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SUNDAY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 AM
Classes for All Ages
(See below for details)
WORSHIP 10:30 AM
In the Sanctuary and Online
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THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
YOUTH SUNDAY
May 7, 2023
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Romans 12:2
MESSAGE:
"Stand Up, Even If You Stand Out"
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CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Sunday, May 7
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship Service - Youth Sunday – Sanctuary
Tuesday, May 9
9:30 am Ladies Bible Study – Anna Mow Room
6:30 pm Leadership Team – Rm 154
Thursday, May 11
7:30 pm Choir Practice – Sanctuary
Friday, May 12
8:30 am Soup Kitchen – (Casseroles due at church by 8:30)
Saturday, May 13
10:00 am Food Pantry Open 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, May 14
9:00 am Combined Sunday School Hour Presentation
10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary
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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
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
8:30 AM in the Sanctuary this week! Leader Dave Witkovsky. This class is for youth in grades 7-12. The class will be preparing for Youth Sunday Worship.
Vine and Branches Sunday School Class
9:00 AM in Room 154. Teacher Jason Wolf. 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 Sunday School 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.
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POPCORN FUNDRAISER
Benefit for Clarence Sauder family to help defray medical expenses.
Orders and Payments due by Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Order form is located in the gathering area.
Thank you for your support.
If any questions, please contact John Anderson
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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
Sunday May 7 - Youth Sunday
Sunday May 14 and 21 - Combined Sunday School Hour Presentations
Friday May 19 - Community Campfire
Saturday June 10 - Yard Sale
June 18-22 - Vacation Bible School
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2023 CAMP EDER GOLF OUTING
Friday, May 12, 2023
Carroll Valley Golf Course at Liberty Mountain
78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, PA 17320
Click on button for registration and sponsorship form.
This information is also posted on the bulletin board.
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OUR DAILY BREAD/SOUP KITCHEN - Friday, May 12, 2023 Sign up by calling
Sandi Bowser at 717-825-7203 to make a casserole for Our Daily Bread/Soup Kitchen on Friday, May 12, 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!
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The Brethren Home Commnity
Cross Keys Village
2990 Carlisle Pike
New Oxford, PA 17350
10:00 am by the Pond
Fun for all ages!
Special Musical Performances
Please click on buttons for brochure, butterfly tribute,
The Good Samaritan Fund.
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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.
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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 11th
https://tinyurl.com/2s3zpjmh
_____________________________________________Location: York First Church of the Brethren
~ 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! ~
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Church of Brethren News
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YARD SALE ITEMS NEEDED!
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Time is near,
Bring those treasures from far and near.
YARD SALE! YARD SALE coming in June,
Join us, for it will be soon.
Items needed brought into the church,
That buyers have fun as they go on a search.
Bring by car, or bring by truck,
Garage is ready just by luck.
YARD SALE! YARD SALE! coming here,
SO, HELP US OUT for another year.
Garage is now ready for yard sale items. Please drop off after church on Sundays or before noon throughout the week. If you are unable to bring in items, we will pick up.
NO CLOTHING, Computers/equipment or TV’s.
Call Kathy Kovacs with any questions 717-309-0678
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THE BOOK CORNER
“Check out” these books that are new to The First Church Library! Directions for borrowing a book can be found on the countertop to the right after entering through the library door. We kindly ask that you take a maximum of two (2) books at one time and return at least one (1) before selecting a new one. Please sign and leave the white card in the blue flowerpot. When finished reading your book(s), return the book(s) to the multilevel shelf labeled “Book Return”.
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“Grandparents” Needed!
The Child Development Center at our church is starting a program in which grandparents come into a classroom each week to read with preschool children over the summer months. Times will be mid-morning, but you may pick the day of the week!
Volunteer clearances are necessary.
Contact Kim Moore if interested 717-757-6390 or cdcdirector@yorkfirst.org. Thank you!
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more specifics.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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April 30, 2023
SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Romans 10:8-13
MESSAGE:
“The Word is Near”
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Pastor Joel Gibbel can be reached in the church office most weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Some 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 contact the church if you desire a visit or to request prayer.
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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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