Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cold cereal, rice or rice helpers, pasta, crackers, dry soup, and canned items, including soups, fruits, beans, baked beans, tomatoes, and tuna.

Nursery Changes
The Education Commission is in the middle of reorganizing the Nursery. We are currently searching for a paid staff member, but, in the meantime, we are looking for extra volunteers who already have their clearances on file with the church. For the 9:15 service, we will need to have two volunteers for the Nursery for ages 0-3. For the 10:45 service we will have the Nursery open as a crying room only without volunteers.

Christmas Decorating
Come help us decorate the Narthex and Sanctuary for Christmas on Saturday, December 2 at 9 am. It would be greatly appreciated if you can give one hour or more of your time. If you can climb a step ladder…we could really use your help! If you can help, please contact Bernie Fickes at (717) 393-6644. Thank you!

First Day of Advent
Join our Family Advent Workshop on December 3 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Enjoy crafts and fun getting ready for the Christ Child.

New Beginnings
Kick off the yuletide season by attending our annual Christmas Banquet on Friday, December 8 at 12 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Following the banquet, we will enjoy a time of Christmas Caroling. Van transportation will be provided for Homestead residents. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP and submit payment to Cathy Bernhardt (717-299-3605) by December 3.

Breakfast with Santa
Have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 9 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Story time begins at 9:30 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and fruit. Adults $6. Kids 2-10 are $3. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa!

Lifetouch Photos
If you did not order a photo package to be delivered to your home, your free 8×10 is now available to pick up outside the church office.

 “Blue Christmas” Service
If Christmas is difficult, come to this quieter Christmas service on Wednesday, December 13 at 7 pm to still remember the  wonder of God’s gift in Jesus Christ and acknowledge that Christmas no longer feels the same.

December 24 Services
There will be one worship service on Sunday, December 24 at 10 am. Our 3 pm and 7 pm Christmas Eve services will recall the birth of the Christ Child and provide the opportunity to sing beloved carols. The afternoon service will be a traditional service with candlelight and communion and will feature solo instrumentalists and vocalists. The evening service will be a traditional service with candlelight, and feature an orchestra plus our adult and children’s choirs. Let’s celebrate the gift of our Savior!

Becoming Apostles
If you have been worshipping with us and are ready to explore membership, please speak with Rev. Kuhn or Rev. Giffen. We are putting together a group to meet and get to know each other in November and become members in early December.

Donations for Puerto Rican Families
Please remember that we are collecting items for the Puerto Rican families displaced by hurricane Maria through the month of November. Children may bring new socks, underwear, towels, washcloths, soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes to the Children’s Message any Sunday this month. Thank you so much!

COA Service Project
If you’re unable to help decorate the church on December 2, C.A.R.E. asks you to consider helping them sort medical equipment and supplies the morning of December 2 for shipment to Honduras. We’ll begin at 8:30 am at St. Thomas Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, 17601 (off the Oregon Pike), and will try to be finished by 11:30 am. If you can help, please contact Andy Appel at (717) 490-0093 by November 30.

Bethany and Hoffman Homes
As in the past, our Christmas Eve offerings will be dedicated to UCC affiliates Bethany and Hoffman Homes, which serves young people with residential and mental health needs. Donations to these special homes provide safe, comfortable, and spiritually- nurturing environments. Founded in 1863, Bethany Homes serves more than 300 youth each year on its Womelsdorf PA campus. Additional counseling services are provided to over 600 families throughout the surrounding area. Hoffman Homes serves youth ages 6-18 who have been diagnosed with mental health needs. Services include behavioral and cognitive therapy, physical healthcare services, and education in a comfortable home setting in Gettysburg, PA. Please use your special offering envelope on December 24^th to give generously to support these homes.

Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cold cereal, rice or rice helpers, pasta, crackers, dry soup, and canned items, including soups, fruits, beans, baked beans, tomatoes, and tuna.

Market Basket
If you do extra baking or feed more people in December, or if you want to use grocery cards as gifts, then you need to start thinking about it now. You may buy Stauffer’s cards of $50, Giant cards of $20 and $50, Weis cards of $25, $50 and $100. Remember that the discount the stores give us allows you to give an extra gift to other people through the Outreach Commission.

Nursery Changes
The Education Commission is in the middle of reorganizing the Nursery. We are currently searching for a paid staff member, but, in the meantime, we are looking for extra volunteers who already have their clearances on file with the church. For the 9:15 service, we will need to have two volunteers for the Nursery for ages 0-3. For the 10:45 service we will have the Nursery open as a crying room only without volunteers.

Annual Congregational Meeting
Please join us for our annual Congregational Meeting to vote on the 2018 slate of Council candidates and the 2018 Budget. The meeting will be held next Sunday, November 19 at 9:15 am in Fellowship Hall, and will be followed by a time of fellowship and a special music worship service.

 Book Club
Join the Book Club on Tuesday, November 14 in the Parlor to watch the movie A Man Called Ove. Everyone is welcome!

Christmas Decorating
The Bazaar is over and Advent is fast approaching! Come help us decorate the Narthex and Sanctuary for Christmas on Saturday, December 2 at 9 am. It would be greatly appreciated if you can give one hour or more of your time. If you can climb a step ladder…we could really use your help! If you can help, please contact Bernie Fickes at (717) 393-6644. Thank you!

First Day of Advent
Join our Family Advent Workshop on December 3 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Enjoy crafts and fun getting ready for the Christ Child.

New Beginnings
Kick off the yuletide season by attending our annual Christmas Banquet on Friday, December 8 at 12 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Following the banquet, we will enjoy a time of Christmas Caroling. Van transportation will be provided for Homestead residents. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP and submit payment to Cathy Bernhardt by December 3.

Breakfast with Santa
Have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 9 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Story time begins at 9:30 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and fruit. Adults $6. Kids 2-10 are $3. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa!

Wishing Well
Pastor Giffen and Pastor Kuhn get many requests for needed personal care and home care items. Please see the posters above the Wishing Well and on the Outreach bulletin board for listed items on sticky notes. Please consider purchasing a listed item, and putting it in the Wishing Well through the first part of November.

Becoming Apostles
If you have been worshiping with us and are ready to explore membership, please speak with Rev. Kuhn or Rev. Giffen. We are putting together a group to meet and get to know each other in November and become members in early December.

Towels Needed for Preschool
The Preschool is in need of used towels (any size). You may drop them off outside the Preschool office, Room 206.

Donations for Puerto Rican Families
Please remember that we are collecting items for the Puerto Rican families displaced by hurricane Maria through the month of November. Children may bring new socks, underwear, towels, washcloths, soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes to the Children’s Message any Sunday this month. Thank you so much!

New Beginnings

Kick off the yuletide season by attending our annual Christmas Banquet on Friday, December 8 at 12 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Following the banquet, we will enjoy a time of Christmas Caroling. Van transportation will be provided for Homestead residents. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP and submit payment to Cathy Bernhardt by December 3.

Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cold cereal, rice or rice helpers, pasta, crackers, dry soup, and canned items, including soups, fruits, beans, baked beans, tomatoes, and tuna.

Market Basket
If you do extra baking or feed more people in December, or if you want to use grocery cards as gifts, then you need to start thinking about it now. You may buy Stauffer’s cards of $50, Giant cards of $20 and $50, Weis cards of $25, $50 and $100. Remember that the discount the stores give us allows you to give an extra gift to other people through the Outreach Commission.

Nursery Changes
The Education Commission is in the middle of reorganizing the Nursery. We are currently searching for a paid staff member, but, in the meantime, we are looking for extra volunteers who already have their clearances on file with the church. For the 9:15 service, we will need to have two volunteers for the Nursery for ages 0-3. For the 10:45 service we will have the Nursery open as a crying room only without volunteers.

Annual Congregational Meeting
Please join us for our annual Congregational Meeting to vote on the 2018 slate of Council candidates and the 2018 Budget. The meeting will be held next Sunday, November 19 at 9:15 am in Fellowship Hall, and will be followed by a time of fellowship and a special music worship service.

 Book Club
Join the Book Club on Tuesday, November 14 in the Parlor to watch the movie A Man Called Ove. Everyone is welcome!

Christmas Decorating
The Bazaar is over and Advent is fast approaching! Come help us decorate the Narthex and Sanctuary for Christmas on Saturday, December 2 at 9 am. It would be greatly appreciated if you can give one hour or more of your time. If you can climb a step ladder…we could really use your help! If you can help, please contact Bernie Fickes at (717) 393-6644. Thank you!

First Day of Advent
Join our Family Advent Workshop on December 3 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Enjoy crafts and fun getting ready for the Christ Child.

New Beginnings
Kick off the yuletide season by attending our annual Christmas Banquet on Friday, December 8 at 12 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Following the banquet, we will enjoy a time of Christmas Caroling. Van transportation will be provided for Homestead residents. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP and submit payment to Cathy Bernhardt by December 3.

Breakfast with Santa
Have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 9 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Story time begins at 9:30 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and fruit. Adults $6. Kids 2-10 are $3. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa!

Wishing Well
Pastor Giffen and Pastor Kuhn get many requests for needed personal care and home care items. Please see the posters above the Wishing Well and on the Outreach bulletin board for listed items on sticky notes. Please consider purchasing a listed item, and putting it in the Wishing Well through the first part of November.

Becoming Apostles
If you have been worshipping with us and are ready to explore membership, please speak with Rev. Kuhn or Rev. Giffen. We are putting together a group to meet and get to know each other in November and become members in early December.

Towels Needed for Preschool
The Preschool is in need of used towels (any size). You may drop them off outside the Preschool office, Room 206.

Donations for Puerto Rican Families
Please remember that we are collecting items for the Puerto Rican families displaced by hurricane Maria through the month of November. Children may bring new socks, underwear, towels, washcloths, soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes to the Children’s Message any Sunday this month. Thank you so much!

Have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 9 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Story time begins at 9:30 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and fruit. Adults $6. Kids 2-10 are $3. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa!

First Day of Advent – Join our Family Advent Workshop on December 3 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Enjoy crafts and fun getting ready for the Christ Child.

Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cold cereal, rice or rice helpers, pasta, crackers, dry soup, and canned items, including soups, fruits, beans, baked beans, tomatoes, and tuna.

Market Basket
If you do extra baking or feed more people in December, or if you want to use grocery cards as gifts, then you need to start thinking about it now. You may buy Stauffer’s cards of $50, Giant cards of $20 and $50, Weis cards of $25, $50 and $100. Remember that the discount the stores give us allows you to give an extra gift to other people through the Outreach Commission.

Nursery Changes
The Education Commission is in the middle of reorganizing the Nursery. We are currently searching for a paid staff member, but, in the meantime, we are looking for extra volunteers who already have their clearances on file with the church. For the 9:15 service, we will need to have two volunteers for the Nursery for ages 0-3. For the 10:45 service we will have the Nursery open as a crying room only without volunteers.

Help Needed Baking Pies
The choir is seeking volunteers to help make pies for the Bazaar on November 10 between 7 am-9 pm for preparation, baking, packing, and cleaning up, etc. If you could donate one to two hours of your time that day, it would be greatly appreciated.

Bazaar Help Needed
Helpers are needed to move furniture to make room for our vendors and then replace all furniture after the Bazaar. Please contact Eric McLaren at (717) 371-3359.

“Who Is My Neighbor?” Series
Today at 10:45 am, speaker Jack Fischel, PhD will discuss the Holocaust and Jewish history in Lancaster. Next week, speaker Steven Nolt, PhD will join us to discuss The History of Anabaptists in Lancaster.

Volunteers Needed to Make Bazaar Soup
Volunteers are needed to make soup for our church Bazaar on November 6-8 from 9 am-3 pm and on November 9 from 9 am-12 pm. We are also looking for volunteers to  wash dishes, etc. and to serve and sell soup in Fellowship Hall in two-hour shifts during the Bazaar. Please contact Cindy Williams at (717) 572-3808.

Women’s Retreat
The Hartman Center will be hosting a women’s retreat from 7 pm Friday, November 17 to Sunday, November 19 after worship at Michaux Lodge. The theme, How Then, Shall We Live?, will explore questions that reveal the beauty and meaning in the lives of women. The cost is $115 per person and includes a study book. If interested, please contact Rev. Heather Giffen at (717) 392-5718 by November 6.

Black Rock Women’s Retreat
The 2018 Black Rock Women’s Retreat (in Quarryville, PA) will be held on February 16-17, 2018. Speaker Marie Monville will be sharing her testimony about how her life changed when on October 2, 2006, her then husband made a decision to hold an Amish school house hostage. The cost is $99 per person. If you are interested in attending, please contact Donna Carr at (717) 475-5285 by November 15.

Wishing Well
Pastor Giffen and Pastor Kuhn get many requests for needed personal care and home care items. Please see the posters above the Wishing Well and on the Outreach bulletin board for listed items on sticky notes. Please consider purchasing a listed item, and putting it in the Wishing Well through the first part of November.

Becoming Apostles
If you have been worshipping with us and are ready to explore membership, please speak with Rev. Kuhn or Rev. Giffen. We are putting together a group to meet and get to know each other in November and become members in early December.

Towels Needed for Preschool
The Preschool is in need of used towels (any size). You may drop them off outside the Preschool office, Room 206.

Calling All Bakers 
The choir bakes our wonderful pies and apple dumplings for the Bazaar, but ALL you folks bake the other delicious things for the bake table. Cookies, cakes, breads, and all other great baked goods are very much appreciated by the choirs, and we ask for your support again this year. Please package cookies in plastic bags by the half dozen and supply the names of the items please. We would also appreciate sheet cakes that are sold by the piece for dessert. Bring them to the Fellowship Hall after 4 pm on Friday, November 10.

Pilates
A new Pilates session will run from November 7 – January 30, 2018. Sessions are 13 weeks and the cost is $130 per session; each class is one hour long. To sign up, or if you have any questions, please contact the instructor, Karen Cox, at (717) 203-8081.

Book Club
Join the Book Club on Tuesday, November 14 to watch the movie A Man Called Ove. Everyone is welcome!