SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9:00 AM - Sunday School Classes for all ages - click
here
for more information
10:30 AM - Worship, Sanctuary
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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
May 19, 2019
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Psalm 67
THEME / MESSAGE:
“Sing for Joy”
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Contents
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This Week
Upcoming Events
Children's Ministry Schedule
Thank you
Online Giving
Save The Date
Last Week
Contacting the Pastor
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What's Happening This Week
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MUSIC CELEBRATION SUNDAY
will be held on Sunday,
May 19
, 2019. Please join us in honoring the music program here at First Church. Come, enjoy and worship God through song, and help us acknowledge the efforts of the musicians and others who give so faithfully of their time and talents to our worship experience throughout the year.
BAKE SALE
May 19th
(after worship in the Gathering Area).
We are in need of some baked items for this date. Proceeds benefit our yard sale profits. Plan to donate and purchase some goodies for that sweet tooth on May 19, and see Kathy Kovacs for details.
Memorial Day Family Camp at Camp Eder -
May 24-26, Fabulous Activities, Great Food, Swim, Canoe, and time to UNPLUG! Don't Forget the S'mores! Also
"Cultivate" Work Day, Sat., May 25th. See Information on bulletin board or contact Kathy Kovacs.
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The following resources are available on the table in the Gathering Area:
- This week's e-news and the May calendar, which can also be viewed here
- May Church of the Brethren Newsline Digest
- 2019 Church Directory
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Click for Calendar of Events, Friends to Remember in Prayer, & Sunday School
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Good News Class Alumni Gathering
- If you were a member of the Good News Class, you are welcome to the Good News Class Alumni Gathering on Sunday,
May 26, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. It will be a time to share lunch and catch up with old friends. Health permitting, Curtis Dubble will join us! BRING YOUR PHOTOS of the way you were and how your families look now. Baked chicken and drinks will be served. Please bring a veggie, appetizer, salad, fruit or dessert to round out the menu. RSVP to
davefitz999@gmail.com, or contact Greg Bachman, 717-793-1767.
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YARD SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 8 - SO PLAN THIS DATE AND COME OUT FOR THE GREAT BARGAINS plus FOOD!
We are still in need of donated items, so bring them into the garage area. If you are unable to deliver your BOXED items, please contact Kathy Kovacs.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY ITEMS AFTER JUNE 1
except for LARGE items (furniture, etc.) Volunteers are STILL needed to help make this a success. We need donated baked goods, and other food items Sign up sheets will be posted in different areas of the church, so sign up where you can help or donate.
NEW THIS YEAR - THE BREAKFAST "WAFFLEWICH"
(egg & cheese on waffle) for $3.00. Lunch will be available with Beef vegetable soup and Chicken Corn soup (sorry no soup carry outs) hot dogs, hamburgers in sauce, and ham or turkey pretzel sandwiches. So plan June 8 for a fun day with your family. ALWAYS SOMETHING FOR SOMEBODY!
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6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Yoder's Restaurant, 14 Tower Rd, New Holland, PA 17557.
Come join us for a family style, all-you-can-eat dinner, followed by LeFevre Quartet.
Click on the link below for additional information about this event.
If you need a ride to this event, contact Dan Snook, 717-846-1293.
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Baby Bottle Boomerang
> Pick up bottle in the Gathering Area.
> Fill with change.
> Return to the Church Office
Donations will be collected from Mother's Day to Father's Day.
Funds are used to help young families at Human Life Services.
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Children's Ministry Schedule
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Thank you to all who assist with Children's Ministry. Your time, energy, and dedication are appreciated. If you need to make a schedule change or would like to serve as a teacher or in the nursery, please contact Michele Gibbel (717)318-5442 or
mgibbel@yahoo.com
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Meat Canning Project
- We finished processing 46,480 lbs. of chicken for the meat canning project. The process ran very smoothly. On behalf of the Meat Canning Committee please pass our sincere thanks on to the folks who had any part in making this possible. It does not happen without a lot of volunteers & financial support. ~ Rich Shaffer, Meat Canning Chair, Southern PA District CoB
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If you are not a regular church attender, please consider using our online giving. Even if you can’t make it on Sunday, you can still support our programs and outreach.
Go to our church website at:
www.yorkfirst.org
and click on the Online Giving Link or
You simply complete the information including your name, address, email address, and bank or credit card information. Then choose the fund, date and frequency for your contribution. Choose General Fund for tithes/offerings.
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!!!!!
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Save the Date
71st ANNUAL WOMEN'S CAMP RETREAT
, "Lord Speak to Me", June 10 & 11, 2019, Held at Camp Eder, 914 Mt. Hope Rd, Fairfield, PA, Sponsored by: Southern PA District COB. See information and registration forms on the bulletin board.
Registration deadline is Wed., May 15, 2019.
NEW WINDSOR WORK DAY -
June 12, 2019
On Wednesday June 12, we are scheduled to pack Hygiene Kits in New Windsor MD. John Anderson will drive us in a church vehicle, leaving the parking lot at 7:15 a.m. Lunch will be provided and we will return by 5:00 p.m. We hope you can go along. Please sign the list in the narthex. Why do we do this?? One example of the need is 13,980 Hygiene Kits that were sent to communities affected by Hurricane Michael, in the U.S. Our work on June 12 will provide kits for the next disaster response. Questions - call Helen Stoner (717-624-3398)
CAMP EDER SENIOR DAY
- June 12th - Meet our summer staff, enjoy a great meal and awesome program!
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VBS Planning
Meeting
Wednesday
May 29th
7:00 pm
Please plan to come if you will be helping with VBS. We will discuss the theme, share expectations, provide time for questions, and discuss next steps.
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V
acation
B
ible
S
chool
Sunday - Thursday
June 23 - June 27
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Ages 4-5th grade
Do you like to have fun?
Do you like to spend time with kids?
Do you want to help spread the love of Jesus?
If you answered “Yes” to these 3 questions, then please consider being a
Group Leader for Vacation Bible School
. Group Leaders move with small groups of children from station to station, helping to keep kids engaged, involved, and safe. Please contact Michele Gibbel (717) 318-5442
mgibbel@yahoo.com
or Diane Gibble
dmgibble1001@gmail.com
if you would like to help out either as a Group Leader or in another VBS role. Thanks!
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Scripture Lesson:
Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Acts 9:36-42
Message: "
Arise, My Love"
Worship Attendance: 90
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Pastor Joel can be reached most mornings in the church office Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM to noon. Afternoons and evenings are often set aside for visiting those in need, for meetings, and for other pastoral duties. Pastor Joel is also available for Pastoral Counseling by appointment.
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If you need to reach the pastor outside of office hours, his home phone number is
(717)318-5442, and his cell 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 let hospital staff know that you would like the hospital to contact your pastor.
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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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