Each year, we celebrate the bounty of the harvest by giving donations to help feed those in need. We ask our church family to bring nonperishable foods to place at the altar on Sunday, September 13th. Monetary gifts may be put into the Harvest Home/Food Bank special offering envelope and placed in the collection plate. Foods most needed are: cereal, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, meat, pasta, rice, spaghetti sauce and soup. Please join us in giving.
On Saturday, September 5, 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.
Join us on Tuesday, September 8 at 2 p.m. in the library to discuss Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans.
Join the Corn Party on Wednesday, August 19 beginning at 9 a.m.
Corn from our Seeds of Hope Garden will be picked and piled outside Fellowship Hall waiting to be husked, blanched, cut, and bagged. All are welcome to come and help get the corn ready to freeze. (Bring your favorite sharp knife). The corn will be used to make soup for our November 14th Bazaar.
On August 16, we will worship and fellowship together for a Very Casual Sunday. Our youth will be coming up from their sleepover in Rader Park in their newly made t-shirts, and you are invited to wear your favorite t-shirt (hopefully your new 40th anniversary COA t-shirt). Each service will be shortened that day to allow extra time for fellowship between the services. We hope you can join us!
The Education Commission is revising its Adult Education programs, and would like your feedback on which (if any) programs might interest you.
Please take a moment to complete this survey. Thank you for helping the Education Commission determine the extent of interest in new Adult Education programs at Church of the Apostles.
– The Education Commission
On Wednesday, August 12, Isaac’s Famous Grilled Sandwiches (Downtown Lancaster) will be holding a “Community Night” to benefit Church of the Apostles: Food Hub Fundraiser. Enjoy an evening out with your family and friends while supporting our Lancaster County Council of Churches Food Hub. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of your meal will go directly to our goal of $10,000. Thanks for your support and we hope to see you there!
Please take a flyer with you: Isaac’s LCCC Food Hub Fundraiser Flyer
Save the date! On Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. Crown Concert Series is pleased to bring back the Lancaster British Brass Band, consisting of 28 players including three percussionists, under the direction of conductor Dr. Stephen Allen.
The children and youth of the church will be sponsoring a bake sale between services on August 2nd to support their efforts in earning money for the Heifer Project. Please consider donating baked goods to this worthwhile project. You may drop off your delicacies by 10:15 a.m. on August 2nd at the bake sale table in the Narthex. Thanks so much for donating your time and talents to help the children purchase an animal to send to a family who needs it!
The Widower’s Support Group will meet on Tuesday, July 28th in the parlor at 9 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.