On May 17, 2015, we will celebrate the beginning of our 40th year with an anniversary celebration. Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to join us at either service (9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.). As part of the celebration, Rev. Nora Smith—the first congregant to join COA’s pastoral team—will be joining us. Memorabilia from the early years will be displayed, and our Parish Life Commission will host our fellowship time between services with plenty of goodies to enjoy.

Join us for a Dessert Social and presentation on the plight of Lancaster’s Homeless given by Doug Hopwood from the “Transition Learning Center” (Tabor Industries). We will meet on Thursday, May 14th at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Join us for a night of fun and talent on May 9, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES – FELLOWSHIP HALL

The Apostles Children’s Choir will be performing the National Anthem at the Barnstormers game in Clipper Stadium on Monday, May 18th!

Please consider coming out to support our congregation and our children in this exciting opportunity! Since Sunday, May 17th is our 40th Anniversary, we will be using this opportunity as a fundraiser to raise money for the Lancaster County Council of Churches Food Hub.

 For each ticket sold, COA will raise $4.00.

To order tickets, please use the order form below:

Barnstormers Order Form

Ticket orders and payment are due by Wednesday, May 6th.

Wishing Well Ministry 
We are collecting pajamas in support of Conner’s Comfy PJs for children undergoing cancer treatment. If you wish to participate in this wonderful ministry, please purchase pajamas for a boy or a girl (sizes 2T to 12) and place them in the Well by May 24th. Please help a child feel more comfortable during challenging times. Thank you!

New Beginnings
Join us for a Dessert Social and presentation on the plight of Lancaster’s Homeless given by Doug Hopwood from the “Transition Learning Center” (Tabor Industries). We will meet on Thursday, May 14th at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Talent Show
Join us for a night of fun and talent on Saturday, May 9 from 6-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to share a talent; it can be anything from singing, dancing, playing an instrument, juggling, poetry, etc. To participate in the show, please register on the night of the show at 5:45 p.m. or call the church office at 392-5718 to pre-register. For more information, contact Judy Waltman, Erika Neiderer, Patty Rineer, or Leigh Breslin.

Celebrating 40 Years of Ministry—Save The Date!
On May 17, 2015, we will celebrate the beginning of our 40th year with an anniversary celebration. Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to join us at either service. As part of the celebration, Rev. Nora Smith—the first congregant to join COA’s pastoral team—will be joining us. Memorabilia from the early years will be displayed, and our Parish Life Commission will host our fellowship time between services with plenty of goodies to enjoy.

Special Offering: Missionary Support
April 19th is the established day for collecting our Missionary Support offering. While that day has come and gone, the wonderful thing about our special offerings is that you can make a donation anytime!

For decades, our church has supported the missionary efforts of John Campbell-Nelson who has served through the Common Global Ministries Board of the Christian Church and the United Church of Christ in West Timor, Indonesia. A professor at Artha Wacana University for over 30 years, he is part of the theological faculty that has helped train 90% of the pastors for the Evangelical Church of West Timor, our partner church. John was originally hired by Paul Gregory, and—after many years of dedicated service—he will be retiring within the year. This will be our final opportunity to support his ministries.

If you are interested in reading more about John and Karen’s experiences, please visit the Global Ministries website at www.globalministries.org to access their extremely interesting newsletters.

Ephrata Flea Market and Bake Sale
Ephrata Manor’s flea market and bake sale will be held in their chapel on Friday, May 1 from 9 a.m.—4 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m.—1 p.m. Donated items will be accepted throughout the day this Thursday, and baked goods (packaged and priced) will be accepted Thursday afternoon and Friday & Saturday before 9 a.m. Tables are available to rent at $8 each. Please contact Maria at 738-4940 for more information.

On May 2nd, Church of the Apostles will be serving breakfast to the hungry at First Reformed UCC on Orange Street. Beginning at 8 a.m. a breakfast consisting of eggs, sausage, pancakes, cereal, orange juice, baked goods, coffee, tea, and milk will be prepared and served to approximately 200 appreciative guests.

15-20 volunteers (no experience necessary!) are needed each month for this worthy ministry. If you are interested in volunteering any first Saturday from 8-10:30 a.m. please contact Julie Berkow jberkow6@comcast.net.

Come stretch your mind with us on Tuesday mornings this April 7-May 5 from 9:30 a.m.—11:50 a.m., and enjoy refreshments and fellowship during our 20-minute mid-morning break.

Our annual Garage Sale will be held on:

Friday, April 10 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

In the Fellowship Hall – West Narthex.