East Fairview Church of the Brethren

February 27, 2011 

Adoration Worship 

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” 

PRELUDE    

WELCOME                                        Dennis Fahnestock                                                                

*CALL TO WORSHIP (Green)   “Come, Thou Fount”            #30                                         

*PRAYER OF PRAISE                                                                  

*HYMNS (Green)   “A Shelter in the Time of Storm” (v.1&4)  #7                                              “Near to the Heart of God”                           #356                                                                                                   

GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

        (Please print your name in the black attendance folder in your row)                 

MOMENT FOR MISSION     

*DOXOLOGY (Green)    “Praise God, From Whom”              #109 

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH 

HYMN (Green)     “God Will Take Care of You” (v.1,2,3)         #368                                   

MATTHEW 5:4 (Page 958 in the Worship Bible) 

MESSAGE     “Blessed are Those Who Mourn”

                                                                 Messenger – Pastor Jimm

                            

RESPONSE                    “Grace”

                                                                


CELEBRATION WORSHIP 

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” 

WELCOME 

WORSHIP IN SONG 

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH                       

MOMENT FOR MISSION 

GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS            

             (Please print your name in the black attendance folder in your row)           

MATTHEW 5:4 (Page 958 in the Worship Bible) 

MESSAGE     “Blessed are Those Who Mourn”

                                                                Messenger – Pastor Jimm 

RESPONSE                               “Grace”


 

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                                            Ministers:  All Members of the Church                     

Secretary:  Jinny Petrosky                                         Called-Out Ministers:

Coordinator of Music Ministries:  Sally Young               Tina Kulp, Wilbur Lehman, Donald

Director of Youth Ministries: Ryan Dunlevy                  Rummel, Dana Statler, Levi Ziegler

Organist:  Jeanette Ebersole                                      Pianist: Marjorie Kauffman

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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!

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ATTENDANCE & STEWARDSHIP FOR LAST WEEK

Adoration Service - 144        Christian Education - 119       Celebration Service– 62

Weekly Budget - $7,010.00                                 General Contributions - $8,131.60

Designated Giving: WOW - $714.00                                Benevolence - $50.00

One Great Hour of Sharing- $25.00                                 Movie Night - $201.00

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Scripture readings for the week of February 27 – March 5, 2011 

Sunday, February 27, 2011
Matthew 5:3-10
 

Monday, February 28, 2011
Psalm 25:8-9
 

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Psalm 147:1-6
 

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Isaiah 29:17-19
 

Thursday, March 3, 2011
Ephesians 4:1-2
 

Friday, March 4, 2011
Titus 3:1-2
 

Saturday, March 5, 2011
Colossians 3:12-14

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.

New members will be received into the membership of East Fairview Church on Sunday, March 6th, during the morning worship service.  If you desire to join with us through baptismtransfer of membership…or reaffirmation of your faith, please contact Pastor Jimm or the church office. Please come to the Café on March 6 after the first service to celebrate the baptisms, fellowship with one another and have some delicious cake! See you there!  

Love INC has a ministry opportunity   Are you a good listener? Do you desire to touch a life? Are you comfortable on the phone? We are looking for volunteers who can give one morning or afternoon a week, on a regular schedule, to assist the Clearinghouse staff in listening to the needs of our neighbors and helping connect them with support and assistance. If you think God is calling you to this kind of ministry, please call Love INC at 735-7540 x 100 and talk to Linda. 

The 2011 Church Directory  and the March Newsletters are available.  Please pick up yours in your church mailbox or at the information desk. 

Daily devotionals (Upper Room & Our Daily Bread) for March are available in the bulletin board racks. 

There will be a Sisters in Christ ladies event on Saturday, March 5th from 6-9pm at Lancaster Bible College.  Admission is free  Refreshments after the event.  There will be a free will offering to benefit Sisters in Christ and Young Life.  Evening will include special music by Calli Graver, a “Silly Song” duet, praise and worship by Won by One, and messages by Sisters in Christ. 

Manheim Central Middle School students, who take part in the Weekly Religious Education program called AMP, are trying to raise money for a fence, so the Wickersham Elementary School (Lancaster) children can have a safe playground to play in.  If you would like to help them in this project, make out your contribution directly to MCCEC (Manheim Central Christian Education

Council).

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

TODAY           February 27, 2011  

                  8:30  AM     Adoration Worship

                          9:45    AM     Christian Education Classes

                        10:50    AM     Celebration WORSHIP 

TUESDAY        3:00   PM      Worship Team Meeting

                          7:00   PM      Hospitality Team Meeting 

WEDNESDAY              6:00   PM      JUICE Night 

THURSDAY     6:00   PM      Discipleship Team Meeting 

FRIDAY            2:00   PM      Rug Braiding Class 

SATURDAY                            Stewardship University

                        10:00   AM      Zumba Exercise Class 

SUNDAY        March 6, 2011  

                  8:30  AM     Adoration Worship

                          9:45    AM     Christian Education Classes

                        10:50    AM     Celebration WORSHIP

 Happy Birthday to...Nelson Snavely, Darlene Zeigler, Samuel Zeigler, Steph Shelly, Shannon Eberly, Steven Silva, and Norene Metzler.


 

An Evening for Women at East Fairview Saturday March 12, 2011 6:00pm

Join the women of East Fairview COB, Chiques COB, West Green Tree COB, and Florin COB for a lovely evening of entertainment, good food, and fellowship. Entertainment will be provided by Elva Hurst, chalk artist as she shares her talents with the theme “In a Garden of Flowers.” All ladies ages 13 and up are invited to purchase a ticket at the price of $12.50. The deadline to purchase a ticket is March 1st! There is a limit of 60 tickets per church. All proceeds will benefit Schreiber Pediatric Center. Childcare will not be provided. If interested, contact Jessica Gibble.

Looking for a Few Good Men! 

Now that I have your attention…We are in need of some volunteers for set up and tear down of tables, stage, chairs, and place settings for the Women’s Evening being held at East Fairview on March 12, 2011 at 6:00pm. The set up will take place the evening of March 11th. We also need men willing to help serve water and coffee during the meal, be generally available as needed to help in the kitchen and help with clean up and washing of dishes. Men, think of this as an opportunity to serve the women in your life. Please contact Jessica Gibble if you are able to help. Thank you!


 

Weekend Camps at Camp Swatara

*LET’S GET TOGETHER!

March 4-6, 2011…for Grades 5 & 6

*A NEW SONG

March 11-13, 2011…for Grades 3 & 4

*WONDER-FULL

March 18-19, 2011…for Grades 1 & 2

Campers will experience the best of camp before the summer begins!  This weekend offers the opportunity to have fun, meet friends, and get a sneak peak at this summer’s theme, “Got Spirit?”  For more information contact Linda Fahnestock, check out the Camp bulletin board or www.campswatara.org

On Saturday, March 5, 2011, Lancaster will host Stewardship University, a ministry partnership between Everence and our local faith community. Among the courses available is Good $ense Budget Workshop. For more information or to register, contact Everence at (800) 653-9723 or visit www.StewardshipUniversity.org .

The total amount received for Bittersweet Ministries over the past couple weeks is $1488.00.  Thank you for your generosity!

Let’s try this again... You’re all invited to come out and enjoy the fellowship of the sewing circle on Tuesday, March 1st, starting at 8:30am, or whenever you get here.  There’s a lot of fabric to cut and comforters to knot.  Bring a bag lunch.  Beverage provided.  The snow date will be Tuesday, March 15th.