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“The mission of the West York Church of the Brethren is to love, nurture and build the community of Jesus Christ.”
West York Church of the Brethren 5101 Darlington Road York, PA 17408 Gregory L. Jones, Pastor
The West Yorker
November 2015
The West Yorker
West York Church of the Brethren 5101 Darlington Road
York, PA 17408 Phone: (717) 792-9260
Fax: (717) 792-9799 Prayer Line: (717) 792-8816
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.westyorkcob.org
Sunday Worship: Sunday School 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am
UPCOMING EVENTS: All Saints’ Day - November 1
Daylight-Savings Time Ends - November 1
Listening Session - November 1
WYCOB Escorts at TBH - November 1
Election Day - November 3
Leadership Team Meeting - November 3
CEC’s Pancake Breakfast - November 7
WYCOB Escorts at TBH - November 8
Veteran’s Day - November 11
Newsletter Deadline - November 16
Day of Prayer for Children & Youth - November 18
Christ the King Sunday - November 22
Thanksgiving - November 26
First Sunday in Advent - November 29
2015
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This is our isio . What this eei g ill help us dis o er is HOW e are to ake that isio happe .
Our i e together ill egi ith a arry i eal. Please ri g so ethi g to share ith others. Whe e are i ished, e ill eet together, gi i g e eryo e a opportu ity to share his or her ideas o
ho to ake this isio happe .
Please o e illi g to liste to o e a other a d illi g to liste to the Lord. He is our Master, a d e la or for Hi . He ill guide a d dire t us i His la ors, if e ill si ply liste .
November 1st Don’t forget to turn your clocks back!
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Giant gift cards for CAS
Sunday, Nov. 1st & Dec. 6th from 9:30 - 10:00
in the church narthex. 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 ON NOV. 1ST OR DEC. 6TH OR CONTACT NANCY ANTHONY
BY DEC. 6TH, 2015. **************
The 5% profit from the sale of Giant Gift Cards since January 2015 is $1,038.50.
This money is given to Children’s Aid Society. Thank you for your continued support.
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CAS 2015 Annual Dinner
November 7th 5:30 - 9:00 pm
New Fairview COB **************
Christmastime in Loganville at Codorus COB Saturday, November 21st
Christmas items to sell are needed. If you wish to donate items, please see Connie Emory or Nancy Anthony.
************** 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.
DENOMINATIONAL, DISTRICT & COMMUNITY EVENTS
(For more info on denominational events, go to www.brethren.org)
Friends of Cross Keys Village-
The Brethren Home Community
Professional Artists Series
Presents
Mabon & Smith Violin & Piano
Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Nicarry Meetinghouse at The Brethren Home
Presented free of charge
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Westminster Ringers Bell Choir
Saturday, December 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Nicarry Meetinghouse at The Brethren Home
Presented free of charge
Community “All Saints” Day Service will be held Sunday,
November 1st at 7:00 p.m. at Faith Evangelical
Congregational Church (833 Stoverstown Road in Bair)
This is a service of remembrance for those who have passed away during the past year including
members and friends of WYCOB.
Saturday, December 12: Escorts are needed from WYCOB
for the Professional Artists Series. Please let Nancy Ausherman know if you can help.
“Grand Illusions” Jewelry Sale
Friday, November 13 - 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
Nicarry Meetinghouse Most items only $6.00 including scarves, wallets, watches
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2015 Founders Club Dinner Saturday, November 14 - 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Nicarry Meetinghouse Guest Speaker: Marie Monville
(wife of Nickel Mines School shooter) ********
Cross Keys Village Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, November 28
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Nicarry Meetinghouse
Upcoming events at The Brethren Home: Sunday, Dec. 6 - Celebration of Lights 3:00 pm
Sunday, Dec. 13 - Village Brass: “Bones, ‘Tones & Tubas” Concert 3:00 pm
Friday, Dec. 18 - Village Choir Christmas Cantata
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December Newsletter Deadline for articles for the
December Newsletter is
November 16, 2015 Thank you.
November Special Offering Our special offering for November is
“Stewards” This offering will go to the
Property & Grounds Ministry Team Brown envelopes are available in the narthex.
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.
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 1 Annual Conference
Education Team Chairman Delegate
Treasurer 2 District Conference
Assistant Financial Secretary Delegates
Related Ministries Representatives
1 person for Gifts Discernment Team
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!
Our New Sermon Series: Leading Against the Storm:
Lessons on leadership from the life of Nehemiah
Join us beginning November 1st for this new sermon series.
CHECK OUT OUR
WEBSITE!!
Let us know what you think of the new site!
www.westyorkcob.org
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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
November and December.
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 in the
church sanctuary. If you cannot attend,
you are invited to join the online
discussion at
www.facebook.com/biblestudycompanion.
Pancake Breakfast
to support the
Child Education Center Saturday, November 7th
8 am to 10 am at WYCOB $6.00 (12 and over) $3.00 (ages 4-11)
3 & Under FREE
Pancakes, bacon, sausage, orange juice, apple juice, fruit, tea, coffee, hot chocolate. Donations of orange juice, apple juice,
grapes and packs of hot chocolate would be
appreciated to help alleviate the costs.
Please bring to church before November 7th. Any questions, please contact Linda Fulmele or Lois Hinson. Come and bring your family and friends for a nice hot breakfast while you help support our Preschool.
Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry Cookie Bake
Big Hands, Little Hands
On Saturday, December 5th, we are looking for adults to help the children and youth with baking cookies and bagging them. If you are able to help with the baking, please sign up on the sheets in the narthex. If you can’t help with the baking, we could use donations of baking supplies (butter, eggs, vanilla, chocolate chips, and decorating sugars, etc.). If you want to make your own cookies, bring them to the church by 9:00 am on December 5th, and the children and youth will bag them. Please let Brenda know what kind of cookies you are donating so we have a variety to give. Any questions, contact Brenda Myers.
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) Monday Morning Bible Study - Book of John (Janet Jones) Care and Share Women’s Group - NEW STUDY “Overcoming Worry” (Judith Wallace) Wednesday 7 PM Bible Discussion Group - A group discussion on readings from the Bible Study Companion (Pastor Greg)
for Poinsettia Order Form and 2016 Directory Information Form available in November.
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NOVEMBER SERMONS
November 1st - Prepared for God’s Call Nehemiah 1:1-11
November 8th - Prepared to Serve Nehemiah 2:1-8
November 15th - Submitted to God’s Vision Nehemiah 2:9-10
November 22nd - Called to Be a Servant Nehemiah 4:1-9 November 29th - Doing God’s Work God’s Way Nehemiah 13:1-12
The Dirty Collar
Do you remember the old Television commercial from several years ago, where someone would exclaim, “You’ve got ring around the collar?” My heart went out to the housewife. She tried washing it out and tried scrubbing it out but still end-ed up with “Ring around the collar”! Of course, some well-dressed salesperson would magically appear from behind the laundry room door and offer a solution to her problem.
First of all, several things come to mind as I recall the commercial. 1. Why didn’t the woman jump through the roof? Having someone pop out from behind the door would scare
the pants off me! 2. Isn’t the special way the stain was whisked away only a temporary fix? After another long day at the
office, the ring would return. 3. Why was there someone at the office who spent their day walking around looking at the shirt collars of oth-
er employees? Didn’t they have anything else better to do? Like, their clothes are any cleaner.
I was reminded of this commercial when I read Zechariah 3:15. It seems that Joshua, the high priest of Israel, was standing before the angel of the Lord. Satan was there as well, pointing out Joshua’s sin. Tattling on Joshua, Satan says, “Um, God? Guess, um, guess what Joshua just did?” Satan reminds me of the person who has nothing else better to do than snoop around in other people’s lives looking for dirt! He calls out for all to hear, “Joshua’s got ring around the collar”!
Now, imagine how Joshua must have felt standing before the Lord wearing filthy rags. He’s just spent a whole week trying to get out the stain, but nothing seemed to work. He tried washing it out. He tried scrubbing it out. However, as verse four states, the Lord is the One who removes the stain. He removes the “ring around the collar”. The Lord removes Joshua’s dirty clothes and gives him a festival robe to wear.
Now it’s occurred to me that if Satan were able to find some dirt on Joshua, he would have a field day with me. “Greg’s got ring around the collar!” Satan would exclaim in that squeaky, irritating, tattletale voice of his. Okay. So I have ring around the collar. I’ve had it for years. I’ve tried to get rid of it, but nothing seems to works.
We can spend most of our energy trying to wash away our sins. We figure that if we can spend one week not making ourselves dirty, God would accept us. Okay, a whole week is kinda hard. How about 3 days? Maybe 1 day? We try to scrub out our sin. We try washing away our sin, but we still end up with “Sin around the collar.” We know it doesn’t work. Even the Lord knows it doesn’t work. In Jeremiah 2:22 He says, “Although you wash yourself with lye and use much soap, the stain of your iniquity is before Me,” declares the Lord God. So then, how in the world can we possibly clean up ourselves so that we would be presentable to God?
That’s when Jesus pops out from behind the organ and offers a solution to our problem. He volunteers to whisk away our iniquity and make us pure before God. He removes our filthy, tattered rags and wraps us in a royal robe of righteousness. We cry out with Isaiah “I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness” (Isaiah 61:10). Only Jesus can get rid of, “Sin around the collar”!
Pastor Greg
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal.
Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies
to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a
hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. When you
have diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its
own insulin as well as it should. This causes sugar to build up in your blood.
There are many complications that result from high blood sugar.
A person with pre-diabetes has a blood sugar level higher than normal, but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of
diabetes. He or she is at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems, including
heart disease and stroke.
What You Should Know
You are at increased risk for developing pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes if you:
Are 45 years of age or older.
Are overweight.
Have a parent with diabetes.
Have a sister or brother with diabetes.
Have a family background that is African-American, Hispanic/Latino,
American-Indian, Asian-American, or Pacific-Islander.
Had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes), or gave birth to a baby weighing 9 pounds or more.
Are physically active less than three times a week.
Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States currently have diabetes. However 1 in 4 doesn't know
they have it! The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the
United States is $245 billion. Additionally, 2 out of every 5 Americans are expected to develop type 2 diabetes
during their lifetime and 1 in 3 adults already have pre-diabetes.
What You Can Do Screening for diabetes is very important because millions of people have this disease and don't know it. You could be one of them. Everyone age 45 and older should have their blood sugar checked by a doctor at least once every 3 years. People who are at higher risk may need to be tested earlier and more often. Screening is easy with simple blood and urine tests that can have important benefits. If you find out you have the disease, you can take steps to treat it and prevent complications.
Research shows that modest weight loss and regular physical activity can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by up to 58% in people with pre-diabetes. Modest weight loss means 5% to 7% of body weight, which is 10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person. Getting at least 150 minutes each week of physical activity, such as brisk walking, also is important.
If you are currently living with diabetes, please see your physician on a regular basis. Maintaining consistent tight control of your blood sugar is a key factor in having a healthy life. There are many resources available to you through the Wellspan Diabetes Education Program 292 St. Charles Way York, PA 17402 (717) 851-5341. The Ed-ucation Program can provide tips and education beyond what is available during your regular medical checkups.
Take control of your health. Be Well!
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The Wellness Corner … by Judith Wallace, MSN, RN Faith Community Nurse
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Serving our Congregation in November
Acolytes
1 Ben Grove 8 Carley McDowell 15 Levi Keefer 22 Alana Grove 29 Dawson Eshbach
Greeters 1 Chuck Wallace 8 Pat Eutzy 15 Connie & Willis Emory 22 Cindy Heist 29 Joann Rohrbaugh Nursery Caregiver 1 Don & Donna Ausherman 8 Pat Eutzy & Nancy Buckingham 15 Wendy & Bill McDowell 22 Heather & Tom Fluke 29 Nicole & Steve Grove Sound Board Operator 1 Bill Fulmele
8 Ed Jacobs 15 Sean Grove 22 Merl Keefer 29 Ron Buser
Power Point Operator
1 Bill McDowell 8 Mariah Schmittel 15 Landon Eshbach 22 Nathan Keefer 29 Bill Zumbrum
Worship Leader 1 Pennie Jacobs
8 Jake Hershey 15 Ted Schmittel 22 Tom Whitcraft 29 Bill Fulmele
Children’s Church Worship Leaders 1 Steve & Nicole Grove 8 Linda Fulmele, Genie & Shawna Grove 15 Linda Fulmele, Genie & Shawna Grove 22 Linda Fulmele, Genie & Shawna Grove 29 Linda Fulmele, Genie & Shawna Grove
November
1 Ken Miller Glenn & Jane Miller 5 Courtney Hershey
6 Jacob Greiner Kiersten Greiner 7 Nicole Grove
12 Emily Dettinger Bob Wildasin
18 Joann Rohrbaugh
19 Bryan Bricker Emily Hinson
Tara Hoover 20 John Grove
Carley McDowell 23 Melanie Hinson
John & Shirley Grove
24 Beth Marshall 25 Ron Horn, Sr. 26 Xavier Torres
Clair & Henrietta Gantz
29 Caleb Hershey POWER POINT
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For pastoral emergencies: Pastor Greg may be contacted through the church office at 792-9260 or his home number. If Pastor Greg is not available please contact Pennie Jacobs
Sunshine Bags The Care & Share group provides
SUNSHINE BAGS for the congregation to share with family and
friends who need encouragement. Each bag has 7 items in it and we suggest the
recipient opens one a day to lift their spirits and give a bit of cheer for the day. The SUNSHINE
BAGS are located on one of the tables in the narthex and are marked for woman, man or child. We ask that you sign the sheet on the table so we know who has received a bag and also so we can
pray for them. If you have any questions see Connie Emory or contact the church office.
Ted and Julie Smoker and their family recently traveled to Guatemala to begin their mission
work with the K’ekchi farmers. If you would like to stay in contact, please go to
their website www.tedsmoker.com or email them at [email protected].
Dear Church Family, I would like to thank my church family for pray-ers, telephone calls, cards and kind words of sympathy that were offered during the recent passing of my husband, John.
Love in Him, Helen L. Eller
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Thank you so much for the wonderful food, cards, prayers, and get well wishes after
my knee surgery; and thank you also for all the cards and expressions of sympathy
after the loss of my mother.
Lois Hinson
Prayer Requests 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. You may also call Barb in the church office.
DAY OF PRAYER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Wednesday, November 18th is our monthly Day of Prayer for our Children and Youth. Please find time during this day to pray for our Church’s Ministry to
Children and Youth.
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!!
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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.
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 [email protected] or (717)642-8256. ********
Senior Citizen Day
Wednesday, November 11th - 9:30 am
10 am - Christmas Craft or Brethren History by Leah Hileman
Make a couple Christmas themed crafts to take home. Or Leah Hileman will have a short presentation about the
history of the Church of the Brethren and Camp Eder. 1 pm - Leah J (Hileman)
Independent singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Lunch: Roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, salad
$15/person - Reservations required by November 9th
Call 717-642-8256 or email campeder@ campeder.org
******** Lighting of the Woods - Saturday, Nov. 21st
Help prepare Camp Eder for the Christmas Tree Festival (Christmas Tree Festival - Dec. 11th-13th)
If you are interested in attending Messiah College or any other Christian college, please
contact the church office. We have some materials that we can share with you.
When Grief Colors the Holidays How to Manage the Absence of a Loved One During the Festive Holiday Season
Monday, November 30, 2015 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
York Hospital Medical Education Pavilion 1st Floor, Classroom 10 A/B
See the poster on the hallway bulletin board for more information.
Healing Hearts We invite you to join us for a time of
sharing and mutual support with other parents who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, and newborn birth.
Date: Third Thursday of the month 7:00-8:30 pm
Place: Country Meadows of Leader’s Heights
2760 Pine Grove Road York PA 17403
For additional information, please contact [email protected]. See the poster hanging in the hallway.
MAN 2 MAN W O R K S H O P 2 0 1 6
Men’s Spiritual Leadership Summit & Breakfast
Saturday, February 27, 2016
8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Mechanicsburg Church of the Brethren
(301 Gale St. Mechanisburg, PA 17055)
Guest Speaker: Ron Hostetler Author, Educator, and Speaker
Deeds & Destiny
Understanding the Times and Knowing What to Do
Attributes of a Decision-Maker. Man-Up!
$16.00 Registration Fee
Brochure with registration form is available on the narthex table.
Sponsored by The Nurture Commission of Southern PA District Church of the Brethren