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 - Collin Moyer
FLOWERS
Don Poling and family place a centerpiece today in memory of the 4 Chaplains who gave their life jackets to other service members as their ship was sinking on February 3, 1943. They were Alexander D. Goode (Jewish Rabbi), Rev. George L. Fox (Methodist Minister), Rev. Clark V. Poling (Dutch Reformed Minister), and Father John P. Washington (Roman Catholic Priest).
The second centerpiece is placed by Judy Paes in loving memory of her husband Bill.
MINISTRY UPDATES
Children's Ministry
Little Lights Wish List
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.
- Please note these Konnect Dates:
- February 14: Kids Konnect: Ash Wednesday Prayer Stations (Little Lights Friendly)
- February 28: Kids Konnect: Do you wanna' Build a Scripture Snowman? (Little Lights Friendly)
- March 6, 13, 20: Kids Konnect: Basketball Bible Blitz: (Featuring) Concession Stand (tickets earned by knowing the memory verse), basketball-themed Bible skill games, basketball-themed memory verse games, and of course, just-for-fun basketball games.
- The next Kidmin Meeting is open to anyone who is interested, and it will be available through Google Meet and in-person on February 19, 2024 at 6pm.
- Speaking of interesting stuff! Please check out the redesigned Children's bulletin on Sunday mornings! It still includes activities for children (all ages) to do in Worship, PLUS upcoming events for parents to know PLUS what your child is learning in Sunday School. Next to the adult bulletin, the children's bulletin is the next best source of news you can use!
2023-2024 First Lights Permission Form
Family Worship FAQs
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]
February 8th at 8:15 - King Street
February 15th at 8:15 - King Street
February 27th at 7:15 - Grand Point
March 3rd at 7:15 - Grand Point
College Students Group
College Students
Pray for college students as they dig into the 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 is happening now. We switch to a Lenten Study from February 21-March 27.
LENT
ASH WEDNESDAY
On Ash Wednesday, the Family Life Center will have the prayer labyrinth and other prayer stations set up throughout the day for your use! We invite you to come into the church and pray through these stations. They will be available for you to go through (alone or with your whole family!) from 8:00am to 6:00pm on February 14.
Pray Through Lent
After Ash Wednesday, these prayer stations will be set up in the Lounge throughout Lent for your use. This “Prayer Closet” will have several guided activities with the goal of deepening your prayer life during this season.
We invite you to pray with us, not just during Lent, but always!
1 Thessalonians encourages us to “rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”.
May we make this season one full of prayer, joy, and gratitude for all God has done and will continue to do for us.
Marriage Check-In:
We hope you’ll join us on the morning of Saturday, February 10th (FUMC Youth Room) for a time of connection and sharing.
Schedule
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Program (Famous Couples of the Bible)
12:00 pm Lunch
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
Erma Collins
Leslie Gotwald
Jim Wright
Linda Peppernick
Delores Burkhart's daughter-in law, Karen
Chris Preisler
Wayne Gettel
Kathy Paul [in hospital]
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
Sandy Decker - had medical procedure
Karen Null
Don Ardery
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
The family and friends of Paul Collins as he 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.
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.