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!
There is a new evening program happening Wednesday nights at 7:00pm. It
UMCOR’s Work is in 3 Main Areas 1. Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Response 2. Sustainable Development 3. Global Health (in collaboration with Global Ministries) August is the month when UMCOR is our outreach focus. See page 2 of the August HERALD for details on this global ministry and ways that you can help. To learn more about UMCOR’s work and stories from those who have been helped, visit and explore www.umcor.org
SPUMC WEEKLY August 5, 2018 STAY CONNECTED EVERYWHERE YOU GO!
is a YOUNG ADULT program for ages 18-29.
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It will consist of worship, community, and most importantly coffee. Please feel free to pass this information along, or get in contact with David Rizzo for more information.
[email protected] 6107870673
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY (A card, phone call or visit would be appreciated where appropriate.)
LAMBS
Marjorie Learn Masonic Village, Washington 3981 600 Freemason Drive Elizabethtown PA 17022 Birthday: August 14
SPUMC MINISTRIES HELP NEEDED AT THE FAIR! We need YOU! Today is the last day for volunteers to sign up to help at our food stand at the Elizabethtown Fair. Thank you to those who have already volunteered! There are more shifts to fill, so please consider being a volunteer or adding a shift if you’ve already signed up. Help is especially needed Thursday through Saturday and open jobs include: server, cashier, dishwasher, saute’ peppers & onions, and steam turkey drums. Check the Fair board in the Gathering Space for openings. There is also an online option, link: http://signup.com/go/dVDUbsc The grocery board is in the Gathering Place. Please take a post-it (or two!) and donate items for the stand. Your generosity is appreciated! REMEMBER THAT THE SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH ST. PAUL’S helps restock the shelves of our local community cupboard, which helps to feed and care for those less fortunate within our community. COMMUNITY CUPBOARD NEEDS: Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Soup (no chicken noodle or tomato) Cereal, Pasta Sauce, Salad Dressing, Mayo, Jello, Canned Chicken, SPAM, Juice, Coffee, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Shampoo/Conditioner, Laundry Detergent, Diapers (size 4, 5, 6) and Wipes. Monetary gifts are also accepted and used for perishable items such as meat and milk. Make checks payable to “St Paul’s UMC” and earmark them “Community Cupboard”. Include your name or offering envelope number if you wish to receive credit.
TODAY MISSION CENTRAL COLLECTION Toothbrushes (single packages, please) SUMMER OFFICE HOURS OPEN 9AM-12Noon: Aug. 31, Sept. 7 OPEN 9AM-3PM: Aug. 6, Aug. 27-30, Sept. 4-6 CLOSED ALL DAY: Sept. 3 (Labor Day) OPEN 9AM-5PM: All weekdays not listed above.
COMING SOON! NEW MEMBER CLASSES New Member Classes and Join Dates are in the planning stage. Watch the WEEKLY and E-Note for details. IMMERSION & RENEWAL BAPTISMS 8/12 @ 12:15PM – Baptism Class (Required) 8/19 @ 11:00AM – Baptisms If interested in the baptisms, please sign up on the bulletin tear-off or notify the church office. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Tuesdays, August 7 & 21 9:30-11 a.m. Prayer Room 123 Join us 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.
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 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.
MONTHLY TRUSTEE WORK DAY ON AUGUST 18 – The Trustees would like to invite you to participate in their monthly “work day” at the church. Here are the details from Trustee Chairperson, John Lerch... Who: Anyone, all ages When: Third Saturday of every month from 8am to noon Where: Meet in the church gathering space What: General upkeep of the church, indoor and outdoor projects a plenty, all skill levels welcome More What: Cleaning, organizing, repairing, fixing, painting, lawn care and more. Just like our homes, the church needs constant maintaining. Not available this month, come see us next month. For all that God has provided to you, give a little of your time back. Contact John Lerch with any questions (
[email protected]). See you there!
DO YOU LOVE CHILDREN? Then MOM’s is for you! MOM’s is for children ages 1preschool. MOM’s meets every Monday morning 9-11 a.m. (September-May). What would I be doing? Age 1-3 room – play, read a book, spend time with the children. Change diapers as needed. Age 3-5 room – Children enjoy playtime/craft, snack, circle time, music and activity time. You would be assisting with the children. Please consider spending time with our precious children. Contact Suzanne Hetrick at
[email protected] or by calling 717689-3109 if interested.
GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Gift cards are available for Giant, Weis, Darrenkamp’s, Groff’s Meats or Hummer’s Meats. The gift cards are sold on Sundays at the table in the Gathering space before each service or in the church office during regular weekday hours. Turn your grocery trip into a “tithing” trip and purchase a gift card today!
WAYS TO GIVE Thank you for joining us today! Ways you can give today include: -By pew envelope—check or cash -On our website at 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!
CONSUMED YOUNG ADULTS EVENTS Please join Consumed for the following events! For more details, contact Marika Merritt. Join us on Facebook! 8/05 – Rheems Home Visit, 2:30-3:30p 8/06 – Drama Practice @ Church, 7-8:30p 8/14 – Bible Study @ Troop’s, 7-8:30p 8/20 – Drama Practice @ Church, 7-8:30p 8/24 – Elizabethtown Fair Visit, 6:30-?p 8/30 – Bible Study @ Church, 7-8:30p
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 @ 9:45-10:45 AM: LifeLine AM – Daniel (Led by Josh Huffman) TONIGHT @ 6:30-8:30 PM: LifeLine Ice Cube @ Church 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 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, AUGUST 5 HOLY COMMUNION 8:30AM – Sunday Worship/Communion (West Sanctuary) 9:00-11:00AM – Open Arms Café (4/14) 9:45-10:45AM – LifeLine 9:45-10:45AM – Cornerstone Worship Team (131) 9:45-10:45AM – Sunday School for All Ages 11:00AM – Sunday Worship/Communion (South Sanctuary) 6:30-8:30PM – LifeLine Ice Cube (Youth Area) MONDAY, AUGUST 6 9AM-3PM – OFFICE HOURS 7-8:30PM – Drama Team (131) TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 9AM-5PM – Weekly Deadline 9:30-11:30AM – Prayer Shawl Ministry (123) 6:30-7:30PM – Worship Team Mtg (105CSA) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 9:00AM-12:00PM – Staff Meeting (105CSA) 6:30-8:30PM – Trustees Mtg (105CSA) 7-8:00PM – Prayer Group (123) 7:00-8:30PM – 412 Young Adults Worship (10) THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 6:45-8:30PM – Cornerstone Worship Team (131) FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 7:00PM – Pop-Up Choir Concert (131) SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 8:30AM-4:30PM – FFSCPA Sewing Group (125)
SPUMC MINISTRIES COMMUNITY EVENTS YOU’RE INVITED TO THE COMMUNITY PLACE ON WASHINGTON CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCH, 61 E Washington Street, Elizabethtown, Saturday, August 18, from 4-7PM. There will be building tours, giveaways, a whoopie pie sale, dignitaries, and an opportunity to meet Community Place Partners. Pork BBQ Sandwich Meal tickets are available for $10. Email
[email protected] to purchase tickets for the meal and to sign up for the Cornhole Tournament ($50 for a team of 2; $25 for single). All proceeds will benefit the Community Place on Washington Capital Campaign. www.communityplaeetown.org
URGENT: HOST FAMILIES NEEDED Two host families are needed from August 5th through 24th to host short-term foreign exchange students via American Homelife International (AHLI). There will be french high school students (ages 14-18) needing a place to stay, meals, and transportation to an area church for their weekday program (a stipend is provided). If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact Jennifer Ruch this week at (717) 201-3640 /
[email protected] and she will connect you to the one of the area AHLI coordinators.
JOYS Salvation Jesus Christ Family Sunny days Answered Prayers Friends & Family God’s Love Fellowship with old friends
New Life Health Jacob Fantastic Daughter Shawn Jack Andy’s Engagement Grandchildren Family Time Together
Safe Travel Godly Friendships Patience Community prayer & support Benji’s 5th Birthday God’s Mercy Doctors Joy in my Heart New business
Ethan’s Safety Jodi Returns Home in 99 Days Wonderful Trip Serving Our Savior SPUMC helping children Grandchild’s Arrival Needlework Circle Friends Children! God’s Bountiful Blessings 412
PRAYER CONCERNS
TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS Sound System Scott Merchlinski, Dan, Patrick Nursery Leona Yeagley, Aimee Merchlinski, Michelle Singiser, VOLUNTEER NEEDED Kids Own Worship Family Worship Open Arms Café Gay Page, Kate Stehman, Sue Smith, Linda Bell Welcome Team Donna Hoover, Caroline Herr, Thelma Franks, Bob Anderson, Dodie Etter, 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.
2018 CHECK REQUEST & REIMBURSEMENT DEADLINE NOON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: Aug 8, 24 Sep 7, 21
Oct 8, 24 Nov 8, 23
Dec 7, 18
WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION
PASTORAL STAFF Pastor David Woolverton – Lead Pastor Pastor Paul Miller – Teaching Pastor
ATTENDANCE
July 29, 2018 8:30am Worship Service 11:00am Worship Service Sunday School
271 147 persons 124 persons 91 persons
PASTORAL SUPPORT TEAM
JUNE 2018 FINANCIALS Envelope Giving June YTD: $ 297,088.02 Other Giving June YTD: $8,114.85 (Plate and Sunday School) Endowment Giving June YTD: $36,772.02 Estate Giving and Special Giftings June YTD: $0 Miley Estate Giving: $0 B&G Fundraising- Building: $10,114.25 Stock Donations: $0 Other Income June YTD: $21,598.66 Total Operations Income June YTD: $373,687.80 Total Operations Expense June YTD: $453,695.88 Operations Shortfall June YTD: -$80,008.08 Gift Card contributions June 2018: $1,140.00 Gift Card contributions June YTD: $6,948.50
John Messick – Director of Worship & Music Ministries Suzanne Hetrick – Director of Children’s Ministries Staci Hood-Neece – Intermediate Children’s 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 Peggy Ellison – Admin Assistant to the Pastors Sue Keath – Custodian
VOLUNTEER PASTORAL STAFF Dianne Orwig – Certified Lay Minister
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 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] David Rizzo •
[email protected] Tim Olsen •
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Our Mission: As followers of Jesus Christ, we will out-love the world. Our Strategy: Invite – Connect – Grow – Serve.
