Midway Church of the Brethren
13 Evergreen Road, Lebanon, PA 17042-7422
Phone: (717)273-4832, Fax: (717)273-0132
E-mail: midway_cob@verizon.net, Web site: www.midwaycob.net

Coming Events
                                                
Habitat for Humanity Work Day
Wednesday, September 1, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. 8 volunteers are needed. Lunch will be provided. Sign-up at the SIGN-UP CORNER or contact Kevin Zuck if interested. 
                 
Wednesday Night Wave - resumes September 1st
During the summer we take a break from Wednesday Night Wave, but September will be here soon. We are always in need of teachers and helpers for the WAVE. Anyone interested in helping in the fall once a month, should contact Sharon Arnold. Volunteer forms will be placed in your mailboxes this summer. Please take some time to prayerfully consider how you can help minister in the children’s classes.  While you teach or help, the children will return the blessing. Help is also needed for recreation time. Youth are encouraged to reply. The children love interacting with the youth of the church.
      
Congregational Prayer Time
Thursday, September 2, 7 – 8 pm. A jar will be placed in the narthex on Sunday, August 29 for you to place your prayer requests in. We will pray for these requests during the Congregational Prayer Times on September 2. Everyone is invited to join us as we come together to pray. NOTE: Childcare is available for children ages 1-8.
   
Senior Adult Day at Camp Swatara
Wednesday, September 8, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Keynote Presentation Ryan and Friends. Cost - $12 for the day. Registration deadline is September1. Register by calling 933-8510.
                                       
Invite a Friend Sunday
Invite a Friend Sunday will be held on September 12. You are encouraged to invite friends, families with children or a new baby, newcomers to the community, contacts in your clubs or organizations, Co-workers, family members, classmates, neighbors, business associates, new acquaintances, or anyone else who does not actively participate in another church. Bring your friends to Sunday school and worship. Pastor Charlie will bring the morning message, the Praise Team will be singing, and cardboard testimonies will be given.
   
Lunch will be provided for everyone in the Family Life Center following the 10:05 morning worship service.
   
We need your help to make “Invite a Friend” Sunday a special day. The meal is provided to everyone at no charge. We need approximately 30 dozen (approx. 3” diameter) in a variety of kinds (oatmeal, chocolate chip, chocolate with white icing, chocolate with peanut butter icing, pumpkin, white with chocolate filling) and ask that you bring them individually wrapped in saran wrap to the church kitchen on Sunday morning by 9:00 am. There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board for whoopie pies and for help to serve the meal. Any leftover whoopie pies will be served at the 5th Quarter Outreach event. Questions can be directed to Janice Nolt or Kim Deitzler.
   
We know that you will want to share the warmth of our fellowship and the love of God we enjoy in Jesus Christ.
               
COBYS Bike and Hike
September 12, 1:30 pm, Lititz Church of the Brethren. Walk, bike or ride your motorcycle to benefit COBYS Family Services. Brochures are available at the Information Center in the narthex.
                 
Sewing Day in September
Tuesday, September 14, Rooms #109 and #111. We will start at 8:30 am and go all day. Come when you can! Everyone is welcome to come and tie knots in comforters and enjoy the fellowship!
                                                  
5th Quarter Outreach 
Midway will again be hosting a 5th Quarter Outreach this fall after the Cedar Crest High School football game on Friday night, September 17. This will be a wonderful opportunity to serve and minister to students. The objective is to touch students with the love of Christ in a safe environment to build relationships and share our faith. We are partnering with the Students for Christ Club at the high school to do this outreach.
   
The time is approximately 8 – 11 pm. There will be plenty of food, some interactive video games, basketball and other activities.

We are looking for volunteers to help on the 5th Quarter evening. A sign-up sheet is posted at the SIGN-UP CORNER in the narthex. We need volunteers for food preparation and serving, security, relationship builders and clean-up. Also, please pray that God would lead us and use this opportunity to touch young lives with His love.
       
Harvest Home Sunday
September 19. Children and adults are encouraged to help us celebrate the bounty that the Lord has given us by bringing items on or before September 19. The items collected will go to the Lebanon County Christian Ministries Food Bank. Watch for more information to come in your mailboxes. The Service Ministry Team greatly appreciates your support and participation in this area of local community outreach.
        
Lebanon Valley Youth for Christ Benefit Banquets
Monday, September 20 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday, September 21 – 6:30 pm
Held at the YFC Teen Center, 1691 Grave Avenue, Lebanon
Featuring: Youth Testimonies, Multi-Media Presentation, Current Ministries, Unveiling New Campaign
Register online at www.lvyfc.com of RSVP to Joanne at 272-5106 x304 by September 14. Reservations are required. An opportunity to financially support YFC will be given.
     
Congregational Business Meeting
Tuesday, September 21, 7:00 pm. A major item of business will be the 2011 budget. All are encouraged to attend!
     
Noon Meal
Friday, September 24, Food Preparation: Ruth Keller (leader), David Keller, Amos & Yvonne Balsbaugh
Serving Committee: Earl Dohner (leader), Helen Sholly, Mary Jane Uhler, Leah Brubaker
     
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction
Lebanon Area Expo Center, September 24 and 25.
There are many ways to get involved in this event. Help is needed to set-up, collect trash, and clean-up at the Relief Auction. Set-up starts on Thursday, September 23 at 8am (lunch is provided). Trash collection is Friday and Saturday during the auction. Clean-up is immediately following the auction on Saturday. Heifers or money to purchase heifers is needed for the Heifer Auction at the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction. Contact Amos Balsbaugh for details. Auction booklets will be distributed throughout the church. Plan to support this event by attending, donating, volunteering and purchasing.
     
LCCM Annual Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction
Thursday, September 30, 5:30 pm – Silent Auction, 6:30 pm – Dinner, Midway Church of the Brethren
Entertainment: Christian Youth “Got Talent”
Tickets are $25/adult; $20/students; $12.50/children ages 4-10; free for children age 3 and younger. Order your tickets by calling 274-2601 or order online at www.lccm.us. This fundraiser benefits Lebanon County Christian Ministries who helps provide food, clothing and other emergency services to families and individuals in need or crisis. Come for an enjoyable evening of good homemade food, great entertainment and Christian fellowship.
     
Lebanon Valley Brethren Home - Hudson River Valley Trip
October 4-6
   
Lebanon Valley Brethren Home - Midweek Service
Wednesday, October 6, 7:00 pm, The senior choir will be providing a musical program.
     
ANE District Conference
Leffler Center at Elizabethtown College Campus, October 8 & 9
Conference Theme: The Saving Gospel and the Serving Gospel…Perfect Together.
Our Delegates: Carl & Leah Brubaker, Pastor Charlie Ilyes
       
Lebanon Valley Brethren Home - Good Samaritan Benefit Dinner
Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 pm –  Watch for information to come.
     
Fall Revival Services
October 17-20, 7:00 pm, Evangelist Rev. Tom Zuercher
Please be in prayer as we plan and prepare for our Revival Services.
       
Lebanon Valley Brethren Home - Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale
Saturday, October 23, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Donations of baked goods, handmade crafts, canned goods, produce, etc. will be needed. Watch for details to come.
                                                                                                  
All-Church Hike to Hawk Mountain
Sunday, October 24. Watch for details to come. 
         
Haiti Mission Trip  
February 26 – March 5, 2011.
This trip has been re-designated to a CONSTRUCTION TEAM only. A new sign-up sheet is posted at the SIGN-UP CORNER. Men and women 16 years of age and older are permitted on this mission trip. There will be no VBS or Medical Teams going since the earthquake has taken prevalence to clean-up and construction. Contact Bruce Stokes with questions.