Inside this Issue:

SENIOR PASTOR

Jason Guillaume

JGuillaume@susumc.org 717-578-7507

PASTORAL ASSISTANT

Mike Boone 717-757-7247

717-515-4484

OFFICE ADMIN. / EDITOR

Nadine Barrett christchurch5main@ymail.com

YOUTH DIRECTOR

Terrence Rosario terrencerosario@yahoo.com

717-984-8406

PARSONAGE # : 755-4470

CHURCH # : 757-3998

WEBSITE: www.cumcy.org

OFFICE HOURS: 8am-4pm

Mon-Fri

Youth Group…………………..2

Cake Competition….…………2

Ministry Teams……....…..…..3

Special People……………….3

Birthdays & Anniv..….…….....4

CUMC Cares…….....…......….5

Scripture………………….5

Missions………..……..….5

UMW……………...……...5

Book Collection...…….....5

Upcoming Events…………….6

Mission Team…….....…..6

York Cnty Prison Mentor.6

Pastor Appreciation…….6

World Communion……...6

Coat Collection…...……..6

Aerobics Class…..……...7

Apple Dumplings………..7

Stewardship Focus……...7

New Member Class……..7

Oper. Christmas Child….8

Trunk ‘n Treat……….......8

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ARE YOU READY?

The United States, Mexico and the islands in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean

Sea have seen one natural disaster after another in the last six weeks. Hurricanes

Harvey, Irma, Katia and Maria have taken lives and destroyed billions of dollars in

property. On September 7, an earthquake off the coast of Mexico caused nearly a

hundred deaths. This past week, another earthquake near Mexico City took more than

200 lives. Have you found the onslaught of one disaster after another to be

emotionally and spiritually troubling?

As I have reflected on these troubles, a passage from Luke’s Gospel has come to

mind:

“Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had

mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered, ‘Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners

than all the other Galileans because they suffered in this way? I tell you, no! But unless you repent,

you too will all perish. Or those eighteen who died when the Tower in Siloam fell on them—do you

think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? I tell you, no! But unless you

repent, you too will all perish.’” (Luke 13:1-5, NIV)

In response to the murder of the Galileans and to the loss of life from a tower,

Jesus does not enter into a long discussion of the problem of evil. He does not really

address the question of why God permits or sends such suffering. Instead, Jesus refers

to these dire troubles as warnings to the people. He tells the people that they need to

repent, or they will all perish in a similar way.

Likewise, I am not going to address the “why” question when it comes to the

natural disasters of the past six weeks. (If you would like to talk about why God

allows such events, call me or stop by the office for a conversation). I am, however,

going to raise the issue of repentance. Hurricanes and earthquakes are powerful

reminders of how frail we are as human beings. They invite us to an awareness of our

human limits. With all our science and technology, we cannot stop hurricanes or

control earthquakes. Natural disasters point us toward humility, and they remind us

that our own life could end any day.

This raises the critical question: am I spiritually ready to face God’s judgment if

today is my last day of life? In Psalm 139 David made a request of God that we can

echo, and so be prepared to encounter God’s judgment: “Search me, O God, and know

my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the

way everlasting” Psalm 139:23-24, NIV.

Peace,

Pastor Jason

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ScheduleScheduleScheduleSchedule

Sunday, Oct. 15th @ 6pm

Sunday, Oct. 22nd @ 4pm

Trunk ‘n Treat Event

Sunday, Oct. 29th @ 6pm Youth Director Contact Info:

Terrence Rosario

terrencerosario@yahoo.com

717-984-8406

CHRIST CHURCH HOSTS CAKE SHOW Saturday, Nov. 4th 10am-5pm

Have family and friends ever said, “You baked a prize winning cake!” Here’s your chance to earn a blue ribbon in the tasting division (no decorating required). Cake bakers and decorators of all skill levels are welcome to enter the White Rose Show. Any questions, please call or see Sheila Miller 578-1191

Onsite registrations will be accepted from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. the day of the show.

For registration packets contact Sheila Miller at SheilasCakery@comcast.net.

OCTOBER SPECIAL PEOPLE

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: Phyllis Miller – 755-6246 Ushers: Mike Boone 757-7247

Walk-Around & Nursery: Lori Rissler - 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 757-3998. Thank you.

MEL 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

JULIE STRATTON - 3021 East Market St, Room 106, York PA

17402

JEAN WALTIMYER - 1330 Windsor Rd, Red Lion, PA 17356

DENNY BARSHINGER - 100 Vinton Dr, York, PA 17406 SHIRLEY FREY - 113 Lisa Circle, York, PA 17406 FAMILY OF JIM HENISE 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 GARRET MILLER - 354 Yorkana Rd, Hellam, PA 17406 BOB & JANICE NACE - 244 Barcroft Rd, York, PA 17406

PATSYE BUSER - 49 Buser Farm Ln, York, PA 17406 JIM BREYER - 2405 Knobhill Rd, York, PA 17403 CORK CORCORAN - 99 Bluestone Rd, York, PA 17406 MAE JEAN EMENHEISER - 38 Main St, York PA 17406 DOTTIE HIBNER - 3812 Kings Arms Ln, York, PA 17402 Page 3 The GOODNEWSletter

Oct. 1st Oct. 8th Oct. 15th Oct. 22nd

ACOLYTE: Nathan Guillaume Nathan Guillaume Jillian Raab Jillian Raab

GREETERS: TBD TBD TBD TBD

BELL RINGER: Gabby Smeltzer Gabby Smeltzer Ryan Guillaume Ryan Guillaume

LAY LEADER: Tricia Henise Angie Nett Tricia Henise Angie Nett

COFFEEMATES: Danielle Miller

Kim Saylor

Danielle Miller

Kim Saylor

Danielle Miller

Kim Saylor

Danielle Miller

Kim Saylor

CHILDCARE:

WalkAround

Nursery

Floater

Lori Rissler

Jillian Raab

Emlyn Krum

Jackie Hill

Polly Hill

Amber Thoman

Deb Althoff

Walt Dickison

Carolyn Dickison

Jon Raab

USHERS: Wanda Boone

Danielle Miller

Carl & Debbie Poff Patsye Buser

Pete Raab

Jon & Angie Raab

OFFERING

COUNTERS:

Steve & Lisa

Daugherty

Randy & Yvonne

Steve & Lisa Daugherty

Randy & Yvonne

Minnick

Steve & Lisa Daugherty

Randy & Yvonne

Minnick

Steve & Lisa Daugherty

Randy & Yvonne

Minnick

Oct. 29th

Bryce Smeltzer

TBD

Bridget Smeltzer

Angie Nett

Danielle Miller

Kim Saylor

Carl Poff

Debbie Poff

Wanda Boone

Danielle Miller

Steve & Lisa Daugherty

Randy & Yvonne

Minnick

CHRIST CHURCH MINISTRY TEAMS

OCTOBER 2017

KENNY STEIN - 118 Pleasant Acres Rd, Room 425C, York, PA 17402 ELSIE YARNELL - 1103 Glendale Rd., York, PA 17403 PAULINE GARNER - Brunswick at Longstown, 2830 Carol Rd Room #24, York, PA 17402

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1 - Jamir Jansen

1 - Lynn Snell

3 - Chrissy Chapman

3 - Jessie Frantz

4 - Nathan Guillaume

5 - Lawrence Stein

5 - Christian Buser

5 - Abby Henise

6 - Jasmine Jansen

7 - Kirsten Daugherty

8 - Bonnie Zix

13 - Kay Burke

13 - Keegan Hose

14 - Bertie Rohrbaugh

16 - Patsye Buser

20 - Mitchell Sterner

22 - Phoenix Jansen

26 - Kaitlyn Keech

28 - Lani Deatherage

29 - Jordan Gross

29 - Jeff Reisinger

29 - Tracy Tomes

30 - Jasper Kling

30 - Caylynne Sterner

31 - Logan Sweezey

31 - Jimmy Weaver

2 - Dusty & Phyllis Brown (1971)

4 - Tom & Nadine Barrett (1986)

10 - Christopher & Angela Nett (2009)

11 - Bronston & Tara Sterner (1997)

12 - Duane & Jan Moyer (1996)

16 - Denny & Janet Barshinger (1966)

16 - Ken & Lisa Swope (1999)

18 - Sonny & Dottie Poff (1959)

18 - Bob & Diane Buser (1980)

23 - Deron & Trish Henise (1999)

Sun Oct. 1 Philippians 2:1-11

Mon Oct 2 1 Kings 8:62-66

Tues Oct 3 Philippians 2:12-18

Wed Oct 4 1 Kings 9:1-9

Thurs Oct 5 Philippians 2:19-30

Fri Oct 6 Philippians 3:1-11

Sat Oct 7 1 Kings 9:10-28

Sun Oct 8 Philippians 3:12-4:1

Mon Oct 9 1 Kings 10:1-13

Tues Oct 10 Philippians 4:2-9

Wed Oct 11 1 Kings 10:14-29

Thurs Oct 12 Philippians 4:10-23

Fri Oct 13 Colossians 1:1-14

Sat Oct 14 1 Kings 11:1-13

Sun Oct 15 Colossians 1:15-23

Mon Oct 16 1 Kings 11:14-25

Tues Oct 17 Colossians 1:24-2:5

Wed Oct 18 1 Kings 11:26-43

Thurs Oct 19 Colossians 2:6-15

Fri Oct 20 Colossians 2:16-23

Sat Oct 21 1 Kings 12:1-15

Sun Oct 22 Colossians 3:1-17

Mon Oct 23 1 Kings 12:16-24

Tues Oct 24 Colossians 3:18-4:1

Wed Oct 25 1 Kings 12:25-33

Thurs Oct 26 Colossians 4:2-18

Fri Oct 27 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Sat Oct 28 1 Kings 13:1-10

Sun Oct 29 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Mon Oct 30 1 Kings 13:11-34

Tues Oct 31 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5

WE ARE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK

October Daily Scripture Readings

Our next meeting will be:

Tuesday, Oct. 10th

7pm.

We will finalize planning the

Trunk ‘n Treat event.

All women are invited!

UMW President

Mary Martin

October Missions we support thru our

Faith Promise Fund

Please pray for and support:

Circuit Riders/Keana Navea - $600

Faith Promise

September Distributions:

Sierra Leone Initiative - $1400

Teen Haven/Alex Mikusow - $600

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COLLECTING CHILDREN’S BOOKS

FOR HURRICANE AREAS

We will be collecting books for children (ages

infant to Grade 6) and sending them to the areas

affected by the hurricanes. New or gently used

books, please.

A box for collection will be under the

Sign Up tables in the sanctuary.

Any questions, please see or call

Doris Sterner 757-3794

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MISSION TEAM MEETING

SUNDAY, OCT. 8TH

5PM

We had our 1st Mission Trip meeting to

discuss where we are going in July of 2018.

I will have more information and we will go

over that information and vote on the

location on October 8, 2017 5pm in the

Fellowship Hall.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks,

Jamie Rittenhouse

Mission Committee member

OCTOBER IS

PASTOR APPRECIATION

MONTH

We Thank God for Pastor Jason and

Pastoral Assistant Boone. Let’s show

them how much they mean to us!

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

Sunday, October 1st

A world wide celebration

to promote Christian unity and

ecumenical cooperation.

YORK COUNTY PRISON STARTS NEW PROGRAM

Church Member Becomes a Mentor

The program is called IT'S ABOUT ME - aka IAM and the

purpose of this program is to assist the women in their transition

from incarceration back into our community. The program was

created with a desire to offer support, encouragement, connections

with resources, such as housing options, food, health care options,

tutoring, resume writing, interview skills, job search, education

options, clothing, spiritual growth, emotional support and much

more to women who need other women to lift them and to help

restore and build self worth and value to not only themselves, their

families, potential employers and our community. Each volunteer

mentor spends an hour a week visiting with their paired up mentee

connecting, building trust and offering support and all the above

mentioned.

From Chrissy

Chapman: I recently became a

volunteer for a young

heroin addict at York

County Prison. While

mentoring I am also

instilling my

spirituality beliefs

about God.

Thank you Chrissy

for stepping out of

your comfort zone

and becoming a

mentor! Ashley and Chrissy

Mentee & Mentor

COAT COLLECTION

FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER RECS (Rivers Edge Community Services) is collecting coats for

the Eastern York School district. Must be gently used, cleaned or

new. All sizes accepted and preferred. Coats will be distributed to

all 3 elementary schools, middle school and high school.. Any

extra coats will be available for families at Project Toy Box.

Donations due by October 29th.

Look for boxes labeled Coats

Any questions, please see or call Tricia Henise 717-940-1677

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APPLE DUMPLINGS FOR SALE!

Oct. 26th

Price will be $3.00.

Large orders welcome.

Orders due Oct. 22nd

Will make dough, peel and bake

Oct. 26th @7am

Help is appreciated

Come and go as you please

Lunch is provided.

We need: Boxes

Place them in the closet

in the social hall.

Pickup at Noon

Any questions, please see

Diana Thoman

STEWARDSHIP FOCUS

&

COMMITMENT SUNDAY

“Money Matters”

financial freedom for all God’s churches

Michael Slaughter– Author

Commitment Sunday will be November 12th

2017 with a lunch that follows. Prior to Nov. 12th,

Sunday School classes are participating in reading the

book together with the following schedule:

Oct 1st: Chapters 1&2

Oct 8th: Chapter 3

Oct 15th: Chapters 4&5

Oct 22nd: Chapters 6&7

Oct. 29th: Call to Action Chapter

You may either attend one of the Sunday School

classes or pick up a book on the Sign Up Tables and

read the book individually or as a family.

Any questions, please see or call Randy Rissler

858-5741

Your Brother in Christ,

Randy Rissler

SS Superintendent

Interested in joining Christ Church?Interested in joining Christ Church?Interested in joining Christ Church?Interested in joining Christ Church?

This class is for you!This class is for you!This class is for you!This class is for you!

Sunday October 15th, 22nd, 29thSunday October 15th, 22nd, 29thSunday October 15th, 22nd, 29thSunday October 15th, 22nd, 29th

9am9am9am9am

Meet in Pastor Jason$s OfficeMeet in Pastor Jason$s OfficeMeet in Pastor Jason$s OfficeMeet in Pastor Jason$s Office

COUNTRY HEAT AEROBIC CLASS

STARTING TUESDAY, OCT. 3RD

EVERY TUESDAY IN THE SOCIAL HALL

6:30PM Preview Moves

7:00PM Workout Do you like country music and dancing to it? Do you need

motivation and encouragement to do some exercising? Does

FREE classes make it more enticing? Then come to the first class!

No one will be leading, just girls and guys getting together, getting

our heart rates up, burning the calories and having fun! Class is for

18 yrs. old and up.

6:30p.m. 23 minutes of

practicing the moves

7:00p.m. 32 minutes of

workout with country songs

*A Waiver & Release form

will be required before

starting class.

Any questions, please see or

call Nadine Barrett 757-3998

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Our church will be participating in this children’s Christmas outreach program in November. Every child who gets a box must

attend a Bible study program to learn about Jesus. Pray how God can use you to demonstrate His love in packing 1, 2, or 3 boxes

for a child in poverty.

∗ Start with an empty shoebox

∗ Choose items for a boy or girl (ages 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14)

∗ Pack toys, clothing, school supplies, and hygiene items

(Lists with specific items for ideas will be available at church)

(No candy or toothpaste this year due to custom regulations)

∗ Pray that the child who receives your gift will be blessed and come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior

∗ Drop off the filled shoebox with nine dollars for overseas shipping at our church November 12th through the 19th

Shoeboxes will be provided if you need them. Specific details and labels will be available too. Let’s make this year the best one for

all the children around the world who still need to hear about God and His love for them.

Christmas Child Coordinator

Kim Sterner

TRUNK N TREAT EVENT COMING!

This is the 3rd year the UMW have planned this FREE event for

our community. Last year we had over 300 children attend, praise

God! This is a wonderful and fun outreach to our community. In

addition to the UM Women participating, our Youth Group, 2

Girl Scout troops, Sarah, Trevor, our fun parking lot attendants,

Yorkana Fire Co. and the trunk sponsors gave their time and

talents to make this event successful!

So in anticipation of having 300 or more children attend this year,

we are asking for donations of candy or monetary gifts to buy

candy (candy will be given to the trunk sponsors to supplement

what they hand out)

Donations of candy can be put in the church office. Monetary

donations can be designated on your offering envelope or

envelopes in the pews marked “Trunk n Treat.”

Want to sponsor a trunk? All you do is decorate your trunk and

hand out something to the children as they come by. In the past

everyone has had very clever ideas and it’s so fun to see everyone

get in the spirit of fall. As adults this is your opportunity to dress

up and have fun sharing the love of Christ to the children and

their families! Sign up today at the sign up tables to sponsor a

trunk. We would like 20 trunks!