East Fairview Church of the Brethren
May 1, 2011
Adoration Worship
“That which was from the beginning…”
CALL TO WORSHIP “O Divine Redeemer”
*PRAYER OF PRAISE
*HYMN (Green) “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” #49
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” #51
(Please print your name in the black attendance folder in your row)
OFFERTORY
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
RESPONSE (Green) “Jesus, Name Above All Names” # 183
1 JOHN 1:1-4 (Page 1207 in the Worship Bible)
MESSAGE “Jesus Is Real!”
Messenger – Barry Weidman
*SENDING (Green) “Jesus Is Lord of All” #185
*BENEDICTION
CELEBRATION WORSHIP
“That which was from the beginning…”
WELCOME
GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
(Please print your name in the black attendance folder in your row)
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
1 JOHN 1:1-4 (Page 1207 in the Worship Bible)
MESSAGE “Jesus Is Real!”
Messenger – Barry Weidman
SENDING SONG
CLOSING
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ATTENDANCE & STEWARDSHIP FOR LAST WEEK
Combined Service - 226 Christian Education - 80
Weekly Budget - $7,010.00 General Contributions - $6,271.75
Designated Giving: WOW - $100.00 Facility Rental - $225.00
30 Hour Famine - $454.00 Creation - $230.00
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Scripture readings for the week of
May 1 – May 7, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011 1 John 1:5-2:6
Monday, May 2, 2011 Psalm 119:97-105
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Proverbs 28:13-14
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 John 14:15-21
Thursday, May 5, 2011 2 Corinthians 6:14
Friday, May 6, 2011 Galatians 2:19-21
Saturday, May 7, 2011 1 John 1:6, 8, 10; 2:4
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
Organist: Jeanette Ebersole
Pianist: Marjorie Kauffman
Ministers: All Members of the Church
Called-Out Ministers: Tina Kulp, Wilbur Lehman, Donald Rummel, Dana Statler, 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.
The flowers in front of the sanctuary are in honor of Jeanette Ebersole’s retirement as a thank you for her many year of dedication and beautiful music.
Come worship and be blessed by the beautiful voices of the Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster Concert TODAY at 6 pm at James Street Mennonite Church in Lancaster. Our own Amanda Kauffman has been singing with the choir for several years. More info is available at the Welcome Desk.
NOAC 2011 pamphlets are available in our revolving rack in the lobby. If you are at least 50 years old, please take one and find out more about NOAC (National Older Adult Conference). NOAC is being held September 5-9, 2011 at beautiful Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center in North Carolina.
May Newsletters are available in your church mailboxes!
Camp Swatara Display
Please stop by the Camp Swatara display in our lobby and find out what is happening at camp this summer. There is something for everyone! Pick up a brochure about the summer camps that are scheduled for children (1st grade – high school). Plan to take your family for a weekend at Family Camp…maybe stay in one of their cabins. Check out the opportunities to serve as a volunteer at camp. There are even adult activities planned by the camp.
We are looking for volunteers to be added to the rotation as greeters. If you are interested in helping this way, please contact Nancy Auker. Thank you!
A total of $594 was raised for the 30 Hour Famine. Thank you for all your donations!
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
TODAY May 1, 2011
8:30 AM Adoration Worship
9:45 AM Christian Education Classes
10:50 AM Celebration WORSHIP
6:30 PM Surge Night
TUESDAY 3:00 PM Worship Team Meeting
6:30 & 7:15 PM EF Softball Games (Pool Field)
7:00 PM Hospitality Team Meeting
THURSDAY 6:00 PM Discipleship Team Meeting
SUNDAY May 8, 2011
8:30 AM Adoration Worship
9:45 AM Christian Education Classes
10:50 AM Celebration WORSHIP
Happy Birthday to...Matt Fahnestock, Frank Gantz, Dana Statler, Sharon Ecenrode, Nancy Minnick, Bekah Roland, Londa Shelly, and Pete Thilo.
Senior Adult Activity
· Monday, May 16th– 8:00am breakfast at the Airport Diner across from Brethren Village
The Alpha and Omega Community Center invites you to join them for dinner at their upcoming Banquet at Chiques Church of the Brethren, 4045 Sunnyside Rd. Manheim, on Saturday, May 14th, at 6 pm. Come to hear personal testimonies of how the Lord is working in Lancaster through the work at the Community Center. Attendance is free with the opportunity to support the ministry through a freewill offering. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the Alpha and Omega Community Center office at 394-3021 by TODAY.
ONE DAY ONLY! Friendship Community will hold its 18th annual FEST and AUCTION, May 14th at 1149 East Oregon Road in Lititz. Stop by for a pancake & sausage breakfast, all-day auction, children’s activities, craft, plant, baked goods and gift certificate sales. Food tent features over 12 stands. Donations and volunteers are now being accepted. For information, call Betty Hess at (717)656-2466, ext. 165 for more information.
Make a difference for life! Join Susquehanna Valley
Pregnancy Services for the Walk/5K Run for Life on Saturday, May 14th in Columbia, Ephrata, or Lebanon. New for 2011: 5K Run at South Hill Park in Lebanon! Also new: Kids’ Zones at all three locations! Walkers, runners, sponsors, and volunteers are needed. Pre-registration is appreciated. For more info log on to www.svps.org .
Projection operators!
We are in need of operators to run the computer during worship. you have computer and would like to serve during the worship services in a special way then I would like to hear from you! Training and support is provided. Contact Doris Zellers @ 367-1294 or LnDzellers@comcast.net
There will be a blood drive at Ruhl’s UMC on May 5th
from 2-7pm in the new fellowship hall.
You are invited to attend the Annual Night of Music at Ruhl's Church Sanctuary TONIGHT, May 1, from 6:30-8:30pm with
complimentary refreshments served afterwards in the Fellowship Hall. This year's program will feature gospel acoustic guitar selections by Curt Nicholson, followed by Ruhl's YOUTH Praise Band and Ruhl's
Sanctuary Choir. Freznel Lenz, a group made up of Ruhl's Church musicians, will perform their original music, and then Manheim's own Jeremiah Coyne will play along with his band. The program will conclude with Mt. Gretna's Wing and a Prayer praise band. All are welcome to attend! For more info contact Ruhl's Church at 665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org