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Vol. 76, #5 May 2021
I will greatly
rejoice in the
Lord, ...
Isaiah 61:10
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Becoming Like Jesus
page 3
Monthly Sermon page 4
Marianna Rebuilding
Ministry page 6
"Enlarge my Coast" page 6
ACCFS: Craving for
Quenching page 8
Guiding Principles at
Work page 50
Remembering Our
Spiritual Heritage page 66
The Light of Hope page 67
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2 SILVER LINING May 2021
Writings based on God’s Word
Light from the Word
Becoming Like ordinary and ‘unrefined’ men, increasing understanding of Jesus’
Jesus including fishermen from Galilee
and a despised tax collector. In
teachings and their application
to daily living. The apostle Peter
“But as many as received him, to Jesus’ ministry, although there were describes how spiritual growth
them gave he power to become the personal encounters with ranking proceeds: “… giving all diligence,
sons of God, even to them that believe Jewish leaders (Jairus, Nicodemus), add to your faith virtue, and to
on his name: Which were born, not much of his time and teachings were virtue knowledge, and to knowledge
of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, directed to “the common people (who) temperance, and to temperance
nor of the will of man, but of God.”1 heard him gladly.”2 He preached to patience, and to patience godliness,
Our church’s second Guiding large crowds, but also took time and to godliness brotherly kindness,
Principle states, “We seek to for one-on-one interactions with and to brotherly kindness charity.”4
be like Jesus in thought, action ordinary people who needed help – After faith comes virtue, uprightness
and character, and to live the the Samaritan woman at the well, the or moral excellence, resolving to
entire counsel of his Word.” The disabled man at the pool of Bethesda, “do what’s right.” Then knowledge,
three main aspects of this are 1) the woman caught in adultery and spiritual discernment of what is right
progressively knowing him more the man born blind. The apostle or wrong in the light of the Word.
intimately through prayer, reading Paul reiterates this principle – that Then temperance – moderation,
his word, seeking the Holy Spirit’s in our relationships with others to self-control which governs our
guidance, and sharing experiences “mind not high things, but condescend actions and reactions to people and
and encouragements with others, 2) to men of low estate”3 – avoid being circumstances. Temperance enables
modeling Christ’s example of self- haughty or exclusive, but readily patience, which implies restraint
sacrificial love and humble service, associate with people regardless of and long endurance – not merely a
and 3) forgiving others as he has status and be willing to perform self- stoic or resigned endurance, but a
forgiven us. This guiding principle sacrificing, ordinary acts of service. conscious submission of our human
is perhaps most clearly expressed in Becoming like Christ is a will to God’s holy and sovereign
Philippians 2:5-8 which states in lifelong learning and growing will, trusting that he will make “all
part, “Let this mind be in you, which process that begins with repentance things work together for good.”5 This
also was in Christ Jesus: Who, being and conversion. Whether the encourages godliness, reverence
in the form of God … made Himself initial experience is dramatic and or holiness, as both Old and New
of no reputation, and took upon emotional or a gradual realization of Testament verses urge us to “be
Himself the form of a servant … and the soul’s lost condition and need for holy, for I the Lord your God am
being found in fashion as a man, he salvation, it begins with a spiritual holy.”6 Then brotherly kindness,
humbled himself (still further) and rebirth. By God’s graciousness, the warm affection and concern for
became obedient unto death, even the Holy Spirit enters the repentant fellow Christians as members of the
death of the cross.” heart and begins his transformative church family. The final, crowning
The mind of Christ was evident work by prompting more earnest virtue is charity, agape or sacrificial
in the choice of his first disciples. prayer, regular reading and study love: “because he (Christ) laid down
Rather than men of high position, of Scripture, and association with his life for us … we ought to lay
influence, or power, he chose other believers, all leading to an — Please turn to pg. 61
May 2021 SILVER LINING 3Monthly Sermon
Sermon by Bro. Brent fruitful. In this chapter, we read about the treasures of
Walder, Rockville, CT wisdom and knowledge. The treasures of wisdom and
knowledge: where are they found?
May 22, 2019 We live in a world that’s just full of wisdom
and knowledge and the philosophies of people. As
Colossians 2:1 - 3:3 we gain more and more knowledge, we become
more “wise”, and we understand more and more
The New Testament scriptures are opened here to about the human mind and body. We have more
Colossians 2. Just before we start, I want to make and more resources at our disposal. I just read an
a short expression of gratitude and thanksgiving. article, maybe quoting a survey, that was talking
We’ve felt an outpouring of love and support in about the percentage of people who go to church
the last days. We truly are blessed to be part of a and the percentage of people who view religion as
congregation that is filled with God’s love, and our being important in their regular living. The younger
hearts’ desire is that every person here, every child, you get the lower that percentage goes, and it’s
every family, every single person, the friends, each barely 50% for folks under 40 years old. It’s just an
one of us would feel that same love. illustration of really looking at philosophy, and –
We’re going to read in this scripture a little bit depending where your philosophy is rooted – it’s a
about being rooted in Christ and walking and being way of using logic to explain various things in this
knit together in love. Let’s see what the Lord has in “higher-order” thinking that sometimes looks at
store for us even as we read from Colossians 2. religion as “the poor man’s opium”. It was considered
I’ve read through the third verse of Chapter 3. a way of making yourself feel good, and that thought
It’s a scripture that if you end with Chapter 2, it just process is out there.
doesn’t really feel like it closes on a note of clarity, We’re probably exposed to it more than we
but when you read a little bit further, it completes realize, but maybe I’m just speaking to myself. It can
the thought of what he’s saying here. The message cause us to start questioning the existence of God
that he has is one of being complete in Christ: Christ and the existence of spirituality, and our very faith is
being the head of the body, all of us together finding questioned. Yet, there’s an emptiness there. Something
nourishment in Jesus Christ, and that we not be is missing. Paul was writing to these folks living in
confused by the doctrines or traditions around us or Colossae, which I think was in Greece, who lived
the rudiments – thought processes – of the world or amongst a pretty similar area. In Corinth, it certainly
of the flesh. So, let’s just go through this and think would’ve been that way; the philosophy of the Greeks
about it together. was very well advanced, probably very similar to many
As Paul wrote to this church at Colossae, it seems of the philosophies that we run into today. When Paul
the church was in reasonably good health. It was went there and preached, he had to ground them in
a church for which he gave thanks. I guess for any truth, ground them in the unknown God they didn’t
church that he wrote to he gave thanks, and his desire really understand, teach them that they needed to
was that they would be filled with the knowledge be rooted and grounded in Jesus Christ, and teach
of God’s will. They would understand God’s desires them that in him were hid the treasures of wisdom
for them, and that through that, they would then be and knowledge. If you can’t relate to wrestling with
4 SILVER LINING May 2021philosophies of others, that’s good, but if we here wouldn’t be by faith. He’s acknowledging that it is
are part of those that think a lot and process a lot, a mystery to understand God, to try to comprehend
those philosophies can have an impact on us, and it’s everything about God. God is sovereign; we are
good for us to just ground ourselves first in this basic human. Our perspective is so small compared to
knowledge that in Jesus Christ are hid all the treasures his. We shouldn’t expect to comprehend all of
of wisdom and knowledge. that, but he reveals to us enough through his Holy
Why is that? That last song that we sang says he Spirit. He reveals it to us in so many different ways,
is the creator. He is the one that lives outside of time sometimes through our own personal experiences. If
and outside of light. God is the source of all of those we think back – those of us that are converted – to
things. Therefore, in him as the creator, the one who the feeling in our heart when we had the faith to
understands all things from the greatest to the very fully grasp and believe that we were forgiven and
smallest, who understands everything that’s ever that our sins were wiped away and thrown in the
going to be discovered by people, are hid wisdom sea of forgetfulness. We were new creatures, and we
and knowledge. Where do we go when we look for did not have to be afraid to die.
wisdom and knowledge? Where do we go when we’re Some of us were at the gathering last night, and
struggling? One of the places needs to be the Bible it was all about earthly things you do to prepare
and also to our knees in prayer, isn’t it? to die. It was well worthwhile. All of those things
He goes on here, saying he had this conflict, or are certainly extremely useful and important, but
desire, within. He talks here in the previous chapter, I’m sure most everyone there had the thought “are
saying, “Whom we preach, warning every man, and we prepared ourselves for death?” Death itself is a
teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present mystery. How thankful we can be if we have that
every man perfect in Christ Jesus” (Col 1:28). So, he knowledge and we’ve been through that experience
wants us to be perfect. I think we heard this over of feeling the forgiveness of God and knowing in our
the weekend that “perfect” is moving towards a hearts. That’s evidence that we know we are his when
completed work of salvation, and our completeness we feel his Spirit in our hearts, isn’t it? It strengthens
comes because Jesus Christ is the fullness and fills our faith. Then, we might go through life, and
all in all. Our sufficiency, our resting of our salvation sometime later, maybe weeks, months, years later,
and the source of strength we rely on, is not ourselves we might question that. We need to go back to those
or in the thought process of other people, but it’s in Ebenezers and remember.
Jesus Christ. It’s in his righteousness. It’s in his love. There’re other things that he gives us, and he
It’s in him that we find this nurturing. describes those here. A lot of this chapter is about
So, he’s praying for them, “That their hearts might being part of this body that is rooted in Christ,
be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all built up in him, and also knit together in love. Knit
riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the together in love and not just when everything’s
acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the going well. We think about the test of love. It’s a lot
Father, and of Christ” (v 2). He’s acknowledging here easier to love when we’re all unified, we all think
that there is a mystery. When we seek to understand the same way, we feel the spirit among us, and
something by faith, there’s going to be a measure things are going really well. That’s a great time to
of doubt. It’s by faith. If there wasn’t uncertainty, it — Please turn to pg. 62
May 2021 SILVER LINING 5And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus...
– Colossians 3:17
Ministry Program Updates
Marianna Rebuilding Ministry
Trusting God Through Uncertain Times USA Committee
On October 18, 2018, Hurricane Michael made relationships to be established. Meetings were held
landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida as a powerful with two Long-Term Recovery Organizations whose
Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 160 mph. responsibility is to connect resources with those who
Moving inland, the storm inflicted major damage have demonstrated inability to recover on their own.
across Jackson and Calhoun counties and the city of These are the families we want to help. Additionally,
Marianna as it continued north over the panhandle we needed to find a facility to house our volunteers
into Alabama and Georgia where it weakened. Wind and leadership team – always a major challenge.
was the primary destructive force causing an endless God’s hand was evident in
number of trees to be uprooted or snapped off high leading us to the North Florida
above the ground. This resulted in damage to roofs Inland Long Term Recovery
allowing rainwater to inundate homes causing Group and to Blue Springs
damage to walls, floors and contents followed by Christian Camp in Marianna.
mold and mildew making occupancy very unhealthy. Following our meeting with
For many, there was no choice but to continue living the recovery group, we were
in these deplorable conditions. confident they understood our
In July of 2020, a HarvestCall leadership team goals and they assured us there
made its first visit to Marianna to investigate the would be plenty of work to keep
needs and explore the opportunity to serve in this us busy. The following day, we
location. Trusting in God to direct this process, we toured Blue Springs which had
go in faith seeking clear direction – doors to open and been vacant since the hurricane
Pray for God to “Enlarge my Coast” Rural Gospel and Medical Missions of India
India, like the rest of the world, experienced many and counsel those who needed encouragement and
challenges as a result of the Covid outbreak. Despite someone to listen.
these hindrances, the RGMMI ministry continued. In recent months, regular services at RGMMI
Houses of worship were forced to close for months, churches have resumed. In recognition of their sins
but church leaders kept in touch with their members and need for the Savior, a number of people have
by phone and personal home visits. As the country repented and have been baptized: praise God! As we
began to open up, small group meetings were held pray for God to “enlarge my coast” (I Chronicles 4:9),
to share God’s word. RGMMI staff distributed one of our rural churches is sponsoring a “creche for
food packages to very poor sections of Nashik kids”; an activity program for preschool children that
where RGMMI is headquartered; In some rural creates an opportunity for many youngsters to hear
areas, recipients walked 8-10 kilometers for the about Jesus at an early age. In addition, RGMMI
relief packages! A helpline was also set up to mentor evangelists have reached into a new community that
6 SILVER LINING May 2021and was recently sold to new owners. The timing of In a “normal” year, the decision would have
this exchange was key to our opportunity to use this been simple. God had surely opened doors and led
facility – Only God! The vacant facilities were still us in amazing ways. Praise God for His faithful
without electrical power. Despite that, our tour revealed and clear direction! But, we were in a pandemic!
that this facility had all the components needed to Is it wise to proceed with plans that will bring
accommodate our teams. A large commercial kitchen volunteers together from across the country into
with dining room adjacent; multiple dormitories with accommodations where shared facilities and meals
showers and bathrooms; housing for many of the long- are the expectation? Big questions remained!
term staff as well as RV hook-ups. Nothing was lacking! Believing the scriptural directive that “in the
Clearly, God had opened doors in a big way! multitude of counsellors, there is safety,” (Prov. 24:6) the
USA Committee sought counsel from the HarvestCall
Management Team, Medical Committee and
church leadership – the Elder Committee. Through
this counsel and the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
the decision was made to move forward with the
rebuilding ministry. Trusting God for His provision
and protection above any risk-mitigation protocols we
could implement; the rebuilding ministry began on
January 10th and continued through March 30th.
In that period, 489 volunteers from 51 congregations
came to serve. Thankfully, we are not aware of any
COVID transmission resulting from this ministry.
Praise God!! – by Les Schambach
has expressed a desire to learn more about the Savior. is an experienced educator and instantly became
Please pray that God will continue to open doors for a valuable addition to the RGMMI educational
the proliferation of the gospel through RGMMI’s ministry upon her arrival. Even though schools
ministry (Acts 1:8). With a desire to grow in their were shut down, on-line instruction was provided
understanding of the Word of God, all RGMMI through extensive effort and innovation. Earlier this
spiritual staff are presently enrolled in a Bible year, the schools were reopened. However, in Mid-
training course. (II Pet. 1:5; II Tim. 2:15) March, the Indian government closed the schools
The employment of our new Director/ once again. In person worship services have also
Administrator of RGMMI has been a rich blessing been temporarily suspended.
to the entire organization. Dr. Nitin Joseph, who We are so thankful for modern technology
previously served as a volunteer board member and communication that has enabled RGMMI to
of the RGMMI India board, felt a calling to continue to its mission despite the pandemic. “To
serve as the full-time Director/Administrator of God be the glory, great things He has done!”
the RGMMI organization. His wife, Manisha, – by John Lehman
November
May2021
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7Craving for Quenching: 4 Refreshing
“O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice world will never satisfy” not only because it cannot
and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14 but because it does not want to.
Secondly, Moses writes “O satisfy us early…” It is
They met at a well because they both were thirsty. refreshing to learn that God’s satisfaction happens
They each had a physical need that needed to be met. at the beginning and not at the ending. No earthly
“Give me to drink...”, Jesus requests of the woman satisfaction comes in this manner. Rather, satisfaction
(John 4:7). This craving for quenching was the comes at the end of the meal, at the end of slumber,
backdrop Jesus needed to help the Samaritan woman at the end of a hard day’s work. Furthermore, it
understand the satisfaction God offers. And to her is good for satisfaction to come in this way. Every
surprise, and ours also, it is very satisfying. employer wants her employee motivated by the
We understand very well the concept of
satisfaction. Every time we draw a breath, drink a
glass of water, eat a meal, achieve a goal, or collapse
exhausted into bed at the end of a hard day’s work,
we enjoy satisfaction. It is the quenching of an
appetite. The satiation of a need. Satisfaction comes
in different shapes and sizes and can be applied to
any real or perceived physical, emotional or relational
need. Moses, the author of Psalm 90:14, provides
four refreshing facts about the satisfaction that comes
from God. We will take them one at a time and in
the order they appear.
First the psalmist writes “O satisfy…” This
introduction suggests the pursuit of satisfaction is
not the prize but satisfaction itself is the prize. At
first glance this is not remarkable at all. Yet, with
more careful personal inspection, I must confess
that very often I glory in the pursuit of satisfying carrot of satisfaction. A dozen character qualities
rather than the satisfaction itself. Which one of us have grown in us because of this cause-and-effect
would forgo the meal and skip to the satisfaction? relationship between preceding effort and following
Not too many. No, we love the eating. We love satisfaction. God offers something different — very
the drinking. We love the sleeping. We love the different. He offers a satisfaction that comes early and
pursuit. It then comes as no surprise to learn much by it we live and have our being from the standpoint
of what we consume in this life has never been of contented, finished achievement. The believer can
engineered to fully satisfy. If social media satisfied start their day with a finishing satisfaction.
me, I would shut if off having had my satisfying What is the nature of this satisfaction? Moses tells
fill. That’s not good for business. If the Lay’s potato us this also. “O satisfy us early with thy mercy”. The
chip satisfied me, I would not finish the bag and third refreshing fact about the satisfaction of God is it
go buy another-with a belly ache to boot. “This is not earned. The satisfaction of God is realized. It is
8 SILVER LINING May 2021Facts about the Satisfaction of God
His mercy that satiates our wants and needs. This is early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad
remarkable. Typically the mechanisms of satisfaction all our days.”
are grand, noteworthy, engineered and won. Yet the “Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst
quiet, unassuming favor of God is enough to capture again” (John 4:13), Jesus told the woman. “But
the heart of man and put him at rest. The hard work whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him
required for our satisfaction has come by way of the shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him
hard work of Christ. We enter into His work, into His shall be in him a well of water springing up into
satisfying rest. everlasting life.” (John 4:14) She believed him. After
Finally, the satisfactions we experience here on all, she left her water pot at the well and returned
earth expire and come up for renewal. How many home to tell others of the only One who can truly
times do we push ourselves back from the dinner satisfy. May we likewise seek satisfaction from the
table after a big meal to exclaim “I will never need One who can truly quench our craving.
to eat again!” Hunger at this point is so forgotten
that it’s truly hard to imagine craving even another ACCFS has a host of resources on various topics to
bite. And yet, in four short hours our appetite will encourage a believer in their walk and growth in the
return and make demands for satisfaction. And so, Lord. They range from adapted Bible studies and
it is with every other desire we experience. We are discussion aids for groups to papers and handouts for
thirsty again, tired again, in need of affirmation individual study to presentations and seminars for the
again and the cycle of satisfaction and expiration entire church family. These resources can be found at
continue. But the satisfaction of God is different. www.accounseling.org/category/spiritualgrowth. If you
The fourth surprising fact of God’s satisfaction is would like more information, please contact ACCFS at
that it endures and does not expire. “O satisfy us (309)263-5536 or info@accounseling.org.
May 2021 SILVER LINING 9Congregation Updates
Apostolic Christian but we know that they will be Gateway Woods Foster Care
LifePoints made new in heaven. There is so program. They have been foster
www.aclifepoints.org much for them to look forward to parents for several years now and
@aclifepoints on Facebook or in this new season of true, eternal have had numerous children come
Instagram life. They have finished the race through their home who have
Ashlyn Gramm-Mission and have won the victory! all felt the stability, security, and
Communication Coordinator As residents move on to love the McGuires have to offer.
“For to me to live is Christ, eternal life, their impact here does While they have blessed and loved
and to die is gain.” Philip. 1:21 not end at death. At LifePoints, each child that has come into
This past fall, we experienced the we see God redeem death by their home, they’ve also taken it
deaths of a few deeply loved residents allowing one resident’s passing a step further at times, extending
at LifePoints. We once again had to bring new life for others. This the same love, grace, and patience
to say good-bye this past April to season of loss is transformed into to the biological families of their
another beloved individual who had a season of increase as we seek foster children as well.
lived with us for thirty years. Each to fill these new openings at our One particular summer, a
time a resident passes, our hearts homes. We first make sure we are sibling duo, Truitt* and Trinity*,
must stop to reflect and process their best serving our current residents’ were placed with the McGuires.
absence. Death is an interesting needs, moving them to different They were there until reunification
thing to reflect on, especially locations if that is what will bring with their biological family, so it
when we look at it with a heavenly fullness to their lives. After that, was a relatively short stay in foster
perspective. We are so grateful for we get to turn to those on the care terms, lasting less than four
the time each of our residents had waiting list and offer to serve months. This short amount of
here on earth, and we feel so blessed them. It’s powerful to see God time did not stop them; Shannon
to have been invited into their lives orchestrate these seasons, allowing especially, from loving on and
as they lived with us at LifePoints. each resident and family we serve pouring into Truitt and Trinity,
Just as Paul writes in at LifePoints to live a beautiful their biological mother Tasha*,
Philippians, we all have the desire and full life while on this earth. and their other siblings.
to bring glory to God as we live And what a joy it will be when we What started as a bit of an
and to fully experience God’s are all reunited together with our uncomfortable relationship with
glory when we die. While our Lord in heaven! Tasha, some smiles at visitation
residents live here on earth, we drop-offs, and occasional texts to
see Christ at work through their Gateway Woods Apostolic share how the children were doing,
lives – they impact all whom they Christian Children’s Home soon turned into a beautiful
come into contact with. Staff, Samantha Ericksom — Foster friendship. Shannon made a point
family members, friends, and the Care Supervisor to reach out to Tasha, checking in
community are all transformed by Jarrod and Shannon McGuire on her to see how she was doing,
the love they give and the lessons followed the calling God placed and would go above and beyond
they teach. It is difficult for each on their lives by fostering and at the few scheduled drop-offs by
one of us when a resident passes, caring for children through the continually praying over her.
10 SILVER LINING May 2021Soon, Truitt and Trinity was in turn able to receive the schambach@gatewaywoods.
returned home with their mother support and resources she needed org for more information.
and siblings. Things were difficult to keep all of her children in her This is a great opportunity to
at first, which is not uncommon. home and continue working to impact the lives of the chil-
Many families struggle when their provide income for her family. dren on our campus!
children return home from foster To this day, Jarrod and • We are also searching for our
care, but it is often scary to reach Shannon choose to walk through Summer Education Intern.
out and ask for help, the main life alongside many biological Please contact Bro. Brock Wil-
reason being the fear of system families, sharing grace and love liamson at brock.williamson@
involvement again. Rather than through difficult times in their gatewaywoods.org for more in-
trying to push through on her lives. While they love the children formation. This is a great oppor-
own, Tasha chose to reach out to placed in their home, they never tunity to gain some experience
Shannon. And Shannon chose stop there. They see the real while impacting our residents!
to come around her and support purpose of foster care: loving the • We also are looking for our
her through the difficulties. She entire family unit. GW Farms Summer Intern.
spent a couple of days a month *Name changed for confidentiality. This is a great opportunity to
with Tasha and her family, helping News: work directly with residents as
with babysitting and doing life • If you want to make a Kingdom you plant and harvest boun-
alongside her. She continued to impact by sowing seeds of hope for tiful gifts from the garden.
invite her to church and pray over an eternal harvest, visit gateway- Please contact Bro. Eric Bahler
their family struggles. woods.org/sowers-of-hope to learn at gwfarms@gatewaywoods.org
This friendship really came more about our newly launched for more information.
into play when Tasha feared that monthly giving program. Sign up You are an important advocate
her children would be removed today to receive a special gift as to help us spread the word about
from her home again. Her first a reminder to be praying for the God’s work at Gateway Woods.
call was to Shannon. She asked youth you are impacting. Please continue to lift us up
Shannon to step in and help care • We currently are looking for in prayer, check our website
for her children and Shannon was a WillowBridge Community gatewaywoods.org and our
quick to come to her aid through Advocate Support Couple and Facebook page at facebook.com/
a painful situation, clearly seeing an Assistant Houseparent. For gatewaywoods often for updates,
that she just needed the support of more information, please see and make sure that you are on
a friend and not the removal of her our ad in this month’s edition our mailing list. If you would
children again. of The Silver Lining or visit the like be added to our mailing list,
Not feeling fully equipped Careers page on our website at please contact us at 888.443.4283
herself, Shannon reached out gatewaywoods.org/careers. or send an email to info@
to Gateway to gain insight and • We are searching for a Sum- gatewaywoods.org. Finally, if you
resources that could support her mer Volunteer Coordinator would like to receive a monthly
through this. With Shannon as a for 2021. Please contact Bro. email detailing how the work
support person in her life, Tasha Keith Schambach at keith. at Gateway Woods is bringing
May 2021 SILVER LINING 11help and healing to those in sweet reunion it will be, especially on with the women whose stories
need, please consider joining our after the past year of isolation! Please are included in Scripture. There
Restoring Hope email list. You pray for an uplifting weekend and are many examples of a mother’s
can do so at gatewaywoods.org/ health/safety for all attending. sacrificial love. Some we know
newsletter or by emailing jon. We ask for your continued better than others. We know of
ringger@gatewaywoods.org. prayers for Sis. Carolyn Lewis and the mother of the living infant
Sis. Clarann Lynn, and their families who would have given him up
Alabama, Athens as they continue to battle cancer. to save his life; the mother of
Lisa Aschliman , Kristy Moore As always, we would love Moses, who gave her son up to the
“And Jesus said unto them, to have y’all visit, even if you’re Egyptians and was allowed to help
Because of your unbelief: for verily traveling through for the raise him; Hannah, who “lent”
I say unto you, If ye have faith as evening! For our guest house her son to God in fulfillment of
a grain of mustard seed, ye shall accommodations, please call Sis. her promise to God; Rebekah’s
say unto this mountain, Remove Rebekah Klaus at 815.674.5411. mother who allowed her daughter
hence to yonder place; and it shall to move to a far-off land to marry
remove; and nothing shall be Arizona, Phoenix a stranger. Then there is Mary,
impossible unto you.” Matt. 17:20 Marge Lindenbaum who sacrificed her reputation, her
Doubt. Isn’t this a tool of “Bath-sheba therefore went unto lifestyle, and gave her son first to
Satan that likes to creep into king Solomon, to speak unto him for the people who followed him, and
our minds? The disciples had Adonijah. And the king rose up to then to the world. Motherhood
attempted to heal a little boy, but meet her, and bowed himself unto is sacrifice. But God graciously
were unsuccessful. They were her, and sat down on his throne, repays everything we willingly
perplexed. Why were they unable and caused a seat to be set for the offer, and more.
to heal this little boy? Jesus called king’s mother; and she sat on his A mother’s love is a unique
them out… they doubted. After right hand.” 1 Kings 2:19 and wonderful thing. There is no
witnessing the countless miracles In Hebrew society, and love that can compare to the love
and power of Christ, they still throughout Scripture, mothers are of a mother for her child, or to a
doubted. Did they realize they held in high esteem. Certainly, child for its mother. No matter
were doubting? Solomon – the wisest man who how old we grow, our mother will
Oh, how I can relate. I know ever lived – treated his mother have a place in our heart that can
God has power and control over with honor. It does not seem she be occupied by no one else. This
everything, but from time to time, had any reason to believe she is by design. God meant for us
that little thought of doubt makes would not be well-received when to understand his love for us by
its ugly way into my mind. Thank she wanted to speak with her son, referencing the love of a parent
goodness we only need a mustard the king. And when she presented for its child. While we are not all
seed of faith! May Christ help a request that would potentially mothers, we all have a mother, and
us overcome our unbelief (Mark make a way for someone else to she fills a unique spot. Even those
9:25), so that he will be glorified. overthrow his claim to the throne, whose mothers are not good parents
It’s here!! All the preparation he did not admonish or punish have that same love for them. Sadly,
has come to fruition as we are her for it. It seems these two had a when the place is not filled with a
finally able to host ALive over good relationship, as there should loving parent, there can be damage,
Memorial Day Weekend!! We are be between a mother and her son. because we are designed for such a
looking forward to this weekend We are not given many details relationship. Yet, in his mercy, God
of fellowship and worship. What a about the mothering that went can fill those voids when they exist.
12 SILVER LINING May 2021When my mother passed, she Arizona, Prescott California, Los Angeles/
left an unfillable hole. Thankfully, Autumn Rokey Altadena
I have many wonderful memories “And in the morning, rising up a Kali Sauder
and can still experience her love great while before day, he went out, “…this do in remembrance of me.
in them. I think of her often and and departed into a solitary place, ... For as often as ye eat this bread, and
am so grateful for the sacrificial and there prayed.” Mark 1:35 drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s
love that my mother had for me! As the sun is starting to rise death till he come.” 1 Cor. 11:24,26
Even though I miss her, I can look early and spring has set upon us, it The two-part purpose of our
forward to meeting her again one is much easier to get out of bed and Holy Communion service held
day. What a blessing! start the day. The light draws us powerful meaning this year in
“As one whom his mother out of our slumber and invigorates light of all that’s happened since
comforteth, so will I comfort you; and us to get moving. But Jesus got up we last gathered to remember and
ye shall be comforted…” Isa. 66:13 before the sun rose. Partially to not proclaim. We remember Jesus’
Once again, our congregation be followed by all those seeking love for us, his sacrifice, how
was blessed with several visiting him but also by the need to spend God “spared not his own Son, but
ministers, including Bro. Mitch time alone with God. Do we let delivered him up for us all,” Rom.
Fehr (Sis. Abbie, Morris, MN), Jesus be the light that draws us out 8:32. And we proclaim his death
Elder Bro. Wayne Hartzler (Sis. of bed and into communion with till he comes again. We are re-
Camille, Rittman, OH), Bro. Jeff him before the busy day starts? commissioned to proclaim the
Fischer (Sis. Gloria, Fort Scott, Thankful for visiting ministers good news we’ve received:
KS), and Elder Bro. Nick Gutwein Bro. Kirk Plattner (Sis. Keri, West “…how that Christ died for our
(Sis. Suzanne, West Lafayette, IN). Lafayette, IN) and Bro. Brent sins according to the scriptures; and
We appreciate their willingness to Walder (Sis. Naomi, Rockville, CT). that he was buried, and that he
stand before us and allow the Spirit rose again the third day according
to use them to bring us the Word. Arizona, Tucson to the scriptures” 1 Cor. 15:3-4
We celebrate the success Dean and Jackie Knobloch On the heels of this special
of our young folks who are This month Bro. Mitch Fehr occasion, we were also able to
graduating this Spring. These (Sis. Abbie, Morris, MN) visited celebrate Easter with the familiar
include, from college: Fredric and brought us the Word. We are tradition of meeting early on
Hoerr and Adrienne Waibel; thankful for all our visitors. Resurrection Morning on a
from high school: Josiah Bro. Gene Denick has been mountaintop overlooking the city
Baum and Kayla Witzig; from dealing with health issues and to sing and worship the risen Lord.
8th grade: Odin Ebert, Matz we are praying he can feel God’s We held another Buy
Hinrichsen and Josie Labudde. healing hand in time. Nothing event in the church
Congratulations to each of you! We rejoice with Marshall parking lot, gathering donations
We rejoice that souls are Wulf, son of Bro. Duane and from both the church and local
turning to the Lord, and welcome Sis. Ann, as he is ready to give communities, organizing the
Josie Labudde, Portia Virkler, his testimony on how God has items, and offering them for free
Ava Hinrichsen and Jared and changed his life. to anyone who needed them
Mackenzie Wuethrich to our We also extend our sympathy over the course of a Saturday
fellowship. There is much joy in to Sis. Michelle Wiegand (Elder morning. Just like last fall, we
Heaven, among the angels and Bro. Ben, Philadelphia, PA) as she were blown away to see God’s
the saints and, of course, our mourns the loss of her mother, Sis. tangible provision as unique
loving Lord! Jaunita Walter (Fairbury, IL). items were claimed with story
May 2021 SILVER LINING 13after story of needs being met. It We are thankful that Andrew effort given the distance between
was such a beautiful way to bless Grimm (Bro. Mike and Sis. many members’ homes, but this
the community and point to Amber) and Brandon Petrovic effort is always richly repaid in
the One who meets us all in our (Bro. Phillip and Sis. Tasha) have time together. The Sunday school
deepest needs. sought the kingdom and will held a special service on April 4 to
Once again, we can gather be publicly committing their celebrate Easter. We listened as the
inside church, and due to some hearts to Jesus in a water baptism children told the story of Christ’s
recent upgrades, the sanctuary on May 2. Praise God that his resurrection and enjoyed both
feels refreshed and renewed. We mercies are endless, and his grace congregational and student singing.
are so grateful and rejoice in God’s is sufficient to cover our every sin. We said goodbye to Sis.
faithfulness in all circumstances as With the freshness of spring Mallory Blunier this month, who
we continue to learn contentment and continuous roll out of has moved back to Princeville, IL
whether abased or abounding, in vaccines, San Diego’s COVID-19 after 5 years with us in Denver.
want or in plenty. restrictions are softening, and We hope she will visit us often.
churches are free to open their One of the ways in which we
California, San Diego doors as before. Praise God! We have been provoked to love and
Sarah Fulop will be transitioning back to two good works has been in the request
April has always been my services and lunch with continued by our trustees and ministers to
favorite month of the year. The precautions to ensure safety of honor our government and care for
whispers of winter are quieted by our members and visitors. While our weaker brethren by obeying
the endless chirping of blue jays and the future is still uncertain, we the various governmental mandates
the fragrance of blossoming trees. In are thankful to worship and eat regarding the pandemic. We are
San Diego, locals are flocking to the corporately once again. We are grateful to be returning to nearly
beaches before the summer crowds also excited as Justin Michal will normal functioning at this time and
steal all the parking spaces. Just be returning from a two-month welcome all to come visit Colorado!
like spring is a breath of fresh air, I work transfer in Amman, Jordan.
trust all of us are feeling rejuvenated More fellowship is on the Connecticut, Rockville
spiritually. May the hope of Easter horizon as we look forward to a Heidi Beutel, Kim Schneider
flood our souls and remind us beach gathering with our Altadena We rejoice with Wade
that we are redeemed and beloved congregation. This next month, Luginbuhl (Bro. Andrew and
children of God. For those knee may we all strive to draw closer Sis. Colleen) as he begins his
deep in seasons of pain, may you to Christ and stand secure in his repentance. We wish him much
look to the cross and the promise unfathomable love. grace as he strives to seek out his
that the victory has already been soul’s salvation.
won. In the sermon on the mount Colorado, Denver We extend our sympathy
Jesus reminds us: Jenna Hartter, Rebekah Stoller and support to Bro. Phil and Sis.
"Wherefore, if God so clothe “And let us consider one Michelle Bahler and their family
the grass of the field, which to day another to provoke unto love and circle in the passing of Michelle’s
is, and to morrow is cast into the to good works:” Heb. 10:24 mom, Lorraine Behling (Richard).
oven, shall he not much more clothe Our Denver church body May God be their comfort in this
you, O ye of little faith?... But seek has been blessed with extra time of loss.
ye first the kingdom of God, and his fellowship in rotating potluck Over the past month we have
righteousness; and all these things shall groups throughout March and been blessed in the relaxing of
be added unto to you." Matt. 6:30,33 April. It can take extra time and our state’s COVID-19 restrictions
14 SILVER LINING May 2021and we can now gather in much We pray that God will Columbus, OH). We appreciate
larger numbers. In mid-April, we continue to be with Elder their service and pray they will be
were able to partake of a noon Bro. Kevin and Sis. Cheryl, blessed for it.
meal together for the first time in as he continues his duties and We are happy to announce
over a year. The routines we once responsibilities in shepherding the that Ft. Lauderdale sermons are
took for granted now stir within Vermont congregation. now on AC Central. When you
us a surge of appreciation and simply can’t attend, it’s wonderful
thankfulness as we once again District of Columbia, to tune out the world and hear
share a meal and spend sweet Washington God’s word from home, hospital,
fellowship with those we love. Henrietta Meyer wherever you may be.
We look out of our windows, We are still enjoying the Bro. Kenny Baum led a
step outside, breathe in the fresh Lord’s beautiful creation as we kickoff meeting for our Friendship
air, and observe the changing view the flowering trees and Report; a time of sharing,
of the season from winter to bushes of spring. accountability and prayer to be
spring all around us. Here in our This month our visiting more intentional about making
Rockville congregation, we step (virtual) ministers were Bro. Rick friends and sharing the Gospel
inside our church pews, open our Kaisner (Chicago, IL) and Bro. through those relationships. The
hearts doors, and we too observe Chad Gerber (Bluffton, IN). Friendship Report is another
the changing of the seasons of As more and more folks get outgrowth from our recent church
life. On Easter Sunday, our dear their COVID-19 vaccinations, we assessment process.
and beloved Elder Bro. Kevin are starting to investigate locations Sis. Ilene Haefli, (Peoria, IL)
Ryan ministered his last sermon for assembling in person. Lord passed away on April 12. Sis. Ilene,
as elder and minister of our local willing, we will have news for you along with her late husband Bro.
congregation. It is impossible to next month. Bob Haefli, spent many winters as
put into words, but we wish to If you are planning to visit part of our Ft. Lauderdale church
thank him, his dear wife, Sis. Washington, D.C. area for vacation family. We have great memories
Cheryl, and their children and or business, please contact Sis. of sweet fellowship with them and
grandchildren for the sacrifices Henrietta Meyer at 703.904.8301 their children over the years. Our
and love given to each one of us or hmeyer2831@gmail.com for prayers for their family for comfort
throughout his service as our assistance, to let us know how and peace during their time of loss.
minister for the past thirty-eight many to expect for Sunday services While we grieve when our loved
years and as our shepherd for the and to find out if, when and where ones pass, we rejoice that they are
past thirty years. Our hearts wish services are to be held. now with our heavenly father.
to extend the same blessing to him
and his family as he shared and Florida, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Fort Myers
wished for each of us in his closing Renee Mangold Addison Steidinger, Carrie
comments: “May the road rise up We were blessed to have Steidinger
to meet you. May the wind always visiting ministers this past month. We finished up our Ladies
be at your back. May the sun Visiting were Bro. Dan Beer (Sis. Winter Bible Study of Elijah.
shine warm upon your face; the Deb, Milford, IN); Bro. Tom Together we saw that finishing
rains fall soft upon your fields and Bolliger (Sis. Jane, Tremont, well was Elijah’s greatest legacy,
until we meet again, may God IL); Bro. Matthew Steffen and we explored how to make that
hold you in the palm of his hand.” (Sis. Deanna, Princeville, IL) our legacy also. Our prayer would
(Traditional Irish Blessing) and Bro. John Grimm (Sis. Julie, be that we develop perseverance
May 2021 SILVER LINING 15and hold on to our faith regardless the joy he gives and breakfast, we listened to the
of our feelings or circumstances. But greater still the calm assurance Sunday school children sing. Due
In April we gathered for a This child can face uncertain to the pandemic canceling our
potluck to remember the years days because he lives sunrise service last year, this year’s
of ministry Bro. Marvin and Sis. And then one day I’ll cross the river Easter sunrise service tradition
Rhea Steffen gave to our faith I’ll fight life’s final war with pain was long-awaited. It was a blessing
family. He began his service in And then, as death gives to have Elder Bro. John Jackson
1997, and has sacrificially served way to vict’ry (Sis. Peggy, Bay City, MI) to share
us through the years. I’ll see the lights of glory a Good Friday message with us.
Visiting ministers this past and I’ll know he reigns On Easter Sunday, following our
month were: Bro. Ryan Bertsch (Sis. Because he lives morning at Lake McIntosh, we
Jessica, Bluffton North, IN), Bro. I can face tomorrow returned to the church where
Matt Knapp (Sis. Dana, Peachtree Because he lives Bro. Neil Stoller (Sis. Luann,
City, GA), Bro. George Gal (Sis. All fear is gone Princeville, IL) shared an Easter
Tina, Akron, OH), and Bro. Mike Because I know he holds the future message with us.
Kaisner (Sis. Mindy, Peoria, IL). And life is worth the living We rejoice with Drew
Note of Thanks: Just because he lives Waldbeser (Elder Bro. Tom and Sis.
For all the love, encouragement, Because He Lives, Written by Sue) in his marriage to Elizabeth
gifts, and prayers shown us over William and Gloria Gaither Penland (Tom and Joy Penland) on
the years of my ministry, we Slowly our winter residents April 3. May the Lord bless them
thank you from our hearts. The are starting to return to their as they serve him together!
love and kindness poured out on northern homes. The fellowship Our thoughts and prayers are
us at the appreciation dinner was we had together will remain as with Bro. Derek and Sis. Naomi
overwhelming. May God bless each a fond memory. We wish them Stoller and their little daughter
one of you. a beautiful summer as we look Miriam and Bro. Rudy Steidinger
Marvin and Rhea Steffen forward to their return in the fall. as they spend the month of April
In the busyness and fast pace serving the Lord in Brazil! We
Florida, Sarasota of our lives, it is good, at times, to miss their presence here but are so
Sandra Kaeb get away. Several of our families thankful they have an opportunity
"God sent his son, they went camping on March 19 and to share their giftings there.
called him Jesus enjoyed God’s beautiful nature Like so many others, we had
He came to love, heal and forgive and quiet peacefulness. not shared Communion together
He lived and died to buy my pardon We were blessed to have Bro. as a church since 2019 due to the
An empty grave is there to Todd Stoller (Sis. Pamela, Latty safety precautions surrounding the
prove my savior lives OH.) and Elder Bro. Vic Bauman pandemic. This month, it was a
Because he lives (Sis. Brenda, Smithville OH.) privilege to share Communion as a
I can face tomorrow share God’s word with us. church. Elder Bro. Jeff Streitmatter
Because he lives (Sis. Lynne, Sarasota, FL), traveled
All fear is gone Georgia, Peachtree City here to help serve.
Because I know he holds the future Elise Funk, Brenda Stoller This summer we look
And life is worth the living On Easter Sunday, we forward to our third Center for
Just because he lives gathered around Lake McIntosh Discipleship program! The Center
How sweet to hold a newborn baby to enjoy the quiet of the morning for Discipleship (CFD) was
And feel the pride and as a church family. Over coffee started in 2019 out of a desire to
16 SILVER LINING May 2021provide a place for Christians in Haiti, Bonne Fin - Haiti, Les Cayes
the Apostolic Christian Church Hospital Lumiere Mike and Susie Walder
to come to a set apart place and Rick and Komari Aberle Greetings from Les Cayes!
take time to be intentional in their Greetings in Jesus’ name from The days of dusty roads are mostly
walk with the Lord. Discipleship Bonne Fin. behind us as the rainy season is
has become a more popular We extend a thank you to here again. With the blessing of
word over the last few years, Sis. Joan Schmidgall (Morris, rain (and mud) came the blessing
but it can be a little confusing. MN) for her service to the of Easter this year. It rained all day
Is discipleship mentorship? Is it hospital. Sis. Joan spent multiple on Good Friday and then let up
evangelism? Is it sanctification? months here at the hospital enough by Sunday that we could
Simply put, discipleship is being supporting the mission in many enjoy a sunrise service on the
with someone learning to be like ways. She has returned home Child Care roof. God even joined
them. At the Peachtree Center for this past month. in with a brief rainbow display!
Discipleship, we want to bring For the first time in two Many local missionaries and
you to Jesus himself in order to years, we were able to partake visitors enjoyed the special Easter
learn from him how to live your of Communion as a body. morning of worship followed by
unique life in his “easy yoke.” Due to a variety of factors, our breakfast and fellowship.
This summer, our CFD Communion services have been Making this time extra
program is June 12 – July 9. postponed for the past two special were visitors among us.
The first week will be here in years. We were so grateful to We appreciated having Elder Bro.
Peachtree City. We will spend the again remember the sacrifice and Marvin Dotterer (Forrest, IL) and
week together studying scripture, suffering of our Lord. Elder Bro. Bro. Jon Zeller (Morton, IL) here.
recognizing/breaking off fleshly Marvin Dotterer (Forrest, IL) Bro. Marvin shared the Word
thought processes or actions, was assisted by Bro. Jon Zeller during the sunrise service as well
praying fervently, hearing biblical (Morton, IL). The HarvestCall as when he served Communion to
teaching, and spending one-on- missionaries gathered in Cayes our HarvestCall group later in the
one time with Jesus. The next for this service and fellowship on morning. Bro. Jon brought a small
three weeks, we will all return Easter Sunday. maintenance team including Bro.
to our normal lives of working, Bro. Rick Aberle traveled to Garth Maibach and his daughter
school, etc. However, we will the US for a short visit, and Sis. Katrina (Sardis, OH), and Bro.
continue to meet online and have Komari Aberle and their daughter Ryan and Sis. Christy Schrock
video biblical teaching lessons to Selah were able to return with him (Tremont, IL).
further guide us in incorporating for a couple weeks. Bro. Lucas and We were thankful our
the things we have learned back Sis. Raya Nussbaum also were able Caribbean Director, Bro. Rick
into our “everyday life.” If you or to visit the mission for a few days Wuethrich (Francesville, IN) came
someone you know is 18 years or this past month. with the group, as did Sis. Susie
older and seeking a deeper walk We were also thankful to Walder who returned after being in
with Jesus, we have spots still receive Bro. Michael and Sis. the U.S. for a few months.
open for you to come join us this Jodi Schneider (Junction, OH). For years several of our
summer! For more information, Bro. Michael assisted with some HarvestCall programs have
please visit our website at work at the hospital and shared worked under the umbrella of the
peachtreeministries.com or find the word with us on one of our Evangelical Baptist Mission of
us on Facebook or Instagram Wednesday evening services. South Haiti (MEBSH). MEBSH
at @peachtreeministries. has 488 churches and around
May 2021 SILVER LINING 1760,000 members. As usual the knowing that in the end and even Illinois, Bloomington
annual MEBSH church convention now, it will be and is worth it all. Kinsey Dotterer, Lauren
was recently held in our local The women in our Zimmerman
town of Simon because their congregation have been learning “…I am the resurrection,
largest church is located here. All how to practically live this out. We and the life: he that believeth
the families in town, as well as started our next Bible study on the in me, though he were dead,
our Guest House, host visitors in “one anothers” of the Bible. Our yet shall he live:” John 11:25
order to accommodate the many first topic was “Love One Another.” Although the details of our
thousands that attend. The local We appreciate this time we have sunrise service were still slightly
streets become like a fair or a street together, growing closer to each different this year; we were so
market with vendors of all sorts. other and learning how God would thankful to be able to be together
There are four long services have us treat each other. as a church body for Good Friday
Wednesday through Saturday The men and boys also had and Easter Sunday. It was also
and on Sunday morning there is the opportunity this month to a blessing to be able to hear the
a five-hour concluding service. meet for breakfast, fellowship, Easter story from our Sunday
The people don’t seem to have a and a short devotion time. We school children.
problem with long services at all. are thankful for the opportunities We are so thankful we were
They sit on hard wooden benches to get together on a more regular able to join together as a church
the whole time and they just love basis again. family to partake in Communion
it. In contrast, we only went to God has blessed two this past weekend. We are grateful
one service and had to leave after a couples in our congregation for Elder Bro. Craig Martin (Sis
few hours, being stiff and sore and with new grandchildren! We Terri, Princeville, IL) who helped
afraid we would go deaf! rejoice with Bro. Rich and Sis. to serve Communion for us.
Amy Hanson on the birth of We mourn the loss of Sis. Nola
Illinois, Belvidere their new grandson, Zion King Schrock (Bro. Mel), who passed
Darcy Steffen Genin, born to Chris and Kaye away on Sunday, April 4. Our
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, Genin. Bro. Art and Sis. Marlene sympathy and prayers are with
be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always Mueller also welcomed a new Bro. Mel and the entire family.
abounding in the work of the granddaughter, Mabel Mueller. Lydia Zimmerman (Bro.
Lord, forasmuch as ye know She was born to Tristan and Denny and Sis. Pam Zimmerman)
that your labor is not in vain Jenny Mueller, and she has spent is engaged to Evan Nestel of El
in the Lord.” 1 Cor. 15:58 the first weeks of her life in the Paso (Dallas and Nancy Nestel).
As we read this chapter on a hospital. Please pray for her, her
recent Wednesday night, I was family, and doctors, as they try Illinois, Bradford
especially struck by this verse. So to figure out why she can’t keep Becky Endress, Lena Stoller
often we get weary of continual her food down. “Thy anguish make us brave
service to others and our God, Our Sunday school students To face distress and sorrow,
and instead we would rather serve gifted us with an Easter program And in the throes of death
ourselves. We are reminded of the this month. It is always so good From Thy death strength to borrow;
beautiful promise that our labors to hear the sweet story over O let the bond of love
on the Lord’s behalf are not in again, and we pray that the songs Bind us in one accord
vain. Because we believe in the and verses they memorized will To crucify the flesh
resurrection, we should continue be forever planted in their hearts And world through Thee, O Lord!”
abounding in the Lord’s work, and minds. Our Surety, Zion’s Harp #224
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