CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH …..making the love of Christ available

5 Main Street Yorkana, PA 17406

May 31, 2015

Welcome to Christ Church We are glad that God led you to CUMC to worship today! Our mission is “To provide meaningful worship, Bible teaching, evangelistic outreach, and Christian fellowship. For these ministries to take place, the people who are Christ Church must have servant hearts, striving to do God’s will and not our own.” May God bless you, speak to you, and work out His purpose in your life.

Prayer Requests: We believe in the power of prayer. If you would like to have a prayer concern lifted up during worship, please complete a Prayer Request on the Connection Card found in the bulletin and place in the offering plate. Your request will be printed in the bulletin the following week.

Sunday School Christ Church offers classes for all ages beginning at 9:00 A.M. Our greeters will gladly inform and direct you to the class that suits your needs.

Nursery Care Provided Nursery: (infants through age 5) Well supervised nursery care with volunteer helpers is provided during the 10:30 a.m. Worship hour. Please ask for directions to the appropriate room(s).

The Welcome Table Located to the rear of the sanctuary and in the courtyard. The information table is the area where we offer sign up sheets for events in the church and local com-munity, visitor information and a suggestion box.

Website www.cumcy.org

Check it out for upcoming events, ministries of our church, contact information, and much more!

FaceBook Page

We have a facebook page! Search “Christ United Methodist Church Yorkana” and like us! Stay in touch with what’s happening, inspirational messages, and more.

2

CELEBRATION IN TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 8:00a.m. & 10:30a.m. Sanctuary

BELL RINGING CALLING US TO WORSHIP PRELUDE WELCOME AND PARISH OPPORTUNITIES THE SS CHILDREN (10:30 only) CALL TO WORSHIP #821 (responsively) Psalm 100 *HYMN #92 (verses 1,3, 5, & 6) For the Beauty of the Earth

*INVOCATION (in unison) O God in whom we live and move and have our being, we have gathered in your presence to sing your praise. Gather up the prayer of each heart into one harmony of worship and service, that we might truly be one body in Christ. Accept the words of our mouths and the thoughts of our hearts, for we are yours in Christ Jesus. AMEN. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH #881 (in unison) The Apostles’ Creed CHILDREN’S FELLOWSHIP (grades 1-6 dismissed) GOD’S PEOPLE AT PRAYER HYMN #526 What a Friend We Have in Jesus THE SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS THE MORNING PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER (pg. 895 in hymnal; in unison) THE SCRIPTURE LESSON (pg. 813) I Corinthians 12:12-30 L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God! THE GIVING OF OUR GIFTS *OFFERING SONG (pg. 95—on screen) SPECIAL MUSIC (10:30 only) Get Up In Jesus’ Name

Randy Smith, Stephen Falencki & Pastor Doug SERMON A Living Church Rev. Dr. Charles Salisbury York District Superintendent

THE RETIRING OF THE DEBT REMARKS Walt Dickison LITANY & MORTGAGE BURNING (on screen) *CLOSING HYMN #545 The Church’s One Foundation *THE BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *If able, please stand

MESSAGE FROM SCOTT MCKENZIE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MINISTRY STRATEGIST

Congratulations on this momentous day for Christ United Methodist Church. As the apostle Paul said to the Philippians,

I thank my God every time I remember you, 4 constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, 5because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. 6I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:3-6

The elimination of your debt is not the end but instead the beginning of new opportunities for ministry and mission. As you paid off your debt with gratitude, prayer and faith; I now pray you will embrace God’s call to a new and exciting future with the same gratitude, prayer and faith. Thank you for the privilege of walking with you on this wonderful journey. God bless you. Scott McKenzie

CELEBRATION IN TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 8:00a.m. & 10:30a.m. Sanctuary

THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS & EVENTS

DATE TIME WHO? / WHAT? WHERE?

TODAY All Services Burning of the Mortgage District Superintendent

Dr. Charles Salisbury Speaking

CUMC

TODAY After Worship Graduate Luncheon Social Hall

TONIGHT 6:00p.m. Youth Fellowship Handing out VBS Flyers All are welcome to help

CUMC

MONDAY 6:30p.m. Girl Scout Meeting Social Hall

MONDAY 7:00p.m. Preschool Committee Meeting Courtyard

TUESDAY 6:00p.m. Girl Scout Leader Meeting Courtyard

WEDNESDAY 6:30p.m. VBS Painting Social Hall

WEDNESDAY 7:00p.m. Bible Study “Beverly Hillbillies”

Courtyard

THURSDAY 6:30p.m. Praise Team Practice Social Hall

SATURDAY 8:00p.m. Family Movie Night Outside

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:

June 7th 5:00p.m. Mission Team Meeting Social Hall

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

6:30p.m. VBS Painting Social Hall

June 8th-12th ——- Home Helps Work Camp*** Various Locations

June 9th 7:00p.m. Finance Meeting Courtyard

*** = sign up sheet at Welcome Table for this event TBA = to be announced; CUMC = Christ United Methodist Church;

UMW = United Methodist Women; NA=Not Applicable

5

Sunday, May 31, 2015 – Announcements (cont.)

6

Sunday, May 31, 2015 – Announcements

This

Birthdays

31 - Nancy Hines JUNE

2 - Dottie Poff 3 - Jhalil Jansen 3 - Cammble Sterner 4 - Paul Flinchbaugh 4 - Chris Sterner

This

Anniversaries

4 - Ethan Stein 5 - Janice Nace 6 - Marjorie Rupp 6 - Randy Smith 6 - Cole Lenker

1 - Duane & Denise Klahold (1990) 3 - Bill & Patsye Buser (1956)

3 - Butch & Maryann Kornbau (1972) 3 - Paul & Nancy Hines (1995)

6 - Steve & Lisa Daugherty (1987)

FAMILY EVENT! Saturday, June 6th

8pm Movie Night

Outside movie night. Movie starts at 8:00pm come earlier for some food and fellowship, maybe campfire. Please bring a snack to share and chairs or blankets. Movie title to come soon. Please join us!!

I'd like to thank the choir and CUMC for their generous gifts in honor of my retirement from choir directing. I appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness!

Bob Martin

Greeters: Phyllis Miller 755-6246 Childcare: Danielle Miller 487-4391 Ushers: Mike Boone 757-7247

All other serving groups call the Church Office: 757-3998 If you are unable to serve your week please call the coordinator.

Serving as: May 31st June 7th

ACOLYTE: Bridget Smeltzer Bridget Smeltzer

GREETERS: Carl & Debbie Poff Doug & Phyllis Miller

BELL RINGER: Ella Raab Scott Rissler

LAY LEADER: Bob Deatherage Lori Rissler

COFFEE MATES:

Deb Althoff Joyce Fake Pam Jansen

Lisa Daugherty Danielle Miller Kim Saylor

CHILDCARE:

WalkAround

Dan & Amanda Kling

NEED VOLUNTEERS

USHERS: TBD Mike & Wanda Boone Jon & Angie Raab

June 14th

Scott Rissler

Danielle Miller Kim Saylor

Jalen Rittenhouse

Lori Rissler

Lisa Daugherty Danielle Miller Kim Saylor

NEED VOLUNTEERS

Rissler Family

Sunday, May 31, 2015 – Announcements (cont.)

7

CHURCH WEEKLY CONTRIBUTION REPORT – 5/24/15 General Offering – $3747.50; Loose Plate Offering– $103.00; Youth Dept. – $.00; Flowers - $.00 Bulletins - $.00; Next Step Campaign - $802.00; Rent - $900.00; Remembering Mothers - $8.00

TOTAL DEPOSIT*: $5560.50

Faith Promise Electronic Giving - $155.00 $20 (5/24)

*These calculations are from the counter’s report for each Sunday. They are a simple snapshot of weekly contributions but are not intended to replace our Treasurer Reports on Quickbooks.

Needed Each Week: General $6700 (to fund the ministries at Christ Church and to fund budgeted Capital Assets) Debt Retirement $2990 (to pay off loan, to fund the Sanctuary Roof re-placement and projected reserves)

Sunday, May 31, 2015 – Announcements (cont.)

8

May Missions we support thru our Faith Promise Fund

Please pray for and support: Susek Evangelistic Assoc.-Terry & Doris Ortman

York Rescue Mission

Faith Promise April Distributions:

China Outreach - $450-Ken & Roseanne Wagoner China Outreach - $450 Ruth Hummer

New Life for Girls - $450

Taking the

NEXT STEP Burning of the Mortgage

Today! May 31st All Worship Services

District Superintendent Dr. Charlie Salisbury will be sharing the message as we celebrate the retiring of the mortgage debt of $248,500.00. Before the campaign we would have paid off this debt in 10-15 years. But with the faithfulness of Christ Church and

trusting in God’s plan, we have accomplished this goal in 1 1/2 years! Praise God! Thank you for your faithfulness!

Then the people rejoiced because they

had offered so willingly, for they made

their offering to the Lord with their

whole heart.

I Chronicles 29:9

Custodian on Vacation Alice will be on vacation from June 12th-29th. Anyone willing to help do light cleaning, trash removal and set up Social Hall while she is away please see or call Alice 717-495-2881.

Sunday, May 31, 2015 – Announcements (cont.)

9

Graduate’s Luncheon TODAY! Sunday, May 31st

After Worship We will be celebrating all who graduated this year!

Everyone is invited Meat and Dessert will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share.

SUMMER IS COMING!

While the choir takes their summer break, we are looking for all types of talent to be shared for every Sunday May 31st to Sept. 6th. Singing, playing an instrument, reading a poem or prayer, a dramatization, or anything you would like to share is welcome! Please sign up at the Welcome Tables. Any questions, please see Stephen Falencki.

DO YOUR PART! Sign up to watch children under age 5 during 10:30am worship

Sign up sheets for the summer are on the walk-around room door Thank you!

Sunday, May 31, 2015 – Announcements (cont.)

10

FAITH PROMISE MONTH

May is Faith Promise Month. This is our means of financing our Mission outreach. All the missionaries and the local mission organizations that Christ Church supports go through Faith Promise. For any newcomers to Christ Church and to those who have used Faith Promise before, let this be a reminder of what Faith Promise is: It is not a place for you to direct your regular tithe. It is giving beyond your tithe – give to Christian Missions. The Faith Promise cards need to be filled out after you have prayerfully sought the Lord’s will concerning your Faith Promise. However God directs you to fill out your card understand that you are trusting Him to supply that financial need, and when He supplies it, you give it to him for mis-sions. God may have already given your Faith Promise offering to you. In many in-stances you may not know where the money is coming from. Simply trust God for it, and he will supply it in a myriad of ways.

During the month of May you have the opportunity to fill out your Faith Promise card for the 2015-2016 Faith Promise year. Eventually all the Faith Promise cards need to get in the hands of Pastor Doug. Please remember that Pastor Doug is the only person who sees the cards. At the end of May, he will total the amounts on the cards so that we know how much we have to work with for our Mission out-reach. Once you have turned your Faith Promise card in, no one will ask you about it again. It’s solely between you and God. The Faith Promise Mission Outreach this year will run from June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016. Extra Faith Promise Cards are on the Welcome Tables. Completed cards can be given to Pastor Doug.

Mission Committee

Sunday, May 31, 2015 – Announcements (cont.)

FAREWELL PARTY FOR THE EBERLYS Sunday, June 14th

After Worship Please join us to say goodbye and Godspeed

Luncheon provided Love offering being taken until June 13th for a gift

for Pastor Doug & Dee Please place in the “Love Offering” boxes on the

Welcome Tables Any questions, please see a member of SPRC

If you would like to participate in a “Group Gift” please see Diana Thoman in the Choir Room.

Deadline is Sunday June 7th.

All you can eat! Sign up sheets to reserve tickets, help and donate desserts on the Welcome Tables.

LAST DINNER TO BENEFIT MISSION TRIP

Sunday, May 31, 2015 – Announcements (cont.)

12

“Those who look to HIM are radiant...Psalm 34:5” Registrations being accepted in the Courtyard starting today May 31st! New this year: Bucket drums, Sky Zone gift certificates, paint Carl! Need: 5 gallon buckets, drum sticks, hanging disco ball. Painting starts Wed. June 3rd and then every Monday and Wed night 6:30pm.

United Methodist Day!

Sunday July 12th

Santander Stadium

5pm Game

Continue the VBS Sunday celebration with your family at Santander Stadium at a ballgame! Come out and enjoy a family friendly night at the ballpark as the Revolution take on their rivals from across the river, the Lancaster Barnstormers at our United Methodist Day! In addition, don’t miss our pre-game autograph session, catch on the field, or our post game kids race the bases! Gates open 4pm, gametime 5pm. $8 per person for Field Box Tickets. Reserve your tickets at the VBS registration table with your payment by June 28th. Checks made payable to “York Revolution Professional Baseball.”