SUNDAY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 AM
Classes for All Ages (see below)
WORSHIP 10:30 AM
In the Sanctuary and Online
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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
May 1, 2022
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Matthew 18:10-14, Psalm 56:1-4
MESSAGE:
“Through My Fear, I Trust in God”
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Contents:
This Week
Prayer Requests
and Calendar
Sunday School News
Children's Ministry Schedule
Online Giving
Upcoming Events
COB News
Birthdays
Last Week
Contacting the Pastor
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Youth Sunday - Faith Over Fear
This week in worship we will be led by many of the youth of our church through readings, prayers, and song. Pastor Joel will be giving the message, but most of our service will be youth-led. The theme for the service is "Through my fear, I trust in God" based on Psalm 56.
Please come and be blessed by this occasion of worship and the gifts of our younger people, as we join together to connect closely with God and each other. May we all sense the love of God more strongly than we do the challenges and fears that make us afraid in this life, and may the faithfulness of Christ Jesus be our guide.
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Live Stream Worship
Although most of us will gather in person, our worship services will be continue to be presented "live stream" through YouTube for those who wish to join that way. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already for simpler access to previous videos. Click the link below shortly before the service begins at 10:30 AM on Sunday to join with us in worship.
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The video will be available to view after the worship hour in case you miss the 10:30 AM time or wish to watch it again.
*Please note: if anyone is unable to view the videos online, we have DVD copies of the services that can be picked up in the church lounge any weekday. Sermon manuscripts are also available upon request.
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ORDER OF SERVICE
10:30 AM, May 1, 2022
YOUTH SUNDAY
Gathering Music “I Want to Walk as a
Child of the Light” - Part 1
Welcome And Announcements
Call to Worship
Invocation Prayer
Hymn “We praise thee, O God”
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 18:10-14
Children's Time
Anthem “The Truth I’m Standing On”
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
Call to Prayer
Joy and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
GIFTS AND OFFERING
Call to Giving
Offertory “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go”
Offering Response “We give thee but thine own”
Prayer of Dedication
RECEIVING GOD'S WORD
Scripture Lesson: Psalm 56:1-4
Scripture Jam
Message: “Through My Fear, I Trust in God”
Hymn of Response “My life flows on”
Sending Prayer
Music for the Journey “I Want to Walk as a
Child of the Light” - Part II
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Anyone who sang in the choir between last December and now, and still has any choir music at home, please return it to Roy Rollman as soon as possible. Thank you.
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Dear Members and Friends of First Church of the Brethren, York
The Leadership Team, based on feedback from our Staff Relations team, is responsible for evaluating the performance of Pastor Joel. Pastor Joel has asked for direction in how the church would like to direct his energies. So, the Leadership Team went on a fishing expedition to find documents that we could use to evaluate Pastor Joel but also get feedback on your opinion on the church’s functions and programs.
You may find copies of the a survey on the counter in the Gathering Area.. Copies of the Survey will also be e-mailed to your e-mail account. Please fill out the survey as completely as you can. If you have any questions, please direct them to any Leadership Team members as found in the 2022 Church directory. Please return completed survey to the church office or box in the Gathering Area by April 30, 2022. Thank you. Your opinion is important. Please make sure you place your name on these surveys. If names are not on the surveys, they will not be considered for the complete results. Please note that these results will only be reviewed by a few select persons from the Leadership Team.
We have placed a box in the Gathering Area to return your completed survey.
Please place your survey in the envelope that is provided and seal it prior to placing them in the box.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
~ Leadership Team
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS CAN BE PICKED UP IN THE NARTHEX
- 2022 CHURCH DIRECTORY (In the wall holder)
- PASTOR AND CONGREGATIONAL EVALUATION FORM
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Click for Friends to Remember in Prayer |
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Click for Weekly Calendar of Events |
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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.
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Children's Sunday School Classes
Children's Sunday School meets at 9:00 AM each Sunday in the classrooms just past the nursery. Children grades PreK and up will have class lessons, with singing included as well. Children ages 3-4 and younger are welcome to attend nursery care, which may include a brief lesson in addition to playtime. All children are welcome!
Jr and Sr High Youth Sunday School Class
Meeting Sundays at 9:00 AM in the Youth Room 149
Teachers are David Witkovsky, John and Diane Gibble, and Deb Klinedinst.
The class is engaging this season in study of the Bible, where it came from, what it is, how it is organized, and how to become more comfortable using it. This class is for youth in grades 6-12. We hope to see you there! This week's class time will include preparation for Youth Sunday worship within the Sunday School hour, but all are welcome.
Homebuilders Sunday School Class
The Homebuilders Class is continuing to meet on Sunday mornings from 8:00 AM to
9:00 AM by conference call, planning to remain holding class remotely for the time being. To be included, contact Mike Martin either by calling 717-840-4184 or by emailing Caretaker@TwinBrookFarm.com, leaving the phone number at which you would like to be called. You will receive a phone call in the vicinity of 8:00 am. The class continues to examine lessons from the "Guide for Biblical Studies" curriculum.
Lamplighters Sunday School Class
The Lamplighters Class will meet Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in Room 145.
The class is continuing with their study of “The Call” by Adam Hamilton.
Vine and Branches Sunday School Class
The Vine & Branches Class will meet Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in Room 154. The class will be studying the "Guide for Biblical Studies" lesson material, led this week by Pastor Joel. This week's lesson is titled "Freedom in Christ" and is based on Galatians 5:1-17, focusing on the idea that we are bound freely to Christ, embracing the boundaries set by love for neighbor and stranger, and otherwise free to live out our calling - apart from the stifling nature of "the law." Come and join us for this challenging yet useful lesson.
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Children's Ministry Schedule |
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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!!!!!
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UPCOMING EVENTS / DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 1 - Youth Sunday
May 15 - Afternoon Sessions with Greg Laszakovits
May 22 - Receiving New Members by Baptism within Worship
June 11 - Yard Sale
July 31 - August 4 - Vacation Bible School
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Special Congregational Workshop:
Sunday May 15 at 4:00 PM
Attention all members! Please mark your calendars for Sunday May 15 at 4:00 PM until approximately 7:00 PM for a two-session workshop led by Greg Davidson-Laszakovits.
**This event was previously announced to be May 1, but it is now May 15**
Greg has studied our congregation in depth and is providing leadership consulting for our "Aligning with God's Purpose" process, an initiative of the VITAL Team.
We will hold 2 sessions on May 15, with dinner provided in between, entitled "Tame the Bear of Conflict" and "Getting Everyone on the Bus of Congregational Change." Expect healthy dialogue, learning how to best handle and be transformed by conflict, and guidance for the daunting but inevitable process of change that our church must enter.
We will meet in the sanctuary for both sessions and have a dinner break in between. Everyone please come. We'll likely have child care provided in the form of supervised outdoor play. Seriously everyone - this is a wonderful and important event for our church's life together. Please make every effort to be there. Thank you!
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2022 VOLUNTEER WOOD CUTTING DAY - APRIL 30TH, 8:00 AM
We need your Help!
Call or email to register for free (lunch provided)!
Phone: 717-642-8256, Email: campeder @campeder.org
Bring your chain saws, gloves, and safety goggles as we clean up the forest and split lots of wood for Camp. Ask about other equipment that you might bring.
We'll also need to prepare lunch for our lumberjacks. Lunch will be served at noon.
Camp Eder, 914 Mount Hope Rd., Fairfield, PA 17320, www.campeder.org
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2022 CAMP EDER GOLF OUTING
Friday, May 6, 2022
Carroll Valley Golf Course at Liberty Mountain
78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, PA 17320
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Click on the button for the Registration and Sponsorship Form - Also posted on the bulletin board. |
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Fundraiser Sandwich Sale to Benefit Sherri (Bahn) & Russell Schaner Gift of Parenthood (Beth Anne Bahn's daughter & son-in-law)
When: Thursday, May 12, 2022
Pick-up from 4:00 – 5:30pm at Codorus Church of the Brethren
(Delivery available upon request-anywhere in York County)
To Order contact Beth Anne Bahn at 717-586-1051 or bbahn7@hotmail.com. There will also be an order sheet in the Gathering Area.
Order Deadline: May 8
Sandwiches are $5.50 each
Sandwich options:
American Subs
Pretzel Sandwiches: Ham/Swiss. Turkey/American. Sweet Bologna/American
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OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, May 13, 2022
Sign up by calling Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for
Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, May 13, 2022 (10:30 a.m. to 1:00 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!
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15th Annual Butterfly Release , May 21, 2022
To benefit the Good Samaritan Fund he Brethren Home Foundation
Join Us to Celebrate Life!, 10:00 AM by the pond
Fun for all ages, Special Music Performances
Please click on tab to view entire brochure, butterfly tribute form, and support the Good Samaritan Fund form. This information will be posted on the bulletin board.
(Tributes received by May 11th will be listed in the event program)
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2022 DISTRICT 73rd ANNUAL WOMEN'S CAMP RETREAT
MONDAY, JUNE 13TH & 14TH, 2022
being held at Camp Eder, Fairfield, PA
Registration deadline is: Friday, May 27, 2022
(no refunds will be issued after this date)
Please click on buttons for brochure and registration form.
This information will be posted on the bulletin board.
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Church of the Brethren Denominational News |
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Denominational news and information is always available by visiting brethren.org
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Church of the Brethren
Newsline Digest - May 2022
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LOOK WHO'S
CELEBRATING
THIS MONTH
02 Emily Vuono
02 Briella Hamill
03 John Minnich
08 Eric Jones
13 Dale Paules
13 Carole Bradfield
14 Jean Carson
15 Barbara Jo Brown
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If your birthday is in MAY
and is not on the list below or is listed incorrectly, please call the church office.
16 Paige Striebig
18 Jean Lauver
18 Amie Dietrich
21 Stephen Carey
26 Doris Markel
26 Rick Boogher
27 Brenda Harlacher
28 Shea Martin
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THANK YOU to the choir for the beautiful Easter Music.
Thank you to John for a great job directing. It was gorgeous! (From a church member)
Thank you to our wonderful church family for all of the prayers, cards and support in the loss of our son and brother Bill. A special thank you to Pastor Joel for conducting the graveside service here in York. We are blessed to be a part of this caring community. The McCracken Family
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Concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and church operations:
Given the recent very low rates of covid in our region, the church Leadership Team's policy on face coverings for our gatherings has been updated: following with CDC guidance, masks are optional for all attendees. So long as local case rates are low, we believe that we can gather safely and worship fully as usual.
Worship will be live streamed on our YouTube channel and recorded each Sunday morning at 10:30 AM indefinitely for those who are unable to be present, but it is not intended to replace physical attendance long-term.
Thank you all for understanding and for your faithful participation in our life together. Please do your part to prevent the spread of contagious disease, as conditions may change in the future, as a holy expression of loving our neighbors as ourselves.
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Since 2011 our Witness Team has sponsored the Cash for Causes program by selling Giant & Weis gift cards. The church receives 5% of sales to support various ministries. For 2022 the gift card sales will support The Lehman Center (Children’s Aid Society), New Community Project, Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry, and LifePath Christian Ministries (formerly York Rescue Mission). 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.
I plan to attend our in-person worship services and will have the gift cards available
for your purchase before or after the service. However, if you will not be attending our in-person worship services, I will continue to send cards in the mail if you want to support this outreach ministry. Send your check to Becky Wenger, 3011 Bedford Pl, York, PA 17408. The Giant or Weis cards will be mailed to you. Make your check out to York First Church.
Thank you for supporting this program - Becky Wenger, Cash for Causes representative
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Lehman Center "Wish List"
Items for donation to the Lehman Center are being collected in the basket in the Gathering Area. Due to changes in the food pantry operations, these must be collected separately from food pantry supplies. Here are some items that are needed at Lehman Center.
Instant pudding (chocolate, banana)
Instant jello (orange, blue, green, grape, cherry)
Can fruit (pears, pineapples, fruit cocktail)
Applesauce (individual or jar)
Can vegetables (lima beans, peas, green beans)
Baby food - all stages
Baby snacks
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SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Exodus 14
MESSAGE:
“Crossing the Sea”
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Pastor Joel Gibbel can be reached most mornings in the church office Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to noon, and usually well into the afternoon as well. Afternoons and evenings may be set aside for visiting those in need, for meetings, and for other pastoral duties. Pastor Joel is also available for pastoral counseling by appointment. |
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If you need to reach the pastor outside of office hours, his home phone number is
(717) 318-5442, and his mobile number is (717) 271-4888 . You can also email him at
pastor@yorkfirst.org. Note that laws prevent hospitals from contacting a pastor without your permission when you are admitted, so you will need to let hospital staff know that you would like the hospital to contact your pastor.
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Our Mission Statement:
“People dedicated to Spiritual Growth, Loving Relationship, and Sacrificial Service”
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Our Vision Statement:
“To become a community of committed Christians who Love God, Share Christ, and Serve the World”
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