Events

JHM & Associates completed a capital fund campaign feasibility study for Palm Lutheran Church. This study was conducted to determine the potential to seek funds to implement the first phase of demolition and reconstruction to the church facility as approved by the congregation. To read the entire study, click on Executive Summary above.

Choir Registration

Registration for all of Palm's choirs will be held before and after the worship service on September 5^th. The rehearsal schedule and description of each choir will be in the bulletin on each of those Sundays. New faces are always welcome in all of our music groups. If you have any questions prior to registration, please see Steve Inners or call him at 578-6048.

September 12^th

9:15 a.m.

Activities: Creation, Songs, Games, Health and School Kits for LWR, and Refreshments

The Sewing/Blanket Group is in need of volunteers to help prepare blankets for overseas.

Time: Every second Tuesday from 9-11:00 a.m. beginning in September

Place: In the Sunday School Basement

Duties: Thread a needle and tie a knot, or put straight pins into fabric. No actual sewing is required

Perk: Go out to lunch afterward if you are available

Many people have donated fabric for this project, but we have more fabric than help at this time. Please consider this chance to participate in a service for people less fortunate than we, such as refugees, storm victims, and the poor in third-world countries. These blankets may be used for bed covers, floor covers, room dividers, or whatever the recipient needs. Please call Esther Edwards at 838-3471 or just show up if you can spare two hours each month. NOTE: There will not be a meeting in August. See you on the second Tuesday of September!

The Friendship Circle Picnic will be holding it's Birthday Party celebration at Spang Crest on Thursday, September 9^th. All are welcome to visit with residents for fellowship, root beer floats and worship. We will car pool from Palm at 1:00 p.m. See you there!

The Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Communion Service will be held on Monday, September 27^th. 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.

Summer Sunday School

Join us each Sunday this summer as we discuss plants from the gardens in Biblical times. From the Garden classes meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Social Hall. Each week this intergenerational gathering will discuss the setting, usage and significance of various fruits, spices, grains, flowers, and trees found in the Bible. We will not only consider the lilies of the field, we'll be tasting some of our topics! So join us each Sunday morning this summer. All ages welcome!

New Sunday School Class ― Continues May 23^rd ― "Caring as a Christian Community in Today's World" ― Offered only the 4^thSunday of each month

The class is sponsored by our Stephen Ministry Program and will focus on tools that each one of us can utilize in our daily lives. Each week's lesson will center on scripture that guides us in our love and care for each other. Together we will explore these topics that will enable each one of us, as we go our separate ways during the week, to be strengthened to live our lives as caring Christians.

Choir Rehearsal Schedule ― Under the direction of Steven Inners and Suzanne Fox and assisted by Wayne Fox.

Children's Choir (Kindergarten-Grade 5) ― Begins Sunday, 9/12, 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, 9/12, 4:45-5:30 p.m. and rehearse weekly; Youth Choir alternates singing between the 8:00 and 10:30 services and at both services on festival occasions.
Bell Choir (Adults) ― Begins Wednesday, 9/15, 6:15-7:15 p.m.; Bells play at both services once each month. The group is limited to 13 players. Openings can occur at any time, so if you are interested, let Steve Inners know. The prerequisite is an ability to read basic music and under rhythm patterns.
Youth Bells (Grades 4-12) ― Begins Sunday, 9/19, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (immediately after the 10:30 a.m. service); This group plays every other month at the 10:30 service. Youth must have some experience with music reading. We have a few openings in this group, but please let Steve Inners know of your interest prior to the first rehearsal.
Sanctuary Choir (Adults) ― Begins Wednesday, 9/15, 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, 10/06, 7:20 p.m.; Women's Chorus (the women of the Sanctuary Choir form the core of this group) sings at both services on the last Sunday of the month in which they rehearse. This is a good opportunity for women who enjoy singing but can't make a regular commitment to the Sanctuary Choir.
Men's Chorus (Adults) ― Begins Wednesday, 9/15, 7:20 p.m.; Men of the Sanctuary Choir form the core of this group and sing at both services on the last Sunday of the month in which they rehearse. This is a good opportunity for men who enjoy singing but can't make a regular commitment to the Sanctuary Choir.
Instrumentalists ― Various instrumental music is used throughout the year. If you play an instrument and would like to play a solo or be part of an ensemble, please register on Choir Registration Sunday.

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.

The Parenting Sunday School Class meets in the Library during the Sunday School hour. Topics discussed will to help you grow in your faith.

Sunday Church School ― Sunday at 9:15 a.m. (8:30 a.m. ― Summer)

Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 1-2 ― meets on the second floor; they will study the Seasons of the Spirit, which is an Augsburg Fortress curriculum
Grades 3-6 ― meets in the Fellowship Hall, north-side; they will study the Seasons of the Spirit, which is an Augsburg Fortress curriculum
Grades 7-8 ― meets on the second floor in the south-side classroom; they will study the Faith Incubators Confirmation Program
Senior High (Grades 9-12) ― meets on the second floor north-side classroom; they will study current topics chosen by the group and how these topics relate to their lives as Christian teens
Adult Parlor Class ― join Pastor Merkel for a study of Saint Paul's letter to the Romans entitled, Making It Right. This is a seven or eight week overview of the Epistle ― Saint Paul's most thorough discussion of God's saving work in Christ
Adult Augsburg Bible Study ― meets in the Chapel; this class utilizes the Augsburg Bible Study booklet and will help you discover the living word; this material is lectionary-based

Christian Parenting Class ― All parents, with children of any age, are encouraged to attend. Learn not only about your children and how best to deal with their behavior but also how to bring Christian beliefs and values into this most important job of parenting. Most appreciated, however, is the caring, sharing and support of each other! If you have any particular questions before the class begins, feel free to contact Joyce Wherley (867-2796) or Jen Marron (831-0636).

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