Old Testament Prophets: Wisdom and Council for Our Time
Come and explore the relevance of the prophets’ teaching in our lives today. Following each week’s presentation there will be an opportunity for reflection and discussion. All are welcome! Classes will be hosted by Dr. Donald Freeman, Professor Emeritus at Lancaster Theological Seminary, on Wednesday evenings, October 21—November 18, at 7 p.m. in the parlor.
An annual holiday bazaar of Church of the Apostles on the second Saturday of November each year that highlights over 60 juried craftspeople, a church members’ craft room, homemade soups, pies, sandwiches and beef barbecue in a bustling food court.
The Widower’s Support Group will meet on Wednesday, October 28th in the parlor at 10 a.m. with Pastor Kuhn. This group gives widowers an opportunity for sharing the challenges and coping strategies of life without a wife. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please call the church office at 392-5718 to let us know if you’re interested in attending.
Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 24 as follows:
* 6 p.m.-7 p.m. : Trick or Treating in the church parking lot
* 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. : Rader Park events will include hayride & bonfire with marshmallow roasting and snacks & crafts at Schellenberger Pavilion
This is a great intergenerational event for everyone to participate in – not just families of young children! Any church member may park a car in the parking lot and open a trunk to give out treats to the children who visit. Costumes and car decorations are optional. It’s lots of fun for young and old alike! We hope to see you there!
Lancaster Interchurch Speaker
Lynn “Chris” Hedges, a journalist, activist, author, and Presbyterian minister, will speak on “Current Changes in the Middle East and the Endless War on Terror” at Church of the Apostles on October 17th at 7 p.m. Currently, Hedges serves as a columnist for Truthdig, senior fellow at The Nation Institute in New York City, and contributing author for OpEdNews. He received a Pulitzer Prize in 2002, as well as Amnesty International Global Award for Human Rights Journalism. Hedges earned a M.Div from Harvard Divinity School, and has taught at Columbia University, New York University, Princeton University, and the University of Toronto. Please join us for this timely discussion.
Every year, the Bischoff family, volunteer friends, and choir members bake pies to sell at the choir table at the Bazaar. This pre-order form helps us
determine the kinds of pies and amounts that we need to bake.
Please fill out the form on the back of this sheet to pre-order your pies. Please give the form to any choir member, email it to webmaster@apostlesucc.org, or drop it off in the church office by Thursday, November 5. Do not include payment. We will hold your pies at the choir bake table until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, unless you request special arrangements.
Please click here to download the order form.
New Beginnings will meet on Thursday, October 8th at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will begin with a dessert social at 1 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., Jack Oliphant will present a program which will help us understand the relationship between math and music. Please mark your calendar and join us.
Heritage and Horizons
Mark your calendars for the new series of Heritage & Horizons lectures on: Tuesdays September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, and October 27.
Sessions will be held in the sanctuary of Church of the Apostles at 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. —11:50 a.m. with a 20-minute refreshment break. The registration fee is $15 for each person for the entire five-week program.
The Exploring Faith adult Sunday school class will start meeting at 9:15 a.m. on September 20th in the parlor. The focus for the first six weeks will be the life and message of the Apostle Paul. All adults are welcome!
September 13th will be a busy Sunday for the children at Church of Apostles!