August 2023 News
August 2023 Newsletter
Worship Schedule this Month
August 6th – 10th Sunday after Pentecost, “Wrestling with God, or the Beginning of Hip-Hop”
Rev. John Yost – Genesis 32:22-31; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21. First Sunday
Fellowship Open Discussion on Security and Accessibility of the Church
August 13th – 11th Sunday after Pentecost, “The Sinking Feeling of Fear and the Call that Saves”
Rev. John Yost – Psalm 105:1-15; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33.
August 20th – 12th Sunday after Pentecost, “Jew, Gentile and the Kindness and Severity of God”
Rev. John Yost – Psalm 133; Romans 11:1-32; Matthew 15:21-28.
August 27th – 13th Sunday after Pentecost, “What We Say to Jesus and What Our Lives Seem to
Say About Jesus” Rev. John Yost – Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20.
Looking Ahead
September 10th – Brunch Church Picnic
September 17th – Rummage Sale Setup
September 24th – Sunday School Resumes
7/18/2023 Consistory Meeting Highlights
· It’s hard to believe we are thinking about Fall, but Consistory would like you to please mark your calendars for a Brunch Church Picnic at the Gazebo. September 10th following the church service. Table service and drinks will be provided, just bring a dish to share.
· Robert M. Sides will be installing microphones in the front of the sanctuary September 5, 2023.
· Penn Central Conference will fill Welcome Backpacks for the Church World Service project, September 16, 2023. If you are interested in helping fill the backpacks, please see Dave Beckley for the details.
· The Mifflinburg Fire Company will be doing a walk through Dreisbach Church August 7th, to familiarize themselves with the building should an emergency arise.
· After much discernment, Consistory would like to have an open discussion with members concerning locking the church vs. not locking for certain hours, to be more accessible. This brainstorming session will take place the First Sunday in August. Please have an open mind as we navigate what would be best for the church.
I hope everyone is staying cool and enjoying the summer!
Nursery Volunteers
Volunteers are available to care for your child in the nursery every Sunday after the Children’s Time until the end of the service. Parents and caretakers are welcome to send their children to the nursery during that time. All volunteers have appropriate clearances. If you would like to participate in this ministry, please contact Diane Hackenberg.
The volunteers for August are: August 6 – Michelle Owens; August 13 – Bonnie Dodge; August 20 – Diane Hackenberg; August 27 – Sharon Rein.
Save the Date for The Fall Rummage Sale
Fall is fast approaching and so is the rummage, soup, and bake sale. Please mark your calendars for the week of September 17-23. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer talk to Judy Willow, Holly Snyder, or Diane Hackenberg. We hope to see you there!
Welcome Backpacks
Thank you to everyone who donated. All of the items that Dreisbach committed to collect have been signed up for. We did receive an email that the Central Association is still looking for a few more items:
17 Backpacks – 17”
23 Blankets – 50”x 60”
12 Supplies (the ones that are listed along with the backpacks and blankets including crayons, etc.)
3 One Gallon Bags (Food items included)
21 2.5 Gallon Bags (Hygiene items included)
Details can be found at: https://cwsglobal.org/donate/welcome-backpacks/ They will be coming together on Saturday, September 16th at 9:30 a.m. for a light breakfast, devotions and a time to assemble Welcome Backpacks.
Please let Pastor jan Garinger jang58@ptd.net or Rev. Alice Rauch alirauch07@gmail.com know if you are able to provide any of the materials for the backpacks AND RSVP if you are planning to come to the breakfast. Responses are appreciated by August 31st. The breakfast will be a light meal at First Reformed UCC in Sunbury.
Thanks, everyone, for your efforts and your contributions to this important project.
Prime-timers
Prime timers for August will be at OIP Mifflinburg on the 24th at 12:30.