What's Happening In The Church
Fall Fun Fest
Sunday, October 24, 2021 4:30 – 8:00 pm
Seyfert’s Corn Maze 1800 East King Street Lebanon, PA 17042
Free event for all church families!!! Come on out to enjoy some Fall Fellowship!
Click here for more info.
Seyfert’s Corn Maze 1800 East King Street Lebanon, PA 17042
Free event for all church families!!! Come on out to enjoy some Fall Fellowship!
Click here for more info.
Volunteer Assistants Needed For The Children's Ministry
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. Please contact Amanda Hollich if you are interested in helping us grow our children’s ministry!
Election Day
Election Day is Tues., November 2nd. Cornwall UMC is the polling place for many residents in Cornwall. From7 A.M. until the polls close (or when we run out) we will be having a soup and bake sale. Soup will be sold by the quart and will be take out only. Everyone is welcome, even if this is NOT your polling place.
We need: Baked goods-drop off in the church office on Nov. 1st from 9 A.M.–1 P.M, in kitchen on Nov. 2nd or contact Jen in the church office to make other arrangements.
Sellers – 9 A.M–11 A.M .or 11 A.M.–1P.M. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, contact the church office at 717-272-0148.
We need: Baked goods-drop off in the church office on Nov. 1st from 9 A.M.–1 P.M, in kitchen on Nov. 2nd or contact Jen in the church office to make other arrangements.
Sellers – 9 A.M–11 A.M .or 11 A.M.–1P.M. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, contact the church office at 717-272-0148.
Prison Card Ministry
Christmas cards again are being provided by the Church of the Good Shepherd. These are beautifully hand-made cards to be sent to incarcerated men and women with a list of various selected greetings you can choose to inscribe on the card. These cards will be enclosed in packs of 15 and will be available in the foyer within the next weeks. All that is required of you is to take a pack or packs of cards, fill them out, sign them with your first name only and return them to the basket provided. Good Shepherd Church takes care of the mailing. There will be a deadline for return which will be posted on the basket, so please follow that closely as it takes some time for the cards to be delivered. Thank you for helping with this compassionate ministry. Any questions, contact Karen Trovinger.
Cornwall UMC Scrip Gift Card Program
This year for the holidays, we’re doing it again! We will be offering gift card purchases from a variety of stores. We earn a percentage of each card sold. The percentage can range from 1.5% to 16%. All earnings will go to the General Fund. An order form is available by clicking here. All orders with payment will be due on Sunday, November 14th. You can drop it off or mail it to the church or mail it to Tanya Voris, 424 Lori Ann Ct., Lebanon, PA 17042. Checks need to be payable to Cornwall United Methodist Church. We can also, of course, accept cash. The order will be placed on Monday, November 15th. This is so we can get them ordered, shipped to us and distributed back to you in case you need to mail them to family and friends. If you have any questions, please contact Tanya Voris – 717-813-8500. Thank you for your order!
College Student Info
The pandemic has been difficult for our students, with college life far different than expected or wanted. Many are dealing with last minute changes to their plans, living situations, schedules and mask/vaccine/testing requirements. We would like to support the college students who are a part of our congregation by including a college student of the week in our printed church announcements. Please contact the church office as soon 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).
Youth Sunday School Class
Starting on Sunday, Sept. 12 there will be a Sunday school class available for youth in grades 6-12 at 9 A.M. in the youth room. We hope to see you there! Jon Simpson will be leading this group but is looking for adult volunteers to be present to meet the Safe Sanctuary guidelines. Contact Jon Simpson at 717-202-7789 if you can help!
8 a.m. Informal Service
Piano Players Needed For 8am Service
Volunteers are desperately needed to play piano/organ for the 8 A.M. Informal Service. You do not need to play every Sunday; players will be scheduled based on their availability. If you are interested in helping or simply have any
questions, please contact the church office at 717-272-0148.
questions, please contact the church office at 717-272-0148.
10:30 a.m. Traditional Service
Chancel Choir
The choir will begin singing weekly in the Traditional service once Covid numbers decrease. But you can plan now. Watch for more information in the bulletin. The choir is open to anyone who would like to praise the Lord through singing, you do not have to know how to read music to sing! If you are interested or have any questions, contact Mike Brimmer at 717-679-0504 or Jen Trexler in the office at 717-272-0148.
10:15 a.m. Contemporary Service
Praise Team
You are needed! We need people to join our praise team singing or playing an instrument. Need not sing/play every week. Contact the church office for more information.
Media Team ~ Projection & Sound
Extra people are needed to help with the sound board and the screen projection for the Contemporary Service. Training will be provided. Contact Sydney Schappell or the church office for more info.
Mentoring Program With Our Youth
I am looking for some volunteers who would be willing to be a part of a church-wide ministry. We would like to pair each teenager with at least one non-family member adult. Anyone who has an interest in discipleship and loves pouring energy into teenagers would be a great fit for this ministry. I am asking for you to be willing to pray, write notes of encouragement and when Covid is better under control try to attend the teenager’s activities, such as school plays, musical events and sports. Thank you for making me feel such a part of the Cornwall Church family. I have really enjoyed my time here and you have made me feel like this is home. If you are interested and willing to participate, please email me at js200@cairn.edu. Jon Simpson
The church office is open M-F from 9a.m. to 12 noon -If you are going to pick something up at the church and do not have a key, please use the entrance off 419, closest to the parsonage during office hours. If you need something and are unable to come out to the church please let us know and we will arrange to get it to you.
We have resources available at the church for those who are looking for something to read or study.
Library – The public library may be closed but the Church library is still open. Stop by to pick out a book to help you get through this time of isolation.
Devotionals – Our Daily Bread and The Upper Room devotional books are available in the first floor foyer and on the lower level on the table outside Pastor Tim's office.
Tithes & Offerings
Thank you all for your faithfulness with your tithes, offerings and missions support that enables us to continue to minister to others and to maintain our building.
Let me remind your donations can be sent directly thru your banks electronic banking or send checks to: Cornwall Church P.O. Box 687 Cornwall, Pa 17016
Let me remind your donations can be sent directly thru your banks electronic banking or send checks to: Cornwall Church P.O. Box 687 Cornwall, Pa 17016
Opportunities to serve
Our Congregational Care Team Needs YOU!
Did you know that Cornwall Church has an active Congregational Care Team?
We provide meals to members and friends whose lives were interrupted by surgery, illness, the birth of a child, the loss of a loved one or other life-changing events. On average each team member might provide two meals a year to those in need. You do not need to be a great cook, just be willing to provide a meal, whether it be homemade, a grocery store rotisserie chicken, or even pizza.
Members of the team also eased the burden for grieving families by serving several funeral luncheons. Many helped with food in the kitchen, clean-up, or provided a dessert for the lunch. Over the past few years our list of volunteers has dwindled. Please consider adding your name to the list. We
realize that not everyone is available every time they are called but many hands make light work. For more information or to add your name to the meal list, funeral help list, or dessert list contact
Sue Brimmer @ 717-273-6224 or email sbrimmer1675@gmail.com
THANK YOU to those already serving on the congregational care team. Your kindness and willingness to help when called, many times with very short notice, is gratefully appreciated.
Miscellaneous Ongoing Activities At CUMC
Communication Challenges
We are always seeking to update the contact information of all those who are a part of our church family. If you use email, please do us a favor and send an email to the church office at cornwallumc@comcast.net if you email changes. Please include your name, address, and phone number in this email.
Altar Flower Chart
If you would like to sponsor the altar flowers, sign up on the Sunday you would like and the secretary will contact you close to your date to get your information. The flower chart is in the 1st floor link and the cost is $28.
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LCCM Noon Meals Sign up
A signup poster is located on the wall above the grocery cart in the link. Please add your name to one or more of the dates listed. Call Sue Brimmer 717-273-6224 if you have any questions or just want to know how it all works.
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