WELCOME TO OUR SERVICE! September 22, SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, September 22 Saturday, September 28

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1 WELCOME TO OUR SERVICE! PALMYRA CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 45 N. Chestnut St., Palmyra, PA The mission of the Palmyra Church of the Brethren is to invite, welcome, nurture, disciple, equip, empower and inspire all persons to live and to serve in the way of Jesus. PASTORAL MINISTRY TEAM Dennis M. Lohr - Lead Pastor Audrey Finkbiner Coordinator of Congregational Care Rachel Witkovsky Director of Young Adult Ministries Bethany Clark - Director of Youth Ministries Missy Thompson - Children s Ministry Mobilizer MUSIC LEADERSHIP TEAM Suzanne Boyer - Director of Music Ministries, Chancel Choir, Canticle Bells, Youth Choir Eileen Smith, Organist & Director of Tintinabulation Evelyn Werner - Accompanist SERVING TODAY Greeter & On Call Dave Smith Ushers Steve Gottshall, Steve Hoffer, Paul & Carol Boll Child Care Elaine Hoffer & Shirley Spahr CHURCH OFFICE Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gail Wagner - Office Administrator gwagner@palmyracob.org , Fax: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, September 22 Saturday, September 28 TODAY 8:00 a.m. Worship 8:45 a.m. Fellowship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Brethren Hour: Palmyra CoB MONDAY 5:30 p.m. Circles 7:00 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m. Al-Anon 7:00 p.m. Peace Action Team TUESDAY 7:00 p.m. Congregational Support Team 7:00 p.m. Story Time WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. Quilting 2:45 p.m. Jr. High Alive 6:00 p.m. Biggest Loser 6:00 p.m. Tintinabulation 6:45 p.m. Youth Choir 7:00 p.m. After Hours 7:15 p.m. Canticle Bells THURSDAY 7:30 a.m. Table Talk 1:00 p.m. Worship Planning 7:00 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir FRIDAY SATURDAY Disaster Relief Auction Disaster Relief Auction 10:30 a.m. Women s AA

2 SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 15 8:00 Worship: 33, Sunday school: 119, 10:30 Worship: 158 Unified Giving Designated Giving Operating Operating.00 Outreach 1, Bldg. & Repair Outreach Bldg. Repair/ Caring Cupboard Replacement Rental Income Third Way Fund Cents a Meal Youth Fundraising Marlin Buck Mem Total Unified $ 5, Total Designated $ 2, COMING SEPTEMBER 29 8:00 a.m. Worship 8:45 a.m. Fellowship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Brethren Hour: Annville CoB Speaker: Dennis Lohr Title: How Much is PCOB Worth? Greeter & On Call Robert Smith Ushers Steve Gottshall, Steve Hoffer, Paul & Carol Boll Childcare Betty Smith & Karen Haldeman PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! Everyone in our church is given a special day to receive prayers from their fellow Christians. Let us take a moment this week to hold the following persons in our thoughts and prayers as we support and encourage one another in Christ s name. Monday Curt & Candy Heisey Tuesday Al Kaylor Wednesday Robert & Juanita Light Thursday Jason & Kimberly Maurer Friday John & Mattie Nauman Saturday Don Rummel & Ann Groff Sunday John & Vel Shearer Health Concerns: Alma Heisey, Bob Rhine, Edith Blouch, Anna G. Wagner Do you have a special need that you would like to discuss with someone? Congregational Support Team member Dave Smith will be on call this week to address any concerns or needs. YOUTH ACTIVITIES Junior High: Jr. High Alive: Wednesdays, 2:45 p.m. District Retreat: October Senior High: After Hours: Wednesdays, 7:00 9:00 p.m. NYC Planning Meeting: Today, 9:15 a.m., Youth Room District Bonfire: October 5

3 Caring Cupboard Needs: canned fruit, applesauce, peanut butter, canned French green beans, Ramen Noodles, kidney beans, tuna, pasta sauce, mac and cheese, bathroom tissue, canned meats, canned tomatoes, canned pasta, canned spinach, canned lima beans. Drop-off hours are Mondays: 9-11 a.m. and 2-6 p.m., Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - noon and 5:30-7 p.m., Fridays: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Brethren Disaster Relief Auction is on September 27 & 28. Donations of baked goods, meals, children s toys, good sellable items and garden produce are needed. Volunteers are needed to set up and clean up. Please refer to the brochures located at the entrances and outside the office. Hey kids! Story time! For kids, preschool through 2 nd grade on Tuesday, September 24, from 7:00 8:00 p.m. Bring a friend and wear your PJ s. Pumpkin Party! Sunday, October 13th at the Pine Woods from 2:30-4:00 p.m. RSVP to Missy by October 6. Table Talk is on Thursday, September 26 at 7:30 a.m. at Funck s Restaurant. Register by calling the church office or on the website under announcements on the homepage. Donations needed! BHA is seeking donations of quality items for their live and silent auctions during their 20/20 vision Campaign Celebration on Tuesday, October 29. Contact DeeAnn Daniels, , dawdaniels@gmail.com. Lost and found items not claimed by October 15 will be donated to Jubilee Ministries. The box along with hanging items is located at the coat rack outside the Fellowship Hall. Welcome back Dick! Dick Shreckhise served as our interim pastor last year and will be sharing the pulpit this morning with. Volunteers needed for Brethren Disaster Ministries Hurricane Recovery Project in Toms River, N.J. on October 27 November 2. Contact Dennis Coffman, Housing and meals provided. Volunteer openings are limited and accepted on a first come basis. Please welcome Vicki Thompson as our guest organist this morning! PACC Annual Meeting is on Tuesday, October 1 at 6 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ. The cost is $12.00 per person. Please make checks payable to Trinity United Church of Christ. Reservations are needed by Tuesday, September, 24 by calling Trinity at Sunday, October 6 at 11:30 a.m. Come anticipating a different menu, a different way of doing foot/hand washing, and a different experience with Jesus.

4 LVBH News: Good Samaritan Dinner is on October 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the DiMatteo worship center. Deadline to register is October 1. L.V.B.H. Auxiliary Fall Harvest and Christmas Bazaar is on October 26, 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Ham & Egg Breakfast will be from 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Needed items: white elephant items, home canned items, produce & plants, crafts, baked goods - cookies, pies, cakes, cupcakes, and breads. Drop off your items on October 25 from 1:00 8:00 p.m. Annual Pastabilities (all you can eat) Dinner will be on Saturday, October 12, from 4:00 7:00 p.m. at Palm Lutheran Church. All proceeds benefit the Caring Cupboard. Take-out available. The lay participants in this morning's service, Marilyn Baker, Steve Bortner, Wendy Arndt and, are members of the Peace Action Team here at PCoB. If you would like information on P.A.T., or would like to become involved in its activities, please feel free to contact any one of them. The flowers on the altar are in loving memory of Gladys Nagy. The weekly Weight Loss Challenge (Biggest Loser) begins on Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place and goes for 11 weeks. The cost is $ Miles for Peace Program that began last spring ends today. This was a program in memory of Paul Ziegler. Fourteen persons from our church participated in this program by walking, running, biking, kayaking, etc. for peace totaling over 1000 miles. Sponsoring funds should be sent to: On Earth Peace, PO Box 188, 500 Main Street, New Windsor, MD Contact Dennis Coffman at with have any questions. 8:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE Good Morning How Great Thou Art Extraordinary: Drum Version (Please feel free to sing along) Skype with Jess: What Love Feast means to me. Greeting Each Other Prayer - The Lord s Prayer Jackie Evancho (Please feel free to sing along) Scripture and Dialogue - & Dick Shreckhise Amazing Grace Celtic Women (Please feel free to sing along ) Fellowship 30 Worship Leader: Terry Baker Musician: Evelyn Werner CCLI #472462, CVLI #

5 10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE MUSICIAL SELECTION Chancel Choir Creation Will Be At Peace - Anna Laura Page OPENING MUSIC O Magnify the Lord - Nordman DRAMA SHARING TIME PRAYERS FROM THE HEART ** SONG Give Me Jesus In the morning when I rise (2x) In the morning when I rise, give me Jesus Give me Jesus (2x) You can have all this world, give me Jesus. vs. 2 When we meet as one vs. 3 As we pray for peace vs. 4 For such a time as this SCRIPTURES Acts 2:41-47, Luke 24:28-35, Colossians 1:15-20 DIALOGUE Pastors Shreckhise and Lohr A Meal with Jesus ** HYMN #299 New Earth, Heavens New * INVITATION OPENING PRAYER OUR LIFE TOGETHER * CLOSING MUSIC Recessional - Ritter CHILDREN S MESSAGE Wendy Arndt (Children Dismissed for Children s Church) OFFERING Musical Selection Arietta - Southbridge A warm welcome to all who worship with us today! Please sign the blue binder at this time. ** Doxology #119 ** Please stand in body or spirit * Please remain standing in body or spirit CCLI #472462, CVLI # MOMENT FOR PEACE Prayer Steve Bortner Marilyn Baker