East Fairview Church of the Brethren
August 28, 2011
Worship Service
“This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”
*SINGING TOGETHER
“You Are Holy”
“Tis So Sweet” (Green) #440
“My Jesus, I Love Thee” vs. 1, 4 (Green) #382
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
(Please print your name in the black attendance folder in your row)
MOMENT FOR MISSION Love INC
RESPONSE “By Our Love”
1 JOHN 4:17-5:5 (Page 1209 in the Worship Bible)
MESSAGE “Confidence on the Day of Judgment”
Messenger – Pastor Jimm
RESPONSE “In Christ Alone”
*BENEDICTION
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
TODAY August 28, 2011
9:00 AM Worship Service
10:20 AM Christian Education Classes
THURSDAY 6:00 PM Discipleship Team Meeting
7:00 PM ESM Team Meeting
SUNDAY September 4, 2011
9:00 AM Worship Service
10:20 AM Christian Education Classes
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ATTENDANCE & STEWARDSHIP FOR LAST WEEK
Worship Service - 158 Christian Education - 103
Weekly Budget - $7,010.00 General Contributions - $5,426.95
Designated Giving: WOW - $70.00 Facility Rental - $195.00
Benevolence - $50.00 Farm Show Beef - $40.00
GAiN - $40.00
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Scripture readings for the week of
August 28 – September 3, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011 1 John 5:6-21
Monday, August 29, 2011 Romans 8:12-17
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 John 10:25-30
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 2 Timothy 1:8-12 Thursday, September 1, 2011 Romans 8:26-27
Friday, September 2, 2011 James 5:13-20
Saturday, September 3, 2011 1 John 5:6-21
EAST FAIRVIEW CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
1187 Fairview Road, Manheim, PA 17545
665-4873 or E-mail us at eastfairview@dejazzd.com
Web Site: www.eastfairview.com
Pastor: Jimm A. Roland
Secretary: Jinny Petrosky
Coordinator of Music Ministries: Sally Young
Director of Youth Ministries: Ryan Dunlevy
Pianist: Marjorie Kauffman
Ministers: All Members of the Church
Called-Out Ministers: Tina Kulp, Wilbur Lehman, Donald Rummel,
Levi Ziegler
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East Fairview Church of the Brethren
Our Vision: We invite you to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Believe It! Live It! Share It!
Our Mission
In obedience to Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we.
Embrace All People Equip Believers Pursue the Lost Serve the Needs of People.
This we do to the Glory of God!
WELCOME to East Fairview Church! We’re glad you came and hope you a warm welcome. Relax and worship…you’re among friends. We hope our fellowship, singing, prayers, and study of God’s Word will be a blessing to God and an encouragement to you.
The offering is a weekly opportunity for our members and regular attendees to give tithes and gifts support the ministry of East Fairview Church. Please record your visit in the black attendance folder located in your row.
The church nursery (which is available for children up to age 4) is located in the main hallway, past the restrooms, on the left. Please feel free to entrust your children to us for this hour.
Children’s bulletins and other resources are available on the Children’s shelf in the back corner of the sanctuary.
August 28, 2011
Our Christian Sympathy is extended to Tina Dagen and her family upon the death of her father, Marlin Mummau, on Saturday, August 20th. Kelly Rohrer is his grand-daughter .
The results of our Congregational Business Meeting vote are in:
Members: 93 votes for one service (88%)
13 votes for two services
Non-members: 26 votes for one service (87%)
4 votes for two services
If you were not at the Business Meeting last Sunday, please pick up a ballot from the Welcome Desk and give us your input. We would love to hear from everyone!
Ladies, do you have a desire to share ideas and thoughts other women in a Bible Study setting? you are invited to the Women's Bible Study beginning Wednesday, August 31 at 7:00 P.M. Webetheof I Peter (please read Chapter 1).
Contact Carol Fahnestock with any questions.
Teen Central Youth Center is holding fundraiser breakfast on Saturday, September 10th from 7:00am to 9:30am at Teen Central (15 S. Wolf St., Manheim)This will be an all you care to eat breakfast. Cost of meal is by donation. No tickets needed.
WHERE’S THE BEEF!? Your help is GREATLY NEEDED in the Farm Show stand! There is a sign up sheet available at the Welcome Desk to help out in the Farm Show Stand the week of October 3rd-7th. See Greg Berkey or Jody Gibble with any questions.
Camp Swatara Family Camping Center Benefit
Auction will be held on September 3, 2011 in the East Lodge. Children’s auction begins at 3:00 PM with the main auction beginning at the conclusion of the
Children’s auction. Contact Carl Fahnestock for further information at 664-4356.
Happy Birthday to...Steffie Bruckhart, Dale Schwear, Alex Shenk, Brandon Balmer, Jeanette Ebersole, and Rachel Wenger.
BLOOD DRIVE
We will be having a Blood Drive in the fellowship hall on Thursday, September 15th from 2:00 - 7:00 pm. Please consider giving and watch for sign up sheets. Questions call Steve or Sharon Ecenrode at 665-3536.
If you like to run or walk something called 5K's, then keep reading. The Elizabethtown COB is having a benefit run/walk on September 10th. Proceeds will benefit www.Samarafamily.org and the Global Food Crisis Fund (brethren.org/gfcf). For information or to register go to www.etowncob.org/runforpeace .
The Spiritual Nurture Team is looking for persons interested in providing transportation for those in our congregation who no longer are able to drive to worship on Sundays, or for those who would appreciate a ride to church if the weather is an issue for them. We are envisioning a rotational schedule based upon needs and availability of drivers. There are no special skills or training needed, just a willing spirit and a working vehicle. If you are willing to help with this task, please contact the church office and let the secretary know. Thank you.
COBYS Bike & Hike
Do you like to take walks? How about walking for children?
Do you like bike rides? How about riding for families?
Do you like to go on motorcycle rides through the county?
How about taking a motorcycle ride for children & families?
On Sunday, September 11th the COBYS Bike and Hike offers you three ways to have fun and fellowship while at the same time helping children and families. Pick up a Bike and Hike Brochure at the Information Desk and join in the fun!
(If you can’t participate…maybe you can sponsor someone!)
Stop by the table in the Narthex to sponsor a participant..
Brethren Village’s 21st Annual Golf Tournament will be held on September 8, 2011. There are pamphlets available at the Welcome Desk with more information.
The Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College presents “The Power of Forgiveness: Lessons from Nickel Mines,” a one-day conference on Thursday, September 22, 2011. Visit www.etown.edu/forgiveness2011 or call 717-361-1470 for details and to register. The registration deadline is September 8th.
Senior Adult Activities
Monday, September 26th
· Lunch at Oregon Dairy, 12:00pm
· Meet at the church at 11:15 if you want to ride the van.
· Sign up at the Welcome Desk.
Movie Night in the café!
Sunday, September, 25, 2011 5:00 – 6:00 food and fellowship
Showtime 6:00! “Soul Surfer”The incredible true story of Bethany Hamilton
There will be a “Donation Can” to cover our costs.
“Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer” will be showing for younger children.
Come for a great night of fellowship and outreach!
"Movie Night" will kick-off for another exciting season on September 25!
Come on out . . .for fellowship and food that will bless your body and soul!
Bring a friend ♥
If you have any professional dress clothes you would like to donate to job seekers, please bring them to church this month. We will collect them and donate them to charities that outfit people in need of dress clothes for work. This is part of our summer of donating. We collected coats, shoes and now professional clothes for people in need.
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction will be held September 23—24. We will be responsible for the milk shake and ice cream stand. If you are interested in helping, please sign up or see Jim Gibble.
New Sunday School Classes will be beginning in September. Flyers are posted around the church with descriptions and more details. Please come and check one out!