If you have a child who is either in college or the military, please call Jane McCartney with this information. COA has traditionally treated these young men and women with Valentine treats to let them know we care about them. Thank you!
Our next ministry in the Wishing Well will be to support the annual Day of Smiles, which is a huge day of giving to the local community in memory of Erin and Max Nusbaum. Supplies will be collected for Milagro House, Clare House, Brereton Manor, Mom’s House, and the Pet Pantry. Please consider participating in this wonderful day of giving. There are two poster boards full of smiley notes — one above the Wishing Well and one on the Outreach bulletin board. The supplies that are needed are written on the smiley notes. Please take a smiley, purchase that requested item, and place it in the Wishing Well by February 2nd. All items will be part of a huge delivery to be made on February 6th to the five recipients mentioned above. Thank you so much for helping those in need in our community through this ministry. If you have any questions, please contact Jane McCartney.
Youth Fundraiser: Super Bowl Sub Sale
Are you hosting a Super Bowl party in 2016? If so, why not avoid the kitchen altogether and help a good cause at the same time?
Our Youth Group will be sponsoring a sub fundraiser (just in time for the Super Bowl!) to raise funds for their trip to the National Youth Conference being held at Disney World on July 26-30, 2016. Subs will be delivered to the church on February 7th, 2016.
If you have any questions, please contact Erika Neiderer at (717) 892-1131. Completed orders and payments must be received by January 24th, 2016.
On Monday, January 18, 2016 from 5-9 pm, Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches (Centerville) will host a fundraiser to benefit Church of the Apostles’ Youth Group. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of your meal will go directly to the Youth Group. Bring your friends and family to enjoy great food and to support this cause. We hope to see you there.
The COA book club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 2 pm in the library. Please join us on January 12th to discuss Josiah For President by Martha Bolton. The group will also discuss suggested books for the remainder of 2016. If you have any questions, please contact Clara Kosmela at (717) 569-9960.
On Saturday, January 2, Church of the Apostles will be serving breakfast to the hungry at First Reformed UCC on Orange Street. Beginning at 8 a.m. a breakfast consisting of eggs, sausage, pancakes, cereal, orange juice, baked goods, coffee, tea, and milk will be prepared and served to approximately 200 appreciative guests.
15-20 volunteers (no experience necessary!) are needed each month for this worthy ministry. If you are interested in volunteering any first Saturday from 8-10:30 a.m. please contact Julie Berkow.
Sunday School’s third annual Pajama Day will be held on Sunday, December 27 from 9:30-10:30 am. Children are welcome to come to church in their jammies and slippers for a morning of games, songs, crafts, and treats. Donations of cookies are appreciated.
Thursday, December 24th in celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
3:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service
7:00 p.m. Candlelight Service presented by all choirs and orchestra
Our services will recall the birth of the Christ Child and provide the opportunity to sing beloved carols. The afternoon service will be a traditional service with candlelight and communion, and will feature solo instrumentalists and vocalists. The evening service will be a traditional service with candlelight, and feature an orchestra, our bell choir, plus our adult and children’s choirs. Come to remember the spirit of Christmas in word and song as we celebrate the gift of our Savior!
Date: Saturday, December 19
Time: 5-8 pm
Do you need to buy Christmas gifts without having to take your child(ren) with you? The Youth Group will be holding a babysitting and gift-wrapping fundraiser to raise funds to attend next year’s National Youth Event. Snacks will be provided in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $10 per child, or $25 for three or more siblings. Childcare providers are CPR/First-Aid certified with completed background checks.
Gift-wrapping services by the youth will be available in room 305 for a suggested donation of $5.
An interfaith vigil will be held on Thursday, December 17 from 6-7 pm at the Penn Square/Fulton Bank Quadrant in Lancaster City. Local clergy from various denominations, the Lancaster Islamic Center, and Mayor Rick Gray will host the vigil with members of the community who are also committed to reminding our Muslim brothers and sisters that they are valued as a part of Lancaster’s interfaith community.
The schedule of events will be as follows:
* A Buddhist Singing Bowl will be rung by a Buddhist Priest
* Welcome and lighting of the candles
* A Reading by a member of the Islamic Center
* A reading by Rabbi Paskoff
* A reading by The Reverend Kathy Kuhn
* Mayor Gray’s closing comments
Please join us for what will surely be a powerful event.