Congratulations to Pastor Heather Giffen on her ordination!
Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cereal, macaroni & cheese, fruit, pasta, crackers, peanut butter, and soup.
Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness Annual Meeting
The Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness (LIPW) invites all interested parties to its upcoming Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 31 from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Grandview United Methodist Church (888 Pleasure Rd., Lancaster). Panelists will speak on the theme: “Peacemaking in the 21st Century” (African-American and Palestinian Christian perspectives included). Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!
Help!
If you placed envelope #232 in the offering plate on Sunday, January 10, please contact Judy Ruppert in the church office. A name was not included on the envelope.
Wishing Well
Please consider participating in the current ministry which supports Clare and Milagro Houses, Brereton Manor, Mom’s House, and the Pet Pantry through the annual Day of Smiles on February 6th. The requested donations are listed on smiley papers on two posters—one poster is above the Wishing Well and the other is on the Outreach bulletin board. The items are very affordable and will help many needy people in our community. Items need to be in the Well by February 4th. Thank you!
Valentine Ministry
If you have a child who is either in college or the military, please call Jane McCartney at (717) 392-4844 with this information. COA has traditionally treated these young men and women with Valentine treats to let them know we care about them.
New Beginnings
Would you like to shake off the winter blues? Join us for a Bingo and Dessert Social on Thursday, February 11. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 1:00 pm beginning with dessert and a game of Bingo will follow. We hope to see you there!
Pilates Classes
To help you meet your New Year resolutions to get in shape, you are invited to join pilates classes being held at the church on Mondays at 7:00 pm or Tuesdays at 5:30 pm. Sessions are 13 weeks and the cost is $130 per session; each class is one hour long. Pilates will address flexibility, core strength, balance, and focus. Classes are led by Karen Cox. The sessions have already begun, but the cost will be prorated.
Apostles Soup Calendars—Youth Fundraiser
Apostles Soup 2016 Calendars are now available for purchase. Each calendar features photos of adults and youth who participated in making our soups and more. The cost of a calendar is $20 each, and $7 will be donated to the youth’s trip to the National Youth Event. Please contact Steve Daniels at (717) 299-6007 to order your copy.
Widows Support Group
Widows who are looking for others to talk with about the loss of a spouse are invited to join Pastor Kuhn on Wednesday, January 27 in the Parlor from 9:30-11:00 am. Refreshments and snacks will be shared with those who are looking for this conversation.
Adult Education
A new adult education class will begin on February 7th called “Who is My Neighbor?” This class will meet at 10:45 am for seven Sundays and will highlight speakers on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. All are welcome to participate in this informative series of programs. Child care will be available. If you have any questions, please contact Doris Robb at (717) 393-7788.
