Christ UM Church of Yorkana

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1 OCTOBER 2017 Christ UM Church of Yorkana making the of Christ available The GOODNEWSletter SENIOR PASTOR Jason Guillaume PASTORAL ASSISTANT Mike Boone OFFICE ADMIN. / EDITOR Nadine Barrett christchurch5main@ymail.com YOUTH DIRECTOR Terrence Rosario terrencerosario@yahoo.com PARSONAGE # : CHURCH # : WEBSITE: OFFICE HOURS: 8am-4pm Mon-Fri Inside this Issue: Youth Group..2 Cake Competition. 2 Ministry Teams Special People.3 Birthdays & Anniv CUMC Cares Scripture.5 Missions UMW Book Collection Upcoming Events.6 Mission Team York Cnty Prison Mentor.6 Pastor Appreciation.6 World Communion...6 Coat Collection Aerobics Class Apple Dumplings..7 Stewardship Focus...7 New Member Class..7 Oper. Christmas Child.8 Trunk n Treat...8 ARE YOU READY? The United States, Mexico and the islands in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea have seen one natural disaster after another in the last six weeks. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Katia and Maria have taken lives and destroyed billions of dollars in property. On September 7, an earthquake off the coast of Mexico caused nearly a hundred deaths. This past week, another earthquake near Mexico City took more than 200 lives. Have you found the onslaught of one disaster after another to be emotionally and spiritually troubling? As I have reflected on these troubles, a passage from Luke s Gospel has come to mind: Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered, Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered in this way? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. Or those eighteen who died when the Tower in Siloam fell on them do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. (Luke 13:1-5, NIV) In response to the murder of the Galileans and to the loss of life from a tower, Jesus does not enter into a long discussion of the problem of evil. He does not really address the question of why God permits or sends such suffering. Instead, Jesus refers to these dire troubles as warnings to the people. He tells the people that they need to repent, or they will all perish in a similar way. Likewise, I am not going to address the why question when it comes to the natural disasters of the past six weeks. (If you would like to talk about why God allows such events, call me or stop by the office for a conversation). I am, however, going to raise the issue of repentance. Hurricanes and earthquakes are powerful reminders of how frail we are as human beings. They invite us to an awareness of our human limits. With all our science and technology, we cannot stop hurricanes or control earthquakes. Natural disasters point us toward humility, and they remind us that our own life could end any day. This raises the critical question: am I spiritually ready to face God s judgment if today is my last day of life? In Psalm 139 David made a request of God that we can echo, and so be prepared to encounter God s judgment: Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting Psalm 139:23-24, NIV. Peace, Pastor Jason

2 Schedule Youth Director Contact Info: Terrence Rosario Sunday, Oct. 6pm Sunday, Oct. 4pm Trunk n Treat Event Sunday, Oct. 6pm CHRIST CHURCH HOSTS CAKE SHOW Saturday, Nov. 4th 10am-5pm Have family and friends ever said, You baked a prize winning cake! Here s your chance to earn a blue ribbon in the tasting division (no decorating required). Cake bakers and decorators of all skill levels are welcome to enter the White Rose Show. Any questions, please call or see Sheila Miller Onsite registrations will be accepted from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. the day of the show. For registration packets contact Sheila Miller at SheilasCakery@comcast.net. Page 2 The GOODNEWSletter

3 CHRIST CHURCH MINISTRY TEAMS OCTOBER 2017 Oct. 1st Oct. 8th Oct. 15th Oct. 22nd ACOLYTE: Nathan Guillaume Nathan Guillaume Jillian Raab Jillian Raab GREETERS: TBD TBD TBD TBD Oct. 29th Bryce Smeltzer TBD BELL RINGER: Gabby Smeltzer Gabby Smeltzer Ryan Guillaume Ryan Guillaume LAY LEADER: Tricia Henise Angie Nett Tricia Henise Angie Nett Bridget Smeltzer Angie Nett COFFEEMATES: CHILDCARE: WalkAround Nursery Floater Lori Rissler Jillian Raab Emlyn Krum Jackie Hill Polly Hill Amber Thoman Deb Althoff Walt Dickison Carolyn Dickison Jon Raab Carl Poff Debbie Poff USHERS: Wanda Boone Carl & Debbie Poff Patsye Buser Pete Raab Jon & Angie Raab Wanda Boone OFFERING COUNTERS: Steve & Lisa Daugherty Steve & Lisa Daugherty Minnick Steve & Lisa Daugherty Minnick Steve & Lisa Daugherty Minnick Steve & Lisa Daugherty Minnick Thank you to all volunteers in all areas of Christ Church. If you are new to Christ Church and would like to serve in any one of the above areas the individuals to contact are as follows: Greeters: Phyllis Miller Ushers: Mike Boone Walk-Around & Nursery: Lori Rissler If you on the other hand are unable to fill your scheduled date, please see that someone else can do it for you or contact one of the above coordinators for a substitution. If you are currently not serving on a volunteer ministry team, and you would like to serve, please call the church office at Thank you. DENNY BARSHINGER Vinton Dr, York, PA SHIRLEY FREY Lisa Circle, York, PA FAMILY OF JIM HENISE ANDY KNAUB 1273 Old Quaker Rd, Etters PA MARYANN KORNBAU Trolley Rd, Windsor, PA BOB LEBER - 35 Mourning Dove Ln, York, PA GARRET MILLER Yorkana Rd, Hellam, PA BOB & JANICE NACE Barcroft Rd, York, PA OCTOBER SPECIAL PEOPLE MEL NAVEA Heather Ln., Mount Joy, PA JUNE ORT - 30 Main St, Yorkana, PA DEB & RON PAULES Lisa Circle, York, PA MARJORIE & HAROLD RUPP Woodspring Lane, York, PA JULIE STRATTON East Market St, Room 106, York PA JEAN WALTIMYER Windsor Rd, Red Lion, PA PATSYE BUSER - 49 Buser Farm Ln, York, PA KENNY STEIN Pleasant Acres Rd, Room 425C, York, PA JIM BREYER Knobhill Rd, York, PA ELSIE YARNELL Glendale Rd., York, PA CORK CORCORAN - 99 Bluestone Rd, York, PA PAULINE GARNER - Brunswick at Longstown, 2830 Carol Rd Room #24, MAE JEAN EMENHEISER - 38 Main St, York PA York, PA DOTTIE HIBNER Kings Arms Ln, York, PA Page 3 The GOODNEWSletter

4 1 - Jamir Jansen 1 - Lynn Snell 3 - Chrissy Chapman 3 - Jessie Frantz 4 - Nathan Guillaume 5 - Lawrence Stein 5 - Christian Buser 5 - Abby Henise 6 - Jasmine Jansen 7 - Kirsten Daugherty 8 - Bonnie Zix 13 - Kay Burke 13 - Keegan Hose 14 - Bertie Rohrbaugh 16 - Patsye Buser 20 - Mitchell Sterner 22 - Phoenix Jansen 26 - Kaitlyn Keech 28 - Lani Deatherage 29 - Jordan Gross 29 - Jeff Reisinger 29 - Tracy Tomes 30 - Jasper Kling 30 - Caylynne Sterner 31 - Logan Sweezey 31 - Jimmy Weaver 2 - Dusty & Phyllis Brown (1971) 4 - Tom & Nadine Barrett (1986) 10 - Christopher & Angela Nett (2009) 11 - Bronston & Tara Sterner (1997) 12 - Duane & Jan Moyer (1996) 16 - Denny & Janet Barshinger (1966) 16 - Ken & Lisa Swope (1999) 18 - Sonny & Dottie Poff (1959) 18 - Bob & Diane Buser (1980) 23 - Deron & Trish Henise (1999) OCTOBER 2017 Page 4

5 WE ARE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK October Daily Scripture Readings Sun Oct. 1 Philippians 2:1-11 Mon Oct 2 1 Kings 8:62-66 Tues Oct 3 Philippians 2:12-18 Wed Oct 4 1 Kings 9:1-9 Thurs Oct 5 Philippians 2:19-30 Fri Oct 6 Philippians 3:1-11 Sat Oct 7 1 Kings 9:10-28 Sun Oct 8 Philippians 3:12-4:1 Mon Oct 9 1 Kings 10:1-13 Tues Oct 10 Philippians 4:2-9 Wed Oct 11 1 Kings 10:14-29 Thurs Oct 12 Philippians 4:10-23 Fri Oct 13 Colossians 1:1-14 Sat Oct 14 1 Kings 11:1-13 Sun Oct 15 Colossians 1:15-23 Mon Oct 16 1 Kings 11:14-25 Tues Oct 17 Colossians 1:24-2:5 Wed Oct 18 1 Kings 11:26-43 Thurs Oct 19 Colossians 2:6-15 Fri Oct 20 Colossians 2:16-23 Sat Oct 21 1 Kings 12:1-15 Sun Oct 22 Colossians 3:1-17 Mon Oct 23 1 Kings 12:16-24 Tues Oct 24 Colossians 3:18-4:1 Wed Oct 25 1 Kings 12:25-33 Thurs Oct 26 Colossians 4:2-18 Fri Oct 27 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Sat Oct 28 1 Kings 13:1-10 Sun Oct 29 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Mon Oct 30 1 Kings 13:11-34 Tues Oct 31 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 OCTOBER 2017 October Missions we support thru our Faith Promise Fund Please pray for and support: Circuit Riders/Keana Navea - $600 Faith Promise September Distributions: Sierra Leone Initiative - $1400 Teen Haven/Alex Mikusow - $600 Our next meeting will be: Tuesday, Oct. 10th 7pm. We will finalize planning the Trunk n Treat event. All women are invited! Page 5 UMW President Mary Martin COLLECTING CHILDREN S BOOKS FOR HURRICANE AREAS We will be collecting books for children (ages infant to Grade 6) and sending them to the areas affected by the hurricanes. New or gently used books, please. A box for collection will be under the Sign Up tables in the sanctuary. Any questions, please see or call Doris Sterner

6 MISSION TEAM MEETING SUNDAY, OCT. 8TH 5PM We had our 1st Mission Trip meeting to discuss where we are going in July of I will have more information and we will go over that information and vote on the location on October 8, pm in the Fellowship Hall. Hope to see you there. Thanks, Jamie Rittenhouse Mission Committee member YORK COUNTY PRISON STARTS NEW PROGRAM Church Member Becomes a Mentor The program is called IT'S ABOUT ME - aka IAM and the purpose of this program is to assist the women in their transition from incarceration back into our community. The program was created with a desire to offer support, encouragement, connections with resources, such as housing options, food, health care options, tutoring, resume writing, interview skills, job search, education options, clothing, spiritual growth, emotional support and much more to women who need other women to lift them and to help restore and build self worth and value to not only themselves, their families, potential employers and our community. Each volunteer mentor spends an hour a week visiting with their paired up mentee connecting, building trust and offering support and all the above mentioned. From Chrissy Chapman: I recently became a volunteer for a young heroin addict at York County Prison. While mentoring I am also instilling my spirituality beliefs about God. Thank you Chrissy for stepping out of your comfort zone and becoming a mentor! OCTOBER 2017 OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH We Thank God for Pastor Jason and Pastoral Assistant Boone. Let s show them how much they mean to us! WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY Sunday, October 1st A world wide celebration to promote Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation. COAT COLLECTION FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER RECS (Rivers Edge Community Services) is collecting coats for the Eastern York School district. Must be gently used, cleaned or new. All sizes accepted and preferred. Coats will be distributed to all 3 elementary schools, middle school and high school.. Any extra coats will be available for families at Project Toy Box. Ashley and Chrissy Mentee & Mentor Donations due by October 29th. Look for boxes labeled Coats Any questions, please see or call Tricia Henise Page 6

7 COUNTRY HEAT AEROBIC CLASS STARTING TUESDAY, OCT. 3RD EVERY TUESDAY IN THE SOCIAL HALL 6:30PM Preview Moves 7:00PM Workout STEWARDSHIP FOCUS & COMMITMENT SUNDAY Money Matters financial freedom for all God s churches Michael Slaughter Author Do you like country music and dancing to it? Do you need motivation and encouragement to do some exercising? Does FREE classes make it more enticing? Then come to the first class! No one will be leading, just girls and guys getting together, getting our heart rates up, burning the calories and having fun! Class is for 18 yrs. old and up. Commitment Sunday will be November 12th 2017 with a lunch that follows. Prior to Nov. 12th, Sunday School classes are participating in reading the book together with the following schedule: Oct 1st: Chapters 1&2 Oct 8th: Chapter 3 Oct 15th: Chapters 4&5 Oct 22nd: Chapters 6&7 Oct. 29th: Call to Action Chapter 6:30p.m. 23 minutes of practicing the moves 7:00p.m. 32 minutes of workout with country songs *A Waiver & Release form will be required before starting class. You may either attend one of the Sunday School classes or pick up a book on the Sign Up Tables and read the book individually or as a family. Any questions, please see or call Nadine Barrett Any questions, please see or call Randy Rissler Your Brother in Christ, Randy Rissler SS Superintendent APPLE DUMPLINGS FOR SALE! Oct. 26th Price will be $3.00. Large orders welcome. Orders due Oct. 22nd Will make dough, peel and bake Oct. Help is appreciated Come and go as you please Lunch is provided. We need: Boxes Place them in the closet in the social hall. Pickup at Noon Any questions, please see Diana Thoman Interested in joining Christ Church? This class is for you! Sunday October 15th, 22nd, 29th 9am Meet in Pastor Jason s Office Page 7 The GOODNEWSletter

8 Our church will be participating in this children s Christmas outreach program in November. Every child who gets a box must attend a Bible study program to learn about Jesus. Pray how God can use you to demonstrate His love in packing 1, 2, or 3 boxes for a child in poverty. Start with an empty shoebox Choose items for a boy or girl (ages 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14) Pack toys, clothing, school supplies, and hygiene items (Lists with specific items for ideas will be available at church) (No candy or toothpaste this year due to custom regulations) Pray that the child who receives your gift will be blessed and come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior Drop off the filled shoebox with nine dollars for overseas shipping at our church November 12th through the 19th Shoeboxes will be provided if you need them. Specific details and labels will be available too. Let s make this year the best one for all the children around the world who still need to hear about God and His love for them. Christmas Child Coordinator Kim Sterner TRUNK N TREAT EVENT COMING! This is the 3rd year the UMW have planned this FREE event for our community. Last year we had over 300 children attend, praise God! This is a wonderful and fun outreach to our community. In addition to the UM Women participating, our Youth Group, 2 Girl Scout troops, Sarah, Trevor, our fun parking lot attendants, Yorkana Fire Co. and the trunk sponsors gave their time and talents to make this event successful! So in anticipation of having 300 or more children attend this year, we are asking for donations of candy or monetary gifts to buy candy (candy will be given to the trunk sponsors to supplement what they hand out) Donations of candy can be put in the church office. Monetary donations can be designated on your offering envelope or envelopes in the pews marked Trunk n Treat. Want to sponsor a trunk? All you do is decorate your trunk and hand out something to the children as they come by. In the past everyone has had very clever ideas and it s so fun to see everyone get in the spirit of fall. As adults this is your opportunity to dress up and have fun sharing the love of Christ to the children and their families! Sign up today at the sign up tables to sponsor a trunk. We would like 20 trunks! Page 8 The GOODNEWSletter