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.

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.

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

Offering Envelopes
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.

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.

End of Fiscal Year 2015
Every year the Stewardship Commission allows contributions to be accepted for a few days after the new year to accommodate those who like to consider their tax situation before making their final donations. If you would like to take advantage of this grace period and send a donation in January to be credited to your 2015 statement, please make sure your check is post-dated for 2015 and it is in the office by the morning of January 5^th. Thank you.

Children’s Christmas Play
We often forget that Christmas is a season, not a day. We forget that it continues until January 6 when we begin the season of Epiphany. That being said, we have the opportunity to continue to tell the birth story of Jesus with the children during the children’s time on January 3 at the 9:15 am service. On December 27 during Pajama Day, Rev. Heather Giffen (with the help of parents) will be assigning parts and costumes to children who can participate. The children will not have speaking parts, but will be asked to come to the center of the Sanctuary when their part is called. If your child is not able to come on Pajama Day, but you would like them to participate on January 3^rd, please email Rev. Giffen at heatherg@apostlesucc.org. Please plan to arrive by 9 am to have your child get a costume and be told the group they will be joining. We look forward to continuing the celebration of this Christmas season with you on January 3!

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.

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

Offering Envelopes
Please remember to pick up your 2016 offering envelopes after service today. They are located on the table in the lobby.

Christmas Eve Services
Join us on Thursday, December 24^th in celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

3:00 pm — Candlelight Communion Service
7:00 pm — Candlelight Service presented by all choirs and orchestra

Our 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, our bell choir, plus our adult and children’s choirs. Come to remember the spirit of Christmas in word and song as we celebrate the gift of our Savior!

Bethany and Hoffman Homes Offering
Christmas Eve will bring us together for the celebration of the rebirth of the Christ spirit in our lives. If you have not yet given your offering to support Bethany & Hoffman  Homes, please consider doing so.

Christmas Eve Service
Readers are needed for our Christmas Eve service at 3 pm. If you are willing to volunteer, please speak with Pastor Kuhn.

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.

Advent Crispus Attucks
Jesus said to Simon “Feed my lambs…tend my sheep…feed my sheep.”  John 21:15-17
On the first Sunday in Advent, members of our church – young and old – joined ranks to help prepare and then serve a warm meal of chicken corn and vegetable beef soups, sandwiches, fruit, and cupcakes to 94 very appreciative guests at Crispus Attucks. Preparations began in the morning during the Advent workshop where our children and youth iced and decorated dozens of cupcakes donated by church members while soup that was made at bazaar was thawed and warmed in the kitchen. In the early afternoon, volunteers made sandwiches, coffee, and Tang. Everything was packed up and taken to Crispus Attucks for the 5 pm meal. Many of our guests had second and third helpings and also appreciated the hats and scarves that were offered. Thank you so much to the 20 volunteers, including seven youth that made this ministry possible once again this Advent season.

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

Pajama Day
Sunday School’s third annual Pajama Day will be held on Sunday, December 27 from 9:30-10:30 am. Children are welcome to come to church in their jammies and slippers for a morning of games, songs, crafts, and treats. Donations of cookies are appreciated.

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

Grocery Gift Cards
Are you planning to do a lot of cooking in December? If you order and pay for grocery cards after church today, you will be helping Outreach while you cook. Stores give churches a discount so we can help people in need. Our Outreach Program will be using the money for Saturday Morning Breakfast and the Crispus Attucks meal in December.

Apostles Community Preschool’s Christmas Performance
Apostles Community Preschool would like to invite church members and members of Homestead Village to join them for their annual Christmas Program in the Sanctuary. This year’s program is called Someone Has a Birthday. Performances will be on Thursday, December 17^th and Friday, December 18^th. Doors will open to the Sanctuary at 10:15 am, with performances starting at 10:30 am.

Offering Envelopes
Please remember to pick up your 2016 offering envelopes after service today. They are located on the table outside of the church office.

 Wishing Well
Once again, we are partnering with Apostles Preschool to gift needy children attending Martin Elementary School. Please consider participating in this holiday ministry by taking a gift tag from the poster on the Outreach bulletin board in the Narthex. Each gift tag has a name, age or grade, and gender of a student. Please wrap the gift, attach the gift tag, and place the gift under the tree next to the bulletin board by December 17^th. We are also collecting new winter hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves for the students. Please consider donating winter warmth in addition to a gift, or if all of the names have been taken. Thank you so much for  helping to make a child’s holiday brighter and warmer! If you have any questions, please see Jane McCartney.

Youth Fundraiser
Do you need to buy Christmas gifts without having to take your child(ren) with you? The Youth Group will be holding a babysitting and gift-wrapping fundraiser on Saturday, December 19^th from 5-8 pm. Snacks will be provided in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $10 per child, or $25 for three or more siblings. Childcare providers are CPR/First-Aid certified with completed background checks. Gift-wrapping services by the youth will be available in room 305 for a suggested donation of $5. Funds raised will go toward expenses to attend next year’s National Youth Event.

Blue Christmas Service
A “Blue Christmas” service will be held in our sanctuary on Wednesday, December 16 at 7 pm. If Christmas is difficult because of the loss of a spouse or loved one, come to this quieter Christmas service to still remember the wonder of God’s gift in Jesus Christ and acknowledge that Christmas no longer feels the same.

Christmas Eve Services
Join us on Thursday, December 24^th in celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

3:00 pm — Candlelight Communion Service
7:00 pm — Candlelight Service presented by all choirs and orchestra

Our 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, our bell choir, plus our adult and children’s choirs. Come to remember the spirit of Christmas in word and song as we celebrate the gift of our Savior!

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

Grocery Gift Cards
Are you planning to do a lot of cooking in December? If you order and pay for grocery cards after church today, you will be helping Outreach while you cook. Stores give churches a discount so we can help people in need. Our Outreach Program will be using the money for Saturday Morning Breakfast and the Crispus Attucks meal in December.

 New Beginnings
Come join us for a long-time Christmas tradition and carol singing. A “Christmas Banquet” will be held on Friday, December 11^th at 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $20 per person. Please make checks out to COA and write “Christmas Banquet” in the memo portion. Checks must be given to Bill Higgs or placed in the “New Beginnings” mailbox in the church office by December 6^th. Transportation for Homestead attendees will be provided by the Homestead van. If transportation is needed, please indicate so with your check.

Apostles Community Preschool’s Christmas Performance
Apostles Community Preschool would like to invite church members and members of Homestead Village to join them for their annual Christmas Program in the Sanctuary. This year’s program is called Someone Has a Birthday. Performances will be on Thursday, December 17^th and Friday, December 18^th. Doors will open to the Sanctuary at 10:15 am, with performances starting at 10:30 am. There will also be an abbreviated preview performance following the 9:15 am service on Sunday, December 13^th. Please join us for fellowship at approximately 10 am in the Narthex for coffee and pastries. At 10:30 am, the preschool children able to join us will sing several of the songs from the program.

Wishing Well
Once again, we are partnering with Apostles Preschool to gift needy children attending Martin Elementary School. Please consider participating in this holiday ministry by taking a gift tag from the poster on the Outreach bulletin board in the Narthex. Each gift tag has a name, age or grade, and gender of a student. Please wrap the gift, attach the gift tag, and place the gift under the tree next to the bulletin board by December 17^th. We are also collecting new winter hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves for the students. Please consider donating winter warmth in addition to a gift, or if all of the names have been taken. Thank you so much for  helping to make a child’s holiday brighter and warmer! If you have any questions, please see Jane McCartney.

Breakfast with Santa
Bring the little ones to have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 12 from 8:30 am–10:30 am with story time at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and fruit. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 2-10. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa!

 Children’s Christmas Shopping
Apostles Community Preschool will be holding its annual Children’s Shopping Room on Saturday, December 12, in conjunction with the church Santa Breakfast. Children will have the opportunity to shop for inexpensive gifts for their family members secretly, with the help of Preschool parents. Times are 8:30 am-12:00 noon. Come and join the fun!

Preschool Pre-registration
Apostles Community Preschool is currently holding pre-registration for church members for the 2016-17 school year. Classes are available for children ages 2-5. Please call Linda Lewis, Registrar, at (717) 392-7437 if you would like to register. In January, registration opens for the general public.

Youth Fundraiser
Do you need to buy Christmas gifts without having to take your child(ren) with you? The Youth Group will be holding a babysitting and gift-wrapping fundraiser on Saturday, December 19^th from 5-8 pm. Snacks will be provided in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $10 per child, or $25 for three or more siblings. Childcare providers are CPR/First-Aid certified with completed background checks. Gift-wrapping services by the youth will be available in room 305 for a suggested donation of $5.

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

Grocery Gift Cards
Are you planning to do a lot of cooking in December? If you order and pay for grocery cards after church today, you will be helping Outreach while you cook. Stores give churches a discount so we can help people in need. Our Outreach Program will be using the money for Saturday Morning Breakfast and the Crispus Attucks meal in December.

New Beginnings
Come join us for a long-time Christmas tradition and carol singing. A “Christmas Banquet” will be held on Friday, December 11^th at 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $20 per person. Please make checks out to COA and write “Christmas Banquet” in the memo portion. Checks must be given to Bill Higgs or placed in the “New Beginnings” mailbox in the church office by December 6^th. Transportation for Homestead attendees will be provided by the Homestead van. If transportation is needed, please indicate so with your check.

Breakfast with Santa
Bring the little ones to have breakfast with Santa on December 12 from 8:30 am–10:30 am with story time at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and fruit. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 2-10. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa!

Children’s Christmas Shopping
Apostles Community Preschool will be holding its annual Children’s Shopping Room on Saturday, December 12, in conjunction with the church Santa Breakfast. Children will have the opportunity to shop for inexpensive gifts for their family members secretly, with the help of Preschool parents. Times are 8:30 am-12:00 noon. Come and join the fun!

Preschool Pre-registration
Apostles Community Preschool is currently holding pre-registration for church members for the 2016-17 school year. Classes are available for children ages 2-5. Please call Linda Lewis, Registrar, at (717) 392-7437 if you would like to register. In January, registration opens for the general public.

Trinity UCC Concert
Trinity UCC (2340 State Street, East Petersburg, PA) will host a concert featuring the Trinity Church Musicians on Sunday, December 6 at 6 pm. Dessert will be available after the concert. Please call (717) 569-1632 for dessert reservations. A free-will offering will benefit the Trinity Music Ministry and Music for Everyone.

Transportation to Worship
In COA, there are members who are unable to attend worship on Sundays due to transportation issues. However, most of our members live near at least one other member, so we would like to see if we can set up a ministry within our congregation to provide rides—at least occasionally—for those who are unable to drive to church themselves. We envision a process where we would have a list of names and addresses of people who would like a ride to church and what service they prefer to attend. That list could be kept at the Welcome Center and, if you are willing to drive someone, you could find someone on the list and contact them to offer them a ride. You can choose when you are available to drive someone—once, twice, once in a while, or whatever works for your schedule.

If you need a ride, please complete the form or contact the church office and give them your name, address, the service time you prefer, and the frequency you would like to attend worship. If you are willing to drive, stop at the Welcome Center and ask to see the list of requests.

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

Welcome
Today is Rev. Heather Giffen’s first Sunday with us. Remember to welcome her to COA!

Advent Workshop
Join us for crafts, food, and fellowship on Sunday, November 29 from 10:30 am to 1 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Suggested donations include: 1 dozen cupcakes (to decorate for the Crispus Attucks dinner) and new hats or gloves for Crispus Attucks.

Grocery Gift Cards
Are you planning to do a lot of cooking in December? If you order and pay for grocery cards after church today, you will be helping Outreach while you cook. Stores give churches a discount so we can help people in need. Our Outreach Program will be using the money for Saturday Morning Breakfast and the Crispus Attucks meal in December.

Choral Concert
Members of Apostles Choir will be joining First Presbyterian Choir, First UMC Chancel Choir, and Lancaster Bible College Chamber Singers for a choral concert at First Presbyterian Church at 2 pm today. The concert will feature the works of composer Dan Forrest, both solo piano works and anthems representing the major seasons of the church year. Come join us for an afternoon of glorious music.

Bazaar Soup
Thank you to all our dedicated soup volunteers that diced and chopped, stirred and ladled soup, sold soup, took soup and sandwiches around to the vendors, lifted the heavy containers in and out of the refrigerated truck, and who did a mountain of dishes throughout the week! It took over 65 people to make our soup a reality! We are so appreciative of all your hard work. It would not be possible without you! It is such generosity of spirit and time by you, our volunteers, that makes this church great!

Thanksgiving Community Service
Church of the Apostles, in cooperation with five other local churches, will host a Thanksgiving service on Tuesday, November 24 at 7 pm. Please join us during this time of thanks! The offering will benefit the Hempfield Food Pantry.

Christmas Decorating
Christmas decorating for the Sanctuary and Narthex will take place on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28 beginning at 9:00 am. We need some of our younger members and anyone willing to give an hour or two of their time to assist. Sign-up sheets are on the table in front of the stairway in the Narthex, or you can call Bernie Fickes at (717) 393-6644. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Pledge Card Reminder
Today is the third Sunday in our Stewardship Pledge Campaign. We’ve been getting a   wonderful response from our members, and we want to thank all of you who have given so generously to Church of the Apostles. If you have not yet returned your pledge card, please mail it, drop it off in the church office, place it in the offering plate, or bring it with you next Sunday.

Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who shared their time, talents, and treasures to help make the 38^th Christmas in the Country Bazaar a success. A labor of love was made by all of us. The shoppers came out on a beautiful day, the food seemed to be gone in a flash, the pies made smiles all around, and the vendors were all happy with their sales. It was a successful Bazaar. The approximate gross income amounted to be $14,500. If anyone has receipts, please place them in the “Christmas in the Country” mailbox in the church office for processing. A final total will be announced shortly.

Food Hub Fundraiser
COA raised $335.39 for the food hub at the Iron Hill Give 20 night this week! Thank you to everyone who supported this worthy cause!

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

Education Survey
Calling all procrastinators! This is the last Sunday you’ll see that colored insert from the Education Commission in your bulletin. If you’ve been meaning to fill it out, but haven’t had a chance yet, now’s the time! Our children’s ministries and outreach programs are strong because of people like YOU. They run on the combined efforts of church members who give just a few hours of their time; please join us! You can place your completed inserts in today’s offering plate, or return them to the church office. The Education Commission thanks you for giving back to these vital programs that COA offers to our children, youth, and the larger community.

Food Hub Fundraiser
Come out to Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant at any time on November 17^th to enjoy great food and to support a good cause! As long as you bring a coupon, which is available on our website or at the Welcome Center, 20% of your check will go toward our Food Hub Fundraiser. We hope to see you there!

Advent Workshop
Join us for crafts, food, and fellowship on Sunday, November 29 from 10:30 am to 1 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Suggested donations include: 1 dozen cupcakes (to decorate for the Crispus Attucks dinner) and hats or gloves for Crispus Attucks.

Children’s Ministry Team
The next Children’s Ministry meeting will be held on Sunday, December 6 at 10:30 am in Room 303.  Anyone interested in the Children’s ministry is welcome.

Grocery Gift Cards
Have you considered giving a grocery card as a Christmas gift, or as a gift to the Assistance Fund? If so, you can sign up in the office after church. You can choose the grocery store (Stauffers, Weis, or Giant) and the amount (different stores offer different amounts.) These stores give churches a discount so that we can help people in need. Bring a check and the cards will be ready for you on the first Sunday in December.

Annual Congregational Meeting
Our annual Congregational Meeting will be held next Sunday, November 22, at 10:15 am (between both services.) Our discussion will include: approval of the general operating budget for 2016, 2016 Church Council and Spiritual Council nominees, and a report from the Ministry Planning Committee. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. Your participation helps formulate the future of Church of the Apostles.

Associate Pastor
Next Sunday, November 22^nd will be Rev. Heather Giffen’s first Sunday with us. Please come and welcome her to her new church home.

New Beginnings
Come join us for a long-time Christmas tradition and carol singing. A “Christmas Banquet” will be held on Friday, December 11th at 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $20 per person. Please make checks out to COA and write “Christmas Banquet” in the memo portion. Checks must be given to Bill Higgs or placed in the “New Beginnings” mailbox in the church office by December 6^th. Transportation for Homestead attendees will be provided by the Homestead van. If transportation is needed, please indicate so with your check.

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

Bazaar Soup Needs Volunteers
Come  for  a  time  of  fun and fellowship! We will be making our delicious soups with your expert help! We need volunteers for:
Monday, November 9th: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
We will be cutting up all the vegetables and cooking and cutting up some of the chicken. It will be all hands on deck!
Tuesday, November 10: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
We will be cooking & cutting the rest of the chicken & making chicken corn soup with the corn from our church garden!
Wednesday, November 11: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
We will be cooking and cutting beef and preparing our vegetable beef soup.
Thursday, November 12: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
We will be making our  vegetarian chili.

We also need volunteers to help heat up and stir the soup on Saturday, November 14th. We really need some young men and young Dads with strong backs to help lift the soup kettles and to help get the soup containers out of the refrigerated truck. If you are helping us in the kitchen on Saturday, November 14^th, please arrive at 7:30 a.m. We also need volunteers to help clean up the kitchen afterward. Lunch will be provided every day. If you would be interested in volunteering, please contact Cindy Williams at (717) 572-3808.

Help Needed
Eric MacLaren, our Sexton, is requesting some help Wednesday, November 12, from 5 p.m. until done to move furniture, etc. from the Sunday school and Preschool rooms to make space for our vendors. After the Bazaar, beginning at 6 p.m., Eric will be needing help again to return the furniture for our Sunday services. Please let him know if you are able to assist. Both Eric and Larry Rongoni are invaluable helpers for our Bazaar.

Education Survey
So you’ve checked your calendar – what are you waiting for? In this season of thankfulness, stewardship, and giving back, please prayerfully consider whether you can give the gift of a few hours in 2016 to support our outreach and education efforts to the children and youth among us, both at COA and in the community beyond. You’ll find a colored insert in today’s bulletin listing opportunities to help. Completed inserts can go in the offering plate or to the church office. We are thankful for your willingness to give back!

Food Hub Fundraiser
Come out to Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant at any time on November 17^th to enjoy great food and to support a good cause! As long as you bring a coupon, which is available on our website or at the Welcome Center, 20% of your check will go toward our Food Hub Fundraiser. We hope to see you there!

Calling All Bakers
We are asking all bakers to please donate baked goods to the choir bake table for the Christmas in the Country Bazaar on November 14^th. Items may be brought to the Fellowship Hall on Friday, November 13 after 12 p.m. We will have our wonderful pies, but we do need cookies, brownies, candy, specialty breads, and sheet cakes to cut up for dessert to be served at the bazaar. The church choirs thank you for your support!

New Beginnings
Come join us for a long-time Christmas tradition and carol singing. A “Christmas Banquet” will be held on Friday, December 11th at 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $20 per person. Please make checks out to COA and write “Christmas Banquet” in the memo portion. Checks must be given to Bill Higgs or placed in the “New Beginnings” mailbox in the church office by December 6^th. Transportation for Homestead attendees will be provided by the Homestead van. If transportation is needed, please indicate so with your check.