Myerstown Church of the Brethren

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1 Myerstown Church of the Brethren 51 West Stoever Ave., Myerstown, PA Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us[a] make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. 5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him! Matthew 17:1-5 Sunday, the Lord s Day March 18, 2018 Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Web Page myerstowncob@myerstowncob.org Telephone Number _Pastor Marty Moyer Welcome Bell Choir Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah The King Shall Come *Opening Hymn Glory to His Name #108 BR *Call to Worship Psalm 46:8-11 Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life will lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also.

2 *Invocation Prayer Children s Story Offertory Statement Matthew 6:19-21 Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Offertory Hymn O How I Love Jesus #51 BR Children s Church Dismissal - 4 years old to 5th grade Senior Choir Heavenly Sunlight Prayer Scripture John 12:20-33 Message Have You Counted the Cost of Being Christian? *Closing Hymn Jesus Paid It All #114 BR Benediction by Senior Choir A Blessing of Light

3 REFRIGERATOR NEWS March 18-25, 2018 Sunday Chime Choir Practice 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Monday Praise Team 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Executive Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Commission Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Board Mtg. 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Bell Choir 6:15 p.m. Senior Choir 7:30 p.m. Thursday Sharing Cupboard 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Friday Sharing Cupboard 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturday Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. Sunday Chime Choir Practice 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Love Feast 6:30 p.m. Deacons for the month of March are Dale and JoAnn Houtz. *Stand if you are able Please remember the following people in your prayers this week: Betty Jane Berger Raymond Brown Bud Brubaker Trent Charles Friend of Leslie Fuhrman Mary Ann Gibble Randy Marks Mataline Nauman Mother of Sharon Kline Dennis Palm Brother-in-law of Dale Houtz JoAnn Rager Tony Resh Friend of Lindsey Dimond Walter Sattazahn Karen Smith Step Daughter of MaryJane Smith

4 Bill Yoh, Sr. Grace Ziegler STATISTICS FOR SUNDAY, March 11, 2018 ATTENDANCE: Sunday School 50 Worship 121 GIVING: GENERAL FUND Amount needed weekly to meet BUDGET (not actual expenses) 4, GENERAL FUND total received 3, DIFFERENC (1,557.00) In addition, the following special general fund gifts were received: Taxes Donation Children s Church 3.65 Love Offering BUILDING FUND Amount needed weekly to meet MORTGAGE 1, BUILDING FUND total received DIFFERENCE (450.00) In addition, the following special building fund gifts were received: Follow our year-to-date progress in your copy of the Church Board Minutes. Our expenses continue in your absence. Please include the church in your giving each week.

5 Our appreciation to Adam and Kathy Heisey for being greeters and Steve Kricck for being worship leader. The Brethren Hour will be broadcast from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on WLBR 1270 AM from Little Swatara Church of the Brethren. Nursery The nursery is available during the morning worship. The nursery attendants today are Andy and Jaime Heisey. Gift cards The gift card order will be processed April 1 st. Don t forget, you don t have to buy gift cards for a gift, you can use them yourself. Make sure you look over the list of businesses, as new ones have been added. Londonderry Village Auxiliary presents an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the DiMatteo Worship Center. Sound Room If anyone would like to help in the sound room, please contact either Mike Liskey or Janet Dubble. You would probably be in the sound room once every 3 or 4 weeks. Don t worry, we will train you. Calling all Hershey Park lovers. Discount tickets available to order through March 18 th. Ticket price is $ Let Leslie Fuhrman know if you are interested and money is due at the time of the order. Christian Education committee is asking for help from the congregation. We are asking for donations of candy that can be stuffed inside plastic eggs for the egg hunt. We are asking that all candy be put in the gathering place by Sunday, March 18 th. Thank you everyone for your support. Time for Messenger Renewal or for first time subscribers to sign up. Cost for 1 year is $14.50, 2 years is $27.00 and $1.25 per month for a student. Please contact Barb Wenger by March 18 th at Women s Fellowship has decided to sell the remaining pumpkin rolls for $6 each. Contact Dottie Nagle or Toni in the office if you would like to purchase any pumpkin rolls. Easter Egg Hunt is March 24th - Plan A We will have the egg hunt outside weather permitting. Plan B We will have the egg hunt inside if the weather is bad. There will be a story before the egg hunt starts. There will be a craft after and then lunch will be provided.

6 Easter Sunrise Breakfast - The Easter sunrise service and breakfast is on April 1st, beginning at 7:00 a.m. The sunrise service will be held at the Myerstown Park Pavilion followed immediately by breakfast in the New Fellowship Hall. The cost for breakfast is $2.00, children under 5 are free. Tickets will be on sale beginning on March 4 th after church in The Gathering Place and will be available each Sunday through March 25 th. There will be a signup sheet in The Gathering Place for breakfast items that are needed. If you have any questions, see any member of the Missions and Fellowship Commission. Londonderry Village is collecting jewelry and other items for their annual yard sale. They are asking for donations of rings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, jewelry boxes, purses, and sunglasses. Jewelry can be costume jewelry or fine quality jewelry in any condition. Items can be for both men and women. Look for the donation display in The Gathering Place during the month of March. Council meeting minutes are in the Gathering Place. Good Friday Service will be March 30 th at 2:00 p.m. at Stone Ridge Poplar Run. Pastor Marty is giving the message.