East Fairview Church of the Brethren
September 18, 2011
ONE Worship
“I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance.”
OPENING MUSIC “Hosanna”
WELCOME Ryan Dunlevy
*SINGING TOGETHER
“Come Thou Fount” (Green) #30
“How Can I Keep From Singing”
(Please print your name in the black attendance folder in your row)
OFFERTORY “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” (Green) #540
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
RESPONSE “Grace Song of Heaven”
REVELATION 2:1-7 (Page 1216 in the Worship Bible)
MESSAGE “You Have Forgotten Your First Love” Messenger – Scott Moyer
*SINGING TOGETHER “The Potter’s Hand”
*BENEDICTION
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
TODAY September 18 2011
9 :00 AM ONE Worship Service
10:20 AM Christian Education Classes
12:00 PM Grubb Lake Activity
TUESDAY AM Ladies Sewing Day
WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM Nigerian Brethren
7:00 PM Women’s Bible Study-Read I Peter 3
THURSDAY AM Forgiveness Conference (E-town)
FRIDAY Disaster Relief Auction
SATURDAY Disaster Relief Auction
SUNDAY September 25, 2011
9:00 AM ONE Worship Service
10:20 AM Christian Education Classes
6:00 PM Movie Night in the Cafe
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ATTENDANCE & STEWARDSHIP FOR LAST SUNDAY
Worship Service - 150 Christian Education - 80
Weekly Budget - $7,010.00 General Contributions - $6,891.00
Designated Giving: WOW - $120.00 Facility Rental - $90.00
Account #110 - $81.14 Farm Show Beef - $80.00
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Scripture readings for the week of
September 18- September 24, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011 Revelation 2:8-11
Monday, September 19, 2011 Romans 8:16-18
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Philippians 3:7-11 Thursday, September 22, 2011 2 Timothy 1:8-12
Friday, September 23, 2011 1 Peter 4:12-19
Saturday, September 24, 2011 Revelation 2:8-11
Daily Bread and Upper Room devotionals are available at
the bulletin board. These are free for you to take and use.
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 / Nancy Auker
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
WELCOME to East Fairview Church! We’re glad you came and hope you experience 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 their tithes and gifts to 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.
Happy Birthday to...Brittney Balmer, Jack Shelly, Mae Donough, Cliff Gibble, Matt Snavely, and Joanne Walker.
Ladies Sewing Day will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20th. There are many comforters to knot and fabric to cut. Bring lunch. Beverages will be provided. Come out and enjoy the fellowship!.
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.
JUST A REMINDER…. If you have taken towels or washcloths home from the church kitchen to wash, please remember to bring them back to the kitchen. THANK YOU
LOVE FEAST AND COMMUNION is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 7:00pm in the large fellowship hall. All Christians, whether you are a member of this church or not, are invited to join us in remembering the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
35th Annual Spiritual Retreat to be held at Conestoga COB on Wednesday, Oct. 19th from 9:00 am to 2:oopm. To register let Nancy Auker know by Sunday, Oct. 9th. See flier at information desk.Speaker will be Bonni Greiner, wife of Nevin, from the Manheim area.
Messenger…the official monthly publication of the Church of the Brethren is available for you to read. We have two church copies of Messenger (one in the library and one in the revolving rack) for you to borrow and then return. Please feel free to read them and become more familiar with what is happening in the Church of the Brethren .
Conversation with Brethren from Nigeria
Wednesday, September 21st at Florin Church of the Brethren
…9:30am to 2:00pm
Come and listen to the stories and experiences of our Nigerian brothers and sisters on three topics:
*Evangelism & church growth in the EYN Church
*The conflict between Muslims and Christians
*The persecution of the Church
Florin Church will provide a lunch for all attendees for a donation. To make reservations, please call the Lancaster Church office at 397-4751 or email at lancob@comcast.net by Friday, September 16th.
Homes of Hope Mentor Workshop
Date: October 1st Time: 8am-4pm Place: Love INC Office Manheim Homes of Hope needs mentors for its emergency housing program! At this time we only have one trained mentor couple. To be a mentor you must complete a mentor workshop like the one being held on Saturday, October 1st. This simple workshop is designed to empower you to use your gifts and talents to serve others through relationship in the Homes of Hope Emergency Housing Program. Please contact Pastor Jimm if you are interested or have any questions about this. The registration deadline is September 23rd.
Anyone desiring to become a member of East Fairview Church should contact Pastor Jimm. We are planning to receive new members on Sunday morning, Oct. 2nd during the Worship Service worship.
"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 ♥
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!
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.
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction booklets are available in our lobby and throughout the church building. Please pick one (or two) up for yourself and for anyone else you think might like to know about the auction. On page 18 you will find a schedule of all the various auctions and activities that will take place on Sept. 23rd & 24th at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center. Hope to see you there!
For those of you who like to bake there are empty pie plates at the information desk waiting for you to fill them.
Volunteers are needed to sort music here at the church. The dates are Tuesday, Sept. 27th, Monday, Oct. 10th, Tuesday, Oct. 11th and Thursday, Oct. 13th. Times are 9am-12 noon or 1pm –4pm. See Betty Nauman to sign up.
Some people have asked for more than just the words on the screen to the newer songs we are singing in worship. Beginning next Sunday, September 25th, there will be music available at the Information Desk for some of the songs we will be singing that morning. Please stop by the desk on your way into worship and pick up the music. We will be doing this on a trial basis. Also, in order to make good use of resources, please return the music to the Information Desk after worship
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.
New Sunday School Classes will be beginning in September. Flyers are posted around the church with descriptions and more details. Classes are from 10:20am to 11:10am.