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Join us for playtime and fellowship.  Chat with other moms while your child plays in our safe and fun nursery together.  Coffee provided! A play and support group for moms with little ones ages 4 and under, all are welcome! 

TODAY, Wednesday August 6

 Hosted by: Jessica Miano  at PCC

Questions?Contact:  [email protected] 

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August 10 @ 11:30 AM in the Conference Room!

 

Looking for some answers on how to be a parent who encourages your child's faith?

What practices increase a child's faith and how do we best encourage life-long faith in our children? The answer to these questions and more, as well as insights on the impact of today's culture are shared during our round-table discussions. 

Volunteer to Serve as a Liturgist or Coffee Host (see form attached)

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If you would be willing to serve our congregation as a Liturgist or Coffee Host & Greeter on Sunday morning, please complete this form and return it to the church office as soon as possible. To date, we have only received 4 responses.

 

 

The Liturgist and Greeter schedule for the next month or so will be posted in this e-mail each week. If you have volunteered, please check the list to make sure the information is accurate. If there are any errors, please contact Kerry Ficker at [email protected].  

 

Thank you for being a part of the life of our congregation!

 

Liturgists: 

August 10: Sandy Cantwell

August 17: Dominick Colotta

August 24: Bobby Seela

August 31: Lauri Masur 

 

Coffee Hosts & Greeters:     

August 10: Ed Safer 

August 17: Sandie Colotta   

August 24: Sandy Cantwell   

August 31: Martha Edgar

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Due to the chronic blood shortage, we will once again host the Bloodmobile and ask you to open your heart, roll up your sleeve and donate blood. With our aging population and many people on vacation, the blood supply is critically short during the summer months. Imagine if you or your loved one needed blood!Blood donors must be in good health, be at least 16 years old (with parent's written permission) and weigh over 110 lbs. Donors over age 75 must have permission from their doctor.Eat a good meal before donating blood and drink plenty of fluids. Allow one hour - every effort has been made to simplify the registration, screening and donation process. Light snacks are provided afterwards. Humans are the only source of blood, and your one pint can save three lives. Please open your heart and roll up your sleeve. If you can't, send a friend - every pint counts! Thank you!

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**need-based scholarships, sibling discounts (classes: $35 per additional child / camp: $50 per additional child) & new referral discounts available for all PCC Drama Classes**

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Uniquely Made and Beautifully Designed

 A Support Group for Caregivers of Children with Special Needs

*Brought to you by Family Ministries of Packanack Community Church

• Are you a parent or other caregiver of a special needs child? (ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Tourettes, Asperger's, emotional issues, etc.)
• Do you have questions about how to best navigate the world of IEP's, school counselors, and others?
• Would you like to be in contact with other parents of children of special needs for support, encouragement and questions?

THEN THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU!

 

 

 

To become a member of the group, contact Pastor Arlene Romaine with...

• Your Name
• Child's Age
• Child's Special Needs 
• at [email protected]

Then, mark your calendar for our first meeting on:

      TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

      7:00 - 8:00 PM

      At Packanack Community Church

Each member will receive the book ""If You've Ever Wanted to Crawl in the Closet with an Oreo" by Martha Kate Downey

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High School Youth

Lancaster/Sight and Sound Theater Trip

August 25 - 26

This overnight includes lodging at the Red Roof Inn, an outdoor pool, the Sight and Sound production of  "Moses," a visit to the Amish House and Farm, and the Mennonite Center to visit the Biblical Tabernacle. Please remember the group in your prayers as we take our faith on the road! 

 

Youth Group Meeting

for ALL Middle AND High School Youth

Sunday, September 21/5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Youth Room

Join us as we kick off another year of youth faith growth and adventure! Following this meeting, middle and high school groups will meet individually, alternating weeks. Youth activities and events will be for BOTH groups, as in the past.

  

FALL Youth Retreat 

Oct. 17 - 19 

                                                            for ALL middle and high school youth

                                                   Spruce Lake Retreat, Canadensis, PA

Zipline, cooking, camp fire and fun! Don't miss it! Mark your calendar NOW and RSVP with your check fro $125 NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 15!

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Water Park 2014 Summer Sunday School

 

July 6 - August 23

Join us every Sunday for a new vacation theme, including...

 

Lesson #1: I Need a Vacation

Lesson #2: Pack Lightly

Lesson #3: It's Not on Mapquest

Lesson #4: Are We There Yet?

Lesson #5: No Running No Diving

                                                Lesson #6: Tourist Traps

                  Lesson #7: Bible at the Beach

          Lesson #8: Someday

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Everyone is invited to join the team of people who began gathering last Sunday morning for prayer in the Parlor at 9:30 AM. We gather in spirit and faith to lift up prayer on behalf of our church and others in need of prayer. Some pray aloud, others silently - either style is welcomed!  Join us. 

 

 "But surely God has listened; he has attended to the voice of my prayer."  

   Psalm 66:19

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Join the "fallas" as they share some conversation and coffee together in fellowship. This group meets the first Saturday of every month. All men are invited!

 

8:00 AM Saturday, September 6

Monarch Diner

Rt. 23 Sounth

Wayne 

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Attention everyone! The Packanack Clubhouse has been booked for Saturday, November 22, 2014, for our next Service Faire. What is a Service Faire? It's a fundraiser for our church in which we auction off goods and services for the community.

We would like as many people as possible to participate in the event. There are many ways in which you can contribute. You can help run the event by volunteering to be an auctioneer, a runner, a money handler, bringing baked goods, and many more jobs to fill. You can also donate a good or service to the auction. Maybe you can offer a trip to the airport, or to do some yard work for someone, or the use of a summer home that you could lend for the week. Maybe you have tickets to a sporting event or play that you could donate. These are just some of the ways in which you can donate your time and/or treasure to help us raise money for our church.

Please give prayerful consideration to how you can participate in this event. To volunteer and/or donate, contact Lauri Masur at [email protected] or Barb Bogert at [email protected].

Thank you for helping us make this event a success!

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The following dates are still open for flowers on the communion table:

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Each month, a group of volunteers is needed to assist the office staff with collating the Bell newsletter, stuffing the envelopes, and getting it in the mail. It's a great opportunity to do a little work for the church, make some new friends, and have some fun at the same time.

The next Bell Helpout Date is Tuesday, August 26, at 10:00am in Room 10.

If you can join us, please contact Kerry at [email protected] to let her know you are coming. Thank you for your assistance.

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