1. family and parenting
2. children

Volume 8 Issue 3
March
2015
We are a Christ-centered church committed to making disciples by
witnessing God’s grace, mercy and love to all people.
CONNECT, SERVE, GROW—FOLLOWING JESUS TOGETHER
www.OtterbeinumcSpry.com
E-Mail: office@OtterbeinUmcSpry.com
Traditional Worship 9:00 am Sunday School for All Ages 10:10 am
Contemporary Worship 11:00 am
Church Office: 717- 741-1429 Parsonage: 717- 741-0579
Otterbein UMC of Spry 50 School Street, York, PA 17402
Rev. Dr. Ken Loyer, Pastor / Rev. Dave McCullough, Associate Pastor
WHAT NEWCOMERS EXPERIENCE
meeting hall.”
“Most everyone I noticed was
Thirteen recent guests were
polite, most smiled and some talked to
asked to describe their first experience
me. Many said ‘Welcome.’ It made me
at Otterbein:
feel welcome and comfortable.”
“This church definitely made my
“There were two or three men in
daughter
and I feel like part of the
bright fluorescent vests directing traffic
group.
They
offered snacks and rein the parking lot which made it easy to
freshments,
and
when we took our
know where to park as they have sevseats,
no
fewer
than
eight different peoeral parking areas. There was also a
ple
came
up
to
talk
to
us and welcome
very polite young teenage boy acting as
us
to
the
church.”
a doorman and opening the door for
“Everyone was happy and very
arrivals.”
peppy.
I
felt included and a part of the
“This is something that I’ve
group
and
liked the energy in there. It
never seen at a church before, and
made me expect the service would be
therefore, very exceptional.”
fun and lively.”
“Upon entering, two greeters
were very friendly and directed me to
Andy Stanley observes that the
where I could hang up my coat and ensermon begins when people turn off the
ter the sanctuary.”
street into the church parking lot. Eve“There was a greeter as soon
as I walked in, ready with a warm hand- rything that happens to a guest prior to
shake and smile. And then at the door the sermon prepares that person to either receive or reject the Good News
of the main worship room, there was
offered by Jesus. When church people
another person who handed me the
are inconsiderate of newcomers, it preservice bulletin. Two members of the
congregation introduced themselves to disposes them to reject a message of
love and hope. When church people go
me before the service. The greetings
out of their way to be considerate of
were warm and friendly. I felt welguests, it is transformative for everyone.
comed here.”
“There was a woman who was It makes us more like Jesus, and helps
walking into the building the same time the newcomer see first-hand the power
of his teaching.
as me who recognized me as a new
person to their church, and she immediA big part of our reason to adopt the
ately made me feel welcomed. She
Matthew 28 model of the church is beintroduced me to many people who
cause it reminds us that the church is
were all very friendly, and they even
not here just for us. It is not a religious
offered snacks and refreshments.”
social club for its members; but an
“We were greeted by Pastor
Ken and his family. We were handed a agent of love, hope, and peace for the
whole community. To follow Jesus repamphlet and Pastor Ken explained
quires an unselfish attitude that forces
where the service would be held and
(continued on page 10)
invited me to some breakfast in the
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Every Sunday Morning at 10:10
The Monday Morning Bible Study
meets in the Meeting Room at 9:45.
We are back in the New Testament
to study Matthew. Everyone is encouraged to join this wonderful group
to study God’s word. Contact Joe Mowery, 7577068 or jbmowery@comcast.net for more information.
The Bright Promise Class meets in the Meeting
Room. Leaders: Virginia Houser, Scott and Doris
Snyder. We are studying the book “Read the Bible
for Life - Listen, Understand, Respond.” All are
welcome. Come join us!
The Ole Faithful Class meets in the library
located behind the Sanctuary. Leaders (Alternate):
The Wednesday Evening Bible Study meets at
Joe Mowery and Nadine Goodwin. The class is
6:15 in Room 101. Join us February 25 to April 29 using ‘Christian Living in the Mature Years’ Bible
for a study of Pastor Ken’s book, Holy Communion: study.
Celebrating God with Us, led by Pastor Ken in conThe Seekers meet in the lower level in Room 100
junction with Wednesdays Together. Everyone is
welcome, bring your Bible and join us! For more
(the classroom right across from the church office).
information, contact Nadine Goodwin 225-4820 or It is a Bible study based class. Bring your Bible,
nadgoodwin@aol.com.
and come and grow in the faith with us!
The Young Women's Group meets at the church
every 1st and 3rd Monday of
each month at 7 pm in the
Meeting Room. We are a
group of women in our late
twenties to early forties who
meet to have fellowship, discuss life issues, and study the
Bible. Many of us are moms but
you don't have to be a mom to come! Come and
be blessed! We would love to have you join us!
Childcare is provided.
The Practical Christianity Class meets in Room
101 and is led by a team of teachers who rotate.
We study the Bible and issues related to faith and
everyday life. For six weeks beginning Feb. 22
Pastor Ken will lead a study called “Maturing in
Christ” about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Whether you are new to the faith or a lifelong
Christian, there is plenty for us all to learn to help
us grow closer to Jesus. All are welcome, especially if you don’t currently attend a Sunday School
class. Join us!
Our youth and children’s classes meet on the
Upper Level. Children’s Department teachers: Bev
Castriota, Jen Coppage, Eric and Terri Foust, Joel
and DeAnna Hain, Missy Howard, and Molly Loyer.
Junior and Senior High youth teacher: Rusty
Coppage.
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The Men’s Group, Iron Men, meets on the first
and third Monday of each month from 7 to 8:15 pm
in the library. All men, regardless of age or stage in
life, are invited to join us. Child care is provided.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”. (Proverbs 27:17)
Nursery ages 0-2 yrs. Room 401
3 yrs. - kindergarten Room 403
1st - 3rd grade Room 404
4th - 6th grade Room 402
Youth ages 12 - 18 Room 406
Join us for learning, discussion, fun, and Bible
teaching at 10:10 every Sunday!
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Kids' Club
All children kindergarten - 12
years old are welcome!
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the
month 2 - 4 pm
Games, Snacks, Crafts, Bible Lessons,
Music & More!
Free of charge
Adult Supervision
(We are a Safe Sanctuary Church)
Kids’ Club 2015
Secret Agents in Action
Growing in God
We are blessed to offer Children's Worship during both
the Traditional and Contemporary Services. To help
grow the children's faith and
foster family conversation,
we are sending home weekly key Bible points the
children learned, a Scripture reading for the family,
and a few questions to discuss. Hopefully, this will
help reinforce the teaching during that time as well
as inform parents what the children learned. Additionally, we would like to challenge the children (and
parents!) to learn one Bible verse or passage a
month that we will work on during Children's Worship as well.
March Lessons
1 - Jesus Teaches About Commitment
8 - Jesus Clears Merchants from the Temple
15 - Jesus Explains Why God Sent Him
22 - Jesus Notices a Widow’s Giving
29 - People Rejoice as Jesus Enters Jerusalem
Calling all Secret Agents in kindergarten
through age 12. Join us this year at Kids’
Club to learn how to live courageously as
God’s disciples. Receive your own special
agent passport to collect information, deMarch Bible verses
code secret messages, and complete daily challenges. Games, crafts, and snacks are included in (Kids will be singing “His Great Love” based on this
verse)
each mission!
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
March 1- Agents in Action Mission 10
Romans 5.8
Younger
kids
version:
March 15- Agents in Action Mission 11
“While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
April 5 - No Kids’ Club ~
It is Not Too Early! Save the
date for an “Icy” VBS Adventure
April 19- Agents in Action Mission 12
2015… “EVEREST – Conquering
Challenges with God’s Mighty
May 3- Agents in Action Mission 13
Power!” Kids… come meet at
Base Camp and be part of a
May 17- VBS Sneak Peak!
climbing crew as we embark on
an icy expedition where we overcome obstacles
with God’s awesome power on Sunday, July 12th
WEDNESDAY’S KIDS! All kids are welcome to
th
come with their families to Wednesday’s Together at through Thursday, July 16 at 6:15-8:30 pm. We
will wrap up with a community carnival on Sunday,
5:30 pm for dinner followed by kid’s activities
July 19th following worship. More details will follow,
(parents have activities too!) Fun includes games,
music, craft and a short Bible teaching moment. If but let’s start to get EXCITED and tell your
FRIENDS!! All kids age 0 – 12 years old welcome!
you can’t make it for dinner, come by 6:15 pm –
Youth and adults…watch for more details how YOU
7:20 pm for the fun and hang out with Laurie and
can get involved through volunteer opportunities!
friends!
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Current
The Way: Walking in the
Footsteps of Jesus
This series retraces the life
and ministry of Jesus. It will help us hear familiar
stories with fresh ears by drawing upon insights
Otterbein Spry Church Family, I am extremely exfrom history, archaeology, and the geography of the
cited for my expanded role as Children’s Ministry
Holy Land. We will learn about how Jesus was
Director in addition to Director of Traditional Worbaptized in the Jordan River and was later tempted
ship! Many of you are very familiar with me, but for in the wilderness. We’ll explore the accounts of
those who may not know me, I thought I would take Jesus healing the sick, giving his most famous serthis opportunity to share a bit about myself. I have mon, calming the wind and the waves on the Sea of
been a member of this church for 32 years. My
Galilee, and offering an outcast a drink of living wahusband, Nelson, and I were married here and
ter. And, we’ll recall the last week of Jesus’ life in
have been blessed with a daughter, Brittany, now
Jerusalem. If you’ve ever wanted to know more
26 years old living and working in NYC. Through
about Jesus Christ, we invite you to join us as we
involvement over the years in the many events, Bi- walk in the footsteps of Jesus. This journey will
ble studies, and ministries of our church, my faith
deepen your understanding of Jesus’ life, while at
has grown deeply and my love for God and this
the same time deepening your faith in him and your
church as well. It didn’t take me long to find my
love for him.
niche by joining the choir, then becoming the accompanist, to fulltime organist, choir/handbell direc- Feb. 22 - Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus:
tor and working with VBS, children’s choir and deBaptism and Temptation
veloping the kids’ bell choir. It is so exciting to see
the growth our church is experiencing and how the March 1 - Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus:
children’s ministry is growing! We treasure each
The Healing Ministry
child and our desire is to create a fun, safe and nurturing environment where the children will want to
March 8 - Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus:
come and bring their friends. Through the support
Proclaiming the Kingdom
of the parents and the congregation as we continue
March 15 - Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus:
to Connect, Serve, and Grow by Following Jesus
Together, we will continue to have a firm foundation
Even the Storms Obey Him!
and a hopeful future! I am very grateful for this
opportunity to serve God and be part of our chilMarch 22 - Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus:
dren’s future and build God’s kingdom with children
Sinners, Outcasts, and the Poor
and help them grow in their faith… as Jesus said
“Let the little children come to me.” Praise! Laurie March 29 - Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus:
Snyder
The Final Week in Jerusalem
The Ole’ Faithful Class will hold April 5 - Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus:
their annual Holiday Party,
Your Defining Story
March 14, 4:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. All seniors are invited
to join in fun, fellowship and
good food. Cost is $12.00 per person and each
person attending should bring a wrapped $5.00
gift. For reservations, please see Lucreta Clark or
call her at 741-2621.
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“Sing to him a new song; play
skillfully, and shout for joy.”
Psalm 33.3
Calling All Kids! Lord’s Lil’ Singers will be sharing
a special song “His Great Love” (based on Growing
in God - March’s Bible Verse Romans 5.8) on March
8th during the 9 am and 11 am worship services. All
kids are welcome to sing, we practice during Sunday School and at Kids’ Club. Families who attend
the 2nd service please drop off your child @ 9:45 am
in the lobby, we will sing at the end of the 1st service. The 2nd service the children will sing at the
beginning of the service at which time families that
wish to leave can do so after they sing. For more
information, please contact Laurie Snyder, 309-1678
or uterps@comcast.net.
Kids’ Bell Choir, The Joyful
Lil’ Ringers: “Hear Ye, Hear
Ye” children 1st grade through
5th grade are invited to join our
bell ringing group. No experience or music reading required. Rehearsals are
Tuesday evenings at 5:15 in the Children’s Music
Room upstairs. We are working on a song to share
this spring.
SERVE THE CITY
We as a church have signed up to assist Compassion York a local ministry by serving food to those in
downtown York on Sunday, March 1, 2015 from
4:00 to 7:00 pm. We are accepting donations of
money, food and volunteers (see sign-up sheets on
table in lobby). Volunteers are needed in the following ways: (1) to prepare food for main meal, (2)
make and pack the lunches, (3) assemble the main
meal bags, (4) to serve or drive (vans & trucks are
needed) the main meal on-site and (5) to clean-up
after the run. “If you or a class would like to take
charge of any parts of this ministry please contact me”. We will be making the bag lunches and
main meal bags during the Sunday school time
downstairs. So any SS classes that wish to assist us
may do so during this time. This is a great opportunity for us to do what Christ commands us-serve
him by serving others. As our Lord says, “…for I was
hungry, and you gave me food…” (Matthew 25:35).
If interested, please contact Charlie Brown at
cbrown1996@comcast.net or 887-1063. Thank you!
Special Holy Week Music: Sounds of Brass Donald Ryan and his trumpet ensemble, will join us
for our Holy Week 9 am worship service on Palm
Sunday, March 29th and our Easter Celebration,
April 5th. The Glory Bells will play for our Palm Sunday and Easter Celebrations along with the choir.
Holy Thursday Service, April 2nd 7:00 pm the choir
will sing “The Upper Room” and special music by
It’s that time of year...time to house clean! The MisKeith Grim will be provided for our Communion
sions Committee is accepting donations for the
Celebration on Easter at the 9 am service.
Spring Yard Sale. Pack up those unwanted treasPalm Sunday Celebration All children ures and put them on the porch of the Lions’ building (the yellow building across from the Scout buildare invited to join in the Palm Sunday
th
ing). NO TELEVISIONS OR COMPUTERS
Celebration, March 29 , at the beginning of both worship services by enter- PLEASE! Contact Virginia Houser, 741-3462 or Lois
Roth, 741-2302 if you have furniture to donate or for
ing with palm branches, waving and
more information. All proceeds from our yard sale
singing praises!
support mission work locally, nationally and internationally.
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April 24 & 25
Friday 8-6
Saturday 8-1
THE ALTAR CIRCLE TEAM (TAC TEAM)
SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRY—March ~ 9 am
Scripture Reader
1 - Dodie Stabley
8 - Dodie Stabley
15 - Joe Mowery
22 - Chris Kenna
29 Greeters
1 - Cathy and Elle Smith
8 - Lisa Miller, Doris Witta
15 -Tom and Denise Harlacker
22 - Dale and Sandy Stough
29 - Pam Brandt, Linda Noll
Children’s Church
1 - Linda Noll, Scott Snyder
8 - Matt Ferree, Sam Howard
15 - Deb Keech, Sarah McQueen
22 - Erin Hammons, Doris Snyder
29 - Martha Brown, Dina Ferree
Communion Servers
1 - Ed Anderson, Virginia
Houser, Meg Mylet
Nursery Helpers - Angela Smith,
Sarah Weikert
Ushers - Pam Brandt, Niki Ellis,
Cathy and Ellee Smith
If interested or for more
information in volunteering for
these ministries, please call the
church office (741-1429).
SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRY—March ~ 11 am
Greeters
1 - Meg and Ethan Mylet
8 - Scott and Michelle Schreckengast
15 - Mitch and Clare Hescox
22 - Steve, Stephanie, Emily, and Erin Perago
29 - Children’s Sunday School Class
Ushers - Warren Adams, Bob Becker
During the month of January
our Food Bank helped 109
families consisting of 192
adults, 159 children and 49 seniors. Thank you for
all the food and monetary donations.
If you are in need of assistance from the
Food Bank, contact the church office, 741-1429 by
Wednesday each week. Food pick up is Thursdays between 11 am and noon.
A big thank you to Chesley Ellis for donating to
our Food Bank. Chesley had the guests at her
birthday party bring food items instead of birthday
gifts for her. Chesley donated $80 in cash also.
Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
The Seniors’ Group will now
have their luncheon the fourth
Wednesday of the month. The
next luncheon will be 11:45 am,
March 25 at Lion’s Pride Restaurant, 20 Dairyland Square, Red
Lion. For more information contact Pat Shue, 7412203.
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Children’s Church
1 - Lindsay Barshinger, Bernadine Suplee
8 - Michelle Schreckengast, Scott Snyder
15 - Clare Hescox, Doris Snyder
22 - Kim Becker, Meg Mylet
29 - Lindsay Barshinger, Pam Brandt
Nursery Helpers - Angela Smith, Sarah Weikert
Church Brunch
Join us for a hot brunch and
a time of fellowship Sunday,
March 29 at 10:10. We will
not have Sunday School
that day.
2015 Ladies Tea Update
Due to the upcoming elevator
construction and some new
opportunities for Otterbein,
the Ladies Tea will not be
held. A sincere thank you to all who have made
the past teas so enjoyable and successful. Laurie
Snyder and Nadine Goodwin Tea Coordinators
The Upper Room for March and April and Devozine, the devotional magazine for and by teens,
are available in the information rack in the Narthex.
Our Daily Bread for March, April, and May can be
found there also.
With our firm foundation
Thank you to the Boy Scouts for
we have already started
taking part in the 9 am Worship Serbuilding to a most hopeful
vice February 8th and to the leaders
future with our giving to
and families for worshiping with us.
date totaling $196,579 and
We appreciated the donuts and the
our commitments at
Boy Scout display in the lobby.
$400,867. This is an exciting start to what will be a
Faith Beyond the Pews
great ongoing campaign.
Work Camp
We are in the process of
will be held the week of June 8
getting the necessary perCORNER
- 12. There are many needy
mits and finalizing the
people here in York County.
plans for our church elevator. We will proceed as
Please consider volunteering
quickly as possible, and we look forward to the
to serve Christ by serving othcompletion of this project. Stay tuned for more upers. All skill levels, from professional to willing
dates as we carry out the work funded by your genhelper, are needed. If God is calling you to serve
erous support of our capital campaign.
He will carry you on the journey. Would you prayerfully consider helping a neighbor in need! FBP will
Baptism and Reception of New Members: If you
be capping registrations at 100 volunteers. Please
would like to make this your church home, it would
get your applications in early to reserve your spot.
be our pleasure to welcome you into our family! We
Volunteer applications and information are available
normally receive new members three or four times
online at http://www.servants.org/#/home-helps or
per year, and baptisms are usually conducted on
by calling 717-378-0336.
the same Sundays as these. The next date set for
baptism and new member reception is March 22,
Easter Egg Extravaganza
2015 (new member class on March 15 from 2 to 4
Join us Saturday, April 4th
pm). Those wishing to join the church are to attend
starting at 2 pm for our ana new member class on a Sunday afternoon prior to
nual Easter Egg Extravatheir reception. Those who join the church will be
ganza for children and their
received as members in whatever service they norfamilies from our church
mally attend, whether 9 am or 11 am worship.
and community. We will
Please call the church office if you are interested in
begin with a short Easter Program in our Fellowship
being part of a new member class or for baptism for
Hall followed by an Egg Hunt. All children ages
yourself or your child.
birth to 12 are invited.
Donations Needed: We will need donations of
Church Camp
plastic eggs and individually wrapped candy for the
It’s not too soon to make your plans eggs as well as volunteers to help. Drop off donafor Church Camp. There are many tions of eggs and/or candy in the container in the
camps to choose from such as Mu- lobby or in the church office by March 22nd. Please
sic, Drama & Worship Arts Camp,
contact Laurie Snyder if you can volunteer 309and Soccer Academy. Camps are 1678, uterps@comcast.net.
available for children, youth and
adults. Registration and all information needed for camp can be found at
Daylight
www.susumcamps.org. Brochures are available in
Saving Time
the lobby also. Otterbein will pay a portion of the
Sunday,
registration for children and youth. Early bird discount if you register by April 1.
March 8
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A Midweek
Opportunity for
Everyone
February 25—April 29
5:30 p.m. • Dinner
6:15 – 7:20 p.m. • Classes/Activities
7:30 p.m. • Prayer Service
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the
prayers.” Acts 2:42
Wednesdays Together is an opportunity for folks of all ages to gather for one evening a week of
fun, fellowship, and growing in faith. We will share a meal together (one you won’t have to cook or clean
up after!) and nourish our minds and souls through a variety of classes and activities.
All kids are welcome to hang out with Laurie Snyder in the Kids’ Music Room 6:15 pm – 7:20 pm
to learn about praising God through music…singing, learning about rhythm and playing instruments! Kids will also have a short Bible lesson, games and creative time! Bring your friends!
Nursery care will be provided for those 2 years of age and younger.
This spring, in addition to activities for children and youth as well as nursery coverage for our
little ones, we will offer two classes for adults: The Crafters (crocheting and knitting group) led by Joan
Holloway which will meet in Room 100, and a study of Pastor Ken’s book, Holy Communion: Celebrating
God with Us (Abingdon Press, 2014), led by Pastor Ken. Stay for some or all!
SHARE
Good Food For a Good Price
For a Good Deed
SHARE is a program that empowers people to be
self-sufficient and strengthens relationships and
communities by encouraging volunteer service.
Through SHARE, people can purchase food packages worth $35-$40 for $21 or less. SHARE offers
a wide variety of meat packages, a veggie package, holiday packages, and during the summer and
fall months, Farm Fresh Packages. Farm Fresh
Packages offer fresh fruits and veggies from family
farmers in Lancaster County. All this for only 2
hours of volunteer service such as church work,
babysitting, calling a neighbor daily, picking up
trash while on a walk, working at a food bank,
library, school, etc. If you eat, you’re in! Everyone
can participate in SHARE.
Any questions call
Virginia Houser, 741-3462 or
Lois Roth, 741-2302.
March Sign Up Date
March 14 — 10 am - noon
Food Distribution Day
March 28 — 10 am - noon
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3RD ANNUAL MEN’S
RESURRECTION BREAKFAST
A Time of Celebration and Commitment for Men
Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday Services
9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:10 am Church Brunch
11:00 am Contemporary Worship
Wednesday, April 1 - Wednesdays Together
5:30 pm Dinner
6:15 – 7:20 pm Classes/Activities
7:30 pm Prayer Service
Thursday, April 2 - Maundy Thursday Service
7:00 pm—Holy Communion Service
(Sanctuary)
Friday, April 3 - 9 am to 7 pm Prayer Vigil
(Sanctuary)
Noon and 6 pm Prayer Service (Sanctuary)
Saturday, April 4 - Easter Egg Extravaganza
2:00 pm Easter Program in Fellowship Hall,
Egg Hunt to follow
Sunday, April 5 - Easter Worship Celebrations
7:15 am Easter Sunrise Service
8:00 am Light Breakfast
9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:10 am Sunday School for All Ages
11:00 am Contemporary Worship
Christian Men are Encouraged to Invite your
Unsaved Family, Friends, and Business Associates
to this Special Meeting where the Gospel will be
Presented
Saturday, March 14
9:00 a.m.
Grace Baptist Church
3920 E. Prospect Rd., York
Buffet Breakfast
W. Wilson Lippy, Speaker
Wilson Lippy is the founder and president of Christian Farmers Outreach, a Christian outreach for
farmers and non-farmers. CFO is celebrating 25
years of ministry this year and is growing by leaps
and bounds. CFO works around the world with
more than 1200 individuals from 31 different countries with tracts in 14 different languages. CFO
continually prays, seeks God’s direction and remains readily available for whatever He has for
them to do. Many are being reached by CFO for
Jesus every day. CFO’s mission is to build, maintain and strengthen faith in God through presenting
The York Urban Alliance of United Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Jeremiah 33:3 is
Methodist Churches will host the
the organization’s theme verse: “Call on me and I
Men’s Lenten Breakfasts on Satur- will answer thee and show thee great and mighty
days during Lent. Each breakfast will begin at 7:30 things that thou knowest not.”
am. A Lenten message will be delivered at each
breakfast. All men of the community are invited to
To register or for further information
attend. A free will offering to defray expenses will
Call 717-755-0091
be taken. If you have any questions, please call
Or email gracebaptistyork@comcast.net
coordinator Barry Montag @ 717-792-1713.
Please Register by March 8
Free will offering will be taken
Feb. 21 - Messiah UM Church, 1300 N. Beaver St., York
Feb. 28 - Aldersgate UM Church, 397 Tyler Run Rd., York
March 7 - Fourth UM Church, 20 N. Lehman St., York
March 14 - Zion UM Church, 1030 Carlisle Rd., York
March 21 - Yorkshire UM Church, 125 Edgewood Rd., York
March 28 - Bethany UM Church, 1401 Mt. Rose Ave., York
April 4 - Asbury UM Church, 340 E. Market St., York
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Change of Address
ENJOY THE
CONVENIENCE OF
ELECTRONIC GIVING
Ryan & Heather Beavers
225 Cherry Street
York, PA 17402
Otterbein Spry wants to
remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way
to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual congregation members and provides much-needed
donation consistency for our congregation.
Direct Debit Giving is used to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account to
the church’s bank account.
Phone Number Updates
Chris Man, 717-542-7589
Nancy Metz, 717-818-5469
Scott Snyder, 717-501-1071
Doris Snyder, 717-501-1070
Credit and Debit Card Giving lets you make offerings automatically on a pre-determined schedule
using a credit or debit card.
Online Giving lets you go to
www.OtterbeinUmcSpry.com at any time to set up
an automatic donation plan, change your donation
plan, make a one-time donation or view your online
donation history. As you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving. Authorization forms and additional information are available from the church office or at the welcome center in the lobby.
11th Annual
Reducing Cancer in our Community
On March 14, 2015, the Penn State Cancer Institute, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, is holding an educational program for the general public on the latest information related to prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of common
cancers. The program is free to participants. Enrollment is limited and preregistration is required.
The brochure and an on-line registration form are
posted on the website: www.pennstatehershey.org/
reducing cancer. Brochures are also available in
the lobby.
FOR SALE—Plastic stacking chairs, $2.00 each.
Contact Virginia Houser, 741-3462 if interested or
for more information.
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Phil Bowman went to his eternal home with God
Thursday, February 12. A Celebration of Life service was held in the sanctuary Tuesday, February
17. Pastor Ken and Rev. Richard Starr officiated.
Phil was a member at Otterbein Spry for 20 years.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Phil’s family.
Dear Crafters, Thank you! It was such
a blessing for our residents to receive
your lovely gifts! We are so lucky to
have people like you to brighten our
day! Laura Baker, Activity Director,
The Haven at Springwood
WHAT NEWCOMERS EXPERIENCE
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us to think of the needs of others as well as our
own.
This is the kind of church we have become
and want to excel at. It is what Jesus intended for
his church to be. I think he is proud of us and encourages us to keep improving.
If you want to know how you can help, talk
to me.
Pastor Dave
dpmccullough@comcast.net 717-818-8831
Sunday Morning Schedule
9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:10 am Sunday School for all ages
11:00 am Contemporary Worship
Sun
1
Kids’ Club
2 - 4 pm
Food Run 4pm
Mon
2015
Wed
Tue
2Bible Study 9:45
AA - 6 pm
Young Women’s
Group, 7 pm
Iron Men, 7 pm
3
Choirs
Sunday 10:10 am Lord’s Lil’ Singers
Tuesday 5:15 pm Joyful Lil’ Ringers
Wed. 6:30 pm Contemporary Worship Team
Thursday 6:30 pm Choir
Thursday 7:30 pm Glory Bells
4
AA - 6 pm
Wednesdays
Together
Thu
5
Fri
6
Sat
7
Table Tennis Club
6 - 8 pm
Special Olympics 6:30
8 Girl Scout
Sunday
Youth Group
6:30—8:30
15 Kids’ Club
2 - 4 pm
New Member Class
2 pm
Youth Group
6:30—8:30
22
Youth Group
6:30—8:30
9
Bible Study 9:45 am
AA - 6 pm
Special Olympics
6:30
10
11
Trustees, 7 pm
AA - 6 pm
Wednesdays
Together
16
17
Bible Study 9:45 am
AA - 6 pm
Young Women’s
Group, 7 pm
Iron Men, 7 pm
23
Bible Study 9:45 am
AA - 6 pm
18
AA - 6 pm
Wednesdays
Together
24
25 Seniors’ Group
Luncheon - 11:45 am
AA - 6 pm
Wednesdays
Together
Private Party
1-5 pm
29 Palm Sunday 30
Church Brunch
10:10
Youth Group
6:30—8:30
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Harget
2 - Alison Gambrill
5 - Ryan Flynn
Mary Ann Rittenhouse
Glenn Taylor
6 - Carl Lauver
Theresa Wise
7 - Todd Barshinger
9 - Mary Grim
9 - Nancy Sweitzer
11 - Missy Howard
1 - Susanne
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Wednesdays Together
5:30 Dinner
6:15-7:20 Classes/Activities
7:30 Prayer Service
12 - Bobby Aller
15 - Luke Howard
17 - Sophia Bean
Erin Hammons
18 - Elise Knowlden
19 -Sebrina Joynes
20 - Ed Anderson
Addison Barshinger
Roy Deardorff
24 - Greg Towson
25 - Lincoln Coppage
26 - Alexyus Slaughter
13
12
Newsletter
Deadline
4 pm
19
Staff Meeting
2:30 pm
20
26
Staff Meeting
2:30 pm
27
Table Tennis Club
6 - 8 pm
21
Pinewood
Derby
28
Table Tennis Club
6 - 8 pm
Share
Distribution
10 - Noon
Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 50, Mon. 7pm
Senior Girl Scouts, Mon. 6:30
26 - William Gross
28 - Wilmer Barshinger
Hailey Flynn
Jackie Hench
Diane Oberlander
29 - Dean Gise
Rebecca Flynn
30 - Doris Witta
31 - David Hammons
John Suggs
11
14 Share Sign
Game Nite ~ Meal 6 Up 10 - Noon
Games ~ 7 pm
Ole’ Faithful
Table Tennis Club
Class Party
6 - 8 pm
Cub Scout Pk. 50, Tues. 7 pm
Cadette Girl Scouts, Wed.
6:30 pm
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
3 - Carl & Dale Schell
9 - Roger & Sue Starliper
16 -Richard & Brynn Kehler
19 - Melvin & Susan Kline
24 - John & Linda Noll
28 - William & Joyce Gross
30 - William & Becky Miller
Otterbein United Methodist Church of Spry
50 School Street
York, PA 17402
Visit us at: www.OtterbeinUmcSpry.com
Phone: 717-741-1429
Parsonage: 717-741-0579
E-Mail: office@OtterbeinUmcSpry.com
Otterbein UMC of Spry
March
2015
Sunday, April 5—Easter Worship Celebrations
7:15 am Easter Sunrise Service
8:00 am Light Breakfast
9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:10 am Sunday School for All Ages
11:00 am Contemporary Worship
April 2015 Upcoming Events
Apr. 4, Easter Program & Egg Hunt, 2 pm
Apr. 5, Happy Easter!
Apr. 10, Game Nite meal-6 pm, games-7 pm
Apr. 14, Trustees, 7 pm
Apr. 11, Share Sign Up, 10 am - noon
If you no longer wish to receive these
publications, please contact the church
office at 717-741-1429 or via e-mail at
office@OtterbeinUmcSpry.com
Would you like to receive
The Otterbein Messenger by
e-mail? Contact the church
office.
Apr. 19, Kids’ Club, 2-4 pm
Apr. 21, Finance Committee, 7:30 pm
Apr. 24, Missions Yard Sale, 8-6 pm
Apr. 25, Missions Yard Sale, 8-1 pm
Apr. 25, Share Distribution, 10 am - noon
Apr. 28, Cemetery Committee, 7 pm