Newville First Church of God March, 2015

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1 The Connection Newville First Church of God March, 2015

2 Baptism & Fellowship Meal Page 2 AUCTION & BAKE SALE APRIL 10 To Build our Children and Youth Educational Addition Auctioneers Gary Mentzer and Gary Lay will start the auction at 5:30 p.m. The doors will be open on Thursday, April 9th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and again on Friday, April 10th at 1:00 p.m. so that auction items can be viewed prior to the start of bidding. If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, I invite you to be obedient to the teachings in God s Word and share your faith with our church family by being baptized. Interested in being baptized or want to learn more about it? Please come to a Baptism Class being held on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. Our Baptism Service will be on Sunday, March 8th during both of the Worship Services. Everyone is invited to join us for a night of food, fellowship, and worship at our Fellowship Dinner on Sunday, March 8th at 5:00 p.m. This will be a covered dish meal and everyone is asked to bring one hot and one cold dish to share. The meat, beverages & place settings will be provided. Following the meal (about 6 pm) we will gather for a time of music and worship led by a group called REMIX. These young adults have a heart to share Christ's love, encourage, and lead people to the cross through contemporary worship. Plan now to attend and be sure to invite a friend or a family to join you for this great evening with the Lord and your church family. Man Up! Conference - March 20 (7 pm) - 21 (2:30 pm) Winebrenner Theological Seminary Scotland Campus Auditorium Cost-$75.00 (conference, lodging, and food) Register by calling and speaking to Abby. Guest Speaker - Ron Hostetler: Penn State/LA Rams, Author, Speaker The Man Up Conference is designed to bring Christian Men to an awareness of the decline in societal health, the limited effectiveness of the Church in addressing that decline, the attack on Christian values from several fronts, and the rise of radical Islam.

3 Women s Ministries Page 3 Please join us for an evening of fun, food, fellowship, and special entertainment as the Women s Ministry invites ladies of all ages to A Tea Under the Sea on Tuesday, March 10 th at 6:30 pm. In fun you may wear your beach hats and/or beach attire (no swimwear please). Kindly, we are asking for donations for the Pregnancy Center to be collected at the tea. (See list below.) Please sign your name to the Sea Party Scroll located in the Welcome Center by Wednesday, March 4 th if you plan to attend. Pregnancy Ministries, Inc. Shippensburg Center Center and Client Needs: Locking 4 Drawer File Cabinet Baby Wipes Newborn Onesies Infant Towels and Wash Cloths Boys and Girls Sleep Sacks Travel Pack of Infant Lotion, Baby Bath, etc.. CGWM Fall Retreat ~ March 13-15, 2015 ~ Winebrenner Theological Seminary ~ Findlay, Ohio. What is...4d Love? Join us at this year's Retreat to experience the love we all long for at its greatest height, depth, width and length -- that ultimately comes from God! We are blessed to feature our Churches of God women, His Blank Canvas a traveling music & art ministry team; and our main speakers Char Binkley & Marie Monville. Register Online at or mail your form and check to: Rebecca Shrom, c/o CGGC, P.O. Box 926, Findlay, OH A retreat brochure is on the Welcome Center bulletin board. March 15th is our CWS Blanket Sunday. We will be supporting this great need. Envelopes will be put in mail boxes for those wishing to help. The cost of the blankets is $ The recipient will receive a winter blanket and a summer blanket. The next G.I.G.G.L.E.S. Ladies Lunch Ministry will be on Tuesday, March 24th. Watch your bulletin for more details coming soon! There will be a Newville Rural Festival Planning Meeting on Wednesday, March 18th at 6:00 pm. This year s festival will be held on Saturday, May 30th!

4 Easter Services and Activities Page 4 Easter Sermon Series What Are We Boasting About? What do we have to boast about? Boast is defined: to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. We all have things in life we could boast about, hobbies, family, careers, and much more. Things that are great accomplishments and things we are proud of. But in reality, we have something far more important that we should be boasting about, and that is what Jesus and the empty cross means to us as a Christian. I invite you to come, and I encourage you to invite others to come, and join us this Easter season as I share a message series, What Are We Boasting About. My prayer is that you are boasting to others (in a good way) what Jesus has done for you! March 15: The Words From the Cross March 22: The Witness From the Cross March 29: Choir Cantata What Are We Boasting About April 2: The Wisdom From the Cross (Maundy Thursday Service) April 5: The Way of The Cross Thursday, April 2nd ~ 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Communion Service with Feetwashing and Youth Passion of Christ Walk Good Friday Community Cross Walk on Friday, April 3rd at 7:00 pm All women and young girls are invited to our Sacrificial Breakfast on Saturday, April 4th at 8:00 am. CHILDREN S EASTER EGG HUNT ~ SATURDAY, APRIL 4 ~ 10 AM Easter Sunday, April 5th 7:00 am - Sunrise Service 7:45 am - Easter Breakfast 9:00 am - Praise and Worship 9:30 am - Easter Worship Service

5 Thank You s Page 5 It s time to order you Easter Flowers. The flowers will grace our sanctuary on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Flowers available for purchase are 6 inch Tulips & 6 inch Mini Daffodils at $6.00 each. Order forms are in the Welcome Center and in your bulletin. Order forms with payment are due by March 15th. Your flowers may be taken home after the Easter Sunday Worship Service. To My Church Family, Besides my regular family you are the other family in my life. I want to thank you for the food, calls, visits, cards, and most of all the prayers. I knew God was with me and each and every one of you. I m a strong believer in prayer. Thank you Pastor for being there for me and Gary. We love you all and yes you are a great church family and great friends. Thank You, Vonnie Lay A very belated but whole hearted thank you to everyone who helped prepare our sanctuary for the Christmas season. A special thank you to those who undecorated and stored everything. I also want to thank the individuals who participated in the readings for the Christmas Eve Cantata. God Bless, Pat Shughart God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people. Hebrews 6:10a We would like to thank our church family for all the cards and caring support during the recent passing of Jeff's mother. We are so blessed to be apart of such a loving church. Love in Christ, Jeff, Betsy, Emma and Ben Shughart Thank you to everyone for their prayers, visits, cards, phone calls and support while I was in hospital and recovery at home. A special thank you to Pastor Wayne and Pastor Kelly - your support means so much. I'm off the daytime oxygen and doing well. My family and I appreciate all you do for us. Thanks Again - George Barrick We would like to thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to use your All Purpose Building to unload 1220 cases of Girl Scout Cookies. It means so much to us. Thanks again. Brenda Shughart (Community Cookie Liason) Pastor Good, Please let the congregation of Newville First Church of God know of our gratitude for the use of your sanctuary and fellowship hall for Brandi s Memorial Service. Brandi and Matt were married there in May of 2007 and it meant so much to all of us that we were able to use the church for this final service. All of the members were so kind to her over the years and kept her in their prayers, thoughts, and minds. We know that she is now in God s hands and with no pain or sorrow. God bless your church in all that you do. With grateful appreciation, Rand and Sally Kann Prayer Blankets c/o Pat Shughart, Thank you so much for the prayer blanket. I use it every day and think how great it is to be on the receiving end. Great job! In Christian Love, Louise Hoover Ladies of the Prayer Blankets, Raymond and I thank you very much for all the prayers and thoughts through this long month of illness. Raymond is on the road to recovery. The prayer blanket is beautiful! Again, Thank You! God Bless, Raymond & Betty Moser Dear Pastor Wayne, Elaine, and all of my Church Family, Thanks for all the phone calls, cards, prayers, delicious food, all acts of kindness shown to Sam and I during my surgery and recovery. It s wonderful to know we have a great caring church family. In Christian love, Louise Hoover

6 Children & Youth Page 6 New Members will be received on Sunday, April 19 th during both of the Worship Services. Membership classes will be held on Wednesday, March 25 th at 6:30 pm and on Saturday, March 28th at 9:00 am. You only need to attend one of these classes. Please contact Pastor Wayne with questions about membership or the Membership Class. Youth Lock In Come out & support our Bible Quizzers on Saturday, March 14th at the Green February 27th - 28th to include: Spring Church of God. The Jr./Sr. High Quizzers will have a tournament Sessions, games, movie, devotions, food, and around 10:00 am and the Little League Quizzers will have a district quiz plenty of fun time spent fellowshipping and lifting around 2:00 pm. Exact times will be published closer to the quiz date. the name of Jesus! Youth Retreat March 20th - March 22nd to include: Worship, Sessions, games, fun and fellowship. More details to follow! Youth Mission Event to Belize July 19th - July 26th to include: Ministry to orphanages and building a family a house. Yeah God! We are so excited! Meeting announcement to follow! Sign-up Sheets for these events are in the Welcome Center. Sunday School Poster and T-Shirt Contest Youth Lock In February 27th - 28th to include: The 2015 Newville Sunday School Association Sunday School Poster and T-Shirt Contest and the 2015 Teen Talent Contest will be on Sunday, March 29 th at 2:30 p.m. here at our church. details can be found on the Welcome Center bulletin board. Sessions, games, movie, devotions, food, and plenty Registration of fun time spent forms fellowshipping with complete and lifting the name of Jesus! Youth Retreat March 20th - March 22nd to include: Worship, Sessions, games, fun and fellowship. More details to follow!

7 Camp YoliJwa and Faithful Servants Page 7 (717) Check out the 2015 schedule! Contact YoliJwa Staff Buy YoliJwa Gift Certificates Find current schedule of events, forms and brochures. Like us on Facebook! Sign up for the newsletter! CAMP STAFF GIVE A HAND! YOU COULD BE A *WEEK LONG COUNSELOR *DAY MAINTENANCE HELPER *WEEK-LONG SUPPORT STAFF - KITCHEN OR MAINTENANCE CALL CAMP IF INTERESTED! PADDLING TRIP (MAY 15-17) AGES 18+ Enjoy a weekend on the water! This new YoliJwa retreat is for adults that enjoy canoeing and kayaking. Brochures available on the camp website. HIKE-N-ROCK-R-THON SAT., MAY 16 HIKE 6 MILES OR ROCK 4 HOURS TO SUPPORT THE CAMP. YOU COULD EARN UP TO A FREE WEEK OF 2015 CAMP WHEN YOU PARTICIPATE! 3 on 3 YOUTH Basketball Tournament on April 4th Boys & Girls Divisions for grades Proceeds benefit Doubling Gap Center. CAMP HOPE MAY 31 - JUNE 5 For intellectually disabled adults (age 15+). Call camp for a registration brochure. Male & Female counselors needed. CAMP YOLIJWA OPEN HOUSE * SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH * 1-5 PM * CARNIVAL GAMES, CRAFTS, POOL, CAMP S FAMOUS CHICKEN! FAITHFUL SERVANTS FOR MARCH 8:30 AM Worship Service Greeters: Bernie & Marylyn Allen family Nursery: Marylyn Allen, Cindy Finkenbinder 9:30 AM Connection Groups Nursery: March 1: Marylyn Allen March 8: Elaine Good March 15: Marylyn Allen March 22: Elaine Good March 29: Elaine Good 10:30 AM Worship Service Greeters: Scott, Kellene, Joel, Eli, Dave & Eileen Parthemore, Jerry & Phyllis Hershey Acolyte: 8:30 am Lizzy Eckenrode 10:30 am Alex Hoskins Toddler Church Helpers: March 1: Angie Anderson, Katlyn Hoskins March 8: Denay Ocker, Bethany Clark March 15: Angie Anderson, Kristina Kephart March 22: Denay Ocker, Heather Wolf March 29: Angie Anderson, Katlyn Hoskins Nursery: March 1: Stacie Nickel, Rebekah Nickel March 8: Norma Barrick, Emma Shughart March 15: Kathy Biscuit & Kacey Biscuit March 22: Nicole Coy, Elaine Good, Brooke Roberts March 29: Marylyn Allen, Ruth Clark Junior Church Teachers: March 1: Jr. Church Children begin in the sanctuary; Pastor Brian Ocker, Julie Lay March 8: Pastor Brian and Evan Ocker March 15: Erin Malick, Suzanne Witter March 22: Pastor Brian Ocker, Evan Ocker March 29: Pastor Brian Ocker, Brian Lay Wednesday Night Connection Groups Nursery: March 4: Elaine Good March 11: Roger Woltz March 18: Judy Greenawalt March 25: Phyllis Hershey

8 Birthdays & Anniversaries Page 8 ANNIVERSARIES Tom & Kim Bailey 3/18 Dave & Jo Schoonover 3/25 Tony & Chelsea Jackson 3/26 Dave & Shirley Bishop 4/3 Curt & Peggy Rine 4/3 Gary & Vonnie Lay 4/3 Chip & Pat Shughart 4/4 Don & Vonnie Mowery 4/8 David & Jeanne Young 4/8 Kevin & Jenn Killian 4/11 Kelly & Kris Hall 4/14 Richard & Judy Daihl 4/19 Brian & Beth Moul 4/20 Ken & Lisa Baer 4/20 Roger & Sue Russell 4/21 Ryan & Nicole Hall 4/24 Pastor Brian & Denay Ocker 4/25 Leon & Doris Deihl 4/26 Tobey & Brandi Lay 4/27 Chad & Julie Greenawalt 4/27 Brian & Julie Lay 4/30 Chris & Mandy Weaver s New Address is: mandychris@pa.net Contact Information Change for Jim McDermond. New Address is: Chapel Pointe, 770 S. Hanover Street, Room N115, Carlisle, PA Phone: Our new Church of God Home Grandperson is Janet Cole. She is in room 232 B. Her birthdate is October 28 th. Michael Hippensteel 3/1 Mick Hutchinson 3/1 Kelly Biscuit 3/3 Richard Mentzer 3/3 Scott Parthemore 3/5 Sharon Diehl 3/5 Vonnie Mowery 3/6 Carla Grimes 3/10 Janis Jones 3/11 Addison Lay 3/12 Dakoda Coy 3/13 Ashton Thrush 3/13 Bernie Allen 3/13 Thai Diep 3/14 Tyler Witter 3/15 Erica Diep 3/16 Charles Johnson 3/16 Micah Weaver 3/16 Krystal Boyles 3/17 Don Mowery 3/17 Evan Diep 3/18 Katlyn Hoskins 3/18 Autumn Riggio 3/21 Linda Woltz 3/21 Curt Rine 3/25 Trevor Ford 3/26 Twyla Stouffer 3/26 Dave Schoonover 3/27 Phillip Barrick 3/28 Carson Lay 3/29 Annabelle Allard 3/29 Congratulations to Trooper Catherine Long on her graduation from the PA State Police Academy. Please pray for God s protection for Catherine and her family as she BIRTHDAYS Anna Lehman 4/1 Emily Ramsey 4/1 Pastor Wayne Good 4/2 Ethan Piper 4/2 Seth Anderson 4/2 Jo Schoonover 4/2 Grant Hockenberry 4/2 Mason Thrush 4/3 Dawson Detweiler 4/3 Jason Kephart 4/6 Chad Greenawalt 4/6 Gerald Kelley 4/6 Brian Franklin 4/9 Tyler Koser 4/10 Abram Rosenberry 4/10 Darbie Armolt 4/10 Abigail Nickel 4/10 Sue Russell 4/11 Lisa Newswanger 4/11 Jane Shriner 4/11 Sheri Houser 4/12 Ken Lay 4/14 Drayson Gayman 4/14 Pastor Ronald Dull 4/16 Pastor Brian Ocker 4/18 Tiffany Myers 4/19 Bryce Koser 4/19 Donna Flory Kuhn 4/21 Skylar Diehl 4/21 Tom Madden 4/23 Collin Roberts 4/24 Tina Hutchinson 4/25 Barb Finkenbinder 4/26 Brian Ramsey 4/26 Ben Shughart 4/26 Deborah Wakefield 4/27 Jason Darhower 4/29 Janet Frantz 4/29 Jean Lay 4/29 Wayne Peters 4/30 Winebrenner Theological Seminary Scotland Campus needs YOUR help! We've got Spring on the mind, as many of you probably do, and in my mind that means one big thing: Flowers! We're planning some beautiful garden spaces for the Scotland Campus, and we're looking for flower bulbs/seeds! We're especially looking for these three types: Black Eyed Susans ~ Daylilies ~ Daisies. Do you have any lying around that you just never got around to planting? or maybe you're thinking, "Hey, I could pick up a couple bags of those at the garden shop and donate them!" If any of those thoughts occur to you--well...please do it! We'd love to have any help we can get in stocking our supplies for beautifying the campus. And remember...come Spring we'll probably be needing help with planting too! Contact Abby Long, Administrative Assistant Scotland Campus at with questions or for donation instructions.

9 Financial Report Page 9 Ordinary Income/Expense Incom e General Fund Incom e Envelopes Incom e 16, Interest on Account 8.38 Loose Offering Incom e 1, Miscellaneous Incom e Missions Incom e Online giving 1, Total General Fund Incom e 20, Money Market Incom e Building Fund Incom e 16, Kennedy Cam p Fund Incom e 3.00 Mem orial Fund Incom e Money Market Interest Account Total Money Market Incom e 16, Total Incom e 36, Jan 15 Annual Budget % Budget The Church Council will meet on Monday, March 9th at 7:00 pm. Community Events & Senior Center News is on the Welcome Center bulletin board. Expense Total Adm inistration - Other , % Total Adm inistration - Staffing 10, , % Total Benevolences 4, , % Total Christian Education , % Total Church Life Activities , % Total Property Managem ent 3, , % Total Stew ardship & Finance , % Total Worship & Evangelism , % Total Expense 19, , % Council Minutes & detailed Financial Report copies are in the Welcome Center. Don t forget your Big Spring Area Food Bank Donations. Collection Box is in the Welcome Center. Especially needed are peas and other non-perishable food items. Donate your used printer ink cartridges to benefit Pregnancy Ministries Inc. Please place them in the basket marked PMI Ink Cartridges in the Welcome Center. HELP WANTED Web-Page Assistant We are looking for one or two people who would be able to learn how to help maintain our web page. If you would be interested in helping in this project, contact our Secretary by March 8 th at secretary@newvillecog.com or call the office at (you may also put your name on Communication Slip in Bulletin and mark it Web-Page and place in the offering plate) HELP WANTED Assistant Secretary We are looking for an assistant secretary to fill in for Amy when she is on vacation or needs help with various projects. This is an as needed position. For more details, contact Kevin Lay by March 22 nd at bluemtnexc@embarqmail.com or call (you may also put your name on Communication Slip in Bulletin and mark it Secretary and place in offering plate)

10 Prayer Calendar Page Pray for those who have been taken into slavery and prostitution around the world. Apparently, the problem is much larger than we realize. Pray for the people who are enslaved as well as that the offenders will get their eyes opened and stop the evil they are doing. 2. Praise God for the trustees and others who do the work to keep this church running smoothly. They have spent many extra hours this winter to clear the parking lots in the early morning or late evening hours, for no glory of their own, but to serve God. 3. Pray for our troops and their families, especially if they are separated. Pray for safety for each one, physically and mentally and that they will soon be safely reunited. 4. Praise God for The Gathering and what those involved are doing as an outreach to local young people who have not had the chance to come to know Jesus, as their Lord. Pray for their continued creativity of the leaders and open hearts of the participants, so many will recognize the need for Jesus in their life. 5. Praise God for the Karate class and it's outreach to another specific group of people. It not only teaches the students self discipline and self defense, but a devotion to witness to them, as well. 6. Pray for the First Responders (police, fire fighters, EMTs, etc.) those who put their lives on the line for others. Pray for their physical safety as well as the ability to process all of the situations they deal with as they respond. 7. Tonight is when we turn our clocks ahead one hour. We lose an hour of sleep but praise God, we are closer to Spring. 8. Praise God for those who are showing their witness for Christ by being baptized today. May we all try to put those actions to our faith. 9. Pray for our council as they meet tonight. They truly do try to make our church the best outreach to the community that it can be. Praise God for their devotion to the job. 10. Praise God for each of the females of our church. We need to pray for each other and lift all the others up to stay strong, living for Jesus. 11. Pray for all marriages, especially those in our church. Pray that each spouse will give at least 100% and not give up easily, but will strive hard to make it all work and live up to the promises they made to God and each other. 12. Pray for Pastor Wayne and Elaine and all the other leaders in our congregation. The devil often attacks when people are responding positively. Pray for protection and strength for them to keep on leading us in God's will. 13. Praise God for organ donors and their families. It is one of the most unselfish things anyone can do. But please pray for the loss these people face in giving the gift of life to the recipients. Pray that the transplants will be successful with no rejections. 14. Pray for the Bible Quizzers and their leaders. May they do the very best they can, and always remember the verses they have learned and keep them deep in their hearts. Words to live by. 15. Today is Blanket Sunday. It is difficult for us to imagine having nothing to keep us warm. A blanket can do that and so much more. This is a good chance to make a difference to someone we never meet here. But think what a statement that would make to the receiver, that someone would care about them enough to send them a blessing. 16. Pray for all the missionaries around the world as well as those who will be going on short term mission trips. Pray for the safety, courage and wisdom of each one, that they will be completely surrounded by angels, and the hearers will have open hearts and a hunger to learn more about Jesus. 17. It's Saint Patrick's Day. The challenge is that you would praise God for some blessing every time you see something green today. 18. Pray for each male of our church family today, that each one will become so deeply involved with Christ in their heart that He spills out and spreads to everyone around them. 19. Pray for those who have projects ahead of them that seem overwhelming, that they will get through each minute until it is accomplished. 20. Hallelujah! Spring is here. We may still have some cold days, but warmer weather is coming soon. Praise God for the flowers and buds that are getting ready to bloom, and say a little prayer for those with allergies. 21. Pray for the Youth retreat, that lives will be changed permanently for Jesus and bonds of friendship will last forever. 22. Praise God for your family, whether by blood or by choice, each one makes your life richer. Don't forget to pray for the salvation of each one. 23. Pray that those who would be plotting terrorism would be stopped dead in their tracks, that they would be totally unsuccessful and will have their lives turned upside down to the point they will get to know Jesus. 24. Pray for those who want children desperately and have not received that blessing yet, that the holes in their hearts will be filled and God will send them the fulfillment they need and wish for, answered prayers. 25. Pray for those who deal with chronic diseases that are not visible to others. So many people deal with a struggle that no one else may see. Pray for them to be able to focus on Jesus, even when they are suffering. Yet, if they could have a miracle of healing, what a blessing that would be! 26. Praise God for the glorious colors He is getting ready to explode from the earth. Gorgeous new life will be emerging soon. 27. Pray those who commit domestic violence will be stopped and their lives will be changed drastically. Their victims do not deserve that treatment. Pray the victims will be protected and the bullies will find Jesus, turning into the people they were meant to be. 28. Praise God that His plan of salvation is so simple and free. We make it out to be so much more complicated. Let's take Him at His word. 29. Just as at the original Palm Sunday, let us praise Jesus as He is in our midst. But we need to remember that our actions can reflect the way the crowd turned on Him. Let us remember that when we disobey, it hurts Him all over again. 30. Let's not forget our pets and how much better they make out lives. Praise God for them. And don't forget to pray for those who are lost or those who are mistreated. They matter, too. 31. Pray for those who are traveling. Whether flying, sailing or driving, pray for safety for everyone involved. Travel responsibly.

11 1 Family Sunday 2nd Sunday of Lent 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Connection Groups 10:30 am Worship 5:15 pm Bible Quiz Practice 8 3rd Sunday of Lent; Baptism 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Connection Groups 10:30 am Worship 5:00 pm Fellowship Dinner 6:00 pm Remix Special Music 15 4th Sunday of Lent CWS Blanket Sun day 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Connection Groups 10:30 am Worship 22 5th Sunday of Lent 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Connection Groups 10:30 am Worship 5:15 pm Bible Quiz Practice Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 29 Palm Sunday, Stamp Sunday, Building Fund Sunday 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Connection Groups 10:30 am Worship 2:30 pm Sunday School Poster & T-shirt Contest 5:15 pm Bible Quiz Practice 2 6:00 pm Karate School 6:30 pm Worship Team Practice 7:00 pm Trustee Meeting 9 6:00 pm Karate School 6:00 pm Elders Meeting 7:00 pm Council Meeting 16 1:00 pm Happy Helpers 6:00 pm Karate School 6:30 pm Worship Team Practice 7:00 pm Missions Meeting 23 6:00 pm Karate School 30 6:00 pm Karate School 7:00 pm Christian Education Meeting 3 7:00 pm Cub Scouts 10 7:00 pm Cub Scouts 6:30 pm Women s Ministry Tea 17 St. Patrick s Day 7:00 pm Cub Scouts 24 GIGGLES Ladies Lunch Ministry 7:00 pm Cub Scouts 31 7:00 pm Cub Scouts 4 6:00 pm Adult Choir Practice 6:00 pm The Gathering 6:30 pm Children s Choir Practice 6:30 PM Easter Cantata Practice 7:00 pm Connection Groups 7:00 pm Baptism Class 11 6:00 pm Adult Choir Practice 6:30 pm Children s Choir Practice 6:30 PM Easter Cantata Practice 7:00 pm Connection Groups 18 6:00 pm Newville Rural Festival Meeting 6:00 pm Adult Choir Practice 6:00 pm The Gathering 6:30 pm Children s Choir Practice 6:30 PM Easter Cantata Practice 7:00 pm Connection Groups 25 John Winebrenner s Birthday (CGGC Founder) 6:00 pm Adult Choir Practice 6:30 pm Children s Choir Practice 6:30 pm Membership Class 6:30 pm Easter Cantata Practice 7:00 pm Connection Groups 5 6:00 pm Karate School 12 6:00 pm Karate School 19 6:00 pm Karate School 26 6:00 pm Karate School 6 Noon Community Lenten Lunch 13 Noon Community Lenten Lunch 20 1st Day of Spring Noon Community Lenten Lunch 27 Noon Community Lenten Lunch 7 Turn your clocks ahead 1 hour tonight 8:00 am Men s Prayer 14 8:00 am Men s Prayer Bible Quiz Tournament at Green Spring CGWM Spring Retreat, Findlay, OH 21 8:00 am Men s Prayer YOUTH RETREAT MARCH :00 am Men s Prayer 9:00 am Membership Class

12 Newville First Church of God 475 Shippensburg Road Newville, PA Website: Postage Required Newville First Church of God The Newville First Church of God exists to exalt God by showing His love through the fellowship of believers for the purpose of making more and better disciples. UPCOMING EVENT 3/1 Family Sunday; 2nd Sunday of Lent; Bible Quiz Practice 3/2 Karate School meets each Monday and Thursday at 6:00 pm; Worship Team practice; Trustee Meeting 3/3 Cub Scouts meet each Tuesday at 7:00 pm 3/4 The Gathering meets from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Baptism Class at 7:00 pm 3/6 Community Lenten Lunch each Friday in March at 12 Noon 3/7 Men s Prayer meets each Saturday at 8:00 am; Turn your clocks ahead 1 hour before bed tonight 3/8 3rd Sunday of Lent; Baptism; Fellowship Dinner at 5:00 pm; Special Music by REMIX 3/9 Elders Meeting; Church Council Meeting 3/10 Women s Ministry Ladies Tea at 6:30 pm 3/14 Bible Quiz Tournament at Green Spring 3/15 4th Sunday of Advent; CWS Blanket Sunday 3/16 Happy Helpers; Worship Team Practice; Missions Meeting 3/17 St. Patrick s Day 3/18 The Gathering meets at 6:00 pm ; Newville Rural Festival Meeting at 6:00 pm 3/20 1st Day of Spring; Youth Retreat through March 22 3/22 5th Sunday of Lent; Bible Quiz practice at 5:15 pm 3/24 GIGGLES Ladies Lunch Ministry 3/25 John Winebrenner s Birthday; Membership Class at 6:30 pm 3/28 Membership Class at 9:00 am 3/29 Palm Sunday; Stamp Sunday; Building Fund Sunday; SS Poster & T-shirt Contest 3/30 Christian Education Meeting at 7:00 pm Join us each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. for Adult Choir; 6:30 pm Children s Choir Practice; 6:30 pm for Easter Cantata Practice and 7:00 p.m. for Connection Groups Worship Service 8:30 am Nursery Care Ages under 2 Connection Groups 9:30 am Adult Electives lecture or discussion Children s Classes Nursery thru High School Post High School Classes Worship Service 10:30 am Junior Church 1st - 5th grade Children's Church Ages 2 - Kindergarten Nursery Care Ages under 2