Christmas in July
3-5:30 pm Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27 l Boys & Girls Club, Harrisburg
Volunteers in second grade and older are needed to help with stories, games, crafts & snacks. Carpooling available - be at Derry Church by 2 pm.


New Member Discovery Classes
8-10 am Sundays, July 25, August 1 & 8; classes are repeated 6-8 pm Wednesdays, July 29 & August 4
The three-week summer series meets in the John Elder Classroom behind the Chapel. Participants will meet church officers and staff, learn more about the mission and ministry of Derry Church and find out how to become active in the life of the church. Those who choose to join will be received as new members at the 10:30 am service on Sunday, August 8.


Vacation Bible School 2010: "Water U Doing?"
9 am - noon August 2-6
Stories, crafts, games, snacks and fun! Family picnic at 6 pm Friday, August 6. Registration forms are available at the rack in the Narthex. Click here to volunteer.


Annual Corn Roast & Picnic
Grounds open 5:30 pm Monday, August 16, Dinner at 6:30 pm l Alexander's Farm, Hummelstown
Mark your calendars now for this fun-for-all ages event! Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, ball gloves, fishing rods,
and salad or dessert to serve 8. Corn, hot dogs, beverages & tableware will be provided. Enjoy volleyball, basketball, fishing, fellowship and plenty of eating! Adults $2.50 each; kids (ages 5-12) $2 each. Registration forms will be available in the Narthex rack and July Derry Press.


Golf Outing
5 pm Friday, August 20 l Deer Valley Golf Course
Registration forms for the popular 9-hole scramble are now available at the rack in the Narthex. Cost: $35 (includes greens feels, cart, dinner and prizes). Not a golfer? Come for dinner at 7:30 pm ($17 per person for dinner only). On the menu: hot dogs, hamburgers, and a variety of picnic-style foods. Sign up by Friday, August 6.


Celebrating our Covenant with Animals
6:45-7:30 pm Tuesday, August 24 l Front lawn (weather permitting)
In celebration of all of God's creatures and their presence in our lives, Derry Church will offer its fifth annual worship service that includes prayers of thanksgiving for the gift of animals. Animals on leash, in a kennel, or otherwise controlled are invited to attend along with their owners. The service includes praise songs and hymns in addition to hands-on prayers for the animals and the people with whom they live. Donations will be accepted for the Humane Society. Click here to view the wish list.