“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

October 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: WestYorkCOB@verizon.net Website: www.westyorkcob.org

Sunday Worship: Sunday School 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am

UPCOMING EVENTS: World Communion Sunday - October 4

Love Feast - October 4

Leadership Team Meeting - October 6

Pastor Appreciation Day - October 11

Congregational Forum Information Due - October 12 Newsletter Deadline - October 19

Day of Prayer for Children & Youth - October 21

Reformation Sunday - October 25

Congregational Forum - October 25

CEC Hoss’s Community Day - October 28

Reformation Day - October 31

2015

Fall Love Feast and Communion Service Sunday, October 4th at 11:15 a.m.

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October’s Newsletter is sponsored by Robert & Sherril Smith

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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Giant gift cards for CAS

Sunday, Oct. 4th 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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The Lehman Center is in need of baked items

(cookies, brownies, Rice Krispie treats) to sell at their stand during the York Halloween Parade on

Sunday, October 25th. You can bring your baked items to the church office no later than Friday morning, October 23rd. See Nancy Anthony or

Connie Emory if you have any questions. **************

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 given 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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The Lehman Center is looking for donations of Christmas items to sell at the stand at Codo-rus COB during Christmastime in Loganville, Satur-

day, November 21st.

DENOMINATIONAL, DISTRICT & COMMUNITY EVENTS

(For more info on denominational events, go to www.brethren.org)

DISTRICT

The SO PA District Board meets on a regular basis throughout the year, and visitors are welcome to attend

these meetings and bring their joys and concerns of their home congregations. If you would like to see firsthand

how the Board conducts the business of the District, plan to attend the meeting listed below, beginning at 9:00 am.

October 3 - Bermudian COB

Friends of Cross Keys Village-

The Brethren Home Community

Professional Artists Series

Presents

“Music, Gettysburg!’ on Tour Civil War-themed Music

Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Nicarry Meetinghouse at The Brethren Home

Presented free of charge

♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪

Mabon & Smith

Violin & Piano

Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Nicarry Meetinghouse at The Brethren Home

Presented free of charge

Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry

FALL FUNDRAISING BANQUET

Saturday, October 3, 2015

New Fairview Church of the Brethren

1873 New Fairview Road - York

Silent Auction 4:00 to 5:20 pm (only) Full-course dinner served at 5:30 pm Music by MINISTERS OF MUSIC

Naylor’s Peanut & Cashew Crunches and Buttermints Sale

Orders due Friday, October 2, 2015 See Nancy Ausherman if you wish to order.

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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!

******** “Grand Illusions” Jewelry Sale

Friday, November 13th - 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Nicarry Meetinghouse

Most items only $6.00 including scarves, wallets, watches

♦♦♦♦♦ NOV. 1st & N0V. 8th - ESCORTS ARE NEEDED FROM WYCOB FOR THE SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE AT THE BRETHREN HOME (arrive by 9 am). Please let Nancy Ausherman know if you can help on either date.

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November Newsletter Deadline for articles for the

November Newsletter is

October 19, 2015 Thank you.

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) WILL MEET STARTING OCTOBER 5TH. 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)

October Special Offering Our special offering for October is

“Human Life Resources” This offering supports women of all ages facing

unplanned pregnancies with counseling,

information, referral and material needs.

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.

Congregational Forum October 25th

We will be voting on the 2016 Budget and affirming the election slate.

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.

FORUM REPORTS DUE OCTOBER 12th

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.

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!

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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.

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.

The Child Education Center We had a Sub, Pretzel Sandwich and

Frozen Pizza/Sandwiches sale in September.

Delivery will be Wednesday, October 7th.

Thank you to all those who supported this fundraiser.

We still have openings in our 3 year old classes.

Fall Festival Saturday, October 17th - 9 am to 4 pm

914 Mount Hope Road - Fairfield

Pork & Turkey Meal • A La Carte Food Court Kettle Cooked Apple Butter & Kettle Corn

Craft & Vendor Areas • Live Music & Entertainment Children’s Games/Activities/Shows • Live Auction

Blacksmith, Glass Blowing & Pottery Demonstrations

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.

******** 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 mkovacs@campeder.org or (717)642-8256.

HOSS’S COMMUNITY DAY will be held on

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH,

at Hoss’s on White Street in West York. Please give cards with our group number to family and

friends who will come and support the CEC. The cards

will not give you anything off of your meal but will

donate 20% of your bill to the CEC. This is a great

fundraiser and can be very successful if everyone

helps. Please remember our fundraisers are what help

us to keep the cost of our tuition down. See Lois Hin-

son, Pat Eutzy or Pennie Jacobs for cards.

SCAM SCHOOL with Brian Roche

Wednesday, October 7th 1:00 pm Dover Community Room

3700 Davidsburg Road - Dover

Come out and meet Brian and learn valuable insights to protect yourself from

becoming a Scam Victim… knowledge is power!

For more information or to RSVP: 292-7471.

See the poster hanging in the narthex.

SPAGHETTI DINNER Fundraiser for Haiti Medical Project (HMP)

Sat, October 10th starting 4:00pm Black Rock Church of the Brethren

Fellowship Hall, 3864 Glenville Rd.— Glenville

Tickets $15.00 (all proceeds will go to HMP)

For Reservations call Paul Boldosser (717-229-2068) or Carrie Brenton (717-873-7286).

Indicate your preference for regular or gluten free spaghetti and regular or meat free sauce.

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OCTOBER SERMONS

October 4th - What it Means to Forgive John 13:12-17

October 11th - Sinner Serving A Holy God John 21:4-7

October 18th - Georgia Markey, Guest Speaker

October 25th - Developing Christian Priorities John 21:15-17

Come Again?

A missionary in the deepest Amazon suddenly finds himself surrounded by a bloodthirsty group of natives. Upon surveying his situation, he mutters to himself, "I'm toast." A ray of light breaks forth from the sky and a voice booms out: "No, you are NOT toast. Pick up that stone in front of you and whack the head of the chief." So the missionary takes the stone and whacks the chief’s head, knocking him out. The missionary is breathing heavily while standing above the sprawled out chief. Surrounding him are the 100 native warriors with a look of shock on their faces. The voice booms out again: "Okay...NOW you're toast!"

I believe the missionary expected things to turn out differently. Like most of us, he naturally expected God to lead and direct him toward something good, not make life more difficult. Like most of us, he was probably thinking about Romans 8:28. “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” However, it sure is difficult to imagine that God is working for our good while our life and ministries fall apart.

How is it that God is working for our good when there is strife and conflict within a church? As we are walking through that trying time, it's hard to see. However, we need to realize that the trial and testing was not designed to crush us, but to strengthen us. Again, in Romans, Paul reminds us that, “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment.” (Romans 5:3-5). In other words, we become stronger Christians and a stronger Church when we allow trials and problems to strengthen us. Sadly, too many Christians allow trials and problems to crush them. Too many Christians live the rest of their life crying about yesterday. They long for yesterday; longing to become what they were before the trial; before the time of testing. Sadly, some Christians refuse to believe that God could make them into something better and more glorious than they were before. They forget that God builds up. He does not tear down.

If our trials as a church were for our Good, then is it possible God was preparing us for something better? Since God decided to breathe new life into these dry bones, what is His plan for us? I’d really like to hear your thoughts on these questions.

To give you the opportunity to share your thoughts, I’d like us to gather together right after church on November 1st. Let’s make it a carry-in meal. Bring something that you can share with others. We will eat together then vision together. We can talk about these few questions:

Where do you see God leading us in the next couple of years?

What does God desire from us?

What do we need to do for that vision to happen?

It was not by accident or chance that God reached into the ashes and made us what we are today. He has a plan. He has something up His sleeve. And I believe He has shared that vision with you. I believe God speaks loud and clear to His Church. We just need to learn to listen to one another. When we listen to each other, we will often hear the voice of God.

Pastor Greg

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making breast cancer the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and the second leading cause of death among women. Each

year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.

Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast as a group of cancer cells that can then invade surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body. All people, whether male or female, are born with some breast cells and tissue that have the possibility to develop into cancer. Even though males do not develop milk-producing breasts, a man’s breast cells and tissue can still develop cancer. However, male breast cancer is very rare with only about 2,190 diagnoses each year and approximately 410 will die. Less than one percent of all breast cancer cases develop in men, and only one in a thousand men will ever be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer in men is usually detected as a hard lump underneath the nipple and areola. Men carry a higher mortality than women do, primarily because

awareness among men is less and they are less likely to assume a lump is breast cancer, which can cause a delay in seeking treatment.

When you’re told that you have breast cancer, it’s natural to wonder what may have caused the disease. But no one knows the exact causes of breast cancer. Doctors seldom know why one woman develops breast cancer and another doesn’t, and most women who have breast cancer will never be able to pinpoint an exact cause. What we do know is that breast cancer is always caused by damage to a cell's DNA.

Women with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop breast cancer. A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of getting a disease. Some risk factors (such as drinking alcohol) can be avoided. But most risk factors (such as having a family history of breast cancer) can’t be avoided. Having a risk factor does not mean that a woman will get breast cancer. Many women who have risk factors never develop breast cancer.

Risk Factors include:

Gender

Simply being a woman is the main risk factor for developing breast cancer.

Aging

Your risk of developing breast cancer increases as you get older. About 1 out of 8 invasive breast cancers are found in women younger than 45, while about 2 of 3 invasive breast cancers are found in women age 55 or older.

Genetic risk factors

About 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary, meaning that they result directly from gene defects (called mutations) inherited from a parent. Genetic testing can be helpful in identifying risk.

Family history of breast cancer

Breast cancer risk is higher among women whose close blood relatives have this disease. Having one first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) with breast cancer approximately doubles a woman's risk. Having 2 first-degree relatives increases her risk about 3-fold.

Personal history of breast cancer

A woman with cancer in one breast has an increased risk of developing a new cancer in the other breast or in another part of the same breast. (This is different from a recurrence (return) of the first cancer.) This risk is even higher if breast cancer was diagnosed at a younger age.

Race and ethnicity

Overall, white women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than are African-American women, but African-American women are more likely to die of this cancer.

Dense breast tissue

Breasts are made up of fatty tissue, fibrous tissue, and glandular tissue. Women with dense breasts have a risk of breast cancer that is 1.2 to 2 times that of women with average breast density. Dense breast tissue can also make mammograms less accurate.

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The Wellness Corner … by Judith Wallace, MSN, RN Faith Community Nurse

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Serving our Congregation in October

Acolytes

4 Carley McDowell 11 Levi Keefer 18 Alana Grove 25 Dawson Eshbach

Greeters 4 Dave & Reda Miller 11 Ray Kearney 18 Brenda Myers 25 Tara Hoover Nursery Caregiver 4 Wanda Keefer 11 Denise & Kevin Hoover 18 Joyce Whitcraft & Linda Zumbrum 25 Ted & Deona Schmittel Sound Board Operator 4 EdJacobs

11 Ed Jacobs/Sean Grove 18 Merl Keefer 25 Ron Buser

Power Point Operator

4 Mariah Schmittel 11 Landon Eshbach 18 Nathan Keefer 25 Bill Zumbrum

Worship Leader

4 Landon Eshbach 11 Bill McDowell 18 Beth Marshall 25 Darlis Parker

Children’s Church Worship Leaders 4 Steve & Nicole Grove 11 Linda Fulmele, Genie & Shawna Grove 18 Linda Fulmele, Genie & Shawna Grove 25 Linda Fulmele, Genie & Shawna Grove

October

4 Michael McMonigle

5 Lillian Brenner 6 Catherine Fillmore

9 Joe Smith

Bob & Sherril Smith

10 Sara Buser Natalie Fluke

Nancy Patterson

Steve & Michelle Hartlaub

13 McKenna Schmittel 16 Melissa Heist Merl & Wanda Keefer 22 Ronald Buser 26 Bob Breeden

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 717-308-7499. If Pastor Greg is not available please contact Pennie Jacobs (292-4159 or 586-4646) or Tom Ausherman (764-3727).

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 jasmoker@gmail.com.

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The family of Lorraine Runk thanks you for your kind expression of sympathy. Thank you for the funeral service for our mother. Also, for the lunch the church provided after the service.

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West York COB, Friends like you are the foundation of our success, and we want you to know how much we appreciate your loyalty. We thank you very much for donating the 15-passenger van. We found lots of use for it this summer and have plans to use it this fall. Camp Eder Staff (See photo hanging in the narthex)

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, October 21st 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.

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.

On Sunday, September 20th we celebrated the Dedication of

Charleigh Marie McDowell daughter of Wendy & Bill McDowell. We praise God for the blessing of Charleigh in our church family.

On September 27th, RAYMOND KEARNEY was received into membership by baptism

during the worship service. Welcome to our Church Family!!

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THE WELLNESS CORNER (continued from page 8)

Certain benign breast conditions

Women diagnosed with certain benign breast conditions might have an increased risk of breast cancer. Some of these conditions are more closely linked to breast cancer risk than others.

Menstrual periods

Women who have had more menstrual cycles because they started menstruating early (before age 12) and/or went through menopause later (after age 55) have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer.

Previous chest radiation

Women who, as children or young adults, had radiation therapy to the chest area as treatment for another cancer (such as lymphoma) have a significantly increased risk for breast cancer.

Diethylstilbestrol exposure

From the 1940s through the 1960s some pregnant women were given the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES) because it was thought to lower their chances of miscarriage (losing the baby). These women have a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer. Women whose mothers took DES during pregnancy may also have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer.

Lifestyle-related factors and breast cancer risk Having children

Women who have had no children or who had their first child after age 30 have a slightly higher breast cancer risk overall. Having many pregnancies and becoming pregnant at a young age reduce breast cancer risk overall.

Birth control

Oral contraceptives: Studies have found that women using oral contraceptives (birth control pills) have a slightly greater risk of breast cancer than women who have never used them. This risk seems to go back to normal over time once the pills are stopped

Hormone therapy after menopause

Hormone therapy with estrogen (often combined with progesterone) has been used for many years to help relieve symptoms of menopause and to help prevent osteoporosis (thinning of the bones). Earlier studies suggested it might have other health benefits as well, but these benefits have not been found in more recent, better designed studies. Hormone therapy may increase the risk of certain breast cancers.

Breastfeeding

Some studies suggest that breastfeeding may slightly lower breast cancer risk, especially if it is continued for 1½ to 2 years. But this has been a difficult area to study, especially in countries such as the United States, where breastfeeding for this long is uncommon. Drinking alcohol

The use of alcohol is clearly linked to an increased risk of developing breast cancer. The risk increases with the amount of alcohol consumed. Compared with non-drinkers, women who consume 1 alcoholic drink a day have a very small increase in risk. Those who have 2 to 5 drinks daily have about 1½ times the risk of women who don’t drink alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption is also known to increase the risk of developing several other types of cancer.

Being overweight or obese

Being overweight or obese after menopause increases breast cancer risk. Before menopause your ovaries produce most of your estrogen, and fat tissue produces a small amount of estrogen. After menopause (when the ovaries stop making estrogen), most of a woman's estrogen comes from fat tissue. Having more fat tissue after menopause can increase

your chance of getting breast cancer by raising estrogen levels. Also, women who are overweight tend to have higher blood insulin levels. Higher insulin levels have also been linked to some cancers, including breast cancer.

Physical activity

Evidence is growing that physical activity in the form of exercise reduces breast cancer risk. The main question is how much exercise is needed. In one study from the Women's Health Initiative, as little as 1.25 to 2.5 hours per week of brisk walking reduced a woman's risk by 18%. Walking 10 hours a week reduced the risk a little more. Women should take positive steps to reduce their risk factors by changing their lifestyles and living environmental factors. Early detection of cancer can be the most significant step a woman can take. Monthly self breast examination should be a habit for all women. Additionally, at age 40 women should have a baseline mammogram with periodic exams thereafter. Talk to your doctor about developing your screening plan for early detection. Mammograms are non-invasive, reliable and readily available. Take care of yourself! Be Well!