Training Arenas Begin This Sunday
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.
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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.
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Engaging Our Neighbors: City Team Open Forum
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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.
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Forgotten Voices “Come & See” Event
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Sat, Oct. 20 @ 6-8:30 p.m.
Come to meet Shelton Taguma, the new Executive Director and enjoy hors d’oeuvres/dessert reception. Tickets are $50/person and may be purchased at
forgottenvoices.org
or by calling 717-506-3144.
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Courage to Care Fall Luncheon
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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.
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Men’s Hot Breakfast
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This 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
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Father & Daughter Night Hike
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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.
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Annual Women’s Retreat
Fri, Oct. 26 - Sun, Oct. 28
(Bongiorno Conference Center, Carlisle)
Registration Closes Oct. 16
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.
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Dare2Share Live
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Sat, Oct. 13 @ 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
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JH On-Site
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Wed, Oct 10 @ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Worship night with pizza for sale in the cafe.
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SH Off-Site
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Sun, Oct. 7 @ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Check with leaders for locations.
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Alpha Youth
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@ 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!
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Kidz4Him
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Registration Closes Sun, Oct. 14
Kidz4Him is ready to launch this fall with more exciting music that shares the message of Jesus!
Sign-up to register.
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Free Family Event
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Tue, Oct. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Enjoy Dana Tison, an internationally award-winning juggler, at our Upward Awards Night. Non-Upward families can enjoy Dana's presentation and then leave prior to the award presentations.
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Bus Drivers
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One Sunday a month
Be part of a ministry that is “picking up” and “going places”. Shuttle Messiah students to and from the college for Sunday services. If you are interested but don’t have your commercial driver’s license the church would help you with that. Please contact
Steve Lockwood
or call him at 717-697-0226.
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Hurricane Florence Response Teams
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Oct. 28-Nov. 4; Nov.25-Dec. 1; Dec. 2-8
Volunteers needed to serve families impacted by the Carolina floods. To volunteer or to organize a team, contact
Sam Brenize
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Donate canned fruit & vegetables, peanut butter, soup, and other non-perishable items to New Hope Ministries. Wooden collection boxes can be found in our lobby.
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Average Weekly Need
$86,106
Giving for 9/30
$72,127
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*Projected YTD Need 7/1 through 9/30
$991,215
Actual YTD Giving 7/1 through 9/30
$1,065,361
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*Projected Year to Date Need is based on historic patterns of giving month by month through the fiscal year.
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