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We also have a dedicated phone number so you can listen to latest recorded service at 717-899-4JOY (4569).

Make every day a day to connect with Jesus!

This week's Featured Bible Plan: Joshua: Inheritance

 

Donations can be made in person, by mail or through online giving.

Dinner Church Thursday Evenings at 5pm!

Worship Bulletin

Contemporary Service

Thank you, First Church!

Dear Friends,

How do I begin to say “thank you” to all the people that sent cards and made phone calls to us.  On June 1st my husband fell and afterwards I started to have hip problems.  It has been a long 5 months but we are improving. Thank you for the visits, cards, hugs, phone calls and prayers.

Blessings, Chris & Mike Preister.

 

You are invited to an informal fellowship gathering to meet Mark and Deirdre Zimmerman

The Zimmermans are UMC Global Ministries missionaries to Nepal. The Zimmerman’s have recently retired from the mission field, and they desire to thank each of the churches that supported their mission over the past 30+ years. They will share their experiences and give us some insight on how God is mightily at work in Nepal and all over the world.

This event is an opportunity for us to thank and honor the Zimmerman’s and elevate our passion to Connect, Ignite and Shine for the glory of God!

  • Sunday, November 19th in the Family Life Center
  • 5:30 pm light meal will be provided
  • 6:00 - 7:00 pm Presentation by Mark and Deidre followed by a time for Q&A
  • Questions can be directed to John and Lynn Hostetler (717) 504-9022

Bible Studies

Pastor’s Bible Study is Wednesdays at 1:00 and 6:00 PM in the Alda Bower room.  We will be studying the book of Galatians.  Guides are available for pick up at the Welcome Center.

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

2023-2024 First Lights Permission Form

Family Worship FAQs

First Arts & Crafts Swap - A new WHOLE CHURCH & Parent Connection for the 2023 2024 School year! Check it out!

Kids Konnect 

  • Wednesday night programming for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Parents can sign in children in the lobby at 6pm and pick children up at 7pm in the lobby.

Visit First Lights.org for more

Youth Group

Illuminate Youth meet Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM.

Basketball It’s time for the FUMC boys youth basketball team to start practicing for the new season. Practice will start Monday October 9th from 7:00 till 8:30 for boys in grades 9 thru 12.  Games begin in early January.  Parents, please contact Bob Byers (717-816-6976) if your child would like to play.  No experience necessary.

Visit Illuminate.org for more

College Students Group

College Students

We'd like to send our college students a Finals Care Package. If you're willing to donate something for them, scan the QR code to sign-up or contact Beth Stahl (717-375-8011, bethstahl27@gmail.com)

 

 

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.

Maddie Harmon’s Update on Clothing and Cleaning Supplies in honor of tackling hunger month: I have been collecting donations for hungry hearts ministry and the clothing room for my all star gives back project through my cheer organization! I am so happy to say that the bins at the church and at my cheer gym are being filled rapidly! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated. I am so grateful! I am also happy to say that I have found a generous donor who is willing to donate $200 if we collect 200 donations! So for the last week let’s keep pushing to meet that goal!

Visit Hungry Hearts

Women Connect

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS in Women Connect:

December 2, 2023 - Sign up to reserve your spot to make Advent wreath or centerpiece.

Women Connect

Team Haiti/Missions

School of Hope scholarships are due for the first semester and we need your help! The cost per semester per scholar-ship at the School of Hope is $140.00. The cost for support for an orphan at Kaendra’s place is also $140.00. There’s also an offering plate at the door to help pay for school uniforms for the children. Your support is really appreciated!

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 (single packs), Kids shampoo, hairbrushes, Kids summer clothes (all sizes of kids' items)

Adult Mission Trip The Mission trip will be to Kentucky to clean up following flooding.  The group leaves Sunday morning, January 7th and returns on the 13th.

Joyful for Jesus Monday, Dec 11th 1:00-6:30 pm join the opportunity to serve God with Joyful for Jesus in the church lobby. This year’s focus will be to show Jesus love to our community with hospitality, cookies, an adult gift and prayers along the pathway to seeing Jesus change lives. You can serve in these ways ahead of time: pray for volunteers and donations, volunteer to bake cookies, donate adult gifts or items for gift baskets, or help assemble gift baskets on Sunday’s Dec 3 and 10 after church. Join in the fun Monday, Dec 11th by serving cookies to guests, helping guests select a gift and praying individually with guests. See sign-up sheets at the Next Step Center or call Susie Kunkle 717-352-2562 or email spelunkin@hotmail.com.

Christmas Party for the YMCA’s Sam Program Kids.

Tuesday, December 19th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. We are looking for homemade cookies to be placed in the church kitchen by noon December 19th and marked for “Sam’s Kids.” Also, monetary donations toward the pizza meal. See Susie Kunkle 717-352-2562 or John Hostetler or use the Sign-Up Sheet for Sam’s Program Christmas Party located at the Information Desk in the FUMC Lobby.

Pastoral Care Ministries

GriefShare -

A 13-week GriefShare Support group will start at First Church Monday, September 11, 2023, at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. For more information or to register, call Gail at 717-263-8491 ext. 207.

How will GriefShare help you?  When a loved one dies, it can feel like you’re alone.  Few people understand how painful and isolating your grief can be.  But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer by yourself. At GriefShare, you’ll find a safe, comforting place where you can talk with others about your grief.  You’ll find support, direction, and guidance on how to make it through.

What are your plans this holiday season? If the thought of Thanksgiving traditions and Christmas trees brings feelings of loneliness, sadness, or despair I encourage you to come to the "Surviving the Holidays", which is being offered in person at First United Methodist Church, 225 South Second Street, Chambersburg on November 5th at 3:00 pm.  For more information you can call 717-263-8491 and ask for Gail.

Visit Pastoral Care Ministries

Music & Worship

The Chancel Choir invites all who would like to sing the Christmas cantata with us to come to rehearsal Wednesdays at 7:45 pm in the choir room.  “Joy to All the World” by Lloyd Larson will be presented Sunday, December 24 at 10:00 am.

 

FUMC PRAYER LIST

Prayers for Healing

Don Nolder who is now at Shook Home in Hospice Care.

Gideon Hill

Gary Gettle

Glennis Parris

Ann a friend of Glennis Parris who had a stroke

Dottie Vidal

Dick Jenkins

Deb Ewing-starting treatment for CA

Karen Brennan

Dave Kauffman

Joan Kauffman

Brianna Renshaw is being admitted into York hospital for testing on 11/6

Lori Kelsey

Doris Bitner

Bryan (Bev Barnes' son [recovery from heart surgery])

Bill Holland

Donna Thomas

Paul Collins

Erma Collins

Leslie Gotwald

Mike Preisler

Jim Wright

Linda Peppernick

Delores Burkhart's daughter-in law, Karen

Connie Love -at Chambers Point – in hospice care

Chris Preisler

Wayne Gettel [is home]

Kathy Paul

Delores Burkhart

Janet Shultz Wood (Dick Jenkins sister-in-law)

Chuck Salter

Sharri Ewing- beginning chemotherapy

Sherrill Kessinger recovering at home

Emmitt Kessinger recovering at home

Bob Thomas in Chambersburg Hospital

Sarah Baker

June Maring

Marie Agostinelli- healing post surgery

Reggie Glass- good test results

Prayers for Isreal

Peace of Israel, Palestinians and the Jewish people.

Prayers for Church Ministries, Events and Special projects

First Lights Children's Ministry

Illuminate Youth Ministry

Hungry Hearts Ministry

Pray for those attending Grief Share

Pray for those attending the Men's Retreat this weekend

Pray for those who will be attending "Surviving the Holidays" on Nov. 5 at 3:00

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
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.

HOUSEKEEPING ANNOUNCEMENTS

New! Scam Emails Please do not respond to any emails asking you for Urgent help or gift cards which proport to be from the pastor or a staff member.  This is always a scam.

New! Save the Date - On Tuesday, November 28, you’re invited to join us at 9 am to decorate the church for Christmas! More details will come. We are planning for a time of fellowship -- with cookies!!

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.

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