717) 865-4453
    www.jonestownucc.com

Rev. Roben Roof, Pastor
Barbara Koons, Secretary
St. John's Weekly Happenings

A Weekly Newsletter

April 15, 2021
Celebrating Birthdays this Week
04/15 Sue Royer
04/16 Terrance Brandt Sr.
04/17 Bradley Fortna
04/18 Tricia Adams
04/18 Bernie Boltz

Kind hearts are the gardens. 
Kind thoughts are the roots.
Kind words are the flowers. 
Kind deeds are the fruits.
 
Take care of your garden
and keep out the weeds.
Fill it with sunshine,
kind words and kind deeds.
 
—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Wednesday, April 21st

 A Special Thanks to our Church Secretary.

Please take time to send Barb a card or email this week to say thank you.    
Endless phone calls, you will take. Endless deadlines, you will make.
Answering questions, all day long, making sure, nothing goes wrong.
Your organization is beyond compare. Knowing exactly, what to find and where.
Your smile reaches, far and near. And tells all, they are welcome here.
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Thank you, Secretary Barb, for all you do. We would be lost without you!
There are a variety of interests throughout the congregation, so the following opportunities are being planned to address them.
A Book Study -- "So You Want to Talk About Race?" 

  • To participate, please call or email the church secretary
  • Books may be purchased on Amazon
  • The church will provide the Study Guides
  • A start up date will be determined by the participants
A group Bible Study is also being planned. Stay tuned for details about the topic, date, and times.
Prayer Requests
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Nursing Home:
Beatrice Warlow
Florence Rhan
Fay Krumbine
Shirley Haldeman
Joan Cousins
 
Family & Friends:
Wyatt Wentsler
Frank Brown
Brenda Marinkov
Christie’s friend, Vanessa
Ken Bomgardner
Chip Koons
Members:
Mary Young
Donna Breidegam
Barbara Stahl
John Snavely
 
Military:
Jason Galloway, Army, deployed Walter Reed Hospital
Donna Wauthier, deployed to Afghanistan
Sgt. Carlos Patinoquiroz, deployed to Afghanistan
Maj. Kevin White, deployed to Kuwait
Barbara Deaven's brother, Ken Bomgardner, passed away on
Friday, April 9th; please keep Barb & Carl in your prayers.
Nar-Anon Meetings

Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Meetings are via Zoom - contact Denise at eicemand@aol.com  

St. John’s UCC Offering Report    
April 11, 2021

St. John’s received from you 1,379.00 through
electronic offering and $2,830.00 from plate
offering and in the mail, totaling $3,209.00.

Amount needed each Sunday: $ 3,500.00
The Upper Room
 
The May/June issues have arrived and are on the table at the church entrance along with the remaining March/April issues.  
If you want a copy mailed to you, please let Church Secretary know.
717-865-4453 or secretary@jonestownucc.org. Thanks.
Don’t Miss Out on the Summer Fun!!
PENN CENTRAL CONFERENCE WILL PAY 50% 
OF YOUR CAMP REGISTRATION AT
NAWAKWA & KIRCHENWALD
 
Additional Discounts Available
* Early Registration (4/3 Deadline)    * Camp Person 
* Multiple Child                                   * Multiple Weeks
* Invite-A-Friend                                 * Church Contributions/Scholarships 
 
Quick Links to Camp Program Options
There are camp programs at both Nawakwa and Kirchenwald for all ages.