Friday, May 28, 2010
Movie night goodies?
We are looking forward to the movie night tonight watching "Friendly Persuasion". I hope we have a good turnout! I know that Sharon is planning to make the popcorn with their popcorn machine. Paulette is bringing nacho cheese dip and nacho chips and of course I will make decaf coffee! I don't know about drinks or if there is any up there, so that might be an idea if any of you would like to bring that. See you all tonight!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Magaret Evelyn Kingery Stubbs
WESTFIELD -- Margaret Evelyn Johnson Kingery Stubbs, 88, Westfield, died May 25, 2010, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville.Mrs. Stubbs was a homemaker.She was born Jan. 3, 1922, in Boone County, the daughter of Everett and Cuba M. Adkins Johnson.
She was first married to Kenneth H. Kingery. He died in April 2006. She then married Bill R. Stubbs who survives.
Mrs. Stubbs attended Hortonville Methodist Church and Westfield Friends Church. She was a member of the Hamilton County Craft Club and enjoyed ceramics.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Susie Kingery, Cosgrove, Mo., and Nancy Kingery-Hoerger, Plainfield, Ind.; a son, Kenneth "Rusty" Kingery, Westfield; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Calling will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, Westfield Road Chapel, Noblesville, with services immediately following. The Rev. Pete O'Hara will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Movie Night
Friday Night at Hinkle Creek. 6:00 We are watching Friendly Persuasion. Bring a snack, bring a friend bring a blanket and a folding chair. We probably won't get movie rolling right at 6:00 so no worries there. It will be a relaxing, enjoyable evening so come on and join the fun.
All ages are welcome to attend this special performance, presented as part of PraiseFest at St. Mark’s!, a weeklong celebration kicking off summer. For more information, or a complete schedule of events, visit www.stmarkscarmel.org/praisefest or call the church at 317/846-4912.
Previous Prayer Request
Last week I posted a prayer request for a woman named Pam who suffered a serious setback after having open heart surgery. They took her off of her ventilator today which means she will be getting much better very soon. She is on the road to recovery. She has been in the hospital for over four weeks now and has a long road ahead of her, but I just want to tell everyone thank you for including Pam in your prayers. She is so brave. I know she has grand babies in her future and I am so glad she will now have a chance to be a Grandma to them. What an awesome world we live in.
Funeral Arrangements
Just wanted to let you know the funeral arrangements for Peggy. The calling is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday with the Funeral at 1:00 p.m. This will all take place at the new Randall & Roberts Funeral Home on St. Rd. 32. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens on Allisonville just north of 96th Street. Just want to thank all of you for your prayers for our blended families during this time.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Update
Just wanted to let everyone know that Peggy Stubbs passed away this evening around 9:30 p.m.. As soon as we know any arrangements, I'll post it on here. Please pray for my Dad as he is taking all of this very hard. Thanks for all of your support to our family during this time.
FOUND~Summer Fun at South Harbour Park
This coming Thursday is our next Youth Group meeting! And we are going to meet at South Harbour Park which is just down the street (toward 38) from the Haemmerle's house. There are covered picnic tables back behind the tennis courts. We can meet there. Please bring a snack ...or some drinks to share if you wish. Also, please feel free to bring a basketball, football, frisbee, etc. Contact Will or Kelly if you have any questions! See you then!
God is For Us!
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Isa 53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Psalm 34:14
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Numbers 6:25-26
the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace."
Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure.”
Psalm 147:14
He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Isa 53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Psalm 34:14
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Numbers 6:25-26
the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace."
Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure.”
Psalm 147:14
He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat.
Many Faiths, One Truth
By Tenzin Gyatso Published May 24, 2010
WHEN I was a boy inTibet
Though intolerance may be as old as religion itself, we still see vigorous signs of its virulence. InEurope , there are intense debates about newcomers wearing veils or wanting to erect minarets and episodes of violence against Muslim immigrants. Radical atheists issue blanket condemnations of those who hold to religious beliefs. In the Middle East , the flames of war are fanned by hatred of those who adhere to a different faith.
Such tensions are likely to increase as the world becomes more interconnected and cultures, peoples and religions become ever more entwined. The pressure this creates tests more than our tolerance — it demands that we promote peaceful coexistence and understanding across boundaries.
Granted, every religion has a sense of exclusivity as part of its core identity. Even so, I believe there is genuine potential for mutual understanding. While preserving faith toward one’s own tradition, one can respect, admire and appreciate other traditions.
An early eye-opener for me was my meeting with the Trappist monk Thomas Merton inIndia
A main point in my discussion with Merton was how central compassion was to the message of both Christianity and Buddhism. In my readings of the New Testament, I find myself inspired by Jesus’ acts of compassion. His miracle of the loaves and fishes, his healing and his teaching are all motivated by the desire to relieve suffering.
I’m a firm believer in the power of personal contact to bridge differences, so I’ve long been drawn to dialogues with people of other religious outlooks. The focus on compassion that Merton and I observed in our two religions strikes me as a strong unifying thread among all the major faiths. And these days we need to highlight what unifies us.
Take Judaism, for instance. I first visited a synagogue in India in 1965, and have met with many rabbis over the years. I remember vividly the rabbi in the Netherlands who told me about the Holocaust with such intensity that we were both in tears. And I’ve learned how the Talmud and the Bible repeat the theme of compassion, as in the passage in Leviticus that admonishes, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
In my many encounters with Hindu scholars in India I’ve come to see the centrality of selfless compassion in Hinduism too — as expressed, for instance, in the Bhagavad Gita, which praises those who “delight in the welfare of all beings.” I’m moved by the ways this value has been expressed in the life of great beings like Mahatma Gandhi, or the lesser-known Baba Amte, who founded a leper colony not far from a Tibetan settlement in Maharashtra,India. There he fed and sheltered lepers who were otherwise shunned. When I received my Nobel Peace Prize, I made a donation to his colony.
Compassion is equally important in Islam — and recognizing that has become crucial in the years since Sept. 11, especially in answering those who paint Islam as a militant faith. On the first anniversary of 9/11, I spoke at the National Cathedral in Washington, pleading that we not blindly follow the lead of some in the news media and let the violent acts of a few individuals define an entire religion.
Let me tell you about the Islam I know. Tibet has had an Islamic community for around 400 years, although my richest contacts with Islam have been in India, which has the world’s second-largest Muslim population. An imam in Ladakh once told me that a true Muslim should love and respect all of Allah’s creatures. And in my understanding, Islam enshrines compassion as a core spiritual principle, reflected in the very name of God, the “Compassionate and Merciful,” that appears at the beginning of virtually each chapter of the Koran.
Finding common ground among faiths can help us bridge needless divides at a time when unified action is more crucial than ever. As a species, we must embrace the oneness of humanity as we face global issues like pandemics, economic crises and ecological disaster. At that scale, our response must be as one.
Harmony among the major faiths has become an essential ingredient of peaceful coexistence in our world. From this perspective, mutual understanding among these traditions is not merely the business of religious believers — it matters for the welfare of humanity as a whole.
author,Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, is the author, most recently, of “Toward a True Kinship of Faiths: How the World’s Religions Can Come Together.
WHEN I was a boy in
Though intolerance may be as old as religion itself, we still see vigorous signs of its virulence. In
Such tensions are likely to increase as the world becomes more interconnected and cultures, peoples and religions become ever more entwined. The pressure this creates tests more than our tolerance — it demands that we promote peaceful coexistence and understanding across boundaries.
Granted, every religion has a sense of exclusivity as part of its core identity. Even so, I believe there is genuine potential for mutual understanding. While preserving faith toward one’s own tradition, one can respect, admire and appreciate other traditions.
An early eye-opener for me was my meeting with the Trappist monk Thomas Merton in
A main point in my discussion with Merton was how central compassion was to the message of both Christianity and Buddhism. In my readings of the New Testament, I find myself inspired by Jesus’ acts of compassion. His miracle of the loaves and fishes, his healing and his teaching are all motivated by the desire to relieve suffering.
I’m a firm believer in the power of personal contact to bridge differences, so I’ve long been drawn to dialogues with people of other religious outlooks. The focus on compassion that Merton and I observed in our two religions strikes me as a strong unifying thread among all the major faiths. And these days we need to highlight what unifies us.
Take Judaism, for instance. I first visited a synagogue in India in 1965, and have met with many rabbis over the years. I remember vividly the rabbi in the Netherlands who told me about the Holocaust with such intensity that we were both in tears. And I’ve learned how the Talmud and the Bible repeat the theme of compassion, as in the passage in Leviticus that admonishes, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
In my many encounters with Hindu scholars in India I’ve come to see the centrality of selfless compassion in Hinduism too — as expressed, for instance, in the Bhagavad Gita, which praises those who “delight in the welfare of all beings.” I’m moved by the ways this value has been expressed in the life of great beings like Mahatma Gandhi, or the lesser-known Baba Amte, who founded a leper colony not far from a Tibetan settlement in Maharashtra,India. There he fed and sheltered lepers who were otherwise shunned. When I received my Nobel Peace Prize, I made a donation to his colony.
Compassion is equally important in Islam — and recognizing that has become crucial in the years since Sept. 11, especially in answering those who paint Islam as a militant faith. On the first anniversary of 9/11, I spoke at the National Cathedral in Washington, pleading that we not blindly follow the lead of some in the news media and let the violent acts of a few individuals define an entire religion.
Let me tell you about the Islam I know. Tibet has had an Islamic community for around 400 years, although my richest contacts with Islam have been in India, which has the world’s second-largest Muslim population. An imam in Ladakh once told me that a true Muslim should love and respect all of Allah’s creatures. And in my understanding, Islam enshrines compassion as a core spiritual principle, reflected in the very name of God, the “Compassionate and Merciful,” that appears at the beginning of virtually each chapter of the Koran.
Finding common ground among faiths can help us bridge needless divides at a time when unified action is more crucial than ever. As a species, we must embrace the oneness of humanity as we face global issues like pandemics, economic crises and ecological disaster. At that scale, our response must be as one.
Harmony among the major faiths has become an essential ingredient of peaceful coexistence in our world. From this perspective, mutual understanding among these traditions is not merely the business of religious believers — it matters for the welfare of humanity as a whole.
author,Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, is the author, most recently, of “Toward a True Kinship of Faiths: How the World’s Religions Can Come Together.
Monday, May 24, 2010
I Believe, Help Thou My Unbelief
I believe, Help Thou my unbelief
I take the finite risk of trusting like a child
I believe, Help Thou my unbelief
I walk into the unknown, trusting all the while.
I long so much to feel the warmth
That others seem to know.
But should I never feel a thing,
I claim Him even so.
- Gloria Gaither and William J. Gaither. © Gaither Music Company.
I take the finite risk of trusting like a child
I believe, Help Thou my unbelief
I walk into the unknown, trusting all the while.
I long so much to feel the warmth
That others seem to know.
But should I never feel a thing,
I claim Him even so.
- Gloria Gaither and William J. Gaither. © Gaither Music Company.
I then shall live
I then shall live as one who's been forgiven.
I'll walk with joy to know my debts are paid.
I know my name is clear before my Father;
I am His child and I am not afraid.
So, greatly pardoned, I'll forgive my brother;
The law of love I gladly will obey.
I then shall live as one who's learned compassion.
I've been so loved, that I'll risk loving too.
I know how fear builds walls instead of bridges;
I'll dare to see another's point of view.
And when relationships demand commitment,
Then I'll be there to care and follow through.
Your Kingdom come around and through and in me;
Your power and glory, let them shine through me.
Your Hallowed Name, O may I bear with honor,
And may Your living Kingdom come in me.
The Bread of Life, O may I share with honor,
And may You feed a hungry world through me.
MUSIC-Finlandia words by Gloria Gaither
Make It Real
I've seen a lot of crazy things done in Your name.
I know the tricks behind the magic show.
I've almost thrown the towel in a time or two
and walked away from everything I know.
But I can't fill this emptiness inside of me,
Or calm the troubled waters of my mind.
So if You're really out there and You're listening
Then prove to me that those who seek will find.
If You can just see fit to show me some of who You are.
If You can shed some light into this broken sinner's heart.
I need to know the truth and I need something I can feel -
I need You to make it real.
There must be some good reason why You brought me here.
Through valleys where the shadows hover close.
Down here, there's a mask to cover every face,
But Your sweet face I long to see the most.
So if You think there's just the slightest hope for me,
In spite of all my questions and my doubts,
Then let me hear Your still small voice speak out my name
And let me know what others talk about.
If You can just see fit to show me some of who You are.
If You can shed some light into this broken sinner's heart.
I need to know the truth and I need something I can feel -
I need You to make it real.
- Suzanne Jennings, Michael Sykes. © 2000 Townsend and Warbucks Music, Mal 'N Al Music.
I know the tricks behind the magic show.
I've almost thrown the towel in a time or two
and walked away from everything I know.
But I can't fill this emptiness inside of me,
Or calm the troubled waters of my mind.
So if You're really out there and You're listening
Then prove to me that those who seek will find.
If You can just see fit to show me some of who You are.
If You can shed some light into this broken sinner's heart.
I need to know the truth and I need something I can feel -
I need You to make it real.
There must be some good reason why You brought me here.
Through valleys where the shadows hover close.
Down here, there's a mask to cover every face,
But Your sweet face I long to see the most.
So if You think there's just the slightest hope for me,
In spite of all my questions and my doubts,
Then let me hear Your still small voice speak out my name
And let me know what others talk about.
If You can just see fit to show me some of who You are.
If You can shed some light into this broken sinner's heart.
I need to know the truth and I need something I can feel -
I need You to make it real.
- Suzanne Jennings, Michael Sykes. © 2000 Townsend and Warbucks Music, Mal 'N Al Music.
Just a quick update
Just wanted to let you all know that Peggy is still holding on. When Dad I was there yesterday, it appeared that she wouldn't last through the night. But, this morning, she rallied, opened her eyes, looked at Dad and a tear ran down her cheek! Her breathing is better today and she is at peace. It just goes to show us that this is all in God's timing. It's very difficult for all of the family going up and down this rollar coaster ride, but we know God is in charge of it all. Just appreciate all of your prayers for God's Will in all of this. Everyone is getting very tired. I missed all of you yesterday, but my place was with my Dad during this rough time for him.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Hinkle Creek Blog
May 14, 2009 is when we began this blog and over 800 posts later I think we've really made good use of it. And it's still going strong! And since last May we've been blessed with a Website, a Youth group, An additional Sunday School class, several new Bible Study's and a bigger family to love. Oh and we got a new tv too and a new printer. So many blessings.
Do you see the Sailor with the bugle?
Flags 4 Heroes
- WHERE
- · War Memorial on the Michigan St Side.
- WHEN
- · Saturday, May 29, 2010
- TIME
- · 4 - 5 p.m.
Sponsored by Harley Davidson HOG Chapter 1 and Advance K9 Search & Recovery, Inc.
This is a Celebration, Support & Honor of all Police, Fire, Military and EMS personal, those alive and those that have passed. This is our 4th year to Honor, but our 2nd year holding at the War Memorial.
Speakers will be Mayor Gregory Ballard, Chief Brian Sanford of IFD, Chief Paul Ciesielski of IMPD, and General Stuart Goodwin with the War Memorial Commission.
Harley Davidson HOG Chapter 1 will sponsor a ride to Louisville, KY that morning to pick up American Flags. They will be placed by those attending the ceremony at the War Memorial totaling 500 flags.
Parking will need to be south of Michigan St. Please come join us. For more information, contact Dawn at 317-508-5959.
This is a Celebration, Support & Honor of all Police, Fire, Military and EMS personal, those alive and those that have passed. This is our 4th year to Honor, but our 2nd year holding at the War Memorial.
Speakers will be Mayor Gregory Ballard, Chief Brian Sanford of IFD, Chief Paul Ciesielski of IMPD, and General Stuart Goodwin with the War Memorial Commission.
Harley Davidson HOG Chapter 1 will sponsor a ride to Louisville, KY that morning to pick up American Flags. They will be placed by those attending the ceremony at the War Memorial totaling 500 flags.
Parking will need to be south of Michigan St. Please come join us. For more information, contact Dawn at 317-508-5959.
Prayer Request
A friend of mine that I work with, his name is Tony, is married to a young lady named Beth. Beth's Mom, Pam had a heart transplant early last week. Pam is in her mid 40's and had a virus attack her heart. Last night Pam had some pretty serious complications (blood clots) I am asking for prayer for Pam and her entire family.
Thank You,
Kelly
Thank You,
Kelly
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Another Update
Just a couple of things. Peggy rallied this morning after they were able to get some fluid off of her lungs. She opened her eyes this morning and acknowledged that we were there. So, she is resting comfortably and is aware of her surroundings. Her family has posted a sign and at this point - asking that only immediate family members go in to see her. They are saying that their mother is very private and wouldn't want her friends to see her this way, so I promised I would post that in case anyone was thinking of going up to see her. I respect their decision. I will post more as things progress.
Give me your hand
Give me your hand
And I will save you
I will help you with your worries
And wipe away your tears
Give me your hand
And I will show you the truth
Guide you to the light
And help you through
Give me your hand
And I will lift you out of the dark
I'll fill your heart with light
And wash away your pain
Give me your hand
And I will pray for you
Ask for the lord to help
And he will watch over you
Give me your hand
And I will show you
That love is held by your family
And we are here to support you
Give me your hand
And you can cry on my shoulder
Spill the worries
And wash away your fear
Give us your hand
And we will help you
As friends or as family
But somehow you will survive
And I will save you
I will help you with your worries
And wipe away your tears
Give me your hand
And I will show you the truth
Guide you to the light
And help you through
Give me your hand
And I will lift you out of the dark
I'll fill your heart with light
And wash away your pain
Give me your hand
And I will pray for you
Ask for the lord to help
And he will watch over you
Give me your hand
And I will show you
That love is held by your family
And we are here to support you
Give me your hand
And you can cry on my shoulder
Spill the worries
And wash away your fear
Give us your hand
And we will help you
As friends or as family
But somehow you will survive
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Quaker Haven
Well, it looks like so far we have five teens going to the second session in July. I am so happy about that. I will mail the registration forms and checks out on Monday so please bring all of the paperwork to me on Sunday. So far we have Lance, Brooke, Alex, Kayla and Casey. Still waiting to hear from the rest. Once we get them all signed up and ready to go we will work out the details of transportation and such. This is so awesome!
Update
Just thought I'd update you on a few things. First of all, Peggy is just holding her own but of course is in the dying process. The family put a CD player in her room playing some of the old time Gospel Hymns sung by the Gaithers. When that started playing, there was a peace that came over her face. Her passing is in God's Hands now and we as a family are there and supporting each other and her.
Second, I thought I'd tell you about another sad incident. Our Chris's wife, Leslie has a grandfather who Chris has become very close to. They have been best buds! A couple of weeks ago, "Gramps" as they call him had to go in and have a 7 bypass heart surgery. He is on our prayer list. Mr. Endsley. I went in to see him yesterday and we had a nice visit, but I could tell he wasn't feeling well. The family got a call at 10:00 last night that they had gone in to take his vitals and he had stopped breathing. So they did CPR for over an hour and finally brought him back. But, in the end, it left him "brain dead". I was with the family this morning and prayed with them as they had to make the decision to withdraw life support and let him go. Chris called this afternoon and said "Gramps" passed away and the family has asked me to do his funeral.
I'm telling you this to ask for your prayers. As you know, this was supposed to be a vacation for Paulette and I, but it hasn't turned out that way and our lives are in turmoil right now. We would really appreciate your prayers as we go through all of this. I'll post and let you know when Peggy passes and goes to be with the Lord.
Second, I thought I'd tell you about another sad incident. Our Chris's wife, Leslie has a grandfather who Chris has become very close to. They have been best buds! A couple of weeks ago, "Gramps" as they call him had to go in and have a 7 bypass heart surgery. He is on our prayer list. Mr. Endsley. I went in to see him yesterday and we had a nice visit, but I could tell he wasn't feeling well. The family got a call at 10:00 last night that they had gone in to take his vitals and he had stopped breathing. So they did CPR for over an hour and finally brought him back. But, in the end, it left him "brain dead". I was with the family this morning and prayed with them as they had to make the decision to withdraw life support and let him go. Chris called this afternoon and said "Gramps" passed away and the family has asked me to do his funeral.
I'm telling you this to ask for your prayers. As you know, this was supposed to be a vacation for Paulette and I, but it hasn't turned out that way and our lives are in turmoil right now. We would really appreciate your prayers as we go through all of this. I'll post and let you know when Peggy passes and goes to be with the Lord.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Quaker Haven
June 20-25
July 11-16
Those are the two sessions for Quaker Haven Senior High (9th Grade-Grads)Camp
The Cost is $240
A $50 Deposit will need to be turned in by May 25th along with the registration form.
Information packets were sent home last Thursday after Youth Group Or you can download them off of the Quaker Haven website. www.quakerhaven.com
Make checks payable to Quaker Haven Camp
All remaining balances are due upon arrival at camp.
So, I guess we need to decide based on who wants to go and when they are available which session to choose. Money wise it probably makes more sense for the kids to go to the second session this year. But with family vacations and summer sports schedules it may not be that simple.
I would like to hear from everyone who has a teen if they are interested in going to camp this summer and if so which session works best for them and we will see where we end up.
You may comment on this post if that is easiest for you. You may email me at haemmertime1@aol.com or you can call me at 317-691-2329.
Camp is expensive but it is also an awesome experience that should be taken advantage of if at all possible.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas or comments.
Here is the list of teens who I need to hear from about camp so we can make a quick deccision about which session and start preparing for camp!
Ty
Jaxon
Michaela
Casey
Elyssa
AlexBrooke
Lance
Did I forget anyone?
Please let me apologize for pulling this together so last minute. But we still have a chance to make it if we want to do this so just let me know which session works for you and we will go from there!
Thank You
Kelly Haemmerle
July 11-16
Those are the two sessions for Quaker Haven Senior High (9th Grade-Grads)Camp
The Cost is $240
A $50 Deposit will need to be turned in by May 25th along with the registration form.
Information packets were sent home last Thursday after Youth Group Or you can download them off of the Quaker Haven website. www.quakerhaven.com
Make checks payable to Quaker Haven Camp
All remaining balances are due upon arrival at camp.
So, I guess we need to decide based on who wants to go and when they are available which session to choose. Money wise it probably makes more sense for the kids to go to the second session this year. But with family vacations and summer sports schedules it may not be that simple.
I would like to hear from everyone who has a teen if they are interested in going to camp this summer and if so which session works best for them and we will see where we end up.
You may comment on this post if that is easiest for you. You may email me at haemmertime1@aol.com or you can call me at 317-691-2329.
Camp is expensive but it is also an awesome experience that should be taken advantage of if at all possible.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas or comments.
Here is the list of teens who I need to hear from about camp so we can make a quick deccision about which session and start preparing for camp!
Ty
Jaxon
Michaela
Casey
Elyssa
AlexBrooke
Lance
Did I forget anyone?
Please let me apologize for pulling this together so last minute. But we still have a chance to make it if we want to do this so just let me know which session works for you and we will go from there!
Thank You
Kelly Haemmerle
Monday, May 17, 2010
God Has A Way
God has a way of working it out,
everything that you're worried about.
So don't be discouraged and don't ever doubt,
'cause God has a way of working it out.
When the pressures of life are too hard for you,
when you feel forsaken,
nobody knows what you're going through.
And just when you think you can't take anymore,
God will always open a door,
yes, He will, yes, He will.
Well, I know you feel brokenhearted,
life's taken a downward spin;
but God's gonna do just what He promised,
His word declares that we win.
God has a way of working it out,
everything that you're worried about.
So don't be discouraged and don't ever doubt,
'cause God has a way...
'Cause God has a way of working it out.
God has a way of working it out.
Written by: Martha Munizzi
God has a way of working it out,
everything that you're worried about.
So don't be discouraged and don't ever doubt,
'cause God has a way of working it out.
When the pressures of life are too hard for you,
when you feel forsaken,
nobody knows what you're going through.
And just when you think you can't take anymore,
God will always open a door,
yes, He will, yes, He will.
Well, I know you feel brokenhearted,
life's taken a downward spin;
but God's gonna do just what He promised,
His word declares that we win.
God has a way of working it out,
everything that you're worried about.
So don't be discouraged and don't ever doubt,
'cause God has a way...
'Cause God has a way of working it out.
God has a way of working it out.
Written by: Martha Munizzi
Update on Peggy
After Church yesterday, I received a call from Peggy's daughter about the current situation with her. After meeting with doctors and reviewing her living will, it was decided to withdraw her feeding tube and she will be put in hospice tomorrow and begin receiving morphine. Her lungs are beginning to fill with fluid due to her heart not pumping fast enough, so it appears that her life is nearing an end. While I was with the family and my Dad yesterday, my Dad had one of his spells and we had to lay him down until he recovered from it. We all insisted that he CANNOT drive now, so I will be transporting him back and forth to the hospital. I take him tomorrow for more tests at the hospital to try to find out what is causing these terrible spells he is having. So we all need your prayers as we go through this rough time in the days ahead.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
I am a rainbow
I am a rainbow
Brought about by confusion
Of light and dark
Rain and sunshine
I am a rare beauty
I show the world
A combination of colors
So take from me what you will
I spread the joy
In ways people can't imagine
As soon as you see me in the sky
A smile appears on your face
I am a symbol of love
I create joyfulness
I repair your hope
And I am yours
Brought about by confusion
Of light and dark
Rain and sunshine
I am a rare beauty
I show the world
A combination of colors
So take from me what you will
I spread the joy
In ways people can't imagine
As soon as you see me in the sky
A smile appears on your face
I am a symbol of love
I create joyfulness
I repair your hope
And I am yours
New John Mayer song
Sometimes I hear a song on the radio and I think it's a Gospel song but it's not, at least I don't think it is. But when I heard this song I immediately thought of how this sometimes describes my Christian walk. When my priorities, or my agenda gets in front of what is truly important. Loving Jesus with my whole heart. Not just half. It's called Half of My Heart by John Mayer and I'm pretty sure he wrote it about a girl, but maybe not.
I was born in the arms of imaginary friends
free to roam, made a home out of everywhere I've been
then you come crashing in, like the realest thing
trying my best to understand all that your love can bring
oh half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
half of my heart takes time
half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
that I can't keep loving you
oh, with half of my heart
I was made to believe i'd never love somebody else
I made a plan, stay the man who can only love himself
lonely was the song I sang, 'til the day you came
showing me a better way and all that my love can bring
oh half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
half of my heart takes time
half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
that I can't keep loving you
oh, with half of my heart
with half of my heart
your faith is strong
but I can only fall short for so long
time will hold, later on
you will hate that I never gave more to you than half of my heart
but I can't stop loving you
but I can't stop loving you
but I can't stop loving you with half of my...
half of my heart
half of my heart
half of my heart's got a real good imagination
half of my heart's got you
half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
that half of my heart won't do
half of my heart is a shotgun wedding to a bride with a paper ring
and half of my heart is the part of a man who's never really loved anything
half of my heart
half of my heart
half of my heart
half of my heart
half of my heart
half of my heart
I was born in the arms of imaginary friends
free to roam, made a home out of everywhere I've been
then you come crashing in, like the realest thing
trying my best to understand all that your love can bring
oh half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
half of my heart takes time
half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
that I can't keep loving you
oh, with half of my heart
I was made to believe i'd never love somebody else
I made a plan, stay the man who can only love himself
lonely was the song I sang, 'til the day you came
showing me a better way and all that my love can bring
oh half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
half of my heart takes time
half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
that I can't keep loving you
oh, with half of my heart
with half of my heart
your faith is strong
but I can only fall short for so long
time will hold, later on
you will hate that I never gave more to you than half of my heart
but I can't stop loving you
but I can't stop loving you
but I can't stop loving you with half of my...
half of my heart
half of my heart
half of my heart's got a real good imagination
half of my heart's got you
half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
that half of my heart won't do
half of my heart is a shotgun wedding to a bride with a paper ring
and half of my heart is the part of a man who's never really loved anything
half of my heart
half of my heart
half of my heart
half of my heart
half of my heart
half of my heart
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
From Annette VanWinkle
" The Room."
In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features except for the one wall covered with small index card files. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order. But these files, which stretched from floor to ceiling and seemingly endless in either direction, had very different headings.
As I drew near the wall of files, the first to catch my attention was one that read "Girls I have liked." I opened it and began flipping through the cards. I quickly shut it, shocked to realize that I recognized the names written on each one. And then without being told, I knew exactly where I was. This lifeless room with its small files was a crude catalog system for my life. Here were written the actions of my every moment, big and small, in a detail my memory couldn't match. A sense of wonder and curiosity, coupled with horror, stirred within me as I began randomly opening files and exploring their content. Some brought joy and sweet memories; others a sense of shame and regret so intense that I would look over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching.
A file named "Friends" was next to one marked "Friends I have betrayed." The titles ranged from the mundane to the outright weird. "Books I Have Read," "Lies I Have Told," "Comfort I have Given," "Jokes I Have Laughed at."
Some were almost hilarious in their exactness: "Things I've yelled at my brothers." Others I couldn't laugh at: "Things I Have Done in My Anger", "Things I Have Muttered Under My Breath at My Parents." I never ceased to be surprised by the contents Often there were many more cards than expected. Sometimes fewer than I hoped. I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the life I had lived.
Could it be possible that I had the time in my years to fill each of these thousands or even millions of cards? But each card confirmed this truth. Each was written in my own handwriting. Each signed with my signature.
When I pulled out the file marked "TV Shows I have watched," I realized the files grew to contain their contents. The cards were packed tightly, and yet after two or three yards, I hadn't found the end of the file. I shut it, shamed, not so much by the quality of shows but more by the vast time I knew that file represented.
When I came to a file marked "Lustful Thoughts," I felt a chill run through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch, not willing to test its size, and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed content. I felt sick to think that such a moment had been recorded. An almost animal rage broke on me.
One thought dominated my mind: No one must ever see these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have to destroy them!" In insane frenzy I yanked the file out. Its size didn't matter now. I had to empty it and burn the cards...
A file named "Friends" was next to one marked "Friends I have betrayed." The titles ranged from the mundane to the outright weird. "Books I Have Read," "Lies I Have Told," "Comfort I have Given," "Jokes I Have Laughed at."
Some were almost hilarious in their exactness: "Things I've yelled at my brothers." Others I couldn't laugh at: "Things I Have Done in My Anger", "Things I Have Muttered Under My Breath at My Parents." I never ceased to be surprised by the contents Often there were many more cards than expected. Sometimes fewer than I hoped. I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the life I had lived.
Could it be possible that I had the time in my years to fill each of these thousands or even millions of cards? But each card confirmed this truth. Each was written in my own handwriting. Each signed with my signature.
When I pulled out the file marked "TV Shows I have watched," I realized the files grew to contain their contents. The cards were packed tightly, and yet after two or three yards, I hadn't found the end of the file. I shut it, shamed, not so much by the quality of shows but more by the vast time I knew that file represented.
When I came to a file marked "Lustful Thoughts," I felt a chill run through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch, not willing to test its size, and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed content. I felt sick to think that such a moment had been recorded. An almost animal rage broke on me.
One thought dominated my mind: No one must ever see these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have to destroy them!" In insane frenzy I yanked the file out. Its size didn't matter now. I had to empty it and burn the cards...
But as I took it at one end and began pounding it on the floor, I could not dislodge a single card. I became desperate and pulled out a card, only to find it as strong as steel when I tried to tear it. Defeated and utterly helpless, I returned the file to its slot. Leaning my forehead against the wall, I let out a long, self-pitying sigh.
And then I saw it. The title bore "People I Have Shared the Gospel With." The handle was brighter than those around it, newer, almost unused. I pulled on its handle and a small box not more than three inches long fell into my hands. I could count the cards it contained on one hand.
And then I saw it. The title bore "People I Have Shared the Gospel With." The handle was brighter than those around it, newer, almost unused. I pulled on its handle and a small box not more than three inches long fell into my hands. I could count the cards it contained on one hand.
And then the tears came. I began to weep. Sobs so deep that they hurt. They started in my stomach and shook through me. I fell on my knees and cried. I cried out of shame, from the overwhelming shame of it all. The rows of file shelves swirled in my tear-filled eyes... No one must ever, ever know of this room. I must lock it up and hide the key. But then as I pushed away the tears, I saw Him.
No, please not Him. Not here. Oh, anyone but Jesus.. I watched helplessly as He began to open the files and read the cards. I couldn't bear to watch His response. And in the moments I could bring myself to look at His face, I saw a sorrow deeper than my own.. He seemed to intuitively go to the worst boxes.
No, please not Him. Not here. Oh, anyone but Jesus.. I watched helplessly as He began to open the files and read the cards. I couldn't bear to watch His response. And in the moments I could bring myself to look at His face, I saw a sorrow deeper than my own.. He seemed to intuitively go to the worst boxes.
Why did He have to read every one? Finally He turned and looked at me from across the room. He looked at me with pity in His eyes. But this was a pity that didn't anger me. I dropped my head, covered my face with my hands and began to cry again. He walked over and put His arm around me. He could have said so many things. But He didn't say a word. He just cried with me.
Then He got up and walked back to the wall of files. Starting at one end of the room, He took out a file and, one by one, began to sign His name over mine on each card. "No!" I shouted rushing to Him.. All I could find to say was "No, no," as I pulled the card from Him. His name shouldn't be on these cards. But there it was, written in red so rich, so dark, and so alive.
Then He got up and walked back to the wall of files. Starting at one end of the room, He took out a file and, one by one, began to sign His name over mine on each card. "No!" I shouted rushing to Him.. All I could find to say was "No, no," as I pulled the card from Him. His name shouldn't be on these cards. But there it was, written in red so rich, so dark, and so alive.
The name of Jesus covered mine. It was written with His blood. He gently took the card back He smiled a sad smile and began to sign the cards.. I don't think I'll ever understand how He did it so quickly, but the next instant it seemed I heard Him close the last file and walk back to my side.. He placed His hand on my shoulder and said, "It is finished."
I stood up, and He led me out of the room. There was no lock on its door. There were still cards to be written..
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
I stood up, and He led me out of the room. There was no lock on its door. There were still cards to be written..
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of your selves, it is the gift of God, not of works lest any man should boast. Eph. 2:8-9
(written by Josh Harris)
From Annette VanWinkle
Sometimes we wonder, 'What did I do to deserve this?' or 'Why did God have to do this to me?' Here is a wonderful explanation!
A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away.
Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, 'Absolutely Mom, I love your cake.'
'Here, have some cooking oil,' her Mother offers.
'Yuck' says her daughter.
'How about a couple raw eggs?' 'Gross, Mom!'
'Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?'
'Mom, those are all yucky!'
To which the mother replies: 'Yes , all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake! '
God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!
God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart.
Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, 'Absolutely Mom, I love your cake.'
'Here, have some cooking oil,' her Mother offers.
'Yuck' says her daughter.
'How about a couple raw eggs?' 'Gross, Mom!'
'Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?'
'Mom, those are all yucky!'
To which the mother replies: 'Yes , all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake! '
God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!
God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart.
Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.
-- Winnie the Pooh
I can last two months on a good compliment.
-- Mark Twain
f the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.
-- Winnie the Pooh
When your heart speaks, take good notes.
-- Judith Cambell
You have within you, right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.
-- Brian Tracy
You haven't lost your smile at all, it's right under your nose. You just forgot it was there.
-- Author Unknown
-- Winnie the Pooh
I can last two months on a good compliment.
-- Mark Twain
f the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.
-- Winnie the Pooh
When your heart speaks, take good notes.
-- Judith Cambell
You have within you, right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.
-- Brian Tracy
You haven't lost your smile at all, it's right under your nose. You just forgot it was there.
-- Author Unknown
Youth Group
Youth Group is tomorrow (Thursday~ May 13) at 6:00 at the Haemmerle's (6224 Buttonwood Drive) In South Harbour. We will be deciding on a name so bring your ideas! Feel free to bring treats to share if you'd like. Please call Will or Kelly if you have any further questions. See You there!
Prayer Needed
Just wanted to let you all know that Dad's wife, Peggy suffered a major stroke yesterday and it has left her paralyzed on her left side and unable to talk. The prognosis doesn't look good for her, so just asking for your prayers this morning for her and all of the family as we go through this trial.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Bible Study Food
Paulette wanted me to post that she is bringing a "made-up" receipe of Grilled Chicken, pasta, and vegetable toss casserole! We will see what that's about! Probably will be good. Also, I picked up a peach pie (no sugar added). So, you can add to that if you like.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
I pray that all of you ladies have had a wonderful day today! I send my love to each and everyone of you on this special day honoring you!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Exciting News!
Hello to All! First of all we have changed the date of Family Fun Night to Friday, May 28th at 6:30 And HERE"S THE EXCITING PART! We are going to watch a movie. AND not just any movie. We are going to watch Friendly Persuasion. How AWESOME is that? And Sharon and Denny will bring their popcorn machine! If you have yet to see the movie you should definately show up for Family Fun Night to check it out. You are sure to love it! Or, if you have seen it before you already know how good it is and most definitely will want to see it again. You can wear your comfies and bring a sleeping bag and pillows too so you can relax and enjoy the movie to the MAX. This is one of Pastor Bob's favorite movies and I know he is excited to share it with everyone. Remember to bring a friend too! And bring a snack, drink or dessert if you like. It is sure to be a fun night just relaxing and hanging out together. So mark your calendars! Everyone is invited as this movie is perfectly suitable for all ages.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.” Mother Teresa
“We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise
and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees,
flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun,
how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls.” Mother Teresa
Hush
Hush now
And hear the world's prayer
Watch their eyes light up with joy
And their hearts fill with hope
Hush now
And listen to the angels sing
Listen to what they say
For you might just hear your name
Hush now
And watch the heavens glow
Envy the glorious sight
For you may one day rest there
Hush now
And hear the lord's word
Filled with happiness and love
To see his many grateful children
Hush now
And pray to the lord
Your words will forever be remembered
In his big heart
Hush now
And see the powerful church
Holding the people
That light up god's eyes
Hush now
And look around you
Do not doubt the power of god
For you are surrounded by him
I hope you liked this poem I wrote it, and felt it might inspire others. Thank you for reading!
And hear the world's prayer
Watch their eyes light up with joy
And their hearts fill with hope
Hush now
And listen to the angels sing
Listen to what they say
For you might just hear your name
Hush now
And watch the heavens glow
Envy the glorious sight
For you may one day rest there
Hush now
And hear the lord's word
Filled with happiness and love
To see his many grateful children
Hush now
And pray to the lord
Your words will forever be remembered
In his big heart
Hush now
And see the powerful church
Holding the people
That light up god's eyes
Hush now
And look around you
Do not doubt the power of god
For you are surrounded by him
I hope you liked this poem I wrote it, and felt it might inspire others. Thank you for reading!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)