CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Saturday, April 6      

9:00 am  Dementia Course - Sanctuary

Sunday, April 7

9:00 am  Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service – Sanctuary

Tuesday, April 9

9:30 am   Ladies Bible Study - Anna Mow Room

6:30 pm  Leadership Team - Room # 154

Thursday, April 11

6:00 pm   Bell Choir Practice – Bell Choir Room

7:00 pm   Chancel Choir Practice – Sanctuary

Friday, April 12

8:30 am   Soup Kitchen – (Casseroles due at church by 8:30)

Saturday, April 13   

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

Sunday, April 14

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

Children's Sunday School Classes

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

9:00 AM in Room 149. Teacher Dave Witkovsky. This class is for youth in grades 7-12.

Vine and Branches Sunday School Class

9:00 AM in Room 154. Teacher Kim Witkovsky. The class is following the "Guide for Biblical Studies" curriculum entitled "Examining Our Faith."

Lamplighters Sunday School Class

9:00 AM in Room 145. Teacher Cathy Carson. This week we will be starting “The Upside Down Apocalypse,” a study of the book of Revelation.

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 DATES TO REMEMBER

Saturday, April 6 - Dementia Course 9:00 AM

Saturday, April 20 - 2024 District Women's Spring Luncheon

Friday, April 26 - Church Campfire

Sunday May 5 - Youth Sunday and Congregational Forum

CAMP EDER Men's Outdoorsman Day

Saturday, April 6th

Devotional Theme: Meeting God in the Great Outdoors

This event is co-sponsored with the SOPA Nurture Commission.

Join us for a day filled with adventure. We'll delve into the world of Clay Shooting and tranquility of fishing under the mentorship of Seth Brickner.

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A FREE COURSE ON DEMENTIA 

WILL BE GIVEN AT

YORK FIRST COB

Sat., April 6th from 9am to 12:00pm

Snacks will be provided. 

Kimberly Korge, BSEd., CDP, CDSGF will be the presenter.

Kimberly Korge, Memory Support Coordinator at Cross Keys Village has worked as part of the memory care team since 2016. Her favorite part of working in memory care is that every day is different and there is always something to learn! Currently she is a graduate student at the University of Missouri, pursuing a Master’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus in Gerontology.

Title:

Embracing Challenges in Memory Support

Course Objectives:

· Understand what dementia is and how it differs from Alzheimer’s disease

· Discuss tips to manage difficult situations/conversations with individuals

impacted by a neurocognitive disorder

· Discuss tips of how to effectively communicate with individuals impacted by a neurocognitive disorder



Topics to be included but not limited to:

· Types of Dementia

· Parts of the brain

· Changes in behavior

· Changes in communication

· Handling difficult situations

· Navigating family dynamics

OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, April 12, 2024

Sign up by calling Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, April 12, 2024 (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. 

COMING!  PRETZEL SANDWICH SALE, Sunday, April 14th

Ham & Swiss and Turkey & American Pretzel sandwiches will be for sale in the hospitality area on Sunday, April 14 before and after church. $5 each. Take one home. These sandwiches can be frozen with good results.   

Proceeds are part of the church's Yard Sale on Saturday, June 8 and benefit Camp Eder.  

2024 DISTRICT WOMEN'S SPRING LUNCHEON

Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9AM

West Shore Church of the Brethren, 

6921 Wertzville Road, Enola, PA 17025

Guest speaker: Kirsten Harris Keys 

Kirsten serves as the Public Relations Coordinator for the Harrisburg City School District, which serves more than 6,500 children and families. She attends the Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church of Harrisburg where she gladly serves God and others. Kirsten is Married to Pastor Thomas Keys. She is active in health and wellness ministry, community outreach, women's ministry initiatives, and the ministry of encouragement.

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brochure and registration

This information will also be posted

on the bulletin board.

Transportation and

Financial Assistance for the

District Women's Spring Luncheon

The Deacon team would like to see that all women who would like to attend the District Womens Spring Luncheon are not hindered in doing so.



If transportation is a problem we are organizing transportation, and a sign-up sheet will be in the gathering area. Dave Witkovsky has graciously volunteered to drive the church bus. The bus holds 14 passengers. If more space is needed, we will arrange carpooling. If you are available to drive others if needed, please contact Melanie Miller.

You will still need to complete and submit your individual registrations. If you need financial assistance there is money available from the church. Please contact Melanie Miller if you have a financial need and for any questions regarding transportation.

Please sign-up no later than

Sunday April 7, 2024. 

The Lehman Center Auxiliary Presents

33rd ANNUAL AUCTION benefiting

Children's Aid Society - The Lehman Center

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Location: New Fairview Church, 1873

New Fairview Church Rd., York, Pa 17403

12:00 pm Auction Preview and Food

5:00 pm Live Auction

Silent Auction including Art Collectibles, Theme Baskets, Gift Certificates

Live Auction Featuring Art Collectibles, Sports Items, New Merchandise

Kitchen Will Be Open & Serving: Homemade Soup, Bar-B-Que, Homemade Pies

Join us also online! Some of our items will be available "Virtually" prior to the

Live Auction starting Saturday April 27th till Monday April 29th!

For more information Call 717-845-5771, www.cassd.org/casauction.html

CAMP EDER GOLF OUTING FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024

Carroll Valley Golf Course at Liberty Mountain

78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, PA 17320

7:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast

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

1:00 Lunch at Camp Eder

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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.

Thank you for your prayers, cards, and concerns for me during my recent hospitalization and medical tests. It is greatly appreciated.

~ Barb Wueschinski

Great News, Bernadette has been declared “cancer free” by doctor. Will still need periodic checkups. Thank you for your prayers. ~ Bernadette and Dan Snook

Directory Changes:

P. 13 - Judith Deitch phone number is changed to 717-893-3384

P. 20 - Stephen Carey

New address: 6680 Charlotte Pike, Unit B2, Nashville, TN 37209

P. 13 - Violet Chronister - New address: 11 Tristan Dr., Apt. 101, Dillsburg, PA 17019

Phone (717) 991-8969

MESSAGE FROM SANDI BOWSER ABOUT OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN

Dear Church Members,

We are in need of Volunteers, who are willing to prepare baked spaghetti casseroles for the soup kitchen in York city. Presently, we have some very generous people who prepare 1, 2, or 3 casseroles once a month. I, for example, prepare 2 casseroles each month. You know if I can do it, it’s not that difficult. The recipe is easy, and the foil baking pans are provided for you, the schedule is not difficult.

Contact Sandra Bowser for more details, and scheduling (contact information below). It is a very rewarding experience. I have to say that 95% of the people are very appreciative. It would be greatly appreciated if you could volunteer your time. Thank you.

Contact information: Sandra Bowser 717-825-7203

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 2024 the gift card sales will support The Lehman Center (Children’s Aid Society), New Community Project, and Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry. 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 your check (paid to York First Church of the Brethren) to 3011 Bedford Pl, York, PA 17408 and your cards will be mailed to you.

LAST WEEK IN WORSHIP

THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP

EASTER SUNDAY

March 31, 2024

SCRIPTURE LESSON:

Mark 16:1-8, John 20:19-22

MESSAGE:

“Crucified and Risen”

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.