TAX APPEAL HEARING regarding the tax status of The Gathering Place will take place on Tuesday, September 26th at 11:00am at the Board of Assessment Appeals Office Conference Room in York. Please keep this matter in prayer.
MONDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY resumes on Monday, October 9 at 7:00pm. This study in Ephesians is a combined men’s and women’s study, coordinated with the Pastor's weekly messages. Please see Daryl H if you would like to participate, so that a book can be ordered for you.
The annual Church Camp Out is this Friday, September, 29th starting at 5:00 PM. All are invited to come even if just for the evening. Bring your campfire food and something to share with everyone. The more adventurous who want to spend the night will be treated to a great breakfast in the morning.
MEMORY VERSES: During the month of September there are two new verses to memorize. Memory cards are on the women's ministry table for Colossians 3:23-24 and Matthew 6:33-34.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: The annual spaghetti dinner and dessert auction will be held at 5:30pm on Saturday, October 7. To sign up for the dinner and to volunteer to bring a dessert to auction, please use the RSVP slip included in the bulletin and drop it in the collection plate; or contact the church office.
WOMEN’S RETREAT: On Saturday, October 14th a group from First Baptist Church of York will be attending a day of inspiration and fellowship at First Baptist Church of Lancaster. The retreat is sponsored by the American Baptist Women’s Ministries of ABCOPAD. Speakers and topics are: Rev. Lumi Nichols, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lancaster - “Personal Testimony” and Rev. Mary Lewis, Pastor of Parkesburg Baptist Church - “Under Construction: Ideas for Personal Restoration.” The event begins with registration at 9:30am followed by the program from 10:00am until mid-afternoon. Lunch is available for $5.00. Please contact Carol R or Jackie S if you would like to attend or need more information.
GOOD news jail & prison ministry’s annual banquet is on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at 6:30pm at Church of the Open Door, 8 Carlisle Court in York. Tickets for the event are $10 per individual and four levels of table sponsorship are available: Bronze ($100); Silver ($250); Gold ($500); and Diamond ($1,000). Please purchase tickets by October 1st. Checks for tickets, donations, and table sponsorships can be made out to Good News Jail and Prison Ministry and mailed to: Chaplain’s Office, 3400 Concord Road, York, PA 17402.
Kids' Quest event for October: Kids' Quest Day Away will be October 28th from 9am to 8pm. We will meet at church for activities and then be traveling to Go 'N Bananas Family Fun Center, then come back to church to finish with activities. The theme is You are God's Masterpiece. Cost is $10. See Carrie for permission slip.
Prayer Thought: "Lord, grant me tenacious winsome courage as I go through this day. When I am tempted to give up, help me to keep going. Grant me a cheerful spirit when things don't go my way. And give me courage to do whatever needs to be done. In Jesus' name, Amen." - Dr. Ray Pritchard
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
September 24 - 30
Sun 9:00am Sunday School
10:10am Prayer
10:30am Worship
Mon 7:00pm Youth Group
Tue 11:00am Tax Appeal Hearing
Wed 10:00am Bible Study
Thur 6:30pm Jubilee Ringers Rehearsal
7:45pm Choir Rehearsal
Fri-Sat 5:00pm Fri Church Campout (over night)/Breakfast
SAVE THE DATE : FAMILY FALL FEST - Saturday, November 11, 1:00-3:00pm
MONDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY resumes on Monday, October 9 at 7:00pm. This study in Ephesians is a combined men’s and women’s study, coordinated with the Pastor's weekly messages. Please see Daryl H if you would like to participate, so that a book can be ordered for you.
The annual Church Camp Out is this Friday, September, 29th starting at 5:00 PM. All are invited to come even if just for the evening. Bring your campfire food and something to share with everyone. The more adventurous who want to spend the night will be treated to a great breakfast in the morning.
MEMORY VERSES: During the month of September there are two new verses to memorize. Memory cards are on the women's ministry table for Colossians 3:23-24 and Matthew 6:33-34.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: The annual spaghetti dinner and dessert auction will be held at 5:30pm on Saturday, October 7. To sign up for the dinner and to volunteer to bring a dessert to auction, please use the RSVP slip included in the bulletin and drop it in the collection plate; or contact the church office.
WOMEN’S RETREAT: On Saturday, October 14th a group from First Baptist Church of York will be attending a day of inspiration and fellowship at First Baptist Church of Lancaster. The retreat is sponsored by the American Baptist Women’s Ministries of ABCOPAD. Speakers and topics are: Rev. Lumi Nichols, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lancaster - “Personal Testimony” and Rev. Mary Lewis, Pastor of Parkesburg Baptist Church - “Under Construction: Ideas for Personal Restoration.” The event begins with registration at 9:30am followed by the program from 10:00am until mid-afternoon. Lunch is available for $5.00. Please contact Carol R or Jackie S if you would like to attend or need more information.
GOOD news jail & prison ministry’s annual banquet is on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at 6:30pm at Church of the Open Door, 8 Carlisle Court in York. Tickets for the event are $10 per individual and four levels of table sponsorship are available: Bronze ($100); Silver ($250); Gold ($500); and Diamond ($1,000). Please purchase tickets by October 1st. Checks for tickets, donations, and table sponsorships can be made out to Good News Jail and Prison Ministry and mailed to: Chaplain’s Office, 3400 Concord Road, York, PA 17402.
Kids' Quest event for October: Kids' Quest Day Away will be October 28th from 9am to 8pm. We will meet at church for activities and then be traveling to Go 'N Bananas Family Fun Center, then come back to church to finish with activities. The theme is You are God's Masterpiece. Cost is $10. See Carrie for permission slip.
Prayer Thought: "Lord, grant me tenacious winsome courage as I go through this day. When I am tempted to give up, help me to keep going. Grant me a cheerful spirit when things don't go my way. And give me courage to do whatever needs to be done. In Jesus' name, Amen." - Dr. Ray Pritchard
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
September 24 - 30
Sun 9:00am Sunday School
10:10am Prayer
10:30am Worship
Mon 7:00pm Youth Group
Tue 11:00am Tax Appeal Hearing
Wed 10:00am Bible Study
Thur 6:30pm Jubilee Ringers Rehearsal
7:45pm Choir Rehearsal
Fri-Sat 5:00pm Fri Church Campout (over night)/Breakfast
SAVE THE DATE : FAMILY FALL FEST - Saturday, November 11, 1:00-3:00pm
