In Traditional Service:
Pastor - Steven M. Livermore
Organist - Diaconal Minister - Linda Peppernick
Scripture Reader - Linda Peppernick
Worship Schedule
Traditional Service in Sanctuary at 9am
Sunday School at 10am
Contemporary Service in FLC (Family Life Center) at 11am
This Week's Member Spotlight
Meeting Now!
(BBS) Backyard Bible Studies
MX Bible Studies will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday July 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st as a follow-up to our Mission Experience evening discussions. Whether you attended MX or not, YOU are invited because this is for everyone! The studies will focus on our answer to two major faith questions “Who is God?” and “Who am I according to God?” Check out the study here.
The following are hosts at various locations in and around the Chambersburg community:
Borough 1: Steven & Susan Livermore, 925 E. McKinley St.
Penn National: Bob & Becky Foor, 7037 Killarney Dr. Fayetteville
Shippensburg: Mike & Amanda Kirkpatrick, 10514 Mapleton Road, Shippensburg
Fayetteville: Chuck & Dianne Salter, 1198 Mountain Shadow West
Borough 2: Suzanne Everly, 910 Leidig Drive, Chambersburg
Hamilton Heights: Gail Vaughn, 1594 Norman Dr., Chambersburg
S. Hamilton: Ted & Amanda Bustline, 438 Lindman, Chambersburg
Scotland: John+Lynn Hostetler, 3656 Glen Eagles Dr. Chambersburg.
Sign up sheets with tear-offs to contact hosts are in the Lobby.
Thank you for making MX 2022 an amazing week at FUMC!
And we want you to save the date for MX 2023: June 14-17, 2023!
NEW 6 WEEK BIBLE STUDY!
Meets at 10 o’clock in the resource room at the end of the staff hallway. It is a study of God's Kingdom from Genesis to Revelation: Guiding Light And Warmth, Satisfying food And Water, Loving relationships with God And Others, Purposeful work And Rest.
Choral Singalong
The Chancel Choir invites all singers and those who love to sing to join us this summer for a Choral Singalong.
We will meet in the choir room to sing together (for fun) Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm on the following dates:
- August 17
Come when you can, no performance or membership required. Contact any choir member or Linda for further information.
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).
Great News!
Mail Service is up to only missing a day or two a week. We feel confident that tithes and offerings mailed to the church will arrive here safely. If you wish to send your contributions via mail, you are welcome to do so.
Traditional
MINISTRY UPDATES
Children's Ministry
Pray with us Tuesdays at 2:52pm!
Cradle Roll is once again open to nursing mothers and families with little ones from 9am-12pm.
We are requesting donations:
- Pack and Play sheets
- double A and triple A batteries
We do need some work completed:
- Power-wash Little Tikes tables, chairs and slides
- Replace batteries in infant toys
Save the Dates!
August 16th and 18th Early Childhood Ministry Open House 5pm-6pm.
August 21 - Back to School Blessing at Memorial Park Bandshell 10am.
August 21 - Church Picnic at Memorial Park 11am.
Youth Group
Illuminate Youth Ministry meets on Wednesdays from 6-8 pm, and on Sundays at 10am.
If you'd like more information, please contact Collin @xcultureyouth@gmail.com.
Hungry Hearts
Egg Carton supply is full. We do not need egg cartons at this time.
The Clothing Mission is accepting donations of ALL season clothing during July. As long as there is room in any of the bins in the lobby you may leave items. The clothing mission has not scheduled appointments during July to allow for vacations and rest for all our volunteers. We have scheduled two work days for July. We are hoping to see regular volunteer, people from MX and any others who would like to help. Those dates and times are:
Thursday, July 21st 10 AM—12:00 PM
Thursday July 28th 1 PM—3:00PM
Team Haiti/Missions
We want to keep you up-to-date on how the ministry is going in Haiti. These have been very difficult days, weeks and months in Haiti, which has had more than it’s share of trouble and tragedy. The gifts from members and friends of FUMC have helped to ease the struggles for many.
The School of Hope has been open and students have been taught on a regular basis. Some students have taken their standardized tests administered by the state education department. Your scholarship support has made this possible. We recently sent in the last 1/3 of the annual rent for the school facility. Annual cost is $9,000.
This year we have added a lunch program which costs $400 a month and supplements the food given by the government to provide lunch for 200+ students. Leftovers are sent home for other family members at the end of the-day. The school semester payment for each student is $140, which is required in the fall and spring. These scholarships not only pay for school supplies but also salaries for the teachers. Thank you for helping this year be a success at the School of Hope.
Mission Central is in need of Women's briefs, feminine hygiene items, hand and foot warmers, dental floss, toothpaste, deodorant (men's and women's), small personal size shampoo and conditioner, new blankets, medical wound care supplies, school rulers, children's scissors, and all sizes of shoes.
Pastoral Care Ministries
GriefShare -Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one - is a special weekly (13) seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts and we want to help. New Session Starts: Sept. 12 - Nov. 28 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the Alda Bower Classroom.
Stephen Ministry is here to walk with you through difficult journeys.
Surviving the Holidays
Women Connect
Women Connect Facebook Group! All women in the church are invited to join!
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS in Women Connect:
August 19, 2022 - at FUMC. Guest Speaker - Renata Mosely
Worship at Memorial Park
August 21, 2022
10am -Blended service at Memorial Park.
No children or youth Sunday School.
Service will be followed by our annual church picnic!
200th Anniversary Celebration!
September 18 -Worship with our Bishop.
November 13 -Homecoming Worship with a luncheon.
Mission Experience (MX)
Save the date for MX next year: June 14-17, 2023!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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!
We are in need of volunteers to run sound for our 11am service. Training will be provided. If interested, please contact Zach Swan.
Please contact the church about hospitalizations as we no longer are contacted when parishioners are hospitalized.
Post-High/Young Adult Sunday School Class meets weekly on Sundays at 10:00! The class will meet in the lounge and will be led by Young Adults. Post-High young adults in their late-teens or in their 20’s are welcome as we read through the book “The Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden Wisdom of the Beatitudes”
Refugee Resettlement: Please contact Clint Bolte (717) 267-2157 to volunteer with helps for the family. Donations can be sent to Congregation of the Sons of Israel, 209 East King Street, Chambersburg 17201—memo “refugee resettlement”.
Alter Flowers: Please return the vase liners to the church. Also, we are in need of someone to take charge of flowers. Contact Vikkie Eckert if interested.
Service
The 'Following Jesus by Serving People' form is available this morning next to today's worship folder. There is a box for you to return the completed form at the “Next Steps” counter.
Next Steps
Next Steps is the the counter area by the lobby high-top tables is the new spot for forms, information, devotionals, study guides, and sign ups.
Prayers for Healing
Vicky Leisher
Don Nolder
Sherrill Kessinger
Emmett Kessinger
Deanna Nolder
Deb Ewing
Bill Peerce
Prayers for Missions
We praise God because Karen Null's granddaughter, Abbey Null, arrived safely in Ukraine with a mission team to help prepare food parcels to be distributed to the people! Please pray for safety for her and all the other workers!Prayers for Our World
Humanitarian Corridors in Ukraine.
For the protection and safety of the people in Ukraine.
For an end to the invasion of Ukraine.
For meaningful productive peace talks.
Wisdom for government leaders.
God's intervention in the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
For the children and babies in Ukraine.
Relief for those dealing with severe weather.
Healing for our divided country, nations, and leaders.
All Military and Law Enforcement and First Responders and Essential Workers.
Families, friends and the community of Uvalde, Texas.
Prayers for Church Ministries, Events and Special projects
Stephen Ministry
First Lights Children's Ministry
Illuminate Youth Ministry
Hungry Hearts Ministry
200th Anniversary Celebration
Mission Experience (MX) 2023!
Prayers needed for these members with long term concerns:
Prayers of Comfort, Peace and Condolence
For Judy Peas' son-in-law, Fred Kraemer, for relief from pain due to his pancreatic cancer.
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.
