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
June 5, 2022
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Ezekiel 37:1-14
MESSAGE:
“God only knows”
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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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Pentecost Sunday, Graduation Recognition,
Bread and Cup Communion
We welcome our guest preacher, Alexandra Thorpe Toms or Ali, as she is known. Ali is a recent Bethany Theological Seminary graduate and a member of Chambersburg Church of the Brethren. Ali and her husband, Cody, are the parents of a young son, Jude.
In the Scripture lesson for this week, God shows Ezekiel a land of dry bones. When I imagine this land, I picture an eerie forest, fog resting just above the grass, light from the moon reflecting off the trees and bones, casting shadows reminiscent of the spirits that once inhabited the bones. Ezekiel is in this destitute graveyard, and God asks, “Can these bones live?”
As Ezekiel looks at this valley of death, I can imagine the feeling of hopelessness just overwhelming his soul. So, when God asks if these bones can live, Ezekiel responds, “God, only you know the answer to that question.” In other words, “God only you have the power for that answer to be yes.” God is the beacon of hope in the valley of hopelessness. God is the solution, but there’s more to the story. Join us Sunday morning as we explore the role of prophecy and the power of God’s spirit on this Pentecost Sunday.
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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. 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, June 5, 2022
Gathering Music “And Can It Be?”
Welcome And Announcements
Call to Worship
Invocation Prayer
Hymn “I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous”
Graduate Recognition
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
Call to Prayer “Breathe on me, breath of God”
Joy and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Anthem “Holy Spirit Live in Me”
GIFTS AND OFFERING
Call to Giving
Offertory “We Are Called”- Part I
Offering Response “Praise God from Whom”
Prayer of Dedication
RECEIVING GOD'S WORD
Scripture Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Message: “God only knows”
Hymn of Response “Move in our Midst”
SERVICE OF BREAD AND CUP COMMUNION
Words of Preparation
Prayer of Consecration
Invitation
The Bread
The Cup
Sending Prayer
Music for the Journey “We Are Called”- Part II
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Graduation Recognition
This Sunday we will be recognizing the following graduates:
Ashley Dehoff daughter of Brian and Tanya Dehoff, granddaughter of Raymond and Beverly Raney will be Graduating from York County School of Technology where she studied Medical Professions. After Graduation Ashley will be taking a Phlebotomy Course at York Tech and plans to become a Phlebotomist. She is still deciding what she wants to do to further her education after Phlebotomy. She enjoys volleyball which she has played club and played for her school.
Emma Stoolmaker graduated from Michigan State University. She is the daughter of Robert and Stephanie Stoolmaker. Emma tutored children grades K through 12 on line through GoPeer. Emma has a beautiful voice which we enjoyed hearing in church on occasion. She also enjoys the fine arts.
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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 (age 4) 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!
Youth Sunday School Class
Meeting Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Youth Room 149
Teachers are David Witkovsky, John and Diane Gibble, and Deb Klinedinst.
The class this week will focus on service and the potential we all have use our God-given gifts for greater good. This class is for youth in grades 6-12. We hope to see you there!
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 "Prepare for Leadership" and is based on 1 Timothy 4, a passage reminding its readers to give sound instruction to those they serve, avoiding "profane myths and old wives tales" and paying close attention to what is of God instead. Come and join in our discussion, all are welcome.
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 - a study of the life and message of the Apostle Paul. 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.
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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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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Saturday June 11 - Yard Sale
Saturday June 18 - Event on Understanding Autism
Week of July 31 - August 4 - Vacation Bible School
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Ladies Bible Study Luncheon will be held on June 7, at the
Blue Heron Restaurant, 3320 East Market Street, York, at 11:30. a.m. Women who have previously attended our Ladies bible Study are invited and encouraged to attend.
Deadline date is Sunday, June 5.
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JUNE FOOD PANTRY UPDATE
There have not been many people coming to the Food Pantry on Saturdays. Last month we had people requesting some hours on Tuesday, which we provided. This month I thought we’d try more Tuesday hours. The York County Food Hub, which has moved to the Red Lion area, is open the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings. I thought we’d try opening on the opposite Tuesdays.
Our Food Pantry hours in June will be as follows:
Tuesday 6/7/22 4:30 pm – 6 pm
Saturday 6/18/22 9:30 am to 12 noon
Tuesday 6/21/22 4:30 pm – 6 pm
Volunteers are needed for all 3 dates. Please contact Mary Esther or John if you would like to help. John and I are so grateful for those who filled in for us while we were down with Covid. We could not have opened the pantry without your help.
Mary Esther Anderson
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OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, June 10, 2022
Sign up by calling Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for
Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, June 10, 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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EXTRA EXTRA!
YARD SALE - JUNE 11
SIGN-UP SHEETS are available now in the Welcome Center for the following:
> Donate baked goods or food items.
> To take care of money, bag Items, help those carry to their car, or help within
the Fellowship Hall while the yard sale is in progress.
> June 8th at 6:00pm - Move items from the garage to Fellowship Hall.
If you like people and would enjoy helping, we invite young and old alike.
There is something for everyone. Please check out the sign-up sheets to see what
you can do or contribute. EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING. This is a project
that helps support Camp Eder. So your help is greatly appreciated.
REMEMBER THE DEADLINE DATE FOR ALL ACCEPTED DONATIONS
IS JUNE 5TH. Please NO CLOTHING or ELECTRONICS.
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BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG IS "ON"
From Mother's Day to Father's Day
> Take a baby bottle found in the gathering area
> Fill with change, paper money, or check (which is just as good as money)
> Return to church office.
Funds used to help young families, mothers and babies.
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Education Team is planning an event on June 18th from 9 to 11:30 am
with Gretchen Steffen, from Connections Early Interventions and Supports.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend - please consider doing your part to make our church more welcoming and to raise our understanding of autism. Gretchen will talk about what autism is, how to include children with special needs in community activities, and how to support families who have a child or family member diagnosed with autism. Gretchen taught elementary school in an inclusive classroom for many years prior to working for Early Intervention in York and Adams counties. Along with an educator and therapist perspective, Gretchen is also the mother of an autistic child. Bring your questions and learn about the amazing world of autism and the lives of special needs families. This is a free event open to anyone working with children (parent, grandparent, teacher, friend, neighbor, etc. ) or wanting to learn more about autism. Studies show that many families with special needs children do not attend church because the church does not know how to care for them or show their support for the families.
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LETTER TO FAMILIES
Dear Families,
We are so thankful to spend this time with your children. Over the next 13 weeks, children will experience ways to seek God together. Through Bible stories, prayer, crafts, games, and other activities, children will see how much God loves them and wants to spend time with them. You can help your children continue to grow in their faith by doing some of the activities listed here.
Make a Space
Places are important in the Bible. When people met God in the Old Testament, they would often mark it with a stone altar, or give it a special name. Create a special place in your home where you and your child can pray together and read together. Use blankets, pillows, a candle, a certain chair, or other special items to make a space, set aside as a place to meet God through prayer, Bible reading, or thoughtful silence.
Serve Others
One way we seek God together is by serving together. Find a way that your family can serve others, such as doing some extra cleaning or organizing at your church, or volunteering at another organization that serves your community.
Read the Bible
Read the Bible together as a family. Read one of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John) to learn from the life and teachings of Jesus. Or, use Shine On: A Story Bible, reading one story at a time, and sharing what part of each story surprised you or got your attention. Ask questions and model the desire to learn more as you read the Bible together.
Celebrate!
God is good and has blessed us in many ways. Find ways to celebrate God’s goodness together as a family. Make a poster where you can write or draw pictures of blessings in your life. Put on worship music and sing or dance along. Invite friends over for a celebration meal and have each person name something for which they are thankful to God.
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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 - June 2022
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Dave & Cathy McCracken are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Lindsey to James Michael Duncan on May 14 in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. They reside in Centreville, VA.
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LOOK WHO'S
CELEBRATING
THIS MONTH
01 Lauren Poland
02 Ryan Sauder
02 Brian LeGrand
03 Dorothy Lehman
05 Jeffrey Gipe
07 Tanya Dehoff
07 Suzanne Gray
07 Jonathan Soyke
08 Micah Gibbel
10 Becky Wenger
11 Michael Kovacs
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If your birthday is in JUNE and is not
on the list below or is listed incorrectly,
please call the church office.
12 Shannon (McCracken) Kendig
12 Michelle Yingling
12 Deb Martin
13 Trey Bradfield
16 Nancy Gipe
19 Helen (Lehman) Fay
20 Justin Stehr
22 Nancy Snyder
22 Benjamin Thomas Miller
28 Roy Rollman
29 Marie Bachman
30 Arden Kile
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Concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and church operations:
Rates of covid are on the rise once again in our region, so please take precautions as you are so led. The church policy is that face coverings for our gatherings 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. Please be aware of those around you that are most vulnerable to disease and operate out of regard for the well-being of all.
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:
Matthew 6:25-43, Romans 12:1-5
Matthew 22:34-40
MESSAGE:
“Called to Be Different”
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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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