Fishburn Church
Weekly Broadcast
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Weekly Broadcast of the Fishburn United Methodist Church February 4, 2012
Mission Statement:
“Fishburn UMC exists to Honor God in making more disciples of
Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
“Souper” Bowl This Sunday, Feb. 5th
Wear your Favorite Team’s Logo to church AND bring a can of soup for the Hershey Food Bank.
Who’s Sitting Next To You?
Do you know all the people worshiping with you? Do they know you? A simple way to help us to get to know each other is to make a quick stop in the Welcome Wing to pick up name tags before going to Sunday School or to a worship service. Don’t forget to put your tag back before going home. If you can’t find yours or never had one, there are blank forms and tag holders in a basket.
February Community Supper
February’s supper will be a week early, on Monday, FEB. 20. The menu is Roast Beef, Potatoes & Carrots, and Red Velvet Cake. Order forms (attached to emails & in this week’s bulletin) are due Feb. 15.
Last week’s Pork & Sauerkraut supper raised $250 for Fishburn Local Missions. Thank you to all who contributed in many ways. Fishburn Local Missions has blessed many within our church and community.
Spaghetti Dinner – Get Your Tickets Now!
Fishburn Youth will be selling tickets on Sunday in the Welcome Wing. Dinner will be Sunday, Feb. 26, beginning at 10:45 am. Dine-In or take-out available. $7 per adult. $4 age 5-11. Kids under age 5 eat free. Funds raised will help support Fishburn’s youth programs and help pay for upcoming mission trips.
Community Aid Contributions
To all that have donated clothing by dropping it off in the Community Aid bin on our parking lot, thank you! Not only have you helped others within the neighboring communities, but Fishburn church receives quarterly checks (which benefited Fishburn’s Local Missions) from Community Aid, based on the poundage of the clothing collected from this bin. The total for 2011: $0.04/lb. x 13,650 lbs = $546. That’s a lot of clothes!
But this story gets even better. This past week, Fishburn UMC Youth were given a $5,000 grant from Community Aid to help with renovations to the Youth Room area! This wonderful gift will help us in reaching out to the youth of our community. We are very grateful to Community Aid and Praise God for His provisions.
Reminder to All Fishburn Treasurers:
Finance material due this Sunday, Feb. 5. Drop off your paperwork in the marked tray in the Welcome Wing.
Fishburn’s 2012 Communion Schedule
Holy Communion will be served at the 9:15 and 10:30 Sunday morning worship services on the following dates:
March 4 April 5 June 3 August 5 October 7 (World Communion Sunday)
Subs and Sandwiches for Miss Patty
Patty Hetrick is dealing with serious health problems. The Flock is selling R&K Sandwiches to help her with expenses associated with her condition. Order forms are in the Welcome Wing. Orders due Feb 15. Pick-up Thu, Feb.23, by 6 pm. Checks made out to Fishburn Flock. Please consider taking a form and selling to friends and family.
Community Lenten Schedule
Services each Wednesday of Lent, hosted by Hershey Ministerium. Service at 12:10 pm. Lunch at 12:50 pm.
Feb .22 Ash Wednesday at Derry Presbyterian Church (NOT St. Joan of Arc)
Feb. 29 Evangelical Free Church of Hershey
Mar. 7 All Saints’ Episcopal Church. Pastor John Kratz, Liturgist.
Mar. 14 First United Methodist Church.
Mar. 21 Fishburn United Methodist Church. **Lunch will be hosted by Love INC**
Mar. 28 Derry Presbyterian Church (Hosted by Trinity Lutheran)
Apr. 4 Spring Creek Brethren.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 5, Sun.
Taking order for Valentine Roses – “Share the Love” Flower Campaign 2012 fundraiser for Love INC. Suggested donation of $10 for a rose with ribbon, in tube, wrapped and gift tag attached. Questions or Interested in helping? Contact Jenny Greene at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 533-4856.
Feb. 6, Mon.
3-9pm. Eat at Funddrucker’s in Hershey/Hummelstown. 20% of your purchase will benefit Fishburn’s Local Missions. MUST have a ticket (found in Welcome Wing) when purchasing your order.
Feb. 8-14
Valentine Message – lease the church sign for a day. For $50, you can share a special Valentine message to loved ones. Complete the form in the Welcome Wing. Return to church office ASAP.
Feb. 11, Sat.
8pm – Midnight. Bethesda Mobile Mission – ministering to Harrisburg people in need. Limited number of volunteers can go, so contact Greene’s ASAP. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 533-4856
Feb. 12, Sun.
6:30-8 pm. Fireside Chat for youth. Questions? Contact Jenny, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 533-4856.
Feb. 15, Wed.
6:30-8pm. Big Fish & Kingdom Kids Valentine Party. Come at 6 for supper.
Feb. 20, Mon.
5-6:30 pm. Community Monthly Supper (Roast Beef). Note it will be a week early (NOT the last Monday of the month, Feb. 27). Forms will be available in early February. Order forms due Feb. 15.
Feb. 22, Wed.
Ash Wednesday –NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION for Community service. Lenten schedule listed above.
Feb. 24-25, Fri & Sat.
8pm-8am. Youth Lock-In at church. Come for food, movie & Feb 26 pasta dinner prep. Sign up online or in youth room. Cost is $2.00. Health form needed (if not on file)
Feb. 26, Sun.
Spaghetti Dinner following worship service. Hosted by Fishburn Youth. See details in this Broadcast.
March 2-4, Fri-Sun
Marriage Enrichment Weekend with Pastor John. At Mount Asbury Retreat Center in Newville. “Real people make marriage really awesome” is the theme. Brochures with additional information are available in the Welcome Wing. Registration deadline is Mon. Feb. 25.
Apr. 6-7, Fri. & Sat.
Harlem Diversity Youth Mission Trip. Contact Jenny or other youth leaders if interested.
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