CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Sunday, June 22

9:00 am Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service – Sanctuary, Christy Waltersdorff preaching

12:00 pm Deacon Ministry Team Meeting - Anna Mow Room

6:00 pm  VBS – Sanct., FH, SS Classrooms

Monday, June 23

6:00 pm  VBS – Sanct., FH, SS Classrooms

Tuesday, June 24

6:00 pm VBS – Sanct., FH, SS Classrooms

Wednesday, June 25

11:30 am   Lunch Bunch at East York Isaacs

6:00 pm  VBS – Sanct., FH, SS Classrooms

Thursday, June 26

1:00 pm  Sabbatical Planning Team - Multi-Purpose Room

6:00 pm  VBS – Sanct., FH, SS Classrooms

Saturday, June 28

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

Sunday, June 29

9:00 am  Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service – Sanctuary, Christy Waltersdorff preaching

Summer Fun Events at York First COB!

This summer the Worship and the Fellowship and Hospitality Teams are once again “teaming up” to sponsor some fun events to help us stay connected and throughout the summer months and to build relationships as we enjoy each other’s company!

Sunday, June 22 – Thursday, June 26 6-8 p.m. Vacation Bible School (VBS) – For children ages 4 through 5^th grade; families, church members and friends are invited to the closing program Thursday evening; more info to come from the Education Team

Wednesday, June 25 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Bunch at East York Isaacs – Come join with others from York First COB for an informal time of lunch and fellowship together; no reservation needed, just show up if you want to eat and enjoy each other’s company! Each person is responsible for their own meal payment. Let us know if you need a ride!

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Contacting the Interim Ministries Coordinator

Pastor Joel is observing sabbatical leave from May 24 until August 23 this summer. Our church will continue strongly in ministry during this time!

Kim Witkovsky is serving as the Interim Ministries Coordinator during his absence.

Her hours will be posted in the newsletter and bulletin weekly. If you need to reach her outside of office hours, she may be reached at (814) 599-7055 or witkovskyks@gmail.com

If you would like a visit from Kim, please contact her directly or call the church office.

Weekly office hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:30-10:30am, Wed. 11:30am-1:30pm

Note that laws prevent hospitals from contacting a pastor without your permission when you are admitted, so you will need to contact the church if you desire a visit or to request prayer.

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.

In addition to this prayer request list contained within each Friday's e-newsletter, we also have a "prayer chain" email list. We occasionally send immediate prayer requests to those who have opted in to receive the prayer chain and are committed to praying for each concern as they come. If you would like to be added to the prayer chain list, please notify the church office by email at secretary@yorkfirst.org or by phone (717) 755-0307. If you have a prayer request and desire it to be sent to this group, feel free to contact the church office anytime. Thank you!

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 Classes

9:00 AM in Room 155. Teacher Dave Witkovsky. Youth grades 7-12 are welcome.

Vine & Branches Class

9:00 AM in Room 154. The class is studying the "Wired Word" - a news curriculum that guides us with scripture, prayer and news information and how our faith calls us to respond in the Way of Jesus the Christ.

Lamplighters Class

9:00 AM in Room 145. We are continuing the study by Adam Hamilton

entitled "Half Truths". "God Helps Those Who Help Themselves" Teacher: Pat Carey  

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.  

Upcoming Events

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:

Sunday, June 22 – Thursday, June 26 - Vacation Bible School (VBS) 6-8 pm

Wednesday, June 25 - Lunch Bunch at East York Isaacs 11:30 am–1 pm

Ken is a gifted musician who creates an experience that is not only interactive but truly unique. His heart is full for music, connection, and relationships. Sponsored by James & Elaine Gibbel, David & Pam Reist, Susanne Schaudel and Anonymous. Ken has performed at many Church of the Brethren events, like Annual Conference, NOAC and National Youth Conference. 

Ken Medema Concert on Sunday, June 29^th at 7pm in Mt. Gretna.

The Lamplighters Class is organizing a group to attend this free concert.

We will be leaving from here at church at 5:15pm.

There is a sign up sheet in the Gathering Space.

The church van holds 14 passengers + the driver (1^st come, 1^st served).

The remainder will carpool. The concert is free with a good-will offering being collected.

Contact Ralph Miller or Beth Anne Bahn with questions or to sign up no later than 6/22. 

OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, July 11, 2025

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

Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, July 11, 2025 (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! 

Hello Everyone,

This is Sandi Bowser of the Soup Kitchen Volunteers. We are a friendly and giving group. We make Spaghetti Casseroles each month and/or serve the food to the people who enter the Soup Kitchen/Daily Bread the 2^nd Friday of each month from 10:30 to 12:00. Members of this congregation prepare the casseroles and place them in the freezer of the church kitchen.

On the Sunday morning before the 2^nd Friday I move the casseroles to the fridge in the kitchen to thaw. On the 2^nd Friday of each month between 8-8:30 a church member takes the thawed casseroles to the Soup Kitchen at 331 S. George St.

At 10:30 three helpers and I prepare to begin serving at 11:00. The person guiding us and her helper are friendly and run a tight ship. It’s a pleasure working with them and serving the people who appear. 99.5 percent are very appreciative.                                             

Join us now and then. I believe you will enjoy being with us.

Sincerely, Sandi (717) 825-7203

Church of the Brethren News

Southern PA District/Denomination

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

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The Witness Ministry Team has decided to support a special offering on the third Sunday of each month for the rest of the calendar year. The odd months (July, Sept.and Nov.) offerings and food donations will be designated for our very own Food Pantry (more info to come). During the even months, special offerings will be given to the following causes: August - school supplies for our Child Development Center (CDC) and Stony Brook Elementary; October - Deacon Ministry Fund (to assist those among us who need a little extra help); December - Heifer International (maybe we can buy a water buffalo or an ark!) Thank you for your ongoing support of these efforts of outreach and witness for our church, community and the world! 

Camp Counselors Needed!

Camp Eder is looking for male and female camp counselors for summer camp this year. 

Hours will be Sunday, 2 PM until Friday morning. 

The dates of camp are June 15-20, June 22-27, July 6-11, July 13-18, and July 20-25. 

For further information please reach out to Jonathan Bream, jbream@campeder.org or

call 717-642-8256.

It's summer again and Camp Eder is full of great camps and campers! The following children and youth from York First COB are attending these camps: 

June 22: Micah Gibbel and Liam McEvoy - Wet and Wild Camp

July 13: Danielle Gibbel and Joanna Miller - Puddle Jumpers

July 13: Lilly McEvoy - Dream It, Build It Camp

July 13: Landon McEvoy - Kids' Camp

Please hold them in prayer and consider sending them a note or card as encouragement! They will really appreciate your attention and care! 

Camp Eder, 914 Mt Hope Rd, Fairfield, PA 17320

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.

For assistance setting up your account,

call Donor Support at:  800-348-2886 – Option 2 – Online Giving Questions? Contact Sheryl Leaman - Thank you for your support!

NOTE: Online giving can be used for regular weekly or monthly offerings, special offerings, and capital campaign contributions, as well as many other specific outreach ministries that we sponsor.

LOOK WHO'S

CELEBRATING

THIS MONTH

01 Kathy Kovacs

02 Doug Martin 

03 Jeanette Brickner  

07 Dave Bradfield II

11 Jay Crist

13 Robert Sharp II

15 Bill Bernhardt

If your birthday is in JULY and is not on the list below or is listed incorrectly, please contact the church office.



17 Deb Klinedinst

22 Sheryl Leaman

22 Dave Witkovsky

25 Erin Ferro

26 Beth Brickner

30 Sally Bingaman

31 Jill Wueschinski

DIRECTORY CHANGE

Page 17 - Jack Myers

New Address: 1775 Powder Mill Rd, Rm 602, York PA 17403

Remove Email Address. Phone number remains the same.

Beginning in January 2025, Patricia Carey will be the Witness Team appointment for the Cash for Causes program. Please see Patricia before or after worship to purchase your Giant or Weis gift cards. Patricia will be at the table under the bulletin board in the

gathering area.

You may purchase the cards in amounts of $100, $50, $25, or $10. The cards make great gifts, especially at holidays. Consider donating cards to the Food Pantry or using them yourself any time you shop at Giant or Weis.

Since 2011, through the Cash for Causes program, the church has received 5% of sales to support various COB and local ministries. In 2024 the gift card sales supported The Lehman Center, New Community Project and the Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry with each receiving $233.08.    

For 2025, the Witness Team will review past giving and determine which agencies we will support this year. 

LAST WEEK IN WORSHIP