CHURCH-WIDE
New Attendee Coffee | This Sun, Sept. 30 @ 10:45 a.m. (Across from the mailboxes, Rm 204)
Enjoy casual conversation over coffee while you meet other new attendees, church staff, and leadership. There is no RSVP required & we look forward to meeting you. Questions? Contact our Belong Pastor, Dan Spino ,
Training Arenas: Save the Date
 All Sundays in October!
These classes, centered on relevant topics, train us to live like Christians Sunday through Saturday so that we can put skills into practice within our own spheres of influence.  Read about the classes offered this session!

*Fellowship Groups do not meet during Arenas, but will resume in Nov.
Membership Classes
Call West Shore Free Church your home? Make it official by becoming a member! We offer a One-Day Class the morning of Sat, Oct. 20 and a Three-Week Class beginning Nov. 4 during the 10:45 a.m. service. Read more & RSVP.
Engaging Our Neighbors: City Team Open Forum | Sat, Oct. 20 @ 9-11 a.m. (Rm 147)
Ryan Keith, Pastor of Strategic Initiatives, & City Team volunteers will update us on exciting new strategic initiatives ahead. Come share where and how you serve or hear how you can join others in serving our community. RSVP here. Questions? Email the City Team.
Legacy Luncheon: Seniors 55+ | Wed, Oct. 3 @ 11 a.m.
Pastor Ryan Keith will be sharing with the group during our light lunch. Suggested donation: $5 RSVP to Terry Lerew or call her at 717-357-1213.
Courage to Care Fall Luncheon | Sun, Oct. 28 @ 12:30 p.m. (Rm 200 -204)
Widows and widowers join us as we gather for a time of encouragement and fellowship. Please RSVP to Deb Fickel by Mon, Oct. 22.
Computer Repair Ministry
Having trouble with your computer? Ken Humphrey offers his time free of charge to look at your computer to make it run more efficiently, transfer files, or install new software. He also recycles old computer equipment. Contact Ken or at 717-691-0493 (landline.)
MEN
Men’s Hot Breakfast | Sat, Oct. 6 @ 8 – 9:30 a.m. (Rm 200)
Justin Stimpson from fathering.me ministry will help us consider how men can play godly roles in the lives of children. Good guys, good conversation, and good food provided by our own Trail Life USA troop. No reservations. Questions? Contact Pastor Nate .
Father & Daughter Night Hike | Fri, Oct. 12 @ 7 p.m. (Meet at the church lower level entrance)
Dads/grandads, bring your daughters/granddaughters (ages 8-16) on a night hike. Regardless of weather, we will meet at the church to plan an alternative date. Read more or contact Pastor Nate Winters with questions.
Join us for Friday Morning Bible Study at 6 a.m. in Rm 200. Read about our study - All men welcome!
WOMEN
Annual Women’s Retreat
Fri, Oct. 26 - Sun, Oct. 28
(Bongiorno Conference Center, Carlisle)
Will will focus on discovering a Passion for God, Compassion for People and includes various breakout sessions on Saturday. Read more & register or in the lobby. Cost: $155 with lodging & $100 for non-lodging.
STUDENT MINISTRY
Dare2Share Live | Sat, Oct. 13 @ 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Join us for a national, live, multi-site training and outreach event for 8th-12th graders. More info and registration
JUNIOR HIGH
NO JH this week due to Leader Huddle
SENIOR HIGH
Alpha Youth | Thursdays @ 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Come explore faith in a friendly, open environment with a free meal. This is a space to talk about life's biggest questions so invite a friend! Sign Up!
SH On-Site Sunday, Sept. 30 @ 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Join us for a night of competitive fun and games!
CHILDREN
Kidz4Him
Kidz4Him is ready to launch this fall with more exciting music that shares the message of Jesus! Sign-up to register.
Awesome Adventure's Annual Evacuation Drill | During both services on Sun, Sept. 30 
All Awesome Adventure children and volunteers will evacuate the building and then return to their rooms after the drill. Please talk to your children to prepare them for the drill.
Snacks for Awesome Adventure
Please bring animal crackers, Goldfish, pretzels, or gluten-free snacks to the preschool or Tiki Hut so kids can enjoy a snack on Sunday mornings.
SERVE
Courage2Care Info Meeting | Sun, Sept. 30 @ 12:30 p.m. (Rm 202 & 204)
Interested in learning more about Courage2Care or are you a Care Team Coordinator? Join us for lunch to hear how people are ministering to the widows and widowers within our church body. RSVP by Monday, September 24 to Ken Thompson or 717-379-2777. 
Thursday Communion Prep Team | Upcoming Dates: Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 @ 10 a.m. (Kitchen)
Serve for 2 hours or less by prepping the wafers & cups for Sunday. Enjoy fun fellowship while serving our church family! Interested? Contact Leah McMaster call 717-620-2330x108.
Cook Dinner on Wednesday Afternoons | Wed nights beginning Sept. 26 @ 5:30 - 6 p.m.
Cumberland Pointe after-school ministry needs someone or a team to purchase, prepare, serve, and clean up a family-style dinner every Wednesday for about 25 children and adults. Contact Pastor Terry .
Volunteer yourself or enlist a team to help those impacted by Hurricane Florence by emailing  your interest & available dates to crisisresponse@efca.org .
NOW HIRING
Network & Computer Systems Administrative Assistant
Ideal candidate should be accountable, have a high level of attention to detail, problem solving skills, & a willingness to learn. General level of expertise in networking and computer systems is expected, but training will be provided as needed. Read more information.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Average Weekly Need
$86,106

Giving for 9/23
$87,556
*Projected YTD Need 7/1 through 9/23
$924,130

Actual YTD Giving 7/1 through 9/23
$993,234    
*Projected Year to Date Need is based on historic patterns of giving month by month through the fiscal year.