SUNDAY, January 29, 2012

9:00 – Worship with healing service

10:15 – Praise Band

10:30 – Sunday School classes for all ages

CHILDREN’S TIME: After the Children’s Message, the children will be invited to go to a classroom with attendants. They will return to the sanctuary during the Offertory Response.

Attendants today: Deb Mumma and Wendy Fritz

PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE sponsored by the Hanover Area Council of Churches will be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Hanover Church of the Brethren, Wilson Ave. Pastor Gerry Godfrey is the worship leader and Ron Schloyer will direct the adult choir. The guest preacher is Father James Lease, newly called Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church. A fellowship time will follow the worship service. Everyone invited.

NEXT WEEK, January 30-Feb. 4, 2012

Mon.: Visioning Committee – 7:00

Tues.: Women of the Church-1:00 - Homewood

Wed.: Adult Choir – 6:30

Bell Choir – 7:45

Thurs.: CREATION meeting – 7:00- St. David’s

FUTURE VISIONING and PLANNING: On Monday, January 30, at 7:00, we will gather to continue to share our ideas for future planning here at St. B’s. Everyone is welcome!

HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES NEEDS IN FEBRUARY

PAL: Coffee, canned pears and canned carrots

Clothing Bank: Full sized toiletries (razors, deodorant, shampoo, soap and body wash)

Shelter: Dishwasher detergent and bathroom cleaners

Council’s weekly prayer request: Jan. 29: The Executive Committee

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS BEGINS NEW STUDY: The Growing Circle of Friends Adult Sunday School class begins a new study for the Season of Epiphany—the time for new ideas on how we can SHINE! Our topic is How to Be a Christian and Still Enjoy Life, based on a fun book by Fritz Ridenour. Come join us as we uniquely prepare for Lent!

NEW! Come out and enjoy the gift of music and movement with Molly on Sunday, January 29. Join us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall from 3-4p.m for a low key but fun style of exercise. Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. All ages welcome! If the morning service is cancelled due to inclement weather, we will not be meeting. Contact Molly Berwager with any questions at 633-5728.

WOMEN OF THE CHURCH will meet at Homewood on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 1:00 p.m. Janet Haack will be the Bible study leader. Please bring a Bible or your “Gathering” magazine if you can. This is an ecumenical group including women from other churches than St. B’s. Friends are welcome. If you need a ride, call Marlene at 637-0185.

CREATION FESTIVAL – June 27-July 1

This summer we will be going to the CREATION Festival from June 27 to July 1. The CREATION Festival is four days of Christian music concerts and presentations by nationally recognized bands and speakers. Some of the bands that have been at CREATION are Switchfoot, Kutlass, Toby Mad, Third Day, Newsboys, Red., etc. We will be coordinating and sharing a campsite with St. David Lutheran Church. Any of our youth in grades 6 or above – or those in college are paid for by our congregation. Those younger are welcome to attend with a parent. Anyone is welcome to go. This is a wonderful family event.

The thing is… we need to buy a large block of tickets by the end of January to reserve a nice-sized campsite. So if you are interested in going, please notify Pastor Thomas so that we can purchase a ticket for you. The deadline is January 29.

Again, this is a fantastic Christian formation event for anyone to experience. If at all possible (if you don’t mind camping), please consider attending or encouraging your child to attend. It is a blast!

For more information, contact Pastor Thomas or go to the website at www.creationfest.com.

NEXT SUNDAY, February 5, 2012

9:00 – Worship with pew communion

Worship Assistant: Karen Amoss; Reader: Kevin Leppo

10:15 – Praise Band

10:30 – Sunday School classes

HELP NEEDED AT SERRV: Mary Ann of the SERRV Shop in New Windsor has requested extra help in this coming month. Drivers are available on the following two dates: Friday, February 10^th and Thursday, Feb. 23^rd. There are two sign-up sheets in the hallway. If you can help on both or either date, please sign your name on the appropriate sheet. Meeting will be at the usual place-Jerry’s Parking Lot on the corner of Westminster and Granger Sts., 9 a.m. Call Marlene for a ride-637-0185.

CHILDREN’S COMMUNION CLASS: On February 12 and 19 from 3:00-4:00 p.m., Pastor Steve will be teaching a class for young children to learn about holy communion. The class is designed for children ages 4 and up—but we are flexible. A parent should attend to help the children with the activities. Please plan to attend both dates.

COUPLES’ CLASS: On February 12 and 19, Pastor Steve will be teaching a class about relationships between couples. Part of the class will be based on material from The 5 Love Languages. This will be a part of the Average People’s Sunday School class which meets in the Nursery.