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THE NEWSLETTER
OF HOPE UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
OCTOBER 2014
A Word from Pastor Jim
Greetings in the Name of Christ!
As I write this, I am very aware of the fact that I have only
met a small handful of people at Hope United Methodist
Church. But it is my hope that we will fast become good
friends as I begin my tenure as your new pastor.
Changes like these are often met with some fear and anxiety,
but I want to reassure you that all will be well. In fact, the
Lord has been reminding me of a verse over the last few
months – even before I had any hint of a mid-year change of
appointment. That verse was Jeremiah 29:11 which reads,
“ ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord,
‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
hope and a future.’ ”
There are all kinds of messages in that for us as we move
forward together. Consider first, that the name of our church
is Hope! We know that the Lord has our best interests in His
heart. Sometimes we run into speed bumps along the way;
sometimes these trip us up or knock us down. It hurts. We
may wonder what God is doing to us. We may lose heart for
a moment, or even lose faith. But rest assured, God is at
work! He has a plan for Hope UMC, just as He has a
personal plan for each one of us.
Table of Contents
A Word from Pastor Jim pg. 1-2
Weekly Events Plus
pg. 3
Church Staff & Hours
pg. 3
Monthly Events & Dates
pg. 4
Raise the Roof
pg. 5-6
Bulletin Board Notes
pg. 7
UMW & 60+
pg. 8
Sunday Schools
pg. 9
Book & Bible Studies
pg. 9
GTYM Youth Ministry
pg. 10
Operation Christmas Child pg. 11
Hope Preschool
pg. 11
Birthdays & Anniversaries pg. 12
Remembrances
pg. 12
Notes of Hope
pg. 13
Outreach & Community
pg. 13
Clyde’s Nature Note
pg. 14
Ephrata Fair Winners
pg. 14
The office is closed on
Monday, October 13th.
That plan is one that will not harm us, rather it is one that will prosper us. It is a plan that will give
us hope and a future. The choice before us is whether we will follow and participate in the plan
God has designed for us — as individuals and as the congregation of Hope UMC.
Let us look ahead with joyous anticipation of the wonders that God has in store for us. Let us join
together in prayer, and celebrate the love of Jesus Christ as we continue forward in our journey of
faith together.
I am eagerly looking forward to serving with you. I ask for your prayers and your patience as I
transition in — you will certainly be in my prayers.
In service to Christ, and with His love,
Meet Pastor Jim!
We will be holding a series of
"c ot ta ge me et ings , " gi vin g
everyone in the Hope family an
opportunity to meet Pastor Jim in
small group settings. Groups of no
more than 12 people would be the
ideal size for good interaction.
Timing is flexible, but we would
like to hold these meetings
October 19th - November 16th.
Are you willing to host a meeting?
Have it at your home, or use a room
at Hope for this event.
If you are interested, please sign
up on the sheet in the lobby, and
we will schedule the gatherings. If
you like, you can indicate your
preference for day of the week and
time. Then, with Pastor Jim, we'll
set up the meetings.
Any questions, please call:
Dave Schmid 733-3073
or Paul Trella 738-2010.
Look for the sign up sheets!
CHURCH STAFF
OFFICE HOURS
Pastor........................................................Rev. Jim Bongard
Coordinator of Christian Education ....Sue McMillan-Gamber
Secretary
Youth Director/Coordinator..................Steve Smith
Director of Music ....................................Lisa Helock
Bell Choir Director .................................Lynn Miller
Organist....................................................Lorena Gockley
Sexton .......................................................Doreen Deamer
WEEKLY EVENTS
FLOWERS & BULLETINS
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Tuesdays at 10am
Room 221
There are still two days each,
available in both November and
December, to sponsor altar
flowers and bulletins.
Bell Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays at 7pm
Sanctuary
Positions available –
no experience needed.
Monday
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
7am – 1pm
Thursday
10am – 2pm
Closed Friday
PASTOR JIM’S HOURS
Monday and Thursday
10am – 2pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
11am – 1pm
COMMITTEE MEETINGS+ (7pm unless specified)
Wednesday, 1st ..... Youth Council @ 6pm
Thursday, 2nd ...... Fellowship Events
Tuesday, 7th ......... SPRC
Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays at 7:15pm
Choir Room
Men’s Group Study
Thursdays at 6:30am
Studying “Seizing the
Moments: Making the Most
of Life's Opportunities”
by James W. Moore.
Women’s Bible Study
Thursdays at 10:15am
Room 226
Studying “Jeremiah Daring to Hope in an
Unstable World”
by Melissa Spoelstra.
Thursday, 9th ....... Christian Education
Thursday, 9th ....... Stewardship
Thursday, 16th ..... Worship
Tuesday, 20th ....... Lay Care @ 6:30pm
Tuesday, 21st ........ Ad Council
Thursday, 23rd ..... SPRC
Tuesday, 28th ....... Finance
2015 OFFERING ENVELOPES
If you do NOT HAVE envelopes and
would like them, or... you HAVE
envelopes and no longer want them,
please write a note and leave it in the
mailbox of Amy Trella. Thank You!
Don’t
forget to “Fall Back”
when Daylight Savings
Time ends on
Sunday,
November 2nd. 3
MONTHLY EVENTS
Holy Communion
October 5th
During worship.
1st Sunday Giving
October 5th
Collection during worship.
United Methodist Women
October 16th
1pm in Room 226
Meeting & Program:
“Being in Service.”
Fellowship Sunday
October 19th
Join us for a special time of
fellowship and snacks after
worship.
Water Street Ministries
October 19th
4pm
Serving meals in Lancaster.
Questions? Call
Dave Schmid: 733-3073.
60+
October 22nd
12pm in Fellowship Hall
Luncheon & Program:
Matthew Dodd sings
“Songs and Stories of Old
Railroad Days.”
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, November 1st, 8am
Coats 4 Kids at Ephrata Middle School
Saturday, November 1st ~ All Saints’ Day
Sunday, November 2nd ~ All Saints’ Day Sunday
Sunday, November 2nd, 2am
Daylight Savings Time ends. Clocks “fall back” one hour.
Tuesday, November 4th
Election Day. Hope Church is the polling place for the west side
of Route 272 (Lincoln District) of Ephrata Township.
Sunday, November 9th
Thank Offering Sunday. Mission Speaker: Rev. Rob Visscher
from Mission Central.
Saturday, November 15th, 8am
Peter’s Porch at Zion Lutheran Church in Akron
Saturday, November 15th, 1:30pm
“Planting Seeds” Workshops at Hopewell United Methodist
Church in Downingtown.
Saturday, November 15th, 6pm
Savor the Seasons Dinner & Auction
Sunday, November 16th ~ Operation Christmas Child boxes due.
Sunday, November 23rd, during worship service
Harvest Home. Bring canned goods to help our needy in Hope
Church, then Preschool, and then the remainder to Ephrata Area
Social Services (EASS).
Wednesday, November 26th, 7pm
Thanksgiving Eve Service
Sunday, November 30th ~ 1st Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 6th, 6pm
November Newsletter
October 24th
Submission Deadline
Combined adult Sunday School dinner in Fellowship Hall.
Saturday, December 13th ~ Children’s Advent Celebration
December ~ Blue Christmas
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RAISE THE ROOF!
ONGOING “FUN”D RAISERS
TRC (TONY’S RECYCLING CENTER) – the bin behind the garden shed out back –
Soda cans, fans, bicycles, aluminum siding, motors, wire, light fixtures, garden tools, propane tanks,
car parts, kitchen appliances, plumbing parts, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, pop-up sun shades,
lawn chairs & umbrella chairs, pots & pans, metal cans from canned food (please rinse), plus ???
Drop off your metal items and Tony Hachkowski will turn your trash into cash for the roof fund!
SAVE YOUR COINS!
Throw your coins into the coin collection jar that is out in the lobby each Sunday.
THIRTY-ONE is a line of trendy and affordable gifts (tote bags,
organizers, thermal lunch bags, and much more) that keep on giving!
Commissions from orders submitted through the week of October 12th will still go
to the Roof Fund. Start your Christmas shopping early with these unique gifts
(monogramming available)! Call Corrina Willier at 570-573-1957 or visit www.thirtyonegifts.com.
UPCOMING “FUN”D RAISERS
SAVOR THE SEASONS - DINNER & LIVE AUCTION
Saturday, November 15th @ 6pm
This evening is about being with friends and enjoying some fun and fellowship!
The ladies or men (if you like to decorate) will “host a table”
for ten. Decorate your table for your favorite holiday or season
and then sell 10 tickets at $10 each.
Do you have an auction
i t e m t o d on a t e ?
Suggestions: craft item,
furniture, make a gift
basket, gift certificates
to local restaurants or
shops, or ??? Be
creative! Some of the
auction items will be
available for viewing
prior to the event.
This is a great way to bring your family and friends to Hope
and let them know what great programs we have, and enjoy a
fun evening of fellowship with each other. This is a must to attend – a great time will be had by all!
Sign-up sheets will be in the lobby. If you have questions or would like to help, please call
Peg Schannauer at 419-3365 or Sue McMillan-Gamber at the church office, 738-3774.
HOLIDAY GREENS SALE & CRAFT NIGHT – After Thanksgiving.
Details will be in the November newsletter.
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RAISE THE ROOF!
TOTAL RECIEVED BY OCTOBER 12TH:
$60,098.88 - Praise the Lord!
RUMMAGE SALE (final total is not in yet)
+ 3,362.04 (at the minimum)
ROOF FUND GOAL:
$75,000.00
We are getting close to our goal (85%) by mid-October! The final tally for the rummage sale was
not available by press time, but what’s been counted already is the highest amount raised since the
annual sales began five years ago. It’s a lot of work by a lot of helping hands for several weeks, but
we see a lot of smiling faces along the way!
Thank you one & all for your support of our Fundraisers! God is good! All the time - God is good!
SPECIAL OCTOBER DAYS
Wednesday, 1st – Clergy Appreciation Month
Saturday, 4th – Yom Kippur
Sunday, 12th – Clergy Appreciation Day
Monday, 13th - Columbus Day
Thursday, 16th – Boss’s Day
Saturday, 18th - Sweetest Day
PLANTING SEEDS 2014
Saturday, November 15th
1:30pm until early evening
Hopewell UMC
852 Hopewell Road in Downingtown.
Rev. Steve Morton
Bruce Tucker will be attending. For more
information, call Bruce at 733-4676 or
visit the website: www.hopewellumc.org.
Wednesday, 22nd, 7pm – Akron Halloween Parade
Wednesday, 29th, 6:30pm – Ephrata Jack Frost Parade
From the website:
When folks look around our churches
these days, it’s pretty easy to see who’s
missing: our young people. Raising up
disciples of Jesus and strengthening our local churches is no easy task and the strategies for revival and
renewal vary, but what’s undeniable is this: we’ve got to do a far better job making our congregations
more attractive to (and relevant for) the Millennials and Generation X.
Friday, 31st – Halloween (Trick-or-Treaters 6-8pm)
[This] Planting Seeds for Ministry Growth event is designed for those churches which are somewhat
missing the under-50 crowd, and almost entirely missing the under-35 crowd. Local church leaders of
any age who have a heart for the necessary transformation will discover strategies to make our
churches vital centers of ministry with and among today’s young people.
Note: This is the same night as the Savor the Seasons event.
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BULLETIN BOARD NOTES
Homes of Hope
Furniture and new or fairly new linens are needed to help those moving out of Homes of Hope
apartments into homes of their own. Call Sandy Schmid for details: 733-3073.
LUMINA 15th Annual Celebration & 2nd Annual Silent Auction
Monday, October 13th ~ last day to drop off donations at 20 East Clay Street in Lancaster.
Sunday, October 26th ~ celebration & silent auction.
This auction helps to raise funds for use in their various ministries. LUMINA is looking for people
to collect and/or make donations for their organization. They need an array of theme baskets, gift
certificates, getaways, sport tickets, services, day trips, collectibles, and various handmade items
(e.g., art work, quilts, baked goods, etc.).
If you are interested in donating, please contact Melissa Artz at LUMINA:
394-8412 or [email protected].
Bishop’s Day in SW District ~ Hempfield UMC
Tuesday, October 21st, 7pm in the Sanctuary
Hempfield United Methodist Church, 3050 Marietta Avenue in Lancaster.
The people of SW District churches (which includes Hope UMC) are invited, and Bruce Tucker
was invited to sing. Note: This is the same night as an Ad Council meeting.
Safe Sanctuary Training
Saturday, October 25th, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 Market Street in Lititz.
another free option:
Monday, October 20th, 7-9pm
Parish Resource Center, 633 Community Way in Lancaster.
This training is to ensure compliance with new PA state laws going into effect in 2015.
Questions? Ask Bruce Tucker. 733-4676.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, October 26th, 10:30am (no adult Sunday School)
Stay after worship for our quarterly meeting to share information with our church family.
Christmas Party for ALL Adult Sunday School Classes
Saturday, December 6th, 6pm in Fellowship Hall
A sign-up sheet will be in the lobby for the potluck dinner. Bring an unwrapped $2 gift for games!
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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Collection for Good Samaritan Shelter in Ephrata
We are collecting paper products, bath items and kitchen supplies until mid-October. Collection
boxes are in the lobby and in Room 226. Some suggestions include: paper towels, toilet paper, dish
soap, hand soap, bath and kitchen cleaners, and sponges. Thank you!
Pocket Calendars
A great assortment of 2015-2016 pocket calendars have arrived! Only $2.00. Can you believe it?!!!
All proceeds go toward missions. To select your favorites, for yourself and for gifts, see Sandy
Schmid, Joyce Fasnacht, or Sue McMillan-Gamber.
Pecans for Sale
Arriving in early November, just in time for your holiday baking, are 16 oz. bags of pecans for $9.
To buy these delights, please see Sandy Schmid, Joyce Fasnacht, or Sue McMillan-Gamber. All
proceeds go to missions.
Cash Donations
In October we will give $50 to Clare House in Lancaster and $50 to Good Samaritan Shelter in
Ephrata. All helping women!
60+ LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM
Wednesday, October 22nd ~ 12:00 PM
Dressed in period clothing, Matthew Dodd will take us back in time to the Old Railroad Days and
shows us the life of a track layer, engineer, passenger, brakeman, switchman, or railroader’s wife in
the days of steam trains. His stories will put the songs in the context of the time and bring those
days alive once more. Matthew will sing and may play guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica,
concertina or Indian drum.
Wednesday, December 17th ~ 12:00 PM
Lee Moyer, the Gentleman of Jazz will play and share sing-along Christmas songs.
* Note: 60+ does not meet in November.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES – 10:30AM
Elective Class (room 226) ~ Leader: Dick Erisman
We are studying chapters 7-12 in the Book of Daniel. Our class will then discuss its application until
the end of October. All are welcome to attend!
New Beginnings Class (Fellowship Hall) ~ Various Leaders
Join us as we look at current events and contemporary topics viewed with a Christian perspective.
Seekers (Parlor) ~ Leader: Bruce Tucker
Revival – Faith as Wesley Lived It. Our course continues until the end of November,
and you are welcome to jump in and join us at any time. This study of the teachings
of John Wesley and his origins in England includes a video journey. Author Adam
Hamilton will guide us to historic English sites.
“If you’ve taken a class using Adam Hamilton’s The Journey or The Way, you know
how his DVD sessions seem part travelogue―part history lesson―a lot of Bible
study. In Revival, he once again uses his captivating storytelling talent to take you on
a journey through England tracing the life of John Wesley. Wesley’s message and his faith continue to
speak to 21st-century Christians, calling for a revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might
be changed.” All video sessions are closed captioned and run approximately 10-15 minutes each.
After Revival we will begin an Advent study that comes (highly recommended) from Rev. Steve
Morton of Hopewell United Methodist Church in Downingtown.
Wide Awake Class (room 221) ~ Leader: Ron Lindberg
We are studying the Book of Genesis. Welcome!
WOMEN’S BOOK & BIBLE STUDY ~ Room 226
Thursdays at 10:15am
Sue McMillan-Gamber leads the weekly study, Jeremiah – Daring to Hope in an Unstable World by
Melissa Spoelstra. Although you are more than welcome to join anytime, this course will conclude on
Thursday, October 23rd.
The new book & Bible study will be announced in upcoming bulletins and the November newsletter.
Mark the time on your calendar and get ready to dive into the new study!
MEN’S GROUP STUDY
Thursdays at 6:30am
The intrepid early risers started meeting again, and will have a new book
beginning October 16th. A couple of extra books are available, so seize the
(early) day and start afresh studying the Word with a great group of guys.
Seizing the Moments: Making the Most of Life's Opportunities
by James W. Moore.
If you have questions, please talk to Dick Erisman, Pastor Jim,
or call the church office at 738-3774.
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GTYM ~ GOD’S TIME YOUTH MINISTRY
Sunday, October 5th ................ Movie Night “God’s Not Dead”
Sunday, October 12th .............. Gaga Tournament
Sunday, October 19th .............. CROP Hunger Walk
Weekend, October 25-26th ..... Annual Backyard Camping + Halloween Party
Saturday, November 8th ......... Leaf Raking (dates subject to change)
Saturday, November 15th ....... Leaf Raking Rain Date
Holiday Season ......................... Helping with Advent Celebration / Making Cookies & Cards
CROP Walk – Ephrata Church of the Brethren @ 1:00pm
201 Crescent Avenue (behind the Rec. Center) – 5 mile loop
This all-church event seeks to raise funds to help prevent hunger
both in our community and the world. CROP Hunger Walks help
to support the overall ministry of Church World Service, especially
grassroots, hunger-fighting development efforts around the world.
In addition, each local CROP Hunger Walk can return up to 25%
of the funds it raises to hunger-fighting programs in its own community. CROP was formerly known
as the Christian Rural Overseas Program.
GTYM youth will be in the lobby following worship services to sign up sponsors for their walk.
Backyard Camping
Saturday Night @ 6:00pm
We’ll wear fun costumes
appropriate for a church
environment, and bring a
change of clothes. After a
good look at everyone’s
costumes, we’ll get changed
for the evening.
Bobbing for apples, a bonfire, marshmallows, and
hotdogs are in the mix, with a movie later.
Sunday – We’ll get
up EARLY, have
breakfast, and get
everything cleaned
up before church
starts.
Friends are
welcome!
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Good News, Great Joy ... Share the Love with
Operation Christmas Child
Girls and boys in more than 150 countries have experienced the joy of
Christmas and heard the Good News of Jesus Christ, thanks to people
like you who have packed over 100 million shoebox gifts for Operation
Christmas Child since 1993. Multitudes of these children have given
their hearts to Jesus, have been disciples, and are now ambassadors for
Christ in their communities. Praise God for how He uses these simple
gifts to spread the Gospel to the far corners of the earth!
The instructions, suggestions of what to
pack, labels, and empty shoeboxes are in the lobby now.
Only
$7.00
Want to make an eternal difference?
Send your love in a shoebox.
Boxes Due:
November 16th
Coats 4 Kids
Saturday, November 1st, 8-10am
Brand new and almost-new coats will be given away at the Ephrata Middle School cafeteria.
(Child must be present to receive a coat.)
HOPE PRESCHOOL
Hope Preschool is proud to announce that we have successfully started another year of preschool for
the 64 students enrolled in our programs! We’ve made it through the tears (yes, for both parents and
children) and are now busy learning and getting to know all of our new friends! October brings many
fun programs and activities for our children. Here are just a few of our events:
Fire Prevention Week – October 6th (with a special visit from the Akron Fire Department!)
Health & Safety Program – October 10th.
Additionally, I’d like to welcome Mrs. Amanda Miller to the
Hope Preschool staff. Amanda is an assistant in Mrs.
Martin’s 4’s classroom. We are grateful to have her join the
Hope family!
Blessings,
Missy Van Zant
Preschool Director
November Sneak Preview – the “Book Lady” from Ephrata
Public Library will visit our students for a special story time.
$3 Ham & Cheese Sandwich Sale ~ Fundraiser for Hope Preschool Supplies
Orders Due by Wednesday, October 22nd
Pickup on Wednesday, October 29th.
Order forms are in the bulletins, or please
contact the Preschool Office: 738-2447.
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS!
1
Christopher Helock
2
Marian Bear
Dennis Foltz
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Jack Kresh
Dick Rodman
Tom & Karen McNamara
October 4th
Celebrating their 39th
3
Kelly Fasnacht
Lila Hackman
10 Doreen Deamer
Dennis & Sandy Howe
October 5th
Celebrating their 46th
Kenny & Melissa Heiser
October 10th
Celebrating their 5th
Jonathan & Corrina Willier
October 13th
Celebrating their 5th
12 John Nagle
13 Barbara Tucker
16 Cindy Kamide
Joshua & Heather Hurst
October 17th
Celebrating their 5th
Sara Hainley
Sister of Jeanne Heft
October 6th
Thelma Hornberger
Member of Hope Church
October 9th
Elaine Kresh
Ray Yngstrom
17 Janet Dosch
18 Barbara Keffer
Dylan Lindberg
Sean & Megan McNamara
October 15th
Celebrating their 3rd
REMEMBERED
WITH LOVE
20 Jamie Handwerger
John Seifert
22 Darin Kanuck
Haily Seifert
24 Ron Hackman
25 Doreen Raezer
ALL SAINTS’ DAY
SUNDAY
November 2nd
If a friend or loved one passed
away during the previous 12
months (and their name was
not in a bulletin or newsletter),
please inform the church office
by October 24th.
We would like to remember
ALL of the Saints who are
important to our church family.
26 Ivy Texter
We apologize if we made
ANY errors with your
important dates!
Please let us know right away
so we can correct them.
27 Elana Kipe
31 Allyson Beamesderfer
Abby Smith
“Therefore, since we are
surrounded by such a great
cloud of witnesses,”
~ Hebrews 12:1a 12
NOTES OF HOPE
Hope Family,
As I sat in church on Sunday, September 15th, I was once again reminded and so thankful for the
many wonderful church family members at Hope. The Holy Spirit was there, and still is, truly alive at
Hope Church. As we have all pulled together to raise the funds needed for the roof and now with the
transition of another Pastor, we have all rallied and worked together, as any family would do. Our
church membership might be dwindling – but our Spirit is not. Many of us have been at Hope for many
years and have seen many changes during the times. However, the love and caring for each other
continues on. It was a touching morning as the choir was back, and then Kris Powers sang “He” for
the Offering (a song that has touched my heart for many years). When I am at Hope, I am home.
So many times I am touched by the generosity of Hope members...but why should that surprise me? We
have always been a very generous congregation, sharing what we have with others and now sharing
with each other to get the job done – no matter what that job may be.
THANK YOU to each and every one of you for the support of all the roof “fun”draising during the
past several months. As we continue to raise funds for the roof (we are not quite there yet), let’s also
be mindful of the many possibilities available to us to reach out to others. I am excited to see what
God has planned for Hope. We are all truly blessed to have each other.
Many blessings to each of you,
Peg Schannauer
OUTREACH & COMMUNITY HELP
Offering Envelopes – Donations to Missions go to international missions from October to
December. Questions? Please contact Sandy Schmid or other Outreach Committee members.
Food & Clothing Bank at Peter’s Porch – Saturday, October 18th from 8-10:30am.
Hosted by Zion Lutheran Church in Akron, Peter’s Porch distributes a hot breakfast, free clothing,
personal items (e.g., detergent), and a free bag of groceries to local families in need.
Volunteers are necessary to keep this ministry going! They’re needed on:
Wednesdays, October 8th & 15th at 6pm (packing grocery bags & sorting clothing)
Saturday, October 18th at 7am (serving & running).
Contact Zion Lutheran Church 859-2100 for more details. Also, please call to ensure that volunteers
are still needed on the day you wish to volunteer; the number of volunteers needed each time varies.
Blessings of Hope Food Boxes – Every Wednesday
Boxes of food are available to all in need from the Blessings of Hope ministry (300 West Chestnut
Street, Ephrata). Call 824-1229 for more information.
Volunteers are needed for this local food distribution ministry. Their vision is to keep spare food from
local companies and grocery stores out of the landfill and into the hands of hungry local families.
Ephrata Community Meals – Every Thursday at 5:30pm
October Meals: Bethany United Church of Christ (140 East Main Street, Ephrata) 733-9608.
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“NATURE’S BEAUTIES IN OCTOBER”
by Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Hope
United
Methodist
Church
Join Us Sundays
9:00 AM Worship
10:30 Sunday School
Being in nature at any time is a walk with God in part of His creation.
Nowhere else can one find such beauty, peace and harmony. Sunsets,
snowfalls, bird songs, and the smell of pine needles are enjoyable and
restore our souls. And sunny days in October are wonderful times to be
out to enjoy the many beauties of nature. No time of year is more
bountiful with an abundance of seeds and berries that many kinds of
wildlife eat throughout autumn and winter. No time is more bountiful
with fruits and vegetables that we people consume. And no time is more
attractive and inspiring with lingering flowers, cool, dry breezes,
migrating birds, and brilliantly colored leaves we can enjoy.
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Sensing the shorter
periods of daylight
and dropping average
temperatures each
succeeding day in
fall, deciduous trees
shut off water to their
leaves, which allows
them to die. As the
leaves perish, their green chlorophyll fades and other colors that were in
the leaves all summer are now visible, creating spectacular shows of
warm colors.
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This October, get out to experience more beauties of nature...
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Contact Us
(717) 738-3774
[email protected]
3474 Rothsville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
www.hopeumcephrata.org
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Check out the latest topics on Clyde’s blog: blue jays, Lady’s Thumbs,
special woodpecker adaptations, white pines, sugar maples, and more!
Clyde’s lifetime hobby and career has
been the observation and study of the
nature of Lancaster county. Stop by his
blog and check out some of his many
topics. Each short story is like taking a
walk with your very own park naturalist.
Stop in often to see what's new in Nature's Beauty and Intrigues, at
naturesbeautiesandintrigues.blogspot.com. If this blogspot name is too
long to remember, just ask Clyde for one of his new “blog cards.”
EPHRATA FAIR PRIZE RIBBON WINNERS
So far we only heard about two ribbon winners, but there may be more. Congratulations!
Larry Bickhart: 1st Prizes for carrots and onions, 2nd Prize for green beans, 3rd Prize for tomatoes.
Bonnie Seidel: 2nd Prize for chocolate fudge. (yummm!!!)