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10:30 AM - Worship, Sanctuary


THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
July 14, 2019

SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Luke 10:25-37

    MESSAGE:  
“How Do You Read?” 

Contents :

This Week

Upcoming Events

Children's Ministry Schedule

Online Giving

Save The Date

Last Week

Contacting the Pastor
A Message from the Pastor
Greetings and blessings to you all! As I write, I am readjusting to the usual work of the church having returned from the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference last week in Greensboro, NC. It was a tremendous joy to gather and worship with over 2,000 Brethren from around the country and beyond, and I am grateful to have been a part of it. I hope and pray that we will all find ways to "reclaim passion" for proclaiming Christ by our words and by our living.

As most of you are aware, all worship services and several business sessions were webcast, and the videos are recorded for anyone who wishes to view them. I encourage you all to do so as you feel so led. The videos can be viewed by clicking here. You can also expect a more detailed report on the conference next month on a Sunday morning, date to be determined.

I give thanks to God for the opportunity to serve and minister within this body that we call the Church of the Brethren. I believe that we have a distinct calling within and among the many churches that follow Christ Jesus, and I ask you all to continue to pray that God would lead our whole church as we discern a "compelling vision" that unites and equips us to follow Jesus.
The following resources are available on the table in the Gathering Area:

  • This week's e-news and the July calendar, which can also be viewed here
Upcoming Events

YOUTH WORKCAMP - July 29-August 4, 2019 - Four youth and three adult advisors from our congregation will be participating in a Church of the Brethren Workcamp in Portland Oregon several weeks from now. Youth attending are Ashley Dehoff, Emma Stoolmaker, Sara Stoolmaker, and Anna Stoolmaker . Advisors are Stephanie Stoolmaker and Sarah and Patrick Hamill . Please be sure to pray for them and all who will be serving. If you wish to write notes of encouragement for the youth , please get them to Stephanie in the coming weeks, and she will find ways to get them to the youth during the trip. We will have a special time of commissioning and sending for these participants during worship on Sunday, July 28.
Children's Ministry Schedule
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     
Support the Church through Online Giving!
Vacationing this summer? 
Set up your automatic giving now!

Go to our church website at: www.yorkfirst.org and
click on the Online Giving Link or go directly to the Online Giving website at:  www.acionlinegiving.com/4706 . 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!!!!!
Save the Date    

TRIP TO GERMANTOWN - August 17, 2019 (Saturday). The Spiritual Enrichment Team is planning a trip to Germantown (Philadelphia) lead by Pastor Bob Krouse. We will be visiting the first Church of the Brethren in America as well as its first baptismal site in the nearby Wissahickon Creek. More details as we firm things up, but the basics are that we hope to travel in the church vans leaving early, and arriving home by 8 pm at the latest---possibly much earlier. It will be a day of learning, fun, and fellowship. Please plan to join us!

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - September 8, 2019 (Sunday). The Master Planning Team invites the whole church to attend a presentation and meeting featuring proposed facility improvements and. Lunch will be provided following worship, and the meeting will follow. More information will be forthcoming, but get it on your calendars now and plan to attend!
Click here to view the video about upcoming improvements to sanctuary seating
LAST SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
Scripture Lesson: Romans 12:1-2,9-21
Message:  "Proclaiming Christ as Lord”       
Pastor Tim Harvey (via video from the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference)
CONTACTING THE PASTOR
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. 
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.
Our Mission Statement:
“People dedicated to Spiritual Growth, Loving Relationship, and Sacrificial Service”
Our Vision Statement:
“To become a community of committed Christians who Love God, Share Christ, and Serve the World”