East Fairview Church of the Brethren
January 15, 2012
ONE Worship
“Even though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me”
OPENING “Hallelujah”
WELCOME Charity Sauder
*SINGING TOGETHER “Blessed Be Your Name”
*PRAYER OF PRAISE
*SINGING TOGETHER “Arms of Love”
(Please print your name in the black attendance folder in your row)
OFFERTORY “You Never Let Go”
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
RESPONSE “Still”
PSALM 23:4 (Page 544 in the Worship Bible)
MESSAGE “God’s Answer to Our Dark Valleys”
Messenger – Tina Kulp
*RESPONSE “Day By Day” (Green) #424
*BENEDICTION
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
TODAY January 15, 2012
9:00 AM ONE Worship Service
10:20 AM Christian Education Classes
11:30 AM Brunch in the Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY AM Women’s Fellowship
WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM JUICE Night
Women’s Bible Study (read Nehemiah 5)
SATURDAY 9:30 AM Rug Braiding Class
SUNDAY January 22, 2012
9:00 AM ONE Worship Service
10:20 AM Christian Education Classes
6:00 PM Spiritual Nurture Team Meeting
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ATTENDANCE & STEWARDSHIP FOR LAST SUNDAY
Worship Service - 166 Christian Education - 110
Weekly Budget - $7,443.15 General Contributions - $9,639.97
Designated Giving: WOW - $20.00 Softball - $75.00
Facility Rental - $100.00 Water Street - $80.00
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Scripture readings for the week of
January 15 - January 21, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 20112 Psalm 23:1-6
Monday, January 16, 2012 Romans 12:17-21
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Psalm 147:1-3
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Romans 15:13
Thursday, January 19, 2012 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13
Friday, January 20, 2012 John 16:19-24
Saturday, January 21, 2012 Psalm 23:5
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.
Women’s Fellowship
Come and enjoy a great winter activity. Unless ice and snowstorms keep us indoors, we plan to gather at the church on Tuesday, January 17th to knot comforters and cut fabric. Bring a bag lunch. Beverages are provided.
Just a reminder...there are 2012 Offering Envelopes available on the table outside of the sanctuary. Please take a box for your offering.
CREATION 2012: As we head into winter and the cold months of January and February, its time to think about warm sunny
summer days. While it may be hard to think about Creation, its now time to register. Creation 2012 will be held from June 27-July 1. Registration Forms are available at the Welcome Desk, as well as in the Jolt and Surge Rooms. Registration Forms and half payments are due on January 29. Friends are welcome. Please see Tina Kulp or Ryan Dunlevy with any questions.
Daily devotionals (Our Daily Bread/Upper Room) are available for you to take from the bulletin board.
Looking for a creative project to do on these long, cold winter evenings? Learn to braid a wool rug or chairpad! Class begins on Saturday, January 21st from 9:30-11:30 am. There is a small cost for tools. Contact Marj Kauffman at 664-3350, or mrkauffman@dejazzd.com to sign up, and put those tattered old moth-eaten coats and blankets to a beautiful new purpose.
JUICE Night ...The regular Wednesday evening schedule of JUICE Night will begin again on Wednesday, January 18th.
Happy Birthday to...Ron Auker, John Becker, Alfred Ochoa, Brett Sauder, Cynthia Reif, Lois Balmer, Greg Berkey, Tim Bruckhart, Barry Earhart, and Julia Rohrer.
East Fairview Church is seeking a FAMILY MINISTRIES COORDINATOR.
A job description is available at the Hospitality Desk.Read it and PRAY.Then, LISTEN; perhaps God is prompting you to tell someone you know.If you KNOW someone that may be interested, please feel free to contact Peggy Thilo.
Thoughts about worship…
“We need to discover all over again that worship is natural to the Christian, as it was to the godly Israelites who wrote the psalms, and that the habit of celebrating the greatness and graciousness of God yields an endless flow of thankfulness, joy, and zeal.” -J. I. Packer
SENIOR ADULT LUNCH
· Thursday, January 26th at 12:00pm
· All senior adults are invited to lunch at the Park City Diner.
· Sign up at the Information Desk in the Lobby.
Mystery Card Night
February 11, 2012 7:00pm, In the Café
There will be an adult only night of fellowship and a card game (no gambling involved) on February 11 at 7:00 in the café. Please bring a snack to share with everyone. The instructions of the game will be explained before we begin, so don’t worry if you have experience or not, just come! Childcare will not be provided. Please sign up at the information desk.
“A volunteer store manager is needed in the Brethren Village gift shop. Responsibilities include purchasing and displaying merchandise for sale, learning the cash register process, and assisting the Volunteer Coordinator with volunteer salesclerks. Position will become available January 15, 2012.If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please contact Cathie Kearsley at 717-581-4251.”
Having a hard time stretching that paycheck to the end of the month? Lynnae Rodeffer will lead you in the right direction. She'll talk about attitudes toward money, look at the difference between a necessity and a convenience, and help you take the first steps in creating a realistic personal budget that fits into your long-term financial plan. Join us for this workshop on Saturday, January 28, at Spring Creek Church of the Brethren. A light dinner will be served at 5:30 PM and the session will begin at 6:30 PM. To help us prepare accordingly, please let us know if you plan to attend by calling the church
office at 533-7192 or by sending an email to workshop@springcreekcob.org . Also, please provide contact information in case we need to cancel due to weather.
Join friends of Sunday School Meditations at an upcoming Dinner Meeting being held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Yoder’s Restaurant in New Holland. The meeting will begin at 6:00pm. The speaker will be John Leaman and the music will be provided by the Stumptown Quartet. Come prepared to receive a blessing and enjoy a delicious meal. See the poster on the bulletin board for details on making your reservation.