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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: Carols: A 25 Day Christmas Devotional

 

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

DINNER CHURCH!

THURSDAY EVENINGS AT 5PM!

Worship Bulletin

Diaconal Minister of Music - Linda Peppernick

Reader - Denise Lucas

Advent Wreath - Ted and Denise Lucas

FLOWERS

The Ted and Denise Lucas family are sharing the altar flowers in loving memory of their son Bradley Scott who passed away December 13, 2021.

The centerpiece is from the John Ile family in loving memory of his wife, Anna Mae who would have celebrated her birthday on December 15.

Traditional Order of Worship

Contemporary Order of Worship

Christmas Caroling December 13, 2023!

6pm-8pm

Bible Studies

Pastor’s Bible Study: ADVENT STUDY will be held on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the Alda Bower classroom beginning November 29 through December 20.  Books are available for pick up at the welcome desk.

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.

 

The Dedication of the new memorial stone will be held this Sunday, December 10th, at an early conclusion of the 9:00 Service.  All are invited to attend.

 

MINISTRY UPDATES

Children's Ministry

2023-2024 First Lights Permission Form

Family Worship FAQs

First Arts & Crafts Swap

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. Normal Program resumes January 10, 2024.
  • We will be meeting for Advent 2023 [December 6, December 13, December 20]. December 13 is our special Caroling Caravan. It will be from 6pm-8pm.
  • Little Lights are invited to join us Wednesday nights during Advent from 6-7PM in the preschool room for a service-oriented Advent activity. We'll learn about advent and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus with each other and our community.

Visit First Lights.org for more

Youth Group

Illuminate Youth meet Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM.

  • December 20 -- The youth group is having our annual Christmas party from 6-8pm! All students are welcome to join for a light dinner, an ugly sweater competition, a goofy gift exchange, and other fun and fellowship! Sign up is not necessary.
  • Mission Trip -- The youth are heading to Philadelphia on June 23-29, 2024 with the Philadelphia Project. All students in high school are able to join. We would be seeking other adults to join as well who might be willing to participate with us and drive through the week. If you'd like more information, please contact Collin. The sign-up and deposit deadline is December 31.
  • December 31 -- There will be a donation lunch following the combined 10am service to raise funds for our mission trip. All students are welcome to help prepare and serve this meal, even if you aren't attending the trip.
  • January 5-6 -- Our annual lock-in is the first weekend in January! All youth are invited to join for one of our favorite events of the year. We provide pizza and snacks, go glow bowling and Nellie Fox, play gym games at any hour of the night, and more! The cost is $15, and students must sign up by December 31.

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

Pray for college students as they prepare and take final exams and wrap up the semester.

 

 

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.

Visit Hungry Hearts

Women Connect

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

January 20th 2024, 9am

'Pieces of a New Year'

 

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:

Hats and gloves, and new and gently used blankets, deodorant, shampoo, and body wash.

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 resume in the spring. For more information, call Gail at 717-263-8491 ext. 207.

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

Dottie Vidal

Dick Jenkins

Deb Ewing

Karen Brennan

Dave Kauffman

Joan Kauffman

Brianna Renshaw

Lori Kelsey

Doris Bitner

Judy Glass

Paul Collins

Erma Collins

Leslie Gotwald

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 in Chambersburg Hospital

Delores Burkhart

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

Chuck Salter in Chambersburg Hospital

Sharri Ewing

Sherrill Kessinger recovering at home

Emmitt Kessinger recovering at home

Jackie Rock in Chambersburg Hospital

Ray Kauffman

Georgia Kauffman

June Maring

Marie Agostinelli

Pam Shatzer

Prayers for Israel

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

Our love to shine at Christmas Services, and that that love will shine so bright it leads others to Jesus and carries over into the new year and beyond.

 

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

Sarah Baker

Bob Thomas

Ann, friend of Glennis Parris

Glennis Parris

Bill Holland

Mike Preisler

Prayers of Comfort, Peace and Condolence
Family and friends of Irma Kaslow as she has entered the Church Triumphant.
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

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.

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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