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.

Adult Sunday School
The White Privilege: Let’s Talk—A Resource for Transformational Dialogue series will continue today in the Parlor from 12:30-2:00 pm. All are welcome to join us.

Strengthen the Church: Invest in the Vision!
Today, we will collecting a special offering for Strengthen the Church, which is a special offering to energize and build the future of UCC. Strengthen the Church offerings largely support youth ministries and full-time leaders for new churches in parts of the country where the UCC’s voice has not been heard. Your gifts will support new churches, foster new ideas in existing churches, and develop the spiritual lives of our youth and young adults. Please consider giving generously to this important ministry. If you cannot give your offering today, you can place it in the offering basket at any time.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)
There will be a VBS meeting on Tuesday, June 6 at 7 pm in Rader Park.  Everyone is welcome to join us to discuss and plan Digging for Treasure, Parables Revealed, the 2017 theme.

Attention Graduates
It’s Graduation season, and the Education Commission wants to be sure every High School and College Graduate is recognized. Please call the church office at (717) 392-5718 to be sure your graduate is on the list.

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!

Share the Bounty
Starting June 4th, 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.

Wacky Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesdays will be held this year from 10-11:30 am on Wednesdays from June 28-August 2 in Rader Park. The theme is “Caring for Our Planet.” 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. Children between the ages of four (4) years through 5^th grade are invited to come learn Bible stories, play games, make crafts, and learn about the importance of caring for God’s treasure. 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.

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!

Adult Sunday School
The White Privilege: Let’s Talk—A Resource for Transformational Dialogue series will continue today in the Parlor from 12:30-2:00 pm. All are welcome to join us.

Strengthen the Church: Invest in the Vision!
You have a special giving envelope in your box for May 28. It is Strengthen the Church, which is a special offering to energize and build the future of UCC. Shared at the conference and national levels, Strengthen the Church offerings largely support youth ministries and full-time leaders for new churches in parts of the country where the UCC’s voice has not been heard. Your gifts will support new churches, foster new ideas in existing churches, and develop the spiritual lives of our youth and young adults. Please consider giving generously to this important ministry which serves to strengthen the UCC.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)
There will be a VBS meeting on Tuesday, June 6 at 7 pm in Rader Park.  Everyone is welcome to join us to discuss and plan Digging for Treasure, Parables Revealed, the 2017 theme.

Attention Graduates
It’s Graduation season, and the Education Commission wants to be sure every High School and College Graduate is recognized. Please call the church office at (717) 392-5718 to be sure your graduate is on the list.

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.

Learn How to Have the Talk of a Lifetime
The Groff Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., will be hosting an educational program on Pre-Planning Funeral Services and why planning ahead is so important. You can join them on Tuesday, May 23^rd at The Bachman Center at Homestead Village for a complimentary luncheon at 11:30 am with the program to follow. Lisa Groff and Michele DeRosa will present educational information on how to have necessary conversations with your family that will allow you to make sound choices. Registration is required by contacting The Groff Funeral Home at (717) 394-5300, or register online at www.thegroffs.com under the event tab.

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!

Adult Sunday School
The White Privilege: Let’s Talk—A Resource for Transformational Dialogue class will not be meeting today. The series will continue next Sunday, May 21.

Strengthen the Church: Invest in the Vision!
You have a special giving envelope in your box for May 28. It is Strengthen the Church, which is a special offering to energize and build the future of UCC. Shared at the conference and national levels, Strengthen the Church offerings largely support youth ministries and full-time leaders for new churches in parts of the country where the UCC’s voice has not been heard. Your gifts will support new churches, foster new ideas in existing churches, and develop the spiritual lives of our youth and young adults. Please consider giving generously to this important ministry which serves to strengthen the UCC.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)
There will be a VBS meeting on Tuesday, June 6 at 7 pm in Rader Park.  Everyone is welcome to join us to discuss and plan Digging for Treasure, Parables Revealed, the 2017 theme.

Attention Graduates
It’s Graduation season, and the Education Commission wants to be sure every High School and College Graduate is recognized. Please call the church office at
(717) 392-5718 to be sure your graduate is on the list.

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.

Learn How to Have the Talk of a Lifetime
The Groff Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., will be hosting an educational program on Pre-Planning Funeral Services and why planning ahead is so important. You can join them on Tuesday, May 23^rd at The Bachman Center at Homestead Village for a complimentary luncheon at 11:30 am with the program to follow. Lisa Groff and Michele DeRosa will present educational information on how to have necessary conversations with your family that will allow you to make sound choices. Registration is required by contacting The Groff Funeral Home at (717) 394-5300, or register online at www.thegroffs.com under the event tab.

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!

Adult Sunday School
Join us today for the White Privilege: Let’s Talk—A Resource for Transformational Dialogue series in the Parlor from 12:30-2:00 pm. The series will continue on Sundays through June 4 (We will not meet May 14). If you are still interested in attending, please speak to Pastor Kathy Kuhn…there is probably more than enough food for lunch. All are welcome to join us for a discussion about the privileges some of us experience.

Youth Center Clean-up!
We are gearing up to make some significant improvements to the Youth Center this summer, and our first task is to clean out and sort through things that have been left there over the years. The youth and other groups that use the space will be cleaning up on Saturday, May 13 from 9 am—2 pm. We would love to see you there!

Seeds of Hope Garden
Part of the garden is planted. We will be there Tuesday mornings at 9 am, Friday evenings at 7 pm, and after the 9:15 am service on Sundays. Come visit the garden!

Academy Recitals
You are invited to attend the remaining two Academy Studios recitals on the following dates:

• Today at 3 pm: Flute students of Morgann Davis
• May 13 at 2 pm: Piano students of Eldonna Filardi

Please join us to support the arts.

Widows/Widowers Support Groups
Widows and widowers who are looking for others to talk with about the loss of a spouse are invited to join us on:

• Widowers Group: Wednesday, May 17 at 3 pm at Tom Sanders’ house
• Widows Group: Wednesday, May 31 at 9:30 am in the Parlor

Refreshments and snacks will be served. Please invite someone you think might benefit from these discussions.

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.

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.

Adult Sunday School
Join us today for the White Privilege: Let’s Talk—A Resource for Transformational Dialogue series in the Parlor from 12:30-2:00 pm. The series will continue on Sundays through May 28. If you are still interested in attending, please speak to Pastor Kathy Kuhn…there is probably more than enough food for lunch. All are welcome to join us for a discussion about the privileges some of us experience.

Vacation Bible School Meeting
A VBS meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 2 at 7 pm in room 304. Join us as we plan for this year’s series Digging for Treasure (June 18-22) in Rader Park.

Missionary Support
Missionary support this month is for CEVER (The Center for Evangelical and Reformed Vocational Education) in Honduras. It is important for the young people there to be educated and trained for jobs. A one-month scholarship is $25, and $600 covers a whole year. This is quite a bargain.

Youth Center Clean-up!
We are gearing up to make some significant improvements to the Youth Center this summer, and our first task is to clean out and sort through things that have been left there over the years. The youth and other groups that use the space will be having two clean-up days: Saturday, May 6 and 13 from 9 am—2 pm. We would love to see you there!

Seeds of Hope Garden
Part of the garden is planted. We will be there Tuesday mornings at 9 am, Friday evenings at 7 pm, and after the 9:15 am service on Sundays. Come visit the garden!

Academy Recitals
Three of our Academy Studios will be having separate recitals in May and you are invited to attend:

• May 6 at 10 am: String and piano students of Jessica Kashetta
• May 7 at 3 pm: Flute students of Morgann Davis
• May 13 at 2 pm: Piano students of Eldonna Filardi

Apostles Baseball
The 2017 Apostles Baseball Schedule is available at the Welcome Center for anyone who may want a copy.

Save the Date
Lifetouch Photography will be at Church of the Apostles on:

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

to take photos for a new mobile church directory. You will also be able to take individual/family portraits during this time. Photos are expected to be delivered before Christmas. More information will follow shortly.

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.

COA T-shirts for Sale
Today is the last day to order your Church of the Apostles 40^th Anniversary t-shirt. Order forms are available at the Welcome Center. Cathy Kenlin will have one sample available to view after services.

Adult Sunday School
Today, we begin a series entitled White Privilege: Let’s Talk—A Resource for Transformational Dialogue, in the Parlor from 12:30-2:00 pm. The series will continue on Sundays through May 28. If you are still interested in attending, please speak to Pastor Kathy Kuhn…there is probably more than enough food for lunch. All are welcome to join us for a discussion about the privileges some of us experience.

Vacation Bible School Meeting
A VBS meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 2 at 7 pm in room 304. Join us as we plan for this year’s series Digging for Treasure (June 18-22) in Rader Park.

Missionary Support
Missionary support this month is for CEVER (The Center for Evangelical and Reformed Vocational Education) in Honduras. It is important for the young people there to be educated and trained for jobs. A one-month scholarship is $25, and $600 covers a whole year. This is quite a bargain. You can read more about their program in the April Crown.

Youth Center Clean-up!
We are gearing up to make some significant improvements to the Youth Center this summer, and our first task is to clean out and sort through things that have been left there over the years. The youth and other groups that use the space will be having two clean-up days: Saturday, May 6 and 13 from 9 am—2 pm. We would love to see you there!

Save the Date
Lifetouch Photography will be at Church of the Apostles on:

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

to take photos for a new mobile church directory. You will also be able to take individual/family portraits during this time. Photos are expected to be delivered before Christmas. More information will follow shortly.

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!

COA T-shirts for Sale
There is still time to order your Church of the Apostles 40^th Anniversary t-shirt. Order forms are available at the Welcome Center. Completed orders must be received by April 23. Cathy Kenlin will have one sample available to view after services.

Adult Sunday School
A series, entitled White Privilege: Let’s Talk—A Resource for Transformational Dialogue, will be held on Sundays in the Parlor from 12:30-2:00 pm from Sunday, April 23—Sunday, May 28. A light lunch will be served. All are welcome to join us for a discussion about the privileges some of us experience. Please RSVP at the Welcome Center.

Garage Sale—Help Needed
Your help is needed this week (Monday, April 17—Thursday, April 20) for pricing, sorting, folding, and hanging up clothes. Lunch will be provided. Please come as you are able.

Race Against Racism
Once again, Church of the Apostles has a team for the 2017 Race Against Racism being held on Saturday, April 29^th at 9 am. All are welcome to walk or run in this meaningful community event by registering at: www.ywcalancaster.org/raceagainstracism. Please choose the Church of the Apostles Team. Participants will carpool to the start and enjoy breakfast together afterward! If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Newport at kbnewport@gmail.com.

Missionary Support
Missionary support this month is for CEVER (The Center for Evangelical and Reformed Vocational Education) in Honduras. It is important for the young people there to be educated and trained for jobs. A one-month scholarship is $25, and $600 covers a whole year. This is quite a bargain. You can read more about their program in the April Crown.

“Never Again”
On Sunday, April 23, Church of the Apostles (along with the Lancaster Interfaith Coalition and others) will be hosting “Never Again”—a three-part journey to learn about and get involved with current issues related to immigration, including the effects of policy on persons of different religious traditions and ethnic origins. The schedule is as follows:

• 3:00-3:30 pm at Temple Shaarai Shomayim: Introduction of Current Issues and Video on Working Together
• 4:00-4:30 pm at the Islamic Community Center of Lancaster: Discussion & Letter Writing: Seeking Justice from Decision-makers and Encouraging Immigrant Families
• 5:00-6:00 pm at Church of the Apostles UCC: Dinner & Fellowship Followed by a Vigil

For more information, or to register, please visit www://goo.gl/forms/bkJ2huyqNAaE5Qcl2.

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
Old Man Winter put a damper on February’s get together, but April’s meeting should flush out the winter blues. On April 13 at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall, we will have a dessert social and speaker, Terry White, will join us. Mr. White will be discussing “Outhouses”—yes, outhouses. Bingo is going to team up with our end-of-the-year picnic and hymn sing in June.

Upcoming Services

• Maundy Thursday—Thursday, April 13 at 7 pm
• Good Friday—Friday, April 14 at 7 pm
• Easter Sunday—Sunday, April 16:

– Sunrise Service at 7 am in Rader Park
– 9:15 and 10:45 am services in the Sanctuary

COA T-shirts for Sale
There is still time to order your Church of the Apostles 40^th Anniversary t-shirt. Order forms are available at the Welcome Center. Completed orders must be received by April 23. Cathy Kenlin will have one sample available to view after services.

Coming Soon
A series on white privilege is coming to COA. The series, entitled White Privilege: Let’s Talk—A Resource for Transformational Dialogue, is an adult curriculum from the United Church of Christ that’s designed to invite church members to engage in safe, meaningful, and bold conversations on race. Please think about joining us. More information will be announced shortly.

Race Against Racism
Once again, Church of the Apostles has a team for the 2017 Race Against Racism being held on Saturday, April 29^th at 9 am. All are welcome to walk or run in this meaningful community event by registering at: www.ywcalancaster.org/raceagainstracism. Please choose the Church of the Apostles Team. Participants will carpool to the start and enjoy breakfast together afterward! If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Newport at kbnewport@gmail.com or (717) 371-8406.

Lancaster Association Spring Meeting
The Lancaster Association of the UCC will be holding its spring 2017 meeting on Sunday, April 30 at 3 pm at Bethany UCC in Ephrata (140 E Main St, Ephrata, PA). You are invited to attend to receive updates on the Penn Central Conference, Committee reports, and to witness the installation of all newly elected leaders. There will also be a presentation by William “Bill” Harvey, Chief of the Ephrata Police Department entitled Crime Prevention and Safety Tips for Places of Worship.

Missionary Support
Missionary support this month is for CEVER (The Center for Evangelical and Reformed Vocational Education) in Honduras. It is important for the young people there to be educated and trained for jobs. A one-month scholarship is $25, and $600 covers a whole year. This is quite a bargain. You can read more about their program in the April Crown.

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!

Lenten Service
On Wednesday, April 5 at 7 pm, our Lenten service will focus on the topic The Gift of Temptation and will include a video clip with Parker Palmer.

Apostles Academy of Arts and Sciences Recital
You are invited to attend the Academy recital today at 3:00 pm, featuring students and faculty members. Some of the featured instruments are: piano, strings, and brass. The recital will also include an art showcase by featured students of Steve Wilson’s Art Studio!  Please come out and support the arts.

Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt
Come out for breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny on April 8. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Adults $6, Children ages 2-10 $3. The Preschool will hold its Basket Auction at the same time. An egg hunt will follow at 10:30 am in the Church Courtyard.

Easter Cleanup
On Saturday, April 8^th at 8 am, the Property Commission is having a cleanup session to freshen up the outside of the church for Easter. You can help for as long as you are able to. Bring your lawn rakes to gather up leaves and trash and hand cultivators to loosen up the mulch. We will begin work at the front of the church. Hope to see you there!

Duo Chiaroscuro: Silence Optional Concert
A Silence Optional Concert titled Song and Dance will be held at COA on Saturday, April 8 at 11 am in the Sanctuary. This program was especially designed for children who struggle to sit quietly for long periods of time, or have special needs. The program is less than an hour long and includes short breaks throughout.

New Beginnings
Old Man Winter put a damper on February’s get together, but April’s meeting should flush out the winter blues. On April 13 at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall, we will have a dessert social and speaker, Terry White, will join us. Mr. White will be discussing “Outhouses”—yes, outhouses. Bingo is going to team up with our end-of-the-year picnic and hymn sing in June.

Upcoming Services

• Maundy Thursday—Thursday, April 13 at 7 pm
• Good Friday—Friday, April 14 at 7 pm
• Easter Sunday—Sunday, April 16:

– Sunrise Service at 7 am in Rader Park
– 9:15 and 10:45 am services in the Sanctuary

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.

Mission Fair
Today, the Sunday School classes are meeting in the Fellowship Hall for a Mission Fair. We will share our gifts with members of Apostles and the community. Abe Breslin will lead us in a few songs to begin our fellowship, then the children will decorate cards for shut-in members and tote bags for children at the S. June Smith Center. Please pick up your children in Fellowship Hall.

Lenten Service
On Wednesday, March 29 at 7 pm, our Lenten service will focus on the topic The Gift of Lostness and will include a video clip with Diana Butler Bass.

Family Movie Night
Join us for a family movie night on Friday, March 31 from 6-9 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will be showing The Secret Life of Pets. Admission will be one (1) bag of Hershey Kisses; parents can help stuff Easter Eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. Snacks will be available, and everyone is welcome!

Family Game Night
Join us on April 1 from 3-7 pm for a family game night and BBQ dinner. Please bring a game to play and snack, side dish, or dessert to share for five people. Please RSVP to church office at (717) 392-5718 by March 24.

Apostles Academy of Arts and Sciences Recital
You are invited to attend the Academy recital on Sunday, April 2, at 3:00 pm featuring students and faculty members. Some of the featured instruments are: piano, strings, brass, and woodwinds. The recital will also include an art showcase by featured students of Steve Wilson’s Art Studio!  Please come out and support the arts.

Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt
Come out for breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny on April 8. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Adults $6, Children ages 2-10 $3. An egg hunt will follow at 10:30 am in the Church Courtyard.

Easter Cleanup
On Saturday, April 8^th at 8 am, the Property Commission is having a cleanup session to freshen up the outside of the church for Easter. You can help for as long as you are able to. Bring your lawn rakes to gather up leaves and trash and hand cultivators to loosen up the mulch. We will begin work at the front of the church. Hope to see you there!

New Beginnings
Old Man Winter put a damper on February’s get together, but April’s meeting should flush out the winter blues. On April 13 at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall, we will have a dessert social and speaker, Terry White, will join us. Mr. White will be discussing “Outhouses”—yes, outhouses. Bingo is going to team up with our end-of-the-year picnic and hymn sing in June.