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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
September 25, 2022
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Galatians 5:13-25
MESSAGE:
“Live by the Spirit”
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CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Sunday, September 25
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary
2:00 pm Deacon Meeting – Rm. 154
Tuesday, September 27
9:30 am Ladies Bible Study – Lounge
6:30 pm Worship Team – Lounge
Wednesday, September 28
6:00 pm CDC Board Meeting – Lounge
Thursday, September 29
6:30 pm Bell Choir Practice – Bell Choir Room
7:30 pm Choir Practice – Sanctuary
Sunday, October 2
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary
4:30 pm Love Feast - Fellowship Hall
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Click on this button to view the full calendar
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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 Membership Class
Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Youth Room 149
Teachers are Pastor Joel and Dave Witkovsky. We'll be following the "Heart, Soul, and Mind" curriculum. This class is for youth in grades 6-12. Consistent attendance for this important class series is encouraged - hope to see you all on Sunday!
Vine and Branches Sunday School Class
Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in Room 154. The class will be studying the "Guide for Biblical Studies" curriculum, this fall's series entitled "God's Exceptional Choice."
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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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!
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sunday October 2 - Love Feast 4:30 PM
Sunday October 9 - Congregational Forum 11:45 AM : The forum booklet and treasurer's reports are available for pick in the gathering area. A slate ballot for calling leaders will be forthcoming.
Sunday October 23 - CDC Sunday
Wednesday October 26 - Trick or Trunk
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The Brethren Disaster Relief Auction BEGINS TODAY!
At Lebanon Valley Expo, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
Friday, Sept. 23th and Saturday, Sept. 24th
Many auction items such as theme baskets, quilts, and household goods... plus food!
Auction booklets with complete information are located in the church lobby. Please click on the button to view the events for both days.
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Special Event this Sunday Evening: A show presented by Ted & Company
"Holy Surprises"
Sunday September 25 at 7:00 PM
Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren
Click Here for More Information
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OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, October 14, 2022
Sign up by calling Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for
Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, October 14, 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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CAMP EDER'S FALL FESTIVAL - 44TH ANNUAL
October 15th, 10:00 am - 3 pm, Meal Served 11am - 3pm, Auction 10:30 am
Join us a day of Family Fun!
Outdoor Event, Barrel Train Rides, Hay Rides, Silent Auction, Kid's Activities, Pork Meal cooked overnight inground brick pits, Craft Vendors, Eder made Apple Butter, Yard Sale Vendors
How can you help? Over 100 volunteers are needed to serve an hour or two (or more),
donations needed for live auction, be a vendor, sponsor an item for fund raising meal
Please click on button for all the information for volunteering, vendor, and sponsorship information. This information can also be found on the bulletin board in the gathering area.
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HUMAN LIFE SERVICES DINNER
Friday, October 14, 2022 - 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Held at Out Door Country Club, 1157 Detwiler Drive, York, PA 17404
Join us in Love, Faith & Courage for Life, and hear about what God is doing in the York community through Human Life Services! Please note: $10.00 suggested donation to register for individuals not sponsoring a table.
Dinner will be followed by our Keynote Speaker: Mr. Scott Klusendorff. Scott is the President of Life Training Institute and the author of The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture.
Contact us at Office@HumanLifeServices.org or 717-854-7615 for
updates about this year’s banquet. We look forward to having you join us!
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2022 Annual Conference Wrap-Up DVD is available to borrow in the church office. There will be a sign up sheet in the office to take the DVD.
You may want to contact the church office to make sure the DVD is available for pick up.
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Church of the Brethren
Newsline Digest - September 2022
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THE BOOK CORNER
You are invited to see what is new to The First Church Library!
Click on the button to "check out" new books added to the library.
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BUTTER-BUTTER - “APPLE BUTTER”,
Please don’t think we “STUTTER-STUTTER”.
A Sale is what we have today,
So, step right up and don’t delay!
What used to be a Five-dollar pint,
Is now three dollars for a great big bite.
Half pints that sold for three,
Are now one dollar, and almost free.
So, get yours now, while the sale is on,
Because if you wait, they’ll be ALL gone!
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APPLE BUTTER
SALE
on until Oct., 9th or until all gone.
Pint - $3 Half- $1
Contact Kathy Kovacs at
717 -309-0678 or email kathykovacs@hotmail.com
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SEEKING CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT “IDEAS” FOR CAMP EDER CHRISTMAS TREE. Christmas season is fast approaching, and as many of you know as a congregation, we participate in Camp Eder’s Festival of Trees every Christmas season. Each year, Kathy Kovacs finds an idea for a Christmas ornament to decorate our tree. This year, she is asking that YOU get involved and help HER with an IDEA for a Christmas Ornament. All Ages are invited to participate. Kathy will pick from the winning idea. This idea will be used to make the ornaments for the tree. Each of you will have an opportunity to decorate you own ornament, as we have done in the past. This tree will go on display at Camp Eder and be judged with other trees for the 2022 Christmas season. So, let’s make Christmas magic this year with someone’s creative idea.
Pass on your idea to Kathy at 717-309-0678 or email her at kathykovas@hotmail.com
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Sincere thanks are sent for all the love this congregation has shown to Greg and me through visits, calls, cards, and meals.. They are all deeply appreciated. May God bless You all.
Deb and Greg Klinedinst
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LOOK WHO'S
CELEBRATING
THIS MONTH
01 Diane Gibble
02 Christopher Logue
07 Rick Ault
07 Jarret Stehr
08 Winnie Fickes
11 John Anderson
14 Terry Wueschinski
14 Marty Reigle
15 Marcus Carey
15 Michael Carey
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If your birthday is in OCTOBER and is not on the list below or is listed incorrectly, please call the church office.
17 Anna Elise Stoolmaker
19 Helen Stoner
21 Marjorie Schardt
21 Jared Beuschlein
21 Jasmine LeGrand
23 Barry Stehr
24 Benjamin Gennarelli-LeGrand
25 David Gibble
28 Pat Gibble
29 Dylan Sauder
31 Vesta Statler
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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.
If you’d like to support this program, please see Becky Wenger before/after worship service OR mail you check to 3011 Bedford Pl, York, PA 17408 and your cards will be mailed to you. Make your check out to York First Church.
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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.
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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:
Galatians 3:23-4:7
MESSAGE:
“Belonging to Christ”
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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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