Pastor Joel will be out of the office from July 1-14 while he is attending the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference as well as vacationing with family. For pastoral care needs, please contact the church office or your Deacon during this time. 

CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Sunday, July 7

9:00 am  Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service – Sanctuary

Tuesday, July 9

6:30 pm Leadership Team – Rm 154

Friday, July 12

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

Saturday, July 13

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

Sunday, July 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 "Hope in the Lord."

Lamplighters Sunday School Class

9:00 AM in Room 145. Teacher Leonard Stoner. The class will be discussing the Bible study from the June issue of Messenger Magazine entitled "What do we spend on war?"

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.  

Seekers in Sneakers VBS was a huge success!

It was a hot week, but the message of Jesus as learner, our companion, our teacher, our example and our helper was well received. Thank you so much to everyone who had a part in VBS this year from those who donated money to cover the cost of VBS, those who volunteered behind the scenes and to the leaders and crew leaders who spent a hot week with the children. Also I want to thank the VBS team Michelle Sauder and Kim Tomevi for their support and all their help. 

-Diane Gibble, VBS Director

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

July 3-7 - Church of the Brethren Annual Conference

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

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

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Chicken Barbecue & Annual Car Show

(Forms also available on the bulletin board)

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

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2024 CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Daily onsite coverage of the 2024 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren

in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will be posted online July 1-7 at www.brethren.org/news/ac2024

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.

Gathering Area July Quilt

"Sea At The Dunes"

by Sid Innerst

Sid is a very talented quilter and we wanted to

thank her for sharing her beautiful work. As you are walking through the gathering area, please take a moment to enjoy the beauty and details of these quilts. 

To my church family:

Thank you for all of the messages through cards, phone, and in person as I recover, which is coming along fine. I really appreciate it!

-Judy Yingling

Directory Change:

P. 19 - Judy Yingling - New address: Autumn House East, 2618 E. Market St., B17, York, PA 17402

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

June 30, 2024

SCRIPTURE LESSON:

Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 4:1-6

MESSAGE:

“Extending Presence”

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.