Serving Your Church

SERVING YOUR CHURCH Welcome to CPUCC! 8:15am Prayer Service Leader: Cindy Gnech Thank you to Sharon Clark for writing today’s liturgy and to Thaddeus Sampson for preaching.

10:00 am Service: th Acolyte: Olivia Miller Sermon: Thaddeus Sampson The Altar flowers today are presented to the Glory of God in honor of Rachel Washic’s 19 birthday by her parents, Tom and Beth. Greeter: Bobbee Karchner Liturgist: Barrett Rhoads Nursery: Carly Rogers/Larry Porter Lay Reader: Henry Greenawald The Bulletins today are presented to the Glory of God in honor of Brett Hoover’s birthday by his family. Sound Volunteers: John Butari, Bruce Neely, Bill Miller, Jeff Karchner Today the Remembrance Book is open to the pages acknowledging the Gifts given to the Glory of Lay Support: Cards: Donna Schwalm/Lois Schwarz Flowers: Darla Stammel God in memory of Joseph Zedlar. Telephone: Arlene Randby Neil & I truly appreciate all of the cards and prayers from our church family as we celebrated our This Week’s Schedule wedding and mourned the loss of my grandmother. – Sara Weiser Monday - Audit – 6:30p; Pastor’s Evaluation Team – 7p Tami Johnson is grateful for the church flowers. As she moves forward on her journey, it’s nice to Tuesday - Zumba – 6:30p7p; Womyn’s Chorus Bd. Mtg. – 7p; Craft Workshop at Todoroff’s -7p know so many people are praying for her. Wednesday - Be Joyful Book Study -7:30p The new Art Gallery exhibit is up in the office hallway and features the works of Danish artist Bo Thursday - Band – 2p; AA Mtg. – 7p; Hbg. Assn. Exec. Mtg. – 7p Gorzelak Pdersen. He began painting in 1999 and his expressionist works are often inspired by Friday - TOPS – 10:30a poetry or by mythological or biblical themes. Saturday - UCC Board Mtg – 10a; PCC Search Comm -1p ADULT FAITH DEVELOPMENT For the remainder of the summer the Adults will combine classes in Fellowship Hall at 9:00am Birthdays (Aug 10 – Aug 16): Gail Weidman-Jones, Kathy Knapp, Mary Ann Maguire, Zachary Mahan, Sue Webb, Katie Johnson-Allen, David Reinke, In Adult Sunday School on August 10 the program will be about the 2014 Mission Trip. August 17 Greg Clark, Africa Degler, Tom Washic. Birthday information is available in will be a program by Scott Siciliano about his Seminary trip to the Holy Land. On August 24 there the Messenger each month and can also be found on our website at will be a “Show of Talent” and Aug. 31 will be a study of Rob Bell’s “Rediscovering Wonder.” www.cpucc.org. This summer we are studying the book “Be Joyful (Philippians) Even When Things Go Wrong, You Can Have Joy” by Warren Wiersbe. Join us on Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the church Parsonage. Attention all Parents of Young Children! Six different Activity Bags for infants-toddlers, ages 2-4 & ages 5-8 are located in the back of the sanctuary and are available to help keep children occupied. CHILDREN & YOUTH FAITH DEVELOPMENT Bags can be taken and then returned after worship. Bible activity sheets are also available from Sunday School classes will be from 9-9:45am thru Sept. 7th. the ushers. Beginning today the elementary Sunday School class will be held on the main level in Room 1. During worship we invite you to leave your children in our Church Nursery. Infants will remain in The Stewards for Human Resources and Congregational Records are currently in the process of the crib nursery with caring volunteers. Supervised play for the older children will take place in conducting Pastor Bonita’s annual staff evaluation. We are requesting appropriate input from the preschool room next door. Both are located in the hall beside the Sanctuary. members of the congregation who have had experiences with Pastor Bonita which may not be The Lower Paxton Lion’s Club is holding a series of informational meetings for high school aged common to all members. This would include activities such as visitation when hospitalized, funeral youth interested in joining a new community-based Leo Club, whose purpose is to do community planning, wedding planning, or committee or team meetings. Provide your feedback to Roy Blose service projects and raise money for local charities while having fun! Meetings will be on Aug. 21, ([email protected]) or Faye Mertus ([email protected]) by Sunday, August 28 and Sept. 4, 17 at 6:15pm at the East Shore Library. For info call Salli Miller at 329-5384. 10, 2014. Thank you for your assistance. We will be having Red Cross CPR & AED training in September. We are looking for a few volunteers Our beloved and excellent Youth Leader, Lydia Graeff, is resigning from her position effective August who are regularly in attendance at Worship and/or church activities who would be willing to be 31, to attend graduate school in Boston. In order to continue this important ministry and build on trained. If you’re interested, contact Kathy at [email protected] or 545-3782. Lydia’s accomplishments, we are recruiting for a new Youth Leader to begin September 1, 2014. Message from the Deacons of Stewardship - Looking for a way to serve your church? The Deacons All interested, qualified persons are invited to apply for this position. Please see the bottom portion of Stewardship are asking you to prayerfully consider serving on the church council as a deacon or of this announcement for the job description and duties that will be expected from this position. steward. This is a monthly obligation for council meetings and perhaps a monthly meeting with Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and three references to your fellow deacon, steward or a committee. This a great way to get to know your fellow church [email protected]. Deadline for applications is August 15, 2014. disciples and help to make church decisions for our programs, classes, hospitality, budget, evangelism, missions, worship and so much more. We need spiritual leadership and your well YOUTH LEADER POSITION DESCRIPTION thought out ideas. Council positions are for a term of two years. If you feel that you are called to Position: Youth Leader - Average 10 hours per week serve on Council, please call Barrett Rhoads at 439-8065 or Sue Reinke at 545-0440. Reports to: Senior Pastor and Deacons of Children and Youth Faith Development Position Summary: Youth Leader is to minister to and be an example for the youth at CPUCC. Rally Day is coming! Join us for Worship on September 7 at 10:00am. Sunday School for all ages will He/she will organize and facilitate youth meetings and activities. She/he be held at 9:00am. Following Worship we will have a Church Picnic. The Deacons for will also teach Sunday School and attend worship services. Congregational Life are offering a lunch of Applewood Smoked Pulled Pork or Grilled Chicken BBQ with baked beans, coleslaw, macaroni salad, and a roll. Tickets are $6.50 for Adults and $5 for kids Responsibilities of the Youth Leader: 12 & under. Tickets are available today from Greg Clark or Michael Shafer or in the office 1. Prepare lessons and teach Youth Sunday School Class. weekdays. 2. Organize, facilitate and encourage youth activities. This could take the form of on-site youth meetings, Youth Fellowship, retreats, mission opportunities, worship participation, Penn Members of the Unity Circle met recently to discuss ways to improve our welcome to Central Conference retreats, Lancaster Seminary opportunities, and National Youth Event all. Along with Karin and Sherry, the Deacons of Evangelism, we decided to have a 3. Meet with pastor and staff at least once a month to coordinate programs and worship Welcome Center outside of the sanctuary for visitors to sign in and receive our new opportunities. welcome bag. The bags were decorated by the children’s Sunday School classes, and 4. Communicate with pastor, staff, deacons and youth using most appropriate technology include gifts of microwave popcorn (Thanks for “popping” in!), a CPUCC pen & pad, and a church or social media available. (Web site, Texting, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) schedule. We will open our Welcome Center on Rally Day. We will also sing a new CPUCC Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required: Welcome Song written by Ellen DeStefano just for CPUCC! Join us on September 7th! 1. Be a Christ-like example for the youth 2. Love to explore and grow in their faith We are looking for a few volunteers to serve as Money Counters of the church offerings. Counting 3. Able to communicate Christ's message and make it relevant to the youth happens on Mondays. After training, you would be part of a team that counts every 3rd month. 4. Love ministry to youth For more information, contact our Financial Secretary, Priscilla Fledderjohn at 671-0487. Responsibilities of CPUCC: The Congregational Life Deacons, Michael Shafer and Greg Clark are planning a Reception for Pastor 1. Provide guidance and support from Pastor, Staff, Deacons, and congregation Bonita’s Return on Sunday, August 24 following Worship. They will supply the main dish but are 2. Provide expenses for lesson/youth material asking you to help with the rest, according to the schedule below 3. Commit to prayer and encouragement to Youth Leader Terms of Employment: Welcome Back Reception for Pastor Bonita 1. Average of 10 hours per week Name ______# Attending ______2. $385 per month and paid Social Security (not to exceed $5000 per year) 1st letter of your last name: A-I—Appetizer; J-Q—Salad or Side dish; R-Z—Dessert 3. Two (2) weeks paid vacation

I will bring ______4. Six-month evaluation to assess performance