Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 112, Number 35, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 7 September 1994 — Page 5

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JUST MONKEYING AROUND--Arlen Stutzman’s energy survives daily gym class and carries him through recess at Woodview Elementary. This second grader was recently caught in an athletic display of skill and talent. But doen't tell Areln, he just thought he was having funl (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

The Last Word...

Reach out-touch

by Laurie Lechlitner A four-year-old child heard a clap of thunder and ran to her parents' bedroom. As she snuggled next to her father for security, he consoled her quietly, “God will take care of you, honey.” She felt safe in her daddy’s arms, and said with a giggle, “1 know that God will take care of me, but right now I need skin.” That story reminds me of the slogan often seen that says, “God couldn’t be everywhere. That’s why He created moms and dads.” Well, the theology is not quite right. God is indeed everywhere. But the idea that we are His hands and feet is exacdy right! Saint Theresa’s prayer says it beautifully: “Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which He looks compassion on the world. Yours are the feet with which He walks to do good. Yours are the hands with which He blesses all the world.” Yes, our hands are important. The telephone company recognized this when it encouraged us to “Reach out and touch someone.” The suggestion is a healthy one. Whether we want to admit it or not, we need to touch and be touched. I remember some of the hugs I’ve received, or even some I have given. I am reminded how uncomfortable we have become to reach out and touch someone. We seem to want to pull back as if showing signs of affection will cause us to lose control. Perhaps we feel our partner will misinterpret our gesture or not respond at all. Although we value controlled independence in America, God has put a need in each of us for touch. We need at least eight significant touches a day to remain socially healthy. This could be anything from a hug and handshake to a pat on the back. Jesus knew how important it is to reach out and touch someone. When the foul-smelling leper with oozing

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sores came to be healed by Jesus, the man stood at a safe distance. He cried, “Master, if You are willing, you can make me clean.” But Jesus knew that for total healing the man needed more than a prayer. Jesus reached out and touched him. I can see the man falling to his knees in worshipful tears because he hadn’t been touched for years. Some people have social leprosy. We are afraid of catching what they have even if it is not a contagious disease. We want to place them out of sight-ata distance. But the harder they are to love or tolerate, the more they need our touch of love. Yes, we are like that four-year-old child. We need a God with skin and flesh. Let us be His hands and administer to one another the healing touch of love. Because when we touch another, we are touched in return. “Reach out and touch someone today!” Laurie Lechlitner, Elkhart, is a minister and writer in the Church of the Brethren. Those having questions or comments may direct them to her at the Nappanee Advance-News, 158 W. Market St., P.O. Box 230, Nappanee, IN. 46550. Ambulance calls August 30, s:ssp.m.—Janet Brown, 405 Heritage Parkway, Nappanee, transported from 355 East Lincoln Street to Elkhart General following a fall. September 1, 10:30a.m.-Chuck Durvin, 1207 29th Road, South Bend, transported from Tiara, CR3, Nappanee, to Bremen Community due to a seizure. September 2, 5:30a.m.-Harold Heckaman, 551 South Madison, Nappanee, transported from his home to Elkhart General due to trouble breathing.

THREE EXCITING WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 8:15 «2in. 9:30 fcth. 10:45 a.m. Nappanee Missionary Church St Rd. 19 A CJL 50 773-7773

Spiritual renewal services planned

The Union Center Church of the Brethren is inviting the public to share in their spiritual renewal services, Sunday, September 18 through Thursday, September 22. Services begin at 9am. Sunday,

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Opal Pence Nees GUEST SPEAKER and 7:00 Sunday-Thursday evenings. The church is located at the corner of CRII and CRSO, Nappanee. Sharing as the guest speaker will be Pastor Opal Pence Nees, a native of North Manchester, who will follow the theme, ‘Tall Timbers.” The purpose for the services: to glorify the work of Jesus Christ in the Church; to strengthen the faith of persons for long-term discipleship; to give credit to the faithful believers and workers by calling them ‘Tall Timbers; ” to help people realize that every generation has to step forward to proceed with the Gospel-Acts is the story of the second generation moving the Gospel officially out of the pocket of Jesus’ geographical location. Topics and scriptures for the week: Sunday morning—‘‘Tall Timbers in the Wings,” Acts 1:15-26. Sunday evening—“ Tall Timbers—Our Limitations and Empowerment,” Acts 3:1-11. Monday evening-“ Tall Timbers Take the Heat,” Acts 6:8, 7:60. Tuesday evening--"An Unsuspected Tall Timbers,” Acts 7:58-60, 8:1-4, 9:1-31. Wednesday evening-“ The Making of Tall Timbers, Acts 9:1-31. Thursday evening-“ Tall Timbers-Listen, Stay Resilient, and

Obituaries - Paul Moyer June 24, 1921-Sept. 1, 1994 Paul L. Moyer, 73, 204 W. Randolph St., Nappanee, died Thursday, September 1, at the Americana Nursing Center, Elkhart, where he had been a patient for one week. He had been ill for five years. Bom June 24,1921, in LaPaz, he was the son of Lawrence and lona (Hornsby) Moyer. He had formerly lived in Ohio, Illinois and Michigan before moving to Nappanee in 1978. He married Laura Irene Tobias, November 2, 1946, in Nappanee, and she survives. Mr. Moya- was a graduate of Nappanee High School. He had retired from the railroad, after working 38 years for the B&O. He was a member of Nappanee Masonic Lodge F&AM 566, a lifetime member of Roadmasters and Maintenance of Way Assoc, of America, American Legion Fathers Auxiliary, South Bend Scottish Rite and Eagle’s Lodge in Willard, Ohio. Surviving with Mrs. Moyer are three daughters: Mrs. Louis (Pamela) Dimarco, West Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Dawn McKinnon, Roots town, Ohio, and Mrs. Dave (Sue) Hostetter, Jr., Nappanee; a son, James Moyer, Lansing, Michigan; seven grandchildren; a sister, Maxine O. Cleveland, Nappanee. He was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Bleile, and a brother, Lowell Moyer. The Rev. David Widmoyer conducted services Sunday afternoon, at Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, with burial at Union Center Cemetery. x Memorials may be made to the Nappanee Masonic Lodge, or to the Nappanee American Legion.

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Proceed with Enthusiasm,” Acts 16:140. Opal Pence Nees is a native of North Manchester, and has been active in the South Central Indiana District since 1976. She has served as pastor at Liberty Mills, and in intentional interim pastorates in four states and six churches. She is presently on a two-year assignment, part-time, at the Marion Church of the Brethren. She has also served in college personnel and conference work, and on denomination committees. Class sponsors Branson trip The Fellowship Sunday School Class of the Nappanee United Methodist Church is sponsoring a trip to Branson, Missouri, October 3-7, and several seats are left on the deluxe Cardinal coach. The trip will include eight shows and eight meals. Call 773-3843, or 773-7138, for more information. Stickel speaks at North Main Dina Stickel will share her experience of teaching English for a year at the University at St Petersburg, Russia, Sunday, September 11, 6p.m., at North Main Street Mennonite Church. The public is invited to attend. Library offers dial story One of Andersen’s first tales is the story of flowers after they wilt, in “Little Ida’s Flowers,” this week’s featured dial-a-story on the Nappanee Public Library Information Line. The free storytelling service is available on a 24-hour basis, and is just one of the options on the information line, 773-7920. The story changes each Monday, in order to give a maximum number of children the chance to hear a tale. Service times change Sunday, September 11, begins the new fall schedule for the First Presbyterian Church, comer of Main and Heritage, Nappanee. A continental breakfast begins at 8:30a.m., with Sunday School classes for persons of all ages beginning at 9:30a.m., and the morning worship service at 10:45a.m. The Presbyteens, a youth group for senior youth, meet at 6:30p.m. The church offers ample parking and easy ground-level access. Visitors are welcome to any and all church events. During the worship hour, the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated, and three pastoral visitors: Marie Cleary, Kory Sullivan and Dorothy Zimmerman, who have been trained by the interim pastor, the Rev. Richard Craig, will be commissioned. Membership in the Presbyterian Church is open to all who profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Hearing Aid Service JUDD DRUGS 2nd Tuesday Monthly 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Darr & Associates special representative DAVID WENGER will provide all your hearing aid needs •Repairing present hearing aids •Geaning & checking aids * Hearing evaluations ♦Consultations •All Style New Aids Phone JUDD DRUGS 773-7735 for an appointment or stop in TUESDAY Sept. 13

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