pam June 9th, 2010
June 5, Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Rain Barrels: natural watering
Have you been looking for a way to reduce stormwater runoff, eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, and use less water in your garden? Rain barrels may be your answer!
On Saturday, June 5th, the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) will give a FREE one-hour presentation on the use and installation of rain barrels.
The talk will take place at the church at 10am, and attendees may purchase rain barrels on site following the presentation. There is no obligation to purchase a barrel from ICPRB, but you must attend the talk to do so.
Because of limited space, pre-registration is required. For more information about the ICPRB rain barrel program and to register, please visit their website (www.potomacriver.org) and click on the rain barrel!
pam December 19th, 2009
Sunday school and worship services on December 20, 2009 are cancelled due to the snow. Please enjoy God’s revealing beauty in the snow and stay home and off the roads.
Please watch this website to find out more information regarding the scheduled Christmas Eve service for Thursday, Dec. 24th at 7:30pm
pam April 26th, 2009
UPCOB joins the Prince George’s County CROP walk again this year!
The 2009 Prince George’s County cropwalk is being held Sunday, May 3. We’ll all meet after church at Lake Artemesia (Wells Parkway Rink) for the kickoff at 1:00pm. After the CROP Walk everyone is invited back to Kim & Hooker’s house (approx. 3pm) for Kabob’s on the grill. Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share! For more information on the CROP Walk contact Erin Rutter or the church office.
pam April 26th, 2009
Handmade Quilts & Comforters, Handcrafts, Gifts & Artwork, Baked Goods & Food and much more!
All proceeds benefit the Brethren Emergency Disaster Response Fund and the Mid-Atlantic transportation fund. This auction is sponsored by the Church of the Brethren Mid-Atlantic District.
May 2, 2009 at the Carroll County Agricultural Center, Westminister, MD
Rain or Shine
Breakfast 7:00-9:30am All food booths open at 10:00am
Homemade pies, donuts, ice cream, popcorn, pizza, soups, hot dogs, vegtable and fruit salads, turkey bbq and country ham sandwiches, dessert stand, bake stand and more!
Auction Schedule
General Items Auction - 9:00 am
Special Items Auction - 9:30 am
Quilt Auction - 12:00 noon
Bring your lawn chairs and come join the fun!
pam March 4th, 2009
Spring’s around the corner…
As has become a tradition, we’ll be selling good quality shredded hardwood mulch in 2 cubic foot bags again this year.
Saturday, March 21 & Saturday, April 4
8 a.m. until it’s gone…
Pre-orders of 15 bags or more will be delivered in the immediate area.
Call the church office at 301-864-4328 to order.
We’ll need all the strong arms and backs we can get on those two Saturdays — join us!
pam February 15th, 2009
Come join in a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, sponsored by the youth, their parents, and the Nurture Commission! Pancakes & sausage, butter & syrup, fruite and beverages will be on offer as we follow the old tradition of using rich foods up before the start of Lent.
You’re invited to bring a small bowl of your favorite topping for pancakes (fruit, chocolate chips, whipped cream, other?) to share.
Pancakes will be served any time between 6 and 7.
7:00pm - Pancake races (you’ll have to come to see what that means!)
7:15pm - Turning toward Lent (a brief time of reflection)
Free will donations for the meal will benefit the youth fund.
pam January 29th, 2009
Valentine Spaghetti Supper
February 14, 2009
5:00-8:00 p.m.
With the Fellowship Hall transformed into an Italian-style bistro, we’ll be feasting on spaghetti with our secret-recipe vegetarian and meat sauces, garlic bread, salad bar, and dessert, and listening to the live music of “Don’t Tell Bob.” Donations for the meal benefit our Wellness Center, now in the planning stages.
Come join us, and bring friends!
pam December 3rd, 2008
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2008
9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, a visit to the Fair will support causes that link all the world’s people!
Gifts that give twice:
*Handcrafted products by artisans around the world
*Ceramics by Nicaraguan Cultural Alliance artists
*Heifer project animals supporting food needs
*Kids’ art calendars by MOMIES
*Bird feeders to help build the New Community
*Baked goods, pecans
*Fair Trade coffees, chocolates, and teas
and
creative gifts and ideas from a variety of other nonprofits which are working toward a better world.
Plan now for your choice of a feast from the grill (Bratwurst? Veggie burger? Buffalo burger? Hot roasted almonds?)
Save room for a delicious treat from the traditional bake sale that always tantalizes shoppers with its fresh homemade goodies!
For Children: Cookie-baking and decorating will be taking place periodically throughout the day. Kids can create their own cookie art while parents shop…
pam September 24th, 2008
10:50 a.m. Along with several friends from Good Shepherd Church of the Brethren, we’ll be celebrating World Communion Sunday and Love Feast during morning worship. Our observance will include a time of preparation, a simple meal of dishes from the continents of the world, hand or footwashing in recognition of the call to serve and be served, and the sharing of bread and cup. We welcome your attendance! (All elements of this service will take place on the sanctuary level of the building to make it more accessible to any who can come.)
pam September 24th, 2008
Much to our disappointment, severe storm warnings related to Hurricane Ike prompted our decision to cancel the Wellness Fair on September 6. We’ll be rescheduling the new and enhanced Fair (adding some elements to what was previously planned ) in the spring!
