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
Accompanist- Terri Stevens
Reader - Doug Harbach
FLOWERS - The altar flowers are from Bob and Becky Foor in loving memory of their parents Oscar and Harriet Foor and Charles and June Wilhite.
There is an opening for altar flowers on June 2. Call Bette Renshaw at 717-263-3660 if you would like to sign-up.
MINISTRY UPDATES
Children's Ministry
Little Lights and Sparks Early Childhood Ministry
May 29 and June 5 6pm-7pm VBS Prep meetings for anyone helping who has not attended another meeting.
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.
Grad Sunday -- On June 2, we will recognize our graduates! If you are graduating this year (or did in winter of 2023) from high school or higher education, we want to celebrate you! Please contact Collin (xcultureyouth@gmail.com) for more information.
Youth Mission Trip -- The youth are heading to Philadelphia on June 23-29 to serve with the Philly Project. We are in need of an additional adult female who is willing to drive and participate with us for the week. Please contact Collin if you are interested/available!
College Students Group
College Students
Pray for college students as they finish finals and return home for the summer or start summer internships/jobs.
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
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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
Thank you for support you have given to provide education and a daily meal to the children of the School of Hope and for providing security, shelter, food and education to the orphans at Kaendra’s Place. These ministries are still vitally functioning through all the turmoil in Haiti and continues to need our support. The monthly expenses are as follows: $2800 for running the School of Hope which educates over 200 children (10 months/year) $1850 to provide the daily needs for 11 orphans at Keandra's Place. A monthly transfer fee of $50 fo a monthly total of $4700. In addition, we pay rent for the building housing the School of Hope for $3000 a semester— $9000 a year. Annual expense for the Haiti Ministry is $59,200. Your ongoing generosity helps children and families to survive in a dark, hard time.
Mission Central needs:
Hand towels, children's books (all ages), travel size body wash, nail clippers, zip lock gallon size bags, heavy duty black trash bags, toothpaste, wash cloths, combs, toothbrush ( single packages please)
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.
FUMC PRAYER LIST
Prayers for Healing
Susan Livermore's sister, Jamie.
Bill Holland
Dottie Vidal
Helen Rice
Karen Brennan
Doris Bitner
Erma Collins
Linda Peppernick medical procedure 5-24
Delores Burkhart
Kathy Paul [Claremont Rehab]
Delores Burkhart [Chambersburg Hospital]
Brian Barnes
Dianne Salter
Sharri Ewing
Denzil Heckman
Bob Foor
Don Ardery
Sue Kitting
John Kitting
Louis Hill
Timothy Thomas
Michael
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
Race Against Poverty
VBS 2024
Illuminate Mission Trip
Prayers for Members with Long Term Concerns
Dick Jenkins
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
Gideon Hill
Leslie Gotwald
Brianna Renshaw
June Maring
Prayers for Members with Long Term Concerns
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
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.