Manassas Church of the Brethren

October 2020 Newsletter

Welcome Autumn!

OUTDOOR SERVICE

October 4th 5:30pm

On Sunday October 4th at 5:30 pm, we will hold a special outdoor service. The

service will include transfer of membership for Jo Ann and James C. and child

dedications for Sarah and Caroline B.

We will observe the protocols set forth through consultation with a local

epidemiologist. This includes wearing a mask for set-up and clean-up, bringing

your own chair or blanket, and keeping 10 feet apart from people not in your

household. The bathrooms will be available for emergency use only.

We ask you to join us at this outdoor worship as we celebrate new life and growth in our congregation. The service will also be available on Facebook LIVE and on our YouTube channel for those who can’t attend in-person.

Visiting Pastors

Rev. Paul Mundey (Annual Conference Moderator), has offered a

pre-recorded sermon, on the theme of Rest during this difficult

time. This service will be offered on October 18th.

As we continue our 125th Anniversary celebration,

we will welcome back Rev. Jeff Carter who will join us on October

25th.

COFFEE AND

CONVERSATION

Pastor’s Page

Worship Themes

October 4: World Communion Sunday

Hymns From Around the World

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12

Speaker: Mandy North

Worship Leader: Christian S.

October 11:

Hymns of Offering and Obedience

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Speakers: Mandy North

Worship Leader: Carol R.

October 18:

Finding Rest Amid Restless Living

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:25

Speaker: Paul Mundey

Worship Leader: Lynn K.

October 25:

Tattoos, Taboos, and Trouble

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Speaker: Jeff Carter

Worship Leader: Steve H.

And Jesus said to the disciples, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place

and get some rest.” Mark 6:31

In the midst of everything that is happening in our world today, it’s important to find time to

be with Jesus in a quiet place to rest, to pray, to listen and to commune with God. October 18-

25, I will be able to attend a personal, spiritual retreat on my own with Jesus. During the week,

I will have the opportunity to go to the Retreat House at Holy Cross Abbey in Berryville, VA.

I will use this time to rest, to pray, and to listen. I will also use this time to get outdoors and

hike awhile. I will use this time to discern how God is guiding me. I will use this time to

reflect, to be renewed, to be spiritually re-centered. We have been through so much in these

past six months… a pandemic, a greater awareness of systemic racism, and economic

hardships, to name a few. We’ve been navigating new ways to do ministry together, new ways

to be community together, and new ways to love and support one another.

I pray that as I get some time away for a retreat… that you, too, will find moments to retreat, to

rest, to pray, to listen. Maybe it’s a short walk through your neighborhood. Maybe it’s time on

your deck reading. Use this time for spiritual centering and listening for the still, small voice of

God.

Whatever you need to do to step away from the noise of

our society, the stresses of these days, or the brokenness

of this world, please take time to do so… make time to

do so. May we all use this month as a month for retreat

and for renewal to reconnect with God.

~ Pastor Mandy

Virtual Crop Hunger Walk—October 11th!

Our virtual Crop Walk is on! The official date of the walk is October 11th, but

you can walk anytime, anywhere; even in your living room! We will be

collecting donations through the month of October. Click here to register, create a

team, and donate:

https://www.crophungerwalk.org/manassasva

When you walk, don’t forget to hold a sign for how many miles you did and take

a PHOTO and send it to the office!

PSA: If you choose to walk with others, please observe safety precautions by

wearing a mask and social distancing.

Brothers and Sisters Program

The new school year has begun, but it is not

one that seems familiar. Most of our young

folks are having their classes online from

home. We realize there may be a lot of

uncertainty and anxiety as this new way of

learning begins. The Deacons have been

discussing ways that we can help families this

fall. We are looking for members of our

congregation that would be willing to be a

“Study Buddy” for one of our young people. We don’t know exactly

what the needs might be. However, if you are interested in giving it a

try, we would like to know your name, a subject or subjects and the

grade level(s) that you feel comfortable helping with. Please send this

information to the church office via email

at office@manassasbrethren.org or leave a voicemail at 703-368-4783.

Study Buddy Program

The Deacons will be putting together "The Brothers and Sisters Program." The program is designed to help the members, who wish to participate, in an intentional opportunity to connect with others within the congregation; which they have had less opportunity

to do during the pandemic. Anyone who opts into the program will be matched up with someone else in a random drawing. Two people will be paired for two months, then the pairings will be redrawn. On the second rotation you can still work with your first pairing as well as having the second pairing. If you are interested in the program let the office know or e-mail Leonard Pumphrey at LPumphrey54@gmail.com.

Attendance and Giving September 2020

Average Weekly Views for Worship:

Facebook: 75, YouTube: 80, Total: 155

Weekly Offering Average: $3919.93

Food Helpline Fights Hunger The Problem: Since COVID-19 hit this area, many people in the local community have suddenly found themselves out of work and struggling to feed their families. For many of these households, this is the first time they have ever been in this situation. If this sounds like you, or someone you know who is facing food insecurity, the Food Helpline is available to assist! The helpline is part of the Community Feeding Task Force, a partnership between Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County governments to help the community meet the need for food during this pandemic. Over 50 food pantries throughout the community are partnered with the task force to provide food assistance. ACTS and Volunteer Prince William are also partnering with the task force with volunteer support in the central warehouse, food pantries and Food Helpline. The Food Helpline is available to anyone who lives in Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County. Those in need of help can call 703.794.4668 Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Volunteers are ready to assist; Spanish speaking volunteers are also available. Callers to the helpline are given a brief over the phone screening, then they are matched to at least three food pantries located closest to where they live. Callers do not have to income qualify to receive assistance. Senior citizens are referred to ACTS or SERVE (depending on where they live) to be set up to receive regular home food deliveries. This will protect seniors, consid-ered at high risk for the pandemic, from having to visit grocery stores and further risk their health. Calls from those who are low on food or out of food can be set up to receive a one-time emergency home food delivery, along with referrals to food pantries where they can continue to receive assistance. Food packages are assembled based on family size and any health or dietary re-strictions. The Food Helpline was set up in late March and it is anticipated the helpline will be operating through the end of this year. All calls are confidential, and no questions other than establishing where the caller lives are asked. Please do not be shy about using this resource, it is there to help you! If you have any questions, please contact Jan Hawkins – she is listed in the church directory.

Food item for the month:

Low Sodium Canned Vegetables

Donations can be brought to the covered side entrance of the church, There

is a gray bin in which you can leave your donations.

Or you can bring your donations directly to:

Serve

10056 Dean Dr, Manassas, VA 20110

House of Mercy

8170 Flannery Court Manassas, VA 20109

Thank you for supporting our community partners!

In Memorial

June Sadd Kline, age 92, died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home in Catlett, Virginia,

surrounded by her daughters and family.

Mrs. Kline was born June 18, 1928 in D.C. to the late Walter Charles Sadd and Mabel

Eleanor Brown. She lived in and around Manassas throughout her life and treasured her

family, her church, and hot fudge sundaes.

June graduated from Osbourn High School as Valedictorian in 1946. She earned a

Bachelor’s of Arts degree from Bridgewater College in 1950 with a double major in

Elementary Education and Psychology. Education remained close to her heart throughout her

life. She rejoiced in the varied accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.

In 1950, June married Paul Kline in the front yard of Tudor Hall, her family home in Ma-

nassas. They made their home on the farm near Broad Run on the outskirts of Manassas,

where they raised a family of seven children. They opened Kline's Freeze (1965) and Kline's

Drive-In (1969) in Manassas, where they served ice cream, milkshakes, banana splits, and

footlong hotdogs to generations of loyal customers. Mrs. Kline mentored several decades of

young people who worked in her restaurants, encouraging them to work hard and live well.

She is remembered fondly throughout the Manassas community by those who worked their

first job or tasted their first ice cream cone at one of the Kline’s restaurants.

Mrs. Kline delighted in watching her 18 grandchildren grow, study, and start families of

their own. She enjoyed sharing in the life milestones and day-to-day activities of her 27 great

grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with Paul and her siblings, and later, with other family

members. At ninety years old, she volunteered as a Sunday School teacher at the Manassas

Church of the Brethren, helping with the preschool class.

Mrs. Kline is predeceased by her husband Paul Emerson Kline, her parents, and her sister

Roberta Nelson Messamer.

She is survived by one brother and spouse: Hudson (Bonnie) Sadd of Manheim, PA; two

sisters: Marian (John) Layman of Bridgewater, VA and JoAnne Sadd Eby of Fairfax, VA;

her seven children and their spouses: Jeanette (Doug) Shonk of Goldvein, VA; Helen

(Burton)Wolf of Union, OH; Wayne (Loretta) Kline of Manassas, VA; Bonnie (Melvin)

Cheshire of Bristow, VA; Lorraine (James) Croushorn of Midland, VA; Donna (Harold)

House of Nokesville, VA and Lynn (Joan) Kline of Nokesville, VA;

18 grandchildren: Emily (Greg) Shonk Edwards of Nellysford, VA; Nathan (Krista) Shonk

of Fairfax, VA; Christy Trittschuh of Oakwood, OH; Kathleen (Kris) Steele of Fort Wayne,

IN; Matthew Wolf (Lauren) of Louisville, KY; Samuel Kline of Dale City, VA; Jullian Kline

of Manassas, VA; Andrew (Heather) Cheshire of Broadway, VA; Maria (Patrick) Wright of

Stafford, VA; Luke (Karen) Croushorn of Manassas, VA; Lisa (Manuel) Gonzalez of

Nokesville, VA; Erik (Devon) Croushorn of Rixeyville, VA; Daniel (Rebecca) House of

Weyers Cave, VA; Lora (Javier) Vasquez of Manassas Park, VA; Brian (Laura) House of

Union Bridge, MD; Carla (Marc) Barb of Culpeper, VA; Paul Kline of Nokesville, VA; and

Lindsay Kline of Nokesville, VA; 4 honorary grand-children: David Shipe, Mark Shipe,

Robin Yankey, and Jenny Eby; 27 great grandchildren: Levi and Naomi Edwards, Emerson

Shonk, Allison and Alex Trittschuh, Cooper Steele, Hu and Cyrus Cheshire, Bethany House,

Leo and Sasha Vasquez, Hailey, Emma, and Kathleen House, Joshua, Ian and Austin

Croushorn, Roscoe, Elias, Evelyn, Gwenyth, and Harvey Croushorn, Caroline and Sarah

Barb, and Natalia, Bianca, and Sofia Gonzalez; many extended family members; and loving

caretakers Sandy Northam and Hannah Skinner.

A video recording of the service is available here: https://youtu.be/pOLkC6QY9Lk

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of June Kline, in the form of a donation to :

• Manassas Church of the Brethren 10047 Nokesville Rd, Manassas VA 20110

(www.manassasbrethren.org),

• Heifer International, 1015 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202

(www.heifer.org)

• Farthest Corners, PO Box 213, Nokesville, VA 20182 (www.farthestcorners.org)

Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.

Youth and Children

This Fall, at 9 am on a Zoom call our K-5th graders will be using

the Shine at Home Curriculum:

October 4, 2020—Joseph, the Favored Child; Read chapter 4 in All of Us: God’s Story

for You & Me or Genesis 37. Talk about the mistakes that Joseph, the brothers, and their

father Jacob made in this story. What could they have done differently? Pray “help my family” prayers

this week. Pray for each person who lives in your household. Read Each Kindness by Jacqueline

Woodson or watch a read-aloud version on YouTube. Have you missed any opportunities for kindness

this week? Choose an act of kindness your family can do together.

October 11, 2020—Joseph’s Rise to Power: Read chapter 5 in All of Us: God’s Story for You &

Me or Genesis 39 and 41. How did Joseph’s life change? Talk about a time when your family

experienced a big change. Pray “help my family” prayers this week, focusing on your extended family.

Choose a different person to pray for every day. Make food to share. Joseph was responsible for

gathering food for the famine. Make or purchase a snack that you can give to neighbors or friends.

October 18, 2020—Joseph and His Family Reconcile: Read chapter 6 in All of Us: God’s Story for

You & Me or Genesis 42–46. Share about a time you felt angry or hurt by someone in the family. What

helped you feel better? How did you work it out? Pray “help my family” prayers this week, focusing on

children in the immediate and extended family. Draw, write, or move as you pray. Retell the story.

Label one room “Egypt” and one room “Canaan.” Move back and forth as you recount the story in your

own words. Use the illustrated version in All of Us to help you remember the key events

October 25, 2020—Courageous Women in Egypt: Read chapter 7 in All of Us: God’s Story for You

& Me or Exodus 1:1– 2:10, 23–25. Tell about a time you were brave. What did you say and do? What

was the outcome? Pray “help others” prayers this week, focusing on the needs of people in

your community. Write each name or need on a stone or paper heart and place it in a jar as a

reminder. Read I Am Not a Number by Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer and/or watch “Digital Pic-

ture Book Talk” by Kiera Mitchell on YouTube. How was Irene brave?

Junior High Game Night

October 13th—7pm

Attention Jr. High, grab your device and

join us for a Zoom Game Night!

Look for more info to come!

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