CHURCH RECEIVES A MAKE-OVER

It has been a busy  two years for the Properties Commission and their various maintenance committees. The church has gone through several much-needed renovations.  The renovations and changes were needed to improve not only the appearance of the church but to repair neglected areas that needed attention.

 Some of the changes made are:  new sidewalk and ramp in the back of the church, new double doors at the South alley, new security system, new windows and blinds in the pre-school and head-start rooms, back and side fellowship stairs power washed,  window wells cleaned out, all doors of the church painted, memorial garden chairs and church railings painted, trees trimmed in front of the church, new kitchen floor in the parsonage, parking lot resurfaced, alley rental house painted, laminate floor replaced and Bathfitter shower installed, and of course, the Chapel received a new coat of paint, carpet, pews and window treatment.

Yes, it has been busy, but there are still things to be done and who knows what next year will bring.  Ours is an older church and needs a lot of TLC...We thank the Properties Committee and  their helpers for providing this Tender Loving Care.   ​
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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.
​The Prelude videos used during the Sunday morning services are available at this web site. These videos play with background music.

Preludes Sunday Church Service Prelude Videos
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Preludes 1 - 6
Preludes 7 - 12
Preludes 13 - 18
Preludes 19 - 24
Preludes 25 - 30

​SAMARITAN'S PURSE COLLECTIONS BEGIN
One of the most beloved missions our church engages in every year is the Samaritan's Purse mission.  This group is empowered by the passions of Franklin Graham and his dedication to the children all over the world. 
Samaritan's Purse works when you pack a Christmas Shoebox full of toys, trinkets, books, dolls, balls and other things a child would like to receive for Christmas.  Most of the time this Christmas Shoe Box is the only thing these children will receive for Christmas.  When they open their box, their eyes light up with delight and pure joy. 
​We, along with Franklin Graham, want all these children to know that God loves them and that they are not forgotten; especially during the Christmas season.  We'll have more information as to the number of boxes we'll be able to send to this worthwhile mission.  Join us in creating a Christmas for a deserving child somewhere in the world.  "Jesus loves the little children!"

COLLECTIONS FOR HURRICANE RELIEF

​Our church family is busy contributing supplies for the Church World Service Clean-Up Buckets​.  Ours is a giving congregation and this Fall we are  supporting several missions at one time.
​The Clean-Up Buckets are asking for supplies such as scouring pads, scrub brushes, clothespins and clotheslines, work gloves and insect repellent just to name a few of the many things suggested. There are also hygiene kits that will be put together, as well.
​The hygiene kits consist of hand towels, washcloths, combs, bar of soap, toothbrush, fingernail clippers, band-aids and toothpaste.
​A more complete list of items for the buckets is available in the church lobby.
Children from the Children's Church will assemble the kits and pay for the processing from their offering money for both types of kits.
However, donations are always welcomed.
We want to remember our brothers and sisters in their time of need and we hope that what we contribute will help relieve some of their distress and anxiety.  We thank our church family for their  generosity in supporting the various missions that come to our church door.  We truly are "our brother's keeper".

HAITI JEWELRY MISSION

The Haitian Jewelry displayed in the Library is unique, beautiful and perfect for  Christmas presents.  This jewelry will be displayed through Sunday, October 29th.  Jewelry and ornaments are going fast!  The library will be open before Sunday School and after Church worship.  All collections are sent to Haiti to help keep the Haitians working to provide for their children. They need our help!
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

Next Movie Night

October 20, @ 7p.m. in youth room and watching "Natural Treasure Book of Secrets
OCTOBER:
SU/15: Colored Handbell Practice -11:45 a.m. in K-2 room
W /18:  Choir - 6:45 p.m.
TH/19: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/19: Youth Handbells - 5:00-5:40 p.m.
F /20:   Movie Night - 7:00 p.m.
SA/21: Fall Festival @ Camp Eder-10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
SU/22: Cherub Choir Recording Session - 2:00 p.m.
W /25:  Choir - 6:45 p.m.
TH/26: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TU/31: Leadership Team Budget Meeting - 6:45 p.m.
 
NOVEMBER:
W /  1:  Choir - 6:45 p.m.
TH/ 2:  TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/  2: Youth Handbells - 5:00-5:40 p.m.
SA/ 4:  Women’s Ministry in Social Room - 9:30 a.m.
SU/ 5:  Service of Remembrance
TU/ 7:  Nurture Team - 6:45 p.m.
W / 8:   Choir - 6:45 p.m.
TH/ 9:  TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/ 9:  Youth - Handbells - 5:00-5:40 p.m.
SA/11: Men’s Breakfast – Parlor House - 8:00 a.m.
SA/11: Women’s Breakfast - ParlorHouse - 8:00 a.m.
SU/12: Baptism
TU/14: Leadership Team-6:45 p.m.
W /15:  Choir - 6:45 p.m.
TH/16: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/16: Youth - Handbells - 5:00-5:40 p.m.​

WOMEN'S MINISTRY SOUP SALES

​There was the smell of fresh Vegetable Soup permeating the entire lower level of the church this past  September.  You could hear the buzz of ladies making things happen in the kitchen. 
There was the sound of swishing water as they washed the jars; the sound of the dish washer as it sterilized the jars; the slice and dice of vegetables for the soup; the stirring and the tasting of the soup; the filling of the prepared jars topped with lids and rings and then the wonderful sound of "pop", "pop", "pop" as the jars sealed ready for their distribution to the waiting church consumers.
​The ladies filled 89 quarts of vegetable soup for donations of $5 or more.  All monies collected will go toward mission work that the Women's Ministry will be supporting in 2018. The consumers were asked to return the jars and rings as soon as possible so they can be used again next year.
​Many ladies signed up to help with the soup making and we found we couldn't use everyone - but there is always "next year".
​Women's Ministry wants to thank everyone who ordered soup and also the ladies and gentleman who worked cheerfully in the kitchen preparing and filling all orders.  It's wonderful when our church family can work together in fellowship and goodwill no matter the task at hand.  Many thanks to all!
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BREAKFAST, CPR, and FIRE PREVENTION WORKSHOP

The Saturday started off at 8 AM with a delicious breakfast at the Parlor House.
  Then it was off to the church for two important workshops.  From 9 AM to noon, we were instructed on how to perform CPR and how to operate our new AED's; both important life saving techniques and tools.  Our instructor was Tyler Shank.
​  After a short film the class performed CPR on  adult and child dummies and used the AED's as well.
After a quick lunch, Craig Myers from the Waynesboro Fire Department showed a short film on fire prevention. He gave us a wealth of information concerning fire hazards both at the church and at home. After a volley of questions we went outside to the parking lot where we were encouraged to put out an actual fire with a fire extinguisher. 
To our surprise, there are 28 fire extinguishers located in our church.  If you would like a church map showing the locations, please see Sandy Koziel.  All in all, it was a busy but worthwhile day at the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren!

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 Waynesboro PA Church of the Brethren                             E-mail: office@waypacob.comcastbiz.net