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Attendance 11/08/09

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

64 EAST NORTH STREET, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013

 

(717) 249-4729

firstumc1@embarqmail.com

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Noah’s Landing Nursery··················· 0

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Sunday School····························· 64

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. 

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

First United Methodist Church

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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

ABOUT FUMC   ||   WORSHIP   ||   MINISTRIES   ||   OUTREACH   ||   GET INVOLVED   ||   EVENTS   ||   THOSE SERVING   ||   RESOURCES

"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?

SENIOR NEWS 50 PLUS NEWSPAPER

The new Senior News newspapers are in the Narthex. 

 

Stop by and pick one up to read.  There is a lot of interesting articles you may be interested in reading.

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. 

DVD 50th Anniversary Celebration Presentation –we are in the process of securing copyright licensing permission to include the music and

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.

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.

Carlisle Chamber of Commerce

Key Cards

 

¨ 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.

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!

COLLECTION BOXES

 

We have placed three new collection boxes in the Narthex.  Plan to help us help the community.

The next breakfast for the United Methodist Men will be held on November 24 at 8:30 AM at the Carlisle Diner. 

Thankful Thursday happens every Thursday from 5:45—6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall.  Come and enjoy the delicious food and some friendly conversation. 

Each week dinner features spaghetti & meatballs, salad, garlic bread and dessert. 

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.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Saturday,
 Nov 28 at 9 AM

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Annual Church Conference

Sunday, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM

 

Dr. Rev. Dennis Keller, District Superintendent will    preside at the Annual Church ConferenceThis is open to all members of our congregation. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

ALTAR FLOWER SPONSORSHIPS
Available each Sunday for $30
 

BULLETIN SPONSORSHIPS
Available for honoring or remembering a loved one each Sunday for $20.  Check the for open dates on the sign up sheet in the lobby.

BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Due to the church office weekly by 8:00 AM Thursday.

CHURCH MAILBOXES
Make sure to check your mailbox in he church office regularly for meeting notices, minutes, agendas and newsletters.

BULLETIN BOARDS
Many events and ways to serve are featured on bulletin boards throughout the church.  Take a couple minutes often to see what happenings at our church and the community.

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Information to be included in the monthly newsletter is due to the church office by the 15th of the month.

SERVICE RECORDINGS
Services are available online or on audio cassette, DVDs and VHS.  Contact the church office, Dennis Downey.

QUART SIZE CANS NEEDED
The Altar Guild is in need of quart size cans (like V8 juice cans) for delivering our Altar flowers to the sick and shut-ins each week.  Please bring in your clean cans.

GOD’S HELPING HANDS
We are identifying opportunities, or maybe you see something that needs done.  Whenever there is a need in First Church see either Lucy Small or Shirley Lippert.  They will post your request on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Then anyone in the congregation can be God’s Helping Hands to accomplish the task.  It can be as easy as organizing a file cabinet or taking items to Mission Central.  The list is endless on what you can do.

 

PRAYER CHAIN
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, contact Bonnie Wiser 249-6852 or  blw215wm@peoplepc.com to activate the prayer chain.  If there is no answer, don’t hesitate to leave a message.

 

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Please let the church office know of birthdays and anniversaries you wish to have recognized.

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.

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.