“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

September 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: Leadership Team Meeting - September 1

Labor Day - September 7

CEC 1st Day (M/W 3’s & 4&5’s) - September 9

CEC 1st Day (T/Th 3’s & 4&5’s) - September 10

Choir/Praise Team Rehearsals Begin - September 10

Patriot Day - September 11

Church Picnic & Vesper Service - September 13

National Grandparents Day - September 13

Day of Prayer for Children & Youth - September 16

So PA District Conference - September 18 &19

Newsletter Deadline - September 21 CEC Meet & Greet - September 26

First Day of Autumn - September 23

See You at the Pole - September 23

2015

Summer picnic & Vesper service September 13, 2015

4:00 TO 6:30 pm Jake & Arlene Miller’s Homestead

Lake Road, Spring Grove Please join us for a picnic and vespers service in a beautiful setting by Lake Pahagaco at Jake & Arlene Miller’s homestead!! Directions will be provided . We will be eating promptly at : p.m. (ot dogs, drinks & place settings will be provided. Please bring a covered dish and/or dessert. Go fishing bring your fishing rods ♦ A trampoline to jump on ♦ Cake walk Linda Fulmele will provide games for the kids ♦ Music ♦ A Special Message

PLEASE CALL Linda Zumbrum - or Linda Fulmele - if you have any questions. )f you plan to attend, please sign up so we can plan properly.

Sign up sheets are in the narthex. Bring your lawn chairs and come enjoy good food, games for the children, see the beauty of God’s creation and have time to fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ.

SEPTEMBER 6th 9:00 am Sunday School classes resume for all ages.

See You There!

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Giant gift cards for CAS

Sunday, Sept. 6th & 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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19th Annual Fore Children Golf Outing Thursday, September 3rd

12:30 pm Registration 2:00 pm Shotgun Start Hanover Country Club

200 East Water Street, Abbottstown, PA $95 Individual Golfer, $360 Foursome

Registration & Sponsorship forms in narthex. **************

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.

DENOMINATIONAL, DISTRICT & COMMUNITY EVENTS

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

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). Check out the brochure copies on the narthex table.

Friends of Cross Keys Village-

The Brethren Home Community

Professional Artists Series

Presents

Keystone Brass Quintet Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Nicarry Meetinghouse at The Brethren Home

Presented free of charge

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“Music, Gettysburg!’ on Tour Saturday, October 17, 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

Tickets $12.00—Available until Sept. 19th

See Dave Miller for tickets. More information on poster hanging in the narthex.

Mum Sale Friday, September 11th

10 am until sold out

Nicarry Meetinghouse Come early to get your beautiful fall decorations

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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!

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October Newsletter Deadline for articles for the

October Newsletter is

September 21, 2015 Thank you.

Choir & Praise Team Rehearsals Begin

September 10th 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!!

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) Starts Sept. 20th. Monday Morning Bible Study - Book of John (Janet Jones) WILL NOT MEET UNTIL OCTOBER Care and Share Women’s Group - “Overcoming Wor-ry” - A New study to begin Mid-September (Judith Wallace) See information below Wednesday 7 PM Bible Discussion Group - A group discussion on readings from the Bible Study Companion (Pastor Greg)

CARE AND SHARE WOMEN’S GROUP

In Mid-September, the Care and Share Women’s Group will be beginning a new

12-week study, topic Overcoming Worry .

The study is open to women of all ages. We meet in the fellowship hall from 7 pm to 8 pm and our time includes not only Bible study, but also a time of sharing concerns and praying for one another.

Please consider joining your Sisters-in-Christ for this time of encouragement and spiritual growth.

Contact Judith Wallace with questions or to enroll.

Book orders will be placed September 2nd.

Mark your calendar now for our annual

Fall Love Feast and

Communion Service Sunday, Oct. 4th at 11:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome. Please try to attend. Your Deacon Committee

September Special Offering Our special offering for September is

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

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 carry 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.

See You at the Pole

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

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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

September 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 There are thirty five children enrolled in our program for the 2015-2016 school year. Our first day of school will be Wednesday, September 9th. There are still openings in our Three-Year-Old Classes and in our Four & Five Year Old Classes.

Our Staff: Lois Hinson - Director & Teacher of the Three Year Old Classes Our Board Officers: Trudy Wagner - Teacher of the Four & Five Year Old Classes President: Holly Verbjar Pat Eutzy - Aide for the Three Year Old Classes Vice President: Courtney Miller Pennie Jacobs - Aide for the Four & Five Year Old Classes Treasurer: Nicole Grove

New Congregation CEC Board Members Linda Fulmele was Church Board elected, Nicole Grove was Church Board appointed to the CEC Board for 2 years. We will be having a Sub and Pizza Sale fundraiser in September and October. Please pray for the teachers, children, parents and CEC Board as we begin our new school year.

“CEC Wish List” Materials for dramatic play writing. Math and science centers.

If you wish to donate any of the above items, please leave them in the school class rooms.

Thank you!

Maps

Lined Paper

Graph Paper

Small Clipboards

Catalogs

Children’s Magazines

Brochures

Menus

Small Notepads

Envelopes

Adding Machine Tape

Coupons

Calculators

Counting or Shape Books

Small Notebooks

Shopping List Pads

Science Magazines

Sticky Notes

Ping-Pong Balls

Lined or Unlined Index Cards

Scales - Balance, Kitchen

or Hanging Scales

Timers

Insect Cages

Transparent color paper

Paint Sample Cards

Binder Rings

Hula Hoops

Large Brown Grocery Bags

Small & large paper plates

Tickets

Small Rulers

Prisms

Sandpaper

Glitter

Ribbon

Craft Pom Poms

Paint sticks

Confetti

Styrofoam Balls

Rick Rack

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? Beginning in September, we will explore God’s Truth through a sermon series called A Biblical View of Marriage. )f you want to know God’s thoughts concerning marriage, join us at : am beginning September 6th.

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SEPTEMBER SERMONS

September 6th - A Suitable Helper Genesis 2:18-25

September 13th - Submitted to Whom? Ephesians 5:21-33

September 20th - Husband of One Wife 1 Timothy 3:12

September 27th - Divorce Malachi 2:13-16

The Subaru

A college student needs a car. That was my reasoning when I asked my father for permission to purchase my first set of wheels. Oh, he did agree, but he also laid down a set of rules to follow. So I paid the 50 dollars for a 1970 Subaru FF1. Got what I paid for, but that didn’t matter. With my love and care, this was going to be a great car. Granted, it looked weird, but it was dependable and mine.

I soon discovered something amazing; it had front wheel drive! Now that’s no big deal today, but back then it was an unusual feature on cars. It was awesome in the snow and the mud. My friends just had to see how amazing this thing was off road. So, one Easter, I took my friend Butch to the mountain to fling some mud with this “Japanese love bug.”

We got tight. Stuck in mud up to the doors. Granted, the car was light, but the two of us could not force the Pennsylvania “Quick Mud” to let go. We were stuck. That’s when we happened to bump into a group of boys riding their dirt bikes through the mountain. They all agreed to lend a hand and soon the car was free, and so was I. This way I didn’t need to tell my father the car was stuck and that I had broken one of his rules. I was off the hook. Now all I needed was a good car wash.

Facing my father with the problem would have been difficult. He was the last person I wanted to turn to for help. I had really made a mess of things because of a poor choice. Facing our Heavenly Father with our problems can be just as difficult because we don’t want to confess how we’ve messed up our life. After all, we’re adults here, capable of making mature decisions. Are we not in control of our own lives? God has granted us the freedom to make choices, and if I want to mess up my life, isn’t that my right? I suppose it is, but sometimes the mess we get ourselves into is so thick that freeing ourselves from the snare is beyond our capabilities. We just do not have the strength or the wisdom to wrestle ourselves free.

Imagine Jonah in the belly of the great fish at the bottom of the sea. Even if he could figure a way out of the fish, how would he ever make it to dry land? Jonah needed help, and in the darkness of that place he turns to God. And God, who is always there when you call Him, rescues Jonah from the fish and delivers him to dry land.

The same God who saved Jonah is willing to save you as well. I know, it’s like your whole life is stuck in The Pit of Despair. Yet God is willing to rescue you, but only if you will ask. Call out to God this day to break the snare and set yourself free! Only, don’t be too surprised if he sends a gang of bikers your way.

Pastor Greg

“Then the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah up onto the dry land”. Jonah 2:10

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ANXIETY E e o e e pe ie es so e deg ee of a iet at so e poi t i life. A iet is that u o fo ta le feeli g that so ethi g ad is goi g to happe . I its ildest fo , a iet o es f o a o o se se feeli g of i pe di g da ge . Fo e a ple, Litle League pa e ts a e o e a ious du i g a ga e he the eathe fo e ast p edi ts thu de sto s i the a ea. E e though the e is 't a sto , pa e ts a e u o fo ta le a d at hful e ause of the pote ial da ge to thei hild e . F o this pe spe i e, a iet a e helpful if it p o pts a aio al eha io .

Ho e e , all too ote , a iet a d o a take o e a d e o e a a of life. We a i d ou sel es ei g a ious a out thi gs e a 't e e dei e, o o i g a out thi gs that a e a e o d ou a ilit to o t ol. We a

e o e so uled a iet a d o that e ake the the fo us of all ou thoughts a d a io s…a d so ei es e do 't e e ealize that e’ e ea hed this le el.

A iet a d o a e so e of the ost dest u i e fo es e a fa e. The sap ou st e gth a d slo l u de i e ou faith, keepi g us f o atu i g i the Lo d Luke : . If e a e to g o i ou elaio ship ith Jesus, e ust dis o e God's pla fo f eedo f o the ippli g le of a iet .

How does a iet take o trol?

A iet , o a d te sio o u he e fa e a situaio a d choose to rely upo our ow stre gth athe tha upo God a d His Wo d. Ma e e ha e fo gote that God k o s a out a d a ha dle a p o le . O pe haps e let ou si ful atu e pe suade us that e a do a ete jo ha dli g the situaio ou sel es.

B doi g this, e a e a tuall e gagi g i a su tle fo of idolat . Co side the i st o a d e t God spoke to Mo-ses: "You shall ha e o othe gods efo e Me" E odus : , Deut. : . I othe o ds, e should t ust God alo e.

But, he e hoose to lea o ou o u de sta di g - i stead of God's p o ises - e a e pla i g ou sel es, o the o e hel i g situaio s e a e fa i g, as ou p io it - ou idol. It's a hoi e. The o e t e step i to that pla e of self- elia e, e ope ou e oio s to a lood of a iet , o a d te sio . But the e is hope a d f eedo fo a o e aught i this s a e.

How To Break Free

God a ts us to e f ee f o o . Jesus said, "Co e to Me, all ho a e ea a d hea lade , a d I ill gi e ou est" Mat. : . But to e te that est e ha e to ut of o 's sou e of po e : our u elief He . : .

I o e of the g eatest passages of “ iptu e, Jesus o f o ts ou fuile a iet Mat. : - . He tells us to look at ho God feeds the i ds of the ai a d a a s the lilies of the ield. Ho u h o e ill He a e fo his hild e ?

The Jesus sa s, "Do ot e a ious" a out the thi gs of this o ld. I stead, gi e God the p ope p io it i ou li es - "“eek i st the ki gdo a d His ighteous ess" - a d He ill take a e of the est. Put Hi i st - seek Hi th ough Bi le stud a d p a e . Appl His o d to dail li i g. Repla e ea h te ptaio to fo us o a t ou li g situaio ith a p a e fo His guida e.

As e g o i ou u de sta di g of God's lo e fo us, e ill soo ealize that othi g i this o ld a sepa ate us f o His lo e Ro a s : , ... o i a ial u de , fa il isis, jo situaio , si k ess ... othi g i the past a d

othi g i the futu e. Be ause He a es so deepl fo us, e a ast ou a iet upo Hi Pete :

Casi g Our Cares O Hi

E e da ill i g e oppo tu iies to ast ou a es upo Hi . O e of the est a s e a do this is epla i g ou o a d te sio ith p a e a d tha ksgi i g. "Be a ious fo othi g," the Bi le sa s, " ut i e e thi g p a e a d suppli aio ith tha ksgi i g let ou e uests e ade k o to God" Phil : . This o a d is follo ed a o de ful p o ise: "A d the pea e of God, hi h su passes all u de sta di g, shall gua d ou hea ts a d ou i ds i Ch ist Jesus" Phil : . Co i ued o page

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

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Serving our Congregation in September

Acolytes

6 Levi Keefer 13 Alana Grove 20 Dawson Eshbach 27 Ben Grove

Greeters 6 Don & Donna Ausherman 13 Larry Marshall 20 Tim Coonan 27 Tom & Nancy Ausherman Nursery Caregiver 6 Brenda Myers & Darlis Parker 13 Tara Hoover 20 Anna McMonigle 27 Emily Marshall Sound Board Operator 6 Sean Grove

13 Merl Keefer 20 Ron Buser 27 Bill Fulmele

Power Point Operator

6 Landon Eshbach 13 Nathan Keefer 20 Bill Zumbrum 27 Bill McDowell

Worship Leader

6 Pastor Greg 13 Bill Fulmele 20 Bill McDowell 27 Tom Ausherman

Children’s Church Worship Leaders 6 Steve & Nicole Grove 13 Linda Fulmele, Genie & Shawna Grove 20 Linda Fulmele, Genie & Shawna Grove 27 Linda Fulmele, Genie & Shawna Grove

September

6 Cindy Lehman

7 Dave Miller, Jr. Lorraine Senft Mike & Anna McMonigle

8 Gavin Heiland

Mike & Kim Heist 9 Sean Grove

10 Terry & Kathy Brenneman 11 Larkin Whitcraft

12 Darlis Parker 13 Derek Anderson

14 Don Ausherman

James & Kathy Hinkle 15 Nancy Anthony

Nancy Ausherman

17 Bob King, Jr. 18 Scott Miller 19 Janet Heiner 20 Lanie Feeser 22 Jennifer Hinson

24 Verla Hinson

25 Sherril Smith

Larry & Cindy Lehman

26 Heather Fluke

Brenda Myers

Bob Smith

Alanna Spurlock

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.

Thank you for the prayers and cards of encouragement for the decision

I had to make for Scott. Erma Miller

If you would like to receive your newsletter by email rather than a printed copy,

please contact Barb in the church office.

THE NEWSLETTER CAN NOW BE VIEWED ON THE CHURCH WEBSITE! Let Barb know if you no longer need a print-ed copy of the newsletter.

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, September 16th 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.

Schedule a Visit Sometimes you need someone to talk with. Sometimes

you need someone to pray with. Sometimes you need

help with a difficult issue. Sometimes you just have

questions. Pastor Greg is available to meet with you

and visit with you. Available dates will be printed

each week in the bulletin and on the Announcement

power point. Schedule a visit with Pastor Greg today.

(For other dates & times, contact Pastor Greg

directly at pastorgregjones@gmail.com or

717-308-7499).

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.

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.

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SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE

Church Facebook page: WestYorkCOB

Check out the “PASTOR’S PAGE” on our website. You can access Pastor Greg’s Blog on this page. Pastor Greg’s sermons are also now available on his Pastor’s Page on the website.

Contact the church office if you have any questions or suggestions.

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

NATIONAL OLDER ADULT CONFERENCE

September 7-11, 2015 Lake Junaluska, NC

Registration Fee $199 $25 discount for first time attendees

A Registration Brochure is on the narthex table.

Southern PA District Church of the Brethren

2015 District Conference

September 18-19, 2015

Ridge Church of the Brethren

Contact the church office if you are interested in attending.

THE WELLNESS CORNER o i ued f o page

It is also i po ta t to egi i o po ai g God's pate for rest i to ou o li es. We should set aside o e da a eek as the Lo d's da - taki g a eak f o ou o k oui e so e a e te i to His est. Too ote ou “a ath Da “u da is illed up ith othe "thi gs" so that it's o lo ge a “a ath. “o ei es the e's o est at all, let alo e i e fo o ship. God ga e di e io fo this too...He sa s, the “a ath is to e kept Hol ...that is, a da of fo usi g o Hi a d esi g

od a d i d. It's a i e fo spi itual a d e oio al efueli g.

As e lea to elie e that God ill do as He sa s, a d e alk o edie tl i His Wo d a d t ust i His po e , ou o ies ill elt a a . The ill e epla ed a p e ious pea e that is k o o l those ho est i God's lo i g a s.

Cast your cares o Hi . Be Well!

Fall Scrapbook Retreat September 18-20, 2015

Registration form hanging in narthex with more information

******** Lumberjack Work Day

Saturday, September 19th - 8 am - 3 pm Bring chain saws, gloves, safety goggles.

Call or email to register for free (lunch provided) Phone: 717-642-8256

Email: campeder@campeder.org See poster hanging in church narthex.

******** Senior Citizen’s Day

Wednesday, September 30th - 9:30 am Elva’s Chalk Talk & “Polly Nator” the Bee

More information to come.