A Message from Pastor Jason: VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5 MAY 2016 Dear Faithful of the Cabot UM Church, Psychologists say that people need three things to make them happy. First of all, they need some- thing to do. Secondly they need something to love. Finally, they need something to look forward to. I think Scripture agrees with this. However, to be truly happy and satisfied we must make sure that we are doing the right thing, loving the right person, and looking forward to the right thing. Everyone needs and wants something to do! There are a lot of things that we can do to make us happy, but if there is one thing we fail to do we will never be satisfied! I am happy when I go biking. I am happy when I go see a friend or loved one. I am happy when I spend time with my wife or have fun with my kids. None of these things, however, can satisfy my soul! Jesus Christ gives us what we need to do to find true satisfaction which will lead not only to happiness but joy unspeakable and full of glory! Apart from a trust and faith in Christ no one will ever find true joy or satisfaction! We must have confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Fa- ther but by Him. Without Him there is a God sized hole in a person’s soul that only He can fill! Jesus lets us know that after we believe in Him there is still something to do—Work. You and I have the privilege to be servants and ambassadors of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Telling others about Jesus involves work. Raising and nurturing our children takes work. Working for the Lord is not a burden, but it is a blessing! We have the opportunity to make an eternal and spiritual difference in our world! Not only does everyone need something to do, but everyone needs someone to love! Some are in love with money to try to find happiness, but the love of money is the root of all evil and many have pierced themselves through with many sorrows going after it. Some are in love with things to try to find happiness there. But things will never satisfy. Jesus said that the two greatest commandments involved love! We are to love God with all of our heart, all of our soul and with all of our mind! We are to love our neighbor as our self! An individual that is not in love with God and not in love with his neighbor is an in- dividual who does not know about true happiness! What wonderful news that we can have someone to love that loves us more than anything or anyone else could! Not only does everyone need something to do, someone to love, but everyone also needs some- thing to look forward to! People that work look forward to getting a paycheck. People that race look for- ward to finishing and hopefully winning. Praise God we have something greater to look forward to! It is a place prepared specifically for us, a place prepared by the hand of God Himself. It’s a place of no sickness, no pain, no sin, no tears! Jesus has gone away to prepare that place and He, Himself will come again to receive us so that where He is, one day we can be! May these summer months be truly happy for you and yours. Pastor Jason
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A Message from Pastor Jason:
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5
M AY 2016
Dear Faithful of the Cabot UM Church,
Psychologists say that people need three things to make them happy. First of all, they need some-
thing to do. Secondly they need something to love. Finally, they need something to look forward to. I think
Scripture agrees with this. However, to be truly happy and satisfied we must make sure that we are doing
the right thing, loving the right person, and looking forward to the right thing.
Everyone needs and wants something to do! There are a lot of things that we can do to make us
happy, but if there is one thing we fail to do we will never be satisfied! I am happy when I go biking. I am
happy when I go see a friend or loved one. I am happy when I spend time with my wife or have fun with
my kids. None of these things, however, can satisfy my soul! Jesus Christ gives us what we need to do to
find true satisfaction which will lead not only to happiness but joy unspeakable and full of glory!
Apart from a trust and faith in Christ no one will ever find true joy or satisfaction! We must have
confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Fa-
ther but by Him. Without Him there is a God sized hole in a person’s soul that only He can fill!
Jesus lets us know that after we believe in Him there is still something to do—Work. You and I
have the privilege to be servants and ambassadors of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Telling others
about Jesus involves work. Raising and nurturing our children takes work. Working for the Lord is not a
burden, but it is a blessing! We have the opportunity to make an eternal and spiritual difference in our
world!
Not only does everyone need something to do, but everyone needs someone to love! Some are in
love with money to try to find happiness, but the love of money is the root of all evil and many have
pierced themselves through with many sorrows going after it. Some are in love with things to try to find
happiness there. But things will never satisfy. Jesus said that the two greatest commandments involved
love! We are to love God with all of our heart, all of our soul and with all of our mind! We are to love our
neighbor as our self! An individual that is not in love with God and not in love with his neighbor is an in-
dividual who does not know about true happiness! What wonderful news that we can have someone to
love that loves us more than anything or anyone else could!
Not only does everyone need something to do, someone to love, but everyone also needs some-
thing to look forward to! People that work look forward to getting a paycheck. People that race look for-
ward to finishing and hopefully winning. Praise God we have something greater to look forward to! It is a
place prepared specifically for us, a place prepared by the hand of God Himself. It’s a place of no sickness,
no pain, no sin, no tears! Jesus has gone away to prepare that place and He, Himself will come again to
receive us so that where He is, one day we can be!
May these summer months be truly happy for you and yours.
Pastor Jason
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How to Reach Us Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. M-F
Can you believe April is over? Now is the time for some warmer weather, although we did have some great weather this past month—we also had that crazy snow!! Maybe I’ll be able to go outside sometime
soon and get a little sun.
On Saturday, April 2nd several of the women went to Amish Country in Ohio. I heard they had a great time and I think there were a lot of packages that came home with them. On their way home they got into a whiteout and thanks to their great driver, Megan Jones, they arrived home safe and sound.
The 2016 Confirmation Class went to the United Methodist Conference Center also on Saturday, the 2nd, so there were a lot of people leaving at the same time.
On the next Saturday, the 9th, I had to really watch where I was going because of people here cleaning and getting everything spic-n-span. If I didn’t hide, I might have been swept up with the trash. There was another work day on April 23rd. Thanks to everyone who helped.
On April 16th there were young people everywhere. There was a Youth Event here with a couple other churches. I really had to stay out of their way, but when they ate, I did try to get some crumbs that were left on the floor.
Pastor Jason and his family were on vacation April 18th to 25th. It was a time of relaxation and spending time with family for them. Carol Cyphert preached that weekend. Thanks Carol, we always enjoy you!
The Youth group left Friday, April 29th for the weekend to Wesley Woods for a retreat. I wonder why they never take me along?!
Well, I hope you all got to enjoy the sunny weather, and remember next month, if you still have your mother around, give her a call, or better yet, visit her and give her a big HUG!! Keep Smiling,
Your Church Mouse
Events May 1st Blessing of the Bikes
May 5th National Day of Prayer
May 7th Ladies Spring Luncheon
May 8th Mother’s Day
May 15th Confirmation of 2016 Class
May 20th Last FNL/KNO for Season
May 22nd Movie—Woodlawn
May 22nd Safe Sanctuary Training
May 22nd Last Sunday School for Season
May 27/28th ROCK Rummage Sale
Memorial Day
May 30th, 2016
PLEASE NOTE:
The church office will
be closed on Monday,
May 30th in obser-
vance of Memorial Day!
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Annual Bike Blessing Sunday, May 1st
Worship: 10:30 a.m. Bike Blessing: 12:00 p.m.
The annual Bike Blessing is brought to you by
the Bible Bikerz of Cabot United Methodist Church. Join us for this special event and be sure to invite your friends too!
For more information please contact: Glenn Nagle at 724-816-7124
Confirmation
Class of 2016
Sunday, May 15th
Please join us on May 15th as we welcome
these young people as “official” members of our church
family:
Allyson Comperatore Trevor Bolte
Makayla Burtner Tony Bolte
Makayla Bowersox Wyatt Rodgers
Madison Petrosky Austin Miller
Kylie McGee Noah Caldwell
Tyler Duke
Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 8th
Join us for a viewing of the inspirational movie,
Woodlawn
Sunday, May 22nd at 6:30pm.
No cost, just bring yourself and a friend!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be uplifted and inspired by this movie, based on a true story about a gifted high school football player who must learn
to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tension on and off the field.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your
good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
Stromboli Pick-up: Wed., May 18th
Pie Pick-up: Wed., May 25th
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Many, many, many thanks to the ladies (and gents) of Con-cordia who were so gracious in assembling our newsletters for the past few years. You made my job a whole lot eas-ier and enabled us to get the newsletter to everyone on a timely basis each month. God bless you all!
Barb Briggs
To Everyone at Cabot United Methodist Church... Thank you for all you have done for our family during the time of illness and passing of Harry Bouch, husband, father, grandfa-ther, and great grandfather. We are truly grateful for your prayers and kindness. The service was beautiful and the dinner was lovely. Thank you from the bot-tom of our hearts. God bless you all. With sincere gratitude,
The Family of Harry Bouch
Thank you for your prayers
and thoughts while I was hos-
pitalized. Also thank you for
the gift. They were very
much appreciated. God Bless
You.
Janet Buchan
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thank you so very much for my beautiful shawl (so cozy.) It is greatly appreciated. I am deeply touched and very grateful for such caring individuals. Your church is great. “Praise God.” Thank you again,
Linda Peiffer
Thank you for the use of your wheelchair. It took me many miles—well, at least one! May God bless you!
Arlene Ham
Thank You Notes... Our family would like to convey
our most sincere gratitude to Pas-
tor McQueen and everyone at the
church who helped us and our
mother, Dorothy, through this very
difficult time. We will be forever
grateful for your kindness and
support.
The Family of Harry Bouch
I will never forget your thoughtful-
ness.
Dorothy Bouch
Thank you to Flo Parker and the generous folks of the Havens at Concordia for their donations to the Youth Rummage Sale.
Rock Youth
Sincere Thanks. Thanks to the first responders who tended to me on the day of my fall at church! Also for all the prayers, phone calls, and cards from you caring people. Greatly appreci-ated!! Also thanks to Pastor Jason and Beth for the home visits. I am grateful to have such a caring church family!
Edna Nicholas
Dear Members of Prayer Shawl Ministry... Thank you for remembering me with your beautiful shawl. I can feel the presence of love from you and God when I wrap this shawl around me. This shawl gives me so much com-fort! Thank you again from the bot-tom of my heart. Love,
Cathy Rumbaugh
My family & I would like to say a special “Thank You” to Pastor Ja-son for all his visits to Dan (he ap-preciated them immensely) and the memorial service was beautiful. Thank you Tim Lucas for singing, Vern Reith for running the sound, Carrie & Erica for leading the fu-neral dinner, all the ladies that came out to help and/or cooked for the dinner and to the rest of the people that sent cards and made calls of sympathy. We’re grateful to you and for all of you wonderful people. My apology for the lateness of this thank you note. It’s all been over-whelming.
Tami Leda & Family
Thank you to all the wonderful people in the church who were so kind, generous, sensitive and so sympathetic when I lost my best friend and mate of over 55 years. Your calls and visits and gifts were all appreciated and so thoughtful. Thank you all so much for the heartwarming kind-ness and you all have a very spe-cial place in my heart. Love,
Kathy Gibson Thank you so much for your gener-ous donation for the LaCroix Mis-sion. Your donation was used to help complete the church in Fucard and also for food distribution. Love in Christ,
Becky & Bill Ross
Last Call for Graduates...
We are asking (one more time)
that if you are, or know of
someone who is graduating
from High School this year you
let the Office know who you
are and from which High
School you will be graduating.
We will hold our Recognition of Graduates on Sunday, June 5th.
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Miscellaneous...
Another Successful
Fish Fry Season
Once again our Lenten Fish Fry was a whale of a success!!
After expenses we were able to give
over $6,000 back to the church.
Just to give you an idea of what was involved over the six
Fridays that we served meals,
here’s a list of just some of what was used:
1,170 Fried Fish Fillets
3,040 Chicken Tenders
400 lbs. of Cole Slaw
950 lbs. of French Fries
600 lbs. of Parsley Potatoe
192 lbs. of Shrimp and
72 Cartons of Macaroni & Cheese!!!
(All of which had to be prepared by one
of our awesome, dedicated volunteers,)
Thank you again to everyone who helped and to everyone who
came out to eat!! See you next year!!!
CUMC Confirmation Class of 2016
Our 2016 confirmation class recently visited
the United Methodist Conference Center in
Cranberry where they explored their individ-
ual roles in “Building the Kingdom.”
Along with 46 other church confirmation
classes, they participated in this one day event
that included a sit down with Bishop Bicker-
ton. He said this gives him “the chance to un-
derstand their joys and struggles and to be a
“real person” to them.”
This group was also the first to experience the
new spiritual space on the property, an out-
door labyrinth that is open to anyone to walk.
As part of this whole spiritual exploration,
each of the youth created a puzzle piece repre-
senting themselves, and then they fit them all
together representing the church as a whole
and how every one of us and our gifts are
needed. If you take one piece out, there is a
hole and something is missing.
The take—away (for all of us) is that “the gifts
God gives you are something you can use now!
Don’t wait. And be creative about how you
can share them in the church!”
New Member Event
We’re always ready to welcome new members into
our church family.
Please contact Carrie Rodgers at [email protected] or speak with Pastor Jason if you are interested in joining our church.
Safe Sanctuary Training
May 22nd at 12:00 p.m.
We are rapidly approaching the state’s dead-
line to be in compliance with all Pennsyl-
vania Safe Sanctuary laws—June 15, 2016.
If you have not been trained in Safe Sanctu-
ary practices in the past 6 months and are a
volunteer for the church who has any contact
with children, you must complete the train-
ing and clearances by June 15th.
We will therefore hold one more Safe Sanc-
tuary Training on May 22nd following the
10:30 a.m. worship service. Please plan to
attend if you have not yet gone to a session.
The training is short and we promise—no
test!
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ROCK Rummage Sale
And Bake Sale
Friday, May 27th
Saturday, May 28th
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
We will continue to collect donations up until the sale begins.
Donations can be dropped off in Room 14 at the church during
regular church hours (9-1) unless you’ve made other arrange-
ments.
While we appreciate your generosity in giving, PLEASE DO
NOT donate electronics (televisions, computers, printers, etc.)
or undergarments. If you need help transporting your dona-
tions to the church, please contact either Mark Hack (724-272
-6074) or Alisha Dovey (724-487-5627) to arrange for pick-
up.
We are also in need of your home-baked goodies for our Bake
Sale which will run during both days. Baked goods should be
prepared for individual sale and can be dropped off any time
Thursday, Friday, or even Saturday morning.
As always, thank you so much for your help and participation in
this event.
Save the Date for June
June 5th Recognition of Grads
June 11th Encouraging Women
June 18th Men of Integrity
June 19th Father’s Day
June 20-24th VBS
June 27th COM
May Penny Offering… (21st & 22nd) FOCUS on the Family Mission Statement To cooperate with the Holy Spirit in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible by nurturing and defending the God-ordained institution of the family and promoting biblical truths worldwide.
Vision Redeemed families, communities, and societies worldwide through Christ.
Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to help-ing families thrive. We provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God’s design, and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles.
No matter who you are, what you’re going through or what challenges your family may be facing, we’re here to help. With practical resources - like our 1-800 Family Help line, counsel-ing and websites – we’re committed to providing trustworthy, biblical guid-ance and support.
www.focusonthefamily.com
And in April we were able to give $130 to Ashes to Life.
Thank you all for your generosity.
4th Annual
FAITH NIGHT AT PNC PARK
Brought to you locally by Chick-fil-A
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20TH AT 7:05
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers
WWW.PIRATES.COM/FAITHNIGHT
The Pittsburgh Pirates will host Faith Night again this year -
information below. David Simon has graciously offered to
coordinate the ticket purchase. If you are interested in attend-
ing please sign up in the Welcome Center. Deadline for sign
up is May 16th and tickets are $45 each, money due by the
deadline. Seats are located in the 'All You Can Eat' Sec-
tion. Don't miss this opportunity for an evening of faith en-
richment, fun and fellowship!!
Western PA Conference
The United Methodist Church
Pray for General Conference
May 10th to 20th, 2016
Butler District Conference:
Sunday, May 15th at 2:30 p.m. at Harmony/Zelienople UMC
The family of Win-nie Reith The family of Len Fish
The family of Duke Ambrose The family of Douglas Emerick The family of Kathy Wesa The family of Leroy Henry Hanna Kennedy recent health issues. Madison Porter return of health issues. Nettie Woolslayer in Lund at Concordia Janet Buchan recent hospitaliza-tion Sandy Alt having surgery soon Faith McQueen Lyme’s disease issues Cody Swager in a serious motor-cycle accident Vi Laidlaw recovering from a mild heart attack The family of Ron Laidlaw
Carol Bowser battling cancer and related health issues. Sandy Bombera having kidney surgery Makayla unspoken And as always, please keep our
Pastor, Church Staff, and every
member of our congregation in your
prayers.
Praises: Elaine Hinderliter good health report after chemo Craig Cyphert home from hospi-tal and doing better. Shelbie Moser home after being gone for 3 months Edna Nicholas recovering from broken arm and thankful for all who helped Barb Briggs thank you for prayers for mom and her—both doing better
Birthdays
May 3rd Logan MacKinlay
May 4th Janice Bachman
May 4th Paige Wissinger
May 13th Mark Hack
May 14th George Scott
May 14th Alex Fertelmes
May 20th Kayla & Cole Travis
May 20th Mary Schmeider
May 22nd Brennen Snyder
May 25th Vern Reith
Women’s Book Club — May Selection…
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
This is the story-behind- the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly: Orville and Wilbur Wright. Who were these men and how was it that they achieved what they did? David McCullough, the two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, tells this surprising, profoundly Ameri-can story of the two brothers. Far more than a couple of un-schooled Dayton bicycle mechan-ics, they were men of exceptional courage and determination, and of far-ranging intellectual interests and ceaseless curiosity, much of which they attributed to their up-bringing in a house with no elec-tricity or indoor plumbing, but plenty of books supplied by their preacher father. This is the human side of the Wright Brothers’ story, including the little-known contributions of their sister, Katherine!
Join us on Sunday, May 22nd at Noon in the Library to discuss this unforgettable novel!
May 8th Marlyn & Sam Mendicino
May 11th Jennifer & James Schleich
May 20th Maria & Kevin Travis
May 20th Ruth & Randy Fertelmes
May 28th Beth & Jason McQueen
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707 Winfield Rd.
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SAVE THE DATE
ROCK Rummage & Bake Sale
Friday, May 27th and Saturday, May 28th
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
We are NOW collecting donations for the rummage
sale on and will accept donations until the sale begins.
Donations can be dropped off in Room 14 at the church during
regular office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. M-F.
