in places that we would not expect Him
to be. I pray that you will seek and find God this summer and that you would seek Him with all your
heart. Think about it...

This ComING Sunday

By Cait Kowal, Outreach
As summer is in full swING, we are delighted to have a return visit from an engagING
speaker! This Sunday, be sure to come hear the upliftING message. Im speakING of
course of .
The return of Reverend ING!
She will be delivering the morning message on 7/5 while Pastor Ed is on vacation (Communion will be
pushed back to 7/12). Reverend Ingrid Kalchthaler (Rev Ing), ordained minister, youth services
librarian, and stand-up comedian is a delightful and talented speaker. If you missed hearing Rev Ing
last summer, then be sure to make it a point and find a spot in the pew this year. You wont want to
miss out!

And the First Shall Be . Second

By Jane Siefers, Hospitality
For the month of July, instead of having Communion and our traditional
first Sunday lunch on July 5, we will enjoy food for the soul and body on
the second Sunday of the month July 12. And speaking of traditional,
now that its officially summer, were going to indulge in one of our favorite summer traditions, the
Salad Lunch. So mark your calendar for July 12, think about a salad you can bring to share, and plan
to come with family and friends to share in the summer bounty!
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Superheroes to Take Over BWCC July 28-29-30!

By Norma Liebenguth, Sunday School Superintendent
Vacation Bible School is fast approaching! Superheroes of the Bible is
scheduled for July 28, 29, 30.
We decided not to go with a bought package VBS program this year.
After Jennie Griffin, Carla Porterfield, Pastor Ed and I had a brainstorming
session, Ed came up with superhero possibilities and Carla created our
unique program.
To date, full- and part-time adult leaders include
Ed & Pennie Cadwallader, Carla Porterfield, Jennie Griffin, Jane Siefers,
Jean Oppedal, Pam Hendrickson, Joe Bayer, Tanya Beaven and Norma Liebenguth. Youth helpers are Amy
Muhlenkamp, Ben Cadwallader, Chloe Coltharp and Mallory Riley. Jean Hipwell and Nancy Johnson have generously
donated money to help offset costs. And, Molly and Mac Coltharp will be using their artistic talents to transform our
church into a fun superhero hideout!
Here is our wish list:
We still need a few more helpers youth and adult.
We need help after church on July 25 for set up and decorating.
We need to borrow 10 flashlights and one air horn.
Large appliance boxes
Dry goods: 100 small paper plates; 3 containers hand wipes; 100 small paper cups; 30 resealable snack baggies, 4
plastic table cloths in primary colors.
Snack items; 4 heads broccoli crowns; 3 red peppers; 3 yellow peppers; 1 head celery; 2 pounds carrots, 2 containers
Ranch dip; 2 bags small pretzel sticks; 4 blocks of cheese; 2 bunches seedless grapes; 2 cantaloupes, 2 honeydew
melons.
Please let us know if you are planning to donate something so that we dont have duplicates. If you can help with
anything else listed above, please contact Cait at (724) 935-3135 or Norma Liebenguth at (724) 934-0731.
Thank you all for your support!

Property Care
By John Liebenguth, Property Committee
Thanks to Jennie Griffin, Pam Hendrickson, Carla Porterfield, Norma Liebenguth and
Ed Cadwallader for cleaning out the Youth Room. It looks fantastic!
And, thanks to Pam and Greg Hendrickson and Doug and Amy Atkinson for their ongoing
work to help beautify our grounds.

Treasurer's Report as of 6/30/15

By Pam Hendrickson, Treasurer

Wedding Celebration
By Cait Kowal, Outreach
Please help me to congratulate Kate Griffith and Zachary Brehm who were married June 20! And
congratulations to proud parents: Ann and Chuck Brehm! May God bless them and their union.

Our Sincerest Condolences

By Cait Kowal, Outreach
Our hearts go out to the family of Ann Mackey, mother of Daphne Turner, who passed away
unexpectedly on 6/17 at the age of 85. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Turner family and
Daphnes father, Bob Mackey.

Sign-Up for the Centennial Committee

By Cait Kowal, Outreach
The church will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Borough of Bradford
Woods on Saturday, Sept.12. Please consider helping Doug and Amy Atkinson and
Norma and John Liebenguth on the anniversary committee. This committee will help
set up pre-parade snacks, such as muffins, and hot and cold drinks on Saturday
morning. This would be a great way to meet new people and have them get a feel for
our community church! Also, helpers are needed to help put up the large tent on Friday,
Sept. 11. A sign-up sheet is the church library or feel free to contact the church office.

Fall Events:
By Jane Siefers, Hospitality
We are planning a special church service to welcome the community back to the church grounds on
Sunday, September 13 (the day after the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Bradford Woods).
We are moving up the Blessing of the Animals to that date! We know it is traditional to bless
animals on the feast day of St. Francis, but last year we and our pets were shivering under the tent in
October. So, at the suggestion of Sister Elizabeth (pastor Eds beloved furry daughter), we are
following our protestant reformation roots and moving up the date to what we hope will be warmer weather!
Rally Day, normally the first Sunday after Labor Day, will be the following week, on September 20.

Missions
By Jean Hipwell, Missions
Schools are out for summer and civic groups take a break, which means that
fewer groups donate to the food pantry and the shelves at NHCO are
becoming bare. However, 1,700 local families still need help. They always
need soup and canned ravioli, cereal and snacks, rice mixes, canned fruit/
veggies, juice, pasta and sauce and peanut butter and jelly. The Missions
Committee greatly appreciates all contributions.
NHCO is also collecting back to school items such as backpacks, notebooks,
binders, pencils, rulers, etc. through July 31. There are donation boxes in the church library for these items.
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Worship Leaders and Acolytes

If you would like to volunteer to be a worship leader, please contact
Pastor Ed. Thank you for your service.
July 5
July 12
July 19
July 26

Shelly Muhlenkamp, Amber Swann, acolyte

Ann Brehm, Mac Coltharp, acolyte
Jennie Griffin, Beth Muhlenkamp, acolyte
Paul Swann, Chloe Coltharp, acolyte

June Happenings

The return of Rev Ing!

Grandpa, John Liebenguth with John Richard,
Garrett and Rianna

Thanks to Jennie Griffin, Pam Hendrickson,

Carla Porterfield, Norma Liebenguth and Ed Cadwallader
for cleaning out the Youth Room. It looks fantastic!

Ann Brehm shares pictures of Zach and Kates

wedding with Diana Greenberg and Amy Atkinson .

Recognition Sunday Potluck/Picnic!

In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free. ~Psalm 118:5
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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 July:

July Birthdays

July

1 Katie Grieser; 3 Chloe Coltharp;

5 Todd Hipwell; 6 Doug Glenn;
12 Jake Barber and Jenn Hudak;
13 Pam Hendrickson; 16 Rachel Slater;
19 Caden Thoma; 23 Gloria Slater;
27 Cindy Snyder; 29 Amy Atkinson and Oliver Mason

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Trustees Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Church Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Communion, 10:00 a.m.
Salad Lunch, 11:00 a.m.

Ongoing:
Morning Worship: Every Sunday, 10 a.m.
AA/NA: Every Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Concerns and Praise

Joel Bonzer, Joseph Bossman,
Cathy Carter, Kevin Croney and family,
the Davenport family, Jody Dentici,
Diane Dilanni, Christine Feagin,
Martha Finley, Kevin Frederick,
Katherine Gardner, Laurie & Joe Gillespie,
Doug Ice, Karen Kimberly, Ron Liguori,
Bob Long, the family of Ann Mackey,
Denise Massaro, Carol OBrien, Jeff Prady,
Jennifer Rihtarchick, Jared Riley, Myleigh Smith,
Doris Stokes, Linda Tessmer, John Valley,
the Waldron family and the family of Kyle Walkins

Coffee Hour
Please sign up to handle the duties of
coffee hour any Sunday. Preparing coffee, a
cold drink and an (optional) refreshment is
all thats needed. And, its appreciated!

Ushers Needed
Please volunteer to handle the duties
of ushering any Sunday. Greeting new
guests, handing out bulletins, and
collecting contributions in the collection plates during
service is all thats needed. And, its appreciated!

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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