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.
Join us on Tuesday, July 14 at 2 p.m. in the library to discuss A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler.
Below is a list of upcoming books:
* August 11th—Emily and Einstein by Linda Francis Lee
* September 8th—Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans
* October 13th—Crippen by John Boyne
Our baseball team will be playing on our field at 7 p.m. on:
Please come support our team and bring a lawn chair…you can even picnic while you watch.
On Saturday, July 4, 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 at jberkow6@comcast.net.
Your Search Committee will be holding two forums to update the congregation on the status of the search and the remaining steps in calling an Associate Pastor. This forum will also include some discussion on topics related to the pastoral selection process. The forums will be held on June 14 at 2 p.m. and June 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, and will last approximately one hour. We hope that you will be able to attend one of the forums.