SUNDAY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 AM
Classes for All Ages
WORSHIP 10:30 AM
In the Sanctuary and Online
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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
October 15, 2023
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Revelation 6-19
MESSAGE:
“Visions of Judgment”
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CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Saturday, October 14
10:00 am Food Pantry Open 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, October 15
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary
4:00 pm Youth Group – Fellowship Hall
Monday, October 16
6:45 pm Worship Design Team – Multi-purpose room
Tuesday, October 17
4:00 pm Food Pantry Open 4:00 to 5:30 pm
6:00 pm Education Team – via zoom
6:00 pm CDC Board Meeting – Anna Mow room
Wednesday, October 18
9:00 am Staff Meeting – Multi-purpose room
Thursday, October 19
10:00 am Prayer Shawl – Anna Mow Room
6:30 pm Choir Practice – Sanctuary
Sunday, October 22
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary
4:00 pm Youth Group – Fellowship Hall
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HOME COMMUNION
For anyone who could not attend Love Feast and desires to have home communion, please contact Pastor Joel or your deacon.
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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.
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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 Joel Gibbel. This class is for youth in grades 7-12. A condensed "refresher" series on church membership will begin this Sunday and continue through the month of October.
Vine and Branches Sunday School Class
9:00 AM in Room 154. Teacher Kim Witkovsky. The class is using the "Guide for Biblical Studies" curriculum entitled "God's Law is Love."
Lamplighters Sunday School Class
9:00 AM in Room 145. Teacher John Anderson. The lesson series is entitled "Where Christians Get It Wrong" with Adam Hamilton.
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.
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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
October 21 - Camp Eder Fall Festival, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
October 25 - Trick or Trunk Event - 5:30 PM, Parking Lot
November 8 - Camp Eder Senior Day
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OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, October 13, 2023 Sign up by calling
Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, October 13, 2023 (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!
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CAMP EDER FALL FESTIVAL
914 Mount Hope Rd., Fairfield, PA 17320
Saturday, October 21st
10 AM - 4 PM, Meal Served 11 AM - 3 PM
Live Auction 10:30 AM
Pork Meal - Barrel Train Rides - Hay Rides - Live Auction - Kid's Activities
Craft Vendors - Eder Made Apple Butter - Yard Sale Vendors - Live Music
**This information will also be posted on the bulletin board**
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LADIES BIBLY STUDY start time is CHANGED
from Oct 10 to Oct 24, 9:30 am in church lounge.
All women... all ages ...WELCOME!
We will be exploring several studies that interest everyone. If you are available and think you would enjoy a social gathering sharing God's Word and prayer support each Tuesday with one another, then please plan to join us.
All are welcome and church membership is not a necessary. Invite a friend to attend with you. Questions or comments can be made to Dolly Furst at furstdol@aol.com or
call 717- 891-1419 or Kim Witkovsky at witkovskyks@gmail.com or call 814-599-7055.
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TRICK or TRUNK
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
5:30 to 7:00 pm
It’s that time again to decorate your car trunk for our annual Trick or Trunk event. Cars will be parked in our parking lot so children can walk by, view the decorated trunks and receive a treat. We ask those bringing their car to also provide the treats.
If you wish to decorate your vehicle, please place your name on the sign up sheets that are located on the counter in our gathering area. You may also sign up to assist with food, parking, or hayrides!
Cars need to be in place by 5:30 pm. Costumes for all are encouraged!
CDC, Church and neighborhood families will be invited to come starting at 5:30 until 7:00 pm. The Fellowship Hall will also be open to all with treats and surprises and a place for warming up if it’s cold. Come and enjoy the fun!
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CAMP EDER SENIOR DAY
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
More details will follow on the events planned for this date. We have a variety of activities from orchard tours, crafts, speakers, and more! The day starts at 9:30 AM with a light breakfast and wraps up around 1:30 PM with a delicious lunch included.
It is a great day of fellowship and fun! Only $20. to register call (717) 642-8256.
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Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training 101
Saturday, November 18th 9:30-12:00 Hosted by the Education Team
Georgie Stanley with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will be leading a Mental
Health and Suicide Prevention Training at our church on Saturday, November 18th. We are all familiar with Basic First Aid skills. But what if the person in need is struggling with anxiety or suicidal thoughts? Come learn about what you can do to help. We will look at the basic signs and symptoms of different diagnoses, how to spot if someone may be in distress or in need of support, how you can respond in the moment and how to support the person to get the help they may need.
Please contact Michele Gibbel if you are in need of childcare.
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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
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The Witness Team Needs Volunteers
Our food pantry continues to serve many families and individuals in our community. Many people have needs beyond food, and the Witness Team at York First will be expanding our community outreach. We will be temporarily using some of the available space in the former parsonage to collect and store home goods to further meet the needs of people in our community.
Our next step is to enlist the help of several volunteers. The only requirement is the desire to help others. This group of volunteers will assist in developing the details and operating this program. We ask you to prayerfully consider serving with us in this outreach ministry. Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions or desire to volunteer, please contact Melanie Miller.
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Food Pantry Needs
Our Food Pantry continues to serve people needing food and we have seen an increase in recent months. This past Tuesday we served over 20 people.
If you would like to donate to the pantry we can always use gift cards to the local grocery stores. I know some people like to give food items, so here is a list of items we can always use.
Thank you for your support of the Food Pantry.
A big thank you to the Food Pantry volunteers who make it all work: Melanie and Jeff Miller, Jeanette Brickner, Sandi Bowser, Cathy Carson,
Arden Kile, John Anderson.
Thank you, Mary Esther Anderson
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Items Needed
Pancake mix
Pancake syrup
Peanut butter
Grape Jelly or Strawberry Jam
Small cans of tuna or chicken
Instant mashed potatoes
Bottles of cooking oil
Bottles of fruit juice
Crackers-Ritz type or saltines
Canned corn, canned pineapple
Canned baked beans
Small canned hams
Fresh fruit and vegetables -apples, oranges, onions, carrots, potatoes
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WANTED USED EYEGLASSES!
The Witness Team from York First Church is collecting eyeglasses to be donated to Katallasso Family Health Center in York. They run a health clinic for people who are not insured or underinsured. It operates from the old First Church building on Belvidere Avenue.
On November 5th during the Sunday School hour, we will learn more about their mission. Please put your lightly used eyeglasses in the box on the table in the gathering space by November 5th. Thank you.
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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.
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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 2023 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) to 3011 Bedford Pl, York, PA 17408 and your cards will be mailed to you.
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October 8, 2023
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Revelation 4-5
MESSAGE:
“God and Christ Revealed”
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Fall Congregational Forum
Recording
October 8, 2023
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Pastor Joel Gibbel can be reached in the church office most weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Some afternoons and evenings may be set aside for visiting those in need, for meetings, and for other pastoral duties. Pastor Joel is also available for pastoral counseling by appointment. | |
If you need to reach the pastor outside of office hours, his home phone number is
(717) 318-5442, and 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.
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Our Mission Statement:
“People dedicated to Spiritual Growth, Loving Relationship, and Sacrificial Service”
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Our Vision Statement:
“To become a community of committed Christians who Love God, Share Christ, and Serve the World”
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