Waynesboro Church of the Brethren Newsletter
November 17, 2019
From The Pastor's Desk
This week we'll be going back to the first chapter of Paul's letter to the Philippians. The reason we're finishing Philippians with the first chapter is because it's in there that Paul has a message of thanksgiving for the church and for God. So this year we'll really have two thanksgiving messages. In verse three Paul pays homage to God - “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” Paul is thankful for the Philippian church and he takes this opportunity to say it plainly. For some reason it's difficult to say “thank you” to the people in our lives. I'm not sure why that is. It may be we don't want to seem overdramatic, it may be we don't really know how to express our thankfulness, or it may be we might take the persons for granted. Whatever the case, Paul equates a thankful heart with joy. In other words, thankful people are joyful people. The two go hand in hand. It's also important we express our thankfulness to God and the people in our lives who we owe gratitude to. Writer William Arthur Ward once said, “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” Paul doesn't miss a chance to express his thanksgiving to God for the Philippian people. No doubt the churches success made Paul feel fulfilled in the Lord. The Philippians had the deck stacked against them. They were the first church on mainland Europe and were established in a somewhat hostile environment. With few Jewish people to help them establish Godly leadership, the churches demise probably seemed certain. But they listened to God and Paul and the others who helped plant the church and those early Christians stood their ground. This made Paul thankful to God and for the steadfast faith of the Philippians. Let's challenge ourselves to tell the people in our lives that we're thankful for them. –Pastor John
Those serving you TodayDelivering the Message:
John Weber Worship Leader: Margie Behnke Sunday School Greeter: Susan McBride Pre-Worship Greeter: Tim Grove Visitor Center Volunteer: Sandy Pruszko Acolyte: Katie Behnke Sound Technician: Chris Cox Choir Director: John Johnson Organist: Janet Smedley Pianist: Carolyn Wolff 
REMINDER
An acolyte sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board next to the elevator for January through March 2020. 
WOMEN’S SPRING LUNCHEON
APRIL 25, 2020 HANOVER COB WOMEN’S CAMP JUNE 8 & 9, 2020 CAMP EDER DEACON
HOSPITAL VISITATION NOVEMBER Tuesday: Greg & Angie Baker Friday: Annette Rentfrow UNDERSHEPHRD
VISITATION NOVEMBER Annette Rentfrow Linda Kennedy Margie Behnke Ann Miller 
November 22nd - Mystery Meal - 5:30 p.m.
December 12th - Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. December 20th - Cookie Bash - 6:00 p.m. HAITI JEWELRY FOR SALE
The Women's Ministry will be selling jewelry made by the Haitians during the month of November only. This jewelry is beautifully made from donated cereal boxes and plaques are made from oil drums. All monies go to help the Haitian people who are still coping with the damage to their homes as a result of an earthquake several years ago. Many parents had to put their children in orphanages to be cared for as their homes were destroyed. The Haitians make jewelry to make monies to eventually provide a home so they can retrieve their children from the orphanages. Many times, the parents can only take the number of children they can support and often have to take them to work with them. The Women's Ministry supports this worthwhile mission every two years. Jewelry will be sold after church in the church library. This is a good time to be buying a unique gift for Christmas as well as contributing to a worthwhile cause. Thanks!
It’s time to begin working on the 2020 Church Directory. If you have changes - addresses, phone numbers, etc. - please give the information to Wanda.
Please remember our SHUT-INS & OTHERS with special needs: Norma Biser, Al Guyer, Earl Hovis, Mildred Hull, Dot Luty, Edith Snader, Paula Ringer, Bill Kercheval, Edith Lampe, John Carson, Dave Hockenberry, Lucille Barkdoll, Pauline Anthony, Jackie Ridge, Joanna Helfrick, Lucille Pryor
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PRAYER LIST:Bill McFerrin, Bonnie Royer, Heidi Stahl, Gail Schmeisser, Sean Harper, Jamie Stevens, Brad Smith, Betty Wolfe, Bev Fry, Nancy Rouzer, Aaron Fawks, Jennifer Cribrari, Gavin Whisel
ALL-CHURCH CHRISTMAS
DINNER UPDATE The All-Church Christmas Dinner will be catered this year by Keystone Family Restaurant. The menu will consist of turkey and ham with all the trimmings. Cost: Adults - $9.00 Children - $6.00. 
Sponsor the Christmas Tree Festival and make a difference! Decorate a tree win a free week of camp! We will bake cookies, hang the lights, decorate for Camp Eder’s Christmas Tree Festival, and enjoy some camp traditions. This is a family event so parents/guardian must attend with children. You will eat delicious meals, have joyous fellowship, and make memories. You can bring your mixer, bowls, spatulas, sprinkles, cookie cutters, and your own festive apron...or just bring yourselves
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE KING
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & MUSIC HORSE CARRIAGE RIDES FRIDAY NIGHT 5-8pm HAY RIDES SATURDAY NIGHT 5-8pm TREE DECORATING CONTEST (you vote) DELICIOUS TURKEY DINNER & SOUP (per donation) LUMINARY GARDEN (honoring our loved ones) DECORATED TREES WARM DRINKS AND LOTS OF COOKIES (free) BAKE SALE, KID’S ACTIVITIES, COZY FIRES GIVING JOYFULLY: This time of year can be very difficult for families. Please bring any amount of the following items for local families in need: Small bags of rice, oatmeal, applesauce, and cereals. All donations will go to Fairfield families in need. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
2 - Lawson McFerren
7 - Edith Snader 8 - Jacksen Baker 9 - Allison McFerren 9 - Shade Naugle 9 - Bill Smith 10 - Jean Mellott 19 - Sam Martin 19 - Jesse Miles 20 - Rebecca (Angle) Wells 28 - Sandy Pruszko 28 - Montanna Harnish 29 - Jordan Behnke 29 - Tio Seilhamer Upcoming EventsNOVEMBER:
W /20: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /20: Cutting Blankets – Social Room - 9:30 a.m. W /20: Choir - 6:45 p.m. F /22: Youth - Mystery Meal - 5:30 p.m. SA/23: Deck the Halls @ Camp Eder - 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. SA/23: Tie Blankets–Social Room - 9:30 a.m. M /25: Lobby Reserved - 3:30-8:00 p.m. M /25: Hanging of the Greens - 5:30-7:00 p.m. W /27: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. TH/28: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! TH/28: Fellowship Hall & Kitchen reserved all day DECEMBER: SU/ 1: First Sunday of Advent SU/ 1: Congregational Business Meeting following worship W / 4: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W / 4: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/ 5: Handbells - 5:45-6:30 p.m. F / 6: Christmas Tree Festival @ Camp Eder - 5:00-9:00 p.m. SA/ 7: Christmas Tree Festival @ Camp Eder - 5:00-9:00 p.m. SU/ 9: Second Sunday of Advent W /11: Prayer Session - 10:00 a.m. W /11: Choir - 6:45 p.m. TH/12: Handbells - 5:45-6:30 p.m. TH/12: Youth - Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. F / 13: Kitchen and Fellowship Hall reserved 
The Waynesboro Historical Society is sponsoring a program of Christmas Carol Singing on Sunday, December 1st at 2:00 p.m. in beautiful Harbaugh Church. Our YOUTH HANDBELL CHOIR IS FEATURED IN THIS PROGRAM. All are welcome.
The Women’s Ministry invite all women to come and help tie fleece blankets on Saturday, November 23rd in the church social room. We have nine blankets this year to tie ad if you can tie a knot, your services are needed and appreciated. The blankets will be pre-cut and several ladies can easily work on one blanket at a time. The blankets will be donated locally to WIC—Women, Infant and Children. Come and enjoy the fellowship as we work together for this worthwhile mission. Hope to see you there!
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