In The Church

October is Staff Appreciation Month. May I suggest that if you see something a staff member has done that deserves a “thank you, way to go or great job”, make note of it and let them know when you see them or anytime, especially now. I personally believe positive compliments hold a lot of merit. Could I suggest a nice card, their favorite candy, something personal that you may know they like? There are other ways to recognize staff. Things like a small gift card for places like Dunkin’or a local café, Sheetz, etc.

Join us for an afternoon of fun, light-hearted laughter where the Good News is shared. All ages are welcome! Everyone will enjoy this entertaining, inspirational, and interactive show featuring Marian and her cast of memorable puppet characters. Contact the church office if you have questions or need more information at:

717-272-0148 or cornwallumc@comcast.net 
Plan to come! Invite your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers...just come and invite someone to join you. We hope to see you there!

The LCCM Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13th ~ 5:30P.M.  at the Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church in Jonestown. The speaker will be Dr. Katie S. Martin. Tickets aer $40. If you are interested in attending please contact Sandy Snyder for tickets at 717-383-3387.

Adult volunteers are needed to help with the youth group. Youth Group usually meets on Sunday evenings from 6.-8 P.M. Sometimes we will go to Gretna Glen for their free youth events and do other offsite activities. The teens are amazing and it is really fun to make connections with them. If this interests you please contact Jon Simpson at either cellphone 717 202-7789 or email js200@cairn.edu.

​Bible2School was very successful last school year, teaching 30 children from the 3rd grade who attend Cornwall Elementary School all about the love of Jesus and stories from the Old Testament. We will be continuing this awesome program starting in September by welcoming both the 3rd & 4th graders. The 3rd graders will be learning about the Old Testament and the 4th graders will be learning about the New Testament. For this to be successful we would love to have more volunteers come on Thursday mornings and get involved. It was such an inspiring and rewarding experience for all the volunteers who have been here Thursday mornings. Since we will probably have at least double the amount of students coming this school year we will need to purchase Bibles again. Every student receives their own Bible to take home at the end of the year. We appreciate all your donations for this worthwhile program. You can list that you would like to donate to B2S on your church envelopes. If you have any questions, please Sandy Snyder, Nancy Spotts, Jean Bonneville, Tonya Voris or Anne Miller.

We would like to support the college students from our congregation by including a “college student of the week” in our weekly printed church announcements. Please contact the church office as soon as possible at 717-272-0148 or cornwallumc@comcast.net, with the student’s name, year in college, college attending (list on-campus or at home), and mailing address (even if you think we already know). 

​A new choir season has started. Everyone is welcome to join us in making a joyful noise to the Lord. Practices are held every Thursday at 7:30 P.M., beginning September 4 in the choir room. Our first Sunday to sing will be September 14th. The choir sings in the 10:30 A.M. Traditional Service. If you would like to sing but cannot commit to every Sunday, you are still welcome to join us. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Brimmer at 717-679-0504 or Jennifer Trexler in the church office at 717-272-0148.

​We are rejuvenating our Lay Visitation Ministry this fall. We are looking for people who are interested in visiting our homebound friends. If you would like to be a part of or learn more about this ministry contact Pastor Deanna at 717-989-0333. 

We have a beautiful church and the trustees are asking for individuals, families, or groups to take responsibility for weeding and caring for one of our flowerbeds throughout the summer. Howard Mac Fadden has been doing most of our flowerbed care for the past few years and has agreed to coordinate the individuals or groups that are willing to help. Please see Howard or give Anna Starner a call (717-821-9301) to let them know you are willing. Thank you for all your help maintaining our beautiful church. 

​A  sign-up poster for noon meal service is located on the wall above the grocery cart in the link. We have a NEW standing date of the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Usual time commitment is from 9:15 A.M. to approx. 2:00 P.M., but other times can be arranged. Please add your name to one or more of the dates listed. Call Sue Brimmer (717-273-6224) for more information. You don’t need to know how to cook. Especially needed are men or women who can lift & carry pans or help with clean-up. We could also use someone just for sweeping and wet mopping the floors from 2:00 - 2:30 P.M.

The 2025 flower calendar is posted in the first-floor link. To

sponsor the altar flowers, sign up for the Sunday you would like.
The secretary will contact you close to your date to get your information. The cost is $30. Contact the church office at cornwallumc@comcast.netor at 717-272-0148 if you have questions.

Children are the future of our church! Help us nurture our Children’s Ministry!

• We are looking for a few church members to volunteer with our children’s ministry. Every Sunday the kids go to Kids Worship shortly after the 10:15 & 10:30 services start. In Kids Worship the kids hear a lesson, learn to pray, do crafts, play games & have a snack. This class has a permanent teacher, but in order to be Safe Church compliant, we need another adult in the classroom. This volunteer will help the kids with crafts and games.

• The volunteer is not expected to prepare anything in advance, just come have some fun with us.

• We are also looking for additional volunteers in our nursery. These volunteers will play with toddlers & rock some babies. Please contact Amanda Hollich at cornwallumckids@gmail.com 
  if you are interested in helping us grow our children’s ministry! Without volunteers, we can’t have a children’s ministry. 

​Our Congregational Care Team Needs YOU! Team members help support those in our congregation affected by birth, death, surgery, illness, or other life-changing events. Team members may be asked to: provide a meal (homemade or store bought), provide transportation for an appt., supply a dessert or help with food preparation & serving at a funeral luncheon.

We realize that not everyone is available every time they are called or can’t do everything needed. You decide what areas in which you would like to volunteer. Our team has dwindled and we need more help.

For more information or to add your name to the meal, transportation, funeral dessert or funeral help lists contact Sue Brimmer at 717-273-6224 or sbrimmer1675@gmail.com. If you volunteered to help but haven’t been called, contact Sue so she
can verify that your name and correct contact information is on her list. It’s hard for us to know every situation. If you need help, please let Sue Brimmer or the church office know.