PRAIRIE CITY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Pastor Timothy Peter May 2013 Newsletter

Contact Us: 12015 Hwy S 6G Prairie City, IA 50228 www.prairiecitycob.org Church Phone : 515-994-2940 Pastors Email: tpeter5672@aol.com Church Email: PrairieCityCOB@aol.com Worship Schedule 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Youth Group Schedules 5:00 6:30 p.m., Sundays Middle School 6:30 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays High School

FROM THE PASTOR.

"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Isaiah 26:3 In a flash, life can change dramatically. This is a very sad truth with which we are living in Prairie City this week with the tragic death of a precious little girl. And it happened to our family almost a month ago. April 5th was a normal Friday morning and very quickly our lives were upended by learning that our son, David, had been involved in a serious car accident. I want to thank you all deeply for the love and support David and our family has received since the accident. We have been so encouraged by all of the prayers and kind words. A crisis like this has taught me the importance of being part of the faith community. It's not only the wonderful support we have received from the Prairie City Church of the Brethren, but also the example of faithfulness in trials and tribulations that we could follow. During this past month I have thought of the many very similar and often times worse crises that people have endured in our congregation, and have done so with calm, peace and faithfulness. Paul touched on this when he said in Hebrews that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. I have thought to myself, "we can get through this -- because I have seen so many in Prairie City get through things like this." So thank you for your prayers and your faithful witness. David is continuing to improve and Lord willing I hope to be back in Iowa very soon. We do covet your prayers. Please also continue to pray for the families touched by the tragic death of Jordyn Arndt as well. Here are a few verses that have sustained me the last few weeks: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Isaiah 26:3 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." I Peter 5:7 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18 Blessings, Pastor Tim

SCRIPTURES and SERMONS

May 5 Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 67 Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 John 14:23-29 Let all the peoples praise you May 12 Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 John 17:20-26 Let the earth rejoice May 19 Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:24-35 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-17, 25-27 I will pour out my Spirit May 26 Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 We have peace with God

The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord's doing, and it is wonderful to see. Matthew 21:42 Eric Idehen is a native of Nigeria, and has long cherished the dream of providing assistance to local children in need of loving families. After a journey that took him around the world, he eventually settled in the United States, Eric founded the Cornerstone of Hope Orphanage in 2006. The organization is devoted to transforming childrens lives and is now known as the "Hope Orphans. The original Orphanage is located in Benin City, Nigeria. As of 2012 we have a second Orphanage in Pujehun, Sierra Leone to serve the children there. Today the orphanage in Benin City can provide a safe and loving shelter for 50 children and in Pujehun we can serve 20 children with the hopes to build our own house, we could serve more. Both at home and abroad volunteers, families, and community leaders are working tirelessly towards maintaining and growing the organization. The mission to provide a high quality of life and promising future to each child in the Cornerstone of Hope orphanage continues to be the number one priority and our expansion to a new country made that hope available to more children in need. On Sunday, May 5th, Eric Idehen will be with us to speak about Cornerstone of Hope Orphange. We will take up a special offering to support the work of Cornerstone of Hope Orphanage.

Summer Hours Start May 26

PRAIRIE CITY CHURCH NEWS

New Church Mailing Address
If you need to send something to the church via the US Postal Service, please take note of our new mailing address: Prairie City Church of the Brethren 12015 Hwy S 6G Prairie City, IA 50228

We will begin summer hours on Sunday, May 26th. Worship service will move to 9:30 a.m. and there will not be Sunday School. Regular worship hours will resume in the fall.

Message from our Treasurer

For March, offerings were $10,841.50 and our expenses were $12,190.90. This leaves a deficit of $1,349.40 for the month of March. We received $12,000.00 from the Farm, so we were able to pay the first quarter Denominational Outreach payments. For the months of January and February, the offerings were $26,131.50 and the expenses were $31,833.93. This leaves us with a deficit of $5,702.00 for the first three months of 2013. Offerings are falling short. Are you doing your part?

Womens Fellowship Womens Fellowship will meet Thursday, May 9, at 1:30 p.m. May Leadership Team Meeting The Leadership Team meeting for May is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. Cornerstone Orphanage Guest Speaker

David Peters Address

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I would like to extend my thanks for your prayers for Randy Lewis. He is home and recovering from his surgery. Sincerely, Carol Shilling

RAGBRAI Project Group Help Needed

On Wednesday, July 24, RAGBRAI riders will pass by our church on their way from Waterworks Park in Des Moines to Monroe. The youth are considering selling drinks and refreshing snacks as a means of raising money for NYC 2014. A project group is being put together to help the youth with this endeavor. We are looking for people interested in helping out in a variety of ways. If you are interested, please speak with Vicky Ayers.

DISTRICT NEWS
District Prayer Calendar Encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. 1 Thess. 5:11 Pray for: May 5 Panora COB May 12 Panther Creek COB May 19 Peace COB May 26 Robins COB This church will pray for us: May 5 Salem COB May 12 Root River COB May 19 Robins COB May 26 Peace COB Diane Masons Ordination
Diane Mason will be ordained on Sunday, May 19th. The schedule for that day will begin with worship service at 10:45 a.m., a carry-in lunch around noon, and a cake and punch reception from 1:00 3:00 p.m. Diane will be ordained at Fairview COB which is located at 18140 Hwy T61 in Unionville, IA. We encourage you to attend all or part of the day at Fairview to celebrate with Diane.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Barry Romick and Kelly VanWyk who were married on April 5th at Stoney Point in Reasnor.

Sydnie Martinache Graduation Party

Everyone is invited to attend Sydnies graduation open house. It is Saturday, May 18th, from 2:00 5:00 p.m. at Gateway Recreation in Monroe.

Josh Cox Graduation Party

Everyone is invited to attend Joshs graduation open house. It is Sunday, May 26th, from
4:00 7:00 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Lodge in Prairie City.

CORRESPONDENCE
Prairie City Brethren Church, Thank you so very much for you donation to Links Associates. We appreciate your kindness, support, and prayers through this difficult time. Georgia Anderson and Teri Neal and family Ladies of the Brethren Church, Thank you so much for all the work each of you did preparing the food for the coffee time and serving it after Bobs services. We thank you for being there for our family and all that you did for us. God bless each of you. Sheryl Kain and family Prairie City Church of the Brethren,

Camp Pine Lake

Registration deadline for camp is May 1. Forms are available on the table in the foyer or on-line at www.camppinelake.com. Scholarships are available. Please plan to attend on the following camps. Primary Overnight: Friday - Saturday, June 21 22, Grades completed: K-2 with an adult; Fees: $40/camper Senior Youth: Monday - Saturday, July 15 - 20, Grades completed: 9-12; Fees: $200 Junior Youth: Monday - Saturday, July 22 - 27, Grades completed: 6-8; Fees: $200 Middler: Sunday - Thursday, July 28 August 1, Grades completed: 3-5; Fees: $180

Pentecost Offering
Pentecost is about the vibrant life we find in Christ. On Pentecost Sunday, we remember the faithful believers of the first church, filled with the

Spirit and on fire with passion to be the hands and feet of Jesus. They are our inspiration as we consider what it means to burn so fiercely with the Christ light that we cant help but spread the peace and love of Jesus like wildfire. Special Offering Sundays, like Pentecost, help to support Congregational Life Ministries that provide transformative resources and events for people of all ages. When you participate in special offerings, you participate in continuing the work of Jesus at home and around the world: Peacefully, simply, together. Our Pentecost Special Offering will be May 19th.

documents for the Church of the Brethren. Unfinished business items include revisions to polity on ministerial leadership, and responses to queries on climate change and congregational ethics, among others. New business includes a resolution against drone warfare and a query on biblical authority, as well as recognition for the Church of the Brethren in Spain.

IN OUR PRAYERS

Hamballs, Handbells & Harmony

When: Sunday, May 5th, starting at 10:30 a.m. What: Worship, Hamball Dinner, Piano Music, and a Handbells and Harmony Concert Where: Panther Creek COB, 24529 J Ave., Adel, IA, 515-993-4096 Schedule: 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Hamball Dinner with freewill donation 12:45 p.m. Piano Music in the sanctuary 1:15 p.m. Handbell & Harmony Concert

Judy Epps Aaron Peter Stackhouse family David Peter Family of Jordan Arndt Arnie ODell

BIRTHDAY and ANNIVERSARY LIST

Please notify the church office if there are corrections or additions to the Birthday and Anniversary Lists.

District Conference
District Conference will be at The Church on Northland in Cedar Rapids on August 2-4. Dr. Ruthann Knechel Johansen, will bring the message during the Sunday worship. The Friday and Saturday evening speakers will be Lois Grove and Tim Peter, respectively. Our delegates are Dean Ayers, Vicky Ayers and Pastor Tim.

Condolences to the Family of Bob McCulley

Robert (Bob) McCulley passed away on Saturday, April 6 at the age of 94. Bob was an active member of the Brooklyn COB until its closing. He was also a favorite camp counselor at Camp Pine Lake for multiple generations of campers. He will be remembered for his quick wit, charm, sense of adventure and unconditional love for all who had the pleasure of meeting him.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The 2013 Annual Conference is June 29-July 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The theme of Annual Conference is Move in our Midst. Our delegates are Heidi Berkenbosch and Pastor Tim. Delegates will again be seated together at round tables. Delegates will consider several key

May Birthdays & Anniversaries 1 Lonnie & Julie VanWinkle 3 Jacque Kuecker 4 Kay Timmons 5 HNeil Buon Ya Thomson 6 Phyllis Peter, Soumantha Lo Vanh 7 Carroll Nolin, Aaron Trunnel, Marlee Trunnel 8 Dorothy Elrod 9 Julie Kuecker 10 Emma Beyer, HMan Buon Ya, Susan Goodrich 11 Sara Harvey, Sherry Trunnel 13 Matt Jones 15 Judy Epps, Jeramy Pettyjohn 16 Beyer Mickle, Amber Nickelson 17 Scott Curry 18 Kendra Charls, Mary Elrod, Kim Johnston 19 Jonathan Heath, Natalie Schmidt Rivera, Scott Yount 20 Gavin Johnson, Isabelle Johnson, Tristan Johnson, Brandon Neal, Jackie Porter, Wade & Leona Charls 21 Vicky Ayers, Becky Johnson 22 Matt & Christy Jones, Chris & Jessica Peckover 23 Drake Eisbrenner 25 Virginia Timmons, Ida Mae Van Baale 26 Abbey McConeghey, Rachel Peter, Grace Taylor 4

27 Kari Sneller 28 Mark Ayers, Karis Dowdell

30 Aaron & Mickey McConeghey 31 Tony DeRaad

2013 USHERS SCHEDULE

Thank you to all who volunteer to fulfill this position. If you are unable to attend on your scheduled Sunday, please find a replacement to fill in for you. Apr. 28 May 19 May 26 Jun. 16 Jun. 23 Jul. 14 Jul. 21 Aug. 11 Aug. 18 Sep. 8 Sep. 15 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Dec. 1 Dec. 8 Dec. 29 Dean Ayers Doug Gumm Bev Ayers Aaron McConeghey Tom Elrod Dan Graham Jim Elrod Angie Curry Brenda Cloyd

SUNDAY MORNING GREETERS & PRAYER

May
Weekly Bulletin, a Ministry of Hospitality Pre-worship prayer Post-worship greeter(s)

June need volunteer(s) Bob & Joann Elrod Dan & Linda Graham

Virginia Timmons Dan & Linda Graham Doug & Diane Gumm

OFFERING COUNTERS SCHEDULE

subject to change as needed May June July August Dan Kuecker Cindy Kane/Dan Graham Vicky Ayers Brenda Cloyd Becky Jones Jill Hopkins Jim Jones Kim Johnston September October November December Janet Berkenbosch Betty Jo Buckingham Dan Kuecker Cindy Kane/Dan Graham Vicky Ayers Brenda Cloyd Becky Jones Jill Hopkins

SCHEDULE FOR NURSERY AND CHILDRENS CHURCH VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to all who volunteer to fulfill these functions. If you are unable to attend on your scheduled Sunday, please find a replacement to fill in for you. Nursery May 5 Christy Jones Isabelle Johnson 12 Angie Curry Tristan Johnson 19 Betty Jo Buckingham Tara Curry 26 Sally Elrod Rachel Peter June 2 Bev Ayers Gavin Johnson 9 Linda Graham Isabelle Johnson 16 Becky Jones Tristan Johnson 23 Kelli Clymer Tara Curry 30 Christy Jones Rachel Peter Childrens Church Phyllis Peter Helper: Kay Timmons Linda Graham Helper: Betty Jo Buckingham Becky Johnson Helper: Bev Ayers Mickey McConeghey Helper: Angie Curry Phyllis Peter Helper: Diane Gumm Kim Johnston Helper: Kelli Clymer Linda Graham Helper: Heidi Berkenbosch Becky Johnson Helper: Mary Elrod Mickey McConeghey Helper: Kay Timmons

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Cornerstone Orphanage Guest Speaker Hamballs, Handbells & Harmony

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6:30p Leadership Team

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2:00p Sydnie Martinache Grad Party

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Pentecost Offering Diane Masons Ordination

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Wedding

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Summer Hours begin with worship at 9:30 a.m. 4:00p Josh Cox Grad Party

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