RECENT WATER DAMAGE

Due to recent water damage the church has been going through a number of unexpected renovations.   The roofers are still working on fixing the roof and several areas such as the Parlor, Chapel, Sound Room, Fellowship Hall, Scout Room and Stage have been affected.  You may have been inconvenienced at times and we appreciate your patience as these areas receive the attention they need.  Ours is a large older church and needs constant maintenance.  The constant rainy season has presented many challenges and we have been trying to meet each as it happens.   Thank you for your patience.
​           Physical Plant Team

SWEET GRACE MINISTRIES

The Women's Ministry has chosen to participate in the Sweet Grace Ministries which is an infant loss ministry.  This ministry offers support and hope during a difficult time.  This organization was created in memory of Cicely Grace Dortenzo, who was stillborn and her parents have elected to share her life and many others in this way.  Jennifer Barnes will be here on September 29th at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel, to explain to us more about this local ministry.  The presentation is open to everyone who is interested in knowing more about this infant loss ministry.  (knitters and crochet people are especially encouraged to attend as we will be making small blankets.)  Hope to see you there!

 After 110 Years,  Our Church Receives
​A Landscaping Makeover

 Just recently our church grounds has received  a new "makeover"!  If you haven't had a chance to walk around the church, front and back, you are encouraged to take a look at the new shrubbery that has been planted.  Old shrubbery has been taken out and replaced with smaller, healthier shrubs and plants.  This "makeover" is on it's way to being completed. There are a few areas where gravel and mulch need to be added.  However, as time passes, we will have to be aware of any weeds that might pop up and pull them immediately.  Tree limbs from the large older trees at the front of the church are always losing limbs and sticks and need to be picked up frequently.  Ground maintenance is an ongoing chore with an older and larger church such as ours.  Work days for cleaning up will be scheduled and advertised throughout the year and we hope that members of the congregation will feel the need to participate. This is the Lord's House and we need to keep it in good repair, inside and out! There are many things that can be done by anyone - young or old:  pulling weeds, raking leaves, sweeping the walks, sweeping the steps (we have lots of steps), picking up of sticks, holding trash bags open.  If you can't do any of these things, just come and offer support if nothing else.  We are a church family and "many hands make for light work!"
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A BIG THANK YOU!

Many thanks to the ladies of the Women’s Ministry who participated in the August 5th Sunday worship service.  The theme for Sunday was “Spiritual Maturity” and twenty-two ladies gave of their time and talents to carry out their assignments with ease.  Those assignments included: bulletin hand-outs, acolytes, ushers, readers, special music, prayers, announcers, message, and children’s chat.   A highlight of a Women’s Ministry service is always the gathering of all the ladies present in the sanctuary, at the front, to sing a favorite hymn together.  I can’t think of a better way to praise the Lord!  Thanks to all.
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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!
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

NOVEMBER:
M /26:  Church World Service Work Day - 7:30 a.m.
W/28:   Prayer Session - Chapel -10:00 a.m.
W /28:  Choir - 6:45 p.m.
TH/29: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/29: Handbells - 5:30-6:15 p.m.
TH/29: Advent Kick-Off - Chapel -7:00 p.m.
 
DECEMBER:
SA/ 1:  Deck the Halls @ Camp Eder
SA/ 1:  Fellowship Hall & Kitchen reserved -
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
SU/ 2:  First Sunday in Advent
W / 5:   Choir - 6:45 p.m.
TH/ 6:` TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/ 6:  Youth - Handbells -5:30-6:15 p.m.
TH/ 6:  Youth - Bible Study -6:30 p.m.
F / 7:    Christmas Tree Festival @ Camp Eder
SA/ 8:  Fellowship Hall, Social  Room, & Kitchen Reserved- all day ​

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
                     and Sweet Grace Mission
October:  Fleece tie Blankets Mission
​November:  Shut-in Crafts for Christmas Caroling
​December:  Nursing Home Volunteering - Quincy

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!

​ 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