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

Community of Christ

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Bill McDowell

WORSHIP IN SONG

PRELUDE Janet Jones

*PRAISE MUSIC

Knowing You

Breathe

The Power of Your Love

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

WORSHIP IN PRAYER Pastor Greg

WORSHIP IN THE WORD Pastor Greg

The Wedding Gift John 2:1-12

OUR RESPONSE O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing #21

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 24, 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

Newsletter Deadline

Bible Study - 9 am

Care and Share Women’s Group - 7 pm

Wednesday

AA meeting - 8 pm Thursday

Choir Rehearsal - 6:30 pm

Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:30 pm

Saturday

Men’s Breakfast - 8 am

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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Congregational Forum - Next Sunday Right after the worship service

Sign-up sheets for the meal are in the narthex. FORUM REPORTS are in the mailboxes today.

February Newsletter Deadline for articles for the February Newsletter is

TOMORROW

January 25, 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 now through February 7th. The cans we collect will benefit our Food

Pantry and the Harvest of Blessing food pantry in York.

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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2016 MEAT CANNING PROJECT

The 2016 “Meat Canning Project” is scheduled for TUESDAY, APRIL 5th

The work hours will be from 6 am to 12 noon, with lunch & transportation provided.

(Ted Schmittel will be serving lunch) Please see Bill Fulmele for additional details.

MESSENGER MAGAZINE Messenger, the magazine of the Church of the Brethren, is now

ready for you to read and learn about the Church of the Brethren. If you want a subscription, it is $14.50 for 1 year or

$27.60 for 2 years. Make your check payable to WYCOB and give to Barb in the church office by February 7, 2016.

Any questions, see Darlis Parker, Messenger Representative.

Today’s Important Reminders

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

February 2 - Leadership Team Meeting

February 7 - Souper Bowl Sunday

February 10 - Ash Wednesday

STATISTICAL INFORMATION for January 17, 2016 Attendance: Giving Sunday School: 32 General Fund: $3,912.00 Worship: 87 Received to Date: $10,863.53 113.16% 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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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”.

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).

The 2016 WYCOB Yard Sale/Chicken BBQ is scheduled for

SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH. Your donations will assist many

individuals in need. Please begin gathering those “once loved items”.

Clothing donations can be placed in the middle room in the kitchen hallway. Other items can be placed in the

garage at the office. More information to follow. Please see Larry & Beth Marshall or Bill Fulmele for

more information.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Annual memberships are now being collected for the Friends of Cross Keys Village. Show our church’s support

for The Friends. See Nancy Ausherman.

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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 .

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. ***********

Camp Eder Senior Day Wednesday, February 17th - 9:30 am

Alan Patterson singing love songs of the early 1900’s (10 am) Elva Hurst’s Chalk Art - 1 pm

Lunch: Lasagna, salad, broccoli, dessert (Cost: $17 per person) RSVP: 717-642-8256; email: campeder@campeder.org

See 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 Nancy & Bernie Anthony survived tornado in Florida last Sunday John King (Tyra Whitcraft’s father) returned home & back at work Lillian King (Tyra Whitcraft’s grandmother) settled at Manor Care Ryan Heist: heart tests are normal, but request continued prayers

New Concerns: Karen Phillips: recovering at home from procedure on her heart Merle Senft: returned to the hospital Joyce Whitcraft: recovering from hand surgery that went well Brad & his family (Pastor Greg): sudden loss of job A friend (Susan Parente): lost her son to heroin addiction Tim Coonan: recovering from eye surgery that went well Ruth Hershey (Jake Hershey): health difficulties Family of Steve Heist: upon his death Joe Smith: tumor on liver Michelle Mummert (Beth Marshall): surgery on liver Helen Naill (Karen Phillips): hospitalized because of mini stroke Harry Naill (Karen Phillips): problems following back surgery Karen Poist: emotional burdens Marsha Kunkle: upper respiratory problems

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, 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

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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.

Ted & Julie Smoker & family: doing mission work in Guatemala Numerous individuals who are grieving the loss of loved ones The Leadership Team

SERVING TODAY: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Bill McDowell Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Linda Zumbrum Guitarists: Brendan Malloy & Mike King Acolyte: Ben Grove Greeters: Cheryl & Ron Buser Power Point: Landon Eshbach Sound Board: Ed Jacobs Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Linda Fulmele; Genie & Shawna Grove Nursery: Joyce Whitcraft & Linda Zumbrum

SERVING NEXT WEEK: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Mike King Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Judith Wallace Guitarists: Brendan Malloy & Mike King Acolyte: Carley McDowell Greeter: Darlis Parker Power Point: Nathan Keefer Sound Board: Merl Keefer Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Linda Fulmele; Genie & Shawna Grove Nursery: Denise & Kevin Hoover

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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Thanks from Me! Just a little line or two to bring my warmest thanks to you! Thank you to my Secret Friend for my Love, Joy, Peace, Hope jingle balls. Romaine Andrews