VOLUME 18, ISSUE 1
January 2015
THE LINK
LINKING GOD AND HIS PEOPLE, EACH TO THE OTHER,
TO CHRIST JESUS OUR SAVIOR AND LORD
Pastor’s Notes
CONTENTS
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Pastor’s Notes
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Thank You’s
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Get It in Gear in the New Year
Psalm 90
“Teach us to number our days…”
I read recently of a gentleman who was shaking hands with a half-dozen folks
he’d never met before at church (HE was the visitor—greeting the locals!!!).
Birthdays This Month
3 Then he spotted the person who was clearly the pastor (guess we’re easy to
Poems
3 pick out of crowd), and with a grin and a twinkle, he whipped out his hand. It
was a hand you could strike a match on, toughened by decades of rugged toil.
News & Upcoming Events 4 "You look like a man who enjoys life. What do you do for a living?" pastor
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5 asked. "Me? Well, I'm a farmer from back in the Midwest."
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6 "Really? I guess I'm not surprised, since you've got hands like a tractor tire."
He laughed . . . asked a couple of questions, then told about his current plans
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for traveling on his own around the country. "What did you do last week?"
3rd Friday of the Month
parson asked. His answer was stunning. "Last week I finished harvesting
90,000 bushels of corn," he said with a smile. "Ninety thousand! How old are
Thank You!
you, my friend?" He didn't seem at all hesitant or embarrassed by the
question. "I'm just a couple months shy o' 90." He laughed again as pastor looked him over in
amazement. He had lived through four wars, the Great Depression, sixteen presidents, ninety Midwest
winters (brrr), who knows how many personal hardships, and he was still taking life by the throat. Pastor
had to ask him the secret of his long and productive life. "Hard work and integrity" was his quick reply.
Upon parting company, he looked back over his shoulder and added, "Don't take it easy, young’un. Stay
at it!” The Bible is filled with folks who refused to take it easy. Remember our friend Caleb, who, at age
85, attacked the Anakim in the hill country and successfully drove them out (Josh. 14)? Or Abraham,
who had a baby (well, actually Sarah did) when he was "in his old age" . . . he was 100, she was 90 (Gen.
21)? Or Noah or Moses or Samuel or Anna, the 84-year-old prophetess . . . significant people, every one.
Charles Swindoll says: “Age means zilch. Wrinkles, gray hair, and spots on your hands, less than zilch.
If God chooses to leave you on this old earth, great. If He makes it possible for you to step aside from
your work and move on to new vistas with fresh challenges, that's also great.” Hey, you will not catch
Richard Axmann in a recliner with the remote. Just try to keep up with him for one day—I dare
you…young’un! And whatever else you do, don't take it easy! Sign up for something to do at Clearfield
Community Church—there’s lots to do. Don’t take it easy, young’un!
"No disease is more lethal than the boredom that follows retirement" (Norman Cousins,
addressed my graduation exercises at Butler University in June 1978, Indianapolis).
John P, age 58 (So, what!? Stayin’ at it.)
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Quiz of the Month
Do You Know These Scriptures?
1. John 3:16 & 17.
2. Matthew 5:1-12 or Luke 6:20-22.
3. I Corinthians 11:23-26
4. Matthew 6:9-13 or Luke 11:2-4
5. Exodus 20:3-17 or Deuteronomy 5:6-21
6. Psalm 23
7. Matthew 2:1-12
You Took My Parking Space at Church
One day, a man went to visit a church, He got there early, parked his car and got
out. Another car pulled up near the driver got out and said, "I always park there!
You took my place!" The visitor went inside for Sunday School, found an empty
seat and sat down A young lady from the church approached him and stated,
"That's my seat! You took my place!" The visitor was somewhat distressed by
this rude welcome, but said nothing.
After Sunday School, the visitor went into the sanctuary and sat down. Another
member walked up to him and said, “That’s where I always sit! You took my
place!" The visitor was even more troubled by this treatment, but still He said
nothing.
Later as the congregation was praying for Christ to dwell among them, the visitor
stood up, and his appearance began to change. Horrible scars became visible on
his hands and on his sandaled feet. Someone from the congregation noticed him
and called out, "What happened to you?" The visitor replied, as his hat became a
crown of thorns, and a tear fell from his eye, "I took your place."
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
January Birthdays are:
Jan. 2nd: Kaylin,
Jan 3rd: Mary
Jan. 4th: Shanna
Jan. 8th: Marcie
Jan. 18th: Maureen
Jan. 18th: Geri,
Jan. 18th: Dorinda
Jan. 23rd: Brydon
Jan. 27th: Bill
Jan 28th: Molly,
Jan 29th: Isabelle
Portals
For which there is a beginning
For which there is an ending
For which there is a reason
Betwixt these portals much awaits
From which interest sown is harvest reaped
For which great beauty duly attracts
For which to see to hear to taste to feel
By which affinity composes its chosen path
For which in season our turn is granted
For which to know draws inquiry
By which in essence each story unfolds
And for which by reason much remains untold
By Edward S Murphy
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Thank you dear church family for the gift given at Christmas Eve. I truly love working for such a
caring group of Christians. God’s love shines thru all of you. Thanks again and Happy New Year!
Cathy Nichols Church Secretary
Many Thanks to our dear church family at Clearfield Community Church. We appreciate your Christmas gifts
of love and material goods which commemorate this Holy Season marking our Lord being with us. Thanks for
granting some “days off” for Christmas refreshment. We look forward to see all of you January 4 as we worship
together and Break Bread and Drink the Cup of Remembrance. - John & Susie Parsley
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News & Upcoming Events
New Class starting!!! There will be a class on tying flies for Fly Fishing
offered on the 4th Tuesday of the month starting January 27th. If you are
interested or have any questions contact Dave DeGroot at 801/825-5447
Wednesday Women Bible Study meets Wednesdays @9:30 am in Room 6 downstairs (EASY
ACCESS via the elevator). We are studying 2 Corinthians. More info contact Irene Helmcke
801/773-8227. NOTE: Not meeting Dec 24 or 31.
Attention Ladies! Wednesday Women Bible Study is meeting on Wednesdays @9:30 am. We will meet
in room 11 downstairs in the New Building (don’ t forget we have an elevator). We are studying 2nd
Corinthians. For further info please contact Irene Helmcke at 801/773-8227
Join an adult Funday School Class!
We currently have three wonderful classes for adults to engage in bible study and fellowship.
**New Sunday School Class for seeking adults. Pastor John has begun "Basic
Christianity" study in room 5 at 9:45 am. We will use the Bible, and Basic Christianity by
John Stott…a fifty year old work that looks at JESUS, SIN, JESUS' WORK, HOW WE
RESPOND. Bring your Bible and you will receive a copy of the book...for your homework!
Attention Youth & their parents! “Meet Me In The Middle” Dinner 6pm
We are meeting on Wednesday’s @ 7:00 pm in the Youth room downstairs. See you there!
Fish 'N Loaves
Your generous donations to Fish 'N Loaves have helped make the holidays bright for many families.
Thank you so much! With much gratitude, Sarah Voigt
MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE dinners & activities starts back this week
Wednesday January 7th 2015. See you there on Wednesday night!
The Wednesday Walking Group meets in room 3 at 4:30 pm for an hour. We use a DVD’s by Leslie Sansome
for a “Low Impact” workout! Come join us. Everyone (Male & Female) welcome & the more folks that join us
the more fun we have. Contact Marge Roberts @801/820-6127 for more information
Attention Singles
Singles Fellowship will ring in the New Year at Layton Olive Garden on
January 12th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Hope you can join us!
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M i n s i t r y
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N e w s
CCC’s Mission: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all
your mind and with all your strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:30-31
Rocky Mountain Care Center Ministry
Please Come join us every Friday for a half hour of song and a message from the speaker that day
with patients. Jan 2nd – Ken Mikaelsen, Jan 9th – Bill Storing, Jan 16th – Carol Moss, Jan 23rd – Sarah
Voigt,
Jan 30th –Ken Mikaelsen. Any questions you may contact Wilma Bowen 801-825-6820 or Dennis
Richards 801/825-3471
SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENTS
We are looking for volunteers to sign up to bring refreshments for our new and very popular Coffee and Beverage Cafe.
There is a sign-up sheet on the counter between the Narthex and the Cafe. We try to provide fruit and baked goods
(homemade or purchased) each Sunday between Sunday School and Worship Service to be enjoyed with your coffee or
drink. Thank you to everyone who has provided refreshments since our opening. Your offerings were greatly appreciated
and devoured - yum! God bless you all to pieces. If you have questions, please contact Melissa Marten at 801-419-1868
or Donna Axmann at 801-773-4875.
NEEDED: HOSTS/HOSTESSES FOR THE COFFEE AND BEVERAGE CAFÉ
If you would be interested in taking a turn volunteering to host in the Cafe we would welcome you! This involves setting up
before the break between Sunday School and Worship Service, replenishing supplies when needed, and simple clean-up.
We will show you how. Hosting does not include bringing refreshments. Call Donna Axmann at 801-825-4875.
PLEASE PUT A LID ON IT!
Be kind to our lovely and hard-working custodian, Beth, and keep the Cafe out of trouble with Property and Facility
Ministry. If you leave the Cafe tiled area, please use the lids provided to avoid spills on the carpet. Thank you!
“Meet Me in the Middle” - Wednesday nights - Dinner at 6:00 pm
Wednesday Walkers will be here at 4:30 - 6 pm Room 3
Bible Study at 7pm Pastor John is doing a class - Room 10 downstairs
Men's Study group - Don Moyle - Room 8
Youth Group will be meeting - Room 6
Kids Club will be meeting Sunday school area- Room 3
Something for everyone!
Please join us for a good time of fellowship and learning. Invite a friend!
The food will be delicious and the company great.
Please be praying that we might reach those in our community who are in need of food and the Lord.
Education and Training News!!!
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ARE GROWING! We are looking for teachers who are willing to help out on Wednesday
nights with the preschool and elementary age kids. We have had such a growth that we need teachers so we can split up the
age groups. Please contact Melissa Lanting if interested!
We need help every Wednesday night, please let Gerald Nichols know if you can help!!!
Every week it seems we reach more people for the Lord – come be a part of that!
Attention Church Family! Your “Records of Giving” for 2014 will be ready for pick
up in mid-January. Also please determine how many offering envelopes you will
need for the coming year, do you give weekly, or monthly? You can pick them up
with your statements. --Stewardship & Finance