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Pine Glen Church of the Brethren will not be having Community Meals until further notice. The church is having water issues. When we resolve this issue, I will put the notice in my column when it will be restarted.
On Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 2026, the Willing Workers met at the Mattawana Mennonite Church. Five comforters were knotted, and quilting was done. A carry-in meal from Harshbarger's was enjoyed by Ruthann Schooley, Darlene Kauffman, Melissa Motola, Helen Benner, Sue Ellen Ballantine, Carol Laughlin, Tina Boaz, Kathy Breon, and Ruth Ann Fulton.
In the morning worship at Pine Glen Church of Brethren, Sunday, Oct. 11th, 2026, a friendly welcome to each of you to our worship service today! May the Lord open your hearts and minds today and every day. Worship leader Mark Donahey welcomed everyone. The announcements were asked for. Den Yoder played the Prelude, "Till the storm passes by." The joys and concerns were asked for. The congregation sang a Prayer Hymn, "I Believe in You, Lord Jesus. The Worship Leader provided the Morning Prayer, followed by the Lord's Prayer and the Doxology. Special music was provided by Sharon Wylan singing "Have you washed in the blood?" and "Your love is life for me". Scripture was Luke 14:22-33. Guest speaker Bradley "Doc" Kauffman brought the morning message Isn't it time to get out of the boat?" The choral benediction was "Joys are flowing like a river".
In the morning worship at McVeytown Presbyterian Church on Oct. 11th, 2026, the service started with a welcome, sharing of the joy, followed by the Prelude. The call to Worship was heard. The congregation sang the hymn "Breathe on Me, Breath of God". Prayer was heard. The congregation sang the prayer hymn "Change My Heart, O God". Pastoral Prayer was heard, followed by the Lord's Prayer. The congregation sang a hymn, "I Surrender All". Scripture was Ezekiel 33:31-32 and James 1:22-25. The sermon was "Take the Church with You". The service continued with the call for the offering, followed by the Doxology and prayer of dedication. The congregation sang "Victory in Jesus". The benediction was given. A choral benediction was sung: "Amen". The postlude was played.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to the following:
Kaiden Yoder, Oct. 22nd
Bradley Pnacek, Matt Brown, Rhett Peachey, Gary Rutherford and Kiersten Worthy share Oct. 23rd
Rachel Gibbons, Mary Ann Davidson, Seth Kurtz, Blair Sieber and Tyler Wood share Oct. 24th
Joey Mitchell, Staci Wood, Annika Cavanaugh, Jared Shepherd, Todd Sunderland and Jeri Wolfkill share Oct. 25th
Jalynn Yoder, Maddie Neidigh, Joshua Bard, Jared Briggs and Scott Sunderland share Oct. 26th
Kelsey Speicher, Jeromy Yetter, Carol Benson, Megan Cook, Bruce Cutter, Barbara Leitzel and Kenley Powell share Oct. 28th
Happy anniversary wishes go out to the following:
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Briggs, Oct. 24th
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Knable, Oct. 25th
Jeremy and Mayra Hoy. Mr. and Mrs. Jared Getz, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Kurtz, and Jared and Amy Rickert share Oct. 28th