Mellingers Evangelical Lutheran Church

Devotion for Friday June 11, 2021 submitted by Vickie Kissinger It's a simple one from Dr. Charles Stanley and the old song "Teach Me to Pray." ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsHOxdO6rbo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXxnva64wZo

Kim and I play at 7 pm

This Saturday June 12th outside on the Lawn at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pen ryn , 1258 Newport Rd, Kim and I will be playing music at 7 pm. There will be refreshments and other musicians also playing. We start at 7. See you there!

Pastor Tim Video Devotion for Wednesday June 9, 2021 Use Your Gifts https://youtu.be/RW-75_HcwRw... Lord Whose Love In Humble Service The Sacred Harp.Beach Spring /Bayly https://youtu.be/MIPIyM2Qz4k

Pastor Tim’s Devotion for Monday June 7, 2021 What is Normal? God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. -Psalm 46:1... The dictionary definition of normal is the usual, average, or typical state or condition. There’s a lot of talk about going back to MORE normal.whatever that is. The truth of the matter is that even if there had not been a pandemic that everything changes all the time any way and that what is considered to be normal is constantly changing. Things certainly aren’t normal if you compare them to the way things were when I was growing up in the 1950’s and 60’s. When was the last time you heard someone say, I’ll bring the car around, or I’ll show you to the door. ? If you said that today people would look at you like you were from another planet. My dear friend Karen Hirshon who plays in our Rustical Quality String Band was born Karen Smith and grew up on Normal Avenue in Normal, Illinois. When she was old enough to drink everybody thought her id card was fake. I guess being normal can cause problems sometimes. Nevertheless I am sure that all of us would welcome something, anything that might look like sort of or resemble anything close to normal after the past 14 unbelievable, terrifying, confusing, horrible, deadly, bizarre, ridiculous and hopefully never to be seen ever ever again months that we all just experienced. What was BECOMING normal was something that was definitely not something we wanted. I certainly hope that you all are experiencing better days and can enjoy the Summer and that the world can be a happier place once again. In any event, we know always that there will be challenges ahead. In a very real way life is a lot like that old saying about the weather: if you don’t like the weather around here just stick around and it will soon change. Joe Paterno always said that when we are basking in success, disaster is right around the corner. He used to say that the team is never quite as good as they look when they win nor are they quite as bad as they look when they lose. My prayer ii for you that whatever the days ahead hold that you know God’s loving presence there. Also, just maybe, God willing, we can enjoy life a little this Summer O God Our Help in Ages Past music by William Croft and words by Isaac Watts https://youtu.be/N-hN740J6qA

DRIVE THRU ASHES AT MELLINGERS CARPORT FEB 17 2-3 PM AND 6:30-7:30 PM ENTER LOWER ENTRANCE

A note about the Radio FM Parking Lot broadcast : Any time there is a livestream the service can be heard on FM 98.3 in the parking lot.

Dear Members and Friends of Mellingers, The pandemic and Winter make for an ever changing scenario regarding our worship schedule. Below are the current plans, subject, of course, to the weather:... 1. There will be no Drive Thru Communion or Parking Lot Church this coming Sunday February 14th. A service from the Church will be pre-recorded for you to see on Sunday the 14th. 2. The worship plan for Ash Wednesday February 17th has changed. There will be a pre-recorded service made available in email and posted on FaceBook. There will be no Parking Lot or streamed service from the church however PASTOR TIM WILL BE OFFERING DRIVE THRU ASHES FROM 2:00-300 PM AND FROM 6:30-7:30 PM UNDER THE CARPORT. ENTER USING THE LOWER DRIVEWAY AND DRIVE AROUND THE BACK OF THE CHURCH AND GO UNDER THE CARPORT FOR ASHES. 3. We are planning a Parking Lot and Live streamed worship service with Drive Thru Communion on Sunday February 21st with Communion distributed under the carport after the service until 10:30. (On January 31st ,43 people received Holy Communion this way.) Also on February 21st the Pick Six Lent giving envelopes will be handed out. 4. Please call people who you know don’t get email or have the internet to let them know about these changes. 5. Children can now look on our website www.mellingers.org for the tab Kids Connection to see things for them including a very good video children’s sermon for Valentine’s Day and Transfiguration. On behalf of the Church Council and leadership team at Mellingers I want to thank you for your patience as we undergo many changes due to covid and the weather. Thank you also for your continued support of the ministries of the congregation and the larger church and much thanks to our staff and to the many volunteers who make possible worship and the continuation of our work for God’s Glory. You are in my prayers and I look forward to the time when we can all be together again. In Christ, -Pastor Tim Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. -Luke 12: 32

Pastor Tim’s Daily Message Thursday February 11, 2021 What is the Truth? And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. - John 8:32 ...Continue reading

Pastor Tim’s Wednesday Video February 10, 2021 A Song For These Times Lutheran Camping and One Tin Soldier song... https://youtu.be/68sRKi-XovI www.lutherancamping.org

Pastor Tim’s Wednesday Video Devotion December 9, 2020 Trees https://youtu.be/Y4bwd6fJqrE... Creator of the Stars at Night Plainsong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zibWoP4RJ14

Pastor Tim’s Daily Message Tuesday December 8, 2020 While We Wait I haven’t gone to eat inside a restaurant since March 12th. But I remember when we used to go out very often you would have to wait to get a table. And while you waited you could often order drinks from the bar or maybe even snacks....Continue reading

Daily Message for Monday December 7, 2020 by Caleb Morgan Our Daily Bread Hope Glows in the Dark... https://youtu.be/0Habl-nYOQM The link below is long but will take you directly to a beautiful choir version of the hymn My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less written by Edward Mote (lyrics) and William Bradbury (music) in 1836. https://www.bing.com/videos/search

Much thanks to the Decorating Committee

What Martin Luther actually said in 1518 was, "The law says, 'do this', and it's never done. Grace says, 'believe in this,' and everything is already done."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj_17J00IlM&t=29s

Devotion for Saturday October 31, 2020 by Vicar Scott Brubaker Kindness Let us pray, ...Continue reading

Daily Devotion for Friday October 30, 2020 by Troy Black Stop Worrying https://youtu.be/grTuXo1hqN4... Troy Black was born in 1989. He grew up in East Texas in a large family. He graduated Valedictorian from Longview Christian School with a 4.0 GPA. Troy then attended John Brown University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Digital Media Arts (emphasis in Cinematography) and a 3.9 GPA. While working toward his degree, Troy interned at a marketing and design agency, and he also briefly worked as a student graphic designer for JBU. After college, Troy moved to Dallas, Texas where he worked for The Urban Alternative, The National Broadcast Ministry of Dr. Tony Evans, as a website developer. After moving to south Texas, Troy married his wife, Leslie, and together they founded Inspire Christian Books, a small independent Christian publishing company through which Troy published his first book, My Mess. Since then, Troy has published four other books and produced over 50 Christian inspirational and teaching videos. Troy and Leslie have three daughters: Mirabelle, Iona, and Lauralee. They currently reside in East Texas.

Here is a photo of Mellingers Church Council from around 1970-72. In the front row, Harlan Fasnacht , Clarence Henly, Charlie Messner, Luther Showalter, Pastor Kurz. Second row, Bill Gerhart, Clyde Wingenroth, Levi Eberly, Ira G. Sreffy. Third row, Red McQuate, Jakey Schannauer, Landis Henly, x. Please help if you know who the unidentified man is. Thanks.

Pastor Tim’s Daily Message Thursday October 29, 2020 In The Darkness Is A Creed... On this Thursday between Reformation Day and All Saints Day and just a few days before we turn the clocks back creating, in a way, more darkness in the worldjust what we need right.more darkness!?.. and as we tremble at the onset of Winter and pandemic fears I thought it would be a good time to share with you again the sermon I preached a few months ago on Easter Sunday April 12th..In The Darkness Is A Creed at the link below. God bless you. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=fVO-4na2Nb4

Pastor Tim’s Daily Message Wednesday October 28, 2020 Call Me...Continue reading

Pastor Tim’s Daily Message Tuesday October 27, 2020 The Journey... Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. -Psalm 119:105 The turtle in the photograph accompanying this message is on a journey across my back yard. It takes me a minute to do that. It takes him a lot longer. Everybody moves at their own pace and it sure seems like everybody’s journey has slowed down in 2020 and we are all now sort of creepy crawling into Winter worried about the damn-demic, kind of going forward but slowly and keeping our heads low to the ground. In a way things have sort of kind of got more normal with more things going on than there was in the Spring and early Summer. And yet there seems to be a dread about flu season and what is going to happen over the Winer as cases rise. We might do well to take a lesson from the turtle and just slow down. One day at a time Sweet Jesus. As the saying goes, just because you are over the pandemic doesn’t mean the pandemic is over. Wherever and whenever we go, we can be assured God is with us and loves us and will never abandon nor forsake us. Yes, I know..if God loves us so much why do we have covid? Well, I don’t know the answer to that but I do know that we would be wise and better off to trust in God and not ourselves, to trust in the power and peace of God in every time, especially in troubled times. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. -Proverbs 3: 5-6 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand. -Isaiah 41: 10 It seems like we used to go faster and farther and the endless pandemic goes on and on. Eventually the turtle made it across the yard after what seemed like an eternity. But he got there. I think that’s the attitude we are going to have to take about the upcoming Winter. One day at a time Sweet Jesus. I sang the song with that title a lot in the Spring and I think it’s a good time to sing it again. Here it is. God bless you. One Day at a Time by Marijohn Wilkin and Kris Kristofferson sung by Pastor Tim Craven https://youtu.be/5NRPXzhrIOY

Only in theaters THIS WEEK October 27th, 29th, 30th, and a matinee on the 31st. Enjoy a visit to your local theater with family and friends to see WHEN WE LAST SPOKE. Click this link to see theaters and ticket availability https://engage-media-partners.sendybay.com//zRjwDFLBYtraA9... Based on the novel by Marci Henna, WHEN WE LAST SPOKE is the story of two sisters in 1967 who are raised by their grandparents in the small town of Fireside, TX. Humor, heartbreak and triumph are served with whipped cream and lots of local nuts in this heartwarming tale of family, friendship and forgiveness. Starring Melissa Gilbert, Corbin Bernsen, Darby Camp, Chandler Head and Cloris Leachman. Theaters are open, find yours now and reserve your spot.

Dear friends, Greetings from ELCA World Hunger! Whether you are a newly connected or longtime advocate of our shared work, we are grateful for your partnership in seeking a just world where all are fed. Today, we invite you to attend the 2021 ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering. ... This signature event gathers ELCA World Hunger’s leaders for a time of networking, idea sharing, learning and planning for our shared ministry to address hunger and its root causes in our local and global communities. Next year's event, January 20 through 23, we will center on John 6:11-12 and the theme And All Were Satisfied. For the first time in the event’s history, we will gather virtually! We celebrate the new opportunities this gathering brings, including the chance to welcome more participants than ever before. As we look forward, we know that our future church is younger and more diverse; who do you want to invite to be part of the conversation and our ministry together? To register, please visit bit.ly/2021WHLG. The event fee is $20, with sponsorship opportunities available to those for whom the cost would be a barrier to attending. Once you register, you will receive the information needed to join in the event. We hope you’ll join us and invite others to share in the experience! Let us know if you have any questions: [email protected] or 773-380-1749. Until all are fed, Juliana Glassco and the ELCA World Hunger Team

Dear Friend, I invite you to join me for a virtual town hall meeting to review Habitat's annual report for fiscal year 2020, to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28th at 8:00 p.m. I will share with you and fellow guests a review of our operations and financials over the past year, as well as take a look at our organization's current activities. To prepare for the discussion, you may find it helpful to read through our recently released FY20 annual report, found online through this ...link. Please secure your participation by next Wednesday at 12:00 noon. Upon registering through Eventbrite, you will receive a confirmation email with log-in information to the Zoom meeting. Please keep that confirmation email handy for Zoom access to the presentation. Your participation, as well as your questions, would be greatly appreciated as we take some important time together to discuss Habitat's activities in carrying out our affordable homeownership mission. Please click here to register. I look forward to talking with you soon. In partnership, Andrew Szalay Executive Director Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity

Pastor Tim’s Daily Message Monday October 26, 2020 Sometimes...Continue reading

38 inside, 18 in parking lot. Vickie Kissinger played the liturgy and two hymns. People spoke. Kim Craven and Nancy Hain and Linda Netzley and Dorothy Hutchinson sang as a choir distanced with masks with mics from the narthex away from the congregation. Reformation Day organ fanfare. Pastor Tim preached By the Grace of God. It's not covid's world it's God's world and Mellingers starting a new day. Praise God!