SPUMC WEEKLY
Cultivating Lives for Christ Welcome Visitors, Family & Friends… We are all God’s family and we’re glad you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Greet someone around you and know that you are welcome in this place. Please join us after each service for fellowship time in the gathering space!
BAGS OF JOY DATES TO REMEMBER Joy is in the sharing! See the display in the gathering space TODAY to purchase items for the Bags of Joy and/or sign up to visit a LAMB with a Bag of Joy. 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 – Choose tags from chart of items needed. 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 – Sign your name by those LAMBS you wish to visit. 11/26 – Deadline for purchased bag items. 12/3 – Pick up and Deliver Bags to LAMBS.
FILLED SHOEBOX DEADLINE: Sunday, November 19
NOTE: NO TOOTHPASTE OR CANDY! Shoebox content details can be found on the cover page of the November HERALD. Boxes and pamphlets (contains name tags) can be found at the Welcome Center or on the side table in the church office. Although we will not be filling boxes, any individual donations will be offered to the Christmas Shoppes ministry for their distribution to those in need within our community.
November 5, 2017
WE INVITE YOU TO OUR 2ND ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL LUNCHEON MEETING Sunday, November 19th Luncheon begins at 12:15
STAY CONNECTED EVERYWHERE YOU GO! facebook.com/StPaulsEtown www.stpauls.faith
Good food, great company, a time to celebrate, a time to look ahead at the year ahead.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Church leadership will offer a quick review of the many blessings St Paul’s has been a part of in 2017.
(A card, phone call or visit would be appreciated where appropriate.)
The 2018 budget and next year’s vision will all be a topic of conversation as well. Please R.S.V.P. by filling out the connection card! We hope to see you there!
LAMBS
Lois Sidelnick Longwood Manor #106 2760 Maytown Road Maytown, PA 17550 Birthday: November 12
SPUMC MINISTRIES CAFÉ BREAKFAST SANDWICHES TODAY! Join us in the café from 9-11AM and enjoy the wonderful breakfast sandwiches! The sandwiches are available on the 1st Sunday of each month. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO BUILD ST PAUL’S PEACE ON EARTH PARADE FLOAT St. Paul’s will be working on a float for the Elizabethtown Christmas parade. This year’s parade is on Saturday, December 9 at 4PM. The theme for this year’s parade is Peace on Earth. Join church members TODAY from 35PM as we start construction on our float. We are looking for donations of Tootsie Roll candy (chocolate or assorted) to pass out at the parade. Please consider donating a bag or two. POINSETTIA SPONSOR DEADLINE T–O–D–A-Y 21 SPONSORS NEEDED - $10 PER PLANT ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME CENTER. If you agreed to sponsor a Poinsettia, payment is due TODAY.
2017: The Year of Prayer and Praise Participants Nov.05 Worship Nov.06 Pastor David Nov.07 Lois Conley Nov.08 Staff Nov.09 Cornerstone Nov.10 Jen/Schubauers Nov.11 Prayer Warrior Needed! NOVEMBER HUB COLLECTION ITEMS Personal Care Items: shampoo, deodorant, hand cream, toothpaste, body wash. Trial and travel sizes welcome.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY – If you like to knit or crochet, you are welcome to join this group in Room 123 from 9:30-11:30AM on Nov. 7th and/or Nov. 21st. The shawls are created and blessed to comfort and encourage our brothers and sisters. Yarn and patterns are available. Those who prefer to knit or crochet at home are also welcome to be a part of this valuable ministry. CANTATA CHOIR INVITATION: And Glory Shone Around by Lloyd Larson and Douglas E. Wagner - Are you looking to get involved in singing this Christmas time? The Sanctuary Choir is excited to announce our Christmas Cantata on December 17th at the 8:30 service and are inviting YOU to sing along with us! Although rehearsals began on Wed., November 1st, at 7:15 pm (SHARP) – 8:00 pm, and will continue until the week of the Dec. 17th performance, openings remain for anyone who wishes to sing. We are asking that commitments be taken seriously by joining as soon as possible and being present at rehearsals. Please contact John Messick at
[email protected] if you are interested! We have lots of fun and look forward to having you join us! THE NEEDLEWORK CIRCLE is open to anyone who wishes to help us create comforters for those in need. This ministry will meet on Wednesday, November 8, beginning at 9:30AM in the social hall. No experience is necessary as we can teach you how to knot. Bring along a lunch and enjoy some great fellowship!
G.R.A.C.E. EVERY SUNDAY from 9:45-10:45AM ____________ For all children ages 0 through Grade 6 CHURCH NURSERY – Ages 0-3. KIDS OWN WORSHIP – 4 Yrs to Grade 3
We encourage visitors anytime and any further questions about any of the classes, please contact Suzanne Hetrick, Children’s Director: 367-1889 or
[email protected] If you do not currently receive children’s news updates via email, please notify Mrs. Hetrick. REMINDER: Activity bags can be found in the colorful wooden chests entering or inside each sanctuary. Also available are crayons and children’s bulletins to entertain children during worship. KIDS OWN WORSHIP (children’s church) is offered at the 11:00 a.m. service. The 1st Sunday of each month will be designated as Family Worship! This will allow families to enjoy the worship communion experience together. KOW will be available for all remaining Sundays in each month. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CHILD(REN) PROMPTLY AFTER THE WORSHIP SERVICE. Your consideration for the volunteers caring for your child(ren) will be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
FEELING THE CALL to join the Children’s Ministry Team? We have the following openings: 9:45AM Nursery and 11AM Kids Own Worship. Contact Suzanne Hetrick if interested.
SEWING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Do you have a sewing machine gathering dust and can sew a straight seam? If so, the UMW needs your help hemming flannel for the birthing kits and construction of the comforter tops. All material is supplied in precut, organized kits. If interested, please contact Donna Hoover, Joan Shumate, Mary Barth or email
[email protected]. ALL DECEMBER HERALD ARTICLES ARE DUE NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12! Please send all articles to
[email protected]. Thank you! SPECIAL VETERAN’S DAY REMEMBRANCE – NEXT SUNDAY On Sunday, November 12, during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services, a meaningful program will be offered as a way to honor the sacrifices of our veterans and recognize the family members of those who passed on. Our hope is that many veterans will join us for this special time. 2ND SUNDAY COMMUNITY CUPBOARD NEEDS: *Canned whole corn and cream style corn, *Canned potatoes, *Instant potatoes, *Canned carrots and Mixed Vegetables, *Soup Crackers, *Pasta Sauce, Ramen, Rice, Canned Chicken, SPAM, *Ketchup, Bottled Water, *Juice, *Laundry Detergent, Toilet Paper, *Paper Towels, *Toothpaste, Diapers, Wipes (for the Diaper Bank) *items in short supply OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Are you interested in serving ministries outside the walls of St. Paul’s? If so, please stop by the Welcome Center and pick up a colorful booklet offering details of the many ways that you can serve locally, regionally and globally.
COLLEGE/MILITARY
Nicholas Gartley (College) Kutztown University 105 Berks Hall Kutztown, PA 19530 Morgan Gizzi (College) (University of Delaware) 203 Amstel Way Newark, DE 19711-7968 Taylor Good (Military) 732 Leray Street Watertown, NY 13601 Levi Greenly (College) (Messiah College) One College Ave., Unit 5435 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Lauren Hale (Military) 7485 Shoup Road Colorado Springs, CO 80908-4090
CONSUMED YOUNG ADULTS EVENTS Please join Consumed for the following events! For more details, contact Sarah Bible. Join us on Facebook! 11/05 – Rheems Home Visit, 2:30-3:30p 11/06 – Drama Practice @ Church, 7-8:30p 11/08 – Trivia Night @ Legacy Bar & Grill, 7:30-9:30p 11/14 – Bible Study @ Troop Home (Eat @ Good Burrito, Taco Tuesday), 7-8:30p 11/19 – Make Soup for Community Cupboard in Church Kitchen, 3p 11/20 – Drama Practice @ Church, 7-8:30p 11/30 – Bible Study @ TBD, 7-8:30p
Come and see….
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LIFELINE STUDENT MINISTRIES “Focused on love, surrounded by laughter, and influenced by Christ's teachings!” All youth from 7th grade through 12th grade are encouraged to attend Sunday school in the LifeLine rooms on the upper level of the church. TODAY @ 9-9:30AM: LifeLine Prayer & Planning in Youth Area (Top Floor) TODAY @ 9:45-10:45AM: LifeLine Sunday Morning – Come to the Table 11/12/17: 5-9PM @ Harvest Party @ Cassell Farms HELPING HANDS DONATIONS NEEDED – If you are interested in supporting the students as they help those in need in Harrisburg, donations of clothing (mostly men’s), toiletries or cash donations are welcome. Find a youth or leader and they will be sure to put the donations to good use! PLEASE NOTE: For all the latest information on the Student Ministries including the calendar of events and forms (permission/medical), please check out the following website…
http://www.stpauls.faith/ministries/youth-ministries/
WEEKLY CALENDAR Only church groups/activities listed below. See church website for complete list of scheduled internal & external calendar groups and activities. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 05 8:30AM – Sunday Worship/Communion (West Sanctuary) 9:00-11:00AM – Open Arms Café (14) 9-9:30AM – LifeLine Prayer & Planning (Youth Areas, 2nd Fl) 9:45-10:45AM – Cornerstone Worship Team (131) 9:45-10:45AM – Sunday School for All Ages 11:00AM – Sunday Worship/Communion (South Sanctuary) 3-5PM – Create Parade Float (14) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 06 9-11AM – Mom’s Out Morning (27/28/37) 6PM – Caring Ministries Team (125) 7-8:30PM – Drama Team (131) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 07 9AM-5PM – Weekly Deadline 9:30-11:30AM – Disciple Bible Study (125) 9:30-11:30AM – Prayer Shawl Ministry (123) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 08 9AM-12PM – Staff Meeting (CSA 105) 9:30AM-2PM – Needlework Circle (14) 6:30-7:30PM – Wednesday Evening Bible Study (125) 7-8PM – Genesis Handbells (211) 7-8PM – Sanctuary Choir (209) 7-8PM – Prayer Group (123) 8:15-9:15PM – St. Paul’s Ringers (211) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 09 6-7:30PM – WildLife (14/37/38) 6-7:30PM – J.A.M. (14/202/206/215/217/220/221) 6:30-7:30PM – NO Jubilee Singers (209) 6:45-8:30PM – Cornerstone Worship Team (131) 7:30-8:15PM – SONshine Singers (38) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 NOTHING SCHEDULED SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 NOTHING SCHEDULED TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS Sound System Lee Salter, Matt Skillen Nursery Leona Yeagley, Michelle Singiser, Linda Reesor Kids Own Worship FAMILY WORSHIP Open Arms Café Gay Page, Kate Stehman, Linda Bell, Sue Smith Welcome Team Donna Hoover, Mary Reeser, Thelma Franks, Bob Anderson, Vicki Arendt, Gregg/Donna Melton, Jen Overmoyer, Dianne Orwig Library Cathy Myers PLEASE NOTE: THE MONTHLY LIST FOR THE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE CAN BE FOUND IN EACH HERALD NEWSLETTER. 2017 CHECK REQUEST & REIMBURSEMENT DEADLINE NOON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: Nov 8 Nov 21 Dec 8 Dec 22* *Final check cutting for 2017. ELECTRONIC GIVING AVAILABLE! If you are interested in having your tithe directly withdrawn from your checking or savings account, please stop by the church office or Welcome Center for an electronic giving authorization form. OFFERING ENVELOPES ARE MAILED TO YOUR HOME for those who wish to receive a year-end statement for tax purposes. Please stop by or call the church office if you wish to sign up to receive your own offering envelopes.
SPUMC MINISTRIES COMMUNITY EVENTS
JOYS Good Foot Surgery Results Answered Prayer Great Granddaughter Healing Beautiful Weather Health 50+ Year Members Jacob Negative Medical Tests! Irene Heisey – 50 Yr
Love New Co-Worker Babies Swimming Ohio State Win Jacob Maxwell Family Don Berry’s Medley Milton Hershey Staff Baby Mara
Grandma Regan enrolled in Milton Hershey School Family & Friends Dan/Liz Helm - Prayer Room Work Reverse Trick or Treat @ Masonic Village Good Eye Status Report Etown Boys’ Soccer & Girls’ Volleyball Section Championships Golden Anniversary Celebration Boys’ Soccer – Lancaster/Lebanon League Champions St. Paul’s Family
PRAYER CONCERNS Jean’s Mother Allergies Janice J Nancy R Dolores Brenda Sandra Angela Ann H Libbie Nancy Betty Mom Tony Josh Jen
Julia & Family Joyce Snook Linda Knight Social Media Harry Moore Test Results Imler Family Mom/Dad Jackson Michael Healing Lydie S Mike F Ann H Brook Adam
Maxwell Family Diane & Family Family/Friends Paul Shumate Joe Dempsey Moore Family Debbie/Marty Marie Massa Lisa/Brian Finances Cherilyn Siblings Family Jackie Mindy Eric
PASTORAL STAFF Pastor David Woolverton – Lead Pastor Pastor Paul Miller – Teaching Pastor
PASTORAL SUPPORT TEAM John Messick – Director of Worship & Music Ministries Suzanne Hetrick – Director of Children’s Ministries Staci Hood-Neece – Intermediate Coordinator Leona Yeagley – Nursery Coordinator Tim Olsen - Youth Coordinator Caleb Sisak - Organist Melissa Miller – Director of Handbell Choirs Barbara Woods – Business Administrator Diane Miller – Full-time Office Assistant Peggy Ellison – Admin Assistant to the Pastors Sue Keath – Custodian
VOLUNTEER PASTORAL STAFF Dianne Orwig – Certified Lay Minister
ECHOS Staff – Preparing for Winter Shelter Health & Relationship Challenges Jodi Jordan – Deployment Taylor Good - Deployment Moving in New Directions Joel/Ginny/Regan/Skylyn Families Suffering Loss Family of Ron Kinsey Cortney Koser Abels Medical Concerns Mary Jean Risser Heather Lesoine Family Finances Cancer Patients Lou Ann Shoup Jimmie Snyder
Family/Friends Mark & Family Frank Hoover Travel Safety Connie Rank Lou Ann Nancy N Mary Jo Robert John D John T Linda Katie Erma Chris Judy
WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION ATTENDANCE
October 29, 2017 (Golden Anniversary) 11:00am Worship Service (Combined) Sunday School
321 321 persons 77 persons
FLOWERS (WEST SANCTUARY) To the Glory of God by The Herb & Gail Farley Family.
CONTACT THE CHURCH
Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church • 398 N. Locust St., Elizabethtown 17022 Church office – 367-1889 • Fax: 367-0896 • Email:
[email protected] Website: www.stpauls.faith Pastor Woolverton •
[email protected] Pastor Miller •
[email protected] Dianne Orwig •
[email protected] John Messick •
[email protected] Suzanne Hetrick •
[email protected] Staci Hood-Neece •
[email protected] Leona Yeagley •
[email protected] Barbara Woods •
[email protected] Diane Miller •
[email protected] Peggy Ellison •
[email protected] Tim Olsen •
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The purpose of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church family is to lead people into a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ where they Love God, Love others and Serve the World.
