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Windows Into Zion is the monthly newsletter of Zion Mennonite Church. The publishers are Dorothy Hartman and Myrna Piper. For previous issues, please visit the Newsletter Archives.

Please note that calendar information and the Worship Schedule are located on the Calendar page.

Volume 11
Number 6
September/October 2006

Daphna picnic time!
-Anne Juarez

The eighth annual Daphna Picnic will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16. This picnic presents an opportunity for our church family to interact with local people who live in the Daphna area. Traditionally, the picnic has included food, music, jokes, door prizes, and games for children.
This year, the music will be provided by Daphna Creek and The Good Time Gospel Quartet. Daphna Creek will begin playing at five, and people can listen to music as they arrive.
The covered dish meal, with pork bar-b-que cooked by Charles Moubray and Jim Shrock, will commence at 5:45. Members of the congregation attending are being asked to bring a side dish and dessert, or 2 side dishes.
The meal will be followed by music from the Gospel Quartet, with games taking place for children. Door prizes for adults will be announced intermittently throughout the evening. Each child will be able to pick out a door prize.
This year, we plan to set up the picnic across the street from the church on the ball field. All activities will take place there. If we have rain, the picnic will be held indoors.
This is a great opportunity for us to mingle with neighbors and friends, and I hope many in the Zion congregation will come out for this evening of fun and fellowship.


When work - or life - gets difficult, we may think back to childhood. Things were a lot easier and our problems were much smaller when we were young. Or were they?
The challenges we faced back then may ssem small and insignificant now, but they surely didn't feel that way at the time. Somehow we endured each challenge - and grew as a result.
The next time you face a difficulty, remember this: The task before us is no greater than the power behind us.
And there is power behind you. "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:30)
Vacation - a time of rest and relaxation
-Cheryl Lantz

It was finally going to happen. Dave was going back to Colorado after 40 years, he was there for Voluntary Service. We got to O’Hare in Chicago and our flight to Omaha was cancelled. Okay, we got a flight to Milwaukee (I prayed for safety as it rattled and shook) and then onto Omaha (on a much nicer and bigger plane) so instead of arriving at noon in Omaha, we would arrive at midnight. Losing 12 hours of our trip meant not seeing Mt. Rushmore or Crazy Horse. Everything happens for a reason, so we get another trip to Jen’s sometime.
We arrived safely in Omaha. We drove to Jen’s home and stayed there overnight. We made it to Colorado on Friday. Wow is all I can say – the mountains are beautiful. If I had to describe God in words– it would be Pike’s Peak. It awed me and scared me at the same time with its overwhelming presence.
On Friday, we received a phone call every parent dreads – “Mom, is Dad there? Dad? The toilet tank broke and water is everywhere. I shut off the water to it, but what do we do? How did it happen? I don’t know.” But, it was their problem for now and they handled it well. The Lord let us see that in an emergency, our kids do okay. We had a great time on Friday going to the Flying W Ranch and sight-seeing.
Saturday, received another phone call. “Mom? How do you get rid of the smell downstairs? I have tried Febreeze, but it’s not working.” I decided right then and there, I did not want to go home – ever. We toured Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Woodland Park and heard Dave reminisce about what it was like before and the stuff they did. What he thought was his old unit house had changed and you could not get into where Frontier Boys’ Village used to be.
We left Sunday afternoon and headed to Lincoln. Jen showed us where she worked and gave us a tour of Lincoln. It was nice to be with Jen and see her “world.”
On Wednesday, we arrived at the airport only to have our plane delayed and we would miss our connecting flight in O’Hare. We had to wait till the next morning. (The Lord must think we have a patience problem and need to work on it.) The airline put us up at a hotel overnight.
The next day, TSA employees were going through everyone’s luggage, but for some reason they had to check our luggage twice, going through every item we owned. Then they not only called us out of line to run that thing over us, but actually frisked us. I asked what they were looking for and she said “oozies”(?). I assumed oozies were drugs. Well, we finally made it on the plane and headed home. I am so glad I know the Lord and I don’t have to wonder about who made the mountains in Colorado or why certain things happen. He created all and knows all and that suits me just fine. (By the way, we did have to replace the whole toilet system.) Ah, it’s good to be home.

A call to faithful stewardship
-Barbara Risser
Remember:
1. We are all called to receive gratefully.
God is Landlord; we are the tenants
God is giver; we are the receiver
We are all on “divine welfare.”
2. We are all called to manage faithfully.
Lifestyles must symbolize and demonstrate our life in Christ
…to live on less than we can afford
…acknowledge that faithfulness comes in many shapes and sizes.
…to plan and control spending.
3. We are called to share generously.
…to cultivate the grace of letting go.
…to tithe first-fruits, not left-overs.
…choose worthy causes.
Create an attitude of generosity in your own mind and you will always be rich enough to be generous. Although monies figure in a large way in faithful stewardship, let’s not limit the stewardship program to money concerns. As Christians we are called to be faithful managers of all we are and all we have.
When this idea catches hold we can expect revival by way of spiritual growth in the congregations. Some brothers and sisters are making new commitments. Some are becoming more generous. Some are adjusting their lifestyles. Some are finding new direction for their business behavior. Some are learning to be better managers of their personal finances. Some will write wills and include the work of the church. Some may do a term of voluntary service. Do pray that the stewardship program of Zion will be part of what God uses to bring about spiritual renewal among us.


Congratulations to...

  • Todd & Mandi Stoltzfus on the birth of their daughter, Calla Ellison, born July 14, 2006.


  • Cheryl Lantz! Cheryl passed all four parts of the Certified Administrative Professional Exam at one time.


  • Ben & Sarah Bixler on the birth of their son, Calvin Lowell, on August 3, 2006.


  • Sara Brenneman & Steve Halteman on their marriage on July 15, 2006. Their address is 326 E Lee Street, Broadway, VA 22815.


  • Joanna Goins & Benjamin Myers on their marriage on July 21, 2006. Their address is 1215 Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209.


  • Cathy & Will Fittry and family on their new home. Their address is 4283 Zion Church Road, Broadway, VA 22815 and phone number is 896-1695.


  • Tony Resto! After serving seven years in Human Resources at EMU, Tony has taken a new job as the director of Human Resources at Lantz construction in Broadway. Ask him about his new job! Certainly he will say that being a mile away from home and eating lunch there every day is one of the perks!


  • Clay Showalter & Joanna Souder on their engagement!


  • Dawn & Mark Mast on the birth of their daughter, Bethany Grace, on August 28, 2006.



  • Did you know...

  • Sixteen Zion women have committed to attend Monday Night Bible Study beginning September 11.


  • Elwood Yoder will be speaking at the Jesse T. Byler Lecture Series during EMU's homecoming weekend on the subject, "Authorship: We make the road by walking."


  • Daryl Myers has been Zion's treasurer for 15 years? Many thanks to Daryl for all the years of dedicated service.
  • Youth News
    Zion MYF service with Mennonite Disaster Service in Bayou La Batre, Alabama: July 2-8
    After a 15-hour drive to Bayou La Batre, the Zion MYF joined youth groups from Grace Mennonite Church in Lansdale, PA and Richmond Park Mennonite Church in Brandon, Manitoba on Sunday evening. Norm and Kathy Gerber oriented the week's 37 volunteers.
    Crews worked on eight projects, with many of the volunteers learning new skills as the week progressed. The main tasks included dry walling, roofing, painting and building a wheelchair ramp. The kitchen staff provided delicious hot breakfasts and suppers, refueling the crews with energy. Many volunteers had the opportunity to meet the homeowners and learned to know the circumstances that placed them in need of assistance from MDS. We also toured the area to see the devastation firsthand.
    For the Fourth of July festivities, the Irvington First Baptist Church extended a special invitation to all MDS participants. The staff and volunteers joined the congregation for a cookout, watermelon-eating contest, live music and fireworks. Aaron, Jordan, Adam and Dan dove into the watermelon contest, with Aaron earning first place! His prize was a huge watermelon. Later the fireworks show took on an extra level of excitement when two shots misfired into the crowd. Everyone was thankful to survive the display without any serious injuries! Overall it was quite a cultural experience, but an enjoyable one.
    On Wednesday evening two guests came for supper who would soon be receiving assistance from MDS to rebuild their home. They contributed a sweet peach cobbler to the meal, sang a moving solo about surviving the floods and led the group in I'll Fly Away. It was encouraging to hear their testimony of trusting God during such difficult times.
    Thursday morning brought much-needed rain to Bayou La Batre. However, because the area is so low-lying, flooding began within 20 minutes of the first raindrops. Fields and yards collected pools of water, roads became partially flooded and the roofers found a few spots they needed to fix! It was amazing to see first-hand the speed at which flooding can occur, and to imagine the damage that several days of heavy rain would cause. Throughout the day Kathy Gerber celebrated her birthday by surprising the crews with ice cream treats on the jobsite.
    During free time in the evenings, we relaxed by playing Phase Ten and ping-pong, holding a watermelon-eating contest and exploring the area beaches. Despite a few jellyfish stings, the beaches were great and the water was warm. The week provided meaningful opportunities to make new friends, experience Bayou La Batre life, acquire new construction skills and serve God by extending helping hands to those in need.
    Participants: Sarah Bixler, Owen Brown (Crossroads Mennonite), Jonathan Bryant, Zach Emswiler, Adam Jacobs, John Jacobs II, Erica Lehman, Jordan Lehman, Alex Morris, Keith Morris, Dan Nafziger, Jenni Piper, Josh & Hanna Reinford, Katie Sacra (Weavers Mennonite), Clay Showalter, Heather Vaccaro, Aaron Yutzy.

    To the MYF Members who went on the MDS trip:
    I wanted you all to know how much I enjoyed the trip to Alabama with you. First, although the trip down and back was a long one, you traveled very well. Thank you very much. And second, I was very impressed with your work attitude and how hard you all worked.
    Being fired and hired from so many crews* I think I can say that I got to see how hard you worked first hand. I have been working on MDS crews for 27 years and I was proud to serve along with you.
    If your parents were to know how well you worked, and under such extreme conditions, and how well you all did your chores, they may find some more work for you at home. You should all feel great pride in your jobs well done. I also hope that 27 years from now you will be writing notes like this one. You all made my week a great one!
    Keith Morris
    *Note: Keith’s skills were in such high demand that he worked on several different crews throughout the week.—Sarah Bixler

    Jr. MYF Trip
    With disappointment the Jr MYF learned that Creation (the big event we were planning to go to this summer) was canceled. But, even so, they still decided to make the trip to Pennsylvania to go to Hershey Park and work at MCC. Even without Creation, we had a great time.
    Although the ride to Hershey Park was long, we had fun playing cards, writing on our hand, and singing along with songs.
    Once at Hershey Park, we rode many roller coasters but none were better than the Great Bear and the Storm Runner. (The two roller coasters with the most speed, twists, turns, and giant hills.) We rode each as many times as possible.
    That evening we didn’t get in the MCC house for volunteers until 11:30. The next morning we packed everything up and headed toward the Ten Thousand Villages Warehouse. There, we unpacked artwork from Kenya, Peru, and Vietnam. After lunch, we went to the MCC material resource center and we recycled clipboards and cut patches out of denim.
    Next, we went to the huge Ten Thousand Villages store where we bought beautiful jewelry scented candles, and creamy luscious chocolate from Switzerland. Finally we got back on the road and headed to Zion. —Krista Nyce

    We were there, finally. After a boring and uneventful ride in the "man van" we had finally met the rest of our companions inside Hershey Park itself. We split into three groups. Matt and I decided to follow the large roller coaster group. After being completely freaked out by the Sooper Dooper Looper and attempting to master the Coal Cracker, we split off. Sarah came with us to provide adult supervision (funny, thinking we need supervision). The Wild Mouse is the best coaster ever, as we soon found out. We rode it four times. Then Ben tricked us, getting us to ride the Lightning Racer. We were mortified after that. So we rode the Mouse a few more times. Then we went on the chocolate tour that was filled with subliminal messages. We exited at 10:00. - Lucas Dreidiger

    Participants on the Jr. MYF trip: Sarah Bixler, Lucas Driediger, Maria Driediger, Ben Emswiler, Carly Kraybill (guest), Emily Myers, Matt Nafziger, Krista Nyce, Eva Rellins (guest), Michael Snader, Kaitlin Stauffer, Hannah Stoltzfus, Logan Stolzfus (guest), Joslyn Vaccaro, Joy Yoder, Philip Yoder.

    Musings
    Making a difference
    -Katherine Donnelly

    Three and a half million people in Niger at risk of starvation due to drought. Thousands of Nigerian children dying because they can’t subsist on the horribly inadequate adult diet of grass and leaves. Doesn’t this global news make you sick? Don’t you just want to DO something?
    Well, the good news is that we can, all of us, and it’s not as hard as we may think. We can shop at fair trade stores as often as possible. We can visit Sara Halteman, manager of Artisans’ Hope, and give encouragement to her as well as the artists she represents.
    Recently, Sara returned from a week-long workshop in Akron, Pennsylvania for fair trade store managers. Artisans from around the world were there, demonstrating their crafts and explaining their work through interpreters. When Sara was telling me this, I happened to be buying a pair of delicately etched silver earrings from Niger. Sara explained that she met the man who makes this jewelry, Illies Mouhmoud. It takes him all day to make the one pair of the earrings I purchased. How special it is for me to know this, and to have this connection with him through Sara.
    Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh speaks of the inter-connectedness, or “inter-being,” of all creatures. Our wealth is part of another’s poverty; another’s poverty is part of our wealth. Mr. Mouhmoud, Sara, and I are inter-connected; we “inter-are.” We can experience one of the most profound kinds of inter-being through Jesus. To paraphrase Matthew 25, “I was trying to earn a reasonable living for my family, and you purchased my handiwork.”
    I grieve to hear of the drought and resulting massive starvation in Niger. But when I wear my earrings, I think of the gentleman who crafted them with such painstaking care, and believe that I made a difference. Maybe Mr. Mouhmoud, Sara, and I will meet in some other dimension, in some other form. He will say, “Thank you for buying my jewelry.” Sara might say, “Thank you for the privilege of working with your goods.” And I will say, “Thank you for bringing beauty into my life.” Mr. Mouhmoud, Sara, and I share a bond.
    My action was oh-so-small, but it mattered to one family in one starving country. As a congregation let’s stand fully behind Sara. By supporting her and “her” store, we can make a difference.

    Thoughts from Sara
    -Sara Brenneman Halteman

    I have an amazing amount of power. I am in the top 5% of the wealthiest people in the world, and I am a girl who loves to shop! This means the world will cater to my demands. Basic economics has taught me that companies have to supply what I demand in order for those companies to make money. So what am I demanding? Do I want clothes, food, and furniture at the lowest price possible? Well sure I do. Who wouldn’t? But would I still want those items at the lowest price possible if it meant they were made in a way that compromises things I believe are important and in a way that negatively impacts people and the environment around the world? That’s a tough question. I always thought that being a good steward of my money meant buying more for less, or buying the least expensive items. I’m not sure that’s true anymore. If the least expensive item is made by a man working in dangerous conditions who doesn’t even get paid enough to support himself much less his family, am I still being a good steward by purchasing that item? I don’t think I am.
    Instead, I’ve decided to purchase items that I know are positively impacting people in my world and that don’t hurt the environment. And that is powerful. If everyone decided to do the same as me then farmers in Ghana, factory workers in Guatemala, and employees at Wal-Mart would be treated with respect by receiving the pay and benefits they deserve. And the environment would benefit too. All because I demanded it.
    So what do you buy that has a positive impact on your world, and what negative things are you supporting? Think about it. What will you do with your power?


    LIBRARY
    continued from side column

    Children's books
    Daniel and the tattletales by Mary Manz Simon
    Revolve : the complete New Testament
    WWJD spiritual challenge journal : the next level by Mike Yaconelli
    Chocolate Jesus by Stephan Jaramillo
    Treasure hunt by Eunice Geil Smith
    Miss Fannie’s hat by Jan Karon
    Rock steady : a story of Noah’s ark by Sting

    Videos
    Are you my neighbor? by VeggieTales
    Larry-boy and the rumor weed by VeggieTales
    The toy that saved Christmas by VeggieTales
    The Bible—in the beginning
    Parenting teens positively

    CDs
    Gospel tracks by Daphna Creek
    Gospel praise songs
    16 great kids classics
    25 hymns kids love to sing
    Wild & wacky totally true Bible stories : all about courage
    Wild & wacky totally true Bible stories : all about faith
    Wild & wacky totally true Bible stories : all about helping others

    DVDs
    The great storyteller and the great escape by Visual Bible for kids
    The story you can believe in and the stories of Jesus by Visual Bible for kids
    Revelation : a biblical book study, 3 DVDs by Duane Yoder


    "I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:24
    -Judy Nafziger

    Getting immunized is a lifelong job. It doesn't stop after we get our childhood shots. Check below to make sure you or your kids have the immunizations they need.
    Hepatitis B: a series of three doses.
    MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): need two doses.
    Tdap, Td (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis): A booster dose of Tdap is needed after the 11th birthday.
    After that a Td booster is needed every 10 years.
    Polio: the series should be completed by now.
    Varicella (chickenpox): Children 12 years and younger need one dose. Teens 13 years and older need
    two doses.
    Hepatitis A: Get this if you travel outside the U.S.
    Influenza: good for those with chronic problems such as asthma, diabetes or if you want to avoid the flu!
    Meningococcal disease: Those over 11 years old and especially teens who are college bound and plan to live in a dorm should be vaccinated.
    For more information on vaccines, go to www.vaccineinformation.org

    LIBRARY
    -Jennifer Showalter & Audrey Shenk
    Featured Author
    This summer’s featured book is Treasure Hunt written by local author, Eunice Geil Smith, from Broadway. She teaches 6th grade social studies and language arts at Wilbur Pence Middle School in Dayton. This book is for middle school students. In the winter of 1959, 11-year-old Maggie stumbles across an old syrup can in the cellar of her family's isolated farmhouse in Virginia's Shenandoah
    Valley. Inside the rusted container, she finds a diary written during the Civil War by her great-grandfather, Joseph. Intrigued by fanciful hints in the diary, Maggie investigates a puzzling mystery in the old house and
    finds clues to a long-hidden family secret that Joseph had solved when he lived there as a boy nearly one hundred years before. A fast-paced adventure full of mystery and history for 10-to-13-year-olds.

    Adult nonfiction books
    Faith that works by George Sweeting
    Minute meditations for couples by Bob Barnes
    Blessed is the meadow : stories of the spiritual lives of people with developmental disability by Barbara Esch Shisler
    The pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer
    Evangelism as discipling by Myron S. Augsburger
    What every church member should know about poverty by Bill Ehlig
    Treasure in clay jars by Lois Y. Barrett
    Martyrs mirror by Thieleman J. van Braght
    Our endangered values : America’s moral crisis by Jimmy Carter
    Complete book of baby showers by Diane Warner
    The Nazareth Jesus knew
    Hidden in plain view by Jacqueline L. Tobin

    Adult fiction books
    A Christmas sleigh ride by Tracey V. Bateman
    Heirloom brides by Kristin Billerbeck
    New England : inspiring love stories from today’s northeastern states by Lauralee Bliss
    Holiday hope : love has much to give in two stories from the 1940s by Wanda E. Brunstetter
    The cross-country quilters by Jennifer Chiaverini
    The sugar camp quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini
    Patchwork Christmas by Renee DeMarco
    Christmas duty : four stories of love in the Armed Forces by Paige Winship Dooly
    Christmas letters by Susan Downs
    Room at the inn by Kristy Dykes
    Katie’s dream : a novel by Leisha Kelly
    Season of love by Yvonne Lehman
    The preacher’s daughter by Beverly Lewis
    Texas Christmas grooms by Vickie McDonough
    Wild grows the heather in Devon by Michael Phillips
    Tending roses by Lisa Wingate


    Haikus
    -by Matt Nafziger

    "Subliminal Messaging"
    Singing cows told us
    Of chocolate so we went and
    Bought huge bars of it.

    "Recycling, Unpacking"
    We helped at the Ten
    Thousand Villages, plus we
    Recycled clipboards.

    "Aaah!"
    We rode the Wild Mouse
    Ben tricked us into a ride -
    The Lightning Racer.
    Junior department news
    -Rebecca Hess
    We have had a fun summer in the Junior Department! One highlight was having all the kids meet all together for the entire time (from age 2 - Grade 5). We enjoyed a lesson on Jeremiah's call by Monica Compagnari complete with dress up costumes and acting out the story. Valerie Helbert taught us about Isaac and his conflict with the Philistines and we made paper doll peace circles and origami containing 8 options for solving conflicts. Jen Showalter taught us about the paralytic man lowered through the roof complete with a reenactment. Susan Stoltzfus brought in a very tall ladder and a large tree branch for the children to act out the Zaccheus and Jesus story. Ryan Landgraff taught us about "second chances" (the story of Paul, Barnabas & John Mark in Acts 15:36-41) by having the children try to draw a perfect circle. He then gave them a second chance by having them make their imperfect circles into flowers, faces or wherever their creativity led them. We appreciate all of the people who helped us deliver a great summer program to the kids! A special thank you to Eric & Peggy Brubaker, Celah Pence, Amy Shrock and Susan Stoltzfus for leading us in music over the summer.
    Another highlight was Children's Sunday and the two performances by Twins & Friends Puppeteers from Stuarts Draft VA. Galen & Garland Heatwole treated us to the story of Daniel and the Lion's Den during the Sunday School hour and during the church service we heard the RPM (Righteous Pop Music) singers talk and sing about love. Judging by the smiles and laughing, I think everyone enjoyed their performances. It also turns out that Galen and Garland are related to Dave Lantz and they enjoyed giving him a hard time throughout the show.
    We are looking forward to a new Sunday School year starting the first Sunday in September! We are using a new curriculum called Gather 'Round from Faith & Life Resources. According to the Gather 'Round Handbook, the curriculum "guides children & youth ... to follow Jesus Christ with joy and confidence and invites adults to gather around the biblical story with children and youth to learn and grow together in faith" (p.7, Gather 'Round Handbook). This fall our focus will be on "Creation and Covenant". Please be in prayer for our children and their teachers this coming year. I would like to thank our teachers and musicians for volunteering to guide our children in the coming Sunday School year.
    Our Teachers for 2006 - 2007:
    Preschool: Jen Showalter, Lynette Nussbaum, Tonya Parker, Joy Yoder
    Kindergarten-2nd Grade: Darlene Lehman, Valerie Helbert
    3rd-5th Grade: Jeremy Beach, Monica Compagnari, Radell Shrock
    Music Leaders: Amy Shrock, Susan Stoltzfus, Eric & Peggy Brubaker



    Upcoming Events

    SEPTEMBER
    3 - Pancake Breakfast
    6 - 5:30 p.m. Community Soup Supper
    7 - 8:30 a.m. Zion Mennonite Women’s Ministry with 11:30 luncheon
    10 - 6:00 p.m. Northern District celebration of ministry meal & service @ Highland Retreat
    16 - Daphna Picnic

    OCTOBER
    1 - Pancake Breakfast
    4 - 5:30 p.m. Community Soup Supper
    5 - 8:30 a.m. Zion Mennonite Women’s Ministry with 11:30 luncheon
    6-7 - Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale
    8 - Business Meeting
    13-15 - EMU Homecoming
    20-22 - EMHS Homecoming
    29 - 5th Sunday Offering for EMHS

    Worship Schdule

    SEPTEMBER
    3 - Preparing disciples for life
    Speaker: Clyde Kratz
    Music Leader: Matt Hunsberger
    10 - The wildness of God
    Speaker: Clyde Kratz
    Music Leader: Dave Yutzy
    17 - Jesus, the message of hope
    Speaker: Clyde Kratz
    Music Leader: Welby Showalter
    24 - Living in the community of faith
    Speaker: Clyde Kratz
    Music Leader: Elwood Yoder
    OCTOBER
    1 - Speaker: Ken Seitz, MCC Lebanon worker
    Music Leader: Dave King
    8 - Called to engage in ministry
    Speaker: Clyde Kratz
    Music Leader: Matt Hunsberger
    15 - Prayer: instrument of ministry
    Speaker: Clyde Kratz
    22 - Giving: Acts of faithfulness
    Speaker: Clyde Kratz
    Music Leader: Dwayne Hartman
    29 - Music Sunday



    If lawyers are disbarred and clergy defrocked, doesn't it follow that...
  • electricians could be delighted,

  • musicians denotred,

  • cowboys deranged,

  • models deposed,

  • and dry cleaners depressed?

  • Wouldn't you expect
  • laudry workers to decrease,

  • eventually becoming drepressed and depleted?
    Likewise, bedmakes might be debunked,
  • baseball players debased,

  • bulldozer operators degraded,

  • organ donors delivered

  • software engineers detested

  • and underwear manufacturers debriefed.

  • And won't all composers one day decompose?
    On a more positive note, perhaps we can hope
  • that politicians will someday be devoted.

  • That pastors will be pasteurized



  • Please put news items for November/December in the Windows mailbox by October 29 or email: pipermr@aol.com. We appreciate all your comments, ideas, and submissions! Dorothy Hartman and Myrna Piper publish Windows Into Zion.

    September Birthdays
    2 David Emswiler
    6 Anne Juarez, David Pence
    8 Judy Nafziger
    9 Maude Lantz
    10 Emily Lantz, Ed Gant
    11 Pearl Emswiler, Jon Kratz
    12 Eva Glanzer, Sara Ulrich
    13 Erica Lehman, Jessica Stauffer
    14 Larry Snader
    15 Eric Chapman, Kellie Sawyer
    16 Simon Beach, Emma Resto, John Stauffer, Steven Stauffer, Irene Thompson
    18 Jewel Yutzy, John Jacobs II
    20 Elwood Yoder
    21 Jenni Piper
    22 Joel Lehman, Linda Swartzendruber
    25 Caroline Detwiler, Diann Beach
    29 Bethany Landgraff

    September Anniversaries
    1 Jim and Joann Henderson 27th
    4 Wilmer and Lois Hertzler 35th
    6 David and Linda Swartzendruber 23rd
    7 Ellis and Caroline Detwiler 43rd
    14 Daryl and Marci Myers 21st
    26 Dale and Irene Thompson 47th

    October Birthdays
    3 Matt Hunsberger
    4 Anna Gant
    5 Kenny Goins, Anthony Resto, Holden Byler
    6 Daniel Nafziger
    7 Valerie Helbert, Aaron Kauffman, Charles Rhodes
    8 Drew Shrock, Phyllis Fidler
    10 Katie Goins
    12 Tamara Greaser
    13 Ben Bixler
    14 Nathan Mast
    15 Jessica Myers
    17 Jordan Lehman, Eldon Olinger
    18 Monica Compagnari
    19 Everette Hottinger
    21 Daryl Myers, Lucas Dreidiger
    22 Gary Souder
    23 Isaac Alderfer
    24 Jimmy Shrock, Tim Schmoyer
    25 Tim Schmoyer
    27 Max Henderson, Sharon K. J. Showalter, Grant Stoltzfus
    28 Dale Thompson
    30 Larry Heine
    31 Judy Alger

    October Anniversaries
    2 Bob & Betty Lou Buckwalter 41st
    11 Clyde & Eunice Kratz 31st

     

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