Widows who are looking for others to talk with about the loss of a spouse are invited to join Pastor Kuhn tomorrow, February 24 in the Parlor from 9:30-11:00 am. Refreshments and snacks will be shared with those who are looking for this conversation. Church members and non-members are welcome.
On Wednesday, February 17 at 3 pm, Rev. Kathryn Kuhn will facilitate a group discussion on the life changes that follow the loss of a spouse. Recognizing that your journeys are all different, we thought this may be an outlet for you to find support and to support others in their respective experiences. We will have coffee and pastries for your enjoyment and hope you will seriously consider attending. Please call the church office at (717) 392-5718 if you would like to join us.
Here is your chance to have a Valentine’s Day getaway with your special someone without the kids.
When: Saturday, February 13, 2016
Where: Church of the Apostles Fellowship Hall
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm*
*Please note: An additional charge will be $10/10 minutes late.
How Does This Work?
Drop off your child(ren) at 5 pm at the back door, fill out a Registration Form, go and have a great time, then pick up your child(ren) at 8 pm. We welcome children of all ages.
How Much Will It Cost?
The charge will be $20 for one child; $5 for additional children of that family.
Who is Watching My Child(ren)?
Church of the Apostles’ Youth Group and their parents with clearances and First Aid training will oversee fun activities and enjoy snacks. This is a fundraiser for a National Youth Event trip.
New Beginnings
Would you like to shake off the winter blues? Join us for a Bingo and Dessert Social on Thursday, February 11. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 1:00 pm beginning with dessert and a game of Bingo will follow. We hope to see you there!
February 10 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary
We will acknowledge our mortality and how we continue to fail in our attempts to live as Christ did. With this day and those that follow until Easter, we pledge to walk with Jesus through the stories toward the cross. As our Lenten practice for this year will explore everyday spiritual practices, an introduction to them will be shared. Join us in this journey as we seek to know the God who seeks us in the personhood of Jesus.
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.