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 Bulletin
Diaconal Minister of Music - Linda Peppernick
Reader - Gabe Cieza
FLOWERS
The centerpiece is from Judy Paes in honor of her daughter Stephanie's birthday.
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.
- Launch Meeting for the ministry year is open to anyone who is interested, and it will be available online on January 23, 2024, at 6pm.
Youth Group
Illuminate Youth meet Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM.
Our annual high school retreat is quickly approaching! All high school students are welcome to join for this event on February 16-18. It is a restful weekend filled with joyful fellowship and Bible teaching, and it is one of our favorite events of the year! The cost is $30 to attend. Please sign up by contacting Collin by February 2.
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Basketball Games Coming Up— [All at the Recreation Center]
January 18th at 8:15 with Grand Point
January 23rd at 7:15 with Network Ministries
February 1st at8:15 with Falling Spring
February 8th at 8:15 with King Street
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:
Activity Kit Bags:
Need volunteers to sew bags. Patterns available upon request.
Also, needs for January and February:
Hand towels, Wash cloths, Gallon-size Ziploc bags, Household cleaner (16oz.-40oz), Combs, Re-usable wipes, Deodorant (any size), Body wash (travel size)
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 Wednesday's at 1pm and 6pm
A Study on Galatians
Beef BBQ, Soup and Baked Goods Sale - Faith and Fellowship
To benefit Ryan Sanchez and FUMC Mission Projects
Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Pickup from 12 - 5PM
FUMC Lobby
Advanced orders required for soup and BBQ.
Pies, Cakes and Specialty Baskets available for sale on 1/27 when items are picked up. Payment can be made at pickup.
Order forms are available at the doors.
Donna Brown will be celebrating her 90th birthday on January 26th. If you’d like to send a card her address is 845 First Colonial Rd, Apt 234, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES/ORGANIZATIONS! IT IS NOW TIME TO AUDIT YOUR 2023 RECORDS!
Please turn in your checking account/bank statements to Stacey in the Church Office as soon as possible. If you bring them in after hours or on a Sunday morning, they can be placed in the slot outside Stacey’s office.
Thank you!
Special Church Conference
A Special Church Conference has been called for the purpose of electing individuals to fill remaining slots on First Church Trustees and Staff Parish Relations Committees. The Church Conference is authorized by our District Superintendent to be held on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 PM. All church members may attend and vote.
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
Kathy Paul [in rehab]
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
Nathalie Aylesworth
Deb Ewing - Chambersburg Hospital
Sandy Decker - had medical procedure
Karen Null upcoming knee surgery
Don Ardery - medical procedures 1/18, 1/19 or 1/20
Prayers for Church Ministries, Events and Special projects
First Lights Children's Ministry
Illuminate Youth Ministry
Hungry Hearts Ministry
The staff as we start a new year.
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
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.
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
WINTER WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY
Weekday Policy:
Whenever Chambersburg Area Schools close for inclement weather, all activities at FUMC will also be cancelled.
- If CASD has a 2 hour delay the church office will have a 2-hour delay and will not be open until 11am.
- If CASD has a 2-hour early dismissal, any evening events, programs or activities that were planned at the church in the evening will be cancelled.
Sunday Policy:
Please use one of the following methods to check on cancellations:
Look at the top headline on our website: firstonsecond.org
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.