What's Happening In The Church
Spring Clean-Up Day ~ May 14th at 9 A.M
The Trustees will be having a Spring clean-up on May 14th at 9 A.M. All are invited to come and help. Bring your rakes, trimmers, garden gloves and join us as we get our flowerbeds ready for the summer.
Movie Night ~ Saturday, May 14th 7pm
Come and meet Alexis de Tocqueville on Saturday, May 14, when he’ll be hosting a screening of AMAZING GRACE, the engaging story of William Wilberforce’s passionate crusade for the freeing of slaves in England. Join us at 7 P.M. and bring your own beverage to enjoy with the buttered popcorn we’ll make. We hope you’ll join us–and bring some friends!!
This correlates with the June Sunday School Series Christianity and Slavery, where we’ll look at what Alexis de Tocqueville had to say in his timeless classic, Democracy in America. Originally published in 1835, de Tocqueville came to America to study our progressive (for that time) prison system. But this philosopher and historian saw so much more. We’ll use the lens of our faith to view the concepts of democracy, then and now.
This correlates with the June Sunday School Series Christianity and Slavery, where we’ll look at what Alexis de Tocqueville had to say in his timeless classic, Democracy in America. Originally published in 1835, de Tocqueville came to America to study our progressive (for that time) prison system. But this philosopher and historian saw so much more. We’ll use the lens of our faith to view the concepts of democracy, then and now.
Election Day Soup and Bake Sale ~ Tues., May 17th beginning at 7am
Election Day is Tues., May 17. Cornwall UMC is the polling place for many residents in Cornwall. From 7 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 takeout only. Everyone is welcome, even if this is NOT your polling place.
Soups: Chicken Corn Noodle and Tomato Basil
Help support the church by buying some delicious food and most importantly, make sure to go to your assigned polling place and vote!
We need:
** Baked goods - drop off in the church office on May 16 from 9 A.M.– 1 P.M, in kitchen on May 17 or contact Jen in the church office to make other arrangements.
** Sellers – Help is needed from 9 A.M – 11 A.M.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, contact the church office at 717-272-0148.
Soups: Chicken Corn Noodle and Tomato Basil
Help support the church by buying some delicious food and most importantly, make sure to go to your assigned polling place and vote!
We need:
** Baked goods - drop off in the church office on May 16 from 9 A.M.– 1 P.M, in kitchen on May 17 or contact Jen in the church office to make other arrangements.
** Sellers – Help is needed from 9 A.M – 11 A.M.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, contact the church office at 717-272-0148.
Dinner and Meeting ~ May 21 – 4:30 P.M.
Join us on Saturday, May 21 for a spaghetti dinner and church-wide meeting. Dinner will be provided by the church; there is no charge. This meeting is scheduled to discuss the changes being discussed for the worship services. Please make every effort to join us for this important meeting.
Opportunities for Ministry
Church Bus Servicing Cornwall Manor Resumes
Church bus is once again, running to Cornwall Manor on Sunday mornings. The bus will begin picking up at 10 A.M. The stops will be Gateway, Bradley, Corson and Laurel Place. Contact Bob Doll at 717-273-8013if you have any questions.
Needed: Bus drivers are needed to pick up Cornwall Manor residents on Sunday mornings and return them following our morning services. A CDL is NOT required to drive the church bus and bus drivers will serve on a rotating basis. Please contact Bob Doll at 717-273-8013 if you can help with this vital service
Needed: Bus drivers are needed to pick up Cornwall Manor residents on Sunday mornings and return them following our morning services. A CDL is NOT required to drive the church bus and bus drivers will serve on a rotating basis. Please contact Bob Doll at 717-273-8013 if you can help with this vital service
Praying Hands Ministry
As we enter one of the most prayerful seasons of the year, Lent, I’d like to take a moment to introduce you to this small but dedicated group at CUMC and invite you to join us at our monthly gathering for prayer and fellowship. The group currently consists of Pastor Tim, JoAnne Baker, Louise Hostetter, Anna Starner and Roseann McGarvey. We meet in the fellowship hall on the first Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM. It is an informal gathering where we lend our support to our church, community, and the concerns of the world in which we live through prayer. Anyone who feels the need or desire to share in prayer with others is welcome. Look for the 2022 Lenten devotionals on the rack in the lobby in the next few weeks. In addition, there are copies of Our Daily Bread and The Upper Room available. If you have any questions, please contact Roseann McGarvey at 717-675-7799 or email bozrahgal@comcast.net
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!
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.
10:15 a.m. Contemporary Service
Worship Team
As we prep for the summer months we need help in the following areas 1-2 Sundays a month:
- Keyboardist ... Vocalists ... Sound Board ... Pre-Sermon Prayer ... Scripture Reader
717-454-6464 if you or someone you know may be interested. Thank you!
10:30 a.m. Traditional Service
Chancel Choir
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.
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
College Student Info Needed
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).
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
The second Sunday of each month is Noisy Offering for Camp Sunday.
The children pass around cans to dump your change. All monies will go towards camp. Last year we collected enough to help send one kid to camp who otherwise wouldn't be able to attend. Go to the bank and get a roll of nickles, dimes or quarters. We want to make lots of noise in those cans!
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 $30
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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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