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May 2011What Not to Ask on Sunday MorningsEverything MomHow did you find the energy, Mom.To do all the things you did,To be a teacher, nurse, and counselorto me, when I was a kid.How did you do it all, Mom.Be a chauffeur, cook, and friend,Yet find the time to be a playmate,I just can't comprehend.I see now it was love, Mom.That made you comewhenever I'd call.Your inexhaustible love, MomAnd I thank you for it all.Joanna FuchsInside this issue:Tiny Timbers Tidbits2Scriptures, Servants & Stats3WGT Calendar4YWAM in Cambodia5Who’s Who at WGT7Library NewsWomen’s Fellowship89Crochet Time9I recently heard a story about a manwho taught math at a local high school.He was a faithful church-attendee andraised his family with strong Christianvalues. He was a man of strong integrity and character; a man who washighly respected in the community.Unfortunately his church-going experience became less and less desirableover time. The reason had nothing todo with the quality of the preaching orthe worship gatherings or leadership atall, though. The reason his worshipexperience was tainted had everythingto do with the questions peopleseemed to pose every week about hiswork.For instance, if you have a leadership orcongregational concern to share with ourModerator, MJ Smith, addressing the issue with her right before a worship service is not the appropriate time. Talkingto Randy Ginder, our Stewards Commission Chairperson about painting the pavilion can wait until Monday. ApproachingSarah Kolp, our Nurture Chairperson orLou Trout, our Witness Chairperson witha new idea about Sunday School or outreach might distract them from givingtheir whole attention to God in worship.I once had a woman express her intensedisappointment with me the minute before I began leading a worship service inwhich I was preaching. It’s difficult tolead God’s people in worship whenThe man would come with a heartyou’re feeling the fresh wound of unready to worship but was bogged downwielded criticism.by comments from other congregantsabout a looming school board decision. Does this mean we avoid speaking to othHe came ready to lay the burdens of ers altogether on Sunday mornings? Ofthe week aside in order to focus upon course not! I’m simply asking us to beGod but they kept getting trudged back sensitive about the kinds of questions weup by the very people who were sup- ask, comments we make, and discussionsposed to help him focus on Jesus. On we engage in. Before opening ourthe day when he was diligently trying to mouth, think about whether the wordsobserve the Sabbath by keeping will help someone keep the Sabbath holy.thoughts about his work at a distance, Before speaking, think about whether thethe people of God kept bringing those words will assist or detract from a person’s ability to focus on Jesus. Before wethoughts back into view.move our lips, remember we’re not at theEventually the man decided to attend acoffee shop or local restaurant wheredifferent church in another town outeverything’s fair game, but we’re also notside the reaches of his school district.at the library where silence is golden.But his story is not unique. There is aWhen we gather for worship, let’s redelicate balance between expressingspect each other so we are truly free togenuine concern for an individual byexalt and magnify the One most worthyasking them questions about their voof our worship and reverence, Jesus thecation and intruding upon their obserChrist.vance of the Sabbath. Everyone’s tolerance is different in this regard, and weRespectfully,need to be honest about it when weKenneth A. Stewart, Senior Pastorgather for worship. Inappropriate talkabout work does not only apply to ourweekly jobs, however, but also with ourcongregational leadership positions aswell.

Page 2It is so hard to believe we are approaching the end of anotherschool year already! The ending of this school year is bittersweet – we havehad an amazing year of watching the children grow and learn so much butwe are also preparing ourselves to say goodbye to 2 very dear employees,whom will be greatly missed. God has been so good to our school and wehave no doubt that He will guide the right Teacher and Aide to us. Continueto be in prayer for our staff, the children that will be off to kindergarten,the children that will be in our classes next year and our board members.The T/Th classes recently went on a field trip to Zoo America in Hershey. We were a little concerned about the weather – the trip was postponed one time due to weather. But God blessed us with a beautiful day! It started out a little chillybut that did not last long. We started our trip with a presentation given by one of the zoo employees,who was amazing. She gave the children lots of information and was holding their attention as well(which can be a challenge when it comes to such a big group of preschoolers). She showed us a hissingcockroach, a snake, an owl and a skunk. She told us about what each animal family they belonged toand why. We then saw a baby crocodile and the kids had to name the family he belonged to. After thepresentation we were on our own to explore the zoo. It was not crowded and because the day was nottoo cold (or rainy) or too hot, all the animals were out and moving around. Everyone had a great time!We deiced to have our picnic lunch indoors due to the fact that it was a little cool and breezy inthe morning. So off to Chocolate World we went. We got to eat our lunches at their tables – it wasvery nice. After lunch we just had to ride the ride, of course! We got to ride it 2 times! Some of us thendecided to go to Cocoa Castle Playground for a little while after we left Chocolate World.It was a fun day! The staff and adults loved seeing the sea of lime green Tiny Timbers shirtsfloating around the zoo. And boy, was it so much easier to spot who was in our group.The next couple of weeks will be busy. The M/W/F classes have some field trips coming up thatsound like a lot of fun. Of course, we are busy planning Tiny Timbers Sunday – which we hope you canattend. It has truly been an amazing year of growth for not only the children but staff as well. We lookforward to the rest of this year, our summer and then the beginning of yet another blessed year nextyear.Mindy SmithCo-Chairand mom of a T/Th studentShake it Up Café is the theme for VBS this year!!! Mark your calendars now for theweek of July 18th - July 22nd. Shake It Up Café allows kids to explore the Bible as acookbook filled with recipes for living out God’s word.Online registration is available on the church website. Simply go to this link:www.westgreentree.org and click on the “What’s Happening” tab. Click on “VBS” &then “HERE”. This will take you directly to the Shake it Up registration site. On the left menu bar, clickon “Participant” and you will be able to register your child(ren).Please refer any questions to Allison Huber at 717-431-8644 or AuntAlli1976@gmail.com .

Page 3April Sermon Texts & ServantsFocus for May: Joy & PeaceMessengerMay 1May 8May 15May 22May 29Youth SundayPastor KennethDeuteronomy16:13-15Audrey EstepLuke 24:13-32Pastor KennethNumbers 6:22-27Pastor KennethJohn 20:19-31Janet MyersMary Jane SmithMary Jane SmithJanet MyersOrganistPianistSylvia WeaverSpecialMusicChoirBrenda GeibCombined Men’sChoirChoirChildren Sing! & SarahKolpKari SlaterOffertoryNicole DrawbaughChoristerGlenn WeaverJune KolpDavid MyersRegena TrippSylvia WeaverGreetersRandy & KarenGinderJohn & WendyWeberCurtis & JamieGruberCindy Collins & MaryLouise MillerBill & Regena TrippWorshipLeaderPastor KennethPastor DonPastor KennethJohn WeberJohn WeberYouthNew Horizons SSClassFaith Seekers SSClassSojourners SS ClassSoftball TeamSound Room8 amDuane Bender &Jeff SchwangerMerv McClenaghan & DuaneMartinJerry Huber &Merv McClenaghanJeff Schwanger &Duane MartinDuane Martin &Duane BenderSound Room10:30 amMerv McClenaghan & DuaneMartinJerry Huber & JeffSchwangerDuane Martin &Jeff SchwangerJerry Huber & DuaneBenderJeff Schwanger &Merv McClenaghan8 am Nursery/ToddlerJason & Kari SlaterDaryl & AngieHarnishMike & Marcia HawthorneThe DrawbaughFamilyThe Long FamilyUshers10:30 amNurseryNicole & TracyDrescherThe Cannon Family10:30 amToddlerChad & AudreyGarberMarch & April StatsMarch 27April 3April 10April 17Total Worship253206220208Sunday School131119141126General 5,528.00 6,231.50 6,496.50 5,338.00Building 280.00 95.00 225.00 225.00Deacon 50.00 45.00 60.00 20.00Seminary 20.00

1Worship8:00 amSunday School9:15 amWorship10:30 amFellowship Mealat 11:30 amCongregationalBusiness Mtg. at12:30 pmTiny TimbersCelebration 6:30234Jr. High Clubs, Sr.High Clubs, & YoungAdult Bible Study,Choir Rehearsal7 pm5673 M WoodsEvent4 pm @ Hawthorne’sWoodsMother’s Day 8Worship8:00 amSunday School9:15 amWorship10:30 am91011121314Crochet Group8:30 am15Worship8:00 amSunday SchoolVBS Overview9:15 amWorship10:30 amVBS Overview11:30 amTiny TimbersStaff Dinner6:30 pmJr. High Clubs, Sr.High Clubs, & YoungAdult Bible Study,Choir Rehearsal7 pm162223WorshipJune8:00 amEVERGREENNEWSSunday School9:15 amSubmissions dueWorship10:30 am29Anointing SundayWorship8:00 amSunday School9:15 amWorship10:30 am30Memorial DayOffice Closed1718Commission &Jr. High Clubs, Sr.Board Mtg. 7 pm High Clubs, & YoungAdult Bible Study,Choir Rehearsal7 pm243125Jr. High Clubs, Sr.High Clubs, & YoungAdult Bible Study,Choir Rehearsal7 pmWalk for aHealthyCommunity192021Sr. High YouthCar Wash &Bake Sale @Hostetters9 am - 2 pm262728Women’sFellowshipBanquet6:30 pm

Page 5Anniversaries5/8 - Greg & Julie Ramsey5/11 - Gary & Cindy Collins5/14 - Richard & Nancy Garber5/20 - Dave & Vanessa Long5/22 - Dick & Erma Fazenbaker, Arlen &Sheri Mummau5/30 - Curt & Jamie Gruber5/31 - Jason & Holly LeonardBirthdays5/1 - Ian Miller, Kenneth Stewart5/2 - Merv McClenaghan5/8 - Patsy Risser, George Clugston Jr.5/9 - Merle Kreider,5/10 - Luke Huber, Lois Schwanger5/11 - Casey Shoemaker5/13 - Michelle Breneman5/14 - Shirley Dunkelberger5/15 - Cindy Collins, Don Kopp5/17 - Luetta Hess, Duane Bender5/19 - Stephanie Ginder, StephanieKlugh5/20 - Heather Haverkamp5/21 - Kelly Garber5/23 - Sandy Brubaker5/25 - Charles Groff, Ken Sides5/27 - Laura Hollinger, Janelle Becker5/28 - Clair Leonard5/29 - Helen Keener, John Weber, JasonLato5/30 - Abigail Myers5/31 - Yvonne Johnson, Sandy Hoffer,Christie SmithPlease stop by & help the youth raise funds for their missiontrip to New Mexico this summer!! On Saturday, May 21st,from 9 am - 2 pm, the youth will be washing vehicles, sellinghot dogs, drinks, & homemade baked goods at JB Hostettersin Mount Joy.YWAM in CambodiaKrista Hollinger, along with another leader, Danny,and 12 students from a YWAM Discipleship Training School are currently in Cambodia. For the nextfour weeks, they will be working with already established ministries & missionaries to encouragethem and join them in their work. They will be rubbing shoulders with children & youth, churchmembers & prostitutes, orphans and AIDS patients. They will have opportunity to teach English& job skills, share testimonies and Bible studies,pray for the people they meet & help with workprojects, along with whatever else God has in storefor them.For many of the students it is their first time outside the US. They are stepping way out of theircomfort zones to apply what they have been learning over the past few months while in the classroom. Please join in prayer that they will havemany opportunities to share God’s love & truth inthis nation. He is faithful & He goes before them.Many of them, are also listening during this time,to what and to where God is calling them as theyfinish their DTS.Please keep them in prayer. Pray with/for them asthe Lord leads you!

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