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It has been awhile that I’ve sent any form of update on how God is
working in my heart, so I wanted to share a piece of that.
Many of you participated in some way shape or form with the
Change The World project which started in 2012. Medical doctors in
Zambia, Africa shared with us at church that they had a great need
for an x-ray machine to be installed at Zimba Mission Hospital where
they are currently serving. The machine they have is very old and
cannot function quite like it should. It was laid on our hearts to try
our best in making people at Faith Wesleyan Church and the
surrounding community aware of this need so that together, we could
play a part in Kingdom work right here on earth!
Greetings from Mozambique! This Advent season as we reflected
on God’s great Gift, we would like to thank you for your prayers and
the support of our community and the work that God is doing here!
A few weeks ago I was preaching/teaching in a local church on the
doctrine of God - who He is and what He desires of us. At the close
of the service, three people came forward to pray and to seek a
deeper and more victorious Christian life. We praise God for His
faithfulness!
This past October we had 10 new pastors graduate from the Bible
College. They have returned to their home areas to pastor existing
churches or to plant new ones. We praise God for the quality men
Hundreds of large pill bottles were donated to this project for
and women He is raising up for ministry. Please join us in praying
community members to fill with their loose change. God did a
for the new students who will be starting their studies, as well as the
miracle and we ended up having $20,000 come in simply through
new scholarships to bring in urgently needed funds for expenses such
people’s loose change. I don’t know what you think, but I know only as teachers’ salaries and food for students. We don’t know where
God can make that happen!
these funds will come from, but we’re believing God will provide.
It’s now 2015, and finally... the new $40,000 machine will be inAs we enter into the final year of our third term of service here in
stalled this coming March at Zimba Mission Hospital! Praise to God! Mozambique, we are looking forward to seeing family and friends
when we return to the States for home ministries in the fall. Please
Today was one of those days I wish I had a stenographer tagging
along with me everywhere I went. It seemed as though The Lord sent join us in prayer for our ministry here, and the kids’ schooling when
we return to the States.
each and every person directly to me today to be an encouragement
as I continue to follow Him. This evening I met up with a man that
just so happens to be from Zambia. Let me share with you our
conversation...
Owen was incredibly interested and wanting to know more about
the Change The W orld project to raise funds for the x-ray machine.
I asked him how he even knew about Faith Wesleyan Church, our
pastor, etc.. He told me that he works at Lock Haven Hospital in
Infectious Disease, and was chatting with the pharmacist one day.
The pharmacist told him how he was kind of involved with this
project that was raising funds for some place in Africa. Owen asked
him where in Africa, and the pharmacist told him the Zimba Hospital
in Zambia. This was the very same place Owen worked when he
was living in Zambia! Interestingly enough, the pharmacist only
knew about the “Change the World” project because he was at the
gym with a man that attends Faith Wesleyan. What a small world!
Owen and I began talking about people he and I knew in common
from Zimba, which brought back fond memories of a dear place and
dear people. It amazed me how many people we knew in common;
both Zambians and missionaries. Owen seems to have a very warm
and special spot in his heart for the people of Zimba. It was super
encouraging to talk with someone who knows so much about a
culture and place I love. It’s been such a journey as God keeps
having me collect experiences and different people who are willing
to pray with me as I seek after Him.
I returned from Zimba last January, not knowing if overseas
missions was really the “avenue” I wanted to take, but God hasn’t let
His heart for Zimba far from me. I am learning deeper what it is He
seeks after, and how He sees me as his daughter - a special part of
the story. He has majorly been stirring in my heart, so don’t be
surprised when you receive more updates.
We hope we’ll have the privilege of visiting with you and thanking
you in person for partnering with us. May God bless and provide all
your needs throughout the New Year!
A team of three recently returned from a six-day session in Busia (a
town on the border with Kenya) where they conducted training for
the Jesus Film Team and a group of about 40 pastors.
Seminar topics included Servant Leadership, Team Building,
Conflict Resolution, Strategic Planning, Church Planting, and
Ministry Follow-up. The Jesus Film Team was trained on the
operation of the equipment and expectations of accountability. A
practice showing of the film took place in Bwaniha, a village about
20 miles southwest of Busia. More than 1,000 people viewed the
film, and 39 responded to the invitation.
The Wesleyan Church in Uganda has roots in home fellowships
started in 2000 in Busia. There are currently 72 churches - 62 in
Uganda, and 10 in Kenya. As the Jesus Film spurs growth of the
Church, the need for trained pastors will become more urgent.
Photos from the trip and comments during the trip are on the Penn
Jersey District Missions Facebook group page, and in the Uganda
2014 photo album.
A lesson I learned today was to recognize Christ in all things. How
can you do this in your everyday work? I encourage you to think
about how each second of our days are planned by God himself.
The container arrived at the hospital in Zimba yesterday (Jan. 19.)
We offloaded all of the equipment for the new x-ray machine today.
Bill Wright has his tickets booked for his trip to Zambia. He will be
arriving here March 30 to install the new x-ray machine. We
appreciate all your support very much!
The first public showing of the Jesus Film
in Uganda, Africa.
The Case for True Love
by Robin Muffley
ove. As with any good thing in life, man has found a
way to commercialize it, i.e. wrap it in colorful, glitzy
packaging, and sell it for big bucks. Go into any retail
outlet this time of year, and you will be greeted by heaping
mounds of red and pink heart-shaped boxes of over-priced,
really bad chocolate (Dove-brand being the one exception),
teddy bears large and small, and rows of beautifully designed
greeting cards, all attesting to the fact that love, in these
United States, is really big business. And let’s face it, who
doesn’t enjoy being both the giver and receiver of a trinket or
two on Valentine’s Day?
However, the love of God, unlike wilted flowers, bad
chocolate, and worn-out stuffed animals, is the real deal! For
those who have never taken the time to read the Bible, I can
only say you are missing out on one amazing love story,
beginning in Genesis, to the grand conclusion in Revelation!
The following verses are just a few references to God’s great
love. The message is simple: God first loved us, and the
only way we can show our love to Him is to demonstrate that
love to others. According to Jesus, this is the greatest
commandment. After studying these verses, our fervent
prayer should be, “Lord, help us to love more!”
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Jeremiah 31:3 NIV
"The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: "I have loved
you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with
loving-kindness."
Mark 12:28-31 NIV
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating.
Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked
him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most
important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is
this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your
soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The
second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no
commandment greater than these.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NIV
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not
boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not
self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of
wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the
truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always
perseveres. Love never fails.
1 John 3:17-18 NIV
If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister
in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be
in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or
speech but with actions and in truth.
1 Peter 4:8 NIV
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a
multitude of sins.
I John 4:13-21 NIV
This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has
given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the
Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If
anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives
in them and they in God. And so we know and rely on the
love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love
lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made
complete among us so that we will have confidence on the
day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is
no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear
has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made
perfect in love. We love because he first loved us. Whoever
claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For
whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they
have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And
he has
given us this command: Anyone who loves God
must also love their brother and sister.
My First Love
I
by Charlie Muffley
must have been about 7 or 8 years old at the time. My
mom always worried about us kids (and still does, bless
her heart!) when we were away from her sight for too
long. But my best friend lived only a few doors away. So
when she knew where I was going, and who I was with, she
knew I'd be OK. I suppose she took these opportunities to
worry about my brother for a while.
Anyhow, one day I walked to my friend's house to see if
he wanted to go across the street to the schoolyard to win
some marbles from me in a friendly game, or maybe find a
nearby tree to climb. When I arrived, I went around to the
back door, where I normally went, and there I saw...My First
Love! Jealousy was never a trait I possessed, but I couldn't
help wishing this thing of beauty that stood before me was
mine! Fifty plus years later I still recall the "Wow" feeling
that coursed through every part of my being.
I had to be patient for several more years, but my
patience was FINALLY rewarded! I finally experienced the
feelings that my friends had already known. It was the month
after my twelfth birthday that I awoke to another "Wow"
feeling... a 16 inch shiny red Schwinn bicycle under the
Christmas tree. But the cause of this "Wow" feeling was
mine, and was to be my constant companion for the next few
years, until my next "First Love" came along...the one with
FOUR tires. But that's another story....
But I had another "First Love," the One who was the first
to love ME, the One who told Jeremiah "I knew you before
you were formed in your mother's womb." Mom and Dad
were excited about the birth of their first born child, and
all their families were excited for them too. And I'm sure the
God who formed me was excited too, as He looked from
Heaven into the hospital room where I entered the world that
cold November morning. Mom has told me that I had the
most beautiful smile when she held me the very first time. I'm
sure God was smiling too!
Each February, as Valentine's Day approaches, our hearts
turn toward the ones we love, with thoughts of greeting cards,
flowers, and a meal at a nice restaurant. May our hearts this
year turn to the One who loves us, and knew us before we
were formed in our mother's womb.
We love You too, Lord!
FAITH WESLEYAN EVENTS CALENDAR • February 2015
Sunday
1
Sunday Worship
9:00 &10:30 a.m.
Monday
2
Communion
8
Sunday Worship
9:00 &10:30 a.m.
9
4
10
11
House Fellowship
#2
Prayer Mtg.
2 - 3 p.m.
Men’s Study &
Discussion Group
6:30 - 8:15 p.m.
Kid’s Group
Discipleship
Prayer Mtg.
2 - 3 p.m.
Men’s Study &
Discussion Group
6:30 - 8:15 p.m.
Kid’s Group
Discipleship
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Financial Peace
University
4 - 6 p.m.
Youth Group
6 - 8 p.m.
15
Sunday Worship
9:00 &10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
Tuesday
3
Birthday Ladies
Fellowship
6:15 p.m. at
Olive Garden
16
17
18
Prayer Mtg.
2 - 3 p.m.
Men’s Study &
Discussion Group
6:30 - 8:15 p.m.
Kid’s Group
Discipleship
6:30-7:30 p.m.
House Fellowship
#3
Financial Peace
University
4 - 6 p.m.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
5
Choir Rehearsal
6 - 7 p.m.
Worship Team
Rehearsal
7:15 - 8 p.m.
6
7
12
Choir Rehearsal
6 - 7 p.m.
Worship Team
Rehearsal
7:15 - 8 p.m.
13
19
Choir Rehearsal
6 - 7 p.m.
LBA Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Worship Team
Rehearsal
7:15 - 8 p.m.
20
21
26
Choir Rehearsal
6 - 7 p.m.
Worship Team
Rehearsal
7:15 - 8 p.m.
27
28
LBA Meeting
8:30 a.m.
Saturday
Worship
5 p.m.
14
VALENTINE’S
DAY
Saturday
Worship
5 p.m.
Saturday
Worship
5 p.m.
Youth Group
6 - 8 p.m.
Excel Registration
Deadline
22
Sunday Worship
9:00 &10:30 a.m.
House Fellowship
#4
Financial Peace
University
4 - 6 p.m.
23
24
25
Prayer Mtg.
2 - 3 p.m.
Men’s Study &
Discussion Group
6:30 - 8:15 p.m.
Kid’s Group
Discipleship
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Worship
5 p.m.
Youth Group
6 - 8 p.m.
SATURDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
4:30 Connections Café opens • 5:00 Worship Service
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Epicenter Prayer Room The Epicenter Prayer Room, located across from the café, is open for prayer Sunday morning and
throughout the week.
Connections Cafe • 8:00 - 10:45 Adult fellowship & refreshments in the Conference Rm.
Children’s Ministry • 9:00 & 10:30 Children ages 4 through 5th grade may register in the Children’s Ministry area upon
arrival, and then accompany their parents to the sanctuary for a portion of the service. The children will be invited to the
Children’s Ministry area following the prayer time. Staffed infant & toddler nurseries are available during the worship
services.
FEBRUARY 2015
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Sun
1
8
15
Mon
2
Tue
3
9
Wed
4
10
11
Colleen Paulhamus
16
Clinton & Ruth
Ann Hall
17
Mike Klinger
Todd & Kerri
Girton
Fri
Sat
5
6
Randy Williamson
7
12
14
Brycen Cioffi
Trisha Paulhamus
13
Dixie Fetzer
Ava Girton
Jean Snyder
18
Mark Uhland
Thu
Joan Lingle
Jessica Schwoyer
Jay Paulhamus
Chris & Rae Ann
Everetts
19
Conner Nyman
Casey Spencer
20
Noelle Uhland
21
26
27
28
Robert & Isabel
Lusk
22
23
24
Phyllis Lockcuff
Dawn Winner
25
Jackson Smith
J.J. Beagle
IS YOUR SPECIAL DATE MISSING?
Please e-mail birthdays and wedding anniversaries to [email protected].
Joy Cerrato
Emma Smith
Dear Faith Wesleyan,
Thank you so very much for your heartfelt kindness to the
Kimble family. The shock of losing Ty left us numb, and
wondering how we could go on.
The church family, Pastor Tim, Leila, Pastor Angelique,
Robin, the luncheon staff, Heather, Karen, and so many more,
made us feel warm and loved.
All of our relatives and Ty’s friends said, “this church is
outstanding” with your outpouring of help, understanding and
genuine love. We felt you holding us.
God Bless Everyone, Danny & Millie Kimble
Dear Faith Wesleyan,
Thank you for providing your church for Clyde’s funeral
services, and also for all of your prayers and support during
recent months.
Eleanor Diehl & family
Dear Church Family,
Your love, prayers, and support were much appreciated
during Chuck’s father’s home-going.
We praise God for His love and mercy to us at this time of
loss, and for His Blessed Assurance that we will meet dad
again in Heaven, healed and walking - no, running - to meet
us! To Him be the glory.
Chuck & Marcia Diehl
Dear Faith Wesleyan,
I was asked to do a ministry at my former church,
Sojourner’s Truth Ministries, but I wanted to say “thanks” for
all you have done for me. I really felt loved and wanted.
Please keep me in prayer. Thanks for showing me true
love.
Sincerely, Ben Delp
Dear Church Family,
We stand amazed at how God is encouraging us. Thank
you for the gas card to help us with travel expenses. In our
weakness we are depending on God to sustain us. We are
claiming faith to see miracles according to His will. He is
faithful.
Durwood & Lori Rothra
Dear Faith Wesleyan Church,
Thank you for allowing our troop to meet at your church.
We have learned so much. We enjoy Girl Scouts and like
your church. We will be moving up from Daisy’s to
Brownies. Please accept this token of our appreciation.
Thanks.
Troop 61372
Dear Faith Wesleyan Church,
Thank you for the donation back to the
girls. They will put it to good use. We
love meeting here. They learn so much
and have lots of fun.
Wanda & Carol (Leaders of Troop
#61372)
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for blessing me with a Christmas blessing.
Your love and kindness is wonderful and I’m thankful for you
all.
Dixie Fetzer
Dear Church Family,
My sincere thanks to all of you for your prayers. I thank
the Lord for a good report after my cardiac cath, and I
continue to trust Him for complete healing for my foot. The
flowers were beautiful, too. I so appreciate your
thoughtfulness and love.
Colleen Paulhamus
To My Church Family,
Although time has passed so quickly, it seems so long ago
that my son Doug went to his eternal home. During this time
period I was confined to staying off my feet so they could
heal, and I just did not feel well. I now feel much better and
getting more into things.
I would like to thank Pastor Tim for the exceptional
service. Many people spoke to me about his great message!
A big “thank you” to the women of the church that served a
fabulous dinner - it was so tasty!! And last but not least, a big
“thank you” for the basket of flowers and the many, many
cards I received from my church family.
Sincerely, Carolyn Park
To My Church Family,
Thank you, thank you for the Christmas card you sent, and
most of all thank you for the Weis gift card. I truly was
surprised. I also appreciated the kind words you wrote.
Thank you for being such a caring and thoughtful group of
people.
Sincerely, Carolyn Park
Dear Faith Wesleyan,
Thank you for the basket of flowers!
Patty Helminak
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for our beautiful flowers, and all the cards and
prayers. Thank you, Pastor Tim, for the great service and
thank you, Leila, for being there for us at the hospital. You’re
a great church family.
Love you all in Christ, Faith Benway & Selina Klinger
HELP NEEDED
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Ben Delp needs help March 1 to move from 324 Park
Ave, Apt. 1 (1st floor) to 505 Center St. (high rise
apartment with an elevator.) Donations of kitchen
supplies & cooking utensils, pots, pans, etc. are also
greatly appreciated. Please call Ben at 570-6662212.
Belinda Elliot is in need of someone with a truck to
pick up and deliver furniture to her home at 809
Wilson St. Please call Belinda at 814-876-0847
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“IF” WOMEN’S
CONFERENCE
*This 2-day gathering will bring women
together from around the world to wrestle with
belief that God is real, the places in our lives
where we are struggling with unbelief, how
we can overcome unbelief, and then what
God can do with our belief.
*Source: www.ifgathering.com
Friday, Feb. 6 • 5 - 10 PM &
Saturday, Feb. 7 • 10 AM - 5 PM
LIGHT AND LIFE CHAPEL
1680 Four Mile Drive
COST:
$10 donation to Light and Life to cover dinner
on Friday, lunch on Saturday, & snacks.
In addition, a donation towards the
conference can be made when registering.
******************
TO REGISTER go to www.ifgather ing.com.
Contact: Michele Machmer
OASIS OF HOPE MINISTRIES
“RESTORE TO FREEDOM”
DINNER
Oasis of Hope Ministries provides public
education and awareness of human trafficking
of America’s children, and attempts to restore
survivors’ lives through Christianity
in faith-based homes.
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Cocktails 5 PM (cash bar) • Dinner 6 PM
GENETTI HOTEL BALLROOM
Cost: $25 if purchased ahead of time at
www.eventbrite.com, or $30 at the door
Contact: Vanessa Bowes
TOPS #1628
(Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Thursday evenings at Divine Providence
Hospital Classroom B
(Take elevator to ground floor and go through
the cafeteria.)
Weigh-in 4:30 - 6:30 • Meeting 6:30 - 7:30
www.tops.org
IRON MEN’S
FELLOWSHIP
Saturday Mornings • 10 - 11:30 AM
SOJOURNER TRUTH
(High & Center Streets)
We are a group of Christian men from various churches in the
area, who meet together to encourage one another to be godly
leaders in our homes, to serve in our churches, and to be
examples of the righteousness of Christ in our communities.
Contact Benton Mobley for more info (570) 244-1344.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Proverbs 27:17
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GIRL SCOUT COOKIES SALE
$4/Box
Savanna Smiles, Trefoils, Do Si Dos, Samoas,
Rah-Rah Raisin, Tagalongs, and Thin Mints!
Order now! Money due next month.
Please see Wanda Pardoe to place an order.
BRENNAN’S COFFEE & DELI
Located inside the Lycoming Mall
Owned & Operated by Jeff & Wanda Pardoe
Hot & Cold Beverages, Soup, Sandwiches,
Salads, & Wraps
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY
Are you interested in mental health and helping
individuals with mental health challenges overcome
them to succeed in all areas of their life?
Clinton and Lycoming County Mobile Psychiatric
Rehabilitation is looking for individuals to be a part of an
advisory board. For more information contact Ashley
Shoup at 570-337-0168.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
2nd floor, one & two BR furnished apartments
in secure building. Available in Feb.
$400 - $575 / month; includes free Wi-Fi
and paid laundry facilities. Tenant pays
electric, phone, and cable TV.
Call Cathy Redden at 570-998-9179
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CAFÉ JONES
Indoor Dining & Take-Out
1126 Washington Blvd. (Colonial Village Plaza)
570-322-1507 • also on Facebook
Monday to Thursday - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday - 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Home-Made Soups, Sandwiches, Salads,
Desserts, and Home-Cooked Dinner Specials!
SCARF ‘EM UP!
Dear Church Family,
Some of you have seen me walking around
church with a basket and asked me what I was
up to. Well, here is my chance to share with you
some very exciting news! I AM GOING TO
AFRICA THIS SUMMER!! A team of four,
including myself, will be leaving this June to
help Drs. Dan & Joan Jones at Zimba Missions
Hospital in Zambia, Africa. I have honestly been
wanting to visit Africa for the past 7 years, so it
is a joy to commit.
To raise some money to help pay for my visit,
I am crocheting acrylic infinity scarves to sell.
They are $15 a scarf, and come in gray, green,
black, denim blue, tweed, brown, red, maroon,
and white. The color wheel of available scarves
is on my Facebook event page titled “Trip to
Africa Fundraiser.”
If you would like to buy a scarf please contact
me at church, or call 570-933-0167. I may also
be reached at [email protected].
I appreciate your support!
Christiana Shearer
SKILLS OF CENTRAL PA
Established in 1960, Skills of Central Pennsylvania provides a wide
variety of services, primarily focused on supporting individuals with
disabilities so they can live self-determined lives. Whether seeking
residential options, vocational, rehabilitative or social
opportunities, Skills services are integrated within the communities
they serve. For a complete list of services go to
www.skillsofcentralpa.org
THE BEACON HUB DROP-IN CENTER
400 Lycoming St., Suite 1 • Williamsport
Tues. - Fri. • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ages 18 & Older.
Games, Karaoke, Wii, Holiday & Special Events,
and Fundraisers. Food & beverages available.
For more info call Christina Staccone
570-567-7832.
MOBILE PSYCH REHAB
For assistance with goal-setting and life skills.
For more information call 570-505-1850
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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FAITH WESLEYAN CHURCH
1033 Tucker Street, Williamsport
570-322-3547 • www.faithwesleyanchurch.com
MINISTRY FACILITATORS
Tim Hartzell, Lead Pastor • [email protected]
Casey Spencer, Pastor of Youth, Young Adults, & Welcome Ministries • [email protected]
Bob Rockwell • Facilities
Kerri Girton, Director of Worship Arts Ministry • [email protected]
Heather Hartzell, Director of Children’s Ministry • [email protected]
Leila Rotz, Director of Congregational Care Ministries • [email protected]
Robin Muffley, Director of Administrative Ministries • [email protected]