SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, August 25 Sunday, September 1. WELCOME TO OUR SERVICE! August 25, 2013

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1 WELCOME TO OUR SERVICE! August 25, 2013 PALMYRA CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 45 N. Chestnut St., Palmyra, PA The mission of the Palmyra Church of the Brethren is to invite, welcome, nurture, disciple, equip, empower and inspire all persons to live and to serve in the way of Jesus. PASTORAL MINISTRY TEAM Dennis M. Lohr - Lead Pastor Audrey Finkbiner - Coordinator of Congregational Care Bethany Clark - Director of Youth Ministries Missy Thompson - Children s Ministry Mobilizer MUSIC LEADERSHIP TEAM Suzanne Boyer - Director of Music Ministries, Chancel Choir, Canticle Bells, Youth Choir Eileen Smith, Organist & Director of Tintinabulation Evelyn Werner - Accompanist SERVING TODAY Greeter & On Call Marilyn Baker Ushers George Bell, Phil Groff, Beverly Luci Child Care Betty Smith & Shirley Spahr CHURCH OFFICE Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gail Wagner - Office Administrator gwagner@palmyracob.org , Fax: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, August 25 Sunday, September 1 TODAY 8:00 a.m. Worship 8:45 a.m. Fellowship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Brethren Hour: Myerstown CoB MONDAY 5:30 p.m. Circles 7:00 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m. Al-Anon 7:00 p.m. Peace Action Team TUESDAY 7:00 p.m. Congregational Support Baker s house WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. Quilting 6:00 p.m. Biggest Loser 7:00 p.m. F.O.T.T. 7:00 p.m. After Hours THURSDAY 7:00 p.m. AA SATURDAY 10:30 a.m. Women s AA SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Worship 8:45 a.m. Fellowship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Brethren Hour: Midway CoB CCLI #472462, CVLI #

2 PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! COMING SEPTEMBER 1 Speaker: Bethany Clark Title: It Is Hard to Go Home Greeter & On Call Elaine Hoffer Ushers Steve Gottshall, Steve Hoffer, Paul & Carol Boll Childcare Brenda Heisey & Tara Garber Flowers: Brent & Tara Garber YOUTH ACTIVITIES All Youth: Soup & Salad Luncheon: Sunday, September 8, 11:30 a.m. Wendy s: September 18, 5:00 8:00 p.m. Run for Peace: September 21, 10:00 a.m. Disaster Relief Auction: September 28, 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Junior High: Jr. High Alive: Wednesdays, 2:45 p.m. beginning September 4 District Retreat: October Senior High: After Hours: Wednesdays, 7:00 9:00 p.m. Coffee Night: August 28, 7:00 9:00 p.m., Desserts Etc. District Bonfire: October 5 Everyone in our church is given a special day to receive prayers from their fellow Christians. Let us take a moment this week to hold the following persons in our thoughts and prayers as we support and encourage one another in Christ s name. Monday William & Bonny Mattern Tuesday Gladys Nagy Wednesday Kevin & Joyce Rosborough Thursday Dennis & Marti Shaak Friday Gregg & Kathleen Snyder Saturday Anna G. Wagner Sunday Paul & Jan Wessell Do you have a special need that you would like to discuss with someone? Congregational Support Team member Marilyn Baker will be on call this week to address any concerns or needs. Health Concerns: Alice Ruth Gingrich SUMMARY OF AUGUST 18 8:00 Worship: 20, Sunday school: 71, 10:30 Worship: 139 Unified Giving Designated Giving Operating 4, Operating Outreach 1, Facility Use Bldg. Repair/ Outreach.00 Replacement Caring Cupboard Third Way Fund Youth Fundraising.00 Total Unified $5, Total Designated $ 1,070.00

3 It s time to begin preparing team expense budgets for Please submit your team s proposed 2014 budget no later than September 13th to Phil Groff at (home), (cell) or pgroff@mtb.com. Rehearsals Are Beginning Again! Tintinabulation: Wednesday, September 4, 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir: Wednesday, September 4, 6:45 p.m. Canticle Bells: Wednesday, September 4, 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir: Thursday, September 5, 7:00 p.m. We have been asked to provide church services at the Twin Oaks Nursing Home in Campbelltown on Sundays during the month of September. These services will begin at 2:00 and only need to be 30 to 45 minutes long. It can be as simple as a few hymns, scripture, and a prayer. Contact Michael Witmer at or at witmer9@verizon.net to choose a Sunday. Caring Cupboard Needs: Tuna, Chicken Noodle Soup, Canned Fruit, Ramen Noodles, Mac and Cheese, Rice, Canned Tomatoes (whole, diced, crushed, stewed, sauce, paste), Cream Soups (chicken, mushroom, celery, potato), Ready to Serve Soups (Healthy Choice, Progresso, Campbell s, Store Brand), Canned Pasta with or without meat, Chick Peas or Garbanzo Beans, Canned Spinach & Lima Beans, Canned Meats Drop-off hours are Mondays: 9-11 a.m. and 2-6 p.m., Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - noon and 5:30-7 p.m., Fridays: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Comings & Goings! Dennis Lohr will be on vacation Monday, August 26 through Sunday, September 1. Gail Wagner will be on vacation Friday, August 30. The Church Office will be closed September 2, 2013 for the Labor Day. Congratulations Katie Schrekengast! Last week Katie Schreckengast participated in the Miss America s Outstanding Teen Pageant in Orlando, FL and earned the Non- Finalist Interview Award, Non-Finalist Evening Wear and On- Stage Question Award, and the Community Service Award for raising the most money for the Children s Miracle Network. She was also awarded the Bronze Medal for the Duke of Edinburgh Award and was one of the finalists for the Teens In Action award, which is based on her work with the Caring Cupboard and the National Hunger Prevention organization, No Kid Hungry. Way to go, Katie!! Help is needed to clean basement windows on Saturday, September 7, from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Please bring any supplies you might use. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Contact Elaine Hoffer at or sehoffer@verizon.net to rsvp or with questions. Upcoming Sr. Adult Activities: Sign-up sheets are at the mail slots or register on line at under announcements on the homepage. September 18: Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, cost is $9.00. Following the tour, we will have a Dutch treat lunch at an area restaurant. Transportation is available. We will leave the church at 9:00 a.m. and return around 2:00 p.m. October 2: District Senior Adult Dinner at Yoders Restaurant at 12 noon, featuring our very own Dennis & Marti Shaak! Cost is $ Deadline to register is September 15. Electronics Recycling Event and Bake Sale! Ecycle1st will host an electronics recycling event and bake sale on September 15, from 12:00-4:00 p.m., at the Unity Church. A list of acceptable items can be found at For more information, contact Laurie Plank at or lauriep@juno.com.

4 Welcome back everyone! On Sunday, September 8, come and celebrate the return of folks from their summer trips, travels and activities. Join us in the Fellowship Hall directly following the 10:30 a.m. service for a soup and salad lunch served by the Youth. Come and taste some of the recipes that will be available this winter through the Youth s Gifts in a Jar fundraiser! We will be auctioning off soup bowls painted by our Senior High Youth. All donations benefit the Youth Fund. Candidate for Director of Young Adult Ministries Announced! The Board has affirmed the call to Rachel Witkovsky as our Director of Young Adult Ministries. Our Young Adults and congregation had an opportunity to meet her on Saturday, August 24. A congregational vote to affirm Rachel will be taken at the beginning of both worship services this morning. Rachel s bio, position description, and compensation package are available outside of the office. What kind of worshipping community shall we become? On June 18, the Church Board unanimously affirmed the following recommendations from the Worship Team: Worship planners to begin designing worship experiences at both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services that are multigenerational, contain variety and experimentation, and to allow conversation regarding worship to happen. Worship Team to host two Town Hall Meetings for a time of discussion and discernment. Saturday, September 14, 9:00 a.m., in the Gathering Place (past the chapel and parlor) Sunday, October 13, 2:00 p.m., in the Gathering Place. A Congregational Council Meeting will be called on November 3 to vote whether we will be a congregation that has a single worship experience or multiple worship experiences. You are encouraged to participate in the on-going conversation and attend the Town Hall meetings. 8:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday August 25, 2013 CONGREGATIONAL MEETING PRAISE SONG PRAISE SONG Gathering/Welcome Sharing Our Lives Charlie Runkle When We Stand Together American Praise SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 18:1-6 MESSAGE Potter and Clay PRAYER PRAISE SONGS ODE TO GOD AND PLAYDOH Worship Leader: Lorrie Long Potter's Hands I Got a Mind to Do Right

5 10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE AUGUST 25, 2013 WELCOME PRESENTATION OF BIBLES TO 3 rd GRADERS CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Charlie Runkle SCRIPTURE ECHO Jeremiah 18:1-6 Pastor Finkbiner, Eileen Smith, Russ & Kathy Veal ** SONGS This is the Day This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made. We will rejoice, we will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made. There Were Twelve Disciples There were twelve disciples Jesus called to help him: Simon Peter, Andrew, James, his brother John, Philip, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddeus, Simon, Judas, and Bartholomew. He has called us too, he has called us too. We are his disciples, I am one and you! He has called us too, he has called us too. We are his disciples, I am one and you! God is So Good God is so good, God is so good, God is so good, he s so good to me. I ll do his will, I ll do his will, I ll do his will, he s so good to me. CHILDREN S MESSAGE Missy Thompson & Company (Children Dismissed for Children s Church) RECOGNITION OF SERVICE PRAYER OF BLESSING FOR TEACHERS OFFERING A warm welcome to all who worship with us today! Please sign the blue binder at this time. The Smiths Pastor Finkbiner Pastor Finkbiner SPECIAL MUSIC The Miller Family My Anchor of Hope Kingdom Heirs Tell Me the Story of Jesus Fannie J. Crosby When I Am Afraid Frank Hernandez MORNING PRAYER Rachel Witkovsky Response, Hymn #353 Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying SERMON Potter and Clay ** HYMN #504 Have Thine Own Way ODE TO GOD AND PLAY DOH POSTLUDE GREETING ONE ANOTHER Epilogue for Trumpet Tom Birchwood ** Please stand in body or spirit * Please remain standing in body or spirit