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
FLOWERS:
This morning's altar flowers are placed to the Glory of God in loving memory of Susan M. Poling from her husband Don, their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
United Worship Order of Service
SWEET ENDINGS RETIRMENT RECEPTION
Sunday School will be at 9:00, a combined service in the Sanctuary at 10:00, and a dessert reception in the FLC at 11:00.
SPECIAL TRUSTEES' ANNOUNCEMENT
PAINTING THE PARSONAGE
We could use help with painting and general cleaning at the Parsonage. That work will mostly be completed June 3 to June 7. Please reach out to Jeff.Bert@gmail.com if you are able to help. We welcome help at anytime throughout the week for whatever duration suits your schedule. We just ask that you connect with Jeff Bert to ensure someone is available to direct your efforts to the current needs of the project.
LANDEN BISTLINE EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
Landen Bistline is currently completing his Eagle Scout Project at the Parsonage in the kitchen and breakfast nook areas.
If you are available to assist with this portion of the Parsonage update, please to sign up for a time slot or reach out to Ted Bistline at ted.bistline@yahoo.com.
MINISTRY UPDATES
Children's Ministry
Little Lights and Sparks Early Childhood Ministry
Kingdom Seekers VBS Starts June 10 at 5:30pm!
Kingdom Seekers VBS Volunteer Information Link.
2023-2024 First Lights Permission Form
Family Worship FAQs
Youth Group
Illuminate Youth meet Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM.
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!
Signups for the Impact Festival (July 24-28) are available now! Students in 6th-12th grades who would like to participate may sign up by contacting Collin, or by signing up in the youth room. Ticket prices are $100 if you pay before May 1, and increase to $140 after that time. We never want cost to be a hurdle for participating in an event. If this presents any issue to you, please contact Collin. Thank you!
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 children’s clothing, boys and girls, sizes 6-18
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.