THE PATHFINDER

Little Valley United Methodist Church 109 Court Street, PO Box 221 Little Valley, NY 14755 (716) 938-6150 Joseph Pascoe, Pastor Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00-12:00 Monthly Newsletter August 2012
Hello friends, I once did a funeral for a man whose family shared with me that his life motto was that there were two types of people in the world, ones that were his friends, and ones who didn't know they were his friends yet. Unbelievable! Imagine if we treated everyone we came into contact with as our friends......would this world look the way it does today? Over the next several months I want to look at how we (Christian's) can change the world around us. If you recall last month I referenced the terrible abuse of the bus monitor Karen Klein, if nothing else this occurrence, which takes place far too often, has brought to the forefront the need in our world for something greater. We are going to walk systematically through a process that will allow us to be the change Christ called us to be. The first step in seeking a change is coming to the realization that there is indeed a need for change. We live in a culture that has been so focused on pleasing ourselves that we have become desensitized to the issues that are far too real around us. Dr. Joy Moore shared during Family Bible Camp some of the problems with this desensitization and she referenced the book and movie, "The Hunger Games". In that reference she concluded that we have been so desensitized, that children killing children has become acceptable for us to watch and read as entertainment. Now Hollywood has done a great job in helping us to please ourselves through visual entertainment and through that entertainment isn't it possible that we are drifting further and further from whom it is that God intended and created us to be. That example may be a little radical for you and you might be thinking to yourself there is no way I would enjoy watching that. While that may be true, check out what your children, grandchildren, and friends are reading and watching! Another example is found in the book that is at the top of the best sellers list, 50 Shades of Grey by: E.L James. This book full of passion, covered in lustful desires, and as some readers say is porn without the visual images, is leading the way with our 20-40 something's women. We have allowed ourselves to believe that if we aren't engaging in something physically that it is ok. As a culture we are entertaining ourselves so much that our first thought is about me and my desires. With that mind set, we are not engaging in relationships like Jesus both taught and practiced. This is nothing new for Christ followers though; Jesus' ministry was packed with dealing with and challenging people who were engulfed in sin and the world around them. He lived and ministered through the Greco-Roman world offering hope to all who would listen to Him, and those that did listen were changed forever. John 6:26-27 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. 27 Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal. Jesus came offering redemption and fulfillment to a broken people who were constantly searching for something. Yes there is a serious problem in the world around us, and that problem is far too close to home, but God raised Jesus Christ from the dead and in that resurrection we have a hope. We have the hope that it is through his grace that we can love all people everywhere and that we can offer them something all the other things are not capable of offering. It is that grace of Jesus Christ that will enable us to look at people in two categories......friends.....and those who don't know we are friends yet. Will you join me in being the change the world so desperately needs? Peace, Pastor Joe I am always looking for dialogue around any topic that has been written or email pastorjoe@littlevalleyumc.org

Transforming Lives By Knowing Christ And Making Christ Known

Worship and Celebration Ministry Team News
Worship! We look forward to coming together before God and hearing His word. We encourage you to get involved in worshipbe an assisting minister or greeterlead a Childrens Momentvolunteer to share your gift of music or greeting others as they enter worship. Call any of the team members below to find out how you can serve. If anyone has any feedback or comments regarding worship, please contact anyone on the Worship and Celebration Ministry Team (Annette Andrew, Al Ormond, Glenda Campbell, Laurie Peters and Pastor Joe). See you in worship

PRAYER TIMES
SundayAn intimate time of prayer and fellowship. Time and place varies each week. See Annette Andrew for details. Two Prayer Times for Wednesday evenings: 6:30-7:30pm New prayer time: We meet in the conference room for a time of structured and focused prayer, coming together as the body of Christ for corporate prayer. All are welcome. See Evonne Phillips or Laurie Peters for details. 7:30-10:00pm Worship and Praise time: We meet in the sanctuary following worship band rehearsal. We worship with the I Worship DVDs or other music for a personal time with the Lord. Afterwards we come together for prayer as the Spirit leads with prayers for the church, pastor and concerns of the congregation. All are welcome. See Bonnie Hurley for details. Outside we have a mailbox for prayers if you forget on Sunday or if the church isnt open. Anyone in the community is welcome to use it so please tell others about it. God tells us where two or more are gathered in His nameThere is also a prayer box in the back of the sanctuary for your convenience. We meet in the sanctuary before the service on Sunday mornings and everyone is welcome to join us. We pray for Pastor Joe and the worship service.

EMERGENCY FOOD BANK

The Little Valley Ministerial Group is currently sponsoring a Food Bank which is being housed at the First Congregational Church. We're trying to serve right now on an emergency basis, and is available to anyone who resides within the boundaries of the Cattaraugus - Little Valley School District. There are no income guidelines to meet - we're just trying to fill a need in the community. Pastor Sue is at the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and may be reached at the church 938-6675. She may be contacted any other time at 640-4523. We'll arrange to have someone at the church to assist those in need. We need help from the participating churches to help supply food, as well as to get the word out to those who are in need. We need the following items - canned goods (soups, stew, fruit, tuna, meat, main dishes), pastas, cereals, juices, powdered milk. The items may be brought directly to First Congregational Church on Tuesday or Thursday, or brought to your church and Pastor Joe will make arrangements to get the items to us. Thanks for your support in our endeavor to be the compassion of Christ to those who need Him most. Pastor Sue Fish First Congregational Church

JEFF HORTH PROJECT

Don't miss some of our very owns first CD appearance! The Jeff Horth Project put together its first album this summer and is hoping to have a second album release sometime this winter. The bands founder and visionary Jeff Horth has always dreamt of having a band that could produce a recordable worthy album and he has found it. The band consists of Jeff Horth, Annette Andrew, Sean Andrew, Ron Wasmund, Leslie Pascoe, and Dan Wasdorp, with other guest appearances as well. All of the songs on this first album are Jeff Horth originals! CD's are available for purchase, just see Ginger Horth, the cost is $10 each.

FORGIVEN SCHEDULE (FROM ANNETTE ANDREW)

August 3rd, Campfire for Christ @ Panama Church @ 7pm August 11th, Mission of Love @ Little Valley Pool @ 9am August or September, Little Valley Park (To Be Announced)

PASTOR JOES CALENDAR August 2012

Office hours will be 9-12 Mon-Thurs. unless conflicting appointments or by appointment, Friday - Day Off, Saturday-Sabbath, Tuesday Mens Breakfast at the VFW 8amall men are welcome, Wednesday 7pm Prayer 8/6 - Out of Office 8/7 - Kingdom Bound with Youth 8/8 - 9am Worship Mtg. 8/8 - 7pm VBS follow up meeting 8/10 - 6pm Renewal of Vows (Wares) 8/10-8/11 - TEAM campout for love 8/12-18 - Mission Trip 8/21 - Sr. Luncheon 8/24-9/8 - Pastor Joe on Vacation

Trinity House Healing Ministry

Trinity House will be open for prayer the first Thursday of each month. The prayer team will meet at 6:00 p.m. for prayer/worship/training. Those seeking healing will be ministered to from 7-9 p.m. Appointments are not necessary. If prayer requests are received between times of operation, appointments will be made accordingly. We are also available to pray following Sunday worship services. If you have a heart for intercessory prayer, a desire to see the sick receive healing or are just plain curious about healing, please talk with me.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Building a Heart of Faith There are many areas for you to become involved within Christian Education. Please talk with Pastor Joe, Evonne Phillips or Randy Peters if you are interested. We had an ocean of fun at Operation Overboard VBS this past month with 55 children participating throughout the week and at least that many adult and youth helping out in one way or another. Our thanks to everyone that supported this program through prayer, food, supplies, time and monetary donations. God'speacetoyou!

OPPORTUNITYMAYKNOCKONCE,BUTTEMPTATIONBANGSONTHE FRONTDOORFOREVER.

Summer Womens Scrapbooking Bible Study

We are studying and scrapbooking, The Fruit of the Spirit. We are meeting on Tuesday evenings and will continue into September. Its not too late to join us if youd like to just come for the study and the fellowship. If you are interested, please call or let Laurie know. 938-9419.

Altar Flowers
Dont forget to contact Harriet ahead of time if youd like to do flowers for the altar on any given week. There are only a few people signed up at this time. If you arent on the altar guild list for taking care of the altar but would like to help by having flowers on Sunday morning in memory or dedicated to someone special, then you may take them to that person after church. This is a small way you can help to beautify our altar on Sunday morning, help out the committee and have a lovely gift all at the same time. Please consider doing this.

Driver Safety Program

AARP announces three local courses during the month of August. Course Sponsor Course Address Course Date BLOUNT LIBRARY 5 N MAIN ST, FRANKLINVILLE, NY 8/21&23/2012 SALAMANCA SENIOR CENTER 20 MAIN ST, SALAMANCA, NY 8/13&14/2012 C-LV CENTRAL SCHOOL 25 FRANKLIN ST, CATTARAUGUS, NY 8/9&10/2012 The cost for these courses is $17 for AARP members and $19 for non-members. The months of July and August have been designated Educator Appreciation Months. The promotional price for educators is only $5. Educators include any current or former employee of a school district or university. It also includes other educators such as preschool teachers, Sunday school teachers, and parents who home school their children. For further information contact Al Ormond at 938-6247.

CLOTHES CLOSET
Please remember to bring only good, gently used clothing in on days and times specified. If you would like to help, even if only an hour or two or if you know of a special need, see Annette.

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

2 9 9 11 20 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 30 BIRTHDAYS Elizabeth Horth Amara Williams Joyce Bedell Robert Blakely Denny Burek Lilly Ann Case Haley Campbell Bob Schauman Debbie Hensel Kevin Andrew Alexis Aldrich Jillian Rowe Phyllis Krug Chelsea Dechow ANNIVERSARIES 8 Cathy & Charlie Lazarowitz 9 14 16 17 Jim & Roxanne Gassman Chris & Desiree Goodenow Lindy & Nate Terhune Jim & Nancy Blakely

25 Denny & Marley Burek 26 Ray & Lisa Brooks

DONT FORGET COMPOSTING, THE COMMUNITY GARDEN AND THE PRODUCE TABLE
What To Compost Your Earth Machine will work best if it is fed a diet of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbonrich) materials. Check out the list of kitchen and yard waste greens and browns that will keep your Earth Machine happy. KITCHEN GREENS Fruit scraps, vegetable scraps Houseplant cuttings Coffee grounds Rice & pasta Egg shells Tea bags KITCHEN BROWNS Coffee filters, stale bread Paper napkins & towels Dryer lint Hair

Shredded office paper Shredded newspaper YARD GREENS YARD BROWNS Leaves Flowers Straw or hay Vegetables Small twigs/chips Plant trimmings Dried grass and weeds Hedge clippings Grass (small amounts) DO NOT COMPOST Meat, Fish, Bones Dairy Products Oils or Fats Sauces Pet Waste Mature Weeds With Seeds With a little TLC in the form of a healthy diet, frequent turning and watering the composter will produce natural fertilizer for use on the garden or lawn.

Deposit Bottles and Cans

Dont forget, if you hate the messy job of taking back your returnable cans and bottles, donate them to the youth and let them do it. Every little bit will help and they add up fast. It will help them raise money for their activities. Did you know water and juice bottles now have a deposit on them? Ormonds 33rd Annual Pig Roast 8937 Dutch Hill Road Little Valley, NY 14755 (716) 938-6247 Labor Day Weekend Sunday, September 2, 2012

Sunday Picnic lunch approximately 1 PM- Bring a large dish-to- pass, lawn chairs, table service and beverage. If you are able, a donation is asked to help defray the cost of the pig. Fun for the whole family. Horseshoes, volleyball, bean bag, sawdust hunt for the kids Bring your games if you want to. This is a rain or shine event. There will be a tent up in case of rain.

Butifyoufailtodothis,youwillbesinningagainstthelord;andyoumaybesure thatyoursinwillfindyouout.Numbers23:23NIV

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Keep those toner/ink cartridges coming! Please keep those empty toner cartridges coming but the rule is that they do not want any cartridge larger than you can hold in your hand so just the smaller ones please. Thank you again. Harriet We are still saving Campbell Soup labels. Thank you for your support. mmm mmm good. Included in those labels along with Campbell soups are V-8, Spaghettio's, Pepperidge Farms, Franco American, Swanson, Prego and Market Day products. Plastic Squeeze Bottles, Plastic Laundry Scoops and Film Cans We are still saving those film cans, laundry scoops and plastic bottles with caps, such as dish detergent, cleaners, shampoos, conditioners and beauty liquids come in. Ones that are approximately 10-30 ounces are what she is looking for. If you have any, please rinse them out and give to Bobbie Jo. Thank you to those that have contributed. NEEDED On a regular basis we use the following things for our dinners, latch and coffee hour. If you are so led to get any of these things now or from time to time, we would greatly appreciate it. Maxwell House regular and Folgers decaf coffee, Swiss Miss instant chocolate in the bulk canister Hawaiian Punch Gallon Size, 2 Liter size 7up (or the cheaper equivalent). We also could use about a dozen large heavy dish towels and some dish cloths. Thank you everyone who has donated items in the past!! Bill Perkins Attention! Dont Throw Away That Empty Cartriidge!! Don t Throw Away That Empty Cartr dge Briing iit to church!! Br ng t to church Box Tops for Education The Cattaraugus Little Valley School is collecting Box Tops for Education. You find them on many food, household and personal care products. Laurie has placed a collection box on top of the mailboxes by the glass doors. She will distribute half of those collected to each school. We appreciate your help. Wanted: Your input for the Pathfinder If you are planning an event for the church, please remember to get the information into the pathfinder. What a better way to get that information out to the many people who receive it. If it is an ongoing event, and it changes, remember to notify us of that change. Send us news of your ministry team, church group, community and personal happenings, upcoming events, original short stories or poems, testimonies, praises and concerns, want-ads. Photos may be submitted with articles. The number of photos and clipart that we can handle in each issue is limited. We will try to include these whenever possible. Photos should be bright and close-up. Dark photos and landscapes do not show up well in the black and white printed edition. Copyrighted material must have the permission of the author to be used. Internet material should have the name and permission of the originator. Articles may be submitted electronically by disk or e-mail [preferred method] to PathfinderLVUMC@aol.com, left at the church office or given to Bobbie Jo. Little Valley UMC website CHECK IT OUT! Surf on over to the new and improved www.littlevalleyumc.org We have a feature to help us plan for the events and ministries. We have a centralized, on-line calendar for everyone to view. You can link to the calendar from the church homepage (). If anyone would like to add dates/events to the calendar, send an email to the office or to the pastor. If you are a ministry team leader and would like to add events to the calendar, let me know and I will get the login information.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUGUST 1 Wed Praise Band 5:30/Prayer 7:00/Prayer & Praise Night 7:30 2 Thu Healing Prayer at Trinity House 7:00 3 Fri Forgiven performing at Campfire for Christ @ Panama Church 7:00pm 5 Sun Worship & Communion 9:30 6 Mon Trustees Meeting with DS Sherri Rood 6:00 7 Tue Mens Group @ VFW 8:00am/WIC 9:00/Womens Scrapbooking Bible Study 6:30 8 Wed Praise Band 5:30/Prayer 7:00/Prayer & Praise Night 7:30 9 Thur Worship Team Meeting 8:00am/VBS Debriefing 7:00 9-10Thu-Fri AARP Driver Safety Class at CLVCS 7:00 10 Fri Wares Renewal of Wedding Vows 6:00 11 Sat Forgiven performing at LV Town Pool 10:00 12 Sun Worship 9:30 12-18 Sun-Sat Chilicothe Missions Trip 13-14 M-Tu AARP Driver Safety Class at Salamanca 7:00 14 Tue Mens Group @ VFW 8:00 am/Womens Scrapbooking Bible Study 6:30 15 Wed Praise Band 5:30/Prayer 7:00/Prayer & Praise Night 7:30 19 Sun Worship 9:30 21 Tue Mens Group @ VFW 8:00am/Senior Luncheon 11:30/Womens Scrapbooking 6:30 21&23 Tu&ThAARP Driver Safety Class at Franklinville 7:00 22 Wed Praise Band 5:30/Eagles Picnic at Cables 6:00/Prayer 7:00/Prayer & Praise Night 7:30 26 Sun Worship 9:30 28 Tue Mens Group @ VFW 8:00 am/Womens Scrapbooking Bible Study 6:30 29 Wed Praise Band 5:30/Prayer 7:00/Prayer & Praise Night 7:30 SEPTEMBER Worship & Communion 9:30/Pig Roast at Ormonds 1:00 Labor Day Mens Group @ VFW 8:00am/WIC 9:00/Summer Womens Scrapbooking 6:30 Praise Band 5:30/Prayer 7:00/Prayer & Praise Night 7:30 Healing Prayer at Trinity House 7:00 Grandparents Day/Sunday School Kick-off 9:00/Worship 10:30 Patriots Day/Mens Group @ VFW 8:00am Praise Band 5:30/Prayer 7:00/Prayer & Praise Night 7:30 Worship Team Meeting 8:00am Sunday School 9:00/Worship 10:30 Mens Group at VFW 8:00am/Senior Luncheon 11:30 Praise Band 5:30/Prayer 7:00/Prayer & Praise Night 7:30 Church Council 7:00 Autumn Begins Sunday School 9:00/Worship 10:30 Mens Group VFW 8:00am Praise Band 5:30/Prayer 7:00/Prayer & Praise Night 7:30 Sunday School 9:00/Worship Service 10:30

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ForGoddidnotsendhisSonintotheworldtocondemntheworld,buttosavethe worldthroughhim.John3:17NIV

Little Valley United Methodist Church 109 Court Street Little Valley, NY 14755

HAPPY SUMMER

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