WEEK OF JUNE 23, 2025

GOD’S CLOTHING CLOSET MEETING TONIGHT—JUNE 23, 6:30PM
God’s Clothing Closet is coming in August, and planning is in full swing!  If you would like to help us plan this year’s event, please join us on Monday, June 23, at 6:30 for a brief meeting.  Please contact Kris Gray if you have questions or have ideas but are unable to attend the meeting.
 
COMPASSION SUNDAY 2025 - HERE IS HOW GOD MOVED!
949 churches hosted Compassion Sunday events this year….across 26 countries. 3,452 children were sponsored through these events. Ruhl’s Church sponsored 8 kids. Praise the Lord!!!
 
RIMERT ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - JUNE 29 DROP-IN
You are cordially invited to attend the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Rick and Diane Rimert on Sunday June 29 in the fellowship hall. Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 5:00 pm.
Your presence will make this milestone even more memorable. We kindly request NO GIFTS. 

 NEXT SENIOR LUNCHEON - JULY 2, 11:00AM
Gus’s, 1050 W. Main St. Mt Joy, PA
Questions? Call 717-665-6290 

GROVE SERVICES BEGIN JULY 13 AT 7:00PM
Speakers:
July 13 - Seth Achey
July 20 - Rev. Rob Timlin
July 27 - Rev. Joe DiPalo
Aug 03 - Rev. Rick Rimert
Aug 10 - Rev. Roger Kresge
Aug 17 - Rob Timlin, Jr.

COMMUNITY PICNIC - JULY 19, 9AM TO 2PM
Stay tuned for details.

VBS COMING JULY 28-31!  
Our theme is Cave Quest: Following Jesus The Light of the World. See Bev Snavely for details.

GOD’S CLOTHING CLOSET IS COMING IN AUGUST!
Planning is underway for this exciting event, and here are the key dates to mark on your calendars.
Now ~ start collecting clothing donations (clean and in good condition only, please) from neighborhood yard sales.  We always need lots of children's clothing.
GCC SCHEDULE:
August 17 ~ Set up the clothing racks and tables after church on Sunday.  We need lots of helpers to set up so we can start sorting on Monday.
August 18-22 ~ Sorting all the clothing, shoes, linens and “stuff” from about 9:30 am to 9:30 pm.
August 22 ~ One-hour time slots can be reserved for shopping.  We will start taking reservations after August 1.
August 23 from 8-11am ~ Everyone is welcome to shop – no reservation needed!
August 23 from 11am until done – cleaning up after the event. More details to come!

COFFEE HOUR SIGN-UP FOR FALL
We will be preparing the new schedule of snack providers in the next few weeks as we get ready to start up again in the fall, so if you would like to have your name added or removed from the schedule, please contact Kris Gray (717-475-0253) as soon as possible. Thank you!