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FEBRUARY 2016

SENIOR PASTOR

Jason Guillaume [email protected]

PASTORAL ASSISTANT

Carl Redding

[email protected]

OFFICE ADMIN. / EDITOR

Nadine Barrett [email protected]

YOUTH DIRECTOR

Tiffany Jansen [email protected]

PARSONAGE # : 755-4470

CHURCH # : 757-3998

WEBSITE: www.cumcy.org

OFFICE HOURS: 8am-4pm

Mon-Fri

Youth …………………....…....2

District Rally………………….2

Ministry Teams……....…..…..3

Special People……………….3

Birthdays & Anniv..….…….....4

CUMC Cares…….....…......….5

Daily Scripture Readings.5

Missions………..……..….5

UMW……………...……...5

Preschool News………….5

Upcoming Events…………….6

Cantata…………..…..…...6

Easter Candy……...……..6

Seafood Fest....…..……...6

Flowers/Candy…………...7

Lenten Services………….7

Women’s Retreat….……..8

Valentine Wishes…..…….8

Next Step Update…….….8

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OBSERVING LENT

“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves,

pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

2 Chronicles 7:14, NRSV

In the Church, we are about to join in a journey of prayer, repentance and

seeking God’s face. The Christian season of Lent is a forty day period of spiritual

preparation for the Easter celebration (not counting Sundays). It begins on Ash

Wednesday, and lasts until Holy Saturday on the eve of Easter. Lent has its roots in the

ancient church, when converts would engage in fasting in preparation for baptism at

Easter. It became a time of fasting and repentance for all believers. The forty days of

Lent are a reminder of Israel’s forty years in the wilderness, and of Jesus’ forty days of

temptation. God shaped and prepared the people through the years in the desert. Jesus

showed his obedience and strength of purpose when tempted. What might God do

with us, and what might we demonstrate of obedience to God in the forty days before

Easter this year?

The words from 2 Chronicles are spoken by God to King Solomon after the

dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem. They offer hope to the future generations of

Israelites. If they strayed from following God’s laws and thus experienced divine

discipline in their land, then by a sincere return to the LORD, their prayers would be

heard and they would again experience God’s blessing. As we will soon journey

through Lent to Easter, God’s promise is appropriate for us, too. As God’s people

through faith in Jesus Christ, have we lost our way a bit, and become entangled in sin?

Have we put ourselves and our concerns at the center of life, and pushed God to

second, third or fourth place? Have we wounded our neighbor by our words or our

deeds? Now is a time for prayer. Now is a time to turn from our wickedness and all

that would tempt us, and to seek God’s face.

Let us seek God in the upcoming season of Lent! Ash Wednesday falls on February

10 this year, and Lent will continue until Holy Saturday on March 26. I encourage you

to seek God by prayer, fasting and self-denial in these days. Take the time to participate

in worship on Sunday mornings, and in Sunday School classes or small group meetings.

Here is one more way to seek God’s face: Christ Church will again be participating in

ecumenical Lenten services on Ash Wednesday and on Sundays at 7:00 P.M. May

God’s Spirit move in each of us, that we may be a holy people, well-prepared to rejoice

in the resurrection of our Savior when Easter arrives!

Peace in Christ,

Pastor Jason

FEBRUARY 2016

February Meetings & Events

Sunday, February 7th - Noon (Souper Bowl Party) Sunday, February 28th - Noon

Who are the People in Your Neighborhood? Rev. Mike Bealla Demystifying Your Shares of Ministry Andra Haverstock Mission Around Town Curt Knouse Vacation Bible School Showcase Jody Robinson Cultivating Community in the Local Church Anne Horton Communications for Small Churches Jerry Wolgemuth

Learning to Tell Your Story Lisa Bender Getting Our Structure Right Rev. Dr. Dennis Otto Effective Leadership for Trustees Rev. Greg Myers Effective SPRC Leadership Rev. Dr. Charles Salisbury How People Grow Rev. Cathy Boileau Sing with the 2016 Rally Mass Choir Matthew Wensel

3:00-4:00 – Combined Worship Service with Communion Bishop Park will lead us in this time of worship and celebration

HOSTED BY THE YORK DISTRICT

Sign up at the Welcome Tables by

Sunday February 21st

We would love to have a group go

to represent Christ Church!

Who? YOU are invited to this special day to celebrate, worship and learn What? A gathering of United Methodist laity and clergy Where? St. Paul UMC, 750 Norland Ave, Chambersburg When? Saturday, Feb 27, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Why? To celebrate Jesus Christ and His presence in our connection; to worship together; to learn something that deepens your ministry How Much? This is a free event

Agenda: 9:30-10:00 – Registration, light snacks and beverages 10:00 – Laity gather for worship in the Sanctuary Clergy gather for worship in the Life Center

11:45 –Free Boxed lunch for all

1:00-2:45 – Workshop of your choice:

2016 York District Rally – Better Together! York District Superintendent Charlie Salisbury and Bishop Jeremiah Park invite you to join them at this powerful event on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016

Thank you to all volunteers in all areas of Christ Church. If you are new to Christ Church and would like to serve in any one of the above areas the

individuals to contact are as follows:

Greeters: Phyllis Miller – 755-6246 Ushers: Mike Boone 757-7247

Walk-Around & Nursery: Lori Rissler - 840-7947

If you on the other hand are unable to fill your scheduled date, please see that someone else can do it for you or contact one of the above

coordinators for a substitution. If you are currently not serving on a volunteer ministry team, and you would like to serve, please call the church office

at 757-3998. Thank you.

BOB LEBER - 35 Mourning Dove Ln, York, PA 17406

JANICE NACE - 244 Barcroft Rd, York, PA 17406

STEVE POFF -

MARJORIE RUPP - 4101 Woodspring Lane, York, PA 17402

BUD STERNER - 1285 Homewood Rd. York, PA 17402

JEAN WALTIMYER - 1330 Windsor Rd, Red Lion, PA 17356

NADEAN BAUSMAN - 205 Sweet Gum Ln, Hallam, PA 17406

JIM & NANCY BREYER - 2405 Knobhill Rd Room #105, York, PA 17403

BRENDA GROMLING

JIM HENISE -

ANDY KNAUB—1273 Old Quaker Rd, Etters PA 17319

MARYANN KORNBAU - 601 Trolley Rd, Windsor, PA 17366

CORK CORCORAN & FAMILY- 99 Bluestone Rd, York, PA 17406 MAE JEAN EMENHEISER - 38 Main St, York PA 17406 PAULINE GARNER - Brunswick at Longstown, 2830 Carol Rd Room #110, York, PA 17402 DOTTIE HIBNER - 3812 Kings Arms Ln., York, PA 17402 DOLLY MARKEY - Brunswick at Longstown, 2830 Carol Rd Room #144, York, PA 17402 MIKE SARBAUGH - 118 Pleasant Acres Rd, Room #514, York, PA 17402 KENNY STEIN - 3390 Druck Valley Rd, York, PA 17406 ED & ELSIE YARNELL - 1103 Glendale Rd., York, PA 17403

FEBRUARY SPECIAL PEOPLE

CHRIST CHURCH MINISTRY TEAMS

FEBRUARY 2016

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February 7th February 14th February 21st February 28th

ACOLYTE: Alex Guillaume Ryan Staats Ryan Staats Jake Crumling

GREETERS: Denny & Janet

Barshinger

Walt & Carolyn Dickison Jeff & Sharon Reisinger Mary Martin

Phyllis Brown

BELL RINGER: Ryan Guillaume Ryan Guillaume Bridget Smeltzer Bridget Smeltzer

LAY LEADER: Mike Boone Mike Boone Mike Boone Mike Boone

COFFEEMATES: Lisa Daugherty

Kim Saylor

Danielle Miller

Lisa Daugherty

Kim Saylor

Danielle Miller

Lisa Daugherty

Kim Saylor

Danielle Miller

Lisa Daugherty

Kim Saylor

Danielle Miller

CHILDCARE:

Infants

WalkAround

NEED VOLUNTEER

Raab Family

Thoman Family

Rissler Family

USHERS: Tom & Donna Beck

Patsye Buser

Pete Raab

Jon & Angie Raab

Mike & Wanda Boone

Chris & Angie Nett

Carl & Debb Poff

Tom & Donna Beck

Pete Raab

Patsye Buser

OFFERING

COUNTERS:

Dave & Sheryl

Flinchbaugh

Don & Sharon Michael

Dave & Sheryl

Flinchbaugh


Dave & Sheryl

Flinchbaugh


Dave & Sheryl

Flinchbaugh


FEBRUARY 2016

1 - Julie Rittenhouse

1 - Catrina Boast

3 - April Tomes

5 - Dot Hibner

5 - Debb Leiphart

8 - Clayton Hose

8 - Rocco Kibler

9 - Charles Martin

12 - Amanda Kling

13 - Tara Sterner

13 - Sondra Huntsman

14 - Olive Davenport

14 - Tonya Nace

17 - Bennett Lippy

17 - Jalen Rittenhouse

17 - Ashlee Stein

17 - Sarah Stein

20 - Benny Bish

20 - Kim Saylor

20 - Deb Higgins

21 - Marian Miller

21 - Ella Raab

22 - Bryce Nicholson

23 - Allen Daugherty

23 - Lauren Sweezey

24 - Diana Weaver

25 - Karen Foltz

25 - Brandon Sterner

26 - Ken Rowland

26 - Vicki Krotzer

27 - Deane Bausman

28 - Ethan Hose

28 - Baylee Seidenstricker

29 - Randy Rissler

Feb. 15th - Kevin & Alice Staats (1997)

Feb 18th - Barry & Marlene Kraft (1956)

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Monday February 1 Joshua 23:9-16

Tuesday February 2 1 John 5:1-12

Wednesday February 3 1 John 5:13-20

Thursday February 4 Joshua 24:1-13

Friday February 5 2 John 1:1-13

Saturday February 6 3 John 1:1-13

Sunday February 7 Jude 1:1-7

Monday February 8 Joshua 24:14-27

Tuesday February 9 Jude 1:8-16

Wednesday February 10 Jude 1:17-25

Thursday February 11 Daniel 1:1-10

Friday February 12 Revelation 1:1-8

Saturday February 13 Revelation 1:9-20

Sunday February 14 Revelation 2:1-7

Monday February 15 Daniel 1:11-21

Tuesday February 16 Revelation 2:8-17

Wednesday February 17 Revelation 2:18-29






Tuesday February 23 Revelation 4:1-11

Wednesday February 24 Revelation 5:1-14






WE ARE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK

February Daily Scripture Readings

Our regular meeting will be

Tuesday February 9th

7:00p.m.

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month

at 7:00p.m. All women welcome!

UMW President

Mary Martin

February Missions we support thru our Faith

Promise Fund

Please pray for and support:

Gideon International

Faith Promise

January Distributions:

Hospice & Community Care - $500

Happy Times Preschool

NEWSNEWSNEWSNEWS

Happy February! It is hard to believe that we are already over halfway through the school year. The students amaze me each and every day with how much they learn and grow. We have a busy month ahead of us. We will be fo-cusing on health all month. This will include dental health, nutrition, physical health, and how to keep germs from spreading. The Bible verse for the month is John 3:16. Since February is the month of love, this verse is a great way to teach the children about God’s love for us. Have a great month!

Mindi Hauck Preschool Director

FEBRUARY 2016

Saturday, February 20th

4-7p.m.

The menu is all you can eat meal as follows:

Steamed & fried shrimp, oyster stew, fried oysters,

chicken fingers, french fries, cole slaw, dessert &

drink.

The dinner will benefit the Mission Trip summer of

2016. Everyone going on the Mission Trip are

encouraged to help serve/clean up during all Seafood

Fests.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from Debb

Leiphart, sign up on the sheet located on the

Welcome Table, or call the church office at 757-3998

to reserve your tickets.

Cost: $22—adults; $10-children (6-12); free—for

children 5 & under.

The meal will be prepared and served by Big Bob’s

BBQ at Christ Church and can be ordered for eat in or

carry out.

Desserts and helpers are needed, please see sign up

sheets on Welcome Table. Future Dates:

March 19th

SEAFOOD SEAFOOD SEAFOOD SEAFOOD FEST IIFEST IIFEST IIFEST II

EASTER CANDY ORDER FORMS ON WELCOME TABLES

Orders are due February 14th

Delivery will be March 13th

Any questions, please see Diana Thoman

EASTER CANTATA PRACTICES STARTING!

Thursday, February 4th

7pm

Rehearsals for the Easter Cantata are starting and you are

invited to sing with the choir! All voice parts needed! You

may sing just for the Cantata or continue after the Cantata

to sing with the Choir.

Thursday Night Practices:

February 4th - March 17th

7pm

Easter Cantata:

10:30am Sunday March 20th

Any questions, please see:

Stephen Falencki

Choir Director

by

Dennis & Nan Allen

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1 Year DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL SOMEONE

HERE AT CHURCH?

SEND THEM SOME CANDY OR FLOWERS

TO SHOW THEM YOU CARE!

FEBRUARY FLOWER/CANDY DELIVERY

Once again, to help offset the costs of the upcoming Ladies

Retreat, we are asking for your participation in our Valentine

fundraiser. We would like to deliver candy and / or flower(s) to a

special person of your choice during the month of February.

Starting the week of January 31st, we will be accepting orders

to deliver candy/flower(s) the following Sunday. A note card will

be available for you to personalize your delivery and the cost is

$1.50/carnation - $2.00/rose - $1.50/candy bar

If the person you are sending a flower(s) to is not at Sunday

School the following week when we deliver —We will make every

attempt to see that they receive their flower/card from you the

following week. We have been very lucky that the flowers have

kept very well in order for us to deliver. If it is a candy bar that you

are sending and they are not in Sunday School—we will put it in

the refrigerator with their name on it and try to re-deliver it the

following week.

We will be doing the bulk of our sales by orders, but we will have

some limited items for same day cash and carry.

If anyone is interested in a personalized small (or large) flower

arrangement at a reasonable price, please see or call Donna

Rowland at 252-2700. You can give Donna a specific dollar range

amount that you would want to spend and she will make an

arrangement within that price range.

Also, as an alternative to the above, if you would like to place

names in the February 14th church bulletin in memory/in honor of

someone, at a cost of $1/name, there will be a box and order

forms on the table in back of the sanctuary for you to take

advantage of this. The DEADLINE FOR THE BULLETIN NAMES

is February 7th. If you have any questions/concerns/ideas please

call Alice Staats 252-1758. Thank you!

WEEK OF

LENT DATE LOCATION

Feb. 10th

Canadochly Lutheran

Speaker: Pastor Jason Guillaume

Feb. 14th

Emanuel Lutheran, Freysville

Speaker: Ron Heagy

Feb. 21st Emmanuel UCC,

Freysville Speaker: Paul Frank

Feb. 28th

Zion UMC, Freysville

Speaker: Keith Schmuck

March 6th

Mt. Pisgah Trinity UMC

Speaker: Ron Heagy

March 13th

Christ UMC, Yorkana

Speaker: Herbert Hartman

All Services 7pm

Offerings go to Red Lion Area Comm. Services

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A VALENTINE WISH on Valentine’s Day Sunday – Sunday, February 14th, 2016

“Just to say I Love You!”

In Honor of: _____________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

In Memory of: ___________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR NAME: ________________________________________________________________________

$1.00 for each name to be remembered and listed in the bulletin on Sunday, February 14th. Please put this slip with your money in an envelope and put it in the basket provided. You’ll find both the envelopes and basket on the Welcome Table. Proceeds benefit Women’s Retreat. Please have turned in by Sunday, February 7th.

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