Morning Worship October 4, 2015

World Communion Sunday

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

Community of Christ

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Landon Eshbach

WORSHIP IN SONG

PRELUDE Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Janet Jones

*PRAISE MUSIC

Change My Heart, O God At Calvary #492

The Wonderful Cross

CHILDREN’S STORY Pennie Jacobs

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

WORSHIP IN PRAYER Pastor Greg

WORSHIP IN THE WORD Pastor Greg

Why it is Important to Forgive John 13:12-17

OUR RESPONSE We Are Called to Be God’s People #415

WORSHIP IN GIVING Pastor Greg

*BENEDICTION Remember Adult Choir

*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

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

Wednesday

Bible Study Discussion Group - 7 pm

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.

2

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.

Fall Love Feast and

Communion Service

TODAY Right after the worship service

\

Child care will be provided!

Opportunities to Serve

Special Announcements

3

PLEASE NOTE: Leadership Team Meeting will be held Tuesday, OCTOBER 13TH @ 7 pm. Reminder: Congregational Forum Reports are due Monday, October 12th.

The Gifts Discernment Team is looking to fill positions on the Leadership Team and other positions in our church organization for 2016. The following positions are available:

Church Clerk Related Ministries Representatives Treasurer 1 person for Gifts Discernment Team Assistant Financial Secretary 1 Annual Conference Delegate

Education Team Chairman 2 District Conference Delegates If you are willing to serve in one of these positions, please contact Pastor Greg or a Discernment Team Member (Mike King, Joyce Whitcraft, Wanda Keefer or Tom Ausherman). PLEASE PRAY ABOUT THESE POSITIONS AND IF YOU FEEL GOD CALLING YOU TO SERVE!

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!!

PASTOR GREG WILL BE ON VACATON OCTOBER 12TH thru 18TH. For pastoral emergenices while Pastor Greg is away, please contact Pennie Jacobs or Judith Wallace.

Today’s Important Reminders

October 11th - Pastor Appreciation Day

October 12th - Congregation Forum Information Due

October 12th thru 18th - Pastor Greg on vacation

October 13th - Leadership Team Meeting

October 19th - Newsletter Deadline

October Special Offering Our special offering for October is

“Human Life Resources” This offering supports women of all ages facing unplanned pregnancies

with counseling, information, referral and material needs.

Brown envelopes are in the narthex.

STATISTICAL INFORMATION for September 27, 2015 Attendance: Giving Sunday School: 40 General Fund: $3,515.00 Worship: 91 Received to Date: $125,387.33 101.26% of Budgeted Giving

4

Congregational Forum - October 25th

We will be voting on the 2016 Budget and affirming the election slate.

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.

FORUM REPORTS DUE OCTOBER 12th

November Newsletter Deadline for articles for the

November Newsletter is

October 19, 2015

5

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

Adult Sunday School class - A Guide For Biblical Studies: The Christian Community Comes Alive - A study in Acts on people in

the early church, witness of Saul & Peter, sharing the gospel by Peter, Paul, Barnabas, Timothy & Silas. (Tom Whitcraft)

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

BIBLE STUDIES

Monday Morning Bible Study - Starting October 5th, studying the book of John.

Care and Share Women’s Group - Meets Mondays at 7 pm. A new Bible study, “Overcoming Worry”.

Bible Study Discussion Group - Meets Wednesdays at 7 pm. Discussion on “Reading through the Bible” Bible study.

Sunday School 9:00 am Classes have resumed for all ages.

See You There!

HOSS’S COMMUNITY DAY

will be held on

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH,

at Hoss’s on White Street in West York. Please give cards with our group number to family and friends who will come

and support the CEC. The cards will not give you anything off of

your meal but will donate 20% of your bill to the CEC. This is a

great fundraiser and can be very successful if everyone helps.

Please remember our fundraisers are what help us to keep the cost

of our tuition down. See Lois Hinson, Pat Eutzy or Pennie Jacobs

for cards.

6

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 October 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.

Operation Christmas Child

Boxes are now available in the narthex. Please read the instructions carefully. A donation of $7 is required to see that your box gets to its destination. They

prefer a check for each box for $7 made payable to “Samaritan’s Purse” with “OCC” in the memo line. Put in the envelope provided for each box and place inside the box on top of your items. If you wish to track your package to see where it goes, you can go to the website www.samaritanspurse.org and pay online, then print the label and put it on your box.

ALL BOXES MUST BE BACK TO CHURCH BY

NOVEMBER 15!!

Thank you and if you have any questions, you may contact Linda or Bill Fulmele.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!

Liste i g Sessio

Nove er , Stari g at Noo

See poster i arthe for ore i for aio !

7

What are you doing with the excess produce from your garden?

Do you have more than your friends and neighbors can use? The Stoverstown Farmers’ Market has created an opportunity for the community to share its abundance. Bring your produce to 1939 Stoverstown Road, Saturdays 7:45-noon and Wednesdays 2:45-7:00. Anything not taken will be donated to a local food pantry or other assistance program that accepts fresh produce.

SCAM SCHOOL with Brian Roche

Wednesday, October 7th 1:00 pm Dover Community Room

3700 Davidsburg Road - Dover

Come out and meet Brian and learn valuable insights to protect yourself from

becoming a Scam Victim… knowledge is power!

For more information or to RSVP: 292-7471.

See the poster hanging in the narthex.

SPAGHETTI DINNER Fundraiser for Haiti Medical Project (HMP)

Saturday, October 10th starting at 4:00pm Black Rock Church of the Brethren Fellowship Hall, 3864 Glenville Rd.— Glenville

Tickets $15.00 (all proceeds will go to HMP)

For Reservations call Paul Boldosser (717-229-2068) or Carrie Brenton (717-873-7286).

Indicate your preference for regular or gluten free spaghetti and regular or meat free sauce.

Friends of Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community

Apple Butter Festival, Car Show, Bread & Bake Sale

Saturday, October 10th - 10 am to 2 pm Nicarry Meetinghouse, Healthcare Center, & outdoors

Enjoy apple boiling, entertainment, good food, hayrides, car show and displays

from antique engines to “Pull” tractors. A fun day of family fun - something for all!

******

“Music, Gettysburg!” on Tour Civil War-themed Music

Saturday, October 17th at 7:00 pm

Nicarry Meetinghouse (Free event) ******

♦♦♦♦♦ NOV. 1st & N0V. 8th - ESCORTS ARE NEEDED FROM WYCOB FOR THE SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE AT THE BRETHREN HOME (arrive by 9 am). Please let Nan-cy Ausherman know if you can help on either date.

******

“Grand Illusions” Jewelry Sale

Friday, November 13th - 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Nicarry Meetinghouse

Most items only $6.00 including scarves, wallets, watches

8

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.

If you are interested in attending Messiah College or any oth-er Christian college, please contact the church office. We have some materials that we can share with you.

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.

9

Giant gift cards for CAS will be sold in the

narthex TODAY, October 4th, between 9:30 and 10:00. If you are unable to be at church, please call Nancy Anthony.

******

The Lehman Center is in need of baked items (cookies,

brownies, Rice Krispie treats) to sell at their stand during the York Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 25th.

You can bring your baked items to the church office no later than Friday morning, October 23rd.

See Nancy Anthony or Connie Emory if you have any questions. **************

Volunteers Needed in the Afternoon

Friday, November 6th

Set up for CAS Annual Dinner at New Fairview COB **************

CAS Anuual Dinner

November 7th - New Fairview COB

Volunteers needed to tear down after the dinner that evening.

Instead of paying full price for the tickets, volunteers will be giv-en tickets and asked to make a donation that they feel is fair.

If you would like to volunteer for either or both of these days, please see Jake Hershey or Nancy Anthony.

In addition to the regular meal, there will also be a

gluten free and a vegetarian choice.

There is information on the narthex table regarding sponsorships for the Annual Dinner.

**************

The Lehman Center is looking for donations of Christmas items to sell at the stand at Codorus

COB during Christmastime in Loganville, Saturday, November 21st.

10

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)

2 Employment Opportunities with Human Life Services

Normandie Ridge Anniversary Celebration (narthex board)

Camp Eder’s Fall Festival Saturday, October 17, 2015 - 9 am to 4 pm

914 Mount Hope Road - Fairfield

Pork & Turkey Meal • Kettle Cooked Apple Butter & Kettle Corn A La Carte Food Court • Craft & Vendor Areas

Live Music & Entertainment • Children’s Games/Activities/Shows

Blacksmith, Glass Blowing & Pottery Demonstrations • Live Auction

WYCOB was asked to provide pies. If you are able to donate a pie, please contact Ted Schmittel. They are also looking for sponsors and donations for the auction.

Check out the poster in the narthex for more information. ********

Young Adult Appalachian Trail Backpacking Trip

November 6th-8th

Ages 18-35 Registration Fee: $25

Come join us for two full days of adventure on the Appalachian Trail as we hike and fellowship with one another.

Register online or contact Mike Kovacs - www.campeder.org

Or mkovacs@campeder.org or (717)642-8256.

A Brethre Heritage Fesival ill take pla e at the You g Ce te fo A a apist a d Pieist Studies at Eliza ethto College du i g Ho e o i g o Saturda , O to er 7 fro p to : p . A i iies i lude ga es, ats, displays, s a ks, uili g a d a hy si g at :1 p . The Eliza ethto College Alu i Pea e Fello ship

ill ha e a display. Co e fo a fu i e!

Prayer Requests Praise: The children and youth of our church Raymond Kearney: baptized and received into membership last Sunday Pennie Jacobs: doing well following her finger surgery

New Concerns: Dustin Solomon & Zhane McMillion & their families: dealing with the loss of a parent to cancer Church members to respond to the need for leadership openings in the church Bob Smith (Sherril Smith): may need more surgery Family of Gene Conloy (Lorraine Senft): upon his death Family of Scott Tomlinson (Nancy Anthony): upon his death Family of John Eller: upon his death Lois Hinson & family: following death of her mother, Ann Ickes Tom Ausherman: transferred to Normandie Ridge on Wednesday Linda Fulmele: fell and broke her wrist Don Shaw (Susan Parente): vocal chord cancer Dan Lehigh (Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry): stomach cancer Freddie Kemfort (Wanda Keefer): back home and receiving chemo treatments Nancy Markle’s mother (Sherril Smith): cancer in one lung and possibly in another lung Ongoing prayer concerns: Romaine Andrews: back pain, Melinda Avey: multiple sclerosis, Bob Breeden: health issues, Jean Brown: cancer, Ray Dentler: hospice care, Lillian Grove: recovery from spine surgery, Lois Hinson: recovery from knee surgery, 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, Merle Senft: recovery from stroke, 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

11

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.

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

SERVING TODAY: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Landon Eshbach Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Judith Wallace Guitarist: Brendan Malloy Acolyte: Carley McDowell Greeters: Dave & Reda Miller Power Point: Mariah Schmittel Sound Board: Ed Jacobs Deacon: Tom Ausherman Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Steve & Nicole Grove Nursery: Wanda Keefer Children’s Story: Pennie Jacobs

SERVING NEXT WEEK: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Bill McDowell Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Linda Zumbrum Guitarist: Brendan Malloy Acolyte: Levi Keefer Greeter: Ray Kearney Power Point: Landon Eshbach Sound Board: Ed Jacobs/Sean Grove Deacon: Tom Ausherman 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.

12