CUMC Event Calendar - (All Events will be at CUMC unless otherwise stated. See Weekly Schedule page for weekly event information at CUMC)
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February 2012Sun Feb 5 - 5th Sunday after the Epiphany - Souper Bowl Sunday - Bring your non-perishable food and donations to support our feeding ministry. - Sermon "Soul Power"
Sun Feb 12 - 6th Sunday after the Epiphany - Boy Scout Sunday - Building Fund Offering
Sun Feb 19 - Last Sunday after the Epiphany - Transfiguration of the Lord - Collecting School Supplies for our School Supply Ministry
Mon Feb 20 - Presidents Day
Wed Feb 22 - Ash Wednesday
Sun Feb 26 - 1st Sunday in Lent
Mon Feb 27 - Lanchester United Methodist Men - AT Faith Community UMC (Lincoln Highway, Parkesburg, PA) - Dinner served at 6:45 PM
March 2012Fri Mar 2 - World Day of Prayer
Sun Mar 4 - 2nd Sunday in Lent - Girl Scout Sunday - Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sun Mar 11 - 3rd Sunday in Lent - One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday - Building Fund Offering
Sun Mar 18 - 4th Sunday in Lent
Sun Mar 25 - 5th Sunday in Lent
April 2012Sun Apr 1 - Palm Sunday - 6th Sunday in Lent
Mon Apr 2 - Holy Week
Tue Apr 3 - Holy Week
Wed Apr 4 - Holy Weed
Thr Apr 5 - Holy Thursday
Fri Apr 6 - Good Friday
Sat Apr 7 - Holy Saturday
Sun Apr 8 -
Easter!!! - Building Fund Offering
Sun Apr 15 - 2nd Sunday of Easter
Sun Apr 22 - 3rd Sunday of Easter - Festival of God's Creation - Native American Ministries Sunday
Tue Apr 24 - Fri May 4 - General Conference, Tampa, FL
Wed Apr 25 - World Malaria Day
Sun Apr 29 - 4th Sunday of Easter
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Historical Information
January 2012
Sun Jan 1 - New Year's Day - 1st Sunday after Christmas - Epiphany Sunday - Worship Service at 11AM - Hymn Sing
Fri Jan 6 - Epiphany of the Lord
Sun Jan 8 - 1st Sunday after the Epiphany - Baptism of the Lord - Building Fund Offering - Sermon "In the Beginning"
Wed Jan 11 - Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Sun Jan 15 - 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany - Human Relations Day - - Sermon by Debbie Davenport - Cornerstone Pregnancy Care Services (CPCS)
Mon Jan 16 - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Observance
Wed Jan 18 - Wed Jan 25 - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Sun Jan 22 - 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany - Ecumenical Sunday - Sermon "Fishing"
Mon Jan 23 - Lanchester United Methodist Men Meeting at Hibernia UMC (Hibernia Rd Coatesville, PA) - Dinner starts at 6:45 PM
Sun Jan 29 - 4th Sunday after the Epiphany - Sermon "Freedom in Love"
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January 2011
Sat Jan 1 - Happy New Year!
Sun Jan 2 - Epiphany Sunday - Holy Communion - Meditation "Let There Be....Life"
Thr Jan 6 - Epiphany of the Lord
Jan 7-9, 2011 - 24th Annual Youth Rally to Ocean City, MD - Worship led by Kristian Stanfill - Friday night concert by Kutless - Register by Oct 15th (47.00) and free t-shirt - Register by Nov 15th (57.00) and free t-shirt - Late registration is 72.00 - Conctact Pastor Jeff for details
Sun Jan 9 - 1st Sunday after Epiphany - Baptism of the Lord - Message "Looking for God"
Tue Jan 11 - Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Sun Jan 16 - 2nd Sunday after Epiphany - Human Relations Day - Join our Youth Soup Event after the Worship Service - Message "No Expiration Date"
Mon Jan 17 - Martin Luther King Holiday
Sun Jan 23 - 3rd Sunday after Epiphany - Ecumenical Sunday - Message "A Miracle of Beauty"
Mon Jan 24 - United Methodist Men Meeting at Hibernia UMC - 6:45 PM
Jan 18-25 - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Wed Jan 26 - Our congregation donated just over $ 1,000.00 on Christmas Eve to purchase food for the needy. The purchased food will be distributed at the church on Wed Jan 26, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Sun Jan 30 - 4th Sunday after Epiphany
February 2011
Sun Feb 6 - 5th Sunday after Epiphany - Souper Bowl Sunday - Please Bring Canned / Dry Goods to Church for the needy - Also join our Youth Soup Event right after the Worship Service - Special presentation by Debbie Davenport Cornerstone Pregnancy Services Center
Sun Feb 13 - 6th Sunday after Epiphany - Boy Scout Sunday - Message "God's Field" - NO YOUTH FELLOWSHIP MEETING THIS EVENING
Sun Feb 20 - 7th Sunday after Epiphany - Message "The Real Meaning of Holiness"
Mon Feb 21 - Presidents Day
Sun Feb 27 - 8th Sunday after Epiphany - Message "Sustainability"
Mon Feb 28 - Lanchester United Methodist Men Meeting at Pomeroy United Methodist Church - Dinner served at 6:45 PM
March 2011
Fri Mar 4 - World Day of Prayer
Sat Mar 5 - "Catch The Vision" Prayer Breakfast at the Christiana Fire Hall to support the Mt. Zion AME building and renovation construction project, 9AM to 11AM
Sun Mar 6 - Last Sunday after Epiphany - Transfiguration of the Lord - Message "The Son"
Sun Mar 6 - 24 Hours That Changed the World - Come explore the last day of Jesus' earthly life - Session 1 of 7 - 7-8 PM - Child Care Available
Wed Mar 9 - Ash Wednesday
Sun Mar 13 - 1st Sunday in Lent - Girl Scout Sunday - Daylight Savings Time Starts - Holy Communion Service - YOUTH Soup Luncheon after worship service - Communion Meditation "He Said, No!"
Sun Mar 13 - 24 Hours That Changed the World - Come explore the last day of Jesus' earthly life - Session 2 of 7 - 7-8 PM - Child Care Available
Sun Mar 20 - 2nd Sunday in Lent - Message "The Wildness of God"
Sun Mar 20 - 24 Hours That Changed the World - Come explore the last day of Jesus' earthly life - Session 3 of 7 - 7-8 PM - Child Care Available
Sun Mar 27 - 3rd Sunday in Lent - 1st Mission Offering for Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, and Japanese Relief Efforts through UMCOR - Message "Recall God's Call"
Sun Mar 27 - 24 Hours That Changed the World - Come explore the last day of Jesus' earthly life - Session 4 of 7 - 7-8 PM - Child Care Available
April 2011
Sat Apr 2 - Relay for Life Spaghetti Dinner at CUMC - 3 PM to 7 PM with takeout available. $7.00 for adults (12 and up), $3.50 (5-11), Free (4 and under).
Sun Apr 3 - 4th Sunday in Lent - One Great Hour of Sharing - Message by Pastor Jeff Frantz - "The Choice to See"
Sun April 3 - 24 Hours That Changed the World - Come explore the last day of Jesus' earthly life - Session 5 of 7 - 7-8 PM - Child Care Available
Sun Apr 10 - 5th Sunday in Lent - Youth Trip to the Laser Dome - Message by Rev. Dr. Michael Sigman, President, Evangelical School of Theology - Message "The Better Way!"
Sun April 10 - 24 Hours That Changed the World - Come explore the last day of Jesus' earthly life - Session 6 of 7 - 7-8 PM - Child Care Available
Sun Apr 17 - 6th Sunday in Lent - Palm Sunday - Message "Cast Your Vote" by Jeff Frantz
Sun April 17 - 24 Hours That Changed the World - Come explore the last day of Jesus' earthly life - Session 7 of 7 - 7-8 PM - Child Care Available
Apr 17-23 - Holy Week
Thur Apr 21 - Holy Thursday - 7PM Holy Communion and Tenebrae Service by District Superintendent Jim Todd - Meditation - "Three Chances"
Fri Apr 22 - Good Friday
Sat Apr 23 - Holy Saturday - Christiana Cross Walk - Meet at Lion's Park at 11:30 AM
Sun Apr 24 - Easter Message by Pastor Jeff Frantz "A Specialist in Resurrection" - Festival of God's Creation - Easter Egg Hunt for Sunday School Kids 9:30 AM - Worship Service 10:45 AM - Second Mission Offering - for Susan Fuller (Missionary to Russia), Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, and Water Street Rescue Mission
Mon Apr 25 - LanChester Methodist Men Meeting at Cochranville UMC - Dinner at 6:45 PM contact 610 593-0918 for additional information
May 2011
Sun May 1 - 2nd Sunday of Easter - Welcome to our new pianist - Sheri Weaver!! - Message "Happy Birthday King James"
May 2 - 8 - Christian Family Week
Thur May 5 - National Day of Prayer
Fri May 6 - May Friendship DaySat May 7 - Spring Cleaning Day at the Church - 8 AM to Noon - Come share some elbow grease for the Lord's House!
Sun May 8 - 3rd Sunday of Easter - Festival of the Christian Home - Native American Ministries Sunday - Mother's Day - Message "A Journey of Discovery"
Sun May 15 - 4th Sunday of Easter - Love Offering for southern US storm victims - Message "Are We A Casserole Church?"
Sun May 22 - 5th Sunday of Easter - Heritage Sunday - Pastor Allan Sumerfield Appreciation Luncheon after the worship service - Message "Thanks For The Memories"
Tue May 24 - Aldersgate Day
Sun May 29 - 6th Sunday of Easter - Message "Freedom, Love, and Pain"
Mon May 30 - Memorial Day Observance
June 2011
Thur Jun 2 - Ascension of the Lord
Sat Jun 4 - Methodist Men's Family Night - at Christiana Fire Hall - 6:30 PM
Sun Jun 5 - 7th Sunday of Easter - Begin Summer Hours (-CHANGE IN SUMMER HOURS THIS YEAR TO 11:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE) - Message " One More Chance - One Choice" by Lay Leader Dave Merrill
Sun Jun 12 - Day of Pentecost - Message "Take the Plunge" by Jeff Frantz
Sun Jun 19 - 1st Sunday after Pentecost - Trinity Sunday - Father's Day - Peace with Justice Sunday - Message "Never Alone" by Jeff Frantz
Sun Jun 26 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost - Message "Our Final Destination" by Fred Mallilieu
Sun Jun 26 to Thur Jun 30 - Vacation Bible School - "Going to Rome - Paul and the Underground Church" 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Register online at http://www.christianachurch.org/VBSRegistration.dsp
Mon Jun 27 - Vacation Bible School - 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Please Join Us Even If For One Night!
Tue Jun 28 - Vacation Bible School - 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Please Join Us Even if For One Night!
Wed Jun 29 - Vacation Bible School - 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Please Join Us Even if For One Night!
Thr Jun 30 -
Vacation Bible School - 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Please Join Us Even if For One Night!
July 2011
Sun Jul 3 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost - Message by Chris Oleyniczak "Walking With Christ"
Sun Jul 10 - 4th Sunday after Pentecost - Help us welcome to our new Pastor - Elaine Miller Bortman!! - Message "The Sower and the Seed"
Sun Jul 17 - 5th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "Rooting Out Weeds"
Wed Jul 20 - Post VBS Education Meeting 7:30 PM
Sun Jul 24 - 6th Sunday after Pentecost - Mission Committee Meeting after Worship Service - Message "Discovering Abundance in the Small Things"
Sat Jul 30 - Youth Inner Tube Trip on the Brandywine - meet at church at 9:45 AM
Sun Jul 31 - 7th Sunday after Pentecost - Youth Sunday - Message "The God We Share" by Jeffrey S. Frantz, Director of Youth Ministry
August 2011
Sun Aug 7 - 8th Sunday after Pentecost - Noisy Offering for Christiana Community School Supply Giveaway - Message "Stormy Seas"
Sun Aug 14 - 9th Sunday after Pentecost - Noisy Offering for Christiana Community School Supply Giveaway - Message "Crumb Eating Dogs"
Sun Aug 21 - 10th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "Who Do You Say He Is?"
Tue Aug 23 - Christiana Community School Supply Giveaway - 6-8 PM (While Supplies Last) - If hard times have hit your family and you need basic school supplies for your children, please stop by the church starting at 6PM to pick up available school supplies for free.
Sun Aug 28 - CHURCH SERVICES CANCELLED FOR TODAY DUE TO HURRICANE IRENE 11th Sunday after Pentecost - Youth cookout at Pastor Jeff's House
Sun Aug 28 -
TRIBUTE TO AMERICA CONCERT CANCELLED TODAY DUE TO HURRICANE IRENE - Tribute to America - August 28, 2011 at 3 PM at Manor Presbyterian Church 505 Street Road Cochranville, PA 19330. The LanChester Chorus and the Manor Senior Chorus will be presenting a concert in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Patriotic and inspirational music will be performed. Come out and enjoy the music and remember all those who have fought the battle and lost their lives so we can enjoy our freedoms.
September 2011
Sun Sep 4 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost - Message - "Prescription for Holiness"
Mon Sep 5 - Labor Day
Sun Sep 11 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost - Building Fund Offering - Message "How Many Times!"
Tue Sep 13 - Women's Bible Study Series starts - "What the Bible Says About Angels" 7PM
Sun Sep 18 - 14th Sunday after Pentecost - Rally Day - Resume Sunday School (Sunday School 9:45AM and Worship Service 11AM) - Welcome Luncheon for our new Pastor right after the worship service. Sermon "God Will Take Care of You"
Sun Sep 25 - 15th Sunday after Pentecost - 3rd Mission Offering for Mission Society - Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, Cornerstone Pregnancy Care Services of Gap, PA, and Starting People in the Horn of Africa. Youth will meet after the worship service to make plans for the Youth Sunday in October. Pizza provided! - Sermon "Trick Questions"
Mon Sep 26 - United Methodist Men - Avondale UMC 6:45 PM - Contact (610) 593-0918 for details
October 2011
Sun Oct 2 - 16th Sunday after Pentecost - World Communion Sunday - Sermon "God is L.O.V.E." by Sheri Weaver
Sun Oct 9 - 17th Sunday after Pentecost - Children's Sabbath - Building Fund Offering - Sermon - "Positions" by Dick Stiles
Mon Oct 10 - Columbus Day
Sun Oct 16 - 18th Sunday after Pentecost - Laity Sunday - Holy Communion Service - Blessing of the Animals (Please join us for a special service at 2:30 PM. Bring your pets for a special blessing by Pastor Elaine!)
Sun Oct 23 - 19th Sunday after Pentecost
Sun Oct 30 - 20th Sunday after Pentecost - Youth Sunday (Our youth run the worship service) - 4th Mission Offering that benefits Cornerstone Pregnancy Care Center - Susan Fuller (Missionary to Russia) and local Lancaster County Flood Relief Efforts - Message "Is Our Anger Justified" by Cara Grigson
Mon Oct 31 - Reformation Day
November 2011
Tue Nov 1 - All Saints Day
Fri Nov 4 - World Community Day
Sun Nov 6 - 21st Sunday after Pentecost - Daylight Saving Time Ends - School Supplies being collected for our 2012 School Supply Community Giveaway - Collecting gifts for Harrison House residents through December - United Methodist Men Annual Holiday Toy Drive for Methodist Home for Children - Sermon "Being Prepared"
Sun Nov 13 - 22nd Sunday after Pentecost - Organ and Tissue Donor Sunday - Building Fund Offering - Pastor Appreciation Luncheon after the Worship Service - Sermon "The Nature of Stewardship" - Part 1 of 2 - DVD by Dr. Tony Evans
Mon Nov 14 - Lanchester United Methodist Men meeting at Parkesburg UMC - Dinner served at 6:45 PM - Contact Jim Cauller (610 593-0918) to RVSP
Sun Nov 20 - Last Sunday after Pentecost - Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday - Bible Sunday - Harvest Home Sunday (collecting canned goods, dry goods, turkeys, and cash for the Water Street Rescue Mission) - Sermon "The Nature of Stewardship" Part 2 of 2 - DVD by Dr. Tony Evans
Nov 20-27 - National Bible Week
Wed Nov 23 - Thanksgiving Eve Service at Georgetown United Methodist Church - 7 PM. This is a combined service for Christiana, Georgetown, and Mount Pleasant United Methodist Churches
Thur Nov 24 - Thanksgiving
Sun Nov 27 - 1st Sunday of Advent - United Methodist Student Day - Sermon "Shoots of the Future"
December 2011
Thur Dec 1 - World AIDS Day
Sun Dec 4 - 2nd Sunday of Advent - Starting our December Hat, Mitten, Scarf Drive for local school children (through Dec 18) - OPEN HOUSE 2-4 PM - Make It / Take It Gifts - Everyone is Welcome!!! - Sermon "Preparing The Way"
Sun Dec 11 - 3rd Sunday of Advent - Building Fund Offering - Sermon "Inviting Joy"
Sun Dec 18 - 4th Sunday of Advent - Sermon "A Little Town of Great Renown"
Sat
Dec 24 - Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Christiana United
Methodist Church - 7 PM - We will be accepting donations for our 2012
Food Ministry
Sun
Dec 25 - Christmas Day Worship Service - 11AM - This is a combined
service for Christiana, Georgetown, and Mount Pleasant United Methodist
Churches - Christmas Cantata
Sat Dec 31 - New's Year Eve - Watch Night
January 2010
Jan 1 - Happy New Year!
Sun Jan 3 - Holy Communion - Message "A Day of New Beginning" - Epiphany Sunday
Jan 8 - 10 - Youth Trip to Ocean City, MD (Pyroimanic) - Register by Nov 8, 2009 with Pastor Jeff. Cost is $ 55.00
Sun Jan 10 - Building Fund Offering - Message "God Carries Us Through" - First Sunday after Epiphany
Sun Jan 10 - Alpha Course # 1 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM - Who Is Jesus?
Jan 12-14 - Clergy Retreat in Ocean City, MD
Sun Jan 17 - Message "The Church" - 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
Sun Jan 17 - Alpha Course # 2 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM - Why Did Jesus Die?
Sun Jan 24 - Alpha Course # 3 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM - How Can We Have Faith?
Sun Jan 24 - Sanctity of Human Life Sunday - Message - Cornerstone Pregnancy Center - 3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Sun Jan 24 - Special Mission Offering for Haiti Disaster
Mon Jan 25 - Lanchester United Methodist Men Meeting - at Cochranville United Methodist Church - Dinner served at 6:45PM - Contact (610) 593-0918 to RSVP
Sun Jan 31 - Alpha Course # 4 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM - Why And How Do I Pray?
Sun Jan 31 - Youth Worship Service (5th Sunday) - Message - "Do You Mean?" - 4th Sunday after Epiphany
February 2010
Sun Feb 7 - No Alpha Meeting! - 5th Sunday After Epiphany - - Church Cancelled Due To Snow
Sun Feb 14 - Last Sunday After Epiphany - Transfiguration of the Lord - Message "In The Beginning, God"
Sun Feb 14 - Scouting Ministries Sunday - Building Fund Offering
Sun Feb 14 - Alpha Course # 5 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM - Why And How Shoule I Read The Bible?
Mon Feb 15 - Presidents Day
Wed Feb 17 - Ash Wednesday
Sat Feb 20 - Alpha Holy Spirit Retreat - Week # 6 - Gap Family Center - 8AM to 4PM
Sun Feb 21 - No Alpha Meeting!
Sun Feb 21 - Souper Bowl Sunday - Canned Good collection for local food cupboards - Luncheon after worship service - 1st Sunday in Lent - Message "Strength for The Journey"
Mon Feb 22 - United Methodist Men - At Pomeroy UM Church - 6:45 PM - Contact (610) 593-6340 to RSVP by 2/15/09 - CANCELLED
Sun Feb 28 - Missions Offering (Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia / Cornerstone Pregnancy Center / Rose of Sharon Orphanage in Dominican Republic) - 2nd Sunday in Lent - Message "One Who Cares"
Sun Feb 28 - Alpha Week # 7 - 5:30 PM
March 2010
Sun Mar 7 - 3rd Sunday in Lent - Message "Praying"
Sun Mar 7 - Alpha Week # 8 - 5:30 PM
Sun Mar 14 - Building Offering - 4th Sunday in Lent - Message "There Are Bigger Things" - One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday - Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sun Mar 14 - Alpha Week # 9 - 5:30 PM
Sun Mar 21 - 5th Sunday in Lent - Message "Lord of The Sabbath"
Sun Mar 21 - Alpha Week # 10 - 5:30 PM
Mon Mar 22 - LanChester United Methodist Men - at Christiana United Methodist - Dinner 6:45 PM - Pastor Buck Mowday guest speaker - Contact (610) 593-0918 to RVSP by 3/14/10
Sun Mar 28 - Palm Sunday - Worship 10:45 AM - Mission Offering (Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, and UMCOR Disaster Relief in Chile) - 5th Sunday in Lent - Message "A Week of Wonder"
Sun Mar 28 - Alpha Celebration Dinner - 5:30 PM
Mon Mar 29 - Monday of Holy Week
Tue Mar 30 - Tuesday of Holy Week
Wed Mar 31 - Wednesday of Holy Week
April 2010
Thr Apr 1 - Holy Thursday - Holy Communion 1:30 PM and Worship Service 7:00 PM
Fri Apr 2 - Good Friday
Sat Apr 3 - Holy Saturday
Sun Apr 4 - Easter!! - Sunrise service at Lion's Park (Christiana, PA) - 6:30 AM - Easter Egg Hunt for Pre-K to 6 Grade Youth 9:30AM - Traditional Worship Service at 10:45 AM at the church - Message " Live, Longer and Better"
Sun Apr 11 - Building Offering - 2nd Sunday of Easter - Message by Jeffrey Frantz
Thr Apr 15 - Game Night - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Thr Apr 15 - Thursday Night Bible Read Aloud starts again 7:00-8:00 PM
Sun Apr 18 - 3rd Sunday of Easter - Native American Ministries Sunday - Message "I Will Go, Lord"
April 23 - 24 - World Vision's 30-Hour Famine - Overnight Youth Activity
Sat Apr 24 - Relay for Life Spaghetti Dinner - 3:00-7:00 PM
Sun Apr 25 - 4th Sunday of Easter - Message "Ten Commandments of Simplicity and Directness"
Mon Apr 26 - LanChester Mens Meeting at Cochranville United Methodist Church - 6:45PM
Tue Apr 27 - Parent/Teen Planning Meeting 7PM for the June Trip to Heifer International in Rutland, Mass
May 2010
Sun May 2 - 5th Sunday of Easter - Message By Jeffrey Frantz - Director of Youth Ministries - "Is It Holy?"
May 3-9 - Christian Family Week
Thr May 6 - National Day of Prayer
Sun May 9 - Building Offering - 6th Sunday of Easter - Mother's Day - Message "How She's Made"
Tue May 11 - Youth Mission Trip Parent Planing Meeting 7PM
Thr May 13 - Ascension of the Lord
Sun May 16 - 7th Sunday of Easter - Message "Grumbling is a Deadly Sin"
Sat May 22 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Youth Mission Trip to Heifer International - 4-7PM $8.00 ages 12 and up $4.00 for ages 4-11 and under 4 free.
Sun May 23 - Day of Pentecost - Heritage Sunday
Mon May 24 - Aldersgate Day
Sun May 30 - Youth Worship Service (5th Sunday) - 1st Sunday after Pentecost - Trinity Sunday - Peace with Justice Sunday - Nessage - "Not In Vain"
Mon May 31 - Memorial Day
June 2010
Sat Jun 5 - United Methodist Men's Family Night at the Christiana Fire Company Hall - 6:30PM
Sun Jun 6 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost - Start Summer Hours - Worship Service 9:30 AM and Children's Sunday School 9:30 AM - Message "Glamping In Gilgal" - Holy Communion
Sun Jun 13 - Building Offering - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost - Message by Jeff Frantz "Hot and Cold"
Jun 17 - 21 - Youth Mission Trip to Heifer International in Rutland, MA (See Youth Page for details)
Sun Jun 20 - 4th Sunday after Pentecost - Message by Fred Mallalieu
Sun Jun 27 - 5th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "Yes"
Sun Jun 27 - Youth trip to CiCi's Pizza after service - No evening youth fellowship
July 2010
Sun Jul 4 - Independence Day - 6th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "Not In Vain" - No evening youth meeting
Sun Jul 11 - Building Offering - 7th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "What Would You Ask For?" - No evening youth meeting - Vacation Bible School 6:30 PM - Adults and Children Welcome!
Sun Jul 11 - Thur Jul 15 - Vacation Bible School - Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace You can register on-line at the VBS Registration tab. All ages (Adults and Children) are welcome but children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sun Jul 18 - 8th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "You're Good To Go"
Sun Jul 25 - 9th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "Are You Contagious?" By Jeffrey Frantz - Youth Director
August 2010
Sun Aug 1 - 10th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "You Are Important"
Sun Aug 8 - Building Offering - 11th Sunday after Pentecost - Message by Seminarian Chris Oleyniczak -"Iron Sharpens Iron"
Sun Aug 15 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost - Message by Seminarian Chris Oleyniczak
Sun Aug 22 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost - Church Growth Meeting after worship - All Welcome - Message "Build Around God's Altar"
Sun Aug 29 - 14th Sunday after Pentecost - Message - "The Power of Prayer"
September 2010
Sat Sep 4 - Lebanon Area Corvette Club - All Vehicle Show - Lion's Park - All proceeds benefit the Christiana United Methodist Church Stained Glass Window Repair Fund - Registration 9-11 AM - Show 11AM-3PM - DJ, Food Vendors, Bake Sale, and Pastor Allan will issue the Best of Show Trophy
Sun Sep 5 - 15th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "Rules of Engagement" - No Youth Fellowship Meeting
Mon Sep 6 - Labor Day
Sat Set 11 - Community Service - Christiana Community Days. Events all day - To commemorate this date, following a pig roast picnic at 6 PM there will be a praise service to honor local police and fire departments who protect our community everyday.
Sun Sep 12 - Building Offering - 16th Sunday after Pentecost - RALLY DAY - Return to regular hours - Sunday School / Small Group 9:30 AM - Worship Service - 10:45 AM - Message "Job's Cold Shoulder"
Tue Sep 14 - Women's Bible Study for the fall begins at 7PM - Subject is "Revealing the Mysteries of Heaven
Sat Sep 18 - Youth Trip to Black Rock Retreat for the Rope Course - 9AM - 12 PM
Sun Sep 19 - 17th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "In the Name of Jesus"
Sun Sep 26 - Missions Offering for Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia: Cornerstone Pregnancy Center: and Teen Challenge - 18th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "Giving All We Are" - No Youth Fellowship Meeting this evening.
Mon Sep 27 - LanChester United Methodist Men Meeting at Avondale United Methodist Church - Dinner at 6:45PM
October 2010
Sun Oct 3 - 19th Sunday after Pentecost - World Communion Sunday - Message by Rev. John C. Nesbitt - Communion Meditation "By Faith"
Sun Oct 10 - Building Offering - 20th Sunday after Pentecost - Message "For the Glory of God"
Sun Oct 10th - Youth Activity - Hear about one man's experience of "Ninety Minutes in Heaven" - Meet at the church at 3:45 PM to travel to Downingtown High School for the Ninety Minutes to Heaven presentation. - NO EVENING MEETING AT THE CHURCH
Sat Oct 16 - Youth and Adult Activity - CROP Walk at Muddy Run at 8:30 AM - Benefits Solanco Food Bank and the fight against hunger around the world. Support our walkers!
Sun Oct 17 - Laity Sunday - 21st Sunday after Pentecost - Message - We Do Not Lose Heart - Annual Charge Conference Meeting at Limeville UMC - 5:30 PM
Sun Oct 17 - Youth Activity - In time for Halloween -- A visit to a funeral home and Christian discussion on death and dying. Supper at Pastor Jeff's house follows. Meet at Groff, High & Eckenroth Funeral Home 145 W. Main St New Holland, PA at 2:45 PM.
Sat Oct 23 - Youth Activity - Join us for a night-time visit to Cherry Crest Farm's corn maze. Meet at the church parking lot at 5:30 PM.
Sun Oct 24 - 22nd Sunday after Pentecost - Pastor Appreciation Sunday - Luncheon following the Worship Service - Message "Leadership in the Church"
Mon Oct 25 - Lanchester United Methodist Men Meeting - 6:45 PM at Pomeroy United Methodist Church - RSVP at 610 593-0918
Sun Oct 31 - Annual Women's Breakfast - 7:00 AM
Sun Oct 31 - Youth Worship Service (5th Sunday) Message "Masks" by Michael Frantz - Reformation Day - 23rd Sunday after Pentecost - Missions Offering for Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, and Solanco Crop Walk
November 2010
Mon Nov 1 - All Saints Day
Sun Nov 7 - Daylight Savings Time Ends - 24th Sunday after Pentecost - Stewardship Sunday
Thr Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Sun Nov14 - Building Offering - 25th Sunday after Pentecost - Organ and Tissue Donor Sunday - Message "Restorative Justice"
Sun Nov 14 - Youth Scavenger Hunt right after the worship service - benefits the Solanco Food Bank
Nov 15 - Nov 28 - Annual United Methodist Men Toy Drive for the United Methodist Home - Donations are to be new unwrapped toys or gift cards (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart or Best Buy). Donation box is in overflow room.
Mon Nov 15 - Lanchester United Methodist Men Meeting 6:45 PM at Parkesburg United Methodist Church - RSVP at 610 593-0918
Sun Nov 21 - Bible Sunday - Last Sunday after Pentecost - Harvest Home Sunday (Food Collection for Local Food Banks) - Message "Using Our Blessings"
Nov 21 - 28 - National Bible Week
Wed Nov 24 - Community Thanksgiving Eve Service - Maple Grove Mennonite Church - 7 PM (549 Swan Road Atglen, PA)
Thr Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Day
Fri Nov 26 - Youth Activity - Midnight Bowling at Garden Spot in Strasburg, PA. Midnight to 6AM - CANCELLED - Will be rescheduled.
Sun Nov 28 - United Methodist Student Day - 1st Sunday of Advent - Message "Praise Does What?"
December 2010Sun Dec 5 - 2nd Sunday of Advent - Children's Christmas Program
Sun Dec 12 - Building Offering - 3rd Sunday of Advent - Holy Communion - Communion Meditation "Advent Joy"
Sat Dec 18 - Community Christmas Caroling - 5:45 PM
Sun Dec 19 - 4th Sunday of Advent - Christmas Cantata
Sun Dec 19 - Youth Christmas Party - 5:45 PM - All Youth 7th grade and up are invited. Please bring a shack that represents another country for a taste of "Christmas around the World."
Sun Dec 19 - LanChester Chorus 61st Annual Christmas Concert - 3:00 PM at the Christiana Fire Company - 214 South Bridge Street Christiana, PA 17509. Free to the public. Light refreshments served after the concert.
Sat Dec 24 - Christmas Eve - Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7PM - Christmas Meditation "The Shepherd's Life"
Sat Dec 25 - Christmas Day - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!
Sun Dec 26 - 1st Sunday after Christmas Day (No Youth Meeting this evening) - Message "Facing Trials" by Christopher Oleyniczak - Candidate for Ordained Ministry
Fri Dec 31 - Watch Night
January 2009
Thr Jan 1 - New Year's Day
Sun Jan 4 - Ephiphany Sunday - Message "What's In A Name?"
Tue Jan 6 - Epiphany of the Lord
Sun Jan 11 - 1st Sunday after the Epiphany / Baptism of the Lord - Holy Communion Meditation "New Beginnings"
Sun Jan 11 - Building Fund Offering
Tue Jan 13 - Women's Bible Study restarts 7PM
Sat Jan 17 - Christiana Fire Company Breakfast 6-10AM
Sun Jan 18 - 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany / Human Relations Day - Message "Overcoming Prejudice"
Mon Jan 19 - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Observance
Jan 18 - 25 - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Tue Jan 20 - 2009 Health Insurance Plans for Medicare-eligible residents. Capital Blue Cross seminar 10AM and 2PM - Lancaster Farm and Home Center - 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster, PA 17601 (1-800-990-4201)
Sun Jan 25 - 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany / Ecumenical Sunday / Sanctity of Life Sunday - Deb Davenport Cornerstone Pregnancy Care Services - Guest Speaker
Mon Jan 26 - United Methodist Men Meeting - 6:45PM at Cochranville United Methodist Church - Call Jim Caller @ (610) 593-0918 for details
Tue Jan 27 - Latta Memorial Over 60's Senior Fellowship - 11AM - (What do you expect when you dial 911) - Guest Presenter - Rick Harrison - Questions - (610) 593-5467
February 2009
Sun Feb 1 - 4th Sunday after the Epiphany / Souperbowl Sunday (Bring canned goods for local food cupboards) - Messaage "Jesus In The Huddle"
Sun Feb 8 - 5th Sunday after the Epiphany / Boy Scout Sunday - Message "Another Chance"
Thr Feb 12 - Lincoln's Burthday
Thr Feb 12 - 2009 Health Insurance Plans for Medicare-eligible residents. Capital Blue Cross seminar 10AM and 2PM - Lancaster Farm and Home Center - 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster, PA 17601 (1-800-990-4201)
Sat Feb 14 - Christiana Fire Company Apple Dumpling & Soup Sale 10AM
Sun Feb 15 - 6th Sunday after the Epiphany - Message "What Must I Do To Be Saved" by Lay Leader Dave Merrill
Sun Feb 15 - "Noisy Offering" resumes for the Mission Trip to Marion Iowa - Bring your spare change! / Building Fund Offering
Mon Feb 16 - Presidents Day
Fri Feb 20 to Sun Feb 22 - SW District Youth Retreat at Gretna Glenn
Sun Feb 22 - Last Sunday after the Epiphany / Transfiguration of the Lord / Washington's Birthday
Mon Feb 23 - United Methodist Men - Pomeroy UMC - Dinner 6:45PM (RSVP by 2/16 610-593-0918 or 610-593-6340)
Tue Feb 24 - 2009 Health Insurance Plans for Medicare-eligible residents. Capital Blue Cross seminar 10AM and 2PM - Hampton Inn 380 E. Main St. Ephrata, PA 17522 (1-800-990-4201)
Wed Feb 25 - Ash Wednesday
March 2009
Sun Mar 1 - 1st Sunday in Lent - Message "In His Steps" - Church Growth Committee Meeting
Fri Mar 6 - World Day of Prayer
Sun Mar 8 - 2nd Sunday in Lent / Girl Scout Sunday / Daylight Savings Time Begins / Message "Creative Insecurity"
Sun Mar 8 - Building Fund Offering
Thr Mar 12 - 2009 Health Insurance Plans for Medicare-eligible residents. Capital Blue Cross seminar 10AM and 2PM - Lancaster Farm and Home Center - 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster, PA 17601 (1-800-990-4201)
Sun Mar 15 - 3rd Sunday in Lent - Message "My Rock and My Redeemer"
Wed Mar 18 - Cornerstone Pregnancy Care Services (CPCS) is sponsoring a free education seminar for "Good Stewardship During Current Economic Crisis" at the Family Center of Gap 835 Houston Run Drive - Upper Level Conference Room, Gap, PA - 9 -10:30AM - Register at www.cornerstonepcs.com or (717) 442-8694 by 3/9/09
Sat Mar 21 - Parkesburg Point Fundraising Banquet - 5-8:30PM - West Fallowfield Christian School (610) 857-3393 or parkesburgpoint@yahoo.com
Sat Mar 21 - Christiana Fire Company - Breakfast 6-10 AM
Sun Mar 22 - 4th Sunday in Lent / One Great Hour of Sharing / Baptism Service / - Message "God So Loves"
Mon Mar 23 - United Methodist Men - Christiana United Methodist Church - 6:45 Dinner. Guest Speaker - Rev Michael Johnson (Bishop Johnson's Husband) - Please contact (610) 593-6340 or (610) 593-0918 for reservations
Tue Mar 24 - 2009 Health Insurance Plans for Medicare-eligible residents. Capital Blue Cross seminar 10AM and 2PM - Hampton Inn 380 E. Main St. Ephrata, PA 17522 (1-800-990-4201)
Thr Mar 26 - Octorara Community Education Foundation Annual Banquet - Christiana Fire Company 6PM (610) 593-8214 or jhardy@octorara.org for information. Tickets are $ 20.00 per person.
Fri Mar 27 - Sun Mar 29 - Youth Confirmation Class Trip to Gretna Glenn
Sun Mar 29 - 5th Sunday in Lent - Message "Just In Time" - Second Mission Offering to Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Susan Fuller - Missionary to Russia, and Kairos Prison Ministry
April 2009
Sat Apr 4 - Christiana Fire Company Fun Night - 4PM (www.christianafire.com or (610) 593-2142 for details)
April 5-11 - Holy Week
Sun Apr 5 - Passion/Palm Sunday - Reception of Youth Confirmation Class - Church Growth Committee Meeting following the Worship Service - Message "Popularity Plus"
Thr Apr 9 - Holy Thursday 7PM - Holy Communion Service
Fri Apr 10 - Good Friday
Sat Apr 11 - Holy Saturday
Sun Apr 12 - Easter - Dawn Service 6:30AM at Christiana Lion's Park - Sunday School 9:30 AM - Resurrection Service at 10:45 AM - Message "New and Uncxpected Life"
Sat Apr 18 - Christiana Fire Company Breakfast 6-10AM
Sat Apr 18 - Christiana Fire Company Basket Bingo - 5:30PM at the Christiana Fire Company - This is a community notice on behalf of the Christiana Fire Company. The Basket Bingo is organized and run by the Fire Company and is not associated with the church in any way. Only contact the Fire Company for information (610) 593-2142
Sat Apr 18 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - 4-7PM at Christiana United Methodist Church - Proceeds for the Mission Trip to Marion, Iowa
Sat Apr 18th - Bridge of Hope - 4th Lancaster County Garden Luncheon - Eden Resort Inn 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (717) 394-7406 or www.bridgeofhopelcc.org
Sun Apr 19 - 2nd Sunday of Easter - Building Fund Offering - Consecration for Volunteer In Mission Team - Message "Life Is Good"
Sat Apr 25 - May 3 - Mission Trip to Marion, Iowa (Flood Relief)
Sun Apr 26 - 3rd Sunday of Easter / Native American Ministries Sunday - Message "1-800-Call God" by Fred Mallalieu
Sun Apr 26 - Georgetown United Methodist Church - Rt 896 Bart, PA - 7PM - Gospel Concert supporting Relay for Life.
Mon Apr 27 - United Methodist Men - Cochranville UMC - Dinner at 6:45PM - RSVP by 4/20 to (610 593-0918 or 610 593-6340)
Tue Apr 28 - Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church Over 60's Senior Fellowship - 11AM
May 2009
Mon May 1 - May Friendship Day
Sat May 2 - Spaghetti Dinner 3-7PM - "Smokers Trotters" Relay for Life Fundraiser - Dinner $7 for adults $4 for kids 4-12 Contact Ann Crawford for questions
Sun May 3 - 4th Sunday of Easter - Teen Challenge USA Service - "The Faith-based Solution to the Drug Epidemic™" 10:45AM
May 4-10 - Christian Family Week
Thr May 7 - National Day of Prayer
Sat May 9 - 8AM - Spring Touch-Up Day - Come out and give a few hours to clean-up and fix-up our community church
Sun May 10 - 5th Sunday of Easter / Mother's Day / Festival of the Christian Home - Message "Vines and Branches"
Sun May 10 - Building Fund Offering
Sat May 16 - Christiana Fire Company Breakfast 6-10AM
Sun May 17 - 6th Sunday of Easter - New Member Luncheon after the Worship Service - Message - "Greater Love"
Thr May 21 - Ascension of the Lord
Sun May 24 - Start Summer Hours - Worship and Children's Church 9:30AM -- 7th Sunday of Easter / Aldersgate Day / Heritage Sunday
Mon May 25 - Memorial Day
Sat May 30 - Methodist Men's Family Night - Christiana Fire Hall 6:30PM - See Jim Caller (610) 593-0918 or Dick Stauffer (610) 593-6340) for Tickets. $12.00 Adults, $6.00 Kids 6-12. Purchase tickets by May 22
Sun May 31 - Day of Pentecost - Message "Why Iowa - VIM Team Report"
Sun May 31 - Long's Barn Dedication as a Heritage Landmark of the United Methodist Church - 4PM - 1001 Jake Landis Rd Lititz, PA - To recognize the "Great Meeting" held at Long's Barn in 1767 - The Spiritual Birth of The United Brethren in Christ Church. The meeting of Philip William Otterbein and Martin Boehm.
June 2009
Sun Jun 7 - Holy Communion Service - 1st Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide / Trinity Sunday / Peace with Justice Sunday - Message "God of Second Chances" / Dedication of New Church Sign
Sun Jun 7 - Dedication of Latta Memorial Prayer Garden and Annual Strawberry Festival - 2PM - Latta Memorial Church
Sun Jun 14 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Message "Looking For God in the Wrong Places"
Sun Jun 14 - Building Fund Offering
Jun 16-18 - 223rd Session of the Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference - Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, 100 Station Road Oaks, PA
Sat Jun 20 - Christiana Fire Company Breakfast 6-10AM
Sat Jun 20 - SummerFest '09 - Free Concert / Music / Family Fun / Food - 10AM - 8PM at 101 E First Ave Parkesburg, PA - Church of the Open Bible www.cotobible.com (610) 857-3887 (Bring Lawn Chairs - Rain or Shine)
Sun Jun 21 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide / Father's Day
Sun Jun 28 - 4th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide
July 2009
Sun Jul 5 - 5th Sunday aftter Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Chris Oleyniczak - Guest Speaker - Message "Forgiveness"
Sun Jul 12 to Thur Jul 16 - Vacation Bible School - 6:30 - 8:30 PM - This Year's Theme: - "The Pirates - (Veggie Tales)"
Sun Jul 12 - 6th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide
Sun Jul 12 - Building Fund Offering
Sun Jul 19 - 7th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Message "The Gravitational Pull"
Sun Jul 26 - 8th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Installation Service for Pastor Jeff Frantz, Director of Youth Ministries - Message "What are you hungry for?"
August 2009
Sun Aug 2 - Message "Accident Forgiveness" - 9th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Movie Night - 6:30PM Veggie Tales Movie - "The Pirates, Who Don't Do Anything"
Sun Aug 9 - 10th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Message "Your Witness is Showing" by Dave Merrill
Sun Aug 9 - Building Fund Offering
Sun Aug 16 - 11th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Message "Heaven or Hell, It's Your Choice" by Fred Mallalieu
Sun Aug 23 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Message "Spirtual Armor"
Sat Aug 29 - CUMC Rummage and Bake Sale - 8AM to 2PM. Bring your friends and neighbors for good stuff cheap. All proceeds benefit our Stained Glass Window Repair Fund.
Sun Aug 30 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Message "Encouragment"
Sun Aug 30 - Back-to-School Pool Party - See Bulletin for Details
September 2009
Sun Sep 6 - 14th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Message "Respect"
Tue Sep 8 - Women's Bible Study starts weekly at 7 PM - David: The Tender Warrior (Lesson 16)
Thr Sep 10 - Bible Reading starts weekly at 7PM in Fellowship Hall
Sun Sep 13 - Community Church Service at Christiana Lions Park 10:30 AM - NO SERVICE AT CUMC
Sun Sep 20 - Rally Sunday - End Summer Hours - Sunday School 9:30 AM - Worship 10:45 AM - 16th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide. Building Fund Offering - Message "The Tounge"
Sun Sep 20 - Youth Fellowship - 5:45 to 7:45 PM in the youth room
Sun Sep 27 - 17th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Missions Offering (For support of Susan Fuller - Missionary to Russia, Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, and The Parkesburg Point) - Healing Sunday Service - Meditation - "Any Among You Sick"
Sun Sep 27 - Youth Fellowship - 5:45 to 7:45 PM in the youth room
Mon Sep 28 - Lanchester United Methodist Men meet at Avondale United Methodist Church 6:45PM
October 2009
Sun Oct 4 - 18th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide / World Communion Sunday
Oct 9-11 - Children's Sabbath
Sun Oct 11 - 19th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide / Children's Sabbath
Sun Oct 11 - Building Fund Offering
Sun Oct 18 - 20th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide / Laity Sunday - Hagans Family Singers - Pastor Appreciation Luncheon
Sun Oct 25 - 21st Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Women's Breakfast 7AM - 4th Mission Offering supporting Susan Fuller (Missionary to Russia), Conerstone Pregnancy Center, and UMCOR for the Pacific Tsunami Disaster - Message "What Can I Do For You?"
Mon Oct 26 - United Methodist Men at Pomeroy United Methodist Church - 6:45 PM
Sat Oct 31 - Reformation Day
November 2009
Sun Nov 1 - 22nd Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide / All Saints Day / Daylight Savings Time Ends /Ice Cream Social -5:45 to 7:45 PM for Youth Group - Grades 7 and up - Bring a Friend! - Message "Simply & Wisely"
Wed-Fri Nov 4-7 - 195th Church Anniversary Celebration at Mount Zion A.M.E. Church Atglen, PA - Services will be held at 7 PM each night
Fri Nov 6 - World Community Day
Sun Nov 8 - 23rd Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide / Organ and Tissue Donor Sunday - Message "Living with Contentment"
Sun Nov 8 - Building Fund Offering
Sun Nov 15 - 24th Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide - Message by Jeff Frantz
Mon Nov 16 - United Methodist Men's Meeting at Parkesburg United Methodist Church - 6:45 PM
Nov 22-29 - National Bible Week
Sun Nov 22 - Last Sunday after Pentecost/in Kingdomtide / Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday / Bible Sunday / Harvest Home - Message "Thanksgiving"- Bring your Canned Goods for the Water Street Rescue Mission / Mission Offering / Youth Mission Trip Meeting and Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt after Worship Service
Wed Nov 25 - Community Thanksgiving Eve Service - Penningtonville Presbyterian Church - Atglen, PA at 7PM
Sun Nov 29 - 1st Sunday of Advent / United Methodist Student Day / United Methodist Men Annual Holiday Toy Drive / Youth Sunday (Youth assist with Worship Service) - Message by Chris Oleyniczak - "Hope"
December 2009
Mon Dec 1 - World AIDS Day Observance
Sat Dec 5 - UMC Open House - 1PM to 3PM - Come in and visit with us!!
Sun Dec 6 - 2nd Sunday of Advent / Annual Charge Conference - Message by District Superintendent Rev. James Todd
Sun Dec 13 - 3rd Sunday of Advent / Caroling in Christiana 6-8 PM - All Welcome - Come back to the church for a light supper / Message "Real Joy"
Sun Dec 13 - Building Fund Offering
Sun Dec 20 - 4th Sunday of Advent
Thr Dec 24 - Candelight Christmas Eve Service - 7PM - Message "Many Names"
Fri Dec 25 - Christmas Day
Sun Dec 27 - 1st Sunday after Christmas Day - Message by Candidate for Ordained Ministry - Chris Oleyniczak - "Renewal"
Sun Dec 27 - LanChester Chours - 60th Annual Christmas Concert - 3PM at the Christiana Fire Hall - 214 S. Bridge Street Christiana, PA
Thr Dec 31 - Watch Night
January 2008
Fri Jan 4th - 6th - "Whatever" - Youth Trip to Ocean City, MD
Sat Jan 5th - Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church 7PM Praise and Worship Service - Penn State Band "Pulse"
Jan 6th - Message "A Camel On The Roof"
Fri Jan 11th - Christiana Expresso Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station - 7PM
Sat Jan 12th - Spaghetti Dinner - 4-7:30PM - Adults $8.00 - Children 5-12 $ 4.00 - Under 5 FREE - All proceeds support our Missions Trip to Gulfport Mississippi - With your support we raised $1,000.00 to provide to needy folks in Gulfport, Mississippi
Jan 13th - Building Offering - Holy Communion - Message "Listening For God"
Sat Jan 19th - Christiana Fire Company Breakfast 6-10AM
Thur - Sat Jan 24-26; 7PM - Mennonite High School - Fine Arts Center 2176 Lincoln Highway East - Production of "The Robe" (717) 299-0436 ext 340 for tickets
Fri Jan 25th - Kids Movie Night at CUMC - "The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's" 7PM
Sat Jan 26th - 2008 Keystone Sacred Harp Singing Convention 9:30-3:30PM - Christiana Freight Station
Sun Jan 27th - 2008 Keystone Sacred Harp Singing Convention 9-3:00PM - Christiana Freight Station
Jan 27th - Message - "Invite"
Mon Jan 28th - United Methodist Men - 6:45PM - Pomeroy UMC
Tue Jan 29th - Over 60's Fellowship - Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church 11AM
February 2008
Sat Feb 2nd - Missions Trip to Gulfport Mississippi 6:30AM - Total Funds Raised to leave in Mississippi was $3,272.68!!!
Feb 3rd - Message - "Seek, Receive, Submit" - by Mr. Fred Mallalieu
Thr Feb 7th - Education Meeting - VBS School Kickoff - 7PM
Fri Feb 8th - Christiana Coffee House - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Sat Feb 9th - Christiana Fire Company Apple Dumplings 10AM
Feb 10th - Building Offering - Message "Which Nicodemus Are You" - Mr. Fred Mallalieu
Tue Feb 12th - Extreme Worship - Young Adult Worship Service - Maple Grove Mennonite Church - Audible Truth Band - 7PM
Feb 17th - Message - "A CPI Diet" - Confession, Prayer, Instruction
Feb 24th - First Mission Offering for 2008 - Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, World Vision Crisis in Sudan
Feb 24th - Message - "Mission Accomplished - Presentation by Mission Team"
Tue Feb 26th - Over 60's Fellowship Latta Memorial Presbyterian - 11AM
March 2008
Sat Mar 1st - Sisters In Christ - 6-9PM Lancaster Bible College (901 Eden Road Lancaster, PA)
Mar 2nd - Kids Night - Castle Roller Rink 4:40-6:30PM - Look for sign-up sheet
Mar 2nd - Message - "Each One Decides"
Tue Mar 4th - X-treme Worship - Maple Grove Mennonite Church - 7PM
Mar 9th - Building Offering
Mar 9th - Message - "God is Able"
Fri Mar 14th - Kids Night - Easter Egg Hunt by Flashlight 7-8:15PM
Fri Mar 14th - Christiana Expresso Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 6-9:30PM
Sat Mar 15th - Christiana Fire Co Breakfast 6-10AM
Sun Mar 16th - Palm Sunday - Lebanon Valley College - Voice of the Spirit Choir - Join our luncheon after the service
Thur Mar 20th - Holy Thursday - Holy Communion Service 7PM - Message "Love for Each Other"
Fri Mar 21 - Good Friday
Sat Mar 22 - Prayer Vigil for CUMC - 8AM to 8PM - Please take one hour out of your day to join us in prayer
Sun Mar 23rd - EASTER SUNDAY!!!!!! - Easter Service 10:45AM - Message "Believe, Share, Rejoice"
Sun Mar 23rd - Sunrise Service - 6:30AM Lions's Park Christiana
Sun Mar 23rd - Sunday School - 9:30AM - Easter Egg Hunt
Tue Mar 25th - Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church - 11AM - Art Appreciation Program
Sun Mar 30th - Gospel Concert at Maple Grove Mennonite Church - 7PM
Sun Mar 30th - Message "It Might Not Be Easy"
Sun Mar 30th - Mission Offering - Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Susan Fuller - Missionary to Russia, and Parkesburg Point Youth Center
Mon Mar 31st - United Methodist Men's Meeting - CUMC - Dinner 6:45PM
April 2008
Sun Apr 6th - Mentor Breakfast - 9:45AM
Sun Apr 6th - Message - "Our Companion!"
Fri Apr 11th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Sat Apr 12th - Spring Cleaning Day 9AM-12PM
Sat Apr 12th - Bridge of Hope - 3rd Annual Luncheon - Eden Resort - 10:30-1:30 www.bridgeofhopeelcc.org
Apr 13th - Building Offering - Message - "Following Jesus"
Thr Apr 17th - 3rd Annual Fashion Show - Hoffman Building - Solanco Fair Grounds - 5PM - Tickets are $5 - call 717 786-2802 for details - New Hope Community Life Ministry
Sat Apr 19th - Christiana Fire Co - Breakfast 6-10AM
Sun Apr 20th - Message "A World Without Grace"
Tun Apr 22nd - Octorara High School - Pam Stenzel - 7:30PM - Informational program on abstinence and teens
Thr Apr 24th - Identity Theft Seminar for Seniors - 1PM - Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community - 625 Fulton Highway Quarryville, PA - Joyce Obrien PA Attorney Generals Office - Call 1-866-360-8279 for reservations (no charge to attend)
Sat Apr 26th - Christiana Fire Co - Basket Bingo - 7PM
Sat Apr 26th - New Holland Church of the Nazarene 9AM-4PM - Making Good Marriages Great with Dr. Gary Smalley - (717) 355-7800 (40.00 per couple)
Sat Apr 26th - "Now I See" (John Newton's Life Story) - California Bethany E.C. - Morgantown, PA 7PM (610 593-6048 for details)
Sat Apr 26th - Relay for Life - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at CUMC - 3-7PM
Sun Apr 27th - Message - "The Earth Is The Lord's"
Mon Apr 28th - Methodist Men's Meeting - Cochranville UMC 6:45PM
May 2008
Thr May 1st - Community Prayer Service at CUMC - 7PM - National Day of Prayer
Fri May 2nd - Solanco High School (585 Solanco Rd - Quarryville, PA) - 2nd Annual Hope Reigns in Solanco - Youth Rally for Middle School - 12 grade students - Featuring Bobby Petrocelli (National Youth Speaker), Heather Eisenberger, Compelled Worship Band, and Masters's Commission Praise Band - Starts at 6:30 - Please bring a canned food item to benefit the Solanco Food Bank
Sun May 4th - Susan Fuller - Missionary to Russia - Guest Speaker - Luncheon to follow Service - Message - "A Word from Russia"
Fri May 9th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station - 7PM
Sat May 10th - Christiana Fire Co Chicken BBQ
May 11th - Building Offering
May 11th - Message "Catching the Wind"
Sat May 17th - Christiana Fire Co Breakfast 6-10AM
Sat May 17th - Sun May 18th - Christian Family Fest at Dutch Wonderland - 10AM to 6PM
May 18th - Message "What Are Human Being?"
Mon May 19th - Church "Paint Party" 5:30PM
Tue May 20th - Bob Lenz at Octorara High School - 7PM (Free Admission/Free Pizza)
Sun May 25th - START SUMMER SCHEDULE - Worship Service and Children's Church start at 9:30AM
May 25th - Message "What Is This Thing Called FAITH?" - Jerry Rineer, Mt Nebo UMC
Thr May 29th - Calvary Church 1051 Landis Valley Rd - Lancaster, PA - Dr. Rennie Showers, ABR's Annual Fundraising Banquet 6:30PM - Register at 800 430-0008
Fri May 30th - Community Game Night for ALL Ages at CUMC - 7-8:30PM - Bring your favorite game to share!
Sat May 31st - Family Night at Christiana Fire Hall - Dinner and Entertainment 6:30PM - Contact Jim Cauller (610 593-0918) or Dick Stauffer (610 593-6340) for Tickets by May 25th
June 2008
Jun 1st - 4th Annual Strawberry Social - Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church - 1-3PM
Jun 1st - Guest Speaker - Dwayne Walton - Director - Parkesburg Point
Fri/Sat Jun 6-7 - Christiana Fire Co Annual Kids Camp
Jun 8th - Communion Service
Jun 8th - Building Offering
Sat Jun 14th - Community Strawberries and Ice Cream Night at CUMC - 7PM
Sat Jun 14th - Christiana Fire Co Quarter Auction
Sun Jun 22 through Thr Jun 26 - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - "Son Harvest Country Fair"
July 2008
Jul 6th - Message - "Endow Our Leaders With Your Justice"
Sat Jul 12th - Christiana Fire Co - Basket Bingo 7PM (This is an event run by and for the Christiana Fire Company. It is only listed as a community service on the church website) Please contact the Christiana Fire Company for details www.christianafire.com)
Jul 13th - Building Offering
Jul 13th - Message - "Gadgets For The Journey"
Jul 13th - Music in the Meadow - Maple Grove Mennonite Church 2PM through evening concert with the Birdsong Family
Sat Jul 19th - Christiana Fire Co Breakfast 6-10AM
Jul 20th - Message - "An Uninterrupted Eden"
Jul 27th - Message - 1st of a 3 part series - A Wesleyan Way of Living "Do No Harm"
August 2008
Aug 3rd - Message - Part 2 of 3 - A Wesleyan Way of Living - "Do Good"
Sat Aug 9th - Christiana Fire Co Chicken BBQ
Aug 10th - Building Offering
Aug 24th - A Service of Recognition and Farewell
Aug 31st - Message - "Thank God You Have No Faults" - Dave Merrill, Lay Leader
September 2008
Thur Sep 4th - Oct 9th - 6:30-8:30 PM - 6 Week Class - New Focus - Steps to Change Class and Individual Coaching - at New Hope 248A Maple Ave Quarryville, PA call (717) 786-2802 for information
Sep 7th - Christopher Oleyniczak - Pre-Ministerial Student at Lebanon Valley College
Fri Sep 12th - Parade
Sat Sep 13th - Christiana Fire Co Basket Bingo 7PM - (This is an event run by and for the Christiana Fire Company. It is only listed as a community service on the church website) Please contact the Christiana Fire Company for details www.christianafire.com)
Sat Sep 13th - Extradorinary Women Conference - via satellite - 9:30AM to 4:00PM at Union Presbyterian Church 5637 Street Road Kirkwood, PA ($15) (610) 932-5685
Sat Sep 13th - Praise and Worship Service - Lion's Park - 5:30PM (Free Hot Dogs and Ice Cream. 6:00PM Praise and Worship - 7:00PM - Amazing Grace Performance
Sep 14th - Annual Community Worship Service - Christiana Lion's Club Park N. Bridge St. Service starts at 10:30AM - Bring your lawn chairs - BBQ Picnic after the service. (Last Name A-I, bring fresh fruit or salad; Last Name J-P, bring cold side dish, Last Name Q-Z, bring a dessert) - Two offerings, 1st regular church, 2nd to support 2009 Community Worship Service. If you can help to set up/serve/serve as an usher contact Pastor Pat Wilson at (610) 593-2212
Sep 14th - Building Offering
Wed Sep 17th - Annual Charge Conference 7:00PM
Sat Sep 20th - Christiana Fire Co Breakfast 6-10AM
Sep 21st - Rally Day - Return to normal schedule - 9:30AM Sunday School - 10:45AM Worship Service
Sep 21st - Message - "In Times Like These"
Sep 21st - Old Fashioned Hymn Sing at Boehm's UMC Chapel 4:00PM
Sep 21st - Bridges of Hope Lancaster and Chester Counties 20th Anniversary "Hope Lives On" celebration 6-8:00PM at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, 549 Swan Road Atglen, PA www.bridgeofhopecc.org
Mon Sep 22 - United Methodist Men meeting at Avondale 6:45PM See Jim Caller for more information
Sat Sep 27 - Redeemer UMC 548 S. Ann St Lancaster Pa will be having an expansion fundraiser at 6:30PM at La Academia Charter School Family Center 38 N. Ann St Lancaster Pa. Mayor Richard Gray will be the guest speaker. $20.00 donation.
Sep 28th - 3rd Mission Offering for 2008 supporting Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, and Gulf Coast Hurricane relief.
Sep 28th - Message "Concerned To The Point of Action"
October 2008
Fri Oct 3rd - Christiana Fire Co Craft Auction 6:30PM
Sat Oct 4th - Christiana Fire Co Annual Auction 8:30AM
Sun Oct 5th - World Communion Sunday - Holy Communion - Message "Meek Is Not Weak"
Fri Oct 10th - Christiana Coffee House - Christiana Freight Station - 7PM
Oct 12th - Building Offering - Message "One Beggar Helping Another"
Wed Oct 15th - Methodist Church for Children - Founder's Day 2008 - 6PM Dinner, Silent & Live Auction, Fine Crafts - Merion Station, PA - For invitation/ticket call (215) 877-1925 (ext 310)
Fri-Sun Oct 17-19 - Seminar with Don & Barb Johnson - National Directors - Youth with a Mission Nicaragua - Bart Church - 742 Vintage Road Christiana, PA - 7-9 PM Friday evening God's Heart for His creation - Saturday afternoon 5-6 PM God's Heart for the Church - Saturday evening 7:30-9 PM The Churches Heart for God - Sunday morning 9:30-11:30 AM Worship Service - email ambassadortraining@comcast.net for more information
Sat Oct 18th - Christiana Fire Co Chicken BBQ
Sun Oct 19th- Pastor Appreciation Luncheon after Worship Service - Please bring a covered dish. Beverage, Cake, and Place Settings will be provided
Sun Oct 19th - Message "To Be Forgiven"
Mon Oct 20th - Lanchester United Methodist Men at Pomery United Methodist Church 6:45 PM - Contact (610) 593-0918 for details
Sun Oct 26th - Message "Take a Look at Yourself"
Sun Oct 26th - Mission Offering - Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia; Cornerstone Pregnancy Center in Gap; and Lumina in Lancaster.
Sun Oct 26th - Annual Women's Breakfast 7AM - Jean Ross Guest Speaker from Sisters in Christ
November 2008
CUMC Toy Drive for United Methodist Home for Children - place unwrapped toys in the overflow room
Sat Nov 1st - Bridge of Hope Lancaster/Chester Counties - Kaleidoscope 2008 - 5-8 PM Ridgeview Mennonite Church - 3723 Ridge Road, Gordonville. Visit www.BridgeofHopeLCC.org or call 394-7406
Sat Nov 1st - Two Book Sing - Friends of Sadsbury Meeting - Covered Dish Luncheon - Sacred Harp Singing - Fun and Fellowship 10 AM - 4PM
Nov 2nd - Daylight Saving Time Ends
Nov 2nd - Message "Shalom"
Sat Nov 8th - Christiana Fire Co Basket Bingo 7PM - (This is an event run by and for the Christiana Fire Company. It is only listed as a community service on the church website) Please contact the Christiana Fire Company for details www.christianafire.com)
Nov 9th - Building Offering
Nov 9th - Message By Jeff Lefever and Dan Keefer - Day Seven Ministry
Sat Nov 15th - Christiana Fire Co Breakfast 6-10AM
Sun Nov 16th - Message "Living for Jesus"
Mon Nov 17th - United Methodist Men - 6:45PM - Parkesburg United Methodist Church
Sat Nov 22nd - Christiana Fire Co BBQ
Sun Nov 23rd - Homosexuality and Christianity: A Public Forum on Our Differences - 7PM First United Methodist Church 29 E. Walnut St Lancaster, PA (Dr and Mrs Tony Campolo)
Sun Nov 23rd - Stewardship Minute and Harvest Home - Bring your canned goods for the Water Street Rescue Mission
Sun Nov 23rd - Message "Thanksgiving and Praise"
Tue Nov 25th - Latta Memorial Church Over 60's Fellowship 11AM - Dr Herbert Tindall will be sharing the history of 1908
Wed Nov 26th - Thanksgiving Eve Service - 7PM - Bart Mennonite Church 742 Vintage Road Christiana, PA
Sun Nov 30th - Stewardship Minute
December 2008
CUMC Toy Drive for United Methodist Home for Children - place unwrapped toys in the overflow room
Sat Dec 6th - Bridge of Hope - "Season of Giving" 5-9PM at Ten Thousand Villages, 240 N Reading Rd Ephrata, PA (717) 394-7406
Sun Dec 7th - Dedication of Estimate of Giving Cards
Sun Dec 7th - Message "Joseph Had to Decide"
Sun Dec 7th - The Messiah's Messangers - 7PM - Spreading God's word through music since 1972 - Come and enjoy close harmony in the southern Gospel style by Bill Crabtree, John Heil, Ruth Crabtree, Cathy Johns, and Paul Richer. (717) 687-0295
Sun Dec 7th - Choir-fest & Carol Sing - 3PM - Parkesburg United Methodist Church
Fri Dec 12th - Christiana Coffee House 7PM - Christiana Freight Station
Dec 14th - Building Offering
Dec 14th - Message "Two Babes in a Manger"
Sat Dec 20th - Christiana Fire Co Breakfast 6-10AM
Sun Dec 21st - Join our Sunday School Children as they share the old, old, story through songs and spoken word - 10:45AM
Sun Dec 21st - Lanchester Chours Christmas Concert - 3PM - Christiana Fire Hall - Come enjoy sounds of the season and some light refreshments
Sun Dec 21st - Message "The Secret of Living is Giving"
Wed Dec 24th - Annual Family Christmas Carol and Candle Lighting Service - 7PM - Message "Christmas Suprise"
Thur Dec 25th - Christmas!
Sun Dec 28 - Message "And The Whole World Slept" - Fred Mallalieu
January 2007
Mon Jan 1st - New Year's Day
Jan 5-7 - Youth Trip to Ocean City, MD
Sat Jan 6th - Pulse in Concert Praising God - Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church Route 10 Parkesburg, PA 7:00PM. Contemporary Praise & Worship Band from Penn State University.
Jan 7th - Message "God Carries Us Through Chaos & Crisis"
Fri Jan 12th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7:00PM-9:30PM
Sat Jan 13th - Feb 10th 2007 - Before you Divorce - 10 - 11:30AM New Hope Community Life Ministry 248-A Maple St. Quarryville, PA (Call 717-786-2802 for reservations)
Mon Jan 15th - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
Jan 14th - Human Relations Day
Jan 14th - Message "Tree of Life"
Jan 14th - Building Fund Offering
Jan 18th - 25th - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Sat Jan 20th - Christiana Fire Hall Breakfast 6-10AM
Jan 21st - Covenant and Baptismal Rewnal Service
Jan 21st - Message "Remember and Be Thankful"
Jan 28th - Message "R.S.V.P."
February 2007
Sat Feb 3rd - Sisters in Christ 6-9 PM Calvary Church 1051 Landis Valley Road Lancaster, PA (www.freewebs.com/sistersinchristpa)
Feb 4th - Souper Bowl Sunday - Collecting Food Items/Donations for local food cupboards
Feb 4th - Message - "Will you go fishing with me?"
Fri Feb 9th - Christiana Coffee House - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Sat Feb 10th - Apple Dumpling Take Out - 10AM Christiana Fire Hall
Feb 11th - Building Fund Offering
Feb 11th - Message "Jesus, Our Healer" Part 1
Feb 11th - First United Methodist Church (Duke & Walnut Lancaster, PA) - Testament of Praise - Words by Charles Wesley and music by Joseph Martin. 8:15AM, 10:45AM, and 3:00PM
Web Feb 14th - Valentine's Day Dessert & Tour - 1-3PM Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Home (1-866-360-8279)
Mon Feb 12th - Lincoln's Birthday
Feb 18th - Message "Jesus, Our Healer" Part 2
Mon Feb 19th - President's Day
Wed Feb 21st - Ash Wednesday
Web Feb 21st - Seniors United for Recreation & Fellowship (SURF) Penningtonville Presbyterian Church (Main & Ridge) Atglen, PA 11AM-2PM Light Lunch Served. Seniors in Atglen invited. Call (610) 593-2173 for information or transportation.
Thr Feb 22nd - Washington's Birthday
Feb 25th - Mission Offering - Going to Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, and UMCOR for the Florida Tornadoes Relief Fund.
Feb 25th - Message - "Greatness in Humility"
Mon Feb 26th - United Methodist Men - Pomeroy UMC 6:45PM - Diner provided. Sons invited - RSVP by 2/19 - Call (610) 593-0918 or (610) 593-6340 if you can attend.
March 2007
Fri Mar 2nd - World Day of Prayer
Mar 4th - Message - "Overcoming Temptation"
Fri Mar 9th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30 PM
Mar 11th - Daylight Saving Time Begins
Mar 11th - Scout Sunday
Mar 11th - Building Fund Offering
Mar 11th - Message "Making Friends"
Fri Mar 16th - 7-9PM - Mighty Men - Swift Middle School - Revelation of Purpose, Power & Victory
Sat Mar 17th Breakfast 6-10AM Christiana Fire Hall
Sat Mar 17th - 6PM - Might Men - Swift Middle School - Revelation of Purpose, Power & Victory
Mar 18th - Message "Prayer 101"
Mar 25th - Message - "Biblical Illiteracy"
Mar 25th - Second Mission Offering - Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, Cornerstone Pregnangy Center and Parkesburg Point Youth Center
Mon Mar 26th - Lanchester United Methodist Men - CUMC - Dinner 6:45PM
Sat Mar 31st - Joyshop - Seeking Him women's workshop 9AM-11:30AM at Christiana United Methodist.
April 2007
Apr 1st - Palm Sunday - Message "Going Through Suffering"
Apr 1-7 Holy Week
Thr Apr 5th - Holy Thursday Service 7PM
Fri Mar 6th - Good Friday
Apr 8th - Easter Sunrise Servie 6:45AM at CUMC
Apr 8th - Easter Service 11AM - Message "Seeing For Yourself"
Apr 8th - Building Fund Offering
Fri 13th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Sat Apr 14th - Church Spring Cleaning Day 8AM
Apr 15th - Message - "What if?"
Mon Apr 16th - Heifer International Banquet Mechanic Grove Chruch - Quarryville 6PM MA@Heifer.org
Tue Apr 17th - Heifer International Banquet East Fairview Church - Manheim 6PM MA@Heifer.org
Wed Apr 18th - Heifer International Banquet Brethren Village 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster 12PM MA@Heifer.org
Wed Apr 18th - Seniors United for Recreation and Fun (SURF) 11AM-2PM Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, Atglen, PA
Sat Apr 21st - Breakfast 6-10 AM Christiana Fire Hall
Apr 22 - Message - "Peter Said Yes!"
Mon Apr 23rd - United Methodist Men - Cochranville UMC 6:45PM
Thr Apr 26th - Life Line Screening at Christiana United Methodist Church - Carotid Artery/Stroke Screening $ 45 - Adbominal Aortoc Aneurysm Screening $ 45 - Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening $ 45 - Osteoporosis Screening $ 35 - Complete Package (all 4 tests) $ 129 - Vascular Packages $ 109. Appointments start at 9AM but must pre-register at (800) 324-1851.
Fri Apr 27th - Senior Citizen Dance - 5:30 to 8 PM Octorara High School
Sat Apr 28th - Basket Bingo 7PM - Christiana Fire Hall
Apr 29th - John & Sharon Charles - Abundant Living Ministries
May 2007
Thr May 3rd - National Day of Prayer - 7PM Service
Fri May 4th - May Friendship Day
Sat May 5th - Cornerstone Pregnancy Care Center - Mug n Muffin 9:30-10:30AM Bellevue Presbyterian Church 810 Newport Ave., Gap, PA
May 6th - Water Street Rescue Mission's Spring Open House 12-4PM 210 S. Prince St. Lancaster, PA
May 6th - Message - "The Love of God"
Fri May 11th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Sat May 12th - United Methodist Men's Family Night - 6:30PM Christiana Fire Hall
May 7-13 - Christiana Family Week
May 13th - Mother's Day
May 13th - Building Fund Offering
May 13th - Message - "Trading A Nightmare For A Dream"
Fri May 18th - New Hope Spring Golf Tournament (New Hope Community Life Ministry)
Sat May 19th - Evening of Rememberance - Cpl. Brandon Hardy USMC Octorara High School 7PM
Sat May 19th - Breakfast 6-10AM - Christiana Fire Hall
May 20th - Open House at Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center www.gretnaglen.org
May 20th - Message "The Evidence"
Fri May 25th - Children's Meeting - 7-8:30PM - Informal Gathering for Games and Fellowship for all Christiana Community Children
May 27th - Start Summer Hours - Sunday School and Worship 9:30AM
May 27th - Pentecost - Message "The Promise of Pentecost"
Mon May 28th - Memorial Day
Wed May 30th - Senior Health and Fitness Day 9-2PM Penn Township Park West Grove, PA
June 2007
Fri Jun 1st - Christiana Coffee House - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Jun 3rd - Open House at Camp Innabah www.Innabah.org
Fri Jun 8th - Annual Kids Camp - Christiana Fire Hall
Sat Jun 9th - Annual Kids Camp - Christiana Fire Hall
Jun 10th - Basket Bingo 7PM - Christiana Fire Hall
Jun 10th - Communion Service
Jun 10th - Building Fund Offering / VBS Offering
Sat Jun 16th - Breakfast 6-10AM - Christiana Fire Hall
Fri Jun 15th - Relay for Life "All you can eat spaghetti supper" at CUMC 4-7PM (Raised $600.00 to help fight for the cure!)
Jun 17th - Father's Day
Jun 17th - Message -"Want to Impress Your Kids"
Fri Jun 22nd - Kids Night at CUMC 7-8:30PM
Jun 24th - Message - "Comfort Food"
Jun 24th - Report on Annual Conference
Jun 23-24 Relay for Life - Octorara High School
Jun 24th - Bohem's Chapel Open for Summer Tours through Aug 26th. (Sat 12-2 and Sun 12-1) www.boehmschapel.org or (717) 872-4133
Thr Jun 28th - Ice Cream Social and Vacation Bible School Pre-Registration 6-7PM
July 2007
Jul 1st - Message - "Joy Can Be Yours"
Wed Jul 4th - Independence Day
Jul 8th - Message - "The Importance of Teamwork"
Jul 8th - Building Fund Offering
Fri Jul 13th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Sat Jul 14th - Basket Bingo 7PM - Christiana Fire Hall
Jul 15th - US Naval Academy Band - Rawlinsville Camp Meeting 7PM
Jul 15th - Message - "Do This!"
Sun July 15th - Vacation Bible School - 6:30-8:30PM
Mon July 16th - Vacation Bible School - 6:30-8:30PM
Tue July 17th - Vacation Bible School - 6:30-8:30PM
Wed July 18th - Vacation Bible Schoo l- 6:30-8:30PM
Thr July 19th - Vacation Bible School - 6:30-8:30PM
Sat Jul 21st - Breakfast 6-10AM - Christiana Fire Hall
Jul 29th - Message - "A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words"
August 2007
Sat Aug 4th - SNAP (Saturday Night Alive Praise) - Christiana Lion's Park 6:30 PM
Aug 5th - Community Worship Service - Lion's Park Christiana 10:30AM
Fri Aug 10th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Sat Aug 11th - Church of the Open Bible (101 E. First Ave Parkesburg, PA) 10AM-6PM "Unsearchable Riches" concert. Part of an all day community outreach and will consist of games, Christian music, drama, and comedy.
Aug 12th - Tour de Christiana - Children's Bike Race
Aug 12th - Building Fund Offering
Aug 12th - Message - "Destination Faith"
Sat Aug 18th - Breakfast 6-10AM - Christiana Fire Hall
Aug 19th - Message - "Warning Labels from God"
Aug 26th - Message - "Go, Don't Make Excuses"
September 2007
Sep 2nd - Pastoral Intern Chris Oleyniczak - Message "Servants In Christiana"
Mon Sep 3rd - Labor Day
Wed Sep 5th - Acolyte training - 6 PM
Wed Sep 5th - Fall Chior Practice Begins - Please join us! 7PM each Wed night
Fri - Sep 7th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station
Sat Sep 8th - Chicken Pot Pie Dinner 2PM - Christiana Fire Hall
Sep 9th - Return to Normal Schedule - Sunday School 9:30 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Sunday Worship 11 AM - Chill Kuhn Story Teller
Sep 9th - Building Fund Offering
Tue Sep 11th - Begin Women's Bible Study Class each Tuesday at 7PM
Wed Sep 12th - No Stones Support Group - Each Wed from 10-11:30AM 9/12 through 11/14 New Hope Community Life Ministry 248-A Maple Ave. Quarryville, PA - RSVP (717) 786-2802
Fri Sep 14th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Sat Sep 15th - Basket Bingo 7PM - Christiana Fire Hall
Sep 16th - Message - "Only in the Gospel"
Wed Sep 19th - Seniors United for Recreation and Fellowship (SURF) - Penningtonville Presbyterian Church 11AM
Sep 23rd - Message -"A Passion for God"
Mon Sep 24th - United Methodist Men - Avondale UMC 6:45PM
Tue Sep 25th - Over 60's Senior Fellowship - Latta Presbyterian Church 11AM
Sat Sep 29th - 1st Annual Southwest District Ministry Fair & Evening Worship Service - First United Methodist Church Duke & Walnut St. Lancaster, PA 2-5PM Ministry Fair - 5PM Dinner at Cost at First Church - 6:30-8PM District wide worship. - Speaker Jim Todd District Superintendent
Sep 30 - Mission Offering - Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Susan Fuller (Missionary to Russia) and Abundant Living Ministries
October 2007
Fri Oct 5th - Craft Auction 6:30PM - Christiana Fire Hall
Sat Oct 6th - Annual Auction 8:30AM - Christiana Fire Hall
Oct 7th - Holy Communion - Message - "You Have Power"
Mon Oct 8th - Columbus Day
Tue Oct 9th - Gretna Glen "Autumn Leaves" Senior Day - 9:30AM (717) 273-6525 or coordinator@gretnaglen.org
Fri Oct 12th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Oct 14th - Building Fund Offering
Oct 14th - Pastor Appreciation / Coverd Dish Luncheon after Worship Service
Oct 14th - Message - "Peace Like A River"
Oct 21st - Message - "Smart Pills and Wise Living"
Fri Oct 26th - Harvest Party - 6pm - Sign up sheet in Overflow Room
Oct 28th - Annual Women's Breakfast - 7AM
Oct 28th - Message "God's Word - Your Weapon" - Dave Merrill
Oct 28th - Last Missionary Offering for 2007 - Supporting our Mission Trip to Mississippi, Cornerstone Pregnancy Center and Susan Fuller - Missionary to Russia
Oct 28th - House of His Creation - Open House - 3-5pm 720 Buck Run Road Coatesville, PA
November 2007
Thr Nov 1st - All Saints' Day
Fri Nov 2nd - World Community Day
Sat Nov 3rd - "Taste of Hope" 5-8pm Ridgeview Mennonite Church 3723 Ridge Road Gordonville, PA - Reserations by 11/1/07 (717) 394-7406 or www.bridgeofhopelcc.org
Sat Nov 3rd - Basket Bingo 7PM - Christiana Fire Hall
Nov 4th - Daylight Savings Time Ends
Nov 4th - Message "Songs of Faith"
Tue Nov 6th - Election Day
Fri Nov 9th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Sat Nov 10th - Cornerstone Pregnancy Center Annual Benefit Auction - 9AM - Kinzer Fire Company
Nov 11th - Veterans Day
Nov 11th - Message - The Reverand Sackie Kwalalon - Liberia
Nov 11th - Building Fund Offering
Wed Nov 14th - Seniors United for Recreation and Fellowship (SURF) 11-2PM Penningtonville Presbyterian CHurch in Atglen
Sat Nov 17th - Breakfast 6-10AM - Christiana Fire Hall
Nov 18th - Harvest Home - Canned Good Collection for Water Street Rescue Mission
Mon Nov 19th - United Methodist Men's Meeting - 6:45 PM - Parkesburg UMC
Nov 18-25th - National Bible Week
Wed Nov 21st - Community Worship Service 7PM - Latta Presbyterian
Thr Nov 22nd - Thanksgiving
Nov 25th - Message "How to Have Great Sex"
Tue Nov 27th - "Women of Praise" - Latta Presbyterian Church Senior Fellowship 11AM
December 2007
Sat Dec 1st - Innabah Christmas Open House 2-5PM
Dec 2nd - Christiana UMC 2007 Charge Conference - 6PM
Dec 2nd - United Methodist Home for Children Toy Drive
Dec 2nd - Message - "The Couple who Expected the Unexpected"
Dec 9th - Building Fund Offering
Dec 9th - That their light may shine - 7PM - Light a Candle for Children who have died
Dec 9th - Message - "The Girl Who Obeyed The Unseen"
Fri Dec 14th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM
Sat Dec 15th - Breakfast 6-10AM - Christiana Fire Hall
Dec 16th - Mitten Tree/Harrison House Gifts due
Mon Dec 24th - Christmas Eve Service 7PM
Tue Dec 25th - Christmas
Dec 30th - Message - "Confirmed Hope"
Mon Dec 31st - New Year's Eve
Mon Dec 31st - Advent Missionary Project - Bibles for Liberia - due today
January 2006
Jan 1st - New Year's Day
Jan 6,7,8th - Youth Rally - Ocean City, MD
Jan 8th - Building Fund Offering
Sat Jan 21st - Christiana Fire Company Breakfast 6-10AM
Jan 22th - Sanctity of Human Life Sunday - Presentation by Cornerstone Pregnancy Center
Jan 29th - Covenant Renewal Sunday
Jan 29th - New Member luncheon and welcome luncheon for Pastor Allan Sumerfield
Jan 31st - W.O.W. (Women of the Word) Meeting at 7pm
February 2006
Saturday Feb 4th - Sisters in Christ - 6pm - Calvary Church - 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA
Feb 5th - Souper Bowl Sunday - collecting canned goods and cash for local food cupboards (Collections resulted in $ 131.00 to Water Street Rescue Mission and various canned goods for the Freedom Life Food Bank)
Saturday Feb 11th - (CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW - TO BE RESCHEDULED IN APRIL)Hagens Family Singers at 7pm. Christiana based quartet (Howard Hagans and his three children Eric, Shannon Heverin and April Hagans. Accompanied by Shannon's husband Frank Heverin (bass) and Walt Bowman (keyboard)
Feb 12th - Building Fund Offering
Sat Feb 18th - Christiana Fire Company Breakfast 6-10AM
Feb 26th - Special Mission Offering (Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, and Bridge of Hope of Lancaster and Chester County)
Feb 26th - Special Presentation by John Sentgeorge - Water Street Rescue Mission
March 2006
Mar 3-5 - Summer Staff Interview Weekend at Camp Innabah (Program@Innabah.org)
Mar 5 - Communion Service
Mar 12th - Scout Sunday
Sat Mar 18th - Christiana Fire Company Breakfast 6-10AM
Mar 12th - Building Fund Offering
Mar 26th - Sermon - "Upon A Solid Rock" - Matthew 16:13-20
Mar 26th - Special Mission Offering (Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, and third to storm disaster relief in Mississippi and Louisiana)
Monday Mar 27th - Methodist Men's Dinner - 7pm -- Guest Speaker Chris Oleyniczak, a freshman at Lebanon Valley College. Chris plans on continuing to seminary and becoming a pastor.
Monday Mar 27th - Cornerstone Pregnancy Center 2006 Volunteer Training 9AM-5PM - Call (717) 442-8694 for more information.
April 2006
Sat Apr 1st - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theater - Jesus in Blue Jeans (meal at 6:30PM and show at 8PM - freedomchapeldinnertheatre@comcast.net)
Apr 2nd - Begin Daylight Savings Time
Apr 2nd - Sermon "Written in Stone" - Exodus 32: 1-24
Apr 2nd - Easter Plant Order Forms Due Today
Apr 2nd - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theater - Jesus in Blue Jeans (Show only at 1PM)
Monday Apr 3rd- Cornerstone Pregnancy Center 2006 Volunteer Training 9AM-5PM - Call (717) 442-8694 for more information.
Tue April 4th - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theater - Jesus in Blue Jeans (meal at 11:30AM and show at 1PM)
Saturday Apr 8th- Hagens Family Singers at 7pm. Christiana based quartet (Howard Hagans and his three children Eric, Shannon Heverin and April Hagans. Accompanied by Shannon's husband Frank Heverin (bass) and Walt Bowman (keyboard)
Sat Apr 8th - Christiana Fire Co. Wedding Dinner - Take Out 2PM - Sit down 2:30PM
Apr 9th - Palm Sunday - Sermon "Crying Stones" - Luke 19: 29-40
Apr 9th - Building Fund Offering
Tue Apr 11th - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theater - Jesus in Blue Jeans (meal at 11:30AM and show at 1PM)
Thursday Apr 13th - Holy Thursday - Seder service and Holy Communion - 7PM
Thursday Apr 13th - June 29th - CPCS 12 week non-denominational Women's Bible Study Video Series - Oxford Women's Clinic 45 Lancaster Ave Oxford, PA - Register by March 30th - Call (610) 998-2446
Friday Apr 14th - Good Friday
Apr 16th - Easter Sunday - Special Sunrise Service - 6:30 AM Christiana Lions Park
Apr 16th - Easter Sunday - Sermon "He is Alive" - John 20: 1-18
Sat Apr 22nd - Christiana Fire Co. Basket Bingo 7PM
Monday Apr 24th- Cornerstone Pregnancy Center 2006 Volunteer Training 9AM-5PM - Call (717) 442-8694 for more information.
Monday Apr 24th - United Methodist Men at Cochranville UMC - 6:45 PM (92 Church Drive Cochranville, PA) Debra DePrinzio - Youth Mission Coordinator for the Eastern PA United Methodist Conference will be presenting.
Apr 30th - Mentor Program Breakfast 9:30AM
Apr 30th - 3-5th Grade Sunday School joining Adult Choir to help lead the congregation in worship
May 2006
Wednesday May 3rd - National Day of Prayer Evening Service at Living Truth Church at 7pm
Thursday May 4th - National Day of Prayer
May 7th - 3-5th Grade Sunday School visit to Harrison House
May 7th - Parkesburg Baptist Church Chicken Barbecue 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Friday May 12th - Golf Tournament at Spring Hollow for Camp Innabah (Innabahdirector@aol.com)
Saturday May 13th - United Methodist Men's Family Night - Christiana Fire Hall
May 14th - Mother's Day
May 14th - Building Fund Offering
Sat May 20th - Christiana Fire Co. Breakfast 6-10AM
May 21st - Special Vacation Bible School Offering
Thur May 25th - Associates for Biblical Research 2006 Spring Banquet (Dr. Duane Gish will be the special guest)- Calvary Church 1051 Landis Valley Road Lancaster, PA 17601. Contact (800) 430-0008 for tickets
May 28th - Start Summer Hours - Church Service and Children's Sunday School at 9:30AM
June 2006
Jun 4th - Open House Celebration 2:00-5:00PM at Camp Innabah (712 Pughtown Road, Spring City, PA 19475 610-469-6111)
Jun 4th - Relay For Life Benefit Concert featuring "grounded" 3-6 PM at Twin Brook Winery 5697 Strasburg Road, Gap. For tickets that benefit the American Cancer Society call (610) 593-0200
Sat Jun 10th - Christiana Fire Co. Basket Bingo 7PM
Jun 11th - Building Fund Offering
Sat Jun 17th - Christiana Fire Co. Pot-Pie Dinner - takeout 2PM - sit down 2:30PM
Jun 18th - Summer Camp Begins at Camp Innabah (www.Innabah.org)
Jun 18th - Father's Day
Tue June 20th - West Fallowfield Christian School Annual Chicken BBQ
Wed June 21st - Ice Cream Social and VBS Registration 6-7PM
June 23rd - Jun 24th - noon to noon - LanChester Relay for Life - Octorara High School http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=128791 or contact Connie Thompson at (610) 593-5085 for tickets to support the American Cancer Society
July 2006
Jul 9th - Building Fund Offering
July 9th to July 13th - Vacation Bible School - "Trading Places - Jesus Makes a World of Difference" - Starting at 6:30 PM each night and ending approximatly 8:30 PM
Fri July 14th - Christiana Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 10 Railroad Avenue 7-9:30 PM. Featuring Music by Mark Deiter, Chet Marron and the LTF Band. "Turkey Hill Night" - with free Coffee, Turkey Hill teas and ice cream treats
Sat Jul 15th - Christiana Fire Co. Breakfast 6-10AM
Sat Jul 22nd - Christiana Fire Co. Christmas in July - Craft Fair - 9AM-2PM
Jul 30th - Church Picnic after the Worship Service at Lion's Park, Christiana
August 2006
Friday Aug 11th - Christiana Expresso Coffeehouse - Christiana Freight Station 7-9:30PM 10 Railroad Avenue. Free coffee and ice cream treats. Featuring Mindy Boyd and Steve Sottung.
Aug 13th - Tour de Christiana Children's Bike Race - see the Weekly Schedule and Youth News page for more details
Aug 13th - Building Fund Offering
Saturday Aug 26th - SNAP - Saturday Night Alive Praise at Christiana Lion's Park
Aug 27th - Community Service - Lion's Park - 9:30AM
September 2006
Friday Sep 8th - Chritiana Coffeehouse (Christiana Freight Station - 10 Railroad Ave)
Friday Sep 8th - House of His Creation Auction - Blue Ball Fire Hall 4-8PM (Auction Preview, Chicken Dinner & Silent Auction) www.hoch.org (717) 442-4890
Saturday Sep 9th - House of His Creation Auction - Blue Ball Fire Hall 9AM-3PM
Saturday Sep 9th - Second Annual Fall Festival 10:00AM - 4:00PM at Camp Innabah (Innabahdirector@aol.com)
Sep 10th - Rally Day - Return to normal hours Sunday School 9:30AM and Church Service at 11:00AM
Sep 10th - Building Fund Offering
Sep 10th - Bridge of Hope "Launching Hope" 4-8 PM United Sports Training Center - Downingtown 610 380-1360
Sat Sep 16th - Christiana Fire Co. Breakfast 6-10AM
Sat Sep 16th - Christiana Fire Co. Basket Bingo 7PM
Sep 23 - Bridge of Hope "100 Miles of Hope" - 9AM - 1PM Motorcycle Tour - Morgantown to Bucks County 610-380-1360
October 2006
Oct 1st - World Communion Sunday
Fri Oct 6th - Christiana Fire Co. Auction (Crafts) 6:30PM
Sat Oct 7th - Christiana Fire Co. Annual Auction 8:30AM
Oct 8th - Building Fund Offering
Tue Oct 10th - Senior Days at Gretna Glenn 9:30-3:30PM
Fri Oct 13th - Christiana Coffeehouse 7-9:30PM - Christiana Freight Station
Fri Oct 13th - West Fallowfield Christian School 25th Annual Country Auction and Pot Pie Dinner 4-7PM (Auction Preview and Dinner)
Sat Oct 14th - West Fallowfield Christian School Auction 9AM
Sat Oct 14th - Maple Grove Mennonite Church Fall Festival 10AM
Oct 22nd - Missionary Visit by Dennis & Dolly Bowerman who work with Navajo Indians. Lunchoen following worship service
Mon Oct 23rd - Lanchester United Methodist Men 6:30PM - Faith Community UMC (ARA Center)
Oct 29th - Women's Breakfast
Oct 29th - Special Mission Offering (Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, and third to be named)
Oct 29th - Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 2006
Nov 5th - Fall Celebration Banquet 5:00PM at Camp Innabah Recreation Center - Reservation Required
Fri Nov 10th - Christiana Coffee House - Christiana Freight Station 7PM
Nov 12th - Building Fund Offering
Sat Nov 18th - Christiana Fire Co. Breakfast 6-10AM
Sat Nov 18th - Christiana Fire Co. Basket Bingo 7PM
Nov 19th - Harvest Home Service
Wed Nov 22nd - Community Thanksgiving Service 7PM
Nov 26th - Special Mission Offering (Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Susan Fuller Missionary to Russia, and Prison Ministries)
Nov 26th - United Methodist Student Day
December 2006
Dec 3rd - Communion Service
Fri Dec 8th - Christiana Coffee House - Christiana Freight Station 7PM
Sat Dec 9th - Charge Conference 11AM
Dec 10th - Building Fund Offering
Sat Dec 16th - Christiana Fire Co. Breaksfast 6-10AM
Dec 24th - Morning Service at 11AM - Children's Christmas Program
Dec 24th - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 7PM
Mon Dec 25th - Christmas
Dec 31st - New Year's Eve
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