Wyomissing Church
of the Brethren
2200 State Hill Road
Wyomissing , PA 19610
WCOTB.org | wyocotb@gmail.com
610-374-8451

September 2021

Hope Happens
From the Desk of Pastor Jan….
SO, I’M PRAYING
I'm praying that our decision-makers:
--listen to the science,
--make sure the resources are there,
--do all they can to help the children who will be in schoolrooms and at home.
I'm praying for the health of our children, and all those who support them.
I'm praying that we all work together, in equity and in hope, to ensure that every student has what they need, to be the learner that they are.
And I continue to pray for all of our health-care workers, for all of our educators and school staff, as they turn their gaze toward the good of one another so that the world can become a better, healthier place.
Would you pray with me too that we (the church community) are able to do even more than we think we are able, for every child, every where.
In your mercy Lord, accept our prayers. Amen

But God has surely listened. He has heard my prayer. ~Psalm 66:19

Inside this issue
Worship Services 2
Baptism 2
Prayer Requests……….2
Children & youth Ministry Notes 2
Schedules 3
Upcoming Community Events…………………….3
August Calendar 4
Pastor : Jan King
Admin. Assistant: Jill Robertson

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship Services

Sunday, September 5th: “Wise Living” Excerpts from Proverbs
Sunday, September 15th: “To Children” of All Ages” Proverbs 3
Sunday, September 19th: “Where Do You Walk?” Psalm 15; James 1:17-27
Sunday, September 26th: “Possible”
Adult Sunday School: Starts September 12th

Baptism

Church Membership & Baptism Exploration Class
Anyone who might be interested in exploring church membership and baptism should contact Pastor Jan.
Registration deadline is Sept. 12th

Please Pray For:

Children & Youth Ministry

Mike Chelius, Patty Drago, Dawn Ernest, Lorena Blatt,
Kevin Cope, Amy Beck, Barbie Kuhns, Nancy Custo,
Tom Evans, Joan Hornberger, Linda Kauffman,
Bob Kauffman, Bob Pettit & Betty Powell

Youth & Children’s Ministry

Youth Group Meeting: Sept. 12th. There will be a meeting for your, grades 6th—12th immediately following church in the Youth Room off the Fellowship Hall. There are several events in Sept & Oct. to discuss. We hope to see you there!
Children’s Church: Starts Sept. 12th!
Camp Swatara Youth Day: Oct. 16th ~ 9am—4pm

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To the Church Family: Thank you all for the cards and kindness shown to me during the past few weeks. It certainly has helped ease the way through this trying time. Will and I are so grateful for the gift card: we plan on purchasing a special bush/plant (hopefully a holly tree) in David's memory, to last a lifetime. ~ Jill

Upcoming events

Choir:
Starts Sept 23rd. 6:30-7:30pm
BDM Week In Dayton Ohio: WCOTB is preparing for our next re-build week in Dayton, Ohio the week of September 26 to October 2, 2021. Four volunteers are needed to fill the team. No experience is necessary. Contact Dan Biss or Ted Noble before Sept.4th.
Camp Swatara Youth Day: Youth in grades 6 to 12 are invited to a day with the other youth from our district outdoor at Camp Swatara on Saturday Oct. 16th from 9 AM to 4 PM. There will be adventure games, climbing tower, insight sessions, worship, lunch and free time to enjoy the camp. Speakers are David Radcliff & Eric Landram. This is an outdoor event, so dress accordingly. Free to our youth and their friends, but you must register and submit a permission slip by Sept. 27th to be able to go with us.
Camp Swatara Auction: Saturday, September 4th: 9:30 am children's auction Regular auction immediately following the children’s auction.
COBY’S Bike & Hike: Saturday, September 12th.
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction: The Brethren Disaster Relief Auction will be holding their 44th annual Disaster Relief Auction at the Lebanon Expo Center on Friday, September 24th and Saturday, September 25th, 2021.
CWS:
WCOTB received a thank you letter for our gifts and support in purchasing blankets for those in need.

AMAZING GRACE ORCHESTRA
Would you like to participate in a new interdenominational ministry for berks County? Amazing Grace Orchestra needs instrumentalists and vocalists to present concerts of traditional hymns. If interested, email: AmazingGraceOrchestra@gmail.com

Calendar of events:
September 6th: Labor Day—Office Closed
September 12: *Adult Sunday School Starts *Children’s Church starts *Youth Group Meeting immediately after church Book Club: “Read a book & bring a suggestion for October”
September 15th: Leadership Team 6-9pm
September 19th: New Journey Set Up
September 20th: New Journey
September 23rd: Choir Starts 6:30-7:30pm
September 24th: October Newsletter: Deadline for submitting Newsletter Information
September 26th: Fall Family Festival
Sept. 26th—Oct. 2nd: Rebuild Week in Dayton Ohio
Community Events:
Crop Walk Isaac's Fundraiser : Sept. 9th
Family Promise Walk: August 28th from 11am-1pm. All participants can register by visiting: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/family-promise-of-berks-county-inc/2nd-annual-promise-walk

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