Morning Worship August 16, 2015

West York Church of the Brethren Loving, Building, and Nurturing the

Community of Christ

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Darlis Parker

WORSHIP IN SONG

PRELUDE Purer In Heart Janet Jones

*PRAISE MUSIC

In Christ Alone Lord, I Need You

Love Lifted Me #508

CHILDREN’S STORY & Pastor Greg

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

WORSHIP IN PRAYER Pastor Greg

WORSHIP IN THE WORD Pastor Greg

Revealed Romans 1:18-32

OUR RESPONSE I Need Thee Every Hour #638

WORSHIP IN GIVING Pastor Greg

*BENEDICTION Pastor Greg

West York Church of the Brethren Pastor: Gregory L. Jones 5101 Darlington Road, York, PA 17408 pastorgregjones@gmail.com Phone: (717)792-9260; Prayer Line: (717)792-8816 Pastor: 717-308-7499

E-mail: westyorkcob@verizon.net Web Site: www.westyorkcob.org Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/westyorkcob

For your children

Crib and Toddler Nursery Service is available up to age 3.

Special children’s bulletins are available in the foyer.

This Week’s Calendar

Monday

Care and Share Women’s Group - 7 pm

Tuesday

Child Education Center Board Meeting - 6 pm

Wednesday

Day of Prayer for Children and Youth

Bible Study Discussion Group - 7 pm

AA meeting - 8 pm

Welcome to all who are visiting with us today. Please sign the sheet on the table in the narthex.

Thank you.

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LAST PERSON TO LEAVE THE CHURCH: Please make sure ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED. This includes the narthex, sanctuary and hallway doors. Any questions, see Pennie Jacobs.

September Newsletter Deadline for articles for the

September Newsletter is

August 24, 2015 Thank you.

Opportunities to Serve

Special Announcements

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There will be no Children’s Sunday School classes until September 6th.

The Sunday morning worship service will begin at AM.

There will be no Hospitality Table on Sunday Mornings through the summer.

Enjoy your summer vacation!

Back to School Breakfast Sunday, August 30, 2015

9:00 a.m. Sign up on the sheets in the narthex if you plan to attend.

We are looking for students that will be

entering 1st grade and 6th grade in the fall. We need these names so we can

give them a Bible at the Back-to-School Breakfast on Sunday, August 30th. Please contact Pennie Jacobs by August 16th with their name.

Thank you! To all those who helped make our

Summer Splash yesterday successful and a fun time for everyone!

Today’s Important Reminders

August 18th - Child Education Center Board Meeting

August 19th - Day of Prayer for Children and Youth

August 24th - Newsletter Deadline

August 27th - Child Education Center Open House

August 30th - Back-to-School Breakfast

August Special Offering Our special offering for August is

“Stewards”

This oferi g will go to the Property & Grou ds Mi istry Tea .

Brown envelopes are in the narthex.

STATISTICAL INFORMATION for August 9, 2015 Attendance: Giving Sunday School: 8 General Fund: $2,706.50 Worship: 81 Received to Date: $102,906.30 101.28% of Budgeted Giving

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The Monday Morning Bible Study will not be meeting until October.

If you would like to offer special music during the worship service this summer, or if you know of someone outside the church, please contact Beth Marshall or Linda Zumbrum.

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This summer Pastor Greg will be leading a unique Sunday School class that will explore a variety of topics. You will have the opportunity to discuss End Time Prophesies, explore 4 views of

hell, discover what makes Simple Evangelism work, and learn how to Study the Bible. We will meet in the

fellowship hall. Everyone is welcome.

SAVE THE DATE

Summer picnic & Vesper service September 13, 2015 4:00 pm Jake & Arlene Miller’s Homestead

Lake Road, Spring Grove (Sign up sheets will be available later in august)

CARE AND SHARE WOMEN’S GROUP

In Mid-September, the Care and Share Wom-en’s Group will be beginning a new 12-

week study, topic Overcoming Worry .

The study is open to women of all ages. We meet in the fellowship hall from 7 pm to 8 pm and our time includes not

only Bible study, but also a time of sharing concerns and praying for one another.

Please consider joining your Sisters-in-Christ for this time of encouragement and spiritual growth.

Contact Judith Wallace with questions or to enroll. Book orders will be placed September 2nd.

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West York Church of the Brethren has

made 2015 the Year we read through

the Bible. Sign the sheet on the

narthex table for copies of the Bible

Study Companion for the months Sept.

through December. IF YOU HAVE

PICKED UP COPIES FROM THE TABLE, PLEASE

MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST SO

BARB CAN MAKE YOU A COPY EACH MONTH.

For those participating in the read through the Bible

plan for 2015, you may join a small discussion group that

meets Wednesday evenings at 7 pm. If you cannot

attend, you are invited to join the online discussion at

www.facebook.com/biblestudycompanion.

Schedule a Visit Sometimes you need someone to talk with. Sometimes you

need someone to pray with. Sometimes you need help with a

difficult issue. Sometimes you just have questions. Pastor

Greg is available to meet with you and visit with you. To

schedule a visit, contact Pastor Greg directly at

pastorgregjones@gmail.com or (717-308-7499).

Pastor Greg will only be available for emergencies during

the month of August.

To receive a text message alerting you to special updates and announcements concerning the West York Church, text @westyork to (717)842-4542 or @westyork to 81010. If you have questions, talk to Pastor Greg.

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THE CHILD EDUCATION CENTER The Child Education Center is accepting applications for the

2015-2016 school year for both the 3 and the 4 & 5 classes.

If you know of a child in those age groups, please let them

know of our preschool and have them contact the office or

our website www.westyorkcob.org. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR

ENROLLMENT. Thank you for your support of our school.

PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE - THURSDAY, AUGUST 27TH

Operation Christmas Child

Because of Back-to-School sales, now is a good time to start buying items to fill shoeboxes for Operation

Christmas Child for November. A list of gift suggestions is on the table in the narthex.

Recently the US Supreme Court ruled that Same Sex couples must have equal access and equal rights to marriage. This ruling has caused a lot of debate in Christian circles. Although many people have opinions about this decision, not everyone knows the truth? What does God have to say about marriage? Beginning in September, we will explore God’s Truth through a sermon series called A Biblical View of Marriage. If you want to know God’s thoughts concerning marriage, join us at : am beginning September 6th.

EYN FUNDRAISER EVENT TODAY at BERMUDIAN COB

1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - The Gathering Place

Karen Knight, former Sight & Sound singer/actress, will be speaking/singing. Tickets $10/person available at the door.

See poster in narthex for more information.

Friends of Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community

Chick-fil-A Fundraiser August 24th & 25th

5 pm to 8 pm each day 340 Eisenhower Drive, Hanover ONLY Just say “The Brethren Home”

****** Mum Sale

Friday, September 11th 10 am until sold out Nicarry Meetinghouse Come early to get your beautiful fall decorations.

****** Keystone Brass Quintet

Saturday, September 19th at 7:00 pm Nicarry Meetinghouse

Giant gift cards for CAS will be sold in the narthex Sunday, September 6th, between 9:30 and 10:00. If you are unable to be at church, please call Nancy Anthony. ******

19th Annual Fore Children Golf Outing

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Hanover Country Club

200 East Water Street, Abbottstown, PA

$95 Individual Golfer, $360 Foursome

Registration & Sponsorship Forms on narthex table. ******

CAS is always in need of material gifts such as paper supplies, art supplies, cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies and non-perishable foods. There is a box in the narthex labeled CAS. Please place any donations in the box. There is a Wish List of all items needed attached to the side of the box. Money saved from these donations can be used to provide more counseling for children.

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The Newsletter can now be viewed on our church website. Check it out! Let Barb know if you no longer need a printed

copy of the newsletter.

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NATIONAL OLDER ADULT CONFERENCE

September 7-11, 2015 Lake Junaluska, NC

Registration Fee $199

$25 discount for first time attendees

A Registration Brochure is on the narthex table.

NOAC is a Spirit-filled gathering of adults who love learning and discerning together, exploring God’s call for their lives and

living out that call by sharing their energy, insight, and legacy with their families, communities, and the world.

Senior Citizen’s Day

Wednesday, August 26th 9:30 am

Thomas Jolin - Musician/Instrument Builder Nancy Shoap - Author/Musician

Menu: Barbecue Chicken, Corn on the Cob - $15/person

RSVP by August 19th to 717-642-8256

See the poster hanging in the narthex for more information. ********

Fall Scrapbook Retreat September 18-20, 2015

Subtract $10 from registration if postmarked by August 18th! Registration form hanging in narthex with more information.

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Lumberjack Work Day Saturday, September 19th - 8 am to 3 pm Bring chain saws, gloves, safety goggles.

Call or email to register for free (lunch provided) Phone: 717-642-8256 Email: campeder@campeder.org

See poster hanging in church narthex.

CHECK THE HALLWAY BULLETIN BOARD FOR INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING:

Dementia Care Support Group (Providence Place - Dover)

Veterans’ Memorial Garden (Spring Grove High School)

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Brethren Disaster Relief Auction

September 25 & 26, 2015 Lebanon Valley Expo

80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon PA DONATIONS NEEDED: Good antiques,

collectibles, paintings, pottery, handcrafted items, baked goods (pies,

cookies, cakes, bread, etc.), coin collections, fresh vegetables, lawn & garden tools, hand tools, sports equipment, good quality furniture, quilts,

wallhangings, theme baskets, etc. (see narthex bulletin board for information on donations).

Check out the brochure copies on the narthex table.

COMMUNITY CANTATA - PALM SUNDAY 2016 “Behold The Lamb”

A community choir is being organized to perform this Cantata by members of several local churches.

THE FIRST MEETING OF THIS CHOIR WILL BE TODAY at 2:30 pm at

SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 250 TRINITY ROAD, YORK.

See poster on narthex bulletin board for more information.

Southern PA District Church of the Brethren

2015 District Conference

September 18-19, 2015

Ridge Church of the Brethren

Contact the church office if you are interested in attending.

Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry

FALL FUNDRAISING BANQUET

Saturday, October 3, 2015

New Fairview Church of the Brethren

Silent Auction 4:00 - 5:20 pm (only) Full-course dinner 5:30 pm

Music by MINISTERS OF MUSIC

Tickets $12.00—Available until Sept. 19th See Dave Miller for tickets.

Prayer Requests Praise: The children and youth of our church Erma Dentler (Pennie Jacobs): found relief from pain

New Concerns: Shirley Grove & family: death of sister, Sharon Brown Summer Splash Picnic Lillian Grove: recovering from spine surgery to remove lesion Family of Deb Latshaw (Ron Horn Jr): upon her death Wayne Miller (Pennie Jacobs): recovering from open heart surgery Steve Mitchell (Pat Eutzy): diagnosed with brain tumor Lois Hinson: knee replacement surgery recovery not going well Family of Adam Runk (Darlis Parker): upon his death Freddie Kemfort (Wanda Keefer): receiving treatment for cancer The Child Education Center’s enrollment for this fall Ongoing prayer concerns: Romaine Andrews: back pain, Tom Ausherman: recovery from back surgery, Melinda Avey: multiple sclerosis, Bob Breeden: health issues, Jean Brown: cancer, Tim Coonan: recovery from eye surgery, Ray Dentler: hospice care, John Eller: health concerns, Ron Horn, Sr.: hospice care, Cindy Lepley: cancer, Kathleen Lloyd: health concerns, Charleigh McDowell: tumor in abdomen, Merl & Sue Messinger: health concerns, Arlene Miller: cancer, Reda Miller: recovering from surgery, Scott Miller: health concerns, Brenda Myers: recovery from surgery, Nancy Patterson: health concerns, Lorraine Runk: health concerns, Merle Senft: health concerns, Bob & Sherril Smith: health concerns, Holly Verbjar: struggle in recovery from car accident, Joyce Whitcraft: health concerns, Bob & Mary Wildasin: health concerns, Lorraine Yohe: recovery from neck surgery Kume Mutah and the other Chibok girls & their families: abducted from school in Nigeria The Church of the Brethren in Nigeria Ted & Julie Smoker & family: traveled to Guatemala recently to begin their mission work there Numerous individuals who are grieving the loss of loved ones The Leadership Team

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If you have a prayer request you would like to share with the church, please fill out a prayer card (found in the narthex)

and give it to Pastor Greg or the Worship Leader.

We are running the announcements on a power point pri-or to the worship service and after. If you have an an-nouncement you would like to add to the power point, please contact the church office no later than Thursday each week. If you have an announcement you would like to make in church during the worship service, please talk to the Worship Leader prior to the service.

SERVING TODAY: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Darlis Parker Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Linda Zumbrum Guitarist: Brendan Malloy Acolyte: Dawson Eshbach Greeter: Mary Jane Hoff Power Point: Bill Zumbrum Sound Board: Ron Buser Deacon: Tom Ausherman Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Linda Fulmele; Genie & Shawna Grove Nursery: Wendy & Bill McDowell Children’s Story: Pastor Greg

SERVING NEXT WEEK: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Jake Hershey Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Judith Wallace Guitarist: Brendan Malloy Acolyte: Ben Grove Greeter: Chuck Wallace Power Point: Bill McDowell Sound Board: Bill Fulmele Deacon: Tom Ausherman Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Linda Fulmele; Genie & Shawna Grove Nursery: Heather & Tom Fluke

GREETERS: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU BE READY TO SERVE BY 9:30 A.M. ON THE SUNDAY YOU ARE SCHEDULED TO GREET.

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