Calendar Sunday, March 20 - Sunday, March 27 TODAY Palm Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Study Time 11:30 a.m. Pretzel Sandwich Luncheon MONDAY 5:30 p.m. Connecons 7:00 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m. Al-Anon TUESDAY 6:15 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Congregaonal Support Team 7:00 p.m. Grief Support @ LVBH WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. Quilng 11:30 a.m. Worship Planning 3:00 p.m. Open Youth Room 6:00 p.m. Tinnabulaon 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. RITT Finance Team 7:00 p.m. Aſter Hours 7:30 p.m. Cancle Bells THURSDAY 7:30 a.m. Table Talk with Dennis Lohr 7:00 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m. Love Feast - Fellowship Hall FRIDAY Good Friday - Office Closed SATURDAY 10:30 a.m. Women’s AA SUNDAY Easter 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Study Time WELCOME TO Palmyra Church of the Brethren Continuing the work of Jesus. Peacefully…Simply…Together… Sunday, March 20, 2016 The mission of the Palmyra Church of the Brethren is to invite, welcome, nurture, disciple, equip, empower and inspire all persons to live and to serve in the way of Jesus.
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Calendar Sunday, March 20 - Sunday, March 27
TODAY Palm Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Study Time 11:30 a.m. Pretzel Sandwich Luncheon
MONDAY 5:30 p.m. Connections 7:00 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m. Al-Anon
TUESDAY 6:15 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Congregational Support Team 7:00 p.m. Grief Support @ LVBH
Everyone in our church is given a special day to receive prayers from their fellow Christians. Let us take a moment this week to hold the following persons in our thoughts and prayers.
Sunday - Melissa Whalers Monday - Jack & Christine Alt Tuesday - Paul & Carol Boll Wednesday - Andy & Mary Cantrell Thursday - Linda Dumbauld Friday - Lawrence & Beverly Forry Saturday - Steve & Michele Gottshall
Prayers for our Nigerian sister, Naomi Philimon.
March 13, 2016 Worship: 145; Sunday School: 100
Unified Giving Designated Giving Operating 4,318.13 Operating .00 Outreach 493.50 Caring Cupboard 145.00 Bldg. Repair/ 123.37 Capital Campaign 855.00 Replacement 1 Great Hour Sharing 907.00 Youth Fundraising 137.78 Rental Income 525.00 Total $ 4,935.00 Total Designated $ 2,569.78
Thank you for serving today - ushers: Bob Bucher, Elvin Wagner, Andy & Bethany Hoffer; child care: Jeanie Small & Sherry Bai-occhi. Serving next Sunday - ushers: Bob Bucher, Elvin Wagner, Andy & Bethany Hoffer; child care: Betty Smith & Shirley Spahr. Properties team is looking for a volunteer or volunteers: To cut the grass at the church this summer. If we can find
someone to do it every week, that would be wonderful. If we cannot, we would look for any volunteers to sign up for any week or weeks throughout the cutting season May-Oct. We have a mower and accessories at the church, we just need your time. Please contact Dino Faiola or any properties mem-ber.
To partner with Art Gingrich, Steve Gottshall and Dino Faiola in a rotating schedule to set the thermostats at the church. This task has been quietly completed by Art Gingrich on Satur-day mornings for over 20 years. We would like to have enough volunteers to establish a schedule for this task. This will allow flexibility around schedules and minimize the bur-den. Once we have a schedule to work with, you will be con-tacted. We will provide training and guidance on the process and as we move forward with renovations, the need should be reduced. Please contact Dino Faiola or any properties member.
Community Blood Drive: Saturday, April 9, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m., at the First Evangelical Congregational Church. See Jere Maurer to make an appointment. Saturday, April 9, will be the annual Cub Scout Pack 477 and Boy Scout Troop 477 - All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner, from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The meal will include salad with dressing, spaghetti with meat balls, dessert, and beverage. Please bring your own containers for take outs. For tickets see Devin Gearhart or Dave Wagner. Tickets will be available at the door.
Love Feast, Thursday, March 24 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Story Time: Thursday, March 31 (special date), 7:00 p.m., pre-school room
Kid's Klub: Tuesdays in April, 3:45 - 5:30 p.m. LVBH Auxiliary invites you to this very special program featuring: Marie Monville, the widow from the Amish school house tragedy, and Amy Burghdorf, vocalist, on Sunday, April 17, 7:00 p.m., in the DiMatteo Worship Center. Reservations are required, call 641-4023. PRE-RENOVATION Book Sale. The Library Committee has begun weeding the collection in preparation for the first round of renova-tion work. Books will be on display in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone invited! The New Beginnings Sunday school group will meet in the Gathering Space to discuss the impact of The Civil Rights Movement on the American religious landscape.
The altar flowers are given in celebration of our granddaughter, Sarah Ginder’s 2nd birthday, by Art & Mary Zellers.
The Harrisburg/Lebanon Sr. Adult Spring Banquet is on Thursday, April 29, at 12 noon, at Hershey Spring Creek COB. Cost is $12.50. There is a sign up sheet at the mail slots. Please make your checks payable to PCOB.
Table Talk with Dennis Lohr will be on Thursday, March 24, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., at Hometown Restaurant. Sale of land update: The potential buyer of our South Forge Road properties has withdrawn their offer of purchase based on unmet contractual contingencies. The properties continue to be listed for sale. The office will be closed Friday, March 25 for Good Friday.
PCOB is looking to create a male trio, quartet, or ensemble that would offer a music selection as soon as Sunday, May 29th. Contact Jeff at [email protected].
Stewardship Team Update! This is the first of short bi-monthly updates to the congregation concerning our operating budgeted vs. actual giving of the church. Thus far, 2016 giving has matched what we anticipated. We want to offer a sincere thank you to all who have contributed. However, status quo means that we still projecting more than $20,000.00 in deficit come year end. As of February 29th the operating deficit was $6,546.78. If you would like further information please see a team member.
Help is needed! The Stewardship Team is looking for volunteers to help count offering during Sunday morning service. No meetings! No financial background required! It’s simple and we can train you! Contact Andrew Hoffer!
Kid’s Klub 2016
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Tuesday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 3:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Reservations are required - Call Missy Thompson, 838-5544
Organist Shawn Gingrich
in Concert!
Sunday, May 22, 3:00 p.m.
Palmyra Church of the Brethren
Good will offering will be taken to benefit our Loving God...Loving Neighbor Capital Campaign
Enjoy our Aeolian Skinner organ as we welcome
Shawn Gingrich !
Director of music ministry & organist First United Methodist Church, Hershey
Instructor in organ and handbells Messiah College
Founder and Director Hershey Handbell Ensemble
Welcome to Worship!
WELCOME Pastor Lohr
*LENTEN INVOCATION (screen) Lori Walmer
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #237 All Glory, Laud, and Honor CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Marilyn Baker *SONG (screen) Hosanna
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (screen) Lori Walmer
MUSICAL OFFERING Days of Elijah Praise Team
OFFERING Lori Walmer Offertory
Open the Gates of the Temple - arr. Smith/Hustad SHARING & PRAYER Pastor Lohr
SONG (insert) Teresa’s Prayer
SCRIPTURE Mark 11:1-11 Lori Walmer MESSAGE “Anticipate” Pastor Lohr
*HYMN #319 Jesus Shall Reign *SENDING Pastor Lohr POSTLUDE Jesus Shall Reign - arr. Raymond Haan
Please be seated and enjoy this musical offering.
*Please stand in body or spirit. Please sign the blue binder at your convenience.
