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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 Bulletin
Diaconal Minister of Music - Linda Peppernick
Reader - Terri Stevens
FLOWERS A center piece arrangement is placed this morning to God’s glory and in thanksgiving for Bette Renshaw on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
A centerpiece this morning is in praise and thanks to the Lord for the 80-year journey we have been on since January 7, 1944.
MINISTRY UPDATES
Children's Ministry
2023-2024 First Lights Permission Form
- 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. Program resumes January 10, 2024.
Youth Group
Illuminate Youth meet Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM.
- 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.
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.
College Students Group
College Students
Pray for college students as they rest and enjoy winter break and prepare to return for spring 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.
Women Connect
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS
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WIN Wish List - Win Victim Services is in need of an infant car seat, wood platform bed frames, and consumable items. There is a list of current needs clipped to a box marked "WIN donations" by the welcome desk. You are invited to take a picture of the list or visit their site: http://winservices.org. If you purchase items from the website, please mark the quantity purchased. Monetary donations can be given to Pam Reed. Collected money will be used to purchase a car seat first. Donations of items can be placed in the box or given to Pam.
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 Workcamp team members are on their way to Kentucky this morning. Please pray for them all week for personal blessings, safety and productivity in everything the Lord gives them to do!
Pastoral Care Ministries
A 13-week GriefShare Support group will resume in the spring. For more information, call Gail at 717-263-8491 ext. 207.
Music & Worship
Pastor's Bible Study
Wednesdays at 1pm and 6pm looking at Galatians.
A Special Shout Out!
To all the greeters at both the 9am & 11am services,
Thank you for continuing God’s work to make everyone feel welcome at First Church. Praises all around!
- Suzanne Everly
Another meeting that should've been an email?!?!
NOPE! That's not what you'll find here! We'll be chatting, sharing, and listening lots. And we want to hear from you ... your input matters!
January 23, 2024
6pm
FUMC PRAYER LIST
Prayers for Healing
Don Nolder
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
Chris Preisler
Wayne Gettel [is home]
Kathy Paul
Delores Burkhart
Janet Shultz Wood (Dick Jenkins sister-in-law)
Chuck Salter
Sharri Ewing
Sherrill Kessinger recovering at home
Emmitt Kessinger recovering at home
Jackie Rock
Ray Kauffman
Georgia Kauffman
June Maring
Marie Agostinelli
Pam Shatzer
Denzil Heckman
Prayers for Church Ministries, Events and Special projects
First Lights Children's Ministry
Illuminate Youth Ministry
Hungry Hearts Ministry
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
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.
Prayers for Israel
Safe return of hostages
End to Hamas terrorism and torture of Israel and the Jewish people
Ceasefire
Steady and consistent Humanitarian aid into the Gaza strip
Relief and end to suffering of the Palestinian people
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.