NOVEMBER 2018 Christ UM Church of Yorkana making the of Christ available The GOODNEWSletter SENIOR PASTOR Jason Guillaume JGuillaume@susumc.org 717-578-7507 PASTORAL ASSISTANT Mike Boone 717-757-7247 717-515-4484 YOUTH DIRECTOR Lori Rissler lar31095@comcast.net 717-840-7947 OFFICE ADMIN. / EDITOR Nadine Barrett christchurch5main@ymail.com PARSONAGE # : 755-4470 CHURCH # : 757-3998 WEBSITE: www.cumcy.org OFFICE HOURS: 8am-4pm Mon-Fri Inside this Issue: Youth. 2 Trunk n Treat...2 Ministry Teams.......3 Special People.3 Birthdays & Anniv......4 CUMC Cares.......5 Scripture.5 Missions.....5 UMW...5 Harvest Home.......5 Upcoming Events.6 Childs. Christmas Prog...6 Annual Conference...6 Compassion York..6 Relay For Life Bazaar..6 Christmas Cantata......7 Digital Sign.....7 Preparing for Christmas...8 Oper Christmas Child...8 Giving Thanks for God s Gifts Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17, NASB) The gifts are easy to find on Christmas morning. They lie wrapped in bright paper, ribbons, and bows, and they are in the same spot year after year under and around the Christmas tree. My siblings and I had no trouble spotting them when I was a child. Now, my sons always find them right away when they arise on Christmas Day. On days other than Christmas, however, we may overlook the gifts. When wrapping paper and ribbons are absent, gifts are harder to notice. Each day that we wake up is itself a gift from God, and it includes many gifts from midnight to 11:59 P.M. An unexpected encounter with a friend or hospitality from a stranger are blessings along the way. Time spent with a toddler and the smile of an infant are blessings too. Warm sunshine on our face, wildlife outside the window or the beauty of a flower lifts our spirits. The gifts come in an endless variety, and we can easily speed right past them on a busy day. Do we notice these gifts from God? Do you often thank our heavenly Father for them? In addition to teaching us that good things and perfect gifts are from God our Father in James 1:17, the epistle writer also teaches us to find joy in trials and troubles: My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance, and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4, NRSV. I do not know anyone who wants to be sick, but a day or two in bed with the flu or a cold can be just what we need illness can force us to rest from a hectic schedule or lay aside the burdens of life for a while. Who volunteers for emotional pain or high levels of anxiety? Yet, these can be gifts as well, if they bring us humbly to God s throne in prayer when we need help. Much as we might wish to avoid them, trials and troubles can be gifts in our walk of discipleship with Christ. When they result in greater intimacy with God, they are indeed occasions for giving thanks. As you prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this month, I invite you to consider these questions: how is my practice of gratitude? Do I notice some (or most) of the gifts that God pours out to me each day? Am I able to thank God in difficult circumstances, as well as in happy ones? May the LORD open our eyes and hearts to notice more of His blessings. Happy Thanksgiving! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Psalm 107:1, NRSV) Peace in Christ, Pastor Jason
NOVEMBER SCHEDULE: Nov. 2ndretreat to camp joy-el 2nd-4th-youth 4th see lori for details nov. 11th-compassion York and then return for dinner and activities 11th TRUNK N TREAT EVENT SPREADS LOVE TO OUR COMMUNITY! Despite the cold windy day, we had another awesome Trunk n Treat Event! 15 trunks were decorated and ready to receive over 200 kids and their families from the community. Thank you to Trevor, Sarah, Youth Group, Girl Scout Troops, Yorkana Fire Dept., and everyone who decorated a trunk or donated candy. This continues to be a wonderful community outreach! Pictured are a few of the trunks. -UMW Ladies and Spouses Page 2 The GOODNEWSletter
CHRIST CHURCH MINISTRY TEAMS NOVEMBER 2018 Nov. 4th Nov. 11th Nov. 18th Nov. 25th ACOLYTE: Bridget Smeltzer Bridget Smeltzer Alex Guillaume Alex Guillaume GREETERS: Kling Family Rittenhouse Family Doug & Phyllis Miller Scott & Heather Krout BELL RINGER: Alex Guillaume Max Crumling Max Crumling Addisyn Hess LAY LEADER: Jon Raab Jon Raab Jon Raab Jon Raab COFFEEMATES: Alice Staats Alice Staats Alice Staats Alice Staats CHILDCARE: WalkAround Nursery Floater Deb & Mike Higgins Donna & Tom Beck Debb Leiphart Brenda Martin USHERS: TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY Pete Raab Scottie Krout Brayden Warner Danielle Miller Kim Saylor Mike & Penny Erk Carl & Debbie Poff Tom & Donna Beck Pete Raab Scott & Heather Krout OFFERING COUNTERS: Carolyn Jacobs Jeremy & Shana Carver Carolyn Jacobs Jeremy & Shana Carver Carolyn Jacobs Jeremy & Shana Carver Carolyn Jacobs Jeremy & Shana Carver 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: Penny Erk 717-668-2367 Ushers: Mike Boone 717-757-7247 Walk-Around & Nursery: Lori Rissler - 717-840-7947 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 717-757-3998. Thank you. NOVEMBER SPECIAL PEOPLE LEE HUNTSMAN - 3990 Mt. Pisgah Rd, York, PA 17402 ANDY KNAUB 1273 Old Quaker Rd, Etters PA 17319 MARYANN KORNBAU - 601 Trolley Rd, Windsor, PA 17366 BOB LEBER - 35 Mourning Dove Ln, York, PA 17406 DOT LEBER - 2618 E. Market St, Room A-8, York, PA 17402 GARRET MILLER - 354 Yorkana Rd, Hellam, PA 17406 BOB & JANICE NACE - 244 Barcroft Rd, York, PA 17406 MEL & SHARON NAVEA - 4219 Heather Ln., Mount Joy, PA 17552 JUNE ORT - 30 Main St, Yorkana, PA 17406 DEB & RON PAULES - 132 Lisa Circle, York, PA 17406 MARJORIE & HAROLD RUPP - 4101 Woodspring Lane, York, PA 17402 NELSON STEIN - 3130 Freysville Rd, Red Lion, PA 17356 BUD & DORIS STERNER - 1285 Homewood Rd, York, PA 17402 JULIE STRATTON - 3021 East Market St, Room 106, York PA 17402 JEAN WALTIMYER - 1330 Windsor Rd, Red Lion, PA 17356 PATSYE BUSER - 49 Buser Farm Ln, York, PA 17406 ELSIE YARNELL - 1103 Glendale Rd., York, PA 17403 JIM BREYER - 2405 Knobhill Rd, York, PA 17403 PAULINE GARNER - Brunswick at Longstown, 2830 Carol Rd Room #24, CORK CORCORAN - 99 Bluestone Rd, York, PA 17406 York, PA 17402 DOTTIE HIBNER - 3812 Kings Arms Ln, York, PA 17402 Page 3 The GOODNEWSletter
3 - Dennis Agnello 4 - Jake Poff 5 - Addison Moyer 7 - Sharon Reisinger 7 - Gail Stein 8 - Hayden Carver 10 - Danielle Miller 10 - Amy Boeckel 11 - Laura Page 11 - Bryce Smeltzer 12 - Charlie Hose 14 - Jeffrey Forry 15 - Yvonne Poff 15 - Kim Krotzer 17 - Mike Erk 17 - Scott Failor 18 - Lee Huntsman 19 - Tom Barrett 19 - Heather Krout 19 - Chad Sterner 20 - Leroy Sterner 20 - Nadine Barrett 20 - Cassie Irvin 21 - Sara Minnick 22 - Michele Lam 23 - Laura (Poff) Lenker 24 - Kristy Kornbau 28 - Daulton Rutter 18 - Ramon & Nancy Wolfe (1961) 18 - John & Theresa Stein (1973) 22 - Gary & Myrcla Grimm (1958) NOVEMBER 2018 Page 4
WE ARE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK November Daily Scripture Readings Thurs November 1 Matthew 25:31-46 Fri November 2 Matthew 26:1-16 Sat November 3 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 Sun November 4 Matthew 26:17-30 Mon November 5 2 Chronicles 15:1-18 Tue November 6 Matthew 26:31-46 Wed November 7 2 Chronicles 16:1-14 Thurs November 8 Matthew 26:47-56 Fri November 9 Matthew 26:57-68 Sat November 10 2 Chronicles 17:1-19 Sun November 11 Matthew 26:69-75 Mon November 12 2 Chronicles 18:1-17 Tue November 13 Matthew 27:1-10 Wed November 14 2 Chronicles 18:18-34 Thurs November 15 Matthew 27:11-26 Fri November 16 Matthew 27:27-44 Sat November 17 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 Sun November 18 Matthew 27:45-56 Mon November 19 2 Chronicles 20:1-12 Tue November 20 Matthew 27:57-66 Wed November 21 2 Chronicles 20:13-23 Thurs November 22 Matthew 28:1-10 Fri November 23 Matthew 28:11-20 Sat November 24 2 Chronicles 20:24-37 Sun November 25 Mark 1:1-8 Mon November 26 2 Chronicles 21:1-10 Tue November 27 Mark 1:9-20 Wed November 28 2 Chronicles 21:11-20 Thurs November 29 Mark 1:21-34 Fri November 30 Mark 1:35-45 November Missions we support thru our Faith Promise Fund Please pray for and support: Homes For Life Stromstad $1400 GLOBAL MISSION Methodist Children s Home - $600 LOCAL MISSION Faith Promise October Distributions: Circuit Riders/Keana Navea - $600 LOCAL MISSION Child Evangelism - $600 LOCAL MISSION Details of ministries we support can be found on our website www.cumcy.org under tab Ministries/Outreach Our next meeting will be: Tuesday, Nov. 13th 7pm. All women are invited! HARVEST HOME Collecting Non-Perishable Food Items Until Sunday Nov. 25th To Benefit Red Lion Community Services Donation Box in the Courtyard NOVEMBER 2018 Page 5
CONSECRATION SUNDAY & CELEBRATION LUNCH Sunday, November 4th We will conclude our Stewardship focus with Commitment Services during all 3 of our worship services and celebrate with a lunch after worship. The Celebration Lunch is catered. Children s Christmas Program ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE Sunday, Nov. 11th Immediately after 10:30am Services in Welcome Area All church members are invited to attend and vote. Along with other items, we will be voting on the proposed Mission Statement and New Worship Schedule. Proposed Mission Statement and details of New Worship Services were in last week s bulletin. Extra copies are on the sign up tables. Any questions, please see or call Tom Barrett 717-887-7829 or Pastor Jason 717-755-4470. Every Sunday through December 2nd @ 9am 2 Wednesdays @ 7pm: Nov. 14th & 28th If you would like your child to participate in this year s Christmas Program, please have them come to Sunday morning practices. Any questions, please see Jayne Raab Christmas Program Sunday December 2nd @ 7pm We will be collecting new (children size) hats, gloves, scarves, underwear and socks to be brought forward during the program and will be giving the items to a local charity or to anyone in need. If your child is unable to attend the program, please notify their Sunday School teacher. Cookie Reception Immediately after the service Please bring along cookies or a snack to share! Sunday, December 2nd 7:00 P.M. SUNDAY NOV 11TH 4-7PM Serving meals to the people of York City Meet at church to carpool Sign up at Welcome Tables RELAY FOR LIFE HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE Nov. 17th 10am-2pm Proceeds from vendors and the bake sale will benefit the American Cancer Society-Relay for Life of York. Various vendors, food and baked goods available More information found in the flyer on the sign up tables. Contact Jessica Frantz 717-676-6221 with questions. NOVEMBER 2018 Page 6
COMBINED CHOIRS OF CHRIST UM CHURCH & IRONVILLE UM CHURCH PRESENT CHRISTMAS CANTATA SUNDAY, DEC. 16TH 10:30A.M. Come and hear the combined choirs of Ironville UM and Christ UM Church of Yorkana as we present the Christmas Cantata Come Let Us Adore on December 16th, 10:30a.m. This Christmas, we return to the scene of a humble manger where the great Light of the world was born. We join with the shepherds and angels-in awe of God s love come to earth. Amidst the noise and distractions, we still our hearts as we bow before Him and worship the one true King. Join us as we lift up choruses of worship and relive the miraculous story of Christ s birth. Don t forget, that there isn t 8am Traditional worship or 10:30am Contemporary Worship on this day. NEW DIGITAL SIGN GIFTED TO CHRIST CHURCH BY PRIVATE DONATION Thank you to Bud & Doris Sterner, who provided a generous financial gift to purchase and install the new digital sign for Christ Church! The plaque below is on the parking lot entrance side of the sign and depicts what Christ Church is all about Sharing God s Love! Thank you, Bud and Doris, for being faithful and generous servants! If you are interested in joining the Choir, contact the Church Office, 717-757-3998 Choir sings in the 10:30am Traditional Service Sept-May Practices and frequency of singing in the service TBD Page 7 The GOODNEWSletter
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Hanging of the Greens Sunday, November 25th 5:30p.m. We will be decorating our church for the Christmas Season. Please bring a finger food or dessert dish to share, and stay for a time of sharing Carols and a brief message in the true spirit of Christmas. ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKS Each year we offer an Advent Devotional Book to prepare your heart for the arrival of the birth of Jesus Our Savior. A sign up sheet to receive a booklet will be on the Sign Up Tables. CHRISTMAS CANDY: Orders must be turned in to Diana Thoman by Sunday Dec. 2nd. Pick up of candy orders will be Sunday, Dec. 16th. Late orders cannot be guaranteed to be available. Extra candy will be made and sold on a first come first served basis. Please prepay with order if possible to help with cost of supplies. Orders must be checked before they leave the church. POINSETTIAS: You may place poinsettias in the sanctuary for Sunday, December 23rd in memory or in honor of loved ones or in honor of our Savior s birth. You have the choice of two different size pots. Please place your money along with the order form in an envelope and put it in the box marked Poinsettia Orders on the Sign Up Tables by Sunday, November 18th. ALL ORDER FORMS ON THE SIGN UP TABLES Page 8 A simple gift-filled shoebox is an expression of God s love and it does make a difference. When Pastor Kayumbo in Tanzania distributed shoebox gifts to children in a community of idol worship and witchcraft, some of the children and parents asked, why would strangers give us gifts? A few Christians in the village had been praying for years that God would open doors for others to believe. Now 16 believers came to the faith as a result of Operation Christmas Child. Pastor Kayumbo rides 2 hours twice a week on his bicycle to lead the new church. They are praying for more people to believe. It all started with shoeboxes. There is still time to pack a shoebox. Or you can put items in the extra items box in the welcome area or upstairs in the Children s Dept. I will pack it for you. Share the joy of Christmas with children around the world. Get a shoebox (or 2 or 3) Choose a boy or girl and their age Fill the box with gifts Include $9 per box (if you can) Drop off at church November 4th, 11th, and 18th (More details on the table in the Welcome Area) Make a difference in a child s life! Our goal is 150 boxes! Operation Christmas Child Coordinator Kim Sterner The GOODNEWSletter