Week of October 18, 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

Congregational Vote
Today we will have only one 10 a.m. worship service for the purpose of hearing our candidate for the Associate Pastor’s position, Rev. Heather Giffen. Immediately following the service, there will be a congregational meeting led by the Lancaster Association Committee on Ministry for us to vote on extending a call to Rev. Giffen. This is a very important service and we hope you will choose to be part of the process.

All Saints Sunday is November 1^stWe 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.

Craft Circle
The Craft Circle will be meeting on Wednesdays, October 21, and 28 at 7 p.m. If you are available, please join the group to prepare crafts for the upcoming bazaar.

Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 24, at 6 p.m. as follows:
* 6 p.m.-7 p.m. : Trick or Treating in the church parking lot
* 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. : Rader Park events will include hayride & bonfire with marshmallow roasting and snacks & crafts at Schellenberger Pavilion
This is a great intergenerational event for ALL church members to participate in – not just families of young children! Any church member may park a car in the parking lot and open a trunk to give out treats to the children who visit. Costumes and car decorations are optional. It’s lots of fun for young and old alike! The more members who participate, the more fun it is for the children! If you don’t have a car, come to enjoy seeing the children dressed up. We hope to see you there!

Pie Pre-Order Form
Every year, the Bischoff family, volunteer friends, and choir members bake pies to sell at the choir table at the Bazaar. The enclosed pre-order form helps us determine the kinds of pies and amounts that we need to bake. Please fill out the form to pre-order your pies, or fill it out online at www.apostlesucc.org. Please give the form to any choir member or drop it off in the church office by Thursday, November 5. Please do not include payment. We will hold your pies at the choir bake table until 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, unless you request special arrangements.

Adult Education Class
Old Testament Prophets: Wisdom and Council for Our Time
Come and explore the relevance of the prophets’ teaching in our lives today. Following each week’s presentation there will be an opportunity for reflection and discussion. All are welcome! Classes will be hosted by Dr. Donald Freeman, Professor Emeritus at Lancaster Theological Seminary, on Wednesday evenings, October 21—November 18, at 7 p.m. in the parlor.

Widower’s Support Group
The Widower’s Support Group will meet on Wednesday, October 28^th in the parlor at 10 a.m. with Pastor Kuhn. This group gives widowers an opportunity for sharing the challenges and coping strategies of life without a wife. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please call the church office to let us know if you or someone you know is interested in attending.

Do you feel called to serve the youngest members of our flock? Then the Education Commission wants to hear from YOU! We are seeking to expand our volunteer pool of adults who work in our children’s and youth education ministries. If you’ve been a member of COA for at least six months, please see the Education Commission’s insert in today’s bulletin. Please consider volunteering a few hours of your time; you may place your completed inserts in the offering plate, or return them to the church office. (And if you know of someone who might like to volunteer but couldn’t make church today, tell them to look for the insert in next Sunday’s bulletin!) The Education Commission and the youngest members of our congregation thank you in advance!