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~SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE~ 10:45 - 11:45 AM
Service for the
Lord’s Day
Worship Service
-Sanctuary-
9:30 - 10:20 AM
Sunday School
Adult Educa�on
10:20 –10:45 AM
Fellowship Time
8:30 - 9:20 AM Service for the
Lord’s Day
with Communion
-Chapel-
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
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The Winds of Change From Pastor Kyle
News from F���� P��������� C����� of York
!
My children no longer wake me up at night, unless they have a nightmare or the wind is bad. Neither of them like the sound of the wind beating against their window panes. I’ll admit, it’s a bit unsettling. We’ve had a couple of bad wind storms lately. One in particular was so bad that we ended up with someone else’s patio cushion in our backyard. During these kinds of storms, the kids bring their blankets down and sleep in our room. All four of us listen together to the eerie
sound of the wind howling through the trees and tapping on the windows.
When I was on a mission trip to the Bahamas, I experienced for the first time Caribbean humidity. It was almost suffocating at times. It felt like a sauna except with the added challenge of the hot sun beating down on your skin. We were trying to do grueling mission work (painting a home, installing a drop ceiling in a home without air conditioning) in the sweltering heat. At one point I had to take a
break and sip my water bottle. I settled myself under a small tree for shade, and
Winds: Con�nued, page 3-
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Co-Pastor
Rev. C. Kyle Gott ................ ext. 227
Co-Pastor
Rev. Allison J. Beaulieu ...... ext. 230
Director of Music Ministry
Jim Spark ............................. ext. 236
Director of Christian Education and Formation
Wendy Smith ....................... ext. 231
Facility Manager
John Adams ......................... ext. 240
Cell .................................... 887-6696
Administrative Secretary
Laura Smuck........................ ext. 221
Administrative Secretary
Lara “Elle” McKusky………..ext.228
Office Manager/Financial Administrator
Alicia ORorey ....................... ext. 229
Director of Childcare Ministry
Jairia Kennedy ..................................
Caring Ministry Director
James Epperly ................... 848-8869
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Winds : Con�nued from page 1-
Caring M5#5,@+&
D��� C���� F��� �, Due to the family welcoming a new addition, there will be no Caring Ministry letter this month. James will be back next month with double the updates! Thank you for your understanding.
~ Pastor Allison
~Hallelujah Staff
rested as best I could. At that moment, the tiniest, faintest breeze swept through our work site like a true gift from God. It made us all pause and give thanks for something probably none of us have given thanks for before: a gentle, subtle puff
of wind.
On May 20, we will celebrate Pentecost. On that day, we will remember the gift of the Holy Spirit that blew through the upper room. It’s described as a mighty rushing wind, the kind that have my kids running to the comfort of mom and dad’s room. But I also think the Holy Spirit can move like a gentle breeze, similar to the
one I experienced in the Bahamas.
Sometimes the Spirit disrupts, and sometimes it comforts.
How do you need the Holy Spirit to come to you this Pentecost: like a mighty wind or a gentle breeze? I pray that the Holy Spirit comes into your life, maybe not as you want, but as you need. I know from personal experience that in the life of faith, these can be two totally different things. I look forward to celebrating the church’s birthday with you on May 20th. Wear your red and be ready for the Holy
Spirit to move in awesome and amazing ways.
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Susan and I have been overwhelmed by the
prayers, love and support of the pastors and members of First Pres. since my heart attack on Nov. 24th.
During the journey to my heart transplant I have felt
God’s presence guiding the path and comforting
me. I am especially grateful for the prayer
service held just two hours before I received the call
that a donor heart had been found.
“I sought the Lord and He answered me. He delivered
me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4
Bob Weikert
Dear Friends at FPC, As I’ve traveled this path of life, I’ve encountered times of pain and times of joy. I’m so grateful for friends to support me in the pain and to celebrate the happier times. Today, I want to say how very much I appreciate my church family. Thank you to the Deacons who delivered bouquets of flowers and to those who served at Winfried’s reception. Thank you to the many who sent cards, emails, or phoned at just the right moment. Thank you to Pastor Allison and Pastor Kyle for your spiritual guidance. Thank you to Jim who played J. S .Bach, and to John and Deb who saw that
everything was placed properly.
With the promise of the resurrection, there will be happier times to share and joy in the knowledge that our God loves each of us. This
is the Presbyterian belief, our belief.
Blessings always,
Nancy Wiegmann
Church Family News
Dawson Alexander Cherry B��� F�� 7, 2018, 7:30��. 8 �� 1 ��, 21 ����� ���.
Grandparents Steve and Donna Cherry
Parents Forrest (Woody) and Lauren Cherry
Born on Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath in Norfolk, England.
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Church Family News
D+. T53 %#$ P%@@5 F%$G+ %+G “SG35-RG@5+G$”! We have been asked to return to Nkhoma Mission
Hospital in Nkhoma, Malawi, where we previously worked for four
months last year. This 250-bed rural hospital is a long-standing
work of The Presbyterian Church of Scotland and The Dutch
Reformed Church of South Africa. When we were there
previously Tim helped establish a Family Medicine Training
Program (doctors welcome to come to teach) in that hospital, and
I helped in Medical Records. This time I hope to do the same job,
but Tim will be the Medical Director of the hospital while the long-
time Medical Director spends a Sabbatical Year in the United
Kingdom. This is a big and complicated position, but with the
excellent staff at the hospital, and God’s enabling, Tim hopes to
do a good job. Your prayers would be appreciated.
We will be leaving our Florida home on May 22, 2018, and
will most likely return to Florida the end of May, 2019. We will
miss the Michigan part of our family during that year (Alyssa, Jeff,
and 5 boys), but we plan to see the family members living in
Africa while we are there (Jason, Heather, and 2 girls; Eli,
Bethany, and 3 boys; Caleb, Krista, and 3 boys).
Please rejoice with us about this wonderful opportunity
that we have to share in God’s Work in Malawi.
Blessings,
PaK and Tim
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Church Family News
WHAT HAPPENED IN April ? April 1: Start of the Easter Season!
April 8: Christian Education Spring
Courses Began.
April 29: Co-Pastor
Installation
Easter Offerings were designated to the Carmel Matriculation School & The Caring Ministry of FPC
SUNDAY
LUNCH
BUNCH May 6: Red
Lobster
May 13:
Isaac’s @Meadowbrook
May 20: Seniors on
Sundays @ FPC
May 27: Crimson Grill
May
News from the Carmel School!
The Carmel School in South India has completed another
successful academic year. Their summer vacation takes place in
April and May, the hottest months in their region. The students
are almost finished with their national examinations, which are
being held later than usual this year.
Happily, Mr. Backiaraj reports that he has noticed a
decrease in the amount of oppression of Christian schools by the
Indian Government. Thanks to the many of you who have been
praying for this to happen! The school and the entire community
are deeply grateful that they will receive half of the collections
from our special Easter offering this year. Their planned girls’
study hall will likely cost around twenty thousand dollars, and your
generosity will provide the school with an excellent start for this
vital project. Carmel School : Con�nued, page 7—
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Church Family News
As always, there are crucial prayer needs at Carmel. The
entire area is now in the fourth year of a drought. Mr. Backiaraj
states that Carmel’s water supply is still sufficient because of the
depth of their well, which your generosity helped to make possible.
But if the wet monsoon this summer doesn’t bring good rains, the
situation will become critical. Your prayers are also requested for
the students as they complete their national examinations.
Preena and Backie’s son Ridley will write India’s national medical
college entrance exam on May 6. He has sat for this exam four
times now, and last year obtained a high enough score to enter a
private medical college. But the tuition at these institutions is
prohibitive, compared to costs at the much more competitive
government medical colleges. Backie believes that increasing his
score just a few points will enable Ridley to begin his studies
toward his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor.
Finally, Carmel’s special project for children affected by HIV /
AIDS has now grown to serve one hundred twenty children. Thus
far, only twenty-five have sponsors. A number of American
churches are working to fill this gap, and it would be huge if F.P.C.
could add our name to that list. If you would like to know more
about these amazing children and how you can sponsor one or
more, please see Michael Sopchak or any member of the Mission
Committee.
Unfortunately, Mike is unable to lead a trip to Carmel this
summer due to personal circumstances. The next trip will
probably take place in July 2019 but a January 2019 date is also a
possibility. The Carmel community is deeply saddened not to be
hosting a team this summer, and your prayers are requested for
all concerned ~
The Mission CommiOee,
—Carmel School : Con�nued from page 6
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Buildings & Grounds
M*ST)5#U EVG#@
Meet at the church at 8:00 a.m. The coffee and donuts
will be ready at 7:45 a.m.!
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Save the Date!
May
5th*
Offering Corner
The One Great Hour of Sharing, Lenten, envelopes and
children’s fish banks have received a grand total of
$5,164.16!
One Great Hour of Sharing monies will go towards Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program &
Self-Development of People.
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S�������� S ��� S�����
A:�� B�9��: P �9��9 ��=:� $281, 336 $288, 292 N��-? �9��9 $18, 620 $24,312
T�� E��:�� O==����� total was $5,512.00, and designated to
C���� M�:��� �:��� S��� & T�� C����� M����:�� �= FPC, who will each be receiving
$2,756.00
The money Carmel receives will go towards building a study hall
for their students.
May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27
Hospitality Desk
10:20 - 10:45 a.m.
LOC & Flower
Delivery
Stephanie Auker
or Adam Marcini Anne McFeely
Lynne Leopold
Sharp Susan Puglese
Flower
Delivery Peggy Flannelly Jairia Kennedy Dan Sharp Harry Brown
Nursery
8:30 a.m.
Jairia Kennedy
Mackenzie Licari
Mackenzie Licari
Jairia Kennedy Jairia Kennedy
Jairia Kennedy
Mrs. Betsy Miller
Nursery
10:45 a.m.
Jairia Kennedy
Cole Bur
Veronica Smith
Mackenzie Licari
Lille Schanck
Veronica Smith
Jairia Kennedy
Gabriel
Cavanaugh
Mackenzie Licari
Jairia Kennedy
Veronica Smith
Chloe Berebile
Sunday Volunteers
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WOMEN’S CLASS The Women’s Class is viewing the beautiful artwork of
John August Swanson in conjunction with scripture
passages surrounding Jesus’ ministry, his death and
his resurrection. His work will be explored along with
commentary from the faculty at the Chandler School of Theology
at Emery University..
THE
PARLOR
——
9:30am
PERSPECTIVES CLASS
The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong
Can Be Made Right
The title of this course comes from a book by African-
American activist and Christian leader Lisa Sharon
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HOMEBUILDERS CLASS
Homebuilder’s Class is continuing its series of a DVD curriculum called Soul
Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You by Pastor John Ortberg. Join us as we discover how to tend to our
inner life and take care of our relationship with God to a deeper level.
ROOM
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———
Educa�on OPPORTUNITIES
Chris�an Spring Courses Began Sunday, April 8
PATHFINDERS BIBLE STUDY
1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS
Currently we are using a DVD curriculum called
Twelve Women of the Bible by Lysa TerKeurst and
other teachers. We will explore the ways that God
worked in women’s lives and ponder the lessons they have for
us today.
THE PARLOR
——
1:00-2:30pm
Adult Education : There are several opportunities for you to grow in your faith Sunday morning.
Choose one class that will fit your needs. All classes meet from 9:30-10:20.
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Harper. Lisa starts her provocative and thoughtful book by asking if the conventional understanding of the gospel (that God forgives us of our sins so we can go to heaven when we die) would have been embraced as really good news to her enslaved ancestors or to the Cherokee Indian peoples who are also in her family tree. No, a message of enduring injustice with only future other-worldly hope, Lisa explains, would not have been truly good news. They would have needed more—some positive way to understand and cope with the realities of their hard lives, and the news of a God at work in and through them would have been much better news. The true gospel, as captured in the Biblical story, is exactly that kind of news. Jesus brings a “very good gospel,” indeed. Using Lisa’s powerful book, we will spend the first half of the class exploring the heart of the gospel: the unfolding Biblical story that gives an account of the shalom God intended in the good creation, the alienation caused by our sin and idols, and the restoration which God’s Kingdom brings in Christ Jesus.
In the second half of the class, using Lisa Sharon Harper’s stories as a guide, we will ponder how the implications of God’s reconciliation ripple out into several area of life—bringing wholeness and healing and goodness into our own experiences, such as our relationships with those of another race or gender, nature, and even our bodies. Can Christ’s reconciliation guide us to work for better relationships between the rich and the poor, even between nations?
As The Very Good Gospel shows, Christ’s work of reconciliation is a central Biblical way to understand our faith, as well as the nature and goal of our discipleship. Interestingly, for well-informed Presbyterians, the book has considerable overlap with our official Confession of 1967, a beautiful document in our church’s Book of Confessions. Everyone is welcome to join us as we study Lisa’s book, explore the theology of reconciliation, and discover how God’s gospel can help us heal alienation and brokenness. This course will be good news, indeed!
Educa�on Opportuni�es Chris�an
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"One Church, One Book" Reading Group (SESSION 2)
A?�� 5 – M�� 10 THURSDAYS
The national conversation about racism and white
privilege has left many of us feeling anxious and
confused. Is having uncomfortable conversations about
race truly helpful, or would it be better if we all strove to
be “colorblind”? Since the success of the Civil Rights Movement, is
...continued
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—— 7:00-
MOTHERS’ BIBLE STUDY
T���9���
The study of Rebekah Lyons’, You Are Free (Be Who
You Already Are), which has been a wonderful mix of
DVD teachings, personal study, and group
discussion, will conclude this month. Each of our
studies has seemed to be better than the one before,
and this was no exception. All agreed that we could
have continued on for many more weeks without exhausting the
depths of its wisdom.
Sadly, the school year is coming to a close, and MBS must
take a break for the summer months. On Tuesday, May 22, we
will therefore gather for our closing brunch and say farewell until
fall. Ladies, watch for the restart dates and the new study
information in the September Hallelujah and plan to join us then, if
you haven’t already. Mothers’ Bible Study welcomes all women of
this congregation and their friends and neighbors to share in this
unique blend of Bible study, fellowship, and prayer support. We
meet on Tuesday mornings, 9:15 to 11:00, in Christine Thomas
Hall. Child care is provided for preschool-age children upon
request; and there are always some delicious, nourishing
refreshments served. We hope to see new faces again in
September! You will receive a warm welcome.
IN
CHRISTINE
THOMAS
H A L L
— —
9:15-
Educa�on Chris;an
~Mid-Week Bible Studies~
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Sermon Time
During the sermon at the 10:45 worship service, the kindergarten-
3rd graders are invited to hear a “Godly play story,” a Bible story
told in a simple, quiet way, using wooden figures and other visual
props. After the story is told, the children are asked simple
questions to help them respond to the story in a thoughtful way.
The children are then invited to use art materials of their choosing
to respond to the story. For the month of May, here are the stories
that will be told:
May 6: The story of Jesus appearing to the disciples
May 13: The story of Jesus commissioning the disciples
May 20 & May 27: No Godly play story
systemic racial inequality really still a big problem? How much
can one person actually do to make our country a more just
place? And what does the Bible have to say about all of this
Waking Up White is a fascinating memoir that tells one woman’s
personal story of grappling with questions like these.
Along with Presbyterians from thousands of churches across the
country, join us as we strive to better understand the role race
plays in our own lives, in our church, in our city, and in our country
--and as we consider a faithful Christian
response. This reading group will study the
book together over the course of six weeks.
Every week, we'll all read the designated
section on our own. Then, each Thursday,
we'll meet together to discuss that week's
chapters.
Life-long learning is a vital part of growing in faith. During this season of Easter, join us for Adult Christian Education, as we learn to follow the Risen Lord more closely. All are welcome, and you can drop in to any of our Sunday morning classes or mid-week Bible studies any time.
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Teacher Apprecia�on Brunch
As a token of our appreciation to the Sunday School staff for
children and youth, the Sunday School staff will be treated to a
brunch on Sunday May 20. Here is a list of all the people who
lovingly gave of their time to serve God at FPC. Thank you each
and every teacher and helper! Without you, many
children and youth would not grow in their faith!
Please express your gratitude to them for helping
the next generation to grow in their faith!
On May 20 all children will meet in the junior high
classroom for an intergenerational Sunday School.
S��9�� S��� S:�==:
TG�-=��� ���� � 9 ���: Stephanie Auker, Sharon McCreary, Jennifer Reilly, Michelle Rich
K��9�����:��-S���9 ���9�: Wendy Berg, Brenda Elby, Amy Golden, Nancy Lyon
T���9-F�=:� ���9�: Molly Borger, Elaine Carr, Madison Ehrhart, Michelle Ehrhart
S�H:�-E���:� ���9�: Ellen Chase, Charlene Chank,
Rick Rohrbaugh
N��:�-TG� =:� ���9�: John Davids, Ron Herman, Pete and Mindy Knaub, Dan Meckley
Educa�on OPPORTUNITIES
Chris�an
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Seniors on Sunday
All seniors age 62 and older are invited to join us for a delicious
lunch and program on Sunday, May 20, at noon in Christine
Thomas Hall. We will be enjoying a program called “Laughing
Your Way to Good Health.” To sign up for the lunch, contact Bev
Kling or Linda Rupert by May 13.
Prayer Room
May 20 is Pentecost Sunday, the day when we celebrate the gift
of the Holy Spirit. God gives each of us gifts to be used to further
God’s kingdom here on earth. Do you wonder what your spiritual
gifts are? Come to the prayer room and contemplate the gifts of
the spirit. Spend time in silence exploring some questions about
each gift. Listen for what gift God may be calling you to use.
Confirma�on
We are beginning to plan the 2018-2019
confirmation class. All upcoming ninth
graders are invited to be a part of this
class. If you are interested in being a part of the next
confirmation class, please contact Rev. Allison Beaulieu. The
class will begin next September. More details will follow!
Summer Sunday School coming soon! Again this year we will offer an intergenerational
Sunday school class for the summer! Join us
June 10-July 29 as we explore spiritual practices
that help shape us for mission! More information
to follow, but for right now, mark your calendar!
Educa�on OPPORTUNITIES
Chris�an
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Here are the themes for each day:
M����, J��� 25: “God’s heroes have heart” The story of Samuel Anointing David (God wants us to look beyond
appearances and see the hero inside)
T�����, J��� 26: “God’s heroes have courage” The story of Abigail Saving the Day (God gives us courage to use our own
resources to be peacemakers)
W�������, J��� 27: “God’s heroes have wisdom” The Story of Jesus Going to the Temple (Jesus shows us how to use our
knowledge with wisdom to do great things)
T������, J��� 28: “God’s heroes have power” The story of Pentecost (God Gives us Power to share
the Good News of Jesus with others)
So mark your calendar for a week of �������, `GSS"a,)52, and
`*#! We will start with dinner at 6:00 p.m., followed by an evening of
T��� ����’� :���� �= VBS ��
“HG+" CG#@+%S: D5,T"VG+ Y"*+ S@+G#U@) 5# G"$.”
June 25-28|6:00-8:00 p.m.
Children have many super heroes but do they know that the Bible is full of heroes for God? By exploring these heroes, the children will discover their strength in God and how to use their power for
good.
All children 4 years old through 6th grade are invited to participate in this year’s VBS.
Educa�on OPPORTUNITIES
Chris�an
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For all children 4 years old through Sixth Grade
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m.)
Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________
___________________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________
City: ___________________________ State: ____ Zip:_______
E-mail Address: ______________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________
In case of an emergency, please contact:
Name: _____________________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________________________
Child’s Name Attending: __________________________
Age: ________________ Grade: _________________
Child’s Name Attending: __________________________
Age: ________________ Grade: _________________
Child’s Name Attending: __________________________
Age: ________________ Grade: _________________
Any medical concerns that the church should be aware of:
________________________________________________
Number of people who will be attending dinner:
June 25: _____ June 26_____ June 27_____June 28_____
Sign up today! Do you know of a friend you could invite to VBS?
Pass on the registration form to them. Join us!
Vaca�on Bible School
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Do you dislike mulching or raking leaves? Do you need a
babysitter? How about help cleaning windows? Spring cleaning?
Oh– how about help going through all the junk in your garage so
you can donate the good stuff to the yard sale?
If the answer is “yes” to any of these than you need…
(also known as Youth Job Board)
Our teens are strong, helpful and very good workers – and need to raise money
for their trips this summer. We have LOTS of youth, ages 12-18 who are willing
to work for donations to help fund their trips (mission trip to the Dominican, York
Mission Week, Great Escape or Impact).
Please stop by the youth board, next to the choir room, and place your “ad”.
Name your job and how many people you would like to employ, and one of our
hardworking teens will call you.
Youth Corner
U��� �� D����: M� 6: Last Official Youth Group! Special activity planned,
12-2:00pm
M� 16-19: Yard Sale!! This benefits YOU!
All Teens Must Help! Set-up is May 16, and the sale is
May 17-19.
M� 20: Parents meeting and team-building for the Dominican Trip, 4:00pm.
J��� 2: Trip to NYC to see “Come from Away.”
J��� 4: Monday, DR Team-building at 5:00pm.
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Youth Corner
Thank you!!
Do you have TREASURES that you are no longer using?
DONATE THEM TO THE YOUTH YARD SALE!!
The Bi-annual Youth Mission Yard Sale is right around the corner! A ?����9� help defray the costs for the kids
to attend the summer mission/spiritual trips.
Beginning MAY 1, we will be accepting the following GENTLY USED items that conform to our guidelines:
Furniture, small appliances, kids’ toys, dishes, and kitchen items.
ALL ITEMS MUST BE UNDAMAGED, WITHOUT STAINS AND IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER.
Jewelry: Possibly, although we recommend that if these items are expensive items that you REALLY want to donate,
to please hold onto them for the upcoming auction.
We will not be accepting clothing or stuffed animals
Still have questions about something you’d like to donate? Call Molly Borger or Tammy Olderich, 717.891.6344
Mark Your Calendars: the sale will run May 17,18 and 19.
ALL items are to be dropped off at the yard sale site which is
the Olderich household on 605 Country Club Rd.
*PLEASE do not drop items off at the church!*
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Book Reviews
2. In the Midst of Winter: a Novel by Isabel Allende is a novel about three very different people who are brought together in a mesmerizing story that journeys from present-day Brooklyn to Guatemala in the recent past to 1970’s Chile and Brazil. The Washington Post calls Isabel Allende one of the greatest writers of our time. She is one of the most widely read authors in the world, with more than 67 million copies of her books having been sold. In 2014 President Barack Obama awarded Allende the Presidential medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. In this, her 21st novel, a snowstorm and a car accident bring three people together on an unexpected journey that transforms their lives. The novel revolves around Evelyn, a young
1.The Remarkable Ordinary: How to Stop, Look and Listen to Life by Frederick Buechner is a book about
appreciating the ordinary things of life, but it is not an ordinary book. The New York Times Book Review writes, “Frederick Buechner brings the reader to his knees, sometimes in laughter, sometimes in an astonishment very close to prayer, and at the best of times, in a combination of both.” The Remarkable Ordinary is based on a series of mostly unpublished lectures. In them Buechner reveals how to stop, look, and listen. “Pay attention”, he says. He encourages his readers to listen to the call of a bird or the rush of the wind, to the people who
flow in and out of your life. The ordinary points you to the extraordinary God who created and loves all of creation, including you. There are memorable words of wisdom from this talented writer on many aspects of our lives that inspire and challenge his readers. In this book, as in an earlier work, Crazy, Holy, Grace Buechner deals honestly with pain and loss. However, he always affirms the joy we experience in our Christian faith. His final words in The Remarkable Ordinary are: “Joy is knowing that even though you see through a glass darkly, even though lots of things happen—wars and peacemaking, hunger and homelessness—joy is knowing, even for a moment, that underneath everything are the everlasting arms.”
Library Corner
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3. Ten Prayers that Changed the World by Jean-Pierre Isbouts is a unique book that explores extraordinary stories of faith that shaped the course of history. The author is a famous historian and professor at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. His many books include the bestsellers In the Footsteps of Jesus and
The Biblical World. This remarkable new book introduces the reader to significant prayers from people from all walks of life: a shepherd and a rabbi: a soldier and a general: a peasant girl and a lawyer; a friar and a nun. Featured prayers are by ten well-known people: Abraham, Jesus, Joan of Arc, Martin Luther, Lincoln, St. Francis. Gandhi, Constantine, George Washington and General Patton. Isbouts re-creates, in vivid detail, the stories behind these prayers with his own thoughtful analysis of their impact on humanity. Each selection is enlightening and illuminates the amazing power of prayer.
Guatemalan-born, illegal immigrant, whose story of escape is a harrowing one. Allende is well-known in her books for exploring the time-ly issues of human rights and the plight of im-migrants and refugees. The other main char-acters are Lucia Marez, an older woman born in Chile who has lived in exile in the United States and Canada for decades. Her work has thrown her and Richard Bowmaster uneasily together. Richard is a sixty-year- old reclusive man who is Lucia’s landlord and fellow teach-er at the same university. Richard and Lucia, shaped by the tragedies witnessed in their lives, find unexpected long overdue love. Ultimately, this is a novel about the art of sur-vival and the redemptive power of healing love. At the end of the story, Richard quotes to Lucia the words of Albert Camus: “In the midst of winter, I finally found there was within me an invincible summer.”
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Member-
5th Sunday Nametags
Does anyone really like to wear a nametag? Probably not,
and yet they can really be helpful when you are at an event.
Whether you are meeting someone new or you are reconnecting
with someone but just can't place their name, nametags can really
help!
The Membership Committee is
highlighting nametag-wearing for our fifth
Sunday services - the services where we
worship as one congregation at 10:00
a.m. Wearing a nametag on those special
"Worship As One" Sundays would really
help all of us to greet each other, particularly by name. The fifth
Sunday services this year are April 29, July 29, September 30,
and December 30. It would be great if you wore your nametag
every Sunday, but if you could make a special effort to wear a
nametag on the fifth Sundays, that would be appreciated. If you
need a nametag, there are blank HELLO nametags at the back of
the church - just ask an usher. And if you need a new nametag,
please contact the church office to request one.
Everybody loves to hear their own name - so when you
greet others on Sunday, please remember to wear your name tag
and use the name of each person wearing a nametag when you
pass the peace.
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Medical Closet Update
HARRY BROWN is the contact for the medical closet.
If you, or someone you know, is ever in need of a wheelchair, walker, etc., please contact Harry at:
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOME: 717-845-1112
CELL: 717-818-3170
Volunteers Needed:
For the past several years, First Presbyterian has offered free
lunches during the summer months to our neighborhood
children. We are looking for volunteers to help pass out lunches
from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place each
day - no experience required! The Summer Lunch
Program will run June 18 through August 3. If you
are able to volunteer, please contact Bev Kling at
717-586-2919 and let her know what days or
dates you would be available.
We have many wonderful events at FPC but without
pictures they are but a memory in our minds! So be
thinking about snapping a picture or two with your
smart phone and then send them
to the church office. These
photos are reminders of what we do to serve
and minister in Christ’s name. Who knows?
They may show up in a PowerPoint or video
next October for our Stewardship Campaign!
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On May 4, 2018,
visit !�"�#���#��$.��! or T��C����!M������.��&
between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. EST and donate to the
nonprofit of your choice. Giving will go farther because of the
$100,000 Stretch Pool, thanks to our presenting sponsors
Peoples Bank, Powder Mill Foundation, the York County
Community Foundation and the Arthur J. & Lee R. Glatfelter
Foundation.
Plus, we have $50,000 in additional stretch pool dollars,
thanks to the Cultural Alliance of York County and
the United Way of York County!
So make your giving to The Caring Ministry go farther
by donating on
May 4th.
Give Local York is a
24-hour online giving spree, presented by the
York Federal Fellows Alumni Association, to
benefit hundreds of York County nonprofits.
The goal is simple: inspire York Countians to
come together, show pride in their
community and contribute to support the life-
changing work of local nonprofits.
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Survey Request
To All Men of FPC of York: We are in the early planning stages of organizing more opportunities for men’s groups to meet. We are interested in the broader men’s ministry needs that are present in our congregation. We are looking at the structure, content and logistics of future offerings more opportunities and would like your opinion and suggestions. Please fill out this survey on a separate piece of paper and return it by the 31st to the office or place it in the collection plate. If you’d prefer to do the survey online, a survey will be posted on the website and Facebook page as soon as it is created. Thanks in advance for considering these opportunities as we move forward in our goal to become a missional-focused body of Christ. Rev. Kyle
FPC Men’s Bible Study and Activity Survey Questions 1) Would you be interested in attending a weekly Men’s Bible Study @ FPC
-York ?
2) What day & time would you prefer to meet ? 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice
3) Do you have any topics or books that you would like addressed in a weekly class?
4) Would you be willing to commit to a limited amount of weeks such as a 6-
week or 8-week study? 5) What kinds of men’s meetings outside of a weekly Bible Study would you
be interested in? (circle as many as you might be interested in) A) Men’s Day Retreat B) Men’s Small Group in Homes C) Men’s Prayer Meeting D) Men’s Outings (Fishing, Golf, or other) E) Informal Support Group
6) Do you have any ideas you would like to share on men’s ministry?
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Geranium Order
Sunday May 20, 2018
You may honor or memorialize your loved ones by purchasing
geraniums for $5.00 per plant. Please submit this form and payment
to the church office no later than Friday, May 18, 2018.
The listing of contributors will be included in the Pentecost Sunday
bulletin on May 20.
———– Number of Plant(s) in Memory of:
Name(s): ___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Donated by:__________________________________
****
———– Number of Plant(s) in Honor of:
Name(s): ___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Donated by:__________________________________
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