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Volume LXVIII March 4, 2018 Number 9 LITTLE SWATARA CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
31 Rehrersburg Rd, PO Box 437, Bethel, PA 19507 Church Web Page - www.LittleSwatara.org/ phone: 717-933-4723
FB: @LittleSwataraCoB *** Wi-Fi Guest/pw: brethren
Outreach: The Gathering Place Café, 8490 Lancaster Ave, Bethel Contact: gatheringplacecafe.com / Phone:717 -933-5958
GIVING LAST SUNDAY
General Fund 5,092.00$
Building Fund 230.00$
Family Assistance 195.00$
Maintenance 575.00$
Sunday School 112.00$
A/C Fund 575.00$
Food Pantry 50.00$
Women's Fellowship 25.00$
Global Food (MoM) 250.00$
Nigerian EYN 100.00$
Gathering Place 100.00$
Youth NYC 140.00$
TOTAL 7,444.00$
Last Sunday’s Attendance Worship 62 + 110 = 172
Sunday School = 92
GENERAL FUND BUDGET 2018
$293,913.00
Prayer Concerns
Prayers for the shut-ins and
elderly not able to be with us
today.
*Naomi Moyer –Stoneridge room 201
Bob Christ
*Christine Bashore
The family of Richard Daub
Global Missions
*Tim Reinhard
Emilita Huston Poling (Pastor Erv’s daughter)
and her family—may we remember Pastor Erv and
Joan at this time of great loss of their daughter. An
address is in the directory pg.45 for cards.
**************** May we, the congregation send sincere sympathy and Christian love to family members, Jean Smith and the Merkey’s on the passing of their Aunt Dorothy Ren-ninger on Feb.24, 2018.
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Let’s help Mary Bashore celebrate her 92nd birthday on March 5. There will be a box on the narthex table for cards. Esther Yenser will be 95 on March 16th. A box is on the table for sending her good wishes as well.
THANK YOU “Many thanks to the people of Little Swatara
for their generosity and amazing support during my 90th birthday celebration. It was a
truly memorable event. Again, thank you!” Kermit E Stump
“Thanks for all the cards and well wishes. Pastor Bob is doing well and pray for patience and a quick recovery!” Thanks, Carol
Youth Yummies
Today! 9:15am-10:30am
A/C UPDATE The Air Conditioning will cost
$92,120, the Air Conditioning Fund has already risen to $44,350. Please continue to contribute des-
ignated offerings to the fund so we can be cool in the heat of the summer.
Little Swatara Church Pastor, Matthew S. Christ OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ANY TIME, ANY DAY BY CALLING OR TEXTING PASTOR
MATT AT 570-246-8196 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Matt Christ; Instagram & Snapchat: mdchrist99
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Church Office: 717-933-4723 OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am-12 noon Secretary—Charlene K. Anspach E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer—Dianne Younker, 717-269-0803. E-mail: [email protected].
THANK YOU Volunteers! March 4,11,18, and 25, 2018
VIDEO PROJECTION Glenn Riegel/ Mark Myers -CVLI#502613280; CCLI#157691
ORGANIST Marlene Blatt AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT Carl and Miles Kauffman **PRAISE TEAM—2nd Sun. @ 10:30am, & 4th Sun @ 8:15am. CHORISTER 1st Sunday 2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday
8:15 Pam Gerberich Richard Frantz SPIRIT RENEWAL PRAISE TEAM 10:30 Dianne H PRAISE TEAM Allen R Pam Gerberich PIANIST Diane Duell Christine Doig ONE SERVICE PRAISE TEAM AUDIO Alan Bashore Jayne Diamond Todd Rebman Todd Rebman
WORSHIP CENTER Sandra Keeney week 1, 2 Jennifer Speraw week 3,4 WELCOME CENTER
8:15 Sharon Dosch Louise Graby Michelle Snyder
10:30 Pat Timmins Sandy Manbeck Dorothy Gensemer Barbara Batz USHERS 8:15 10:30
1st Sunday Dorinda Kauffman Robert and Wendy Lingle Carl M. Kauffman Sam Forry, Matt Blatt 2nd Sunday Andrew Brubaker Jeremy Platchek, Marlin Ritchie Christopher Brubaker Gerald and James Bowman 3rd Sunday Daniel Landis Kenneth Duell, Dakota Himmelberger Jason Schwalm Earl and Debbie Seigfried 4th Sunday Marvin Luckenbill Richard, Derek Andrew Wise J.R. and Kyle Yenser
EXTENDED SESSION / NURSERY COMBINED CHILDCARE NURSERY—Infants & up to age 2) Nursery Coordinator Dorothy Merkey 610-406-7518 EXTENDED SESSION (age 2 to grade K) - combined with nursery volunteers
1st Sunday, 8:15—Becky Rebman 9:15 - Carol Peace & Becky R 10:15 - Diane & Tanya Feathers
2nd Sunday, 8:15—Carol & Mike Peace 9:15 - Dianne High, Wendy Lingle 10:15 - Deb Yordy, Diane Long
3rd Sunday, 8:15—Shelley Yenser & Alexis Wise 9:15 - Debbie Seigfried 10:15 - Matt/Leah Blatt
4th Sunday, 8:15—Caitlin & Kara Henning 9:15 - Becky & Allen Rebman 10:15 - Ashley Koch & Denise Bohn
TOPS Meets weekly, Thurs. 5-6:30pm, Oak Rm
MARCH
4, III LENT, 9:15am Youth Yummies
FH Res/W.Lingle
S.C. Disaster Relief Trip leaves today
5:30pm Scout Den Mtg
6pm, Café, Christian Poetry Fellowship
6, 7pm Leadership Team Mtg
7, 2-6pm FH,K-Sup Preparation
8, 6am SUB SALE
Noon & 6:30pm COBYS Barbershop Banquet at Middlecreek CoB—
(rain date is Friday, March 9, 2018).
6:30-8pm, FH, 4-H Club meets
11, IV LENT - One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday
Daylight Savings Begins
Food Pantry Collection
12, 7-8:30pm Akron CoB, Pre-Summit Prayer Gathering
13, 9am Crafters Meet
11:30am Widows Luncheon/Ctry Fare
6:30pm Den Mtg
7pm Christian Ed Mtg
7pm Mission & Evangelism Mtg
16, 2-6pm Bethel Food Pantry
4:30pm Wedding Rehearsal
17, SAINT PATRICK’S DAY
2pm S/FH Res/Neifeld/Johnson Wedding/Reception
6pm Young Family Fellowship
18, V LENT/ 10:30am, ONE SERVICE
Spiritual Renewal Week Begins with Jon Brenneman
WLBR Broadcast Sunday
Noon, All Fellowship Meal
7pm Spiritual Renewal Service
19, 7pm Spiritual Renewal Service
20, 7pm Spiritual Renewal Service
21, 7pm, Spiritual Renewal Service
22, 10:30am 50 Plus Bus Trip
23, FH,K Res/Wrestling Banquet
24, 7am Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast
25, PALM SUNDAY
Newsletter Deadline
27, Ministry Team Minutes Due
6:30pm Den Meeting
APRIL
1, 6:30AM EASTER Sunrise Service at Salem Reformed Church, Bethel
10:30am ONE SERVICE
March Mission of the Month
“one great hour of sharing”
CHOIR PRACTICE Meet in the Sanctuary
PRAISE TEAM, Wed 8-9pm Jubilee Choir, Wed 7-7:30pm
JOY Choir, Wed 7:30-8/8:15pm SR Choir, Thurs 7-8pm
QUILTING 8:00 a.m. NEW Quilters invited to learn. Join us!
EXERCISE CLASSES Women's Class at 8:45am Seated Exercise at 10am Meet in Fellowship Hall
31 Rehrersburg Road, Bethel, PA 19507 www.littleswatara.org 717-933-4723
THE PRAYER ROOM located in the back of the sanctuary is available during services to
reflect or be prayed with. Don’t hesitate to make your way there at any time.
Lit t le Swatara Church o f the Brethren
Pastor , Matthew S . Chri st
March 4, 2018, 8:15 & 10:30 am
GATHERING MUSIC please sign the friendship register and pass to your neighbor.
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING HYMN “What a friend we have in Jesus” #574
SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
HYMN “Open the eyes of my heart” #3 (on screen)
OFFERTORY THOUGHT Interlude music
PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
Video/Drama HYMN “Savior, like a shepherd lead us” #355
MESSAGE Cluttered and Cleansed Pastor Matt
Scripture John 2: 13-23
CLOSING HYMN “Are you washed in the blood?” Sup #1
SENDING OUT
MUSIC FOR THE JOURNEY
Children’s Bulletins are on the table in the back of the sanctuary for two age groups. Please help yourself. Music & Worship Team
SPORT EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE—A sports exchange will occur in the Fellowship Hall on April 7, 2018 from 9 am to noon. We are asking for donations of used spikes, shin guards, bats, gloves etc ... Come, exchange and get what you need for your sport. Thanks, Mission & Evangelism Team Contact person: Anita Hoffa
Summer Camp Registration is NOW OPEN! Our summer camp programs are "Beyond Belief!" - that's our 2018 theme where we'll be asking big questions and seeing how big God is through His expansive creation, the positive potential of community and even His presence in our own hearts. You won't want to miss
the chance to join us as we explore how astonishing God really is!
Find the 2018 schedule and rates on our website at www.campswatara.org. Log on at www.campswatara.org to register online.
Spring Weekend Children Camps Open March 2-4; Grades 5-8 and March 16-18; Grades 1-4
You'll get a chance to experience all of the typical camp activities like nature, arts & crafts, Bible & music. Get a sneak peak of our summer theme "Beyond Belief: The Universe of God." Of course you'll get to make new friends, recon-nect with old ones and grow in your faith! Each weekend begins with registra-tion at 7pm on Friday and camper pick-up is at 1pm on Sunday. Cost is $90 per camper. Online registration is NOW OPEN at www.campswatara.org! Contact the Camp Office at [email protected] or 717-933-8510 for more infor-
mation.
Do you enjoy Singing Hymns? If you are interested in participating in making a recording of hymns, please contact Pam Gerberich or Gary Bashore --- looking towards possibly meeting on a Thursday evening to complete this project. Watch for dates and times.
AUCTION—Sat. March 24, 2018 at 5pm. Wyomissing CoB will auction off gift baskets, certificates, paintings, dinners, pies, pastries and more! Proceeds go to church programs. Preview of items 4-5pm, bidding begins at 5pm.
THE MARCH NEWSLETTERS ARE OUT!
Pick yours up in the narthex or read it online anytime!
POSITION AVAILABLE - Applications are being accepted
for the position of SUBSTITUTE SECRETARY. For more
information, please contact Rich Yenser at 717-933-0468.
JR/SR HIGH YOUTH NEWS - Fundraisers go towards NYC March 4– Youth Yummies March 25– Jr High Event (TBD) April 8 & May 6– Soup and Sandwich
Women’s Fellowship News We would appreciate your help with our Sub Sale. On Wednesday, March 7 we begin preparation at 3:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 8 we start at 6:00 a.m. Also, we will be having another SUB SALE April 12. look for the sign-up sheet later in March. CRAFTER’S GROUP meets Tues. March 13th, 9-11am. We will be making an Easter project you may keep The Londonderry Village Sunday Evening Programs are scheduled for March 18, April 15 and May 20. The March 18 program has been changed to an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing. The original program was Dawn and Randy Marks, but was cancelled because of health reasons. Everyone is invited. See bulletin board alley for details.
CHURCH HISTORY BOOK Have you been thinking of purchasing a copy of our 700 page book, “History of Little Swatara Church of the Brethren 1757-2007” or buying a copy for your children or grandchildren? This makes a great gift! Now is the time—while supplies last. We are reducing the price to $20 per book! See Sandy Kauffman or Richard Frantz for your copy today!
Interested in 4-H? If you like sewing, cooking and making crafts and are ages 8-18, we invite you to our meeting in the Fellowship Hall on March 8th from 6:30-8pm to learn about 4-H and all it has to offer. Any questions, please contact Wendy Lingle.
Easter Choir Program—March 24 & 25 at 7pm at Midway Church, “The Lion & the Lamb” (with live scenes). Everyone is welcome!
All are invited to attend a Pre-Summit PRAYER GATHERING at the Akron CoB, on March 12 from 7-8:30pm as a prelude to the Brethren Prayer & Worship Summit in Harrisonburg, VA, April 20-21. Order forms are on the narthex table. We are Invited—Spiritual Renewal Services at Mt. Zion Rd CoB with Ron Brubaker March 11-14. Sun-day- Wednesday evening at 7pm.
EASTER FLOWERS Are available for purchase.
Orders will be taken until March 11th. Lilies, Mum or
Azaleas are available in a variety of colors. The order form is on the narthex table with more info.
March 18-21 is SPIRITUAL RENEWAL SERVICES with Jon Brenneman. Please join us. Afterwards we have our annual
ALL FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON and we invite everyone to stay for lunch—-please bring along a
“favorite dessert” to share, if possible.
