Food Bank
Needs: Beans, rice, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper meal mixes, potatoes, canned meals, soup, grocery bags.
Packers: Kay Custer, Doris Liepa, Lois Schousen

Suggestion Box
Don’t forget to let us know if you notice something today that should be repaired or replaced.  Write it down on the suggestion card while you’re here and drop it in the suggestion box on the wall beside the parlor. The Property Commission appreciates when our members notice something that needs our attention.  Keeping our church attractive and safe is a job all of us can do together.

Schreiber Pediatric 27^th Annual Rubber Duckie Race
On Sunday, September 13^th, Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center will be hosting the 27^th Annual Rubber Duckie Race at Lancaster County Central Park to benefit children with disabilities. The Festival runs from 2 p.m.—6 p.m., with the Duck Race beginning at 5 p.m.  There are many festival games, arts and crafts, and activities for children of all ages. Food trucks will also be there. Lisa Christoffel, a Schreiber employee, will be selling ducks between services. They are also available for purchase at Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center (625 Community Way). Those interested in volunteering or selling duck tickets can contact Marie Johnston at (717) 393-0425 x 129 or at mjohnston@schreiberpediatric.org.

Duck tickets costs are: $5 for a single duck, three for $10, seven for $25, 12 for $50, and 25 for $100.  Prizes will be awarded for winning ducks. Thanks so much for supporting this great organization that serves over 2,000 children per year.

Education Commission Survey
The Education Commission thanks everyone who took the time to respond to our survey regarding Adult Education opportunities at Church of the Apostles. We appreciated the nos as well as the yeses so we can better determine general interest. The commission is carefully reading through the comments so we can provide the times and topics that most appeal to those responding.

LCCC Golf Tournament
Lancaster Council of Churches will be holding a golf tournament on Friday, September 11 at 1 p.m at Overlook Golf Course (2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601). Proceeds from the tournament will help LCCC better provide services to residents of Lancaster; for every $10, LCCC is able to purchase 50 pounds of food for the hungry. The fee per golfer is $95, and each golfer receives light snacks, free practice balls at driving range, greens fee and cart, a chance for door prizes, team and individual prizes, and a meal. Registration and payment are due by August 31. For more information, please call Christine McLain at (717) 690-8049, or visit their website at www.lccouncilofchurches.org.

Choir Retreat
The 2015 Choir Retreat will be held on Saturday, August 29 at the home of Al and Betsy Bischoff from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a great opportunity for each current choir member to bring along someone who is interested in becoming a choir member. Please attempt to find at least one person to bring to the retreat. This may be someone who is potentially a new church member or a current member seeking a way to enhance his or her Sunday worship. In addition, a corn roast, prepared by the Bischoffs, will follow all of Saturday’s events! There is a sign-up list posted in the choir room.

Food Bank
Needs: Beans, rice, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper meal mixes, potatoes, canned meals, soup, grocery bags.
Packers: Pat Aichele, Carol Horn, Louise Wagner

Join the Corn Party on Wednesday, August 19 beginning at 9 a.m.
Corn from our Seeds of Hope Garden will be picked and piled outside Fellowship Hall waiting to be husked, blanched, cut, and bagged. All are welcome to come and help get the corn ready to freeze. (Bring your favorite sharp knife). The corn will be used to make soup for our November 14th Bazaar. Questions? Call Doris Robb 393-7788.

Adult Education Survey
Attention All Adults: This is your final chance to complete the Adult Education survey. In order to serve you better, the Education Commission hopes that ALL adults in the congregation will take a few minutes to answer our survey. If you haven’t already submitted your responses, please do so today! You can fill out the insert in this week’s bulletin (then place in the offering plate or drop it off to the church office), or submit your responses online at www.apostlesucc.org. We value your time and feedback, and we look forward to revising our adult education offerings to best suit the needs and interests of all adults in the congregation. Thank you for helping us to serve you better!

Upcoming Fall Schedule
Summer will soon come to a close, so we would like to update you on COA’s upcoming fall schedule:

• Children’s Sunday School – Will be held for:

* Preschool – Room 205
* Kindergarten – 2^nd Grade – Room 215
* Grades 3-6 – Room 306
* Youth – each week between services in Room 304

• Adult Sunday School – is unknown at the time of this printing
• Children’s Choir – Room 310 at 6:00 pm beginning on 9/16
• Adult Choir – Room 111 at 7:00 pm beginning on 9/10
• Bell Choir—Sanctuary at 7:30 beginning on 9/15

LCCC Golf Tournament
Lancaster Council of Churches will be holding a golf tournament on Friday, September 11 at 1 p.m at Overlook Golf Course (2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601). Proceeds from the tournament will help LCCC better provide services to residents of Lancaster; for every $10, LCCC is able to purchase 50 pounds of food for the hungry. The fee per golfer is $95, and each golfer receives light snacks, free practice balls at driving range, greens fee and cart, a chance for door prizes, team and individual prizes, and a meal. Registration and payment are due by August 31. For more information, please call Christine McLain at (717) 690-8049, or visit their website at www.lccouncilofchurches.org.

Choir Retreat
The 2015 Choir Retreat will be held on Saturday, August 29 at the home of Al and Betsy Bischoff from 9:00am to noon. This is a great opportunity for each current choir member to bring along someone who is interested in becoming a choir member. Please attempt to find at least one person to bring to the retreat.  This may be someone who is potentially a new church member or a current member seeking a way to enhance his or her Sunday worship.  In addition, a corn roast, prepared by the Bischoffs, will follow all of Saturday’s events!  There is a sign-up list posted in the choir room.

Food Bank
Needs: Beans, rice, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper meal mixes, potatoes, canned meals, soup, grocery bags.
Packers: Janet Derr, Joanne Shenberger

Did you complete your Adult Ed Survey Yet?
The Education Commission wants to hear from every adult in the congregation on what topics you’d like to see covered during the 2015-2016 school year. Please help us help you by submitting your completed survey ASAP. You can either fill out the insert in the bulletin (then place it in the offering plate or return to the church office), or complete the survey online at www.apostlesucc.org. We look forward to your feedback!

Isaac’s/COA LCCC Food Hub Fundraiser
This Wednesday, August 12, Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches (Downtown Lancaster) will be holding a “Community Night” to benefit Church of the Apostles: Food Hub Fundraiser. Enjoy an evening out with your family and friends while supporting our Lancaster County Council of Churches Food Hub! Twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of your meal will go directly to our goal of $10,000. Thanks for your support, and we hope to see you there! Please take a flyer with you; flyers can be found on our website at www.apostlesucc.org.

Heifer Project Bake Sale Update
Many thanks to all of the children, youth, and adults who baked, sold, and purchased the goodies on Sunday for the Heifer Fund Bake Sale. As a result of the sale and donations from Sunday, we raised $322!  We are well on our way to purchase a heifer ($500) and/or water buffaloes ($250 each)! The children will decide which animal(s) to purchase based on the amount of money that we have by August 30. Many thanks also to those of you who have sent in monetary donations for this worthy cause.  We welcome any and all donations; you may put a check in the offering plate with “Heifer Project” in the memo section. Thank you so much!

Very Casual Sunday – August 16
As we prepare for next Sunday with its informal style and expanded fellowship time, we also would like to hear what hymns or songs you would like, as we want to sing your favorites. An insert has been included in your bulletin for your use in providing us with your preferences. For our fellowship time, there will be tables set in the narthex with a host and treat at each. We hope you will plan to sit down and get to know people you don’t recognize. We also ask you to wear your name tag to help others “put a face to a name.” At the sermon time, I will also invite you to share discerned thoughts about how we might further our mission to “feed the hungry.”

Bethany’s 152nd Anniversary
Join Bethany Children’s Home (1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, PA 19567) in celebrating their 152^nd anniversary on Friday, August 14 from 11 a.m.—9:30 p.m. A $10 children’s armband will cover all games and activities, including a game truck, photo booth, crafts, games, and a firework show. Music will be provided by live bands. For more information, please contact Bethany Children’s Home at (610) 589-4501.

Book Club
The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, August 11 at 2 p.m. in the library to discuss Emily and Einstein by Linda Francis Lee. Please contact Clara Kosmela at (717) 569-9960 if you have any questions.

Food Bank
Needs: Beans, rice, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper meal mixes, potatoes, canned meals, soup, grocery bags. Packers: M.E. Bachman, Dawn Dougherty, Bernie Fickes

Adult Education Survey
Please complete the Adult Education insert in this week’s bulletin, if you didn’t do so last week, and place in the collection plate or return to the church office. (You’ll also find an online version at www.apostlesucc.org, if that’s easier.) Please let us know how COA can better serve your interests and needs through its Adult Education offerings. The Education Commission values your opinions, and looks forward to reading your responses.

Isaac’s/COA LCCC Food Hub Fundraiser
On Wednesday, August 12, Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches (Downtown Lancaster) will be holding a “Community Night” to benefit Church of the Apostles: Food Hub Fundraiser. Enjoy an evening out with your family and friends while supporting our Lancaster County Council of Churches Food Hub! Twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of your meal will go directly to our goal of $10,000. Thanks for your support, and we hope to see you there! Please take a flyer with you; flyers can be found on our website at www.apostlesucc.org.

Youth Bake Sale Update
Thank you to everyone who participated in the bake sale last Sunday to sponsor the Youth Mystery Trip on July 30. You helped raise $449! Thank you for supporting our youth.

Lititz Craft Day   
St. Luke’s UCC, Lititz will be selling grilled cheeseburgers (a local favorite) at a stand in the Lititz Springs Park during Craft Day on August 8^th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost of a sandwich is $4.00, and parking is available at the church (222 N. Broad Street) from 6:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for $5.00 per car. The craft fair closes the square in Lititz and includes over 700 crafters from the U.S. and Canada throughout the park and along Main and Broad Streets. Remember to stop by their stand if you are planning to attend.

Save the Date! Lancaster British Brass Band
The Lancaster British Brass Band, now in their 11^th year of existence, will be performing at Church of the Apostles on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. Known as an extremely popular musical ensemble within the Central Pennsylvania Region, the group consists of a fixed 28-piece instrumentation that is often said to sound like a “magnificent pipe organ.”

The repertoire for this concert will include: Symphonic Highlights from “Frozen,” arranged by Stephen Bulla, Hometown Miniatures by Drew Fennell, With Clouds Descending by Philip Sparke, and the featured composition for the evening, Windows of the World by Peter Graham. “Windows of the World” was commissioned by The Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) Band. Peter Graham will take the audience first to Latin America, then to Japan and onwards to Saharan Africa. We get a gentle reprieve via a nostalgic hint of the British Isles before we land in the melting pot of all styles, the USA. In this final section, the driving swing section is abruptly stopped and a drum cadenza leads us back into the opening Latin music.

There is no cost for the concert, however, there will be a free-will offering taken during intermission. Reserved seating is not available, so please arrive early to secure your seat. You can find more details about the Lancaster British Brass Band at www.LancasterBBB.org.

Food Bank
Needs: Beans, rice, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper meal mixes, potatoes, canned meals, soup, grocery bags. Packers: Leroy and Beverly Hoffman

Heifer Project Bake Sale
The children and youth of the church will be sponsoring a bake sale between services on August 2^nd to support their efforts in earning money for the Heifer Project. Please consider donating baked goods to this worthwhile project. You may drop off your delicacies by 10:15 a.m. on August 2^nd at the bake sale table in the Narthex. Thanks so much for donating your time and talents to help the children purchase an animal to send to a family who needs it!

Bake Sale for Mystery Youth Trip
Don’t forget! A bake sale is being held today in the Narthex to help sponsor the Youth Mystery Trip on July 30. Thank you to everyone who donated baked goods, and thank you for helping our youth!

Calling All Adults: We Want to Hear from YOU!
The Education Commission is planning to revamp its adult education offerings starting this fall, and we are seeking feedback from ALL adults in the congregation on what YOU would like to see offered. Beginning this Sunday and continuing through Sunday,August 16, you’ll find an insert each week in the Sunday bulletin. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey; you can place your completed insert in the offering plate, drop it off at the church office, or – if you’d prefer – complete the survey online at www.apostlesucc.org. We value your feedback!

 Casual Sunday
On August 16, we will worship and fellowship together for a Very Casual Sunday. Our youth will be coming up from their sleepover in Rader Park in their newly made t-shirts, and you are invited to wear your favorite t-shirt (hopefully your new 40^th anniversary COA t-shirt). Each service will be shortened that day to allow extra time for fellowship between the services. We hope you can join us!

Widower’s Support Group
The Widower’s Support Group will meet this Tuesday, July 28^th in the parlor at 9 a.m. with Pastor Kuhn. This group gives widowers an opportunity for sharing the challenges and coping strategies of life without a wife. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please call the church office to let us know if you’re interested in attending.

Save the Date! Lancaster British Brass Band
The Lancaster British Brass Band, now in their 11^th year of existence, will be performing at Church of the Apostles on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. Known as an extremely popular musical ensemble within the Central Pennsylvania Region, the group consists of a fixed 28-piece instrumentation that is often said to sound like a “magnificent pipe organ.”

The repertoire for this concert will include: Symphonic Highlights from “Frozen,” arranged by Stephen Bulla, Hometown Miniatures by Drew Fennell, With Clouds Descending by Philip Sparke, and the featured composition for the evening, Windows of the World by Peter Graham. “Windows of the World” was commissioned by The Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) Band. Peter Graham will take the audience first to Latin America, then to Japan and onwards to Saharan Africa. We get a gentle reprieve via a nostalgic hint of the British Isles before we land in the melting pot of all styles, the USA. In this final section, the driving swing section is abruptly stopped and a drum cadenza leads us back into the opening Latin music.

There is no cost for the concert, however, there will be a free-will offering taken during intermission. Reserved seating is not available, so please arrive early to secure your seat. You can find more details about the Lancaster British Brass Band at www.LancasterBBB.org.

Food Bank
Needs: Beans, rice, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper meal mixes, potatoes, canned meals, soup, grocery bags. Packers: Linda Shock, M. Van Buskirk, Cindy Williams

Heifer Project Bake Sale
The children and youth of the church will be sponsoring a bake sale between services on August 2^nd to support their efforts in earning money for the Heifer Project. Please consider donating baked goods to this worthwhile project. You may drop off your delicacies by 10:15 a.m. on August 2^nd at the bake sale table in the Narthex. Thanks so much for donating your time and talents to help the children purchase an animal to send to a family who needs it!

Bake Sale for Mystery Youth Trip
A bake sale will be held on Sunday, July 26 in the Narthex to help sponsor the Youth Mystery Trip on July 30. It’s a surprise! If you are interested in helping with baked goods, please deliver your items to the church by 8:30 a.m. on Sunday July 26. A suggestion would be to place six (or 1/2 dozen) cookies, brownies etc. to a bag. Baked items desired are, but not limited to: cookies, brownies, Rice Krispies treats, fudge, trail mix or other healthy items. Let’s help our youth!

Heifer Project
This summer, the Sunday School children are living the mission of our church to “Feed the Hungry” by focusing on the Heifer Project through a curriculum called “Animal Crackers.”  Each week, they learn about a different animal that can be sponsored through the program. The Heifer Project provides animals to people both in the United States and all over the world. While the animals provide milk, eggs, wool, etc. to the recipient, the offspring of these animals are donated to neighbors so that they can also lift themselves out of poverty.

The children have been encouraged to raise money so that at the end of the summer, they can combine their earnings to buy an animal such as a flock of ducks ($20), a sheep ($120), or a cow ($500). Some have chosen to take part in the “Read to Feed” project, where they collect pledges to read a certain number of books this summer. Please be generous if a child asks you to sponsor him/her for the Heifer Project!  Donations may be given to support the children’s efforts by writing a check to COA with “Heifer Project” in the memo section. Flyers describing the Heifer Project are available on the table at the bottom of the stairs to the sound room. Thanks!

Casual Sunday
On August 16, we will worship and fellowship together for a Very Casual Sunday. Our youth will be coming up from their sleepover in Rader Park in their newly made t-shirts, and you are invited to wear your favorite t-shirt (hopefully your new 40^th anniversary COA t-shirt). Each service will be shortened that day to allow extra time for fellowship between the services. We hope you can join us!

Widower’s Support Group
The Widower’s Support Group will meet on Tuesday, July 28^th in the parlor at 9 a.m. with Pastor Kuhn. This group gives widowers an opportunity for sharing the challenges and coping strategies of life without a wife. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please call the church office to let us know if you’re interested in attending.

Food Bank
Needs: Beans, rice, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper meal mixes, potatoes, canned meals, soup, grocery bags.
Packers: Bonnie Capcara, Paul Capcara, Audrey Markle

Heifer Project
This summer, the Sunday School children are living the mission of our church to “Feed the Hungry” by focusing on the Heifer Project through a curriculum called “Animal Crackers.”  Each week, they learn about a different animal that can be sponsored through the program. The Heifer Project provides animals to people both in the United States and all over the world. While the animals provide milk, eggs, wool, etc. to the recipient, the offspring of these animals are donated to neighbors so that they can also lift themselves out of poverty.

The children have been encouraged to raise money so that at the end of the summer, they can combine their earnings to buy an animal such as a flock of ducks ($20), a sheep ($120), or a cow ($500). Some have chosen to take part in the “Read to Feed” project, where they collect pledges to read a certain number of books this summer. Please be generous if a child asks you to sponsor him/her for the Heifer Project!  Donations may be given to support the children’s efforts by writing a check to COA with “Heifer Project” in the memo section. Flyers describing the Heifer Project are available on the table at the bottom of the stairs to the sound room. Thanks!

Casual Sunday
On August 16, we will worship and fellowship together for a Very Casual Sunday. Our youth will be coming up from their sleepover in Rader Park in their newly made t-shirts, and you are invited to wear your favorite t-shirt (hopefully your new 40^th anniversary COA t-shirt). Each service will be shortened that day to allow extra time for fellowship between the services. We hope you can join us!

Thank You from Andy Appel
A sincere “thank you” to the members of Church of the Apostles who helped load two shipping containers on June 20^th full of school desks, chairs and related furnishing for schools in Honduras: Chris, Karen, Conner and Jared Braun, Steve Daniels, and Jeff and Owen Walker. They were among the 25 volunteers who worked very hard to get the loading completed before noon.

Another big “thank you” goes out to the kids and parents of this year’s Vacation Bible School who donated an amazing amount [and variety] of helpful items for children in Honduras, including toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, crayons, pencils, papers, coloring books—the list goes on.  You were very generous in your actions to help others!

Widower’s Support Group
The Widower’s Support Group will meet on Tuesday, July 28^th in the parlor at 9 a.m. with Pastor Kuhn. This group gives widowers an opportunity for sharing the challenges and coping strategies of life without a wife. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please call the church office to let us know if you’re interested in attending.

Food Bank
Needs: Beans, rice, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper meal mixes, potatoes, canned meals, soup, grocery bags. Packers: Kay Custer, Doris Liepa, Lois Schousen

Heifer Project
This summer, the Sunday School children are living the mission of our church to “Feed the Hungry” by focusing on the Heifer Project through a curriculum called “Animal Crackers.”  Each week, they learn about a different animal that can be sponsored through the program. The Heifer Project provides animals to people both in the United States and all over the world. While the animals provide milk, eggs, wool, etc. to the recipient, the offspring of these animals are donated to neighbors so that they can also lift themselves out of poverty.

The children have been encouraged to raise money so that at the end of the summer, they can combine their earnings to buy an animal such as a flock of ducks ($20), a sheep ($120), or a cow ($500). Some have chosen to take part in the “Read to Feed” project, where they collect pledges to read a certain number of books this summer. Please be generous if a child asks you to sponsor him/her for the Heifer Project!  Donations may be given to support the children’s efforts by writing a check to COA with “Heifer Project” in the memo section. Flyers describing the Heifer Project are available on the table at the bottom of the stairs to the sound room. Thanks!

Blood Drive
There will be a blood drive tomorrow, July 6 from 1:00 p.m.—6:30 p.m. in the Trinity Reformed UCC Fellowship Hall (450 West Main St., Mountville, PA 17554). If you would like to donate call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Drinks and snacks will be provided to those who donate.

Summer Concert Series
Bethany Children’s Home Summer Concert Series begins Friday night at 7 p.m. on July 10 and will be held every Friday through August 14. Admission is free; donations will be accepted to benefit Bethany’s mission. Concessions will be available. Please take a blanket or chair for seating. Bethany Children’s Home Anniversary Stage is located at 1863 Bethany Road, Womelsdorf, PA 19567. Please visit www.bethanyhome.org for more information.

Homestead Village Auxiliary Bake Sale
The Homestead Village Auxiliary is again sponsoring a bake sale on Homestead Day, Saturday, September 19. The bake sale will be held in the Café along with a coffee bar. Donations to the bake sale are being accepted in the form of cookies, cupcakes, candy, cakes, and pies. Child-friendly baked goods would also be appreciated. Please pack cookies and candy in plastic bags or in plastic wrap—six cookies to a bag, and please pack candy by weight. Cakes and pies may be sliced to sell by the piece as the day goes on. Prices set by the committee are designed so that the baked goods are affordable for everyone attending Homestead Day festivities.

Baked goods will be accepted in the chapel on Friday, September 18, from 1 p.m.—5 p.m. only.

Cash donations are also appreciated, and can be sent to: Homestead Village Auxiliary, 1800 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603. Please indicate that the donation is for the bake sale on the memo line of the check.

Food Bank
Needs: Beans, rice, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper meal mixes, potatoes, canned meals, soup, grocery bags. Packers: Pat Aichele, Carol Horn, Louise Wagner

Opportunity for Handbell Choirs
The 10th anniversary of the Lancaster-Lebanon Handbell Festival will take place in our church on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Several bell choirs will ring during this special anniversary event, including a special appearance by Bell Amis who will perform “The Shepherd’s Dream” composed by the festival clinician Alan Reese. Alan Reese is musical director of Virginia Handbell Consort, a clinician and massed conductor at local and Area 2 and 3 events and is Associate Conductor for Distinctly Bronze in 2015. He is also a

member of the faculty for the Department of Visual and Performing Arts/Division of Music at Norfolk State University. The public concert portion of this festival will take place at

3 p.m. and a good will offering will be received. For more information about participating in the festival or attending the concert, please contact Jeff Clouser, Festival Coordinator, at memorial-bells-of-grace@comcast.net. Registration deadline for festival participants is Tuesday, June 30th.

4th of July Holiday
The church office will be closed on Friday, July 3 in recognition of the 4th of July holiday.

Lay Readers Needed
Would you like to “Share Christ’s love…” by being part of the worship service? There is a need for lay readers for the first and second services. If you are interested, please call Sandy Weidel at 717-413-2142.

Hebrew for Anyone
Would you like to gain a deeper understanding of the Old Testament by learning the original language in which it was written? Biblical Hebrew will be taught on a level that anyone can understand for four (4) weeks on Wednesday evenings (7 p.m.-8 p.m.) from July 12-August 5 at Palmyra First UMC (520 East Birch Street, Palmyra, PA  17078). If you have any questions, please contact Brandon Allen, the Pastoral Intern at PFUMC and creator/teacher of the class, at (717) 277-8805.

Mission Trip
Bethany UCC, Ephrata, is planning a mission trip to the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 7-14, 2015. The group will be rehabilitating houses and working in other ministries helping the poor and homeless. (A day trip to New Orleans is also planned!) There are several openings for anyone who would like to join. Please call Bill LaSalle at 717-733-9608 for more information.

Homestead Village Auxiliary Bake Sale
The Homestead Village Auxiliary is again sponsoring a bake sale on Homestead Day, Saturday, September 19. The bake sale will be held in the Café along with a coffee bar. Donations to the bake sale are being accepted in the form of cookies, cupcakes, candy, cakes, and pies. Child-friendly baked goods would also be appreciated. Please pack cookies and candy in plastic bags or in plastic wrap—six cookies to a bag, and please pack candy by weight. Cakes and pies may be sliced to sell by the piece as the day goes on. Prices set by the committee are designed so that the baked goods are affordable for everyone attending Homestead Day festivities.

Baked goods will be accepted in the chapel on Friday, September 18, from 1 p.m.—5 p.m. only.

Cash donations are also appreciated, and can be sent to: Homestead Village Auxiliary, 1800 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603. Please indicate that the donation is for the bake sale on the memo line of the check.

Food Bank
Needs: Beans, rice, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper meal mixes, potatoes, canned meals, soup, grocery bags.
Packers: Janet Derr and Judy Jarvis

Opportunity for Handbell Choirs
The 10th anniversary of the Lancaster-Lebanon Handbell Festival will take place in our church on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Several bell choirs will ring during this special anniversary event, including a special appearance by Bell Amis who will perform “The Shepherd’s Dream” composed by the festival clinician Alan Reese. Alan Reese is musical director of Virginia Handbell Consort, a clinician and massed conductor at local and Area 2 and 3 events and is Associate Conductor for Distinctly Bronze in 2015. He is also a member of the faculty for the Department of Visual and Performing Arts/Division of Music at Norfolk State University. The public concert portion of this festival will take place at

3 p.m. and a good will offering will be received. For more information about participating in the festival or attending the concert, please contact Jeff Clouser, Festival Coordinator, at memorial-bells-of-grace@comcast.net. Registration deadline for festival participants is June 30th, 2015.

Lay Readers Needed
Would you like to “Share Christ’s love…” by being part of the worship service? There is a need for lay readers for the first and second services. If you are interested, please call Sandy Weidel at 717-413-2142.

Mission Trip
Bethany UCC, Ephrata, is planning a mission trip to the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 7-14, 2015. The group will be rehabilitating houses and working in other ministries helping the poor and homeless. (A day trip to New Orleans is also planned!) There are several openings for anyone who would like to join. Please call Bill LaSalle at 717-733-9608 for more information.

Would You Like to Host a High School Student?
SHARE! Northeast is looking for volunteer host families for foreign students who would like to learn first-hand about the American Way of Life. Students arrive in August to spend a semester or academic year studying at local high schools. For more information, please contact your area coordinator Sherri Hershberger at 717-203-0325. You may also call the SHARE! Northeast Regional Office toll-free at 1-866-900-3738.

Apostles Softball
Baseball schedules are available at the Welcome Center—in just the right size for your refrigerator. Come to have fun and support our team!