2024
Cashmere Community Church Newsletter
Reach us at: www.cashmerecommunitychurch.org cashmerecommunitychurch@gmail.com
and/or 509-782-3811
Opportunities This Month
“Learning to celebrate joy is one of the great practices of the spiritual life.”
-Joan Chittister
First Sunday – 11 am Worship & Communion
1st Monday
2nd Sunday – 11 am Worship
2nd Wednesday –
11 am Service at our 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial at Riverside Park. All are welcome.
3rd Sunday – 11 am Worship
All are welcome to Intergenerational Church.
Skit: Fruits of the Spirit go to School
4th Sunday – Stone Soup Sunday –
11 am Worship with Dr. June Darling presenting Braver Angel: Bridging the Divide, How to Find Areas of Agreement in the Political Divide.
5th Sunday – Music, Music, Music!
Looking Ahead:
Pastor’s Message
Friends and members of Cashmere Community Church;
Good day to each of you!
Twenty-three years! It’s hard to believe that’s how many years had passed since after the bombing of the World Trade Center. A tragedy that had not only altered our lifestyle and way of being here in America but also around the globe. The tragic event brought to light the two sides of the coin: on one side, love and unity, and on the other side, hatred and vengeance. Love and unity was forged amongst us all Americans to show the world that when we stand together nothing will or can topple us down. That, we might fall yet we get back up stronger and mightier. But, also the ugly side of indifference toward the “others” – those that are perceived to be not of worth of any of the good and great opportunities this Great Country possesses and offers. Fear, anger, hatred, callous and outright cold treatment of all people that represents the race of the 9/11 perpetuator, and by extension to all non-white skin people. And, twenty-three years later, America continues to experience this same problem. Unity, even for our common good seems to be so far fetch and removed in the fabric of our society.
It used to be thought of that churches are the go-to institution to seek alliances and help to foster love and unity. But, I guess churches (we) have lost that accolade, ‘too. ( A big sigh).
Our little (but mighty) group here at Cashmere Community Church has taken a gigantic step to become and be known as a church that cares for all. Taking the Great Commandment from the Lord Jesus himself as our North Star, we take our daily living as a petri dish to practice love, compassion, kindness, and acceptance – not only among us here in the church, but to all people we encounter daily. We’ve also joined groups that made their goal to promote kindness and unity. We’re not there yet…but, I know we’re inching forward.
In the next couple of months, I/we will be joining hundreds of United Methodist Churches here in United States to focus our Sunday messages on the Golden Rule to prod each other to foster compassion and kindness to each other, and specially to those we normally see as different than and from us.
See you all at the church worship, Sundays @11:00 a.m. to 12:15 noon time. A meaningful, fun-filled coffee hour follows after. Come, and bring a friend as well.
God loves you and so do I!
Pastor Lilia
Prayers, Concerns & Joys
Curtis Adamson, 59, died on August 7. Prayers of comfort for his grandmother, Marjorie Farrens, and his family. A remembrance gathering was held on August 17 in East Wenatchee.
Rev. Stephen Schroeder died August 15. Steve was previously pastor at Methow Valley UMC and our District Superintendent. His service will be Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Yakima: Wesley United Methodist Church.
Gloria Reichmann,84, died at Harborview Hospital on August 18 after suffering a major stroke on the 15th. Viewing will be September 5th, 4 – 7 pm at Jones & Jones/Betts; Rosary to follow at 7 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am Friday, September 6 at Holy Apostles Church in East Wenatchee followed by burial at the Cashmere Cemetery.
- Healing prayers for Julie Ryan, Carolyn Meade, Brian Landes, Nate Robinson, Ric Evans, John & Deb Olmstead, Angie Pipkin
- Julie Ryan underwent a pacemaker implant at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle on August 22. Then was called back on the 28th for more testing. Prayers for good health!
Birthdays
4 Finna Jo Gillikin
5 Dan McConnell
6 Nadine Pusel
11 Gabrielle Kennedy
13 Kim Kennedy
14 Bryce & Keegan McMahon age 8
17 Don Larson
19 Cheryl Maher
24 Bon F. Malana
Marjorie Farrens age 99
28 Sam Parker
29 Lilia Felicitas-Malana
30 Noralee Flaget
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!
“September tries its best
to have us forget summer.”
-Bernard Williams
Community Meals
Compassion Circle
A Letter from Clare East
Dear Friend,
I was sitting in our beautiful Cashmere Community Church this morning, listening to Dorene play that wonderful baby grand piano. The sun was shining through the stained-glass windows making them almost come to life and I was wondering where you were. I have missed you!
I am not sure if you remember what a peaceful and gorgeous facility we have here in Cashmere. If you have been to the Thursday evening dinners, you know how great our kitchen and eating space is and what a great place for large gatherings. Also, a perfect spot for weddings, seminars, memorials etc. We have rooms galore for small meetings and the fellowship room with the mini kitchen is just a perfect spot for a medium size group.
I wanted to tell you the best part of Cashmere Community Church and that is our pastor and the congregation. We are blessed to have our Pastor Lilia in the pulpit. She is such an inspiring speaker and her messages about our Savior always hits the mark. She is a beautiful and compassionate person that always is available to listen and give great perspective on all our daily problems whether they be big or small ones. I cannot find enough good words to describe what a difference she has made in my life and many other’s lives.
The congregation here is such a welcoming group of folks. They make everyone, that comes in the door, a friend. I love everyone of them and never want to miss a Sunday service and fellowship time after service.
I cannot forget to tell you about the delicious Thursday evening community dinners…. they are not only about eating but the fun of gathering with old and new neighbors. Each week I meet someone new and interesting. Plus, I do not have to cook on Thursday evenings.
We all got out of the habit of getting together for church and other activities during the Covid period, but I am glad to be out and about once again, and I am sure you do too.
I expect by now you have figured out that I feel happy to be part of Cashmere Community church and wish I could see you there beside me on Sunday mornings. You know the service starts at 11:00 a.m. so you do not have to get out of bed too early.
You have been missed…Come back soon and join me reading, listening and singing the praises of God and enjoy his love that abounds here.
Most sincerely,
Clare
Stewardship & Finance
When Jesus spoke the truth, it was often in the context of a story, parable, or symbol. Consider for example Jesus warning about treasures Matthew 6:19-21
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
This is a very earthly take on deep spiritual issues. The stewardship lesson is that Jesus is not promising that we can take treasure to heaven. But he is telling us that our use of money in this life will either work against us or for us!
From Finance for the month of July 2024
Our church offering for the month of August 2024 was $4,986 and year to date $42,523
Our church offering for the month of August 2023 was $4,778 and year to date $47,129
Our insurance bill for the year is paid in full and our apportionments are current. Our total offerings for the year plus the money from Monitor for Pastor sharing total $69,555. The community meal continues to provide both a great meal and companionship. The essential pantry serves around 50 families twice a month. Our church continues being an asset to the Cashmere community. It is wonderful to see so many children in church each Sunday. Thank you for your continued support! -Tony Wright, Treasurer
Martin’s Market Sales Receipts
Are you saving your receipts from Martin’s Market and bringing them to church? Put them in the basket in the Narthex and Chelsea Evans will pick them up, add them up and submit them to Martin’s. Thanks, Chelsea!
Message from Our Church Secretary
Dear Friends of CCC;
I have been getting emails back from addresses ending in “nwi.net” and it began happening recently. The emails have been blocked. This issue needs to be looked at by your internet service provider, since this has happened before from nwi.net customers.
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Vicki Helms, your church secretary
| September 2024 | ||||||
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 111 am Worship & Communion Coffee Hour | 2Labor Day | 310 am SAILS 5 pm Compassion Circle | 4 | 510 am SAILS 5 pm CommunityMeal | 6 | 7 |
| 811 am Worship Coffee Hour | 94 pm Board of Vision & Ministry | 1010 am SAILS 5 pm Compassion Circle | 112 – 3 pm Essentials Pantry3 pm River St. Food Bank | 1210 am SAILS 5 pm CommunityMeal | 13 | 14 |
| 1511 am Inter-GenerationalWorship/SkitCoffee Hour | 16 | 1710 am SAILS 5 pm Compassion Circle | 18 | 1910 am SAILS 5 pm CommunityMeal | 20 | 21 |
| 2211 am Stone Soup Worship Braver AngelCoffee Hour | 23 | 2410 am SAILS 5 pm Compassion Circle | 252 – 3 pm Essentials Pantry3 pm River St. Food Bank | 2610 am SAILS 5 pm CommunityMeal | 27 | 28 |
| 2911 am 5th Sunday Worship Music, Music, Coffee Hour | 30 | October 1 NewsletterDeadline | ||||
Cashmere Community Church
213 South Division Street
Cashmere WA 98815
Pastor Lilia Felicitas-Malana
11 am Worship for All Address Correction Requested
September 2024
Mt Cashmere
“There are many paths to the top of the mountain,
but only one view.”
-Harry Millner
2024
Cashmere Community Church Newsletter
Reach us at: www.cashmerecommunitychurch.org cashmerecommunitychurch@gmail.com
and/or 509-782-3811
Things to Do This Month
“We are meant to be joyful because life itself is good.”
-Joan Chittister
First Sunday – VBS Kickoff with Steve & Crew leading our Combined Worship at 10:30 am at Cashmere Presbyterian Church. You are invited and encouraged to attend.
6 pm Ice Cream Social outside at the Presbyterian Church to meet and greet the M. V. Youth Team.
2nd Sunday – 11 am Worship
3rd Sunday – 11 am “The Fruit of the Spirit’s Not a Coconut” and VBS highlights.
All are welcome to Intergenerational Church.
4th Sunday – Stone Soup Sunday –
11 am Worship
Bridging the Political Divide: Loving Our “Enemies” – a video, discussion, and compassion practice.
Registration at 9 am on Monday for the young set. Hours 9:30 – 11:30 am the rest of the week at Cashmere Community Church. Youth meet in the evenings at Cashmere Presbyterian Church
Pastor’s Message
Summer greetings friends and members of Cashmere Community Church;
I trust and hope that you all are enjoying the events and opportunities the summer season brings. Few things that I would like to share with you in this month’s newsletter:
There will be NO COMMUNITY MEAL this coming Thursday, July 4, 2024. We’re calling it FAMILY DAY. May your celebrations be safe and filled with fun and joy. May the force be with you!!!
Come July 8th thru the 12th, the Maple Valley VBS Team will lead, teach, and guide our children through stories and songs about faith and living as God’s beloved children. July 8, Monday starts with registration at 9:00 a.m. then, Tuesday thru Friday, classes are 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. We accept children K-12. Twelth graders are also highly encourage to join post High School Youth for evening gathering at the Cashmere Presbyterian Church. Times to be announced.
A heartfelt gratitude to God and a deep appreciation of you all for allowing me to continue to serve the Lord through our church and our beloved community. Blessings!
Gratefully,
Pastor Lilia
On the first Sunday of August, the 4th, the Rev. Daniel Miranda, Seven Rivers District Superintendent will be the guest preacher and will lead communion as well.
Prayers, Concerns & Joys
- Healing prayers for Carolyn Meade, Gary Fredrick, Brian Landes, Nate Robinson, Ric Evans, Deb Olmstead, Angie Pipkin
- Carolyn Meade had emergency surgery on June 24. She had a low heart rate and had pacemaker installed on Monday. She was feeling “punky”.
- Curtis Adamson’s cancer is terminal. Prayers of comfort for him and his family.
Birthdays
3 Sam Darling
5 Eli John Darling age 8
7 Bexley Amerson age 6
8 John Helms
9 Laura Ficker
15 Tami Thomas
16 Karen Bray
17 Candi Jo Bray
25 Kasey Bray
Charlotte Ringering
26 Ginny Martin
29 Ruby McConnell
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!
“Summers are incomplete without July
and July can’t breathe without summers.”
John Darling & his Father’s Day tie
photos by Karen Bray
Church Personal Growth Award,
Joey Beckmann Pinnacles 2024, end of year ceremony
Youth
photos by June Darling
The Youth made and delivered Father’s Day ties to our men.
Eli Darling, Bishop Hurt – Bishop, Ed Meyer, Eli – Tony Wright Dick Ryan
VBS Sunday, July 7
The Presbyterian Church will host the VBS team at our Worship Service. That service begins at 10:30 AM. A member of Steve Bodwell’s team will preach. Folks from your church are encouraged to join us at CPC for worship.
We will have an “ice cream” social that same Sunday around 6:00 PM. Grace Lutheran will feed the team dinner at their church at 5:00 PM. Afterwards we will have a wide open gathering in our patio space for folks to meet and encourage the team. Our deacons together with members will bring ice cream or dessert items. WE ENCOURAGE ANY METHODISTS OR OTHERS TO BRING A CONTRIBUTION AS WELL (Maple Valley Team is around 40 this year). BUT. . .IT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING AND ENJOYING THE TIME.
In the Beloved,
Pastor Chuck Clarke
Registration begins at 9 am at the church at 213 S. Division. During the following week, July 8 – 12, the younger children will meet during the mornings at Cashmere Community Church and the older youth will meet in the evenings at Cashmere Presbyterian Church.
Cashmere Middle School Field Trip to Washington DC
photos by Karen Bray
White House Karen Bray United Meth. Church MLK Jr.
Karen and her granddaughter, Calene Bray, went on this great trip to our Capitol. You can find more of her photos of Washington D.C. on her Facebook page. Thanks for sharing, Karen!
Compassion Circle
– Dr. June Darling
new site: journeytothegoodlife.net
Greater Good is an organization whose main work is making life more meaningful and rewarding for all. Recently, they have become interested in offering help for bridging the political divide. Here are some snippets from one article. It includes a few questions that help us all become more self-aware and possibly make some changes in our lives toward connecting with others and enjoying life together, as in “loving our neighbor” if you’ve heard that somewhere before.
We humans have a deeply rooted tendency to organize ourselves into groups: You’re either one of Us or part of Them. But research suggests those categories are not fixed. We can expand our sense of Us and see Them in a new light.
Bridging those differences often requires a mix of intention, the right social conditions, and specific skills, but studies show that it is possible—and that doing so will enrich our lives and communities.
How open are you to connecting with different kinds of people? How skilled are you at expanding your social circle beyond people who seem most like you? How comfortable are you with disagreement with people whose views differ from your own?
And the good news is if you are looking for a place to practice your bridging skills, the weekly community meal is ideal! Also, a movie that John and I have watched a couple of times which inspires us and gives us hope is Best of Enemies (available on Amazon Prime). Let there be love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control and let it start with us…and it already has right here in Cashmere Washington, the compassion capitol of the world (just a little healthy grandiosity and humor and wishful thinking).
Stewardship & Finance
Billboards, Bumper Stickers, and Signs about Tithing
1) The Get Rich Quick Billboard
Net Income Tithing only gets you
Net Abundant Blessings
2) The Political Bumper Sticker
Jesus would have been a Republican
He only asked for 10 percent
The Democrats ask for everything
3) The Hostile Church Sign
You Give God the Credit
Now Give God the Cash
4) The Arrogant Church Sign
Title If You Love Jesus
Anyone can Honk
-Tony Wright
From Finance for the month of June 2024
Church giving for the month of June 2024 was $8,317 and year to date $34,465
Church giving for the month of June 2023 was $4,054 and year to date $34,624
For the month of June our giving and Pastor sharing from Monitor totaled $11,696 while our expenses for June totaled $10,710. We have helped the community through our essentials pantry through June in the amount of $1,821. We also took $15,000 from the Doane fund during June which should cover any deficits through the end of the year. The community dinner has been a huge success with many churches, clubs, and individuals preparing and serving the meals. Cashmere Community Church is an asset to the community and you make it possible!
-Tony Wright, Treasurer
Martin’s Market Sales Receipts
Are you saving your receipts from Martin’s Market and bringing them to church? Put them in the basket in the Narthex and Chelsea Evans will pick them up, add them up and submit them to Martin’s. Thanks, Chelsea!
| July 2024 | ||||||
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | 210 am SAILS5 pm Compassion Circle | 310 am Bible Study | Fourth ofJuly | 5 | 6 | |
| 710:30 am Worship at Cashmere Presbyterian Church 6 pm Ice Cream Social at CPC | 89:30 am, VBS at CCC4 pm Board of Vision & Ministry7 pm Youth at CPC | 99:30 am, VBS at CCC 5 pm Compassion Circle 7 pm Youth at CPC | 109:30 am VBS at CCC2 – 3 pm Essentials Pantry3 pm River St. Food Bank7 pm Youth at CPC | 119:30 am VBS at CCC 5 pm CommunityMeal 7 pm Youth at CPC | 129:30 am VBS at CCC 7 pm Youth at CPC | 13 |
| 14 11 am WorshipCoffee Hour | 15 | 1610 am SAILS 5 pm Compassion Circle | 1710 am Bible Study | 1810 am SAILS 5 pm CommunityMeal | 19 | 20 |
| 2111 am Inter-GenerationalWorshipCoffee Hour | 22 | 2310 am SAILS 5 pm Compassion Circle | 2410 am Bible Study 2 – 3 pm Essentials Pantry3 pm River St. Food Bank | 2510 am SAILS 5 pm CommunityMeal | 26 | 27 |
| 2811 am Stone Soup WorshipCoffee Hour | 29 | 3010 am SAILS 5 pm Compassion CircleNewsletterDeadline | ||||
Cashmere Community Church
213 South Division Street
Cashmere WA 98815
Pastor Lilia Felicitas-Malana
11 am Worship for All Address Correction Requested
2024
Lake Wenatchee
“Keep close to Nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in awhile,
and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash you spirit clean.”
-John Muir