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 - Denise Lucas
Alter Flowers - The June Maring Family is sharing a centerpiece in memory of Robert Maring.
The second centerpiece is from Suzanne Everly and Cindy in loving memory of Sandy Mills who would be celebrating a birthday on April 26.
Join us in celebrating!
Shirley Wright is arranging a card shower for Susie Bulger’s 70th birthday. If you would like to send a card, please send either to Shirley Wright (113 Park Circle W., Cham-bersburg, PA 17202) or directly to Susie Bulger at Quincy Home — Room 270 — 6596 Orphanage Rd, Waynesboro PA 17268. Please send cards before April 28.
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.
May 14 - 6pm Kidmin Meetings with VBS Prep & Planning and Safe Sanctuary Refresher training. - Safe Sanctuary Refreshers happen at beginning and take 15 minutes.
United Way Learn & Play Day is at FUMC on May 4, 2024.
Kingdom Seekers VBS (June 10-13) - Preregistration is now open until June 2!
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.
We are running low on plastic bags! These are used for our weekly food pantry. Any plastic bags you could return to us or donate would be appreciated!
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:
hand towels, travel size body wash, children's books, chapstick, 2.5 oz. bath soap, laundry detergent
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
Race Against Poverty – June 7, 2024
Running, walking and kid’s fun runs are all part of the event.
To register for the race, go to: raceagainstpoverty.org and join our team, 1st United.
For more information contact Laura Mellott, LauraAMellott@gmail.com or 724-504-4708.
Celebration of Life Services
Celebration of Life Services — A service for Deb Ewing will be held on April 27 at 1:00pm in the Family Life Center (FLC).
On April 28 at 3:30pm, a Celebration of Life service will be held for Irma Kaslow in the Renaissance Dining Room at Chambers Point.
A Thank You Note
Since last December we have been the recipient of love and support from our church family. While watching the livestream of both services last Sunday, Collin Moyer asked Gideon Hill and Owen Brubaker to demonstrate carrying a heavy load alone.
The challenge presented was when we help each other the load is much lighter. That is what you in this congregation have done for us. With cards , visits, words of encouragement and concern, meals, transportation, medical needs, and faithful prayers, you have blessed us again and again. We are so thankful we are part of this Beloved Family of God. Glory to God for flowing through you to us!
Gratefully, Chuck and Dianne Salter
FUMC PRAYER LIST
Prayers for Healing
Susan Livermore's sister.
Gideon Hill
Dottie Vidal
Dick Jenkins
Karen Brennan
Brianna Renshaw
Doris Bitner
Erma Collins - in rehab
Leslie Gotwald
Jim Wright- Meritus Medical center
Linda Peppernick
Delores Burkhart's daughter-in law, Karen
Wayne Gettel
Kathy Paul [Laurel Lakes]
Delores Burkhart
Brian Barnes
Dianne Salter
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
Learn & Play Day
VBS 2024
Illuminate Mission Trip Fundraising Goals
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
Prayers for Members with Long Term Concerns
Prayers of Comfort, Peace and Condolence
Prayers for comfort and peace for family and friends of Bill Peerce 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
HOUSEKEEPING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Setup the FLC for 11 o’clock service: We need teams of 2 or 3 to prep the room for Sunday worship any time 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.
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.