Week of August 23, 2015 - Church of the Apostles UCC

Food Bank
Needs: Beans, rice, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper meal mixes, potatoes, canned meals, soup, grocery bags.
Packers: Kay Custer, Doris Liepa, Lois Schousen

Suggestion Box
Don’t forget to let us know if you notice something today that should be repaired or replaced. Write it down on the suggestion card while you’re here and drop it in the suggestion box on the wall beside the parlor. The Property Commission appreciates when our members notice something that needs our attention. Keeping our church attractive and safe is a job all of us can do together.

Schreiber Pediatric 27^th Annual Rubber Duckie Race
On Sunday, September 13^th, Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center will be hosting the 27^th Annual Rubber Duckie Race at Lancaster County Central Park to benefit children with disabilities. The Festival runs from 2 p.m.—6 p.m., with the Duck Race beginning at 5 p.m. There are many festival games, arts and crafts, and activities for children of all ages. Food trucks will also be there. Lisa Christoffel, a Schreiber employee, will be selling ducks between services. They are also available for purchase at Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center (625 Community Way). Those interested in volunteering or selling duck tickets can contact Marie Johnston at (717) 393-0425 x 129 or at mjohnston@schreiberpediatric.org.

Duck tickets costs are: $5 for a single duck, three for $10, seven for $25, 12 for $50, and 25 for $100. Prizes will be awarded for winning ducks. Thanks so much for supporting this great organization that serves over 2,000 children per year.

Education Commission Survey
The Education Commission thanks everyone who took the time to respond to our survey regarding Adult Education opportunities at Church of the Apostles. We appreciated the nos as well as the yeses so we can better determine general interest. The commission is carefully reading through the comments so we can provide the times and topics that most appeal to those responding.

LCCC Golf Tournament
Lancaster Council of Churches will be holding a golf tournament on Friday, September 11 at 1 p.m at Overlook Golf Course (2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601). Proceeds from the tournament will help LCCC better provide services to residents of Lancaster; for every $10, LCCC is able to purchase 50 pounds of food for the hungry. The fee per golfer is $95, and each golfer receives light snacks, free practice balls at driving range, greens fee and cart, a chance for door prizes, team and individual prizes, and a meal. Registration and payment are due by August 31. For more information, please call Christine McLain at (717) 690-8049, or visit their website at www.lccouncilofchurches.org.

Choir Retreat
The 2015 Choir Retreat will be held on Saturday, August 29 at the home of Al and Betsy Bischoff from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a great opportunity for each current choir member to bring along someone who is interested in becoming a choir member. Please attempt to find at least one person to bring to the retreat. This may be someone who is potentially a new church member or a current member seeking a way to enhance his or her Sunday worship. In addition, a corn roast, prepared by the Bischoffs, will follow all of Saturday’s events! There is a sign-up list posted in the choir room.