1. family and parenting
2. children

The Contact
The Newsletter of the Kingwood Church of God
November 2014
One of my favorite hymns says “Count your blessings, name them one
by one - see what God hath done”. In our present condition of living in the
greatest nation in the world with its abundance of food, crystal clear water to
drink and most of our needs being met from cradle to grave, we often lose
sight of the source of our blessings.
We don’t have to look far beyond our borders to see people living in
conditions much worse than our own. They have few conveniences we take
for granted each and every day. They risk their lives to cross our borders
and share in the blessing of our nation.
Our nation did not become great by relying on politicians or other
community leaders, but by a total reliance on God, the God of JudeauChristian people who put their faith in this one true God. Our nation has
enjoyed God’s privileges for a long time and have grown complacent in
offering thanks to God for our many blessings. It’s time for us, as Christians,
to begin a revival in our country. A time to ask God to forgive us for turning
away from Him and to provide the opportunity for God to answer His promise
of II Chronicles 7:14. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall
humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked
ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal
their land.”
Jack Romesberg
Greetings folks!
What an October this has been!
Beginning as we told you last time with Hail and snow (both of which are 4 letter
words!) on the first Saturday of October! And not improving much as the month
went on!
Congratulations to the 18 or so hardy souls who I hear got together for the Outdoor
Service on Moore Hill. I’m glad to hear that Amy Moore restrained herself and
wasn’t throwing water around as usual. It probably would have turned to ice before it hit anyone. But then again her favorite target (Randy Pletcher) wasn’t there.
C’mon Randy! I thought a man in your profession enjoyed being in the great
outdoors in all sorts of weather!
I was glad the weather was nice for the Outdoor Pumpkin Midweek Service.
Good devotions Carey Beth! See PJ it seems as if she has more influence in the
weather department than you do!
Speaking of Halloween – I hear Emma Ream got an early start scaring unsuspecting
fair visitors while dressed as Elsie the cow!
I hear from PJ that Paul Hall’s dog “Mr. Biggs”, affectionately known as “Biggie”
has applied to become the Official Church Dog. His application will be taken under
serious consideration. I do have some concern that he is here only part of the year.
Maybe we can work out some sort of arrangement that as long as Juanita is playing
he is on staff. His primary duties will be keeping away raccoons, possums, groundhogs, cats and other assorted vermin. You do know of course that there must never
ever be an Official Church C_t. They ride brooms with witches and chase poor little
creatures like me! Should one ever apply I’ll sic Melanie Monticue, Teresa Faidley
and the young men from the Hostetter family on them!
Isaac Moore: Interested in joining the posse?
I hear Kaitlyn King has turned into quite the Renaissance Woman – she can do it
all from Piebaker to Deerslayer. Congratulations Kaitlyn! May your hunting
and shooting skills make the boys as nervous as your sisters does!
Best wishes to all the hunters, male and female alike out there! May your eyes
be clear, your hands be steady and your dragging of the deer a short distance and all
downhill!
Well folks this little mousie has a lot of stirring to do before Christmas so I had better
get going! Hope to see you at the Thanksgiving Service and all the special advent
services.
Until then: Blessings, best wishes, happy Christmas shopping, turkey, stuffing and
pumpkin pie to all!
The Church Mouse
Prayer Needs
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Nov 3
Nov 7
Nov 9
Nov 12
Nov 16
Nov 19
Nov 26
Nov 27
Nov 28
Nov 30
Bill Rugg
Bradley Lemmon
Mabel Walker
Carissa Drabish
Melanie Monticue
Lloyd Pletcher
Juanita Hall
Bev Pletcher
Viola Kerns
Jenn Gross
Naomi Shaffer
Pastor Paul Tobias
Logan Bowman
Heather Ream
Trellis Tressler
Louise Koontz
Ron & Audrey Irwin
Ada Younkin
Scott Kreger
Lillie Shaulis
June Show
Craig Show
Zelda Weimer
Grant Pletcher
Shirley V. Brougher
Gabe Ohler
Charlie Kreger
Alex Younkin
Everett Nicklow
Dawn Schrock
Marie Miller
Helen Ohler
Frank Little
Jean Colflesh
Jane Mickey
Sarah Singo
Bob VanSickle
Curt Gosnell
Dave Yutzy & Family
Rachael Conn Shaffer
Pat Weaver
Sue Darr
Rita Peck
Paige Weimer
Faith Custer
Janie Romesberg
Bob Baker
Pam Noel
Cliff Tressler
Jane Moore
Bruce Johnson
Sherrie Tobias
Marcia Tobias
JD Tressler
Dale & Shirley Nicklow
Mark Lyons
Family of Joel Ponterero
Upcoming Events
November 29
November 30
December 7
December 10
December 13
December 14
December 21
December 24
NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Nov 7
Nov 21
Nov 27
Nov 29
Ed & Kay Engleka
Mark & Sandi Sechler
Josh & Stacey Rosman
Tim & Rita Show
Live Nativity Village
First Sunday in Advent
Children’s Christmas Program
Combined Midweek Service - Nativity Walk
Christmas Dinner
Evening Worship Service - Singing Around Piano
Communion During Morning Worship Service
Christmas Eve Service at 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service at 11:00 p.m.
Please mark you calendars for these special events this Christmas Season.
Please join us for a Thanksgiving Eve Service
on November 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Dinner tickets are on sale beginning
November 16th. Tickets cost $9 for adults and $4.50
for children 12 and under. We only have 130 seats and
they go fast, so get your tickets early! Payment is due
when you reserve your tickets. You may see Deb
Colflesh, Jean Romesberg or Heather Houghton for
tickets. We will be feasting on ham, green beans,
stuffing, and homemade coleslaw this year. Join us for
awesome food, fellowship and fun! Christmas dinner
is on December 13, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
Veterans Day Service
Thank you to the Veterans Day Committee for organizing
wonderful programs to honor our veterans on Sunday,
November 9, 2014. We were blessed to have Kirk Moore
share the morning message with us. Danny Conner
provided beautiful special music and Rev. Robert Byrnes
(portrayed by Pastor Jim) gave an insightful speech. We
are blessed to have been able to recognize the Veterans in
our congregation and honor them on this day. Thank you
for your service.
Church Family,
The Holiday season is fast approaching. Many of us spend
time shopping, decorating and planning family gatherings. There
are some who must spend their holidays in unfamiliar surroundings,
separate and apart from their families. These women and children,
abused in the one place they should feel safe – their own homes,
seek safety in an emergency shelter. We can help bring a little joy to
their holidays again this year by supporting the “Help an Angel in
Shelter” program. The Women’s Help Center will provide holiday
meals, decorations, gifts and assistance for those women and
children who are rebuilding their lives, violence free. EVERY dollar
collected goes to the women and children being assisted by our
shelter. We can make difference. We can take a stand and get
involved! Each little Angel is only $1. Thank you for your
generous support of this truly life saving community outreach
program.
On behalf of the Children,
Helping Hands Ministry Thanks You!
Refurbishing the Kingwood Church of God Fellowship Center
A goal of having the Fellowship center ready for occupancy of February 2, 2015 has been
set.
Please keep in mind that EVERYTHING must be in working order and we must complete all of the inspection
requirements before the inspectors will give us an occupancy permit and allow us to begin to use the building.
Help is always needed and welcomed. If you think that you don’t know what to do, or that you don’t
have the talent to do the work, think again. We will gladly “train” all who come out. There are many tasks where “a
third hand” really makes the job easier. All supplies are provided, but bring your own tools/ladders/etc.
We will continue to work from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Thursday Evenings (November 6, 13, 20 and December 4) as well
there will be work days (7:00 AM till ??) on Friday November 28 (what better way to get out of going Black Friday shopping)
and Saturday December 13 with lunch served both days. Please mark your calendars.
We have been trying to keep the information on the website (Kingwoodchurch.org) and the website calendar
updated with the current schedule and tasks, as well there are printed copies on the table in the church hallway so
check often.
There have also been some folks who have been working other times, so if you would like to work Saturdays or
other days/times, call Pastor Jim (926-2448), Terry Ream (926-2356) or Renee Moore (352-7510) in advance to gain
access to the building.
Please contact Jesse Moore (814-777-7227) with general questions or Rene Moore (352-7510) for questions about
painting.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated---Bring a friend!
Current Task list
(in no particular order)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Install fire wall/doors
Construct the Family Restroom
Install new door into remaining lounge
area
Storage closet (across from Kitchen):
Finish drywall, Paint, Replace shelving
Outside walls in restrooms: Install
insulation and drywall, Finish drywall,
Paint, Re-install heat
Insulate under the stage
Remove existing ceiling tile and prep for
installation of Tyvek/furring strips
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Continue installation of Tyvek and furring
strips to hold up the existing insulation
Check/repair water fountain
Scraping/Prep/Priming/Painting doors and
rooms
Finish Oiling motors and replacing filters
in room heaters
Finish Heating system
Paint outside railings
Install ceiling panels
Extend electrical fixtures in Attic
Seal insulation joints in attic
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Kingwood Church of God
119 Humbert Rd
Markleton, PA 15551
Church Staff
James Monticue, Senior Pastor
Paul Tobias, Associate Pastor
Vince Show, Director of Children’s Ministries
Carey Beth King, Secretary
Church Website
www.kingwoodchurch.org
Church Phone Number
(814) 926-4429
Sunday Morning Worship
8:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
First Worship Service
Sunday School
Second Worship Service
Evening Worship Service