CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Sunday, May 5

9:00 am   Sunday School

10:15 am  Worship Service/Youth Sunday – Sanctuary

11:00 am  Spring Congregational Forum – Sanctuary

Monday, May 6

6:45 pm  Worship Team – Anna Mow Room

Tuesday, May 7

9:30 am  Ladies Bible Study - Anna Mow Room

4:00 pm  Food Pantry Open 4:00 to 5:30pm

Thursday, May 9

6:00 pm Bell Choir Practice – Bell Choir Room

Friday, May 10

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

Saturday, May 11

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

12:00 pm  Shannon Kendig – Fellowship Hall/Kitchen

Sunday, May 12 – Mother’s Day

9:00 am   Sunday School

10:15 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

*Adult Membership Class*

9:00 AM in Room 154. Teacher Pastor Joel Gibbel. This week we will be covering Church of the Brethren ordinances/practices that are drawn from the New Testament including baptism and love feast. Assigned reading is Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of "To Follow in Jesus' Steps."

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. The Youth will be preparing for Youth Sunday during the Sunday School hour. This class is for youth in grades 7-12.

Vine and Branches Sunday School Class

9:00 AM in the Anna Mow Room. 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 continuing “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

Sunday May 5 - Youth Sunday and Congregational Forum

Sunday May 12 - Mother's Day

Sunday May 19 - Pentecost Sunday

Saturday June 8 - Church Yard Sale

OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, May 10, 2024

Sign up by calling Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for

Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, May 10, 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. 

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

Please click on the button for complete details and registration form.

Saturday, May 11 at 10:00 AM by the pond at Cross Keys Village, 2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350

The magnificence of butterflies taking flight will highlight the 17th Annual Butterfly Release, held to benefit the Good Samaritan Fund at Cross Keys Village, which supports residents who have exhausted their financial resources. Money is raised through butterfly sponsorships, which honor or memorialize a loved one. 

The 2024 Butterfly Release will take place at the Cross Keys Village pond, starting at 10:00 on Sat., May 11.

Please Note: 

The names of honored or departed loved ones will be read aloud prior to the butterflies being released. Online butterfly sponsorships will be accepted until May 3. Please sponsor your butterfly by May 1 for inclusion in the list of names.

Butterfly sponsorships will continue up to and including the day of the event, according to supply. Please call our Foundation office at 624-5208 to reserve a butterfly or if you have any questions, and see you on May 11!

Click on this link https://www.crosskeysvillage.org/butterfly/ to sponsor a butterfly or donate to the Good Samaritan Fund.



75th ANNUAL WOMEN'S CAMP RETREAT

Camp Eder - Fairfield, Pa

June 3rd and 4th, 2024

Guest Speaker Gretchen Sortzi: Gretchen has been an educator and speaker as a faith-based entrepreneur for the last 25 years. Born and raised in the Church of the Brethren, she comes from a long line of faith and ministry.

Please complete and return the registration form along with your check in the total amount due no later than FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2024

Please note: Late registrations will not be accepted.

Please click on the buttons for complete information and the registration form.

ATTENTION -

YARD SALE DROP-OFF'S - ON HOLD !

NO DELIVERIES will be taken Monday, May 6 through Saturday, May 11. Kathy Kovacs will be away and will not be here to take any items for June yard sale. Drop off's will resume May 12th at the Church Garage. 

Also, sign-up sheets will be available in the Hospitality Center on Sunday, May 12 for volunteers, donated food items and help before and after the yard sale. Your help is appreciated for this yard sale. 

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District-Wide Prayer

Ask and keep on asking and it will be given.

Sunday-June 9, 2024 6:00 PM

Carlisle Church of the Brethren

1340 Forge Road Carlisle PA 17013

Questions - 717-778-2264

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 Quilt

Every month the quilt in the gathering area is changed to another beautiful quilt. The current quilt is named Starry Sampler. These quilts are made 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.

Dear Friends of First Church,

Thank you so much for all the cards, prayers, and calls you sent during my illness. They were much appreciated. I’ll be anxious to come back to worship with all of you soon.

Darrell Gipe

LOOK WHO'S

CELEBRATING

THIS MONTH

02     Emily Vuono   

02     Briella Hamill           

08     Eric Jones         

13     Carole Bradfield

14     Jean Carson             

15     Barbara Jo Brown            

16     Paige Striebig            

18     Jean Lauver

18     Amie Dietrich

If your birthday is in MAY and is

not on the list below or is listed

incorrectly, please contact the church office.

21       Stephen Carey

25       Malakai Wolf

26       Doris Markel

26       Rick Boogher            

27       Brenda Harlacher                  

28      Shea Martin

28       Cheryl Weyant

Directory Change

P. 20 - Sandi Dell

New address: 5 Brett Court, Apt. 211, Essex, MD 21221



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

April 28, 2024

SCRIPTURE LESSON:

Luke 8:4-15

MESSAGE:

“Holy Moments: God’s Possibilities”



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.