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Is It Enough?
Maybe we just need to realize that enough is enough!
Speaker Bob Perks was at an airport when he 'overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together. They had announced her departure and standing near the security gate, they hugged and he said, "I love you. I wish you enough." She in turn said, "Daddy, our life
together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Daddy."
They kissed and she left. He walked over toward the window where Bob was seated. And even though he did not want to intrude on his privacy,
he found the conversation between the two so intriguing that he said,
"Forgive me for asking, "When you were saying goodbye I heard you say, "I wish you enough." May I ask what that means?"
He began to smile. "That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone." He paused for a moment and looking up as if trying to remember it in detail, he smiled even more.
"When we said 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them," and then, as if he were reciting it from memory,
he said,
"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish enough "Hello's" to get you through the final Goodbye."
My friends, I wish you enough!
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Announcements in the Sunday Bulletin (10-5)
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225th Anniversary Celebration
“The history of the congregation continues to be written.
We will write our chapter and move on.”
Pastor James W. Morris
In April 2008, the congregation of Colonial Park United Church of Christ will begin a year long celebration to mark 225 years of faith and fellowship. Our anniversary celebration will kick off on April 27th and we hope you will join us as we reflect on the past and dream of the future.
During the year-long event, you will see familiar faces as former pastors are invited to return to the pulpit, the Rev. Dr. John Thomas, President and General Minister of the United Church of Christ will preach on Sunday, May 11, and exciting events are being planned for every month. The Anniversary Committee is excited about the opportunity and experience that lie ahead. They hope you see the value in what the Anniversary committee will accomplish and join them as we continue “building our faith.”
All events are open to the community. Join us as we celebrate and continue “Building on Faith!”
Please keep visiting our website to learn more about our anniversary celebration and the many special events being planned, or better yet, join us for Sunday worship!
Calendar of Events
October 26, 2008 – Palatinate Service
Rev. Dr. Bonita Zobeck
Senior Pastor of Colonial Park UCC 2007 - present
Palatinate service is done in the early German style of worship...except not in the German language.
Sunday School at 9:00 a.m.
One Worship Service 10:15 a.m.
Potluck Luncheon following the service (more details to follow)
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Featured Music
Jubilate Ringers from 5-18-08 Worship Service
Click on the above control to silence or replay music
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Order your own
Colonial Park stained glass window prints
These 5X7 prints are the full set of individual windows. These are suitable for framing.
Click here for order form.
Congratulations to
Half Day Play Preschool!
They have been recognized by Central Penn Parent Magazine as the 3rd Best Preschool in our area! They were selected from a list of more than 50 other preschools.
For more information about our preschool...call the church office
Friendship Club Trips 
Click here for more info on the last Friendship club trips
Adult Computer Training
Adult Computer Training will be available in our new computer resource lab. We will be training the basics of using a computer to 10 women from Dress for Success .
Basics of Excel training Monday Sept 15 at 630pm. A good understanding of Word is needed for this course.
Basics of Email training Tuesday Sept 23 at 630 pm.
Sign up in the church office.
 Rotation Sunday School Every Sunday at 930 am. Using Art, Theater, Computers or Temple. For children grades K-6th
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Rev Dr Bonita J Zobeck
Senior Pastor
Rev Daniel Furman
Former Associate Pastor
(Has moved to Michigan)
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Location
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We are located on Devonshire, just off of highway 22, behind (north of) Best Buy and KMart.
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Helpful Hints
We are always changing and up dating our website. Please look around. Learn more about us. Listen to an online sermon or two. Then come and visit us for Sunday Worship sometime. No matter who you are...you are welcome here.
Want to know what is happening at Colonial Park or lost your copy of the Messenger? Click on Newsletter...you can quickly check for information and events...you can even print off a new copy or just a page or two...especially the calendar |
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Someone Cares
Here at Colonial Park, we are available for individuals struggling with issues of life. If you have a special need, personal problem, a spiritual concern or anything else, our pastors are always available and willing to assist you. Stop by, call for an appointment, send an email, ask for a visit, they would be glad to help you. In some situations, a lay member may be able to help.
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