SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9:00 AM - Sunday School Classes for all ages - click
here
for more information
10:30 AM - Worship, Sanctuary
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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
April 7, 2019
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
John 12:1-8
MESSAGE:
“Let Her Alone”
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Contents
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This Week
Easter News
JAM Choir News
Children's Ministry Schedule
Online Giving
Upcoming Events
Save The Date
Last Week
Contacting the Pastor
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What's Happening This Week
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APRIL 6, 2019 – “COME AWAY” – A Time of Retreat
, Saturday, April 6th, 8:30 AM - Noon ~You are invited to a time of quiet reflection and sharing of our faith journeys. The morning begins in the Lounge with light refreshments at 8:30 am. Our time together will be led by Nancy Jones. Please come and join us!
APRIL 7, 2019 - SPRING CONGREGATIONAL FORUM,
following worship in the sanctuary.
Packets are available on the table in the Gathering Area. There are two sections: the forum booklet with various reports and the treasurer’s report. All church members should plan to attend this important meeting.
APRIL 11, 2019 ~ OWLS NEWS
The OWLS (Older, Wiser, Loving, Seniors, and friends) will gather in the Homebuilder’s Classroom 154 this Thursday April 11 at noon for lunch and BINGO. Bring your bag lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex THIS SUNDAY so we know how many to prepare for.
APRIL 12, 2019 ~ SOUP KITCHEN – PLEASE BRING CASSEROLES TO CHURCH BY 8:30 AM ON FRIDAY.
Sign up in the Gathering Area to make a casserole or to work at the Soup Kitchen on Friday, April 12, 2019 (10:30 AM - 1:00 PM) PLEASE add your name and number of casseroles, to the SIGN UP sheet so we can let the Soup Kitchen know how many casseroles to expect.
APRIL 14, 2019 - LOVE FEAST,
following worship in the fellowship hall. Please plan to attend and invite other members and friends to join us. There is a place for you at the Lord's Table. Child care is provided.
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The following resources are available on the table in the Gathering Area:
- This week's e-news and the April calendar, which can also be viewed here
- Congregational Forum Packets and Treasurer's Report
- April Church of the Brethren Newsline Digest
- 2019 Church Directory
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Click for Calendar of Events, Friends to Remember in Prayer, & Sunday School
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Easter News
APRIL 17, 2019 - EASTER EGG HUNT
(Rain or Shine)
The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 17
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from 5:30 until 7:00 pm. There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board for those who plan to come, or you may RSVP to
yorkfirst@yorkfirst.org
. If you would like to help, there will be a column on the sign-up sheet. Sign up by April 10
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There is a box in the Gathering Area for donations of plastic eggs and any extra baskets you might be willing to share
. The children are to bring their own but we might need extras. Monetary donations are accepted by using the envelopes in the pews and checks should be made out to First Church of the Brethren and in memo section put egg hunt
. Volunteers are needed for Egg hiding, taking groups to hunt for eggs, setting and cleaning up, and helping children know where to go.
If you have any time to donate, please see or call Terry Wueschinski (717-792-9860). Thanks in advance.
APRIL 19, 2019 – GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE
– 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary. A Service of darkness and shadows, scripture and song, recalling the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Come and worship on this most solemn occasion in the life of the church.
APRIL 21, 2019 - EASTER BREAKFAST
- hosted by the Fellowship and Hospitality Team
on
Sunday, April 21st from 9:00-10:00 AM. All food and drink will be provided. A free will offering basket at the door will help defray the costs. No Sunday School classes will meet on this day. A children's story time is planned as well.
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We will NOT have JAM choir practice April 7, or April 14th. Otherwise practice will be from 9:50 to 10:10 am Sunday mornings for children ages 4 to 5th grade through May 19. All children are welcome to join us! We meet in the children's Sunday school room. The JAM choir will sing during Sunday worship on May 12 and May 19.
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Children's Ministry Schedule
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Thank you to all who assist with Children's Ministry. Your time, energy, and dedication are appreciated. If you need to make a schedule change or would like to serve as a teacher or in the nursery, please contact Michele Gibbel (717)318-5442 or
mgibbel@yahoo.com
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Meat Canning is available for a one time gift!
If you are not a regular church attender, please consider using our online giving. Even if you can’t make it on Sunday, you can still support our programs and outreach.
Go to our church website at:
www.yorkfirst.org
and click on the Online Giving Link or
You simply complete the information including your name, address, email address, and bank or credit card information. Then choose the fund, date and frequency for your contribution. Choose General Fund for tithes/offerings.
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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IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN FOLKS
- Can you believe it? With the warmer weather approaching, we will be accepting
YARD SALE
DONATIONS beginning APRIL 15
. If you know of someone moving or downsizing, please inform them. Our Yard Sale will be
JUNE 8
. Please no large items or electronics. Furniture items will be collected at a later date. Questions? See Kathy Kovacs
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The sale of Giant & Weis gift cards started mid-2011 and over the last 8 years 5% of the proceeds from the sale of these cards has gone to support ministries designated by the Witness Team. Currently the money goes to Lehman Center, LifePath Ministries, and Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry. The total sales to date is $235,000 with $11,750 being distributed to the designated ministries. THANK YOU so much for your continued support of this program. Easter is just around the corner so please consider purchasing the cards for the extra food that the holidays require or donate several to the Food Pantry.
Starting in April, Becky Wenger will be the Cash for Causes representative.
You can contact her:
rwenger643@aol.com 717-793-9320 or see her at church on Sunday mornings. ~ Carole Bradfield
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FOOD PANTRY REQUEST - Our Food Pantry budget is running a little low. We are providing food to more people since the beginning of the year and find we could use donations. Monetary donations will meet our needs best now. You can donate by using the envelope in the pew rack and placing it in the offering plate. Thank you from York First Church Food Pantry team.
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Save the Date
MEAT CANNING PROJECT
April 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 & May 1 ~ More information to follow. Sign up sheets are posted on the board in the lobby.
HANDBELL CONCERT
The Hershey Handbell Ensemble will present a concert on Sat., April 27, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. Everyone is invited. This is one of three concerts the ensemble is presenting during this spring season and the only one in the York area, so we are anticipating a full house. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to hear a first-class handbell ensemble.
The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover expenses.
The Ensemble was formed in 2004
and is based in south-central Pennsylvania. It was formed to fulfill the need for an auditioned community ensemble comprised of persons able to play advanced literature, interested in advancing the art of handbell ringing through education and performance while uniting people through the musical arts. The fifteen- member group under the direction of Dr. Shawn Gingrich performs on seven octaves of Malmark Handbells, Hand-chimes, and other assorted instruments.
The Ensemble will have their selection of popular CD recordings available for purchase at the concert.
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2019 DISTRICT WOMEN'S
SPRING LUNCHEON
“Living a Worshipful Life”, Sat., April 27
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at 9:00 am held at Chambersburg Church of the Brethren, 260 S. Front St., Chambersburg, Pa. See bulletin board for more information and registration forms. Registration
Deadline is April 15, 2019.
CDC 50th Anniversary Celebration – Wednesday Evening, May 8th we will be hosting a dinner and celebration for the Child Development Center marking 50 years in operation! Mark your calendars now and plan to attend. More information to follow.
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Annual Benefit Auction benefiting Children’s Aid Society ~ Tues., April 30th
Preview & Food Service begin at 12:00 pm. Auction begins 5:00 pm. Located at York County 4-H Center, 771 Stoverstown Rd., York, PA. For more information, please call 717-845-5771, or visit www.cassd.org
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Save the Date & Spread the Word
VBS - June 23-27, 2019
Sunday-Thursday Evenings
Ages 4-5th grade
More info to come in the months ahead.
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Scripture Lesson: Luke 15:11-32
Message: "Lost and Found"
Worship Attendance: 84
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Pastor Joel can be reached most mornings in the church office Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM to noon. Afternoons and evenings are often 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 cell 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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