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.

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!

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

• August 21 – Our Sense of Knowing & Being Known
• August 28 – Our Sense of Humility & Hospitality
• September 4 – Our Sense of Taste

Book Club
The COA book club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 2 pm in the library.  Please join us on Tuesday, August 9 to discuss The Boston Girl by Anita Diamont. In September, we will discuss Anchors and Flares by Kate Braestrup. We are happy to have new people join us! If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Campout
ALL members of the congregation are invited to come to the church campout in Rader Park from Saturday, August 13—Sunday, August 14. Activities will include:

• 1-5 pm: Activities (fishing, tie dye, stream games, etc.)
• 5 pm: Dinner at the Pavilion—ALL are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by signing up at the Welcome Center or emailing Michelle in the church office at michellea@apostlesucc.org by Monday, August 8. We ask that you bring a side to share. Hamburgers and hot dogs with buns, drinks, utensils, plates, napkins, and dessert will be provided. Please also let us know if you have any dietary needs in your RSVP.
• 6:30 pm: Vespers led by Pastor Heather (Please bring folding chairs.)
• 8:30 pm: Movie Preview—Andy Smith and his Sunday School class have created a movie over the summer!
• 9 pm: Campfire and Smores
• 8 am on Sunday, August 14: Breakfast at the Youth Center

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

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.

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.

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!

Book Club
The COA book club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 2 pm in the library.  Please join us on Tuesday, August 9 to discuss The Boston Girl by Anita Diamont. In September, we will discuss Anchors and Flares by Kate Braestrup. We are happy to have new people join us! If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

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

Campout
ALL members of the congregation are invited to come to the church campout in Rader Park from Saturday, August 13—Sunday, August 14. Activities will include:

• 1-5 pm: Activities (fishing, tie dye, stream games, etc.)
• 5 pm: Dinner at the Pavilion—ALL are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by signing up at the Welcome Center or emailing Michelle in the church office at michellea@apostlesucc.org by Monday, August 8. We ask that you bring a side to share. Hamburgers and hot dogs with buns, drinks, utensils, plates, napkins, and dessert will be provided. Please also let us know if you have any dietary needs in your RSVP.
• 6:30 pm: Vespers led by Pastor Heather (Please bring folding chairs.)
• 8:30 pm: Movie Preview—Andy Smith and his Sunday School class have created a movie over the summer!
• 9 pm: Campfire and Smores
• 8 am on Sunday, August 14: Breakfast at the Youth Center

We hope to see you there!

Wishing Well
For the next several months, the Wishing Well will be collecting much-needed supplies for our own Apostles Assistance Fund. Pastor Kuhn has been getting many requests from people for personal care and home care supplies, such as toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, dish detergent, laundry detergent, and other similar items. In early August, there will be a poster hanging in the Narthex on the Outreach bulletin board and another one above the Wishing Well with ideas for needed supplies. Please take a note paper and donate that item to the Apostles Assistance Fund through the Wishing Well ministry. We will collect up until our holiday ministry starts in November. Thank you so much for your continued generous support of our Outreach ministries. If you have any questions, please see Jane McCartney.

Church Flower Beds
Help is needed to maintain the growing areas around our church building to ensure that we continue to look alive and growing as a congregation. Please contact Marty Holmes with your interest in caring for one of the areas.

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

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!

Campout
ALL members of the congregation are invited to come to the church campout in Rader Park from Saturday, August 13—Sunday, August 14. Activities will include:

• 1-5 pm: Activities (fishing, tie dye, stream games, etc.)
• 5 pm: Dinner at the Pavilion—ALL are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by signing up at the Welcome Center or emailing Michelle in the church office at michellea@apostlesucc.org by Monday, August 8. We ask that you bring a side to share. Hamburgers and hot dogs with buns, drinks, utensils, plates, napkins, and dessert will be provided. Please also let us know if you have any dietary needs in your RSVP.
• 6:30 pm: Vespers led by Pastor Heather (Please bring folding chairs.)
• 8:30 pm: Movie Preview—Andy Smith and his Sunday School class have created a movie over the summer!
• 9 pm: Campfire and Smores
• 8 am on Sunday, August 14: Breakfast at the Youth Center

We hope to see you there!

Wishing Well
For the next several months, the Wishing Well will be collecting much-needed supplies for our own Apostles Assistance Fund. Pastor Kuhn has been getting many requests from people for personal care and home care supplies, such as toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, dish detergent, laundry detergent, and other similar items. In early August, there will be a poster hanging in the Narthex on the Outreach bulletin board and another one above the Wishing Well with ideas for needed supplies. Please take a note paper and donate that item to the Apostles Assistance Fund through the Wishing Well ministry. We will collect up until our holiday ministry starts in November. Thank you so much for your continued generous support of our Outreach ministries. If you have any questions, please see Jane McCartney.

Church Flower Beds
Help is needed to maintain the growing areas around our church building to ensure that we continue to look alive and growing as a congregation. Please contact Marty Holmes with your interest in caring for one of the areas.

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

Market Basket
Don’t forget to pick up your grocery card order and order for next month. Grocery cards are available from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis. Our discount helps feed the homeless downtown.

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!

Campout
ALL members of the congregation are invited to come to the church campout in Rader Park from Saturday, August 13—Sunday, August 14. Activities will include:

• 1-5 pm: Activities (fishing, tie dye, stream games, etc.)
• 5 pm: Dinner at the Pavilion—ALL are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by signing up at the Welcome Center or emailing Michelle in the church office at michellea@apostlesucc.org by Monday, August 8. We ask that you bring a side to share. Hamburgers and hot dogs with buns, drinks, utensils, plates, napkins, and dessert will be provided. Please also let us know if you have any dietary needs in your RSVP.
• 6:30 pm: Vespers led by Pastor Heather (Please bring folding chairs.)
• 8:30 pm: Movie Preview—Andy Smith and his Sunday School class have created a movie over the summer!
• 9 pm: Campfire and Smores
• 8 am on Sunday, August 14: Breakfast at the Youth Center

We hope to see you there!

Wacky Wednesdays
There is still time to attend Wacky Wednesday, a summer reading program for kids preschool age through third grade. The program will continue to be held on Wednesdays through August 3rd. Children will meet in Rader Park from 10 am -11:15 am to enjoy a story, an activity, and a snack. This year, the theme is “How Does Your Garden Grow?” Pre-registration is not required, however, we do request caregivers attend with the children. Please call (717) 392-5718 for more information.

Church Flower Beds
Help is needed to maintain the growing areas around our church building to ensure that we continue to look alive and growing as a congregation. Please contact Marty Holmes with your interest in caring for one of the areas.

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

Market Basket
Don’t forget to pick up your grocery card order and order for next month. Grocery cards are available from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis. Our discount helps feed the homeless downtown.

Book Club
Please join us on Tuesday, July 11 to discuss Testimony by Anita Shreve; in August, we will discuss The Boston Girl by Anita Diamont. We are happy to have new people join us! If you have any questions, please contact Clara Kosmela.

Wacky Wednesdays
There is still time to attend Wacky Wednesday, a summer reading program for kids preschool age through third grade. The program will continue to be held on Wednesdays through August 3rd. Children will meet in Rader Park from 10 am -11:15 am to enjoy a story, an activity, and a snack. This year, the theme is “How Does Your Garden Grow?” Pre-registration is not required, however, we do request caregivers attend with the children. Please call (717) 392-5718 for more information.

Church Flower Beds
Help is needed to maintain the growing areas around our church building to ensure that we continue to look alive and growing as a congregation. Please contact Marty Holmes with your interest in caring for one of the areas.

Seeds of Hope Garden
The Seeds of Hope garden shed is open for business on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am—12:30 pm. Come visit the shed for fresh vegetables! If you would like to help in the shed, please sign up on the calendar pages at the stairway in the Narthex.

Parish Life—Help Needed
The Parish Life Commission is in need of volunteers to help in several areas, including transportation for members to doctor appointments, washing tablecloths after funerals, providing snacks for support groups, helping at the Welcome Center on Sundays, etc. If you are able to volunteer (often or occasionally), please contact Clara Kosmela.

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

Market Basket
Don’t forget to pick up your grocery card order and order for next month. Grocery cards are available from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis. Our discount helps feed the homeless downtown.

Seeds of Hope Garden
The Seeds of Hope garden shed is open for business on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am—12:30 pm. Come visit the shed for fresh vegetables! If you would like to help in the shed, please sign up on the calendar pages at the stairway in the Narthex.

Parish Life—Help Needed
The Parish Life Commission is in need of volunteers to help in several areas, including transportation for members to doctor appointments, washing tablecloths after funerals, providing snacks for support groups, helping at the Welcome Center on Sundays, etc. If you are able to volunteer (often or occasionally), please contact Clara Kosmela.

Youth Fundraiser Part II: Visit The Wood Lot
The trip to The Wood Lot on June 11—the fundraiser for our youth—was a huge, fun success. However, there was a list of those who could not attend that date. The youth do not want to disappoint anyone, so a second open house and tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 9^th from 1 pm-3 pm. This time, private vehicles are the way to go. Refreshments will be served again—especially the kids’ homemade cookies!

If you have not signed up, or don’t have directions, contact Andy Appel. If this date still doesn’t work for you, tell Andy and he’ll try to accommodate.

All proceeds are for the youth group’s trip this July. We appreciate your generosity!

Book Club
Please join us on Tuesday, July 11 to discuss Testimony by Anita Shreve; in August, we will discuss The Boston Girl by Anita Diamont. We are happy to have new people join us! If you have any questions, please contact Clara Kosmela.

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

Market Basket
Today is your first chance to sign up for Market Basket to collect this month’s grocery cards. Grocery cards are available from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis. Our discount helps feed the homeless downtown.

Seeds of Hope Garden
The Seeds of Hope garden shed is now open for business on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am—12:30 pm. Come visit the shed for fresh vegetables! If you would like to help in the shed, please sign up on the calendar pages at the stairway in the Narthex.

Berries Available
The raspberries and blackberries are growing in the Seeds of Hope Garden. The suggested price is $5 per quart. Please contact Carol Nielsen at (717) 391-2815 or via email at caroln39@yahoo.com.

Wacky Wednesday
Wacky Wednesday, a summer reading program for kids preschool age through third grade, will be held Wednesdays from June 29^th-August 3rd. Children will meet in Rader Park from 10 am—11:15 am to enjoy a story, an activity, and a snack. This year the theme is “How Does Your Garden Grow?” Pre-registration is not required, however, we do request caregivers attend with the children. Please contact Doris Robb at (717) 393-7788 for more information.

Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help with this year’s Wacky Wednesday program. We specifically need volunteers to read to the children, coordinate crafts and activities, and to provide snacks. An electronic sign-up sheet is listed on The City where you can simply click the check box next to the task you would like to sign up for. Your name will be then be automatically assigned to it. If you have any questions, please contact Doris Robb at (717) 393-7788 or via email at robbd7788@gmail.com.

Parish Life—Help Needed
The Parish Life Commission is in need of volunteers to help in several areas, including transportation for members to doctor appointments, washing tablecloths after funerals, providing snacks for support groups, helping at the Welcome Center on Sundays, etc. If you are able to volunteer (often or occasionally), please contact Clara Kosmela at (717) 569-9960.

Youth Fundraiser Part II: Visit The Wood Lot
The trip to The Wood Lot on June 11—the fundraiser for our youth—was a huge, fun success. However, there was a list of those who could not attend that date. The youth do not want to disappoint anyone, so a second open house and tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 9^th from 1 pm-3 pm. This time, private vehicles are the way to go. Refreshments will be served again—especially the kids’ homemade cookies!

If you have not signed up, or don’t have directions, contact Andy Appel at (717) 490-0093; or email him at andyappel@epix.net. If this date still doesn’t work for you, tell Andy and he’ll try to accommodate.

All proceeds are for the youth group’s trip this July. We appreciate your generosity!

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

Market Basket
Don’t forget to pick up your grocery card order and order for next month.

Seeds of Hope Garden
The Seeds of Hope garden shed is now open for business on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am—12:30 pm. Come visit the shed for fresh vegetables! If you would like to help in the shed, please sign up on the calendar pages at the stairway in the Narthex.

Berries Available
The raspberries and blackberries are growing in the Seeds of Hope Garden. The suggested price is $5 per quart. Please contact Carol Nielsen at (717) 391-2815 or via email at caroln39@yahoo.com.

Wacky Wednesday
Wacky Wednesday, a summer reading program for kids preschool age through third grade, will be held Wednesdays from June 29^th-August 3rd. Children will meet in Rader Park from 10 am—11:15 am to enjoy a story, an activity, and a snack. This year the theme is “How Does Your Garden Grow?” Pre-registration is not required, however, we do request caregivers attend with the children. Please contact Doris Robb at (717) 393-7788 for more information.

Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help with this year’s Wacky Wednesday program. We specifically need volunteers to read to the children, coordinate crafts and activities, and to provide snacks. An electronic sign-up sheet is listed on The City where you can simply click the check box next to the task you would like to sign up for. Your name will be then be automatically assigned to it. If you have any questions, please contact Doris Robb at (717) 393-7788 or via email at robbd7788@gmail.com.

Parish Life—Help Needed
The Parish Life Commission is in need of volunteers to help in several areas, including transportation for members to doctor appointments, washing table cloths after funerals, providing snacks for support groups, helping at the Welcome Center on Sundays, etc. If you are able to volunteer (often or occasionally), please contact Clara Kosmela at (717) 569-9960.

Youth Fundraiser Part II: Visit The Wood Lot
The trip to The Wood Lot on June 11—the fundraiser for our youth—was a huge, fun success. However, there was a list of those who could not attend that date. The youth do not want to disappoint anyone, so a second open house and tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 9^th from 1 pm-3 pm. This time, private vehicles are the way to go. Refreshments will be served again—especially the kids’ homemade cookies!

If you have not signed up, or don’t have directions, contact Andy Appel at (717) 490-0093; or email him at andyappel@epix.net. If this date still doesn’t work for you, tell Andy and he’ll try to accommodate.

All proceeds are for the youth group’s trip this July. We appreciate your generosity!

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

Market Basket
Don’t forget to pick up your grocery card order and order for next month. Grocery cards are available from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis. Our discount helps feed the homeless downtown.

School Furnishings for Honduras
On Thursday, June 16 at 4:30 pm, volunteers are needed to prep school furniture—a donation from the Penn Manor School District to C.A.R.E.—for shipment to Honduras.  Please visit the C.A.R.E. Facebook page for details about what tools are needed. However, help is needed even without the use of tools!  A meal at the Conestoga Wagon Restaurant after we’re done could be fun as well.

On Saturday, June 18 at 8 am, we will start loading the furniture into two shipping containers. Again, go to C.A.R.E.’s Facebook page for details. Strong backs are suggested, although there are some jobs for others as well. The Conestoga Wagon opens at 6 am and has great breakfasts!

If you have any questions, please contact Andy Appel at (717) 490-0093, or via email at  andyappel@epix.net. About 500 school children in Honduras thank you!

Seeds of Hope Garden
The raspberries and blackberries are growing in the Seeds of Hope Garden. If you would like to freeze them, or make jam, etc., please contact Carol Nielsen at (717) 391-2815 or via email at caroln39@yahoo.com. The suggested price is $5 per quart.

Lancaster Summer Arts Organ Recital
The Lancaster Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and Covenant United Methodist Church (110 N. Mulberry Street, Lancaster, PA) will be hosting a Lancaster Summer Arts Organ Recital on Thursday, June 16 at 7 pm. The recital will feature local organists who will play compositions by Buxtehude, Bach, Mendelssohn, Sibelius, Vierne, Durufle, and Bedard. A free-will offering will be received to raise money for the chapter’s Lunt-McConnell Scholarship.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Church of the Apostles and Salem U.C.C. invite you to join us for Vacation Bible School 2016 on June 19-23 from 6:30-8:30 pm. All kids between the ages of four (4) years through 5^th grade are invited to come learn wonderful Bible stories, play games, make crafts, and learn about the importance of caring for God’s creation. 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—cereal, macaroni & cheese, fruit, pasta, crackers, peanut butter, and soup.

Market Basket
Today is your first chance to sign up for Market Basket to collect this month’s grocery cards.

New Beginnings
Begin your summer with a “New Beginnings” picnic on Thursday, June 9 at 12 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Hot dogs, rolls, condiments, and beverages will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. A hymn sing will round out the program.

Youth Fundraiser: Visit The Wood Lot
Sign-up sheets for the Youth Fundraiser on June 11 will be available between and after both services today. If you forget,  the sign-up sheets will be in the office this week. For more information, please contact Andy Appel at (717) 490-0093 or Kelly Walker at (717) 572-3832. We hope to see you next Saturday–support our youth!

School Furnishings for Honduras
On Thursday, June 16 at 4:30 pm, volunteers are needed to prep school furniture—a donation from the Penn Manor School District to C.A.R.E.—for shipment to Honduras.  Please visit the C.A.R.E. Facebook page for details about what tools are needed. However, help is needed even without the use of tools!  A meal at the Conestoga Wagon Restaurant after we’re done could be fun as well.

On Saturday, June 18 at 8 am, we will start loading the furniture into two shipping containers. Again, go to C.A.R.E.’s Facebook page for details. Strong backs are suggested, although there are some jobs for others as well. The Conestoga Wagon opens at 6 am and has great breakfasts!

If you have any questions, please contact Andy Appel at (717) 490-0093, or via email at  andyappel@epix.net. About 500 school children in Honduras thank you!

Lancaster Summer Arts Organ Recital
The Lancaster Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and Covenant United Methodist Church (110 N. Mulberry Street, Lancaster, PA) will be hosting a Lancaster Summer Arts Organ Recital on Thursday, June 16 at 7 pm. The recital will feature local organists who will play compositions by Buxtehude, Bach, Mendelssohn, Sibelius, Vierne, Durufle, and Bedard. A free-will offering will be received to raise money for the chapter’s Lunt-McConnell Scholarship.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Church of the Apostles and Salem U.C.C. invite you to join us for Vacation Bible School 2016. All kids between the ages of four (4) years through 5^th grade are invited to come learn wonderful Bible stories, play games, make crafts, and learn about the importance of caring for God’s creation. 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.