Category: Events
Tim Lawton Graduation Celebration
Saturday evening, May 2, 2015, the church held a dinner to celebrate Tim Lawton’s college graduation. Tim will graduate from Cedarville University with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering in December after finishing his last few classes. Since there isn’t a ceremony in December, Tim participated in the May 2 graduation ceremony. Tim’s parents, Jeff and Nadine Lawton, his sister, Sarah Uhlich, and his nephew, Roper Uhlich came to cheer him on as well as help him pack as he returns home to Rhode Island for the summer.
As part of the dinner, Tim & his parents presented a Certificate of Appreciation 
to the church. Signed by Tim, the certificate read “to honor and recognize the confidence, devotion, guidance, and assistance freely given in helping me obtain this important milestone in my life.” Pastor Robert Van Horn accepted the certificate on behalf of the church.
The menu for the dinner included lasagna, bread, and salad followed with a decorated cake from Cora’s Confections and a variety of ice cream flavors from Johnson’s. The food was delicious, the fellowship entertaining, and the evening was enjoyed by all in attendance.
Appalachian Association Hosted By Lost Creek
Appalachian Association 2015 will be hosted by the Lost Creek Seventh Day Baptist church at Camp Joy in Berea, West Virginia. The dates are the last weekend in June, the 26th-28th. The Theme for the weekend is following the yearly SDB General Conference Theme of “Steadfast” and the Conference President, Bill Probasco will be there to share more about this year’s theme and programs at the annual General Conference meetings July 26-Aug 1 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Come for fellowship, worship, fun, food, and lots of beautiful outdoor serenity and relaxation! There is no cost, but registration is requested for an accurate meal count and adequate space. Bring your camper, tent, or plan to stay in the dorms. Click here to go to the Lost Creek SDB church website to register.
2015 Camp Joy Schedule & Registration
Our church is sponsoring kids who want to attend Summer Church Camp at Camp Joy in Berea, West Virginia. The camp program includes Bible Study, Swimming, Crafts, Outdoor Worship, Singing, Campfire Games, Canoeing, and lots more fun activities. Camp Joy is owned and operated by the Appalachian Association of Seventh Day Baptist churches. There are two camps scheduled for this summer: Middler/Junior Camp for kids who have completed grades 2-6 and Senior Camp for kids who have completed grades 7-12.
Registration forms are in the attached file to download. PLEASE MAIL these forms by May 30, 2015, earlier if possible. Fees may be included or may be paid at camp. Mail to Amanda Barbee, 1378 Salemville Rd, New Enterprise, PA 16664 (814) 766-4585 or email to angraffius@hotmail.com
Camp Joy Pre-Camp May 16-17, 2015
There will be a Pre-Camp this year at Camp Joy in Berea, West Virginia. The dates are May 16-17, 2015 and it is for kids in 1st and 2nd grades to give them a taste of what “real camp” will be like. If there are older kids who have not yet participated at Camp Joy, they are also invited to come to this Pre-Camp and be “helpers”. The Pre-Camp will start at 2pm on Sabbath afternoon, May 16, and will end after lunch on Sunday, May 17, at 1pm. The director for this Pre-Camp is Mrs. Chris Sias. Registration is required, so please contact Chris to let her know what kids are able to come, or if you have any questions. The cost is minimal, only $5 per person, to cover the cost of insurance. We hope all of our kids in the 1st and 2nd grades will be able to come and enjoy the pre-camp experience at Camp Joy! (First graders are included in this program because it is not an annual event)
If you have to travel a distance to bring children and want to assist with the camp, adult helpers are appreciated. Bring the basic Camp Joy Camper Registration Form with you. If there are any food allergies, advance notice would be appreciated. Response with the number of anticipated participants would be appreciated a week before Pre-Camp.
Looking forward to this fun and spiritual camping time!
Contacts:
-Pastor Brent Hannah at 304-629-0256
-Chris Sias at fcgrandp@frontier.com or 304-782-1336
February Family Night Celebrates Love
On a winter evening the last day of February 2015, there was lots of energy and laughter in the Bond Fellowship Hall of the Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist Church from 7-8:30 pm. Guests arrived to find tables arranged around the room with little dishes of M&M’s, Wasabi peanuts, and snack mix on each decorated table. Robert and Lana Van Horn were our hosts for the evening. A rousing game of balloon badminton across a red string with paper-plate rackets was a hit for all ages — and the big red balloons continued to be a favorite for the youngest ones throughout the evening! Several times, we took a “holy kiss” break to share chocolate kisses passed out by Pastor Robert with others in the room plus there were many delicious dips, cookies, and snacks to nibble on throughout the evening. Chris and Veronica Van Horn entertained us with a skit where Christopher became Veronica’s arms as she prepared for a date by brushing teeth, applying makeup and doing hair! Lana led the group in a trivia game based on “Bible Blurt” and another game singing as many songs as teams could think of containing a certain word (love, sunshine, etc.). Pastor Robert closed the evening with devotions and the kids helped by acting out portions of “The Love Chapter” in I Corinthians 13. Thanks to all for coming, sharing, and warming up the winter with love!
2015 Church Officers & Board
The following people were elected at the annual church business meeting held on Sabbath, January 3, 2015:
- President: Dean Fox
- Vice President: Christopher Van Horn
- Treasurer: Chip Thorngate
- Clerk: Marissa Van Horn
- Sabbath School Superintendent: Susie Fox
- Assistant Sabbath School Superintendent: Kym Goodson
- Corporate Agent: Veronica Van Horn
- Trustees: Lana Van Horn and Mark Pest (3 year term expiring in 2018)
- Appalachian Association Executive Council Reps: Kym Goodson and Marge Patrick
Each of these people are elected for a one year term, with the exception of the Trustees who are elected for a 3 year term with 2 new trustees elected each year. Throughout the year, the church (advisory) board consists of the first 7 officers along with the Pastor, a representative from the Deacons, and a representative from the Trustees. Thanks to all those who held these positions in 2014 as well as those who have agreed to fill them in 2015!
Preschool SS Class Christmas Video
During the December 20, 2014 morning worship service, each of the Sabbath School classes shared a part in the Nativity Celebration of the birth of Jesus. Here is the short video that the 2 & 3 year old SS class had for their part in the program.
Talent/No-talent Family Night August 30
It is 
always amazing (but not surprising) to see the variety of talents and abilities God gives people!
Our TNT (Talent or No-Talent) Family night was held at the church Saturday night, August 30th, from 6:30-8:30 pm. We started the evening off with a show consisting of guitar playing, singing, puppet show drama, tumbling, video show, costumed performers, jokes, card tricks, cross-stitch show-n-tell, a p(h)unny fashion show, and a science demonstration . . . and even someone saying the alphabet backwards!
After the show, we all joined in the Fellowship Hall for “make-your-own-ice-cream-sundaes” with choices of toppings on (our favorite) Johnson’s ice cream.
There was fun, there was laughter, there were surprises, there was yummy ice cream!
Arabella shared her tumbling skills
Marge Patrick amazed us as she said the alphabet backward
Pastor Robert has a Children’s Time in the weekly Worship Service
Tim Lawton shared a card trick with Lana Van Horn helping
Susie Fox was the MC for the TNT show
Emma Van Horn performed “Let It Go”
Mark Pest had us laughing with some great jokes
Make-your-own Ice Cream Sundaes
A glance at the audience with a Matthew Thomas sighting!
Dean Fox played guitar and sang about “Charlie on the MTA”
Darwin Van Horn sang “Your Name” with a coordinating video show
Betty Pierce showed her handiwork in this cross-stitch of the Last Supper
Rev. Dr. Perumal & Vasantha Paramanandam Visit
Rev. Dr. Perumal & Vasantha Paramanandam from India Calvary Ministries in Chennai, India visited our church on August 16, 2014. Their ministry works through churches, a Bible College for new pastors, street ministry, children’s programs, and outreach to lepers. Born into a Hindu family, Dr. P’s father was healed of throat cancer in 1966 when Christians came and prayed for him. Their family was baptized and Dr. P became a Christian as he learned more about the one true God through the Bible in the following years. In 1997, Dr. P received a vision to plant 1000 churches across India. He is visiting the United States to share God’s message as well as raise funds and awareness for India Calvary Ministries.
Following Vasantha’s special music, Dr. Paramanandam shared a message about 7 Bible Animals who obeyed God and ministered as a result. These were Dove, Camel, Ravens, Great Fish, Small Fish, Rooster, and a Dumb Donkey. If God could use these animals…He can surely use us!
Our church was blessed by Dr. P’s visit and message. To find out more about India Calvary Ministries or to make a donation, go to www.indiacalvaryministries.org
You can listen to the recording of the worship service with the Paramanandams under the Sermon section of this website here August 16, 2014 worship service.
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