TODAY Calendar Sunday, April 2 - Sunday, April 9 5th Sunday in Lent 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Study MONDAY 7:00 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m. Al-Anon 7:00 p.m. Pastoral Relations Team - Staff Room WELCOME TO Palmyra Church of the Brethren Continuing the work of Jesus. Peacefully Simply Together Sunday, April 2, 2017 TUESDAY 6:45 p.m. Outreach Team - Parlor WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. Quilters 2:30 p.m. Worship Planning 3:00 p.m. Connections 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts 7:00 p.m. Leadership Calling Team 7:15 p.m. Canticle Bell Rehearsal And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8 THURSDAY 3:30 p.m. Living Out Loud - Youth Room 6:15 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m. Taize Rehearsal SATURDAY SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. Women s AA - Parlor 7:30 p.m. Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Palm Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Study 11:30 a.m. Pretzel Sandwich Luncheon 5:30 p.m. Boundaries 7:00 p.m. Taize Service 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. 45 North Chestnut Street, Palmyra, PA 17078 717-838-6369 www.palmyracob.org
We Are All Ministers To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Corinthians 11:7 Pastoral & Program Staff Dennis Lohr - Lead Pastor Bill Cave - Coordinator of Congregational Care Rachel Witkovsky - Director of Young Adult Ministries Bethany Hoffer - Director of Youth Ministries Missy Thompson - Director of Children s Ministries Gail Wagner - Office Administrator Music Staff Jeff Clouser - Music Director Rachel Witkovsky - Worship Coordinator Eileen Smith - Organist Evelyn Werner - Pianist Steve Hartman - Guitarist Today s Worship Participants Speaker: Dennis Lohr Worship Leader: Sandi Smith Children s Message: Heidi Neiswender Ushers & Greeters: Laura Whitman, Kuchunda Dy, Bob & Barbara Rhine, Scot Blouch Childcare: Brenda Heisey & Samantha Auer March 26, 2017 Worship: 131, Study: 65 Unified Giving Designated Giving Operating 4,707.50 Capital Campaign 10,788.00 Outreach 538.00 Caring Cupboard.00 Bldg. Repair/ 134.50 Youth Fundraising.00 Replacement Rental Income 2,330.00 Young Adult Fund 35.00 Children Ministries 175.00 Total $ 5,380.00 Total $ 13,328.00 Praying for Each Other 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. Sunday - George & Mary Ann Shearer Monday - Leroy Snoke Tuesday - Derek & Shila Ulrich Wednesday - Ralph & Mary Weaver Thursday - Jonathan & Dolores Wrightstone Friday - Greg & Sherri Baiocchi Saturday - Paul & Carol Boll Prayers for our Nigerian sister, Naomi Philimon. Please pray for health concerns for the following: Dale Auer, Ray Bashore, Pauline Bucher, Lennie DiMatteo, Vera Freed, David Kulp, Wally Landes, Harry Stroup, and Roy Summers. CCLI #472462, CVLI #503731612
Children Activities: Living Out Loud: 3rd 5th graders, Thursdays, 3:30 5:00 p.m. Flash light Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. Connections: 6th - 8th graders, Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Vocalists for the Palm Sunday evening Taize service are needed. Easy to learn short repetitive songs. Rehearsal is Thursday, April 6th at 7:00 p.m. Contact Jeff Clouser. The district Senior Adult spring banquet is on April 20, at 12 noon, at the Spring Creek COB. Cost is $12.50, please make your check payable to PCOB. Sign up sheet is at the mail slots. Everyone is welcome! Heidi Neiswender will be leading the discussion for the New Beginnings Class today. The topic will be The Mystery of Our Religion, one of Gomes sermons. Palm Sunday - April 9 Worship with the Chancel Choir and Handbell Quartet & Pretzel Sandwich Luncheon - 11:30 a.m. (See announcement for more info.) Taize Service - April 9, 7:00 p.m. (See announcement for more info.) Love Feast - Thursday, April 13, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Worship with the Chancel Choir and Handbell Quartet Easter Sunday - April 16 (Usual Sunday schedule) Worship with the Chancel Choir and Handbell Quintet Bring flowers to flower the cross! Serving next Sunday - Ushers & greeters: Laura Whitman, Kachunda Dy, Bob & Barbara Rhine, Scot Blouch; childcare: Cindy Groff & Donna Fawber Via; flowers: Paul & Pat Miller Annual PACC Community Blood Drive will be held at the First Evangelical Congregational Church, on Saturday April 8 th, from 8:00 to 11 a.m. Please contact Jere Maurer to make an appointment at 304-8051 or slade125@gmail.com. Individually packaged candy is needed for the Easter egg hunt. Please drop off your candy to the church office by Wednesday, April 5. You are invited to prayerfully worship and reflect as we ask Jesus, Remember Me, during our Taizé Service on Palm Sunday, April 9th, at 7:00 p.m., in the sanctuary. We will borrow from the tradition of Taizé as we offer our prayers and meditations around the cross. Everyone Welcome! Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. Meet in the Fellowship Hall Bring a basket & flashlight!
Page Turners Update: Ladder of Years, by Anne Tyler, is the first book that has been selected. The date for the conversation gathering in response to our having read the book is scheduled for Sunday, April 23 rd, at 3:00 p.m., in the parlor. Anyone who has read this book and would like to participate in the conversation is welcome. Pastor Bill. Yum...mark your calendars for the annual Pretzel Luncheon on Sunday, April 9 (Palm Sunday), at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. It promises to be a very tasty lunch as Lisa Gingrich is also providing some homemade goodies! Cost is by donation! The Love Feast is a special time when we come together in Christian community to wash each other s feet or hands, eat a simple meal in fellowship and celebrate communion. Please join your church family on Thursday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall as we celebrate this special occasion. Comings & Goings: Gail Wagner will be on vacation Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7. One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be taken today as we once again join forces with churches across the country in this offering. Each denomination chooses how the money it raises will be spent. The Church of the Brethren will use it to fund programs overseas such as the Global Food Crisis Fund and Disaster Relief Ministries in countries such as Sudan, Haiti, and Nigeria, along with work camps here in the United States. Separate envelopes were distributed in last week s bulletin. You may also indicate your contribution under other on your weekly offering envelopes. Or, for those who contribute on line, you can include this offering under Other 1, 2, or 3. Introduction to Yoga Led by Emily Kimak, Registered Yoga Teacher Thursdays, May 4 - June 22 7:00-8:15 p.m., in the Fellowship hall $42 (if borrowing a yoga mat) $35 (if bringing your own yoga mat) Introduction to Yoga is an 8-week course led by Emily Kimak, Registered Yoga Teacher and Pre-K Teacher. Drawing on her practice, training, and teaching with populations ages 4-70, Emily enjoys making yoga an accessible and compassionate practice. Introduction to Yoga participants will be guided through a weekly practice in gentle yoga postures, breathing exercises, and guided relaxation, at a suitable pace. Mats, props, and adaptations will be provided, as well as take-home materials and suggestions for building a home practice. Questions or to sign up, contact Teresa Keller, Parish Nurse at 329-8507 or parishnurse0407@gmail.com We extend sympathy to Elaine Hoffer and family on the death of Elaine s step father Lee Rader on Thursday, March 30.
Order of Worship WELCOME SONG Once Again Praise Team PRAYER *HYMN When We Walk with the Lord #544 CHILDREN S MESSAGE STORY OF THE CROSS Response At the Cross Screen OFFERING Offertory When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - John Innes (From Easter Cantata Risen, As He Said ) SHARING MUSICAL OFFERING Canticle Bells, Piano - Evelyn Werner When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - arr. Larson PRAYER SCRIPTURE Philippians 2:5-11 *SONG Once Again Screen SERMON The Obedience of the Cross CONFESSION & ASSURANCE Screen *HYMN All Hail the Power of Jesus Name #285 *SENDING *Please stand in body or spirit. Please sign the blue binder at your convenience.