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 - Doug Harbach
FLOWERS
The altar flowers are in Praise and Thanksgiving to God our Creator and Jesus Christ our Savior and the Holy Spirit who dwells within us from members of the Hope Sunday School Class.
MINISTRY UPDATES
Children's Ministry
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.
- The next Kidmin Meeting is open to anyone who is interested, and it will be available through Google Meet and in-person on March 19, at 6pm.
- Palm Sunday Information for Families:
2023-2024 First Lights Permission Form
Family Worship FAQs
Youth Group
Illuminate Youth meet Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM.
College Students Group
College Students
Pray for college students as they dig into the spring semester.
Hungry Hearts
Clothing Ministry is in need of new underwear for all ages and sizes including bras, panties, boxers and briefs.
Women Connect
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS
- Tickets to sign up will be at the tea cart in the church lobby or you can sign up online (scan QR code on the ticket).
- Invite a friend and join us for tea, food and fellowship!
- Donation of $20/person suggested (payment accepted on day of tea).
- Any questions, contact: Robin Barrick 717-360-3860.
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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:
Shoes, nail files, nail clippers, adult rain poncho, shampoo, chapstick, 2.50z bath soap,(no Ivory, Jergens, or Palmolive), laundry detergent 32oz - 64oz
Pastoral Care Ministries
GriefShare -
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. GriefShare Support group meets at First Church on Mondays at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. For more information or to register, call Gail at 717-263-8491 ext. 207.
Loss of a Spouse
Music & Worship
Pastor's Bible Study - Wednesdays at 1pm & 6pm
We are looking at events in Jesus life leading up to the crucifixion as portrayed in the Gospel of Mark.
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday
9:00 AM Palm-Passion Musical Drama “Amazing Love”
Contemporary Service in FLC at 11:00 AM
Maundy Thursday
7:00 PM Service in Sanctuary with Holy Communion
Good Friday
7:00 PM Tenebra Service in Sanctuary
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
6:30 AM— Memorial Park Chambersburg
Easter Sunday School
9:00 AM
Easter Sunday Blended Resurrection Celebration
10:00 AM Sanctuary
Can you help us?
Setup the FLC for 11 o’clock service.
We need teams of 2 or 3 to prep the room for Sunday worship anytime after noon on Friday or Saturday morning.
45 minutes would be needed to do this job.
If you would like to help please speak to pastor Steve or email: pastor4fumc@gmail.com.
Prayer 'Closet'
Prayer stations are available throughout Lent in the Lounge. 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.
Prayer 'Box'
You will find a “Prayer Box” in the lobby for you to submit prayer requests.
These requests will be prayed over each week by FUMC staff.
FUMC PRAYER LIST
Prayers for Healing
Gideon Hill
Dottie Vidal
Dick Jenkins
Karen Brennan
Brianna Renshaw
Doris Bitner
Erma Collins - in rehab
Leslie Gotwald
Jim Wright
Linda Peppernick
Delores Burkhart's daughter-in law, Karen
Wayne Gettel
Kathy Paul [home]
Delores Burkhart
Brian Barnes
Dianne Salter - surgery 3/21
Sharri Ewing (home)
June Maring
Pam Shatzer
Denzil Heckman
Karen Null
Don Ardery
Sue Kitting
John Kitting
Tiffanie a mother of 3 battling stage 4 lung and colon cancer
Jennifer Henderson (Wheezie's daughter)
Bob Foor
Louis Hill
Nancy, John Hostetler's sister
Timothy Thomas
Michael
Jacob Salter
Wanda Levengood
Larry Fischer
Leah
Prayers for Church Ministries, Events and Special projects
First Lights Children's Ministry
Illuminate Youth Ministry
Hungry Hearts Ministry
GriefShare starting March 18 at 1:00 pm
Candyland March 24 at 6pm
Prayers for Members with Long Term Concerns
Dick Jenkins
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 for Members with Long Term Concerns
Prayers of Comfort, Peace and Condolence
Family and friends of Don Nolder who 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
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.