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Volume LXVIII November 11, 2018 Number 45 LITTLE SWATARA CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
31 Rehrersburg Rd, PO Box 437, Bethel, PA 19507 Church Web Page - www.LittleSwatara.org/ phone: 717-933-4723
FB: @LittleSwataraCoB *** Wi-Fi Guest/pw: brethren
Outreach: The Gathering Place Café, 8490 Lancaster Ave, Bethel Contact: gatheringplacecafe.com / Phone:717 -933-5958
GIVING LAST SUNDAY
General Fund 5,090.16$
Building Fund 170.00$
Family Assistance 420.00$
Maintenance 240.00$
Sunday School 363.00$
A/C Fund 455.00$
Global Food Initative 150.00$
Food Pantry -$
Mission o/t Month 20.00$
Gathering Place 100.00$
Domin Miss Trip 160.00$
Women's Fellowship -$
Nigerian EYN 25.00$
TOTAL 7,193.16$
GENERAL FUND BUDGET 2018
$293,913.00
Prayer Concerns
A/C FUND $92,120 to Date - 73,306 Balance $18,814
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Last Sunday’s Attendance Worship 69 + 75 = 144
Sunday School 110
Let us remember the shut-ins and elderly not able to be with us today.
************************************************************************** Ruthe Conover Carl Graby Pastor Matts father Military and Veterans *Skippack (Collegeville, PA) Emmanuel Ziegler Eric Hershey, healing Elaine Keeney, surgery Annetta Keeney, healing Warwick tragedy
********************* Address chg: Robert & Nancy Snyder 1975 Camp Swatara Rd, Myerstown ************************************* GINGERBREAD HOUSE OUTREACH IN DANGER OF COLLAPSE We are in need of several individuals or a group to mix, cut, and bake the cookies that will make up the gingerbread houses. This is one of the critical steps in making the community gingerbread house decorat-ing the success that it has been. The regular cafe baking staff is not able to take on this task in addition to the daily requirements of running the cafe. Lack of help will put this community out-reach in jeopardy of cancellation. The gingerbread must be baked by 11/24.
Please contact Sharon Bashore for fur-ther information if you are interested in helping, 717-933-5248.
************************** Thanksgiving Eve Service will be held
at Host Church, Bernville— 7pm November 21st.
Darrell Younker & Naomi Moyer both have birthdays on November 22nd. There are boxes on the nar-thex table for their Cards - until Nov. 25th.
Little Swatara Church Pastor, Matthew S. Christ OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ANY TIME, ANY DAY BY CALLING OR TEXTING PASTOR
MATT AT 570-246-8196 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Matt Christ; Instagram & Snapchat: mdchrist99
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Church Office: 717-933-4723 OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am-12 noon Secretary—Charlene K. Anspach E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer—Dianne Younker, 717-269-0803. E-mail: [email protected].
~~~~~~Thank You Volunteers ~~~~~
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30am The following are a list of Sunday school classes held weekly. If you would like to attend one and need direction to a classroom, please ask an usher or check the sign downstairs in the foyer. Classes start at 9:30am to 10:25am.
Adult Classes Children Classes Willing Workers
Koinonia
Serendipity
Raising Believers
Ya Cigiba (we continue)
Young Families
Young Marrieds
Youth (9-12 grade)
Junior High Class (6-8 grade)
Mountain Movin’ Journey , ages 2-4
Mountain Movin’ Journey, grades 1-5
November 11 Carol & Mike Peace Dianne High & Wendy Lingle Diane Long/Debra Yordy
November 18 Shelley Yenser & Alexis Wise Debbie Seigfried Diane & Tanya Feathers
November 25 Caitlin & Kara Henning Becky & Allen Rebman Bonnie Behney/Deneen Ebling
8:15 9:15 10:15
EXTENDED SESSION & NURSERY CHILDCARE
December 2 Becky Rebman Carol Peace & Becky Rebman Denise Bohn/ Ashley Koch December 9 Carol & Mike Peace Dianne High & Wendy Lingle Diane Long/Debra Yordy December 16 Shelley Yrenser & Alexis Wise Debbie Seigfried Diane & Tanya Feathers December 23 Caitlin & Kara Henning Becky & Allen Rebman Bonnie Behney/Deneen Ebling December 30 (5th Sunday) ? ? Jim & Karen Weinhold January 6 Shelley Y & Alexis W Debbie Seigfried Deb Yordy/Diane Long January 13 Caitlin & Kara Henning Becky & Allen Rebman Bonnie B/Deneen Ebling January 20 Caitlin & Kara Henning Becky & Allen Rebman Jim & Karen Weinhold January 27 Caitlin & Kara Henning Becky & Allen Rebman Becky & Allen Rebman February 3 Shelley Y & Alexis W Debbie Seigfried Deb Yordy/Diane Long
VIDEO PROJECTION Glenn Riegel & Mark Myers—CVLI#502613280; CCLI#157691 ORGANIST Marlene Blatt A/V Equipment - Carl & Miles Kauffman **PRAISE TEAM—2nd Sun 10:30, & 4th Sun @ 8:15am
CHORISTER 8:15 10:30 Worship Leader 8:15 10:30 PIANIST AUDIO Worship Ctr Welcome Ctr 8:15 10:30
USHERS 8:15 10:30
Nov 11
Richard Frantz Praise Team Lois Reinhard Praise Team Christine Doig Jayne Diamond Jen Speraw
Louise Graby Sandy Manbeck
Andrew & Chris Brubaker Gerald & James Bowman Marlin R. & Jeremy Platchek
Nov 18
Kara Henning Allen Rebman Ashly Landis John Wise Sarah Brubaker Kauffman/Todd R Tanya/Diane Feathers
—- Dorothy Gensemer
Dan Landis & Jason Schwalm Ken Duell, Dylan Himmelberger Earl Seigfried, John Ziegler
Nov 25
Praise Team Pam Gerberich Praise Team Savannah Myers Praise Team Todd Rebman Tanya/Diane Feathers
—- Barbara Batz
Marvin L/Andy Wise Rich, Derek Yenser J.R., Kyle Yenser
NOVEMBER 11, Veterans Day 2:30-5:30pm FH Res/P.Matt/Soccer Food Pantry Collection 12, 7:30pm Every Member Council Mtg 13, 9am FH, Crafters Meet 11:30am Widows Luncheon/Ctry Fare 6:30pm Den Mtg 16, 2-6pm Bethel Food Pantry 17, 9am Women’s Christmas Brunch/Ctry Fare 8-1pm, Myerstown CoB Holiday Bazaar 18, Fundraiser Luncheon for DR Mission Trip Noon FH, Spiritual Nurture Mtg Youth Event/Escape Room 20, 6pm Christian Ed Mtg 7pm, Transitional Mtg 7:30pm Music & Worship Mtg 7:30pm Mission & Evangelism Mtg 21, 7pm Host Church Thanksgiving Eve Svc 22, HAPPY THANKSGIVING All day FH Res/S.Bashore 24, 7am Men’s Ministry Breakfast 25, Newsletter Deadline 27, Ministry Team Minutes Due 6:30pm Den Mtg 30, Wedding Rehearsal DECEMBER 1, Snyder/Schueller Wedding 2, I ADVENT 5:30pm Scout Den Mtg Youth Christmas Party 4, 7pm Leadership Team Mtg
6, 9am, Women Fellowship Mtg 7, 3pm FH Res/Bethel Ambulance Meal 8, 9am Play practice 12pm-8pm, FW Grp #2 12pm & 2pm Café Gingerbread House event 9, II ADVENT 9:30am Children’s Christmas Program 2pm Mt. Zion Baptism FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION 11, 9-11am, WF Crafter’s Meet 11:30am Widows Luncheon/Ctry Fare 6:30pm Den Mtg 12, 10:30am 50 Plus Bus Trip 13, 6:30pm Bethel 4-H Club Mtg 16, III ADVENT Newsletter Deadline WLBR Broadcast Sunday Youth Service project 11am, FH&K Res/G.Bashore 20, 9am FH Res/Women’s Fellowship 21, 2-6pm Bethel Food Pantry 22, 7am Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 12pm FH Res/D.High 4pm, FH Res/W.Lingle 23, IV ADVENT 10:30AM ONE SERVICE 24, 7pm, Christmas Eve Service 25, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL FH/K Res/S.Bashore JANUARY 2019
1, Dominican Republic Mission Trip begins
CHOIR PRACTICE SCHEDULE meet in the Sanctuary
Jubilee , Wed 7-7:30pm PRAISE TEAM, Wed 8-9p
JOY, Wed 7:30-8pm Senior Choir, Thurs 7-8pm
NOVEMBER Mission of the Month is the Barnabas Fund. Established to share the blessing of financial resources with congregations who ex-press a ministry-driven need. The name Barnabas Fund has been chosen to represent the concept of financial encouragement for congregations who need a fiscal boost to accomplish their God-calling in ministry.
QUILTING 8:00 a.m.
Thurs. NEW Quilters
will be taught!
Weekly Monday & Wed.
in FH Women’s Exercise
Class 8:45-9:45am
& Seated Exercise
Class 10-11am
Church praying for Little Swatara this month
11 Nov, Florin, Mt. Joy, PA Nov 18, Grace Christian, Lansdale, PA 25 Nov, Jennersville, W.Grove, PA Dec 2, Philadelphia First, Wyndmoor,PA
6-7:30pm in FH for
children k-5
Children’s Bulletins are on the table in the back of the sanctuary for two age groups. Please help yourself. Music & Worship Team
Lit t le Swatara Church o f the Brethren
Pastor , Matthew S . Chri st
November 11, 2018 ~ 8:15 am
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please sign and pass the register)
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: I believe, you believe.
ALL: We all believe in Jesus Christ.
Leader: As Lord and Savior, forgiving our sins, touching us
with grace.
ALL: And we know in all things, we can trust Him.
OPENING HYMN “Holy, holy , holy!” #120
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
HYMN “Precious Lord, take my hand” #575
OFFERTORY THOUGHT & PRAYER
HYMN “He touched me” Insert
SCRIPTURE READING Mark 5: 21-34
From Jesus said...sermon series
MESSAGE “Who touched me?” Pastor Matt
CLOSING HYMN “Leaning on the everlasting arms” Supplement #42
SENDING OUT
BENEDICTION
~Please remember to sign the prayer cards in the narthex~
Marriage & Parenting Tip -Utilizing the love language of touch, offer your spouse or children a hug or embrace.
November 4, 2018 ~ 10:30am Praise Team
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please sign and pass the register)
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: I believe, you believe.
ALL: We all believe in Jesus Christ.
Leader: As Lord and Savior, forgiving our sins, touching us
with grace.
ALL: And we know in all things, we can trust Him.
OPENING WORSHIP “Come as you are”
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
WORSHIP “Theresa’s Prayer” supplement #39
OFFERTORY THOUGHT & PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READING Mark 5: 21-34
WORSHIP “I believe in Jesus”
From Jesus said...sermon series
MESSAGE “Who touched me?” Pastor Matt
CLOSING WORSHIP “Shine, Jesus Shine”
SENDING OUT
BENEDICTION
~Please remember to sign the prayer cards in the narthex~
Lit t le Swatara Church o f the Brethren
Pastor , Matthew S . Chri st
Pastor Matt’s Word of the Week: - “TOUCH” An action word; to touch or the receiving of a touch. Often a special touch is given on a gift or project. The touch of a loved one or friend gives us the feeling of being loved and valued. In what ways has Jesus given us that special touch?
JR/SR HIGH YOUTH EVENTS November 18—Jr High event, save the date! November 18-Sr. High Escape Room December 2-Youth Yummies and activities TBD. Christmas Party
Dominican Republic Mission Team Thank you to everyone who came to the Potato Bar and Salad Lunch and who sup-ported us by purchasing food and homemade caramels at the church bazaar! There is a Giving Tree in the Narthex. Feel free to take an item from the tree and leave any donation. We thank you for your donations. Upcoming fundraisers include a Light Luncheon to be served following second ser-vice on November 18th. Please come and join us! We will also be having a homemade Candy Sale of Caramels and Chocolate Pretzels. Orders for these can be placed by using the flyer in the bulletin or by signing up on the paper on the table in the Narthex. Order deadline is December 9th.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Parents: The completed Children’s Service Project boxes are to be brought to the Sunday School room (where the copier is) by Sunday, Nov. 18th. They will be delivered to their designated recipients that day.
OFFERING ENVELOPE NEWS: The end of 2018 is fast approaching and it is time to get our financial information in order. If you are not a current offering envelope user and wish to re-ceive envelopes for 2019, please contact me at [email protected].. If you are a current offer-ing envelope user and no longer wish to receive tax information through the use of envelopes, please email me at the above email address .. In order to better utilize our offering envelope system at Little Swatara, we have eliminated the numbers 126 through 150. Those persons with numbers above 126 will receive a letter verifying that information and will be reassigned a numbered envelope with a lower number beginning in 2019 Using offering envelopes and hav-ing a record of your giving is beneficial when filing your income tax. Thank you for your cooper-ation. Jean Myers, Financial Secretary.
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP NEWS
We would like to thank everyone who came out to our Annual Christmas Bazaar. We appreciate everyone who baked, helped in any way, enjoyed the food and bought their Christmas presents or just treated themselves. The Crafter’s Group will meet this Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Jean will be showing us how to make greeting cards. This will be the last meeting for this year. Our annual Women’s Christmas Brunch will be held on Saturday, November 17 at the Cot-tage at Country Fare Restaurant. Please sign up and join us for fun, fellowship and good food. All women of the Church are invited; however, we are limited by the size of the room, so seating is limited. The Londonderry Village Auxiliary Sunday evening programs continue with the Midway Choirs on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The program will be in the DiMatteo Worship Cen-ter and everyone is invited. Quilting continues every Thursday starting at 8:00am.
Every Member Council Meeting on Monday, November 12 at 7:30 PM Reports -- ministry teams, gathering place, pastoral, 3rd quarter financial Update on ANE District Conference in October Update on COBYS Pastor's Salary Package for 2019 2019 Budget
