Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 125, Number 12, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 27 March 2002 — Page 6

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, March 27,2002

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NWHS DRAMA—NorthWood High School presented "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,' Friday and Saturday, March 22-23. The play consisted of musical comedy and drama as students performed for family and friends in the high school auditorium.

Obituaries

Harold B. Eddinger June 12, 1925-March 19, 2002 Harold B. Eddinger, 76, 808 Virginia St., Walkerton, died March 19 in LaPorte Hospital. Born June 12, 1925 in Williamsport. Pennsylvania, he was the son of Raymond and Myrtle (Whitman) Eddinger and lived in Walkerton for 33 years. On July 8, 1950 he married Evelyn L. Hoover in Williamsport. He was a former employee of Harrison Engine Service in LaPorte, a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Walkerton and a master gardener. Surviving are his wife Evelyn, two daughters: Kathleen (Duane) Hohalek, Mill Creek; Karen (Jeff) Keeling, Walkerton; four sons: Allan (Norma), Tyner; Dwane (Jan Gorsuch), Goshen; Colin (Penny), Nappanee and Ronald (Lee Ann Baer), Indianapolis; a sister, Dorothy Delkert, Montoursville, *■ .‘brother,; Clyde, o" ?■ -< Allenwood. Pennsylvania; a daughter-in-law, Marcia (Rick) Lichtenbarger, Walkerton; 19 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Darryl. Funeral Services were held Friday, March 22 at the First Presbyterian Church of Walkerton with Revs. David and Gretchen Gibbs officiating. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery,

Eagle Creek Church 772-3972 Eagle Creek Church is located at the intersection of country roads 700 East and 25 North, about 3 miles east of Knox, j Easter Sunday worship services begin with a "Son Rise" service at 7:30. The Choir's presentation is "Beca >e He Lives.” Breakfast is scheduled at 8:30 and Sunday School is at 9:15. The worship service will feature a presentation by the choir. "The Lord Has Risen." Pastor Ed Hasnerl Our Redeemer Luthern Church 1600 S. Heaton Knox . 772-4186 Easter Services 7:00 A M. Outdoor Service ■— 7:30 A.M. Easier Breakfast > 9:00 A.M. Communion Service 10:30 A.M. Sunday School with Easter Egg r Hunt k Pastor Tim Miller O SL Peter Lutheran Church 810 W. Talmer N. Judson. IN 896-2025 Maundy Thursday. March 28 7:00 PM ___ Good Friday. March 29 7:00 P.M - Easter Sunrise Service 7 A.M. * *****

Walkerton. Funeral arrangements were made through Runnells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel. Memorials may be given to the church. J. Gordon Stump March 24, 1909-March 22, 2002 J. Gordon Stump. 92, Greencroft, Goshen, formerly of Nappanee, died Friday, March 22 at Greencroft Nursing Center where he moved in 1994. He had a brief illness. Bom March 24, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of James Gordon Sr. and Kathren (Buerckholtz) Stump and moved to the Nappanee area as a child from Chicago and lived in the area between Nappanee and Wakarusa for most of his adult life. He married Leona Stahly on May 4, 1925 who preceded him in death on February 14. 2986. His second marriage was to Ruth Boyts on November 7, 1985 who preceded him in death on February 26, 1992. He worked for 20 years at Studebakets and retired from Heckaman Homes in Nappanee-in 1974 He also sold fruit in the Nappanee and Wakarusa area, was a former member of the First Mennonite Church in Nappanee and member of Bradenton Good Shepherd Church in Bradenton, Florida. Surviving are three sons: Larry D (Rusty) Stump, Avon; Edward (Cheryl) Stump, Frankenmuth, Michigan and James (Diana) Stump, Danville; two daughters: Mrs. Jim (Janet) McCraner, Middlebury and Mrs. Mitchell

Poplar Grove United Methodist Church State Highway 10 East Culver 892-6207 Maundy Thursday. March 28 Services at 7:00 P.M. Easter Sunday. March 31 st Sunrise Worship Service 7:00 A.M. Breakfast 8:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:15 A.M. Pastor Warren D. Walmer Grace United Church of Christ Culver Easter Evening Services Wednesday. March 27 7:00 P.M. Maundy Thursday. March 28 7:00 P.M. with Chancel Communion Good Friday Service , 7:00 P.M. Easter Sunday Services Sunrise service 7:30 A.M. Followed by breakfast Regular worship service 10:30 A.M. with pew cortjtjiumon Hepton Union Church Nappanee - The congregation of Hepton Union would like to invite the community to: Thursday. March 28th - Communion Service - There will be a supper meal at 5:30 p.m. Then at 6:15 will be a candlelight communion service. Everyone is welcome to attend. Easter Sunday - 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. fellowship time (Rolls and juice will be

The set was constructed by the North Wood High School Construction Tech class and artistic embellishments and jewelry were created by the art classes. The play was under the direction of Cathy LaFrance and Stephen Phillips. (AN photo by Mindy Abel)

Enjoy April storytime

Children will “Spring Into Fun" during upcoming storyCorrection... In the March 20 edition of the Advance News under the picture entitled “special music," we stated that the First Church of God will host “The Royal Sons" quartet on East Sunday, March 31 at 7:30p.m. The correct time for the program is 7:30a.m. on March 31. We apologize for any inconveniences.

Children can dial Bible stories

The Child Evangelism Ministries of Elkhart and LaGrange Counties, Inc. have a special call-a-story service for boys and girls. (Jane) Bean, Eaton Rapids, Michigan; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four sisters: Mrs. Dorothy Hard, Calumet City, Illinois; Mrs. George (Lela) Adams, Largo, Florida; Mrs. Grace Campisi, Largo, Florida and Mrs. Anthony (Barbara) Grande, Plainfield, Illinois. “ He was "preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Stomp and two sisters: Marguerite McKinsey and Betty Rehnquist. A funeral, conducted by the Rev. Robin Laßue of Pleasant Oaks Mennonite Church in Middlebury, was held at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder < Funeral Home in Nappanee on Monday, March 25 at 2p.m. Burial took place at Union Center Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Greencroft Nurses Aids Fund.

served). Then we will be having a EASTER CELBRATION Service at 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. this is for the whole family! The church is located 2 1/2 miles south of Nappanee state Rd. 19 to Hepton Road. The church is on the hill. For more information please contact Pastor Paul Hutchison at 574-268-1826. First Christian Church 301 S. Pearl St Knox 574-772-3624 Easter Sunday 7:00 A.M. Sunrise Service followed by breakfast 9:30 A.M. Sunday School 10:30A.M. Morning Worship Pastor Charles Bachelder New Paris Church of the Nazarene 67136 St Rd. 15 1„ New Paris 574-831-6880 Easter morning Sunrise Service 7:00 am Breakfast 8:00 am Worship Service with Choir Contata 10:30 am Regular Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Pastor Don Meiner Full Gospel Assembly 408 Portland St Knox Presenting the Passion Play on Easter morning, March 31st 11:00 A.M. You won't want to miss this live production depicting4he Last Supper.

times at the Nappanee Public Library as they learn all about what's blooming in April. Toddlers ages 2-3 will meet Wednesday mornings April 10, 17 and 24 from 10-10:30a.m. for springtime stories, games, crafts and more! Children ages 3-5 will meet Thursday evenings on April 11, 18 and 25 from 6:307:15p.m. Call the Nappanee Public Library Children’s Department at (219) 773-7919 to register.

By dialing either 831-2220 or 848*4848, children can hear a Bible story with a gospel message. This is a free service.

The Last Word...

by Laurie Lechlitner “I told Floyd he was a goodoff,” my husband Brian remarked, “and that he was a lousy worker on his best days.” “And you wonder why you’re not in management,” I countered. “W£n have I wonted why Twasn t in management: he asked. “And by the way, if I were in management, I’d get rid of most of the overhead at work. There’s too many chiefs and not enough Indians. I’d fire half the bosses, but keep the secretaries...” “Wait a minute,” I interjected, “Why would you keep the secretaries?” “They’re very efficient,” he said with a wicked smile. “Sure they are,” I answered. “Anyway, I think your philosophy is all wrong. You’re too blunt."

Crucifixion and Ressurection. Everyone is welcomed. Full Gospel wishes the community a blessed & joyous Easter. Come celebrate Christ's Resurection. Pastor Jack Hudgens Poor Hand Maids of , Jesus Christ Minitsry Center announces Good Friday Service. Donaldson. IN - Good Friday Service will be held at 3:00 P.m. on March 29 in the Ancilla Domini Chapel at the PFUC Ministry Center. The choir will sing the ‘‘Passion according to St. John" by William Byrd. The part of the Evangelist will be sung by Robert Pickell. The pan of Jesus will be sung by Charles Weaver and the pan of Synagoga by Gary Stiver. Rev. Edward Konerman. SJ is the Presider. All are welcome. Culver Bible Church announces their special services during the Easter season. Good Friday service will be held at the church March 29 at 7:00 PM. Easter sunrise will be held at the town park. 7:30 AM, with breakfast to follow at the church. The regular morning worship service will take place at 10:30 AM. and the evening service is cancelled. The church is located at 718 S. Main St. Pastor Dan Huhn welcomes the community to these remembrances.

Moment of Meditation... Open Doors

by Pastor Jim Stultz First Baptist Church Bremen When I was a young boy, my parents took my brother and sister and me to the grocery store with them on Friday nights. I remember this only because, once in a while, Mom would get us a treat if we were good. One Friday, the Kroger Supermarket had something new that they had installed. It was that marvel of technology: “the automatic opening door.” As a child, I could never figure out how that thing worked. On that particular night, my little brother got loose from Mom’s hand, and wandered in the path of those going out of the store through the automatic doors. He never saw it coming until that door swung open and smacked him right in the face. We had to make an emergency trip to the hospital, and thanks to my little brother and his stitches, I never got my treat that night. Have you ever thought about the open doors that God sets before us? In the Bible, we see several open doors that we need to take advantage of. The open door of SALVATION is described for us in John 10:9. Jesus said, “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture.” Our Lord invites us all to enter into the joys and blessings of salvation. He is the only door; there is no back way, side door, or secret entrance to get into heaven except through Him.

A Spoonful of Sugar

“What do ya mean?” he asked. “Well, you should never tell a guy he’s a goof-off and that he’s a lousy worker even on his best days.” “Well, it’s the truth,” said Brian. -r ‘Couldn’t you restate that: perhaps felling" him "that fid’s' very thorough at times, but gets bogged down in details. You could tell him in a nice way to speed it up.” I explained. “I always use the Mary Poppins philosophy: ‘A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.’ Couldn’t you kind of candy-coat things?” “You’ve never worked in a factory, have you?” he asked me, knowing the answer. “I’m really not the factory type, no. But there’s a way to work with people that accentuates their good points and pulls out their best potential.” “Alright,,” he said. “I’m going to call Floyd and hire him to do some handyman work around the house this weekend and watch you manage him.” Floyd arrived promptly at 10a.m. Unfortunately, he was scheduled at 8:30a.m. “Did you run into a train or a traffic jam?” I asked him in a pleasant tone. His hair and clothing were rumpled. “I just got up,” he answered. “Ya got any coffee and donuts?” After I fixed him a small breakfast: eggs, over easy; fresh-squeezed orange juice and toast, he was ready to start right in. “What do ya got for me to do?” he queried. “Come down the basement. There’s plenty to keep you busy the entire day.” As I was

NAPPANEE BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH 1601 N. Main St. (at the northeast comer of SRI9 & CR 52) Cal 773-3365 for more information Huhs Week Plan* Wednesday, March 97 Children’s Easter Musical 7:00p “The Easter Pageant That Almost Wasn’t” Refreshments to follow Thursday, March 28 Love Feast 6:00p Sunday, March 31 • Coffee & Refreshments 10:10a \ Easter Service 10:30a /f

God also speaks about thr open door of OPPORTUNITY. In Revelation 3:8, Christ said to the church in “Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.” l_ This open door refers to theopportunities Christ gives us to serve Him. God has placed each of us in a unique plaqe and circumstance for a purpose. We need to go through those open doors and take advantage of every opportune ty to serve Him. In Acts 12, Peter was arrested and sent to prison. However, God’s people prayer fervently and God answered their prayers and we saw hows the iron gates of that prison! swung miraculously open. AsT think of this, I am thankful that God is able to transform our lives and churches with the open door of DELIVERANCE. One other door that the: Lord would love to see opened is described in Revelation 3:20: “Behold, I stand at th£ door, and knock: if any mai) hear my voice, and open thf door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” This door is closed, and Christ is shut outside. He pictured as gently knocking on the door of His Church and desiring entrance. Oh how sad that many of us have shujt Christ outside of our lives. Hi longs for us to have an oped door to our HEART. Don’t be like my little brother and get smacked in the face. Watch for, and enter 1 ,, God’s open doors.

leading the way down ths steps, I noticed I was walking alone. Half an hour later, the toilet flushed. “Are you ready to get t<ji work?” I asked the man. “What time is it?” “It’s close to noon,” I saidi. -He headed out the hit truck. T watched him open hi $ thermos from the picture wins dow. After an hour’s lunch, he was rarin’ to go. “Let me at the project!” hi exclaimed. “We need this insulatiop stapled to the wall studs down here,” I told him. He picked up each strip, separating them into a couple of neat piles. “I notice you’re very thorough,” I said. “But perhaps you need to work on speed I’m sure you’re a very good worker once you get started. ! I just knew my little “spool) full of sugar” would not only "help the medicine go down,” but would spur him on to action. It always worked sos Mary Poppins. She was never blunt—always a real charmer. His grin showed a couple dft missing front teeth and awn oral hygiene. “That’s a nice cat ya got,” he remarked as he patted Max’s head. I gave him a couple of hours before I came downstairs to see how much work he’d gotten done. To my horror, he had fallen asleep on the couch with the cat laying on his bloated belly. I was furious. “What are you doing?” I fumed. “You are a goof-off and a lousy worker on your best days! You’re fired!” I turned around to see my husband standing at the bottom of the stairs. “What happened to Mary Poppins?” Brian asked. “The wind shifted,” I snapped as I ascended the steps. (Note —Laurie Lechlitner is a minister and writer wlio resides in Elkhart. Those wishing to make comments regarding her column may address them to the Nappanee Advance-News; P.O. Box 230, Nappanee, IN. 46550). ■'

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