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 between the services for fellowship time in the Open Arms Café on the lower level!
SPUMC WEEKLY May 19, 2019 STAY CONNECTED EVERYWHERE YOU GO! facebook.com/StPaulsEtown www.stpauls.faith
OUR CHURCH FAMILY (A card, phone call or visit would be appreciated where appropriate.)
REGISTER FOR VBS June 16-20, 6-8PM, Ages 4-Grade 6 Online registrations have begun at www.stpauls.faith. Don’t forget to invite a friend!
Families, friends and anyone looking for fun…
ST. PAUL’S KNOEBELS DAY Saturday, June 8, from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Ticket Info: www.knoebels.com Pavilion H has been reserved for St. Paul’s.
SPUMC MINISTRIES SAFE SANCTUARY TRAINING Safe Sanctuary Training will be available TODAY from 9:45-10:30AM in the church office. You need to be “Safe Sanctuary” certified in order to volunteer with the youth or children. If you have questions about this training, please contact Suzanne Hetrick… (
[email protected]) or call the church office. HEART & HAND MEETINGS TODAY @ 9:45AM Prayer Room 123 Questions/Answers The purpose of this gathering is for interested individuals to ask questions about this ministry. June 9 @ 9:45AM Office Area Commitment Sunday The purpose of this gathering is to confirm your commitment to the mission trip. Questions? Please contact Fred Orth or Ivan Arnold.
CARD SHOWER FOR 90TH BIRTHDAY Joy Leber will celebrate her 90th birthday on May 20. Join us as we celebrate with her by sending her a birthday card. Joy and her hubby, Jim, recently moved to the Masonic Village, so be sure to use the following address. Thank you! JOY LEBER MASONIC Please call theVILLAGE church office 1209 JAMESmailing BUCHANAN DR for Joy’s address. ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Tuesday, May 21 @ 9:30AM Join us in the Prayer Room (123) as we prayerfully create Prayer Shawls to comfort and encourage our brothers and sisters. Yarn and patterns are available. We welcome those who prefer to knit or crochet at home. HUB HYGIENE KIT ASSEMBLY Wednesday, May 22 @ 10AM Volunteers will gather in Room 125 to assemble Hygiene Kits which will be distributed through Mission Central. CHURCH OFFICE HOURS The church office will be CLOSED all day on Memorial Day Monday, May 27, to allow the staff to enjoy the holiday with family and friends. Due to staff vacations, limited office hours will be in effect from May 28-June 7. During this time, office hours will be as follows: Monday-Thursday, 9AM-3PM and Friday 9AM-12Noon.
1st SUNDAY HUB COLLECTION INFO. June 2: Hand Towels July 7: Washcloths August 4: Toothbrushes (single packages, please) Listed items can be purchased and dropped off at the church office at any time. SPECIAL SUMMER MUSIC SIGN UP We are looking for special music to enhance our 8:30 a.m. worship services while the choirs take a break for the summer (June 16-Aug. 25). If you have been blessed with musical talent and are interested in playing or singing a piece for the 8:30 a.m. worship service, please call or choose an open date on the signup sheet located on the side table in the church office. If you have questions, please contact John Messick at
[email protected]. MONTHLY HERALD NEWSLETTER If you are not currently receiving the monthly HERALD newsletter, either printed (black & white) or as an email attachment (full color), and would like to receive it, please contact the church office and let us know of your preference.
LAMBS Lois Hunt Masonic Village, Roosevelt 3653B 600 Freemason Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Birthday: May 28 Lloyd Weaver Brethren Village 12 Conestoga Drive, Apt. 11 Lititz, PA 17543 Birthday: May 28 GROUNDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Spring is right around the corner!!! With the changing of the season, the church property upkeep is ongoing. We are blessed to have green grass that needs mowed, bushes that need trimmed, sidewalks that need edged and leaves that need collected. Would you consider giving the church a week of your free time? The Trustees have developed a Grounds Maintenance signup genius to meet the yardwork needs. The mission of this service is to work towards making church property look as hospitable as possible for the upcoming Sunday through mowing, fall leaf collection and trimming of bushes. A riding mower with grass collection deck is available for usage. Training and instructions will be provided to all who sign up. What a great family or small group opportunity! Sign-up today by going to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044 9ABA62FAAFA7-grounds CONSUMED ADULTS EVENTS Please join Consumed for the following events! For more details, contact Marika Merritt. Join us on Facebook! 5/21 - Bible Study @ Bible's, 7-8:30p 6/13 – Bible Study @ Josh Huffman’s, 7-8:30p 6/23 – Bible Study @ Church Social Hall, 9:45-10:45a 6/25 – Bible Study @ Babbo’s Grill, 7-8:30p
G.R.A.C.E. EVERY SUNDAY from 9:45-10:45 AM ____________ 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 are available 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.
LIFELINE STUDENT MINISTRIES We invite all youth, grades 7-12 to join us in our youth group activities: -Sunday school is held at 9:45 in the LifeLine rooms on the top floor of the church. -Ice Cube (our evening youth gathering) is held 6:30pm-8:30pm on the top floor of the church.
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: 9:45 AM Nursery and 11:00 AM Kids Own Worship. Contact Suzanne Hetrick if interested.
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, MAY 19 8:30AM – Sunday Worship (West Sanctuary) 9:00-11:00AM – Open Arms Café (4/14) 9:45-10:45AM – LifeLine AM (Youth Area) 9:45-10:45AM – Cornerstone Worship Team (131) 9:45-10:45AM – Sunday School for All Ages 9:45-10:45AM – Safe Sanctuary Training (105 CSA) 9:45-10:45AM – Heart & Hand Info Mtg (123) 11:00AM – Sunday Worship (South Sanctuary) 12-2:30PM – Scavenger Hunt (14/Community) 6:30-8:30PM – LifeLine PM Ice Cube (Youth Area) MONDAY, MAY 20 NOTHING SCHEDULED TUESDAY, MAY 21 9AM-5PM – Weekly Deadline 9:30-11:30AM – Disciple 3 Bible Study (14) 9:30-11:30AM – Prayer Shawl Ministry (123) WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 9AM-12PM – Staff Meeting (105 CSA) 10-11:30AM – HUB Kit Assembly (125/126) 6:30-8PM – Strategic Planning Team (105 CSA) 7-8:00PM – FINAL Sanctuary Choir (209) 7:15-8:15PM – Genesis Handbell Choir (211) 7:30-9:00PM – 412 Young Adults Worship (10) 8:15-9:15PM – St. Paul’s Ringers (211) THURSDAY, MAY 23 6:30-7:30PM – Jubilee Singers (209) 6:45-8:30PM – Cornerstone Worship Team (131) 7-7:45PM – SONshine Singers (202) FRIDAY, MAY 24 NOTHING SCHEDULED SATURDAY, MAY 25 NOTHING SCHEDULED TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS Sound System Dave Grey, Andrew Bible Dan Connolly, Andrew Duffy Nursery Leona Yeagley, Briana Schoenfelt Donna Melton, Jen Hartman, Laura Maxwell Kids Own Worship Jen Lerch, Kelly Greene, Jessica Booth Open Arms Café Adult Fellowship Class Welcome Team Joan Shumate, Al/Carol Keinard Thelma Franks, Connie Rank, Bob DeWitt Jan/Dick Schubauer, Scott/Aimee Merchlinski Library Dianna Borrell
SPUMC MINISTRIES COMMUNITY EVENTS ELIZABETHTOWN AREA HUB – MAY EVENTS The following offerings are available at Community Place on Washington (61 E. Washington St): Open Computer Lab, Career Advising with CareerLink, Financial Counseling, Community Meal, Atlas Initiative, Adult Education Classes and Gardening Workshop – Plant Giveaway. Coming this Summer: Sun Protection & Screening Workshop, Summer Youth Event (Trauma & Injury Prevention), Chair Yoga and Cooking Demonstration. For details about any of the above events, please call 717-689-3423.
DONEGAL AREA CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE All games will be held at the Armstrong fields. Join us as we cheer on and support our church family! 5/19 @ 2:00PM – Etown Mennonite vs. St. Paul’s Armstrong 1 5/19 @ 3:00PM – St. Paul’s vs. Etown BIC Armstrong 2 5/30 @ 6:15PM – St. Paul’s vs. Hershey Free Armstrong 2 5/30 @ 7:00PM – St. Paul’s vs. Mountville Armstrong 2 AMERICAN RED CROSS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Friday, May 31, from 12-5PM in St. Paul’s Social Hall To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
JOYS Me & My Kiddos Power of Prayer Rocky’s Recovery Great Pastors! Health Great Mothers Gartley Family Life Children Awesome Pastors Ava’s Progress
Robin’s Songs Explanation New Members! Sunshine Beautiful Flowers & Trees Family Moving Home Jacob’s 2nd Birthday College Finals are Over Memories of Mom Homeless Volunteers God’s Faithfulness Jacob is 2
Worshippers My Lord & Savior Safe Prom Night Bike Rides Fundraiser Daily Blessings Buddy Blessings Mike’s Eye Job Restoration Our Healthy Family Supportive Family
Welcome Home College Students Miss St Paul’s Over the Summer Months Prayers & Support for Our Church Family Summer Work Opportunities Delaney Winslow’s College Graduation Alcoholic’s Transformation Moms Volunteers – Great Program! Good Health for the Hoovers Beautiful Anthem for Mothers Love & Thanks to All Mothers! Gretna Gritty – Good Weather
PRAYER CONCERNS Nancy R Healing Steve S Aurora Ann H Betsy Pat D Cora Cera John Mom Mike Dot Pat
Relationships Wanda/Bob B Mom’s Health Job Interview Single Moms Employment Heart Health Imler Family Christopher The Church Dawn Watts Carl/Deb M Barbara W Connie G Job Loss
High School Finals Great Yoga Class Mary Jean Risser Family Struggles Friend w/ Cancer EASD Graduates Peggy/George E Helen Schoffner Family Bonding Friend’s Mother Moving Anxiety Mark’s Hearing Daycare Costs Broken Hearts Mona Murray TMI Closing Judi/Joanie
United Church – Love One Another Decisions Made Within the Church Elizabethtown College Graduates Childcare Learning Center Costs Powerful Encounter with Jesus Deteriorating Relationships Plants/Flowers Customers New Sunday School Plan Joel/Ginny/Regan/Skylyn Move to Masonic Village From Bitterness to Joy Laura/Peyton & Family Charles/Phyllis/Beth S Family of Max Earnest Career Opportunities Family of Dorie Stine Barb Smith & Family West Sound System
PLEASE NOTE: THE MONTHLY LIST FOR THE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE CAN BE FOUND IN EACH HERALD NEWSLETTER.
Shut-Ins Floyd B My Son Church Sharon Elliana Family Denny Bob K Josue Karen Greta Erma Dave Liz
Family of Howard C Baby Kaia & Family Major Life Changes Fruits of the Spirit Expanding Family Jack/Judi/Johnny Carol/George K New Graduates Apollo Awards Carrie/Coulton Metzler Family Mark & Family Gary & Family Pam & Family Wanda/Bob B Miller Family Forgiveness Mike/Terri R
WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION ATTENDANCE
2018 CHECK REQUEST & REIMBURSEMENT DEADLINE NOON ON THE FOLLOWING DATE: May 24 Jun 10, 24 Jul 8, 24
Aug 8, 23 Sep 6, 23 Oct 8, 24
Nov 8, 20 Dec 6, 20
PASTORAL STAFF Pastor David Woolverton – Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Matt Skillen – Teaching Pastor Pastor John Marcott – Connections & Care Pastor
PASTORAL SUPPORT TEAM WAYS TO GIVE Thank you for joining us today! Ways you can give today include: -By pew envelope—check or cash -On our website—stpauls.faith, Click on “Give” to use your VISA, MasterCard, Debit Card, or checking or savings account. All donations are secure and tax deductible. Thank you for your generosity! OFFERING ENVELOPES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE to be 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.
Addictions Travelers Wendy K Shelby F Kaitlin T Jason M Alexa H Ralph S Bridget Anna M Larry H Evelyn Jason Joy G Vicky Grief
John Messick – Director of Worship & Music Ministries Andrew Bible – Media-Technical Director Suzanne Hetrick – Director of Children’s Ministries Staci Hood-Neece – Pre-Teen Coordinator Leona Yeagley – Nursery Coordinator David Rizzo - Director, Youth & Young Adult Ministries Tim Olsen - Assistant Director, Youth Ministries Caleb Sisak - Organist Melissa Miller – Director of Handbell Choirs Barbara Woods – Business Administrator Diane Miller – Full-time Office Assistant Donna Hoover – Interim Administrative Assistant Sue Keath – Custodian
VOLUNTEER PASTORAL STAFF Dianne Orwig – Certified Lay Minister
May 12, 2019 8:30am Worship Service 11:00am Worship Service Sunday School
329 persons 179 persons 150 persons 101 persons
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 – 717-367-1889 Email:
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