Brownsville Church of the Brethren Non-Profit Org. Knoxville, MD 21758 U.S. Postage Pd. (Mailed 05/25/17) Hagerstown, MD Address Service Requested Permit No. 189

JUNE 2017

Editor: Jody Hansroth BROWNSVILLE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

1911 Rohrersville Road Knoxville, Maryland 21758

301-432-8354 E-mail: Brownsvillecob@myactv.net

Fax: 301-834-7555

Alan Smith, Pastor

WELCOME!! Smell the popcorn, get your ticket. This year VBS is all about the kids making good choices.

Based on Joshua 24:15, this is SonWorld Adventure Park where kids will discover that choosing Jesus is the ticket to the best ride of their lives. At SonWorld Adventure Park, there’s no height requirement and the lines are short!

SonWorld Adventure Park kids will:

-Learn to make good choices, and how to choose Jesus

-play action games -make cool crafts -sing great songs

-eat yummy snacks -watch hilarious skits

We will be supporting Heifer International, a non-profit working to eradicate poverty and hunger through sustainable, value-based holistic community development.

Please return your registration form to the church office at Brownsville Church of the Brethren

1911 Rohrersville Road, Knoxville, MD 21758 or

email it to brownsvillecob@myactv.net

Plan to join us for a week of fun, learning, and adventure!!! The VBS Staff

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 10-14

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

July 10th, registration begins at 8:30

It’s that time of year again. The kids are out of school, the lawn mowers are running

and the gardens are planted. Summertime is a time when we look forward to that

well-deserved vacation and being able to get outside to enjoy the warmth of the sun.

Ah yes, rest and relaxation - it does a body and soul good! One of the things I like to

do when the weather is not too hot or cold is sit outside and listen to some of my

favorite music. I especially like to do that in the early morning hours and listen to the

birds singing. Relaxing is very important to our well-being. It restores us and helps to

keep us healthy and strong. Too much relaxation makes us lazy and weakens us.

Too much rest is not good; neither is too much work.

What we need to do is find balance in our lives.

In Matthew 11: 28 - 30 Jesus says this; 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and

burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I

am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is

easy and my burden is light.” The place of true rest is when we come to Jesus. We live

in a dog eat dog world and everyone wants to be number one. The world works and

works trying to get ahead. The world tries to work twenty four hours a day seven

days a week. The world carries the burden of trying to obtain all the wealth they can

so that one day they can rest in luxury. The only true rest comes from resting in Jesus

and doing the work He has for us. As we look forward to enjoying our rest this

summer let’s not forget the work that God wants us to do.

Have a safe and restful summer!

See you in church!

Pastor Alan

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Sunday School & Bible Study

Truth Seekers Sunday School class will not

meet during the summer.

Summer Sunday School will start June 4th and run through Labor Day weekend. Grades K-2 will be taught by Erica Clary, Bethany Norris and Kayley Loughlin. Grades 3-5 will be taught by Linda Sayler, Heather Erwin and Judi Merrill. Grades 6-8 will be taught by Chris Mohler.

The Men's and Women's Sunday evening Bible Studies will not meet on June 4th, June 11th, or June 18th. They will both resume on June 25th.

The Women's Study will begin 'Living Life Together' by Shauna Niequist on June 25th. This four week study is being facilitated by Joni Smith. Do you resist community for fear of being judged? There are messy parts in all of our lives that we would rather not reveal...like strained relationships, sinking finances, and cluttered houses. We keep the doors of our hearts and homes closed for fear of being exposed. But what if we invited others in and experienced the beautiful acceptance and deep connection of Christian community?"

Kids Club

Greetings, Over the past few weeks, the Kids Club has been working on a puppet show about Samson. The puppet show is planned for June 11th which will also be our last scheduled meeting for this year. It's hard to believe that the year has passed so quickly. Teresa and I are excited to announce that three members of Kids Club will be moving up to Youth Group next year...Davis Irwin, Grayson DiPietro, and Abby Rice. We will certainly miss having you at our meetings but at the same time we are excited to watch you grow and to see what God has in store for you.

Teresa and I are very grateful for the opportunity to spend a few hours each week with your children. As always if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me either via email or by phone. (email: c.mohler@myactv.net cell: 301-524-7728)

With Blessings, Chris and Teresa Mohler

"When Women Pray" will be meeting on June 13th and 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the church. If you have a prayer request, please leave it in the box outside the Pastor's office and the women will pray for you. The women are also visiting and praying with people in the church and community. If you know of someone in need of this type of ministry, please contact the Church office or Linda Smith. All women are welcome in this group. Please feel free to attend a meeting to find out more about us!

Don’t forget VBS week is

Monday, July 10th through Friday, July 14th.

Happening at BCOB’s SonWorld Adventure Park!!!

Graduates…If you have not submitted

your information for

Graduation Sunday

please give the church office a call

ASAP!

BCOB EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

WOMEN’S CONNECTIONS

Join us for this month's “Connections”

on Friday, June 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

in the Fellowship Hall.

Please bring something to eat and invite a friend!

We promise lovely Christian fellowship

filled with smiles and laughter!

RESCUE MISSION WORSHIP/MEAL

Join us at the Hagerstown Rescue Mission on Saturday, June 10th at 5:30 p.m.

We will be worshipping with and feeding those who

come to the mission.

We are in need of the following food:

100 hot dogs and buns 4 lbs. of steamer

8 pans of macaroni and cheese 3 large cans of green beans Assorted cakes and cookies

See the signup sheet outside of Pastor Alan's office for volunteers and items still needed. If you would like to donate food, but are unable to attend we will be happy to collect if from you. Contact Julie Norris (301-667-7277) or Tedi Nelson (301-514-0263.) Hope to see you June 10th!

The Missions & Outreach Committee is working with the community to provide all the school supplies needed for each student at Pleasant Valley Elementary for the 2017 school year. This service will help over 220 children and many families in our community. If you would like to make a monetary donation, you may write a check to the Brownsville Church of the Brethren and be sure to indicate "PVES School Supplies" in the notation so it will be added to the fund. If you would like to donate specific school supplies or assist with this effort, please contact Laura Frye at lauramfrye@yahoo.com or (240) 529-4450.

Thank you for your support.

SUMMER SPECIAL MUSIC

We need your talent throughout the summer months (through Labor Day Sunday, Sept. 3).

Please contact the church office with the date(s) you would like to sign up. Thanks much!

TOUCHDOWN SUNSET PRAISE BAND Touchdown Sunset Praise Band leads worship each Sunday

during the Contemporary Service at 8:30 a.m. Here’s a schedule of their upcoming community events:

June 10 – Hagerstown Rescue Mission Worship June 11 – Rohrersville Ruritan Strawberry Festival June 11 – Youth Band Hootenanny

GGGOOOLLLDDDEEENNN RRRUUULLLEEE FFFEEELLLLLLOOOWWWSSSHHHIIIPPP

PPPIIICCCNNNIIICCC MONDAY, JUNE 12TH

6:00 P.M.

Sandy Jones is hosting. Please bring a dish.

PLEASANT VALLEY

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL SUPPLY

DRIVE

2017 Rohrersville Ruritan

June 10

9 am – 5 pm

+ + + + +

June 11

9 am – 4 pm

10:00: Outdoor Church Service

12:00 Noon “Touchdown Sunset” Praise Band

Also… the Heavners’

Daily Tractor Parade @ Noon

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Craft Vendors, Tractor and Engine Displays, Race Cars, Pony Rides, Kids Games, Great Food

Rohrersville Ruritan Park

21023 Rohrersville School Road

Fahrney-Keedy Auxiliary Food & Bake Sale

8507 Mapleville Road Boonsboro, Md. 21713

Saturday, June 10, 2017

10:00 a.m.

Food Sale – in the Dining Room Country Ham/Regular Ham Sandwiches, Soup, Hot Beef, Hot Dogs Pies & Cakes

Bake Sale – in the Main Lobby (Donations accepted)

THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR YOUR

FAVORITE WEEK OF CAMP!

www.ShepherdsSpring.org

301.223.8193

PASTOR’S SERMONS

June 4 “Spiritual Power” Acts 2:1-8 Pastor Alan

June 11 “The Works of God” Psalm 8:1-9 Pastor Alan

June 18 TBD Chris Mohler

June 25 “More sin, More Grace?” Romans 6:1-11 Pastor Alan

Worship Leaders

Acolytes

6/4 Lori Dagenhart

6/11 Dave Hahn

6/18 Paul Heavner

6/25 Bob Deener

6/4 TBD

6/11 TBD

6/18 TBD

6/25 TBD

Nursery Helpers (1st Service)

6/4 Tedi Nelson

6/11 Julie Norris

6/18 Jocelyn Pennella-Doyle

6/25 Jackie Snoots

Children’s Church

6/4 Leigh Ann Shorten

6/11 Shorten/Dagenhart

6/18 Shorten/Dagenhart

6/25 Shorten/Dagenhart

SERVING THE CHURCH in June

✓ Day Book Chapter Verses

1 Romans 8 1-17

2 Romans 8 18-39

3 Romans 12 1-21

4 Acts 2 1-28

5 Acts 2 29-47

6 Acts 4 32-5:11

7 Acts 5 12-26

8 Acts 5 27-42

9 1 Corinthians 12 1-11

10 1 Corinthians 12 12-31

11 1 Corinthians 14 1-25

12 1 Corinthians 14 26-40

13 Acts 11 1-18

14 Acts 11 19-30

15 Acts 14 1-20

16 Acts 14 21-28

17 Acts 15 1-21

18 Acts 15 22-41

19 Acts 16 1-15

20 Acts 16 16-40

21 Acts 17 1-15

22 Acts 17 16-34

23 Acts 18 1-23

24 Galatians 1 1-24

25 Galatians 2 1-21

26 Galatians 3 1-14

27 Galatians 3 15-4:7

28 Galatians 4 8-31

29 Galatians 5 1-26

30 Galatians 6 1-18

Ushers Contemporary Service

M. David Hahn Mike Carey

Traditional Service

Bill Snoots, Team Capt.

Organist Betsy Warrenfeltz Building Steward Terry Smallwood Sound Technician Bradley Heavner Kitchen Helper Margaret Tritapoe Deacon of the Month Vicki Himes

Bible Reading Plan – June 2017

We would like to thank all our choir children and parents who have dedicated their time this year to help make our choir successful. We look forward to having all of you back again in the fall. We will start practices the Sunday after Labor Day. We hope all of you have a happy and safe summer.

Love, Ms. Holly & Ms. Amy

SPECIAL GIFTS

A gift of money has been given to the F.A.Y. Fund in memory of Alberta Younkins in honor of Mother’s Day, by Marsha Deal. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Fay Mongan, by Michael S. Deal & Marsha Arant-Deal. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Roberta Coulter for Mother’s Day, by Michelle Staubs, Donna Coulter, Cheryl Staubs, Nancy Coulter, and Blane Bidle. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Nancy Bidle for Mother’s Day, by Michelle Staubs, Donna Coulter, Cheryl Staubs, Nancy Coulter, and Blane Bidle. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Kenneth Staubs for his birthday (May 12), by Michelle Staubs, Donna Coulter, Cheryl Staubs, Nancy Coulter, Blane Bidle, and Robert Sterling. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Dorothy Tritapoe, by Bill and Jackie Snoots. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Dorothy Tritapoe, by The Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Family. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Dorothy Tritapoe, by Roger and Judy Wolf. A gift of money has been given to the Playgroup Tuition Fund in memory of Dorothy Tritapoe, by Barbara and David Hahn. A gift of money has been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Joe Rohr, by V. Timothy and Jean Rohr. We offer our Christian sympathy to the family of Heidi Isard, aunt of Shelli Lewis, who passed

away following surgery due to a stroke.

WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THOSE

with ongoing health concerns

serving in active military duty

Garrett Cook (Son of Whitney Hellman and Guy Cook)

(Grandson of Joan Howell)

(Great grandson of Pete Higdon)

Robert E. Glass (Grandson of Janet Coulter Gemberling)

(Nephew of Doretha & Glenn Hanes)

Sgt. Luke Maxson (Husband of Jessie Maxson) Kacy Taulton (Niece of Michelle and Joe Berger) Logan Taulton (Nephew of Michelle and Joe Berger)

and those who either reside in or are receiving

rehabilitation therapy in area care facilities Alice Oakes Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home Janice Tritapoe Broadmore Senior Living 8507 Mapleville Road 1175 Professional Court

Boonsboro, MD 21713 Room 117A Hagerstown, MD 21740 Elaine Smith Northampton Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Idell Waters Tranquillity at Fredericktowne 200 East 16th Street 6441 Jefferson Pike Frederick, MD 21701 Room 302 Frederick, MD 21703 Zettie Smith Somerford Place 2100 Whittier Drive Becky Younkins Somerford House Frederick, MD 21702 10116 Sharpsburg Pike Room 107 Hagerstown, MD 21740

Jamie Barnhouse Shirley Barnhouse George Baugher Joan Bealer Dawn Berger Joan Best BoAnn Bohman Beth Bucy Margaret Darr Brian Dillow

Bonnie Duarte Janet Gemberling John Gerolimos Christian Hacking Aaron Hahn Marvin Hahn Mary Louise Horman Barbara Kelbaugh Frank Kelbaugh, Jr. Jim Kidwell

Sean Loughlin Rose Moats Gloria Moore Alice Oakes Melissa Payne Loleta Potter Sherman Potter Sandy Rachel Fred Riley Sue Roberts Susie Ruffner

Mary Louise Simpson Zettie Smith David Thompson Stella Thompson Jon Tregoning Janice Tritapoe Stan Tucker Paula Webb Marian Welsh Becky Younkins

June 1 Michele Lohman

3 Zachary Zimmerman

4 Becky Younkins

6 Donald Lerch, Jr.

Shane Utterback

8 John Negley

10 Mike Carey Kaitlin Hawes

Cindy Mullenix

12 Bobby Heavner

13 Mary Haines

Jeffrey Snoots

14 Charlene McMillen

Brennan Puzonia

16 Olivia Lohman

25 Haley Matthews

26 Cecily Snoots

27 Bryn Folden

28 Lindsey Lescalleet

29 Whitney Cook

Joe Younger

30 Katie Hahn

June 10 David & Barbara Nicodemus

13 Kevin & Lauren Lipps

15 Richard & Susan Myers

24 Donnie & Donna Lerch

STATISTICS – APRIL

Average Worship Attendance 181 Food Bank 420.00

Average Worship Offering $3,495.00 Maintenance Fund 205.00

Average Sunday School Attend. 58 Use of Church Assets 150.00

Average Sunday School Offering 34.60 BCOB Camping 175.00

Playgroup Tuition 1,565.00 Mid Atlantic Dis. Fund 10.00

Playgroup Fundraiser 210.00 Touchdown Sunset Praise Band 356.00

Cemetery Caretaker 1,333.12 Memorial Fund 665.00

CE, Youth 60.00 Church Softball Team 274.00

CE, Other 25.00 Youth NYC Fund 2,183.75

BCOB Disaster Fund 445.00 Kitchen Fund 230.00

Micah’s Backpack 100.00 Sound System 100.00

Emergency Fund 100.00 Seasonal Flowers 64.50

Nurture & Fellowship 20.00 Other 411.01

Missions & Outreach 26.00

Wedding Congratulations to Michelle Staubs

and Blane Bidle, who were married here on Friday,

May 12th, officiated by Pastor Alan.

Monthly Statistics are published for an entire month and may appear in a subsequent issue.

IMPORTANT NOTICE !!

All Sunday school rooms, office, playgroup, kitchen and fellowship hall floors are to be stripped and

refinished the week of Monday, June 5 – Saturday, June 10. Furniture must be removed on Sunday, June

4th and all help would be greatly appreciated.

NO ACTIVITIES will be allowed at the church this week!

--Bobbi Hahn, Property Committee/Custodian

June 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Youth Band 6:30 pm

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VBS Meeting after SS class

Father/Son “Cook-In” 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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Food Bank 3:30-5:30 pm

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Youth Band 6:30 pm

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Rohrersville Ruritan Strawberry Festival

6/10-6/11

(see announcement)

-11-

--Graduate Recognition --Deacons Meeting

--Youth Band Hootenanny

7pm

Kids Club/Youth 6pm

-12- Girl Scouts

5:30 – 7:15 p.m.

Golden Rule Picnic @ Sandy Jones’

Bring a dish. 6 pm

-13-

Women’s Prayer Group 10-11 a.m.

Prayer Shawl 7 p.m.

Food Bank 3:30-5:30 pm

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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

(July/August issue)

Youth Band 6:30 pm

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-19- Girl Scouts

5:30 – 7:15 p.m.

Ruritan 7pm

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Women’s Prayer Group 10-11 a.m.

Food Bank 3:30-5:30 pm

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Senior Citizens

12 Noon

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Youth Band 6:30 pm

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HOLD Rehearsal/Dinner

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WEDDING

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CE Meeting/4:30 p.m.

Youth 6pm Men’s & Women’s Bible Study 6pm

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Girl Scouts 5:30 – 7:15 p.m.

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Women’s Prayer Group 10-11 a.m.

Prayer Shawl 7 p.m.

Food Bank 3:30-5:30 pm

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Youth Band 6:30 pm

-30- Connections

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

PLEASE HAVE ALL BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY NOON ON THURSDAYS

June’s Special Offering

SEND A KID TO CAMP FUND

CHURCH FLOOR STRIPPING – NO ACTIVITIES AT THE CHURCH THIS WEEK!

Annual Conference, through July 2 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Reminder: Next month’s Newsletter will be a combined July/August issue. All articles must be submitted by the June 15th deadline.

Pastor Alan will be on vacation from June 12-19.