CHURCH-WIDE

Training Arenas | All Sundays in October! 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. *Fellowship Groups do not meet during Arenas but will resume in Nov.

Membership Classes One-Day: Sat, Oct. 20 Three-Week: Starting Sun, Nov. 4 Call West Shore Free Church your home? Make it official by becoming a member! We offer a One-Day Class and a Three-Week Class with the same content. 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.

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.

Worship Night | Fri, Nov 2 @ 7:00 p.m. (Senior High Rm) Pray, seek, & declare the name of Jesus! Register for limited childcare for children 5 and under with Christine Faro by Oct. 28. If you need interpretation service, contact Leah McMaster by Oct. 28.

GriefShare  - Surviving the Holiday | Sat, Nov. 10 @ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. (Rm 141) We know that grieving a loved one's death during the holidays can be especially painful. Learn strategies to help deal with your emotions, face traditions and how to engage at social events. Register here by Nov. 2. Questions? Contact Greg & Marinda . Cost: $15 for your personal survival guide.

Foster Care Prayer Walk | Sun, Nov. 11 @ 2-4 p.m. (Capitol Building Steps) Walk alongside others to pray for children, families, caseworkers, teachers, and legislators involved in the foster care system. All are welcome to join! Questions? Contact Laurel.

MEN

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.

Father & Son Night Hike | Fri, Oct. 26 @ 7 p.m. (Church Lower Level) Dads & granddads, bring your sons/grandsons (ages 8-16) for a night hike at a nearby location. Wear appropriate attire & bring water bottles/flashlights for a fire with s’mores trail side. Whatever the weather, we will meet at the church to confirm the plans! Questions? Contact Pastor Nate Winters .

Join us for Friday Morning Bible Study at 6 a.m. in Rm 200. Read about our study - All men welcome!

WOMEN

Women’s Retreat - Registration closes Tue, Oct. 16   Fri, Oct. 26 - Sun, Oct. 28 (Bongiorno Conference Center, Carlisle) It will focus on discovering a Passion for God, Compassion for People and include various breakout sessions on Sat. Cost: $155 with lodging & $100 for non-lodging. Read more & sign up. 

STUDENT MINISTRY

JH & SH Brunch | Sun, Oct. 14 @ 10:45 a.m. (Senior High Rm) Hear about the Alaska Mission Trip, answer the question”How should we engage the culture with your Christian faith?” and participate in a Q/A with "Danny" and "Freddy" from the Men of Meanz Podcast!

JUNIOR HIGH JH Drop Zone  Wed, Oct. 17 @ 6:30-8:30 p.m. Click here for locations. Fall JH Calendar

SENIOR HIGH Foodless Feast Register at foodlessfeast.com Help fight local and global hunger by participating in this 30-hour fast! Register by Thur, Nov. 1 to get a free t-shirt!  SH Sunday Night Live Sun, Oct 14 @ 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gym & cafe open at 6 p.m. - Live worship, games, and teaching. 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! Fall SH Calendars

CHILDREN

Kidz4Him | 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.

Free Family Event | 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.

SERVE

Bus Drivers   |  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.

Hurricane Florence Response Teams  | 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 .

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.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Average Weekly Need $86,106 Giving for 10/7 $101,047

*Projected YTD Need 7/1 through 10/7 $1,079,293 Actual YTD Giving 7/1 through 10/7 $1,166,408

*Projected Year to Date Need is based on historic patterns of giving month by month through the fiscal year.