Morning Worship September 20, 2015

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

Community of Christ

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Landon Eshbach

WORSHIP IN SONG

PRELUDE Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Janet Jones

*PRAISE MUSIC

He Knows My Name Draw Me Close

Shout to the Lord

CHILDREN’S STORY Brenda Myers

BABY DEDICATION Pastor Greg

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

WORSHIP IN PRAYER Pastor Greg

WORSHIP IN THE WORD Pastor Greg

Submitting Our Sexuality to God 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

OUR RESPONSE A Mighty Fortress in Our God #151

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

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

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

Saturday

Child Education Center Meet & Greet - 12 noon

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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There will be a service of Baptism next Sunday, September 27th.

Please contact Pastor Greg if you are interested in being baptized .

Today we celebrate the Dedication of

Charleigh Marie McDowell daughter of Wendy & Bill McDowell.

We praise God for the blessing of Charleigh in our church family.

Opportunities 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!!

Special Announcements

October Newsletter Deadline

Deadline for articles for the

October Newsletter is TOMORROW

September 21, 2015 Thank you!

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See You at the Pole

Wednesday, September 23 - 7 am Students gathering at their flagpoles, praying for their school, friends, families, churches and communities.

Give the school year to God!

Fall Love Feast and

Communion Service

Sunday, Oct. 4th at 11:15 a.m. Right after the worship service Fello ship eal, a feet ashi g ser i e,

a d Co u io

Sig up o the sheets o the ta le i the arthex.

Today’s Important Reminders

September 21st - Newsletter Deadline

September 23rd - See You at the Pole

September 26th - CEC Meet & Greet

September 27th - Worship Service w/Baptism

October 4th - Love Feast

October 6th - Leadership Team Meeting

September Special Offering Our special offering for September is

“The Child Education Center” This offering supports our preschool program.

Brown envelopes are in the narthex.

STATISTICAL INFORMATION for September 13, 2015 Attendance: Giving Sunday School: 32 General Fund: $2,870.51 Worship: 77

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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.

CAMP EDER DONATIONS

We will be collecting money to defray the cost of Camp Eder’s Fall Fest for food purchases. If you

would be willing to help, please put money in a small brown envelope found in the narthex (mark it “Camp

Eder”). We hope to raise at least $150.00 to buy one pig. We will be collecting now thru September 27th. Thank you to those who have already donated.

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The Child Education Center is having a Sub, Pretzel Sandwich

& Frozen Pizza/Breakfast Sandwich/Pretzel Sandwich sale

through Tuesday, September 29th. Order sheets are on the

narthex table (1 for subs, 1 for pretzel sandwiches, 1 for frozen

orders). Delivery will be Wednesday, October 7th. Please make

check payable to “Child Education Center.” Questions? See

Lois Hinson, Pat Eutzy or Pennie Jacobs.

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) Started today.

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” begins tomorrow. 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!

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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.

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.

Recently the US Supreme Court ruled that Same Sex couples must have equal access and equal rights to marriage. This ruling has caused a lot of debate in Christian circles. Although many people have opinions about this decision, not everyone knows the truth. What does God have to say about marriage? We will explore God’s Truth through a sermon series called A Biblical View of Marriage. If you want to know God’s thoughts concerning marriage, join us each Sunday in September at : am.

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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Operation Christmas Child

Because of Back-to-School sales, now is a good time to start buying items to fill shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child for November. A list of gift suggestions is on the table in the narthex.

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.

Proclaim: Rejoice in Christ Mission Offering 2015 - September 20th

The Church of the Brethren’s annual Mission Offering emphasizes our partnerships with sister churches & organizations all over the world. It also focuses on service ministries like workcamps & Brethren Volunteer Service, that car-ry the love of Christ down the street & around the world. This offering is all about our call to come alongside brothers & sisters wherever they are, to work together, and, join in the work of the kingdom. Brochures & special envelopes on narthex table.

Friends of Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community

Naylor’s Peanut/Cashew Crunch & Buttermints

Orders due October 2, 2015 Order forms are available on the narthex table.

See Nancy Ausherman if you wish to order. ******

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 Saturday, October 17th at 7:00 pm

Nicarry Meetinghouse (Free event)

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Giant gift cards for CAS will be sold in the

narthex Sunday, October 4th, between

9:30 and 10:00. If you are unable to be at

church, please call Nancy Anthony. ******

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.

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Brethren Disaster Relief Auction

September 25 & 26, 2015 Lebanon Valley Expo

80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon PA DONATIONS NEEDED: Good antiques,

collectibles, paintings, pottery, handcrafted items, baked goods (pies, cookies, cakes, bread, etc.), coin collections, fresh vegetables, lawn &

garden tools, hand tools, sports equipment, good quality furniture, quilts, wallhangings, theme baskets, etc. (see narthex bulletin board for

information on donations). Booklets with some pictured auction

items are on the narthex table.

Senior Citizen’s Day

Wednesday, September 30th - 9:30 am

Elva’s Chalk Talk at 10:00 am (Elva Hurst is a professional artist who is reviving the old art of chalk talk. Elva’s motivational and inspiring live sketches are an experience you will never forget!) “Polly Nator” the Bee at 1:00 pm (“Polly Nator” (aka Kay Deardorff) is an educator who, as a beekeeper’s wife, loves to spread

the word about the importance of pollination. “Polly” will share wonderful facts about: nurse bees, housekeepers, guard bees,

the queen bee, pollination, swarms and much more! Lunch: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas, peach pie

$15/person - Reservations required by September 23rd Call 717-642-8256 or email campeder@campeder.org

******** 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 Court • 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.

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West York COB Prayer Line

What Is It? It is an avenue for ALL of us to use!

It is not for sharing prayer concerns, but for calling to hear what

prayer concerns have been shared. It is a recorded message that

Barb, our church secretary, updates a couple times a week to

keep the congregation informed of those who need prayer.

The number to call is 792-8816.

If you have a prayer concern to be added to the prayer line,

please call the church office.

God Bless You for Praying!

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)

Karen Johnson-Weiner presents “Writing about Amish Wom-en” on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7:30 pm at Elizabethtown Col-lege’s Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies. Johnson-Weiner, professor of anthropology at SUNY Potsdam, has been studying patterns of language use and cultural maintenance in Amish and Mennonite communities for nearly 30 years. For more information, call 717-361-1470 or visit www.etown.edu/youngctr/events.

Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry

FALL FUNDRAISING BANQUET

Saturday, October 3, 2015

New Fairview Church of the Brethren

Silent Auction 4:00 - 5:20 pm (only) Full-course dinner 5:30 pm

Music by MINISTERS OF MUSIC

Prayer Requests Praise: The children and youth of our church

New Concerns: District Conference delegates Nancy Buckingham, Darlis Par-ker and also Pastor Greg: attending District Conference Friday and Saturday Pennie Jacobs: recovering from finger surgery on Thursday Nancy Markle’s mother (Sherril Smith): hospitalized Ann Ickes (Lois Hinson): hospitalized for blood issues & had a fall The Child Education Center & teachers: start of new school year & pray for their enrollment Family of Carl Myers (Nancy Anthony): upon his death Alicia Eaton (Lorraine Senft): many health issues Stu Burns (Lorraine Senft): cannot walk, but in rehab Gene Conloy (Lorraine Senft): filling up with fluid, trouble walking Barbara Coonan (Tim Coonan): fell, fractured wrist, severely sprained ankle and foot Ruth Mundis: now home following surgery Merle Senft: waiting further tests following a stroke Ongoing prayer concerns: Romaine Andrews: back pain, Tom Ausherman: recovery from back surgery, Melinda Avey: multiple sclerosis, Bob Breeden: health issues, Jean Brown: cancer, Ray Dentler: hospice care, John Eller: health concerns, Lillian Grove: recovery from spine surgery, Lois Hinson: recovery from knee surgery, Ron Horn, Sr.: hospice care, 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, Brenda My-ers: recovery from surgery, Nancy Patterson: health concerns, Bob & 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 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: Landon Eshbach Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Judith Wallace Guitarist: Brendan Malloy Acolyte: Dawson Eshbach Greeter: Tim Coonan Power Point: Bill Zumbrum Sound Board: Ron Buser Deacon: Tom Ausherman Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Linda Fulmele: Genie & Shawna Grove Nursery: Anna McMonigle Children’s Story: Brenda Myers

SERVING NEXT WEEK: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Tom Ausherman Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Linda Zumbrum Guitarist: Brendan Malloy Acolyte: Ben Grove Greeters: Tom & Nancy Ausherman Power Point: Bill McDowell Sound Board: Bill Fulmele Deacon: Tom Ausherman Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Linda Fulmele; Genie & Shawna Grove Nursery: Emily Marshall

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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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.