INQUIRER’S CLASS:  Pastor Connie is planning a class exploring baptism and church membership.  The class will meet during the Sunday School hour in the Homebuilders Classroom. The classes will be Nov. 1, 8, and 15. This class is designed for anyone who has questions about baptism, joining the Pine Glen congregation, or would simply like to learn more about Brethren beliefs and practices.  If you are interested, please speak with Pastor Connie. 

 

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION PRACTICE: It will be November 1 at 8 AM in the sanctuary before church. There will be a meal following the service that day more info will come to you at a later date. Everyone that is taking part in the angel choir for the play should be there also.

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: NOVEMBER

  Monday, Nov. 2: 6:30 p.m.: Full Board Reorganizational Mt.

  Friday, Nov. 6: 11:30-12:30 p.m.: Community Meal

  Saturday, Nov. 7: 9:30 a.m.: Shoeboxes Packing

  Sunday, Nov. 8: Noon: Church Reserved

  Sunday, Nov. 15: Afternoon: Church Reserved

  Wednesday, Nov. 18: 9 a.m.: Ladies Sewing

 

GREAT NEWS!  Our church has passed two consecutive water tests.  The do not drink the water signs have been removed.  The Community Meals will resume on November 6th.  The meal will be Filled Meatloaf, Parsley Potatoes, Vegetable and Dessert.

 

 

 

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

   4: Rod McCarl

   5: Shawn Hubler

   7: Chris Simone

   9: Barb Berryman, Tina Boaz

 11: Connie Kownacki

 12: Christine Snyder

 14: Mike Goss

 15: Kaitlyn Snyder

 16: Fred & Linda Kauffman

 17: Randy Traxler

 26: Ken & Sherri Stewart

 27: Rod & Susie McCarl, Ashton Krayushkin

 28: Stan Collins, Anita Miller

 

SPECIAL MUSICS NOVEMBER 15: Bridget and R B

                                                 22: Choir

                                                 28: Sarah Esh and Jenn Lynch

 

NEWSLETTER ITEMS ARE DUE FOR DECEMBER: Please have all items in by November 22.

 

ONE CALL NOW: If you want your name to be put on our One Call Now list, write your name and phone number on a piece of paper and put it in the Church secretary’s mailbox beside the office door.   

 

OUR CHURCH will again have a stand at the McVeytown Christmas Tree lighting on Saturday, December 5, 2026.  All food is free to the public attending the event.  We will be offering Hamburg BBQ.   It would be greatly appreciated if we could have donations of Hamburg rolls donated to help with our stand.  The rolls would need to be at the church by noon Friday, December 4th.

 

THE CPT (CHILD PROTECTION TEAM) is working on clearances that need to be renewed and the Covenant and Volunteer forms that need to be completed for anyone volunteering in and for the church in any capacity.  The forms have been placed in the individual mailboxes.  Please complete and return to the CPT mailbox located in the last row in the bottom box.  If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Dunmire, Barb Kauffman, Carol Laughlin, Rick Esh or Pastor Connie.

 

CHURCH DIRECTORY 2027: I’m working on the Directory for next year, I will be needing any new or updated names,  addresses, phone numbers, email address. Anyone that has any changes, please email Jenn at jennlk1997@gmail.com, call the church office 717-899-6297, or text or call my cell 717-513-5993. DEADLINE for changes is November 22. Thanks

 

LADIES SEWING GROUP We will be meeting on the third (3rd) Wednesday of each month beginning at 9:00 AM.  You do not need to know how to sew.  You can bring your own project if you’d like.  We knot, cut, iron, sewing and have great fellowship.  Schedule as follows: November 18 & December 16. If there is a change for any circumstance, it will be put through One-Call.  If you have any questions, please see Tina Boaz or Carol Laughlin.

 

THE MUSIC & WORSHIP COMMITTEE is organizing a Help-in-out Team. If you would like to join our team just talk to Jill or Den. We have folks who would like to go to church but they need help getting from their vehicle to the sanctuary. They might need something carried or help with a walker or wheelchair or some other assistance. We want to have a team that we can count on to assist these people "in or out" of the sanctuary to their vehicle. If you are somebody that needs assistance to and from the sanctuary let Jill or Den know so we can have somebody assist you.

POWER PACKS collection is ongoing throughout the school year. Please place your single serve, non-perishable items in the bins in the entryways throughout the school year. Please make sure the food doesn't expire for at least 2 months. We are also collecting regular sized grocery bags to pack the food in. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please put it in the collection plate with "Power Packs" in the memo. If you have any questions, please see a member of the Witness Commission. Thank you!

 

THE NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS started in September for the Young Adults/Couples taught by Megan Morrison has been discontinued and will be revisited in the New Year.  If any questions or suggestions, please see any Nurture Commission member.

 

PIANO TUNING: We are having the piano tuner come to Pine Glen to tune our pianos in late October.  If you need your piano tuned, contact Den Yoder. The cost for tuning is approximately $75 per piano. We have availability on schedule for 2 more pianos.