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The Church Office temporary location during construction will be 101 West Cherry Street, Palmyra, PA 17078

Also, the 10:30 a.m. nursery will NOT be available until construction of the new building is completed.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to bring their children to worship during the construction phase.
 

Where do we go?

Below is a reminder of where regularly-scheduled events will be held during Palm’s construction period. The temporary offices are located a block west of the church at 101 W. Cherry Street. This office space also includes a room that will be used for some meetings. To access the temporary office suite, enter the front doors facing Cherry Street and turn to the right.

 
 
 
 
The Friendship Circle will be meeting on Thursday, February 9th for the annual Valentine Social at Hometown Restaurant.  Time for lunch is 12:00 noon. 

Hope you can make this gathering for fellowship and devotions.

 
 
 
The Sewing Group continues to meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the temporary Church Office (corner of College & Cherry Streets) to work on blankets for Lutheran World Relief.  The next meeting will be held February 7th.  We continue to do this project to honor the memory of Esther Edwards.  New faces are welcome!  Any questions, call Mae at 533-5972 or Sue at 533-5972 or 838-1530.
 
 
 
Learn to Knit or Crochet

The Prayer Shawl Ministry committee is offering free knitting and crocheting lessons for anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet for the Ministry. The lessons will be held during the regular committee meetings on the third Sunday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the church conference room. Our next meeting will be Sunday, February 19th. We will be making mini-shawls (3" x 7"). Yarn will be provided. # 9 or # 11 knitting needles or an H or I crochet hook should be brought to class. If you have any questions, please call Patty Van Scyoc at 832-1337.

 
 
The Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Communion Service will be held on Monday, February 27th.   All services begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Home's Chapel.  Volunteers are always needed to transport our members who attend the service.
 
 

 
 
 
Children's Choir Parents

It's been decided this year to have a parent's group meet from 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. on Sunday evenings while the children are with Mrs. Fox for choir practice. Our hope is that parents will stay and join us rather than run home and then back again or just sit in the car! Phyllis Verderame, assisted by Jeannette Thomas, will lead the group in studying Psalms in a prayerful and meditative way. We will meet in the Narthex. It should be a wonderful 30 minutes to bring the weekend to a close and get prepared for the busyness of the week ahead.

The group began on September 18, 2011 and will meet each time there is choir. Hope to see many of you there!

 
 
 

Sunday School  ― There is a Place for You

As we all know, the education building is un-available for Sunday School this year. With lots of help, the Christian Education Committee has found a spot for everyone.  Interfaith Manor has graciously allowed us to use space in their building while our building is under construction. The nursery, pre-K/K, 1st-3rd grades, middle school and a new parent’s class will be held there. We have planned a space for the 4th-6th grades in the coat room of the church and the high school class will meet at the office space, 101 W. Cherry. Our adult classes will be held in the Nave and Narthex of the church.

Due to these various locations, our Sunday School time will be changed slightly. We are going to start at 9:15 a.m. as usual, but end at 10:10 a.m.  We ask that parents pick up children promptly so teachers serving at the 10:30 a.m. service have time to prepare.

Please join us in your place as we continue to learn about God’s love for us.

 
Sunday Church School ― Sunday at 9:15 a.m. (8:30 a.m. ― Summer)
  • Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 1-3 ― meets as Interfaith Manor; they use Spark Classroom which is an Augsburg Fortress Curriculum.
  • Grades 4-6 ― meets in the coat room; they use Spark Classroom which is an Augsburg Fortress curriculum.
  • Grades 7-8 ― meets at Interfaith Manor; they study the Faith Incubators Confirmation Program.
  • Senior High (Grades 9-12) ― meets in the office space at 101 W. Cherry St; they will be watching and discussing a variety of current and inspirational-based DVDs.
  • Adult Augsburg Bible Study ― meets in the Nave; this class utilizes the Augsburg Bible Study booklet and will help you discover the living word; this material is lectionary-based.
  • Adult Sunday School Class ― meet with Pastor Merkel at 101 W. Cherry St.;  Good God Questions is the theme; join us for discussion of some of the most troubling questions believers ask, aided by video presentations from the faculty of Luther Seminary.
  • Adult Sunday School Class #2 ― will meet at Interfaith Manor; they are studying Luther's Small Catechism; this can be a review for those who studied Luther's Small Catechism; this can be a review for those who studied it many years ago, a new study for those new to the Lutheran faith, and good for those parents on our young people currently studying for confirmation; all are welcome to attend.
 
 
Parents' Class

When the Sunday School classes for the children begin in the fall at Interfaith Manor, there will also be a class for the parents. We will have a corner somewhere and, while the children are having their lessons, we'll have ours too. I will have materials to begin in September and then the group can decide what topics/materials we would like to study further. Our goal is to create one trip for the parents—to Sunday School and then leave the Manor as a family and go to church together. Please consider joining us!

 
 
Join us for P.E.P. (People Exercising for a Purpose) in the Parlor ― Mondays ― 10:00 - 11:00 a.m..     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.
 
 
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.
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11 West Cherry St. - Palmyra, Pa 17078 - Phone 717-838-3311 - John D. Merkel, Pastor