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Bethany Theological Seminary, presented an uplifting message on “Looking Into the Curve”. An offering of $2,553 was also given to the ANE Disaster Benevolence
Fund.
Saturday’s business
included the following:
♦Approved a budget for
2017 of $628,633.
♦Approved the
following slate: Moderator-Elect – Misty Wintsch; Program & Arrangements – Donna Parcell; Gifts Discernment – Mary Haldeman, Tina Kulp, Ed Liskey, Barb McNally; Standing Committee –Mark Baliles; Alternate Standing Committee –James Myer; District Board Vice Chair – Robert Pickering; Church Development & Evangelism – Margie Sebastiani; Ministry – Karen Hackett, Joel Peña; Nurture & Christian Education – Ryan Arndt; Stewardship – Paul Pintarch; Witness & Outreach – Tonie Roman,
November/December 2016
The forty-seventh Atlantic Northeast District Conference of the Church of the Brethren was held at Elizabethtown College, Leffler Chapel and Performance Center, on October 8. Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus was the theme. Moderator was Dennis Garrison, Pastor of the Hershey Spring Creek congregation. West Green Tree CoB served as host for this year’s conference. A total of 183 delegates attended, representing 64 out of 76 congrega-
tions.
Conference this year was one full day: Bible Study by Ronald Good, Gathering Music by Hershey Spring Creek
Worship Team. Worship & Roll Call of Congrega-tions and Fellowships. Followed by reports from District Board and related ministries. Recognition of Craig Smith’s 19 years of
service to the District.
A Minister’s Recognition Luncheon, hosted by the District Ministry Commission, was held at the KAV, Brossman Center. Four fifty-year Ministers, Jack Breidenstine, Hershey Spring Creek; Paul Heisey, Heidelberg; Ernest Reisinger, Chiques; and Paul Steiner, Elizabethtown were recognized, as well as newly ordained, licensed, placed ministers, interims
and ACTS Graduates.
Saturday afternoon service of worship and praise was attended by 316. Light of the Gospel and Hershey Spring Creek praise team opened the service. Keynote speaker Dr. Jeff Carter, President of
Inside this issue:
ANE TODAY GOES GREEN 3
SEARCH COMMITTEE CHOSEN
3
NEW MEMBERS; INSTALLA-
TION, ORDINATION AND LICENSING SERVICES
4
PLACEMENT NEWS 5
WITNESS & OUTREACH 6-7
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP 8
MINISTRY INVESTMENT 9
AT L A N T I C N O R T H E A S T D I S T R I C T C H U RC H O F T H E B R E T H R E N
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Volume 47, Issue 6
ANE 2016 District Conference Wrap Up
NURTURE AND YOUTH 10
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 11
CHURCH DEVELOPMENT & EVANGELISM
12
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS 13-15
Matt Christ; Camp Swatara – Jennifer Balmer, Jonathan Brenneman, Mike Myers; COBYS – Eric
Landram, Scott Moyer.
♦Learned from the ANE
District Displays
♦Consecrated Glenn
Martin, from the New Beginnings congregation, as
the 2017 Moderator.
Conference, next year,
will be October 7, 2017 at
Elizabethtown College.
ANE District Conference: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus Photos by COB News; Glenn Riegel
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paper, effective January
2017, ANE Today will be
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Making this progression
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If you do not have an
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ANE Today Goes Green in Januray
Craig Smith, District Executive Retires December 31; Search Committee Formed
Paul Brubaker (Middle
Creek), ANE North,
minister– free ministry
Galen Brumbaugh
(Hempfield), ANE South,
Ministry Commission,
retired minister
Jere Cassel (Conestoga),
ANE North, Church
Development Commission,
minister
Ray Flagg (Annville),
ANE West, Stewardship
Commission and
Treasurer, lay person
Karen Hackett
(Wilmington), ANE East,
Nurture Commission,
minister
Jason Haldeman
(Elizabethtown), ANE
South, lay-staff
Melody Keller (Lewiston),
ANE East, Witness &
Outreach Commission,
lay person
Donna Lefever-Hoover
(Annville), ANE West,
Nurture Commission,
minister
Belita Mitchell
(Harrisburg First), ANE
West, minister
Joel Peña (Alpha &
Omega), ANE South,
Ministry Commission–
Elect, Hispanic Ministry,
minister
Misty Wintsch (Mechanic
Grove), ANE South,
Executive Committee,
minister
District Executive, Craig
Smith announced his
retirement in July of this
year after 19 years of
dedicated service to the
ANE District. He will
retire effective
December 31.
The District Board has
appointed a search
committee to take on the
task of filling this vacant
position. Please pray for
each member of the
committee that they will
be led by God’s
wisdom to find the right
person.
Search Committee is as
follows:
ANE DISTRICT EXECUTIVE,
CRAIG SMITH RETIRES IN
DECEMBER
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Or, scan the
QRL Code!
East Cocalico- Baptism:
Breana Ensinger.
Harrisburg First–
Baptism: Anamaria
Morel, Letter: Laura Beth
Arendt, Jonathan J.
Brenneman, Sara
Brenneman,
Reaffirmation: Marvin D.
Brumel.
Indian Creek–
Reaffirmation: Herman
Baliles, Ruth Baliles.
Lewiston– Baptism:
Nsmimba Miandabu,
Tyler Norko.
Lirio de los Valles–
Transfer: Sandra de la
Rosa, Estenio Alberto
Ramirez.
Middle Creek—Transfer:
Jarrett Miller
Midway– Baptism: Brent
Boyd, Bryce Boyd,
Brooke Boyd, Christopher
Gilbertson, Dyllan Him-
melberger, Evan
Stauffer, Cory Yellets,
Elam Yoder, Caleb Zook,
Transfer: Dale & Karla
Brubaker, Ron & Polly
Good, Duey Peiffer,
Mike Smith, Matt &
Denise Stauffer.
Mohler– Baptism: Ethan
Motter, Elijah Barry.
Myerstown—Baptism:
Michael Leahy, Chrystal
Leahy
Paxton—Baptsim: Kelsi
Aherne, Gary Auker,
Arthur Berg, Dwight
Phillips, Kathy Phillips,
John Piker, Lorraine
Yurcic
New Members in ANE District
Installation, Ordination and Licensing Services:
Two people also had
their licensing services.
Rose Baer
(Elizabethtown) on Sep-
tember 25 by District
Ministry Commission
Member, Galen Brum-
baugh; Naomi
Kraenbring
(Elizabethtown) on Sep-
tember 25 also by Galen
Brumbaugh.
ANE has been busy the
last couple of months with
celebrating many
installation, ordination
and licensing services!
Scott Cooper’s
(Mohrsville) installation
service was October 9
by District Executive,
Craig Smith.
The following had their
ordination services: Brian
Berkey (Mechanic Grove)
on August 28 by Galen
Brumbaugh, District
Ministry Commission
Member; Timothy
Sheaffer (Midway) on
October 9 also by Galen
Brumbaugh; Jeff Stauf-
fer (Blue Ball) on October
23 by Tony Eberly,
District Ministry Commis-
sion Member.
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Springfield–
Reaffirmation: Lenard
Kramer.
West Green Tree– Carlyle
Hanshaw, Autum O’Brien,
Cody Pupler, Steven
Pupler, Todd Shelly, Lisa
Shelly, Dakota Sowers.
Naomi Kraenbring and Rose Baer
(Elizabethtown)
Peggy and Scott Cooper (Mohrsville)
The following are
considerations to navigate culture
and shift thinking to impact this
present generation. Let’s turn the
tables on a culture of stuck-ness in
the church and create a culture of
meaningful tradition mingled with
a bright-eyed, eager-spirited,
God-alive wonder! Here are some
kindergarten rules that play well
in life:
♦Take turns. (You don’t own the
playground.)
By Craig H. Smith
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Placement News
Conewago - Exploring Interims. Search committee to be formed.
East Cocalico - Interviewing. John Shaffer serves an Interim.
Florin - Galen Hackman serves as Intentional Interim.
Green Tree - Rod O’Donnell serves as Interim. Profile Developing.
Long Run - Joel Hershey & Bob Spencer serve as Interim Team.
Mechanic Grove - Ready to interview.
Myerstown - Profile circulating. Jack Harpold serves as Interim.
Since this is my last Newsletter, I
leave you with the following:
Seven Things to Keep
1. Keep hope alive.
2. Keep kindness in the forefront.
3. Keep passion burning.
4. Keep blessing others.
5. Keep taking the high road.
6. Keep making a difference.
7. Keep Jesus front and center.
♦Take action. (Nothing gets
accomplished by those who sit idly by.)
♦Take time. (Exhausted leaders
accomplish little.) ♦Take a deep breath.
(Reflection is good for the soul.)
♦Take a picture. (Snapshots of
success help you through tough days.)
Scripture Points:
Yep! I do this. I’m trying to find
common ground with everyone –
anyone who will listen,
anyone who is open, anyone who
will give me the time of day,
anyone who needs a friend,
anyone who desires a splash
of joy, anyone who longs for
a second or third chance – so
“the willing” will reach out to
Jesus and be pulled to safety.
I do this for the Gospel’s
sake, that I might be an ALL
IN Partner in the Good News.
– 1 Corinthians 9:22b -23
(CPV – Craig’s Paraphrase
Version)
Shift Thinking
Readiness for Ministry Orientation (RfM): The next RfM
Call for is scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2016 at 7:00 PM. These calls are By Invitation Only Conference Calls. Registrants MUST have advanced written affirmation from their congregation’s appropriate leadership body – Executive Committee, Leadership Team, Board, Elders Body, or Ministry Commission – to participate. There is a $50 candidate fee to offset the cost of testing materials. The RfM Orientation Packet is mailed to candidates in advance and will be reviewed during the one-hour Conference Call. Candidates, plus the Pastor or approved congregational representative, should
plan to be on the call.
Contact Krista Dickson, ANE Office Administrator, to register (717-367-4730; Email: [email protected]) by providing her with your
candidate’s mailing address and email address.
Coaches’ Corner
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This is an exciting new ministry that we hope to see grow in the upcoming months and years. If you or your small group is interested in a simple one day type of service project, we have projects and needs for you!
For more information, please check out our ANE website, or contact Mary Etta Reinhart, Director of Witness and Outreach at
Church 2 Church is a “community building” ministry outreach opportunity that allows churches with needs to partner with churches who are interested in a service project. In July, Wyomissing, Mechanic Grove and participants in a denominational Junior High work camp joined together to work with Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren to help build an urban garden on a lot near their church building on Hummel Street. On Thursday, volunteers from Wyomissing worked on a very hot summer day to build the wooden boxes for the raised gardens. On Friday, the junior high workers continued to work in the hot summer sun to install the boxes and filled them with soil for the garden. Volunteers from Mechanic Grove arrived on Saturday to help church members finish the work and plant the garden. Green beans, herbs, and a number of fall vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower were planted or set into the garden. That same afternoon after the work was done…..God blessed the work with a cooling rain!
Church 2 Church at Work: Harrisburg First
ANE’s Ministry Emphasis: Be an ALL IN Church. Be … Going. Glowing. Growing. Godly. 2016 is the year for GOING! Going is the first word of our 3-year emphasis; so, we have designated 2016 The Year of Going! Let’s get Going. Let’s do this! Let’s be the
church we are created to be.
and April 2017. The November 1 phone conference discussion will focus on the relationship of the millennial generation and the church.
For further information and to register to be a part of the phone conferences, please contact Mary Etta Reinhart, Director of Witness and Outreach by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 717-808-4306.
For more information check out our ANE website or contact Mary Etta Reinhart, Director, Witness & Outreach at mreinhart@ane-
cob.org
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John Neff, President of E³ Ministry Group, LLC is leading a series of monthly telephone conferences that will focus on bringing a renewed vitality and revitalization to congregations. E³ Ministry Group is a team f creative and innovative coaches and consultants with a passion for bringing a renewed vitality and revitalization to congregations. These phone conferences will take place monthly on the first Tuesday of each month from October 2016
Renewed Vitality and Revitalization Phone Conferences Lead by E³ Ministry Group, LLC
JOHN NEFF, PRESIDENT OF
E³ MINISTRY GROUP, LLC
ANE District Disaster Benevolence Fund At Work
donation of $1900 enabled this single mom of one to remain in her home and to retain a job. These funds were used to pay off her back rent before eviction. She is currently working a part time job, yet looking for a full time position. Even though the $1900 arrived past the due date, a church member loaned her the money with the understanding of being paid back in full. Drexel Hill Church is an "All in Church, creating a Going, Glowing, Growing and Godly people." The person who loaned the $1900 donated that money back to the Drexel Hill Church to start our own Benevolence Fund. How awesome is our God. "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love
This past summer the ANE District Disaster Benevolence Fund was used to support our Drexel Hill congregation as they reached out to a young mother in their community who was experiencing a severe and unexpected financial crisis. The needs of that young mother exceeded the financial resources of the congregation. Thanks to the Disaster Benevolence Fund, our district was able to team up and work together with Drexel Hill to support and encourage their community outreach ministry.
On behalf of the Drexel Hill Church, I want to share our deepest appreciation for assisting one of our members not to lose her house. Your
him: 1 Corinthians 2:9 Amen.
Love, Peace and Blessings, Margie Sebastiani
This fund can be used by an ANE congregation that has become a victim of disaster or by an ANE congregation reach-ing out to an individual or fami-ly who has experienced an un-expected, significant loss of basic necessities which exceeds the financial resources of the local congregation. What a great way to offer encouragement to our ANE district churches as they GO out into their communities to serve and share the love of Jesus with those in need.
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Women’s Fellowship
WOMEN ENJOY ROCK
CLIMBING AND
PLAYING CARDS AT
WOMEN’S CAMP IN
AUGUST
History Book Available
There is a limited supply of
“History of the Church of the
Brethren, Eastern Pennsylvania
1915-1965 through the District
Office. Should you be
interested in this FREE and
terrific source
of church
history, please
contact the
District Office
either by
phone or email
to reserve your
copy.
In Celebration Eric (Pastor, Lititz) and Heather Landram welcomed their beautiful, wide-eyed daughter, Roslyn Elise on August 6. “We appreciate the prayers, love and support everyone has shown. Roslyn is already so
loved.”
In Memoriam Stewart Kauffman, retired minister
from Lancaster, passed away Octo-
ber 6.
Choir Robes Available
Lititz CoB has about 40 powder
blue robes of varying sizes with
approximately 35 yellow and
gold stolls. The robes are in
good condition. Please have
those interested inquire to Scott
Bacon, Director of Music
Ministries, (717) 625-2933.
The robes will be offered free
of charge, but are asking that
the new owners pay the ship-
ping fees or pickup.
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Ministry, Child Protection
awareness is promoted,
historical records are archived,
communications are
disseminated, events – big and
small – are planned …
because of your gifts;
♦We continue to resource Church
plant projects and Fellowships
in NY, ME, and PA. …
because of your gifts;
♦Funds and leadership are
provided for Church
revitalization with Drexel Hill
congregation … because of
your gifts;
♦Sr & Jr High Youth events and
service projects take place …
because of your gifts;
♦District Disaster Benevolence
grants, Seeds of Faith grants,
and Barnabas grants for
congregations … because of
your gifts
♦Connecting ANE congregations
through the website, Parking
Lot, ANE Today, and District
Conference … because of your
gifts
And much, much more!
As of 9/30/16, the fiscal invest-
ment in these ministries has been
$427, 817.
ANE staff celebrates and sincerely
thanks all ANE members and
congregations who have
contributed volunteer time and
finances this year. It is important to
note:
♦$63,000 was provided as grant
support for four urban
congregations’ outreach
ministries … because of your
gifts;
♦Resourcing Search Committees
and coordinating the
identifying and calling of
candidates for 16 pastoral
placements are taking place …
because of your gifts;
♦Candidates are interviewed for
Licensing and Ordination to
Ministry … because of your
gifts;
♦Ministerial training and pastoral
education is being made
available … because of your
gifts;
♦Interim Ministry is coordinated
and creative church staffing
explored … because of your
gifts;
♦Ministry Partnering Agencies and
Institutions are supported …
because of your gifts;
♦Official records are kept,
Pastoral Ministry Files are
managed, accountability is
deployed, back-ground checks
are run, new persons are
invited to consider Set-apart
As of 9/30 ANE’s total giving
was $50,868 short of the year
-to-date Ministry Investment
Plan and $17,903 short of
expenses.
Twenty-eight percent (28%) of
ANE congregations,
fellowships, and projects have
not yet contributed to our
common district ministry. Please
urge your congregations as
members of the ANE family to
celebrate and support these
ministries with a financial gift.
THE GIFT GOES ON…Please remember YOU are a member of the ANE community. With your prayers and financial support, together, we spread the gift of the Gospel in ways that your
congregation can’t do alone.
Together, let’s be… The ALL IN District! Raising up a Going… Glowing… Growing… Godly People
Kay Weaver, ANE Director of Stewardship
E-mail: [email protected]
Giving Thanks For ANE Ministries ANE Ministry Investment Plan (MIP) Update
Great Fun at the Senior High Harvest Party
DISTRICT
YOUTH
CABINET AT
DISTRICT
CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 8.
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Building Church Leaders
Racial Reconciliation
It’s clear, perhaps now more than it has been for some time, that racism is not just a problem of past generations. It is hugely important for Christians to acknowledge that racial diversity is a gift from God, and the church should reflect the diverse beauty of his creation. One of the first steps toward making this happen is acknowledging our painful past and considering how to
move forward in true, gospel-centered recon-ciliation. This download will help you and your team assess and improve your church’s fellowship habits across ethnic boundaries. Table of contents include: A Church United, A Church That Looks Like Heaven, Knowing Where We Stand, Are We In a Relational Rut?, Levels Of Commitment, Stumbling Block, Concealment Reveals Common Ground, Wait
Up For Us, Gracist Language, Not Caring About Diversity Is Not an Option, The Pieces of Reconciliation, and Working Through the
Hurt.
Racial Reconciliation is a resource available to you through the District’s subscription to Building Church Leaders. If this sound like helpful resource for you, please request a copy from Jess at jross@ane-
cob.org.
On Saturday, October 8, the ANE youth cabinet hosted the annual Sr. High Harvest party. Youth gathered at Bucher Farm to eat, bond, and be in fellowship with each other. They competed in 3-legged races, bobbing for apples, and played trainwreck, a Harvest party tradition! The night ended with a devotional walk where cabinet members discussed the conference theme of being ‘All In’ in faith and to be Going, Glowing, Growing, and Godly. All in all, youth gathering in fellowship and having fun together is what makes this party a
success! ~~Ava Bowser, Youth Cabinet Member
Mark Your Calendars for
these upcoming Nurture
sponsored events!
Board Game Day—
November 12, Ambler CoB
Senior High Retreat—
January 20-22,
Camp Swatara
Junior High Lock In—
February 17-18,
Lebanon Valley College
Visit our website or Youth
Facebook page for further
information.
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Sending Your Congregation’s Delegate to
Annual Conference
In 2017, the 231st recorded Church of the Brethren Annual Conference will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. And once again congregations will be encouraged to send a delegate to come together for fellowship and to discern the business of the denomination. For those who may be unaware, here is some information on sending a
delegate from your congregation.
Why is it important for my congregation to send a delegate to Annual Conference? Sending a delegate to Annual Conference is the only way to ensure your congregation has a say in decisions that affect the whole church. The Annual Conference delegate body is one of the most important–if not the highest–level of decision making in the Church of the Brethren. Each congregation may play a vital part in Annual Conference by sending a delegate or delegates. The number of delegates a congregation may send is relative to the number of members
in the congregation.
Who can be a delegate and how many delegates does our congregation get? Each congregation may choose who their delegate(s) may be, and all
delegates must be full members of the Church of the Brethren. The pastor of a congregation is not
automatically a delegate.
The number of delegates allowed per congregation is based on its membership statistics as reported in the Church of the Brethren Yearbook for the previous year.
The number allowed is as follows:
1 – 200 members 1 delegate 201 – 400 members 2 delegates 401 – 600 members 3 delegates 601 – 800 members 4 delegates 801+ members 5 delegates What do delegates and their congregations get from Annual Conference? Delegates benefit personally from the opportunities for spiritual renewal, continuing education, and faith formation. Their congregations benefit from the spiritual growth that their church leadership may bring back and share with the church. In addition to business sessions, each Conference features daily worship services, Bible studies, insight sessions on a wide variety of topics, support groups, meal events, an exhibit hall with booths and many free resources, a Brethren Press bookstore, and much more. All of these are open to every Conference attendee. Every congregation that sends a delegate will also receive a copy of that year’s Annual Conference
minutes.
To take full advantage of sending a delegate, a congregation should make time for that person to report back following the Conference, so that they can share the experience
with the whole congregation.
Delegate registration for Grand Rapids will open online on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. The registration fee for each delegate is $285. For more information about how to send a delegate to Annual Conference, contact the Conference Office by email at [email protected], or call
800-323-8039 ext. 365.
Message From the
Moderator
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
"Risk Hope," our 2017 Annual Conference theme, emerges as a recurring chorus from an Old Testament saga of tragedy and redemption. As we look toward Grand Rapids, I will be offering a
monthly message addressing, episode by episode, im-portant elements in the story. My hope is to engage churches and individuals in a series of Bible studies that will help us all prepare for our Annual Conference worship and work together. You may have seen the first message posted on the Annual Conference website or linked in Newsline. I have linked it here as well: www.brethren.org/ac/
Biblestudy
Blessings to you in Christ, Carol Scheppard 2017 Annual Conference
Moderator
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and steadfast” is the best de-scription. There was suffering and healing. It didn’t feel like a “little while”, as we torn down our “old habits” to clear the way for God’s plan. We learned how to forgive. We learned how to love. We learned how the most important part of this process was not in-dividuality ---it IS oneness with Christ as our focal point, our anchor, our
ONLY answer for every issue.
We are still “replanting”, two years later. Replanting our vision, replanting our community, replanting our worship. We remain in constant change and growth, never real-ly “arriving”- always working towards how to worship God by serving others. We still struggle financially. Yet God
Drexel Hill Replant
July 2016
The Drexel Hill Church has a story to share about being a “replant”. What are the first words that come to your mind? Restart — Revive — Resurrect – Save – Regenerate — Renew – Reopen? All of these are true descriptions of what it took to replant
the Drexel Hill Church.
However, 1 Peter 5:10… “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm
provides for our every need…
loaves and fishes is our mantra.
I could go on and on. So, if you are interested in hearing more about Drexel Hill Church’s replant, give me a call 610-623-8588 or email [email protected] I love singing God’s praises through this amazing journey of a dying church to a shining light in our community. Margie Sebastiani Elder/Moderator
District Office will be
closed the following
dates:
Wednesday, November 23 at
Noon through November 24
Monday, December 26
through Monday, January 2
WE WISH YOU A HAPPY
THANKSVING & A VERY BLESSED
CHRISTMAS FROM OURS TO
YOURS.
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Events and Seminars
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Handbell Concert
Palmyra Church of the Brethren, 45 N Chestnut St., Palmyra, PA, opens our doors and invites you to attend a handbell concert given by Eileen Smith, handbell soloist, on Sunday, December 18th at 3:00 p.m. Please come and delight in the sounds of the holidays as we welcome Eileen and her
accompanist, Evelyn Werner, on piano. A carol sing along will highlight the concert and a good-will offering will be collected to benefit PCoB's Loving God Loving Neighbor Capital Campaign.
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Church of the Brethren minister and Christian re-cording artist LeahJ has
CD Release Concert:
Sunday, December 4, 7:30pm (Doors open at
7pm)
Lititz Church of the
released a new music video to anticipate her upcoming album release. The album is called "The Impossible." The music video is for the single, "Home to Pennsylvania." Tickets for the CD Release Concert are available online at www.leahjmusic.com, where you can also see the music video.
Brethren, 300 West Orange Street, Lititz, PA 17543 Tickets are $8 advance (www.leahjmusic.com) or $10 at the door. The concert will also be streamed online for those who can't attend in person. Login infor-mation will be posted online the day of the
event.
SVMC 2017 Workshops
Save the Date!
March 18: Reimaging Art for
Worship; 9am –4pm; $65
March 25: Understanding our
Muslim Neighbor; 9am– 5pm; $55pp
or $35pp (3 or more from same con-
gregation)
April 24: 10 Plus Reasons to Love
Leviticus; 9am—4pm; $60
Contact us at: 717-361-1450
ATLANTIC NORTHEAST DISTRICT
CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
500 East Cedar Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
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STAFF
Craig H. Smith, District Executive
Don V. Mitchell, Director of Church Development & Evangelism
Mary Etta Reinhart, Director of Witness & Outreach
Jess Ross, Director of Nurture
Kay M. Weaver, Director of Stewardship
Krista Dickson, Office Administrator
Kelly Bernstein, Communications Manager
Wanda Rohde, Projects Manager
Phone Number: 717- 367- 4730
FAX Number: 717- 367- 8737
Website: www.ane-cob.org
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