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Almost New Shop Needs Your Extras… 2026 Meat Canning
Friends of Cross Keys Village/The Brethren Home Please note that the meat canning

Almost New Shop is looking for Christmas decorations to sell. If you committee has met in preparation for
have items you no longer need or have room for, please consider donating the 2026 canning. The committee
the items to Almost New Shop. has determined to go forward with
meat canning for 2026.
Please contact Dwight Rohrbaugh, 717-668-6315, with any questions you
may have. The store hours are Wednesday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and The dates will be
Thursday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. During these times you can shop to your April 6-9, 2026
heart’s content or drop off donations.
at Christian Aid Ministries,
Thanks to all those who support Almost New Shop. Your generosity 2412 Division Hwy,
makes it possible for us to lend a hand to so many residents and team
members. Have a wonderful holiday! Ephrata, PA 17522

Kim Geisewite of the District
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Witness Commission will be taking
Plan now to attend! calls for our churches to sign up for
meat canning, 570-295-9879. Kim
MCOB’s 100th Anniversary Kick-off Event will be able to let you know if the
DROP-IN CAROL SING date you desire is available. Please
Sunday, December 7, 2:00-3:30 PM call her as soon as possible to
Union Church 51 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg reserve the work time slot for your
congregations date preference.
(Location of first meeting place of
Mechanicsburg Church of the Brethren) A letter from the District Office
along with the Meat Canning

The Mechanicsburg congregation (MCOB) will kick off its 100th brochure will be forthcoming.
Anniversary (1926-2026) Celebration on Sunday, December 7, If you have any questions, do not
2025, with carol singing at the Union Church building, 51 East hesitate to call the District Office at
Main Street, Mechanicsburg. This small structure was erected in 717-778-2264.
1827 and accommodated the worship services of several denomina-
tions at various times during the 19th and early 20th century.
Brethren in the Mechanicsburg area worshiped at this site before
separating from the Lower Cumberland congregation in 1926.

Since the small building seats only about 40 people, folks are invit-
ed to drop in over a 90-minute period between 2:00-3:30 pm on
December 7. Steve Vinson, Warren Eshbach and other MCOB
instrumentalists will accompany the singing.

From the SOPA District Witness and Outreach Commission

Friendly Reminder: There are limited funds available for SOPA District churches/church groups to
participate in Disaster Ministry or Mission trips. A form requesting reimbursement for anticipated ex-
penses is available and needs to be completed and submitted to the District office at least two
weeks prior to the planned trip. Trip reimbursement requests must be approved by witness
and outreach commission members before travel. Please reach out to the District Office for a copy
of the required forms or please see page 8 and 9 of this newsletter. Thank you!