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May 2025
Prayer Needs
National Revival
Our Country
Allegheny Region Churches
Pastor Will & Beth
Pastor Jim & Melanie
Pastor Karey & Jake
Hillary & Anthony
Growing our Congregation
Praise for Our Lent and Easter Services
Praise for Easter Egg Hunt Outreach
Upcoming Mission Trips
Wildfire affected areas
Flood affected areas
Violence in our Nation
Those dealing with severe weather issues & cleanup
Families who have lost loved ones
Fern Enos
Robert Pritts
Joan Wheeler
Those dealing with mental, emotional, spiritual & financial issues
Those hospitalized & having procedures
Those dealing with long-term illnesses
Those in nursing homes and care facilities
Shut-Ins
Schools
Teachers
Students
School Workers
Bus Drivers
College Students
End of School Year
Graduation
Camp Sonrise Mountain
Staff and Campers
Upcoming Camping Season
Hospital Workers
Winebrenner Seminary
Brent & Julie Sleasman
Church Ministries
Chatelas Church
Our Missionaries and Mission Fields
Military / Police / First Responders
CEF
Unspoken Needs
Church Mouse
April. April brings many signs of Spring and yet still sometimes feels like winter. There have been daffodils, crocus, and tulips blooming and bringing promise of the return of life to the land. And yet there are still snow squalls and cold weather. But the greatest reminder of life to come is Easter. There were some wonderful worship times at the church that I got to check out.
Jeff Romesberg brought a powerful testimony on the first Sunday in April. The next Sunday we waved palms and said Hosana on Palm Sunday. It was the beginning of Holy Week. Then there were special services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. I was really looking forward to the sunrise service on Easter Sunday. Mostly, because of the breakfast after. Well, to be honest, I am just a little mouse looking for crumbs wherever I can find them. Then there were two very full services at 8:15 and 10:30. The total attendance for these two services was 211.
April also brought the beginning of trout season and I have heard a lot of you were out catching some nice fish. I have also heard that many of you are getting ready for turkey season to come in soon as well.
Things in the parsonage were quiet for the week after Easter. I heard PW and Beth
were on a swing through Ohio to see grandkids. They got to meet the newest addition to the clan and celebrate two different grandkids’ birthdays. They came home happy, but they looked kind of tired after their travels.
A new event happened this year down at the FC. I made the trek on my little mousey legs to see an Easter egg hunt. Wow! What a day. There were about 200 people at the egg hunt lots of kids and their parents and lots of good helpers. There were crafts for the kids to do while they waited for the hunt to start and for after the hunt for the ones who didn’t get to do them before. 1,584 eggs had been stuffed with candy and placed in various spots outside for the different age groups. After the hunt there was a light lunch served for those present. Almost everyone stayed after the hunt to visit and to enjoy each other’s company. It was a wonderful day and I even found some candy for my tummy.
I stowed away in the church van and went to the Rockwood Walk of the cross on Good Friday. PW took the van to help transport folks that couldn’t do the walk part but still wanted to participate. It was a very meaningful time and a testimony to the truth of the cross as it was walked through the town down main street and to the gazebo at the square. The cross then stayed on display through Easter Sunday.
Well, I think that might be all for now.
Until next time.
As always yours, The Church Mouse
Flea Market, Perennial & Bake Sale
It’s that time again for the annual Kingwood Church of God Flea Market, Perennial and Bake Sale at the Fellowship Center. Time to clean out your attics, closets and garages and purge those unused items! 🙂 We will have “Church Tables” and welcome all donations of new or clean, gently used items- including housewares, clothes, shoes, toys, etc. Please place any donated items in church library or nurses’ office at Fellowship Center before May 7th so we have time to price and organize.
We will also take perennial plant donations. Plants need to be potted and labeled if you know what they are and placed in front of Fellowship Center by Wednesday before sale so they can be priced. Anyone who needs pots, let Amy Moore or Debbie Ogline know. We have many pots in building behind the Fellowship Center.
The Flea Market will be held 2 days again; Friday, May 9th 9am-3pm and Saturday, May 10th 8am-1pm. Individuals may rent a 8′ table for $10 for one day or $15 for both days. Please give money and table reservation to Georgiann Knepper (814-926-2253). Set up will be Wednesday and the Thursday before the sale. Tables in the gym first come, first serve then availability will extend to hallways and outside, if desired.
On Friday, there will be a limited lunch menu and a Bake sale on Saturday. Donation of Baked Goods will be needed.
This is a great opportunity for fundraising groups to get creative and sell things at a table or two! Spread the word to anyone you know who would like to have a place to sell their garage sell items, or crafts.
Bake Sale Donations are needed for the Flea Market/Plant Sale on May 9th and 10th at the Fellowship Center. There is a signup sheet in the vestibule for Baked Goods. Please bring items to the FC on Thursday, May 8th in the evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Save the Dates…
A Family Fun Day is being planned for August 9th, 2025. This will be held at the Fellowship Center – free food and activities for the community.
If you have an interest in helping with the committee – please sign up in the vestibule.
Kingwood Chicken BBQ – July 19
VBS – July 13-17 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Save the Date…
Sisters of Strength Weekend Retreat
The Beauty of the Rainbow – God’s Promise
Camp Sonrise Mountain October 3 – 5, 2025
Operation Christmas Child – Items for May – Personal Care Items
Global Reach Updates
Dominican Republic – 2025 ACTS Team had an amazing trip! They did some work on a few of the churches and had some super fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ! Tune in on Sunday May 4th for the full update and pictures during the Mission Moment.
USA Southwest – The Kingwood Mission Team of 2025 have a month to go before our trip! Pray for safe travel and amazing opportunities for our team and the Gamerco/Hooghan churches to reach some folks! Pray we are a major blessing to our Pastors and the Community. We arrive June 7th!
Bangladesh – The Khanjanpur House Mom, Monika, is beginning to walk and heal. She still has a lot of pain and has a ways to go. Please keep her in your prayers
Helping Hands
Helping Hands Prayer Needs for May
Jack & Jean Romesberg 188 Romesberg Lane Rockwood, PA 15557
Doris VanSickel 305 Leila St. Johnstown, PA 15905
RAMBLINGS & RECIPES
It’s May 2025! Sometimes I wonder – “where did the time go?” Seems like the older we get – the faster the years pass by. Recently one of my friends told me she gets tired of eating in restaurants – that she likes to eat the things she makes at home! I do enjoy “eating out” and I do enjoy cooking at home. My friend always tries new recipes. I need to do that more often – I seem to stick with recipes that my family enjoys!
Here’s a great recipe for brownies.
Cream Cheese Brownies
1 Box Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix
Prepare as box instructs.
Pour batter into a greased sheet pan – 11×16.
Mix 1 Egg, 1 – 8 oz., Cream Cheese
½ Cup Sugar – Beat until creamy.
Add ½ Cup Milk Chocolate Chips into this mixture.
Pour this batter around over the batter and swirl with a butter knife or a spoon.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes – test for doneness with a toothpick.
Depending on your oven – you may need an extra five minutes.
Cool completely before cutting.
If you like nuts with brownies – add them to the cream cheese mixture.
You could also add more chocolate chips – suit your taste!
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Psalm 90:12
Happy Mother’s Day
Youth News and Young Adults
Happy May! The end of the school year is full of so many fun activities. As many families are continually running this time of the year, we will be moving to an event format for May-August where there will be times to get together as a group, but there will not be a weekly meeting. Stay tuned to the bulletin for opportunities to hang out.
Sunday School will continue through the Spring and Summer months. We are together from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings studying the book of Matthew.
I am looking for adults, age 20+, to join the youth ministry team. We need all types of gifts to help make our team the best it can be. You can enjoy games, snacks, teaching, and being around our great students. Text or call 814-969-2817 to sign up.
The schedule for youth and young adult events in May is:
Sunday, 5/18 – Young Adult Meet up @ Starbucks 6:00 p.m.
Families can register their kids for summer camp at Camp Sonrise Mountain by visiting their website: www.campsonrisemountain.org. The Summer Camp registration coupon code for Kingwood is CAMP25KC to be used at checkout.
Also, all weeks are still looking for wonderful staff! If you are interested in applying to be a counselor for summer camp, please apply at: http://campsonrisemountain.org/volunteer-application as your first step. So many young people make a commitment or reaffirm their faith at camp, adults that love God are such an important part of that moment.
Have a blessed month,
Pastor Karey
Summer Camp at Camp Sonrise Mountain
Registration can be completed online at: https://campsonrisemountain.org/registration/
Senior High Camp
June 8 – 14, 2025
Campers entering grades 10, 11, 12, & Graduating Seniors
Junior High Camp
June 15 – 21, 2025
Campers entering grades 8 & 9
Intermediate Camp
June 22 – 28, 2025
Campers entering grades 6 & 7
Primary Camp
June 29 – July 5, 2025
Campers entering grades 3, 4, & 5
For Each Week: Arrival time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Departure time: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Registration Fee: $75
Early Bird Total Price: $340
Ask your church about a coupon code! (See Karey Vough or Hillary Whaley for the code)
After May 2nd the price will increase to $390 which will be reflected in the registration fee.
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
Hillary Whaley, Children’s Ministry Director
Carey Beth King, Secretary
Church Website: www.kingwoodchurch.cggc.org
Church Phone Number: (814) 926-4429
Worship Services
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 Wed.