Events

Summer Sunday School ― meets each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. in the Social Hall ― for all ages continuing through the summer. The Gospel of John will be the topic of study using the Kerygma Program, That You May Believe.

Trippin' Tuesdays ― Begin June 10^th ― Come join the fun every Tuesday for Trippin' Tuesdays 2008! A wide variety of activities are planned for all ages. Many of the trips are free, and most of the others are around $10.00. Meet at the Church for most activities at 10:00 a.m. and return early to mid-afternoon. Transportation including pick-up and drop-off are available. Those need rides should notify the church by noon the Monday before the Tuesday trip. Signed permission slips are required if attending without a parent/guardian. In case of rain and an outside event was planned, bowling or a movie may be substituted. Summer schedule:

July 1 ― Governor Dick (Mount Gretna) Hike / Jigger Shop for Ice Cream

July 8 ― Yogey's Miniature Golf

July 15 ― Indiantown Gap/PA Natl Guard Military Museum Tour with Bob Nicely

July 22 ― Hands-On-House Children's Museum, Lancaster

July 29 ― Knoebel's Amusement Park, Elysburg

August 5 ― Down on the Farm in Paradise

August 12 ― Whitewater Rafting, Lehigh River in Lehigh Gorge State Park

August 19 ― Cherry Crest Adventure Farm Corn Maze

Friendship Circle ― Members and guests are invited to Palm Lutheran Friendship Circle Meeting at Mt. Lebanon on Thursday, July 17^th. Picnic lunch will follow the service and guest speaker, Kirby Keller - Bible Study. We will car pool from the Church. Any questions, speak to Mary Kreider or Nancy Eckert.

Join us for P.E.P. (People Exercising for a Purpose) in the Parlor. A once-a-week exercise class designed for EVERYONE! Fun ... fellowship ... conversation while you exercise gently! If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Keller, RN, PN @ 329-8507 or e-mail parishnurse0407@aol.com.

Choir Rehearsal Schedule ― Under the direction of Steven Inners and Suzanne Fox

Children's Choir (Kindergarten-Grade 5) ― Begins Sunday, 9/9, 5:45-6:15 p.m. and rehearses weekly; Children's Choir sings on the 2^nd Sunday of each month at the 10:30 a.m. service and at both services on festival occasions.

Youth Choir (Grade 6-Young Adult) ― Begins Sunday, 9/9, 4:45-5:30 p.m. and rehearses weekly; Youth Choir alternates singing between the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services and sings at both services on festival occasions.

Bell Choir (Adults) ― Begins 9/12, Wednesday, 6:15-7:15 p.m.; Bells play at both services once each month.

Youth Bells (Grades 4-12) ― Begins Sunday, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Youth Bells play every other month at the 10:30 a.m. service.

Sanctuary Choir (Adults) ― Begins Wednesday, 9/5, 7:45 p.m.; Sanctuary Choir sings at the 10:30 .am. service each week and at both services on festival occasions.

Women's Chorus (Adults) ― Begins Wednesday, 9/12, 7:20 p.m. and rehearses every other week; Women's Chorus (the Sanctuary Choir form the core of this group) sings every six weeks usually at both services.

Men's Chorus (Adults) ― Begins Wednesday, 9/19, 7:20 p.m. and rehearses every other week; Men of the Sanctuary Choir form the core of this group and sing every six weeks usually at both services.

Instrumental Ensemble ― As scheduled

Shawl Ministry needs folks who like to knit or crochet to make shawls for those who may benefit from the comfort of a handmade shawl. Contact Patty Van Scyoc at 832-1337 (pvanscyoc@verizon.net) or Teresa Keller for details.

Palm's Sewing Group meets the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. You do NOT need sewing experience to help us, only a willing heart! Please continue to give us your old sheets, blankets, and fabric pieces so we may continue to make blankets.

The Caregiver's Support Group meets monthly on the 4^th Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Parlor. Join us if you have a concern that you need support for or talk about your loved ones you so lovingly give care to. If you have questions or concerns, please call the Church Office at 838-3311 or Phyllis Thornton at 867-1270.

Palm Cook Books are now available in the church office. The cost is $14.00 and proceeds benefit the Capital Fund.

Church Directories are still available in the church office. There are enough for each family who sat for a picture.

11 West Cherry St. - Palmyra, Pa 17078 - Phone 717-838-3311 - John D. Merkel, Pastor