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

Community of Christ

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Landon Eshbach

WORSHIP IN SONG

PRELUDE The Lord is My Shepherd Janet Jones

*PRAISE MUSIC

My Life is in You, Lord

The Lily of the Valley #626

Shout to the Lord

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

WORSHIP IN PRAYER Pastor Greg

COMMISSIONING SERVICE Pastor Greg

WORSHIP IN THE WORD Pastor Greg

Behold, the Lamb John 1:19-34

OUR RESPONSE He Touched Me #505

WORSHIP IN GIVING Pastor Greg

*BENEDICTION Pastor Greg

*Please stand as you feel comfortable.

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

Morning Worship January 10, 2016

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

Bible Study - 9 am Care and Share Women’s Group - 7 pm

Tuesday

Child Education Center Board Meeting - 6 pm

Wednesday

AA meeting - 8 pm Thursday

Choir Rehearsal - 6:30 pm

Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:30 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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The Care and Share Women’s Group has started a new study entitled,

“Overcoming Fear”. Wom-en of all ages are welcome to attend Mon-day evenings at 7 pm. Please contact Ju-

dith Wallace to obtain a study guide.

Congregational Forum Sunday, January 31, 2016

Please have all reports for the Congregational Forum to

Barb in the church office no later than Jan-

uary 18, 2016.

Opportunities to Serve

Souper Bowl Sunday February 7th, 2016

Once again this year we are challenging our congregation to top the total donations of soup we

collected last year. We collected 2,576 units last year. You can bring your donations of soup to the church beginning January 10th

through February 7th. The cans we collect will benefit our Food Pantry and the Harvest of Blessing food pantry in York.

PLEASE NOTE: THE DEACONS NEED SOMEONE TO HELP WITH COORDINATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF

THE CANS COLLECTED. If you can help, please contact Tom Ausherman or Brenda Myers.

Since 1990, young people have been leading the charge and inspiring others to collect dollars and food in the weeks leading up

to the Big Game. Teaming up with local partners, these groups give 100% of their donations to local charities, changing the nation’s largest weekend of football into the largest weekend of caring.

Help WYCOB to meet this challenge

and you will also be helping others.

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.” Matthew 25:35

Special Announcements

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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.

TODAY is the deadline for returning the 2016 Church Directory Information Form. The form is on the narthex table. We are asking everyone (members and friends) to please complete the form and return it to the church office TODAY! Thank you!

Today’s Important Reminders

January 18 - Congregational Forum Information Due

January 20 - Day of Prayer for Children and Youth

January 23 - Leadership Team Retreat

January 25 - Newsletter Deadline

January 30 - Men’s Breakfast January 31 - Congregational Forum

STATISTICAL INFORMATION for January 3, 2016 Attendance: Giving Sunday School: 34 General Fund: $3,429.52 Worship: 80 Received to Date: $3,429.52 107.17% of Budgeted Giving

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January Special Offering Our special offering for January is

“Trees for Life”

Trees for Life started as a movement helping people in developing countries plant fruit trees for better nutrition. In this act, people experienced how extraordinary power is unleashed

when we help each other. It grew into a global movement sharing knowledge and resources to help people improve their own life, with an emphasis on providing educational resources.

Please use the brown envelopes that are available on the narthex table.

ACOLYTES NEEDED

We are in need of more acolytes to serve during our worship service. If you are in 2nd grade or older and would like to serve as an acolyte, please contact Nicole Grove.

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SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES There is an opportunity for the people of WYCOB to

help offset the cost of printing the bulletin each week or the newsletter each month. For $10.00 you can sponsor the bulletin for 1 week; or for

$15.00 you can sponsor the newsletter for 1 month. Also, you can provide flowers for on the altar for our

worship service on a Sunday morning. The sign up sheets to sponsor the bulletin, newsletter and flowers are hanging in the narthex by the door.

BULLETIN

Through the Eyes of John

A study on the gospel of John

Join us for this new sermon series beginning in January.

MEN’S BREAKFAST

Saturday, January 30 8 am

Join us for All You Can Eat breakfast at the Old Country Buffet. Ham, bacon, eggs, French toast, sausage, biscuits-n-gravy,

pancakes, donuts and fruit. Only $7.99! Be sure to invite a friend.

Old Country Buffet 905 Loucks Rd, York PA 17404 oldcountrybuffet.com

Sponsored by West York Church of the Brethren

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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.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

Adult Sunday School class - A Guide For Biblical Studies: Sacred Gifts and Holy Gatherings - NEW! A look at four stories

about traditions of love and marriage and their various expressions in the relationships between male and female; and one story that deals with death and the traditions surrounding its finality.

“Seeking Amazing Grace” Adult class - Study of 1 and 2 Peter (Larry Marshall)

BIBLE STUDIES

Monday Morning Bible Study - NEW STUDY— Book of Matthew

Care and Share Women’s Group - Meets Mondays at 7 pm. NEW STUDY “Overcoming Fear”.

2016 Offering Envelopes are now

available. If you did not receive a box

of envelopes for 2016 and would like

one, please see Nancy Ausherman,

Bill McDowell or call Barb in the

church office.

Bible Study Companion

If anyone would like copies of the monthly

Bible Study Companion to use in 2016,

please contact Barb in the church office.

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.

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CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!

Let us know what you think of the new site! (Adjusted for phones & tablets)

www.westyorkcob.org

In the event of bad weather, please check the Home page of the church website for cancellations. Also check out the church Facebook page. No internet or Facebook? Call Pennie Jacobs or Pastor Greg (cell phone).

Choir & Praise Team Rehearsals Choir - 6:30 pm Praise Team - 7:30 pm

If you enjoy singing, we would ask you to prayerfully consider joining the Choir and/or the Praise Team. For more information, contact our

Director of Music, Beth Marshall.

All voices welcome!!

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Friends of Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community

DON’T FORGET TO SAVE YOUR HOLIDAY POSTAGE STAMPS for The Brethren Home. You may put them in

the box on the table in the narthex. Thank you!

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Men’s Spiritual Leadership Summit & Breakfast

Saturday, February 27, 2016

8:00 am to 12:00 noon

Mechanicsburg Church of the Brethren

(301 Gale St. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055)

Guest Speaker: Ron Hostetler Author, Educator, and Speaker

Deeds & Destiny

Understanding the Times and Knowing What to Do

Attributes of a Difference-Maker Man-Up!

$16.00 Registration Fee

Brochure with registration form is available on the narthex table.

Sponsored by The Nurture Commission of Southern PA District Church of the Brethren

The Child Education Center is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year.

Classes will be held Monday & Wednesday

or Tuesday & Thursday. Applications are

available through the church office.

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Check the narthex and hallway bulletin boards for community events!

Giant gift cards for CAS will be sold in the

narthex Sunday, February 7th between 9:30

and 10:00. If you are unable to be at church

that day, please call Nancy Ausherman. ******

CAS continues to ask Prayer Warriors to pray for: Board Members as they work with Mennonite Health Services

Alliance in search of an Executive Director Staff facing health issues Resolution of state budget impasse Wisdom and timing regarding possible expansion of The

Lehman Caring Center We praise God for His continued faithfulness in providing willing workers and resources as CAS helps hurting children and their families. God has blessed us with more new board members who are willing to use their gifts and talents for His honor and glory. We praise Him for your gifts of prayer, time and resources as you help influence lives through CAS. Continue to keep Mel Markey, a long time faithful supporter and volunteer, in your thoughts and prayers as he struggles with ongoing health issues.

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25 Years! The Children’s Aid Society Annual Auction benefitting The Lehman Center

will be 25 years old at our next auction on

Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

Help us make this a blowout year by getting those things you haven’t used in years out of your attic, dragging those “what

were they thinking?” Christmas presents out of the back of your closet, and donating them to The Lehman Center to be

auctioned. The funds raised by the auction provide services to low income children who are at risk of being abused or who are

recovering from abuse. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Don’t miss this special opportunity to show your

support for The Lehman Center by being a sponsor for our 25th anniversary year.

For more information, contact The Lehman Center at 717-845-5771.

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CHECK THE HALLWAY BULLETIN BOARD FOR INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING:

Dementia Care Support Group (Providence Place - Dover) Veterans’ Memorial Garden (Spring Grove High School) Hospice Volunteer Training (SpiriTrust Lutheran) Healing Hearts Support Group (3rd Thursday of the month)

The Wellspa Spiritual Care a d Educaio Depart e t a ts to let our hur h k o he a e er is i the hospital. PLEASE ide ify our church at registraio a d ad ita ce i to the hospital. A ordi g to HIPAA regulaio s, if you pro ide this i for aio to the hospital, our hur h ay e oiied of the ad issio .

A yo e i terested i worki g with Brethre Disaster Relief i Spotswood, NJ a y i e the week of Ja uary - , , please co tact Ki Gi gerich at

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Camp Eder Winter Camp 2016 January 29th-31st Grades 1st-12th

Grab your sleds and come join us for a weekend filled with fun activities and adventure as we explore camp in the winter!

Registration Fee: $95 (Registration forms on narthex table) ***********

Women’s Retreat “Come to the Banquet” February 4th & 5th - Tree of Peace Lodge

Gather with friends and enjoy the comical musings of Ka-ren Dillon as she brings a lighthearted approach to ac-

cepting food and ourselves...as God intended. Registration: $89, includes lodging, meals & Program

Register online: www.campeder.org/registration Register by phone: 717-642-8256 Register by email: campeder@campeder.org

More information on poster hanging in the narthex. ***********

2016 Camp Eder Program & Activity Schedule Copies on the narthex table.

Prayer Requests Praise: The children and youth of our church Sandy Foor & Kendra Hughes: returned safely home last week Tom Ausherman: returned home 46 pairs of gloves, 31 hats, 17 scarves & 4 pairs of socks were collected on the Mitten Tree

New Concerns: Marsha Kunkle: upper respiratory problems Merle Senft: returned home following hospitalization (pancreatitis) Glenn Miller (Dave & Ralph Miller): medical procedure this week Spring Grove High School (Heather Fluke): death of student John King (Tyra Whitcraft): hospitalized for health issues Lillian King (Tyra Whitcraft): moved to Manor Care in Dallastown Sandy Foor: leg surgery on Tuesday went well Healing for families experiencing relationship difficulties

Ongoing prayer concerns: Romaine Andrews: back pain, Tom Ausherman: health issues, Melinda Avey: multiple sclerosis, Bob Breeden: health issues, Jean Brown: recovering from kidney procedures, Ray Dentler: health concerns, Lillian Grove: recovery from spine surgery, Lois Hinson: recovery from knee procedure, Ron Horn, Sr.: health concerns, Cindy Lepley: cancer, Kathleen Lloyd: health concerns, Charleigh McDowell: tumor in abdomen, Merl & Sue Messinger: health concerns, Arlene Miller: cancer, Reda Miller: recovery from surgery, Scott Miller: health concerns, Nancy Patterson: health concerns, Bob & Sherril Smith: health concerns, Joe Smith: back pain, Joyce Whitcraft: health concerns, Bob & Mary Wildasin: health concerns, Carol Woolcock: cancer, Lorraine Yohe: heart issues 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: doing mission work in Guatemala 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.

SERVING TODAY: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Landon Eshbach Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Judith Wallace Guitarists: Brendan Malloy & Mike King Acolyte: Carley McDowell Greeter: Nancy Buckingham Power Point: Bill McDowell Sound Board: Bill Fulmele Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Linda Fulmele; Genie & Shawna Grove Nursery: Wanda Keefer

SERVING NEXT WEEK: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Pennie Jacobs Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Linda Zumbrum Guitarists: Brendan Malloy & Mike King Acolyte: Alana Grove Greeter: Landon Eshbach Power Point: Mariah Schmittel Sound Board: Sean Grove/Ed Jacobs Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Linda Fulmele; Genie & Shawna Grove Nursery: Anna McMonigle Children’s Story: Linda Zumbrum

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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Thank you to everyone who donated items for the Mitten Tree. We collected 46 pairs of gloves, 31 hats, 17 scarves, and 4 pairs of socks. These items will be donated to The Nicarry Center in New Oxford.

Thank you for the fruit basket I received at Thanksgiving. Also, thank you to everyone for all the cards and gifts my family and I received for Christmas. I am very grateful to serve as your church secretary. May you all have a blessed New Year! Barb Sloat