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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS: August 2, 2026
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: The church office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
WORSHIP LIVESTREAM: Our 8:30 AM Worship service is being livestreamed to our YouTube channel.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL: The children will be dismissed from worship just before Pastor Scott begins his weekly sermon message and will last until the end of the worship service (approximately 20 minutes). Parents are asked to pick up their child/children in the Sunday School wing following worship, whether class is held indoors or outdoors.
NURSERY: Children of all ages are always welcome at our Worship services. The nursery room in the Sunday School wing is open every Sunday during both 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Worship services for parents with small children who may wish to use it. The service can be viewed live on the TV monitor in the nursery.
FACEBOOK PAGE: Log onto St. David’s United Church of Christ Hanover and like the page to Follow.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING: August 9th at 7 pm at the church.
BELL CHOIR: Bell Choir Summer Practice schedule begins this month. Rehearsals will be on Mondays on the following dates at 6 pm; August 10th & 24th. Regular weekly schedule will begin Monday, September 14th.
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY: There will be no bible study over the summer months. Bible study will resume in September.
CHANCEL CHOIR: On summer break. Will resume in September.
PRAISE CHOIR: On summer break. Will resume in September
LINE DANCING CLASSES: On summer break. Will resume in September.
YOGA CLASSES: New schedule: Chair yoga will be held on Tuesdays at 10 am in the Grove Mat yoga will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Grove
SEWING LOVE MINISTRIES: Sewing Love Bed pad group will be taking a summer break. They will resume in September, meeting the second Saturday of every month 9 am – 11 am. Pinners and sewers are needed. No experience is needed, and you do not need to be an expert sewer to help. See Linda Sager or Donna Bankert for any questions.
GRIEF SHARE MEETINGS: Tuesday sessions will begin starting at 6:00 pm: August 4 & 11. Sunday sessions will begin starting at noon: August 16, 23, 30; Sept. 6, 13, & 20. Please see or call Pastor Sager for additional information.
FELLOWSHIP EVENTS: Fellowship Sundays: Aug. 9th (Ice cream floats), Sept. 13th (Need donations), Oct 11th (Fellowship), Nov. 15th (Need donations – fall theme), Dec. 6th (Cocoa & Cookies), Dec 12th TBD 5 pm Grove.
CONCERT SERIES @ St. Matthew Lutheran Church: All concerts are free of charge, no tickets required. There will be a free-will offering taken at each event to help support the costs associated with bringing these outstanding artists to Hanover. First in the series is the Annual Hymn Sing, August 16th at 4:00 pm. The Annual Hymn Sing has become a beloved tradition – an old-fashioned afternoon of organ, piano, choir, and instrumentalists that feeds the soul. Ice cream social to follow. Check the bulletin board for additional events.
SUMMER BOOK STUDY: Tammy Kitzmiller will be leading a Summer Book Study on the Max Lucado book, Traveling Light? Anyone who is interested, please contact Tammy Kitzmiller at 717-479-1586.
CHURCH CLASSIFIEDS: Please send your classified information to [email protected]. Classifieds will be included in the weekly printed announcements and on the screen for 2-3 weeks. After that, the item or services will continue to be advertised on a classified page posted on the bulletin board in the back of the sanctuary. Persons who wish to have items or services advertised are responsible for notifying Patti in person or via [email protected] when they wish to have their advertisement removed.
FREE CEDAR CHESTS: Neil and Linda Strain have two vintage cedar chests available for free. Outsides show some wear but inner cedar linings are in great condition. Both are heavy and located in their basement, so they would need two strong souls to carry them out. They also have a non-smart 30 inch flat screen Vizio tv in good working condition, also for free. If interested, please contact them at 410-440-3953.
ST. DAVID’S SELFIES: How often do you run into a church family at Walmart or the grocery store? When you do, snap a selfie of the two of you together and send it to Patti. This is a wonderful way to show our love for our St. David’s family.
MONTHLY PHOTO FOCUS: The Photo Focus for June, July, and August will be “Vacation Pics”. Send photos of your summer adventures to [email protected]
GIANT AND WEIS GROCERY CARDS: You can buy Giant and Weis grocery gift cards every Sunday morning. The church will receive 5% on all purchases. See Nancy Monath to buy your grocery cards. Thank you for your support!
COMMUNITY AID: UPDATE: IN NEED OF “HARD GOODS”: Beginning July 1st “HARD GOODS” (household items, electronics, toys and more) will now be accepted as part of the church credit. Items can be dropped off at the donation center on Baltimore Street. Please give them our church code # 20003 for the church to receive credit. They are still accepting “soft goods” such as clothing, shoes, and other soft items, such as pillows, quilts, sleeping bags, small furniture, and more. There are flyers on the table inside the vestibule with an updated listing of what is and is not acceptable for donations, as well as printed cards with our code #.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: The church office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
WORSHIP LIVESTREAM: Our 8:30 AM Worship service is being livestreamed to our YouTube channel.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL: The children will be dismissed from worship just before Pastor Scott begins his weekly sermon message and will last until the end of the worship service (approximately 20 minutes). Parents are asked to pick up their child/children in the Sunday School wing following worship, whether class is held indoors or outdoors.
NURSERY: Children of all ages are always welcome at our Worship services. The nursery room in the Sunday School wing is open every Sunday during both 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Worship services for parents with small children who may wish to use it. The service can be viewed live on the TV monitor in the nursery.
FACEBOOK PAGE: Log onto St. David’s United Church of Christ Hanover and like the page to Follow.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING: August 9th at 7 pm at the church.
BELL CHOIR: Bell Choir Summer Practice schedule begins this month. Rehearsals will be on Mondays on the following dates at 6 pm; August 10th & 24th. Regular weekly schedule will begin Monday, September 14th.
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY: There will be no bible study over the summer months. Bible study will resume in September.
CHANCEL CHOIR: On summer break. Will resume in September.
PRAISE CHOIR: On summer break. Will resume in September
LINE DANCING CLASSES: On summer break. Will resume in September.
YOGA CLASSES: New schedule: Chair yoga will be held on Tuesdays at 10 am in the Grove Mat yoga will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Grove
SEWING LOVE MINISTRIES: Sewing Love Bed pad group will be taking a summer break. They will resume in September, meeting the second Saturday of every month 9 am – 11 am. Pinners and sewers are needed. No experience is needed, and you do not need to be an expert sewer to help. See Linda Sager or Donna Bankert for any questions.
GRIEF SHARE MEETINGS: Tuesday sessions will begin starting at 6:00 pm: August 4 & 11. Sunday sessions will begin starting at noon: August 16, 23, 30; Sept. 6, 13, & 20. Please see or call Pastor Sager for additional information.
FELLOWSHIP EVENTS: Fellowship Sundays: Aug. 9th (Ice cream floats), Sept. 13th (Need donations), Oct 11th (Fellowship), Nov. 15th (Need donations – fall theme), Dec. 6th (Cocoa & Cookies), Dec 12th TBD 5 pm Grove.
CONCERT SERIES @ St. Matthew Lutheran Church: All concerts are free of charge, no tickets required. There will be a free-will offering taken at each event to help support the costs associated with bringing these outstanding artists to Hanover. First in the series is the Annual Hymn Sing, August 16th at 4:00 pm. The Annual Hymn Sing has become a beloved tradition – an old-fashioned afternoon of organ, piano, choir, and instrumentalists that feeds the soul. Ice cream social to follow. Check the bulletin board for additional events.
SUMMER BOOK STUDY: Tammy Kitzmiller will be leading a Summer Book Study on the Max Lucado book, Traveling Light? Anyone who is interested, please contact Tammy Kitzmiller at 717-479-1586.
CHURCH CLASSIFIEDS: Please send your classified information to [email protected]. Classifieds will be included in the weekly printed announcements and on the screen for 2-3 weeks. After that, the item or services will continue to be advertised on a classified page posted on the bulletin board in the back of the sanctuary. Persons who wish to have items or services advertised are responsible for notifying Patti in person or via [email protected] when they wish to have their advertisement removed.
FREE CEDAR CHESTS: Neil and Linda Strain have two vintage cedar chests available for free. Outsides show some wear but inner cedar linings are in great condition. Both are heavy and located in their basement, so they would need two strong souls to carry them out. They also have a non-smart 30 inch flat screen Vizio tv in good working condition, also for free. If interested, please contact them at 410-440-3953.
ST. DAVID’S SELFIES: How often do you run into a church family at Walmart or the grocery store? When you do, snap a selfie of the two of you together and send it to Patti. This is a wonderful way to show our love for our St. David’s family.
MONTHLY PHOTO FOCUS: The Photo Focus for June, July, and August will be “Vacation Pics”. Send photos of your summer adventures to [email protected]
GIANT AND WEIS GROCERY CARDS: You can buy Giant and Weis grocery gift cards every Sunday morning. The church will receive 5% on all purchases. See Nancy Monath to buy your grocery cards. Thank you for your support!
COMMUNITY AID: UPDATE: IN NEED OF “HARD GOODS”: Beginning July 1st “HARD GOODS” (household items, electronics, toys and more) will now be accepted as part of the church credit. Items can be dropped off at the donation center on Baltimore Street. Please give them our church code # 20003 for the church to receive credit. They are still accepting “soft goods” such as clothing, shoes, and other soft items, such as pillows, quilts, sleeping bags, small furniture, and more. There are flyers on the table inside the vestibule with an updated listing of what is and is not acceptable for donations, as well as printed cards with our code #.
HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES (HACC)
Our upcoming PAL Dates: August 22nd
HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES HACC
RUTH’S HARVEST: DONATIONS NEEDED for the 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR: Will you consider hosting a back to school food drive in August to support the weekend backpack program for children? You can contact us at 717-633-6353.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Volunteers needed to pack Monday & Friday. In need of adult wet wipes, dried fruit snacks (no nuts), easy chew snacks (applesauce, fruit cups, crackers), hand held fans, and cooling towels.
HACC CLOTHING BANK: Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday & Thursday 9 am to noon, Friday closed. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 9 am to 4 pm.
CHANGING LIVES SHELTER
White or Wheat bread loaves
NEW Bra’s & Underwear (Men & Women)
Nonperishable ind. Microwaveable meals
Hot Dog/Hamberger Rolls
Children’s clothing 5T and up
Men’s clothing (all sizes)
Women’s Underwear (SM, MD, LG)
Men’s boxer underwear & colored T-Shirts (MD, LG, X-LG)
Coffee Creamer
Bedding
Personal hygiene items; washcloths, bar soap, body wash, hairbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper
Splenda or Sweeteners
Dryer sheets, plastic hangers
Feminine hygiene products & deodorant
Please no expired food donations
Travel size shampoo, Conditioner
All donations to HACC can be placed in the plastic tote in the back of the sanctuary, or you can drop donations off at the HACC building Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 12:30 PM, Saturdays, 8 AM – 12:30 PM or by Appointment (Call 717-633-6353 to schedule a drop-off time.)
*When donating food items, please check expiration date on products you wish to donate. Thank you!
***Make sure to tune into Better Living Radio (1280 AM or 95.3 FM) or www.ForeverYork.com at 10:00 am on the first Monday of every month when HACC will be sharing in the broadcast!
Find out more about Hanover Area Council of Churches by clicking on this link www.hanoverareacouncilofchurches.org
HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES HACC
RUTH’S HARVEST: DONATIONS NEEDED for the 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR: Will you consider hosting a back to school food drive in August to support the weekend backpack program for children? You can contact us at 717-633-6353.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Volunteers needed to pack Monday & Friday. In need of adult wet wipes, dried fruit snacks (no nuts), easy chew snacks (applesauce, fruit cups, crackers), hand held fans, and cooling towels.
HACC CLOTHING BANK: Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday & Thursday 9 am to noon, Friday closed. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 9 am to 4 pm.
CHANGING LIVES SHELTER
White or Wheat bread loaves
NEW Bra’s & Underwear (Men & Women)
Nonperishable ind. Microwaveable meals
Hot Dog/Hamberger Rolls
Children’s clothing 5T and up
Men’s clothing (all sizes)
Women’s Underwear (SM, MD, LG)
Men’s boxer underwear & colored T-Shirts (MD, LG, X-LG)
Coffee Creamer
Bedding
Personal hygiene items; washcloths, bar soap, body wash, hairbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper
Splenda or Sweeteners
Dryer sheets, plastic hangers
Feminine hygiene products & deodorant
Please no expired food donations
Travel size shampoo, Conditioner
All donations to HACC can be placed in the plastic tote in the back of the sanctuary, or you can drop donations off at the HACC building Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 12:30 PM, Saturdays, 8 AM – 12:30 PM or by Appointment (Call 717-633-6353 to schedule a drop-off time.)
*When donating food items, please check expiration date on products you wish to donate. Thank you!
***Make sure to tune into Better Living Radio (1280 AM or 95.3 FM) or www.ForeverYork.com at 10:00 am on the first Monday of every month when HACC will be sharing in the broadcast!
Find out more about Hanover Area Council of Churches by clicking on this link www.hanoverareacouncilofchurches.org
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
New Hope needs volunteers, please call the front desk at (717) 698-3365.
Visit the New Hope Ministries website using this link www.nhm-pa.org
Visit the New Hope Ministries website using this link www.nhm-pa.org
* Announcements and Photos may be emailed to the church media office at [email protected] or to [email protected] or to [email protected]