HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES UPCOMING PAL DATEs: Saturday JUNE 24th & JULY 22nd
STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH
United Church of Christ Offering Offering throughout the month of June. We can support our church denomination by contributing to this offering. It will help to keep the UCC church vital and growing, not only for our local Penn Central conference, but for the church nationally, as well. We celebrate Pentecost remembering the birthday of the church, when the message of Christ caught fire and spread around the world. Please participate and be a part of planting the seeds needed to grow and sustain our denomination and welcome new folks into the community of the United Church of Christ.
HOFFMAN HOMES FOR YOUTH: Membership Drive, Month of JUNE
Hoffman Homes is a residential treatment center for youth located near Littlestown, PA. Children are assisted in working through difficult issues in their lives through therapies.
Last year, there were two new programs launched:
Transitional Living Program:
For females ages 16-21 who are in the care of Children and Youth but who are without a living caregiver. TLP focuses on developing skills to prepare residents to live independently.
Shelter Program:
15 bed emergency shelter for males and females ages 7-21. These children are also in the care of Children and Youth and are in need of a temporary placement while waiting for a more permanent living situation. Shelter staff, trained in trauma care, ensure these young people feel safe and nurtured during their time of transition.
Children learn to develop relationships with others, how to perform well in school and enable them to set new goals for their futures. This is a place of hope for these children.
Please see Barb Fuhrman or Linda Huggens to give your $3.00 membership fee. You will receive a newsletter with updates and stories of the children’s progress and recoveries. Thank you!
HOFFMAN HOMES BAKE SALE - JUNE 18th
BAKERS NEEDED !!
We have many excellent cooks and bakers in our congregation! We are in need of your delicious goodies for the Hoffman Homes Bake Sale.
We are anticipating your awesome brownies, cookies, cakes, pies and muffins. Be creative and make some homemade breads, Chex Mix, dipped pretzel rods or another one of your favorite snacks.
Please use the sign up sheet on the bulletin board to let us know what you plan to donate.
For the smaller items such as cookies, please package in bags with a $1.00 value. Larger items such as pies or cakes will be priced accordingly. We can’t wait to see the display of your creative goodies!
Please note : “BREAKING NEWS” !
COMMUNITY AID SPRING CLEANING TIME!
Community Aid has just announced that they are expanding the items that we will be receiving credit on. Previous credit was for clothing, shoes and accessories only.
Now in addition to those items we will also receive credit for these items:
Household Goods (excluding furniture)
Electronics
Toys
And, better yet, the rate for the donations has increased from $.06 per lb, up to $.13 per lb.!! This will be a great boost for our Emergency Fund.
It’s that time of year! Spring is a great time to clean out those closets and drawers and organize for the season.
Dig out all of those clothing and household items that you no longer need and drop them off at Community Aid, 793 Baltimore Street.
This benefits our church’s Emergency Fund, and it also benefits our community by providing low-priced clothing for the area.
Please mark your bags with our Partner Number 20003. Thank you for your participation!
“CARE CARDS”
Community Aid supplies us with $25.00 “Care Cards” which can be used to purchase clothing and household items at their store. If you are in need of the Care Cards, or if you know of someone in need, please see a member of the Mission Committee. Kristine Hann, Linda Huggens, Barb Fuhrman, Jennifer Fisher or Pastor Sager. We will be glad to assist you.
CARING FOR OUR OWN OFFERING: MONTH OF AUGUST
There are times when the budget just cannot stretch any further! Or, perhaps there has been an unforeseen job loss, an illness that has caused medical bills or a tragedy within the family.
We want to lovingly care for our church family by providing a boost, when necessary. Monies from this offering will be put into our Emergency Fund to help individuals in need.
Envelopes for Caring For Our Own are on the offering table for your donations. Thank you!
THANK YOU To Our Generous Congregation!
funds.
Church World Service Honor Certificate
An Honor Certificate from Church World Service is posted on the bulletin board. This is in grateful recognition of our support for emergency response and sustainable development around the world. We had collected $1,383.86
in November 2022 for our “Blanket Sunday Offering”.
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
Read this heartwarming article about Sava, a guest at New Hope Ministries and his story of success. His picture is posted on the bulletin board.
“I LOVE MY JOB!”
A year ago, we told you about Sava’s journey on the Road to Success! If you recall, Sava had been working over 25 years for the same company.
Due to sudden unforeseen circumstances beyond his control, he could no longer perform his job duties and was let go by his employer.
Sava came to New Hope Ministries for help, and he found out about our Road to Success program. By working with our staff, he was able to find a new job that perfectly suited him. We recently checked in with Sava to see how things were going and he exclaimed: “I love my job!” We are just delighted at how well things are going for Sava and we excitedly wanted to share his update with you. He has already received a bonus and a raise in the first year he has been employed! Sava is so thankful for New Hope Ministries and he lovingly said, “I trusted God and God has blessed me.”
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19.”
HACC CLOTHING BANK - "HEAVENLY CLOTHING BANK"
Open Tuesday and Thursdays from 9AM to Noon and Wednesday evenings from 6—8PM. Also the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9AM to Noon
STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH
United Church of Christ Offering Offering throughout the month of June. We can support our church denomination by contributing to this offering. It will help to keep the UCC church vital and growing, not only for our local Penn Central conference, but for the church nationally, as well. We celebrate Pentecost remembering the birthday of the church, when the message of Christ caught fire and spread around the world. Please participate and be a part of planting the seeds needed to grow and sustain our denomination and welcome new folks into the community of the United Church of Christ.
HOFFMAN HOMES FOR YOUTH: Membership Drive, Month of JUNE
Hoffman Homes is a residential treatment center for youth located near Littlestown, PA. Children are assisted in working through difficult issues in their lives through therapies.
Last year, there were two new programs launched:
Transitional Living Program:
For females ages 16-21 who are in the care of Children and Youth but who are without a living caregiver. TLP focuses on developing skills to prepare residents to live independently.
Shelter Program:
15 bed emergency shelter for males and females ages 7-21. These children are also in the care of Children and Youth and are in need of a temporary placement while waiting for a more permanent living situation. Shelter staff, trained in trauma care, ensure these young people feel safe and nurtured during their time of transition.
Children learn to develop relationships with others, how to perform well in school and enable them to set new goals for their futures. This is a place of hope for these children.
Please see Barb Fuhrman or Linda Huggens to give your $3.00 membership fee. You will receive a newsletter with updates and stories of the children’s progress and recoveries. Thank you!
HOFFMAN HOMES BAKE SALE - JUNE 18th
BAKERS NEEDED !!
We have many excellent cooks and bakers in our congregation! We are in need of your delicious goodies for the Hoffman Homes Bake Sale.
We are anticipating your awesome brownies, cookies, cakes, pies and muffins. Be creative and make some homemade breads, Chex Mix, dipped pretzel rods or another one of your favorite snacks.
Please use the sign up sheet on the bulletin board to let us know what you plan to donate.
For the smaller items such as cookies, please package in bags with a $1.00 value. Larger items such as pies or cakes will be priced accordingly. We can’t wait to see the display of your creative goodies!
Please note : “BREAKING NEWS” !
COMMUNITY AID SPRING CLEANING TIME!
Community Aid has just announced that they are expanding the items that we will be receiving credit on. Previous credit was for clothing, shoes and accessories only.
Now in addition to those items we will also receive credit for these items:
Household Goods (excluding furniture)
Electronics
Toys
And, better yet, the rate for the donations has increased from $.06 per lb, up to $.13 per lb.!! This will be a great boost for our Emergency Fund.
It’s that time of year! Spring is a great time to clean out those closets and drawers and organize for the season.
Dig out all of those clothing and household items that you no longer need and drop them off at Community Aid, 793 Baltimore Street.
This benefits our church’s Emergency Fund, and it also benefits our community by providing low-priced clothing for the area.
Please mark your bags with our Partner Number 20003. Thank you for your participation!
“CARE CARDS”
Community Aid supplies us with $25.00 “Care Cards” which can be used to purchase clothing and household items at their store. If you are in need of the Care Cards, or if you know of someone in need, please see a member of the Mission Committee. Kristine Hann, Linda Huggens, Barb Fuhrman, Jennifer Fisher or Pastor Sager. We will be glad to assist you.
CARING FOR OUR OWN OFFERING: MONTH OF AUGUST
There are times when the budget just cannot stretch any further! Or, perhaps there has been an unforeseen job loss, an illness that has caused medical bills or a tragedy within the family.
We want to lovingly care for our church family by providing a boost, when necessary. Monies from this offering will be put into our Emergency Fund to help individuals in need.
Envelopes for Caring For Our Own are on the offering table for your donations. Thank you!
THANK YOU To Our Generous Congregation!
- We collected $585.00 in April for the O.U.R., Operation Underground Railroad. This will assist in the recovery of trafficking victims and also their physical and mental recoveries.
- The Homewood Benevolent Fund Offering was on Mother’s Day. We
funds.
Church World Service Honor Certificate
An Honor Certificate from Church World Service is posted on the bulletin board. This is in grateful recognition of our support for emergency response and sustainable development around the world. We had collected $1,383.86
in November 2022 for our “Blanket Sunday Offering”.
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
Read this heartwarming article about Sava, a guest at New Hope Ministries and his story of success. His picture is posted on the bulletin board.
“I LOVE MY JOB!”
A year ago, we told you about Sava’s journey on the Road to Success! If you recall, Sava had been working over 25 years for the same company.
Due to sudden unforeseen circumstances beyond his control, he could no longer perform his job duties and was let go by his employer.
Sava came to New Hope Ministries for help, and he found out about our Road to Success program. By working with our staff, he was able to find a new job that perfectly suited him. We recently checked in with Sava to see how things were going and he exclaimed: “I love my job!” We are just delighted at how well things are going for Sava and we excitedly wanted to share his update with you. He has already received a bonus and a raise in the first year he has been employed! Sava is so thankful for New Hope Ministries and he lovingly said, “I trusted God and God has blessed me.”
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19.”
HACC CLOTHING BANK - "HEAVENLY CLOTHING BANK"
Open Tuesday and Thursdays from 9AM to Noon and Wednesday evenings from 6—8PM. Also the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9AM to Noon