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December 2015 SUBMISSION REQUEST CAN BE MADE ONLINE AT TMH.CHURCH/FAMILY-NEWS
THANKS GYM DANDY OF A SALE — The Missionary Prayer Fellowship would like to express our appreciation and thanks to everyone who was involved with the success of the rummage sale. With your help, we were able to raise over $5000. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD — Thank you to all of the volunteers and all of you who filled shoe boxes to send to children throughout the world. It was a wonderful opportunity to spread the gospel and it will make a lot of children happy to receive your thoughtful gifts. We collected 3,737 boxes from the surrounding community including 1,058 from our church. With grateful hearts, — Calvin Jumper and Dee Hobrle
COMMUNITY GAME DAY — Join North of 60 (older adults ages 60+) on the second Thursday of each month in room 108W from 1– 3pm for an afternoon of fun and laughter and playing games together. It’s a chance to get to know one another and possibly learn a new game or two! Bring a snack to share if you wish and bring a friend! No need to sign up! WINTER CONCERT—Don’t miss Frances Drost’s Portraits of White winter concert on December 12, 2015 at 7pm at Messiah College. A wintry mix of fun and inspiration with orchestra/piano/band. For ticket information visit messiah.edu/ tickets, call (717) 691-6036, or e-mail
[email protected]. Parmer Hall is filling up–order soon!
ANNOUNCING SMART MONEY S M A R T K I D S F R O M D AV E RAMSEY — Begins Jan. 11, 2016. The world gives a lot of horrible financial advice that can have a damaging impact on our children's view of themselves and their stuff. This class is meant to help parents replace these messages with practical truths that can have a profound impact on your children's future financial life. Learn how to teach your kids the value of work, the dangers of debt and the power of saving. For more information and to register please go to: tinyurl.com/ smartkids-tmh.
FOR SALE TOWNHOME — An end unit townhouse without association fees, 1,740 square feet living space in addition to a finished basement and a one car garage. Approx. 1 mile from Messiah College. Gas heat, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, AC, lots of storage space, thousands of dollars landscaping, porch, patio and basement “garden room” ideal for entertaining. $177,000. Occupancy February 2016. Call Dorothy Gish at 697-1469.
TIME TRAVELER TRUNKS — Join North of 60 for “It’s All”: Influences of Pennsylvania German Culture on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 at 2pm in the MPR. Local historian Janeal Jaroh will be presenting a program about the profound influence of the Pennsylvania Dutch on our culture. Light refreshments provided. Please sign up on your connect card. For more information check the Senior Bulletin Board or visit tmh.church/older-adults. NORTH OF 60 SERVICE DAY TRIP TO MCC — Save the date to join North of 60 as we travel to Chambersburg on Tuesday, Feb. 9, weather permitting, to work at the MCC center. Lunch and transportation will be provided. Space will be limited so be sure to look for future announcements. WEEKEND TO REMEMBER— We invite you to attend the Weekend to Remember marriage conference hosted by Family Life at Hershey Lodge Friday, Feb. 12 – Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016.. It can benefit both those with already strong marriages and those contemplating divorce. It also a good way for engaged couples to prepare for marriage. If you are interested in more information and special discounts contact Bruce or Kendra Spurgeon at 241-6379,
[email protected], or check the bulletin board and literature rack by the church office.
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