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 3, 2022
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Galatians 3:26-29,
Acts 10:9-16,34-35, Acts 15:1-11
MESSAGE:
“Called to Open the Circle”
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Contents:
This Week
Prayer Requests
and Calendar
Sunday School News
Children's Ministry Schedule
Online Giving
Upcoming Events
COB News
Directory Change
Birthdays
Last Week
Contacting the Pastor
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Called to Open the Circle
This week in worship, we will be considers ways in which God has broken down dividing walls through the good news of Jesus, bringing people together who were otherwise separate from one another, whether by ethnicity, class, or gender... and even prior religious commitments!
We will sing, pray, and listen to several fascinating stories from scripture... in which the good news of Jesus led his followers to depart from a strict reading of scripture and accept new people as the Spirit so led them. This week's message is a reminder that the God we serve is a welcoming God who calls us to welcome one another, just as Christ has welcomed us all.
Please join us this Sunday morning and each week as we seek the mind and heart of Christ together.
*Next week, July 10 we will host Stephen Hershberger as guest preacher while Pastor Joel attends the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference. Kim Witkovsky will be coordinating and leading worship while Pastor Joel is away, and we deeply appreciate her leadership.
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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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Note: Pastor Joel will be out of the office July 3-15 for vacation travels and attendance at the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference. Anyone may contact the church office with any pastoral care needs, and our deacons and ministers will do their best to serve.
Karen our church secretary will be out of the office on vacation the week of July 25-29, and we would appreciate volunteers to assist with office tasks in her absence. Anyone with interest in helping, please contact Greg Klinedinst or Pastor Joel. Thank you.
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CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Sunday, July 3
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary
Monday, July 4
Church Office Closed
Tuesday, July 5
4:00 pm Food Pantry Open (4:00 to 5:30pm)
Sunday, July 10
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 |
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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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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Week of July 31 - August 4 - Vacation Bible School
Sunday September 11 - Aligning with God's Purpose Event
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OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, July 8, 2022
Sign up by calling Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for
Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, July 8, 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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Cornerstone Youth Home Fundraiser: Blue Banks
You will notice an array of blue banks in the shape of homes on the counter in the Gathering Area starting this Sunday. Feel free to take one and fill it with change during July as a fundraiser for 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, a special opportunity this month to show our support for the children and families they serve. Thank you!
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Vacation Bible School:
Register Now &
Spread the Word
July 31 – Aug 4, 2022
Sunday – Thursday Evenings
Ages 4 - 5th grade
Offering project is On Earth Peace. Online registration here:
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This years VBS offering will go to On Earth Peace. The congregation will get a chance on July 31st during worship to get the offering started. The children will hear some programs that On Earth Peace is doing around the world. We also plan to have children over the internet tell us what they are doing in their country to be a peacemaker during our offering time each night. For more information on On Earth Peace Visit https://www.onearthpeace.org/.
Last year we had 2 matching grants if you are interested in being a matching grant donor please let Sheryl Leaman know.
We need your help to defer the cost of VBS this year. Clink HERE to donate through the church website (online giving) or you can write a check memo VBS and place it in the offering plate.
• The curriculum cost about $180.00
• Snacks each night will be about $30.00
• Craft supplies run about $ 20.00 per night
• Program will run about $300.00
• As in years past we will be offering a free meal to the families of the attendees this cost is about $25.00 for a family of 4.
• VBS advertisement banner and stage back drop $480.00
Please consider donating to help make this years VBS a success
Attention Volunteers! We can't do VBS without you. Please contact Diane Gibble (dmgibble1001@gmail.com) if you are willing to be a crew leader (a person who takes a group of children from activity to activity- no planning or prep needed). Also needed are persons willing to be in the nursery watching the volunteers children too young for VBS.
There will be a sign-up sheet in the gathering area this Sunday and next to volunteers - crew leaders especially! - or please let Diane Gibble know if you are interested in serving.
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Flags!!! This year Vacation Bible School theme is Passport to Peace. We are looking to borrow flags from around the world. If any of you have a flag from another country, any size, we can use to decorate please let Diane Gibble know. Thank you.
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From: The Brethren Disaster Relief Auction
Save the Date! September 23 and 24, 2022 on the Lebanon Expo Grounds
Food Committee: We have started the preparation for the Auction and the expenses of food are on the rise and we want to raise as much as we can for those who have experienced natural disasters. We appreciate any monetary donation that you can give to this project. Please make checks payable to: Brethren Disaster Relief Auction with FOOD in the memo line.
We are also looking for people to serve on our committee. We meet 3 times a year and then help with the food at the auction. If you have any interest in serving on our committee please contact Lois Roop at 717-954-2278 or email - clroop@verizon.net.
Thank you!
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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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The 2022 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference meets July 10-14 in Omaha, Nebraska. Please be in prayer for all who attend, for the Holy Spirit's guidance in times of worship and decision-making, and for all who are serving in leadership. Greg Klinedinst is serving as our church's delegate this year.
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Directory Change:
Page 14: Robert & Vivian Fitzkee
New phone number (717) 428-1972
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LOOK WHO'S
CELEBRATING
THIS MONTH
01 Kathy Kovacs
02 Doug Martin
03 Jeanette Brickner
07 Dave Bradfield II
11 Jay Crist
13 Robert Sharp II
15 Bill Bernhardt
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If your birthday is in JULY and is not
on the list below or is listed incorrectly,
please call the church office.
17 Deb Klinedinst
18 Betty Lynn Bernhardt
22 Sheryl Leaman
25 Erin Ferro
26 Beth Brickner
30 Sally Bingaman
31 Jill Wueschinski
31 Bethany Taylor
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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. 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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SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 26:47-56
MESSAGE:
“Called to Refuse War
and Make Peace”
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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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