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

Community of Christ

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Cindy Heist

ADVENT READING Kyley Hughes & Cassie Foor

CANDLE LIGHTING Kylie Hughes & Cassie Foor

WORSHIP IN SONG

PRELUDE O Come, All Ye Faithful Janet Jones

*PRAISE MUSIC

What Child Is This? #281

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear #251

We Three Kings #288

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

WORSHIP IN PRAYER Pastor Greg

WORSHIP IN THE WORD Pastor Greg

Counting the Cost Nehemiah 9:1-4

OUR RESPONSE I Have Decided to Follow Jesus #602

WORSHIP IN GIVING Pastor Greg

We Are Waiting Adult Choir

*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 December 6, 2015

2nd Sunday of Advent

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

Today

Short Congregational Meeting following worship service

Christmas Caroling - 4:30 pm (meet at church) Monday

Bible Study - 9 am

NO CARE AND SHARE WOMEN’S GROUP

Tuesday

Child Education Center’s Christmas Program - 6:30 pm

Wednesday

JANUARY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

Bible Study Discussion Group - 7 pm

AA meeting - 8 pm Thursday

Choir Rehearsal - 6:30 pm

Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:30 pm

Saturday

Escorts at The Brethren Home - 6 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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PLEASE NOTE! There will be a short meeting after the service TODAY to approve the remaining slate of officers.

CARE AND SHARE WILL NOT BE MEETING ON THE

FOLLOWING DAYS:

December 7, December 21

Opportunities to Serve

Special Announcements

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THERE IS A CHANGE OF PLANS FOR CHRISTMAS CAROLING LATER TODAY.

WE WILL NOT BE MEETING AT THE BRETHREN HOME AT 6 PM.

We will be meeting at the church at 4:30 pm and will go caroling in different areas. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Any questions, please talk to Beth Marshall.

Bread & Cup Service

NEXT SUNDAY, December 13th

during the 10:00 am Worship Service

The Adult Sunday School class is sponsoring a Mitten Tree

again this year. Please bring mittens, hats, gloves, scarves and socks to put on the tree.

Christmas Eve Service December 24th 6:30 pm. Please join us for a worship

service featuring carols, candles and scriptures as we celebrate

the birth of Jesus.

Today’s Important Reminders

December 13 - 3rd Sunday in Advent

Bread and Cup Service

December 16 - Day of Prayer for Children and Youth

December 19 - Family Movie Day

December 20 - 4th Sunday in Advent

December 24 - Christmas Eve Service

STATISTICAL INFORMATION for November 29, 2015 Attendance: Giving Sunday School: 29 General Fund: $3,671.01 Worship: 93 Received to Date: $154,450.78 101.34% of Budgeted Giving

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January Newsletter Deadline for articles for the January Newsletter is

This Wednesday, December 9, 2015 (Due to the Christmas Holiday the newsletter will be available

by December 20, 2015.)

Thank you.

Rejoice: the Lord has done great things “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in

God my Savior… Luke 1:46

December Special Offering Our special offering for December is

Church of the Brethren Advent Offering

The Church of the Brethren’s Advent Offering reflects our commitment to speak peace on earth and goodwill to all people.

It supports core ministries like Congregational Life Ministries, Global

Mission and Service and the Office of Public Witness that carry the

Christ-light to all people.

Brochure and special envelope included with today’s bulletin.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!!

New Year’s Eve 2015 at

West York Church of the Brethren

More details to come!

Join other members and friends of the West York Church for a special day at the movies. We will be

traveling to the Regal Cinemas at the West Manchester Mall to watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens. A

sign-up sheet can be found in the church foyer. We will be watching the 3:50 pm showing (NEW TIME) on

Saturday, December 19th. Seating needs to be reserved. See Tom or Heather Fluke for more details. For more information about

the movie, visit http://www.regmovies.com

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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.

2016 Church Directory There is a revised form to update the information for the 2016 Directory on the narthex table. We are asking everyone (members and friends) to please complete the form and return it to the church office by January 10, 2016. Thank you!

Note from the Treasurer Contributions for 2015

Our last deposit of the year will be Sunday December 27th. Contributions placed in the offering plate after Dec 27th will be counted towards 2016 giving. Any year end contributions mailed to the church will be counted as a 2015 contribution if they are mailed to the church and postmarked in 2015. If you have any questions please contact Jake Hershey, Treasurer.

2016 Offering Envelopes are now in

your mailbox. 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.

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).

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Child Education Center’s

Christmas Program Tuesday, December 8th at 6:30 pm

West York Church of the Brethren has

made 2015 the Year we read through the Bible.

Sign the sheet on the narthex table for a copy

of the Bible Study Companion for December.

(December is not ready to print.)

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.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

Adult Sunday School class - NEW STUDY A Guide For Biblical Studies: Sacred Gifts and Holy Gatherings - A study of ways

God’s people honor God: observing the Sabbath, following the commandments, dedicating first-born children, and giving our gifts with a humble spirit. (Tom Whitcraft)

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

BIBLE STUDIES

Monday Morning Bible Study - Studying the book of John.

Care and Share Women’s Group - Meets Mondays at 7 pm. Bible Study “Overcoming Worry”.

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

Friends of Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community

Westminster Ringers

Bell Choir Saturday, December 12 at 7:00 pm

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

Celebration of Lights Today, December 6th - 3:00 pm

Nicarry Meetinghouse *************

Village Brass

Bones, ‘Tones & Tubas Concert Sunday, December 13th - 3:00 pm Nicarry Meetinghouse

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Village Choir Christmas Cantata

“Tidings of Great Joy”

Friday, December 18th - 2:30 p.m. Nicarry Meetinghouse

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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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Spring Grove Alumni Chorus (with Alumni Instrumental Ensemble)

will present a Christmas Concert “Sing for Joy”

Tonight, December 6th at 7:00 pm St. Paul Lutheran Church in Spring Grove

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Giant gift cards for CAS will be sold in the

narthex TODAY, December 6th between 9:30 and 10:00. If you are unable to be at church that day, please call Nancy Anthony.

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ANYONE WHO WISHES TO PURCHASE GIANT GIFT CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS MUST PURCHASE THEM

TODAY OR CONTACT NANCY ANTHONY TODAY.

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CAS continues to ask Prayer Warriors to pray for: -Carol and her son as they parent together to provide Mia with a stable home environment. -Peace for the City of York. Pray that young people will turn away from violence. -The churches in the District will open their doors, hear, and support the campaign efforts for CAS. -Children and their families burdened with added stressors and problems during the holiday season.

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Eshbach Family Railroad will be open for their annual train Display (contributions support CAS): Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm; Dec 19 & 27 @ 3:00 pm. To schedule a visit, please email: eshbachmodelrailroad@gmail.com. (See the poster hanging in the narthex)

5th Annual Christmas Tree Festival December 11, 12, 13 ٠ 5 pm to 8:30 pm

Horse-drawn carriage rides; Live Music; Christmas Lights; Bake Sale; Luminary Garden; Tree Decorating Contest; Warm refreshments (free);

Children’s Activity Cabin; Cozy fires; Candlelit services at 8 pm; Turkey dinners, soup, sandwiches

Chalk presentation of the nativity by Josiah Hurst Please bring canned or other non-perishable food

items or gently used Children’s clothing and brand new (packaged) children’s socks or undergarments.

(See the poster hanging in the narthex).

Sponsorship forms are available on the narthex table.

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Check the narthex and hallway bulletin boards for community events!

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)

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!

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

www.westyorkcob.org

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 .

HERSHEY HANDBELL ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Today, December 6th at 3:00 pm - Black Rock COB

see poster hanging in narthex for more information

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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Prayer Requests Praise: The children and youth of our church Tom Ausherman returned to church last Sunday Susan Parente’s brother, Don Shaw, doing well with throat cancer Vivian Sewell: doing well, standing up, & trying to take first steps

New Concerns: Shirley Garrett (Nancy Anthony): knee replacement surgery and now stress fracture in same leg Family of Adrian Shearer (Lorraine Senft): upon his death Holly Verbjar: medical test on Wednesday State legislature to pass budget (Anna McMonigle): keep schools and others from closing Merle Senft (Lorraine Senft): has cold, but feeling better Marci McEntire (Jo King): cancer in liver and brain Carol Woolcock (Jo King): cancer and will start treatment soon Jessie He (Jo King): cancer Verla Hinson (Lois Hinson): high blood pressure Hunter Kern (Brian Allabach): deployed to Turkey Loreen Trimmer (Darlis Parker): kidney problems June Stremmel (Joann Rohrbaugh): valve replacement

Ongoing prayer concerns: Romaine Andrews: back pain, Tom Ausherman: recovery from fall and back surgery, 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, Lorraine Yohe: recovery from neck surgery 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

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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.

Numerous individuals who are grieving the loss of loved ones The Leadership Team

SERVING TODAY: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Cindy Heist Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Linda Zumbrum Guitarists: Brendan Malloy & Mike King Acolyte: Ben Grove Greeter: Tim Coonan Power Point: Bill McDowell Sound Board: Bill Fulmele Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Steve & Nicole Grove Nursery: Tara Hoover Children’s Story: Brenda Myers Advent Candle Lighting: Kyley Hughes & Cassie Foor

SERVING NEXT WEEK: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Tim Coonan Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Judith Wallace Guitarists: Brendan Malloy & Mike King Acolyte: Carley McDowell Greeter: Mary Jane Hoff Power Point: Mariah Schmittel Sound Board: Ed Jacobs Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Linda Fulmele; Genie & Shawna Grove Nursery: Anna McMonigle Advent Candle Lighting: Fluke Family

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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I give thanks to the Lord and the WYCOB congregation for the generous gift card I received at Thanksgiving. God bless you all! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Nancy Patterson