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February: “Dr. Seuss Month”
Pastor Austin preaches all month using Dr. Suess books as a resource for his sermon
material. This month of sermons is looked forward to all year, especially by the
younger members of the congregation.
February 14: Our annual Valentines banquet will be held at 6:00pm. This year’s
theme is the 50’s. The gym will be transformed into a 50’s style diner (To the best
of our ability). We will also have prizes for best in theme costume, and the winner
of the “Oldie” weds game.
Come have a wonderful time with or without a valentine. The cost is $15.00 and person
or $25.00 a couple. Child care is provided for children under the age of 10. Come
have a fun and relaxing evening.
Easter
Each year for Holy Week, Pastor Austin presents a nightly drama series tracing the
last week of Christ’s life. The presentations are given in first person narrative.
They are told as those who are witnessing the final events of Christ’s life here
on earth. It starts each evening at 7:00pm and lasts one hour. There are light refreshments
following each evening presentation. The culmination of the week in an Easter Sunday
morning presentation followed by a brunch, complete with an Easter hunt for the
children. We would like to have you join us for the Easter Week celebration.
During Easter Week we also build and interactive prayer exhibit that all are encouraged
to take part in. Draw closer to God as you visually express your prayers either
in writing or action. Kneel before God’s throne, drink of the living water, cast
your burden into the depths. Come away and pray. Leave refreshed with a new view
of God
June -Camp meeting In June the Seventh-day Adventist churches of Pennsylvania
hold an old fashioned camp meeting near Hamburg, PA. The dates this year are June
12-20, 2009. Anyone is invited to attend for the day, the week or only the weekend.
The speakers are excellent. Seminars are presented on spiritual growth, Bible study,
health, marriage and family, and personal finance. There is programming for anyone
from birth to maturity. Members are encouraged to grow spiritually and then take
what they have learned back to their local congregations and apply it.
September
In September the Adventist churches of western Pennsylvania sponsor a fall camp
meeting at Laurel Lake Camp near Pauxautawny, PA. It is a one day event held on
a Saturday. Area churches lead out in the worship services, a guest speaker shares
information on spiritual growth and in the afternoon there is a musical concert.
It is a beautiful location to have a day away, slow down, fellowship, and reconnect
with God.
*The last Sunday in September our church sponsors an International Food Festival.
It is used as a fundraiser for ADRA International. We choose a specific area of
need and try to raise money for that area. The last three years we have bought goats
for child headed families in Africa. Each year we have raised more money than the
year before. Native food is served from across the globe. Last year there were approximately
15 different nationalities represented. It is a wonderful event that is looked forward
to all year long. Please come and join us, but only if you are hungry.
December Our church has an annual Christmas program each year the Saturday
prior to Christmas holiday. It is a 2 hour program filled with music poetry, stories
and song. It begins with a brunch at 10:00 a.m. The program runs from 11:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. If you are not in the Christmas spirit, come and join us and you soon
will be; or if you just love Christmas, come and enjoy.
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