Waynesboro Church of the Brethren Newsletter
January 24, 2020
From The Pastor's Desk
Several weeks ago, between Christmas and New Years, the boys and I went to Elizabethtown to spend a couple of days with my Mom. On Sunday of that week, Noah, Joel and I went to hear my friend Jason Good preach. It was handy since his church is only six or seven miles from Mom’s. Jason was licensed while I was at my previous church, (East Cocalico COB) and he had preached at Waynesboro three or four times since I’ve been here. Recently, Jason has finished his schooling and has been hired at his first church (Swatara Hill COB). It was thrilling to watch his journey come to fruition and I’m thankful to God for any part I had in his development. Today is also a special day because Andrew Paterno is preaching his first sermon. Andrew has been attending our church for a year and a half and has been discerning a call to the ministry for the past year. Andrew has begun his third class and is adjusting well to the set apart ministry. He should be brought up for licensing soon, navigating through the virus, the winter, and a busy Easter season may push the vote back a month or so, but Andrew’s licensing vote should come in the first half of 2021. It has been a privilege working with him and it’s my hope and expectation that our congregation takes ownership of Andrew’s introduction to ministry and subsequent education. We look forward to hearing what God’s put into his heart. This Sunday, we should finally have Pew Communion assuming the Communion kits have arrived. As we partake of the sacraments, we can contemplate what they mean and how much Jesus loved us to endure all He went through. May we dedicate 2021 to emulating His love and grace. –Pastor John
PRAYER LIST:Bill McFerrin, Bonnie Royer, Heidi Stahl, Gail Schmeisser, Sean Harper, Jamie Stevens, Brad Smith, Betty Wolfe, Bev Fry, Aaron Fawks, Jennifer Cribrari, Gavin Whisel
Please remember our SHUT-INS & OTHERS with special needs: Lucille Barkdoll, Norma Biser, Al Guyer, Dave Hockenberry, Mildred Hull, Jackie Ridge, Joanna Helfrick, Paula Ringer, Edith Lampe, Edith Snader
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Becca & Jason Wells
1295 Yacht Court Redding, CA 96003 Doris Large
4105 Wesley Drive Waynesboro, PA 17268 JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
2 - Marlin Seilhamer
3 - Gene Rouzer 3 - Josie Stitely 14 - Noah Weber 16 - Raeleigh Biser 23 - Nancy Grimes 27 - Carolyn Carson 27 - Patti Divelbiss 29 - Lucille Barkdoll 31 - Payton Sampson FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY
4 - Sandy Koziel
4 - Julia Miles 5 - Sue Bock 8 - Spencer Naugle 11 - Devon Biser 16 - Sue Newcomer 16 - Ron Stitely 17 - Barb Wolff 19 - Nancy Kercheval |
Flower Chart 2021
The 2021 FLOWER CHART is posted on the bulletin board next to the elevator.
The WOMEN’S MINISTRYThe WOMEN’S MINISTRY is holding a Food Drive during the month of February for Waynesboro Community and Human Services. Item needed the first week of the food drive is one pound boxes of white sugar.
There is an ACOLYTE SIGN-UP SHEET posted on the bulletin board next to the elevator for any children and youth in 1st through 12th grade who would be interested in being an Acolyte January through May 2021. If you have questions, please contact Brian.
Upcoming EventsJANUARY 2021:
SU/24: Pew Communion W /27: Prayer Group - 10:00 a.m. TH/28: Handbells - 5:30-615 p.m. SU/31: Handbells playing FEBRUARY: TU/ 2: Nurture Team - 6:30 p.m. W / 3: Prayer Group - 10:00 a.m. TH/ 4: Handbells - 5:30-6:15 p.m SA/ 6: Witness Meeting - 10:30 a.m. W /10: Prayer Group - 10:00 a.m. TH/11: Youth Group Bible Study SU/14: Handbells following worship W /17: Prayer Group - 10:00 a.m. TH/18: Handbells - 5:30-6:15 p.m. W/24: Prayer Group - 10:00 a.m. TH/25: Handbells - 5:30-6:15 p.m. TH/25: Lenten Bible Study - 7:00-8:00 p.m. |