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
April 14, 2019
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Luke 19:28-44
MESSAGE:
“Peace in Heaven”
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Contents
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This Week
Easter News
JAM Choir News
Children's Ministry Schedule
Online Giving
Thank you
Upcoming Events
Save The Date
Last Week
Contacting the Pastor
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What's Happening This Week
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APRIL 14, 2019 - LOVE FEAST,
following worship in the Fellowship Hall. Please plan to attend and invite other members and friends to join us. There is a place for you at the Lord's Table. Child care is provided.
If anyone desires to receive home communion, please contact the Pastor or your Deacon team.
APRIL 17, 2019 - EGG HUNT, Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Plans and volunteers are in place, and many children are signed up! Pray that we have a fun and meaningful event. Thanks to all who are serving.
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The following resources are available on the table in the Gathering Area:
- This week's e-news and the April calendar, which can also be viewed here
- April 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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Easter News
APRIL 19, 2019 – GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE
– 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary. A Service of darkness and shadows, scripture and song, recalling the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Come and worship on this most solemn occasion in the life of the church.
APRIL 21, 2019 - EASTER BREAKFAST
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hosted by the Fellowship and Hospitality Team on Sunday, April 21st from 9:00-10:00 AM. All food and drink will be provided. A free will offering basket at the door will help defray the costs. No Sunday School classes will meet on this day. A children's story time is planned as well.
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We will NOT have JAM choir practice on
April 14th. Otherwise practice will be from 9:50 to 10:10 am Sunday mornings for children ages 4 to 5th grade through May 19. All children are welcome to join us! We meet in the children's Sunday school room. The JAM choir will sing during Sunday worship on May 12 and May 19.
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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 is available for a one time gift!
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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I would like to thank everyone for the cards and prayers during my health issues. It was greatly appreciated! ~ Doris Plymire
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MEAT CANNING PROJECT
April 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 & May 1 ~ More information to follow. Sign up sheets are posted on the board in the lobby.
HANDBELL CONCERT
The Hershey Handbell Ensemble will present a concert on Sat., April 27, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. Everyone is invited. This is one of three concerts the ensemble is presenting during this spring season and the only one in the York area, so we are anticipating a full house. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to hear a first-class handbell ensemble.
The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover expenses.
The Ensemble was formed in 2004 and is based in south-central Pennsylvania. It was formed to fulfill the need for an auditioned community ensemble comprised of persons able to play advanced literature, interested in advancing the art of handbell ringing through education and performance while uniting people through the musical arts. The fifteen- member group under the direction of Dr. Shawn Gingrich performs on seven octaves of Malmark Handbells, Hand-chimes, and other assorted instruments.
The Ensemble will have their selection of popular CD recordings available for purchase at the concert.
2019 DISTRICT WOMEN'S SPRING LUNCHEON
“Living a Worshipful Life”, Sat., April 27
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at 9:00 am held at Chambersburg Church of the Brethren, 260 S. Front St., Chambersburg, Pa. See bulletin board for more information and registration forms. Registration
Deadline is April 15, 2019.
"DOUGH 4 DOUGH"
- APRIL 28 - WE ARE IN NEED OF HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS
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any type (brownies, cookies, turnovers, candy, etc.) - anything finger-lickin' good! Please see Kathy Kovacs if you can provide a baked goodie to generate "seed" money for our yard sale in June. This event will be Sunday after Worship Service in the Narthex on April 28.
We are also planning to sell HAM & TURKEY SUBS at $3.00 each. Early bird gets the worm, so don't snooze on these. First come - first served.
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FOOD PANTRY REQUEST
- Our Food Pantry budget is running a little low. We are providing food to more people since the beginning of the year and find we could use donations. Monetary donations will meet our needs best now. You can donate by using the envelope in the pew rack and placing it in the offering plate. Thank you from York First Church Food Pantry team.
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Annual Benefit Auction benefiting Children’s Aid Society ~ Tues., April 30th
Preview & Food Service begin at 12:00 pm. Auction begins 5:00 pm. Located at York County 4-H Center, 771 Stoverstown Rd., York, PA. For more information, please call 717-845-5771, or visit www.cassd.org
CDC 50th Anniversary Celebration – Wednesday Evening, May 8th we will be hosting a dinner and celebration for the Child Development Center marking 50 years in operation! Mark your calendars now and plan to attend. More information to follow.
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Save the Date & Spread the Word
VBS - June 23-27, 2019
Sunday-Thursday Evenings
Ages 4-5th grade
More info to come in the months ahead.
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Scripture Lesson: John 12:1-8
Message: “Let Her Alone”
Worship Attendance: 82
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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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