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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 11, 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.
BELL CHOIR: Practice will be held every Monday evening at 6 pm.
CHANCEL CHOIR: Chancel Choir has resumed practices on Thursday evenings at 7pm. New members are welcome!
PRAISE CHOIR: Praise Choir practices at 10am every Sunday between services. New singers are always welcome!
LINE DANCING CLASSES: Thursday’s from 6 pm – 8 pm. Beginner session starts at 6 pm intermediate at 6:45. Cost is $7.00 per session.
YOGA CLASSES: 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. (NO class on Tues, 13th)
SEWING LOVE MINISTRIES: The Sewing Love Bedpad Group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9 am to 11 am. More hands are always welcomed to help with pinning, sewing, and pulling thread from the torn sheets. Any questions please contact Linda Sager or Donna Bankert for any questions.
BED SHEETS NEEDED: The bedpad group is collecting used, clean sheets. We are down to our last two bags. If you have started your Fall cleaning and discovered some old sheets stuffed in a closet, now is the time to put them to a second life. Donate them please! We are also looking for individuals to help with sewing the bedpads by hand or at home on a machine. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Linda Sager or Donna Bankert. At this time, we have a supply of newspapers so we will hold off on asking for more of them until we have room on our storage shelves. If you could store them in your homes until we need them it would be greatly appreciated.
FELLOWSHIP EVENTS: Nov. 15th (Need donations – fall theme), Dec. 6th (Cocoa & Cookies), Dec 12th Christmas Banquet, 5 pm at the Grove.
BIBLE STUDY: Morning session meets on Tuesdays at 9:30 am in the Sunday School room, evening session meets at 7:00 pm in the Sunday School room. We will continue with Season 5 of “The Chosen”. All are welcome to attend.
FALL BIBLE STUDY FOR HEALTHY LIVING: Led by Joyce West, starting in October, six sessions “Good Boundaries & Goodbyes” will be held on Saturdays, Oct. 3rd thru Nov. 7th at 10 am in the Sunday School Room. Sign up on the sheet on the back bulletin board.
FOOD FOR HOPE: Food drive was a success! They collected 22,717 pounds of food and $4,265.44 in financial donations. To everyone who donated, volunteered prayed and helped make this even possible, we appreciate you. Thank You for your generosity.
CROP WALK: The 2026 Hanover Area Crop Walk will be held today, Sunday October 11 from 1-5 pm at Codorus Park Marina Day Use Area. Registration will open at 12:30 at St/ Paul’s Dubs Church Annex Building (1958 Dubs Church Road). Walking will commence at 1 pm rain or shine. Donations can be given to Linda Miller, Karen Wissler or Michelle Seal. Thank you for helping to end hunger ONE STEP AT A TIME!
COMING SOON: Poinsettia Order Forms for Christmas will be available soon.
WORK DAY FOR THE LABYRINTH: We need your help Sunday, October 11 right after the second service! If you can pull a weed and/or spread mulch, you can help! Nathan Hawkins designed and created the Labyrinth at the Grove as his Eagle Scout project. The recipient is responsible for the maintenance of the project. We’ve neglected our Labyrinth! Please help! We’ll order pizzas for lunch. Bring a drink.
OVER THE RIVER: Fall & Christmas Market will be held Friday, Nov 20th from 8am-4pm; and on Saturday Nov 21st from 8am-2pm. All the usual items will be on display and for sale, including soups by the quart. In addition, breakfast & lunch will be served. Benefits the Pastor’s Emergency Fund. Donations are still being accepted until November 8th.
ALL SAINTS DAY: November 1st, we will honor loved ones who have died in the last year, Please call the church office by Oct, 25th with name of the deceased and date they died to have them included in the service.
PRAYING FOR OUR NATION: We will be having a prayer service on November 1st at 3pm. During this service we will be reflecting on written prayers of past leaders of our nation and also will be joining as a community in prayer for our nation. Please join us.
GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS: When you have lost a loved one. Nov. 1st, one session at 12:00 noon. Please sign-up on the bulletin board. Lunch will be provided.
GETTYSBURG ASSOCIATION OF THE U.C.C.: Festival of Music and Unity will be held in here at St. David’s Sanctuary at 2:00 pm on November 8th. Light refreshments will follow.
DON’T FALL INTO FALL: Falls can happen at any age. Maddie Hawkinas, PT and Trisha Cuffley, PTA will be presenting ways to maintain strength and balance as we age. Take home knowledge and exercises for your well-being. Please join us on November 21st at 11:00 am. Location has been moved to the Grove Building.
COMBINED THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE: November 25th at 7:00 pm, at St. David’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Scott to preach.
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: Forms to fill out to sponsor a wreath are located in the Overflow room of the church. The wreath laying and program will occur on December 19th beginning at 12:30pm.
HOMEWOOD AT PLUM CREEK AUXILLIARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: During the month of October to November 23rd, we will be accepting membership donations to benefit the “Wish List” of the Auxiliary. Membership fees are $3 per person and $5 per couple. “A thank you gift of a nice pen will be available to those who become members!” Items will be purchased to enhance the comfort and lives of the residents, such as headphones, hearing amplifiers, transport wheel chairs, DVD’s, sensory lap pads, air cushions, games and items for their gardening box. Please see Barb Fuhrman or any Mission member to make your donation.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT: Sunday October 25th from 4 to 6 pm. Car decorators are needed. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.
NEW HOPE THANKSGIVING DINNERS CORN THIS YEAR: Once again we will be assisting New Hope Ministries by providing a canned item for their guest’s “Turkey Dinners”. We have pledged to provide 1000 cans of beautiful, yellow canned corn!! Cans may be placed in front of the Lectern. Each can will help us to reach our goal! Collection dates are: October 4th to November 8th. Thank you for your participation!
NEW HOPE – CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS GIFTS COLLECTION DATES: October 12th to November 22nd We are collecting toys and household items to be provided for the guests of New Hope Ministries. Shopping suggestions lists will be available on the offering table. No clothing items please. Many clients do not have full size kitchen appliances. They would be so grateful to receive small appliances such as: crock pots and toaster ovens which are essential in making their meals. Thank you for generosity in making their Christmas so much brighter. You may place your donations inside the front railings. Thank you!
CONCERT SERIES @ St. Matthew Lutheran Church: Silent Film with Organ Accompaniment, organist Teddie Gibson. Sunday Nov. 1st @ 4 pm. 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. Check the bulletin board for list of events.
Children’s ADVENTure: Saturday December 5th, 10 to 11:15 am at the Church. Parents do not need to stay. Children ages 3 and up. Story, Crafts, Music & Snacks!!!!
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.
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 October will be ”Fall Colors”. Send those photos 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.
BELL CHOIR: Practice will be held every Monday evening at 6 pm.
CHANCEL CHOIR: Chancel Choir has resumed practices on Thursday evenings at 7pm. New members are welcome!
PRAISE CHOIR: Praise Choir practices at 10am every Sunday between services. New singers are always welcome!
LINE DANCING CLASSES: Thursday’s from 6 pm – 8 pm. Beginner session starts at 6 pm intermediate at 6:45. Cost is $7.00 per session.
YOGA CLASSES: 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. (NO class on Tues, 13th)
SEWING LOVE MINISTRIES: The Sewing Love Bedpad Group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9 am to 11 am. More hands are always welcomed to help with pinning, sewing, and pulling thread from the torn sheets. Any questions please contact Linda Sager or Donna Bankert for any questions.
BED SHEETS NEEDED: The bedpad group is collecting used, clean sheets. We are down to our last two bags. If you have started your Fall cleaning and discovered some old sheets stuffed in a closet, now is the time to put them to a second life. Donate them please! We are also looking for individuals to help with sewing the bedpads by hand or at home on a machine. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Linda Sager or Donna Bankert. At this time, we have a supply of newspapers so we will hold off on asking for more of them until we have room on our storage shelves. If you could store them in your homes until we need them it would be greatly appreciated.
FELLOWSHIP EVENTS: Nov. 15th (Need donations – fall theme), Dec. 6th (Cocoa & Cookies), Dec 12th Christmas Banquet, 5 pm at the Grove.
BIBLE STUDY: Morning session meets on Tuesdays at 9:30 am in the Sunday School room, evening session meets at 7:00 pm in the Sunday School room. We will continue with Season 5 of “The Chosen”. All are welcome to attend.
FALL BIBLE STUDY FOR HEALTHY LIVING: Led by Joyce West, starting in October, six sessions “Good Boundaries & Goodbyes” will be held on Saturdays, Oct. 3rd thru Nov. 7th at 10 am in the Sunday School Room. Sign up on the sheet on the back bulletin board.
FOOD FOR HOPE: Food drive was a success! They collected 22,717 pounds of food and $4,265.44 in financial donations. To everyone who donated, volunteered prayed and helped make this even possible, we appreciate you. Thank You for your generosity.
CROP WALK: The 2026 Hanover Area Crop Walk will be held today, Sunday October 11 from 1-5 pm at Codorus Park Marina Day Use Area. Registration will open at 12:30 at St/ Paul’s Dubs Church Annex Building (1958 Dubs Church Road). Walking will commence at 1 pm rain or shine. Donations can be given to Linda Miller, Karen Wissler or Michelle Seal. Thank you for helping to end hunger ONE STEP AT A TIME!
COMING SOON: Poinsettia Order Forms for Christmas will be available soon.
WORK DAY FOR THE LABYRINTH: We need your help Sunday, October 11 right after the second service! If you can pull a weed and/or spread mulch, you can help! Nathan Hawkins designed and created the Labyrinth at the Grove as his Eagle Scout project. The recipient is responsible for the maintenance of the project. We’ve neglected our Labyrinth! Please help! We’ll order pizzas for lunch. Bring a drink.
OVER THE RIVER: Fall & Christmas Market will be held Friday, Nov 20th from 8am-4pm; and on Saturday Nov 21st from 8am-2pm. All the usual items will be on display and for sale, including soups by the quart. In addition, breakfast & lunch will be served. Benefits the Pastor’s Emergency Fund. Donations are still being accepted until November 8th.
ALL SAINTS DAY: November 1st, we will honor loved ones who have died in the last year, Please call the church office by Oct, 25th with name of the deceased and date they died to have them included in the service.
PRAYING FOR OUR NATION: We will be having a prayer service on November 1st at 3pm. During this service we will be reflecting on written prayers of past leaders of our nation and also will be joining as a community in prayer for our nation. Please join us.
GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS: When you have lost a loved one. Nov. 1st, one session at 12:00 noon. Please sign-up on the bulletin board. Lunch will be provided.
GETTYSBURG ASSOCIATION OF THE U.C.C.: Festival of Music and Unity will be held in here at St. David’s Sanctuary at 2:00 pm on November 8th. Light refreshments will follow.
DON’T FALL INTO FALL: Falls can happen at any age. Maddie Hawkinas, PT and Trisha Cuffley, PTA will be presenting ways to maintain strength and balance as we age. Take home knowledge and exercises for your well-being. Please join us on November 21st at 11:00 am. Location has been moved to the Grove Building.
COMBINED THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE: November 25th at 7:00 pm, at St. David’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Scott to preach.
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: Forms to fill out to sponsor a wreath are located in the Overflow room of the church. The wreath laying and program will occur on December 19th beginning at 12:30pm.
HOMEWOOD AT PLUM CREEK AUXILLIARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: During the month of October to November 23rd, we will be accepting membership donations to benefit the “Wish List” of the Auxiliary. Membership fees are $3 per person and $5 per couple. “A thank you gift of a nice pen will be available to those who become members!” Items will be purchased to enhance the comfort and lives of the residents, such as headphones, hearing amplifiers, transport wheel chairs, DVD’s, sensory lap pads, air cushions, games and items for their gardening box. Please see Barb Fuhrman or any Mission member to make your donation.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT: Sunday October 25th from 4 to 6 pm. Car decorators are needed. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.
NEW HOPE THANKSGIVING DINNERS CORN THIS YEAR: Once again we will be assisting New Hope Ministries by providing a canned item for their guest’s “Turkey Dinners”. We have pledged to provide 1000 cans of beautiful, yellow canned corn!! Cans may be placed in front of the Lectern. Each can will help us to reach our goal! Collection dates are: October 4th to November 8th. Thank you for your participation!
NEW HOPE – CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS GIFTS COLLECTION DATES: October 12th to November 22nd We are collecting toys and household items to be provided for the guests of New Hope Ministries. Shopping suggestions lists will be available on the offering table. No clothing items please. Many clients do not have full size kitchen appliances. They would be so grateful to receive small appliances such as: crock pots and toaster ovens which are essential in making their meals. Thank you for generosity in making their Christmas so much brighter. You may place your donations inside the front railings. Thank you!
CONCERT SERIES @ St. Matthew Lutheran Church: Silent Film with Organ Accompaniment, organist Teddie Gibson. Sunday Nov. 1st @ 4 pm. 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. Check the bulletin board for list of events.
Children’s ADVENTure: Saturday December 5th, 10 to 11:15 am at the Church. Parents do not need to stay. Children ages 3 and up. Story, Crafts, Music & Snacks!!!!
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.
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 October will be ”Fall Colors”. Send those photos 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 #.
Worship Services are held every Sunday at 8:30 & 10:30am. Our 8:30am service is livestreamed on YouTube. The following link will take you to our church’s YouTube channel, where you can subscribe to our channel if you wish to do so. By subscribing, you will receive a notification whenever we go live, eliminating the need for you to search for us on YouTube. If you are unable to watch the livestream in real time, you will still be able to watch the recorded video at your convenience. LINK
- Log onto the YouTube site
- Subscribe to the St. David's UCC Hanover PA channel (if you don't want to subscribe you can still get to the channel but you will have to type our name into the search box every time)
- Once you are on our channel's page you will see a picture of the church with the banner underneath saying Home-Videos-Live-Playlist...etc.
- Click on the "Live" button
- You should then see a list of all of our livestream videos. Simply click on the week that you would like to watch
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), handheld 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
MEALS ON WHEELS: Volunteers needed to pack Monday & Friday. In need of adult wet wipes, dried fruit snacks (no nuts), handheld 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]