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Wednesday Night Alive

January 11 & 25

5:15 PM Meal - call the office

to RSVP (533-7192)

6:00 PM Kid’s Club and Youth Group

6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal

7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

J anuary is already shaping up to be a busy month!

There will be a luncheon at the church for the

Secret Sisters on January 28th.

Watch your mailbox for Apple Dumpling sale announcements.

This year the funds raised from the apple dumpling sales will go

toward expanding ROCC events in order to reach more members

of our community and show them the love of Jesus.

Something new for this year will be ROCC Pop-Up events! They may be a

dinner together, an afternoon at the movies, or an activity to get together

and enjoy. The first one of the year will be on February 12th. ROCC

and the Youth are meeting at Palmyra Bowl for an afternoon of

bowling fun and everyone is invited! More details to come, but

be sure to mark your calendars, it’s bound to be a great time!

LOOKING AHEAD

FROM THE ROC COMMITTEE

C hristmas Celebration was an evening spent in fellowship with our

church family and friends. One hundred and twenty people attended

the event with 21 tables being festively decorated. There were three tables

filled with main dishes and sides and two whole tables full of dessert! Thank

you to everyone who attended, decorated a table, or brought food to share.

After dinner, Pastor Dennis recognized the new members who joined our

church. Missy with ROCC volunteers helped the children to decorate the

Christmas tree while instrumentalists played Christmas music. If you would

like to see the tree, it is located in the foyer outside the Sanctuary doors.

The evening ended with a drama that featured Mike Thomas as the prophet

Isaiah and included the Children’s Choir, Men’s Quartet, Praise Band, and a

solo from Dave Myers.

ROCC members handed out 120 Christmas gift bags to those who attended.

The remaining bags were taken by the Seekers Class and Deacons to those

who are shut-in. ROCC would like to extend extra appreciation to all the

volunteers who made this evening possible. Thank you again for all your

time and hard work.

~ ROC (Reaching Our Community) Committee


A M E S S A G E F R O M O U R P A S T O R

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NLT)

Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be, In working or in waiting, another year with Thee; Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast,

Another year of trusting, of quiet happy rest.

Another year of service, of witness for Thy love; Another year of training for holier work above. Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be

On earth, or else in heaven, another year for Thee.

(Frances R. Havergal, from The Celebration Hymnal ©1997 by Word/Integrity Music)

During my youth I recall singing this hymn almost every New Year. Here we are again at the beginning of another year. Traditionally, this is a time for taking stock of where we have been and for setting some goals and plans (and, yes, making some resolutions) for the year ahead. Many of us are getting all our paperwork together to prepare our 2016 tax returns. Some will be making decisions about adjustments they might make in withholdings and investments. Some of us will be getting ready for some big changes in our lives for this coming year: high school graduation and decisions about continuing education; college graduation and first “real” jobs; some may be making wedding plans or expecting additions to their family. One thing for sure, the coming year will bring some changes for all of us: some desired and some not. In all our evaluating and planning let’s not forget to take a good hard look at where we are and where we would like to be spiritually. It’s what Paul is challenging us to do in these verses from Romans 12. Paul is calling us to take a good hard look at our lives spiritually. These two verses are a call, first, to renewed commitment, a commitment to be worked out as our minds are transformed by a whole new way of thinking and behaving (ie: a call to change). Paul, first, calls us to give our bodies, meaning everything we do physically including our work, our leisure, our resting; to honor God in our living. This, Paul says, is our “living sacrifice” – something we’re really doing, not just thinking or talking about. It’s a call to make a decisive commitment to action for God. It’s in this total giving of ourselves, Paul says, that we truly worship God. In our living, we will live out and demonstrate Christ’s love, Christian hospitality, care for others and care for God’s creation. In other words, this is a call to act Christian. Second, Paul calls us to give our minds to God and, in doing so, to resist the pressures of the world. He is calling us to be changed from the inside, to be transformed as our minds are renewed into a mind obedient to Christ. But it is not we who change ourselves. This change comes about by allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us, shaping and changing us into the image of Christ. As we give ourselves over to the Spirit’s control our minds are transformed from a worldly way of thinking. We’re being called to think Christian. Finally, Paul calls us to surrender our will to God’s will, because even if we have committed our bodies and minds to God, our will still has the force to do what we want. It is in the commitment of our life and in our change in attitude that we learn God’s will and find the power for living out God’s will for our lives. We are all in the process of being changed, of being formed spiritually every day, because every action, every thought, every decision, every emotion and every reaction, little by little, is shaping us. True worship is offering up our whole selves to God every day, body, mind and spirit: constant commitment, constant renewal and change.

Another year is dawning. For each of us may it be a year of living for Christ. —Pastor Dennis

Please Mark Your Calendars To Attend


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A D U L T S U N D A Y S C H O O L

The Carpenters are studying the Book of James. The

video series by Francis Chan includes a video followed by

discussion. (Room 402)

The Discoverers are studying the book of Acts. (Room 406)

The Elective Class is studying King David’s life through the

book “Leap Over A Wall - Earthy Spirituality For Everyday

Christians.” (Room 100)

The Seekers are studying "Creation: A Divine Cycle."

(Room 200)

Sermon Series: Witness to the Light

Series Purpose:

T he season of Epiphany is a chance for

us to say something about the One we

have met in the manger and what the

encounter has meant for our lives. Jesus

tells us that to live according to his call is

risky business, but to do so goes a long way

toward transforming ourselves into what God

intends us and the world to be.

January 1 - 11:00 AM Combined Service in the Sanctuary Jon Brenneman, Guest Preacher January 8 - A Dangerous Baptism - Matthew 3:13-17 January 15 - What Time is it? - John 1:35-42 January 22 - See the Light - Matthew 4:12-17 January 29 - A Word from the Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

JANUARY SERMONS & SCRIPTURES

Our Guest Preacher on January 1st is Jon Brenneman. Jon is an ordained Church

of the Brethren minister and former pastor of the Mt. Wilson Church of the Brethren.

Jon and his wife, Sara, live in Union Deposit and are the parents of three children,

Christopher, Nathan and Emma.

Our next Church Council Meeting is Sunday, February 5th at 1:15 PM.

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Souper Bowl of Caring will be January 29. Youth will collect canned goods and donations toward the Cocoa Packs Program which helps to feed hungry students in our area on a weekly basis.

Sr. High Youth Lunch Out will be Sunday, January 29, after worship. We will go to the Bear’s Den at the Hershey Lodge. RSVP to Michelle if you can go.

—Michelle Sheppard

Y O U T H P A G E

Sr. High District Retreat at Camp Swatara is January 20 to 22. Please see Michelle if you are interested in going.

January 25 the youth group learns a very valuable life lesson when we travel to a laundry mat to learn to wash our own clothes. How do you separate colors? When do you use bleach? What should never be put in the dryer? And more! Bring your own basket of wash and $2 in quarters.

January means registrations for workcamp! Be sure to return your commitment letter to Michelle by the first of the year. Registration money is due to the church by January 15.

The youth group will kick off the year with a giant human board game in the youth room! Join us for the fun at WNA on January 11.

Advent Bible School was wonderful!! We had over 35 kids attend throughout the four weeks (12 children from our church). We learned about decorating our hearts for Christmas. We read the Christmas story and learned that Jesus came to Earth as a baby for us! We lit a candle for Advent each week and sang a lot of songs! Thank you for all of your donations and volunteering which helped to make our Bible School successful.

will begin again on January 11. We will continue every other week through April. We are still in need of volunteers. Please see Missy to sign up.

KIDS CLUB

Volunteers are needed for Kid’s Zone. Don’t forget that the kids still need you!! If you are able to help, please sign-up in the Gathering Area. Thanks a bunch!!

—Missy Blizzard

January Movie Night will be

January 27th at 7:00 PM. Look for flyers about

the movie we will be watching!

T H E K I D D I E K O R N E R

W hat suggestions do you have for Senior Fellowship activities in 2017? Bring those

ideas to the planning meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the

Fellowship Hall. Hope to see you there!

A T T E N T I O N S E N I O R S !

UNITE Youth meets January 29 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Fishburn United Methodist Church. This month’s theme is “Love in Action…Do Something.” Bring friends and join us for a great community night.


O U R C H U R C H F A M I L Y

O U R C H R I S T I A N S Y M P A T H Y I S

E X T E N D E D T O . . . ...the Weidman family on the passing of Jay Weidman, Sr. at the age of 90 on December 3, 2016, in Campbelltown. Jay worked on the family farm, as well as for the Milton Hershey School for 43 years, where he was a bus driver and meal deliverer, and a member at Spring Creek for a number of years.

...Frances and Ken Leffler and their family on the passing of Frances’ daughter, Joanne Books, at the age of 59 on December 11, 2016.

1 - Larry Hollinger

~Happy 75th!

2 - Faye Reeder

5 - Tessa Eckert

Brad Shockey

Griffin Weidler

6 - Jordan Alwine

James Geesaman

7 - Judy Ream

8 - Jan Bratton

Joan Scheetz

11 - Jeanette Basehore

~Happy 90th!

12 - Melissa Byler

Pat Horst

Greg Waybright

13 - Bob Miller

Glenn Wagner

14 - Noah Bollinger

15 - Mabel Deppen

Abigail Garrison

Olivia Hissong

17 - Doris Bomberger

19 - Bonnie Garrison

Irma Hoffer

Mildred Risser

~Happy 90th!

20 - Jeffrey Ballard

23 - Kyle Blizzard

25 - Vince Pagano

Spencer Waybright

28 - Henry Genger

I f you have a birthday or anniversary in January and it is not listed, please contact

the church office.

P R A Y E R R E Q U E S T S

P rayer Chain requests may be directed to Gloria

Warner at [email protected] or 534-2485.

...to David Myers who played saxophone on a recently released CD of original songs by Leah J. Hileman, the minister of music at the Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren. This brand new contemporary Christian music CD is called "The Impossible."

Congratulations!

Kristen Haldeman Eastern University Gough Hall - Box 3077 1300 Eagle Road St. Davids, PA 19087

Penny Radcliff 67 York Drive New Oxford, PA 17350

Ben & Megan Weaver 9321 Checkerbloom Dr. OKC, OK 73165

Brad Martin - CP 3206, 175 Progress Drive Green SCI, Waynesburg, PA 15370

Brad is able to

receive emails; please contact Bonnie Martin for details

if you wish to correspond in this way.

N O T E S O F

E N C O U R A G E M E N T

Thank you from the Spring Creek staff and their families for your thoughtful

expressions of love and goodwill

during this Christmas season!

W O R K C A M P T R I P

P lease be in prayer for Phyllis

Ingold who will go on a

Nigeria Rebuilding Workcamp trip

from January 11 to 31 through

Brethren Disaster Ministries.


2 0 1 7 O F F E R I N G E N V E L O P E S

T he 2017 offering envelopes will be placed in church mailboxes in late

December. To receive proper credit for your giving, please do not use the

new 2017 envelopes until January 2017. Also, please discard any remaining

2016 envelopes after the first of the new year. You will receive your 2016 Record

of Giving Form in your church mailbox during the middle of January 2017.

*The general rule for end-of-the-year contributions is that the contribution is

effective when delivered. This means that a check deposited in the church

offering in January of 2017 cannot be deducted in 2016 even if the check is

backdated to 2016. One exception – checks that are mailed and postmarked

in 2016 are deductible in 2016 even though not received until 2017.

O P E R A T I O N C H R I S T M A S C H I L D

S A V E T H E D A T E S !

P aul is coming to the Tuesday evening women's study! Beginning

February 21 and continuing through March 28, "Paul, Apostle to

the Nations" authored by Stephan J. Binz, will be the text as we look

forward to a transforming experience with the Word of God. The heart

of Paul's teaching is the experience of union with Christ. We live in

Christ; Christ lives in us. In the resurrection, we live a new life which

involves a new way of seeing, of being, of living. As a new creation

"in Christ," we are incorporated into the saving community, the body

of Christ. This is a community in which boundaries that divided people are broken down, in which

distinctions among people no longer matter. As Paul speaks to us, he speaks a message of "grace and

peace." When we extend grace to and make peace with one another, we offer a powerful witness of Christ

to our world. Save the dates for this contemplative study of Paul.

W ith another great year behind us, I am excited that 172 boys and girls will receive shoebox gifts from

Spring Creek. We also played a part in collecting a total of 2,384 shoeboxes from the community.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make

this possible. From donating items, wrapping

or folding shoeboxes, sponsoring shoeboxes,

packing cartons or loading the truck. It would

not be possible without everyone doing a

small part to make a difference for kids

around the world to receive the greatest gift

of all, the love of Jesus. Thank you again for

your overwhelming support of OCC.

Collections for 2017 will start in March.

Blessings - Sue Albright


2017 Combined Worship Schedule

9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Worship

January 1 - Worship in the Sanctuary

February 5 - Worship in the Sanctuary (Communion Sunday, Baptism & Receiving New Members)

April 9 - Worship in the Sanctuary (Palm Sunday, Baptism and Receiving New Members), 5:45 PM Love Feast

April 30 - Worship location to be announced (Sr. High Youth Sunday)

June 4 - Worship in the Chapel (Children’s Day)

July 2 - Worship in the Sanctuary (Annual Conference Sunday)

August 27 - Worship in the Chapel (Promotion Sunday, Workcamp Reports, VBS & Sports Camp Wrap-ups)

October 1 - Worship in the Sanctuary (World Communion Sunday, Baptism and Receiving of New Members), 5:45 PM Love Feast

October 15 - Worship in the Sanctuary

November 5 - Worship location to be announced (Middle School Youth Sunday, Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Dedication)

2017 Love Feast: Sunday, April 9, 5:45 PM

Sunday, October 1, 5:45 PM

T ext Notification of Weather Cancellations: If you want

to receive a text message when church events are cancelled due to inclement weather, please call the church office at 533-7192 and provide your cell phone number and the name of your phone carrier. This text messaging service will ONLY be used for Worship, Sunday School, or other church activity cancellations. Standard text messaging rates apply. If you provided your phone number last year and it has not changed, you do NOT need to call the office.

I n the case of inclement weather, please tune in to these radio stations,

TV stations, or websites for the latest up-to-date information on the cancellation or delay of Sunday School, Church Worship Services, and other events.

S T O R M W A T C H

Television Stations

WHP TV (Channel 21)

WLYH TV (Channel 15)

WGAL TV (Channel 8)

WHTM TV (Channel 27)

Radio Stations

WJTL (90.3 FM)

WHP (580 AM)

WRVV (97.3 FM)

KISS (99.3 FM)

BOB (94.9 FM)

WLBR (1270 AM)

WDAC (94.5 FM)

Web Sites

WWW.CW15.COM

WWW.CBS21.COM

WWW.WGAL.COM

WWW.ABC27.COM


~ Peace Perspectives ~

Resolutions for those who follow the Light of the World, the Prince of Peace, who said: Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

La Verne (Calif.) Church of the Brethren members in mid-December concluded two weeks of keeping vigilance in support of students at a nearby Islamic Center and school, after the center received a threatening, anonymous letter. The last day marked the accompanying of children as they arrived at the school, and the last afternoon vigil as the Muslim congregation completed their Friday afternoon prayers.

A group of church leaders are promising to fight against hate speech in Carlisle, Pa. including Church of the Brethren minister Maria Bieber Abe. The group formed after a Lutheran minister “reached out to a group of pastors early in November to organize a meeting where a joint statement could be drawn up denouncing hate speech and informing those violated that there was support for them within the borough.”

Elizabethtown (Pa.) Church of the Brethren has written a letter of support and encouragement to a mosque in Harrisburg that has received one of the threatening, anonymous letters that have been sent to various mosques and Islamic centers around the country. Some members from the Mechanicsburg Church of the Brethren also have been volunteering at the mosque, serving as protectors for the Muslim community there.

KEEP ON PRAYING

On April 14, 2014, Boko Haram abducted more than 270 girls from a school in Chibok, Nigeria. The school is a descendant of the first school in Chibok begun in the early 1940’s by Brethren, and first run by Nigerian Brethren and American Brethren working with the Church of the Brethren Mission in Nigeria. Approximately 60 girls have escaped and in 2016 the Nigerian government negotiated the release of 21 with help from the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Swiss government. Continue prayers:

--for the Nigerian religious community to have courage, to maintain their faith, to not give in to retaliation, and to trust in God’s saving power.

--for the reassurance of God’s love for each girl and each of the families.

--for encouragement and direction for Nigerian church leaders.

--for God’s conquering love to transform the kidnappers.

--for help, aid, hope and courage for all involved in the Nigerian church crisis.

N A T I O N A L

O L D E R A D U L T

C O N F E R E N C E

Save-the-Date:

September 4-8, 2017

At Lake Junaluska Conference

& Retreat Center in the

beautiful mountains of

western North Carolina

NOAC is a Church of the Brethren

Spirit-filled gathering of adults

who love learning and discerning

together, exploring God’s call for

their lives and living out that call

by sharing their energy, insight,

and legacy with their families,

communities, and the world.

Moderator-elect Samuel Sarpiya

will be at NOAC Inspiration 2017.

He will share about his ministry in

Rockford, Illinois. Stay tuned for

more information coming soon!

The 2017 Flower Calendar can be found on the bulletin board in the Gathering Area in January. Please reserve your special date(s) to celebrate anniversaries,

birthdays and special times of the year with beautiful flowers. The price remains at $35. Checks can be made payable to "Spring Creek Flower Fund" and placed in the church office mail slot or given directly to Sue Albright, Flower Coordinator.

R E T I R E M E N T C E L E B R A T I O N


B I B L E S T U D Y

T he Hershey Food Bank currently needs

canned meats and stews, canned pasta, chunky soups, canned fruits, baked beans, canned tuna, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, pancake mix and syrup. Please place donations in the Food Bank cart inside the main church entrance.

T he Friends Who Furnish /

Clothing Bank accepts clothing

and accessories on a continuous

basis for community families in

need. A donation cart is inside the

main church entrance (larger items

may be placed in the donation

center or contact Beth for pick-up).

Specific needs are listed in the

Weekly Announcements. Questions? Contact Beth

Boland: [email protected] or 383-1855.

F R I E N D S W H O F U R N I S H F O O D B A N K

O n Sunday evening, January 15, the LVBH Auxiliary will present a concert

featuring Doug Maguire and Family. Doug and his family are members of

Midway Church of the Brethren and will feature vocal and instrumental music. The

program will be held in the DiMatteo Worship Center at 7:00 PM. A free will offering

will be taken to renovate and furnish a craft room for quilting, scrapbooking, knitting,

sewing, and painting. Community and friends are invited.

L E B A N O N V A L L E Y B R E T H R E N H O M E

Y ou are invited to a drop-in celebration for Craig and

Vicki Smith as we thank them for their years of service

to the Atlantic Northeast District. Following worship, please

join us at the Hempfield Church of the Brethren on

Sunday, January 15 from 12:00 - 3:30 PM. There will be

food and refreshments and time for conversation to bless

them in the next steps of their life. We are so grateful for

Craig and Vicki’s faithfulness and hope that you can be a

part of sharing in this together.

2 0 1 7 C H U R C H T E L E P H O N E D I R E C T O R Y

L ast call for any changes or additions to the 2017 Church Directory. Please

inform the Church Office of changes to your email address, home address, or

phone number by January 1. Thank you! LAST CALL

M oderator Carol Scheppard offers

monthly messages related to

the 2017 Annual Conference Theme

"Risk Hope". She would like “to

engage churches and individuals in a

series of Bible studies that will help us

all prepare for our Annual Conference

worship and work together.” To find

the Bible Studies, please go online to:

www.brethren.org/ac/Biblestudy.

http://support.brethren.org/site/R?i=p4s4Y9Ek_6fn6cdhnYFH_A

B R O A D C A S T S C H E D U L E S

Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Broadcast Sunday

1 - Midway 22 - Myerstown

8 - Palmyra 29 - Palmyra

15 - Spring Creek

Brethren Hour Broadcast WLBR 1270AM at 5:00 PM

1 - Myerstown 22 - Little Swatara

8 - Midway 29 - Annville

15 - Mt. Zion Road

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Guest Preacher:

Jon Brenneman

9:45 AM

Sunday School

11:00 AM

COMBINED

Service-S

2 All Church

Offices

Closed - New

Year’s Day

observed

7:00 PM

Trustees-

Library

3 7:00 AM Men’s Breakfast

at Hometown Restaurant-

Palmyra

4

10:00 AM Quilting-400

6:30 PM Praise Band

7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir

5 10:00 AM Balance

Class-Chapel

10:00 AM Senior

Fellowship Planning

Mtg.-Fellowship Hall

7:00 PM Deacons-100

6

5:00 PM

Mauger/

Ricker

Wedding

Rehearsal-

Sanctuary

7

3:00 PM

Mauger/Ricker

Wedding-

Sanctuary

8

8:30 AM Traditional-S 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Contemporary-C

Youth Workcamp

Registrations Due

6:00 PM Girl Scout Mtg-

Kid’s Zone Room

9

7:00 PM

M&W-100



Palmyra

7:00 PM

Communications-Library

7:00 PM F&S-100

11 9:30 AM Food Bank-Hbg



5:15 PM WNA meal

6:00 PM Kid’s Club &

Youth Group

6:30 PM Praise Band

7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

12 7:30 AM Vista School

Training-Fellowship

Hall

10:00 AM Balance

Class-Chapel

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7:30 AM Vista

School

Training-

Fellowship

Hall

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15 8:30 AM Traditional-S 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Contemporary-C

February Creek

Connection Deadline

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Palmyra

3:30 pm E&S-100

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6:30 PM Praise Band


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10:00 AM Balance

Class-Chapel

7:00 PM Church Board

-100

20

21

22 8:30 AM Traditional-S 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Contemporary-C

6:00 PM Girl Scout Mtg-

Kid’s Zone Room

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Palmyra

25



5:15 PM WNA meal

6:00 PM Kid’s Club &

Youth Group

6:30 PM Praise Band


26

10:00 AM Balance

Class-Chapel

4:30 PM Staff Meeting-

100

27

28

Secret Sister

Lunch–

Fellowship Hall

29 Souper Bowl of Giving

8:30 AM Traditional-S 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Contemporary-C

Sr. High Youth Lunch Out

30 31 7:00 AM Men’s Breakfast


Palmyra


C H U R C H C A L E N D A R – J A N U A R Y

Next Month:

February 5 is a Combined Worship

Service at 11 AM with Baptism & Receiving New Members and

Communion.

ANE District Sr. High Retreat at

Camp Swatara Jan. 20-22

The January deacon on call

is Sonya Weber-Peters with

Cindy Fasnacht as back-up.

WASHED CLEAN: Your morning shower can do more than cleanse your body. Retired pastor Norman Neaves takes time to remember his baptism daily.

“As the water is pouring down on me, I reach up and get water all over my hand. Then I close my eyes and make the sign of the cross on my forehead. ‘I have been baptized in Christ,’ I say to myself quietly. ‘This day belongs to him. I am called to be Jesus’ representative whatever I am doing and wherever I might go. Give me the grace, Lord, to represent you well and with integrity.’”

Ways to Serve Our Church Family - January 2017

If you see an empty box, can you help fill it?

Are there ways you are willing and interested in helping out?

January 1

11 AM Combined Worship in the Sanctuary

January 8 January 15 January 22 January 29

TRADITIONAL SERVICE

Greeters Alvin Bashore Luke Wagner Gerald Thorne

Luke Wagner Gerald Thorne

James Weaver Luke Wagner Gerald Thorne

Ty Boland Luke Wagner Gerald Thorne

Luke Wagner Gerald Thorne

Ushers David Gerhart Glenn Wagner William Dodson James Weaver Alex Gerhart

David Gerhart Glenn Wagner William Dodson James Weaver Alex Gerhart

Leah Jennings Marina Sheaffer Sofia Howe Karen B-Howe



Welcome Center Verna Royer-Rose Doris Lineweaver Brenda Gish Jan Gerhart Verna Royer-Rose

Nursery No 8:30 Service Jen Alwine, Joy Meck, Jan Gerhart

Blizzard Family Sonya Weber-Peters

Toddler Room No 8:30 Service Jen Alwine, Joy Meck, Jan Gerhart

Blizzard Family Verna & Chet Rose Verna & Chet Rose

Projection Chet Rose Micah Sheppard and Braetan Peters

Jan Bratton Luke Sheppard

Sound

Video

Worship Leader Jon Sheppard Dave Shissler David Myers Jan Bratton Jim Martin

Reader Micah Sheppard Denise Wenrich Leah Jennings Jan Gerhart Kathy Brode

Message for Young Disciples Karen Alwine Brenda Etter Sheppards

Kids’ Zone No 8:30 Service Karen Alwine and Kira Field

Jen Alwine Cara Engle

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Nursery Joy Meck and Jan Gerhart

Breidenstine-Howes Blizzard Family Sonya Weber-Peters

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE

Greeters Bob Boyer Paul Pintarch Bob Boyer Randy Waybright Paul Pintarch

Welcome Center Debbie Haldeman Sandy Pintarch KC Thomas Dawn Early Dawn Early

Projection

Sound Gern Haldeman, Jr. Gern Haldeman, Jr. Gern Haldeman, Jr. Gern Haldeman, Jr. Gern Haldeman, Jr.

Nursery/Toddler Room Mike Thomas & Ali Blizzard

Sue Haldeman and Beth Boland

Gesford Family Marty Wolf & Phyllis Ingold

Phyllis Karli and Michelle Houck

Ushers Paul Pintarch Paul Pintarch Paul Pintarch Paul Pintarch Paul Pintarch

Kids’ Zone

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Deacon on Call Sonya Weber-Peters Sonya Weber-Peters Sonya Weber-Peters Sonya Weber-Peters Sonya Weber-Peters

Back-up Deacon on Call Cindy Fasnacht Cindy Fasnacht Cindy Fasnacht Cindy Fasnacht Cindy Fasnacht


335 East Areba Avenue Hershey, PA 17033

Telephone: (717) 533-7192

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.springcreekcob.org Sunday Services: 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship

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Welcoming, Worshiping, Growing, Sharing, and Serving –

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Dennis W. Garrison Senior Pastor Karen J. Breidenstine-Howe Administrative Assistant Melissa K. Blizzard Coordinator of Children’s Program Michelle Z. Sheppard Director of Youth Ministries David S. Myers Coordinator of Worship Ministry Judith M. Hiler Church Organist

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