CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH..making the love of Christ available 5 Main Street Yorkana, PA 17406 February 21, 2016 Welcome to Christ Church We are glad that God led you to CUMC to worship today! Our mission is To provide meaningful worship, Bible teaching, evangelistic outreach, and Christian fellowship. For these ministries to take place, the people who are Christ Church must have servant hearts, striving to do God s will and not our own. May God bless you, speak to you, and work out His purpose in your life. Prayer Requests: We believe in the power of prayer. If you would like to have a prayer concern lifted up during worship, please complete a Prayer Request on the Connection Card found in the bulletin and place in the offering plate. Your request will be printed in the bulletin the following week. Sunday School Christ Church offers classes for all ages beginning at 9:00 A.M. Our greeters will gladly inform and direct you to the class that suits your needs. Nursery Care Provided Nursery: (infants through age 5) Well supervised nursery care with volunteer helpers is provided during the 10:30 a.m. Worship hour. Please ask for directions to the appropriate room(s). The Welcome Table Located to the rear of the sanctuary and in the courtyard. The information table is the area where we offer sign up sheets for events in the church and local community, visitor information and a suggestion box. Website www.cumcy.org Check it out for upcoming events, ministries of our church, contact information, and much more! FaceBook Page We have a facebook page! Search Christ United Methodist Church Yorkana and like us! Stay in touch with what s happening, inspirational messages, and more. 2
CELEBRATION IN TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 8:00a.m. & 10:30am Sanctuary BELL RINGING CALLING US TO WORSHIP PRELUDE WELCOME AND PARISH OPPORTUNITIES THE CHILDREN S CHOIR(10:30 only) CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) Psalm 105:1-8 L: Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what He has done. P: Sing to Him, sing praise to Him; tell of all His wonderful acts. L: Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. P: Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. L: Remember the wonders He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He pronounced, P: He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. He remembers His covenant forever, the promise He made, for a thousand generations. *HYMN #337 Only Trust Him *INVOCATION (in unison) O God, in mystery and silence you are present in our lives, bringing new life out of destruction, hope out of despair, growth out of difficulty. We thank you that you do not leave us alone but labor to make us whole. Help us to perceive your unseen hand in the unfolding of our lives, and to attend to the gentle guidance of your Spirit, that we may know the joy you give your people. AMEN. (Ruth Duck United Methodist Book of Worship 464) *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (in unison) #881 The Apostles Creed CHILDREN S WORD GOD S PEOPLE AT PRAYER HYMN #453 More Love to Thee, O Christ THE SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS THE MORNING PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER (pg. 895 in hymnal; in unison)
CELEBRATION IN TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 8:00a.m. & 10:30am Sanctuary THE EPISTLE LESSON (pg. 10) Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God! THE GIVING OF OUR GIFTS *OFFERING SONG Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. WORSHIP CHORUS (10:30 only)#601 SERMON *CLOSING HYMN #374 Thy Word is a Lamp God Shows His Cards Pastor Carl Redding Standing on the Promises *THE BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *If able, please stand
THIS WEEK S MEETINGS & EVENTS DATE TIME WHO? / WHAT? WHERE? TODAY 7:00p.m. Lenten Service Speaker: Pastor Paul Frank Emanuel UCC Freysville MONDAY 6:30p.m. Girl Scout Meeting Social Hall Kitchen Side MONDAY 4:00p.m. Staff Meeting Social Hall MONDAY 6:30p.m. Website Meeting Social Hall TUESDAY 7:00p.m. Lacrosse Meeting Sanctuary WEDNESDAY 6:30p.m. Wednesday At The Well CUMC THURSDAY 6:30p.m. Praise Team Practice Social Hall THURSDAY 7:00p.m. 7:30p.m. Choir Practice Easter Cantata Practice Sanctuary SATURDAY 10a.m.-4p.m. York District Rally*** Chambersburg UMC UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS: Feb. 28h Noon-2:30p.m. Youth CUMC Feb. 28th 7:00p.m. Lenten Service Speaker: Pastor Keith Schmuck Zion UMC Freysville Feb. 29th 7:00p.m. Admin. Council Meeting Courtyard March 1st 7:00p.m. Mission Committee Meeting Social Hall March 2nd 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m. Lifeline Screening Call 888-653-6450 to register Social Hall *** = sign up sheet at Welcome Table for this event TBA = to be announced; CUMC = Christ United Methodist Church; UMW = United Methodist Women; NA=Not Applicable 5
Sunday, February 21, 2016 Announcements This Birthdays 21 - Marian Miller 21 - Ella Raab 22 - Bryce Nicholson 23 - Allen Daugherty 23 - Lauren Sweezey 24 - Diana Weaver 25 - Karen Foltz 25 - Brandon Sterner 26 - Ken Rowland 26 - Vicki Krotzer 27 - Deane Bausman The flowers on the altar are presented to the glory of God and in memory of our daughter Amy Bauguess, by Maxine & Dick Doering. TABLE NEEDED FOR FAMILY RESTROOM The trustees are looking for a table to add to the handicap bathroom approx 12 to 18 inch wide by 2 feet long or tall shelf for in the corner. See or call Lisa Daugherty at 968-7784. Thank you to everyone who visited, sent cards, made phone calls, and especially for the wonderful meals that we received after my surgery. God Bless, Janice & Bob Nace YORK DISTRICT RALLY Saturday, February 27th Please see the bulletin insert for our District Rally being held in Chambersburg. This is a FREE event so please take advantage of getting some training in an area that interests you! Details of the workshops on the Welcome Tables. Please sign up at the Welcome Tables by TODAY February 21st, so we can plan transportation. 6
Serving as: February 21st February 28th ACOLYTE: Ryan Staats Jake Crumling GREETERS: Jeff & Sharon Reisinger Mary Martin Phyllis Brown BELL RINGER: Bridget Smeltzer Bridget Smeltzer LAY LEADER: Mike Boone Mike Boone March 6th Jake Crumling TBD Troy Staats Jon Raab COFFEE MATES: Lisa Daugherty Kim Saylor Danielle Miller Lisa Daugherty Kim Saylor Danielle Miller Sheryl Flinchbaugh Alice Staats CHILDCARE: Nursery WalkAround Thoman Family Rissler Family Staats Family USHERS: Chris & Angie Nett Carl & Debb Poff Tom & Donna Beck Pete Raab Patsye Buser Jon & Angie Raab Mike & Wanda Boone OFFERING COUNTERS: Dave & Sheryl Flinchbaugh Don & Sharon Michael Dave & Sheryl Flinchbaugh Don & Sharon Michael Steve & Lisa Daugherty Mike & Wanda Boone Greeters: Phyllis Miller 755-6246 Childcare: Lori Rissler 840-7947 Ushers: Mike Boone 757-7247 All other serving groups call the Church Office: 757-3998 If you are unable to serve your week please call the coordinator. CHURCH WEEKLY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 2/14/2016 General Offering $4010.00; Loose Plate Offering $235.00; Youth Dept. $20.00; Flowers - $.00 Bulletins - $.00; Next Step Campaign - $240.00; Faith Promise - $35.00; Rent - $900.00; Mission Trip - $1342.00; Upper Room - $5.00 TOTAL DEPOSIT*: $6787.00 $6,400 needed each week to support the ministries of Christ Church. $2,863 needed each week to reach the Next Step goal of $466,097. *These calculations are from the counter s report for each Sunday. They are a simple snapshot of weekly contributions but are not intended to replace our Treasurer Reports on Quickbooks. 7
February Missions we support thru our Faith Promise Fund Please pray for and support: Gideon International Faith Promise January Distributions: Hospice & Community Care - $500 EVERY WEDNESDAY 2 Bible Studies Led by: Pastor Jason & Pastor Carl 6:30pm Time of Prayer: led by Pastor Jason 7pm Bible Studies: The Book of Luke - led by Pastor Jason The Book of Revelation - led by Pastor Carl 7pm Kid s Club - Kids up to Grade 5 MISSION TRIP RAISES $1342.00 Thank you to everyone who helped and bought fastnachts and sticky buns from Big Bob s BBQ. We had great fun making them and we made this much profit because of Bob s generosity. He didn t take anything for his costs in making them. Great start to funding the Mission of Trip of 2016! Dates for the trip: July 24th-30th to War WV 8
GREETER COORDINATOR NEEDED On April 1st, Phyllis Miller will be stepping down as Greeter Coordinator. This is one of the most important Hospitality Roles in our church since the Greeters are the first people our guests and members see on Sunday mornings! The coordinators job is to contact members and friends of Christ Church and ask them to be greeters for a Sunday morning (2 each week). Then report the names to Nadine Barrett to publish in the GoodNewsletter and bulletins. If you would like to volunteer for this position, please contact Nadine Barrett or Pastor Jason. Sign up to pray at the Welcome Tables INTERESTED IN BEING A MEMBER OF CHRIST CHURCH? This class is for you! Ages 15 and over Sundays starting March 13th to April 10th 9am Upstairs in the 2-3 yr olds classroom Led by Pastor Jason & Pastor Carl 9
FUNDRAISERS FOR THE WOMEN S RETREAT Flower and Candy Delivery During Sunday School See the ladies in the Courtyard to order $1.50/carnation - $2.00/rose - $1.50/candy bar All Sundays in February Hoss s Community Night Friday March 4th East York Location We receive a percentage of the sales that day Pick up flyers on Welcome Tables 10