Sunday, April 21st - FOOD DRIVE COLLECTION



Our Food Pantry continues to serve people needing food. We have seen a big increase in recent weeks. If you would like to donate to our pantry we can always use gift cards to the local grocery stores, or cash.

I know some people like to give food items, so here is a list of items we can always use. Bring them to worship and our children will collect them within the service.

Boxes of Cereal, Rice, Pancake mix and Pancake syrup, Peanut butter Grape jelly or strawberry jam, Small cans of tuna and or chicken Granola bars, Instant mashed potatoes,

Bottles of cooking oil Spaghetti, Elbow macaroni and jars of Spaghetti Sauce Bottles of fruit juice, Crackers – Ritz type or saltines Boxes of Mac and Cheese, Mayonnaise,

Canned Baked Beans Fresh fruit and vegetables – apples, oranges, potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery

Thank you to all who donate and those faithful volunteers who help in the Pantry whenever we are open. ~ Mary Esther Anderson

Spring Congregational Forum - Sunday, May 5, 2024

On Sunday May 5, we will begin worship early, at 10:15 AM, as the Youth of our church lead us. Immediately following, at 11:00 AM, our Spring Congregational Forum will take place. This is a meeting for all church members to attend and we will be looking to see you all there. Reports from leaders are the primary items of business, and we expect the meeting to last no more than one hour. Lunch will be provided at noon for all who attend, and childcare will be provided throughout.

The Congregational Forum Booklet and Treasurer's Report are available for pick up in the gathering area. Please take one per family and review them in advance of the meeting.

CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Sunday, April 21

9:00 am  Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service – Sanctuary

Monday, April 22

10:00 am  Activities Committee – Multi-Purpose Room

6:00 pm  Education Team – Anna Mow Room

Tuesday, April 23

9:30 am  Ladies Bible Study - Anna Mow Room

Thursday, April 25

6:00 pm  Bell Choir Practice – Bell Choir Room

7:00 pm  Chancel Choir Practice – Sanctuary

Friday, April 26

6:00 pm  Community Campfire – Lawn at Ballfield

Saturday, April 27

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

Sunday, April 28

9:00 am  Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service – Sanctuary

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Book Fair! This week only, in the church library…

Our Child Development Center is having their 1st book fair this week, commemorating the “Week of the Young Child.” There are many ways to celebrate our children, and they love books! The book fair has been open all week in the library and will be available for us on Sunday morning! You may browse at your convenience, with a few things to note:

1. Please DO NOT take any books with you. Books are there to look at and touch, but all purchases will come by order.

2. There are envelopes for orders and payment. There is also a tax sheet that will tell you what the exact taxes are.

3. Each classroom will have a wish list to add to their collection. If you choose to buy books to donate to children’s classrooms please do so. I will be present to take orders from 10:00 AM until noon on Sunday.

Thank you for your support!

Miss Rainie, CDC Teacher

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. The Youth will be preparing for Youth Sunday and studying the meaning of Jeremiah 29 this week and next. This class is for youth in grades 7-12.

Vine and Branches Sunday School Class

9:00 AM in the Anna Mow Room. Teacher Alicia Weyant. 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

Friday April 26 - Church / Community Campfire

Sunday May 5 - Youth Sunday and Congregational Forum

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

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.

MOVING? SPRING CLEANING?  

Bring your unwanted items into First Church.

Clean items are appreciated!

We are taking toys, games, household items, crafts, jewelry and much more for our *JUNE 8TH YARD SALE.

Collection has begun in the garage outside the church. If unable to bring, call Kathy Kovacs at 717-309-0678 and assistance will be provided.

Please NO Computers or TV's. Large furniture will only be accepted on June 5, 6 or 7th. 

*All proceeds benefit Camp Eder

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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.

DEMENTIA COURSE - We wanted to provide the link for the free course that was presented here at York First COB on April 6th.

Kimberly Korge, Memory Support Coordinator at Cross Keys Village presented the course, Embracing Challenges in Memory Support.



The objective is to 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, and discuss tips of how to effectively communicate with individuals impacted by a neurocognitive disorder.

If you were unable to attend and are interested in hearing this course, please click on the

button below.

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 14, 2024

SCRIPTURE LESSON:

Luke 9:28-36

MESSAGE:

    “Holy Moments: Awakening”

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.