The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 June 1983 — Page 12
THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 1,1983
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Zion Chapel minister anticipating growth
By DEB FOX “I feel we made some great stride,” remarked Rev. Don Ross, pastor of Zion Chapel United Brethren Church, Syracuse. “I see potential to grow and I’m anticipating that growth as God continues to work with us,” he continued. Zion Chapel has taken in 20 new members over the last IMs years and lost only four. The average church attendance two years ago was approximately 32. This too has increased, with the first quarter average at 52 in attendance per week. Possibly aiding Zion in the steady growth is the start of a number of new programs. They
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STEADY GROWTH — Zion Chapel United Brethren Church, Syracuse, has been feeling the effects of steady growth over the past l»/ 2 years. The membership has increased 16 persons since 1981 and the church attendance is up from approximately 32 people to 52 on Sunday mornings. Shown above Larry McCullough, Sunday school superintendent, youth leader, trustee and church board member; along with Lynn McCullough, camp representative: look over the church board minutes with Rev. Don Ross. (Photo by Deb Fox)
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include a Wednesday morning prayer group, Father’s Followers of Zion Youth Group, Quiz Team, summer Biblesehool and many other programs. Recently the church completed a missionary week end where the members learned about missions in Jamaica, Hong Kong and Sierra Leone. Other special events include a Sunday morning service with Joy McDonald with her ministry in song, and Bible School August 15-19. The Quiz Team just completed its second quizzing season. The team involved students in grades seven through 12, and they competed conference-wide with other teams. In the competition various topics and books of the Bible are
GRACE BRETHRENCHURCH LEESBURG Howard Downing, Pastor Tim Hood, Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9:30 10:30a m Morning Worship 10:35 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Prayer Service, Wednesday 1 p.m. SYRACUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (Corner Harrison A Pearl St.) David Hudson, Pastor Sunday School 10a.m. Praise and Worship, Sunday 7:30 p.m Youth Service, Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study, Thursday 7:30 p.m. WAWASEE LAKESIDE CHAPEL Harlan Stetten, Pastor Francis Denton, Adult Supervisor Marge and Roger Kryder. Primary Supervisors Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 11a.m. CLUNETTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Karen Weaver, Pastor Worship Service 9 a m. Sunday-School 10 20am FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Formerly Barbee Community Church (Kuhn Drive. Little Barbee Lake) William L Hutchins, Pastor Sunday School 10a.m. Worship Service 11 a m Sunday EveningOp.m. Wednesday Bible Study And Prayer 7p.m. MORRIS CHAPEL UNITEDMETHODIST (County Roads 158 N and 37JE) Charles Taylor. Pastor Don Conley, Supt. Sunday School9:3oa.m. Worship 10:30a.m. SAINT ANDREW'S UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH SYRACUSE Rev. Philip Frew, Pastor Church School 9:15 a.m. Worship Hour 10: Xa.m. UMYFOp.m. ZION CHAPEL U.B. CHURCH (Corner Syr.-Web. Rd. and 1000 N) Rev. Don Roos. Pastor Larry McCullough, S.S. Supt Sunday School 9 a m Worship 10a.m. Evening Worship 7 pm. GOSHEN FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Service 10:Xa.m. Sunday School 10:30a.m. Wednesday Service 7 45p.m.
chosen and the team members quizzed on particular topics. A camping program is being offered for all who attend Zion Chapel. The first camp is the Golden Years camp June 5-8; Youth camp, June 12-18; Alpha camp, June 19-24; Junior camp, July 3-8; and Intermediate camp, July 10-15. A revival will be held October 9-12 with Rev. Ken Beattie as the evangelist. An ongoing event at the church is the family night the last Saturday evening of each month. The event is held in the House of Friendship, across the road from the church, at 7 p.m’ The Wednesday morning prayer group was started to accommodate those who work the second shift and would like to attend in addition to those who cannot travel at night. This group meets at 9:30 each Wednesday morning. Active In Community With the start of these new programs, the church is becoming more active in the community, including the pastor himself. Rev. Ross lead a Sunday School class on Sunday afternoon at Frost Foundation For Boys before it closed. He is also involved as a camp chaplain for one week this summer at Camp Crosley and a volunteer chaplain at Goshen Hospital. Something that has changed the last V/i years is the church’s pastor is living in the “field” instead of 40 miles away while attending college. Rev. Ross lives five miles from the church and is able to participate more in local activities. Anticipates Growth ‘ Rev. Ross believes growth will come to Zion Chapel in time and through the love of those attending the church. “What Christians and the church should be is so saturated with love that when there is pressure or the need to go into action the love oozes out and touhes everyone around, like a sponge filled with water.” He has a dream, “I’d like to see a boat in worship service started in this area. I’ve talked to one other pastor.” It is a possibility that by next summer a service, similar to the one which is held on Lake Wawasee, will take place at one of the lakes in the North Webster-Leesburg area. “We’ve made some strides and have places to go and things to work on, but we’re on the right track,” remarked Rev. Ross. The Youth The Father’s Followers of Zion are planning a bike-a-thon or something similar around Dewart Lake for Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The group is
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working on another project with the money raised benefiting an orphanage in Anderson. A Sunday School picnic is planned for August. The youth of the church number approximately 14 and range from 10 years old to 17. Larry McCullough, youth Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent, trustee and board member, stated the youth are in the process of building up the youth membership and starting a youth ministry, not for their own church or youth but for the community. “We want to expand out into outlying areas, not necessary to infringe on other churches territory.” Other Ministries A tape ministry was started for those who are absent from the Sunday morning services or other special services. Rev. Ross remarked there are six to 12 tapes copied each week. The outlook for the church is the remodeling of the basement as a youth room. This will be the first major project, giving the youth a place which is “theirs.” It is hoped this project can be completed in a year. Other kinds of expansions are bieng talked about but at this time, they are only in the talking stage, unless there is a rapid growth in church attendance. VBS for all ages at Bethel “Jesus, Lord of Promises” is the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School at Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, announced Roger Eberly, pastor. Classes will be held each evening, June 6 through 10, at the church for children age two through the sixth grade from 7 until 8:45 p.m. and will deal with stories from the New Testament which illustrate Jesus’ promises. An adult class will also be held at the same time under the direction of Naomi and Arlie Waggy. The adult section will use “Celebration of Discipline: Path to Spiritual Growth,” by Richard Foster as a guide. All proceeds collected during the Bible school will benefit CROP and help that organization purchase seeds for needy countries in an attempt to improve the underdeveloped countries’ diets. For more information on the Bible school, contact Rev. Eberly at 658-4931
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Armstrong Road) OSWEGO DaleW. Parker, Pastor Sunday School 9Xam Morning Worship 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 4 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Awana C tubs Wednesday 4 15|>m SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH SYRACUSE Father Robert Hammond Sunday Mass 7:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m. Confession Before Masses Holy Days7a.m. and7:3op m HASTINGS ISLANDCHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH David Wldmoyer, Pastor Mike Zimmer man, Jr., Supt. Kendall Biller, Supt. Sunday School9:3oa.m. Worship 10:30a.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:Xp.m. APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN MILFORD Dale Strasshelm. Jesse Beer. E Imer Hartter and Walter Steffen, Ministers Morning Worship 10 a.m. Afternoon Worship 12: X p.m. CHRISTIAN CHURCH MILFORD Carl Shearer, Minister Fred Walls, Associate Minister Bible School 9:30 a.m. Worship 0:15 a.m., 10:Xa.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. TURKEY CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN GRAVELTON Dorotha and Ivan Fry, Team Pastors Church School 9: Xa.m Worship lQ:Xa.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESS KINGDOM HALL (East Papakeechie Lake Drive) Sunday: Public Lecture 9 Xa m Watchtower Study io:Xa.m. Tuesday, Study of Prophecy 7: X p.m. Thursday, Ministry School 7 p.m. NEW SALEM CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (9MNB2ME) Glenn Byers. Pastor Sunday School 9:Xa.m. Worship io:Xa.m. Evening Worship 4 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 30 p.m.
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COMING TO CALVARY — Pictured are Irene Orr and Patricia Kennedy preparing for leading their guest choir at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse, Sunday, June 5, at their 10:40 a.m. worship service.
Fort Wayne choir to sing at Calvary
The 10:40 a.m. worship service at Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse will be led this Sunday, June 5, with hymns and anthems by the First Wayne Street United Methodist Church adult choir from Fort Wayne. Calvary’s pastor, Rev. David C. Maish served at the Fort Wayne church before coming to Syracuse last June. The guest choir is directed by Patricia Kennedy. She is also director of the Elkhart County Symphony Chorus and as a mezzsoprano is frequently a soloist with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. her private and class voice studio extends from Fort Wayne to Elkhart. She holds two graduate degrees from the University of Illinois. Irene Orr, director of music, organist of three handbell choirs from the First Wayne Street Church will serve as guest organist. She is a member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and serves on it’s board of directors. She is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington. The 35-member choir will be wearing robes commissioned by Ken Scott. They are celebrative robes with the bright colors of the church’s stained glass windows and abstract butterflies, Chris-
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UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH NORTH WEBSTER Rex Lindemood, Pastor Worshipß 30a m and 10:45.b.m. Church School 9: Xa m BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH NORTHWEBSTER Dean McFadden. Pastor Sunday School 9: X a m Worship 10:Xa.m. 4p m Wednesday Services 7 p.m. CHURCHOFGOD NORTHWEBSTER s> Charles E. Towrlss, Pastor Henry R McCray, Associate Pastor Men's Prayer Breakfast 7 30 a.m Worship 9 Sunday School 10:40a.m. Sunday Night Live youth 4 p.m. Evening Service of Praise 7 p.m. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH (4th And Main Streets) MILFORD Bro. James Linscott. Administrator Sunday Mas? 10 Xa.m. CHURCH OF GOD SYRACUSE Rev. Michael Johnson, Pastor i Tom Stiver. S.S. Supt Sunday School 9:30a.m. Morning Worship 10 Xa.m Junior Worship 10 30a m FIRSTBRETHRENCHURCH MILFORD PaulTinkel, Pastor Church School 9:30 a m Morning Worship 10 Xa.m BYC Sunday 4pm Mid week worship 7pm THE BRETHREN MILFORD Roger Eberly. Pastor Nancy Snider. Bd Chm. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. BETHANY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (US 4) F. Wayne Lawson. Pastor Morning Worship 9: Xa.m. Sunday School 10 30a.m. Wednesday Activity Night 7:00 BURR OAK UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH Lawrence Byrnes, Pastor Sunday School 9 Warn. Worship 10: Xa.m CHURCHOF THE BRETHREN SYRACUSE John McFarland. Pastor Junior Blough, Supt Sunday School9:Xa.m. Morning Worship iO:Xa m Sunday Bible Study 7 p.m.
tian symbols of the resurrection. Scott, a native of Fort Wayne, has been a clothes designer in Italy and now resides in Mexico. Handbells will be used with the offertory. They originated from the tower ringing in England. There are now over thirty thousand handbell choirs in the United States today. Thirty of which are in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Orr will be playing “Carillon” by Leo Souerby for the prelude. The choir will be singing the “Praise to the Lord” arranged by F. Meluis Christiansen, “Give Me Jesus” a traditional sourthern white spiritual and “Wandering” by Jane Marshall. Jesus said: Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
GRACE BIBLE CHURCH SYRACUSE Dr David R Haifley. Pastor Sunday School 9 45a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH (ill W. Orange St.) CROMWELL Frank Barcus. Pastor Sunday School9:3oa.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD (SR 13. south of the bowling alley) Rev. Bernabe C. Moreno Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH (1 '■> Mile Southeast Os Wilmot) Pastor Elmer Miller Sunday School 9: X a m Morning Worship 10 30a.m. Sunday EveningService7p.m. Prayer Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (200 E. Main St.) SYRACUSE Frank Barcus. Pastor Worship9:lsa.m. Sunday School 10:15a.m. CHURCHOF THE NAZARENE SYRACUSE Harold Barton, Pastor Sunday School 9:Xa.m. Morning Worship 10:Xa.m Sunday Evening Worship4p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. CHURCHOFTHE BRETHREN NORTHWEBSTER Paul F. Shrider. Pastor Morning Worship 9: Xa.m. Sunday School 10:Xa.m. CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY (Old SR 15) MILFORD JUNCTION Pearl Avalos. Pastor Sunday Service 10:005a.m.. 4:3opm Midweek Worship Wed., 4:30 p.m UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH LEESBURG Dale Mendenhall. Pastor Morning Worship 9: X a m Church School lOXa.m. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTISTS (175 N. Detroit) WARSAW Sunday School 10a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m.
Lollipop Dragon and Prince Hubert to VBS
The Syracuse Church of the Brethren will conduct its daily Vacation Bible School from June 6 to June 10. Closing the program on Sunday morning, June 12. Theme is “Promises of Jesus.” The Lollipop Dragon and his friend Prince Hubert will teach the children such spiritual qualities as faithfulness, honesty, good manners, etc. Crafts will be provided for all children. An adult class is planned around the same theme “Promises of Jesus. ” All sessions from Monday through Friday are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday’s closing program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Missions will be a very important part of this year’s structure by sharing the preparations for the mission field of Chuck and Debbie Baldwin, now serving in Mali, Africa. Chuck is a pilot flyFilm series slated at New Paris “Blessings out of Brokenness,” a four-part film series featuring Joni Eareckson Tada, will be presented on four separate occasions <at the New Paris Missionary Church at SR 15. The series will begin on Sunday, June 5, and run every Sunday, beginning at 6 p.m., through June 26. Joni Eareckson Tada is a bestselling author, recording artist, accomplished illustrator and an actress. At the age of 17, she was the victim of a tragic diving accident which left her paralyzed from the neck down. Her struggles with quadriplegia and depression were chronicled in her book, “Joni,” which sold over four million copies. The film, as well as Tada’s natural acting abilities, were highly praised by audiences and critics alike. Mrs. Tada’s second book, “A Step Further,” dealt with her reevaluation of her faith and her priorities in life. These are the areas brought into focus in the film series, “Blessings out of Brokenness”. In the four films, Tada discusses these topics: Why the Brokenness?; Where are the Blessings?; Mending Things, and Healing and Heaven. Included are glimpses of her personal life and her work with other handicapped individuals. Pastor George Swank stressed that the public is cordially invited to attend the entire series.
ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH SHORE LAKE WAWASEE Vicar: Rev David L Hyndman Holy Eucharist: 9a m QUAKER HAVEN FRIENDS CHURCH (500Eand900N) DEWART LAKE Sunday School 9a.m. Worship 10a.m (Quaker Hall) WAWASEE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH (Across From High School) Norman D McVey, Pastor Jon Rum ley, S.S. Supt Sunday School 9 30 a m Worship 10 30a.m and7p m Mid Week Wed 7 p m AWANA Clubs Thurs 4 30 p.m CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (SR 13 South) SYRACUSE David C Maish. Pastor Arlen Bobeck. Sunday School Supt Early Rise Service 8:30 Church School 9 30 a m Worship Service 10 40 a.m UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH MILFORD Kenneth Greenwood. Pastor Mary Duncan. Lay Leader . Church School 9 :15 a m Worship 10 30a m UMYF Sunday 4p m Bible Study Sundays :30p.m LAKELAND COMMUNITY CHURCH OSWEGO Rev Roy Mickley, Pastor Sunday School9:3oa.m Worship Service 10:30a m. Evening Service 7 p m SOLOMON'S CREEK UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH Rev. Don Sheline. Pastor Worship9a.m. Sunday School 10a.m. MILFORDCHAPEL (Beer Road) William Yoder, Pastor Mylin Hooley. Lay Leader Weldon Yoder, Supt. Sunday School 10a m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Serv ice 7p. m ROCK CHURCH (Turkey Creek Conservation Club) Dr. Gary M. Tuttle, Pastor Morning Worship 10a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible School 7 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD LIGONIER Don Fischer, Vicar Church Serv Ice 9 a.m Sunday School 10:15a.m.
ing for the Lord, so three films on “Missionary Aviation” ventures will help those attending to appreciate such-important work. Church of God VBS develops dimensions The North Webster Church of God has announced that vacation Bible school will add to the summer’s wholesome activities for children of the community from June 6 through 10 at the church from 9 until 11:30 a.m. daily. This year’s theme is “The Family of God,” with the daily schedule providing fun times of crafts and recreation as well as learning experiences from the Bible. The goal of this summer’s VBS is to help children from age four through the fourth grade develop the spiritual dimension of their lives. The goal will be accomplished through a study of God’s special family. Pastor Charles Towriss invites the public to take advantage of this summertime adventure. “Our church is in this community because we care about you and your children," commented the pastor. For further information on the VBS. call 834-4281. Art show at Calvary The administrative board of the Calvary United Methodist Church has approved having showings of art work done by various local artists. During the year, paintings, drawings, etc. will hang in the narthex of the church, which will be open daily so that the public may view them. Starting June 5, paintings by Syracuse artists Jean Miller. Ginnie Kramer and Marilyn Moore will be on display. This will change on July 3, when Betty Harkless Appenzeller will hang her paintings. The church is located on SR 13 south of Syracuse. Even if marriages are made in heaven, man has to be responsible for the maintenance. — John Graham
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