November 2025

Ministerium Social Outreach and Planning Meeting 
November 6, 2025 
Doug Lamb Conference Room, CPOW 

Welcome: Doug Lamb 

Introductions & Prayer: Doug Lamb 

Community Updates:  

  • The mayor is retiring. Presented Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministerium. Attendees gave words of appreciation for all the years Chuck Mummert has served the community (20 total years, 16 as mayor). Will be swearing in his last policeman on December 12, replacing a just resigned officer. 

Informational Updates: 

  • EACTC- Doug Lamb (via Gail Viscome text) 

  • 150 Student 9th graders trained in Question, Persuade, Refer suicide prevention.  

  • UCEA Community Cupboard- Doug Lamb 

  • Donations have been abundant! 

  • 361 Individuals served in October, 129 Families, 178 Volunteer Hours, 5982 pounds of food donated. 

  • UCEA- Heather Elicker 

  • Food donations have been amazing! 

  • Big projects coming up on CPOW, for renovations in the basement of 53. Steps & door are original and need to be replaced, as well as the header. 

  • Picks up food at Midwest Food Bank, and last year was able to get $23k worth of food for free. 

  • UCEA Meals on Wheels- Doug Lamb 

  • Looking to grow! If you have seniors that could benefit from the program call 717.689.3484 and use option  

  • EASD- Doug Lamb (via Jenn Fields email) 

  • Bear Bags- the bag program is available to any Etown Students. 

  • Always looking for donations.

  • Ministerium/UCEA Events: 

  • Tree Lighting- November 20 6-8, lighting at 7:30pm.

  • Turkey Giveaway- December 13th for the food bank clients. 

  • Community Thanksgiving Eve service at Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren 7pm. If interested in helping with worship, show up for practice at 6pm. 

  • The next ministerium meeting will be held November 20th at The Marriage Hub for the Pastor’s Spiritual Enrichment & a light breakfast at 9am.

  • The next Social Outreach & Planning Meeting is scheduled for December 4th

  • Block Party was a success at the fairgrounds. 800-100 attendees. Elizabethtown Block Party- September 19th needs planners for volunteers, food, and a welcome area. Email outreach@etownministerium.com for info on helping out!

  • Closing Prayer- Various 

Heather Elicker