Newville First Church of God Sunday, October 21, :30 am & 10:30 am Worship Service CONFIDENCE. Musical Prelude A Time of Preparing to Worship

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1 Newville First Church of God Sunday, October 21, :30 am & 10:30 am Worship Service Musical Prelude A Time of Preparing to Worship Welcome and Announcements A Time of Fellowship A Time of Worship #779 I ll Fly Away #774 When the Roll is Called Up Yonder Worship in the Giving of Tithes and Offering Confidence Video A Time of Prayer Hearing from God s Word Pastor Andrew Griffith Message: What Happens After We Die Text: 1 Corinthians 15 A Time of Reflection and Preparation #630 What A Friend We Have In Jesus A Prayer of Sending Musical Postlude A Time of Reflection ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ We welcome everyone to our worship service today. If this is your first time with us, please fill out the Communication Slip on the side of your bulletin and place it in the offering plate or hand it to Pastor Wayne after the service today. We are glad you are here worshiping with us. HAVE A PRAYER NEED? Fill out the Communication Slip and the pastor and the prayer team will pray for your need. October is Pastor Appreciation Month Please encourage our Pastors with a note, card or gift as you see appropriate. Our Pastors are: Pastor Wayne Good, Pastor Dick Reese, Pastor Ron Dull, Pastor Kelly Hall, Pastor Heidi Guyer, Pastor Andrew Griffith, and Pastor Brian Ocker. CONFIDENCE I'm not a warrior, I'm too afraid to lose I feel unqualified for what You're calling me to But Lord with Your strength, I've got no excuse 'Cause broken people are exactly who You use So give me faith like Daniel in the lion's den So I can face my giants with confidence You took a shepherd boy and made him a King So I'm gonna trust You and give You everything I'll be a conqueror, 'cause You fight for me I'll be a champion claiming Your victory So give me faith like Daniel in the lion's den So I can face my giants with confidence I'm gonna sing and shout and shake the walls I won't stop until I see them fall I'm gonna stand up, step out when You call Jesus, Jesus I'm gonna sing and shout and shake the walls I won't stop until I see them fall I'm gonna stand up, step out when You call Jesus!... Give me faith like Daniel in the lion's den So I can face my giants with confidence, yeah!... Give me faith like Daniel in the lion's den So I can face my giants with confidence I'll face my giants with confidence (ccli # )

2 Please forgive us for greeting you today with an elbow or fist bump and a smile instead of a hand shake, but we love to see your smile each week and we want to keep you safe from germs and viruses. Thank you for understanding and we pray that you will continue to have good health through our endeavors. The Greeters Ministry The rosebud in the sanctuary last week was in celebration of the birth of Layne David Greenawalt who was born on Saturday, October 13 th. Layne weighed 9 lbs, 5 oz., and was 21 inches long! His parents are Cody & Brittney Greenawalt and he joins big brother, Parker. His grandparents are Chad & Julie Greenawalt and greatgrandparents are Nick & Judy Greenawalt. As many of you know, Suzanne and Sara Witter were unable to travel to Honduras in September on their medical mission trip due to Suzanne s ongoing health issues. However, with the help of many members of the church, Suzanne was able to collect and send 50 pounds of medicines to South Carolina to be taken to Honduras by the rest of the mission team! The leader was so grateful for all your generosity, but the people of Honduras were even more appreciative! It was reported that the team served over 800 patients and gave out over 3000 prescriptions in 1 week!!! God is so good! All articles and items for the November Newsletter are due into the office by Today, October 21 st. Pregnancy Ministries' Volunteer Training for Peer Counselors and Receptionists will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, beginning October 22 through November 2. More information is available in the Welcome Center. G.I.G.G.L.E.S. Ladies Lunch Ministry will be having lunch at Hoss s in Carlisle, on Tuesday, October 23 rd at 12:00 NOON. Meet at the church at 11:15 a.m. to carpool! The first Pastoral & Family Health Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23 rd at 6:30 p.m. Anyone, including youth, interested in serving on the committee is encouraged to attend. The Living Christmas Tree will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, October 23 rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Green Spring Church of God. Any questions, please contact Linda Martin or Linda Brenize. October 27 th from 10:00 am 12:00 noon Paw Packs Fundraiser - Homemade Soups and Baked Goods sale. Sign-up sheets for donations of soups or baked goods are in the Welcome Center. Trunk or Treat - Wednesday, October 31 st. We are still looking for more individuals/families to host a vehicle for Trunk or Treat. Come out and share in a fun filled evening as we share candy, refreshments, and conversations with people from our community. We are also in need of some donations of food items (there are newly amended sign-up sheets in hallway to The Connection Center so please check them out again even if you ve already signed up!), and it would be a great help if you can donate a bag or more of candy to hand out to the children (you can place in box beside the sign-up sheets). Thanks for your support! If anyone has small 1 high plastic animals I can use for trunk or treat, please let me know. Dave Schoonover, Choir and cantata practicer for October 31 st are cancelled due to Trunk or Treat activities. Cantata practice will be held on Thursday, November 1 st at 6 p.m GET INVOLVED WITH CHILDREN'S MINISTRY! IMMEDIATE NEED: We are still in need of a teacher for 8:30 Junior church. Easy to follow curriculum is provided! For more information, please contact Pastor Heidi. Listeners are still needed for AWANA. Please contact Pastor Heidi to help! Trunk or Treat is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31 from 6-8. Help is needed with food, parking, and of course, TRUNKS to hand out candy! Sign-up Sheets are out in the Welcome Center.

3 Go to College Debt Free Seminar on Thursday, November 1 st at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall at the Open Door Church (600 Miller Avenue, Chambersburg). For more information, contact Brian Ramsey at or brian.ramsey.426@gmail.com. On Friday, November 2 nd, Happy Helpers will be traveling to Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant in Orrtanna for lunch. The meal will be served at 12:00 noon. The meal is served family style. The two meats will be Fried Chicken and Baked Ham. The cost is $20.00 per person and includes tax and gratuity. Please sign the list in the Welcome Center if you plan to attend. The money is due to Sheri Houser by October 28 th. On November 3 rd, Crossfire ministry is sponsoring a roast beef dinner and concert with local artist, Frances Drost, at the Plainfield First Church of God. This event is open to the public, both married couples and singles. Tickets are currently available online through Eventbrite (go to and search Event: Crossfire ). Cost is $20.00 for dinner and concert. Please see the bulletin board for more information. Mark your calendars! On Saturday, November 3 rd, we will be hosting the PA State Sunday School Convention here at our church. They are expecting between people to attend. Help is needed on Friday afternoon, November 2 nd to set up tables and chairs. The Ladies will be serving a soup and sandwich lunch and will need help in the kitchen. Desserts will be needed for the lunch. Again, we will need help on Saturday evening to take down the tables and chairs to get ready for our Sunday Services. All help will be greatly appreciated. Any questions, please contact Buz Anderson. (The Convention Theme is Kids Under Construction. Over 25 Workshops will be offered. Please register with Buz Anderson if you plan to attend by October 26th. Our church will pay the registration fee and the lunch fee for anyone from our church that wants to attend. Sunday School Convention Registration forms with complete details can be found on the Welcome Center bulletin board.) Church Membership classes will be held on Wednesday, November 7 th at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday, November 10 th at 9:30 a.m. On Sunday, November 11 th, we will be receiving new members into the church. The Baptism service has been rescheduled to November 11 th. Please contact Pastor Wayne know if you are interested in being baptized. Operation Christmas Child Collection Sunday is November 11, Please bring your boxes along to Church that Sunday. National Collection Week Nov , The Women s A Blessed Christmas Banquet at Doubling Gap Center will be held on Tuesday, December 4 th at 6:30 pm. Cost is $15 per person and includes Appetizers, Dinner, Fellowship and Program. Please bring one of the following: 10 oz. Vaseline lotion, Suave Ladies deodorant, 2.9 oz. Crest toothpaste, 2.4 oz. Fixodent denture adhesive, small Polident denture tablets, or 8.5 oz. Listerine mouthwash for the residents of the Church of God Home. May you be blessed with the spirit of Christmas which is peace, the gladness of Christmas which is hope, and the heart of Christmas which is love. The 5 th Annual Portraits of White, featuring local professional singersongwriter Frances Drost, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 15 th and 16 th. Call or visit web at Camp YoliJwa Winter Retreat Registration Forms and the 2019 Camp YoliJwa Schedule are posted on the Welcome Center bulletin board. Just a note of Thanks for Newville First Church of God s long-time, faith support of Capital Area Pregnancy Center. Your support is so meaningful to us. We prayed for you and the congregation this morning in our staff meeting. Blessings, the staff, CAPC (John, Jeni, Judy Leslie, Amy, Sandy) Submit items to our church secretary using s: (secretary@newvillecog.com or newvillecog@embarqmail.com). and include your name and contact information. You may also leave a message on the church answering machine ( ). THANK YOU!

4 FILL THAT BUS We had a very gracious donation to pay for a bus to take us all together to the Baltimore Processing Center. We have reserved for 40 volunteers at this writing we have 11 so far. Sign-up sheet is in the welcome center. We will leave the Church around 6:30 am and work from 9-1 at the Processing Center on November 24, You can break for lunch at any time during the 4 hours. They have a Chic Fil A set up or you can pack a lunch. (we should be back to the Church between 3-4 p.m.) Did out those ugly Christmas Sweaters and get your vocals ready for some carols. Hope to see you there. I m sure some Christmas Cookies will be available on the bus. Questions contact Norma Barrick Operation Christmas Child Warehouse Information Our mission is to help churches, groups, and individuals fill shoeboxes to reach our world for Jesus Christ. The warehouse purchases large quantities of basic items at discounted prices and sells them at cost to everyone who fills a shoebox. All workers are volunteers. Location: 305 W. Commerce Street, Chambersburg (Look for signs) Times: October 22 9:00 am 12 Noon October 25 4:00 pm 7:00 pm October 30 9:00 am 12 Noon November 3 9:00 am 12 Noon November 6 9:00 am 12 Noon November 10 9:00 am 12 Noon November 13 9:00 am 12 Noon

5 FAITHFUL SERVANTS FOR THIS WEEK OCTOBER 21ST 8:30 AM Worship Service Greeters: Bob & Mary Woltz, Angie Anderson, Don Heishman, Jerry & Phyllis Hershey Woddlers & Toddlers: Norma Barrick Junior Church (ages 3 7) meets in the Connection Center Junior Church (ages 3 7) Teacher: Linda Webber 9:30 AM Connection Groups Nursery: Teresa Hockenberry and Vicki Griffie 10:30 AM Worship Service Greeters: James & Terri Elliott, Chip Shughart, Jerry & Phyllis Hershey Our Woddlers & Toddlers nursery care is provided for children 2 years of age and under. While in the nursery, children will be engaged in Bible story activities. Nursery: Kathy Biscuit; Sara Witter Toddler Church Helpers: Stacie Nickel, Nadia Griffith Children s Church (2 years Kindergarten) meets in The Connection Center. Junior Church (grades 1 st 5 th ) meets in The Connection Center Junior Church (grades 1 st 5 th ) Teacher: Pastor Heidi Guyer Sunday Kid s Check-In Counter Helpers 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Sarah Long 9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Linda Woltz 10:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Jowana Rostad FAITHFUL SERVANTS FOR NEXT WEEK - OCTOBER 28TH 8:30 AM Worship Service Greeters: Bob & Mary Woltz, Angie Anderson, Don Heishman, Jerry & Phyllis Hershey Woddlers & Toddlers: Peg Hoover and Kennedy Sheriff Junior Church (ages 3 7) meets in the Connection Center Junior Church (ages 3 7) Teacher: Linda Webber 9:30 AM Connection Groups Nursery: Norma Barrick and Emily Reall 10:30 AM Worship Service Greeters: James & Terri Elliott, Chip Shughart, Jerry & Phyllis Hershey Our Woddlers & Toddlers nursery care is provided for children 2 years of age and under. While in the nursery, children will be engaged in Bible story activities. Nursery: Bev Orner and Bethany Clark Toddler Church Helpers: Stacie Nickel, Delaney Rhinehart Children s Church (2 years Kindergarten) meets in The Connection Center. Junior Church (grades 1 st 5 th ) meets in The Connection Center Junior Church (grades 1 st 5 th ) Teacher: Pastor Heidi Guyer Sunday Kid s Check-In Counter Helpers 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Ron & Erin Malick 9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Miriam Dull 10:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Dan & Juliana Bender WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH Wednesday Connection Group Nursery TBD Wednesday Kid s Check in Counter Helper Kathryn Griffith WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST Wednesday Connection Group Nursery: Trunk or Treat Wednesday Kid s Check in Counter Helper: Trunk or Treat

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