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.

Welcome New Members
Joining us today in membership are: Sara and Nick Bravo with children Cole, Gabe, and Nora; Mary Walters with children Molly and Dillon; Heather Rice with children Matthew and Carolyn; Kelley Dubbs and child Liam. Please welcome them to the COA family!

Hurricane Matthew Relief Appeal
Earlier this month, Hurricane Matthew brought destruction and death to Haiti, Cuba, and the U.S. The United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are well situated to respond to people impacted both in the Caribbean and within the U.S., and they are ready to respond with other churches to provide food, water, containers, roofs, mattresses, hygiene kits, and psychosocial support to those in need.

Your generosity to this disaster appeal will enable our churches to expand these responses and to support our neighbors now, in the immediate crisis, and through the long-term recovery process that follows. To support this appeal, please make your check out to Church of the Apostles and put “Hurricane Matthew Relief” in the memo area.

All Saints Sunday is October 30
We will remember those who have died in the past year by placing white roses at the table. Should you wish to have your loved one commemorated at this service, please contact the church office at (717) 392-5718 with your name, the name of your loved one, and the date of death by October 25^th. We will also need the name of the individual and the time of the worship service they will be attending in order to receive the rose placed in memory of their loved one.

Calling All the Wonderful Bakers at Church of the Apostles
The choir members bake wonderful pies and apple dumplings, but ALL you folks bake the other delicious things for the bake table at the Bazaar. Cookies, cakes, breads, and all other great baked goods are very much appreciated by the choirs, and we ask for your support again this year. Please package cookies in plastic bags by the half dozen and supply the names of the items. We would also appreciate sheet cakes that are sold by the piece for dessert. Bring them to the Fellowship Hall after 4 pm on Friday, November 11. Thank you so much!

Bazaar Help Needed
This year, we will be honoring Al Bischoff, “The Pie Man,” for his efforts over the years. His family will continue their pie-making tradition in his memory. Saturday, November 12 will be a busy day for everyone involved. Help will be needed to cut up veggies, make soup, slice apples, make pies, etc. Volunteers of all ages are needed for handing out shopping bags at the doors, delivering food to vendors, handling money, and serving food to our shoppers. It’s a big operation and everyone young or older is needed to help make our Bazaar the best one in Lancaster County. Please call Doris Robb or Eileen Thomas to volunteer.

Help Needed for Bazaar Set-up
Eric MacLaren would appreciate volunteers to help move furniture out of rooms on Wednesday, November 9 at 5 pm to prepare for the Bazaar on Saturday, November 12. In addition, Eric would like help returning the furniture and room set-ups to their original locations at about 4 pm on Saturday after the Bazaar. Many hands make for light work. If you can help, please call Eric at the church office.

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 and Thanksgiving
Are you doing extra baking and feeding more people in November? Today is the last Sunday this month you will be able to sign up for grocery cards. They will be available for you to pick up in early November. Our sales support the Saturday Morning Breakfast!

Becoming an Apostle
Today, we will be hosting an informational session at 2 pm in the Youth Center. Commission members will be present, and both visitors and members are welcome. New members will be received on October 23^rd.

Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 22 from 6-8 pm. There will be Trick or Treating from 6-7 pm in our parking lot. From 6:30-8 pm, you can visit Rader Park and enjoy a hayride, bonfire, snacks and crafts.

Blanket Sunday—October 23
Church World Services (CWS) continues to change lives through generous contributions to the annual Blankets mission. COA encourages members to use their special offering envelope entitled “Blanket Sunday” to donate generously on October 23^rd. Contributions are used not only to provide blankets for those in need, but also to offer emergency assistance, tools, clean water, or whatever a community needs to become strong and self-sufficient. CWS also provides opportunities for education. For more information, call (800) 297-1516 or visit www.cwsglobal.org.

All Saints Sunday is October 30
We will remember those who have died in the past year by placing white roses at the table. Should you wish to have your loved one commemorated at this service, please contact the church office at (717) 392-5718 with your name, the name of your loved one, and the date of death by October 25^th. We will also need the name of the individual and the time of the worship service they will be attending in order to receive the rose placed in memory of their loved one.

Bazaar Help Needed
This year, we will be honoring Al Bischoff, “The Pie Man,” for his efforts over the years. His family will continue their pie-making tradition in his memory. Saturday, November 12 will be a busy day for everyone involved. Help will be needed to cut up veggies, make soup, slice apples, make pies, etc. Volunteers of all ages are needed for handing out shopping bags at the doors, delivering food to vendors, handling money, and serving food to our shoppers. It’s a big operation and everyone young or older is needed to help make our Bazaar the best one in Lancaster County. Please call Doris Robb or Eileen Thomas to volunteer.

Help Needed for Bazaar Set-up
Eric MacLaren would appreciate volunteers to help move furniture out of rooms on Wednesday, November 9 at 5 pm to prepare for the Bazaar on Saturday, November 12. In addition, Eric would like help returning the furniture and room set-ups to their original locations at about 4 pm on Saturday after the Bazaar. Many hands make for light work. If you can help, please call Eric.

Concert to Benefit LCCC
Rizzetta’s Tones, a Celtic-American band, will be holding a concert on Sunday, October 30 to benefit the Lancaster Council of Churches (LCCC). The concert will begin at 4 pm  at Tellus360 (24 East King Street, Lancaster, PA), and a reception will follow at 6 pm. Tickets are $60 each and should be purchased by October 21. For more information, please contact Kate Rill at (717) 690-8049 or krill@lcchurches.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 and Thanksgiving
Are you doing extra baking and feeding more people in November? Be sure to sign up for grocery cards in the office the first three weeks of October, and maybe even order extra cards. They will be available for you to pick up in early November. Our sales support the Saturday Morning Breakfast!

Becoming an Apostle
Today and on October 16^th, we will be hosting informational sessions at 2 pm in the Youth Center. The purpose of these sessions is to reflect on: “Who are we?” “What do we believe?” and “Where and when are we serving?” These sessions are open to both visitors and members seeking answers to these questions. New members will be received on October 23^rd.

New Beginnings
New Beginnings will kick off the 2016-2017 season on Thursday, October 13^th in the Fellowship Hall.  A dessert social will begin at 1 pm with the program to follow at 1:30 pm.

Family Game Night
Family Game Night will be held on October 15^th from 6:30-8 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please join us, and bring a snack and game to share.

Volunteers Needed
Parish Life is now looking for three volunteers to make soup for four people for Lunch with the Pastors on Sunday, October 16^th. It can be made, frozen, and kept in our freezer. If you can help, please contact Clara Kosmela at (717) 569-9960.

Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 22 from 6-8 pm. There will be Trick or Treating from 6-7 pm in our parking lot. From 6:30-8 pm, you can visit Rader Park and enjoy a hayride, bonfire, snacks and crafts.

Blanket Sunday—October 23
Church World Services (CWS) continues to change lives through generous contributions to the annual Blankets mission. COA encourages members to use their special offering envelope entitled “Blanket Sunday” to donate generously on October 23^rd. Contributions are used not only to provide blankets for those in need, but also to offer emergency assistance, tools, clean water, or whatever a community needs to become strong and self-sufficient. CWS also provides opportunities for education. For more information, call (800) 297-1516 or visit www.cwsglobal.org.

All Saints Sunday is October 30
We will remember those who have died in the past year by placing white roses at the table. Should you wish to have your loved one commemorated at this service, please contact the church office at (717) 392-5718 with your name, the name of your loved one, and the date of death by October 25^th. We will also need the name of the individual and the time of the worship service they will be attending in order to receive the rose placed in memory of their loved one.

Bazaar Help Needed
This year, we will be honoring Al Bischoff, “The Pie Man,” for his efforts over the years. His family will continue their pie-making tradition in his memory. Saturday, November 12 will be a busy day for everyone involved. Help will be needed to cut up veggies, make soup, slice apples, make pies, etc. Volunteers of all ages are needed for handing out shopping bags at the doors, delivering food to vendors, handling money, and serving food to our shoppers. It’s a big operation and everyone young or older is needed to help make our Bazaar the best one in Lancaster County. Please call Doris Robb at 393-7788 or Eileen Thomas at 344-2147 to volunteer.

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

Market Basket and Thanksgiving
Are you doing extra baking and feeding more people in November? Be sure to sign up for grocery cards in the office the first three weeks of October, and maybe even order extra cards. They will be available for you to pick up in early November. Our sales support the Saturday Morning Breakfast!

Becoming an Apostle
Today begins our new “Becoming an Apostle” series. On October 9^th and 16^th, we will be hosting informational sessions on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm in the Youth Center. The purpose of these sessions is to reflect on: “Who are we?” “What do we believe?” and “Where and when are we serving?” These sessions are open to both visitors and members seeking answers to these questions. New members will be received on October 23^rd.

Attention Music Lovers
On Sunday, October 9^th at 4 pm, international organist and lecturer Gail Archer will present a concert of works by Bach, Bruhns, Hensel, Howe, Reger, Schumann, and Tower at St. Anthony of Padua church (501 East Orange Street, Lancaster.) You are welcome to meet the artist and enjoy refreshments after the concert. There is no admission charge; a free-will donation will be accepted.

New Beginnings
New Beginnings will kick off the 2016-2017 season on Thursday, October 13^th in the Fellowship Hall.  A dessert social will begin at 1 pm with the program to follow at 1:30 pm.  The program will feature Mr. Bill Uyeda, a resident of Homestead, who will speak about his experience in an internment camp during World War II. Come and learn about the life experience of one of our own.

Blanket Sunday
October 23^rd is Blanket Sunday. Church World Services (CWS) continues to change lives through generous contributions to the annual Blankets mission. Church of the Apostles encourages members to use their special offering envelope entitled “Blanket Sunday” to donate generously on October 23^rd. Contributions are used not only to provide blankets for those in need, but also to offer emergency assistance, tools, clean water, or whatever a community needs to become strong and self-sufficient. CWS also provides opportunities for education. For more information, you can call (800) 297-1516 or visit the website cwsglobal.org. Thank you for your attention to this very worthy cause.

All Saints Sunday is October 30
We will remember those who have died in the past year by placing white roses at the table. Should you wish to have your loved one commemorated at this service, please contact the church office at (717) 392-5718 with your name, the name of your loved one, and the date of death by October 25^th. We will also need the name of the individual and the time of the worship service they will be attending in order to receive the rose placed in memory of their loved one.

Bazaar Help Needed
The Christmas in the Country Bazaar is coming up. This year, we will be honoring Al Bishoff, “The Pie Man,” for his efforts over the years. His family will continue their pie- making tradition in his memory. Saturday, November 12 will be a busy day for everyone involved. Help will be needed to cut up veggies, make soup, slice apples, and make pies in addition to all of the cookies and cakes that can be made by anyone. Volunteers of all ages are needed for handing out shopping bags at the doors, delivering food to our vendors, handling money, and serving food to our shoppers. It’s a big operation and everyone young or older is needed to help make our Bazaar the best one in Lancaster County. Please call Doris Robb or Eileen Thomas to volunteer.

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

Heritage and Horizons
The Heritage & Horizons Fall 2016 series – “Taking Care of Yourself…Taking Care of Others Part 2” – will be held on Tuesday mornings from September 27 through October 25. There is a $15 registration fee. The full program can be found at the Welcome Center.

Market Basket and Thanksgiving
Are you doing extra baking and feeding more people in November? Be sure to sign up for grocery cards in the office the first three weeks of October, and maybe even order extra cards. They will be available for you to pick up in early November. Our sales support the Saturday Morning Breakfast!

Parish Life Volunteers
Parish Life is looking for volunteers:

• Would you be willing to make homemade soup for about 14 people for October 16^th.We would like to have this for lunch with the Pastors that day.
• Are you interested in meeting the young families of the church? Many of them meet and eat from 5 pm-6 pm on Wednesdays before their kids have choir practice. They would appreciate some help with the cost of buying pizza for their supper and would enjoy visiting with other church members.

To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Clara Kosmela.

Special Mission Offering — October 2
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. NIN grants are awarded to churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities. Funding for these grants is through donations to the Neighbors in Need offering, which will be received on October 2, 2016 by most UCC congregations as part of their World Communion Sunday observance. The 2016 theme for NIN is “This We Believe” and connects the issue of child hunger to the work that the UCC congregations are doing to serve their communities and address this injustice. An excellent example of how COA is supporting the cause is through Outreach to the Power-Packs Project, support of the food bank through monetary, food, and produce donations through our Seeds of Hope Garden! Please consider this special offering on October 2^nd.

Becoming an Apostle
During the months of October, January, and April, we will be hosting informational sessions on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm in the Youth Center. The purpose of these sessions is to reflect on: “Who are we?” “What do we believe?” and “Where and when are we serving?” These sessions are open to both visitors and members seeking answers to these questions.

Attention Music Lovers
On Sunday, October 9^th at 4 pm, international organist and lecturer Gail Archer will present a concert of works by Bach, Bruhns, Hensel, Howe, Reger, Schumann, and Tower at St. Anthony of Padua church (501 East Orange Street, Lancaster.) You are welcome to meet the artist and enjoy refreshments after the concert. There is no admission charge; a free-will donation will be accepted.

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

Heritage and Horizons
The Heritage & Horizons Fall 2016 series – “Taking Care of Yourself…Taking Care of Others Part 2” – will be held on Tuesday mornings from September 27 through October 25. The program will include topics such as: Meet Your Lancaster Neighbors, Elder Nutrition, a discussion panel by the Interfaith Coalition of Lancaster, and more. There is a $15 registration fee. The full program can be found at the Welcome Center.

Volunteers Needed
The Amos Herr Dream Park project in Landisville is underway! After an initial weekend of building the new playground from September 9-11, they found that they will need many more volunteers to complete this ambitious playground plan. Volunteers are needed today and from September 27-October 2 to help cut boards, put pieces together, and build. There are jobs for everyone 14 years and over of any skill or activity level. Everyone involved is sure to reap the rewards of volunteering. To volunteer, please contact Kristi Newport.

Special Mission Offering — October 2
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. NIN grants are awarded to churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities. Funding for these grants is through donations to the Neighbors in Need offering, which will be received on October 2, 2016 by most UCC congregations as part of their World Communion Sunday observance. The 2016 theme for NIN is “This We Believe” and connects the issue of child hunger to the work that the UCC congregations are doing to serve their communities and address this injustice. An excellent example of how COA is supporting the cause is through Outreach to the Power-Packs Project, support of the food bank through monetary, food, and produce donations through our Seeds of Hope Garden! Please consider this special offering on October 2^nd.

New Beginnings
New Beginnings will kick off the 2016-2017 season on Thursday, October 13^th in the Fellowship Hall. A dessert social will begin at 1 pm with the program to follow at 1:30 pm. The program will feature Mr. Bill Uyeda, a resident of Homestead, who will speak about his experience in an internment camp during World War II. Come and learn about the life experience of one of our own.

Becoming an Apostle
During the months of October, January, and April, we will be hosting informational sessions on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm in the Youth Center. The purpose of these sessions is to reflect on: “Who are we?” “What do we believe?” and “Where and when are we serving?” These sessions are open to both visitors and members seeking answers to these questions.

Honduras Email List
Central American Relief Efforts will be going to Honduras on the summer mission trip the last week of July in 2017. The exact dates are not yet set, but it will be between the 23^rd and the 29^th.  If you would like to be added to the “Summer Trip” email list, please send your email address to Andy Appel. Joining the list is does not require any commitment on your part, it is just a way to be updated as plans are made.

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

Lunch with the Pastors
Next Sunday, September 18, the first lunch and conversation with Rev. Kuhn and Rev. Giffen will be held in the Parlor following the second service. It is our hope to enhance communication within the congregation, continue to develop our sense of community, and provide time for members to get to know Rev. Giffen on a personal level. Please RSVP to the church office at (717) 392-5718.

Interfaith 9/11 Remembrance
Today from 4-6 pm, we will gather in our Fellowship Hall for a conversation on “The Two Sons of Abraham” and hear perspectives from Rabbi Jack Paskoff, Rabbi of the Congregation Shaarai Shomayim; Dr. Julia O’Brien, Old Testament Professor of Lancaster Theological Seminary; and  Asheq Fazlullah, Scholar of the Islamic Center of Lancaster. After their presentation, we will answer questions posed around tables and share in light snacks and refreshments. Come to be part of the conversation and hear perspectives from other faiths.

We will be collecting items for Church World Service, so please bring any of the following items in NEW condition only: Soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, razors and shaving cream, brush/comb, sanitary pads, band-aids/First Aid, thermometer, bath towel, wash cloths.

 Heritage and Horizons
The Heritage & Horizons Fall 2016 series – “Taking Care of Yourself…Taking Care of Others Part 2” – will be held on Tuesday mornings from September 27 through October 25. The program will include topics such as: Meet Your Lancaster Neighbors, Elder Nutrition, a discussion panel by the Interfaith Coalition of Lancaster, and more. There is a $15 registration fee. The full program can be found at the Welcome Center.

New Beginnings
New Beginnings will kick off the 2016-2017 season on Thursday, October 13^th in the Fellowship Hall. A dessert social will begin at 1 pm with the program to follow at 1:30 pm. The program will feature Mr. Bill Uyeda, a resident of Homestead, who will speak about his experience in an internment camp during World War II. Come and learn about the life experience of one of our own.

Honduras Email List
Central American Relief Efforts will be going to Honduras on the summer mission trip the last week of July in 2017. The exact dates are not yet set, but it will be between the 23rd and the 29th.  If you would like to be added to the “Summer Trip” email list, please send your email address to Andy Appel. Joining the list is does not require any commitment on your part, it is just a way to be updated as plans are made.

Gary Sickles Remembrance—September 24
“We want to thank you, the congregation and Pastor Kuhn, for your expressions of care and sympathy. Katie and I are grateful for your cards and for the sharing of altar flowers.  We want you to know that any who would like to attend are welcome to a time of remembrance for Gary – a casual “open house” setting. God’s blessings be with you.”

~ From Debbie and Katie Sickles

The information for the remembrance is as follows:

• Date: Saturday, September 24
• Place: Manheim BIC Church (Warehouse 54) 54 North Penrun Road, Manheim, PA
• Time: Open House between 2-5 pm

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

Harvest Home
Each year, we celebrate the bounty of the harvest by giving a portion of it to those who are less fortunate. We ask our church family to bring nonperishable food to place at the altar on Harvest Home Sunday—September 11. Monetary gifts may be placed into your special envelope for Harvest Home/Food Bank and placed into the collection plate.  These donations will be distributed to Lancaster County Council of Churches, Hempfield Food Bank, and our own food pantry at Church of the Apostles, which supports Apostles Assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Schock.

Lunch with the Pastors
An informal lunch and conversation with Rev. Kuhn and Rev. Giffen will be held on the third Sunday of each month following the second service in the Parlor—the first of which will be held on Sunday, September 18. It is our hope to enhance communication within the congregation, continue to develop our sense of community, and provide time for members to get to know Rev. Giffen on a personal level. Please RSVP to the church office at (717) 392-5718.

Honduras Email List
Central American Relief Efforts will be going to Honduras on the summer mission trip the last week of July in 2017. The exact dates are not yet set, but it will be between the 23rd and the 29th.  If you would like to be added to the “Summer Trip” email list, please send your email address to Andy Appel. Joining the list is does not require any commitment on your part, it is just a way to be updated as plans are made.

Interfaith 9/11 Remembrance
On Sunday, September 11 from 4-6 pm, we will gather in our Fellowship Hall for a conversation on “The Two Sons of Abraham” and hear perspectives from Rabbi Jack Paskoff, Rabbi of the Congregation Shaarai Shomayim; Dr. Julia O’Brien, Old Testament Professor of Lancaster Theological Seminary; and  Asheq Fazlullah, Scholar of the Islamic Center of Lancaster. After their presentation, we will answer questions posed around tables and share in light snacks and refreshments. Come to be part of the conversation and hear perspectives from other faiths.

We will be collecting items for Church World Service, so please bring any of the following items in NEW condition only: Soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, razors and shaving cream, brush/comb, sanitary pads, band-aids/First Aid, thermometer, bath towel, wash cloths.

Heritage and Horizons
The Heritage & Horizons Fall 2016 series – “Taking Care of Yourself…Taking Care of Others Part 2” – will be held on Tuesday mornings from September 27 through October 25. The program will include topics such as: Meet Your Lancaster Neighbors, Elder Nutrition, a discussion panel by the Interfaith Coalition of Lancaster, and more. There is a $15 registration fee. The full program can be found at the Welcome Center.

Special Speaker at Trinity U.C.C.
Trinity U.C.C., East Petersburg has invited Byron Borger, the owner of Hearts and Minds Bookstore, to present a talk on the value of reading together as a church community and of reading as a spiritual practice. The presentation will be on Tuesday, September 20 at 7 p.m. in Isenberg Hall. Byron and his wife, Beth, have operated an independent bookstore in Dallastown for 34 years, and he has a vast knowledge of the books he stocks. Byron has had an extensive bookstore at the Penn Central Conference Annual Meeting for several years and he loves to talk about books. For more information call Trinity Church at (717) 569-1632.

Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cold cereal, macaroni & cheese, pasta, crackers, peanut butter, dry soup, and canned items, including soups, fruits, beans, baked beans, and tuna.

Volunteers Needed
We are in need of a few more volunteers for our worship videos. If you have a story to share about the following theme, please contact Pastor Kathy Kuhn:

• September 4 – Our Sense of Taste

Lunch with the Pastors
An informal lunch and conversation with Rev. Kuhn and Rev. Giffen will be held on the third Sunday of each month following the second service in the Parlor—the first of which will be held on Sunday, September 18. It is our hope to enhance communication within the congregation, continue to develop our sense of community, and provide time for members to get to know Rev. Giffen on a personal level. Our Executive Committee kindly requests an RSVP for those wishing to attend to judge the amount of food needed. Please contact the church office at (717) 392-5718.

Harvest Home
Each year, we celebrate the bounty of the harvest by giving a portion of it to those who are less fortunate. We ask our church family to bring nonperishable food to place at the altar on Harvest Home Sunday—September 11. Monetary gifts may be placed into your special envelope for Harvest Home/Food Bank and placed into the collection plate.  These donations will be distributed to Lancaster County Council of Churches, Hempfield Food Bank, and our own food pantry at Church of the Apostles, which supports Apostles Assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Schock at (717) 569-3837.

Wishing Well
The Wishing Well is continuing to collect personal and home care supplies for the Apostle’s Assistance Fund. Pastor Kuhn is getting an increasing number of requests for such items.  Please consider helping those in need by taking a suggested item from one of the two posters hanging (one above the Well and one on the Outreach bulletin board in the Narthex) and donating that item to the collection.  We will be collecting specifically for the Apostle’s Assistance Fund through the months of September and October. Thank you so much for your generous participation in this valuable ministry. Please see Jane McCartney if you have any questions concerning the Wishing Well.

Lancaster County Council of Churches Golf Tournament
LCCC is holding its 2nd annual TransFOREmation Golf Tournament on Friday, September 16 at 1 pm at Overlook Golf Course (2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601). The fee per golfer is $95 and includes a snack, meal, free practice balls, greens fee and cart. Appropriate golf attire is required. Registration and payment must be completed by August 31. For more information, please call (717) 690-8043.

Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cold cereal, macaroni & cheese, pasta, crackers, peanut butter, dry soup, and canned items, including soups, fruits, beans, baked beans, and tuna.

Volunteers Needed
We are in need of a few more volunteers for our worship videos. If you have a story to share about the following theme, please contact Pastor Kathy Kuhn:

• September 4 – Our Sense of Taste

Lancaster County Council of Churches Golf Tournament
LCCC is holding its 2nd annual TransFOREmation Golf Tournament on Friday, September 16 at 1 pm at Overlook Golf Course (2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601). The fee per golfer is $95 and includes a snack, meal, free practice balls, greens fee and cart. Appropriate golf attire is required. Registration and payment must be completed by August 31. For more information, please call (717) 690-8043.

Choir Retreat
The 2016 Choir Retreat will be held on Saturday, August 20 at the home of Betsy Bischoff from 9 am to 12 pm. 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! Our present choir is a dedicated group who like to sing and have fun. We can always use more voices, so please consider joining us at the retreat.  If you have any questions, please see Nathan or Cindy. There is a sign-up list posted in the choir room.

Heritage and Horizons
The fall session of Heritage and Horizons will be held from September 27-October 25. More information will follow shortly.

Garden Help Needed
We need volunteers to help in the garden shed every Friday in August. Please contact Bernie Fickes if you can help.

Sanctuary Flowers
Forms for sponsoring flowers for the sanctuary can now be found at the Welcome Center. Once you complete a form, please either place it in the offering plate or take it to the church office. We appreciate all those who sponsor our beautiful flowers for Sunday worship!