Waynesboro Church of the Brethren Newsletter
October 15, 2017
Pastor's Pen
This week we'll observe “New Members Sunday.” It will give an opportunity to recognize those folks who have joined the church in the past two or three years. After church, we'll gather for cookies, punch, and fellowship. If you have been a member here at Waynesboro and don't know some of our new members very well, this will give you a chance to meet them. Beginning this week and running clear up to Advent, our messages will focus on the Psalms. The Psalms are interesting in their context but also confusing. They are mostly David's prayer journal. Some of the Psalms are written by others. When we read the 90th Psalm we find it is written by Moses. Psalm 19 is a song written by David. It is a song of praise. Psalm 19 has two components. The first is David reflecting on God's creation and the glories of nature. The second is the glory of the Law, or the word of God, which alone meets humanities spiritual needs. As with many of David's writings the nineteenth Psalm speaks of the enormity of God and how a God so big and capable of so many things could ever love you and me. David was a shepherd when he wrote this. As a shepherd he must have had countless hours to gaze up at the sky and ponder God's creation. How vast the stars must have appeared to him. When we look at nature do we see God's handiwork? Do we even slow down long enough to ponder the mysteries of the universe? Knowing all that David knows he exclaims in Psalm 14:1, “The fool says in his heart, there is no God.” When we walk close to the Lord we cannot help but see His presence all around us. For God to work in us, and through us, we must first be aware of His presence. That is David's message and ours as well.
-Pastor John
-Pastor John
Those serving you TodayDelivering the Message:
John Weber Worship Leader: Matt Baker Sunday School Greeters: Greg & Angie Baker Pre-Worship Greeter: Carol Henicle Crib Nursery-Church Hour: Jessica Gress & Kim Miles Acolyte: Shade Naugle Sound Technician: Noah Weber Choir Director: Patti Divelbiss Organist: Janet Smedley OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 6 - Savannah James
6 - Mary Messler 7 - Nancy Gift 9 - Christopher Hensley 12 - June Mumma 19 - Carolyn Wolff 20 - Max Creager 20 - Ann Miller 23 - Kevin Behnke 24 - Zachariah Bittinger 26 - David Hockenberry 26 - Betty Kauffman 29 - Bing Fleagle 31 - Brody Bittinger DEACON
HOSPITAL VISITATION OCTOBER Tuesday: Emily Angle Friday: Ron & Carolyn Wolff UNDERSHEPHERD
VISITATION OCTOBER Sandy Pruszko, Nancy Grimes Doris Large, Linda Kennedy Visiting First Time
Worshipers October Emily Angle PLANNING AHEAD:
KEEP THIS DATE OPEN - NOVEMBER 27, 2017 NEW WINDSOR WORK DAY HURRICANE RELIEFChurch World Service Clean-Up Buckets
Supplies needed: · One 5 gal. bucket with resealable lid · Four scouring pads · Seven sponges, including one large · One scrub brush · Eighteen reusable cleaning towels (Easy Wipes) · One 50 oz. or two 25 oz. bottles of liquid laundry detergent · One 16-28 oz. bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap · One 12-16 oz. bottle of household cleaner that can be mixed with water (no spray bottles) · One package of 48-50 clothespins · Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft. · Five pairs non-surgical, non-latex gloves · One pair work gloves, cotton with leather palm or all leather · 24-48 heavy duty or contractor type 30-45 gal. trash bags on a roll and removed from carton · One 6-9 oz. bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent All cleaning items must be new. Value: $75; Processing fee: $3 per Hygiene Kits:· One hand towel measuring approximately 15” x 28” to 16” x 32” (no fingertip, bath, dish towel or micro-fiber)
· One washcloth · One wide-tooth comb removed from package · One fingernail or toenail clipper removed from package · One bath size bar of soap in the wrapper · One toothbrush in the package · Ten standard size Band-Aids Please do not add any extra items or toothpaste. A tube of extended expiration date toothpaste will be added to each kit prior to its journey. All items must fit inside a one-gallon plastic zipper closure bag. Value: $15; Processing fee: $2 per kit The children from Children’s Church will assemble the kits and pay for the processing from their offering money for both types of kits, but if you wish to donate towards this we thank-you. 
Please remember our SHUT-INS and OTHERS with special needs: Audrey Eshleman, Norma Biser, Fran Fleagle, Al Guyer, Earl Hovis, Mildred Hull, Dot Luty, Lillian Ridenour, Devona Snowberger
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PRAYER LIST:
Bill McFerren, Bonnie Royer, Heidi Stahl, Gail Schmeisser, Sean Harper, Louise McLucas
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
The SO PA District Office 6035 York Road New Oxford, PA 17350 (Please discontinue using the post office box number.) 
Mark your calendar for the ALL-CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARRY-IN DINNER Sunday, December 17th following worship. A sign up sheet will be posted later for dinner and entertainment.
Help children around the world experience the magic of Christmas by packing a shoebox for OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD. We will continue collecting gifts for the shoeboxes until October 29th. Suggested items include: stuffed animals, toy cars, dolls, jump ropes, socks, hats, hair clips, flashlights (with extra batteries), sunglasses, toothbrushes, bars soap, washcloths, combs, pen, pencils, crayons and markers, notebooks and paper, coloring and picture books, etc. A $9 conation is critical to cover shipping costs. Thank you for your gifts!
39th ANNUAL FALLFEST
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