Calendar Sunday, January 21 - Sunday, January 28 TODAY 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship - Under balcony 10:30 a.m. Study Time WELCOME TO Palmyra Church of the Brethren Continuing the work of Jesus. Peacefully Simply Together Sunday, January 21, 2018 MONDAY 10:00 a.m. Therapy 7:00 p.m. AA - Gathering Place 7:00 p.m. Al-Anon - Parlor 7:00 p.m. Peace Action Team TUESDAY 7:00 p.m. Board - Fellowship Hall WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. Quilting 10:30 a.m. Little Explorers - Multi-purpose Rm. 2:30 p.m. Worship Planning - Choir Room 7:00 p.m. Children Partner Team Mtg. - Library 7:15 p.m. Canticle Bell Rehearsal THURSDAY 3:00 p.m. L.O.L. - Youth Room 6:15 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. AA - Gathering Place SATURDAY Young Adult Ski Trip 10:30 a.m. Women s AA - Parlor SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship - Under balcony 10:30 a.m. Study Time 2:00 p.m. Kid s Pool Party 2:00 p.m. Youth Skating Party 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 Worship Leader: DeeAnn Daniels Speaker: Dennis Lohr Children s Message: Marilyn Baker Ushers & Greeters: John Rhine & Bob Bucher Nursery - Worship: Michele Gottshall & Samantha Auer Nursery - Sunday School: Michele Gottshall & Andy Hoffer Child Care Worship: Jeanie Small & Sherri Baiocchi Serving Next Sunday Ushers & greeters: John Rhine & Bob Bucher Nursery - Worship: Elaine Hoffer & Sharon Smith Nursery - Sunday School: Derek & Shila Ulrich Child Care Worship: Betty Smith & Shirley Spahr Flowers: Sam Gingrich CCLI #472462, CVLI #503731612 Page Turners Continue! The Page Turners conversation gathering last Sunday was lively and interesting. Our next book will be, Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living, by Krista Tippett. Krista is a person who listens for a living and this book chronicles some of what she has learned. The voices she listens to are some of her conversation companions who appear in her popular and award-winning NPR radio program, On Being. Krista has also authored the bestselling book, Speaking of Faith, and Einstein s God. The conversation gathering for this book will be Sunday, February 18, at 3:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Why not join us! Pastor Bill. The altar flowers are presented to God in memory of our loved ones by Dave & Deb Lohrer. The Londonderry Village Auxiliary presents Brothers In Grace, today, at 7:00 p.m., in the DiMatteo Worship Center. Check the following media for weather related cancellation notifications: 1. Website: www.palmyracob.org 2. WLBR, 1270 AM 3. WHP CBS 21 - continuous updates 4. Our Facebook page 5. Church Email Reminder!!!! The Chestnut Street doors are accessible via your fob. The strike plate for the fob is on the north door. This door is also set to be automatically unlocked at the same time schedule as the office doors. Have you been mugged yet? We mean have you purchased your Anniversary mug yet? If not - not to worry. Mugs in each of the four colors are still available at a cost of $8.00. Please contact the office to see samples of the colors and to make your purchase.
Prayer Concerns: We pray for health concerns for Sam Brandt, John Grace, Greg Hartman, Judy Jurell, Paul Miller, Roy Summers, Elvin Wagner, and Art Zellers. Children & Youth! Live Out Loud (4th - 7th grade): Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m., in the Youth room. Young Adult ski trip: January 27, Big Boulder & Jack Frost Ski Resort. Donation of snacks and baked goods are needed again each week for Live Out Loud, our weekly 4th-7th grade youth gathering, beginning on January 4. There are slips of paper, each with a different date marked on it on the window sill under the side balcony. Pick a date you can donate and place the half with your name on it in the basket keep the other half as a reminder. January 14, 2018 Worship: 145, Study: 67 Unified Giving Designated Giving Operating 6,046.25 Capital Campaign 554.43 Outreach 691.00 Operating 105.00 Bldg. Repair/ 172.75 Rental Income 40.00 Replacement Memorial Juanita Light 50.00 Youth Fundraising 30.00 Total $ 6,910.00 Total $ 779.43 Gifts-In-A-Jar are on sale at half price until they are sold out. They are available on the window sills under the side balcony. Attention Parents: There is a change of schedule during Worship beginning February 4, children (other than nursery) will remain with their parents until the conclusion of the children s message at which time they will be dismissed for childcare. A Film-Tastic Fundraiser: During the months of January and February the youth will be distributing empty film canisters (35 mm) to anyone willing to help out the youth fund. If you take one, all you need to do is fill it with quarters and return it. Baskets of empty canisters will be placed at the entrances of the sanctuary. Baskets for returning filled canisters will be placed on a window sill under the side balcony. This is a simple and easy way to contribute to the ministry of the youth in this congregation. If you wish to receive credit for your offering, please include your name or offering envelope number on the canister. RSVP to Bethany Hoffer, 1-937-417-5938
Little Explorers Early Learning Classes FREE preschool style classes with stories, activities, crafts, lunch Children ages 3 5 Wednesdays, January 24 March 14, 10:30 a.m. 12 noon Palmyra Church of the Brethren: Multi-Purpose Room Call the library, 717-838-1347 or missamy@lclibs.org January 28th, 2:00-3:30 p.m. At the home of Nathan Auer 7447 Moyer Rd., Harrisburg RSVP: Missy, 838-5544 by January 25th
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to Worship CALL TO WORSHIP Imago Dei - Image of God Screen *HYMN In Christ There Is No East or West #306 *PRAYER SCRIPTURE John 1:43-51 SONG Jesus, Let Us Come to Know You Screen CHILDREN S MESSAGE **Please note children are videotaped at this time OFFERING Offertory Here in This Place - arr. Anne Roberts SHARING & PRAYER Response Spirit of Life Screen SCRIPTURE John 6:42 MESSAGE Beyond Belief SONG Fingerprints of God Praise Team MOMENT FOR PEACE Lesson from a Bus Driver Bonnie Rhoads *HYMN Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me #507 *SENDING *Please stand in body or spirit. **Today s service will be videotaped and will be available only on our website and will not be used for any promotional purposes. Please sign the blue binder at your convenience.