1. Art and Diseño

Volume 8 Issue 2
February
2015
We are a Christ-centered church committed to making disciples by
witnessing God’s grace, mercy and love to all people.
www.OtterbeinumcSpry.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
Traditional Worship 9:00 am Sunday School for All Ages 10:10 am
Contemporary Worship 11:00 am
Church Office: 717- 741-1429 Parsonage: 717- 741-0579
Otterbein UMC of Spry 50 School Street, York, PA 17402
Rev. Dr. Ken Loyer, Pastor / Rev. Dave McCullough, Associate Pastor
CONNECT, SERVE, GROW—FOLLOWING JESUS TOGETHER
“Let the Little Children Come to Me”: longs to such as these.” Then he placed
Children’s Ministries at Our Church his hands on the children and blessed
them.
Dear Otterbein Church Family,
Of course, Jesus was busy.
Have you ever wondered,
There was much for him to do, and only
“What is the true nature of Jesus? What a limited amount of time (3 years, the
is Jesus all about, anyway?” I’ve asked length of his ministry) for him to do it.
those questions before. The following
But still, time and time again, he was
excerpt from the Gospel of Matthew
intentional about making time for chilgoes a long way in answering them,
dren. In fact he insisted that heaven
particularly in regard to the important
belongs to children and, as he says
place that children occupy in the heart
elsewhere, we all must become like
and mission of Jesus:
children in order to enter the kingdom of
heaven (see Matthew 18:1-15).
“Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands
So, if children matter so much
on them and pray for them. But the dis- to Jesus, then surely they must also be
ciples rebuked them. Jesus said, ‘Let
a top priority for the church, right? After
the little children come to me, and do
all, the church is called to continue the
not hinder them, for the kingdom of
work of Jesus in the world today, as we
heaven belongs to such as these.’
are led and empowered by the Holy
When he had placed his hands on
Spirit. A big part of our ongoing renewal
them, he went on from there” (Matthew as a church family has been the in19:13-14).
creasing presence and participation of
children in our midst. How wonderful it
What was going through the
has been, as I’m sure we can all agree.
minds of the disciples that would lead
I thank God for the energy and joy that
them to rebuke those people who were children bring!
bringing little children to Jesus? I don’t
know. I suspect the disciples were
The leadership of our church
thinking something like this: “Jesus has sees ministry to and with children and
more important things to do than sit
their families as such a vital part of our
around with children and bless chillife together that I have some exciting
dren.” Maybe some of the disciples
news to share with you: thanks to rewere upset because they knew that
cent second-mile giving designated to
every moment Jesus spent with the chil- support this change, we are going to
dren was a moment he would not be
expand the role of our staff by having
doing what they wanted him to do and
Laurie Snyder step into a new staff pothought he should be doing. But notice sition leading children’s ministries. She
how Jesus responds: “Let the little chil- will continue her role in music ministry
dren come to me, and do not hinder
with our 9 am worship service and in
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them, for the kingdom of heaven be-
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Every Sunday Morning at 10:10
The Bright Promise Class meets in the Meeting
Room. Leaders: Virginia Houser, Scott and Doris
Snyder. We are studying the book “Read the Bible
for Life - Listen, Understand, Respond.” All are
welcome. Come join us!
The Monday Morning Bible Study
meets in the Meeting Room at 9:45.
We are back in the New Testament
to study Matthew. Everyone is encouraged to join this wonderful group
to study God’s word. Contact Joe Mowery, 7577068 or [email protected] for more information.
The Ole Faithful Class meets in the library
located behind the Sanctuary. Leaders (Alternate):
Joe Mowery and Nadine Goodwin. The class is
The Wednesday Evening Bible Study will meet
using ‘Christian Living in the Mature Years’ Bible
in Room 101 at 7:15 on February 4. We will take a study.
break February 11 and 18. Join us February 25 to
April 29 at 6:15 for a study of Pastor Ken’s book,
The Seekers meet in the lower level in Room 100
Holy Communion: Celebrating God with Us, led by (the classroom right across from the church office).
Pastor Ken in conjunction with Wednesdays ToIt is a Bible study based class. Bring your Bible,
gether. Everyone is welcome, bring your Bible and and come and grow in the faith with us!
join us! For more information, contact Nadine
Goodwin 225-4820 or [email protected].
The Practical Christianity Class meets in Room
101 and is led by a team of teachers who rotate.
The Young Women's Group
We study the Bible and issues related to faith and
meets at the church every 1st
everyday life.
and 3rd Monday of each
month at 7 pm in the Meeting
Our youth and children’s classes meet on the
Room. We are a group of
Upper Level. Children’s Department teachers: Bev
women in our late twenties to
Castriota, Jen Coppage, Eric and Terri Foust, Joel
early forties who meet to have
and DeAnna Hain, Missy Howard, and Molly Loyer.
fellowship, discuss life issues,
Junior and Senior High youth teacher: Rusty
and study the Bible. Many of us
Coppage.
are moms but you don't have to be a mom to
come! Come and be blessed! We would love to
 Nursery ages 0-2 yrs. Room 401
have you join us! Childcare is provided.
 3 yrs. - kindergarten Room 403
 1st - 3rd grade Room 404
 4th - 6th grade Room 402
 Youth ages 12 - 18 Room 406
Join us for learning, discussion, fun, and Bible
teaching at 10:10 every Sunday!
The Men’s Group, Iron Men, meets on the first
and third Monday of each month from 7 to 8:15 pm
in the library. All men, regardless of age or stage in
life, are invited to join us. Child care is provided.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”. (Proverbs 27:17)
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Growing in God
Kids' Club
We are blessed to offer
Children's Worship during both the Traditional
and Contemporary Services. To help grow the
children's faith and foster family conversation,
we are sending home weekly key Bible points the
children learned, a Scripture reading for the family,
and a few questions to discuss. Hopefully, this will
help reinforce the teaching during that time as well
as inform parents what the children learned. Additionally, we would like to challenge the children (and
parents!) to learn one Bible verse or passage a
month that we will work on during Children's Worship as well.
All children 4 - 12 years old are
welcome!
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the
month 2 - 4 pm
Games, Snacks, Crafts, Bible Lessons,
Music & More!
Free of charge
Adult Supervision
(We are a Safe Sanctuary
Church)
Kids’ Club 2015
February's Lessons
1 - Jesus Heals, Prays, and Preaches
8 - Jesus Calms a Storm
15 - Four Friends Help a Paralyzed Man
22 - Jesus Heals the Blind Man
Secret Agents in Action
Calling all Secret Agents in kindergarten through age 12. Join us this year at Kids’
Club to learn how to live courageously as God’s disciples. Receive your own special agent passport to
February’s Bible verses– “Create in me a pure
collect information, decode secret messages, and
heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within
complete daily challenges. Games, crafts, and
me.” Psalm 51:10
snacks are included in each mission!
Younger kids version: “Create in me a pure heart.”
March 1- Agents in Action Mission 10
March 15- Agents in Action
Mission 11
April 19- Agents in Action Mission 12
May 3- Agents in Action Mission 13
May 17- VBS Sneak Peak!
Save the Date
Vacation Bible School 2015
July 12—16, 2015
6:15—8:30 pm
July 19, 2015 VBS Sunday and
Community Carnival
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Contemporary Worship
Service Opportunities
God is growing the 11am service and we are reaching out to
you, the church, to help advance the Gospel through
many areas of ministry. Listed
below are areas in which we
are currently building teams to
raise the bar of excellence in
contemporary worship, to equip
you for ministry, and to help
you find ways to serve in your
church! If you are interested in
any of the following areas
please contact Chris Kenna:
[email protected] or 484-
Current
Enough: Discovering Joy
through
Simplicity and
Generosity
Money has great power in our lives. Used wisely, it
is one key to accomplishing our goals, providing for
our needs, and fulfilling our life purpose. However,
finances can become a source of all-encompassing
misery. With the changes in the economy and their
ongoing implications, this is an especially important
time for us to rediscover the Bible’s wisdom when it
comes to prudent financial practices. Each one of
us needs to realize that what we have is all we
really need—enough. This series will explore the
keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear,
and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity.
947-8915.
Sound Team – Help us run the sound board during
the service (training available)
Visual Team – Help us with the slides and projection (training available)
Café Team – Help us by coming in early to make
coffee, make sure the Fellowship Hall is ready for
worship and be a friendly face in the morning
Prayer Team – Help us by coming in early to pray
for and over the service
Worship Team – If you are experienced with guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, or vocals we would
love to talk with you!
Feb. 1 - Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity—Wisdom and Finances
Feb. 8 - Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity—Cultivating Contentment
Feb. 15 - Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity—Defined by Generosity
Children’s Ministries (continued from page 1)
various other ways, such as kids’ choir and kids’
bell choir. Starting Feb. 1, her new title will be
Blanket and Coat Drive
“Director of Traditional Worship and Children’s MinWe are collecting blankets and coats istries.” Please join me in congratulating Laurie and
for the homeless in
in supporting her in this new position through your
York. There is a large
prayers, your encouraging words, and of course
box in the lobby for doyour time and energy as a volunteer!
nations. Donations will
be accepted throughout
This expanded role will allow our church to
the winter.
continue to grow our children’s ministries—and in
that way, to do exactly what I believe Jesus is callAre you on our church
ing us to do: bring more children to Jesus and bless
e-mail list?
children in his name. Remember, he is the one who
If not, please write it on the says, “Let the little children come to me.” So let’s
Fellowship Pad on Sunday keep doing our part as a church in bringing the chilmornings or send us a message
dren of our community to Jesus. And may each one
([email protected]) and we’ll add you of us, more and more, also come to Jesus in childto our list. That way, you can receive occasional e- like faith and trust.
mail updates about church events and the new
See you in worship!
Pastor’s E-note that is sent out each week.
Ken
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“I will sing of your love and
justice; to you, O Lord, I will
sing praise.” Psalm 101.1
Now’s the time…have you have been thinking of
trying a choir? Come Thursday nights at 6:30 pm for
Choir in the sanctuary and/or Glory Bells at 7:30 pm
in the downstairs choir room! No experience is
needed, only the desire to serve the Lord through
music! More info contact Laurie Snyder 717-3091678 or [email protected]. New singers and
ringers welcome!
SERVE THE CITY
We as a church have signed up to assist Compassion York a local ministry by serving food to those in
downtown York on Sunday, March 1, 2015 from
4:00 to 7:00 pm. We are accepting donations of
money, food and volunteers (see sign-up sheets on
table in lobby). Volunteers are needed in the following ways: (1) to prepare food for main meal, (2)
Harmonizing For Good Health
make and pack the lunches, (3) assemble the main
It’s been said that music heals the heart. But can it
meal bags, (4) to serve or drive (vans & trucks are
promote healthy aging? To find out, cognitive neuro needed) the main meal on-site and (5) to clean-up
scientist Julene K. Johnson is studying health
after the run. “If you or a class would like to take
changes in choir members at 12 senior centers in
charge of any parts of this ministry please conSan Francisco. The professor at the University of
tact me”. We will be making the bag lunches and
California in San Francisco has already studied cho- main meal bags during the Sunday school time
ruses in Finland and found an improved quality of
downstairs. So any SS classes that wish to assist us
life among older choir members. Another study at
may do so during this time. This is a great opportuGeorgetown University concluded that older adults
nity for us to do what Christ commands us-serve
who sang in a chorus for one year had fewer falls,
him by serving others. As our Lord says, “…for I was
fewer doctor visits and less loneliness than those in hungry, and you gave me food…” (Matthew 25:35).
a control group. Choral singing, Johnson says, alIf interested, please contact Charlie Brown at
lows people “to use their bodies and minds while
[email protected] or 887-1063. Thank you!
creating something beautiful.”
April 24 & 25
Friday 8-6
Saturday 8-1
Children’s Music Opportunities
Kids’ Choir, The Lord’s Lil’ Singers: All
kids are welcome to come sing every Sunday morning during Sunday School and at
2:00 pm at Kids’ Club the 1st and 3rd Sunday. The kids are working on a song to share in
It’s that time of year...time to house clean! The Misworship in the near future. See Laurie Snyder for
sions Committee is accepting donations for the
more info 309-1678, [email protected].
Spring Yard Sale. Pack up those unwanted treasures and put them on the porch of the Lions’ buildKids’ Bell Choir, The Joyful Lil’ Ringers: “Hear
ing (the yellow building across from the Scout buildYe, Hear Ye” children 1st grade through 5th grade
are invited to join our bell ringing group. No experi- ing). Contact Virginia Houser, 741-3462 or Lois
Roth, 741-2302 if you have furniture to donate or for
ence or music reading required. Rehearsals are
more information. All proceeds from our yard sale
Tuesday evenings at 5:15 in the Children’s Music
Room upstairs. After their winter break the group will support mission work locally, nationally and internationally.
begin rehearsals Tuesday, February 17th at 5:15.
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THE ALTAR CIRCLE TEAM (TAC TEAM)
SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRY—February ~ 9 am
Scripture Reader
1 - Dodie Stabley
8 - Boy Scout Sunday
15 - Joe Mowery
18, Ash Wed. - Virginia Houser
22 - Ed Anderson
Greeters
1 - Scott and Doris Snyder
8 - Boy Scout Sunday
15 - Tonya and Olivia Firman
22 - Charles and Martha Brown
Children’s Church
Nursery Helpers - Angela Smith,
1 - Sarah McQueen,
Sarah Weikert
Jen Coppage
8 - Doris Snyder, Erin Hammons Ushers - Dan and Deb Keech
15 - Martha Brown, Dina Ferree
22 - Heather Beavers,
Dodie Stabley
If interested or for more
information in volunteering for
Communion Servers
these ministries, please call the
1 - Ed Anderson, Jim and Missy
church office (741-1429).
Howard
SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRY—February ~ 11 am
Greeters
1 - Meg and Ethan Mylet
8 - Scott and Michelle Schreckengast
15 - Mitch and Clare Hescox
22 - Steve, Stephanie, Emily, and Erin Perago
Children’s Church
1 - Doris Snyder, Clare Hescox
8 - Molly Loyer
15 - Kim Becker, Meg Mylet
22 - Lindsay Barshinger, Pam Brandt
Ushers - Warren Adams, Bob Becker
Nursery Helpers - Angela Smith, Sarah Weikert
During the month of December
our Food Bank helped 162
families consisting of 287
adults, 263 children and 63 seniors. Thank you for
all the food and monetary donations.
If you are in need of assistance from the
Food Bank, contact the church office, 741-1429 by
Wednesday each week. Food pick up is Thursdays between 11 am and noon.
Our church’s Christmas offering and Quarterly Missions
offering came to $2,231.50.
This money will go to support
Mission Central, the mission
warehouse affiliate of the
Susquehanna Conference of
the United Methodist Church
and the United Methodist Home for Children in Mechanicsburg. Thanks to all who contributed. Your
generosity will make a difference!
The Seniors’ Group will now have
their luncheon the fourth Wednesday
of the month. The next luncheon will
be 11:45 February 25 at The Corner
Stable Restaurant, 2575 S. Queen Street, York.
For more information contact Pat Shue, 741-2203.
Ash Wednesday Service
February 18
7:00 PM
All are welcome to participate in
this service marking the beginning of Lent, a season when we focus on the meaning of the cross of
Christ for our salvation. Communion will be
served.
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THE ALTAR FLOWER
CHART for 2015 is posted on
the bulletin board in the
lobby. You may sign up for
altar flowers or the credence
arrangement at the cost of
$35.00 and indicate in memory or in honor of someone or
to the glory of God. Please choose your dates
and sign the chart or contact Florine Harris at 7413048.
Baptism and Reception of New Members: If you
would like to make this your church home, it would
be our pleasure to welcome you into our family! We
normally receive new members three or four times
per year, and baptisms are usually conducted on
the same Sundays as these. The next date set for
baptism and new member reception is March 22,
2015 (new member class on March 15 from 2 to 4
pm). Those wishing to join the church are to attend
a new member class on a Sunday afternoon prior to
their reception. Those who join the church will be
received as members in whatever service they normally attend, whether 9 am or 11 am worship.
Please call the church office if you are interested in
being part of a new member class or for baptism for
yourself or your child.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE
Budget for 2014
$218,727
Giving for 2014
$264,099
2014 Expenses
230,110
Giving over Expenses
$ 33,989
The giving was increased at the end of the year by
a gift of $20,000 for 2015 and beyond for our new
staff position, Director of Contemporary Worship
and Student Ministries. We do have a new category
of special giving, Contributed Expenses over
Budget.
The Ole’ Faithful Class will hold
their annual Holiday Party, February 22, 4:00 PM in Fellowship
Hall. All seniors are invited to
join in fun, fellowship and good
food. Cost is $12.00 per person
and each person attending should bring a wrapped
$5.00 gift. For reservations, please see Lucreta
Clark or call her at 741-2621. Deadline for reservations is February 8.
We have had an excellent year, with growth in
members, staff, and ministries and GENEROUS
giving. Thank you for your faithfulness to God's
work through our church!
Our giving for 2015 to support the budget of
$247,399 needs to be $4,758 per week.
To help us process the Matthew 28 report and its
recommendations for the life of our church, we will
hold two listening sessions for discussion: Tuesday,
February 3 at 7 pm and Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 pm.
With our firm foundation We will also hold a special church conference on
we have already started
Monday, February 23 at 7 pm to vote on whether to
building to a most hopeful implement the recommendations made in the refuture with our giving to
port. All are welcome to participate in these meetdate totaling $191,512 and ings, but please note that voting during the church
our commitments at
conference will be limited to church members.
$400,867. This is an exciting start to what will be a
Dear Crafters of Otterbein UMC,
great ongoing campaign.
Thank you very much for donating
We are in the process of
the lap robes, prayer shawl, scarf,
getting the necessary perand hats. The residents enjoy havCORNER
mits and finalizing the
ing homemade items that have
plans for our church elevator. We will proceed as
love, time, and energy put into them. We are very
quickly as possible, and we look forward to the
grateful for kind groups of people who have the
completion of this project. Stay tuned for more upresidents in their thoughts. Thanks again!
dates as we carry out the work funded by your gen- Kristen E. J. Cronise, Life Enrichment Manager,
erous support of our capital campaign.
The Village at Sprenkle Drive
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A Midweek
Opportunity for
Everyone
February 25—April 29
ENJOY THE
CONVENIENCE OF
ELECTRONIC GIVING
Otterbein Spry wants to remind you that we offer
electronic giving as a way to automate your regular
weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual congregation members and
provides much-needed donation consistency for
our congregation.
5:30 p.m. • Dinner
6:15 – 7:20 p.m. • Classes/Activities
7:30 p.m. • Prayer Service
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teachDirect Debit Giving is used to automatically trans- ing and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the
fer funds from your checking or savings account to prayers.” Acts 2:42
the church’s bank account.
Wednesdays Together is an opportunity for
Credit and Debit Card Giving lets you make offer- folks of all ages to gather for one evening a week
ings automatically on a pre-determined schedule
of fun, fellowship, and growing in faith. We will
using a credit or debit card.
share a meal together (one you won’t have to cook
or clean up after!) and nourish our minds and souls
Online Giving lets you go to
through a variety of classes and activities.
www.OtterbeinUmcSpry.com at any time to set up
This spring, in addition to activities for chilan automatic donation plan, change your donation dren and youth as well as nursery coverage for our
plan, make a one-time donation or view your online little ones, we will offer two classes for adults: The
donation history. As you contemplate future contri- Crafters (crocheting and knitting group) let by Joan
butions, please consider electronic giving. Authori- Holloway which will meet in Room 100, and a study
zation forms and additional information are availof Pastor Ken’s book, Holy Communion: Celebratable from the church office or at the welcome cen- ing God with Us (Abingdon Press, 2014), led by
ter in the lobby.
Pastor Ken. Stay for some or all!
SHARE
Good Food For a Good Price
For a Good Deed
SHARE is a program that empowers people to be
self-sufficient and strengthens relationships and
communities by encouraging volunteer service.
Through SHARE, people can purchase food packages worth $35-$40 for $21 or less. SHARE offers
a wide variety of meat packages, a veggie package, holiday packages, and during the summer and
fall months, Farm Fresh Packages. Farm Fresh
Packages offer fresh fruits and veggies from family
farmers in Lancaster County. All this for only 2
hours of volunteer service such as church work,
babysitting, calling a neighbor daily, picking up
trash while on a walk, working at a food bank,
library, school, etc. If you eat, you’re in! Everyone
can participate in SHARE.
Any questions call
Virginia Houser, 741-3462 or
Lois Roth, 741-2302.
February Sign Up Date
February 14 — 10 am - noon
Food Distribution Day
February 28 — 10 am - noon
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2015 E Tour
for the York District
Equip, Empower, Engage and Connect as Conference Connectional Ministries brings resources to
your district for the empowerment of your leadership.

How Time Away from Parents, Spent at Camp,
Can Help a Child Grow led by Anne Horton
 Discovering Discovery Place led by Jody Robinson
 Caring for our Returned and Returning Veterans and their Loved ones led by Calvin Miller
and David Smith
Schedule:
9:00 AM
Registration/Check In/
and snacks
Saturday, February 21 – York District – Calvary Coffee
9:30 AM
Welcome
UMC, Dillsburg
10:00-11:55 AM
Workshops
12:00-12:45 PM
Lunch
Workshops include: Select the workshops that
12:50-2:50 PM
Workshops
will most help you and your church…
Evaluation time
 Authentic Space: Conversations around Young 2:50-3:00 PM
Adult Ministry led by Audrey Wilder
Cost: $5.00 per person (includes lunch)
 But I Only Have 3...!: Intergenerational Christian Education led by Audrey Wilder
More details and online registration are available at
 Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?
www.susumc.org. For more information, contact
led by Mike Bealla
Lisa Bender at 717-766-7441 or
[email protected]
 Discovering your Spiritual Gifts! led by Mike
Bealla
The Red Lion Senior Center
 Think Anew, See Anew, Act Anew led by Jerry
offers a home delivered
Wolgemuth
meal program commonly
 Perplexities, Complexities, Capacities, Legaliknown as “Meals on
ties: Finding Your Way in Church Communication
Wheels”, to nearly 100 of
led by Jerry Wolgemuth
our local senior citizens.
 Financial Matters led by Gary Smith
Volunteer meal drivers de From Newcomer to Disciple led by Lisa Bender
liver meals three times a
week and check on the well Learn How Mission Central Can Equip You to
being
of
each
senior.
This
invaluable program
Engage in Ministry Locally, Nationally and Globally
helps
needy
seniors
live
independently
in their
led by Rob Visscher
homes for as long as possible.
 What's Out There To Help You in Mission led
The need for nutritional services in our area
by Curt Knouse
has dramatically increased and we now find our Global Ministries: Your Church and the World selves in need of additional volunteer support. We
Missions led by Curt Knouse
are looking for new volunteers who would be willing
 Basics of Disaster Response led by Ron Sals- to donate as little as one Monday, Wednesday or
Friday morning a month.
man
Anyone interested in volunteering can call
 The Philosophy of Mission led by Karen Weiss
the senior center directly at 717-244-7229. Thank
 Safe Sanctuaries Training led by Anne Horton you for all of your consideration and assistance in
 Why Are So Many Churches Empty led by
continuing to provide quality programs and services
Anne Horton
to our older population. Samantha Craley, Meals
on Wheels Coordinator
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It’s time to order your Easter Flowers!
Orders for Easter lilies, hyacinths,
mums, azaleas and tulips may be made
by completing the order form and placing
it with your payment in the brown envelopes that can be found in the pew racks
and at the information rack in the lobby.
Please make checks payable to OTTERBEIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
OF SPRY. If number of flowers and kind
of flower ordered is not indicated on the
order form, the money will automatically
go to the Good Samaritan Fund. If you
have any questions, see Florine Harris
(741-3048). You may give to the Good
Samaritan Fund in lieu of the flowers.
The DEADLINE for orders is February
22, 2015.
Please do not remove your plant until
notifying Barb Stambaugh or
Florine Harris.
ORDER FORM FOR EASTER FLOWERS
NAME ________________________________
PHONE __________________
# OF HYACINTHS_____ ($8.75)
# OF MUMS: ______ ($9.50)
# OF LILIES_____ ($8.75)
# of SINGLE BLOOM HYACINTHS _____($3.25)
# OF TULIPS______ ($8.75)
# of AZALEAS ______ ($16.00)
TOTAL PLANTS ORDERED _________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE_____________
OTTERBEIN GOOD SAMARITAN FUND: ______
The DEADLINE for orders is February 22, 2015.
MIDDLE AND HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS are invited to
join us as we conquer
the hill at AvalancheXpress in York.
Tickets will be $22 for
the night-time combo
pass which will get you unlimited snow tubing and
ice skating from 9-11 pm on Friday, Feb 13. If
you'd like to go, sign up in the church lobby or contact Chris Kenna ([email protected] / 484947-8915) BEFORE Sunday, Feb. 8! More info at
www.facebook.com/projectxyork.
Please do not remove your plant until
notifying Barb Stambaugh or Florine Harris.
ASAPH TEACHING MINISTRY presents a free
concert Sunday, February 8, 3 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 126 W. Main St., Dallastown. This
year’s concert features Revelation Band, The Asaph Horns, recordings of Asaph students in Haiti,
Haitian art auction, plus the world premier of the
Asaph Teaching Ministry promotional video. A free
-will offering will be collected to benefit Asaph
Teaching Ministry. Andy Stump of Asaph Teaching
Ministry will be with us in worship on
February 8 to share about this
ministry.
The 2015 Church Directory is now available. If you Come in out of the cold!
would like a copy please contact the church office, AND FEEL THE HEAT OF
741-1429 or [email protected].
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Sunday Morning Schedule
9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:10 am Sunday School for all ages
11:00 am Contemporary Worship
Sun
1
Bible Study 9:45 am
AA - 6 pm
Young Women’s
Group, 7 pm
Iron Men, 7 pm
Kids’ Club
2 - 4 pm
2015
Wed
Tue
2
8 Boy Scout
Sunday
15
Mon
3
Matthew 28 7 pm
4
AA - 6 pm
Prayer Service
6:45
Bible Study 7:15
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10
11
Trustees, 7 pm
AA - 6 pm
Prayer Service
Matthew 28 7 pm
6:45
Special Olympics
Bible Study 9:45 am
AA - 6 pm
6:30 pm
16 Bible Study
9:45 am AA - 6 pm
Young Women’s
Group, 7 pm
Iron Men, 7 pm
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Choirs
Sunday 10:10 am Lord’s Lil’ Singers
Tuesday 5:15 pm Joyful Lil’ Ringers
Wed. 6:30 pm Contemporary Worship Team
Thursday 6:30 pm Choir
Thursday 7:30 pm Glory Bells
Thu
5
Staff Meeting
2:30 pm
Cub Scouts 4-9
Fri
6
7
Table Tennis Club
6 - 8 pm
13
12
Newsletter
Deadline
18
Game Nite / Covered Dish
6 pm
Table Tennis Club
6 - 8 pm
19
Staff Meeting
Ash Wednesday
2:30 pm
Service, 7 pm
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25 Seniors’ Group
27
AA - 6 pm
Sat
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Up 10 - Noon
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Table Tennis Club
6 - 8 pm
Special Olympics 6:30
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24
Bible Study 9:45 am
Kids’ Club
AA - 6 pm
2 - 4 pm
Church
Ole’ Faithful Party Conference 7 pm
4 pm
Special Olympics
6:30 pm
Luncheon - 11:45 am
AA - 6 pm
Wednesdays
Together 5:30
Prayer Service 7:30
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Staff Meeting
2:30 pm
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Table Tennis Club
6 - 8 pm
Share
Distribution
10 - Noon
Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 50, Mon. 7pm
Senior Girl Scouts, Mon. 6:30
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
1 - Henry Gambrill
2 - Teri Grim
4 - Richard Black
6 - Sebastian Joynes
7 - Eric Foust
Florine Harris
June Talbert
8 - Erin Perago
10 - David Hamberger II
11 - Karen Overrein
Cub Scout Pk. 50, Tues. 7 pm
Cadette Girl Scouts, Wed.
6:30 pm
14 - Joan May
Westley Talbert
Russell L. Robertson
15 - Alsetta Doll
16 - Diana List
17 - Dwayne Neff
Ellee Smith
22 - Jakob Hershey
23 - John Bean
Russell Coppage
26 - Britt Snyder
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
7 - Paul & Thelma Foust
8 - Jan & Lisa Snyder
11 - Glenn & Arlene Taylor
13 - Wilmer & Renate
Barshinger
16 - Scott & Doris Snyder
23- Matt & Dina Ferree
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Otterbein United Methodist Church of Spry
50 School Street
York, PA 17402
Visit us at: www.OtterbeinumcSpry.com
Phone: 717-741-1429
Parsonage: 717-741-0579
E-Mail: [email protected]
Otterbein UMC Spry
February
2015
March 2015 Upcoming Events
Mar. 1, Kids’ Club, 2-4 pm
Mar. 1, Serve the City, 4-7 pm
Mar. 10, Trustees, 7 pm
Mar. 13, Game Nite/Covered Dish, 6 pm
If you no longer wish to receive
these publications, please contact the
church office at 717-741-1429 or via
e-mail at spryumc@verizon. net.
Would you like to receive
The Otterbein Messenger by
e-mail? Contact the church
office.
Mar. 14, Share Sign Up, 10 am - noon
Mar. 15, Kids’ Club, 2-4 pm
Mar. 15, Membership Class, 2-4 pm
Mar. 28, Share Distribution, 10 am - noon
Mar. 29, Palm Sunday, Church Brunch