Announcements 8/15/10

The following announcements were in the Aug. 15 bulletin.

KIDS KONNECTION FALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
This fall we are re-structuring our elementary KK classes to allow our teachers and team leaders to rotate so that they can attend a contemporary service. Thus, we need to expand our volunteer base to include additional teachers and team leaders in grades 1st, 2nd, 5th & 6th. Adults and teens interested should please contact Nancy Herman with questions or for additional information at nherman@hempfieldumc.com.

CARE PACKS FOR THE ORPHANS IN KENYA
Want to put a care package together to send to kids in Wachara, Kenya? Seven people, including Pastor John, will be going over to Africa at the end of August to personally hand-deliver the care packages, meet the people of Hope UMC and spend time with the children involved with Life for Children Ministry. Toiletries are much needed, but not frequently available in Wachara and are very expensive, so you would be helping to meet the needs of the orphans, and help share the love of Jesus. Please pick up the care pack list at the Building Hope table. Deadline has been extended to Friday, Aug. 20.

MEN AT THE CROSS
A group of guys from our church will be attending the local Men At The Cross event at Calvary Church on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Jack Richards has discounted tickets available for $25 (deadline is Aug. 16). Contact him at 464-2753 if you are interested in attending. Send him a check payable to Hempfield UMC at 86 Locust Lane, Willow Street, PA 17584 to reserve your ticket.

HEMPFIELD AREA FOOD PANTRY – LANDISVILLE
Volunteers are needed on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to help set up, clean up, greet, register, pack food, help clients take boxes of food to their car, and other duties. This is an excellent opportunity to build relationships and show the love of Christ through serving those in time of need. This is also a great opportunity for high school students to serve in the community. Please sign up at the Welcome Center in our lobby or contact Karlie Valle at ckvalle@comcast.net or 717-898-3986.

EAT AND RAISE $$ FOR BUILDING HOPE
Eat at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lititz today from 12-6 p.m. and 25 percent of your bill will benefit Building Hope, too! Copies of the flier you will need to present when you pay your bill (valid for dining in or for take-out) are available at the Building Hope table in the lobby.

PASTOR JOHN’S PRINTS
Pastor John will be selling prints of some of his artwork to benefit Building Hope. You can see his paintings and purchase prints in the Spirit Cafe today.

DONATION STATION FOR AUGUST
The LUMINA School Uniform Bank at Pearl Street UMC has served approximately 1,800 students each year, providing, on average, two sets of uniforms for each child in the School District of Lancaster’s homeless students program. You can help by providing new or gently used uniform clothing this month. In addition, we are still collecting fresh vegetables and fruits through September for the Garden Harvest ministry. Stop by the donation station to pick up the list of clothing for the uniform bank.

WOMEN OF FAITH
Carol Hulstine has group rate tickets available for the Women of Faith Over the Top event in Philadelphia, Sept. 10-11. The cost for a ticket is $89 and includes two box lunches. Contact Carol at tchulstine@comcast.net or 290-6880 for more information. Visit blog.hempfieldumc.com to see a preview video for the weekend.

SUMMER PICNIC
Sunday, August 29 from 2-4 p.m. in the Hempfield UMC pavilion. We’ll have food, fun, and games for all youth, their families and friends. Stay tuned for more information.

BABYSITTER LIST
Copies of the 2010 Hempfield UMC Babysitter List are now available in both the Toddler and Crib Nurseries. This is a list of those from the church who are available for hire to do babysitting. If you would have any questions regarding this list, please contact Carol Hulstine at 290-6880 or childcare@hempfieldumc.com.

KIDSTUF PREMIERE
Mark your calendars now! Kidstuf season premier will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Bring your family … bring your  friends. You won’t want to miss it!

KIDSTUF PRAISE CREW
The Kidstuf Praise Crew is looking for a few adults who are interested in assisting Ms Rae with this team. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please contact Nancy Herman at nherman@hempfieldumc.com.

PROMOTION SUNDAY
Elementary Kids Konnection will kick-off again with our Promotion Sunday on Sept. 12.

SMALL-GROUP HELP NEEDED
Individuals and couples are needed to help organize and lead new small groups beginning in the fall. Contact Matt Ralph if you are interested in serving.

SMALL-GROUP LEADERSHIP MEETING
We will be meeting to discuss the upcoming fall semester for small groups on Sunday, Aug. 22, at 11:20 a.m. in Room 124. If you are a leader/facilitator of an existing small group or are interested in helping to organize a new group, please plan to attend or schedule a time to meet with Matt individually.

SMALL-GROUP NIGHT @THE BARNSTORMERS
This Friday, 40 of us will be taking in a Barnstormers game and fireworks at Clipper Magazine Stadium. It’s too late to purchase group rate tickets, but if you’d still llike to go to the game you can purchase tickets at the box office and request seats near us on the third base side.

SPIRIT CAFE @ NIGHT
Mark your calendar for Friday, Sept. 17, and plan to join us for a social event in the Spirit Cafe at 6:30 p.m. This is for anyone in an existing small group or interested in getting plugged into one.

RENEWAL 2010
Pastor John will be the guest speaker at this year’s Renewal at Sandy Cove in Northeast, Md., from Sept. 21-23. Visit the Senior Adult Ministry table in the lobby to pick up a registration form.