Otterbein United Brethren in Christ Church

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1 Otterbein United Brethren in Christ Church Connecting Affirming Reaching Equipping Sending OTTERBEIN A Church That C.A.R.E.S. 146 Leitersburg Street, Greencastle, PA

2 a THE LORD S DAY August 28, 2016 PRELUDE HOLY COMMUNION MISSIONS MOMENT SONGS OF PRAISE OFFERING BIBLE MESSAGE CLOSING SONG #425 BENEDICTION At this, I fell at his feet to worship him. But the angel said, Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! (Revelations 19) We welcome you today. It is a beautiful opportunity to worship God! TODAY 8:30/10:45 - Worship and Preaching 9:50 - Sunday School Classes Promotion Sunday for children 6:30 - Home groups for discussion, fellowship, and prayer WEDNESDAY 6:30 - Adult mixed Bible study and COMMON GROUND youth *Next Wednesday (9/7) children s groups will begin nursery available *Two different classes will be available for adults a) Bible study in Deuteronomy Pastor David (6:30-7:30) b) Self-Confrontation Lori Akers and Barry Stottlemyer (6:30-8:00) Last Week Attendance 230 General $ 5, Missions $ 2, Building Fund $ Sunday School $ WELCOME TEAM Aug. 28 Gary & Grant Murray Sept. 4 Tom & Christopher Keely Sept. 11 The Widder Family Sept Scott Garling Sept 25 - Gary & Grant Murray Aug. - First Service Ushers Bob Stoner Head Usher Dick Bartles Lynn Michalsky Harold Jones Harold South

3 Pastor: David Rawley Youth Director: Josh Lance ext (cell) Secretary: Carol Schwalm Hours 9 to 4 Tues/Wed/Thurs. Building/Van Scheduling: Holly Ressler facility@greencastleub.org: Prayer Chain: or Melarl@aol.com web site: 1 st Nursery THIS WEEK Becky Sipes & Lauren Elliott NEXT WEEK Need Volunteers 2 nd Nursery Need Volunteer Cindy Rawley Acolyte Greeters Prelude Carlee Knepper (1 st ) Brianna Lopez (2 nd ) Harold & Betty South Cole & Christian Eberly Jack Ressler (1 st ) Kinsley Helman (2 nd ) Greg Elliott Family Sandy Dunkle Our prayers are with the family and friends of Elena Ott who went to claim her heavenly reward on Tuesday, August 23. Elena loved OUB and served the Lord and the church her entire life. Services were held on Friday. Puppet season is just around the corner! Lots to do...puppets, dowel rods, black light and much, much more! This ministry is for students in 5th through 12th grade with a desire to serve. An informational meeting for parents and students will be held on Sunday, September 11 at 2:00. Please contact Judy Conrad at or jlynnc2@comcast.net for details. Tim Ressler is looking for volunteers to travel to Zion UM Church near Shamokin, PA on Sept 16 & 17 to do some minor repairs on the church. This small church is comprised of mostly members of Tim s family who are older. For more information, contact Tim at or teressler@jlg.com.

4 Group choirs have been a part of worship since the O.T. temple. Voices in volume blending in harmony with each other lifting up praise as if it were a visible banner. Singing with a choir is a joyful experience, which blesses others. It is a way to use your talent and love of music. SO This is an invitation to anyone who loves to sing. Join with our OUB choir. Practice Wednesday evenings, 7:40 (sanctuary) Practices will begin on September 14. RIDE TILL YOU RE CROSS-EYED Two van trips coming soon. Sept. 11 (5:30-9:00 p.m.) Sunday evening service at Eyler s Valley Chapel Sept. 15 (9:30-3:00) Harrisburg participation in Franklin Graham s tour of prayer for election/government *Contact the church office to reserve a van seat ( ) MARK YOUR CALENDAR - MUSIC IN THE WOODS Sept 18, 6 pm at Barry & Mandy Stottlemyer s (15475 Wingerton Rd,) Music, Food, Fellowship 2016 U.B. Golf Tournament - benefits Rhodes Grove and UB Assoc. Friday, Sept. 16, at Greencastle Greens Two tee times - 7:30 am and 1:00 pm For more information, contact Rhodes Grove Camp website or Conference Center or Bobby Culler ( , ext. 204)

5 The Four Soils (Mark 4:1-20) Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown. (Mark 4:20) THE DIFFERENT SOILS The went out to The sower and seeds, both Soil to seed WHAT KIND OF SOIL ARE YOU? - TEST #1 #2 #3 #4

6 The Four Soils (Mark 4:1-20) Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown. (Mark 4:20) THE DIFFERENT SOILS The went out to The sower and seeds, both Soil to seed WHAT KIND OF SOIL ARE YOU? - TEST #1 #2 #3 #4

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