The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 March 1986 — Page 16

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., March 12,1986

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Win-Some Women to hold spring retreats April 16-20

The Win-Some Women Spring Retreat will feature Doris Van Stone, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Carol Kent, Port Huron, Mich.; and Beatrice Bush Bixler, Waverly, N.Y. The semi-annual retreat will be held in Winona Lake, midweek April 16-18, and weekend April 18-20. “Celebrate” is the theme of this retreat. Each session will emphasize an area with its possibilities for celebration, for example, life, death, adversity and opportunity. Doris Van Stone, known as “Dorie” from her book “Dorie, The Girl That Nobody Loved,” is a former missionary to New Guinea. Recently widowed, Van Stone is now involved in Precept Ministries in Tennessee. She is new to Win-Some Women retreats. Carol Kent is a young businessman’s wife who has been a speaker all over the continent. She is a mother and founder of “Speak Up With Confidence” seminars. She has been the recipient of numerous awards including listing in “Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges” and “Outstanding Young Women in America.” She has been with Win-Some Women as workshop leader on several occasions and as a speaker once before. UMW executive committee discusses dates, projects The Calvary United Methodist Women’s Executive Committee meeting was conducted on February 25 with seven members present. The meeting was opened by Mrs. R. C. Tytler with an Easter meditation and prayer. The reports from the secretary and treasurer were read and several “Thank You’s” received were reported. A short business meeting was conducted by the president in which projects and upcoming dates were noted. These items include Lenten meetings, World Day of Prayer and Day Apart. The meeting was closed by members repeating the Mizpah Benediction.

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Beatrice Bush Bixler, also known as “Bea,” has composed over 300 sacred songs, including “Life is a Symphony” and “I Am Not Worthy.” She is the widow of Rev. Clair Bixler, the mother of four, and a grandmother. She has been involved in music as pianist, choir director, vocalist and song leader since early childhood. She was also a member of the original Win-Some Women staff. Workshops for the retreat include Carol Kent’s “Being Confident;” “Conquering Apathy” by Elsie Murphy, a pastor’s wife from South Bend; “Dressing Up”

Two circles meet at Calvary

The two circles of Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, recently conducted their monthly meetings. The following is a report from each circle. Ruth Circle Ruth Circle met February 18 in the church parlor with Mrs. Loren Longenbaugh, circle leader, opening the meeting. Mrs. Ron Pollock presented the lesson on “How to Be Perfect In Three Days.” She closed the lesson wjth a scripture reading from Psalms 4. Reports from the secretary and treasurer were read. During the business meeting, conducted by Mrs. Longenbaugh, the Lenten services, bulletin board, congregational dinner, project 52, children’s choir robes and new circles were discussed. The meeting was closed by repeating the Mizpah Benediction. The next meeting will be March 18. Martha Circle The Martha Circle met at 9 a.m. in the church February 26. Hostesses for the breakfast meeting was Mrs. Charles Disher and Mrs. Robert Laughlin. Present were 10 members and one guest and the tables were decorated in a belated Valentine theme. The Doxology was sung by members. Mrs. Laughlin presented the lesson on “What Can I Do, I Am Only One Person.” about Dr. J. Harry Haines’ experience as retired head of the United Methodist Relief Committee, which he served for 17 years. Dr. Haines was also a missionary to

APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN MILFORD Dale Strassheim. Jesse Beer. Walter Steffen, and Tom Speicher Ministers Morning Worship 10 a m Afternoon Worship 12 15 p m CALVARY BAPTISTCHURCH (Armstrong Road) OSWEGO Sunday School 9 30 a m Morn ing Worship 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship 6 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p m. Awana Clubs Wednesday 6 15 p.m. FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Formerly Barbee Community Church (Kuhn Drive, Little Barbee Lake) William L. Hutchins, Pastor Sunday School 10 a m Worship Service 11 a m Sunday Evening6p m Wednesday Bible Study And Prayer 7 p.m, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFOSWEGO Rev. Roy Mickley, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Worship Service 10 30 a.m. WAWASEE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH (Across From High School) Norman E. McVey. Pastor Brice Medlock, S.S. Supt Sunday School 9 30 a m Worship 10:30 a.m. and 7 pm Mid-Week Wed. 7 p m. AWANAClubsThurs 6:30p.m BETHANY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (USA) F. Wayne Lawson, Pastor Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30a.m. Wednesday Activity Night 7:30 BETHEL CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN MILFORD Roger Eberly, Pastor Raymond Hoover, Bd. Chm. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship 10:30a.m. NEW SALEM CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (900NB200E) Glenn Byers, Pastor Sunday Bible Study 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:30 am. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday AWANA Clubs6:3op.m. Bible Study, Prayer 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN NORTH WEBSTER Emery Kintner, Pastor Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 30a.m.

by Kathleen Grable, a housewife from Columbia City; “Eating Right” by Dr. Barbara Woodring of Chicago, 111., formerly head of nursing at Grace College. There will be two workshops by Win-Some Women staff members: “Grandparenting” by Frances Dickinson, Ft. Wayne; and “Gleaning Treasure” by Ethel Anderson, Warsaw. Deadline for reservations is April 11. For more information regarding reservation plans and costs, contact Win-Some Women, Inc., P.O. Box 894, Warsaw, or phone 269-5843.

China, Malaysia and Switzerland. All members were urged to attend the March 26 meeting to assist in preparation for the Mother and Daughter Banquet in May. The circle meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Church supper on Saturday St. Martin de Porres Church has a fun time corned beef and cabbage supper and sing-along scheduled for next Saturday, March 15. The fun will begin at 6: 30 p.m. in the church basement. St. Martin de Porres is located south of Syracuse on SR 13, north of South Shore Golf Course. Children six years of age and under have free admission. Junior high class holds skating party Last Sunday afternoon, the junior high Sunday school class of the Christian Church of Milford went to Eastland Skate Center in Warsaw after having made a very important visit to McDonald’sto fuel up stomachs. . The participants skated from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and then returned to Milford to enjoy the video, “North Avenue Irregulars.” They then attended evening services at church. It was a busy day, but very enjoyable.

CHURCHOF THE BRETHREN SYRACUSE John McFarland. Pastor >r. Junior Blough, Supt Sunday School 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10:30 a m Sunday Bible Study 7pm TURKEY CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN GRAVELTON Dorothaand Ivan Fry, Team Pastors Church School 9a m Worship 10 am SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH SYRACUSE Father Robert Hammond Sunday Mass 8 a.m. and 10 45a.m Saturday Mass 5:30 p. m. Confession Before Masses Holy Dayss:3op.m., 7a.m. and 7:30p.m. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH (4th And Main Streets) MILFORD Bro James Linscott, Administrator Sunday Mass 10:30a.m FILADELFIA EVANGELICAL SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Milford Bi Lingual Services Pastor Alberto Jimenez Sunday School 9:30a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. &6:30p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m FIRST CHURCHOF CHRIST SCIENTISTS (175 N. Detroit) WARSAW Sunday School 10a.m. Sunday Service 10a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. GOSHEN FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Service 10:30a. m Sunday School 10:30a.m. Wednesday Service 7:45 p.m. Reading Room open Monday, Thursday and Friday. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. NORTHERN LAKES CHRISTIAN CENTER NORTH WEBSTER Karen and Thorpe Mitchell. Pastors Worship Service 10 a.m. Adult Classes, Tuesday 7 p.m. BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH NORTH WEBSTER Dean McFadden, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:»a.m.-6p.m. Wednesday Services 7 p.m: CHRISTIAN CHURCH MILFORD Dale Kuhns, Senior Minister Fred Walls, Associate Minister Bible School 9a.m. Worship 10a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

t ' • r J«■ I ' NEW PASTOR AT ZION CHAPEL — William Wheeler has assumed the pastorate at. Zion Chapel United Brethren Church southwest of Syracuse. He is currently a student at Fort Wayne Bible College and expects to graduate in December. In January, 1987, the pastor will attend the School of Christian Ministries in Huntington. Wheeler and his wife, Linda, have three children: Michelle, 11; Jennifer, 7; and Timothy, 5. All members of the community are invited and encouraged to join in worship at the church, located at the corner of Syracuse-Webster Road and CR 1000 N.

Christian Church VBS to be held

Carole Moore has been selected to lead the 1986 vacation Bible school program at the Christian Church of Milford. The general theme, “Jesus, I Love You,” will be taught in five lessons to boys and girls from age two through junior high grades. Each class period will include a lesson, visual aid, workbook time and memory work. A craft time and refreshments will also be in-

Milford church women meet

The Women’s Missionary Society of the Milford First Brethren Church met on March 6 at the church fellowship hall with LaVonne Miller serving as hostess. Thirteen members and five guests, Tracy Stump, Theresa Barrows, Cheryl Hobbs, Lucinda Miller and Leigh Ann Mathews, were present. President Judy Tinkel opened the meeting with an Easter Prayer by Peter Marshall. Plans for the week of the Milford Sesquicentennial were then discuss-

CHURCHOFGOD NORTHWEBSTER Pastor Stephen W Foots Men's Prayer Breakfast 7 30a m Worship9:3oa.m Sunday School 10 45 a m Evening Service or Praise 6pm CHURCH OF GOD SYRACUSE Rev Michael Johnson. Pastor Paul Yeager, S.S. Supt Sunday School 9:30 a.m Morning Worship 10:30a m Junior Worship 10:30a.m ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH SHORE LAKE WAWASEE Vicar: Rev. David L Hyndman Holy Eucharist: 9a.m FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH MILFORD Paul Tinkel, Pastor Church School 9 30a.m. Morning Worship 10:30a.m BYC Sunday 6 p.m. Mid Week Worship 7 p.m. GRACE BIBLE CHURCH SYRACUSE Dr David R. Haifley, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m Morning Worship 11 a.m Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH LEESBURG William W Smith, Pastor Tom Vieth, C.E. Director Marlin Rose. Moderator Sunday School 9:30-10:30a.m. Morning Worship 10:35a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m Family Night, Wednesday 7p.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESS KINGDOM HALL (East Papakeechie Lake Drive) Sunday: Public Lecture 9:30a.m. Watchtower Study 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Study of Prophecy 7 30 p.m. Thursday, Ministry School 7 p.m. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH (ill W. Orange St.) CROMWELL Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:45a.m. EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod Lakeland Youth Center Syracuse Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (IM E. Main St.) SYRACUSE Richard Dunning, Pastor Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD LIGONIER Don Fischer, Pastor Divine Service 9 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class 10:30 a.m.

cluded to delight each student. The dates of June 23 through 27 have been selected for the school this year. Classes will begin at 9 and close at 11:30 a.m. each morning. Over 200 students and teachers are expected to fill the sanctuary each morning to learn how to love Jesus more. To request transportation or for more information, call the church office at 658-9151.

ed. Craft items are to be turned in to Myrtle Felkner. Program leader, Mrs. James Beer, presented an article on the meaning of Easter. This was followed by the members singing “Christ the Lord is Risen Today.” The hostess served refreshments and members were reminded to turn in reservations for the Chinese dinner to be served at the April meeting. The meeting closed with prayer by the president and the WMS benediction.

MILFORDCHAPEL Mennonite (East Catherine Street) Arthur Hershberger, Pastor Amos Ramer, Deacon Sunday School 10a m Worship Service 11 a.m Sunday Evening Service 7pm Wednesday Service 7 p m. WAWASEE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THENAZARENE Ron Blake. Pastor Church School 9:30a.m. Worship 10:30a.m. Christian Living Studies 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m QUAKER HAVEN FRIENDS CHURCH (500E »nd WON) DEWART LAKE Sunday School 9:15a.m. Worship 10a.m. (Quaker Hall) May-Starting Lakeside Service, Memorial Day-Labor Day, E very Other Sunday, 8:30 a.m. ROCK CHURCH INTERDENOMINATIONAL (13-AAIOSON, E. Lake Wawasee) Rev. Sarah M. Tuttle, and Dr. Gary M. Tuttle. Pastors Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible School 7 p.m. SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH (1 W Mile Southeast Os Wilmot) Pastor Elmer Miller Sunday School 9:30a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m. Prayer-Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. BURROAK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lawrence Byrnes, Pastor Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship 10:30a.m. CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (SR 13SMth) SYRACUSE David C. Maish, Pastor Church School 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:40a.m. Church School Superintendent, Kim Conrad CLUNETTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Stewart Carter, Pastor Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:30a.m. HASTINGS ISLAND CHAPEL UNITED METHOOIST CHURCH David Widmoyer, Pastor Mike Zimmerman, Jr., Supt. Kendall Biller, Asst. Supt. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship 10.30 a.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Missionary conference

“Our Field Is the World” is the theme of the fourteenth animal missionary conference at the Living Gospel Church of Nappanee. Services will be held nightly from March 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. Harry Lee will be the main speaker. He is a mission representative-at-large for OMS International. Born and raised in China, Lee became a Christian through the ministry of OMS. After World War 11, he worked for 10 years as an accountant in a company which was eventually taken over by the communist government. In 1967 he resigned his position to enter full-time Christian service. For 10 years he was denied a visa to go to Hong Kong to attend seminary. Later, he was held in prison for seven years and then was forced to work on a prison farm for four more years. In 1981 he was finally granted a student visa to attend Western Evangelical Seminary in Portland, Oreg., from which he graduated with a Master of Divinity degree. Lee has been Sven political asylum by the nted States government as it is inadvisable for him to return to China. He now seeks to lead Holy Week services planned Ministers from several North Webster churches met recently with Rev. Emory Kintner at the North Webster Church of the Brethren offices to plan Palm Sunday and Good Friday services. The community Palm Sunday service will be at the Church of ’ God in North Webster on March 1 23. The service, with Rev. Steve ! Foutz, pastor of the Church of God, in charge will begin at 7 1 p.m. The Church of God choir will f present “Living Witness” by ’ Cook and Bledsoe. The community Good Friday service will be from noon to 1 p.m. on March 28 at the Church of the Brethren. Dean McFadden, pastor of Bible Christian Church, will be in charge of the service at which a guest speaker will give the sermon. Rev. Rex Lindemood, pastor of the United Methodist Church, also invited the community to at- ] tend a pre-Holy Week event, the | dramatization of the Last Supper. 1 This presentation will begin at i 7:30 p.m. on March 16 at the I North Webster United Methodist i Church. !

UNITED METHOOIST CHURCH LEESBURG Dale Mendenhall. Pastor Morning Worship 9:30 am. Church School 10:30a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MILFORD Robert Ellison, Pastor Dan Brown, Lay Leader Church School 9:15a.m. Worship 10:30a.m. UMYF Sunday 5:30p.m. . Bible Study Wed. 7:00p.m. , MORRIS CHAPEL UNITED METHOOIST R. 1, Pierceton Charles Taylor, Pastor Ron Cambell, Supt. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. UNITEDMETHOOISTCHURCH ■ NORTHWEBSTER Rex Lindemood, Pastor Worshipß:3oa.m. and 10:45a.m. Church School 9:30a.m. Senior High Youth Group, Sun. 7:00p.m. SAINT ANDREW'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SYRACUSE Rev. Phillip Frew, Pastor Church School 9:15a.m. Worship Hour 10:Xa.m. UMYF 6 30 p.m SOLOMON'S CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Brian Clear, Pastor Worship9a.m. Sunday School 10a.m. WORD OF GRACE FELLOWSHIP xooerr Lewis urt ve West Side Irish Lake Allen & Peggy Giant, Pastors Sunday Worship 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. prayer meeting ZION CHAPEL U.B. CHURCH (Corner Syr.-Web. Rd.and 1000 N) Rev. William Wheeler, Pastor Marlene Andrews, S.S. Supt. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. SYRACUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (Corner Harrison A Poorl St.) Ronald G. Looney, Pastor Sunday School 10a.m. Praise and Worship Sunday 6:30 p.m. Bible Study. Thursday 7:30p.m. WAWASEE LAKESIDE CHAPEL Harlan Steffen, Pastor Mark Pfeister, Supt. Sue Ganshorn, Primary Supervisor Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m.

others to Christ and to the mission field. A ladies’ luncheon will be held on Friday, March 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the Milford Community Building. Rachel Steffen, serving in the Philippines with New HARRY LEE

Cluster Group meetings

Elkhart District United Methodist Women will be attending Cluster Group meetings through the Elkhart District on March 11, 13, 17, 18, and 20 for fellowship and discussion. Meetings will be from 7 to 9 p.m. The theme is “Preparing to Journey.” The purpose of the meetings is to develop that supportive community in Jesus Christ by getting to know each other and by sharing ideas, including failures and successes. There will be worship, skits, singing and refreshments. The local Elkhart District units have been divided into groups and the following will be the locations for the meetings:

Were you there ?

The probing question, “Were you there?” will be asked of those attending the Lenten service at St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church in Syracuse on Sunday evening, March 16, at 7 p.m. The Promise Players drama team of Grace College will be performing this dramatic interpretation of the crucifixion of Christ in a Reader’s Theater format. This involves members of the audience as they are called upon to visualize settings and situations as the actors interpret

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Tribes Mission, will be the speaker. A men’s prayer breakfast is planned for Saturday, March 22, at 7 a.m. It will be held at Come it Dine Restaurant in Wakarusa. Gus Parris, director of Ft. Wayne Rescue Mission, will be the speaker. Also scheduled for Saturday, March 22, are the children's hour at 10:30 a.m. and the youth fellowship banquet at 5 p.m., both at the Living Gospel Church. The children’s hour speaker is Dale Archer, director qf Camp Ray Bird in South Bend. Karen Neff and Phil Heebner, both serving as missionaries with OMS International, will be the speakers for <the youth banquet. » The public is cordially invited by the congregation and Pastor Otto Beer Jr. to attend these meetings. Living Gospel Church is located on the comer of Elm and Centennial streets in Nappanee. For meal reservations call 831-4978.

March 11 — Kendallville group at Albion Asbury U.M. Church. March 13 — Ligonier group at Topeka U.M. Church. March 17 — Elkhart group at Jamestown U.M. Church. March 18 — Goshen group at Bristol U.M. Church. March 20 — LaGrange group at Howe U.M. Church. All persons interested in United Methodist Women, officers, members of units and subgroups, pastors and spouses are invited. If unable to attend their own group cluster meeting, they are invited to attend another meeting more convenient to them. Babysitting is available.

the drama. Former drama groups have toured the United States using “Were You There” as their main program and have had significant results. Due to the piece’s intensity the audience feels drawn into the drama and is given a much more vivid picture of the pain and significance of the crucifixion of Christ. The public is invited to attend this non-denominational celebration at which a free-will offering will be taken.