Weekly News
Vol. 9-No. 34 Friday, August 21, 2015
Karen Bowman, Editor, secretary@yorkfirst.org

Our Vision Statement: “To become a community of committed Christians who Love God, Share Christ, and Serve the World”
Our Mission Statement: “People dedicated to Spiritual Growth, Loving Relationship, and Sacrificial Service”

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015 9:00 am – Sunday School
10:30 am – Worship Service- Special Music – Emma Stoolmaker & Cathy Carson
Sanctuary: “Have I Not Chosen You?”
Scripture: John 6: 59 – 69

Thoughts on the Word: There is a common thread flowing through the other lectionary texts for this Sunday. Those texts include, 1 Kings 8:22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84; and Ephesians 6:10-20. The common thread is prayer. The passage from John’s gospel for today speaks to the results of a life lead by the Holy Spirit which in my opinion is a life of prayer. When life presents the believer with a difficult situation, how should the believer, the follower of Jesus Christ respond? Throw up our hands in despair and accept whatever comes? No, we should turn to the very source of our strength and peace, our relationship with the living God through his presence in our lives! Our Gospel text from John stops in verse 69, but verse 70 says, “Did I not choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?”

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE – August 16, 2015, 10:30 a.m. – 87

THIS WEEK…….

AUGUST 22, 2015 – Church of the Brethren Night – The Atlantic Northeast District, PA Southern District and the Harrisburg Senators invite your church family to a night of fun and fellowship at Metro Bank Park., Gates Open: 4:30 pm Game time 6:00 pm, Tickets are $11 and $2 from each ticket will benefit your churches respective district. First 1000 fans will receive a Steven Souza, Jr. bobblehead. Stick around for post game kids run the bases! Contact Jess Kauffman at 717-231-4444, Ext. 114 or jkauffman@senatorsbaseball.com with any questions.

AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 – Sixty-Third Annual Camp Meeting of the Church of the Brethren held at Rhodes Grove Camp & Conference Center, 7693 Browns Mill Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202. The Camp is located in a grove of trees and is a cool, restful, and ideal place for refreshing soul and body. Everyone Welcome. Theme: The Paths of the Lord, Theme Verse: Show me thy ways, O Lord, teach me thy paths.-Psalms 25:4, Bible Study Text: 1 Thessalonians (COB Continuing Education Units – 0.5) – Camp & Conference Center Information/Lodging please contact John & Sandy Shelly, 7535 Talhelm Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202, (717) 375-2510

RUN FOR “Relief”…..
NEW this year at the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction is the First 5K Run on September 26, 8:00 AM at the Lebanon Expo Center.
First Church is organizing a TEAM to participate. So far there are four interested persons, and our goal is to have a large group representing First Church. Financial Support is needed to sponsor the TEAM for the Race. This support will pay the registration fees and contribute to the Auction.
If you can run or walk please consider participating with the TEAM in this run. If the physical activity is not for you, please consider financial support. So far $15.00 has been raised, which translates to $3.00 a mile. The goal is $500.00 or $100.00 per mile.
All the proceeds from the Run for “Relief” will directly support disaster ministries, locally and worldwide.
Please see Jolene Zeigler, First Church Auction Contact Person, with questions.

PRAISE SINGERS: The following is a list of dates that praise singers will be singing this fall and up to the New Year.
SUNDAY – Rehearsals are all at 8PM
Sept 6 – NO Praise Singers
Sept 27 Rehearsal Thursday Sept 24
Oct 25 Rehearsal Thursday Oct 22
Nov 29 Rehearsal Thursday Nov 26
Dec 13 Rehearsal Thursday Dec 10
Jan 31 Rehearsal Thursday Jan 28

NIGERIAN RESPONSE DISTRICT GOAL $ 250,000, THE GOAL HAS BEEN MET!!!! However, the need continues.
First Church has contributed $ 36,164.25

CONGRATULATIONS…..
On Saturday, August 8th, Justin Paul Stehr and Casey Nicole Merrill were married at the Country Club of York. Justin is the son of Tammy and Barry Stehr and the grandson of Dolores Mann. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Keith Hollenberg. The couple resides at 923 Marsh Reed Drive, Winter Garden, Florida, 34787

DIRECTORY CHANGE: Sarah Kovacs new address is: 203 Gale St, Apt. 301, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

THANK YOU……
Thank you to everyone who helped with the church luau picnic last Sunday- either by helping with the set-up and food prep, or by attending and eating a good lunch. Good food, Good fellowship, Good friends all add up to a Good Time. Pat G., Jayne and Mike

THANK YOU very much, to the many people that have made casseroles for Our Daily Bread soup kitchen each month. We get many compliments on the food as we serve the casseroles and they certainly do disappear fast. THANK YOU to the faithful servers.
Keep up the GOOD WORK it is very much appreciated!
If you would like to help ….
1.You can make a casserole at your convenience. (pans & recipe available)
2. Put your casserole in the freezer in the church kitchen anytime during the month.
OR
3. Bring your casserole to the church by 8:30 a.m. the 2nd Friday of each month. Thanks for your help. ~ A. Ginder

Thank you notes received from our Ministry Partners:
Thank you for your support of the Mission and Ministry of the Church of the Brethren. It is through your generosity that ministries grow and lives are changed.
Stanley J. Noffsinger, General Secretary, $1208 Witness commitment

Thank you for your ongoing financial support towards the Outdoor Ministry of Camp Eder….I am grateful also for your prayer as our Camp Eder Family continues to share the love of Jesus Christ throughout the year.
Alan Patterson, Camp Director, $200 Witness commitment

We are so blessed by your faithfulness in helping to meet the needs we have here at New Life for Girls. There are many ministries and worthy causes that accomplish great things and who are able to reach many people. To know that you count us among this group means so much to us. Your gift is an investment that will never stop having an impact….We ask that you keep us in your prayers and on your heart as we trust the Lord to sustain us.
Kathy Kelly, Assistant Director, $127, proceeds from sale of grocery cards

The Brethren Home Foundation gratefully acknowledges your generous gift.
Don Wilkinson, $200, Witness Commitment

Thank you for your faith in Children’s Aid Society and the work we do. Your help sustains our mission.
Jan Zeigler, Interim Executive Director, $127.25, proceeds from sale of grocery cards

LOOKING AHEAD…….

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 – The 19th Annual FORE Children Golf Benefit for Children’s Aid Society’s Services for Abused and At-Risk Children. Register today and help a child! September 3, 2015 at Hanover Country Club, Registration From 12:30 to 2:00 PM, Shotgun Start at 2:00 PM, 4 – Person Scramble, $95.00 for individual player and $360.00 for foursome team. Registration includes greens fees, carts, range balls, snacks, prizes and a meal following the tournament. Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available! Contact For More Information Jan Zeigler, Director of Development & Marketing (717) 624-4461 ext. 203 Email www.cassd.org 717-624-4461

SEPTEMBER 7-11, 2015 – National 50+ Adult Conference held at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. NOAC is a spirit-filled gathering of adults 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. Come and listen to the stories of Jesus….Discern what truths are being revealed for our lives. Explore the echoes of Christ’s parables in our own life stories. Discover the unfinished chapters in God’s story of our lives. Then go….share the stories of Jesus and your own stories with others. For more info visit http://www.brethren.org/noac/

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 – SOUP KITCHEN – PLEASE BRING CASSEROLES TO CHURCH BY 8:30 AM ON FRIDAY.
Sign up in the narthex to make a casserole or to work at the Soup Kitchen on Friday, September 11, 2015, (10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) PLEASE add your name and number of casseroles, to the SIGN UP sheet, so we can let the Soup Kitchen know how many casseroles to expect.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 – The Friends of CKV-TBHC are having their MUM SALE at Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community in the Nicarry Meetinghouse on Friday, Sept. 11th from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. Come early to get your beautiful fall decorations; the mums were popular in 2014! The proceeds assist in meeting the 2015 Friends goals.

SEPTEMBR 12, 2015 – Life Line Screening will be here at First Church of the Brethren on Saturday, September 12, 2015 offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical. To be more proactive about your health and to live longer for yourself, your family and your community, please register for these potentially life-saving tests today. Please refer to the attached flyer to get more info about how you can sign up while receiving $10 off any package priced above $139. For only $139 (regularly $149) you can learn your risk of having stroke or vascular disease. There is no time like the present to take action! Learn more by watching this short video: http://www.lifelinescreeningblog.com/introduction/ SEE bulletin board for information. Jenifer Seboek, Health Service Coordinator, Life Line Screening, Phone: (800) 897-9177 1504, Mobile: +1 6109992764, Fax:(888) 897-9153, Email: jenifer.seboek@llsa.com Sign up online at: www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 – LADIES BIBLE STUDY – will begin a new session every Tuesday morning starting Sept. 15th from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the church lounge. We are currently studying Max Lucado’s “Traveling Light” and we are always looking for new ladies to join us. So if you want to dig deeper into your own faith and strengthen your walk with Christ plus meet new sisters – this is the place to be on Tuesday mornings. Pat Trimmer and Dolly Furst are the leaders of this group. If you wish to participate, please let one of them know to order you a book. Cost is $12. Pat-292-2960 or Dolly-244-8218

SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2015 – Camp Eder Fall Scrapbook Retreat ~ Join us as we gather for another wonderful weekend of Scrapbooking and relaxation. Hostess, Jen Coale will be with us as we work late into each night making memories that will last a life time. Arrive on Friday anytime after 6 pm. Head home on Sunday after lunch. See flyer on bulletin board or contact Kathy Kovacs at 309-0678.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 – 2015 Lumberjack Work Day – Call or Email to register for free (lunch provided!) Phone (717) 642-8256, Email: campeder@campeder.org Bring your chain saws, gloves, and safety goggles as we clean up the forest and split lots of wood for Camp. Ask about other equipment that you might bring. We’ll also need help to prepare lunch for our lumberjacks. Coffee & donuts will be available for breakfast. Lunch will be served at noon. Contact Kathy Kovacs at 309-0678

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2015 – Disaster Relief Auction held at Lebanon Valley Expo, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA 17042, Arts & Crafts, Baked Goods, Coins, Farmers Market, Food, Heifer Auction, Pole Barn Auction, Share a Meal, Silent Auction, Theme Baskets, Quilts, Main Hall Auction, First Annual 5K Race, Blood Drives, Children;s Activites, and again this year….Amish Made Pretzels and Donuts while you watch! See bulletin board or pick up the pamphlet on the table in the narthex/lobby for additional information or contact Jolene Zeigler.

First COB, Here are some ways we can all help to make the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction a SUCCESS! It will be held Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26. Thank You for your consideration.

1. Rent a space to sell your arts and crafts. 2. Share a meal. Have one at your house or buy tickets for someone else’s home, $ 20.00 each. 3. Make and donate a quilt for the quilt auction. 4. Baking cakes, pies, cookies, breads, etc. (pick up pans after Aug. 16) 5. Donations of items for the Main Auction. 6. Donate new toys, books, puzzles, etc. for the children’s auction. 7. Bring gently used items for the Children’s Store. 8. Make one or more theme basket worth at least $ 35.00 or donate money. 9. First Annual 5K race. All ages. Runners or walkers. Cash prizes. Tee Shirt. Be a Sponser. 10. Help — Set up for Auction on Thursday, Sept. 24 and/or tear down after on Sat., Sept. 26th. During auction help empty trash cans for a few hours….Individuals, couples, families or Youth Groups are welcome. Thank you!! Questions? Call Jolene Zeigler – 767- 4512

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS:
If your birthday is in SEPTEMBER and it is not on the above list or is listed incorrectly, please call the church office
2 Sarah Dietrich
3 Gail Wynn
4 Lisa Striebig
Daniel Beuschlein
Alexander Baldwin
5 Ed Martin
Judy Richcreek
6 Leonard Stoner
Diane Colvin
7 Evan Brickner
8 Joann Klinedinst
9 Bill Jacobs
10 Ruby Minnich
11 Linda Horner
James Knaub
12 Bonnie Wetzel
13 Steve Jones
15 Peg Crist
16 Bernetta Kile
17 Dave Jacobs
23 Arlene Martin
25 Hannah Taylor
26 Bob Drawbaugh

Contacting the Pastor: Pastor Don can be reached most mornings in the church office Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The pastor reserves afternoons and evenings for visitation, meetings, and other pastoral-related activities. If you need to reach a Pastor Don outside of office hours, please call him at home at 792-4090, or cell phone 818-6266, and leave a message on his home answering machine. He will return your call at his earliest opportunity.If you would specifically like a pastoral visit, please contact the pastor. HIPA laws prevent the hospital from contacting the pastor when you are admitted. You MUST specifically note to hospital staff that you would like the hospital to contact your pastor.