Week of October 2, 2016 - Church of the Apostles UCC

Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cold cereal, canned tomatoes, rice or rice helpers, pasta, crackers, dry soup, and canned items, including soups, fruits, beans, baked beans, and tuna.

Market Basket and Thanksgiving
Are you doing extra baking and feeding more people in November? Be sure to sign up for grocery cards in the office the first three weeks of October, and maybe even order extra cards. They will be available for you to pick up in early November. Our sales support the Saturday Morning Breakfast!

Becoming an Apostle
Today begins our new “Becoming an Apostle” series. On October 9^th and 16^th, we will be hosting informational sessions on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm in the Youth Center. The purpose of these sessions is to reflect on: “Who are we?” “What do we believe?” and “Where and when are we serving?” These sessions are open to both visitors and members seeking answers to these questions. New members will be received on October 23^rd.

Attention Music Lovers
On Sunday, October 9^th at 4 pm, international organist and lecturer Gail Archer will present a concert of works by Bach, Bruhns, Hensel, Howe, Reger, Schumann, and Tower at St. Anthony of Padua church (501 East Orange Street, Lancaster.) You are welcome to meet the artist and enjoy refreshments after the concert. There is no admission charge; a free-will donation will be accepted.

New Beginnings
New Beginnings will kick off the 2016-2017 season on Thursday, October 13^th in the Fellowship Hall. A dessert social will begin at 1 pm with the program to follow at 1:30 pm. The program will feature Mr. Bill Uyeda, a resident of Homestead, who will speak about his experience in an internment camp during World War II. Come and learn about the life experience of one of our own.

Blanket Sunday
October 23^rd is Blanket Sunday. Church World Services (CWS) continues to change lives through generous contributions to the annual Blankets mission. Church of the Apostles encourages members to use their special offering envelope entitled “Blanket Sunday” to donate generously on October 23^rd. Contributions are used not only to provide blankets for those in need, but also to offer emergency assistance, tools, clean water, or whatever a community needs to become strong and self-sufficient. CWS also provides opportunities for education. For more information, you can call (800) 297-1516 or visit the website cwsglobal.org. Thank you for your attention to this very worthy cause.

All Saints Sunday is October 30
We will remember those who have died in the past year by placing white roses at the table. Should you wish to have your loved one commemorated at this service, please contact the church office at (717) 392-5718 with your name, the name of your loved one, and the date of death by October 25^th. We will also need the name of the individual and the time of the worship service they will be attending in order to receive the rose placed in memory of their loved one.

Bazaar Help Needed
The Christmas in the Country Bazaar is coming up. This year, we will be honoring Al Bishoff, “The Pie Man,” for his efforts over the years. His family will continue their pie- making tradition in his memory. Saturday, November 12 will be a busy day for everyone involved. Help will be needed to cut up veggies, make soup, slice apples, and make pies in addition to all of the cookies and cakes that can be made by anyone. Volunteers of all ages are needed for handing out shopping bags at the doors, delivering food to our vendors, handling money, and serving food to our shoppers. It’s a big operation and everyone young or older is needed to help make our Bazaar the best one in Lancaster County. Please call Doris Robb or Eileen Thomas to volunteer.