BAPTISM CELEBRARTION
Ready to be Baptized? |  Celebration: Sunday, September 9
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward confession of a relationship with Jesus Christ and we invite you to take that next step! Read about the requirements and classes for baptism.
Serve at the Celebration |  Celebration: Sunday, September 9
We want to involve our church family at this celebration and sign up!
CHURCH-WIDE
Explore West Shore | Sunday, August 19 & 26 @ 10:45 a.m. (Room 204)
New to West Shore? Attend Explore West Shore to discover more about the church, to meet others and for us to learn more about you! Registration not required, just show up! Questions? Email Dan Spino .
Experience Alpha: One Night Only! | Thursday, August 23 @ 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Come and see what an evening at Alpha is all about! Learn about the elements of Alpha so that you can confidently invite your friends to the fall session. Enjoy dinner, an Alpha film, good conversation, and pick up helpful ideas to invite your friends to explore faith. Sign up by contacting Renée Blanchard.
GriefShare | Begins Tuesday, August 28 @ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
After the death of a loved one, you may be confused, isolated or hurt and seeking to answer questions you may have never faced before. Learn about the program and register for the class.
Legacy: A New 55+ Ministry
This 55+ ministry seeks to enrich life stages of adult men and women through shared experiences and events. We will begin with a lunch gathering on September 5 (RSVP by September 2) and a trip to Sight & Sound on October 17 (RSVP by September 17.) Contact: Carole Jones or (717) 579-5657​.
Worship Night | Friday, August 31 @ 7 p.m. (Senior High Room)
Pray, Seek, and Declare the name of Jesus at this ‘open to all’ Worship Night! For childcare registration, contact Christine Faro by Wednesday, August 29.. If you are in need of interpretation services, contact Leah McMaster by Wednesday, August 29.
Celebrate & thank John & Terry Nesbitt as they enter a new chapter in their lives at a reception in the lobby after both services on Sunday, August 19.
WOMEN
Fall Women's Bible Study | Tuesday Mornings & Evenings, Sunday Night
Register today or in the lobby beginning August 26 for one of our classes to study God's word together. Read about the classes & register yourself!
YOUNG ADULTS
August Cultivate | Tuesday, August 21st @ 7 p.m. (Youth Cafe)
Join in a time of fellowship and discussion on the topic of forgiveness. We hope to see you there!
STUDENT MINISTRY
AGIOS Challenge - Register by August 19 to get a free t-shirt!
Invite your friends to our epic annual obstacle course event to hear Greg Carder's spiritual challenge! Join us for the fun even if you don’t want to run the course! Only $15 for the race, shirt and dinner! ​You MUST register by August 19 to get a free t-shirt!
Parents, we need a volunteer army to pull this off! Please confirm your crew position.
JUNIOR HIGH
SENIOR HIGH
SH Student-led Bible Study  | Thursday, August 23 @ 7-9 p.m.
Meet at the Wegmans’ Outdoor Patio.
Youth Alpha Experience │ Sunday, Aug 19 @ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join us for food, games, and fellowship and an intro to the Alpha series that will launch in September. Come see what Alpha is all about!
CHILDREN
Blessing of the Backpacks | This Sunday, August 19 (Both Services)
We invite all students preschool through grade 6 to participate in a time of prayer for their school year during our annual Blessing of the Backpacks. Students should bring backpacks to Awesome Adventure classrooms and teachers will then lead the children into the worship service.
Explore American Heritage Girls & Trail Life
Monday, September 10 @ 6:30 - 8 p.m.
AHG and Trail Life, our outdoor adventure and character development ministries for girls and boys in grades K-12, will hold an orientation meeting for new families interested in exploring these programs. More information? Contact Pastor Terry.
Be an Upward Flag Football Referee
Saturdays, August 25-October 13 @ 8:30 - 11 a.m.
Referees are needed to serve at flag football games at the church. No experience is needed; Upward provides simple, clear instructions. If interested, contact Pastor Terry.
Awesome Adventure Volunteer Training | Tuesday, August 28 @ 6:15-8 p.m.
All Sunday morning classroom volunteers should plan to attend the new and improved volunteer orientation. Teens/College students will have a separate training (TBD). For more information, contact Karen Ackley .
Children will move to their new classes on Sunday, September 2.
SERVE
Join the Caring Ministries Team ​| 2 meetings monthly, flexible weekly serving
Do you have a heart of encouragement and have free time in your weekly schedule? This team visits many in our church family to deliver meals and cards to encourage and pray for our people. Interested? Contact Ken Thompson at or (717) 697-0226 X201.
Become an Adventure Guide in Awesome Adventure!
Help a child with special needs learn alongside their peers! Serve either service or every other month. These children will bless you more than you bless them! Contact Emily Tuschak .
Thursday Communion Prep Team
Thursdays before Communion Sunday @ 10:00 a.m. (Kitchen)
Enjoy fun fellowship while helping to prepare the wafers and cups for Communion Sunday - 2 hours (or less) of service time. Interested? Contact Leah McMaster or call (717) 620-2330 ext 108.
NOW HIRING
Network Administrator | 15 hrs/wk
Desired candidate should be current in Office 365, Windows, MacOS, VMware, Cisco, network management and user support. Interested? Contact Ned Davis.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Average Weekly Need
$86,106

Giving for 8/12
$65,218
*Projected YTD Need 7/1 through 8/12
$488,534

Actual YTD Giving 7/1 through 8/12
$502,944
* Projected Year to Date Need is based on historic patterns of giving month by month through the fiscal year.