Watch our services on youtube at 12pm!
We also have a dedicated phone number so you can listen to latest recorded service at 717-899-4JOY (4569).
Donations can be made in person, by mail or through online giving.
In Traditional Worship Today:
Diaconal Minister of Music - Linda Peppernick
Reader - Terri Stevens
Acolyte - Cindy Robison
The alter flowers are placed to the glory of God.
The centerpiece is placed in honor of husband Bill by Judy Paes.
A centerpiece is in honor and memory of the four chaplains who gave their life jackets to other servicemen as their ship was sinking on February 3, 1943. They were ALEXANDER D. GOODE, Jewish Rabbi; REV. GEORGE L. FOX, Methodist Minister; REV. CLARK V. POLING, Dutch Reformed Minister; and FATHER JOHN P. WASHINGTON, Roman Catholic Priest.
~Given by the Poling Family.
When the ship was torpedoed by a German U-Boat, the Chaplains passed out life jackets and helped others into the lifeboats, but when the life jackets were gone, they removed their own jackets and gave them to others. As the Dorchester was sinking, the four Chaplains were seen with locked arms and singing hymns.
To place flowers contact Bette Renshaw (717-263-3660)
MINISTRY UPDATES
Children's Ministry
Pray with us and/or for us (see below) Tuesdays at 2:52pm!
Kids Konnect -Wednesdays this Winter! 6pm-8pm.
Hospitality Night - February 15 6pm-8pm Dinner provided and served by First Lights to the women of the Hospitality Team in appreciation for all they do at FUMC.
The Cereal Bowl - February 12 at 10am during Sunday School - Taste test down from many to the best tasting cereal as determined by First Lights and their friends on Big Game Sunday!
2022-2023 Parent Information Packet (Digital)
Prayer Partner February Focus: Pray that God would allow us to create a safe place in our groups where everyone feels respected and no one shows favoritism. Ask God to impress on kids’ hearts the importance of treating others with respect, no matter who they are, what they like, or how they act.
Youth Group
Illuminate Youth meets regularly at the church on Wednesdays from 6-8pm.
Illuminate Annual HS Retreat at Mt. Asbury is scheduled for February 17-19! We encourage all HS students to sign up and join us for this unique, restful, faith-building experience. If interested, please contact Collin, or sign up in our youth room before February 3.
First Church’s Basketball team play February 7 at 8:15 PM in Gym II at the Rec Center.
Hungry Hearts
If you can help tear down after the meal on Thursday at 6:00 PM or Friday Morning, contact Pastor Steve at 717-873-6626.
Women Connect
Team Haiti/Missions
Sponsors are needed for a special program being initiated by the US Government to help Haitians and other impoverish country citizenry immigrate legally. It does not require a financial commitment but a willingness to help people with completing required documentation. For information contact Etzer Pierre etzerpierre3@yahoo.fr
Mission Central is in need of women's briefs, laundry detergent, dental floss, toothpaste, deodorant, small personal size shampoo and conditioner, children's scissors, and rulers.
Pastoral Care Ministries
GriefShare -Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one - is a special weekly (13) seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts and we want to help. New Session coming soon.
Stephen Ministry is here to walk with you through difficult journeys.
Did you know that if you can’t make your preferred Sunday morning service, you can come Thursday Night for a brief but meaningful service and stay for a delicious dinner?
At First Church you can!
It's called Dinner Church and you are welcome to join us every week to connect with God through worship and with our community through food and conversation!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
***NEW!
The Veterans Fellowship, including spouse or guest , will meet for breakfast Saturday February 11 at 8a.m. at 30West Restaurant . Please let Doug Davis know of your intentions with a count by phone 717- 372-7373 oremail dougdavis0034@yahoo.com.
Offering Envelopes Due to supply chain and the inability to add employees at the rate necessary has created a slow draw on production and shipping the envelope company is forced to suspend the production of the remaining supply of your February envelopes. The offering envelopes will resume and be delivered by the first Sunday in March. Please record your envelope number and use a regular envelope with the number and your name written on it during February so we can keep an accurate recording of giving. Thank you! The company apologizes for the inconvenience.
ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES/ORGANIZATIONS!
IT IS NOW TIME TO AUDIT YOUR 2022 RECORDS!
Please turn in your checking account/bank statements to Stacey in the Church Office as soon as possible. If you bring them when Stacey is not in the office, they can be placed in the mailbox outside Stacey’s office.
Weekday Welcome Desk Help Needed -If you can provide coverage at the welcome desk on Mondays OR be a backup when we have a need Tuesday –Thursday, from 9 AM to noon, contact Stacey at 717-263-8491 or office4fumc@gmail.com
Important Note regarding upcoming events: If you are planning a church event, please contact Stacey in the church office so that we can coordinate all events in the church and are not overlapping ministries. Thank you!
Please contact the church about hospitalizations as we no longer are contacted when parishioners are hospitalized.
Prayers for Healing
Don Nolder (recovering in rehab)
Gideon Hill (isolating at home)
Declan Parris
John Parson
Bobbi Snyder
Jenny Barnes
Carol Crow
Luke Vulgamott
Jan Horst
Gary Gettle
Linda Leidig
Glennis Parris
Helen Rice
Sam Rice
Dottie Vidal
Dave Decker
Jane Pensinger
Janet Wood
Dick Jenkins
Prayers for Our World
Relief for those dealing with severe weather - cold, snow, flooding, power outages.
Clean air and water for every child of God.
Wisdom for all government leaders.
God's intervention in the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
Healing for our divided country, nations, and leaders.
All Military and Law Enforcement and First Responders and Essential Workers.
Prayers for Church Ministries, Events and Special projects
Stephen Ministry
First Lights Children's Ministry
Illuminate Youth Ministry
Hungry Hearts Ministry
Grief Share
Mission Experience June 2023
Prayers needed for these members with long term concerns:
Dick Jenkins
Don Nolder
Shirley Jones
Mary Butts
Lucille Lower
Vicki Leisher
Deb Ewing
Connie Love
Jane Pensinger
Barb Armstrong
Susie Bulger
Kathy Beaston
Don Ardery
Ron Diehl
Wayne Gettel
Steve Hessong
Dottie Vidil
Ed Wentz's Daughter and Son-in-law
Prayers of Comfort, Peace and Condolence
Wisdom, strength and comfort for in-home caregivers.
Families struggling with grief and loss.
Families struggling with housing and financial issues.
Families struggling with reconciliation and forgiveness.
Peace for those dealing with anxiety.
Faith for those who struggle to believe in what they cannot see.
WINTER WEATHER POLICY
Weekday Policy:
Whenever Chambersburg Area Schools close
for inclement weather, all activities at FUMC will also be cancelled.
If they have a 2 hr delay the church office will have a 2 hr delay.
If they get out early the church office
will close early and all activities for the evening will be cancelled.
Sunday Policy:
Please use one of the following methods to check on cancellations:
B.) The church’s Facebook page
(Email church notices to pastor4fumc@gmail.com by Wednesday)