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News & Events
June 2024 Newsletter
Nokesville Church of the Brethren
June 2024 Newsletter
PASTOR’S PONDERINGS
Recently, we had communion during the Sunday worship service. During the invitation to participate, I shared some thoughts about the Lord inviting us to be at the table together. I’m reminded of the story of Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was the crippled son of Jonathan, David’s best friend and son of former king, Saul. Years earlier, David and Jonathan had reluctantly parted ways when Saul was in pursuit of David’s life. Eventually, both Saul and Jonathan were killed in battle.
Years later, David thought to ask if there were any survivors of Jonathan’s family. When he learned of Mephibosheth, rather than keep this broken young man at a distance, David invited him to the king’s table. David promised to provide a home for him for the rest of his days. (2 Samuel 4:4; 9:1-13)
Like Mephibosheth, we can find ourselves broken. We struggle to find our place in this world and our self-worth can be threatened. Our brokenness can become our identity.
But God remembers us. God invites us, no matter our brokenness, to sit at the table of restoration. To a table of new identity. Jesus delivered the invitation. He reached out to the unincluded. He touched society’s untouchables. He ate with sinners including his betrayer. He gave the gift of paradise to the criminal on the cross beside him. Jesus is God’s personal invitation to sit at the table of redemption. A place where something good comes out of something that seems too broken.
Who do you relate to most? David or Mephibosheth? God offers a standing invitation and then, promotes you to become a messenger of his grace and peace. What is your response?
At the table with you,
Pastor Janet
SERVICE & COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT
Senior Social Events continue on the third Wed. of every month @ 11:30 a.m. with lunch provided! We have some new and exciting programs planned for the coming months. Such as ‘exercise on your level’; a barbershop quartet; therapy dog presentation; and more! Invite your friends. This is for the whole community.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
The Congregational Life Ministry team would like to thank everyone who participated in our May activities. Thank you to everyone who shared food and games for the Ladies Evening. We had a wonderful time fellowshipping with some friendly competition. Thank you also to everyone who brought breakfast for our May Coffee Hours. Your contributions are truly appreciated.
We will celebrate the men of our congregation with a special breakfast on June 16th. We invite everyone in the congregation to join us for breakfast and honor the men who play important roles in our lives. Be on the lookout for more information.
Save the Date:
August 25th- Congregational Picnic at the Nokesville Park Pavilion
September 27-29- All Church Camp Weekend at Brethren Woods
Summer Coffee Hour: We will continue to organize Coffee Hour throughout the summer. Please note, if someone does not sign up to bring breakfast, there will not be food provided. Coffee and fellowship will always be available. Coffee Hour will continue to start at 9:30 to allow time for adults to attend Sunday School. Thank you to everyone who has continued to support this weekly activity. If you are interested in sharing breakfast items but are unable to provide them at 9:30, please see someone on the Congregational Life team to coordinate set up.
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS ARE BACK!
To find out what trucks will be joining us this year please visit our News & Events page here: https://nokesvillecob.org/2023/05/01/food-truck-fridays/
FLOWER SHARING
We have created a Signup Genius so you can order flowers online. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EABAE29A4F94-46656315-2024
Your offerings can be made through our website. https://www.continuetogive.com/ncobbudget
SERVING JUNE 2024
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Coffee Fellowship 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
Pastor Janet’s Office Hours
Tues – Fri
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
pastor@nokesvillecob.org
2024 NOKESVILLE DAY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
2024 NOKESVILLE DAY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: MARY GOUGH
This year’s Nokesville Day Citizen of the Year is Mary Gough, a lifelong resident whose family has been here for generations. She’s known in Nokesville and Prince William County for her hard work on the farm and dedication to a variety of voluntary activities.
“Downtown” Nokesville has changed, of course, but she has fond memories of the old Nokesville Elementary School (which was once grades one through twelve, now Renaissance School), Trenis Store (Asset Management), Fitzwater Garage (Nokesville Tire) and the other businesses which occupied some of the still-existing buildings.
Mary still has a huge garden, drives her tractor (including in the Nokesville parades), does canning and quilting. As a member of Nokesville Church of the Brethren, she sang in the choir, is Martha Early Circle president and has catered dinners. She has held all Homemakers Club offices and been an active member of the PWFC Farm Bureau, including being a Farm Woman of the Year nominee. She’s been involved in organizing and working the PW County Fair since 1967, such as being the superintendent and judging home arts.
Mary and Alden Gough have been married for 65 years, have four sons (Kevin, Dale, Dennis, Dean), 11 grandchildren and 10 greats.
Said Mary, “Nokesville is a wonderful community to live in and I always look forward to Nokesville Day.”
CONGRATULATIONS AND WE LOVE YOU MARY!
April Newsletter
Nokesville Church of the Brethren
April 2024 Newsletter
PASTOR’S PONDERINGS
Having an April birthday, I paid attention when I was younger to the saying, “April showers bring May flowers.” The last few days have included quite a bit of rain. So, I’m hopeful! This is the beginning of the gardening season. Our daughter has her starter plants sprouting inside her west-facing glass doors. As we move towards mid-May, she’ll transition them to their outside locations. These sprouts had their first chance at growth when she put the seeds in soil and cared for their watering needs. But the real growth happened because of God.
As the apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church, he addressed dissension over which leader to follow. Should they follow Paul? Or should they follow Apollos? Paul confronted their tendencies toward quarreling by reminding them of how Apollos and Paul have each done their part.
Is Apollos important? No! Is Paul important? No! We are only servants of God who helped you believe. Each one of us did the work God gave us to do. I planted the seed of the teaching in you, and Apollos watered it. But God is the One who made the seed grow. So, the one who plants is not important, and the one who waters is not important. Only God is important because he is the One who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have the same purpose. And each will be rewarded for his own work. We are workers together for God. And you are like a farm that belongs to God. (1 Corinthians 3:5-9, International Children’s Bible)
We are to be co-workers who plant and water seeds for God. Then, we trust God for the growth. What seeds are we planting and watering? Are we sowing seeds of discord, disagreement, and dissonance? Or are we sowing seeds of unity, encouragement, and love for all? Each of us has seeds to plant. And each of us has what we think should be the garden plan. But have we gone to God for the best seeds? And God’s plan?
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The seeds that we plant together for God will be our testimony to the world of how to garden. We all have a gardening job to do at any given moment. Are you planting good seeds? Are you watering faithfully? As we do this together, God will make things in the kingdom garden grow. Then everyone will see blooms and fruits of God’s love.
Pastor Janet
CONGREGATIONAL SPRING FORUM
Nokesville Church of the Brethren
April 14, 2024
Following worship with fellowship meal
Please bring a dish to share
Come share the business of our church
MANY THANKS!
Sheldon & Peggy wish to send a thank you to their Church friends for the cards, visits, and well wishes on Facebook for Easter and their 69th anniversary. It made both occasions special.
SERVICE & COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT
The Fellowship of The Least Coin The Service & Community Engagement Team decided to continue this project that aids women and children. On Mother’s Day, May 12, our children will be given a special project to do. Adults can help, too. Be sure to come to find out more!
New Blessings Box The new Blessings Box arrived and was assembled by Brentsville’s high school students in FFA. Thank you for your generosity and support of this ministry to and with our community.
Senior Social Events continue on the third Wed. of every month @ 11:30 a.m. with lunch provided! We have some new and exciting programs planned for the coming months. Such as ‘exercise on your level’; a barbershop quartet; therapy dog presentation; and more! Invite your friends. This is for the whole community.
April Senior Social invite your friends!!
We are hosting a local Barbershop Quartet for the month of April on Wednesday April 17th @ 11:30 a.m.! You don’t want to miss this!
Let Nancy Hedges or Jo Ann Stanto know how many extra folks will be coming so that we can provide enough food for lunch (again there is no charge, but you may make a donation towards the food if you like).
SHOEBOX MINISTRY
For the last ShoeBox Ministry goodie box of the year to our only college student we’d like donation be delivered on April 21st. Please place your homemade items, other snacks & gift cards in the container provided in the Narthex.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
We will continue to host coffee hour before Sunday School each week. We encourage you to consider providing breakfast for the congregation. You may also consider signing up with a friend. See the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.
Community Yard Sale on April 20th. Vendor spots are now open up for both congregation and community members. You can sign up for a vendor space by scanning the QR code on the flyer. If you would like help organize the event, please reach out Pam Breslin or another member of the Congregational Life team.
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS ARE BACK!
Food Truck Fridays will be starting up again May 10th!
To find out what trucks will be joining us this year please visit our News & Events page here: https://nokesvillecob.org/2023/05/01/food-truck-fridays/
RAINBOW PRESCHOOL NEWS
Our new updated website has been launched: rainbowpreschoolncob.org. A big THANK YOU to Pam Breslin for all her hard work and expertise. Thank you to Tracey Hladky for all her help and to Elizabeth Evans for editing. It was a team effort!
We still have openings for the 2024/2025 school year so please feel free to share our website with anyone who is interested or have them email us at rainbowpreschool538@gmail.com.
FLOWER SHARING
We have created a Signup Genius so you can order flowers online. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EABAE29A4F94-46656315-2024
Your offerings can be made through our website. https://www.continuetogive.com/ncobbudget
SERVING APRIL 2024
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Coffee Fellowship 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
Pastor Janet’s Office Hours
Tues – Fri
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
pastor@nokesvillecob.org
Food Truck Fridays 2024!
