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
During the first three Sundays of each month, you have the opportunity to buy grocery cards in the office after service. You can buy cards for the following month and pick up the ones you ordered last month. Remember, the discount we earn from purchasing cards in bulk from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis provide food for the Saturday Breakfast downtown once a month. Helping others is easy, as well as a wonderful thing!

Youth Family Cookout
Confirmands and senior high youth and their families and invited to join us for a cookout on Sunday, August 13 from 5:30-8:00 pm in Rader Park. The church will provide the burgers, hot dogs, and utensils. Please bring a side dish to share.

Questions for Conversation Surveys
In a letter to the congregation in early July, Pastor Kuhn  included a “Questions for Conversation” survey, requesting that each member complete one and return it to Pastor Heather Giffen. If you have not already done so, please return your completed survey to Pastor Heather Giffen at your earliest convenience so that Pastor Kuhn can share the responses with the congregation when she returns.

Wishing Well
Throughout the remainder of the summer, we will continue to collect needed items for Elizabeth Martin Elementary School. Their needs include: tissues, underwear for boys and girls, navy blue pullover sweatshirts all sizes youth to young adult, disinfectant wipes (such as Clorox wipes), reusable shopping bags for the Power Pack recipients, and daily planners. Thank you for your continued support!

Church Directory Photo Shoot
Lifetouch will be at Church of the Apostles to take photos for our new mobile directory and individual/family photos on:

• October 16 – October 20: 1-8 pm
• October 21: 9 am – 4 pm

We will be providing in-person sign ups in the Narthex for photo shoot appointments on Sundays from September 17—October 8. You can find more sign-up information on the table in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Carr at (717) 475-5285.

Sharing COA Events
Sharing photos and videos from church events on our website and social media pages is a great way to reach our community and share our church’s mission. There are a few ways you can help us do this:

• Next time you post a video or photo taken at a COA event to Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, or Instagram, please remember to tag @churchoftheapostleslancaster.
• Use our church hashtag #COAUCC on all posts.
• Email your photos and videos to michellea@apostlesucc.org.

Thank you for helping us reach our community in every way we can!

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.

Wacky Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesdays continues on August 2 from 10-11:30 am in Rader Park with “Let’s Recycle.”

Youth Center Clean-Up
Today, from 6-8 pm, we will begin to put everything back in its rightful place at the
Youth Center (i.e. furniture, electrical socket covers, etc.). If you are available to help, please join us and bring your tools. We hope to see you there!

Youth Family Cookout
Confirmands and senior high youth and their families and invited to join us for a cookout on Sunday, August 13 from 5:30-8:00 pm in Rader Park. The church will provide the burgers, hot dogs, and utensils. Please bring a side dish to share. Come enjoy a time of fun and fellowship with other youth families!

Questions for Conversation Surveys
In a letter to the congregation in early July, Pastor Kuhn  included a “Questions for Conversation” survey, requesting that each member complete one and return it to Pastor Heather Giffen. If you have not already done so, please return your completed survey to Pastor Heather Giffen at your earliest convenience so that Pastor Kuhn can share the responses with the congregation when she returns.

Wishing Well
Sundays during the month of July are designated as Sweaty Sundays! Please participate by bringing new navy blue pullover sweatshirts (sizes 5T to young adult) to the Wishing Well. They will be donated to Martin Elementary School. Great places to purchase these are AC Moore, Michaels, Target, and Walmart. Thank you!

Lititz Church of the Brethren Concert
Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass will be appearing in concert at Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz, PA, on Thursday evening, August 10 at 7:00 pm. They present hymn classics with a contemporary flair. The group features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards. These instruments blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be enjoyed by all generations.

All are welcome to enjoy this time of praise and worship in music. No tickets are required, but a cost sharing offering will be received.

New Choral Group
A new choral group is beginning in the city of Lancaster. Over the centuries change, and the hope of change, have been kept alive by music. It is in that legacy and hope that Voices for Peace is rooted, singing songs of peace and social justice. Voices for Peace will meet Monday evenings from 6 – 7:30 pm at Crispus Attucks Community

Center at 404 S. Duke Street. Director Marty Kelley welcomes singers of all ages. The only requirements are: enjoyment of music, desire to make the world a better place, and interest in having a good time. There are no try-outs and no requirements for attendance as long as people try to come as often as their schedule permits. When we begin performances, there may be some attendance requirements to assure we all know the music! Please invite your friends and family members. If you have any questions, contact Marty at martykelley4plus@gmail.com or 207-478-2684.

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.

Wacky Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesdays continues on July 26 from 10-11:30 am in Rader Park with “What’s Growing?”

Church Office Hours
Rev. Heather Giffen’s office hours through October 8^th will be:

• Monday-Wednesday: 10 am-3:30 pm
• Thursday: Off – Pastor Haan will be available for pastoral emergencies
• Friday: 9 am-12 pm
• Friday evening-Sunday: Pastor Haan will be available for pastoral emergencies

Thank You!
Thanks to the generosity of our congregation and Homestead Village, on Friday, July 14^th, I had the pleasure of bringing a check in the amount of $6,620 to Transitional Living Center (TLC). The funds are to be used to cover costs for air conditioning work done in three of TLC’s windowless rooms. The work was completed, and I got to see and feel nice cool air circulating in a room that previously was almost uninhabitable during the summer months. Between Outreach, the Garage Sale, and 28 individual donations, it truly was a church-wide commitment to support such a worthwhile ministry. Thank you for your generosity!

TLC is still collecting funds to cover the remaining outstanding balance. If you would like to donate, please make a check payable to Church of the Apostles with TLC in the memo area.

Wishing Well
Sundays during the month of July are designated as Sweaty Sundays! Please participate by bringing new navy blue pullover sweatshirts (sizes 5T to young adult) to the Wishing Well. They will be donated to Martin Elementary School. Great places to purchase these are AC Moore, Michaels, Target, and Walmart. Thank you!

Lititz Church of the Brethren Concert
Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass will be appearing in concert at Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz, PA, on Thursday evening, August 10 at 7:00 pm. They present hymn classics with a contemporary flair. The group features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards. These instruments blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be enjoyed by all generations.

All are welcome to enjoy this time of praise and worship in music. No tickets are required, but a cost sharing offering will be received.

About Meghan Micheals (Handbells)
Meghan Micheals grew up in York, PA and started ringing bells in the 5^th grade in church. She has been pursuing her true passion of solo ringing since 2010 and has been studying with Ron Bellamy for the last three years. She currently plays with the Westminster Ringers and was honored to perform at the National Handbell Seminar in 2016. She lives in Frederick, MD with her son, daughter, and two dogs.

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
During the first three Sundays of each month, you have the opportunity to buy grocery cards in the office after service. You can buy cards for the following month and pick up the ones you ordered last month. Remember, the discount we earn from purchasing cards in bulk from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis provide food for the Saturday Breakfast downtown once a month. Helping others is easy, as well as a wonderful thing!

Church Office Hours
Rev. Heather Giffen’s office hours through October 8^th will be:

• Monday-Wednesday: 10 am-3:30 pm
• Thursday: Off – Pastor Haan will be available for pastoral emergencies
• Friday: 9 am-12 pm

Church Parking Lot
Repaving of the front parking lot will begin Monday, July 17 and is expected to be completed by Saturday, July 22. Please park in one of our other parking lots during this time. Thank you!

Church Campout
ALL members are invited to camp out at Rader Park from Saturday, August 5 at 1 pm through the 9:15 am service on August 6. There will be games and activities for all ages. If you cannot camp out for any reason, you are still welcome to join us for an all-church camp service at 4:30 pm with a potluck dinner and game to follow. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and utensils will be provided. Please bring a dish to share! It would be great to have as many church members at the service and potluck as possible. We hope to see you there!

Wishing Well
Sundays during the month of July are designated as Sweaty Sundays! Please participate by bringing new navy blue pullover sweatshirts (sizes 5T to young adult) to the Wishing Well. They will be donated to Martin Elementary School. Great places to purchase these are AC Moore, Michaels, Target, and Walmart. Thank you!

Wacky Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesdays continues on July 19 from 10-11:30 am in Rader Park with “Helping the Honeybees.”

Youth Center Update
We will continue the next phase of painting on July 22 from 2 – 7 pm. You are welcome to join us if you would like to help in guiding our youth with this stage of the project. If you have any gently used furniture that you would like to donate, please email Rev. Heather Giffen at heatherg@apostlesucc.org. Thank you for your support!

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
During the first three Sundays of each month, you have the opportunity to buy grocery cards in the office after service. You can buy cards for the following month and pick up the ones you ordered last month. Remember, the discount we earn from purchasing cards in bulk from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis provide food for the Saturday Breakfast downtown once a month. Helping others is easy, as well as a wonderful thing!

Wishing Well
Sundays during the month of July are designated as Sweaty Sundays! Please participate by bringing new navy blue pullover sweatshirts (sizes 5T to young adult) to the Wishing Well. They will be donated to Martin Elementary School. Great places to purchase these are AC Moore, Michaels, Target, and Walmart. Thank you!

Wacky Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesdays continues on July 12 from 10-11 am in Rader Park with “Water Everywhere.”

Sunday Lunch with the Pastor
The next lunch and conversation with Rev. Heather Giffen will be held in the Parlor following the second service on Sunday, July 16. Please RSVP to the church office at (717) 392-5718 if you plan to attend.

Support Our Campers!
This summer, we have several kids going to church camp at Hartman Center! It is a wonderful opportunity for our kids to meet new people, have fun, learn new skills, and grow in their faith. For us as a church family, it is also an opportunity to support our young people by sending a note to let them know that we are praying for their well-being and spiritual growth. If interested, send all mail (c/o their name) to: Hartman Center, 5725 Old US Hwy. 322, Milroy, PA 17063. Please see Rev. Giffen for names and more information.

Lifetouch Church Directory Photo Shoot
In September, COA will be providing both online and in-person sign ups in the Narthex for photo shoot appointments. As a reminder, Lifetouch will be at Church of the Apostles to take photos for our new mobile directory and individual/family photos on:

• October 16 – October 20: 1-8 pm
• October 21: 9 am – 4 pm

More information will follow closer to the dates.

Youth Center Update
We will continue the next phase of painting on July 22 from 2 – 7 pm. You are welcome to join us if you would like to help in guiding our youth with this stage of the project. If you have any gently used furniture that you would like to donate, please email Rev. Heather Giffen at heatherg@apostlesucc.org. Thank you for your support!

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
During the first three Sundays of each month, you have the opportunity to buy grocery cards in the office after service. You can buy cards for the following month and pick up the ones you ordered last month. Remember, the discount we earn from purchasing cards in bulk from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis provide food for the Saturday Breakfast downtown once a month. Helping others is easy, as well as a wonderful thing!

Wishing Well
Sundays during the month of July are designated as Sweaty Sundays! Please participate by bringing new navy blue pullover sweatshirts (sizes 5T to young adult) to the Wishing Well. They will be donated to Martin Elementary School. Great places to purchase these are AC Moore, Michaels, Target, and Walmart. Thank you!

Sunday School
The children will be in Rader Park on Sunday, July 9. Please have them dress in clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Wacky Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesdays continues on July 5 from 10-11 am in Rader Park with “Meet the Critters.” Please visit the Welcome Center for a detailed flyer.

Intergenerational Events
The Intergenerational Events Team is looking for new members. This committee plans and coordinates events involving all members of COA, including: Trunk or Treat, Pool Party at Homestead Village, Family Movie Night, Advent Workshop, and Vacation Bible School. Most of these events take only a small amount of time to plan and can even be planned via email. We are always open to new ideas. For more information contact Christa Conrad, Education Chair, at (717) 575-8210.

Support Our Campers!
This summer, we have several kids going to church camp at Hartman Center! It is a wonderful opportunity for our kids to meet new people, have fun, learn new skills, and grow in their faith. For us as a church family, it is also an opportunity to support our young people by sending a note to let them know that we are praying for their well-being and spiritual growth. If interested, send all mail (c/o their name) to: Hartman Center, 5725 Old US Hwy. 322, Milroy, PA 17063. Please see Rev. Giffen for names and more information.

Lifetouch Church Directory Photo Shoot
In September, COA will be providing both online and in-person sign ups in the Narthex for photo shoot appointments. As a reminder, Lifetouch will be at Church of the Apostles to take photos for our new mobile directory and individual/family photos on:

• October 16 – October 20: 1-8 pm
• October 21: 9 am – 4 pm

More information will follow closer to the dates.

Youth Center Update
We are now working toward the next phase of painting with the next set of work dates on July 8 from 9 am – 2 pm and July 22 from 2 – 7 pm. You are welcome to join us if you would like to help in guiding our youth with this stage of the project. If you have any gently used furniture that you would like to donate, please email Rev. Heather Giffen at heatherg@apostlesucc.org. Thank you for your support!

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.

Grocery Cards
This month, 15 people purchased enough grocery cards to give Outreach $207.50 to give to worthy causes. What could happen if 30 people purchased cards?

Wishing Well
The Sundays in June will be Undies Sundays! Please consider participating in this ministry to help Martin Elementary School students by donating underwear for boys and girls ages 4 to 12. We are collecting these Undies in the Wishing Well. We have another fun collection for July, so stay tuned!

Wacky Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesdays will be held from 10-11:30 am on Wednesdays from June 28-August 2 in Rader Park. Please visit the Welcome Center for a detailed flyer.

Transitional Living Center (TLC)
On Sunday June 18th, our congregation had the pleasure of having Doug Hopwood and Jules of TLC speak during both services. Doug, Division Manager, gave an overview of TLC and its services and explained a current fundraising need for additional air conditioning in several of the windowless rooms. Jules, who previously was a guest of TLC and now is an employee, shared her story of homelessness to independence.

TLC serves veterans, those reentering society from prison, and families that are facing homelessness. Presently, it is the only shelter that allows families to stay together. The average stay is four to five months with 70-80% attaining permanent housing upon leaving. Occupancy is at a new time high with105 people, including 43 children, compared to 80 guests and 20 children last year. There are 52 rooms with six being windowless. These six are the rooms that need upgrading.

The Outreach Commission has donated $2,500 and Parish Life has donated $600. If you would consider making a personal donation to help TLC have 100% capacity during the summer, it would be greatly appreciated. Please make your check out to Church of the Apostles with TLC in the memo area. As always, thank you for your continued generosity.

Intergenerational Events
The Intergenerational Events Team is looking for new members. This committee plans and coordinates events involving all members of COA, including: Trunk or Treat, Pool Party at Homestead Village, Family Movie Night, Advent Workshop, and Vacation Bible School. Most of these events take only a small amount of time to plan and can even be planned via email. We are always open to new ideas. For more information contact Christa Conrad (Education Chair) at (717) 575-8210.

Support Our Campers!
This summer, we have several kids going to church camp at Hartman Center! It is a wonderful opportunity for our kids to meet new people, have fun, learn new skills, and grow in their faith. For us as a church family, it is also an opportunity to support our young people by sending a note to let them know that we are praying for their well-being and spiritual growth. If interested, send all mail (c/o their name) to: Hartman Center, 5725 Old US Hwy. 322, Milroy, PA 17063. Please see Rev. Giffen for more information.

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
During the first three Sundays of each month, you have the opportunity to buy grocery cards in the office after service. You can buy cards for the following month and pick up the ones you ordered last month. Remember, the discount we earn from purchasing cards in bulk from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis provide food for the Saturday Breakfast downtown once a month. Helping others is easy, as well as a wonderful thing!

Wishing Well
The Sundays in June will be Undies Sundays! Please consider participating in this ministry to help Martin Elementary School students by donating underwear for boys and girls ages 4 to 12. We are collecting these Undies in the Wishing Well. We have another fun collection for July, so stay tuned! Thank you for supporting Undies Sundays!

Wacky Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesdays will be held this year from 10-11:30 am on Wednesdays from June 28-August 2 in Rader Park. Please visit the Welcome Center for a detailed flyer.

Vacation Bible School
VBS begins today and will continue through June 22 from 6:30-8:30 pm in Rader Park.

Garden
Come visit the garden and see all the things growing! We have times for anyone to help throughout the week – Tuesdays at 9 am, Fridays at 7 pm, and Sundays after the 9:15 service. You don’t need to sign up. There are picnic tables in the garden so you can even bring a picnic and enjoy watching the plants grow or the people working.

Meditation Walk
There are four gazebos in the park that may be used as stopping spots on a Meditation Walk in Rader Park. Each gazebo was recently power washed and a wood preservative applied. An area around each gazebo will be prepared for a special planting. What is needed now are four families or groups of friends who will plan a meditation and choose the plants that will go around the structure to make it inviting. Let the office know if you are interested, or call Carol Nielsen at 391-2815 if you have any questions.

Share the Bounty
If you have flowers or anything from your garden you wish to share, bring it to the card table just outside the Narthex. If you see something you would like, take it; and if you wish, you can make a donation in the small box on the table.

Apostles Community Preschool
Apostles Community Preschool is conducting interviews for an aide position for the 2017-18 school year. If you would like to be considered, please contact Linda Lewis at (717) 392-5598.

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
During the first three Sundays of each month, you have the opportunity to buy grocery cards in the office after service. You can buy cards for the following month and pick up the ones you ordered last month. Remember, the discount we earn from purchasing cards in bulk from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis provide food for the Saturday Breakfast downtown once a month. Helping others is easy, as well as a wonderful thing!

Wishing Well
The Sundays in June will be Undies Sundays! Please consider participating in this ministry to help Martin Elementary School students by donating underwear for boys and girls ages 4 to 12. We are collecting these Undies in the Wishing Well. We have another fun collection for July, so stay tuned! Thank you for supporting Undies Sundays!

Wacky Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesdays will be held this year from 10-11:30 am on Wednesdays from June 28-August 2 in Rader Park. Please visit the Welcome Center for a detailed flyer.

Vacation Bible School
Church of the Apostles and Salem U.C.C. invite you to join us for Vacation Bible School 2017 on June 18-22 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Registration forms are located at the Welcome Center. Please return completed forms to the church office by June 12, or register online at www.apostlesucc.org.

Garden
Come visit the garden and see all the things growing! We have times for anyone to help throughout the week – Tuesdays at 9 am, Fridays at 7 pm, and Sundays after the 9:15 service. You don’t need to sign up. There are picnic tables in the garden so you can even bring a picnic and enjoy watching the plants grow or the people working.

Meditation Walk
There are four gazebos in the park that may be used as stopping spots on a Meditation Walk in Rader Park. Each gazebo was recently power washed and a wood preservative applied. An area around each gazebo will be prepared for a special planting. What is needed now are four families or groups of friends who will plan a meditation and choose the plants that will go around the structure to make it inviting. Let the office know if you are interested, or call Carol Nielsen at 391-2815 if you have any questions.

Transitional Living Center (TLC)
Next Sunday, June 18^th, Doug Hopwood, Division Manager of Transitional Living Center, will be speaking in church about TLC and its need for funding for air conditioning for several rooms in the building. (Please see The Crown for full article.) Working together as a church, we have a great opportunity to help Transitional Living Center operate at 100% capacity.

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
During the first three Sundays of each month, you have the opportunity to buy grocery cards in the office after service. You can buy cards for the following month and pick up the ones you ordered last month. Remember, the discount we earn from purchasing cards in bulk from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis provide food for the Saturday Breakfast downtown once a month. Helping others is easy, as well as a wonderful thing!

New Beginnings
Join us for the first picnic of the season on Thursday, June 8 at 12 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Hot dogs, rolls, condiments, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. A hymn sing will conclude the program.

Wishing Well
The Sundays in June will be Undies Sundays! Please consider participating in this ministry to help Martin Elementary School students by donating underwear for boys and girls ages 4 to 12. We are collecting these Undies in the Wishing Well. We have another fun collection for July, so stay tuned! Thank you for supporting Undies Sundays!

Wacky Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesdays will be held this year from 10-11:30 am on Wednesdays from June 28-August 2 in Rader Park. Please visit the Welcome Center for a detailed flyer.

Vacation Bible School
Church of the Apostles and Salem U.C.C. invite you to join us for Vacation Bible School 2017 on June 18-22 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Registration forms are located at the Welcome Center. Please return completed forms to the church office by June 12, or register online at www.apostlesucc.org.

Garden
Come visit the garden and see all the things growing! We have times for anyone to help throughout the week – Tuesdays at 9 am, Fridays at 7 pm, and Sundays after the 9:15 service. You don’t need to sign up. There are picnic tables in the garden so you can even bring a picnic and enjoy watching the plants grow or the people working.

Meditation Walk
There are four gazebos in the park that may be used as stopping spots on a Meditation Walk in Rader Park. Each gazebo was recently power washed and a wood preservative applied. An area around each gazebo will be prepared for a special planting. What is needed now are four families or groups of friends who will plan a meditation and choose the plants that will go around the structure to make it inviting. Let the office know if you are interested, or call Carol Nielsen at 391-2815 if you have any questions.

Lancaster Summer Arts Recital
An organ recital will be held on Thursday, June 15 at 7 pm at Grace Lutheran Church (517 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA). The recital will feature local organists who will play compositions by Bach, Franck, Widor, and more. This event is free; a free-will offering will be collected.