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.
Dinner Church Thursday Evenings at 5pm!
Worship Today:
Organist - Ben Schellhase
Flowers - Judy Paes has placed the basket of flowers in honor of Grandson Wyatt's birthday and in remembrance of her Husband Bill's Heavenly birthday.
Special Notice:
Rev. Thomas C. Webb’s service celebrating his life and ministry will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in the Saville Brethren in Christ Church, 2105 Liberty Valley Road, Ickesburg, Pa. A visitation will be held from 2-3 PM. The Webb mailing address is: PO Box 127 Ickesburg, PA 17037-0127
WEEK OF AUGUST 13 THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2023
SUNDAY 13
9:00am Traditional Worship Service
10:00am Haitian Church Service
10:00am New Member Class
10:00am Sunday School
11:00am Contemporary Worship Service
TUESDAY 15
9:00am Women's Book Group "Unexpected"
12:00pm Staff Meeting
7:00 pm Trustees Meeting
WEDNESDAY 16
6:30am Men's Bible Study
1:00pm Pastor's Study
6:00pm-8:30pm Youth
6:00pm Pastor's Study
THURSDAY 17
9:00am Food Pantry
5:00pm Dinner Church
SATURDAY 19
9:00am Women Connect
Bible Studies
Pastor’s Bible Study of the book of James. We will meet every Wednesday at 1:00 and 6:00 PM in the Alda Bower Sunday School Classroom.
Men’s Bible Study meets every Wednesday in the church lobby at 6:30 AM and concludes by 8:00 AM and is open to all the men in the church. This week will be studying Luke 20:20 and following.
MINISTRY UPDATES
Children's Ministry
Christine Caine Unexpected book talk meets August 15 at 9am in Ministry Resource Room.
Back to School Blessing August 20, 2023
Promotion Sunday August 27, 2023
Youth Group
Illuminate Youth meets regularly at the church on Wednesdays from 6-8pm.
Contact Collin for information on youth group for August 16.
Hungry Hearts
If you can help tear down and sweep up the floors after the meal on Thursday at 6:00 PM or anytime that is convenient for you, contact Pastor Steve at 717-873-6626.
Clothing Ministry—We are looking for Volunteers to take the lead in the clothing ministry. Carol Fish has been serving for more than a decade, and while wanting to continue helping would like to pass the reins off to one, or ideally two leaders, to share the responsibility. If you are interested, please speak to Pastor Steve.
Women Connect
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS in Women Connect:
August 19, 9-10:30 - THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Rev. Pat Woolever, retired UM pastor, now serving as a Spiritual Director and retreat leader. A discussion on Psalm 23 Held at Jenny's Porch, Chambers Pointe (Penn Hall) Enter on South Penn Hall Drive. Proceed past the Renaissance Building. Turn right at the Menno Haven Training Center. There is a parking area there. Jenny's Porch Straight ahead. No need to bring chairs.
Team Haiti/Missions
Mission Central needs:
women's briefs, laundry detergent, dental floss, toothpaste, deodorant, shoes, small personal size shampoo and conditioner, children's scissors, school supplies and rulers Kids underwear, Kids socks, Kids summer shoes, Kids slippers, Mens underwear, Women's underwear, toothbrushes (singlepacks), Kids shampoo, hairbrushes, Kids summer clothes (all sizes of kids items)
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. Our next support group will start Sept 11 at 1:00 pm in the Ministry Resource Room.
The Next Loss of a Spouse will meet Aug 28 at 1:00 & 6:30 pm In the Ministry Resource Room.
FUMC PRAYER LIST
Prayers for Healing
Don Nolder who is now at Shook Home in Hospice Care.
Gideon Hill
Gary Gettle
Glennis Parris
Dottie Vidal
Dick Jenkins
Deb Ewing
Karean Brennon
Dave Kauffman
Joan Kauffman
Brianna Renshaw - epilepsy
Lori Kelsey
Dave Waskfield - healing of CA
Bryan (Bev Barnes' son [recovery from heart surgery])
Josh (battling bone CA)
Bill Holland
Cindy Glance in hospice care
Paul Collins
Erma Collins
Leslie Gotwald
Mike Preisler
Geri Rosental
Alan Hassler
Jim Wright
Linda Peppernick
Delores Burkhart's daughter-in law, Karen
Connie Love -at Chambers Point – in hospice care
Bob Thomas– Village Square
Chris Preisler
Wayne Gettel Chambersburg Hospital
Kathy Paul - UPMC Harrisburg
Lindsay Baker
Prayers for Church Ministries, Events and Special projects
First Lights Children's Ministry
Illuminate Youth Ministry
Hungry Hearts Ministry
Promotion 2023
Back to School 2023
FUMC Church Planning 2023-2024
Mission Experience 2024
Prayers needed for these members with long term concerns:
Dick Jenkins
Shirley Jones
Mary Butts
Lucille Lower
Vicki Leisher
Jane Pensinger
Barb Armstrong
Susie Bulger
Kathy Beaston
Don Ardery
Mary Diehl
Wayne Gettel
Linda Lojacono
Prayers of Comfort, Peace and Condolence
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.
HOUSEKEEPING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Safe Sanctuary Monitor Needed - We need an additional Monitor/Romer on Sunday mornings to walk the halls during Sunday School hour as part of our Safe Sanctuaries ministry. If you are Safe Sanctuaries trained, or willing to be and have secured your clearances or are willing to secure them and serve, please contact Pastor Steve at pastor4fumc@gmail.com or 717-873-6626.
Service Opportunity- Trustees are looking to volunteers to mow the lawns at the church and trim once a week. Volunteers must be 18 years. Contact Doug Davis dougdavis0034@yahoo.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.