SUNDAY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 AM
Please See Below for Sunday School Class Information
WORSHIP 10:30 AM
In the Sanctuary and Online
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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP:
November 14, 2021
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
John 11:17-27,38-44
MESSAGE:
“Raising the Dead”
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Contents:
This Week
Prayer Requests
and Calendar
Sunday School News
Children's Ministry Schedule
Online Giving
Upcoming Events
COB News
Directory Changes
Last Week
Contacting the Pastor
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Jesus in the Neighborhood:
York County Food Bank Presentation
This Sunday at 9:00 AM we continue our November series of presentations from local service agencies that care for those in need among us, an initiative of the Spiritual Enrichment Team. This week we will welcome Zach Wolgemuth, Program Director for the York County Food Bank, an organization committed to creating a healthy, prosperous, and just community, distributing meals and working to end hunger and poverty. Come and learn about the food security needs of our community, how we can support such a mission, and how our own food pantry ministry can best serve alongside such an organization. A recording may be available afterward, but please come in person to be part of this series!
The Signs of Jesus:
A Dead Man Raised, New Life in Jesus
This week in worship at 10:30 AM we will complete our present series of messages focusing on the "signs" that Jesus performed within the Gospel according to John. The event of Jesus raising his friend Lazarus from the dead illuminates the promise of resurrection, but not without a call to faith that new life in Jesus begins here and now.
Please join us this week for worship, as it is the central practice as a church that keeps our attention on God and holds us together as a body of faith.
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Live Stream Worship
Although many of us are gathering in person, our worship services will be presented "live stream" through for those who wish to join that way. Please subscribe to the channel it if you haven't already for simpler access to previous videos. 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, November 14, 2021
Prelude “Simple Gifts”
Welcome And Announcements
Responsive Call to Worship
Invocation Prayer
Hymn “For the beauty of the earth”
Children's Time
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
Call to Prayer
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Anthem “Brothers and sisters of mine”
GIFTS AND OFFERING
Offering Invitation
Offertory “Be Thou my Vision”
Offering Response “Praise God from whom”
Offering Prayer
RECEIVING GOD'S WORD
Scripture Lesson: John 11:17-27,38-44
Message: “Raising the Dead”
Hymn of Response “Lift every voice and sing”
Sending Prayer
Postlude “There is Power in the Blood”
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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 Class
Children's Sunday School meets at 9:00 AM each Sunday, in-person, in the classrooms just past the nursery. Children grades PreK and up will have class lessons, with singing mid-hour as well. Children ages 4 and younger are welcome to attend nursery care, which may include a brief lesson in addition to playtime. All children are welcome!
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Adult Sunday School Classes will be combined on November 14 and 21
Come to the Sanctuary at 9:00 AM each week for our "Jesus in the Neighborhood" Presentation Series
Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Come and learn more about how several prominent organizations serve neighbors in need and how we can both support them and serve alongside them with our own ministry and witness work. Thank you to the Spiritual Enrichment Team for planning and implementing this program series.
Presenters are as follows:
November 14: York County Food Bank
November 21: LifePath Christian Ministries
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ALIGNING WITH GOD'S PURPOSE
A Process of Discovery and Growth
A big thank you to all who attended the event on Sunday November 7th at 4PM, in which we worked on a congregational timeline with Pastor Greg Davidson Laszakovits, our facilitator and consultant working in cooperation with the VITAL Team. In case you were not able to attend, a recording is available below. We had a lovely time together, and there was a great deal of opportunity for sharing from all participants!
The next step in this process involves Greg entering further conversation with many of us through interviews, opportunities to share one-on-one your experiences with our congregation, where it excels, and where we stand to grow. Please be alert to the opportunity to sign up for a time slot for your chance to share, and some of you may expect a phone call requesting time for an interview. Be assured that this is important and necessary next step in our process, and we hope to hear from very many of you!
Here are upcoming dates for interviews. Please be prepared to sign up for a 30-minute spot within the following blocks:
Sunday November 21, 4-7PM
Wednesday December 1, 8-11AM
Monday December 6, 10AM-5PM
Tuesday December 7, 5-9PM
Thursday December 9, 10AM-5PM
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2021 ADVENT DEVOTIONALS
“Do Not Be Afraid” by Angela Finet
“In the Gospel of Luke, angels proclaimed, “Do not be afraid,” to Zechariah, to Mary, and to the shepherds keeping watch over their flock by night. As we revisit these timeless texts, may the words that envelope this holy story reassure us in times of anxiety and darkness. Emmanuel. God with us.”
The advent books are available for pick up in the Narthex.
Please take one per household and let it guide you this Advent Season.
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POINSETTIA ORDERS
Jolene Zeigler will begin taking orders for poinsettias starting this
Sunday, Nov. 14th. You may purchase them “in honor,
in memory, or in appreciation of ” someone if you wish. You may also email or call the church office to place your order.
There will be more information to follow.
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YORK FIRST COB SHIRTS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
There are a limited number of York First Church of the Brethren burgundy shirts available for purchase at $20/ea. They are polo style burgundy, wrinkle free shirts. We have ladies sizes, small, medium, large and x-large and four men’s large shirts available. Deb Klinedinst will have the shirts available this Sunday and if you need to contact Deb email her at dlkgdk@comcast.net
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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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UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS / DATES TO REMEMBER:
November 27 - Advent Decorating - Saturday 9:00 AM
December 5 - Advent Breakfast - Sunday 9:00 AM
December 12 - Caroling Outdoors following Sunday worship
December 12 - Dallastown High School Choral Ensemble - Sunday 3:00 PM, Sanctuary
December 19 - Choir Cantata during Sunday worship
December 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Friday 7:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER TO DECORATE FOR ADVENT SEASON
Saturday, November 27 - 9:00 AM
Advent is fast approaching and it is time to decorate the
narthex and sanctuary for the Christmas season.
We are inviting anyone who would be willing to have fun and share your decorating skills join us on Saturday., November 27th at 9:00 AM.
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JOIN US IN
CELEBRATING
THE KING
Come and join us for an evening of family festive fun at Camp Eder! The woods will be illuminated with lots and lots of Christmas lights, warm fires, hot cocoa and children activities will be happening each night. This is a beautiful festival you most certainly will not want to miss!
Friday & Saturday, December 10 & 11, 5pm-9pm
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● Christmas Lights & Music
● Hay Rides Friday & Saturday Night 5-8pm
● Tree Decorating Contest
● Delicious Turkey Dinner & Soup (per donation)
● Luminary Garden (honoring our loved ones)
● Decorated Trees
● Warm Drinks and Lots of Cookies (free)
● Bake Sale
● Kid's Activities
● Cozy Fires
● Live Music
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Click on button below to view
the Sponsorship Form for the
Christmas Tree Festival
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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 - November 2021
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You can help shape the future of the church!
Each member of the Church of the Brethren is invited to recommend possible nominees for the 2022 Annual Conference ballot. As you pray about this, who comes to mind? Whom will the Lord prompt you to nominate? We encourage you to talk with the person you are planning to nominate, to gauge their interest, but more importantly to talk with them about the gifts and skills you see in them, to encourage them to prayerfully consider the call, and to encourage them to fill out the information following your nomination. The nomination isn't complete until they have responded.
The “Request for Nominations” document (PDF - click below) will help clarify position that need to be filled. We need nominees from every part of the church. Submit all nominations by December 1, 2021. The earlier, the better!
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DIRECTORY CHANGES
P. 11 - Updated Child Development Center information:
P. 12 - Carman Banzaca-Foxwell - New email address is: Director@1stchurchcdc.org
P. 13 - Jay Crist - New email address is: jaycrist711@gmail.com
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Concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and church operations:
The church Leadership Team has approved updated policy on face coverings for our gatherings: following with CDC guidance, masks are now optional for those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For those not vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask indoors. We are on the honor system and are trusting all attendees to respect this policy. All are welcome, as always, and we hope for further updates moving forward.
Staying home remains the safest option, yet we commend and affirm in-person gatherings as the ideal. Worship will be live streamed on our YouTube channel and recorded each Sunday morning at 10:30 AM indefinitely, but it is not intended to "replace" physical attendance long-term. So long as you are comfortable being near others, please plan to join our services of worship, classes, and other events.
Most Sunday School classes have resumed meeting in person. Check the class information above for weekly updates.
We have every intention of continuing to provide worship, teaching, and encouragement while maintaining some “physical distancing” for the safety and well-being of the vulnerable among us. The pastor and secretary continue to be available and in the office most of the week. Visitation to nursing homes and hospitals continues to be restricted, although Pastor Joel is open to home visits as requested.
Please recognize that your church will require funds to continue basic operation of property and facility, fulfill pledged outreach giving, and maintain staff who will continue to minister whether in-person gatherings happen or not. Online giving is a simple and easy way to support your church and those it serves during this time, and it is accessible through our church website www.yorkfirst.org. Mailing your gifts and offerings to the church office is also welcome. Thank you to all who have given generously! We have been able to maintain our many outreach commitments thus far this year, and for that we give thanks!
Look for other announcements on our website and facebook page, and as always you may read current and/or recent newsletters through our website for other updates (and past sermons if you have spare time). **Note that you do not even need a facebook account of you own to view the church's page there. If you do have a facebook account, please "like" our church's page to view updates there. The more you "like" and "comment" and "share" our content, the better it "travels" and will be seen by others. Do your part to freely spread our messages of ministry during this time. Thank you!!**
Concerning the spread of COVID-19, here is a good resource with helpful links to other sites as well: https://covid19.brethren.org/ Be careful to pay attention to public health experts, rather than every news headline or comment from your neighbors. We must act responsibly for the well-being of all, not merely ourselves.
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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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 2021 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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The Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College presents “Seeking Religious Toleration: Anabaptist Communication Networks and Migration in the Seventeenth Century,” by Rose Beiler on Tues., Nov.16, 7:00 p.m., in the Bucher Meetinghouse and via Zoom. Beiler is an associate professor of history at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She is currently working on a book titled Communication Networks and the Dynamics of Migration, 1630-1730 and a companion digital project, PRINT—People, Religion, Information Networks, and Travel. For details and the livestream link, visit www.etown.edu/youngctr/events or call 717-361-1470.
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SCRIPTURE LESSON:
John 9:1-11,33-41
MESSAGE:
“Blindness into Sight”
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ALIGNING WITH GOD'S PURPOSE:
Congregation Timeline Session
A Process of Discovery and Growth
with Pastor Greg Davidson Laszakovits
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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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