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February 2025
What’s happening at Kingwood COG…
ANNUAL WILD GAME DINNER – Saturday March 15, 2025, at the Fellowship Center – Doors open at 4:00 p.m. – Dinner is at 6:00 p.m.
WILD GAME DINNER TICKETS are available today from Brad Pletcher, Jeff Peck or Nick Faidley. Tickets are free but you need a ticket to attend.
Door prize donations are needed for the Wild Game Dinner – if you would be willing to make a donation – please give it to Jeff Peck or Nick Faidley.
Wild Game Dinner Committee Meeting – Monday, February 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Church Library.
A committee is being formed to make a new church directory. If you have an interest in helping this committee – please contact Renee Moore.
It’s time again for Gifts of Love for our college students and military. Snack items, Valentine cards, etc. can be placed in the container in the vestibule. There is a sheet with names and addresses which needs to be updated. Please delete any who are no longer in school or the military and add other relatives, friends, or neighbors.
Church Mouse
December and January! Well it seems like a while since this little mousey gave you an update. December was a wonderful month with all the expected Advent and Christmas events and services. Christmas Eve was great with 2 services. Both were candlelight services. Christmas was also good because there are always lots of melas and crumbs for a little mousey to partake of.
January was basically COLD and snowy. I actually had to dig tunnels in the snow to get around. And it was very tough to hitch rides down to the fellowship center.
I understand that a couple of my cousins got into the church and invaded the one SS class. They were probably after the snacks in that room downstairs. Anyhow I think that someone “caught” one of my cousins. (God rest his soul). I also believe the hole where he entered has been plugged.
I know that PW and Beth were on a major “12 Days of Christmas” tour to see their kids and grandkids. Someone said 1800 miles in eleven days. Wow! I wish I had stowed away for that trip. December and January also meant that many of our folks were in the woods chasing deer. I hope you all had fun and were successful.
January also brought some health issues for PW as I have heard. I believe they are currently ongoing. I do so hope he gets back into fit form before long.
This was just a brief chance to catch up and get back on track with this little newsletter. So…
Until next time.
As always yours,
The Church Mouse
February & March Birthdays
Feb. 2 Brandon Younkin, Bret “Charlie” Pletcher
Feb. 5 Hannah Latuch
Feb. 8 Tom Mills
Feb. 13 Rick Barry, Wrenley Webreck
Feb. 14 Vanessa Lucas
Feb. 15 Tucker Faidley
Feb. 16 Randy Pletcher, Grant Pletcher
Feb. 18 Paul Hall
Feb. 20 Mike Weaver
Feb. 24 Shanda Pletcher
Feb. 25 Geraldine Cameron
Feb. 27 Natalie King, Maxwell Kemp
Feb. 28 Braden Barry, Beth Miller
Feb. 29 Brenda Yoder
Mar. 3 Glenda Johnson, Brandon Pletcher
Mar. 5 John Mitchell
Mar. 7 Remington Schartiger
Mar 10 Brandon Pletcher
Mar. 11 Brooke Pletcher Bigler, Natalie Latuch
Mar. 16 Richard Dumbauld
Mar. 17 Rita Show, Angie Weaver
Mar. 19 Melissa Putman
Mar. 23 Shirley Metheney, Mccoy Pletcher
Mar. 25 Barry Beal, Emily Lemmon
Mar. 29 Malcom (Tony) Buchanan
Mar. 31 Trista Younkin
February & March Anniversaries
Feb 1 Randy & Jamie Schartiger
Mar. 2 Gregg & Barbara Lemmon
Mar. 3 Bearl & Teresa Faidley
Mar. 13 Randy & Bev Pletcher
Prayer Needs
National Revival
Our Country
Allegheny Region Churches
Our Pastors & Spouses
Growing our Congregation
Upcoming Mission Trips
Wildfires
Violence in our Nation
Those dealing with severe weather issues & cleanup
Families who have lost loved ones
Janet Brant
Roger King
Reba Kreger
Lisa Leslie
Dustin Pritts
Mark Pritts
Those dealing with mental, emotional, spiritual & financial issues
Those hospitalized & having procedures
Those dealing with long-term illnesses
Shut-Ins
Those in nursing homes and care facilities
Schools
Teachers and Students
School Workers & Bus Drivers
College Students
Hospital Workers
Winebrenner Seminary
Brent & Julie Sleasman
Church Ministries
Camp Sonrise Mountain
Winter Retreats
Chatelas Church
Our Missionaries and Mission Fields
Military / Police / First Responders
CEF
Unspoken Needs
ramblings & recipes
As I write to you this month, there’s only four days until February. I think this winter might be about over – we’ve had everything in January, hail, freezing rain, wind, snow and sunshine! I saw this cute quote on January 24th – “I really feel like it’s January 74th!”
It’s been a good month to work inside your home – take down Christmas, clean some drawers or a closet you’ve been avoiding, start a new craft, get your tax documents ready or
Try A New Recipe!!!
Here are two recipes you might enjoy. Good for serving during the Super Bowl – I don’t even know what teams are playing?!?!
Pizza Dip
1 8 oz. Cream Cheese
8 oz. Sour Cream
1 tsp. Oregano
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Ranch Powder
1 small jar pizza sauce
2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese
Toppings: Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon Bits – use all or just what you prefer.
Mix together the Cream Cheese and Sour Cream (using a mixer works best). When well combined, add the Oregano, Garlic Powder and Ranch Powder – mix well.
Spread this mixture in a deep-dish pie pan – top with the pizza sauce, then cover with cheese – finally top with the toppings.
Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
Serve with your favorite crackers or bread.
Shirley Mullendore’s Philly Miracle Cheese Ball
2 – 8 oz. Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
10 crisply cooked bacon slices (crumbled)
1/4 Cup Green Onions (sliced)
Combine all the above – form into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight.
You may want to roll this in chopped pecans before serving – it’s delicious with or without the pecans.
“While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.”
Genesis 8:22
Global Reach Updates
Haiti — The Annual General Conference was held in Pierre Payen and it was extremely well attended! Thankfully the pastors were able to meet safely. Please continue to pray for Haiti. Pray for renewed hearts in service! We have a new Missions Coordinator for PHH. His name is Stanley Lambert! Pray for him.
Venezuela – Pastor Jean & Lilian Guevara’s church is going strong! They continue to serve in their community by teaching folks to read and sharing coffee and the Word of God with their neighbors! Pray for them as they seek the lost.
USA Southwest – Jake and Haley have a full schedule for teams this summer. Please keep them in prayer as they look forward to a baby and learn the ropes to manage baby Day and the summer teams! Keep the Kingwood COG Mission Team in your prayers as well. Help us by participating in our final fundraiser!
Helping Hands
Helping Hands Prayer Needs for February
Becky Queer & Sis Wright
c/o Goodwill Mennonite Home
891 Dorsey Hotel Rd.
Grantsville, MD 21536
Youth News
This month marks the start of a new program for young adults, age 18-25. Twice a month we will meet at Dunkin’ Donuts in Somerset @ 6:00pm to share our week, yummy hot drinks, and pray for each other. This is the perfect hang out for those who attend Kingwood or those who have questions about faith. Any young adult is welcome to come and enjoy the time together. Questions can be text to Pastor Karey at 814-969-2817. If we ever need to cancel, especially with the winter weather, a call will be put out on the phone tree.
This month the youth group will be collecting bottles of laundry detergent for the Rockwood Area School District Student Resource Room. For those who do not know, there is a washer and dryer on site at the school. This allows students to have access to clean clothing and for donated items to be washed before students receive them. Detergent can be any size or brand, but would ask that it is fragrance free so any student can use it. There will be a marked box near the coat rack for detergent donations. Thank you for supporting the students in our local community!
Arctic Blast is right around the corner! Junior High Students will be at Camp Sonrise Mountain 2/7-2/9 for an amazing weekend of fun and time with God. Senior High will have their weekend 2/21-2/23. Students will arrive on Friday at 6:30pm and leave on Sunday at 3:00pm for both weekends. Keep your eye on the bulletin to see the code for Kingwood youth and guests to enter at the time of registration. Need a ride? Talk to Jake and Karey Vough.
Youth and YA Schedule for February:
2/2 – 6:00pm Young Adult Hang Out at DD in Somerset
2/7-2/9 – Junior High Arctic Blast, No youth group on 2/9
2/16- 6:00pm Young Adult Hang Out at DD in Somerset
2/21 – 2/23 – Senior High Arctic Blast, Youth Group at the Fellowship Center @ 6:00pm 2/23
KINGWOOD CHURCH OF GOD COUNCIL MEETING
January 13th, 2025
DEVOTIONS: Pastor Will New Year/New Beginnings 2 Corinthians 5:17 Old is gone, New has come.
Mark Lucas elected to Chairman of the Church Council with Jon Pletcher serving as Co-Chair.
OLD BUSINESS:
Church Basement Renovation – looking into cost estimate right now.
Sanctuary Projector – waiting on delivery of new TV.
Floor Waxing – There are 2 rooms left to do.
Children’s Ministry Director – Last day to submit an application will be Feb 1, 2025.
Associate Pastor Search Committee – has been formed and will soon be starting the process of finding an Associate Pastor.
Desk in Sunday School Classroom – desk will be moved soon along with filing cabinets and bookshelves to the basement.
A/C in Sunday School Classrooms – still getting pricing
NEW BUSINESS:
Membership Classes –Classes will be advertised – one will be held in the Spring and one in the Fall.
Planning Committee Meeting – January 26th, 2025 review and update the 5 Year Plan
Fellowship Usage
November 2024 December 2024
Walk Fit 13 Walk Fit 12
Midweek 5 Midweek 4
Council Mtg 1 Council Mtg 1
Pickleball 4 Pickleball 4
Soccer Banquet 1 plus setup Ream Christmas 1
Steve Hoffman 1 plus setup Children’s Christmas Prog. 4 practices
OCC 11 Christmas Program 1
Total 36 Sunday School Christmas 1
KCC 1
Total 29
Kingwood Church of God
119 Humbert Rd
Markleton, PA 15551
Church Staff
Will Miller, Senior Pastor
James Monticue, Visitation Pastor
Karey Vough, Youth/YA Pastor
Carey Beth King, Secretary
Church Website: www.kingwoodchurch.cggc.org
Church Phone Number: (814) 926-4429
Sunday Morning Worship
8:15 a.m. First Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Second Worship Service
7:00 p.m. Midweek Services @ FC on Wednesday