Waynesboro PA Church of the Brethren- Newsletter

Waynesboro Church of the Brethren Newsletter

July 8, 2018

Pastor's Pen

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Soon, families will be getting their children ready to go back to school. Some families in our community will be looking at their children’s class supply lists wondering how they will be able to afford everything on the list as well as get school clothes for their ever-growing children. Waynesboro Community and Human Services will be distributing back to school supplies to income eligible families in the Waynesboro Area School District and Greencastle Antrim School District. With your help, Waynesboro Community and Human Services will be ready to distribute both school supplies and clothing. Please check the following list of needed items and bring them to church by August 6th. Thanks for your help!

Pencil boxes Wide ruled notebook paper
Zippered pencil boxes 1” 3 ring binders
24 ct. #2 pencils                                                2” 3 ring binders
36 ct. #2 pencils                                                Colored pencils
48 ct. #2 pencils Red pens
24 ct. crayons    Earbuds
8 ct. large crayons Lanyards
Highlighters - single & 4 ct. Backpacks
4 ct. dry erase markers    Pencil top erasers
Large glue sticks    Underwear
Pocket folders with clasps    Socks
Pocket folders without clasps Sticky notes
3 x 5 index cards Large pink erasers

Toiletries: Bars of soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste
New or gently used clothing - jeans, shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, skirts, dresses

Those serving you Today

Hymn Sing

Worship Leader:
Beth Cox
Sunday School Greeters:
Rich & Libby Stainbrook
Pre-Worship Greeter:
Mary Smith
Crib Nursery—S. S. & Church:

Acolyte:
T. J. Cox
Sound Technician:
Terry Flegel
Organist/Pianist:

PRAYER LIST:

Bill McFerrin, Bonnie Royer, Heidi Stahl, Gail Schmeisser, Sean Harper, Louise McLucas, Jamie Stevens, Nancy Kercheval, Chrissy Kulp, Brad Smith, Betty Wolfe, Bev & Walt Fry

DEACON
HOSPITAL VISITATION
JULY
Tuesday: Paul & Margie Behnke
Friday: Annette Warrenfeltz-Rentfrow

UNDERSHEPHERD
VISITATION - JULY
Carolyn Carson Susan McBride
Charlotte Malcolm Sue Bock

PRAYER SESSIONS TO BE
OFFERED IN THE CHAPEL
As a result of the Bible Study on prayer participants wanted to start prayer sessions - praying for families, friends, shut-ins, church, community, country and the world in general. Members of the congregation are encouraged to fill out a prayer request card located at the new Visitor Center in the lobby. Your request will then be placed in the prayer box and all requests will be prayed for at the next Prayer Session. Prayer Sessions will be held in the Chapel at 10:00 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday morning for approximately 45 minutes. The sessions started June 13th and will continue bi-weekly. All are welcome and encouraged to attend any or all sessions. Prayer Sessions will be held regardless of the number attending. “Great things happen when Gods people pray!”

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Soon, families will be getting their children ready to go back to school. Some families in our community will be looking at their children’s class supply lists wondering how they will be able to afford everything on the list as well as get school clothes for their ever-growing children. Waynesboro Community and Human Services will be distributing back to school supplies to income eligible families in the Waynesboro Area School District and Greencastle Antrim School District. With your help, Waynesboro Community and Human Services will be ready to distribute both school supplies and clothing. Please check the following list of needed items and bring them to church by August 6th. Thanks for your help!

Toiletries: Bars of soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste
New or gently used clothing - jeans, shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, skirts, dresses

Please remember our SHUT-INS & OTHERS with special needs: Audrey Eshleman, Norma Biser, Fran Fleagle, Al Guyer, Earl Hovis, Mildred Hull, Dot Luty, Lillian Ridenour, Paula Ringer

The choir is taking a well deserved break and I am once again coordinating special music. If you have a musical talent you would like to share, please contact Beth Cox.
ALL GUEST MUSICIANS MUST BE SCHEDULED THROUGH BETH.

REMINDER
Prayer Session July 25 th at 10:00 a.m.

JULY BIRTHDAYS

3 - Paula Ringer
6 - Philip Gress
8 - Mark Spangler
9 - Daniel Bittinger
9 - Arlene Kipe
12 - Amy Martin
14 - Carolyn Poffenberger
24 - Jean Harbaugh
24 - Louise McLucas
25 - Jacob Bittinger
25 - Jessica Kauffman
25 - Phyllis Hammaker
26 - Ariana Baker
28 - Joel Weber

Upcoming Events

JULY:
M / 9:   Witness Comm. - 11:00 a.m.
M / 9:   Women’s Ministry - 6:30 p.m.
TU/10: Leadership Team-6:45 p.m.
W /11: Prayer Session - Chapel -10:00-10:45a.m.
TH/12: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
SU/15: Pew Communion
M /16: Church History Committee -1:00-3:00 p.m.
TH/19: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
W /25: Prayer Session - Chapel -10:00-10:45 a.m.
TH/26: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.

AUGUST:
TH 1:   TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
SU/ 5: Women’s Ministry Church Service
TU/ 7: Nurture Team - 6:45 p.m.
W / 8:   Prayer Session - Chapel -10:00-10:45 a.m.
TH/ 9: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
W /15: Senior Citizen Day @ Camp Eder
TH/16: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
W /22: Prayer Session - Chapel -10:00-10:45 a.m.
TH/23: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.
TH/30: TOPS - 8:15 a.m.

2018 Women’s Ministry Schedule

February- 24th- Fill a few more sunshine baskets for people re-cooperating from surgery.
March - Food Drive (New Hope Shelter), and Bible Study on prayer. Date to be announced.
April - Spring Tea here at the church. Date to be announced..
May 20th- A celebration for Janet Smedley’s 60 years of music ministry.
June 16th - Annual June Breakfast for women.
July - Theme baskets for Disaster Relief. Date to be announced.
August 5th - Women’s Ministry church service.
September - Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Box mission. Date to be announced.
October - Fleece tie blankets. Date to be announced.
November - Crafts will be made to take to shut-ins by Christmas carolers.
December - Volunteering at Nursing Home. Date to be announced.

It’s here again! NGA!
We are collecting money to buy items on the NGA list. If you would rather buy items—you will find the list posted on the lobby bulletin board.

Dear Church Family:
You are such a blessing! Thank you for all the prayers, calls cards, food and visits! A special thank you to the Woman’s Ministry for the thoughtful “Sunshine Basket.” Also, we are blessed to have a Pastor who visits and prays for us! Danny and I appreciate Pastor John’s and all our church family’s visits! It’s a comfort to know we can count on each other through whatever life brings! Love & Blessings,Sue & Dan Bock

“May kindness return to you the same beautiful way it was given.” Friends: We are Bob and Amy Smedley, son and daughter-in-law of Janet Smedley. We just wanted to thank you personally for taking the time and making the effort to provide such a wonderful event to celebrate Janet’s 60 years as organist for the Church of the Brethren. Everything - music, food, people, atmosphere - was so well planned with personal touches. Janet was delighted. In addition it provided an opportunity for her to reconnect with family she hasn’t seen in years. What a blessing! We appreciate your efforts more than you can imagine! Please accept this token (a check) of our appreciation. We know that church communities have many needs, seen and unseen. We trust you will put it to use in a manner that serves God well - as you’ve done for Janet. So grateful - Bob & Amy Smedley