Waynesboro Church of the Brethren Newsletter
November 25, 2018
Pastor's Pen
This week is a “tweener.” It's the Sunday between Thanksgiving and Advent. The message I chose for such a week is Ecclesiastes Chapter 1. This message finds King Solomon pondering the significance and the insignificance of life. To this point Solomon is King of an empire and the most powerful person in the world. Yet, he doesn't find any of this fulfilling. He writes, “Vanity of vanity, all is vanity.” Solomon likens all earthly pursuits as “chasing the wind.” The thing that is missing from Solomon's life is a relationship with God. This is actually a topical message for Advent because many times when Christmas time rolls around we focus on so many things that Jesus is sometimes left out. While at this time of year we speak of peace and good will there is a temptation to give in to the commercialism of the season. We can learn by Solomon's materialistic lifestyle and see how futile it was. Likewise, no matter how financially rewarding our lives are, there will be a void. A void that can only be filled by Jesus Christ. This Christmas let's challenge ourselves to keep Jesus as our focus. Christmas is about God's love for us. The gift of grace demonstrated in God sending Jesus to save us from our sins is an act of divine mercy that is worth celebrating. Any other distraction is as Solomon said, “chasing the wind.” —Pastor John
Those serving you TodayDelivering the Message:
John Weber Worship Leader: Carolyn Carson Sunday School Greeter: Bob Snader Pre-Worship Greeter: Tim Grove Visitor Center Volunteer: Bob Koziel Crib Nursery-S. S. & Church: Jessica Gress & Kim Miles Acolyte: Brian Angle Sound Technician: Terry Flegel Organist/Pianist: Carolyn Wolff Organist: Janet Smedley DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
4 - Matt Baker
4 - Penny Stitely 6 - T. J. Cox 7- Norma Biser 7 - Edith Lampé 9 - Jonell Bittinger 11- Ragan Harbaugh 16 - Mildred Hull 17 - Barbara Hickman 18 - Audrey Smith 20 - Justin Rinehart 22 - Mary Jean Bechard 29 - Bill Kercheval 30 - Logan Sampson NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
2 - Lawson McFerren
5 - Audrey Eshleman 7 - Edith Snader 8 - Jacksen Baker 9 - Allison McFerren 9 - Shade Naugle 9 - Bill Smith 10 - Jean Mellott 18 - Paul Behnke 19 - Sam Martin 19 - Jesse Miles 20 - Rebecca (Angle) Wells 28 - Sandy Pruszko 28 - Montanna Harnish 29 - Jordan Behnke 29 - Tio Seilhamer DEACON
HOSPITAL VISITATION NOVEMBER Tuesday: Barb Wolff Friday: Ron & Carolyn Wolff UNDERSHEPHERD VISITATION
NOVEMBER Carolyn Carson Susan McBride Charlotte Malcolm Sue Bock DEACON HOSPITAL
VISITATION DECEMBER Tuesday: Bonnie Hoffman Friday: Sue Bock UNDERSHEPHERD
VISITATION DECEMBER Sandy Pruszko Annette Rentfrow Linda Kennedy Margie Behnke Ann Miller 
Celebrate The Holidays At Camp EderDeck the Halls
Please join us as we prepare for our Christmas Tree Festival. It will be a day full of holiday spirit, joyful fellowship, and lots of family fun! Volunteering is a great family activity and you will love making holiday memories! Please RSVP so we can plan on you! Any questions or to RSVP, give us a call 717–642-8256. This event is being held Sat., Dec. 1, 2018, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. It is FREE and open to all age groups. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Come make cookies & baked goods for the next weekend’s Christmas festival with family & friends; decorate our large indoor Christmas tree; enjoy free hot lunch (donations always accepted) with campfire & hot cocoa! 
If you have corrections or additions to the church directory, please contact Wanda at 717-762-3835.
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Those serving you December 2:
Delivering the Message: John Weber Worship Leader: Bob Snader Sunday School Greeter: Ann Miller Pre-Worship Greeters: Bill & Nancy Kercheval Visitor Center Volunteer: Sue Bock Crib Nursery-S.S. & Church: Lisa Naugle Acolyte: Raeleigh Biser Sound Technician: Denny Bittinger Organist/Pianist: Carolyn Wolff 
Mark your calendar for the annual All-Church Christmas Carry-In Dinner Sunday, December 9th following worship.
Come and join us for the Hanging of the Greens” Sunday afternoon, November 25th at 4:00 p.m. We will be decorating the church sanctuary and Sunday School rooms for the Christmas season. There will be light refreshments and fellowship afterward. This promises to be a good time.
On Thursday, November 29th at 7:00 p.m. we will be having a night of Christmas music in the Widdowson Chapel to welcome in the Advent season. There will be carol singing and we will be blessed by John Johnson’s A Cappella group, “Old School Vocal Quartet.” Patti Divelbiss will be the accompanist.
Thursday, December 6 - Bible Study at church - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 13 - Cookie Bash at church - 6;30 p.m. 
REMINDER: A Church World Service workday is scheduled for November 26th. We will be leaving the church parking lot at 7:30 a.m. The deadline to sign-up is November 18th. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board next to the elevator.
PRAYER LIST:
Bill McFerrin, Bonnie Royer, Heidi Stahl, Gail Schmeisser, Sean Harper, Jamie Stevens, Nancy Kercheval, Chrissy Kulp, Brad Smith, Betty Wolfe, Bev & Walt Fry, Edith Snader
An acolyte sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board next to the elevator.
Upcoming EventsNOVEMBER:
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 
For those who are not already receiving offering envelopes and would like to receive them for 2019, please let Margie or Paul know so you can be added to the list.
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