TIME CHANGE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026

Reminder: Turn clocks back one hour on Saturday Night

FALL CONGREGATIONAL FORUM - Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM

This is a meeting for all church members to attend and we will be looking to see you all there. We will be approving a budget for 2027, affirming a slate ballot for church leaders, and receiving reports from various leaders of of congregation.

Available for pick up in the gathering area:

▪ Congregational Forum Booklet

▪ Treasurer's Reports

▪ Revised Constitution with list of changes/corrections

Please take one per family and review them in advance of the meeting.

LUNCH BUNCH

Stonybrook Family Restaurant - East York

November 4th 11:30 am

Please join us for Lunch Bunch for food, fun and fellowship! All ages are welcome! Don't let transportation be a barrier - let us know of your need and we can gladly provide a ride!

CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

      

Saturday, October 31

10:00 am  Food Pantry Open 10:00am to 12:00pm

Sunday, November 1

9:00 am Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service – Sanctuary

4:00 pm  Youth Group Dodgeball – Fellowship Hall

Monday, November 2

6:30 pm  Worship Team – Multi-Purpose Room

Tuesday, November 3

10:00 am  Staff Meeting – Multi-Purpose Room

5:30 pm CDC Pumpkin Palooza - Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, November 4

11:30 am   Lunch Bunch – Stonybrook Family Restaurant (East York)

Thursday, November 5

6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary

Sunday, November 8

9:00 am   Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service – Sanctuary

Child Development Center Sunday

4:00 pm  Youth Group Dodgeball – Fellowship Hall

Click on this button to view the full calendar

Additions and updates for prayer list or calendar of events are welcome by contacting the church office.

Special note for all Ministry Teams: Please notify the church office with any upcoming meetings or events for your team so we can add these dates to the calendar.

Sunday School News

Children's Sunday School Classes

9:00 AM in Rooms 151, 152, and 153. Children grades PreK (age 4) and up will have class lessons. Children ages 3-4 and younger are welcome to attend nursery care.

Youth Sunday School Class

9:00 AM in Room 155. Teacher Dave Witkovsky. Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome.

Vine & Branches Class

9:00 AM in Room 154. Teacher Joel Gibbel.

We continue new curriculum, "Salt & Light: A Guide for Biblical Studies," in the series called "The Soul of the Nation." Lessons from Joshua, Judges, and Samuel will lead us unto discussions of faithful living, leadership, and relationships.



Lamplighters Class

9:00 AM in Room 145. Teacher - Patricia Carey

Study: "Before Amen: The Power of a Simple Prayer" by Max Lucado.

Session #3: "They Need Help"

Homebuilders Class

Mondays - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM by conference call. To join, contact Mike Martin at

717-840-4184 or Caretaker@TwinBrookFarm.com and leave a phone number.

The class studies lessons from the "Guide for Biblical Studies" curriculum. 

Thank you to all who attended our church birthday party and mortgage burning last weekend, and thank you to all who supported our recent capital campaign and building project.

We are delighted to have gathered and heard stories about our church and its building, and we are grateful especially to Jay Crist for the presentation of photographs. We are happy to be debt free and eager to continue our work of ministry together! The presentation can be viewed by clicking the button below:

Upcoming Events

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:

Sunday November 8: Child Development Center Sunday

Sunday November 15: Congregational Forum 11 AM, following Worship 10 AM

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITY

Youth and School Age Children join us for Dodgeball fun!

Please feel free to invite friends and neighbors as you wish.



Sunday at 4:00 pm from Oct 25 to Nov 15 in Fellowship Hall

CAMP EDER

SENIOR DAY

NOVEMBER 4TH

Program For Senior Day:

9:30 Meet and Greet with continental breakfast

10:00 Morning Program

12:00 Delicious Lunch

1:00 Dismissal

Cost $ 20

Please RSVP by calling 717-642-8256 or emailing campeder@campeder.org

We are approaching cookie season!

We will be doing fall themed cookie

decorating that the senior will be

able to take home and a post card

activity about camp/camping

memories!

Don’t be caught off-guard this holiday season! Whether the visit is expected or not, treat your guests to famous Naylor Butter Mints or delicious nut treats.

Order your hand-made candies today!

Buttermints, Butter Toffee Cashews, Butter Toasted Peanuts, Cashew Crunch

Orders Due: November 2nd

Pick up: November 23 10:00 am – 2:00 pm - Garden Room

Order Forms can also be found on the counter in gathering area.

OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, November 13, 2026

Casseroles are due 2nd THURSDAY before 8:30 AM 

Sign up by calling Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for

Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen for Friday, November 13, 2026 (10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)

PLEASE contact Sandi to add your name and number of casseroles, so we can let

Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen know how many casseroles to expect.

The pans are located in the church lounge. Thank you!

Camp Eder - Christmas Tree Festival

December 11th & 12^th

5pm - 8pm

First Church and Codorus are combining their efforts to decorate

2 trees for camp. First Church will handle the baby girl tree while Codorus is in charge of the baby boy tree. 

The trees will be connected by a wash line displaying outfits, Pjs, burp cloths, etc. The trees will be decorated with toys, teething rings, bibs, hair bands, socks, etc. All the items will then be donated to The Lehman Center.

Please place your items in the box located in the Anna Mow Room by December 6th. If you would like to donate money instead, we will use the money to buy diapers and other needed items. Please give any monetary donations to Kathy Kovacs.

Contact Kathy Kovacs if you have any questions.

Church of the Brethren News

Southern PA District/Denomination

Denominational news and information is always available by visiting brethren.org

Read news updates by clicking the link below

Please subscribe to receive COB Newsline via email if you wish

Online Giving is safe, easy, and convenient. Sign up by going to our church website at: www.yorkfirst.org and click on the Online Giving Link or go directly to the Online Giving website at: http://www.osvhub.com/york-first/funds. Online giving can be used for regular offerings and special offerings, as well as many other specific outreach ministries that we sponsor. Online Giving Questions? Contact Sheryl Leaman - Thank you for your support!

Directory Change:

Page 14: Charles & Sidney Innerst -

Change for phone numbers and email address

 Phone: Charlie - 717-873-6176, Sid - 717-873-6220 (removed landline)

Email for Charlie & Sid: sidneyinnerst@gmail.com

LOOK WHO'S

CELEBRATING

THIS MONTH

03  Barb Wueschinski

04  Dolly Furst

06  Ruoxia Li

08  Jill McCracken

08 Brad Striebig

10  Dianne Hollinger

10  Jess Dietrich

14  Diane Replogle

15  Greg Klinedinst

17  Rebecca Soyke

18  Dolores Mann

20  John Copenheaver

20  Melanie Miller

If your birthday is in NOVEMBER

and is not on the list below or is listed incorrectly, please contact the

church office.

21  Elizabeth Eisenhart

21  Dan Snook

22  Charles Innerst

22  Bernadette Snook

24  Pat Paules

25  Laura (Thomas) Lash

27  Michelle Sauder

28  Eric Miller

29 Tammy Stehr

29  Luke Baldwin

Gathering Area Quilt Every month the quilt in the gathering area is changed to another beautiful quilt. The November quilt is named "Hiking Day".

These quilts are made by Sid Innerst. Sid is a very talented quilter and we want to thank her for sharing her beautiful work. 



Community Aid Partnership



Please mention #50344 when donating items at side of the building. We can pass the credit onto folks in need through the food pantry and beyond. Thank you for caring enough to donate.

Cash for Causes

We have Weis and Giant gift cards available for purchase at face value every Sunday morning by Patricia Carey – Witness Team

The gift cards are available in increments of $ 100., $ 50, $25 & $10. This is a fundraiser for the church-we receive 5% of sales which then go toward various church of the Brethren ministries and community initiatives. We all need groceries so please consider purchasing the cards for your own family and to give as gits to others or even donate them to our Food Pantry. It’s a win-win for everyone!

LAST WEEK IN WORSHIP