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Announcements - Sunday, August 29, 2010

 

Click for Duane's August 22nd update on our leadership transition

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junior high youth - Jon Gehman (717-278-0821) & Heather (717-715-4192)

Sunday, August 29 - No Class

Sunday, August 29 - Junior High End of Summer Bash - 3pm at the church. New 6th graders and graduating 8th graders welcome. Bring old clothes and shoes as well as $5 for lunch. Parents/Leaders meeting right after church for half an hour in the Cove.

Sunday, September 5 - Class Meets

 

elevate (9th-12th grades) - Chad Miller 717-598-8508

Wednesday, September 1 - ELEVATE  7pm in the Cove

Sunday, September 12 - Parent Meet & Greet in the Cove after the service. Join us for lunch! Further details to come.

 

young adults - Scott Greiner (717) 721-3775

Sunday, August 29 - YA Picnic at the Metzler's place in Manheim. Details!

 

missions - Duane Britton (717)721-3775

DMI Short Term Teams - For more information on DOVE Mission International short term missions teams go to www.dcfi.org/dmi/short_term_teams.html

 

prayer events - all are welcome

Sunday Morning Prayer - In the Conference Room at 8:45am

Friday - Join Us In Prayer! - From 6-7am in the Conference Room. Everyone is welcome!

 

This Week As A Church Family We Are Praying For

The Bridge Youth Center - Eric Sauder

Manheim Mayor - Eric Phillips

Crown Financial Small Group - Alex & Chelsey Hurst

 

Assistive Listening Devices  are now available during our services in the auditorium. If you would like to utilize this helpful tool, please see any usher.

 

Future Events:

Men's Breakfast -  6am every Tuesday at The Udder Choice.

 

Sunday, August 29 - Young At Heart (50 & Over) Picnic at 4pm at Tom & Helen Zeager's.

 

Tuesday, September 7 - Small Group Leaders' Meeting - 7pm in the Cove

 

Sunday, September 12 - New Sermon Series Begins! 7-Part-Series on Paul's Epistle to the Colossians.

 

Thursday, September 9 - Ephrata Community Meal Your response to the community meal has been abundant! Our biggest remaining needs are homemade chili and cornbread muffins. Contact Helen Zeager (808-9730) or Ruthi Schultz (808-9368) to volunteer or with any questions.

 

Sunday, October 31 - 5th Annual Harvest Festival - Do you want to be more involved in the planning of this wonderful church outreach? Please put the date on your calendars and start talking with your friends and family about how you can help impact lives! Please start saving corn stalks and hay bales, and of course, the ever-famous pumpkins! Contact Sunny Redcay if you have ideas you would like to share or want to reserve your spot at the Festival. We always love ideas and volunteers!

 

Christian Growth Classes Starting in the Fall

1) Every Woman's Dilemma - What Should I Wear? - A two-session class that addresses considering, role-modeling, and coaching others toward discretionary femininity in clothing choices. Taught by Reyna Britton from 8:30-9:15am at Westgate, September 26th and October 3rd.

2) "The Way of the Master" - evangelism class lead by Irene Garipoli starting September 12th and continuing every second and fourth Sunday from 8:30-9:15am. See Irene for details or call her at 717-625-1712.

3) Romans Study led by Keith Peters starting September 19th and continuing every 1st and 3rd Sunday from 8:30-9:15am. See Keith for details or call him at 717-626-0013.

 

Children's Ministry Areas of Need starting in September:

~(2) Elementary-3rd-4th grade - Two teachers, two Sundays a month

~(2) Three-year-old teachers - Two

~(1) Pre-K teacher - One. Two Sundays on, two Sundays off, starting in September

~Toddlers Two Class - teachers/helpers needed. This is a class that will be started if there are enough people to staff in each Sunday.

Please contact Mindi Esbenshade at 733-0821 or MindiE@esbenshades.com if interested.

 

Women of Faith Conference Voucher - One FREE registration for a two-day Women of Faith Conference being held at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia September 10-11 OR... at one of the many conferences being held September through November in other East Coast cities. Contact Reyna Britton at (717) 738-6937 in interested.

 

Children's Christmas Program  The Children's Christmas Program is scheduled for December 12, 2010. We are in need of someone to volunteer to administrate this program. If you have an interest in this, please contact Pastor Deryl Hurst at the church office 717-721-3775.

 

Ushers Needed - We are looking for men, women, young and old to serve as ushers. If interested, contact Lester Eberly (721-3775) or head usher, Ivan Wenger 627-2068.

 

DRAMA/DRAMA/DRAMA Students/Teens - If you would have any interest in getting involved with our drama department, you are welcome! Contact Jen Smith at 721-5483 or Rich Garipoli at 625-1712 for more details.

 

Motorcyclists Affinity Group - A new group led by Darryl & Annette Oberly is beginning, based on motorcycle rides. The rides will depart from various locations at 1pm. A tentative list of ride dates: September 12, and October 17. Contact Darrly & Annette at jesslynn@ptd.net or 271-9253 with any questions.

 

Computer Opportunity - Do you enjoy working with computer graphics and presentations? We would love your help in preparing the Powerpoint slides for Sundays. If you are interested, please contact Mike at mikem@dovefellowship.org or 717-721-3775. You can fill this role once a month, twice a month or every week.

 

iTunes Downloads - DOVE Westgate sermons are now available as podcasts through the iTunes Store! Search on DOVE Westgate to find them.

 

Intercessors Needed Anyone who would desire to pray during the Sunday morning services, please contact Sharon Eberly at 733-2617. The commitment is one Sunday every other month for one year.!

 

Direct Deposit of Tithes & Offerings  If you are interested in using direct deposit to give your tithes & offerings, please contact the DOVE Westgate office at 717-721-3775 or e-mail annr@dovefellowship.org

 

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