August Message by  Karen K. Gallagher,  Associate Minister

Dear Friends,

"In II Thessalonians 4:9-12 the Apostle Paul says this: Now about brotherly love we do not need to write you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. And, in fact, you do love all the believers throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more. Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anyone.

"Paul emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in everyday life. He urged his fellow believers to settle down, lead a quiet life and provide for their families. Most of us are ordinary Christians who live routine lives. Yet our extraordinary God wants all of us to be everyday disciples who are faithful and fruitful." (June 11, 2001 Our Daily Bread) 

That faithfulness and fruitfulness should also extend to our church family. Love, acceptance and appreciation for one another and the unique gifts each one of us brings to the Body of Christ is the key. Although it's August and life should have slowed down a bit for everyone, please keep in mind that faithful, fruitful work still continues in our Habitat house on Cherry Street; in the preparations for our Country Fair and our children are working enthusiastically on "It's Cool in the Furnace," a musical which will be presented on Rally Day.

Two special dates in the life of our church are the Salford Pilgrimage on August 5, at 6:00 P.M., where we celebrate our unique heritage as Schwenkfelders, and a brand new opportunity for fellowship - a Golf Tournament in memory of Ken Reyburn on August 17. Please plan to be a part of these events. 

A wonderful illustration of the church is the harp. A harp has a variety of strings.  Some are as delicate as a hair, while others are thick and strong. Some are spiraled, some grooved, some smooth. Certain strings are bright red, others black, silver or gold. Each string is different-each is designed to sound its own individual note. Yet when each string is in tune with the others, the harp gives beautiful, harmonious music.

Just like many strings make one harp, many people make one church. We at Central Schwenkfelder Church have many wonderful, gifted strings. Let's keep in tune with one another by allowing the "Master Tuner" to work in our lives through regular prayer, Bible reading, interaction and service with one another. 

All God's blessings,

Karen K. Gallagher
Associate Minister

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