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Attendance 11/08/09 |
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 64 EAST NORTH STREET, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-4729 firstumc1@embarqmail.com |
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Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to serve the Lord? Find out more about our group of knitters ~ Prayer Shawl Ministry ~ or call Lois Weibley at 243-4467. |
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Group meets on the 2nd Thursday (6:30—8:00 PM) and 3rd Friday (1:00—2:30 PM) of each month in the adult Sunday School Room. NEXT MEETINGS: 11/12 & 11/20 |
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THANKFUL THURSDAYS |
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First United Methodist Church Carlisle, Pennsylvania |
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In the event First Church needs to cancel services or activities due to a weather event, you can check the First Church website for up to date information:
Web: www.gbgm-umc.org/firstumccarlisle
Also check out the following radio and TV stations and websites:
Radio: 97.3 the River; 99.3 KissFM, BOB94.9FM WHP580am
TV: WHP21-CBS; UPN15; WHTM-TV27-ABC
Websites: www.whytv.com; www.wlyh.com; www.river973.com; www.bobradio.om; www.whp580.com; www.993kissfm.com |
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"Creation-Care" from a biblical perspective states that "the environment" is actually a part of God's creation - of which humanity is also a part. This is important to stress. As many scriptures will demonstrate, the Bible teaches that both "nature" or "the environment" and humanity are part of creation. Both are inextricably linked to one another, have been ever since God formed us from the earth (Gen. 2:7; 3:19; Ps. 104:27-30), and will continue to be in God's future when we will exist as resurrected bodies on a new earth (I Cor. 15:35-44; Rom. 8:19-23; Isa. 65:17; Rev. 21:1). In other words, humanity and the rest of creation are part of all of creation. Therefore, creation-care does not just mean caring for "nature," nor does it just mean caring for humanity; it means caring for both. A biblical creation-care ethic is a holistic ethic. How many “green Christians” do we have at First Church in Carlisle? |
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SENIOR NEWS 50 PLUS NEWSPAPER
Stop by and pick one up to read. There is a lot of interesting articles you may be interested in reading. |
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other items into our DVD. Thank you for your patience in this matter. It may be the Fall when we secure and then make copies available. |
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DVD 50th Anniversary Celebration Presentation –we are in the process of securing copyright licensing permission to include the music and |
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Opportunities to Serve First Church
We are looking for help from all ages to assist during our Worship Service on Sunday mornings.
We currently need: Acolytes, Ushers, Videographer, Deliver Flowers Following Worship, Sound Board Technician Multi-media Technician
We hope you will decide to serve First Church in one of these wonderful ways. If a position is not listed, it doesn’t mean we don’t have any openings. If you are interested in helping the church, please contact the office and we will add you to a schedule. |
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First Church joined the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce. Each member of our congregation will receive a Key Card to use at participating businesses. Please stop by to pick up your Key Card. If you are unable to be there - don't worry - you may stop by the church office after June 7th to pick one up. A list of participating businesses and their discounts will be available for you to look at when you pick up your card.
CLICK HERE for a list of participating businesses. |
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Carlisle Chamber of Commerce Key Cards |
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¨ Soda can tabs are needed for Hershey Medical Center.
¨ Old eye glasses & sunglasses for the Lion’s Club.
¨ Campbell’s soup labels & coupons for diapers & snacks needed for Little Angels. |
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Keep informed for you and your families health with news, screenings and educational offerings promoting a healthy lifestyle from the IAMA Ministry.
Visit the IAMA webpage! |
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COLLECTION BOXES
We have placed three new collection boxes in the Narthex. Plan to help us help the community. |
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The next breakfast for the United Methodist Men will be held on November 24 at 8:30 AM at the Carlisle Diner. |
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Thankful Thursday happens every Thursday from 5:45—6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. Come and enjoy the delicious food and some friendly conversation. |
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Each week dinner features spaghetti & meatballs, salad, garlic bread and dessert. |
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Join Jim Behrens for the Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 9:30 AM in the Chapel.
Bring your Bible and a friend. All are welcome.
There will be NO Bible study on November 25. |
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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY |
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Saturday,
Ron Moyer is looking for helpers to decorate the church for the Advent Season.
After all of your hard work, lunch will be served at noon. |
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CHRISTMAS WREATHS
It is time to think about decorating our church for Advent and the celebration of Christmas. Once again you will have the opportunity to sponsor a wreath in honor or memory of someone special to you. Please fill out the form below before November 22. |
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The cost will be $20.00 payable at the time the order is placed.
Checks can be made out to the 1st United Methodist Church and given to Donna Moyer or the church office. |
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Saturday, December 12 @ 6 PM North Middleton Firehouse
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DAY
Price for tickets are $13 each and can be ordered through Katie Smith. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served at 6 PM.
Entertainment will be Mercy's Vessel who sang for the adult Sunday School in July. Deadline to order tickets is December 8. |
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Family Christmas Dinner Sunday, Dec 6 @ 6 PM
We will be serving the traditional menu of roast beef, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, harvard beets with rolls and dessert table. |
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Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3 for kids 7 to 12 and free for kids 6 and under. Tickets are on sale in the Narthex and Church Office through November 29. |
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Annual Church Conference Sunday, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM
Dr. Rev. Dennis Keller, District Superintendent will preside at the Annual Church Conference. This is open to all members of our congregation. |
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MISSION CENTRAL WORKDAY DECEM BER 4 ~ 9 AM to NOON
The United Methodist Women are sponsoring a "workday" (morning) at Mission Central on Friday, December 4th from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. We will meet in the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. to carpool to Mechanicsburg. Lunch will be enjoyed at the Silver Spring Diner after the morning of work. Please let Grace Long know by Sunday, November 29th if you plan to be a part of the group. |
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ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
In preparation for Advent we need four families to participate in leading the reading and lighting of the Advent Candles. Please contact the office as soon as possible to select a date. |
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Donations of cookies will be needed for the Truck Stop Ministry. A variety of 1-2 dozen cookies per donation may be dropped off to the church office the week of Nov. 29 - Dec. 6. Please use a disposable container. Our goal is 125 bags of 6 cookies per bag. You DO NOT need to bag them.
Children of all ages are invited to decorate bags for the cookies & cards after Children’s Worship Service. Look for a Sign-up Sheet on the Narthex Table. |
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VERSE FOR INSPIRATION We use your verses during the services. Remember when you submit your verse to also include your name. Verse cannot be used without your name. See Pastor John for more information or drop a note at the office. We look forward to hearing from you. |
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ALTAR FLOWER SPONSORSHIPS |
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BULLETIN SPONSORSHIPS |
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BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINE |
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CHURCH MAILBOXES |
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BULLETIN BOARDS |
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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE |
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SERVICE RECORDINGS |
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QUART SIZE CANS NEEDED |
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GOD’S HELPING HANDS
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PRAYER CHAIN
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES |
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LOST & FOUND Please look in the lost and found basket in the Narthex every now and again. There are glasses, keys & miscellaneous items found throughout the year. |
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MULTIMEDIA TEAM Become part of the multi-media team here at First Church. Training will be included for all interested – sound, video recording and worship projection are three areas of ministry we need your help. No experience needed, it’s not as hard as you think. Talk with Mike Landis or Dennis Downey if you have any questions.
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