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PARK AVENUE
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1140 Edgar Ave.
Chambersburg , PA
17201
(717) 263-2364
Ministering to Chambersburg and
Franklin County ,
Pennsylvania
since 1925
Pastor: Rev. Mark Woodring
Jesus said: Come to me all ye who
are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
(Matthew 11:28 NIV)
MISSION STATEMENT
We will continue to spread and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to the mandate set down for the Church in Matthew 28:19-20. We will strive to be the best possible witnesses and incarnations of God's redeeming love, as we can possibly be. We will encourage and empower the members to be caring and loving individuals, as we look at the multitude of ways we can grow with integrity, ready to meet the needs of the seekers in our neighborhood. The mission can only be accomplished through prayer, education and the grace of God as exemplified through and in our Lord, Jesus Christ.
The Park Avenue
congregation is a fellowship of caring, committed, and compassionate persons
united together in Christ Jesus our Lord. All persons are welcome to be a part
of this church community.
We not only welcome visitors, we EXPECT them.
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a map and directions.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Park Avenue United Methodist
Church
We welcome and encourage all members and visitors to become active participants in this program of education and fellowship. Yes, we can always use willing volunteers in the Sunday School! If you come as a visitor, just join us on the main floor in the Fellowship Hall and someone will direct you to a whatever age level class you need!
NURSERY
A nursery service is provided for both infants and toddlers during Sunday School and worship each Sunday throughout the year and at most of the other special programs scheduled during the year. Committed and caring volunteers provide excellent care for the youngsters when needed. The nursery is located on the main floor, down the hall from the Sanctuary and to your left. It is inside the first hallway door, on your right. It was newly remodeled, and painted by one of our church members and enjoys frequent use by infants and toddlers.
JUNIOR CHURCH
A Junior Church Junior Church Volunteer
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MISSIONARY SUPPORT
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UNITED METHODIST WOMENThe United Methodist Women meet at 1:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each
month for a program on timely subjects and on the work of Christian Mission
worldwide. Our United Methodist Women at
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MUSIC |
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Park Avenue has a fine
musical program throughout the year. The Sanctuary Choir is a group of
volunteer adults with 10 - 15 participants. They rehearse at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays from September through June and share an anthem and lead the music
of the 10:30 worship service. They also may perform several special works of
music, cantatas or theme services. New singers are always welcome, just show
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The Handbell Choir
usually consists of 6-12 ringers, and rehearses from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Mondays during the school year. The Handbells assist in the presentation of
the Gospel, usually monthly, throughout the year. The bell choir is currently
searching for a director (volunteer position). APPLICANTS please contact Former Bell Director, Ann Barnes
The "Chimers," a hand-chime
choir of 8 - 13 children, is currently on hiatus, while a new volunteer
director is sought. They still play for occasional Christmas services or |
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Our choir director and organist, Mrs. Darlene Clippinger, serves throughout the year. We invite all persons with musical gifts to participate in this vital part of our overall church program of worship and fellowship. No experience required! Contact church office for information.Click
here for American Guild of English Handbell Ringers
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BIBLE
STUDY
The pastor and lay persons lead various weekly Bible studies from September until mid-May. We study one of the books of the Bible or a specific topic of interest. The studies are informal, class participation is encouraged, and are open to everyone. Disciple Bible Studies, may be held from September through May when there is a demand; ask the Pastor for more information. The other Bible Studies occur throughout the year, usually on Tues evenings at 7:00 p.m. Public is welcome. Details are on the full calendar (link to the left).
UNITED
METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (UMYF)
The Youth Fellowship meets each Sunday evening from September through May
and as announced throughout the summer months. Anyone is welcome to come, just
drop in and find the noisiest room! During the school year they meet from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evening. This group of young people is led by the
Pastor. All young people are welcome, church-goers or not. Their weekly
meetings consist of a brief period of worship, caring and sharing of their
concerns, and life application topics chosen by the membership themselves,
often led by the members, and discussion on applying the Bible principles to
their lives. Of course, almost all meetings are accompanied by lots of music,
fun, and always food!
This group participates in, or organizes, several events throughout the church
year including a Valentine’s dinner/dance, a booth at the Christmas Fair,
cookie-making for a local High School choral concert, the worship service on
Youth Sunday, and several fund raisers for missions. They often plan a missions
work-camp trip during the summer after enough funds have been raised. They
learn a lot, and have lots of fun eating pizza, cookies, ice cream, skiing,
white-water rafting, playing paintball and taking fun trips. They have a room
of their own on our lower floor complete with soda machine and decorated with
graphics and artwork of their own making. The Lord is working through these
young people.
FAMILY
FELLOWSHIP
Periodically throughout the year, Park Avenue
families and friends meet for a covered dish supper or a prepared meal and
program. These events are announced and provide time for our families to gather
as a church family, for fellowship and sharing. Several traditional events
include Mother-Daughter banquet, Anniversary Dinner, Valentines Banquet, Easter
Breakfast, June Church picnic and monthly Fellowship Hours after 10:30 service
the first Sunday of every month, Sept. - May. Other special events scheduled
throughout each year include the Christmas Fair (fund-raiser) second Saturday
in November, Easter Egg hunt, occasional Yard Sale, annual Church Picnic
(usually the 3rd weekend of June), and the Annual Church
MEN'S
SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL TEAM
Our church fields a team of 11-13 players for the local Church League every
April-July. Games are played on Tuesdays at 6:45 at various fields around the Franklin County
MIXED
BOWLING TEAM
Our church also has a bowling team of 5 kegglers and a few
subs who meet weekly during the school year. In 2005-2006 the team won the National Division Inter-Church
CRAFTERS
Here
are some of these wonderful ladies working on crafts for our annual Christmas
Fair. The Craft Workers meets every month to work on various handcraft
projects. They have made over 500 sleeping bags for the homeless in Chambersburg . This ambitious group of up to 15 ladies
makes a handmade quilt for every baby born to our church congregation and
knitted or crocheted prayer shawls for our elderly, shut-ins, or others in need
of the warmth of comforting arms. They also make hundreds of Christmas decorations
to sell at the Christmas Fair, held the second Saturday of November, which
benefits our church-supported missionaries or a building project.
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY PROJECT
15
years and counting….
15
years and counting….
