Vacation Bible School
Hero Central: Discover Your
Strength in God

The theme for the 2017 Bible School will be:
​"HERO CENTRAL:  Discover Your Strength in God"
The 2017 VBS will be held at the Evangelical Lutheran Church , 43 South Church Street in Waynesboro, Penna.
Three Churches will be participating:  Evangelical  Lutheran, Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, and Christ United Methodist Church, all located on South Church Street.
The VBS will be held Sunday, June 25th through Thursday, June 29th from 6 pm to 8:30 pm.   Grades included will be Kindergarten through Grade 6th.
There will be a meal provided each evening for the children and parents  in the Lutheran Fellowship Hall from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm.  Some of the subject matter to be discussed during VBS will be:

  • Samuel Anoints David
  • Abigail Saves the Day
  • Jesus Goes to the Temple
  • The Beatitudes
  • Pentecost
The Hero Verse is: “Do good!  Seek peace and go after it!”  Psalm 34:14b
​Click here to register your child.

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.
A woman's ministry group has been formed at the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren. The following article appeared in the Waynesboro PA Record Herald newspaper.

Women change the world one month at a time

By Andrea Rose
Many people say they want to change the world, yet few will make an effort to inspire change. But one local group has decided to do what they can to make things better in the community.
A group of women at Waynesboro Church of the Brethren have started a Women's Ministry.
"We want to reach people in the community to help those in need," said Angie Baker.
The group has evolved from a women's fellowship ministry, which catered mainly to women in the congregation. "Our women's fellowship was not meeting the needs of the people of our church, much less the needs of the community," said Sandy Koziel, who leads the group with her boundless energy.
"Instead of a women's fellowship, we want to focus on outreach to not only our church, but to our community, both locally and globally."
The group organized last month and is already up and running with a paint night on Saturday to benefit Jamie Stevens, a Waynesboro mother battling cancer.
That event is followed by monthly events, including making and distributing "Sunshine baskets" for those who have been hospitalized; food drives; soup sales; craft activities and sales; as well as coordinating the church's Living Last Supper in April.
They hope to raise both awareness for local causes, as well as money for those in need.
"We don't know we'll be successful at everything, but we will be successful at some things," Koziel admitted.
Like many traditional churches, the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren struggles to attract new members. On a "good" Sunday, Koziel said they see about 110 to 125 people in their pews.
The church congregation has always been generous, collecting money for Head Start programs, providing meals to families and shut-ins, and hosting monthly breakfasts, said Carolyn Poffenberger.
"We do a lot," Koziel said. "We can do more. There is a lot of talent in this church."
One of their recent missions is to distribute blessing jars to shut-ins who can't leave their homes to attend church. "There's a quote for every day of the month in the jar," explained Sandy Pruszko. "It gives them inspiration or a boost of confidence or a message of hope."
The purpose of the group is all about doing things for others and they hope their enthusiasm grows within the church. "We hope once we get this started, it will carry over to our men's fellowship," Koziel said with a grin.
Koziel said she hopes to not only serve the community, but attract new members to help. "Anybody can help with any of these things," she said.
And they hope to lead by example. "I'd like more people who don't know God to get to know God through the good things we do as a Christian-based group," said Sue Bock.
To donate to the Jamie Stevens paint nite or to help with the women's ministry, contact Sandy Koziel at 717-762-7369.
​Contact Andrea Rose at arose@therecordherald.com or 717-762-2151 or on Twitter @AndreaCiccociop.​
Worship
10:00 a.m.
Sunday School
9:00 a.m.
Church Address:
117 South Church St.
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Phone: 717-762-3835
E-mail: office@waypacob.comcastbiz.net

Upcoming Events

JULY:
SU/ 2:  Annual Conference
TU/ 4:  Happy 4th of July
TH/ 6:  TOPS - 8:15 p.m.
TH/ 6:  Bible Study - 9:00-11:00 a.m.
SA/ 8:  Pool Party - 4:00-7:00 p.m.
TU/11: Leadership Team - 6:45 p.m.
TH/13: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/13: Bible Study - 9:00-11:00 a.m.
SU/16: Communion
TH/20: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/20: Bible Study - 9:00-11:00 a.m.
SA/22: Women’s  Ministry - Fellowship Hall Reserved
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
M/ 24:  Church Historical Comm. -1:00-3:00 p.m.
TH/27: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/27: Bible Study -  9:00-11:00 a.m.
 
AUGUST:
TU/ 1:  Nurture Team - 6:45 p.m.
TH/ 3:  TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
SU/ 6:  Women’s Ministry Mtg. -  Leadership - 2:00 p.m.
M / 7:   Church Historical Comm. - 1:00-300 p.m.
TH/ 10: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/17: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/17: Women’s/Men’s Bible Study - 7:00-8:30 p.m.​

"The Living Last Supper"


Performances of "The Living Last Supper" will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren located at 117 South Church Street, Waynesboro.  Two performances will be held on Palm Sunday April 9 at 2:30pm and 7:00pm. Another performance will be held on Good Friday April 14 at 7:00pm. The public is invited. Free admission, a "free-will offering" will be available for those wishing to contribute. Handicap accessible.

​NOTE:
​The play was a SUCCESS!! We had 3 performances and many wonderful comments from each.  Thank you to all who participated in the play and behind the scenes, as well. It was an honor to be able to work with all of the play's personnel.
​There were 7 churches involved; 5 in this area, 1 in Hagerstown and 1 from Hanover, Pa.  Many thanks again for a job well down.  May the true message of Easter stay with us all year long.    Blessings, Sandy Koziel - Director

"Paint Nite" raises money for cancer survivor

Thirty-one participants practiced their painting skills Saturday Feb 11 at the Church of the Brethren. They all painted a picture of a red bird sitting,on a fence, on a snowy day. The class, taught by artist and potter Carrie Koziel Althouse, spent the afternoon creating their masterpieces. Money raised by the participants and other donors went to Jamie Sweet Stevens, a cancer survivor. Click here for more pictures.

SUNSHINE BASKETS OFFER A RAY OF CHEER

The Women's Ministry sponsored a Sunshine Basket/Bag event on Saturday, March 25th in the church social room.  After a continental breakfast, 19 ladies cheerfully put together 49 baskets/bags.  These basket/bags will be distributed, over time, to those individuals who have had surgery or have become homebound.
They will be delivered mainly by members of the Women's Ministry Committee and/or Pastor John.   Janet Smedley was the first to receive one of the baskets of cheer.  Thanks to all church members who contributed items for this event. We received a large variety of items.    Thanks again.
Click here for more photos

Women's Ministry Being Formed​

A Women's Ministry of the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren has been formed to build a community of godly women.  This ministry will be a focus on outreach which will include missions in our church and community as well as global.  The leadership consist of 7 women who have a passion for ministering to women as well as others who have need of our attention and services.  We have met and established a mission statement and goals for each month of the 2017 year.  Our first event will be to sponsor a "paint nite" to benefit a local cancer victim and mother of 4.  All proceeds will be awarded to this mother.  Our goal is to mentor and disciple all women of the church, helping them to grow spiritually.  We will be publishing a list of all the projects and missions we will be undertaking this year; and we encourage each woman in our congregation to be a participant in one or more of these events. Each event will be advertised through posters, church newsletter and morning worship announcements.  Plan now to participate in one of the many women's ministries planned throughout the year. 
​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
Click Here to View Them
Preludes 1 - 6
Preludes 7 - 12
Preludes 13 - 18
Preludes 19 - 24
Preludes 25 - 30
 Waynesboro PA Church of the Brethren                             E-mail: office@waypacob.comcastbiz.net