Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cereal, macaroni & cheese, fruit, pasta, crackers, peanut butter, and soup.
New Members
Today we would like to welcome our new members: Joe & Cristina Bahling, Erik & Ashley Laymon, Suzanne Miller, Rev. Heather Giffen, John & Barbara Wylie
Market Basket
Don’t forget to pick up your grocery card order and order for next month. Grocery cards are available from Giant, Stauffers, and Weis. Our discount helps to feed the homeless downtown.
New Moms Support
Volunteers are needed to take meals to Melissa and Dustin Koehler. Their new baby boy, Maxwell, was born on March 14th. Please contact Donna Carr at (717) 475-5285 or at her home phone (717) 397-6305 if you are able to help. Thank you!
The City
Hopefully, you had a chance to read The Crown article about the new communication application COA is launching called The City. You should have received an email invitation to become a member of The City on Wednesday. We ask that you check your emails and sign up at your earliest convenience. More information regarding training will follow shortly.
Friendly’s FUNraiser Night
On Tuesday, April 12, from 5 pm-8 pm, Church of the Apostles’ Youth Group will be hosting a fundraiser night at Friendly’s restaurant on Centerville Road. The Youth Group will receive 10% of sales that will help fund the youth’s trip to the National Youth Event. Coupons are not needed. Please join us to support our youth!
Race Against Racism
Want to join a fun, healthy event that promotes unity and understanding in our community? Join the COA team for Race Against Racism. Walk or run 5K on Saturday, April 30th at 9 am, kids run to follow. All fitness levels are welcome! Register with the Church of the Apostles team at http://www.ywcalancaster.org/news-events/feeds/. The password is Churchoftheapostles. Please contact Kristi Newport with any questions, or if you would like to have a training run prior to the race: kbnewport@gmail.com, (717) 371-8406. Register by April 15th to receive a discounted rate!
Preschool Anniversary
On Sunday April 24th, the Apostles Community Preschool will be celebrating its 50th year anniversary with a reunion luncheon. The luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hall after the 10:45 am worship service.
Former and current preschoolers, teachers and board members are invited to attend this special event as well as church members.
We would like to develop a Memory Book. If you have a favorite memory, please jot it down and either give it to Ellen Schellenberger or email Ellen at ejschellenberger@comcast.net by Friday, April 15. If you know any former students, teachers, or board members who are not members of COA, please share this information with them and ask them to contact the preschool office at (717) 392-5598.
Lancaster Association Spring Meeting
The Lancaster Association Spring Meeting will be held on April 17th at Trinity, East Petersburg with Christine Baer, Congregational Resource Developer for Church World Service, as our speaker to inform us on refugee resettlement in the Lancaster area.
“31” Bag Bingo
A “31” Bag Bingo game will be held on Sunday April 24th, from 2-5 pm at Salem UCC of Rohrerstown. Tickets: $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Doors open at 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
