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Volunteers are needed to take meals to Family Promise during the week of Aug 22.  Currently, there are 4 adults and 7 children staying at the shelter. Please sign in at takethemameal.com with last name: Promise and password: Derry. Questions? Contact Jane Robertson.

Can’t take a meal? Giant gift cards are always appreciated. Also, Family Promise is holding “A Back- to -School Supplies Drive” through Sept 3. Backpacks, notebooks, folders, #2 pencils, glue sticks, etc. are needed. School supplies and gift cards can be dropped off at the church.

REGISTRATION BEGINS 9:15 AM SAT AUG 21 AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FALLING SPRING, CHAMBERSBURG

“What My Grandmothers Taught Me,” an overview of the new Bible study by Erin Adams, and “The Faces of Foster Care,” insights of a foster care parent by Chloe Morris-Hodges, are the morning and afternoon programs for the Summer Gathering of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Carlisle.

A light lunch will be be available for a small fee. For the afternoon session, participants will fill 24 backpacks for children who arrive in foster care unexpectedly and with nothing. Donations are needed to fill the backpacks: toothbrushes, toothpastes, deodorant, shampoo, and soap or body wash. Attendees are asked to bring item(s) for the session. To carpool, contact Doris Feil.

6 PM SAT SEPT 11 IN FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS

On the menu: appetizers (cheese and vegetables), stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, baked corn, green bean/carrot medley, bun and light dessert. Cost: $15 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 5-11, free for age 4 and under. Contact Doris Feil to order a gluten-free or vegetarian meal. Masks will be required at all times except when seated at the table to eat the meal.  

“Who Is She? Women of the Bible Fashion Show” will follow the meal. Purchase tickets on Sunday, Aug 22 & 29 and Sept 5 after the service, or from the church office during the week. RSVP required by Sept 5

The Chaplaincy at Penn National Race Course in Grantville is looking for a Social Services Coordinator. This ministry is affiliated with the Race Track Chaplaincy of America which was founded in 1972 as an evangelical organization geared to bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to the men and women working in the horse racing industry.

The Chaplaincy seeks a person with a deep love for Jesus Christ and a compassionate heart for those who work in this unique setting. The position is for 15-20 hours a week. The hours are somewhat flexible, but would need to include some morning and early afternoon time to be available to the horsemen. The job involves serving on a team with the full-time chaplain, a part-time administrative assistant and a board of directors. Click to view and download the job description.

6-8 PM WEDNESDAYS, SEPT 15-NOV 17 • DINNER, WORKBOOK & CHILD CARE INCLUDED

Participants in the Faith & Finances discussion group will eat, laugh, and struggle together as they learn to overcome obstacles, set savings goals, make spending plans, manage debt and loans, and more. Join the group to consider how God’s plans for your money might be larger than yours!

Cost: $20 for the entire course, 100% reimbursed for perfect attendance, 50% reimbursed if no more than two classes missed

For more information or to secure a spot, contact Love INC of Greater Hershey at 717-835-0101 or click for details. The group is limited to about five families who may include Love INC clients or anyone from the community who is interested in learning to overcome financial obstacles, set savings goals, and make spending plans.

Click here to read more about the corn roast and picnic.

The organ installers placed the great and positive divisions last week. About 70% of the electrical work is done, and more pipes will be added during the week of August 9. Do you notice that some pipes look spotted? That’s because of the combination of tin and lead metals that comprise the pipes: the tin floats to the surface, creating the spotted look. We won’t hear the organ being played in worship until September, but it’s worth the wait: the installers tell us we have a “dazzling” instrument. Mark your calendar for the Sept 25 organ dedication.

11:45 AM SUNDAYS BEGINNING SEPT 19 • CHAPEL

11 Minute Lessons are perfect for those seeking meaningful education and discussion and a brief time commitment. After the 10:30 am service and post-worship fellowship, join Pastor Stephen in the Chapel to consider the problem of evil often summarized as, “either God is able to prevent evil and will not, or God is willing to prevent it and cannot.”

Short in length but long on content, this class will look at all aspects of the problem and try to frame the question in new ways. We’ll start with considering how God is present and active in the world and our lives, eleven minutes at a time. 

Read more about this annual service that includes hands-on blessing of the animals that share our lives.

Derry’s Sunday morning live stream doesn’t happen all by itself: it takes three AV technicians every week who control the cameras, audio and video content. Would you like to be one of them? Contact Sue George for more information. This eNews feature article also provides more information.

If working on websites is more your style, Sue may have a role for you. Contact her and let her know you’re interested. 

• Thank you to everyone who came out to support Love INC at the Hershey Vineyard on June 5. It was a great time for fellowship and meeting new people. 85 people attended this event and enjoyed entertainment from the Redacted Duo and the Bad Toupees. Artwork created by high school students and local artisans across various mediums such as pottery, painting, and photography was on display and appreciated by all.
• Thank you to everyone involved with the Run Your Race 5K on July 3. This inaugural race was a tremendous success: there were 104 registered participants between the 5K and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and Love INC raised $11,000 which will be used to support the Connection Center, Personal Care Closet, Parsonages, and Hopes of Hope ministries.