Weekly News
Vol. 9-No. 32 Friday, August 7, 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 9, 2015
SPECIAL ATTENTION, PLEASE NOTE: ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, There will be NO Sunday School and the Worship Service will be held at 9:30 AM
9:30 a.m. Worship Service – Special Guest: Leah Hileman
Leah J. Hileman is an ordained minister, indie recording artist, and freelance writer. She is Minister of Music at Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren, the author of nearly 300 songs, and has recorded 6 albums. She is a member of Bittersweet Gospel Band, a former member of Big D & the Good News Blues, and a charter member of the Florida Christian Musician Network.
Following Worship Service – All Church Luau Picnic ~ Casual Summer Attire – Join in the fun and fellowship with this Island Style picnic. All food is provided. A Free Will offering basket will be available. Picnic is rain or shine! Plan to attend this Sunday and invite your family and friends.
– Sanctuary: “Not a Sparrow Falls” – Leah Hileman
– Scripture: Matthew 10: 26-33, 38-39
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE – August 2, 2015, 10:30 a.m. – 82
THIS WEEK…….
AUGUST 11, 2015 – Ladies Bible Study on Tuesday, August 11 at 10 a.m in the Lounge. – we will be having a Sandwich Contest to coincide with our lesson on “Arrogance”. So if you plan to be part of this study on this day, please prepare your best sandwich, cut it in fours, and bring it along. We will then have judging before lunch. Elizabeth Eisenhart will be bring her delicious chicken corn soup and homemade pickles to share with all these wonderful sandwiches at noon. So please join us for a day of fun, food and fellowship in the lounge. Any questions, feel free to call Dolly Furst – 244-8218 or e-mail me at furstdol@aol.com
AUGUST 13, 2015 – OWLS PICNIC ~ It is time for the OWLS (Older, Wiser Loving SENIORS) INDOOR SUMMER PICNIC. Join us as we gather on Thursday August 13 at NOON in the Homebuilders Classroom 154 for lots of picnic goodies. We stay inside so we don’t have to worry about the hot sun or be bothered by ants! (What more could you ask for???) PLEASE SIGN UP BY August 9 so we know how many to prepare for.
Upcoming events:
September 10 – Bingo
October 8 – Women of the Bible – Andrea Adams
AUGUST 14, 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, August 14, 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.
AUGUST 16, 2015 – EYN Fundraiser event @ Bermudian COB, 1:30 pm- 4:30 PM, Location: The Gathering Place, The purpose is to raise $ for EYN Church of the Brethren in Nigeria. Featuring: Karen Knight, former Sight-n-Sound singer and actress, will be speaking and singing. The afternoon will be filled with pictures and music of the problems Nigerians face. A movie will be shown. A Very LIGHT refreshment will be available on each table for the afternoon. This event will be by ticket only with a $10/person/ticket donation ALL going to EYN church. ***Additional donating may be done at anytime by check to: Bermudian COB (memo section: EYN Fundraiser) For tickets contact: Donna Shive 428-3344.
MANY, MANY THANKS to everyone who helped with the VBS dinner! With helpers like Galen and Pat Trimmer (snow cone king aka hot dog master and snow cone queen), Elizabeth Eisenhart (lady with multiple talents and endurance beyond belief), Melinda Carlson (“just keep me busy”), Brian LeGrand (hot dog master), Lisa Striebig, Judy Deitch & Carol Gordon (great decorators and overall organizers), Darrell and Nancy Gipe, Gail and all the people who donated food, we couldn’t go wrong and just had a great night. Special thanks to Scott for his help and setting up and cleaning up and to Dawn (daycare) for making all the mac &cheese. It was wonderful seeing so many people from the church attend. Thanks again to everyone for making the night a success. Jackie & Lori
THANK YOU for all of my cards and phone calls for my birthday. I really appreciated it! ~ Irene Rauhauser
CASH FOR CAUSES
It has been just a little over 4 years since we started our Cash for Causes program by selling Giant & Weis gift cards.
I am happy to tell you that to date we have sold $140,000 worth of cards. Our total contributions to Camp Eder/Children’s Aid Society/New Life for Girls for these 4 years has been $7000 and Treasurer, Sheryl makes quarterly payments to each agency.
Thank you for your continued support of this program.
I have $100/$50/$25 cards available. Please see me on Sundays to purchase them.
Carole Bradfield
LADIES BIBLE STUDY – will begin a new session every Tuesday morning starting Sept., 15 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 or Dolly
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: Peanut butter, tuna fish and other canned meats, vegetables (peas, corn, mixed veggie, carrots, beets, green beans), spaghetti sauce, macaroni, mac ‘n cheese, tomato soup (family size), cream of chicken soup (family size), bags of PA dutch soup noodles, chicken, beef, vegetable broths, 28 ounce canned fruit, jello, pudding, poptarts, saltines, coffee, tea bags, cocoa mix
LOOKING AHEAD…….
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 26, 2015 – Senior Citizen’s Day – Schedule: 9:30 am Meet & Greet, Continental Breakfast, 10:00 am Morning Activities- Tom Jolin is an instrument builder specializing in the hammer dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, and the bowed psaltery. His programs include traditional American music, mixing vocals with a number of instruments. Tom has recorded 8 recordings and brings us a show full of Americana & “old timey” tunes laced with a rich and enjoyable humor. 12:00 pm Lunch (Menu: Barbecue Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Corn Muffins, Dessert), 1:00 pm Afternoon Program – Nancy Shoap shares through her program and uplifting music how she learned to rely and trust the Lord to heal her. She was inspired to write two books and create an outreach minis-try giving her testimony about her miraculous healings that gave “new sight” and focus to a seemingly hopeless situation. Following the program there will be a book signing for both books. ($15/Person covers all food & activities)
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
AUGUST 26, 2015 – Senior Citizen’s Day – Schedule: 9:30 am Meet & Greet, Continental Breakfast, 10:00 am Morning Activities- Tom Jolin is an instrument builder specializing in the hammer dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, and the bowed psaltery. His programs include traditional American music, mixing vocals with a number of instruments. Tom has recorded 8 recordings and brings us a show full of Americana & “old timey” tunes laced with a rich and enjoyable humor. 12:00 pm Lunch (Menu: Barbecue Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Corn Muffins, Dessert), 1:00 pm Afternoon Program – Nancy Shoap shares through her program and uplifting music how she learned to rely and trust the Lord to heal her. She was inspired to write two books and create an outreach minis-try giving her testimony about her miraculous healings that gave “new sight” and focus to a seemingly hopeless situation. Following the program there will be a book signing for both books. ($15/Person covers all food & activities)
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
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 – 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 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 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
Camp Eder Events ~ Save the dates:
September 4-7, 2015: Labor Day Family & Friends Camp
September 19, 2015: Lumberjack Wood Cutting Day
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.
