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
May 29, 2022
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Matthew 6:25-43, Romans 12:1-5
Matthew 22:34-40
MESSAGE: “Called to Be Different”
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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
Birthdays
Last Week
Contacting the Pastor
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Let Our Joys Be Known:
Called to Be Different
This week in worship, our theme is based on the matter of nonconformity to the ways of the world - more accurately "to this age" - and instead be transformed by the renewing of our minds according to the way of Jesus, as Romans 12 puts it.
Our scripture lessons will remind us that we ought to be different so far as we are willing to changed by God rather than attempting to conform God to human logic. While we will of course oppose the obvious evils of our society, we may also swim against the current of what is considered right by typical human minds
Our calling is to live as ones informed by God's coming kingdom and its values, something that may make us appear different, even from many fellow Christians. Let us stay focused and humble, so that we can find deepest joy in God's ways and the promises of what it yet to come.
Plan to join us for worship and study this Sunday and each week, as we walk together and are reminded of the many callings from God inform us and guide our life together. There is a place for you among us.
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Live Stream Worship
Although most of us will gather in person, our worship services will be continue to be presented "live stream" through 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.
*Please note: if anyone is unable to view the videos online, we have DVD copies of the services that can be picked up in the church lounge any weekday. Sermon manuscripts are also available upon request.
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ORDER OF SERVICE
10:30 AM, May 29, 2022
Gathering Music “Draw Me Close”
Welcome And Announcements
Call to Worship
Invocation Prayer
Hymn “Here in this place”
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 6:25-43
JAM Choir Anthem “God is Bigger than the Boogie Man”
Children's Time
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
Call to Prayer
Joy and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Anthem “All Good Gifts”
GIFTS AND OFFERING
Call to Giving
Offertory “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
Offering Response “We give thee but thine own”
Prayer of Dedication
RECEIVING GOD'S WORD
Scripture Lesson: Romans 12:1-5, Matthew 22:34-40
Message: “Called to Be Different”
Hymn of Response “Praise, I will praise you, Lord”
Sending Prayer
Music for the Journey “He Is Exalted”
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Click for Friends to Remember in Prayer |
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Click for Weekly Calendar of Events |
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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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Children's Sunday School Classes
Children's Sunday School meets at 9:00 AM each Sunday in the classrooms just past the nursery. 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, which may include a brief lesson in addition to playtime. All children are welcome!
Youth Sunday School Class
Meeting Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Youth Room 149
Teachers are David Witkovsky, John and Diane Gibble, and Deb Klinedinst.
The class this week will focus on service and the potential we all have use our God-given gifts for greater good. This class is for youth in grades 6-12. We hope to see you there!
Vine and Branches Sunday School Class
The Vine & Branches Class will meet Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in Room 154. The class will be studying the "Guide for Biblical Studies" lesson material, led this week by Pastor Joel. This week's lesson is titled "Prepare for Leadership" and is based on 1 Timothy 4, a passage reminding its readers to give sound instruction to those they serve, avoiding "profane myths and old wives tales" and paying close attention to what is of God instead. Come and join in our discussion, all are welcome.
Lamplighters Sunday School Class
The Lamplighters Class will meet Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in Room 145.
The class is continuing with their study of “The Call” by Adam Hamilton - a study of the life and message of the Apostle Paul. All are welcome.
Homebuilders Sunday School Class
The Homebuilders Class is continuing to meet on Sunday mornings from 8:00 AM to
9:00 AM by conference call, planning to remain holding class remotely for the time being. To be included, contact Mike Martin either by calling 717-840-4184 or by emailing Caretaker@TwinBrookFarm.com, leaving the phone number at which you would like to be called. You will receive a phone call in the vicinity of 8:00 am. The class continues to examine lessons from the "Guide for Biblical Studies" curriculum.
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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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DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sunday June 5 - Pentecost Sunday, Guest Preacher, Bread and Cup Communion
Saturday June 11 - Yard Sale
Saturday June 18 - Event on Understanding Autism
Week of July 31 - August 4 - Vacation Bible School
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Ladies Bible Study Luncheon will be held on June 7, at the
Blue Heron Restaurant, 3320 East Market Street, York, at 11:30. a.m. Women who have previously attended our Ladies bible Study are invited and encouraged to attend.
Deadline date is Sunday, June 5.
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OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, June 10, 2022
Sign up by calling Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for
Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, June 10, 2022 (10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) PLEASE contact Sandi to add your name and number of casseroles, so we can let
Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen know how many casseroles to expect.
The pans are located in the church lounge. Thank you!
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EXTRA EXTRA!
YARD SALE - JUNE 11
SIGN-UP SHEETS are available now in the Welcome Center for the following:
> Donate baked goods or food items.
> To take care of money, bag Items, help those carry to their car, or help within
the Fellowship Hall while the yard sale is in progress.
> June 8th at 6:00pm - Move items from the garage to Fellowship Hall.
If you like people and would enjoy helping, we invite young and old alike.
There is something for everyone. Please check out the sign-up sheets to see what
you can do or contribute. EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING. This is a project
that helps support Camp Eder. So your help is greatly appreciated.
REMEMBER THE DEADLINE DATE FOR ALL ACCEPTED DONATIONS
IS JUNE 5TH. Please NO CLOTHING or ELECTRONICS.
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2022 DISTRICT 73rd ANNUAL WOMEN'S CAMP RETREAT
MONDAY, JUNE 13TH & 14TH, 2022
being held at Camp Eder, Fairfield, PA
**Registration deadline is today Friday, May 27, 2022**
(no refunds will be issued after this date)
Please click on buttons for brochure and registration form.
This information will be posted on the bulletin board.
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BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG IS "ON"
From Mother's Day to Father's Day
> Take a baby bottle found in the gathering area
> Fill with change, paper money, or check (which is just as good as money)
> Return to church office.
Funds used to help young families, mothers and babies.
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Education Team is planning an event on June 18th from 9 to 11:30 am
with Gretchen Steffen, from Connections Early Interventions and Supports.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend - please consider doing your part to make our church more welcoming and to raise our understanding of autism. Gretchen will talk about what autism is, how to include children with special needs in community activities, and how to support families who have a child or family member diagnosed with autism. Gretchen taught elementary school in an inclusive classroom for many years prior to working for Early Intervention in York and Adams counties. Along with an educator and therapist perspective, Gretchen is also the mother of an autistic child. Bring your questions and learn about the amazing world of autism and the lives of special needs families. This is a free event open to anyone working with children (parent, grandparent, teacher, friend, neighbor, etc. ) or wanting to learn more about autism. Studies show that many families with special needs children do not attend church because the church does not know how to care for them or show their support for the families.
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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 - May 2022
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Dave & Cathy McCracken are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Lindsey to James Michael Duncan on May 14 in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. They reside in Centreville, VA.
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Thank you everyone for the cards, phone calls, and prayers during my recent hospital stays. Thank you to Pastor Joel for his hospital visits. It is comforting to know that a church community is thinking about you and praying for you. I am home now and finishing up a regimen of IV and oral antibiotics for a rare infection that I picked up along the way. Everything is going great now and I hope to see everyone at church very soon. ~Steve Jones
Thank you to everyone who purchased sandwiches from the fundraiser for my daughter & son-in-law. We raised enough to cover their current out-of-pocket costs toward IVF treatments. ~Beth Anne Bahn
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LOOK WHO'S
CELEBRATING
THIS MONTH
01 Lauren Poland
02 Ryan Sauder
02 Brian LeGrand
03 Dorothy Lehman
05 Jeffrey Gipe
07 Tanya Dehoff
07 Suzanne Gray
07 Jonathan Soyke
08 Micah Gibbel
10 Becky Wenger
11 Michael Kovacs
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If your birthday is in JUNE and is not
on the list below or is listed incorrectly,
please call the church office.
12 Shannon (McCracken) Kendig
12 Michelle Yingling
12 Deb Martin
13 Trey Bradfield
16 Nancy Gipe
19 Helen (Lehman) Fay
20 Justin Stehr
22 Nancy Snyder
22 Benjamin Thomas Miller
28 Roy Rollman
29 Marie Bachman
30 Arden Kile
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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. The church policy is that face coverings for our gatherings are optional for all attendees. So long as local case rates are low, we believe that we can gather safely and worship fully as usual. 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 conditions may change in the future, as a holy expression of loving our neighbors as ourselves.
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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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SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Acts 2:36-41, Romans 6:1-14,
Matthew 28:18-20
MESSAGE:
“Called to Live Out Our Baptism”
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We apologize, but due to technical difficulties, we were unable to upload the May 22nd Service to YouTube.
We will have DVDs available for pick up at the church building on Sunday. Please feel free to take a DVD to share in this special service of baptisms.
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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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