ROLLING RIVER RAMPAGE
Vacation Bible School
Registration Form
June 24-28, 2018
​5:30PM - 8:30PM

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CELEBRATION OF 60 YEARS OF MUSIC

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 The celebration of Janet Smedley's 60 years of playing the organ and piano for our church family took place Sunday, May 20th in the fellowship hall.  The Sunday service preceding the celebration was inspiring both in message and in music.  The meal following was catered by G.T. Catering Service of Blue Ridge Summit of whom we received many good comments about their food and their service.  Memories of Janet were recalled by Bing Fleagle, Wayne Knepper, Patti Divelbiss and Jesse Miles.  Sandy Koziel presented a gift of two wall pictures depicting a "note" on each with a background consisting of the words to "Amazing Grace" and "Come Thou Fount".  She was also presented a love offering, a vase of red roses and a table runner depicting various song notes. Pastor John read several hand written letters from past pastors who were unable to attend.   There were various articles, past pictorial directories, and pictures on the stage that everyone could browse. The hall was filled with Janet's family, friends and acquaintances.  A good time was had by all...especially Janet!  Many thanks to the Women's Ministry for organizing this event for Janet.  
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VISITOR CENTER

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There is a new Visitor Center in the Church Lobby!!  Many thanks to Max Creager for his wonderful contribution to our church.  The Center is located beside the church library and under the large bulletin board.  Visitors will be encouraged to stop by the Visitor Center so we can get to know them better, give them a church brochure, a list of upcoming activities, and a small gift to take with them.  It is our hope that representatives from the Leadership Team, Deacon Body, and all Commissions will select volunteers to be at the Center at least one month out of the year.  The Center will be open every Sunday morning immediately following worship service for approximately 10 to 15 minutes depending on how many worshippers are present.   Women’s Ministry will be at the Center during the month of April.  We want to make our visitors feel as welcomed as possible and this will take a total church effort.  Just remember, “and they will know us by our love, by our love, and they will know that we are Christians by our love.”   Thanks to all!

CHURCH LADIES' TEA


On a beautiful warm day, Spring was in the air and one might have thought there was an Easter Parade going on in our church.  Hats of all sizes, shapes and colors adorned the heads of excited ladies. Oh, what a difference a "hat" makes!  These ladies participated in our first-ever Church Ladies' Tea held in the Fellowship Hall, Saturday, April 14th.
The hall looked absolutely wonderful complete with three tables of hats from which to choose. The hall was accented with pots of greenery and classical music could be heard in the background.  There were 12  beautifully decorated tables complete with fine china, crystal, and lovely teapots.  Each table represented a month of the year and was decorated accordingly.  A
​hostess was assigned to each table and each was dressed, complete with hat, according to their table's month. 
  Serving the tea and water were four male servers dressed in white tuxedo shirts, black bowties and black suspenders.  Looking absolutely dashing, each server wore a white butler cloth over their arm as they each attended three tables. The Tea Committee did an outstanding job preparing all the food! The savories and the sweets were absolutely delicious!  In the kitchen, neatly dressed in aprons, head tea-maker Harold Mumma and sidekick, Mark Divelbiss kept the servers supplied with plenty of brewed tea.
  The Tea Committee, headed by Sue Bock, consisted of June Mumma, Ann Miller, Susan McBride, and Carolyn Poffenberger. 
  The 12 table hostesses were Jean Berklite, Angie Baker, Carolyn Carson, Sue Bock, Sandy Koziel, Marty Angle, Barb Wolff, Ann Miller, June Mumma, Carolyn Poffenberger, Lorie Kennell, and Susan McBride.
  The servers were Pastor John, Joel Weber, Shade Naugle and Rich Stainbrook.   An event like this took a lot of detailed planning and work; but was certainly worth it as the event was well attended and the committee received many compliments afterwards.  Many thanks to all!
​The Women's Ministry plans to sponsor a Mother-Daughter Banquet next Spring; and will be just one of many activities planned for 2019.
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PRAYER SESSIONS OFFERED IN THE CHAPEL


 ​​We've had many good reviews concerning the Bible Study on Prayer.  Members shared the many ways they felt that the study had affected their prayer lives.  One of the results of the Bible Study on Prayer is bi-weekly prayer sessions starting June 13th to be held in the Chapel.  These prayer sessions will be held on the second and forth Wednesday mornings of each month at 10 a.m..  Sessions will last approximately 45 minutes and will consists of requested prayers, prayers for our congregation, church leaders, pastor, our community, our country and the world in which we live. All are welcome to participate in any and all sessions - no need to sign up or buy a book...just come to pray.    The church family is encouraged to place prayer requests in the Prayer Box located at the Visitor's Center in the lobby.  All requests will be held up in prayer by the prayer session group.  Great Things Happen When God's People Pray!
Worship
10:40 a.m.
Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Church Address:
117 South Church St.
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Phone: 717-762-3835
E-mail: office@waypacob.comcastbiz.net

Upcoming Events

The Women's Ministry is sponsoring the annual Women's June Breakfast to be held at the Keystone Family Restaurant June 16th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Guest speaker is "F.D.R.".  Tickets are  $11 and available from Sandy Pruszko, Sandy Koziel, Marty Angle, Sue Bock, Susan McBride, Carolyn Poffenberger and Angie Baker.  Get your tickets now!
Summer Schedule Begins June 3
Sunday School at 9:00 a.m.
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
MAY:
TH/24: T.O.P.S. - 8:15 a.m.
TH/31: T.O.P.S. - 8:15 a.m.
 
JUNE:
SU/ 3:  Summer Schedule Begins:
9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship
TU/ 5:  Nurture Team - 6:45 p.m.
TH/ 7:  TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
W/ 13:  Prayer Session - Chapel - 10:00-10:45 a.m.
TH/14: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
SA/16: Women’s June Breakfast -Keystone Family Restaurant-9:00-11:00 a.m.
TH/21: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
SU/24: Bible School-5:30-8:30 p.m.
M /25:  Bible School-5:30-8:30p.m.
TU/26: Bible School-5:30-8:30p.m.
W /27:  Prayer Session - Chapel -10:00-10:45 a.m.
W/27:   Bible School-5:30-8:30p.m.
TH/28: Bible School-5:30-8:30p.m.
TH/28: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.​

WOMEN'S MINISTRY EVENTS
​FOR 2018

February: Filling a few more Sunshine Baskets for people recuperating from surgery.
March:  Food Drive Mission for the New Hope Shelter
April:  Spring Tea here at the church - Saturday, April 14th - 2 to 4 p.m. - Fellowship Hall - Church Family ladies only, age 12 and up.                                            Bible Study on Prayer - Wednesday mornings 9 to 11 a.m. - April 4th thru May 16.  Topic: "​When God's People Pray" by Jim Cymbala   (Wed., May 2, Bible Study will not be held)
​May:  Celebration for Janet Smedley (60 yrs.  organist) May 20th - Fellowship Hall
June:  June Breakfast - ​June 16th
July:  Disaster Relief Theme Baskets Mission
​August:  Women's Ministry Church Service - August 5th
​September: Samaritan's Purse Christmas Box Mission
October:  Fleece tie Blankets Mission
​November:  Shut-in Crafts for Christmas Caroling
​December:  Nursing Home Volunteering - Quincy

Widdowson Chapel Dedicated

The Widdowson Chapel has undergone extensive remodeling over the past year. The new pews and chairs have been installed. The windows have been adorned with new shades and valances. Walls were painted and new carpeting has been laid. A dedication of the chapel was held on Thursday March 9, 2017, during the church's Lenten service. An Open House was held on March 19, 2017.  Click here for more photos.

Sunday Council Meeting

Our yearly Council Meeting was held Sunday, April 22 in the church Fellowship Hall and was well attended.  The Youth served everyone a wonderful spaghetti  and dessert lunch.  A large turn-out was on hand to hear the various reports from the different commissions of the church. The last report was given by Pastor John in which he thanked the church for their love and support this past year.  He also announced that, regrettably, our  Choir Director, Patti Divelbiss, will not be renewing her contract as she feels it is time to take a needed rest.  The meeting was adjourned following prayer by Pastor John.  

​ Sunday Church Service Prelude Videos
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​The Prelude videos used during the Sunday morning services are available at this web site. These videos play with background music.
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 Waynesboro PA Church of the Brethren                             E-mail: office@waypacob.comcastbiz.net