Chambersburg
Brethren in Christ Church
OUR MISSION:
"To be a lighthouse on the hill shining the light of the Gospel to this community and the nations."

WEEKLY SERVICES

Sunday
8:15 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Contemporary Services

Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Clubs for ages 3-grade 5
Youth Activities for grades 6 - 12
Discipleship Classes

Cancellation Policy

Sermon notes and audio for Nov. 30, 2008.

2008 Sermons

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

465 Center Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717.264.7632
Email: office@chambersburgbic.org

We welcome you as you visit the Chambersburg Brethren in Christ Church. It is our hope that you will find our church to be a warm fellowship of believers comprised of people like yourself. We exist to worship and honor our Lord Jesus, to preach and teach His truth as found in the Scriptures, to build up the lives of believers through equipping one another for ministry, and to help others come into His Kingdom here on earth through witness.

It is our desire to help you and your loved ones feel befriended, that you are important to the Lord and this community of faith. We endeavor to live out the truth, that people are the most important thing we encounter on planet earth, because people last forever. You are warmly invited to unite your heart with ours as we seek to live out His kingdom together here in Chambersburg PA.

If we can do anything to help you learn to know more about this church family please feel free to contact one of us as staff through our church office by phone, 264.7632 or by e-mail at office@chambersburgbic.org.

Announcements
This Weeks Events
CHRISTMAS MISSIONARY OFFERING
The Misisons Committee will be taking a Christmas offering for our supported misisonary families again this year. One of the committee members will be holding a gift wrapped box outside the sanctuary following each worship service on November 30.
Thank you in advance for your giving.

Ladies Christmas Brunch
Saturday, December 6 @ 9:30 a.m.
RSVRs due by November 30th
Extra brochures are available at the Ladies Fellowship table by the church office

Financial Council
Sunday, December 7 @ 7:00 p.m.
The 2009 budget will be approved.
All members are asked to attend. Agendas are in your mailboxes

Offering Envelopes for 2009
If you would like to have an offering envelope number for 2009 contact the church office. The only way your giving is recorded for receipt purposes is through the envelope system. If you have a number and do not wish to receive a number in 2009 contact the office.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING OPPORTUNITIES
You may choose to carol with an intergenerational group or in groups being formed within Sunday school classes. Classes will choose their own date, time and  plans. The intergenerational caroling will take place Sunday night, December 14, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., followed by further singing and refreshments in the fellowship hall. Sign up for the intergenerational group at the Welcome Center .

BULDING FUND AUCTION
Monday, February 23, 2009
TALENT NIGHT
Sunday, February 22, 2009

Sunday - November 30
8:15 & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Services, Pastor Ken preaching
Bulletin
Sermon Outline
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School
2:00 p.m.
Open Gym for basketball

Wednesday - December 3
6:30 p.m.
Clubs, youth activities, discipleship classes, worship team practice

8:00 p.m.
Christmas Choir practice

Thursday - December 4
8:00 p.m.
Men's basketball game @ Antrim BIC

Sunday - December 7
8:15 & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Services, Pastor Ken preaching
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages
2:00 p.m.
Open Gym for basketball
5:30 p.m.
Youth Parents meeting
6:00 p.m.
Prayer & Praise Service
7:00 p.m.
Financial Council
Approving the 2009 budget
ALL members are encouraged to attend.

COLD WEATHER DROP-IN CENTER MINISTRY TEAM
The Cold Weather Drop-in Center is a ministry of the churches of the Chambersburg area. That means it's a ministry of our church. The center serves up to 20 people each night during the hours 7 p.m. - 7 a.m., December - March. Churches bring meals, and volunteers intereact with the clients.
Last year 17 folks from C-burg BIC shared in the Drop-in Center Ministry Team. You can also help by preparing a meal.

WE'D LOVE TO ADD YOU TO THE TEAM
Volunteer schedules are as follows:
7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.: 3 volunteers
10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.: 2 volunteers
5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.: 2 volunteers
To join the team, sign up at the bulletin board near the office, or call Pastor Phil