ANNOUNCEMENTS
The flowers gracing the altar for the August 9th worship service are presented to the glory of God by Sally & Elliott Shaffer. JOSHUA 1:9 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
The Food Service Committee is looking for desserts for the Roast Beef dinner. Also, if anyone would like to help that Saturday (August 22nd) they can call or text Dan Glass at 717-818-9210 or email at stthomasfoodservice@gmail.com.
We are happy to inform the congregation that the money borrowed for the purchase of our furnace has been paid back in full! Thank you to all those who helped in reaching this goal!
The August schedule for acolytes, lectors, communion assistants, and offering counters is posted on the bulletin board. Please check the schedule if you volunteer for any of these. Lectors, please pick up your readings on the table in the narthex.
After many years of faithful service, Patty Ott is stepping down as financial secretary/treasurer of St. Thomas. If anyone is interested in taking over as financial secretary/treasurer, please see Pastor Nila. A detailed list of job duties is available.
There will be a church council meeting on August 12th at the Grove. This meeting is the annual covered dish dinner/meeting. The meal will take place at 6:00 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m. All church council members and church staff plus their spouses/guests are invited.
The third Gospel Festival on the Ridge will be held on August 22nd at the church grove. We could use your help by praying for this event, groups, and that those organizing may be led by the Holy Spirit to minister to those attending. Come out and join us for an afternoon of gospel music! Let your church, community, friends, and clients know that this event is happening by placing a flyer from the back table up where they can see it. Also, you may help by picking up a sponsor sheet and placing an ad in the booklet or passing a sheet on to an area business! Any questions, please see Chad or Lara Berkebile. Thank you! we can't do this without your help.
August Calendar:
August 12--Council Meeting w/Covered Dish Meal
Meal--6:00 p.m. Meeting--7:00 p.m
16--Worship w/Holy Communion
22--Gospel Music Festival @ the Grove--12:00-5:00
Roast Beef Sandwich Meal @ the Grove--4:00-6:00
23--Worship
30--Worship w/Anointing for Healing
Blessing of Teachers, Students, and Staff
The 2026 flower chart is posted on the bulletin board. Please consider sponsoring flowers in the new year. The prices are $25 for chancel flowers and $35 for altar flowers. A reminder that if you would like an announcement placed in the bulletin, please let the secretary know by noon on Wednesday of the previous week. There are announcement papers available near the flower chart or announcements may be emailed.
All contributions given to missionary will now be directed to Heart for Mission. This is a mission group run by the Thorstad family in Laos/Thailand. If you would like more information, please see their website www.heartformission.com.