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December 15, 2024
Church Calls Fuchs & Hess as Interim Team
Becky Fuchs and Nancy Hess will begin January 1 as our congregation’s interim pastoral team, taking the place of retiring Lead Pastor Misty Wintsch. They were called by a near-unanimous … Continue reading →
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December 6, 2024
Candles, Carols, Christmas Eve!
Join us in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. for our annual Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, as we remember the miracle of incarnation through readings, carols, and music, concluding with candles … Continue reading →
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November 25, 2024
Outreach Team Encourages Donating Blood
In this season of giving, the Outreach & Service Team invites you to consider donating blood at one of our sister churches. This Friday, November 29, from 11:00 a.m. to … Continue reading →
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November 25, 2024
Plans Shaping Up for Winter SS Quarter
Plans are shaping up for the Winter Sunday school quarter, which begins December 1 and continues through February. Children and youth will meet as always, and here’s what’s in the … Continue reading →
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November 25, 2024
Advent/Christmas to Focus on Birth & Rebirth
This Advent and Christmas season worship services will focus on Birth & Rebirth. Rather than the traditional themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love (most of which were topics in … Continue reading →
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November 16, 2024
December 7 Breakfast to Kick Off Christmas Season
All are invited to the annual Christmas Breakfast on Saturday, December 7, at 9:00 a.m. in the Worship & Event Center. The morning will include a hearty breakfast of pancakes, … Continue reading →
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November 16, 2024
Craft Bazaar Raises $1,268 for Food Hub
Last Saturday was a beautiful fall day for our Holiday Craft Bazaar. We were thrilled to have many shoppers throughout the morning from our congregation and the community. Held in … Continue reading →
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November 11, 2024
Starlight Tea Concert to Feature Silver, Wood & Ivory
The November Starlight Tea Concert will provide an early taste of Christmas. Tracy Dietrich and Cindy Wittenberg, known as Silver, Wood & Ivory, will perform a Christmas concert on Saturday, … Continue reading →
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October 31, 2024
Library Is Open for Business
The remodeled church library is open for business! The library committee, comprised of Doreen Creighton, Floy Fitzkee, Gia Todaro, and Chrissy Wells, met recently and established some guidelines for using … Continue reading →
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October 25, 2024
Service Spotlight: Bob Hess
Service Spotlight is a bimonthly feature by Carole Deck highlighting LCOB members and friends who find joy in serving. Bob Hess likes to help people. He also likes to drive. … Continue reading →
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October 25, 2024
Expanded Craft Bazaar to Feature New Vendors
The annual LCOB Holiday Craft Bazaar is growing! This year vendors will display their wares in both the Worship & Event Center and Rooms 162-3. More crafters means more shopping … Continue reading →
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October 4, 2024
Congregation Responds to Hurricane Helene
In a special edition on Monday, the Church of the Brethren Newsline provided information on the church’s response to Hurricane Helene, including a call for prayer from General Secretary David … Continue reading →
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September 28, 2024
Pastor Selma’s Ordination/Missions Sunday
Joel Peña, pastor of the Alpha & Omega COB in Lancaster, will wear two hats for a special Sunday at LCOB on October 27. Originally planned as our annual Missions … Continue reading →
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September 28, 2024
October Starlight Tea Concert to Feature Seay, Corley
The Starlight Tea concert series will feature internationally acclaimed pianist Maria Thompson Corley, joined by tenor Christyan Seay, on Saturday, October 26, at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. They will … Continue reading →
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September 20, 2024
CROP Hunger Walk
LCOB members will participate in the 52nd annual CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 20, beginning at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave., Lancaster. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m., … Continue reading →
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September 12, 2024
Church Approves Purchase of Refugee House
The church approved a proposal to purchase a house for refugee ministry last Sunday at an All-Church Meeting following worship. Approximately 75 people attended the meeting (including five online connections), … Continue reading →
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September 6, 2024
Rizzetta’s Tones to Perform Starlight Tea Concert
The Celtic and folk band Rizzetta’s Tones will perform a Starlight Tea Concert on Saturday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the church Sanctuary. Comprised of Randy Kochel (whose wife, … Continue reading →
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September 6, 2024
Fall Sermons to Focus on Fruit
“Spirit Fruit” is the theme for a fall sermon series beginning on September 15 and continuing until Advent. Near the end of his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7, … Continue reading →
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August 29, 2024
Outdoor Service & Church Picnic Set for September 15
In conjunction with our annual church picnic on September 15, this year the Worship Team is planning an outdoor worship service on the east parking lot of the church grounds, … Continue reading →