CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Sunday, May 28

9:00 am   Sunday School

10:30 am   Worship Service – Sanctuary

Monday, May 29

Church Office Closed – Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 30

6:45 pm   Worship Team – Anna Mow Room

Thursday, June 1

6:30 pm  Choir Practice – Sanctuary

Sunday, June 4

9:00 am   Sunday School

10:30 am   Worship Service – Sanctuary

Music Celebration, Bread and Cup Communion

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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.

Sunday School News

Children's Sunday School Classes

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

9:00 AM in Room 149. Teacher Dave Witkovsky. This class is for youth in grades 7-12.



Vine and Branches Sunday School Class

9:00 AM in Room 154. Teacher Cheryl Weyant. The class is studying the "Guide for Biblical Studies" curriculum, this spring's series entitled "Jesus Calls Us."

Lamplighters Sunday School Class

9:00 AM in Room 145. Teacher John Anderson. The class is studying a series by

Adam Hamilton called “Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White.”

Homebuilders Class

Mondays - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM by conference call. To join, contact Mike Martin at

717-840-4184 or Caretaker@TwinBrookFarm.com and leave a phone number. The class studies lessons from the "Guide for Biblical Studies" curriculum.  

Exciting News!

A mural is being added to the nursery wall during the end of May and June! Staffed nursery care will be available for ages 0-4 in the sanctuary nursery during Sunday School and Worship.

YORK FIRST COB LOCK DOWN PLAN

The Leadership Team has approved a York First COB Lock Down Plan. 

Unfortunately, in today's day and age we need to have a plan in place to keep people safe in the event of a threat or emergency. Those involved in implementing the plan have already or will receive training. Contact the church office if you would like to see the policy.  

YARD SALE - JUNE 10

Proceeds from the yard sale will be going to Camp Eder.

WHERE, OH WHERE, ARE YOU?

Where are your treasurers for others to explore?

Our garage is empty and we are looking at the floor.

June 10th is coming for our Yard Sale to take place,

So we need miscellaneous items in our empty space.

We are out at the garage in the mornings just waiting,

but no one comes, and we are just about fainting.

So help us out and bring lots of items for all,

for the yard sale to take place in the Fellowship Hall.

Don't forget! We are collecting items for Yard Sale.

Any questions, contact Kathy Kovacs at

717- 309-0678

LAST DAY FOR

YARD SALE DONATIONS

IS SUNDAY, JUNE 4th.

Any large item such as furniture can be brought in June 7, 8 or 9 to the Fellowship Hall.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

Sunday June 4 - Music Celebration Sunday, Bread and Cup Communion

Saturday June 10 - Yard Sale

June 18-22 - Vacation Bible School

74th Annual Women’s Camp Retreat

Camp Eder ~ Fairfield, PA

Our Guest Speaker: Doris Hess Ortman

Please complete and return the enclosed registration form along with your check in the total amount due no later than FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023, PLEASE NOTE: LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Please Make Checks Payable to: Southern PA District C.O.B.

Please Mail Registration Form and Check to: Southern PA District C.O.B. 3375 Carlisle Road, Suite A, Gardners, PA 17324

Please Note: No refunds will be issued after May 26, 2023.

Click on button for registration form and brochure. This information is also posted on the bulletin board.

OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, June 9, 2023 Sign up by calling

Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, June 9, 2023 (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!

YORK FIRST YARD SALE - SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH

Proceeds from the yard sale will be going to Camp Eder.

WE NEED YOU!

Volunteers are needed for the Yard Sale on June 10.

Work as many hours as you wish. 

Time for sale is 8 - 3 pm in Fellowship Hall. 

Also, DONATION of Food items & BAKED GOODS needed  Hot dogs (no beef) hot dog and hamburger rolls, chips, water and soda. A donation of soft pretzels from Epex would be appreciated. 

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SHEETS ARE IN HOSPITALITY/FELLOWSHIP AREA.

Please sign up to help in the area of your choice.

Any questions, contact Kathy Kovacs at 717- 309-0678

Join Us For Vacation Bible School 

Date: Sunday, June 18th - Thursday, June 22nd 

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Ages: 4 through 5th grade 

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Please Register by June 11^th

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~ Invite your friends & neighbors! ~ 

Join us as we travel the world as peacemakers! Get ready to make new friends, sing fun songs, meet peacemakers of the Bible, play active games, and enjoy art projects and science experiments. Practice strategies for experiencing peace within ourselves and learn how to live at peace with others!

~ Thursday Evening Family Night! ~

National Older Adult Conference (NOAC)

September 4-8, 2023 - Lake Junaluska, NC

NOAC is a Spirit-filled gathering of adults 50 and older who love learning and discerning together, exploring God’s call for their lives and living out that call by sharing their energy, insight, and legacy with their families, communities, and the world.

 “God is Doing A New Thing”

 “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

 I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” — Isaiah 43:19

 Click on the button below to register and for complete details of this event, including bus trip information.

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Online Giving is safe, easy, and convenient. Sign up by going to our church website at: www.yorkfirst.org and click on the Online Giving Link or go directly to the Online Giving website at: http://www.osvhub.com/york-first/funds.

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!

NOTE: Online giving can be used for regular weekly or monthly offerings, special offerings, and capital campaign contributions, as well as many other specific outreach ministries that we sponsor.

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 2023 the gift card sales will support The Lehman Center (Children’s Aid Society), New Community Project, and Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry. 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.

If you’d like to support this program, please see Becky Wenger before/after worship service OR mail your check (paid to York First Church) to 3011 Bedford Pl, York, PA 17408 and your cards will be mailed to you.

LAST WEEK IN WORSHIP

May 21, 2023

SCRIPTURE LESSON:

Acts 1:1-14

MESSAGE:

 “Out of Sight” 

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 contact the church if you desire a visit or to request prayer.