"For Such A Time As This” - PCOB Announcement And Devotion For 3/26/2020

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To the Good Folk of the Palmyra Church of the Brethren,
 
We are developing a grocery pickup and delivery service for those who are unable to do their own grocery shopping or are within the most vulnerable population groups.  Since this project is just getting started, our assistance is currently limited only to individuals and families listed in our church directory. 
  • If you need groceries picked up and delivered, or
  • If you are willing to pick up and deliver groceries for someone else
Please call Don Martin (717-838-0211) or Cindy Weatherholtz (717-421-0403) to discuss needs, availability and processes.  I am thankful to Don and Cindy for taking the lead on this project.  Cindy was born into our congregation.  Don, a brother to Jan Wessel, has been worshiping with us for many months.

Each week we spend time in worship sharing our joys and concerns with one another and then praying together.  We will include such a time in our pre-recorded services each week.  If you have a joy or concern you would like us to share and pray about, please call, text or email it to me each week by Friday morning.
 
Today’s devotion comes from our Church of the Brethren Atlantic Northeast District Executive, Pete Kontra.  Pete recorded this devotion and sent it out to ANE pastors a couple of days ago.  Thank you, Pete, for your words of understanding, encouragement and leadership during this time.  Let us give thanks for our district and denominational leadership as they seek to minister to us and on our behalf.  To view Pete’s devotion, click here: https://youtu.be/s0ZwB6-X2rA.
 
Shalom,
Dennis
 
Reminder:
If you know someone who does not have email, please call them and offer to read this email to them and share this devotion with them.  And, check in on how they are doing. 

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