Week of May 10, 2015 - Church of the Apostles UCC

Watercolor Classes through our Apostles Academy of Arts & Sciences
A watercolor class with artist Steve Wilson is open for members and friends on Monday nights from May 11-June 29th. It meets in Rooms 308-310 from 6:00- 9:00 pm.

Do You Know a Graduate?
It is the season when many who are in high school, post-secondary education, or training are preparing to graduate. If there has been a graduation in your family since last June, or if there will be one in the near future, please call the church office at (717) 392-5718 with their information so that we may honor them in worship on June 7.

Disaster Relief for Nepal
The UCC is committed to disaster relief globally and is already supporting the on-the-ground efforts in Nepal. Financial contributions are the greatest present need. You may donate by writing a check made out to Church of the Apostles UCC, noting “Nepal Relief” in the memo line, and placing it in one of the pew envelopes. Your continued generosity is how we are “Sharing Christ’s Love with All People.”

Celebrating 40 Years of Ministry
Our 40th Anniversary is next Sunday, May 17. Please plan to join us at either service. As part of the celebration, Rev. Nora Smith—the first congregant to join COA’s pastoral team—will be joining us. Memorabilia from the early years will be displayed, and our Parish Life Commission will host our fellowship time between services with plenty of goodies to enjoy.

Seeds of Hope Garden
Garden season is quickly approaching! Please sign up to help in the garden shed on the sign-up sheet located at the stairway in the Narthex. The shed is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Women’s Exercise Classes
COA has been invited to sign up for new pilates classes being held on church grounds beginning Mondays on July 6 at 7:15 p.m., or Tuesdays on July 7 at 5:30 p.m. 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.

Weight Training for Women may also begin that week, if the instructor signs up enough attendees. Using equipment provided by the instructor, as well as gravity/body weight, you will work to improve bone density, balance, and general strength.

Please bring an exercise mat and wear comfortable clothing. Classes may include equipment provided by instructor, and exercises can be modified to address all levels of fitness. Payment is due to the instructor, Karen Cox, on or before the first class. To sign up, or if you have any questions, please contact Karen at (717) 203-8081, or email her at kcox@ptd.net.

Volunteers Needed
Hospice & Community Care needs volunteers to solicit donated items from area businesses for the 31st Labor Day Auction. Volunteers will be asked to call a list of local businesses requesting a donation, pick up items, and deliver them to storage. Interested parties are invited to attend an informational meeting and brief training on May 21, 2015. The Labor Day Auction is Hospice & Community Care’s largest fundraising event and is essential to support patients and families who are coping with serious illness and end of life. For information, please contact Natalie Scolnick at (717) 735-2497.