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Brethren

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Auction

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38th Anniversary

Lebanon Valley Expo Friday & Saturday, September 26 & 27, 2014

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2014 BRETHREN DISASTER RELIEF AUCTION TEAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Duane Ness, Chairperson ........... 800-842-9207 Bob Bingaman, Asst. Chairperson ................... 717-581-5651 Bonnie Brinkman, Secretary ...... 717-898-3385 Evie Dehmey, Treasurer .............. 717-426-2478 164 Vinegar Ferry Rd., Marietta, PA 17547 Duane Bahn................................. 717-495-4792 Jayne Baldwin ............................ 717-741-2307 Mike Baldwin .............................. 717-741-2307 Sally Bingaman ........................... 717-581-5651 Jim Boyer .................................... 717-259-9846 Kurtis Brubaker .......................... 717-445-4812 Dory Crater.................................. 717-944-1271

Earl Dehmey ................................ 717-426-2478 Charlene Fahnestock .................. 717-664-2740 Dale Fahnestock ......................... 717-757-4312 Earl Fahnestock .......................... 717-664-2740 Elsie Fahnestock ......................... 717-757-4312 Carol Farmer ............................... 717-367-4408 Dave Farmer................................ 717-367-4408 Larry Hollingshead ..................... 717-817-4033 Richard Kramer, Jr. ..................... 717-464-6237 Lowell Landis .............................. 717-413-3981 Marty Witman ............................. 717-653-5358 Mark Zimmerman ....................... 717-626-0605

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

ARRANGEMENTS: ARTS & CRAFTS: AUCTIONEERS: BAKED GOODS:

CHILDREN'S AUCTION & ACTIVITIES: COIN AUCTION:

ENDOWMENT FUND: FARMER'S MARKET: FOOD:

Chris Keller 717-279-7389

Julie Miller 717-665-6396

Larry Hollingshead 717-817-4033 Ruth Ann Barr 717-625-4918 Carol Farmer 717-367-4408

Dale Fahnestock 717-757-4312

HOSPITALITY:

INTERCHURCH COMMUNICATIONS:

KICK-OFF BANQUET:

Sally Bingaman 717-581-5651 Mike Baldwin 717-741-2307

Sally Bingaman 717-581-5651

NORTH HALL AUCTION: Earl & Charlene Fahnestock 717-664-2740 POLE BARN AUCTION:

Dean Fahnestock 717-766-4860

Richard Kramer, Jr. 717-464-6237

PUBLICATION:

717-757-2842

Mark & Marilyn Zimmerman 717-626-0605

QUILTS:

Becky Eisenbise 717-367-4610

Dave Krape

Dave Lennon 717-278-3271

GIFT OF THE HEART KITS: Larry Hollingshead 717-817-4033 HEIFER AUCTION:

INFORMATION:

Robert Lentz 717-933-8211

Bonnie Shay 717-272-8969

REGISTRATION: SHARE-A-MEAL: THEME BASKETS:

Bob Bingaman 717-577-1675

Nancy Fahnestock 717-665-4798

Amy Keller 717-279-7389

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Welcome to the

Look around. Everyone working here

No one gets paid. In fact, many of these volunteers leave money here in the form of donations and purchases (for which they often willingly pay more than the item is worth). For many people it’s difficult to imagine that an enterprise of this size and significance can be pulled off by a bunch of volunteers. They come from all walks of life: bankers, teachers, farmers, carpenters, business owners, craftsmen, skilled, unskilled, retired--and some have been volunteering since the auction began in 1977—for 37 years.

There are no criteria for being a volunteer except that you have to want to help. That's all. Give a little of your time. You do not have to have any expertise. You do not have to be a certain age. It doesn't matter if you are male or female. We do not check ethnicity. We don't even care if you are a member of the Church of the Brethren. We don’t see age, gender, color or denomination. You see, anyone can be a volunteer.

Because of you, we have been able to help others...

Those hundreds of volunteers have raised nearly $14,000,000 for disaster relief. They have assembled 219, 000 Health and School Kits, sent several thousand volunteers on mission trips, provide 80% of all School Kits to Church World Service and provided aid on at least five continents. And to the best of our knowledge, those volunteers conduct the largest disaster relief auction of its type in the world. For this, we thank you.

We appreciate all of our volunteers, from the person who sets the first chair in the main hall, to the one who picks up the last bit of trash after the auction, from the president of the board, to the newest helper. Because of you, we have been able to help others: from comforting the child crying at the Boston Marathon to the father standing before his destroyed home in Haiti, from the injured in Japan to the starving in Sudan. We thank you. After you have provided for your family, after you have a secure home and plenty to eat, what is the greatest

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Our Volunteers Auction.

DEDICATION:

THOSE HUNDREDS OF AMATEUR VOLUNTEERS

is a volunteer. thing you can do with your time? Give to others, selflessly, spiritually, unconditionally. According to the dictionary, a volunteer is a person who offers himself or herself for a service without obligation to do so--a person who performs a service willingly and without pay-giving without thought of receiving. We dedicate this booklet to all those who volunteer to make this auction happen. There are so many of you that we cannot possibly list your names. We won’t even attempt to do so because this book would not be large enough. Although it will never be sufficient enough—we thank you.

• They have raised more than $14,000,000 for disaster relief. • They have assembled 219,000 Health and School Kits, • They sent several thousand volunteers on mission trips, provide 80% of all School Kits to Church World Service. • They provided aid on at least five continents. • And--to the best of our knowledge--those amateur volunteers conduct the largest disaster relief auction of its type in the world.

We dedicate this booklet to all those who volunteer to put together this great auction. There are so many of you that we cannot possibly list your names. We won’t even attempt to do so because this book would not be large enough.

Although it will never be sufficient enough—

we thank you.

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Teamwork

DAVID STEELE Shortly after our youngest daughter started half days at the local career & technical center in the food production program as part of her educational plan, she was helping me clear the dishes from the dinner table. This particular evening she was more helpful than usual. As I stood at the sink ready to load the dishwasher, she nudged her way in so that I could hand her the dishes and she could load the dishes into the dishwasher. She looked up at me with a smile and our exchange went like this. Aubrey: I help you Daddy. Me: Thank you, you’re a good helper, Aubrey. Aubrey: Team work. Me (somewhat shocked): Did you say team work? Aubrey: Yes (with a little giggle) Me: Did you talk about team work at vo-tech today? Audrey: Yes, Daddy - team work – working together, helping each other. Our eighteen-year-old Down Syndrome daughter had me near tears with those simple words. Aubrey has a knack of reconnecting me to some of the most basic and foundational tenets of our faith – kindness, compassion, unconditional love – at some of my most

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stress-filled days in ministry. This particular day we added team work to the list -- a day in which a divided church was very real for me. Our neighbors do not have adequate shelter or enough food to feed their children. Communities near and far are shaken and traumatized by natural disasters. Our EYN brothers and sisters (the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) and others around the world are facing increasing violence in their communities. How can we as a Church really be about Kingdom work when we seem to be consumed by our constant tug-of-war and squabbling over issues? How can we be about working together and helping each other when our team is divided? Working together and helping each other is when we are at our best. Working together and helping each other is what the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction represents. We come together as a team, each with his/her own unique gifts and backgrounds – a diverse people of faith busy about the work of the Kingdom. If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body. - 1 Corinthians 12:17-20 I think the church needs to spend some time with my daughter and her friends to help us reconnect with some of the basics – kindness, compassion, unconditional love, and yes – teamwork! David Steele serves as District Executive Minister for the Middle Pennsylvania District and is the 2015 Annual Conference Moderator, Church of the Brethren.

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Cattle Auction

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2014 DISASTER RELIEF HEIFER COMMITTEE Chairman: Robert R. Lentz 11 Brookside Circle Myerstown, PA 17067 (717) 628-1913 or (717) 821-5616 (Mobile) Co-Chair: Terry Shuey 2003 Mt. Zion Road Lebanon, PA 17046 (717) 933-8995 Amos Balsbaugh 125 Valley View Road Myerstown, PA 17067 (717) 949-2061

Donald Bashore 320 Golf Road Lebanon, PA 17046 (717) 865-7900 Elvin Molison 2244 Smith Station Rd. Hanover, PA 17331-8585 (717) 637-8131 Luke Hershberger 32 Fox Hill Road Shippensburg, PA 17257 (717) 423-6148 Tim Showers 181 Market Drive Fredericksburg, PA 17026 (717) 865-6713

Earl Dehmey 164 Vinegar Ferry Road Marietta, PA 17547 (717) 426-2478

Randy Kleinfelter 4545 Hill Church Road Annville, PA 17003 (717) 867-1080

Mark Henry 10411 Mount Zion Road Glen Rock, PA 17327 (717) 235-3480

John C. Mummau 7001 Molly Pitcher Hwy. Shippensburg, PA 17257 (717) 532-8022

Doug Patches 136 Horst Drive Lebanon, PA 17046 Donald Landis 1025 Hemlock Circle Manheim, PA 17545 Wally/Megan Walmer 310 West Park Avenue Myerstown, PA 17067 (717) 866-6928 Rhoda, Ken & Scott Reist 104 Fox Road Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 272-5527 Sandra Lentz, Treasurer 11 Brookside Circle Myerstown, PA 17067 (717) 628-1913 Ron Kopp 2066 Colebrook Road Middletown, PA 17057 (717) 944-0706 Lowell L. Landis 144 N. Charlotte Street Manheim, PA 17545 (717) 665-7040

Scott & Kelly Reazer 835 Melody Lane Lebanon, PA 17046 Martha Roop 1413 E. Cumberland St. Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 274-6056 Mike & George Ungemach 200 Chestnut Hill Road Palmyra, PA 17078 (717) 838-4523 Glenn Shenk 502 West Newport Road Lititz, PA 17543 (717) 626-7449 Michael Kunkle 296 Fredericksburg Rd. Jonestown, PA 17038 (717) 865-2846 Mark Brandt 45 Fish Hatchery Rd. Shippensburg, PA 17257 (717) 532-3082

The Disaster Relief Heifer Committee is asking for your support. Maybe you would be able to donate a dairy heifer or calf to be sold at the Heifer Auction on Friday, September 26. All proceeds go to help others who have suffered a disaster of some kind. If you are not able to donate an animal but would like to help, we would also accept monetary donations. Checks may be made payable to Disaster Relief Heifer Fund and mailed to Bob Lentz. You may contact one of the following Committee members if you have any questions or need more information. Bob Lentz 11 Brookside Circle Myerstown, PA 17067 717-821-5616

Terry Shuey 2003 Mt. Zion Road Lebanon, PA 17046 717-933-8995

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The total amount of money raised during the previous thirty-six annual Disaster Relief Auctions from 1977 through 2013 was nearly $14,000,000. Results by the years as follows:

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Pennsylvania Driving

CRAIG SMITH Not long after we moved to Pennsylvania, I was driving home from a church meeting in southern Lancaster County. I sped along with a thousand things dashing through my mind. Then it hit me; I was headed east and home was west. Home was directly behind me! Panic attack. I was literally racing away from my goal as fast as I could go. The bizarre point is this: I was on the right road. I was going the right direction. I remember thinking, this is nuts! Then I had one of those weird, ever-increasing r e m e m b e r- yo u’r e - d r i v i n g - i n - Pe n n s y l v a nia - n o w moments. Hello. Direction alert! Remember Craig, this is the wonderful Keystone state. You’re not in Indiana any more. (I grew up in Indiana where roads run straight. If you are traveling north in the Hoosier State and turn right, it is always east!) You’re in Pennsylvania and sometimes you have to go east to get west. Pennsylvania driving means that on occasion home has to be behind you before it can be in front of you. What a great life-lesson! From time to time leaders must learn to go east to get west. They need to know traveling a few miles north to head south is okay. It does well for those who labor in ministry to pause and remember the context of our ministry, the background of our culture, and the topography of our congregational landscape. While we drive the back roads of church growth, community outreach, and global awareness; while we speed toward multiple worship services, sparking capital campaigns, and mobilizing laity; while we explore contemporary music, building a new facility, and a unified mission statement, we need to be reminded that home may actually need to be behind us before it can be in front of us. Failure to consider this perspective may cause us to mistake common side roads for damaging detours.

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Consider Joseph who was told to take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt (see Matthew 2:13). This is a strange direction if this child is to be at home and “save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21). Yet down the road apiece, Joseph is instructed to “Rise,

take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel.” (Matthew 2:20). So, was Joseph on a wild goose chase in the desert? Did he pursue a damaging detour, or was his directional escapade a divine d i r e c t i o n? Hopefully, we all know the answer. Consider Derrick, an influential deacon who led the charge against hiring a new youth pastor. A church business meeting was called to vote on whether or not the church should employ its first-ever youth pastor. When the voice vote was taken, he shouted at the top of his lungs, “No!” Regrettably, the moderator of the meeting tallied the verdict based on volume rather than vote. The vote failed. Yet two years down the pike, Derrick turned a corner, went a whole new direction, changed his tune, and his 180-degree motion led the charge to call for our very first youth pastor. So, was this a damaging detour? Some would say so. Or, was this divine direction? I believe the latter! Having encountered my fair share of these discombobulating side trips, I offer these simple Pennsylvaniadriving thoughts for your Tour-de-Nuts through ministry: • Never lose sight of home. • Just because home is behind you doesn’t mean you are headed in the wrong direction. • If you are sure of the way, don’t let skeptics dissuade you. • It pays to learn your congregational countryside. • Remember, not every twist and turn is a damaging detour. The Leader’s Prayer: Creator of Winding Roads . . . keep me between the lines and always headed in your direction. Post signs and signals, so I will never be off your beaten path. Forgive me when I fancy fast thoroughfares and wide, straight boulevards but you send me down narrow side streets or curvy country roads. Simply direct me. Help me understand that it is not about east or west but about You, Your destination, and Your arrival time. In the name of the One whose journey forever leads back to You . . . Amen. Craig H. Smith is District Executive for the Atlantic Northeast District. © Reprinted by permission from Craig’s book, Every Monday: Finding God on Tough Days

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What's your Calling? JAY FINKENBINDER My brother, sisters and I were raised in the Newville Church of the Brethren by Christian parents who taught us the values of hard work and living a simple life. When you are young and live on a farm, feeding the animals, harvesting what you sow, and working from sun up to sun down is the norm to simply survive. Our family is very thankful for all the blessings God has given us over the years. I recall days of filling feed bags to be ground by the portable Chopper. My younger brother would not keep the feed bag open when I would bring a scoop shovel of grain to fill the bag. This action usually ended with me throwing grain on my brother and him reporting this to Mom. The swift action of Mom involved a crack with a wooden spoon or, even worse, being sent to our deacon bench (we called it “the cooler”!). Small farms are a thing of the past now, but the memories of my childhood are priceless. Sometimes I think life seemed simpler when planting, weeding, and harvesting the garden meant plenty on the table to eat. I remember how everyone in our neighborhood shared the bounty of what they raised and together everyone had plenty to eat. I am proud to be a member of the Newville Church of the Brethren. The Newville COB is a very special place to worship. Our congregation has a closeness that is much like a family. This closeness has brought many blessings for which I am very thankful. Our congregation elected to build an addition to our church building in 1999. It was a huge undertaking in that we felt God leading us to do as much of the construction as possible with volunteer labor from within our congregation. It took approximately one year to complete the job. The word commitment is closely related to the word perseverance. I will forever be in debt to the faithful ones who gave of their time to complete this labor of love. At times, the job seemed overwhelm-

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ing, but even the smallest details were in the Master’s plan. When we became tired and needed a bit of help, God provided it from some of our brothers in the Huntsdale congregation. We underestimate how important it is to help others in a time of need. The relationships formed from working together are inspired by God. How important are volunteers? Many volunteers give of their time and talents to support the Disaster Relief Auction. The people who feel called to this ministry probably grow weary at times, but, "You yourselves know that these hands have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions. In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive' " (Acts 20: 34-35). I thank the dedicated board, individuals and families who support the Disaster Relief Auction. Many of us have had the opportunity to be raised by a Church, or family that honors the Holy Scriptures. A mature Christian learns that in working together and showing patience, even if it's filling feed bags, we honor our Lord and Savior. Together, we all form a Church family that is willing to "offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your true and proper worship." I’m very thankful for my parents and for their Christian values. I hope that I will never forget a cornerstone of our family: "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." Jay Finkenbinder is the Southern Pennsylvania District Moderator.

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Lancaster Church of the Brethren

WELCOMES YOU

Jeffrey B. Rill Senior Pastor

Cindy E.L. Lattimer Associate Pastor J. Calvin Wenger Pastor of Caregiving Emery A. DeWitt Director of Music

Jamie Nace Director of Children’s Music

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES 8:00 a.m. Chapel (Traditional) 10:15 a.m. Sanctuary (Traditional)

9:00 & 10:15 a.m. Morning Psalm (Contemporary) 10:15 a.m. Maranatha Multi-Cultural Fellowship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:15 a.m. Praise Kidz! 4 years thru 3rd grade 10:15 a.m. SALT grades 4-6 7:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Breakfast

1601 Sunset Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 Phone (717) 397-4751 • PRAYER LINE: (717) 397-1888 • FAX NO. (717) 397-0853 E-MAIL: lancob@comcast.net • WEB SITE: www.lancob.org

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Anna the Prophet: A Woman behind a Man REV. JENNIFER BIEMILLER, BCC Who was Anna in the bible? If this question appeared on your congregation’s Bible Trivia Quiz, would you be able to answer it? Do you know about her family or her spiritual gifts and how she responded to meeting Jesus? If not, you are not alone. Since Anna is mentioned in only three verses of the bible – Luke 2:3638, it is quite possible to overlook her. However, Luke evidently finds Anna to be important enough to include her in his account of Jesus’ life. The gospel writer describes Anna’s encounter with Jesus that occurs when his parents present him at the temple for ritual purification–forty days after Jesus’ birth, in accordance with Mosaic Law. Luke identifies Anna by name, briefly notes her lineage and lifestyle, and acknowledges her prophetic response to meeting the baby Jesus. According to Luke, Anna was a “prophet” (some translations say “prophetess”) and the daughter of Phanuel, a descendent of the tribe of Asher and presumably from one of the families who returned to Palestine after the Babylonian Exile. She was elderly and widowed for many years after having been married for only seven. Her exact age is unclear, though some commentators theorize that she may have been as old as 105. She apparently never remarried but devoted her life to worshipping God, engaging in the spiritual disciplines of “fasting and prayer” almost continuously in the temple. While Luke does not record Anna’s specific words, he indicates that Anna took the initiative to approach Jesus, praised God, and started speaking about him to those seeking the fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel. Anna is significant to Luke’s Gospel because she helps to authenticate Jesus as the Messiah, the true “redemption” of Israel (Luke 2:38). She appears as one of six “named, pious Israelites” associated with the births of John and Jesus (Dr. Robin Branch, Professor of Biblical Studies at Victory University). The group consists of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, Joseph, Simeon and Anna, in order of appearance. Anna also functions as the female counterpart to Simeon, who first encountered Mary, Joseph, and Jesus at the temple and who first spoke words of praise and prophecy. Both Simeon and Anna were pillars of age, wisdom and faith in the temple community. And, as they appear side by side in the Gospel of Luke, they, in essence, constitute a couple of respected elders – suitably authoritative and Spirit-led so as to draw others to believe in Jesus as the salvation of Israel. Like Simeon, Anna was old, devout, and given towards praise and prophecy when face-to-face with Jesus. Unlike Simeon, however, Anna was actually called a “prophet” (Luke 2:36). Luke identifies Anna as a prophet and places this title in front of her name, making her the only named female prophet in the New Testament. But, the Gospel of Luke–in its current version--does not include what Anna actually said in her prophecy. Meanwhile, Luke never designates Simeon as a prophet, yet quotes Simeon’s words and describes the revelation and guidance Simeon received from the Holy Spirit. Such

discrepancy between Luke’s portrayal of Simeon and that of Anna is confusing and leaves us wondering why. Nonetheless, Anna’s title sets her apart from Simeon in a subtle way and connects her to the named female prophets in the Hebrew Bible, including Miriam (Exodus 15:20), Deborah (Judges 4:4), Huldah (2 Kings 22:14), and Isaiah’s wife (Isaiah 8:3), as well as the unnamed female prophets in the early church (Acts 2:17, 21:9, and 1 Corinthians 11:5). Anna is further distinguished from her prophetic partner Simeon by the fact that she receives her authority, in part, from her status as a widow. Luke’s portrayal of Anna as “widow” most closely resembles the apocryphal description of Judith, a pious widow who, like Anna, came from the northern kingdom, fasted regularly, lived into old age, never remarried, and praised God for delivering Israel (Judith 8:1). Anna also seems to fit Paul’s description of an ideal or “real” widow, as written in 1 Timothy 5. In this sense, Anna not only participates in the tradition of female prophecy recorded in the bible, but also in what commentator Robert Price calls a “widow tradition.” These traditions of Anna’s make her an unusual and interesting biblical figure – more so than some of us Brethren may have realized. So, why is it then that she is studied so little and easy to forget? Perhaps, it is because Anna gets so little attention in the text or that her encounter with the Holy Family in the temple is noted second and briefly and her words were never recorded. The more we learn about Anna, the more questions we have about who she was and what she might have said to her target audience of salvation seekers. The mystery of Anna the Prophet is perhaps best illustrated by a painting done by famous seventeenth-century Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn entitled “Simeon and the Child Jesus in the Temple” (1669). The last of Rembrandt’s oil paintings, “Simeon and the Child Jesus in the Temple” seems to portray Anna in accordance with Luke’s text. Rembrandt clearly features Simeon and the Christ Child in the foreground and places Anna behind them–literally in the shadows. Her face and body are obscured by the darkness, and only a whisper of her demure expression and the wisdom in her glance down at Jesus can be seen. If we did not know better, we might assume that the inclusion of Anna–in Rembrandt’s painting or in Luke’s Gospel–was an afterthought. We might be tempted to think of Anna as insignificant. But, when we examine the text more closely and place her three verses in context with the Hebrew Scriptures and those describing the early church, we can see that Anna requires a second glance. She was a widow and a prophet of great strength and character–a woman behind a man but nonetheless important. Rev. Jennifer Biemiller is a wife, a mother, an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren, a board certified chaplain, a spiritual director in training and a longtime member of the Lancaster Church of the Brethren.

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LINC & KAYE MYERS

Beautiful Feet

As the years spin by, it’s quite common to pause from time to time in reflection--glancing into the past to wonder, even marvel at not only how quickly the years have gone, but even more so, how God has orchestrated those years to bring us to the place we stand today. We consider the events for sure, but most importantly individuals who line our past. They not only hold a special spot in our memory, but many of those individuals have been instrumental in the process of getting us to where we are today. Many, if not all, have been God’s hands and feet in the process. Our memory banks are full of the images of our moms and dads getting us up and off to church every Sunday. Missing wasn’t an option. They instilled in us early on that church was a priority for Sunday mornings. I also recall my early childhood Sunday school teachers. One memory in particular was in the weeks leading up to Easter, we made small bunnies from oatmeal containers and covered them with cotton balls for the elderly members of our congregation. Our task wasn’t complete until we personally delivered them to their homes. They were teaching us the value of giving to those less fortunate--people matter. In junior high, Sunday school changed. The games and the creating of things were no longer center stage. There our teachers challenged us to use our intellect, to consider the deeper issues of theology and doctrine, helping us to understand that the Christian doesn’t need to “check their brain” at the door. Christians should be critical thinkers. Our senior high teachers picked up where junior high left off but added “high school” issues to the mix. They also added another critical component to our education; Christians can and should have fun! Kaye and I both have vivid memories of weekend retreats and social activities where we laughed until our sides hurt. Joy is a wonderful gift of God for His children. Early in our married life, we took part in Lay Evangelism training at our home church. This program equipped us very effectively to begin spiritual conversations with others, allowing us to ultimately share the hope of our salvation in Jesus in the process. This training transformed us! Not only did it help us understand the critical pieces of our relationship with Jesus, but also our terminal sin dilemma, our inability to fix it ourselves, the willingness of Jesus to lay down His life for ours, and the free offer of God to become part of His eternal family by accepting this amazing gift through faith. As we went throughout our local community sharing the news of this salvation we witnessed first hand the saving power of our God drawing others to Himself. It was thrilling to see the Gospel change lives. The journey wasn’t over yet. Sunday after Sunday, year after year we had the privilege to sit under solid biblical preaching. It would be difficult to overemphasize the importance of this factor as well. God’s Word is unlike anything else we will place ourselves under. It is indeed living. For those who have this opportunity, you understand the truth of these words. You will be changed as you allow the truth of scripture to come into your heart and

address the darkness and confusion it finds there. Kaye and I have much to be thankful for--the many visiting ministers for revival services or Love Feasts delivered God’s Truth with power. Not to be overlooked or minimized were also the men God had called to minister at our home congregation. Not only did they faithfully speak God’s Word, but they also journeyed through life together with us. If we missed the words they spoke, we were able to understand as they walked, laughed and cried with us through life. We have been blessed beyond measure. So where does that put us today? Currently, we are serving outside the United States at the International Christian School of Budapest in Hungary. We work with mainly high school students of a very internationally diverse student body, numbering approximately 250 students. In my reflections, I’ve come to realize that the bulk of what we do on a daily basis here in Hungary is the very same thing we have both learned on our journey to get here. We help students understand that other people matter; actually, they are the only things that are lasting and eternal. We encourage these young minds to engage their intellect. Being a lazy thinker puts you in a vulnerable spot with the Enemy, but you don’t have to live there. My favorite thing we teach them is that being a Christian is fun! Living a life sold out for Jesus is the greatest thrill we will know this side of Heaven. It will also provide you with the least regrets at the end of your life. Of course, biblical teaching is central to each class I have the opportunity to teach. Not every student who graduates from our school may have placed their faith in Jesus Christ, but it won’t be because they haven’t heard a clear presentation of the Gospel multiple times. In Romans 10:15 Paul writes, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring Good news.” The context of that verse is speaking about the process that must take place by faithful people being willing to be used by God to grow His kingdom. As we look back with deep gratitude, our life has been filled with individuals with “beautiful feet,” those willing to make a difference. We are who we are today because of their investment into our lives, and now it’s our turn to share what we’ve learned with a whole new generation. Linc & Kaye Myers are members of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Southern PA District. Their children are Leah, Hannah and Caleb. They are currently serving at the International Christian School of Budapest, Hungary.

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Favorite Hymn

OTIS KITCHEN Selecting a favorite hymn has been challenging, but after reviewing the extended list of great hymns of the church, I have chosen "My Jesus, as Thou Wilt" from the 1944 Church of the Brethren Hymnal. This hymn was sung at my mother's funeral some 70 years ago and has remained an inspirational catalyst throughout my life as a constant reminder of the importance of "Submission to God's will." The text is by Benjamin Schmolke (1672-1737) and the tune (Jewett) is taken from the Opera Der Freischutz by Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) and is performed in the overture by a horn quartet. I have conducted this beautiful theme with band accompaniment and to this day. I am moved by its emotional content. The hymn expresses the attitude of accepting God's provisions for our salvation and to continue living according to God's will regardless of the circumstances or what the future may bring. The text of the hymn is a reminder that Jesus "set aside His will for the benefit of others because He wanted to leave us an example to ‘catch and follow.’" Paul reminds us in Philippians 2 what "thy will be done" attitude is. The first stanza says that in times of joy we must do God's will. "My Jesus, as thou wilt! O may Thy will be mine; Into Thy hand of love I would my all resign; Through sorrow and through joy, Conduct me as Thine own, And help me still to say, My Lord, Thy will be done." The second stanza expresses that in times of need we must ask the Lord to teach us His will. "My Jesus, as thou wilt! If needy here or poor, Give me Thy people's bread, Their portion rich and sure; The manna of Thy word, Let my soul feed upon, And, if all else should fail, "My Lord, Thy will be done."

And sing in life, or death, My Lord, Thy will be done." It is important in my opinion that Christians remain aware that God can empower us to maintain the attitude, "My Jesus, As Thou Wilt" Scriptural references include Ps.40.8, Ps.143.10, 2 Tim.1.12, 1 Cor. 6.19-20, Heb.10.7, Jn 6.31,48-50.63, Mt.5.8, Acts 20.18-19,Rom.8.24-25, Mk.14.36, Eph.5.17, Mt.6.34, Mk. 10.29-30. Otis Kitchen is Professor of Music Emeritus Elizabethtown College, Member of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania Church of the Brethren.

Stanza three says that in times of sorrow, we must pray that God's will be done. "MY Jesus, as Thou wilt! Tho' seen thro' many a tear, Let not my star of hope grow dim or disappear; Since Thou on earth has wept and sorrowed oft alone, If I must weep with Thee, My Lord, Thy will be done." The fourth stanza states that in time of change, we must seek to accomplish God's will. "My Jesus, as Thou wilt! All shall be well with me; Each changing future scene I gladly trust with Thee; Straight to my home above, I travel calmly on,

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JERE CASSEL Have you ever wondered, can God use me? Another question that we could ask might be why is God using that person. If you look at the Old Testament, one of those people could be Jacob, the father of the Hebrew people. If Jacob were alive today, he is someone you probably wouldn’t want in your life. As a son, he deceived his father to gain the family blessing. As a brother, he tricked Esau out of his birthright, and later when he wanted to come home, thought maybe he could bribe Esau to get off his enemy list. As Jacob was fleeing from Esau, God met him on the way in the form of a dream, and there Jacob could be said to have made a bargain with God (Genesis 28:20-22 NIV). Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return safely to my father’s house, then the Lord will be my God and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.” It is safe to say that at this point in Jacob’s life, he had not yet learned the principle that we are only stewards of what we call our own, it all belongs to God. Jacob wasn’t finished manipulating people in his life, but it does seem that he met his match in Uncle Laban. Jacob agreed to work for his uncle seven years for the right to marry Rachel, but Laban substituted Leah the older sister as the bride. It does make me wonder what kind of wedding tradition allowed Leah to remain silent on the wedding night. The following morning when Jacob saw his bride in the daylight, he became an extremely unhappy son-in-law. Laban explained the tradition of the older sister being married first, and then negotiated another seven years of work out of Jacob. After those fourteen years were complete, Jacob got back to his old tricks. Laban knew that he was being blessed by Jacob’s presence, but realized that Jacob wouldn’t stay around without pay. They agreed on the terms of employment, and Jacob quickly went to work manipulating the breeding of the herds to his advantage. As Jacob’s herds increased in size, Laban soon realized that something was happening for Jacob’s gain, but the color of the animals couldn’t be denied. Laban

became jealous of Jacob, and after six years, Jacob decided it was safer for him to go home, and was hoping that Esau had calmed down in the twenty years that he was away. At this point in his life, I am wondering why God still wanted to use Jacob in his plan for bringing the Messiah into the world. As a son, he was a lying manipulator, as a brother he was a thief, he didn’t respect his father-inlaw, and as a husband and father he had favorites. In our society today that makes for an extremely dysfunctional family, but God was still willing to use Jacob. He had another encounter with God, this time in the form of a man in a wrestling match. Jacob came away from that struggle with a new name, Israel, a hip out of socket, a new level of humility, and a blessing from God. Jacob’s story is a good example of how a person with no character can have a life changed by meeting God. God is in the business of changing lives. Sometimes it takes a wrestling match, other times it may be a health crisis, or it could be a natural disaster when God comes and meets a person where they are, and changes their life. The Bible is full of many examples of God using broken individuals for his plan and purpose. Our job is to proclaim the healing power of Jesus Christ. He is the hope for all mankind. Jere Cassel is the pastor at Conestoga Church of the Brethren.

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Volunteering JIM KIME Hi, my name is Jim Kime. I would like to tell you about my first experience to a disaster area. In 1989, the east coast of South Carolina was hit by Hurricane Hugo, and Brethren Disaster Response opened a project to rebuild homes. In 1990 we attended Mountville Church of the Brethren. Floyd Myer, a member of our church asked if the men’s fellowship group would be interested in going to South Carolina to help repair homes damaged by the hurricane. Six of us from Mountville went on that first trip, Gene Musser, Gerald Bushong, Bob Breneman, Jay Nonnenmocher, myself and our leader Floyd Myer. We went to Copahee, South Carolina, where we met eighteen men from Myerstown COB. I worked at Elizabeth Edwards’ house with five other volunteers. Her house had been raised eight feet off the ground so she wouldn’t get flooded again. Our job was to build a ramp into her house. Elizabeth’s sister was killed in a house fire, and she was caring for her sister’s two children. One of them was in a wheelchair. That was the reason for the ramp. The first day we arrived at Elizabeth’s house, she came out to greet us with a big smile and said, “May God bless you for coming.” She told us she lost her wood frame house because the water surge came in and knocked out the windows and then tore the walls away from the foundation. She said one good thing is, “I won’t have any more termites because the salt water will kill them.” Talk about being positive! Here, she lost almost everything she had except for a few things she was able to save, and yet she found something good out of her adversity. How positive are we when things don’t go the way we expect? When things in our lives go wrong, do we look on the positive side? There is a song that says, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face and the things of earth will grow faintly dim, in the light of His glory and grace.” Since that first experience in 1990, I have gone on several trips and can say I enjoyed each and every one and know I received more blessings than I gave. When Lois and I were asked to be leaders of disaster projects, we went to a project for on-the-job training with Larry

and Alice Petry. We went on our first project as leaders in 2002 to Harmon, Virginia. Since that time we have served for a month at a time each year. I also have gone to work for a week at a time with several groups. If the group needs a cook, Lois will go along. I was a carpenter for thirty-five years and am now retired, and thank the Lord for His goodness to me. He gave me the ability to work with wood, and I want to share that with others. Brethren Disaster Ministries strives to give hope to those who lost all hope. When they ask, “Why do you come so far and work without pay?” we tell them we are doing the work of the Lord. There are three trips I want to expand on. At the work in Alexander, Louisiana, a lady gave us hogs head cheese and crackers to eat. I hope that was just a name for the cheese because we ate it. On the trip to Wilson, South Carolina, the homeowner made BBQ chicken for the volunteers each Wednesday. On the trip to Copahee, South Carolina, was where we met Elizabeth. On Friday when we were preparing to leave, she gave each one of us a basket and two hot pads she made out of pine needles and sweet grass. But best of all, she gave each a hug and said, “May the Lord bless you in your work.” When I look at the hot pads, I remember Elizabeth and her words of encouragement. The first trip was one of the best experiences I had. The most recent project was in February as twelve of us from White Oak COB worked in Toms River, New Jersey. We painted, hung drywall, put up trim and helped set up a new house. Brethren Disaster Ministries thanks everyone who supports the Auction for your support, which allows them to help others in need and also help with the volunteer expenses. Jim Kime is a member of White Oak Church of the Brethren in Manheim, Pennsylvania.

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Our Amish brothers and sisters have been helping at the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction by making donuts and soft pretzels since 2007. Soft Pretzels We want to thank you for letting us take part in the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction. We, Sam and Mary Ann Stoltzfus and family, enjoy serving cinnamon sticks, fresh squeezed lemonade and hand-rolled soft pretzels with sides of cheese sauce or honey mustard, and also the moments of meeting all the people we get to know over the years. We really enjoy the friendly atmosphere. We all look forward to the fun nights of serving our family-cooked meals and fellowship with Share-a-Meal. Can’t miss the puppet show!!! The children always look forward to the belly laughs with Sally and her friends and also the clown and her pretzel balloons. Thanks to Landis, Audrey, Candy, and Randy Myer who asked us to be involved, as it’s a learning experience and also helps us reach out to the needy. Bless those who started this for the needy. We all miss Audrey in all this--her willingness in helping out at the Auction and cooking for the summer picnics with a group of Brethren Relief friends. Introducing us as a family, we are blessed with six children: Sara Lynn, 17; Rose Anne, 15: Jonas Lee, 13; Gideon Wayne, 10; Wilma Grace, 4; Jaylon Michael, 1½. Sam’s hobby is to build Amish sheds and sell’em at the Amish market. Mary Anne helps at market, but for the most part, is a homemaker. The two oldest daughters mostly tend to the market stand. The boys are enjoying their hobby training the little miniature ponies, and the two youngest are our little sunshines. We’ll all be looking forward to meeting you all again this summer at the Auction. Our blessings and prayers will be with you all throughout the event and always. Our love to you all, Sam, Mary Ann and Family

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To our friends: I will try and write a little story of our donut making for the Disaster Relief Auction. We do enjoy it and have lots of fun. We have met lots of people and made many friends in these few years. Landis Myer, a faithful friend of ours, got us started in 2007. He helps people out and is good to us Amish, a kind taxi driver. So, we were asked if we would make donuts. I said yes, but I need help. Our friends, Isaiah and Linda, Menno, Fannie, our two daughters, Anna Mary and Lydia, they mix up the dough for me. More friends, Naomi and Teenie also help. I like about 10-14 people. We all got a job. Some younger girls help too. They all do their job very well. Landis does a very good job at getting ready for us all. He gets the fryers and the trays for us and has tables and helps us along if we need anything. With God’s help, we try to do our part, and hope the people are well satisfied. But do not buy the donuts hot. They should be cooled off before being filled with icing. Sometimes I forget some things, but we always made out. Grace Zeigler helps me out still. God finds a way for us people to help each other. And we can find a blessing in it. The Donut Makers—Roy and Emma Stoltzfus and friends.

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Discovering Christ in the Stranger

MERLIN HEDRICK

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We live in a world that reminds us daily of it's dangers and hostility. All it takes is an evening of television news to see humanity’s worst case scenarios. We are told there are “others” out there looking to harm us. It’s easy to yield to our fears and suspicions staking out a little “safe zone” from which we do not venture. We want to be secure, in control, free of potential risk and harm.

I grew up in a sheltered Mennonite community so my Eastern Mennonite University social work field placement in an Ocean City, Maryland homeless shelter was a stretch for me. We welcomed many strangers. Some lied to us, one stole but many more were grateful for a safe place to stay while they got their feet under them. And while we attempted to be the hands and feet of Christ we were sometimes surprised to see the face of Christ looking back at us in those we sought to serve.

A college friend of my daughter’s lived with us this past school year as she started a teaching position at a North Philadelphia private Christian school for at risk urban youth. After a year commuting from the suburbs she found a place to live close to the neighborhood in which she teaches. When she mentioned she was moving to North Philadelphia an acquaintance asked, “Is that safe?” She replied, “Probably not, but that’s where I’m called to be.” She explained to me later that as a follower of Jesus her worst case scenario is not coming to physical harm or death but rather, not heeding God’s call. God does not call us to safety and comfort but to service and growth. One of the ways God calls us to grow past our “safe zones” is by opening our lives to the stranger - the “others” among us. I see this happening in disaster relief work and in my work at a continuing care retirement community. In both settings we reach out to persons we do not yet know so we can work together to create a place to call home. We reach out with compassion and a desire to serve even though there may be unseen risks and challenges. And in that risky offering of ourselves we are often surprised to find God reaching out to us through the stranger. Our scriptures link hospitality for the stranger with faithfulness to God. Especially interesting is Luke, who bookends his gospel with two contrasting responses to strangers that reveal the difference between hearts and lives receptive to God’s presence and those that are not. The first account is of a homeless young Jewish couple on the road looking for lodging in a strange town. The innkeeper turns them away not knowing he has shut his door on the incarnate God about to be born. The second account also takes place on the road when a stranger strikes up a conversation with two downcast disciples whose messianic hopes have been crushed. Once again the stranger is not recognized, yet at their journey’s destination they invite

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It seems incredible that Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) has already been in Toms River, New Jersey, for just over twelve months. BDM volunteers have accomplished so much, yet so much remains to be done. We have celebrated – literally – bringing families in off the street, back into their homes. People who, for more than a year, dreaded the rain because it meant water in their homes now sleep a bit more soundly knowing the roof over their heads is sound and secure. All of these have received not only the blessings of an earthly home, but (through encouraging words, the warmth of a blanket and the hands of those who come to witness Christ’s love) the blessing of knowing there is an everlasting home which cannot be destroyed by wind, water or fire. Many thanks to all of those who have answered Christ’s call to serve in these past months!

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Moving forward, although keeping work prepared was a bit challenging in New Jersey at first, things have been looking up for the rebuild work. We have been working on a number of new projects in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, including twelve new homes for our partner agency, OCEAN, Inc. The Spotswood site, which opened in January of this year, has been assigned the rest of BDM’s repair and rebuild work. So, there should be plenty to do at both sites for quite awhile. Kim Gingerich is a BDM Disaster Project Leader as well as the Southern Pennsylvania District Disaster Coordinator.

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Letter from Brethren Disaster Ministries

Through a collaboration of volunteers, districts and partners, Brethren Disaster Ministries strives to reach areas of greatest need following devastating disasters. During 2013, 1,155 volunteers answered the call to “be the feet and hands of Jesus” by restoring disaster-damaged homes at 6 BDM response sites in 4 states. These volunteers provided 71,056 hours of service valued at $1,573,180 on behalf of 119 families. A major BDM response to Hurricane Sandy is now underway at two sites on the New Jersey shore. One Sandy survivor whose home was badly damaged, Tina W., lived in her car while her three children stayed with various relatives. BDM volunteers did all of the repairs necessary to make her home safe and livable again. Tina and her children were reunited in their restored home in time for Thanksgiving. One of Children’s Disaster Services’ (CDS) responses last year was following the Boston Marathon Bombing. This was the Critical Response Childcare Team’s first response to a terrorist situation since 9/11 and first time caring for injured children. When the Asiana Airways jet crashed in San Francisco, the team again cared for an injured child who only spoke Chinese. Another CDS response involved 31 volunteers caring for 1,473 children after the devastating tornado in Moore, OK. An apartment fire in California, flooding in Colorado, and a tornado in Illinois brought the total child contacts to 1,612 with 60 volunteers giving 430 days of service. The calling to reach areas of greatest need also led Brethren Disaster Ministries to respond to disasters and emergencies in eight countries spanning Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East. A grant from the Emergency Disaster Fund is bringing relief to those impacted by the protracted civil war in Syria that has caused a humanitarian crisis for millions of people. The year ended with a major response in the Philippines after the very powerful Typhoon Haiyan caused extensive death and destruction.

The vital work of this important ministry is made possible by the generous gifts of time, talents, and treasure by our volunteers and supporters, like those at the auction today. Your support, by God’s grace, will allow us to be the hands and feet of Christ in a hurting world. Thank you for supporting this auction and Brethren Disaster Ministries. In Christ’s Service,

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“And the Brethren moved in … being the feet and hands of Jesus… a great witness,” Charlie Gockel, Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) partner in Hurricane Irene recovery, Prattsville, NY, sharing at the 2013 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference.

A major success story is the emergence of the Haitian Church of the Brethren leading disaster responses in Haiti. After working with BDM through previous responses, the Haitian Church requested support to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. This support enabled 15 homes to be rebuilt.

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Pony Rides

ALMIRA KLINE A young child walks hesitantly toward the pony. I smile as my husband, Dave, lifts the child onto the saddle, and reassures the child, “This is Star. She likes children.” So starts another day of pony rides for the children who are waiting. Most are quite eager. They chatter to each other, to us and to their parents. Some tell us they rode Star last year. Others tell us how excited they are to ride a real pony. A few are nervous, but usually overcome their fear after the pony’s first steps. Oh, did I mention, we were at the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction at the Lebanon Fairgrounds last September? We’ve been taking Star there to give rides to children (and a few adults) for over ten years. We ask $1.00 donation to keep it affordable, and every year the Lord blesses abundantly, with the total donation always exceeding our expectations. All proceeds go to disaster relief. As a child, growing up on a York County farm was such a blessing. My one older brother bought and trained a young Welsh Mountain Pony. I was only about two at the time and remember well when he brought her home. Ginger was a sweetheart—fast and feisty when an adult rode her, but slow and plodding when I rode her as a small child. I can’t remember how many times I slipped off her bare back and slid to the ground. She would just stand there and look at me until someone helped me onto her back again. My younger brothers would crawl under her belly, climb onto her back and slide down her tail. She always stood quietly while we played around her. Her gentleness started a life-long love of horses and ponies for me, and I haven’t been without one since. My parents, Charles and Elizabeth Lehigh, from Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren, instilled in me a love for my church. My husband, Dave, was raised at Heidelberg COB in Lebanon County. We married in 1989, and in June, 2014, we will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Our children, Candace, Brendon and Elizabeth all share our love of horses and help with the pony rides at the auction. We first gave pony rides at the Auction many years ago when Star and our children were much younger, and we decided with our friends, Ken and Janet Winebark, to take our ponies and give rides. Then about ten years ago, Dave and I decided to come back with Star to offer pony rides again. Star was loaded into our trailer and we drove to the fairgrounds. We hung out a few signs, and one of our children rode Star around the barn area. Soon, we saw children coming over to ask if we were giving pony rides. We were back in business! And have been every year since but one. Star has had amazing good health and a great attitude toward the children. I’ve lost track of how many hundreds and hundreds of rides she has given. Many of those were a child’s very first pony ride.

Last year, we started Star’s own Facebook page. You can go to Star-The Pony, and “Like” the page. You can also post comments or pictures of your own child riding Star or her pony friend. Having ponies and being able to share the joy of riding is one way we are able to pass on the heritage and legacy of our parents and our own upbringing. It is our way of bringing joy to the children with a pony ride and helping those in need with the donations to the auction. Blessings to all of you. In Christ’s Love, Almira Kline Almira Kline and her family are members of Richland church of the Brethren.

IN HAPPY MOMENTS, PRAISE GOD. IN DIFFICULT MOMENTS, SEEK GOD. IN THE QUIET MOMENTS, TRUST GOD. IN EVERY MOMENT, THANK GOD.

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KICKOFF DINNER 2015 You are invited to a great experience of fellowship, entertainment, and food at the Kickoff Dinner of the Disaster Relief Auction.

June 13, 2015 • 6:00 PM

Family Style Dinner at Yoder’s Restaurant in New Holland

Tribute Quartet $25.00 per person Tickets available at the Share-A-Meal booth. OR Purchase tickets from Landis and Candy Myer - 717-354-0179 or Sally Bingaman - 717-581-5651 A free-will offering will be received. We look forward to seeing you. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO OUR WEB SITE:

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OPERATION HELPING HANDS ELLEN ARNOLD On April 18, 2015, The Friends of Cross Keys Village–The Brethren Home Community will present “O p e r at io n H elp ing Hands,” a fundraising event featuring The National Christian Choir in a concert to benefit The Good Samaritan Fund, which provides financial assistance to healthcare residents who have exhausted their personal resources. For more than 100 years, the Brethren Home, now known as Cross Keys Village–The Brethren Home Community, has provided housing and nursing care to residents regardless of their ability to pay for those services. The costs to provide these services have risen significantly over the years since 1908. In order to help with this vital need for funds, The Good Samaritan Fund was established in 1980 to assist residents with limited resources. While Medicare and Medicaid provide part of the funding necessary to pay for a Resident’s care, the government reimbursement falls short of the actual

care costs. In a typical year, the difference between the amount of funds from government programs and the actual cost of care for those residents in need of financial assistance is about $5 million. The Good Samaritan Fund is a major resource for filling this void to enable residents to continue receiving essential daily care. God has truly been faithful in providing for the needs of this Church of the Brethren ministry to the elderly, and we give all honor and glory to Him. The National Christian Choir Concert will be held in the New Oxford High School Auditorium at 3:00 pm, Saturday April 18, 2015. Tickets are $100 for VIP seating and $25 for general seating. Information about concert details and advertising sponsorships is available by contacting Ellen Arnold, Friends President at 717-270-2112 or friends@crosskey village.net. Ellen Arnold is President of The Friends of Cross Keys Village-The Brethren Home Community.

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Heart of Roses

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Annville COB

String of Hearts Table Runner

Blues/Tan

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Heart of Roses

Cranberry/Green

Appliqued

99 x 104

Chambersburg COB

Climbing Rose Quilt

Wine/Green

Appliqued

98 x 107

Chambersburg COB

Doors and Windows

Blue/Green

Pieced

47 x 60

Elizabethtown COB

Hanging Gardens

Multi

Pieced

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Elizabethtown COB

Poinsettias

Reds/Greens

Printed

23 x 42

Elizabethtown COB

Monkey Wrench

Black/White/Red

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36 x 56

Elizabethtown COB

Mariner’s Compass

Indigo

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33 x 33

Friend of DRA

Country Love

Burgundy

Appliqued

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Friends from White Oak COB

Love Chain

Maroon/Tan/Black

Pieced

95 x 105

Heidelberg COB

Mosaic

Blue/Tan/Brown

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96 x 110

Lititz COB

Log Cabin Star

Black/Red/White

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39 x 39

Lititz COB

Butterfly

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Lititz COB

Log Cabin

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Lititz COB

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Lititz COB

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Lititz COB

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Lititz COB

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WLBR 1270 AM LEBANON

WQIC 100+ FM LEBANON

Serving the Lebanon Valley since 1946

LIVE REMOTE BROADCAST FROM THE AUCTION FRIDAY ON WLBR 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM

SATURDAY ON WQIC

8:00 AM ‘TIL 12:00 NOON

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Welcome to the

FARMER’S MARKET WEST HALL

Friday 9-9, Saturday 8-3 Produce, fruit and canned goods ,WHPV RIIHUHG (as available) include: Pumpkins, Gourds, Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Sweet Corn, Green Beans, Tomatoes, Spinach, Radishes, Onions, Peppers, Turnips, Red Beets, Apples, Pears, Apple Cider, Pickles, Chow Chow, Pickled Beets, Jelly, House Plants and Mums. Why should I purchase my produce from the Farmers Market? All of the proceeds from donations and all profit from purchased produce go directly to disaster relief. All staff members are volunteers. Contact: Dave Krape (717) 757-2842 or jdkrape@gmail.com to donate or if you would like to help to sell. Helpers are needed for set-up Thursday afternoon, and for sales on Friday and Saturday. Farmer’s Market Food Safety Guidelines All canned goods packaged and donated to the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction for resale, must follow these food safety guidelines: - Use jars manufactured specifically for canning purposes, such as Mason, Kerr or Ball, with new lids and rings. - Use City or Borough water or USDA approved bottled water. - Label jars with the name of the product and its ingredients. - If you need assistance with transportation of your donation, or have any questions, please call any committee member. We will be happy to assist you as we work together to help people in need and to bring Glory to our God.

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At the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction Gift of the Heart Kit Assembly 1:00 PM Friday, September 26, 2014 in the East Hall

There are disasters happening around us every day: tornados, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, etc. With the overwhelming burdens the victims face, it is our calling from God to help those in need. When victims lose everything, even children miss the simple items we take for granted in every day life such as a piece of paper, a pencil, and other basic school supplies. These items are provided in the school kits that will be assembled this year at the Auction. It shows others that we, as Christians, care about children’s educational needs. 2013 Statistics • 12,000 school kits assembled • More than 200 volunteers participated

WE ALSO NEED HELP FRIDAY 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. TO SET UP

Monetary donations can be made to: Brethren Disaster Relief Auction c/o Evie Dehmey 1645 Vinegar Ferry Road, Marietta, PA 17547 Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to participate. Event contact: Larry Hollingshead 717-817-4033

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Our 2014 Gift of the Heart Kit goals are even more ambitious. Monetary donations are needed to purchase supplies to create help kits. Volunteers are needed to assemble the kits at the Lebanon Valley Expo during the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction. This can be an enriching, spiritual event in which individuals, families, and groups are welcome to participate.

BAKERS OF QUALITY DESSERTS

Pellman Foods, Inc. P.O. Box 337 New Holland, PA 17557 (717) 354-8070

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Custom Roping, Fluting & Reeding

E RVIN H. M ARTIN WOODWORK Custom Furniture & Cabinetry

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Building Up

SHERRY ESHLEMAN The theme of the 2014 Atlantic Northeast District Conference, based upon Ephesians 4:11-16, is “Building up the body of CHRIST.” This theme challenges the church to equip, serve, mature, speak the truth in love, and do its' work, actions through which the church is built up and connected to Christ and in Christ. To learn how these actions apply to Brethren Disaster Ministries, I interviewed two men who have first-hand knowledge and experience. Art Kreider and Chuck McDonough, members of the Lampeter Church, have both participated in several Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) projects. To Equip: Some volunteers are equipped with specific skills, expertise, and experience needed for the task. Art is an experienced carpenter and is often the one who teaches others, decides upon the materials needed, and guides the construction. Others are equipped with a willingness to learn. On one project, Art and Chuck worked with two men from Virginia. Claude came to the Sunday night project meeting with a notepad and lots and lots and lots of questions. The thought crossed Art’s mind that he might be in for a tough week! When the actual work began, Claude was a gracious and willing learner, who simply asked, “What do you want me to do?” On another project, a 6’4” businessman spent two days sanding drywall and the next two days on his hands and knees sanding baseboard. That’s willingness! In Ashland, Tennessee, two women, one a Hospice nurse and the other a young mother on her first trip, learned to shingle a roof. The desire to learn and to do what needs to be done equipped them all for service. To Serve: Christian service requires surrender and sacrifice that issue from love of Christ and love for others. For a week or more, those who serve give up focus on their own needs and comfort to be of service to others. BDM volunteers work for people who cannot do for themselves: persons with no insurance, without money, with physical difficulties and health concerns. Chuck and Art shared that those who are served and those in the surrounding community are amazed that people would take a week off from their jobs to help them. Volunteers are also served – lots of good food! To Mature: Through experiences and interactions with those they serve, BDM volunteers grow in compassion for oth-

ers and in appreciation for their own blessings. Chuck shared that you might be nervous and a bit fearful before your first trip, but once you have gone, you will get excited about going again. Each trip is meaningful, not only to those served, but also to the volunteers who know that they have made a difference. One project involved work on what appeared to be a very nice house for people who didn’t look needy. However, the man had lost his job due to a back injury, and his wife lost her job because she needed to care for and transport her husband. Hearing their story, volunteers realized that things are not always what they seem on the surface. To Speak the Truth in Love: “Let’s not merely say that we love each other; let’s show the truth by our actions” (I John 3:18). The truth that volunteers speak is often through their attitudes and actions. The presence of volunteers conveys the message to those experiencing devastating loss that they are not alone and that others care enough to help. Often residents of the homes being restored live in FEMA trailers, as did an older woman in Langley, Virginia. There had been four feet of standing water in her home, causing much damage. Persons posing as contractors took all her money and cheated her by doing shoddy work and inadequate repairs. Art worked alone on this project, fixing her house so that she could move in by Christmas of that year. Truth spoken in love and action is a message of hope and restoration. To Work: Building and rebuilding require effort and lots of work. Often, volunteers work on a small part of the process. One project is particularly memorable for Chuck and Art. This was a project scheduled to be completed, start to finish, during their week of service. One of the residents of the house was an older man confined to a power wheelchair. Flood waters had completely destroyed the ramp in front of his house, and for a year, he could go no further than his small front porch. The task of the four BDM volunteers was to tear down the remains of the disintegrated ramp and to build a new one (see photo). Although they did not often see the man during the week, each morning his young grandson, who also lived in the house, would come out to them and say a prayer. With a strong desire to finish by week's end, all four worked extra long days to complete the handicap ramp by Friday afternoon, foregoing dinner twice. But it was all worth it. On Friday, the gentleman wheeled out of his house and down the ramp for the first time in a year (see photo). He stopped halfway down the ramp and proclaimed, "You have set me free!" Art says, “We wanted to make a difference in his life, but he made a profound difference in our lives!” Sherry Eshleman is a member of the Lampeter Church of the Brethren and is serving as the 2014 ANE District Conference Moderator.

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Myerstown Church of the Brethren “Ministry For God Through Vision, Faith, and Action” 51 West Stoever Avenue Myerstown, PA 17067 Sunday School Worship

9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M.

Pastor Dean Lengel Phone 717-866-5517

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Brethren Disaster Ministries 2013 Project Expenses

'LVDVWHU U.S. Projects BDM - Disaster Assessment/Project Development CDS - Hurricane Sandy Response BDM – U.S. Drought Response BDM – Hurricane Irene Recovery BDM – Southeastern Indiana Tornado Response BDM – Binghamton, NY Rebuilding Project BDM – Toms River, NJ Rebuilding Project Hurricane Sandy Red Cross Grant Support for New Jersey projects CWS – Early 2013 Storms, Tornadoes and Floods CWS – 2013 U.S. Tornadoes CWS – 2013 U.S. Storms, Floods and Wildfires

$PRXQW $1,045 $878 $9,000 $80,755 $16,292 $57,946 $19,916

U.S. Total Completed Completed Completed Active Completed Completed Completed Completed Active Active

International Projects BDM - Haiti Earthquake Recovery BDM – Lafon Fire, South Sudan BDM Canned Meat Distribution (Haiti & Dominican Republic) BDM – Haiti Hurricane Sandy Relief SHARE – Angola Emergency School Program The Shepherd Society Aid to Palestinians in Occupation CWS – Ban Mae Surin Refugee Camp (Thailand) CWS – Myanmar (Burma) Flood Response CWS – Syria Civil War CWS – Typhoon Haiyan (The Philippines) International Total TOTAL PROJECT EXPENSES

$34,316 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $ 232,148 $5,460 $6,800 $12,045 $50,000 $17,000 $15,000 $3,500 $3,000 $100,000 $35,000 $ 247,805 $ 479,953

Key: CWS = Church World Service BDM = Brethren Disaster Ministries CDS = Children’s Disaster Services

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In the last 10 years, Brethren Disaster Ministries has sent 13,659 volunteers to rebuild homes for 1,251 families in 45 disaster-stricken communities in the U.S. – from Siren, Wisconsin to New Orleans, from the New York Catskills to American Samoa.

Your gifts have made this possible, and we thank you. Your continued support will enable BDM to carry out this vital work for disaster survivors this year, in Jesus’ name. Send your gift to:

Find us on the web at www.brethren.org/bdm

Emergency Disaster Fund Church of the Brethren 1451 Dundee Avenue Elgin, IL 60120 Give online at www.brethren.org/edf

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Sets Of Lead Soldiers

Antique Vanity Grandfather’s Clock Donated by Scott’s Clocks in Pottstown

Antique Sideboard

Wheelbarrow Originally Made by Olen Landes

Olen Landes Wagon – Purchased at the BDRA and Now Donated back to the BDRA by Friends of the Auction

We Need Your Items - Please Contact Chairpersons - Duane & Tina Ness - 800-842-9207

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Complete Set of Postage Stamp Catalogs from 2001. The Cost when new was $600. Several other catalogs (not complete) also available.

Up to 4” caliper tree grown by Root’s Nursery, planted on your property, Donated by Root’s Nursery, Manheim PA

Ceramic Collectibles

Longaberger Baskets

We Need Your Items - Please Contact Chairpersons - Duane & Tina Ness - 800-842-9207

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Doll House Handmade by Marty Witman.

Paul Brubaker Oil Painting

Chest made by Charles Wagner and Painted by June Howell both from Mechanic Grove COB.

We Need Your Items - Please Contact Chairpersons - Duane & Tina Ness - 800-842-9207

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Disaster Relief Auction Truck made and Donated by Irwin Groff Honda Mower

Stihl String Trimmer

John Deere Riding Mower Model X758

We Need Your Items - Please Contact Chairpersons - Duane & Tina Ness - 800-842-9207

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WE NEED YOUR HELP AT THE AUCTION! The Arrangements Committee needs your help! In addition to volunteers needed to help set-up before the auction and clean-up after the auction, we need volunteers to help collect trash during the auction! This job does not require any special training and is not usually a dirty job but it is an important job that must be done and the committee needs your help. Any and all help is appreciated! Individuals, families or groups are welcome and encouraged to help. Come for a few hours, half of the day or a day! If you have any questions, can serve in any way, or would be willing to serve on the committee, please contact Chris Keller, Arrangements Committee Chairman at 717-279-7389 or 4ckak@comcast.net. Thanks for your help! Auction Set-up is Thursday, September 25, 2014 starting at 8 AM. (Lunch is provided.) Trash Collection is Friday and Saturday, September 26 & 27, 2014 during the auction. Auction Clean-up is Saturday, September 27, 2014 as the auctions are ending. BRD9798

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BRETHREN DISASTER RELIEF AUCTION

COIN PROJECT Do you have spare change around your home that you are willing to donate to the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction? We will be collecting coins (and any other money you wish to donate) at the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction this year. All money donated will go to disaster relief. We will also have containers at the Disaster Relief Auction for you to take along home with you and use to collect coins for the 2015 Disaster Relief Auction. These containers will be “Pretzel Barrels” full of pretzels. Come to the “Coin Auction” area in Center Hall. Pick up a free pretzel container to take home with you - eat the pretzels - then fill that container with coins you collect during the year. Bring your container with coins back to the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction in 2015. For more information contact: Dale Fahnestock at 717-757-4312 or Earl Fahnestock at 717-664-2740

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It Is Well With My Soul KARA D. EBERLY Music has always been and will always be an integral part of my life. It allows me to both express my emotions and inspire others. From an early age, I enjoyed singing in church and at school and began playing the saxophone in fourth grade. I decided to major in music in college and currently teach music at a local school. Not only has music guided my career path, but it has also guided my spiritual journey. Above all, I desire to praise my Lord and Savior through music. Whether it is singing praise songs or hymns, I strive to give Him my whole heart. One of my favorite hymns to sing is “It is Well.” It is a great reminder that no matter what struggles I am facing, I need to trust in the Lord to give me peace through all situations. This was certainly true for the author of the hymn. Horatio G. Spafford went through many trials in life starting with the death of his son and the loss of his home during the Chicago Fire in 1871. Then, in 1873, Spafford’s wife and four daughters were involved in an accident at sea. Only his wife was rescued. Soon after these tragedies, Spafford penned the words to “It is Well.” The phrase, “When sorrows like sea billows roll” particularly reflects his feelings toward the loss of his daughters at sea. Even through all of this, he was able to say that it was well with his soul, knowing that the Lord was in control. This was also true for a Shunammite woman whose story is told in II Kings. Her husband was old and she had no son, but Elisha told her she would give birth to a son and she was blessed with a son a year later. One day, her son fell ill and died unexpectedly. The Shunammite woman started on a journey to reach Elisha at Mount Carmel. He saw her approaching and said to his servant Gehazi, “Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well.” II Kings 4:26. The Shunammite woman was grieving over the death of her son, but was still able to tell Gehazi that everything was well. She had faith that once she reached Elisha, all would be well. Through prayer and a miracle, her son was

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brought back to life. We too, need to have the same faith as Spafford and the Shunammite woman. Christ prevails in all situations. My favorite verse of the hymn is the final verse, “And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll; the trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, even so, it is well with my soul.” We have hope in the Lord, knowing that one day, He will return and we will forever live with Him. No matter what tragedies come our way, whether big or small, He will carry us through the storm. People in this country and all over the world are dealing with tragedies every day. It should be our mission to share our hope with everyone around us so that they too can say, through all circumstances, that “It is well with my soul.” Kara Eberly is a member of Middle Creek Church of the Brethren in Lititz, PA where she is the adult choir director and assists with leading worship.

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Children’s Auction—Ten Years and Counting!

CAROL FARMER Ten years have passed since we began offering items exclusively for children in their own auction. In my opinion, it is the most fun auction we have, although I may be a bit biased. We have been pleased with the growth and success of the Children’s Auction and the Children’s Activities and are grateful for all those people who have helped to make it work so smoothly. Since 2005, the Children’s Auction has brought various activities together under the auspices of what has become the Children’s Activities--the Children’s Store, face painting, clowns/balloon artists and the pony rides. The Children’s Store featured gently used toys, books and other children’s stuff. Kids love “stuff.” The pony rides had been in operation for several years, as were the face-painting and clowns/balloon artists. Judging from the adult Amish we see walking around with the balloon hats, it apparently has become quite popular. We added the puppet show on Saturdays, which has been a hit for adults as well as kids. Finally, we secured the barrel train, which we originally planned to rent from Martin’s Appliances in Myerstown. After the owner walked around the auction for a while and saw what we were all about, he told us there would be no charge for the use of the train, which he personally delivers and picks up. Our goal for the Children’s Activities remains to help the children have a positive, lasting impression of the Auction and use it as a teaching tool for the future Disaster Relief Auction participants. We want to make sure this is an enjoyable experience for the kids, and so that no child leaves the auction without something, when the Children’s Auction concludes, any child who has not bid and received an item is invited to stay and receive a free gift. Here’s what is happening this year. The Children’s Auction will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM in the Southeast Hall. All items in the Children’s Auction are brand new. Children (5-12) can secure a bidding number that matches their parent’s. Only kids

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with bidding numbers can bid in the Children’s Auction--with adult supervision. We’ve had adults try to sneak in bids in the past—but we caught them! The Children’s Store will be open Friday and Saturday, selling gently used books, toys, games, DVD’s, dolls, furniture, etc. This is part of the larger Disaster Relief Auction, and all monies go directly to disaster relief. All of these items have been donated, and you can get some fantastic deals here. (Bring a shopping bag and stock up for Christmas.) Kids, parents and grandparents all like this place Pony rides will be available on Saturday for a one dollar donation, which goes directly toward disaster relief. The barrel train will be available on Friday evening and Saturday (check for times at the depot by the children’s tent). We will have balloon artists, clowns and face-painting. We will also have the Wealand Ministries Puppet Show again, sponsored by B&G Lumber Company of Elizabethtown. Wealand is a family ministry whose objective is to share the love of Jesus through silly, loud and unusual puppets. They will be performing a show on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 10:45, and a song and music program immediately after the Children’s Auction. New this year is an educational reptile show Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 in the children’s tent presented by Jesse Rothacker, founder of Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary. Jesse will be showing several types of reptiles in a program that has fascinated audiences. He is the Critter Correspondent on the Kids Cookie Break on WJTL 90.3, where he shares fun facts and adventures from the wild. The Children’s Auction and Activities—Still Cool! Carol Farmer is a member of Stevens Hill COB and serves on the Children’s Auction Committee and the BDRA Board of Directors.

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The Sovereignty of God KENNETH LEININGER When a disaster disrupts our life in dramatic ways, it is important to remember that God is sovereign. The Biblical teaching on God’s sovereignty has to do with His absolute authority and rule over all of His creation. The English word sovereign is a derivative of a Latin word meaning “super above.” When the word sovereignty is used in reference to God. It implies that God’s rule is far superior or “super above” all else. Everything pales in comparison to God. There is nothing that can limit, rival, or thwart God’s power and purposes. The sovereignty of God expresses the nature of God as almighty, able to accomplish His good pleasure, carry out His decree, and keep His promises. Some of God’s names help to define His nature in sovereign terms. God is referred to by Melchizedek as “the most high God” (Genesis 14:18-20). The Psalmist addresses God as “King” (Psalm 44:4). The Apostle John calls Him “the Lord God Almighty” (Revelation 11:17). God even calls himself by the title “Almighty God” (Genesis 17:1). God’s kingdom-rule has no boundaries. It extends to all of Heaven and earth (Psalm 89:11). God is the King (Psalm 47:7). His throne is in Heaven and He rules all of His creation (Psalm 103:19). He even rules over the kingdoms of the heathen (2 Chronicles 20:6), and His enemies will need to submit to Him (Psalm 66:3). He deter-

mines the time, place, and circumstances under which each person lives and dies (Acts 17:25-26; Job 14:5). He controls the events of human history (1 Samuel 2:6-8), promoting some people and not others (Psalm 75:6-7). He freely distributes favors according to His will and plan (Psalm 115:3; Romans 9:14-16). He is “exalted as head above all” (1 Chronicles 29:11-12). God’s rule cannot be terminated, for He will continue ruling forever (Exodus 15:18). His sovereignty is not despotic or deterministic. It is always exercised according to God’s complete nature, which includes all of His attributes (i.e. justice, holiness, love, etc.). The teaching of God’s sovereignty does not negate the idea of human responsibility. The Bible clearly declares that individual people are responsible for their moral choices and even their eternal destinies. Both God’s sovereignty and human responsibility are taught side by side in the Scriptures, sometimes even in the same text (See Acts 2:23 and John 6:37). Even when disaster disrupts our lives, it is important to remember that God is sovereign. A proper understanding of God’s sovereignty will deepen our reverence for the true and living God, and will give us comfort, encouragement, and security during times of need. Kenneth Leininger serves as minister and moderator at the Cocalico Church of the Brethren in the Atlantic Northeast District.

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Lessons from the Shunammite JOHN MINNICH Her modest home bordered the dusty road leading into Shunam. It was along this same route that the itinerant prophet Elisha travelled in his circuitous journey through Israel. Although she was called a great woman, this gracious Shunammite wife remains nameless to the readers. What was it about her that gave cause for such a description? As we gain snapshot glimpses into her amazing life, we can be challenged with lessons she gives us in her walk with God. One of those lessons was her servant's heart. While she did not make the local Shunam Gazette, who noticed this woman's spirit of service? God did! We think that service has to be something amazing, an honorable act. But just maybe it is giving a hot meal to someone who is sick. Or quietly dropping off a coat or shoes to one in need. No fanfare, just honoring God by doing what needs to be done. Even a cup of cold water given to someone in the name of Jesus is not forgotten by God. So, she routinely invited Elisha to enjoy one of her home cooked meals. But even more important than doing is what we are becoming, as the Lord deals with us. Someone once said, "Service is not a function of what we can do for God, it is an extension of what we have become in the hand of God." She was an observant woman. She noticed this man of God routinely passing by, perhaps to a school of prophets in the Mount Carmel area. Following a discussion with her husband, an upper room was constructed as a bed and breakfast for this man of God. Spiritual discernment or perception is a mark of spiritual maturity. As the Lord brings people into our lives, we need to be observant. We need eyes that see what is not obvious and ears to hear what is not being said. Perhaps this is a picture of you and me not only inviting Jesus into our hearts but making room for Him to live in and with us. Much can be learned from a person when they live with you. When my wife and I lived in Washington D. C., we had many friends pay us a visit. We got to know them by spending time with them and causing them to walk endless miles! But when they stayed overnight with us we got to know them a lot better. Just so with the Lord. He desires to take up residence in our house and have His presence permeate every fiber of our being! Another example of this lady's greatness is her spirit of contentment. As a gesture of thanks, Elisha offered to pull some strings from the king or army captain for her benefit. She responded by saying, "I live among my own people." How profound! What simplicity! She has no desire for fame, riches, success or power. Her goal was to find simple fellowship with brothers and sisters who desire to live under the headship of God. The alternative is to stir around in the seeds of discontentment offered since the Garden of Eden. We can choose to dwell in dissatisfaction, unhappiness and displeasure. Or we can choose to relish contentment in the Creator who crafted each of us--individually! Her greatness is also revealed in how she handled blessings. By being thankful for what God had given her already instead of worrying about what she did not have, this lady was able to enjoy her present blessings to the fullest and receive even more. An unthankful heart dismisses present

joys and focuses on what one wishes they had or could do. Her life was marked by childlessness, which had a major impact on her. But Elisha intervened and the blessing of a son was on the way! The Lord is able to bless us abundantly. Maybe those blessings aren't material and maybe we lack awareness of them at the moment. But the Lord desires that we grow closer to Him each day; seeking His will through humble service and walking in obedience. His desire is that His blessings to us will glorify Himself. But along with God's blessings come measured trials and temptations. And in the death of her son, we see a mark of greatness as she trusts in the Lord. Even though her son is dead, she exclaims that all is well and makes a beeline for Elisha. Trials and sorrows can slam us to the mat of life experience. But the Lord has a way of helping us to gently, maybe even painfully, trust in Him. The phrase "Trust in the Lord" is so easy to say, but it can be challenging to know what it looks like in any given decision or hardship. Sometimes those hardships in our lives may give us insight in how to walk alongside others with similar struggles. She finds the prophet and places her son and sorrow into his hands. The unique picture of Elisha’s encounter with the child is a dramatic representation of Christ on the cross, identifying with each need of mankind. The Lord has a way of bringing us to the edge where we can no longer trust in ourselves but must lean on Him. This greatness of the Shunammite woman is a challenge for us. Greatness on earth, as was demonstrated by the life of this lady from Shunam, is not so much a destination as it is an ongoing process of transformation into what God wants us to be! So as we are blessed with God's gift of a new day, let us emulate this Shunammite woman. Let us humbly allow God to channel His gracious love through our discreet service. Ask Him to develop a spirit of perception to the needs of those around us. Seek contentment in the midst of a world saturated with distractions and wants. As brothers and sisters in the Lord, learn to receive blessings with a thankful heart. Then, as trials come our way and we enter bouts of spiritual warfare, let us not be shocked and dismayed, but cry out to God for help. He is faithful! May God enable us to not only do His will but to become more and more like Him in all we think and do! John Minnich is a member and Sunday School teacher at White Oak Church of the Brethren. He also leads Bible studies at various churches and Brethren Bible Institute. He is a heart technologist at Lancaster General Hospital and is a national speaker on heartrelated topics.

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CDS Volunteers Warm Kids’ Hearts after Ice Storm

While much of the U.S. experienced severe winter weather this year, Children's Disaster Services was asked to respond to a local Red Cross request in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Facilities provided by West Chester University sheltered families who were without power for days during an ice storm with frigid temperatures. Seven local CDS volunteers responded. This short, but supportive response lasted two days. Seventeen child contacts were made, as well as some important connections with our partners. Children were eager to use the Kit of Comfort materials to paint, create, and fix things. One little boy "fixed" the table and sawed pieces of cardboard apart. He then declared gleefully, "I saved the day! I saved the day! I saved the day!" Other volunteers and leaders were willing to respond if we continued services, but power came back on for families, and they were thankfully able to return home. Many thanks to our willing volunteers who work hard and train well to provide a safe and supportive environment for children. Kathy Fry-Miller and Judy Braune contributed to this story, staff at Children's Disaster Services.

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Mission Trip Is ‘Heavenly Experience’

CAROLYN FITZKEE A group of eighteen from the Chiques Church of the Brethren, Manheim, Pennsylvania, and seven from the Rockford, Illinois, Community congregation visited the Dominican Republic and Haiti on a mission trip this past January. We were joined for the week by members of Iglesia de los Hermanos in the Dominican Republic. Volunteers from Chiques were Coordinator Carolyn Fitzkee, Paul and Sandy Brubaker, Katlyn Eckman, Marilyn Fitzkee, Malinda Heisey, Randy Hosler, Jonathan Keener, Gary and Julie Kreiner, Daryl Myer, Kent & LoriJo Peters, Diana Shenk, Brenda Spayd, Steve & Crissy Stoeffler, and Rachel Yeater. Brethren denominational mission staff member Jeff Boshart organized the trip and provided leadership and translation during the week. We grew close as we worked together on a church construction project in La Descubierta, a Haitian immigrant community located in the DR near the Haitian border. Construction work included pouring a concrete floor and interior painting on the church and beginning work on an adjacent cistern. Pastor Sauveur Charles is the spiritual leader, but also helped coordinate the work project. Impromptu times of worship inside the church were a highlight for both groups. In partnership with Dominican pastors Anastacia Bueno (San Luis) and Cristina Lamu Bueno (Sabana Torsa), volunteers also led activities for an abbreviated three-day Vacation Bible School. The pastors coordinated the songs and spiritual content, while the US group led games and craft activities. The first day 50 children attended under the pavilion next to the church. The second day the group went to the local school in town; the central location attracted 300 children! On the final day, 60 children¬—including some not affiliated with the congregation--came to the church for activities and a concluding worship that featured a Spanish language puppet show on the Parable of the Lost Sheep. The group grew even closer later in the week when 38 of us crammed together in a 12-foot Daihatsu truck bed

for a long, bumpy ride up the side of a mountain. We then continued on foot on winding rocky and sometimes muddy paths to reach Gran Bwa, the largest Church of the Brethren congregation in Haiti. There we met with brothers and sisters representing the Haiti Medical Project to provide a one-day clinic for 339 people. The Chiques group included medical doctor Paul Brubaker and four nurses, who were joined by two Haitian doctors, a nurse, and a translator. Also part of the group was optometrist Onelys Rivas, who is a pastor and leader of the church in the Dominican Republic. Many times during the week-long trip the group would share in times of worship. All three languages represented--English, Kreyol, and Spanish--were used for the prayers, singing, and meditations. These special moments were a highlight for many on the trip. It truly was a foretaste of heaven. In Revelation 19, John writes of the “roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting Hallelujah” and crying out “Amen, Hallelujah!” The words “Amen” and “Hallelujah” literally need no translation; they are the same in English, Kreyol, and Spanish. As an old hymn suggests, “When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be!” No matter what language we speak here on earth, we will all be praising our Lord and Savior in Heaven, and we won’t need any translation. Carolyn Fitzkee is District Mission Advocate for the Atlantic Northeast District and member of Chiques Church of the Brethren.

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Good Useable Items for Pole Barn Sale Our motto is: If you have not used it in the last year, please consider donating it to the auction. Thank you for your time, and hope to see you at the Pole Barn Sale. Here are a few suggestions: TOOLS: Power tools, hand tools, lawn and garden items, and other miscellaneous items. FURNITURE: Tables, chairs, chests, and other good useable items. SMALL ITEMS: Good useable home and garage items, bicycles (complete), collectibles, mostly anything of value. NEW ITEMS: Most anything. LARGER ITEMS: Cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, trailers and other items in working condition (Some items will need titles. Please call ahead, all items need to be checked in). No large appliances, older TVs, or tires. Please only donate items that will sell. No yard sale or flea market junk. Items may be checked in at Pole Barn on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm during the week of the sale only. All items must be checked in, no drop offs. Please direct any questions to Dean Fahnestock (717) 766-4860 or (717) 360-4428. Come join us. Thank you, The Pole Barn Committee

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The Privileges of a Child of God CRAIG ALAN MYERS When we think of “privileged” people, we think of those who have seeming advantages over others because of their birth status, wealth, intellectual attainments, education, and so on. A privilege is generally something that we have or receive that we do not earn or necessarily deserve. Christians are persons with few rights, but many privileges. We acknowledge that we have little we can demand that is truly ours, but God in His grace and mercy grants many privileges to us as believers in Jesus Christ. According to 1 John 2:28-3:3, among these privileges are the following: Confidence at Jesus’ return. Verse 28 says the faithful Christian will not have to hang his head in shame when we see Jesus again. We eagerly anticipate the Second Coming, knowing that our Saviour will come and take us to our blessed home in Heaven. Christ’s imputed righteousness (v. 29). The only way humans can stand before a holy God is to be righteous. But we know that “there is none righteous” (Romans 3:10), and that our hearts tend toward evil continually. The solution to this is that when Jesus died, our sin was placed or imputed onto Him, and His righteousness (He never sinned) was credited to those who trust in Him (Romans 4:24). Therefore, we stand before God wearing, not our filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6), but the righteousness of Christ. It is a simplistic way of saying it, but God views us “just as if we had never sinned.” What a privilege! The child of God also receives His astonishing love (3:1). God was unselfish and sacrificial in His love, to the point of giving His beloved Son for us. This love is also an enriching love, granting us blessing after blessing, both material and spiritual. Ephesians 1:3 says that the Christian possesses every spiritual blessing in Christ. We have everything we need. Membership in His family (3:1). We are given the

title, “children of God.” You, a child of God. You, an heir to the riches of God. You, who may ap proac h t he Creator’s throne with boldness. This alone would separate us from the world. We are not members of its society any more, but are granted membership privileges in a heavenly fraternity. His incredible glory (3:2). What will we be like in Heaven? The Scripture does not give us the final word, but it does say we shall be like Jesus is right now. Jesus Christ is pure, holy, alive, and recognizable. We shall be the same when we come into His personal presence. The purifying hope (3:3). What is your hope for the future? The Word says that we are looking for “that blessed hope” (Titus 2:13). As we anticipate the return of Christ, that continually challenges us to live more in line with God’s will. The Christian who is looking eagerly for the Second Coming, will be seeking to live in light of that event. Jesus may come back at any moment. Are you ready? Our privileges remind us of how far God has brought us. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15). Craig Alan Myers is pastor of the Blue River Church of the Brethren in Northern Indiana, chairman of the Brethren Revival Fellowship Committee, and served as moderator of Northern Indiana District in 2011.

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Farmer’s Grove On Rt. 75 north of Honey Grove

Three Springs off Rt. 274 1 mi. SW of Blain on Three Springs Rd. Ph. 717-536-3631

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15 Newville on Rt. 641 east of Newville Ph. 717-776-9456

14 Wolgamuth 276 Old York Rd., Dillsburg Ph. 717-432-2749

13 Bermudian 279 Bermudian Church Rd., East Berlin Ph. 717-292-1861

12 Upper Conewago 2233 Baltimore Pike, East Berlin

11 West Shore 6921 Wertzville Rd., Enola Ph. 717-795-8573

10 Carlisle 1340 Forge Road Ph. 717-243-4984

Sugar Valley 2305 E. Winter Rd., Eastville Ph. 570-725-3708

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29 Pleasant View on Rt. 24, 3 mi. South of square in Red Lion 10384 Winterstown Rd. Ph. 717-244-6323 30 Black Rock 10 mi. SE of Hanover 3864 Glenville Rd. Ph. 717-637-6170 32 New Freedom 15660 Country Club Rd., New Freedom

26 New Fairview 1873 New Fairview Church Rd. 3 mi. South of York off Powder Mill Rd. Ph. 717-741-2378 27 Yorkana 88 Main St., Yorkana Ph. 717-757-6761 28 Mechanicsburg 301 Gale St., Mechanicsburg Ph. 717-766-8880

18 Shippensburg 253 E. Garfield St., Shippensburg Ph. 717-532-6526 19 Knobsville Rt. 522, 6 mi. north of McConnellsburg at 221 Knobsville Rd. Ph. 717-987-3935 20 Faith Community, Brethren Home 2990 Carlisle Rd., New Oxford Ph. 717-624-5253 21 York First 2710 Kingston Rd., York Ph. 717-755-0307 22 York Madison Ave. 645 Madison Ave., York Ph. 717-854-1885 23 York Second 869 E. Princess St., York Ph. 717-843-5108 24 West York 5101 Darlington Ave., York Ph. 717-792-9260

47 Trinity COB 10610 Wayne Hwy. on Rt. 316 - 11⁄4 mi. N of Waynesboro Ph. 717-749-2041

46 Brandts 8003 Brandts Church Rd. S. of St. Thomas Ph. 717-369-2652

45 Codorus on Rt. 214, 1 mi. east of Loganville Ph. 717-428-2374

44 Falling Spring Hades Church Rd. 3 mi. north of Shady Grove

43 Rouzerville 11942 Old Rt. 16, Rouzerville Ph. 717-765-4170

42 Waynesboro 117 S. Church St., Waynesboro Ph. 717-762-3835

41 Shanks 1 mi south of Greencastle on Shanks Church Rd.

40 Upton 8490 Warm Spring Rd., Greencastle on Rt. 995, 1⁄2 mi. north of Upton

39 Pleasant Hill 9002 Orchard Rd., Three miles NW of Spring Grove Ph. 717-225-5838

38 Mt. Olivet 3 Mi. NW of Newport Ph. 717-567-6887

36 Greencastle 36 S. Carlisle St., Greencastle Ph. 717-597-3553

35 Hanover 601 Wilson Ave., Hanover Ph. 717-632-2267

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Heidleberg 217 Old Mill Rd., Newmanstown Ph. 717-949-3173

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Veritas Project 852 Silver Spring Plaza Lancaster, PA Ph. 717-572-5914

Light of the Gospel Fellowship 10 Brownell St. Staten Island, NY

New Beginnings Fellowship 2111 Cider Press Rd. Manheim

Alpha and Omega 708 Wabank Lane, Lancaster Ph. 717-291-1037

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Have we made a difference? DAVE FARMER It’s good to take stock once in a while to see just where we are and what we have accomplished. Have we really made any difference? Where has all of that money gone? Were the volunteer hours for naught? What have we left in our wake? The Brethren Disaster Relief Auction began in 1977 with a small gathering of Brethren at the site of Root’s Country Market. Its purpose was to raise money for disaster relief. They did—several thousand dollars. Since that time, the Auction has grown until today it is a two day affair, with as many as five or six auctions simultaneously attracting between five and ten thousand people and involving the efforts of scores of volunteers on auction weekend, as well as throughout the year. All volunteers—no one gets paid. As far as we can tell, it is the largest regularly scheduled disaster relief auction in the world. It’s a Brethren-sponsored auction, but it attracts much more than Brethren. Its appeal is universal. We have many denominations attending, from Baptist, Pentecostal and Independent to Mennonite and Amish. And it should be universal, unconcerned with what you call yourself, so long as your desire is to help your brother under the banner of Christ. It is, and should be, non-sectarian. We hope people come with the desire to help with disaster relief, but if they just come to bid and get a good deal, that’s OK too. All of the proceeds go for disaster relief. OK. What actually have we accomplished? • We are grateful to have WIOV radio at the auction every year, and we have also been covered by local affiliates of all the major networks, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News. • We have assembled more than 219,000 Health and School Kits in the last eight years. • The year of Katrina, 2005, we assembled 30,000 Health Kits in three hours. • We assembled 1,000 Emergency Clean-Up Buckets in less than one hour in 2013. • Following that, we assembled 1,700 Emergency Clean-Up Buckets in less than two hours in 2013— after our director asked us to slow down, so he could keep up with us.

• We have raised nearly $14,000,000 for disaster relief. • Since 1997, we have sent more than 1,800 volunteers on mission trips, provided more than 4,200 disaster responses and worked more than 17,000 work days for disaster relief • We supply 80% of all school kits that are provided to Church World Service. • When the hurricane hit New Orleans, we were there. • When the tornado hit Palmyra, Pennsylvania, we were there. • When the floods hit Lancaster County, we were there. • When the earthquake hit Haiti, we were there. • When the typhoon hit the Philippines we were there. • We have provided or funded relief efforts in these states: Alabama Missouri California New Jersey Colorado New York Florida North Carolina Georgia Ohio Illinois Oklahoma Indiana Pennsylvania Kentucky South Carolina Louisiana Tennessee Massachusetts Virginia Minnesota West Virginia Mississippi • And these countries: American Samoa Angola Congo Djibouti Dominican Republic Ethiopia Haiti Horn of Africa Indonesia And we could go on….

Japan Kenya Palestine Puerto Rico Sahel region of North Africa Somalia Sudan Syria

It is because of you, the people who care, the people who attend, the people who give, that we can do these wonderful things. Thank you—and please keep bidding! Dave Farmer is a writer, college instructor and member of the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction Board Of Directors.

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Letter from the General Secretary January 2014 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! I write to you having just celebrated one of the Holiest seasons of the Christian tradition – Advent and Christmas. It was a mixed journey for me this year. As family gathered, I joined church family in singing the joyful songs of the season, and I experienced anew the arrival of God’s gift to humanity – his child, Jesus. While taking in the multitude of decorations and lights, I became acutely aware of the deep tension between the opulence of Christmas in our land and the plight of the Christ Child – a reflection of what so many people globally are experiencing today. The scripture story is a familiar one: “In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child.” Luke 2:1-5(NRSV) Sound familiar? It’s the story of life in an occupied territory. A story of those in power wanting to know who lives where, and then restricting free movement. It’s a story of immigration and statelessness. It is a story of fear. Yet ultimately, at least in this case, it is a story with an outcome of hope for all people. The perilous life of so many around the world today mirrors that of Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child. The stories and images, if you let them, can become overwhelming. During a family outing to the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, we found ourselves surrounded by an explosion of holiday lights. Yet my heart was heavy with the reality of the global family. Unexpectedly, images from my term directing Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) and Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) came to mind, permeating the veil of darkness. I remembered Sister Grace in Biloxi, who asked, “Why would you give a week of your time to rebuild my house?” We replied, “Because it’s what Jesus calls us to do.” Her sweet smile is eternally emblazoned in my mind. I remembered the CAIR team (now CDS) being summoned following the Singapore Airline crash to care for the children who arrived with crash victims’ families. The CEO of Singapore Air handed us his credit card to make certain the children and our volunteers had the supplies they needed during this time of grief and uncertainty. And I recalled the reception for over 300 international guests at the Embassy of Angola, in celebration of the first anniversary of the Angolan peace accord. The Ambassador shared high praise for the Church of the Brethren and Brethren Disaster Ministries for the generosity and care

shown to her country’s internally displaced people during the last years of conflict and civil war. These memories restored light and hope to my heavy heart. If you, too, find yourself overwhelmed by the immense need around the world, I Stan Noffsinger, right visencourage you to give a call to its with Loretta Wolf at the the BDM offices – or better Brethren Service Center yet, to one of your local BDM warehouse during his tenor CDS volunteers. Ask them to share one of their memories ure as director of Brethren of light from their service to Disaster Ministries. those whose lives have been interrupted by disaster, civil unrest, or poverty. It will serve as a reminder that your participation in this disaster auction helps to bring hope and light into the world, one person at a time. And friends, that is what we are called to do! I want to express my personal thanks to Roy Winter, associate executive director of Global Mission and Service, for his leadership with BDM and CDS. Thanks also to staff and countless volunteers who bring hope by planning, implementing, and working in communities around the country. And to former employees Zach Wolgemuth, associate director of BDM, and Judy Bezon, director of CDS, we give thanks for your creative and serving leadership. Your years in ministry and service with the Church of the Brethren have touched many lives, and for the generosity of your service we give thanks to God. And in closing, I thank you for participating in this disaster auction. Your commitment, generosity, and passion for the success of this event goes way beyond the good food, purchases, and personal satisfaction. By participating, you accompany your sisters and brothers in their time of need. You are part of the light that overcomes darkness in a troubled world. For you, I give thanks to God. “The Word was first, the Word present to God, God present to the Word. The Word was God, in readiness for God from day one. . . What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by. The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness could not put it out.” (John 1:1-2, 4-5, The Message) May God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit be with you today and for all time. Yours sincerely,

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from the maintenance staff thinking it was theirs. Oops, sorry guys! It is those laughable moments and fellowship with their neighbors that the Keppley’s find in everyday life at LVBH. “We have never regretted moving here,” states Wilbur. Gloria goes on to say, “We loved the home we came from. We built it and lived in it for 53 years. We wanted to make the move when we were able to enjoy our home here (LVBH) and sit out and watch the chickadee birds in their bird house. This is a friendly and sweet place to be.” Just like every beautiful love story, there are moments of joy and sorrow. The couple fondly remembers the family trip to Jamaica that they took a few years ago with their three sons, their spouses and their grandchildren. Not long after their trip, one of their sons became terminally ill and passed away. The Keppley’s love to dance. Wilbur jokes, “No one knows how to slow dance anymore, they just jump around.” The couple laughs, but Wilbur then gets serious. “No, I asked her to dance when we were 16, and we have been dancing together ever since.” Jessica Miller is Marketing Director for the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home.

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Rufus Bowman and “Bethany at High Tide”1 JENNY WILLIAMS In the spring of 2013, Bethany Seminary called its tenth president in its 108-year history. Jeff Carter, senior pastor at the Manassas (Virginia) Church of the Brethren and a Bridgewater College graduate, began his tenure at Bethany on July 1, 2013. During such a transition into a new era in the life of an institution, it is not unusual to reflect on legacy and history and those who influenced the life of the institution with their leadership. Approximately seventy-five years ago, another young Brethren leader with a Bridgewater degree and a previous Virginia pastorate had been called as Bethany’s third president. Rufus Bowman was just out of Yale Divinity School in 1926 when he was called to the ministry. His first congregation, First Roanoke Church of the Brethren, grew by 300 in just three years, and when his second congregation, First Church of the Brethren in Washington, DC, increased by 200 in the same amount of time, there was little to dispute his standing as “one of the denomination’s bright, young leaders.” During this time, Bowman also served the church on the General Mission Board and the Committee on Counsel for Conscientious Objectors and later took part in joint delegations of the Historic Peace Churches on alternative military service to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.2 Bethany’s second president, Daniel W. Kurtz, had tried to recruit Bowman as a Bethany faculty member without success. But when Kurtz chose to retire earlier than expected in 1937 due to poor health and ties to California, it was with the understanding that Bowman would succeed him.3 Like Kurtz, Bowman espoused scholarship and social justice through missions, and he further established Bethany’s ecumenical involvement. But he also believed in the importance of spiritual formation, the message and values of the Brethren, and ministerial training, emphases that many had felt were lacking in the previous administration. In a time when the tragedies of the Great Depression were still fresh and the Brethren continued to wrestle with changes in culture and education, Bowman’s objectives as president were basic: “increase enrollment, strengthen the faculty, increase denominational confidence in the seminary, and improve the physical plant.”4 In a reorganization of the faculty and staff, Bowman hired William Beahm to teach missions and comparative religions, and David Wieand, son of founded A. C. Wieand, joined the faculty to teach Greek; he would serve Bethany in teaching and administrative capacities until 1980. In keeping with the growing interest in psychology as part of theological education, Jesse Ziegler was named professor of counseling and Christian education. Easterners Bowman, Beahm, and Ziegler helped change the perception of Bethany as a Midwestern school by strengthening Bethany’s ties with eastern Brethren.5 And Bowman brought the first woman to the Bethany faculty: Anna Mow, who taught Christian education and spiritual formation.6 These new faculty were joining current faculty who were also to be remembered for many years of influential teaching and leadership—Warren Slabaugh, Floyd Mallott, and Alvin Brightbill. Bethany was first accredited by the American Association of Theological Schools two years into Bowman’s presidency and only a few years after the initiation of the program. By 1945 a partnership many years in the making was also realized: the affiliation of Bethany and the newly reorganized Mennonite

Biblical Seminary. Bowman’s experience with Mennonites and Quakers in peace church delegations and his support for stronger ecumenical ties were catalysts for this successful thirteen-year relationship.7 In response to these administrative accomplishments—and to the growing economy and interest in ministry during the war years—Bethany’s enrollment increased nearly 70 percent during Bowman’s first six years, and the enrollment majority gradually shifted from the training school to the graduate school, a first for Bethany.8 Not surprisingly, the Seminary’s finances improved. Faculty received larger—and regular—salaries, and in 1945 Bowman began planning for the last of his administrative goals: construction of a chapel on the Van Buren Street campus. Within two years more funds than were needed for the final cost of the chapel had been raised. Criticism of the project included the large investment in Bethany’s current location and into the creation of what seemed to some as an ostentatious building for the purpose of worship. Bowman upheld Bethany’s commitment to the tenets of the Brethren faith, and the chapel was dedicated in January 1952, to remain a campus focal point for those who knew the Van Buren location. The following day Bowman told the board his goals for the presidency had been met.9 No one would have expected the timeliness of this event. In August that year, Bowman suddenly died during a trip home from the Colorado District Conference. As stated in Bethany Theological Seminary: A Centennial History, “Bowman was noted for his concern for student well-being, sense of humor, love for the Church of the Brethren, and Christ-centered faith. In his mind, personal evangelism, world mission, Christian humanitarian service, and social justice were common threads of a singular faith. As he wrote in 1947, ‘The function of the church may be defined as that of God’s instrument working for the redemption of individuals and the brining of Christian ideals into community life and society at large.’”10 Compiled by Jenny Williams, director of communications and alumni/ae relations at Bethany Seminary. Information taken from Bethany Theological Seminary: A Centennial History, William Kostlevy with additional material by Eugene Roop, © 2005, Bethany Theological Seminary and the Brethren Journal Association. 1. Title, Chapter 5 2. P. 79 3. P. 78 4. P.79-80 5. P. 80-82 6. P. 109 7. P. 84-85 8. P. 90 9. P. 94-95 10. P. 95-97

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ROY WINTER Along its destructive path in October 2012, Hurricane Sandy first slammed Haiti days before making landfall in New Jersey. In the Marin area, near Port-au-Prince, torrential rains from the storm swelled the river and moved the riverbed more than 50 yards. In the aftermath, the Haitian Church of the Brethren requested funds from Brethren Disaster Ministries to help rebuild homes that were destroyed. Construction of the new homes in the area of Marin has continued with good progress. With some mentoring from Ilexene and Michaela Alphonse (mission workers in Haiti), the church has completed nine homes, with three more planned to be finished in the near future. In a March trip with the Global Mission Advisory Group, the quality of construction looked good, and all financial accounting was in order. It is very encouraging to see the Haitian Church managing this disaster recovery project so well. Roy Winter is the Executive Director of Brethren Disaster Ministries.

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Laughter, tears, frustrations, and triumphs; these are all aspects that are experienced by a BVS volunteer during their time of service. For the last year, I have had the blessed opportunity to share these experiences with the children of the Hogar de Niùos Enmanuel. The Hogar is a children’s home in Honduras and houses 85 children from ages 0 -18. These children have been displaced from their homes because of abuse, abandonment, or extreme poverty. I fill many roles here at the Hogar.

United States and I often accompany them as a translator. I have also had the opportunity to help distribute TOMS shoes to schools in the area to promote health and education. We are giving partners with TOMS, which allows us to help over 450 schools each year.

One of my roles is as the English teach in our preschool/Kindergarten. The pre-school serves 14 children from the home and 30 children from the surrounding community. I also tutor 8 children that are 4-6 years old. We do homework and activities each day for 2 hours. We sometimes have visitors at the home that come from the

Although my jobs here vary, the most important thing I do here is live with and spend each day among the children here at the home. Sharing my time and being a positive presence in the lives of these kids is what I find most fulfilling. During this time I have tried to give of myself as much as a can, but of course the experiences that I have gained and the love I have received is much more than I could have anticipated. I have been blessed by this experience and would encourage others to take up the opportunities they have to be blessed by service.

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Outlet for Foods Inc. Brand Products Monday thru Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Phone: 838-8923 Today’s Chef is located at 20 N. Chestnut Street, Palmyra, PA

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You Think It Won't Happen To You?

REV. DR. WILLIAM WAUGH You think it won't happen to you - or maybe you see the video segments during the news of a natural disaster that happened over there - but it doesn't affect you for very long. Growing up outside of Johnstown, PA, I had heard of the two floods that had struck the city, 1889 and 1936. Those were historical events in Johnstown and in 1977 the town was enjoying their public relations tag line of being "flood free." One evening after work, four of us went to play tennis. As the evening wore on, the skies above us turned from blue to an odd shade of yellow with dark clouds that soon produced the rain that ended our tennis time earlier than we had planned. Later at my girlfriend's parent's home, we watched the torrential rain come down and I knew that I would have to head home. A few miles from her house, the roads were covered with water so I parked in a supermarket parking lot, found a pay phone, and told my folks I would be home when it stopped raining. A short time later, I found myself in the midst of the Johnstown Flood of 1977. My car was flooded and I was stranded for the night. The next morning as I walked back to my girlfriend's house, I was overwhelmed by the destruction that was around me. I later learned that many people had lost their lives that night and countless others lost their homes and possessions. The town's economy never recovered from this event. One of the many groups that arrived in Johnstown to assist

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in the clean up was Brethren Disaster Services. A command post was formed in the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren and from there crews were dispatched to clean the mud out of basements, assess damages and distribute aid. A kitchen and food pantry at the church building served the neighbors as well. While the immediate physical needs were being attended to, the workers also provided spiritual care and many prayers were shared with those in need. The people of Johnstown witnessed a group of people who gave much more than a cup of water in Jesus' name. They saw the love of God through the caring of these volunteers. You think it won't happen to you. The people of Johnstown felt safe and protected until that July night in 1977 and we thank God that there were volunteers willing to come and finances available to aid in this important ministry. As we raise funds through this yearly auction, we never know where our finances will need to be directed, but we will be ready because of the many hands that put together this event: committee members, the set up and tear down volunteers, clean up workers, along with those who tote things, bake things, cook things, craft things, and importantly, those who purchase things! Working together we create an auction to raise the necessary funds to help us physically bring hope to the hurting and by offering that cold cup of water in Jesus' name, we point the way to God's transforming love. Dr. William Waugh is the District Executive of the Southern PA District.

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Camp Eder ALAN PATTERSON Sitting quietly on Mount Hope Road, just outside of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, is Camp Eder, a small Christian camp and retreat center serving our community and beyond as an agency of the Southern Pennsylvania District Church of the Brethren. Established in 1958, Camp Eder sits on more than 400 acres of beautifully wooded and orchard property that make for a perfect and peaceful outdoor experience. Hosting a variety of programs throughout the year, Camp Eder offers Summer Camp programs for children of all ages, Senior Citizen’s Days for our wise friends, Scrapbooking Retreats for the creative, and many other activities for folks from a variety of backgrounds. Three main lodges serve as the primary retreat facilities; wagons, cabins, and camp sites are also utilized for groups seeking to get away from the busyness of life. The nearly forty-foot climbing wall, challenge course, swimming pool, hiking trails, and many other facilities offer plenty of recreational opportunity. In the spring, Camp Eder and Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve join together to offer a wonderful Outdoor Education experience to the students from Waynesboro and Fairfield schools. For six weeks in the spring, over 400 fifth graders get the valuable experience of taking the classroom outside for a time of intense learning and activities. From early June thru early August, the Camp Eder Summer Camp experience is underway, averaging over forty campers each week of camp. Camp weeks are generally divided by age group, but many specialty camp experiences are also offered, such as horse camp, hiking camp, outback camp, science camp, swim camp, and many more. In addition to these exciting activities, all campers get to experience basic Bible studies, nature classes, cooking over a fire, arts and crafts, hiking, wall climbing, swim time, and plenty of relationship building, forming many friendships which will last a lifetime. During the summer months, Camp Eder also becomes home to a group of Adams County 4H campers. In the winter, Camp Eder continues to be an exciting place with weekend camping programs offered to children of all ages. The twice-a-year Women’s Scrapbooking Retreats continue to be popular and exciting for all who attend. New retreats are being developed each season to meet the needs of growing families with busy schedules. Senior Citizen Days are held throughout the year and consistently bring more than sixty individuals for this great time of fellowship and activity, proving that camp is not just for the children among us. The Senior Citizen Days offer a morning and an afternoon program, featuring a variety of activities including (but not limited to) historical and education presentations, entertainment, crafts, nature classes, hymn sings, and much more. A light breakfast and a substantial lunch are also served to those who attend these enjoyable events. Although Christian-based and Church of the Brethren-

affiliated, Camp Eder programs and events are offered and open to all. Lodges and facilities also offer accessibility to individuals with specific needs. As a not-for-profit organization, Camp Eder relies heavily upon volunteers and donations to manage the high cost of these events and programs. There are a number of fundraising events that happen throughout the year to help offset these management costs. Fall Festival is one of the largest and most exciting fundraising events of the year for Camp Eder. This October 18th will be the 36th Annual Fall Festival for the Camp, complete with a live auction, craft vendors, live music, demonstrations, a children’s activity area, and the ever-popular pit-roasted pork and turkey meal with fixings. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend this exciting community event. Our overnight Apple Butter crew made and sold nearly 1,000 pints of apple butter in copper kettles over an open fire in 2013! Each spring, Camp Eder hosts an annual Golf Tournament at Mountain View Golf Course; this year’s event will take place on May 17th. This December, the Camp Eder Staff are excited to invite the community to our 4th Annual Christmas Tree Celebration, in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Come this December 12th, 13th, or 14th to see Christmas lights, enjoy cookies, music, and the candlelight services held each night around the campfire (accessible to everyone). You’ll also be able to cast your vote for your favorite Christmas trees, each decorated by different organizations or individuals from within our community. Our Christmas Tree Festival brings hundreds of people to see Camp Eder covered in lights and over 100 Nativity displays. Without any pressure of fundraising or advertising, many people are moved by the peaceful atmosphere of this wonderful event. It’s clear that no matter the age, background, ability or interest, Camp Eder has something for everyone. Whether spending a week in the summer camp program or simply spending an afternoon with friends and family at a wedding in the historic chapel atop the mountain, Camp Eder is sure to make an impact on your life. You can reach the Camp Eder Office at 642-8256, or visit their website at www.campeder.org. Alan Patterson is the Executive Director of Camp Eder.

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Keeping Time with the Past JOHN N. SNADER Among the many items in my office, there are two that hold special meaning for me as Brethren Village’s President and CEO. In the corner is a tall case grandfather clock, and is a piece of furniture that has been part of Brethren Village since its inception in 1897. The clock still runs and keeps fairly accurate time despite its age. On my desk is a photograph of residents standing outside what was Brethren Village’s first healthcare center. Although there is no date, it is estimated that it was taken sometime in the mid-1940s. Both of these items connect me on a daily basis with Brethren Village’s past and its history of caring for the elderly within the Church of the Brethren. Few organizations can claim the long history that Brethren Village has enjoyed. Measured against the 306 years of the Church of the Brethren’s existence, Brethren Village is quite young! But measured against many of our peer retirement communities, Brethren Village is respected as an elder in the business. Certainly, many things have changed over the years: facilities have been modernized, new technology has been deployed, attitudes of seniors reflect social changes and we’ve even transitioned from calling our Village dwellers “inmates” to residents. But the core values that were at Brethren Village’s inception remain. Our founders, who wished to enrich the lives of the aged and infirmed, committed themselves to Caring, Integrity, Stewardship and Excellence. Brethren Village’s Board of Directors, Management Team, Team Members and dedicated volunteers remain committed to the vision of our founders and the generations of employees who found their life’s work in enriching each life that was touched by Brethren Village. The grandfather clock in the corner of my office is not solely a timepiece, but it is also a reminder of this organization’s heartbeat, and its ticking reminds me daily of how important it is to keep time with the past. The photograph on my desk is another reminder of looking at the faces, many of whose names are now lost to us, of those whose lives have been enriched by the mission, vision and values of Brethren Village. I often find myself pausing, taking a deeper look into their fixed gaze and asking myself in what ways we can continue to bring honor and glory to God and serve our neighbor? The photograph reflects the residents of the 1940s: plain suits, prayer coverings and caped dresses. Today’s resident, 37% of which are Brethren, rarely dresses in the traditional garb of yesteryear, but continues to have a strong commitment to expressing the values of the Church of the Brethren and Brethren Village by the manner of their living. It is an honor to be a part of an organization with a strong history and an even stronger commitment to its values. In keeping time with the past, we do not ignore our

present or our future. To that end, Brethren Village continues to reinvest into its campus and its Team Members in order to ensure that the commitment to Caring, Integrity, Stewardship and Excellence will continue for another 117 years. This past year we saw our campus census continue to achieve an industry best of 98%. We completed the addition of 13 cottages, which were promptly sold. We’ve explored opportunities to grow our programming in order to meet the physical, spiritual, intellectual and emotional needs of our 1050 Residents. A new strategic plan was approved and will be implemented over the succeeding three fiscal years. These plans are consistent with our Core Values and our vision of enriching each life touched by our ministry. This past year we rolled out our Choice+ program which brings the services of Brethren Village to the senior who wishes to age in the place of their choosing. We look to expand our reach with this program and bring those services to the members of the Church of the Brethren. Over the coming year, we will formulate more specific plans and will be sharing them with the churches. We welcome your visit to Brethren Village and appreciate your continued support of our ministry with your prayers, time and financial support. Wishing the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction a very successful 2014. John N. Snader is President and Chief Executive Officer of Brethren Village.

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Camp Swatara is the Place to “Get Real”

JOEL AND LINETTA BALLEW Ask anyone and they’ll tell you, there’s a lot of “fake” out there these days. Imitation flavors and colors. Artificial intelligence. “Reality” TV. Camp Swatara provides a sharp contrast to all that fake by being a “real” place. Here, real, face-to-face, conversations replace texting and Facebook to provide the basis for more genuine family relationships and lifelong friendships. Here, guests and campers connect with God’s creation at the ground level, getting dirty, wet, grass-stained, and sweaty. Here, participants step beyond their comfort zone to embrace adventure on the challenge course, in a canoe or scrambling up the Rockpile. Above all, here, campers get real faith. As part of camp’s Christian community, discipleship is seen as the ongoing, daily task of following Jesus as we gather for worship--Bible study, and those amazing, unplanned teachable moments that come for young and old in this unique setting. “Get Real: Finding Your True Self in Jesus” is the 2014 program theme at camp. Spring weekend program participants and summer campers explored scriptures highlighting the life of Jesus and His roles as God with us, Friend, Teacher, Healer, Savior, and the Real Thing. Together, these children, youth, and staff discovered real relationships with God and each other, real connection to God’s creation, real adventure in the great outdoors and real faith as they grew as disciples of Christ. The opportunity to “Get Real” at Camp Swatara isn’t just reserved for children and youth at summer camp. Throughout the year, groups of all shapes and sizes use Camp Swatara to host their church retreats, business meetings, family reunions, youth gatherings, craft weekends, outdoor education trips and special events. The variety of accommodations available--rustic cabins to hotel-style rooms--allows everyone the opportunity to experience the beauty of this natural setting as the perfect “get-away.” Families and church families enjoy the chance to “Get Real” with each other when they visit the Family Camping Center. Tent, RV, and cottage sites are available for day and overnight use from April 1 to November 1 each year. Campers can make use of the hiking trails, splash pad, minigolf course, play fields, recreation equipment, bike trails, swimming pool, lake boating, fishing and so much more! Special programming and events like movie nights, the barrel train, face-painting, music groups and

the Family Camp Auction over Labor Day weekend add to the experience. Continuing to provide a real place like Camp Swatara requires the real investment from individuals, families, groups, churches and businesses. Volunteers continue their faithful service at camp’s workdays by providing leadership for camp’s programs and through serving on various committees and commissions. Over the coming year, supporters of the camp will be invited to consider a gift or pledge to the Building Bridges Capital Campaign. Funds from the campaign are designated to replace the bridge into the camp and provide needed renovations to update and improve the West Lodge and West Retreat facilities. As Camp Swatara’s new Co-Administrators, we are excited to have completed our first year of service and are looking forward to continuing to build on the camp’s solid foundation as we move into the future. For over 70 years, Camp Swatara has been a place where “Faith is Formed, Memories are Made and God is Glorified.” It’s a place where the young and old are able to “Get Real.” It’s a place where we strive “to provide opportunities in the natural setting for persons of all ages to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, so that they may give their lives to Him in total discipleship.” There is a lot of fake out there, but Jesus proclaims that He is the “Real Thing” who has “come that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). We hope that you will join us at Camp Swatara where you can “Get Real” and find your true self in Jesus! Joel and Linetta Ballew are Camp Swatara Co-Administrators.

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7th Disaster Relief Coin Auction Sat., Sept. 27, 2014 10:00 AM Gold, silver, proofs, mint sets, dollars, half-dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies, foreign coins, currency, etc.

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GOLD --

2013 $50 1oz. Bullion 1932 $10 Eagle Indian Head 1878 (5) - $5 Liberty NGC-AU55

SILVER -- Silver Eagles 1 oz., 1891-CC Morgan Dollars: Morgan, Peace, and Eisenhower coins Half Dollars: Liberty, Franklin, and Kennedy coins Quarters: Barber & Washington Dimes: Mercury & Roosevelt MISC. COINS --

Eisenhower, Susan B. Anthony, Sacagawea, and Presidents dollars Buffalo, V nickels, war nickels, 2 cent coins Indian Head and Lincoln pennies Foreign coins – bag lots Part-set in books – Dimes, nickels, wheat & Lincoln cents Silver Certificate & U.S. Notes, $1 Hawaii Silver Certificate CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE SPECIAL COINS! WE NEED COINS TO SELL !!! TO DONATE COINS, CONTACT:

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New Holland Chain Link, LLC. “In what you want in, Out what you want out”

Ivan J. King

717-355-9562

Free Estimates

Fax: 717-355-9293

PA# 037425

136 S. Shirk Road New Holland, PA 17557

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ADVERTISERS

Godfrey Bros.............................................35

McCracken’s Feed Mill, Inc........................43

Visions Safety Products.............................97

A&D Mfg. LLC...........................................97

Good’n Plenty Family Style Dining............91

Messick Farm Equipment, Inc...................38

Weavers Store..........................................20

Accuwrite Forms & Systems.....................36

Good’s Store.............................................48

Middle Creek Builders.............................113

Wenger Chiropractic Group.......................30

Advantage Security, Inc.............................61

Goodville Mutual Casualty Company.........88

Middle Creek COB Farmers.......................23

Wenger Foundation, Inc.............................96

Balsbaugh Insurance Agency....................49

Groff & Groff Lumber................................44

Miller Plant Farm, Inc................................15

Wengers Of Myerstown.............................19

BCF GROUP..............................................84

Heisey Funeral Home................................29

Mondo Construction..................................48

White Oak Excavating...............................60

Bomberger Store, Inc..............................114

Hershey And Wagner.................................48

Mutual Aid Assoc. Of COB.........................57

Witman Auctioneers, Inc............................83

Brethren Village........................................46

High Brothers............................................21

Myer’s Furniture, Inc.................................92

Wm. Spence Funeral & Cremation ............73

Buch Funeral Home, Inc............................33

Hollinger Services, Inc.............................111

Myerstown Church Of The Brethren..........63

Wolf And Kline Property Management.....121

C. M. High, Inc...........................................15

Hondru Auto............................................123

Myerstown Sheds & Fencing...................120

Wolf Associates Annette Swartz..............111

Camp Swatara..........................................16

Honey Butter Products, Inc........................32

New Holland Chain Link LLC...................121

Yoder Meats..............................................89

Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home...............28

Hoover Diesel...........................................77

New Holland Family Restaurant................42

Young & Young, Attorneys At Law..............83

Charles Ilyes Meats and Vegetables........114

J. B. Hostetter & Sons Hardware...............36

Nickel Mine Floor Covering, Inc.................91

Zig’s Bakery & Deli LLC.............................84

Cloister Flooring America..........................18

John E. Martin Contractor.........................22

One Hour Rohrer.....................................106

COBYS......................................................16

Jubilee Ministries.....................................21

Pellman Foods, Inc....................................59

Conestoga Hobbies...................................20

Juniata College.........................................40

Penway Construction................................49

2014 Brethren Disaster Relief Auction Dedication: Our Volunteers..........................4

Cross Keys Village (Breth Home Comm) ...52

K.E. Weaver Petroleum, Inc......................105

Peter Becker Community........................103

A Man Of The Bible, Jere Cassel...............31

Custom Wood Products.............................41

K & K Feed, Inc.......................................116

Powl’s Feed Service..................................48

D & D Ginder.............................................35

Keller Bros./Keller Bros. Used Cars............22

Quality Design & Drafting Services............95

Anna The Prophet: A Woman Behind A Man, Rev. Jennifer Biemiller, BCC......................25

Deer Country............................................74

Kingsway Realty (Kurt R. Kline).................47

Red Rose Plumbing...................................60

Delp Monuments....................................100

Kingsway Realty (Randal V. Kline)..............60

Richard C. Kreider, Pioneer......................108

E M Herr Farm & Home Center................123

Kline, Kreider & Good Auctioneers.............72

Rigidply Rafters, Inc..................................31

Eckert, Ted Bldg. & Remodeling................14

Koser Building Materials...........................29

Rishel’s Landscaping Service....................35

Eldon Martin.............................................21

Kreider Friendship Tours, Ltd.....................29

Rohrer’s Quarry......................................124

Elizabethtown Church Of The Brethren......22

Krest Storage..........................................113

Root’s Nurseries, Inc.................................26

Ephrata COB...............................................6

Lancaster Church Of The Brethren............24

Rufus Brubaker...........................................7

Ervin H. Martin Woodwork.........................60

Lebanon Valley Brethren Home................56

S & M Catering.........................................80

Evergreen Kabinetry...............................123

Lebanon Valley Expo.................................83

Sauder’s Hardscape................................120

Executive Printing.....................................82

Lehman Insurance Agency, Inc..................71

Saylor Counter Tops....................................6

Family Heirloom-Loom Weavers................15

Lititz COB................................................125

Sei’s Catering...........................................50

Ferguson & Hassler...................................21

Lititz Mutual Insurance Co.......................116

Shirk’s Custom Wood Turning..................117

Fitzkee’s Candies......................................43

Little Stream Auto Rentals.........................33

Smith’s Candies........................................91

Flinchbaugh Orchards.............................121

Little Stream Vehicle.................................38

Sollenberger Painting..............................114

Foxchase Golf Club...................................35

M. M. Weaver & Sons, Inc........................111

Stiegel Valley Flooring...............................20

Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding In Haiti, Roy Winter..............................................108

Franklin Street Garage..............................20

Maplehofe Dairy Farm Store.....................80

Stradling Funeral Homes.........................111

It Is Well With My Soul, Kara D. Eberly.......79

Fulton Financial........................................32

Markey’s Roadside Market........................31

TDC Construction......................................20

Furman Home For Funerals.....................120

Martin Appliance, Jake Burkhold...............29

Tents For You............................................50

Keeping Time With The Past, John N. Snader.......................................117

Gap Power Equipment..............................32

Martin Paving, Inc.....................................45

The Hess Agency......................................21

Garden Spot Retirement............................12

Martin’s Auto Sales - Towing.....................42

The Village Greens....................................22

Gem Ceramic Mold Co..............................79

Martin’s Custom Butchering......................42

Today’s Chef/ASK....................................113

Gibbel, Kraybill & Hess............................120

Martin’s Fabric Barn..................................60

Tom B. Morrissey....................................113

Gibble Auto Upholstering...........................42

Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe................35

Town Hall Restaurant................................48

Glick’s Water Service................................11

Martindale Propane..................................23

U Grow Learning Centers..........................70

EDITORIAL

Beautiful Feet, Linc & Kaye Myers.............27 Building Up, Sherry Eshleman...................62 Camp Eder, Alan Patterson......................115 Camp Swatara Is The Place To "Get Real", Joel And Linetta Ballew...........................118 CDS Volunteers Warm Kids' Hearts After Ice Storm, Kathy Fry-Miller and Judy Braune......................................91 Children's Auction-Ten Years & Counting, Carol Farmer.............................................80 Discovering Christ In The Stranger, Merlin Hedrick..........................................36 Donuts And Softs Pretzels.........................34 Favorite Hymn, Otis Kitchen......................28 Have We Made A Difference?, Dave Farmer...........................................101

Laughter, Tears, Frustrations, And Triumphs .........................................110 Lessons From The Shunammite, John Minnich............................................90 Letter From Brethren Disaster Ministries, Roy Winter................................................43 Letter From The General Secretary, Stanley J. Noffsinger...............................102

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Operation Helping Hands, Ellen Arnold......53 Pennsylvania Driving, Craig Smith...............................................14 Pony Rides, Almira Kline...........................44 Rufus Bowman And "Bethany At High Tide"1, Jenny Williams.......................................107 Sandy Work Progressing In New Jersey, Kim Gingerich...........................................38

Heifer Committee........................................9 Help Wanted...........................................124 John Minnich & Doris High........................77 Kickoff Dinner...........................................51 Lost & Found..........................................126 Main Auction...........................................112 Matching Funds........................................85 Opening Devotions..................................116 P. Buckley Moss Print................................53

Sustaining Christianity Through Agriculture; Juniata College Students Spend Spring Break On The Farm, John Wall................127

Pole Barn Sale..........................................95

Teamwork, David Steele.............................6

SERVV......................................................38

The Privileges Of A Child Of God, Craig Alan Myers.......................................97 The Sovereignty Of God, Kenneth Leininger.....................................89 Volunteering, Jim Kime.............................33 What's Your Calling, Jay Finkenbinder.......23 You Think It Won't Happen To You?, Rev. Dr. William Waugh............................114

Quilt Auction Registration Form.................39 Quilt Auction....................................... 54-55 Share-A-Meal...........................................17 Shenandoah District.................................56 Special Meal Auction................................76 Tax Deferred Giving.................................126 Thank You Businesses..............................75 Theme Baskets.........................................87 We Need Your Help...................................71 Welcome....................................................2

SPECIAL FEATURES

What Can You Give..................................109

Amish Made.............................................77

WLBR Radio..............................................56

Arts & Crafts.............................................72

Wood Carving...........................................86

Auction Lodging........................................94

Worship Map...................................... 98-99

Auction Schedule......................................13 Bake Stand Auction.................................126 Baked Goods............................................47 Blood Drive.............................................110 Booklet Committee...................................10 Brethren Disaster Ministries Map..............65 Chicken Barbeque..................................104 Children’s Activities...................................81 Coin Auction...........................................119 Coin Project..............................................78 Committee Chairpersons.............................3 Country Treasures.....................................18 Disaster Fund Allocation...........................64 Disaster Relief Fund..................................26 Endowment Fund....................................108 Expo Map...................................................7 Farmer’s Market.......................................58 Food.........................................................37 Friends of Brethren.................................123 Gift of Heart Kit.........................................59

FRIENDS OF BRETHREN DISASTER RELIEF

Your generous contributions have helped make our work possible.

Russell H. & Linda C. Adsitt Carl E. & Mildred M. Bomberger Josie & Nancy Buckwalter C. John Bryer Carole J. Deck David E. & Rebecca R. Fuchs Carl M. & Shirley A. Gish William S. & Grace S. Glasmire Wilbur Graham John R. & Mary Sue Groff James & Jeanne M. Heck LaRue M. Helm C.M. High Inc. Glenn A. & Ruth G. Shultz

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Grow Money.............................................93 Heifer Talk..................................................8

Fine Quality, Superior Kraftsmanship, Distinctive Design With Affordable Pricing

320 Albright Road Newmanstown, PA 17073 Office: (717) 949-3262 Fax: (717) 949-3458

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Do all the good you can… By all the means you can… In all the ways you can… In all the places you can… At all the times you can… To all the people you can… As long as ever you can.

- John Wesley

HELP WANTED WE HAVE AN URGENT NEED FOR HELP IN THE FOOD DIVISION ESPECIALLY THURSDAY SETUP AND SATURDAY CLEANUP. PLEASE CONTACT

DAVE LENNON

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NOTICE!

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BAKE STAND AND PRODUCE STAND WILL CLOSE AT 3:00 PM SATURDAY

Auction Weekend Check the Information Table in Center Hall

REMAINING GOODS WILL NOT BE AUCTIONED. THEY WILL BE DONATED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

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Is there a way that you can make a long-term investment in the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction that keeps on giving year after year? There certainly is. The BDRA Board has established an endowment account with Fulton Financial Advisors. These funds are strictly for long-term investment purposes with the intent that only the current earnings will be used to support current year expenses, such as those associated with the rental of facilities for the annual auction. Presently, we have $800,000 invested with a goal of increasing that fund to a least $1 million. How can I help? By making a contribution to the BDRA Endowment Fund. Because of the nature of our relationship with Fulton Financial Advisors, your contribution can be either cash or gifts-in-kind. Let me show you the advantages of a $25,000 stock donation over a cash donation. If you make your gift in cash, your Federal charitable deduction will result in tax savings of $8,750 (assuming you are in the 35% bracket and can itemize). That’s a very good deal, but you could do even better. How? By gifting long-term appreciated publicly-traded stock you can increase your tax savings. For example, assume that you own a publicly-traded stock with a market value of $25,000 that has been held for more than one year. Further assume that you originally paid $10,000 for the stock. Therefore, if you were to sell the stock you would trigger a $15,000 capital gain, and an additional tax of $2,250 (at the 15% long-term capital gains rate). However, if you gift the stock in-kind to the Church of the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction there is no capital gain, and, therefore, no capital gains tax. This, in addition to the potential $8,750 of taxes saved by way of the charitable gift deduction, you also save $2,250 for a total savings of $11,000. What do I need to do to transfer ownership of a stock to the Church of the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction? 1. If the stock is held in a brokerage account the stock can be transferred electronically from your broker to the Church of the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction’s agent, Fulton Financial Advisors. Merely authorize your broker to transfer a certain amount of stock and provide our treasurer, Evelyn Dehmey, with the name and number of your broker. The Church of the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction treasurer and Fulton Financial Advisors will handle the rest. 2. If the stock is in certifi cate form and you have a brokerage account, the most efficient transfer method is to deposit the stock to the brokerage account and proceed as outlined in #1 above. 3. If the stock is in certificate form and you do not have a brokerage account, you will need to sign a stock power, have your signature guaranteed, and provide a letter stating your intention to gift the stock to the Church of the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction. All of these documents, along with the stock certificate, will be given to the Church of the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction. Generally the above-described documents are sufficient, although some transfer agents may require additional paperwork. The Church of the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction and Fulton Financial Advisors are available to walk you through the process. Please contact BDRA Treasurer, Evelyn Dehmey, at (717) 426-2478 or Vince Lattanzio, Manager of Charitable & Endowment Services, at Fulton Financial Advisors at (717) 291-2523. Thank you for considering a contribution to the Endowment Fund of the Church of the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction! Evie Dehmey, BDRA Treasurer BRD9817

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SUSTAINING CHRISTIANITY THROUGH AGRICULTURE; JUNIATA COLLEGE STUDENTS SPEND SPRING BREAK ON THE FARM JOHN WALL HUNTINGDON, Pa. -- While students all over the United States pursued fun in the sun at various beach locales, a group of students from Juniata College’s Christian Ministry Board headed to Florida -- to work on Echo Global Farm in For t Myers. Last year the student s also trekked down to the Echo farmstead to work during spring break. “We liked it so much we decided to go back,” says Hannah Shultz, a senior from Baltimore, Md. and president of the board, which is a student club at Juniata. The group spent from March 8 to March 15 working at the farm. Accompanied by two advisers, David Witkovsky, Juniata’s chaplain, and Lindsay Monihen, campus ministry affiliate, 11 Juniata students made the trip. Echo Global Farm is a Christian-based experimental farm designed to educate global development practitioners on the latest sustainable agriculture techniques, nutritional plants and technological advances. Each year at the end of March, the farm hosts Farm Day, where visitors can attend demonstrations, take educational tours and examine experimental plantings. The Juniata contingent was assigned to ready the farm for its showcase weekend. “It’s pretty physical, manual labor,” says Katie Shoemaker, a sophomore from Gettysburg, Pa. Among other duties, the Juniata students mulched, weeded and even pruned banana trees. “We got to use a machete for that one,” Shoemaker says. Thanks to its significant acreage and tropical location, Echo Farm has farm plots that replicate climates and ecosystems across the planet. Juniata students and other volunteers and interns often get the chance to learn and apply sustainable agriculture techniques. The farm features areas that replicate a rainforest, wetlands, highlands, marshy rice fields and arid climate.

As Christians, the students say the farm work helps them recognize that religious works can extend beyond the walls of a church. “All Christians should be stewards of the land,” explains Shultz. “We’ve talked as a club about it what means and how it applies to God’s creation.” “It also puts into perspective what we are learning about in the classroom and gives us hands-on experience about how the environment works,” explains Shoemaker. Juniata’s Christian Ministry Board also looks for opportunities to incorporate service into many of their activities, whether it is helping local food banks by asking students to donate their evening meal to local residents or continuing the long tradition of using spring break to perform service projects. “We want to go somewhere to do hands-on service because service is almost always a component of Christian organizations,” Shultz says. “Plus, we liked the idea of going to Florida and getting away from the snow.” “It’s also great for us because we work together and live together and work very intensely, which brings the club together and makes us more tightly knit,” says Shoemaker. “We spend a lot of time in the library and in classrooms, so it’s good to get out and do manual labor,” adds Shultz. John Wall is Director of Media Relations at Juniata College, Huntington, PA.

Brethren

Disaster Relief

Auction

Held at Lebanon Valley Expo 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA 17042

For additional information contact: Duane & Tina Ness 300 East Market St., Hallam, PA 17406

800-842-9207

A joint effort with the Southern PA and Atlantic Northeast Districts of the Church of the Brethren.

September 26 & 27, 2014

Friday, September 26

8:00 AM - “Gift of the Heart” Set-Up - East Hall 9:00 AM - Baked Goods • Farmers’ Market 9:00 AM - Share-A-Meal Tickets 11:00 AM - Heifer Auction • Arts & Crafts 1:00-9:00 PM - Blood Drive 1:00 PM - “Gift of the Heart” Kit Building - East Hall 3:00 PM - Chicken Bar-B-Que Dinner 5:00 PM - Auction - Main Hall 6:00 PM - Silent Auction Closes - Main Hall 6:30 PM - Theme Basket Auction - Southeast Hall

Saturday, September 27

7:00AM - 3:00PM 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

- Blood Drive - Breakfast - Baked Goods • Farmers’ Market - Share-A-Meal Tickets

8:30 AM - Main Hall - OPENING DEVOTIONS and CONGREGATIONAL SINGING 8:50 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM

Save The Date!

NEXT YEAR’S AUCTION September 25 & 26, 2015

- Auction - Main Hall - Arts & Crafts - Arena • Food Stands - Pole Barn Auction - 2:00 PM Free Child Care - Quilt Auction - Main Hall - Coin Auction - Center Hall - Children’s Auction - Southeast Hall - Silent Auction Closes - Main Hall

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