Camper Stock sales continue today and continue through the month of May. Purchase one or more shares @$20 to help pay one half the camp fee for our children and youth camping at Hartman Center this summer. Dividends include a genuine postcard from camp, as well as knowing you've invested in wonderful memories and church camp experiences for our young people! Did you know ..... many young people who enroll in seminary credit a church camp experience for enabling them to hear God's call?
The Women's Gathering meets this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in Maugans Chapel. On the agenda: a bible study on "God's Invitation." All are welcome to join us for this last "Gathering" before fall; your friends are welcome and refreshments (ice cream sundaes) will be served. Sign up today.
The Pre-School Committee will host a "Thank-You" luncheon in Maugans Chapel tomorrow for our HPUCC Pre-School staff. We are grateful for the day-to-day ministry of our Pre-School, which concludes its 2007/08 school year on Friday. Have a wonderful summer and we look forward to your return in September. NOTE: Now's the time to sign up your little ones for the 2008/09 school year! Contact Mindy Newcomer at 394-4926.
The Companions in Christ group meets tomorrow evening, Monday, at 7 p.m. in the library. To prepare: chapter 9, "Praying With and For Others."
Meetings this week: Monday - Finance and Personnel Committee, 7 p.m. in the chapel; Wednesday - Morning Prayer and Scripture from 7-7:30 a.m. Come join us. Yoga - 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the sanctuary. Pay as you go ($5 per session). Bring a mat. Thursday - Worship Team at 6 p.m. Choir Rehearsal at 7 p.m.
Holey-Ground continues this Wednesday at Crossgates Golf Course. Nine holes of golf with tee times around 3 p.m. Call Bob Norris (299-3157) by Monday noon if you will play.
The In Depth Group meets at Pat Merchant's home, 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Read the final chapter in the book, Stewards of Life.
The Family Life Ministry will host a Family Fellowship and Fun Event - crafts with a spring theme - on Wednesday, May 21 from 6:30
until 7:30 p.m. Three different crafts will be enjoyed, along with cookies and milk! This event will be an opportunity for families to gather and enjoy one another
s company in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The Family Life Ministry will host a different event for families each month, except July (consider Family Camp at Hartman Center in late July, with Peter & Deb Frailey directing) and August. Sign up today for the May 21st Craft Night.
Food Bank needs: Peanut butter, canned fruit, canned tuna, cereal, oatmeal, canned chili, and canned ravioli. Did you get your "Grocery List" pad especially designed for our church members and friends with a food bank reminder on it? They are available in the narthex.
Summer Bible Study Opportunity....Pastor Bushnell will be leading a study of the first 12 chapters of the book of Acts during the summer months (June, July, and August). The first two sessions will be Monday evenings (June 9 and 30) at 7 p.m. Talk to Pastor Dave if you want a study book. (There is one book left.)
Today's bulletin is sponsored by Wendy and Eric Laubach. If you would like to sponsor a bulletin ($14 per week) use an envelope in the Narthex.
Angel Food Ministries information for May is available in the Narthex. Place food orders for $30 and get $60-80 worth of food. Last date to order is May 19th by 3:30 p.m. Orders taken at Covenant United Methodist Church, Orange St., 393-1561. A note about Angel Food Ministries: This program is for everyone - no "limited income" requirements. It operates as a food co-op and will be more successful if more people participate. You are encouraged to pick up one of the brochures and consider using Angel Food Ministries to help stretch your own food dollar, especially in light of soaring food costs.
Sign up today if you can help with serving the Community Dinner at First Reformed UCC on Tuesday, May 20th - lots of help is needed. Also needed: desserts, which can be brought to the church before 5 p.m. (call first to be sure someone is here).
Consistory packets for next Sunday's Consistory meeting are available on the huntboards in the narthex this morning.
Save the date, Sat. June 7 to Walk for Healthy Community (City Island, Harrisburg). Join Team Eli's Friends for the walk or to sponsor a team member. 100% of funds raised by Team Eli's Friends will be divided between the Ronald McDonald House and Make-A-Wish Foundation. No cost to register. All are welcome to join the team. More information from Deb and Peter Frailey.
MULCH DAY! The mulch is arriving at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 7th - the groundskeeper needs your help. The more helpers, the quicker the job gets finished. Sign up if you can come, even for part of the time. Bring gloves, shovels to scoop and rakes to spread the mulch.
The Summer Bible School program, "Animal Crackers" (July 13 - 17) will benefit the Heifer Project. A "coin jar" has been placed in the narthex for any "loose change" you'd like to give towards the purchase of animals; $58.50 received so far. The children will decide which animals to donate this summer.
June 1st will be Nathan Drukenmiller's last Sunday with us. We are planning a special Fellowship Time in the Chapel. We will also be presenting him with a gift. If you'd like to contribute, place your gift in a white envelope marked "Special Gift". We are hoping this gift will be a surprise.
In the hospital: Gladys Blevins (LGH)
Attendance last Sunday: Sunday School (70); Worship (29/103 = 132)
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