PassWord
June 13, 2025
Dear PassWord People,
Lovely day here in Middletown. I’ve been able to get some flowers planted these past couple weeks and most of them are looking good. I still have some hyacinth seeds to plant when I get some time. And the pond is lovely, the water lilies outdoing themselves. Jeff has been working on the front steps, which were not in good shape. I like when my world is in some kind of decent order, though it never seems to all get done. Currently, 71 degrees in our backyard.
So, I put eggs on to hardboil this morning and forgot about them. I got busy with something here on my computer and all at once remembered the eggs. I was very fortunate they did not boil dry. The only problem was, I had no idea how long they had been boiling because I also didn’t set the timer. Still, I figured they must be done because they were boiling full speed by the time I remembered them. Thankfully, when they cooled and I peeled them they were indeed done.
I lost an earring this week. I took it off to wash my ear, lost the back, was too lazy to find another back and midday, realized I was only wearing one earring. When I did find it at the end of the day it was lying on my bedroom floor, broken. I liked those earrings, but I have others.
I found someone’s underwear in the spare bathroom Monday morning. There was a lot of family here Sunday so it really could be almost anyone’s. But you would think that if they were throwing them out they would have at least found a waste can. I’m not a fan even of my own underwear, let alone other people’s. But it was wash day so I just threw them in with our underwear and now they are at least clean.
I’m thinking and writing this morning about my own little irritations. Petty things. And held up against the world we currently live in, I’m not sure they are even worth mentioning - airplanes crashing, wars pending, a country divided. I know and pray for people who are fighting cancer, having surgery, grieving great losses. And here I am worrying about my hard-boiled eggs.
I realize it’s not Thanksgiving, but gratitude is on my mind this morning. We often lack gratitude for the everyday, the ordinary, the blessing of home and family until these things we take for granted are no longer here. We have so much, we are blessed so greatly, and yet, if I am not careful, I can find myself complaining instead of rejoicing, of being irritated rather than grateful. As someone once said, “There is always something to be thankful for.”
In a world gone mad, we rejoice that God is near. We rejoice in His goodness, His protection, His provision. We remember His faithfulness and love and commit to remember what He has done and continues to do in our lives.
Thank you, Father. And forgive us when we forget.
The Gospel Alphabet (Take off on a Bible Adventure):
In 2025 we are memorizing scripture together as a congregation. These scriptures are alphabetical meaning the first letter of each one corresponds to the alphabet. You can pick up the new verse to add to your ring from the basket in the narthex. \
L Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! - Isaiah 45:22a
Our first summer "Garage Night" is planned for Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 at the Pickel Pavilion. The church will provide burgers, hotdogs and drinks. Please bring a sidedish to share if you are able. We will Tie Dye! If you'd like to participate bring a washed, white cotton t-shirt with you. And invite a friend to join you.
Camp Yolijwa: If you haven't registered for camp yet, there's still time!
Our church offers scholarships for 50% of the registration fee. Just pick up a scholarship form in the narthex, complete it, and return to the church office. Some camps fill up quickly so be sure to get your registration in soon. Camp registration forms are also available in the narthex or you can sign up online at https://campyolijwa.org/online-registration.
VBS Day Camp: Daniel: Standing Strong. July 7-11. 9:00-3:00. All children between kindergarten and 5th grade are welcome. Older youth are invited to be Jr. Leaders. $25.00 for the week. Registration is open!
CALENDAR
Sunday, June 15. Father’s Day with our message coming from Acts 3:1-10. Today we will also celebrate Holy Communion.
Wednesday, June 18 6:00pm. Garage Night - tie dying!
Monday - Friday, July 7-11 VBS Day Camp. Registration is now open! Forms are in the narthex and online at our Facebook page.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Jimmy and Cece Abromitis
Sherry Belton
Jenny Dimeler
John Frisch
Robert Kaylor
Karl Krodel, Jr.
John Myers
Denise Phillips
Wayne Shank
Unspoken
Our condolences to Ruth and George Yanek on the death of Ruth’s mother, Sarah Chessman on Friday, June 6.
If you have a prayer need or would like to be added to the Prayer Chain, please call Ruth Yanek at (717) 944-7585.
Enough. Happy Father's Day to all you men out there. And come Sunday as we talk about a man who was given not what he wanted - but what he needed.
Blessings,
Pastor Kim
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/middletowncog/
Our Website: www.middletowncog.org
Dear PassWord People,
Lovely day here in Middletown. I’ve been able to get some flowers planted these past couple weeks and most of them are looking good. I still have some hyacinth seeds to plant when I get some time. And the pond is lovely, the water lilies outdoing themselves. Jeff has been working on the front steps, which were not in good shape. I like when my world is in some kind of decent order, though it never seems to all get done. Currently, 71 degrees in our backyard.
So, I put eggs on to hardboil this morning and forgot about them. I got busy with something here on my computer and all at once remembered the eggs. I was very fortunate they did not boil dry. The only problem was, I had no idea how long they had been boiling because I also didn’t set the timer. Still, I figured they must be done because they were boiling full speed by the time I remembered them. Thankfully, when they cooled and I peeled them they were indeed done.
I lost an earring this week. I took it off to wash my ear, lost the back, was too lazy to find another back and midday, realized I was only wearing one earring. When I did find it at the end of the day it was lying on my bedroom floor, broken. I liked those earrings, but I have others.
I found someone’s underwear in the spare bathroom Monday morning. There was a lot of family here Sunday so it really could be almost anyone’s. But you would think that if they were throwing them out they would have at least found a waste can. I’m not a fan even of my own underwear, let alone other people’s. But it was wash day so I just threw them in with our underwear and now they are at least clean.
I’m thinking and writing this morning about my own little irritations. Petty things. And held up against the world we currently live in, I’m not sure they are even worth mentioning - airplanes crashing, wars pending, a country divided. I know and pray for people who are fighting cancer, having surgery, grieving great losses. And here I am worrying about my hard-boiled eggs.
I realize it’s not Thanksgiving, but gratitude is on my mind this morning. We often lack gratitude for the everyday, the ordinary, the blessing of home and family until these things we take for granted are no longer here. We have so much, we are blessed so greatly, and yet, if I am not careful, I can find myself complaining instead of rejoicing, of being irritated rather than grateful. As someone once said, “There is always something to be thankful for.”
In a world gone mad, we rejoice that God is near. We rejoice in His goodness, His protection, His provision. We remember His faithfulness and love and commit to remember what He has done and continues to do in our lives.
Thank you, Father. And forgive us when we forget.
The Gospel Alphabet (Take off on a Bible Adventure):
In 2025 we are memorizing scripture together as a congregation. These scriptures are alphabetical meaning the first letter of each one corresponds to the alphabet. You can pick up the new verse to add to your ring from the basket in the narthex. \
L Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! - Isaiah 45:22a
Our first summer "Garage Night" is planned for Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 at the Pickel Pavilion. The church will provide burgers, hotdogs and drinks. Please bring a sidedish to share if you are able. We will Tie Dye! If you'd like to participate bring a washed, white cotton t-shirt with you. And invite a friend to join you.
Camp Yolijwa: If you haven't registered for camp yet, there's still time!
Our church offers scholarships for 50% of the registration fee. Just pick up a scholarship form in the narthex, complete it, and return to the church office. Some camps fill up quickly so be sure to get your registration in soon. Camp registration forms are also available in the narthex or you can sign up online at https://campyolijwa.org/online-registration.
VBS Day Camp: Daniel: Standing Strong. July 7-11. 9:00-3:00. All children between kindergarten and 5th grade are welcome. Older youth are invited to be Jr. Leaders. $25.00 for the week. Registration is open!
CALENDAR
Sunday, June 15. Father’s Day with our message coming from Acts 3:1-10. Today we will also celebrate Holy Communion.
Wednesday, June 18 6:00pm. Garage Night - tie dying!
Monday - Friday, July 7-11 VBS Day Camp. Registration is now open! Forms are in the narthex and online at our Facebook page.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Jimmy and Cece Abromitis
Sherry Belton
Jenny Dimeler
John Frisch
Robert Kaylor
Karl Krodel, Jr.
John Myers
Denise Phillips
Wayne Shank
Unspoken
Our condolences to Ruth and George Yanek on the death of Ruth’s mother, Sarah Chessman on Friday, June 6.
If you have a prayer need or would like to be added to the Prayer Chain, please call Ruth Yanek at (717) 944-7585.
Enough. Happy Father's Day to all you men out there. And come Sunday as we talk about a man who was given not what he wanted - but what he needed.
Blessings,
Pastor Kim
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/middletowncog/
Our Website: www.middletowncog.org