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Welcome back! Summer is slowly slipping away and autumn is waiting to grace us with new beauty. The evening will grace us with crisp cool air as we open our homes and windows to autumn. As I age, autumn is becoming my favorite time year. The evenings are brisk and Mother Nature will gown herself in array of foliage. These assortments of colored leaves or silhouette landscapes will mes- merize the observer. Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.Albert Camus Mother Nature adorns herself in cinnamon and brown sugar so we may enjoy her beauty. This season speaks as if to say, The wait is now over and I saved all this beauty for youas the colors burst and display a final grandstand of amazement. Finally, in amazement, the trees give the ground a final present, the present of leaves. As the winds gracefully grasp the leaves and send this memento of love. In the preparation to send a message, the leaves blush in bright red colors as the limbs release each leaf and then kisses the ground. Here are 5 reasons I love Fall Fall Foliage As you have read, I love the beauty that fall brings. Driving around and looking at different tree-lined streets or going on a nature hike is amazing. To see the awning of red, gold, and orange leaves is so captivating. Fall Clothes Fall fashion is the best. The cool air allows me the opportunity to wear long sleeves and not have to worry about sweating so intensely. There are so many options to layer up and stay warm during the autumn months and I look slimmer. Plus, fall clothes look good on everyone. All Things Pumpkin As soon as September rolls around, your taste buds will salivate for all things pumpkin. After living in Pennsylvania for the last 19 years, pumpkin delica- cies are not bad (says the southerner). Pumpkin lattes to ales, pies to waffles, everything gets a deli- cious pumpkin makeover and my taste buds have grown rather fond of the pumpkin. Football Seasons And honestly, can one imagine life without football. It does not matter if its college, high school, pee- wee, or professional, its football. The cheering, band music, cheerleaders, and the wave of emotions are wonderful. The fans and players gets pumped and nothing else matter but what is happening from goal post to goal post. And Thanksgiving The time of year to reflect and give God thanks! Family and friends gather for these festive seasons. Loved ones pause as they remember family mem- bers who were serenaded by angels, and in that mo- ment, you feel the longing of those who went ahead of us. You say your grace and, because you know that your loved one will want you to live life to the fullness, you reconnect to family and friends around the table. And again you try to enjoy those around you. Yes! The lump in your throat and slightly mis- firing of your heart remind you that you were loved by the greatest person who left you. Therefore, you bow your head and give thanks because you know deep within VICTORY won! Autumn is among us and everything beautiful burst into the air. Mother Nature reminds us that we are never alone. And even more, the words of scripture are true. Jesus will never leave us as orphans but will be with us always. This is why I love autumn. The VOICE St. John s United Church of Christ PASTOR TONY’S MESSAGE Autumn is among us

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Welcome back! Summer is slowly slipping away and autumn is waiting to grace us with new beauty. The evening will grace us with crisp cool air as we open our homes and windows to autumn. As I age, autumn is becoming my favorite time year. The evenings are brisk and Mother Nature will gown herself in array of foliage. These assortments of colored leaves or silhouette landscapes will mes-merize the observer. “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ― Albert Camus Mother Nature adorns herself in cinnamon and brown sugar so we may enjoy her beauty. This season speaks as if to say, “The wait is now over and I saved all this beauty for you” as the colors burst and display a final grandstand of amazement.

Finally, in amazement, the trees give the ground a final present, the present of leaves. As the winds gracefully grasp the leaves and send this memento of love. In the preparation to send a message, the leaves blush in bright red colors as the limbs release each leaf and then kisses the ground.

Here are 5 reasons I love Fall

Fall Foliage

As you have read, I love the beauty that fall brings.

Driving around and looking at different tree-lined

streets or going on a nature hike is amazing. To see

the awning of red, gold, and orange leaves is so

captivating.

Fall Clothes

Fall fashion is the best. The cool air allows me the

opportunity to wear long sleeves and not have to

worry about sweating so intensely. There are so

many options to layer up and stay warm during the

autumn months and I look slimmer. Plus, fall

clothes look good on everyone. All Things Pumpkin

As soon as September rolls around, your taste buds

will salivate for all things pumpkin. After living in

Pennsylvania for the last 19 years, pumpkin delica-

cies are not bad (says the southerner). Pumpkin

lattes to ales, pies to waffles, everything gets a deli-

cious pumpkin makeover and my taste buds have

grown rather fond of the pumpkin. Football Seasons And honestly, can one imagine life without football. It does not matter if it’s college, high school, pee-wee, or professional, its football. The cheering, band music, cheerleaders, and the wave of emotions are wonderful. The fans and players gets pumped and nothing else matter but what is happening from goal post to goal post.

And Thanksgiving The time of year to reflect and give God thanks! Family and friends gather for these festive seasons. Loved ones pause as they remember family mem-bers who were serenaded by angels, and in that mo-ment, you feel the longing of those who went ahead of us. You say your grace and, because you know that your loved one will want you to live life to the fullness, you reconnect to family and friends around the table. And again you try to enjoy those around you. Yes! The lump in your throat and slightly mis-firing of your heart remind you that you were loved by the greatest person who left you. Therefore, you bow your head and give thanks because you know deep within VICTORY won! Autumn is among us and everything beautiful burst into the air. Mother Nature reminds us that we are never alone. And even more, the words of scripture are true. Jesus will never leave us as orphans but will be with us always. This is why I love autumn.

The VOICE

St . John ’s Un i t ed Chur ch o f Chr i s t

PASTOR TONY’S MESSAGE

Autumn is among us

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Sunday, September 6, 2015 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Psalm 125

James 2: 1-10, 14-17 Mark 7:24-27

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Proverbs 1: 20-33

Psalm 19 James 3: 1-12 Mark 8: 27-38

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Proverbs 31: 10-31 Psalm 1

James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Mark 9: 30-37

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Esther 7: 1-6, 9-10,

Psalm 124 James 5: 13-20 Mark 9: 38-50

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Job 1: 1, 2: 1-10

Psalm 26 Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

Mark 10: 2-16

Sunday, October 11, 2015 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Job 23: 1-9, 16-17 Psalm 22: 1-15

Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 10: 17-31

Sunday, October 18, 2015 Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Job 38: 1-7, 34-41 Psalm 104: 1-9, 24, 35

Hebrews 5: 1-10 Mark 10: 35-45

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost Job 42: 1-6, 10-17

Psalm 34: 1-8 Hebrews 7: 23-28 Mark 10: 46-52

SEPTEMBER WORSHIP NEWS

OCTOBER WORSHIP NEWS

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SEPTEMBER CELEBRATION

Happy Birthday to:

Sept. Readers Sept. 6– Regina Engler

Sept. 13- Pam Emery

Sept. 20- Hinkelfest

Sept. 27– Julie Ditzler

Sept. Coffee Host Sept. 6– Earl & Pat Ziegler

Sept. 13- Earl & Pat Ziegler

Sept. 20- Earl & Pat Ziegler

Sept. 27- Earl & Pat Ziegler

Sept. Bulletins Sept. 6– Jerry Mohn

Sept. 13- OPEN

Sept. 20- Hinkelfest

Sept. 27- Millie Schriver

SPONSORS NEEDED: Flowers: Nov. 1, 8 & 15

Dec. 13, 20, & 27

Bulletins: Nov. 1, 8 & 15

Dec. 20, 24 & 27

Coffee Host: Dec. 6,13, 20 &

27

September Deacon Connie Martin

If your information is incorrect or not included, please contact the church office. Thank you.

August Attendance

Aug 2– 80

Aug. 9- 30

Aug. 16- 51

Aug. 23– 55

Aug. 30-

Happy Anniversary to:

2 Courtney Marinkov

3 Chester Michael

4 Neal Grimes

9 Robin Gingrich

12 Al Fortna

13 Ann Mulholland

14 Kaitlin Fegan

14 Chelsea Michael

16 Reagan Lynn Walmer

17 Wyatt Hevel

17 Megan Nace

25 Noah Gingrich

25 Barry Fox Jr.

27 Emily Croutharmel

28 Adam Martin

30 Julie Ditzler

1 Cynda & John Kless

4 Judy & Larry Fox

6 Steve & Amy Zechman

9 Darlene & Rodney Boltz

12 Pam & Roger Myers

13 Joan & Bob Losiewicz

20 Cindy & Chester Michael

20 Elizabeth Overton & Philip Brewer

27 Louise & Larry Walmer

29 Mildred & Al Schriver

29 John & Yvette Oskam

Sept. Flowers Sept. 6– Jerry Mohn

Sept. 13- OPEN

Sept. 20- Hinkelfest

Sept. 27- Millie Schriver

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If your information is incorrect or not included, please contact the church office. Thank you.

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OCTOBER CELEBRATION

Happy Birthday to:

2 Wendy Dorsey

9 Tracy Hevel

13 Colt Dorsey

13 Linda Tyrpin

16 Angela Michael

22 Mark Tyrpin

22 Joyce Myers

23 Lee Flanick

26 Kathryn Myers

26 Richard Rudy

26 Yvette Oskam

27 Savannah Fox

30 Gerald Rudy

31 Julie Brandt

31 Marc Griffiths

Happy Anniversary to:

Oct. Readers Oct. 4– Pastor Herb Hibshman

Oct. 11 - Jodie Fields

Oct. 18- Charlene Ziegler

Oct, 25- Marc Griffiths

Oct. Flowers Oct. 4– Wendy Dorsey

Oct. 11 - Congregation

Oct. 18- Open

Oct, 25- Pastor Herb & Sharon

Hibshman

Oct. Bulletins Oct. 4– Wendy Dorsey

Oct. 11 - Congregation

Oct. 18- OPEN

Oct, 25- Pastor Herb &

Sharon Hibshman

Oct. Coffee Host Oct. 4– Ginny & Terry Knapp

Oct. 11 - Ginny & Terry Knapp

Oct. 18– Ginny & Terry Knapp

Oct, 25- Ginny & Terry Knapp

October Deacon Mark Trypin

8 Missy & Cory Daub

12 Robin & Keith Gingrich

17 Rodney & Aleta Babe

18 Butch & Shirley Rudy

22 Pastor Herb & Sharon Hibshman

22 Josh & Crystal Stoltz

23 Clint & Kathy Fegan

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NEW HORIZONS 2015 New Horizons is an opportunity for fellowship for single adults, sponsored by the Parish Life Committee of

the Lebanon Association, Penn Central Conference, United Church of Christ. For additional information

for future programs, please call Betty Holdren (866-2013), Dolores Wolfe (867-1807), Eleanor Hollowell

(865-8087), Etta Cuddleford (273-8140), Eleanor Baylor (865-4977), Ann Wagner (867-8087), or Patricia

Rentschler (865-1492).

September 28– Oct 1—Shore. Dates are not certain.

October 21—Wednesday. Note the date. Bus trip to Ehrhardt’s Dinner Theater:

Germanfest Festival. $65 per person. Leaving Jonestown at 7:00 AM.

November 28—9:00 AM Breakfast at Country Fare Restaurant, Myerstown. Reservations due

by November 21.

December—no meeting. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with family and friends.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Note—Programs are subject to change. If you have any questions, please contact one of the committee

members whose names and phone numbers are listed at the top.

From the Christian Education Corner by Angie Michael Tailgate Sunday is returning on Sunday, September 6, to kick off our Christian Connection year, and it's better than ever! Join us at 9 a.m.--all ages welcome--for games, crafts, and fellowship outdoors (weather permitting). This year will feature the debut of St. John's Fowling! What is fowling you ask? Well, you'll have to come out to Tailgate Sunday to find out! We'll go inside at 10:30 a.m. for worship. After worship, we'll have a tailgate picnic outdoors

The Christian Education Committee is running a new fundraiser this fall: we are selling Fall flower bulbs from the Dutch Mill Bulb company (they are out of Hershey, PA!). The sale will run from September 13, to October 4. Come September 13 there will be two ways you can place your order. Order. 1. You can see any Christian Education Committee member to view the sale pamphlet (there are some lovely bulbs for sale!) and there will also be a a sale pamphlet and order form posted on the bulletin board in the social hall; money will be due by October 4 so that we can place the order that week; bulbs will arrive within 2 weeks of order placement and will be distributed to buyers the Sunday after shipment arrival. Order 2. You can go to the church website to place your order through our fundraiser link--you will need to use a credit card to pay for your order which will be shipped directly to you by Dutch Mill

Bulb if you choose the online option. If you have any friends who are gardeners, please share the online link with them! We wanted to try something different as a fundraiser, and if this is a success, we may sell bulbs each fall. If you have any questions or would like to take an order form home to share with friends or neighbors, please see Angela Michael or Jodie Fields.

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE REPORT BY Jean Ann Grimes

We helped at this year’s outdoor service at Lion’s Park by having guessing games after the church

service. We also made sure that drinks, cups, plates, and utensils were provided.

The next church event that our committee will be helping with is the Vesper Service and Picnic at

Memorial Lake on Sunday, August 30th. We will provide the hot dogs, rolls an paper goods.

Our committee consists of just three members. Anyone is welcome to join our group. You may contact

either Pat Ziegler, Jean Ann Grimes or Aleta Babe if you are interested.

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BIBLE STUDY WILL RESUME ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

We invite all members and friends of St. John's to join us every Wednesday at noon. We invite you to bring a sandwich.

We hope to see you some Wednesday!

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Thank you! Sharon and I felt welcomed from Day One at St. John's. When I was informed of my

lung cancer, and shared that with the congregation, your love and caring quickly

became evident. Now that I am well on my way to recovery (slowly) I want to thank

each of you for your prayers, your cards, and your phone calls. Truly Sharon and I

felt the love of God flowing from you, our family at St. John's. May we continue to

travel together as we discover God's future for St. John's.

Pastor Herb & Sharon Hibshman

Music and Worship Committee by Louise Walmer

Five committee members met after church on Sunday, July 26. Sharon led our devotions.

The outdoor worship service and church picnic at Lion’s Park on August 9th was discussed. Robin will confirm that the park is reserved. Charlene will touch base with Congregational Life Committee to ask if they need any help from us for the picnic. Louise will contact Donna to be sure the bulletin indicates the congregation shall bring “a dish to share and a lawn chair”.

Our 3rd Sunday for the Youth to participate will be on Aug 30. Committee members will get the youth to be Greeters, distribute bulletins, Acolyte, read scripture, do the children’s message, and serve as ushers. The August Deacon of the Month does not need to fill these volunteer positions that day.

On Aug 30 we plan to have a picnic and vesper worship at Memorial Lake. The picnic will begin at 5pm and the vesper service at 6:30pm. Robin and Louise will make sure we have a pavilion reserved by the lake and directions to that pavilion. Gary Emery has been asked to provide music accompaniment for our singing. The Music and Worship Committee will provide hot dogs, rolls and paper goods for this event. Attendees will be asked to bring snacks or a side dish to share and of course their lawn chairs. We are planning to have 12 luminaries and candle lighting as part of the vesper service.

Regular Choir Rehearsals will begin again starting Wednesday, September 9th—See you there, and bring a friend who loves to sing. The more the merrier.

Pastor Tony will be on vacation Sunday, August 23rd. Robin will contact Pastor Dave Martin to lead us in worship that day.

Next meeting of our committee is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th at 7pm. Charlene will lead our devotions.

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St. John’s Fellowship by Ginny Knapp

Plans for the Fall flea Market and Bake Sale were made during the meeting of St. John’s

Fellowship. The sale will be held Friday, September, 11th and Saturday, September

12th. Please check your closets and cupboards for items you are no longer using. Your

trash is someone’s treasure!

Discussion was held on the cleaning and waxing of the social hall’s flooring. The fellow-

ship will have this done after the flea market. Another project, washing the church

windows, was recently completed.

Kass Myers reported on the Wounded Warrior information. She found a nearby soldier

who has been disabled and we will contribute to his needs. Cedar Haven will be

contacted to set a date for our annual Holiday Party for their residents. Poinsettias will

be used to adorn the sanctuary. Robin Gingrich will act as chairman for this Christmas

project.

Jean Ann Grimes announced vacancies on the coffee and punch detail for November &

December. Plans for a Christmas dinner were made. Priscilla Rentschler will call for

possible restaurants. More details to follow.

The next meeting, Tuesday, September 8th at 6:30 PM will be to set up for the flea

market. The regular session will follow the set up.

Christian: It’s Not What You Think … by Julie Ditzler Join us on Sunday mornings for a closer look at what it means to be a Christian. Help us

explore the meaning of the one word Jesus gave his followers to define them and their role

in the world. Our group will base our discussion on a DVD Bible study prepared by Andy

Stanley, noted Christian author and pastor. Christian Connection begins at 9:00 A.M.

with devotions, followed by our discussions. Our new session begins on September 13th.

Please consider being part of it!

New Ringing Season by Julie Ditzler The St. John’s Bell Choir will begin a new season of ringing with the anthem for church

on September 27th. Throughout the church year, the bell choir generally provides the

anthem for the fourth Sunday of the month. We meet a couple of times during the

month to practice. Participation in this activity is offered on a month-by-month basis.

Would you like to give it a try? Reading music is helpful but not required – all you really

need to be able to do is count and recognize colors! Ask any of us ding-a-lings! If you are

interested, please speak with Julie Ditzler.

New Voice Policy At its August meeting, Consistory voted to change the publication of our church newslet-

ter, The Voice, to a bi-monthly rather than monthly basis. This practice is on a trial basis

to determine whether this makes preparation and distribution easier for those involved.

This issue, covering church news and events for September and October, is the first to

reflect this change. Please address any comments or ideas pertaining to this change to a

consistory member.

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Operation Christmas Child by Julie Ditzler Yes, it’s that time of year again! St. John’s elves have already begun gathering boxes

and items to pack in them for this year’s contribution to Operation Christmas Child. In

fact, we’re off to such a great start, I think this year could be another 100-box year for

us!

For those who are unfamiliar with this program, we participate in the annual gathering

of gift-filled shoeboxes by Samaritan’s Purse. Our boxes join millions of others to be dis-

tributed in places of need all around the world. It is a joyful project that is fun for us to

work on together and to spread God’s love to children around the globe.

Since filling and wrapping the boxes is something we like to do together, we handle our

collection of boxes and items a little differently than some churches do. Throughout the

months of September, October, and early November, we gather the items that we need.

Suggestions from Samaritan’s Purse include the following:

Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos,

jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.

School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper,

solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.

Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights

(with extra batteries), etc.

Age and Gender-Specific Ideas:

Girls 2-4, Girls 5-9, Girls 10-14,

Boys 2-4, Boys 5-9, Boys 10-14.

There are a few of these items that we try to ensure for each of our boxes, but, as you can

see, there is also lots of room for individual choice in your contribution. An Operation

Christmas Child poster will be available in the social hall with cards listing what is still

needed for our basic supplies. Toys, candy, and accessory items are included in our box-

es but not listed specifically with our supplies. If you have any questions about your ide-

as, please see the Operation Christmas Child website, or speak to Julie Ditzler.

Last year Joe and I had the opportunity to participate in Operation Christmas Child at

the regional level. We traveled to a warehouse in the Baltimore/Washington area and

helped hundreds of other volunteers prepare shoeboxes to be placed into cartons for

shipping. It was a wonderful experience – we met some great people and had a good

time – and we would like to go again. Registration to volunteer for this experience is

open on Monday, September 14th. If you would like to join us, please speak to me be-

fore that date, so you can be registered as part of our group.

Neighbors In Need Offering: October 4th & October 11th we will be collecting the Neighbors in Need offering, which

is one of the four special offerings of the UCC. This offering supports the UCC’s minis-

tries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. You will find the special

NIN envelopes in the pews starting October 4th. We ask that you be generous with this

mission offering.

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Financial Report by Robin Getz, Finance Chair

Total Revenue (1/1/15 – 7/31/15) $ 59,382.02 Total Expenses (1/1/15 –7/31/15) $ 65,635.06 We need to collect $1950.00 weekly to meet budget and currently we are averaging $1874.14 per week. Thank you to everyone for watching the numbers and doing their best to continue to support the church.

The Financial Committee is always diligent with monitoring expenses. I am thankful for the dedication of the members and their continued efforts. Note:We are always looking for members to serve and, if there is any interest, they can contact me.

Committee Chairs please return your Budget figures to me by September 6th as the Budget Committee will be starting to work on the 2016 Budget.

NEW ADDRESS Rev. Brad & Michelle Walmer

1214 Spruce St. Montoursville PA 17554

Home Telephone: 570-601-4555 Brad’s email: [email protected]

Michelle’s email: [email protected]

Brad's installation at New Covenant, Williamsport, is scheduled for Sunday, October 25 at 3pm.

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Hinklefest Community Choir The Hinklefest Community Choir will sing once again this year! Down by the River to Pray

will be our selection and there will be one practice on Wednesday, September 16th at 7:00 PM at St. John’s UCC. The Outdoor worship service will be at the Hinklefest, September 20th at 10:30 AM at Fireman’s Park.

EVANGLISM REPORT by Neal Grimes

This year’s National Night Out proved to be very successful. It was our 8th year to celebrate with the community this very important event. The main goal of this event is to send a message about neighbor-hood unity, awareness, safety and police involvement to help secure a safe environment for everyone.

We had tremendous help from our church members, local fire department, fire police, Baptist Church of Fredericksburg, Victory Lighthouse Church and the Hamlin U.C.C.

A special thank you to Denise Voshell who again provided the music. Also thank you to a group of Missionary’s from North Carolina that was brought to our community by Rev. John Burr of the Baptist Church and helped with games, setting up chairs, and tearing down and putting all of the tables, chairs, etc. away after the event closed for the evening. I want to thank all of my committee which included Regina Engler, Scott Benfer, Walter Bolles, Jodi Fields and Terry Knapp. Missy Seltzer handled the participants in the dunking booth and her husband, Bob, did a superb job in grilling the delicious hot dogs while Robin Getz was in charge of the children's games. This is unofficial, but I was told that Pastor Herb Hibshman ate the most hot dogs for the second consecutive year.

The committee will meet on Thursday, August 27th at 6:30 PM along with the participating churches to start planning next year’s event.

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September 2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

2 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

3 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

6:00 PM Budget &

Finance Meeting

4 5

6 Rally Day 9AM Tailgate Sun-

day

10:30am Worship

(Communion)

Helen Walmer Fund

Potluck Picnic

following Worship

7

8 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

6:30 Fellowship

Meeting

9 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

7:00 PM Choir

Practice

10 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Flea Market

Set up

11

Flea

Market 8:00AM-

5:00PM

12

Flea

Market 8:00AM-

11:00AM

13 9AM Christian

Connection

10:30 Worship

JOY Pantry

14 15 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

7:00 PM Music & Worship

Meeting

16 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Noon Bible Study

7:00 PM

Choir Practice

17 Secretary Vacation

Day

7:00 PM

Budget/Finance

Meeting

18 19

20 Hinkelfest Community Worship

Service @ Fireman’s

Park 10:30am

21 22 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

23 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Noon Bible Study

7:00 PM

Choir Practice

24 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

25 26

279AM Christian

Connection

10:30 Worship

Christian Ed.

Meeting follow-

ing Worship

Deacon Fund

Sunday

Dine & Donate

Sunday

28 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

7:00 PM

Consistory

Meeting

29 30 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Noon Bible Study

7:00 PM

Choir Practice

September-October 2015

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October 2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

6:00PM

Budget/Finance

Meeting

2 3

4NIN Sunday

9AM Christian

Connection

10:30 Worship

World Wide

Communion

Helen Walmer

Fund Sunday

5 6 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

7 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Noon Bible Study

7:00 PM

Choir Practice

8 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

9 10

11NIN Sunday

9AM Christian

Connection

10:30 Worship

JOY Pantry

12 13 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

14 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Noon Bible Study

7:00 PM

Choir Practice

15 Secretary Vacation

Day

6:00 PM

Budget & Finance

Meeting

16 17

18 9AM Christian

Connection

10:30 Worship Christian Ed

Meeting Follow-

ing Worship

19 20 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

21 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Noon Bible Study

7:00 PM

Choir Practice

22 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

23 24

25 9AM Christian

Connection

10:30 Worship Deacon Fund

Sunday

Dine & Donate

26 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00

PM

7:00 PM

Consistory

Meeting

27 28 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Noon Bible Study

7:00 PM

Choir Practice

29 Office Hours 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

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Church Staff Rev. Tony Fields, Sr. Pastor

Mrs. Beth Ann Griffiths, Organist

Mrs. Louise Walmer, Choir Director

Consistory Joe Ditzler, President

Robert Seltzer, Vice President

Missy Daub, Secretary

Walter Bolles, Treasurer

Elders Walter Bolles

Missy Daub

Joe Ditzler

Robin Gingrich

Neal Grimes

Terry Knapp

Deacons Pam Emery

Connie Martin

Morgan Hevel

Bob Seltzer

Mark Tyrpin

Pat Ziegler

141 W. Main Street P.O. Box 87

Fredericksburg, PA 17026

S t . J o h n ’s U n i te d C h u rc h o f Ch r i s t

Every Sunday

9:00 am Christian Connection

10:30am Morning Worship

St. John’s United Church of Christ is: A church of faith, heeding to

God’s call, through worship, evangelism, discipleship and fellowship.

We are building on our church’s history, while looking to our future.

Our church is filled with messengers, who share the gift of God’s love,

with the community and beyond. We strive to be a church that

reaches out to all with compassion, a vision of God’s everlasting

peace, and a witness of spiritual hope to our present and future

generations. For all this and so much more, we pray in God’s name.

141 W. Main Street P.O. Box 87

Fredericksburg, PA 17026

Church Phone # 717-865-7222

E-mail [email protected]

Website: www.stjohnsuccfburg.org

S t . J o h n ’s U n i te d C h u rc h o f C h r i s t