CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Saturday, June 22

9:00 am  VBS Volunteer Orientation and Decorating Party

Sunday, June 23

9:00 am  Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service – Sanctuary

6:00 pm  VBS – Sanctuary/FH/Classrooms

Monday, June 24

6:00 pm  VBS – Sanct./FH/Classrooms

Tuesday, June 25

6:00 pm  VBS – Sanct./FH/Classrooms

Wednesday, June 26

6:00 pm  VBS – Sanct./FH/Classrooms

Thursday, June 27

6:00 pm  VBS – Sanct./FH/Classrooms

Saturday, June 29

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

Sunday, June 30

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. Teachers Rob and Christine Wuhrman. 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 Melanie Miller. The class will be discussing the Bible study from the June issue of Messenger Magazine entitled "Hope Amidst Differences."

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.  

MESSENGER - JUNE ISSUE

There was a printing problem with the June issue and

if anyone wants a replacement copy please notify

Carole Bradfield at carole513@verizon.net

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

June 23-27 - Vacation Bible School

July 3-7 - Church of the Brethren Annual Conference

Last Chance! Register for VBS 2024

Seekers in Sneakers: Discover Jesus

June 23-27, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Children will use their investigative skills to discover Jesus! Through worship and drama, Bible study, art and science explorations, and active games, children are invited to follow the example and teachings of Jesus in every place and every part of life.

Join us for a great adventure!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

https://bit.ly/3UAbPOO

REMEMBER to SIGN YOUR CHILDREN UP for VBS!!!



VBS donations this year will go to our church Food Bank. We are hoping to raise $5,000.00 and are looking for matching grants from companies or individuals. 

Please let Sheryl Leaman know if you are interested in providing a grant.  

We need your help to offset the cost of VBS. Please look for the shoe box in the gathering space and take a paper shoe with an item we need donations for.

All donations can be given by check in the offering plate with a memo VBS or online through the church website.

SAT., JUNE 22 - VBS Volunteer Orientation and Decorating Party

VBS volunteer orientation (for everyone helping with VBS ) and a decorating party will be on Saturday June 22 starting at 9:00am. Hopefully with lots of help the decorating will not take too long. Name tags will be made then as well as group assignments.

Mark your calendars now!

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. 

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

Read news updates by clicking the link below

You may also subscribe to receive Newsline via email if you wish

Church of the Brethren Annual Conference 2024 Witness to the Host City

Rebecca Wolf, our Annual Conference delegate this year, will be collecting items up until June 30 for the special offering project by which our whole church will bless the people of Grand Rapids, MI with food and basic needs for underprivileged children. Read more about it and their needs here: https://www.brethren.org/ac2024/activities/host-city-witness/

Suggested items for Kid’s Food Basket: Fruit cups or pouches, Pudding cups, Meat sticks (i.e., Slim Jims), 8 lb. or XL brown lunch bags, Cheerios in bulk (for trail mix), Pretzels in bulk (for trail mix), Cheese crackers in bulk (for trail mix)

Suggested items for Sleep in Heavenly Peace: Bed in a Bag – for twin beds (the sets that include sheets, pillowcase, and comforters – this is easier for them than trying to match random donations of individual sheets, pillowcases, and comforters), Pillows, New Quilts and Blankets – for twin beds (quilts can be handmade), New Stuffed Animals

If you wish to donate food, bedding supplies, or donate monetarily, please look for the box in the gathering area where items will be collected, or see that you get your donation to Rebecca Wolf on or before Sunday June 30. Thank you!

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.

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

17  Deb Klinedinst

If your birthday is in JULY and is

not on the list below or is listed

incorrectly, please contact the church office.

18  Betty Lynn Bernhardt

22  Sheryl Leaman

22  Dave Witkovsky

25  Erin Ferro

26  Beth Brickner

30  Sally Bingaman

31  Jill Wueschinski



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

June 16, 2024

SCRIPTURE LESSON:

Jeremiah 1:4-9, Luke 1:46-49

MESSAGE:

“Known and Loved”

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.