Message From Pastor Will

For such a time as this, we look to our country and wonder what to do?

Can we go out, should we go out, what

’

s essential to go do? The month

of July celebrates the independence of America. In a time when America

stands upon the world stage as the example for progress, how will we

respond?

“

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom

”

Our purpose

and power is rooted in the progress of the Holy Spirit; the movement of

God

’

s salvation around the globe. At this time in history, again, the world

looks to America to be the example. To finally, resolve the crippling

conflicts of civil rights, release the tumultuous tensions of subversive

inequality, and mediate generations of cultural genocide.

The world is watching us and the world will see the healing power of

Christ mend the wounds of hatred, they will witness the blood of Christ

sutures the gashes of poverty, wash away the sin of social, cultural, and

racial prejudices. For such a time as this, we, the soldiers of Christ, are

called to stand on the front lines and be a witness of the healing power of

Jesus Christ. Stand in our prayers, stand in our words, stand in our

beliefs, stand in our mission to obey Christ

’

s commandment and love our

neighbor.

Stand Up and put on the Full Armor of God, a

shield of faith, breast plate of righteousness,

helmet of salvation, belt of truth, sword of

spirit, and the gospel of peace. Let us march

together in the Spirit, united in prayer and in

our works.

I am excited to partner with our denomination in supporting the Poor

People

’

s Campaign and their efforts in the dismantling of unjust

criminalization systems that exploit poor communities and communities of

color and the transformation of the

“

War Economy

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into a

“

Peace

Economy

”

that values all humanity. This movement is led by several

Disciples of Christ ministers, who are coming together to meet the needs

of the least of these. To learn more, please visit the website at

www.poorpeoplescampaign.org.

Love in Christ,

Pastor Will

Message From Pastor Will

Newsletter

July 2020

Inside this issue:

Message from Pastor Will ₁ Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival

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Our Vision, Our Mission,

Our Purpose 3

Food Pantry’s Fabulous

Sponsors 4

First Annual Virtual Food

Drive 4

Lend a Helping Hand ₅ Why would God leave the

99 to find 1? 5

Living Endowment Fund Income Expenditure 6 Peace and Greetings from

the Elders 6

A Huge Thank You ₇

The Least of These ₇

Let Freedom Ring ₈

Family News & Prayer

Requests 8

Revised Common

Lectionary Readings 9 Prayer Time with Warren 9

Happenings! ₉

We Are Officially Open for 11 AM Church Service!

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PAST

“The Souls of Poor Folk traces the 50 years since 1968, when Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and thousands of Americans, alarmed at their government’s blindness to human need, launched the Poor People’s Campaign. As they marched up from the nation’s neglected shadows, Dr. King paused to answer a plea for support from sanitation workers on strike in Memphis. There an assassin snatched his life on April 4th.

Broken-hearted, this “freedom church of the poor” gathered by the thousands in Washington. They erected “Resurrection City,” their encampment on the National Mall, to demand that their government address bitter poverty in the wealthiest nation in the world. They confronted fun-damental questions about America’s moral and Constitutional vision for all of its peo-ple, regardless of their wealth, race, gender or national origin. They demanded atten-tion to the hungry children and inadequate schools from Appalachia to the Mississippi Delta to the devastated inner cities across America. They made moral witness against America’s long, pointless, and immoral war in Vietnam, and tried hard to be heard as they carried their testimony forward into public life. The hard history that compelled them to “pray with their feet,” as Rabbi Abraham Heschel said, also compelled many Americans to ask whether the repub-lic for which they stood would ever stand for them.

PRESENT

50 years later, beset by deepening poverty, ecological devastation, systemic racism, and an economy harnessed to seemingly end-less war, “The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival” likewise beckons our nation to higher ground. We call upon our society to see the predica-ments of the most vulnerable among us and to halt the destruction of America’s moral vision. Hundreds of thousands across the nation today stand on the shoulders of that

“freedom church” of 1968. We turn to Ameri-ca’s history—and to the realities of our own time—not to wallow in a fruitless nostalgia of pain. We seek instead to redeem a democratic promise enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, yet even more deeply rooted in the living ingredients of our own lives and embodied in the countless and largely unacknowledged grassroots activists who have labored to lift those founding docu-ments to their full meaning. We come to re-mind our nation what truths we hold to be self -evident. We come to remind our nation what values we hold dear. In Washington and at state capitols around the country, we hope to make a new moral witness from our love for what Maya Angelou called “these yet to be united states.”

According to a Sept. 10, 2019 report by Na-tional Public Radio, “[T]he Census Bureau found that 38.1 million people in 2018 were poor.”

At the 2017 General Assembly, those present adopted a resolution (GA-1740) in support of the Poor People’s Campaign, calling Disciples to speak up with the poor. Ministries across all expressions of the Church have responded over the past two and a half years, with con-gregations showing up at state rallies and re-gions sharing information. General ministry staff and General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens have participated in cam-paign events across the United States.” -from www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/

FUTURE

“We invite you to accept this call to action in one or more of these ways:

• Add your name to this statement affirming your commitment to Pro-Reconciliation and Anti-Racism as a mis-sion priority of our church. (form can be found at https://disciples.org/

congregations/we-need-to-be-the-church-we-say-we-are/)

• Educate yourself about the history of systemic racism in this country and the ways racial injustice impacts every bit of our life together, from education and

health care to jails and courtrooms and financial institutions. There are many good resources for learning; which can be found athttps://disciples.org/ resources/justice/acts-of-reconciliation/

• Join in town hall discussions hosted by Disciples leaders about how the church can do more to help dismantle systems of racism. These virtual gather-ings will be held later this summer; be sure to sign up for Disciples News Service email updates for more infor-mation at https://disciples.org/dns/ subscribe-to-dns/

• Get to work in your own communi-ty or church. Each context is different, so work where you are and with what you have.

Something is happening right now, Church, and the Spirit of God is moving in it. May we be bold enough to join the work.”

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President Rev. April Johnson, Minister of Reconciliation

NOW

We, at Park View Christian Church are excit-ed that the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is supporting the Poor People’s Cam-paign. We would love to hear from you about ways we can show our support. Is anyone interested in attending marches, start-ing a new study group that focuses on this mission, engaging in letter writing campaigns to legislators, reaching out in the community, having monthly write ups in the newsletter, have an education program that addresses these problems., etc. There are many ways we can Educate & Advocate. There will be a suggestion box located in the office where you can places your ideas, thoughts, and con-cerns. Let’s join the fight against poverty. Let’s once and for all accomplish Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s hope for “total, direct and immediate abolition of poverty.” Be the cause for change!

Building a movement to overcome systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation and the

war economy. Everybody's got a right to live. #PoorPeoplesCampaign

“God has called God’s people to work for justice and on behalf of the poor for more than 2,000 years. Micah’s call (6:8) is the basis of our vision. The 2017 General Assembly heard this call in the plans for the new Poor Peo-ple’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival and answered with adop-tion of a resoluadop-tion to support this effort based on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s original campaign 50 years ago.”

-Statement from Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

“The time has come for us to civilize ourselves by the total, direct and

im-mediate abolition of poverty.”-Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Our Confession/Preamble

As members of the Christian Church, We confess that Jesus is the Christ,

the Son of the living God,

and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.

In Christ’s name and by his grace

we accept our mission of witness and service to all people.

We rejoice in God, maker of heaven and earth,

and in God’s covenant of love

which binds us to God and to one another. Through baptism into Christ we enter into newness of life

and are made one with the whole people of God. In the communion of the Holy Spirit we are joined together in discipleship

and in obedience to Christ. At the Table of the Lord we celebrate with thanksgiving the saving acts and presence of Christ.

Within the universal church we receive the gift of ministry

and the light of scripture. In the bonds of Christian faith

we yield ourselves to God that we may serve the One whose kingdom has no end. Blessing, glory, and honor be to God forever. Amen.

Prayer

God of Grace and Justice, give us the strength to step

for-ward in this time when many are needed to be

witness-es. Give us the courage to faithfully follow the call you

place in our hearts to join alongside the poor and

op-pressed people of this world. Give us the humility to

learn from those who are different from us. Give us the

hope that we may work to further your realm here on

earth. Give us these many gifts, that we may in turn give

these gifts to the world. May we wrap these gifts in your

love, and give them away freely. AMEN.

A Word from Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister & President and Rev. April Johnson, Minister of Reconciliation

“As members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),

we condemn all injustice. We weep for the entire system of oppression that has kept us from seeing each other as be-loved children of God.

Racism and the denial of human dignity is counter to the call of Jesus Christ. Racism is a sin that breaks the heart of God. Disciples, we call ourselves a Pro-Reconciling, Anti-Racist church. We have named it as a mission priority, and we have worked hard – though often imperfectly – to live that out in every expression of our ministry. In this moment, when pro-tests rage and our hearts are broken again and again, we need to be the church we say we are.

We know that this moment calls for more than statements

and prayers. In this moment, God is calling us to act.”

Our Identity

We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we

welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.

Our Vision

To be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for jus-tice. – Micah 6:8

Our Mission

To be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ,

witness-ing, loving and serving from our doorsteps “to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8

DECLARATION: YES, WE AFFIRM OUR DISCIPLES COMMITMENT TO BEING A

PRO-RECONCILING, ANTI-RACIST CHURCH.

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We are pleased to announce the following sponsors of our food pantry! If you would like to become a sponsor, or know a business/corporation who might be interested, please contact Katie Jones at (757) 214-7188.

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P a n e r a has always

been committed to selling only freshly baked goods and only allows items to sit just a single day on the shelves. Rather than relegate unsold breads, bagels, muffins and pastries to a

dumpster, employees’ box them up for

local non-profit organizations. Please consider showing your support by visiting A Panera store near you!

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While we readily accept donations of food, we know that it’s not al-ways easy or efficient to collect canned goods and pantry staples from friends and family. If you’re as passionate as we are about working to solve hunger, join us for a digital food drive beginning July 15, 2020. Here’s how it works...a digital food drive happens online. Instead of collecting food items, we will col-lect financial donations that we can use to buy the food we need the most, including fruits, vegetables,

Our FIRST

Virtual Food Drive!

Starts July 15, 2020 on Facebook Please share the event with

friends and family!

and perishable items like meat and dairy. We’re able to turn every dollar donated into 2.5 meals, so a digital food drive can help us provide a lot more healthy food!

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“A mother, wishing to encourage her son's progress at the piano, bought tickets to a performance by the great Polish pia-nist Ignace Paderewski. When the evening arrived, they found their seats near the front of the concert hall and eyed the ma-jestic Steinway waiting on the stage. Soon the mother found a friend to talk to, and the boy slipped away.

At eight o'clock, the lights in the auditorium began to dim, the spotlights came on, and only then did they notice the boy - up on the piano bench, innocently peeking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." His mother gasped in shock and embarrassment but, before she could retrieve her son, the master himself ap-peared on the stage and quickly moved to the keyboard. He whispered gently to the boy, "Don't quit. Keep playing."

Lend a Helping Hand

Leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in the bass part. Soon his right arm reached around the other side and improvised a delightful obbligato. Together, the old master and the young novice held the crowd mesmerized with their blended and beauti-ful music.

In all our lives, we receive helping hands - some we notice, some we don't. Equally we ourselves have countless

opportunities to provide helping hands - sometimes we would like our assistance to be noticed, sometimes we don't. Little of what we all achieve is without learning from others and without support from others and what we receive we should hand out.” -Author Unknown

“Both Matthew 18 and Luke 15 record Je-sus’ parable about a shepherd who leaves 99 sheep in the fold to go in search of one that had wandered away. Jesus gave this illustra-tion in response to the Pharisees who were incensed that Jesus “welcomes sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15:2). The religious leaders in Jesus’ day had structured their system to exalt the self-righteous and ex-clude anyone who did not live up to their often arbitrary standards (Matthew 23:28). They had added so many rules and regula-tions to God’s law that no one could keep them all, including the ones who drafted them. When Jesus came along, His method-ology confused them. He seemed to be from God, yet He rebuked the outwardly righteous and welcomed the wicked. How could this man know God?

So Jesus told them a story, as He did many times in order to explain spiritual truths: “What do you think? If a man owns a hun-dred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish” (Matthew 18:12–14). The people of Jesus’ day understood the relationship be-tween shepherds and sheep, but the signifi-cance of a shepherd going in search of one lost sheep is sometimes lost on us. It seems strange that a shepherd would leave his flock to search for one missing sheep. We might consider the shepherd leaving the 99 to find the 1 this way: a father and his five children are asleep in their home when the smoke detectors go off. The father awakens to find his house filled with smoke and the sound of flames and crackling

tim-ber coming nearer. Panicked, he races to his children’s bedrooms and begins to rouse them. Calling to some and carrying others, he stumbles down the stairs and out the front door. He deposits the sleepy children on the grass a safe distance away and then turns. Gasping for air, he squints through the smoke to count kids: “Tim, Sally, Angel, Jojo—where’s Lilly!” He is missing his young-est, three-year-old Lilly. Four children are safe, one is not. What will this father do?

God is a Father. He counts His kids. He rejoices that some are safely in Christ, pre-pared for eternity and nestled near His heart. But some are missing. Where’s Ka-ren? Where’s Abdul? Where’s Jose? The Father sent Jesus on a rescue mission “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). God does not abandon the 99. They are already safely in His kingdom, attended by His an-gels, and guided by His Holy Spirit (Romans 8:14; Hebrews 13:5). But His heart aches for those not yet in the fold.

So the Good Shepherd pursues the lost sheep, woos them, calls to them, and allows circumstances into their lives designed to make them look up. It is often in the

bleak-est of circumstances that we finally surren-der our demands to have our own way. We finally submit to our Shepherd, who carries us back to the fold (Luke 15:5). In John 10, Jesus again refers to Himself as the Good Shepherd, saying, “I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd” (verses 16–17). Then in verses 27–29 He says, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.” The 99 are still important to Him, but He knows the flock is not complete with-out the lost sheep. And a good shep-herd always goes after the lost sheep.

In Luke’s gospel, two other parables follow the one about the one lost sheep, and both of them reinforce Jesus’ main point,

which is the value of individuals. The parable of the lost coin (Luke 15:8–10) and the parable of the lost son, also known as the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11 –32), continue the theme of God as a pur-suer of lost people. We were all lost at one time, and the Lord came after us. If He had not taken the initiative, no one could be saved (John 6:44).”

“So, when our Good Shepherd wants to

pursue another lost lamb, the 99 who are in the fold can joyfully support the

rescue,” for the 99 are not the ones in

danger and seek help.

-retrieved from

www.gotquestions.org/leave-the-99.html

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This year we have available $5,800 and the committee would like for members of the congregation to make suggestions as to how they would like for the money to be used. The co m m i t te e w i l l e val uat e t he suggestions and submit a plan for use of the income to the Official Board at the Official Board meeting for their approval followed by disbursement by the treasurer. Please write your recommendation as indicated below and return your recommendations to one of members of the Living Endowment Committee: Andy Artz, Judy Harman, Jeremy Russell, Sandra Rhoads, or Jeffrey Massey by August 9, 2020.

Amount:_______________________ Purpose:_______________________ Name: _________________________

Each year we receive interest money from our Living Endowment Fund. According to the Constitution under the Bylaws Section

IV Standing Committees: “this money is to

be used to expand the witness and mission of Jesus Christ in the world, serving human needs in our congregation,

community and around the world…” Section IV, 4b 1 states that “The Living

Endowment Committee Directors will invite the congregation to make written recommendations regarding expenditures

of the fund’s income for education/

ministry projects or experiences, that are not ordinarily underwritten by the regular

church operational budget.” The fund has

also reached an amount that according to the bylaws allows us to use up to 20% of

the money for support of the “regular church operational budget” and 5% of each year’s income is reinvested in the

fund to offset inflation.

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Living Endowment Fund Income

Expenditure Suggestions

If you are unable to submit a written recommendation, please contact Katie Jones at (757) 484-1776 during office hours or send an email to

[email protected] with your recommendations. Together we can build a better future for our Church.

Yes, here we are about to start

July and are starting Phase 3 of

Virginia’s reopening plan

- as we

deal with this COVID 19

Pan-demic, Economy dips, and Social

Unrest. On June 14, 2020 we

opened our church sanctuary for

11 am worship. Yes, there was

some bit of concern and a lot of

preparation and cleaning that

was done prior, but the day

came.

It was such a blessing and we had

17 people in attendance to

wor-ship inside the church sanctuary.

Afterwards we talked a bit

out-side in the yard and caught up

and each person expressed

com-fort and peace being able to

come into the church. The

ser-vice was and will continue to be

offered online- on our website

and Facebook and many are

en-joying this option.

Many thanks to all the Worship

Department for working so

hard to plan and present these

special worship services.

Please know that all the Elders

are here for you and please feel

free to call, text at any time and

let us know of your needs or

just to talk. We love and miss

you all.

In this season of so much

hap-pening in the world and in our

country- we need each other

as Sisters and Brothers in

Christ. I urge you to reach out

to your neighbors, your

gro-cery store clerks, your

mail-man, and yes strangers and

of-fer a Thank You. Let the spirit

and light of Jesus radiate from

you, wherever you are.

In closing- I used this scripture

last month and I feel it is

need-ed today-

“I give you a new commandment,

that you love one another. Just as

I have loved you, you also should

love one another. By this everyone

will know that you are my

disci-ples, if you have love for one

an-other.” John 13:34

-35

Stay safe and strong-, Gina

Artz, Elder Chair

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A HUGE THANK YOU!!

Over the past couple of months, God has provided an opportunity for us to self-reflect and ask ourselves, “How am I serving God?” “How can I serve Him during these times of crisis’?” “How can I be a better Christian?” As the news cycles inundate our televisions and social me-dia outlets with stories of staggering numbers of unemployment, social unrest, the fight for equal rights, the horrific spread of the Coronavirus throughout of world, and the sadness each loss of life brings-it is easy to get caught up in the fear, anxiety and sadness and retreat within ourselves. But God is with us, He is in us, and through us-we share God with others. Focus on how we can better serve Him and say,

“Here I am, Lord; Is it I, Lord?”

In San Diego, CA-a neighbor put out free food pantry items in the hallway to assist those who were uncomfortable to venture to the store;

People in Spain, Italy, and Israel held rounds of applause for healthcare workers from their balconies and rooftops;

A group of neighbors sang “Happy Birthday” through the window of their 80-year old neighbor during quarantine;

Children made get well soon cards for people in the hospital; Local nonprofit organizations brought food to the healthcare workers

at local hospital;

A 90-year-old husband stood outside his wife’s window at a nursing home wishing her a hap-py anniversary;

An elementary school teacher records her reading books to her students online to share with others.

The Least of These

These are the stories of acts of kindness during crisis. The smallest gesture can have the greatest impact. God tells us, “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” The “least of these” refers to those in a variety of needy situations. They include the hungry, thirsty, im-poverished, sick, oppressed, and imprisoned.

Jesus connected service to the needy with eternal rewards and punishments. Though salvation is by faith alone apart from good deeds (Ephesians 2:8–9), the redeemed will be “eager to do what is good” (Titus 2:14), including extending charity to fellow believers in difficult situations. Those whose lives are marked by apathy to-ward the needy show they have not been transformed by the grace of Jesus Christ. God has always shown a special concern for the poor and needy (Psalm 35:10). It should come as no surprise that He expects His followers to do the same, especially toward those of the family of God (Galatians 6:10). What is surprising about the “least of these” is that our service is ultimately not to the poor, but to Christ Himself.

Have you heard Him calling you in the night? Will you go, if He leads you? Will you hold His people in your heart?

-Love in Christ, Kelly Collins, Membership Chair So many Thank Yous need to be given

out- but here are just some recently acknowledge, because without each of you these missions could not have been accomplished.

1. Huge Thanks to Jeremy Russell and his crew of 12 Navy volun-teers who came to our church on June 6 and worked 5 hours on outside work, mowing, raking, trimming, digging drainage ditches and burying PVC pipe to keep our property from flooding. This was under direction of Chip Artz, and Pat Mims helped as consultant. Thank You ALL!

2. Huge Thank You to the team that has been working on our Weekly Drive Thru Food Pantry, each Tuesday 11-1. Many hands have been involved- Charlie Arnold, Mike Tefft, Chip Artz, Carolyn Jones, and Gina. Also, again many thanks to Kelly Collins and Bruce

Parker for shopping for supplies. We have received grant funds from Veterans United and Serco, Kroger gift cards, and enrolled in Day-End Dough Nation to supply our Food Pantry. Many thanks to Karen Bagot and Kelly Collins, and Katie Jones for their efforts. .

3. Huge Thanks to those keeping our Food Ministry to OASIS going during the Pan-demic. Bruce Parker, Charlie Arnold, Mike Tefft and Chip and Gina Artz.

4. Huge Thanks to the Worship Dept., Pas-tor Will and to Mike Tefft for his techno-logical expertise. Thanks to our Musicians sharing their gifts and talents.

5. Huge Thanks to all who have utilized ZOOM for various meetings during this challenging time. We know it is a learning curve and we are all learning together! 6. A great big THANK YOU for making not

one, but two successful voting primaries in May and June! We appreciate Bruce Par-ker for manning the polls and waking up super early to open our doors! A great

appreciation to Gina Artz for making sure all voters were safe and provid-ed with the proper PPE.

7. Lastly- Thank You ALL for being our Church Family and keeping the bonds of Christian fellowship strong.

We Are Park View

Christian Church

Mike Tefft, suffered from kidney stones and is recovering well.

Sonny, Shirley Byrd’s brother, is battling

cancer at home and is receiving dialysis treatments and is in need of prayers.

Charles Arnold, a GREAT BIG congratulations on retirement!

Paula Sparrow needs prayers for a serious pulmonary disease.

Lindsay Abess is still recovering at home.

Ed Sparrow needs prayers for ongoing cancer treatments.

Mitchell Daniels suffers from frequent lung infections because of cystic fibrosis.

Warren Brenan is receiving treatment for his knee pain.

Leo Ruffing has COPD and

Parkinson’s disease.

Peter Austin, son of Ken & Joan

Austin, has Huntington’s Disease.

Allen Powell, had successful surgery for colon cancer and is receiving adjunct Chemotherapy.

Janice Cubberly is undergoing a cardiac work up pending surgery and is suffering from pain in her right arm/ hand. Prayers are needed.

Betty Lou Cummings, GREAT NEWS, she has moved back home! Please feel free to visit!

Shirley Byrd is now home recovering well.

Family News & Prayer Requests

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Eva & Ciro Vasquez, baby Mia is now home with her family. Praise God!

Eleanor, Robin Merrill’s friend, who

is hospitalized.

Chris Mowery, husband of Jennifer Mowery, had major surgery on his foot and is still recovering at home and is improving.

Leila Gill, grandmother to Katie Jones and Kelly Collins, is in need of prayer for good health and recovery.

Laurie Melms is recovering from a respiratory illness.

Chris & Sarah Carpenter have arrived safely to their new home in Midlothian, Virginia.

Donald Turner,

and Kelly’s best friend, prayers are

requested for health and recovery for ongoing health issues.

Here we are at that special time of year When families celebrate with cook-outs, beer and cheer.

The beaches are calling with the heat and sunlight. It the 4th _{of July week, when everything should be alright.}

But what we are doing and thinking today-

With the Pandemic and finance issues, that won’t go away.

How about the Protests and civil unrest Our country is in crisis- in pain, worry and stressed! But let us remember our legacy and hold onto these things.

America was founded on freedom, We must let that ring. Freedom from tyranny, that ALL people had rights.

Rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of a good life.

Our independence as a Nation is so precious to us all Let us remember this, work together and answer the call.

The call to justice and fairness is clearly given Things have to improve, this effort is driven. Working together to solve our problems each day Is the only way, we can help this painful crisis go away.

Also, we must look to God for guidance to instill To pray, to listen, to communicate His will.

Never, has it been more urgent that we reach out in LOVE. A LOVE that is inspired from

our heavenly Father above. A LOVE that crosses all physical

characteristics we see

But looks deeper, into the heart and soul of what makes you and me.

Jesus was sent to us to model forgiveness and love to all He broke through barriers and the curtain did fall. So today, let us thank God for our freedoms we enjoy

And work and pray to bring peace and love for every girl and boy.

May God Bless You All Wishing You a Happy 4th _{of July, 2020}

Love to All, Gina Artz

LET FREEDOM RING

Dear Father in heaven,

I approach my quiet place of prayer with a grateful heart this morning. Thank you for providing this time for me to lay down my trials and frustrations. You understand every part of me so well. Your comfort warms me to the bone. My every need is met through your love and understanding. I lay the sins of yesterday at your feet and you forgive each one. Today Lord, please guard my words and allow me to reflect your love in away that will let others come to know you too. Direct my paths and show me yours ways. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.

“The hope we have as an anchor of the soul, but sure and steadfast.” Hebrews 6:19

Prayer Time with Warren

Serving

Elders

5: Mike Tefft & Sid Harman 12: Gina Artz & Carolyn Jones 19: Judy Harman & Joyce Brenan 26: Bonnie Gifford & Janet Sydenstricker

July Diaconate

Sherry & Fred

Presiding

TBD

Welcome Center

TBD

22: Debbie Boyd 24: Mitchel Daniels 28: Donna Cubberly

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Revised Common

Lectionary Readings

for July

5:

Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49,

58-67; Psalm 45:10-17 or

Song of Solomon 2:8-13,

Romans 7:15-25a, Matthew

11:16-19, 25-30

12:

Genesis 25:19-34, Psalm

119:105-112; Romans

8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

19:

Genesis 28:10-19a;

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24;

Ro-mans 8:12-25, Matthew

13:24-30, 36-43

26:

Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm

105:1-11, 45b or Psalm 128;

Romans 8:26-39, Matthew

13:31-33, 33-52

There is much excitement that we are NOW OPEN for Sunday Church Service! We continue to remain committed to serving you and meeting your spiritual needs. Even if you are unable to attend service, we remain available via phone, email, on Facebook, and Zoom.

Pastor Will has made arrangements for online Sunday sermons to contain on

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This summer we hope the CWF will sponsor a Community Yardsale. It will be inside and outside and tables will be avail-able for individuals to sell their own items. The date will be announced later but will hopefully be in July.

Please stay tuned for more information!!

Park View Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

3201 Western Branch Blvd

Chesapeake, Virginia 23321

Phone: (757) 484

-

1776

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.parkviewccdoc.com

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WE’RE OPEN!!

Drive-Thru Food Pantry

Every

Wednesday

of the Month

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

All are Welcome!

Non-Perishable Food Available

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Registration is Requested (Not Required)