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Announcements 1/29/12
RECEPTIONIST/NIGHT OWL NEEDED
The morning and evening welcoming team has openings available. If you have just a few hours a month, a warm friendly personality, and would like to meet new people-this is just the serving opportunity for you! Currently, we have the third and fifth Mondays of the month from 6-8 p.m. available and are in need of a Thursday morning receptionist. Training is provided. Please contact Darriel Davis at 898-2939 or lancodjmc@aol.com for more information.
EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERTS
Want to receive emails when our weekday schedule is affected by weather? Email news@hempfieldumc.com.
2011 HIGHLIGHTS
Now that 2011 is behind us, we’re taking a look back at the previous 12 months of ministry here at the church. Go to hempfieldumc.com/2011highlights to reflect back on last year and share your personal reflections in the comments.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
The Tuesday evening Women’s Bible Study will resume this week from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with a Priscilla Shirer study entitled SEED. For more info and to sign up, go to hempfieldumc.com/seed or sign up at the Info Center in the lobby.
INDOOR WORK DAY
Trustees will be hosting an indoor work day here at the church on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. There will be a variety of projects to complete for people of all skills. If you are interested in serving, you can sign up online at hempfieldumc.com/workday. There will be another work day on May 5.
COFFEE WITH PASTORS
Coffee with Pastors will be held today at 11:30 a.m. in room 124. This is a chance to meet with Pastor John and Pastor Keith and learn more about the community of faith here at Hempfield UMC.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Retired and semi-retired men are invited to join the Men’s Breakfast group on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 8:30 a.m. at Moveable Feast.
HOLY WEEK CHOIR
This Lenten season we will be doing a special Holy Week choir that will sing for both Maundy Thursday (April 5th) and Easter Sunday (April 8th) services. We will be singing a wide variety of exciting and spiritually moving music. Rehearsals will be every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. starting on Feb. 8. To join us for this great musical opportunity, please sign up at the Info Center in the lobby or e-mail Rashard Allen at rallen@hempfieldumc.com.
DEVOTION SUBMISSIONS NEEDED
The Marriage & Family Team is looking for devotions to strengthen our relationships – marital, familial, and spiritual – during the holy season of Lent. Each devotion should include a scripture and may include a prayer. The deadline is Feb. 5. Contact MatthewAndHeather@yahoo.com or 840-4090 for more info.
INDOOR YARD SALE
Save the date and save your stuff! The Indoor Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, March 17. We will be collecting donations March 12 through March 15. Proceeds from the sale benefit SHOUT youth mission trips. Sign up to volunteer at the Info Center in the lobby. Questions? Please contact Darriel Davis, 898-2939 or lancodjmc@aol.com, or Dawn Smith 898-6632 or Dawn2890@aol.com.
VALET PARKING
Beginning Feb. 5, we will have valet parking available to those in need due to medical and health issues. Simply pull up to the main Sanctuary entrance and we will assist you inside and take care of parking your car and bringing it back to you after the service. Anyone interested in helping to park cars should contact Liz Scott (684-5587) for the 8:30 service or Reid Skillman (721-3199) for the 10:00 service. Please consider serving to help our members get to church more easily during the difficult winter months.
FAMINE FACT
The average American family wastes 14 percent of their food purchases, yet worldwide, a child dies from hunger-related causes every 10 seconds. The good news is that World Vision can feed a starving child for an entire month with your $30 donation. Please support the SHOUT students financially and prayerfully, as they strive to “Overcome Hunger” during their 30 Hour Famine.
PRAYER PAGE
Our weekly blue Prayer Page lists the praises and prayer requests submitted through the prayer cards and online at hempfieldumc.com/prayer each week. This is also the place where we celebrate births, pay tribute to those who have gone on to be with the Lord and celebrate milestone anniversaries. When you see a red rose in worship it signifies a birth and a white rose signifies a loss. You can pick up a copy of the Prayer Page as you come in in the lobby each week.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY // hempfieldumc.com/children
TEACHER NEEDED
Noah’s Ark Preschool & Rainbow Tots is taking applications for a teacher of 3-year-old preschoolers, three mornings a week, for the 2012-2013 school year. Candidates need to have experience with 3-year-old preschoolers in a preschool setting with positive references of this experience, a college degree, preferably in early education, as well as pass all background checks, child abuse clearances, attend Hempfield UMC’s Safe Sanctuary training and have AHA CPR/First aid certification. Contact Tara Streets, 285-7110 or tstreets@noahsarkhempfield.com, for more information.
KIDSTUF FAMILY PRODUCTION
The next Kidstuf Family Production is this Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the MPR. For more information on Kidstuf, visit kidstuf.hempfieldumc.com.
YOUTH MINISTRY // shout.hempfieldumc.com
ONLY ONE MORE WEEK OF PENNY WARS
Be sure to bring your coins to SHOUT to support your team. All proceeds of the Penny Wars will go to the 30 Hour Famine.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP IS FULL, but we are taking names for a waiting list. Contact Sue Nesbitt at snesbitt@hempfieldumc.com or 285-5156 to be put on the list.
HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP IS ALMOST FULL: The registration deadline is March 11, but hurry, there are only a few open spots on this trip.
Thank You
By Matthew Ralph
In September of 2009 my wife, Sara, and I moved to Lancaster and we were welcomed into the church family here at Hempfield United Methodist Church with open arms. Since that time, I have overseen communications and worked with Group Life here at the church. Each week I have been the one making sure the bulletins get printed, fliers hung around the church and the website and all communications materials up to date.
I have written, posted and edited countless blog posts, Facebook status updates and messages to Twitter and Google+, taken phone calls, set up meetings, ordered curriculum, designed brochures, bought advertising, sent a ton of emails, written news releases and a litany of other things that were or were not in my job description (“that’s not my job” are words you never use working in ministry).
This post will be my last as an employee of this church and it’s hard for me not to be saddened by the end it represents. I have grown leaps and bounds professionally, personally and spiritually in my time here. Lancaster has become not just a new ZIP code but a home where we have found good friends, an encouraging small group and a wonderful and loving community of faith. It’s hard for us to say goodbye to this but we know God has plans for us as we move to Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and I begin my new job.
Thank you for allowing me to serve with you the past couple years and for your love and support. Should you need to contact me, my email address will now no longer have hempfieldumc.com at the end – it’s matt@matthewralph.com.
Leigh Nash – Be Still My Soul
Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul; thy best, thy heavenly, Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
In this video, Leigh Nash, the former singer for the band Sixpence None the Richer, does a rendition of a classic hymn we sang at both services this past Sunday, “Be Stil My Soul.”
The song was originally penned by Catharina von Schlegel in the 18th century. Leigh Nash’s version is on her recent album, Hymns and Sacred Songs.
John 3:16 Commercial
This commercial produced by Focus on the Family aired during the Saturday (Jan. 14) NFL playoff game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots.
Focus on the Family has a free resource associated with the commercial available for download HERE.
2011 Highlights: Care Ministry Year-End Report
If you click HERE, you will be able to the Care Ministries 2011 End of Year Report prepared by Joan Karr and her many many partners in ministry.
When I was a full time Pastoral Counselor people would ask how things were going. My father-in-law was even more specific – “How’s business?”
How do you answer that question? If you say “good” – that means that there is a high demand for services based upon a high level of human misery – how could that be good!?
And if you say “bad” – low demand, low level of human misery – how could that be bad?!
So what does it mean to say that we are very pleased and blessed to have the Care Ministries that God has given us?
Simple gratitude and humility. God has enabled us to love others in Jesus’ name.
To show unconditional love. To help others claim his or her freedom of choice. To find forgiveness. To embrace new life in the Spirit. To bring a little bit of heaven on earth.
Announcements 1/15/12
THE ART OF MARRIAGE
Join us for The Art of Marriage on Jan. 27 (6-10 p.m.) and 28 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), as we take a time-out from the distractions of the world and focus on our marriages. This event is appropriate for all marriages: strong and struggling, experienced and about to begin (engaged couples welcome!). Child care is available. Registration is $40 per couple. Scholarships are available. Register online at hempfieldumc.com/artofmarriage.
RECEPTIONIST/NIGHT OWL NEEDED
The morning and evening welcoming team has openings available. If you have just a few hours a month, a warm friendly personality, and would like to meet new people-this is just the serving opportunity for you! Currently, we have the third and fifth Mondays of the month from 6-8 p.m. available and are in need of a Thursday morning receptionist. Training is provided. Please contact Darriel Davis at 898-2939 or lancodjmc@aol.com for more information.
EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERTS
Want to receive emails when our weekday schedule is affected by weather. Email news@hempfieldumc.com.
2011 HIGHLIGHTS
Now that 2011 is behind us, we’re taking a look back at the previous 12 months of ministry here at the church. Go to hempfieldumc.com/2011highlights to reflect back on last year and share your personal reflections in the comments.
REACH OUT YEAR-END REPORT
Take a look at how you, the congregation, have touched the lives of others through acts of love, compassion, service and giving outside our walls. You have offered yourselves, your money and your stuff to help reach out to the people in our community and beyond, expressing the love of God for them. Read the stories and see who was impacted this year by your love and generosity in reaching out to others in our community and our world. Copies of the report can be downloaded at hempfieldumc.com/reachout2011 or pick up a copy in the lobby at the information center.
YOUNG ADULT DINNER AND OPEN MIC
The 20 and 30-somethings of our church will be gathering in the Spirit Cafe on Friday, Jan. 20, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner and open mic night. Preregistered child care is available. To sign up, go to hempfieldumc.com/youngadult.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
The Tuesday evening Women’s Bible Study will resume Jan. 31, with a Priscilla Shirer study entitled SEED. For more info and to sign up, go to hempfieldumc.com/seed or sign up at the Info Center in the lobby.
INDOOR WORK DAY
Trustees will be hosting an indoor work day here at the church on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. There will be a variety of projects to complete for people of all skills. If you are interested in serving, you can sign up online at hempfieldumc.com/workday. There will be another work day on May 5.
CARE MINISTRY YEAR-END REPORT
Care Ministry’s year-end report that details all of the many ways we as a congregation have provided care for people in the church and in the community is available. You can pick up a copy at the Info Center and praise God for the many ways He has moved through this congregation and used His people to bless and care for others in the past 12 months.
RING FOUND
A ring was found here at the church in November and turned into the lost and found. If you think the ring might be yours, contact Jeff Pijanowski at extension 224 or jpijanowski@hempfieldumc.com.
COFFEE WITH PASTORS
The next Coffee with Pastors will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 11:30 a.m. in room 124. Sign up at hempfieldumc.com/coffeewithpastors or at one of the visitor tables in the lobby.
CHERUB CHOIR
The cherub choir will be rehearsing today in room 120 immediately following 10 a.m. worship. There will also be rehearsal on Jan. 22 in preparation for Jan. 29. Email Carrie Kirchner at Kirchners25@yahoo.com or phone 653-0982 if you have questions.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY // hempfieldumc.com/children
NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Noah’s Ark Preschool & Rainbow Tots invites families with preschoolers to attend our Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 6:30-8 p.m. Meet the teachers and tour our school. Call 285-7110 for more information.
HEY SIXTH GRADERS
Did you know that you are eligible for the SHOUT Middle School Mission Trip next summer? Pick up a registration form in the information center in the lobby, but hurry, this trip is almost full.
KIDSTUF FAMILY PRODUCTION
The next Kidstuf Family Production is this Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the MPR. For more information on Kidstuf, visit kidstuf.hempfieldumc.com.
YOUTH MINISTRY // shout.hempfieldumc.com
PENNY WARS ARE RAGING: Who can raise the most money-the boys or the girls? To find out, bring your spare change to SHOUT to put in our collection jars NOW. Pennies add to your team’s total, but silver coins and dollars subtract from your team’s total. All proceeds of the Penny Wars will go to the 30 Hour Famine.
SHOUT MISSION TRIP REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE: Stop by the SHOUT lobby table to pick up a registration form for the Middle School or High School Mission Trip. The registration deadline is March 11, but there are only a few open spots on each trip
SAFE SANCTUARY TRAINING: There will be a Safe Sanctuary Training on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 11:30 a.m. in room 124. All adults who have not previously been trained that want to help with SHOUT should attend. This is especially important for those adults who would like to help with the Famine.
Eat at Bob Evans Jan. 19 and Support Kathy Rinehart
As you may have heard about in the local media, a member of our church family, Kathy Rinehart, recently had a devastating fire that destroyed her home and took the life of several of her pets.
We as a church family can help Kathy and her family in this difficult time by eating at Bob Evans on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. When you present this flier, Bob Evans will donate 15 percent of your meal to a relief fund that has been set up for Kathy and her family.
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