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Mid-Week Lenten Devotions
This year during Lent the pastors in the Southern Lebanon County Council of Churches will present a short weekly online devotional based on lesser Lenten characters. It will be available on our Facebook and the church website each Wednesday after 4PM.
This year during Lent the pastors in the Southern Lebanon County Council of Churches will present a short weekly online devotional based on lesser Lenten characters. It will be available on our Facebook and the church website each Wednesday after 4PM.
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"LESSER LENTEN CHARACTERS"
February 24: Mary of Bethany The Rev. Jessica Hainley, Quentin UCC March 03: The Confessing Centurion The Rev. Jason Arnold, Rocherty UMC March 10: Joseph of Arimathea The Rev. Marilyn Nolte, Mt. Gretna UMC March 17: Simon of Cyrene The Rev. Tim Kriebel, Cornwall UMC March 24: Pilate's Wife The Rev. David Harris, Cornwall Manor March 31: Caiaphas The Rev. Mike Remel, Mt. Gretna UMC |
Lenten Devotional Books
Although everything seems to be turned upside down, nothing is quite the same as we are used to and everything is done in a different way in different places, yet this remains faithful and true and solid. Going to God’s Word for strength, for comfort, for knowing Jesus more intimately, the Lenten devotional readings faithfully arrive for us to seek our Lord, find restoration and thankfulness in his sacrifice on the cross for us. We read these comforting and strengthening words to carry us on an intimate Lenten journey to the glorious resurrection of our precious Jesus, our Lord and Savior. This does not change!
“The Saving Passion” by Henri M. Nouwen is provided by the Prayer Ministry Team and can be found in the rack outside the elevator on the 1st floor. Please take as many as you wish to share with neighbors, family, friends and strangers. We ask the Lord’s blessing on us all as we grow together this Lenten season.
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
Piano Players Needed For 8am Service
Volunteers are desperately needed to play piano 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.
Wanting College Student's Information
The pandemic has been difficult for our college students, with college life far different than expected or wanted. Many are dealing with constant changes to their schedules and changes to their living situations (on-line classes only, no sports or extra curricular activities, quarantine on campus, campus closings with little notice, just to name a few). 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, college attending (list on-campus or at home), and mailing address (even if you think we already know).
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
Volunteers Needed For The 2nd Thursday Of Every Month.
LCCM continues to serve meals by bagging lunches for the needy and needs volunteers to help make up these lunches. There will be no contact with those receiving meals and social distancing and masks are implemented for your safety. If you are low risk and willing to volunteer, please call Sue Brimmer
(717-273-6224) if you have questions or just want to know how it all works.
A new sign-up poster for the first six months of 2021 is located on the wall above the grocery cart in the link. We now have a standing date of the 2nd Thursday of each month, except August. Those dates are: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, and June 10.
Especially needed are volunteers for our
next serving date:
Thursday, January 14th.
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.
Chancel Choir - Traditional Service - 10:30AM
Everyone is welcome to join us in making a joyful noise to the Lord. Practices are held each Thursday at 7:30 P.M. in the choir room. The choir sings through mid-June 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 679-0504 (cell phone)or Jennifer Trexler at j_brimmer@hotmail.com
Sound Team and Praise Team - Together In Praise Service - 10:15AM
You are needed! Extra people are needed to help with the sound board and the screen projection for the Together In Praise Service. Training will be provided. Also need people to join our praise team singing or playing an instrument. Need not sing/play every week. Contact Chelsey for more information.
Coffee set up for the Link
Are you looking to serve at the church, but not quite sure what you would like to do? How about signing the list to help set up the coffee in the Link on a Sunday morning. At this time we have five faithful servers, but we are looking to add to this group. We usually sign up for a month at a time (someone is always willing to change for a week or two, if needed). You can set up the coffee the night before and finish up with the cookies, cold drinks and pretzels on Sunday morning, if you like. Or you can come in early on Sunday morning. This takes about 25 to 30 minutes. Please consider joining our group. Call Pauline Habegger, or Jean Bonneville with any questions. Thanks Jean Bonneville 717-272-8263 – home number Jlb001@comcast.net - email 717-507-6023 – text or cell phone.
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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