Congratulations to Pastor Heather Giffen on her ordination!

Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cereal, macaroni & cheese, fruit, pasta, crackers, peanut butter, and soup.

Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness Annual Meeting
The Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness (LIPW) invites all interested parties to its upcoming Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 31 from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Grandview United Methodist Church (888 Pleasure Rd., Lancaster). Panelists will speak on the theme: “Peacemaking in the 21st Century” (African-American and Palestinian Christian perspectives included). Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!

Help!
If you placed envelope #232 in the offering plate on Sunday, January 10, please contact Judy Ruppert in the church office. A name was not included on the envelope.

Wishing Well
Please consider participating in the current ministry which supports Clare and Milagro Houses, Brereton Manor, Mom’s House, and the Pet Pantry through the annual Day of Smiles on February 6^th. The requested donations are listed on smiley papers on two posters—one poster is above the Wishing Well and the other is on the Outreach bulletin board. The items are very affordable and will help many needy people in our community. Items need to be in the Well by February 4^th. Thank you!

Valentine Ministry
If you have a child who is either in college or the military, please call Jane McCartney at (717) 392-4844 with this information. COA has traditionally treated these young men and women with Valentine treats to let them know we care about them.

New Beginnings
Would you like to shake off the winter blues? Join us for a Bingo and Dessert Social on Thursday, February 11. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 1:00 pm beginning with dessert and a game of Bingo will follow. We hope to see you there!

Pilates Classes
To help you meet your New Year resolutions to get in shape, you are invited to join pilates classes being held at the church on Mondays at 7:00 pm or Tuesdays at 5:30 pm. Sessions are 13 weeks and the cost is $130 per session; each class is one hour long. Pilates will address flexibility, core strength, balance, and focus. Classes are led by Karen Cox. The sessions have already begun, but the cost will be prorated.

Apostles Soup Calendars—Youth Fundraiser
Apostles Soup 2016 Calendars are now available for purchase. Each calendar features photos of adults and youth who participated in making our soups and more. The cost of a calendar is $20 each, and $7 will be donated to the youth’s trip to the National Youth Event. Please contact Steve Daniels at (717) 299-6007 to order your copy.

Widows Support Group
Widows who are looking for others to talk with about the loss of a spouse are invited to join Pastor Kuhn on Wednesday, January 27 in the Parlor from 9:30-11:00 am. Refreshments and snacks will be shared with those who are looking for this conversation.

Adult Education
A new adult education class will begin on February 7^th called “Who is My Neighbor?” This class will meet at 10:45 am for seven Sundays and will highlight speakers on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. All are welcome to participate in this informative series of programs. Child care will be available. If you have any questions, please contact Doris Robb at (717) 393-7788.

Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cereal, macaroni & cheese, fruit, pasta, crackers, peanut butter, and soup.

Isaac’s/COA Youth Group Fundraiser
Tomorrow, January 18 from 5-9 pm, Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches (Centerville) will host a fundraiser to benefit Church of the Apostles’ Youth Group. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of your meal will go directly to the Youth Group. Bring your friends and family to enjoy great food and to support this cause. Additional coupons are available online and at the Welcome Center. Thank you in advance for supporting our youth.

Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness Annual Meeting
The Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness (LIPW) invites all interested parties to its upcoming Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 31 from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Grandview United Methodist Church (888 Pleasure Rd., Lancaster). Panelists will speak on the theme: “Peacemaking in the 21st Century” (African-American and Palestinian Christian perspectives included). Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!

Help!
If you placed envelope #232 in the offering plate on Sunday, January 10, please contact Judy Ruppert in the church office. A name was not included on the envelope.

Mission to the Homeless Special Offering
Each January, we collect our Mission to the Homeless special offering. In 2015, members of Church of the Apostles donated $1,840 to this ministry and with an additional $160 from our Outreach fund, the $2,000 was divided between three local non-profits that address the needs of the homeless. Transitional Living Center received $1,000, and Water Street Ministries and Crispus Attucks each received $500. Please consider donating generously to this ministry so we can continue supporting non-profits that address the needs of the less fortunate in 2016.

Apostles Soup Calendars—Youth Fundraiser
Apostles Soup 2016 Calendars are now available for purchase. Each calendar features photos of adults and youth who participated in making our soups and more. The cost of a calendar is $20 each, and $7 will be donated to the youth’s trip to the National Youth Event. Thirty (30) calendars are available for sale; please contact Steve Daniels at (717) 299-6007 to order your copy.

Wishing Well Ministry
Our next ministry in the Wishing Well will be to support the annual Day of Smiles, which is a huge day of giving to the local community in memory of Erin and Max Nusbaum. Supplies will be collected for Milagro House, Clare House, Brereton Manor, Mom’s House, and the Pet Pantry. Please consider participating in this wonderful day of giving. There are two poster boards full of smiley notes — one above the Wishing Well and one on the Outreach bulletin board. The supplies that are needed are written on the smiley notes. Please take a smiley, purchase that requested item, and place it in the Wishing Well by February 2^nd. All items will be part of a huge delivery to be made on February 6^th to the five recipients mentioned above. Thank you so much for helping those in need in our community through this ministry. If you have any questions, please contact Jane McCartney at (717) 392-4844.

Widows Support Group
Widows who are looking for others to talk with about the loss of a spouse are invited to join Pastor Kuhn on Wednesday, January 27 in the Parlor from 9:30-11:00 am. Refreshments and snacks will be shared with those who are looking for this conversation.

Ushers Meeting
There will be an ushers meeting on Sunday, January 24 at 10:15 am (between services). All head ushers and ushers are encouraged to attend this meeting, as there are some changes to usher responsibilities and we need to be updated on medical procedures. Anyone interested in joining the usher teams are also encouraged to attend this meeting. We appreciate the time given by our ushers and want to make serving in this capacity a meaningful experience. See you there!

If you have a child who is either in college or the military, please call Jane McCartney with this information. COA has traditionally treated these young men and women with Valentine treats to let them know we care about them. Thank you!

Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cereal, macaroni & cheese, fruit, pasta, crackers, peanut butter, and soup.

Isaac’s/COA Youth Group Fundraiser
On Monday, January 18 from 5-9 pm, Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches (Centerville) will host a fundraiser to benefit Church of the Apostles’ Youth Group. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of your meal will go directly to the Youth Group. Bring your friends and family to enjoy great food and to support this cause. Additional coupons are available online and at the Welcome Center. Thank you in advance for supporting our youth. Please see insert for details.

Wishing Well Ministry
Our next ministry in the Wishing Well will be to support the annual Day of Smiles, which is a huge day of giving to the local community in memory of Erin and Max Nusbaum. Supplies will be collected for Milagro House, Clare House, Brereton Manor, Mom’s House, and the Pet Pantry. Please consider participating in this wonderful day of giving. There are two poster boards full of smiley notes — one above the Wishing Well and one on the Outreach bulletin board. The supplies that are needed are written on the smiley notes. Please take a smiley, purchase that requested item, and place it in the Wishing Well by February 2^nd. All items will be part of a huge delivery to be made on February 6^th to the five recipients mentioned above. Thank you so much for helping those in need in our community through this ministry. If you have any questions, please contact Jane McCartney at (717) 392-4844.

Youth Super Bowl Sub Fundraiser
Our Youth Group will be sponsoring a sub fundraiser (just in time for the Super Bowl!) to raise funds for their trip to the National Youth Conference being held at Disney World. Subs will be delivered to the church on February 7^th. If you have any questions, please contact Erika Neiderer at (717) 892-1131. Completed orders and payments must be received by January 24^th. Please see insert for details.

Reminder for Ministry to Others Caregivers
The Ministry to Others group will meet on Wednesday, January 20 at 7 pm in Room 304 to share our experiences and discuss “The Art of Listening.”

Widows Support Group
Widows who are looking for others to talk with about the loss of a spouse are invited to join Pastor Kuhn on Wednesday, January 27 in the Parlor from 9:30-11:00 am. Refreshments and snacks will be shared with those who are looking for this conversation.

New Beginnings
Would you like to shake off the winter blues? Join us for a Bingo and Dessert Social on Thursday, February 11. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 1 pm beginning with dessert and a game of Bingo will follow. We hope to see you there!

New Moms Support Request
The New Moms Support Group is looking for volunteers to help the Laymon family through February. If interested, please contact Donna Carr at (717) 397-6305.

Book Club
The COA book club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 2 pm in the library. Please join us on January 12^th to discuss Josiah For President by Martha Bolton. The group will also discuss suggested books for the remainder of 2016. If you have any questions, please contact Clara Kosmela at (717) 569-9960.

Our next ministry in the Wishing Well will be to support the annual Day of Smiles, which is a huge day of giving to the local community in memory of Erin and Max Nusbaum. Supplies will be collected for Milagro House, Clare House, Brereton Manor, Mom’s House, and the Pet Pantry. Please consider participating in this wonderful day of giving. There are two poster boards full of smiley notes — one above the Wishing Well and one on the Outreach bulletin board. The supplies that are needed are written on the smiley notes. Please take a smiley, purchase that requested item, and place it in the Wishing Well by February 2^nd. All items will be part of a huge delivery to be made on February 6^th to the five recipients mentioned above. Thank you so much for helping those in need in our community through this ministry. If you have any questions, please contact Jane McCartney.

Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cereal, macaroni & cheese, fruit, pasta, crackers, peanut butter, and soup.

Offering Envelopes
If you have not already done so, please remember to pick up your 2016 offering envelopes after service today. They are located on the table in the lobby.

New Member Photos
Chuck Erisman will be photographing new members between services on Sunday, January 10^th. If you are a new member who is not currently included in the church photo directory or on the additional insert of recent new members, please call the church office  at (717) 392-5718 to sign up to have your photo taken.

Isaac’s/COA Youth Group Fundraiser
On Monday, January 18, 2016 from 5-9 pm, Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches (Centerville) will host a fundraiser to benefit Church of the Apostles’ Youth Group. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of your meal will go directly to the Youth Group. Bring your friends and family to enjoy great food and to support this cause. Additional coupons are available online and at the Welcome Center. Thank you in advance for supporting our youth.

New Beginnings
Would you like to shake off the winter blues? Join us for a Bingo and Dessert Social on Thursday, February 11. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 1 pm beginning with dessert and a game of Bingo will follow. We hope to see you there!

 New Moms Support Request
The New Moms Support Group is looking for volunteers to help the Laymon family through February. If interested, please contact Donna Carr at (717) 397-6305.

Pictures or Announcements?
If you have pictures to share within the congregation of events or announcements to be added to the Announcement slides on a Sunday morning, please send them to Soundman@apostlesucc.org. This is the new professional email for Technology Specialist, Anthony Strohm. Thank you for the many things you share as it makes our journey together more meaningful!

New Piano
After years of service (beginning at St. Paul’s), the piano in the choir room is beyond repair. This fall, the choir decided to donate funds earned from pie baking at the Bazaar to purchase a new piano. We have researched and found a piano from the Cunningham Piano Factory in Philadelphia. For $10,690, they will remove the current piano and deliver the new one. We have been blessed with donations, but are in need of additional financial support. If you are interested in supporting this need, please contact Cindy Kahler.

Book Club
The COA book club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 2 pm in the library. Please join us on January 12^th to discuss Josiah For President by Martha Bolton. The group will also discuss suggested books for the remainder of 2016. If you have any questions, please contact Clara Kosmela at (717) 569-9960.