WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORSHIP IN SONG

PRELUDE Janet Jones

*PRAISE MUSIC

You’re Worthy of My Praise Knowing You

You Are My King

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

WORSHIP IN PRAYER Pastor Greg

WORSHIP IN THE WORD Pastor Greg

Just What I Needed to Know John 5:25-29

WORSHIP IN GIVING Pastor Greg

Grace Alone Susan Parente

*CLOSING HYMN When We All Get to Heaven #772

*CLOSING PRAYER 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 April 24, 2016

Loving, Building, and Nurturing the Community of Christ

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

Congregational Forum - 11:15 am

Monday

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

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 Today following the worship service

Forum Reports are in your mailbox if you did not pick them up last week.

May Newsletter is in your mailbox today.

Pastor Greg will be attending a Minister’s Training event this week and then will be on vacation until

May 2. For pastoral emergencies, contact Pennie

Jacobs or Judith Wallace.

Opportunities to Serve

Special Announcements

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You can be part of making a

great first impression. Join the

Parking Lot Greeter Team– a

new ministry opportunity at the

West York Church. There is a

sign-up sheet in the narthex for

those interested in helping with

this ministry. For more

information, contact Ken Miller.

We are in need of volunteers

for Children’s Church for June through August.

If you are willing to take one or two Sundays,

please see Linda Zumbrum. Thank You!!!

GROCERY CART MINISTRY Starting in May, each month we will be collecting certain items for our Food Pantry. For the month of May we are collecting PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY. You can place your donation in the shopping cart that will be placed in the narthex. THE ITEMS WE ARE REQUESTING ARE THE ONLY ITEMS WE NEED THIS MONTH. This will help to keep expenses down for the Food Pantry. Thanks for your help!!

Today’s Important Reminders

May 1 - Youth Sunday

May 3 - Leadership Team Meeting

May 6 - Child Education Center’s Silent Auction & Musical May 14 - Sisters-in-Christ Banquet

May 16 - June Newsletter Deadline

STATISTICAL INFORMATION for April 17, 2016 Attendance: Giving Sunday School: 28 General Fund: $4,521.00 Worship: 83 Received to Date: $55,010.42 107.44% of Budgeted Giving

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April Special Offering Our special offering for April is

“The Lehman Center”

THE LEHMAN CENTER is a progra of the Childre ’s Aid So iet hi h ope ed i that ofers e erge respite

are for hildre e or through si ears of age i a 4-hour risis urser , art a d hild- e tered therap ,

fa il ad o ate ser i es, a d pare t support groups.

Please use the ro e elopes that are a aila le o the arthe ta le.

A DVD of the Palm Sunday Cantata, “Behold the Lamb”

is available in the church office. Contact Barb if you would like to borrow it.

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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.

Sisters in Christ Banquet May 14, 2016 6:00 pm

Meat and drink will be provided. Each family/group is asked to bring a side dish or dessert.

If your last name begins with A-R, please bring a side dish, such as a vegetable or salad.

If your last name begins with S-Z, please bring a dessert. Leah Hileman will be our entertainment.

Ladies of the church invite your mothers, sisters, daughters, friends or any women that are special to you. Join us as we

come together to celebrate our sisterhood in Christ. Sign up forms are included with today’s bulletin.

Deadline for sign-up is May 8th.

Family Game Day. One of the goals you gave the Leadership Team was to provide ways that we might spend time together as a church family. We are planning a family game day on Sunday, May 22nd. It will begin with a carry-in meal right after church. Each family should bring something to share – something hot, or something cold, or both – and we will gather for a meal together. After the meal, we will start with a simple game that helps us get to know one another a little better. Following this, we will have board games to play, a couple of video games set up, games for the children, and perhaps even a table set up for Dutch Blitz (we’ll stick that over in the corner somewhere☺). We really hope you can come. Stay as long as you can, but come and be part of our church family. We love it when you are here!

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Through the Eyes of John

A study on the gospel of John

Join us for this continuing sermon series.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

Adult Sunday School class - NEW! A Guide For Biblical Studies: The Gift of Faith - Exploring themes of faith in the Gospels of Mark

and Luke. (Tom Whitcraft)

“Seeking Amazing Grace” Adult class - Study of Hebrews (Larry Marshall)

BIBLE STUDIES

Monday Morning Bible Study - Book of Matthew

Care and Share Women’s Group - Meets Mondays at 7 pm. “Bless These Lips: 40 Days of Spiritual Renewal”

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!

VBS July 10th thru 14th, 2016

“Finding Truth Below the Surface”

As kids submerge themselves in God’s Word, they will discover that Jesus didn’t just see what’s on the outside of people. He looked deep down on the inside. So grab your goggles, step

into your flippers, and dive in to find truth below the surface!

If you are interested in helping at VBS this year, please

contact Linda Fulmele or Nicole Grove

or sign up on the sheets in the narthex.

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The CEC is in need of “theme baskets” for our Silent Auction, which is held prior to the Spring Musical on May 6th. Maybe you have a friend or family member who has a business who would give a gift as a tax credit, and it is a great way for them to advertise their business. Other donated items for the auction could include: antiques, new toys, handmade jewelry, baked goods (pies, cakes, cookies, etc.), art work or any other creative ideas that would benefit our school. The Silent Auction will begin at 5:30 pm and end at 7:00 pm. Items will be available for pick-up after the musical. Call Barb in the church office if you have anything to donate or if you have any questions.

Southern PA District Church of the Brethren

67th Annual

Women’s Camp Retreat

June 13th & 14th, 2016

Retreat leader is Leah Hileman, who will lead 3 sessions on My Life, “ Psalm

Brochures and registration forms are on the table in the narthex. The church will once again pay one

half of the registration cost. Please return your registration form, along with your

check for one half the registration cost you must pay the $5 fee for crafts to Darlis Parker no later than May 1st. For day people only make your check payable to West

York CO” . If you are staying overnight, send your full amount and the church will reimburse you. Make your

check payable to Southern P“ District CO”. See Darlis Parker if you have any questions.

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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.

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. ******

Spring Plant Sale

Thursday, May 5 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Nicarry Meetinghouse)

Plants and hanging baskets by Musselman’s Nursery will be provided. See Nancy Ausherman for order forms.

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Butterfly Release

Saturday, May 14 - 10:00 am

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Spring Grove Alumni Chorus

Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 7:00 pm

(Nicarry Meetinghouse) ******

The Friends of Cross Keys Village are collecting unused coupons (new or expired) as a project for the Adult Day Care program. There is a box in the narthex to put these unused coupons. Thank you for your help!

Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry

SPRING DINNER CONCERT

Saturday, May 14, 2016

First United Presbyterian Church

111 West Big Spring Avenue Newville, PA

(This is a change in location) Full-course dinner served at 5:30 pm Cost $12.00

Music by MERCY’S VESSEL (Gospel Singers) See Dave Miller for tickets.

Ticket Deadline is May 2, 2016

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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Giant gift cards for CAS will be sold in the

narthex Next Sunday, May 1st between 9:30

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

that day, please call Nancy Anthony. ******

25th Annual Auction benefitting The Lehman Center

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 — York County 4-H Center

(771 Stoverstown Road - York, PA)

Doors open for auction preview, silent auction bidding,

and food at NOON. Live auction begins at 5:00 PM

Gift certificates, art work, food, sports memorabilia, antiques, baskets

Every dollar raised by the Auction provides a child and parent with the help they need.

Copies of donation forms, sponsorship forms, and program ad forms are on the narthex table.

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CAS is once again in need of paper goods - paper towels, Kleen-ex, wipes, toilet paper, paper plates, copying paper and con-struction paper. Articles can be placed in the CAS box in the Narthex. Donations of these items mean that CAS will have more money to spend on services for the children.

Thank you for your continued support for CAS.

CHECK THE HALLWAY BULLETIN BOARD FOR INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING:

Dementia Care Support Group (Providence Place - Dover) Veterans’ Memorial Garden (Spring Grove High School) Healing Hearts Support Group (3rd Thursday of the month)

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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 ou pro ide this i for aio to the hospital, our hur h a e oiied of the ad issio .

Spring Fling Saturday, May 7th - 8 am to 4 pm

Yard Sale, Picnic, Free Hayrides, Site/Building Tours See poster hanging in narthex.

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Annual Camp Eder Golf Outing Saturday, May 14

Briarwood East Golf Course - 4775 West Market Street, York

$75 per person, $300 per four-person team See the poster in the narthex for the day’s schedule.

Registration forms are on the narthex table. ***********

Caving Adventure Weekend May 27-29, 2016

Spend the weekend with Camp Eder in the wild underground of Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Activities include: campfire, devotions, 2-3 caves, night hike Cost: $35 per person (if registered by April 28th)

$45 per person (if registered after April 28th) Transportation to and from caves, meals and lodging

are included. All ages welcome! To Register: Call Camp:717-642-8256

Online: www.campeder.org/registration Email: campeder@campeder.org

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2016 Summer Camp Applications for Staff & Counselor in Training Positions

available on the narthex table. ***********

Copies of the 2016 Activities Booklet & Summer Camp Schedule are on the narthex table.

Prayer Requests Praise: The children and youth of our church

New Concerns: Carley McDowell: concussion and having severe headaches Natalie Fluke: broke her arm Sherril Smith & family: death of Bob Smith Lorraine Yohe: fell and suffered 4 broken ribs Jeffrey Stover (Barb Sloat): now home following bladder infection Joe Smith: upper & lower GI process went well, no cancer Pennie Jacobs & family: death of her brother, Ray Dentler Merle Senft: upcoming surgery Rachel Good (Tara Hoover): hospitalized with heart issues Sue Dorney (Tara Hoover): hospitalized with health issues Connie & Willie Emory: safe travel Karen Poist’s son, daughter, granddaughter: health issues Randy Senft (Lorraine Senft): hospitalized for testing, now home

Ongoing prayer concerns: Romaine Andrews: back pain, Tom Ausherman: health issues, Melinda Avey: multiple sclerosis, Bob Breeden: health issues, Jean Brown: recovering from surgery, Tim Coonan: recovering from glaucoma surgery, Lillian Grove: recovery from spine surgery, Lois Hinson: recovery from knee procedure, Ron Horn, Sr.: health concerns, Dan Lehigh: cancer, Cindy Lepley: cancer, Kathleen Lloyd: health concerns, Charleigh McDowell: tumor in abdomen, Merl & Sue Messinger: health concerns, Arlene Miller: cancer, Scott Miller: health concerns, Nancy Patterson: health concerns, Nancy Smith: recovering from surgery, Lorene Trimmer: recovering from heart surgery, Bob & Mary Wildasin: health concerns, Carol Woolcock: cancer. 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

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SERVING TODAY: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Pennie Jacobs Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Judith Wallace Guitarists: Brendan Malloy & Mike King Acolyte: Carley McDowell Greeters: Ken & Merry Miller Power Point: Bill McDowell Sound Board: Bill Fulmele Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Linda Fulmele; Genie & Shawna Grove Nursery: Tara Hoover Hospitality: Kyley Hughes

SERVING NEXT WEEK: Pastor: Gregory Jones Worship Leader: Judith Wallace Music Coordinator: Beth Marshall Organist: Janet Jones Pianist: Linda Zumbrum Guitarists: Brendan Malloy & Mike King Acolyte: Alana Grove Greeter: Joann Rohrbaugh Power Point: Mariah Schmittel Sound Board: Ed Jacobs Head Usher: Dave Miller Children’s Worship: Steve & Nicole Grove Nursery: Genie Grove Children’s Story: Beth Marshall Hospitality: Cindy Heist

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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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!

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.