SUNDAY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 AM
Classes for All Ages (see below)
WORSHIP 10:30 AM
In the Sanctuary and Online
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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
August 14, 2022
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Acts 1:6-8, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 16:9-15
MESSAGE:
“Called to Go and Tell”
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Contents:
This Week
Prayer Requests
and Calendar
Sunday School News
Children's Ministry Schedule
Online Giving
Upcoming Events
COB News
Thank you
Directory Change
Last Week
Contacting the Pastor
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Called to Go and Tell...
Messengers of Good News
This week in worship, we continue our series following the "Let Our Joys Be Known" curriculum - celebrating prominent themes and core convictions of our church, past and present. We'll encounter the call to "go and tell" which drives what we today call "mission" work, the task of making disciples of Christ beyond our own walls.
There is certainly a tension that exists when it comes to missionary endeavors, in our tradition and others... between local and foreign emphasis on growth, and most notably the importance of serving the many needs of people and its relationship to the idea of conversion to a system of belief. We can appreciate the movement from a "colonial" model to one of partnership and mutuality, something we ought to celebrate and remember as we pray for those who are set apart for global mission and service among us.
Expect a wonderful service with broad participation this week, including brief sharing about Annual Conference, music, and children's time as always.
Annual Conference Report
At 9:00 AM this Sunday, we will gather in the sanctuary for a combined adult Sunday School hour presentation reporting on the recent Annual Conference. Greg and Deb Klinedinst will share some observations and summarize the business conducted there, and Pastor Joel will offer some thoughts on the state of the church as well. Expect a portion to be video presentation and Q&A time, in addition to spoken reports. Please come and join us for this important and informative session!
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Live Stream Worship
Although most of us gather in person, our worship services are available via YouTube for those who wish to join that way. Click the link below shortly before the service begins at 10:30 AM on Sunday to join with us in worship.
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The video will be available to view after the worship hour in case you miss the 10:30 AM time or wish to watch it again. DVD copies of the services are available in the church lounge any weekday, in case you are not able to view online.
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Click here to view the bulletin for this Sunday.
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CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Saturday, August 13
9:30 am Food Pantry – Open 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, August 14
9:00 am Sunday School, Annual Conference Report - Sanctuary
10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary
11:45 am Youth Lunch Meeting
Tuesday, August 16
4:00 pm Food Pantry Open 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, August 17
9:00 am Staff Meeting - Multi-purpose room
Thursday, August 18
10:00 am Prayer Shawl – Lounge
6:30 pm Choir Practice – Sanctuary
Sunday, August 21
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship Service – Blessing of the Backpacks – Sanctuary
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Click on this button to view the full calendar
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Click for Friends to Remember in Prayer
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Additions and updates for prayer list or calendar of events are welcome by contacting the church office.
Special note for all Ministry Teams: Please notify the church office with any upcoming meetings or events for your team so we can add these dates to the calendar.
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THIS WEEK: COMBINED ADULT CLASS IN THE SANCTUARY
9:00 AM - Annual Conference Report
All church members and friends are encouraged to attend, whether you belong to an Sunday School class or not. Greg Klinedinst our delegate will be reporting on the work of Church of the Brethren at its Annual Conference this July, and Deb and Pastor Joel sharing some observations as well about the church's work, its successes and challenges. The wrap-up video will be part of this presentation. See you all there!
Children's Sunday School Classes
Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in Rooms 151, 152, and 155. Children grades PreK (age 4) and up will have class lessons, with singing included as well. Children ages 3-4 and younger are welcome to attend nursery care.
Youth Sunday School Class
Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Youth Room 149
Teachers are David Witkovsky, John and Diane Gibble, and Deb Klinedinst.
This class is for youth in grades 6-12. We hope to see you there!
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Children's Ministry Schedule
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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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JUST A NOTE FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR!!
If you enjoy singing, please consider joining the choir for this season of music and fellowship. We will begin rehearsals on Thursday, August 18 at 6:30 in the sanctuary. We will be singing a mix of traditional anthems as well as contemporary pieces and will be looking forward to an Easter cantata. If you have any questions, please reach out to Rebecca Wolf, musicdirector@yorkfirst.org.
Also beginning this year in September, we will begin bell choir!! This is an opportunity for those who enjoy music. You do NOT need to read music!! John Gibble will be directing this group and between John and Rebecca, you will have plenty of education and support to play this beautiful instrument. We look forward to having new members, including youth!!! Please let John or Rebecca know if you are interested so they can communicate with you when the schedule comes out.
I look forward to working with all of you while providing music ministry at First CoB.
Rebecca Wolf
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE
Our Food Pantry hours in August will be as follows:
Tuesday 8/2/22 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday 8/13/22 9:30 am - 12:00 noon
Tuesday 8/16/22 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Volunteers are needed for all dates.
Please contact Mary Esther or John if you would like to help.
We are seeing an increase in the number of people coming for food. In June we served 27 people, including several new families. In July we served 38 people which included 24 new people. Thank you for your continued support of the Food Pantry.
Mary Esther
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sunday August 14 - Church of the Brethren Annual Conference Report, 9:00 AM
Sunday August 21 - Blessing of the Backpacks during worship service
Friday - Saturday August 26 and 27 - Community Campout 6:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Sunday September 11 - Aligning with God's Purpose Event, 4:00 PM
Sunday September 18 - Faith Markers during worship service
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Saturday, August 13, 2022
Chicken Barbecue & Annual Car Show
(Forms also available on the bulletin board)
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10:30 AM till Sold-Out
They are counting on you to pre-order your meal this year, click on the button for the order form.
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9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Pre-Registration $ 10.
Day of Show $ 12
Click on button for registration form.
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Camp Eder Golf Outing
August 19, 2022
(This was rescheduled from May)
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Please click on button for all the information and registration forms.
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Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 21st we will celebrate the beginning of the new school year with a special time to bless all school age children, teachers, school staff, parents, and caregivers. We look forward to sharing this time together.
Children – bring your backpack to worship. Adults – bring your laptop, lunch bag, whatever represents your return to school. We trust that this time of blessing will provide the peace needed to start the year strong.
School Supplies will be collected to support the K-2 students of our neighborhood at Yorkshire Elementary School. The complete student supply list can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/jyztpdep Please have supplies to the church by Sunday, August 21.
Needed Items:
• Backpack without wheels
• Colored Pencils (12 pack) – Crayola
• Crayons (6 pack or 24 pack) – Crayola
• Markers, Fine Line (10 pack) – Crayola
• Markers, Fat (10 pack) – Crayola
• Dry Erase Markers (4 pack) – Expo
• Washable Glue Stick (large) – Elmer’s
• Play-Doh (4 oz tubs) – Play-Doh
• Pink Erasers (large)
• Pencils, #2 yellow wooden – Ticonderoga
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Community Campout
Friday August 26th- Saturday August 27th
Bring your lawn chair and tent (or not) and get ready to have a great time. We’ll provide dinner, games, vespers, and a fun campfire as well as maybe some other surprises. Feel free to come for just the evening or spend the night and enjoy a light breakfast in the morning. Come one, come all! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors. This will be a fun event for all ages!
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Church of the Brethren Denominational News
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Denominational news and information is always available by visiting brethren.org
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Church of the Brethren
Newsline Digest - July/August 2022
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Thanks to everyone who saves used stamps and puts them in the church lounge stamp box. The Brethren Home Community at Cross Keys appreciates your faithfulness to the stamp project. They are used to benefit the residents in need of equipment/supplies for daily needs.
Thanks so much. ~ God Bless, Anna Miller, Key person
Thanks to the church family and friends for the birthday cards you recently showered
me with, it was a "surprise". I enjoyed the cards and wishes for a Happy Birthday.
I appreciated them. Thanks to all for your kindness. God Bless. ~ Glenn Miller
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Directory Change:
P. 20 - Anita Jacobs
New address is: 2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350
(Phone number remains the same)
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Since 2011 our Witness Team has sponsored the Cash for Causes program by selling Giant & Weis gift cards. The church receives 5% of sales to support various ministries. For 2022 the gift card sales will support The Lehman Center (Children’s Aid Society), New Community Project, Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry, and LifePath Christian Ministries (formerly York Rescue Mission). You may purchase the cards in amounts of $100, $50, $25, or $10. The cards make great gifts, especially at holidays. Consider donating cards to the Food Pantry or using them yourself any time you shop at Giant or Weis.
I plan to attend our in-person worship services and will have the gift cards available
for your purchase before or after the service. However, if you will not be attending our in-person worship services, I will continue to send cards in the mail if you want to support this outreach ministry. Send your check to Becky Wenger, 3011 Bedford Pl, York, PA 17408. The Giant or Weis cards will be mailed to you. Make your check out to York First Church.
Thank you for supporting this program - Becky Wenger, Cash for Causes representative
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Lehman Center "Wish List"
Items for donation to the Lehman Center are being collected in the basket in the
Gathering Area. Due to changes in the food pantry operations, these must be collected separately from food pantry supplies. Here are some items that are needed at Lehman Center.
Instant pudding (chocolate, banana)
Instant jello (orange, blue, green, grape, cherry)
Can fruit (pears, pineapples, fruit cocktail)
Applesauce (individual or jar)
Can vegetables (lima beans, peas, green beans)
Baby food - all stages
Baby snacks
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Concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and church operations:
Rates of covid are on the rise once again in our region, so please take precautions as you are so led. We recommend that you exercise special precaution and be extra vigilant for any symptoms that you might experience. If you do have any, we strongly encourage you to contact your physician and take a covid test. The recent church policy has been that face coverings for our gatherings are optional for all attendees. But we are requesting that for the next few weeks you would consider wearing a mask to protect yourself and out of care and compassion for your neighbors. We will continue to gather in person to worship fully. Please be aware of those around you that are most vulnerable to disease and operate out of regard for the well-being of all.
Worship will be live streamed on our YouTube channel and recorded each Sunday morning at 10:30 AM indefinitely for those who are unable to be present, but it is not intended to replace physical attendance long-term.
Thank you all for understanding and for your faithful participation in our life together. Please do your part to prevent the spread of contagious disease as a holy expression of loving our neighbors as ourselves.
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SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Acts 15:36-41, 1 Corinthians 1:9-13
Romans 14:1-6
MESSAGE:
“Called to Reconciliation”
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Pastor Joel Gibbel can be reached most mornings in the church office Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to noon, and usually well into the afternoon as well. Afternoons and evenings may be 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 mobile 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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