CONGREGATIONAL FORUM - SUNDAY MAY 4, 2025

On Sunday May 4, our Youth-led worship will begin at 10:00 AM. Immediately following the worship service, at 11:00 AM, our Congregational Forum will take place. This is a meeting for all church members to attend, and we will be looking to see you all there. Reports from leaders are the primary items of business, and we expect the meeting to last close to one hour. A meal will be provided following the meeting, which will serve as a fundraiser for our Youth Group!

The Congregational Forum Booklet and Treasurer's Report are available for pick up in the gathering area. Please take one per family and review them in advance of the meeting. 

CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Saturday, April 26

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

Sunday, April 27

9:00 am  Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service – Sanctuary

Monday, April 28

1:00 pm  Constitution Review Committee – Multi-Purpose Room

6:15 pm  Education Team – Anna Mow Room

6:45 pm  Worship Design Team – Multi-Purpose Room

Tuesday, April 29

10:00 am  VITAL Team – Multi-Purpose Room

Thursday, May 1

6:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice - Sanctuary

7:30 pm  Bell Choir Rehearsal – Bell Choir Room

Friday, May 2

6:00 pm  CDC Family Movie Night – Fellowship Hall

Saturday, May 3

11:00 am  Celebration of Life Service for Rebecca McCracken - Sanct.

Followed by lunch reception in the Fellowship Hall

Sunday, May 4

9:00 am  Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service – Sanctuary

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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.

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

*Adult Church Membership Class*

9:00 AM in Room 154. Pastor Joel is leading a church membership class for adults considering joining our church or simply want to learn about Brethren history, beliefs, and practices. The class series will conclude this Sunday, April 27. Vine & Branches Class participants are invited to join this week, as it is a summary of more recent church developments and a summary of our core faith convictions.

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. Children grades 7-12 are welcome. The Youth will be preparing for leading worship on Youth Sunday, which will be May 4.

Lamplighters Class

9:00 AM in Room 145. The class will be discussing upcoming class series and sharing "open mic" time.

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 May 4 - Youth Sunday and Congregational Forum

Sunday May 11 - Receiving New Members in Worship

Sunday May 18 - Music Celebration Sunday

The Lehman Center Auxiliary Presents

34th ANNUAL AUCTION benefiting

Children's Aid Society - The Lehman Center

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 5:00 PM

Location: New Fairview Church,

1873 New Fairview Church Rd., York, Pa 17403

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Auction, where we aim to make a significant difference in the lives of those who need it the most.



• Silent Auction including

Art Collectibles, Theme Baskets, Gift Certificates, Autographed Sports Items

• Live Auction Featuring 

New Merchandise, Household goods, Handmade items, Unique items

• Delicious food starting at 12:00 pm

(Includes homemade soups, Bar-b-que, homemade pies)

Live Auction & Virtual available – Some of our items will be available “Virtually” prior to the Live Auction starting Saturday, April 26^th til Monday, April 28^th!

Visit our website for the Auction catalog at www.cassd.org/casauction.html

CAMP EDER & SOPA DISTRICT - MEN'S OUTDOORSMAN DAY, MAY 3RD ONLY

Devotional Theme: Provide and Protect, Genesis 2:15

8:30 am to 3:00 pm, $50 Lunch Included! Clay Shooting and Fishing

Join us on May 3rd for a day filled with Adventure! Together, we'll delve into the world of clay shooting, mastering gun safety protocols and honing our skills to become proficient clay target shooters.

Secure your spot by registering on the Camp Eder website by clicking on the button below or by contacting the camp office via phone at 717-642-8256.

Lodging also available at additional cost (contact camp office)

*If you would like to help sponsor this event by donating ammo or financially please contact Denny Turner at (717) 829-1166.

OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, May 9, 2025

Sign up by calling Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, May 9, 2025 (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! 

CAMP EDER GOLF OUTING

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Carroll Valley Golf Course, Liberty Mountain,

78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, PA

7:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00 am Shotgun Start (Four Player Scramble Format)

1:00 Lunch at Camp Eder

Please click on button for registration and sponsorship form.

(Information can also be found on the bulletin board)

Southern PA District Church of the Brethren

Women's Camp at Camp Eder

June 2 & 3, 2025

Registration begins at 8:45 AM

Retreat begins at 9:30 AM

Our speaker, Judy Cline, is Operational Director of the Capital Area Pregnancy Center in Camp Hill, PA. Several baby layettes (laundry baskets) will be provided to collect the listed items. You're welcome to bring one or more items from the list, or to donated cash for for purchasing items for the baby layettes to be donated to the Capital Area Pregnancy Center. Those who enjoy knitting or crocheting, take not of the need for baby caps, booties, sweaters and baby blankets (one of each per layette). For more info contact Beth Nonemaker, Nurture Chair (cell phone) 223-488-0038.

Please click on button for the information/registration form.

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

Read news updates by clicking the link below

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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

02       Emily Vuono 

02       Briella Hamill  

08       Eric Jones 

13       Carole Bradfield

13       Dale Paules

16       Paige Striebig 

18       Jean Lauver

18       Amie Dietrich   

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

21       Stephen Carey

25       Malakai Wolf

26       Doris Markel

26       Rick Boogher            

27       Brenda Harlacher                  

28       Shea Martin

28       Cheryl Weyant 

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

If you need to reach the pastor outside of office hours, 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 contact the church if you desire a visit or to request prayer.