FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION - SUNDAY, JANUARY 18th



This Sunday, January 18, will be our special offering collection for our food pantry. This month we are focusing on a “Warm and Hearty Winter” theme and are requesting donations of canned soup, canned beef stew, canned corned beef hash, and saltine crackers. We also welcome monetary donations to help keep our food pantry stocked.

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the results of the Special Congregational Forum that was held on December 28, 2025

CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Sunday, January 18

9:00 am  Sunday School

10:30 am  Worship Service with Service of Baptism – Sanctuary

12:00 pm  Deacon Meeting – Anna Mow Room

Monday, January 19

6:00 pm    CDC Ministry Team – Rm 154

Tuesday, January 20

10: 00 am   Prayer Shawl – Anna Mow Room

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

Wednesday, January 21

9:30 am    Staff Meeting – Multi-Purpose Room

11:30 am   Lunch Bunch – Applebee's

Saturday, January 24

9:00 am    Leadership Team Retreat – Anna Mow Room

Sunday, January 25

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 153. Children grades PreK (age 4) and up will have class lessons. Children ages 3-4 and younger are welcome to attend nursery care.

Youth Sunday School Class

9:00 AM in Room 155. Teacher Dave Witkovsky. Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome.

Vine & Branches Class

The class will be joining with the Lamplighter's Class for the present series. Please see below.

Lamplighters Class

9:00 AM in Room 145. Teacher Angie Robinson. The class is now studying Adam Hamilton’s “The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem”

The final lesson is this week: The Manger



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 Events

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:

Sunday January 18 - Baptisms, Food Pantry Collection

Fri-Sun January 23-35 - Winter Camp at Camp Eder

Sunday February 1 - Service Sunday

CAMP EDER WINTER CAMP 2026

JANUARY 23 - 25

For Grades 1st - 12th & Shining Stars $ 90

Arrive 7:00 pm Friday

Registration at Geigley

Depart 2:00 pm Sunday

TO REGISTER GO TO:

www.campeder.org/winter-camp

WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH THE 2026 DIRECTORY.



We have placed the Members and Friends pages in the gathering area. Please make any necessary updates to your family's information on these pages. We want to have all current information before we print the directory. You may also email your information to secretary@yorkfirst.org ~ Thank you!

CALLING ONE, CALLING ALL

We need handbell ringers to play in our handbell choir for the Easter season. No prior experience required. Although the ability to count to 6 is helpful and a sense of humor will enrich our practices.

Practice is held from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in the bell choir room on Thursday evenings beginning January 22. If you are interested please contact John Gibble.

Church of the Brethren News

Southern PA District/Denomination

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

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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.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Levi Grant Stehr was welcomed into the world on Jan. 2 at 6:39 pm. He is

8 lbs 3 oz and 19 ¼ inches long. He is the son of Justin & Casey Stehr and

has a big brother, Cole. Grandparents are Barry & Tammy Stehr and

Great Grandmother Dolores Mann.

Gathering Area Quilt

Every month the quilt in the gathering area is changed to another beautiful quilt. The January quilt is named "Melody of Angels". These quilts are made by Sid Innerst. Sid is a very talented quilter and we want 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. 

York First Church of the Brethren - Gathering Space Bulletin Board Ministry



Thank you to Kathy Kovacs and Jeanette Brickner for the beautiful bulletin board in the Gathering Space.

Patricia Carey is the Witness Team appointment for the Cash for Causes program. Please see Patricia before or after worship to purchase your Giant or Weis gift cards. Patricia will be at the table under the bulletin board in the Gathering Space.

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.

Since 2011, through the Cash for Causes program, the church has received 5% of sales to support various COB and local ministries. In 2024 the gift card sales supported The Lehman Center, New Community Project and the Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry with each receiving $233.08. For 2025, the Witness Team will review past giving and determine which agencies we will support this year. 

LAST WEEK IN WORSHIP