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 26, 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
LAMBS None at this time.
Pavilion H has been reserved for St. Paul’s.
SPUMC MINISTRIES 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. FINAL HEART & HAND MEETING 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. 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.
SPONSOR & PRAY FOR A CHILD ATTENDING VBS Last year we were blessed to have over 200 children attend VBS and hear the word of Jesus! Please consider sponsoring a child this year for VBS. As we outreach to children in the community, your donation will help them learn how to become a disciple for Jesus Christ. Remember to take a child’s name and pray for them. Tables will be set up in the Gathering Space for your convenience on June 2nd and June 9th. Thank you for supporting this outreach to our community!
GRIEF SEMINAR: What Grieving People Wish You Knew (about what really helps and what really hurts). Sunday, June 9th at 9:45am-10:45am in the West Sanctuary, Pastor John will lead a discussion on two topics that we all worry about: 1) the wisdom to know what to say and what not to say; and 2) the courage to engage. To get beyond avoiding, beyond the awkwardness to actually bring comfort to those whom we know who have dealt with loss. All are invited and encouraged to attend. Sunday, 6/9, 9:45am in the West Sanctuary.
CALLING ALL BAKERS! If you like to bake, VBS volunteers like to eat! Please consider baking a treat for our hungry VBS volunteers. If interested in baking a treat, please see Donna Hoover or Suzanne Hetrick or call the church office (717-367-1889).
A SWEET WAY TO TITHE Looking for a fun way to spend your summer and benefit the church? Consider tithing some extra money by volunteering to sign up for a shift of work with Hershey Entertainment and Resorts. Shifts are available for food and beverage, rides, retail and special event ushering at the park, Giant Stadium and Giant Center. With the help of 25 volunteers, in 2018 we received $6,174.00 through this opportunity which benefitted St Paul’s. The hours that you put in this spring and summer earn you free Hersheypark passes while your time becomes an extra donation to the church. Dates and times differ throughout the season. Please contact Mae Risser at 717-367-6882 to sign up or with questions. Get Hersheypark Happy and volunteer today!
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].
TOUCH THE FUTURE… Include St. Paul’s in Your Will Many of us wonder what kind of legacy we will leave on earth when we are called home to join Christ in heaven. One way to guarantee that our beliefs, values and commitment to the Church will continue, even after we pass, is to include St. Paul’s as a beneficiary in our will. This simple process, which can be accomplished with a one sentence addition to a current will (see bold info below), is evidence of our faith in action and is a powerful testament to the significance of Christ’s role in our lives. You can include a specific dollar amount or choose a percentage of your estate (after providing for your loved ones) that you direct to St. Paul’s. By this simple act, we demonstrate the importance of our faith while providing resources to proclaim the gospel of Christ for generations to come. What a wonderful way to leave a legacy. “I give and bequeath to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 398 N. Locust St., Elizabethtown, PA, the sum of $_________ (or asset) or _____% of the residual of my estate, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).” CONSUMED ADULTS EVENTS Please join Consumed for the following events! For more details, contact Marika Merritt. Join us on Facebook! 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 26 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 11:00AM – Sunday Worship (South Sanctuary) 6:30-8:30PM – NO LifeLine PM Ice Cube (Youth Area) MONDAY, MAY 27 ALL DAY – CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED TUESDAY, MAY 28 9AM-3PM – OFFICE HOURS 9AM-5PM – Weekly Deadline 9:30-11:30AM – Disciple 3 Bible Study (14) WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 9AM-12PM – Staff Meeting (105 CSA) 9AM-3PM – OFFICE HOURS 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 30 9AM-3PM – OFFICE HOURS 6:30-7:30PM – Jubilee Singers (209) 6:45-8:30PM – Cornerstone Worship Team (131) FRIDAY, MAY 31 9AM-12PM – OFFICE HOURS SATURDAY, JUNE 01 NOTHING SCHEDULED TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS Sound System Andrew Bible, Andrew Duffy Nursery Kayla Coble, Michelle/Julia Singiser Kylene Troop, Amanda Drager, Missy Greiner Kids Own Worship Emily Gartley, Suzanne Hetrick, Valerie Driver Open Arms Café Sue Smith Welcome Team Mary Ann Christopher, Harold/Nancy Engle Thelma Franks, Sarah Bible, Josh Huffman Pam Hostetter Library Liz Helm PLEASE NOTE: THE MONTHLY LIST FOR THE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE CAN BE FOUND IN EACH HERALD NEWSLETTER.
SPUMC MINISTRIES COMMUNITY EVENTS AMERICAN RED CROSS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Friday, May 31st, 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. LIFELINE SCREENING AVAILABLE @ ST. PAUL’S Saturday, June 1st Pre-registration Required - Call 1-800-364-0457 Screenings Available: Carotid Artery, Heart Rhythm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Arterial Disease and Osteoporosis Risk Assessment.
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! 5/30 @ 6:15PM – St. Paul’s vs. Hershey Free Armstrong 2 5/30 @ 7:00PM – St. Paul’s vs. Mountville Armstrong 2 6/02 @ 3:00PM – Crossroad vs. St. Paul’s Armstrong 1 6/02 @ 4:00PM – St. Paul’s vs. Etown Mennonite Armstrong 1 6/06 @ 6:15PM – Mountville vs. St. Paul’s Armstrong 1 6/06 @ 7:00PM – Donegal Presbyterian vs. St. Paul’s Armstrong 1
JOYS Great Mothers Gartley Family Children Ava’s Progress Staff Prayers Spring Fred Gretna Glen Grandson New Friendships Twins Birthday Employment Scavenger Hunt Great Family! Retirement
College Finals are Over Memories of Mom Homeless Volunteers God’s Faithfulness Alcoholic’s Transformation New Opportunities Genetic Testing Phillies 2 Wins Family Beautiful Home Sisters Relationships Family Vacations My Lord & Savior Family Counsel
Daily Blessings Buddy Blessings Job Restoration Our Healthy Family Supportive Family Warm Sunny Weather Friendship & Fellowship 100 lb. Weight Loss! Life Children Friends & Family End of School Year Time w/ Mother Love of Our Lord! Love All in Jesus Name
Delaney Winslow’s College Graduation Moms Volunteers – Great Program! Good Health for the Hoovers Beautiful Anthem for Mothers Love & Thanks to All Mothers! Gretna Gritty – Good Weather Time w/ Yankee Rocky’s Hospital Discharge Great Vacation & Being Home! Inspirational Funeral Services Prayers for Our Family E-town College–Class of 2019 & Incoming Students Our Wonderful Pastors & Congregation
PRAYER CONCERNS Steve S Scott B Dave D Jack M Sonya Diane Grief Cora Cera John Mom Ron Ann Dee
Pollie/Crystal Job Interview Mona Murray Single Moms Imler Family Christopher The Church Safe Travel Phil/Margie Pain Relief Barbara W Job Loss Grandma Peggy E Terry H Terry K Health
Darlene B & Family Amanda & Family Great Yoga Class Mary Jean Risser MRI Appointment Friend w/ Cancer Plumber’s Death Amy M & Family Friend’s Mother Moving Anxiety Carol/George K St Paul’s Choir Daycare Costs Mark & Family Relationships Wanda/Bob B Employment Mission Trip
Family Members in Health Care Relationships w/ God & Family Family of Clarence Bellamen Deteriorating Relationships TMI Closing & Future Plans Plants/Flowers Customers Financial Needs - College Joel/Ginny/Regan/Skylyn Move to Masonic Village Family of Lynton Dieter Ken Manahan & Family Family of Larry Hetrick Family of Dave Pegher Family of George Eby Marion Hess & Family Family of Pam Wilson Graduation & Beyond Career Opportunities
Retirement Aunt Linda Anna Mac Aunt Peg Emma S Yankee My Son Sharon Denise Elliana Evelyn Denny Glenn Steve Bob Liz
Family of Dorie Stine Summer Internships Hershey Elementary Family of Howard C Baby Kaia & Family Financial Hardship Love & Happiness Fruits of the Spirit Shoulder Surgery Family & Friends Wendel B Family Moving Families Grieving People New Graduates Granddaughter Apollo Awards Carrie/Coulton
Judi/Joanie Addictions Jimmie S Wendy K Shelby F Nancy R Aunt Ina Alexa H Bridget Dave C Mary G Jaxon Jason Joy G Vicky Abby
WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION ATTENDANCE 2018 CHECK REQUEST & REIMBURSEMENT DEADLINE NOON ON THE FOLLOWING DATE: 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.
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 19, 2019 8:30am Worship Service 11:00am Worship Service Sunday School
328 persons 160 persons 168 persons 112 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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Our Mission: As followers of Jesus Christ, we will out-love the world. Our Strategy: Invite – Connect – Grow – Serve.
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