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
July 31, 2022
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Isaiah 43:16-21, Matthew 9:14-17, Revelation 21:1-5
MESSAGE:
Called to Be Faithful
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Contents:
This Week
Prayer Requests
and Calendar
Sunday School News
Children's Ministry Schedule
Online Giving
Upcoming Events
COB News
Last Week
Contacting the Pastor
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Called to Faithful Movement
This week in worship, we resume our series following the "Let Our Joys Be Known" curriculum - celebrating prominent themes and core convictions of our church, past and present. We'll confront the call to be faithful, which suggests being committed and steadfast in our walk with God and one another. There is also an important sense in which faithfulness is connected to change... persistently discerning the will of God and then doing it, knowing that God very often doing something new among us.
Please join us in worship this week and commit to faithful participation in the life of church going forward. Pastor Joel will be preaching once again and special music will feature Christine Wuhrman on cello. All are welcome!
VBS Update: Unfortunately, this week's Vacation Bible School event has been canceled and we regret that we cannot host it this year. A big thank you to all who were prepared to volunteer and contribute. We hope to come back next summer stronger than ever.
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Live Stream Worship
Although most of us gather in person, our worship services are available via 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. DVD copies of the services are available in the church lounge any weekday, in case you are not able to view online.
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Click here to view the bulletin for this Sunday. |
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CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Sunday, July 31
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary
Tuesday, August 2
4:00 pm Food Pantry Open
Wednesday, August 3
10:00 am Master Planning Team - Lounge
Sunday, August 7
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary
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Click on this button to view the full calendar |
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Click for Friends to Remember in Prayer (from last week) |
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In addition, note the following updates:
- Joann Klinedinst has experienced serious decline in health in recent days
- John Minnich has been diagnosed with bone cancer
- Amie Dietrich is recovering well from surgery and will begin radiation next week
- Pastor Joel and family are fully recovered from covid
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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
Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in Rooms 151, 152, and 155. 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.
Youth Sunday School Class
Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Youth Room 149
Teachers are David Witkovsky, John and Diane Gibble, and Deb Klinedinst.
This class is for youth in grades 6-12. We hope to see you there!
Vine and Branches Sunday School Class
Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in Room 154. The class will be studying the "Current: Seeking God Together" lesson curriculum.
Lamplighters Sunday School Class
Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in Room 145. The class is studying Max Lucado's "Begin Again."
Homebuilders Sunday School Class
Sunday mornings at 8:00 AM by conference call, holding class remotely. 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.
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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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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE
Our Food Pantry hours in August will be as follows:
Tuesday 8/2/22 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday 8/13/22 9:30 am - 12 noon
Tuesday 8/16/22 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Volunteers are needed for all 3 dates.
Please contact Mary Esther or John if you would like to help.
We are seeing an increase in the number of people coming for food. In June we served 27 people, including several new families. In July we served 38 people which included 24 new people. Thank you for your continued support of the Food Pantry.
Mary Esther
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sunday August 14 - Church of the Brethren Annual Conference Report, 9:00 AM
Sunday September 11 - Aligning with God's Purpose Event, 4:00 PM
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Cornerstone Youth Home Fundraiser: Blue Banks
This Sunday is the last in July, so we will be wrapping up our fundraiser supporting the work of Cornerstone Children's Home, an organization we are still intending to partner with on our campus in the future. Donations may also be left in the large "house" on the counter and blue banks returned on Sunday. Thank you for taking this special opportunity this month to show our support for the children and families that CYH serves!
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Vacation Bible School, scheduled for
July 31 – Aug 4, has been canceled due to illness among leaders and low enrollment. This decision was made with regret and the intention to come back stronger next summer.
Education Team is grateful for all who had volunteered and hopes to host an event of some kind later this summer for children especially.
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OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, August 12, 2022
Sign up by calling Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for
Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, August 12, 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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Saturday, August 13, 2022
Chicken Barbecue & Annual Car Show
(Forms also available on the bulletin board)
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10:30 AM till Sold-Out
They are counting on you to pre-order your meal this year, click on the button for the order form.
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9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Pre-Registration $ 10.
Day of Show $ 12
Click on button for registration form.
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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 - July/August 2022
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LOOK WHO'S
CELEBRATING
THIS MONTH
04 Sarah (Kovacs) Hamill
06 Violet Chronister
08 Margaret Eck
09 Bev Raney
10 Linda Wisner
11 Kyleigh Ferro
15 Pastor Joel Gibbel
18 Julie Poland
19 Robert Sharp
21 Bob Bingaman
21 Betty Bortner
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If your birthday is in AUGUST and is not
on the list below or is listed incorrectly,
please call the church office.
22 Dennis Wisner
22 Eric Zimmerman
25 Judy Deitch
25 Abby Dierdorf
26 Allison Poland
26 Sandra Dell
27 Stephanie Stoolmaker
28 Betty Crowe
28 Tom McCracken
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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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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. We recommend that you exercise special precaution and be extra vigilant for any symptoms that you might experience. If you do have any, we strongly encourage you to contact your physician and take a covid test. The recent church policy has been that face coverings for our gatherings are optional for all attendees. But we are requesting that for the next few weeks you would consider wearing a mask to protect yourself and out of care and compassion for your neighbors. We will continue to gather in person to worship fully. 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 a holy expression of loving our neighbors as ourselves.
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SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Ephesians 5:15-21, Colossians 3:15-17
MESSAGE:
“Stories Behind the Sacred Songs”
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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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