Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

It was wonderful to be together over the past weeks as we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior through corporate worship, ministry through song and fellowship, and other special bible studies and activities.  I pray you were able to enjoy special time with family as well.

 

I would ask that you partner with us in prayer for Kevin Breneman, son of John and Lois.  Kevin is battling stage 4 cancer and the battle is intensifying.  The doctors shared that the days ahead will become more difficult and painful.  The family asks that you would pray for God’s will to be done, strength and healing for Kevin, and hope and acceptance for the family as they walk this very challenging journey.  May God be glorified even in the midst of suffering.

 

I would encourage you to send a card to Kevin and Kris if you are able.  Their address is below. 

 

Kevin and Kris Breneman

77 Aultstarr Lane

Ponderay, ID  83852

 

Adult Children: Kate, Gabby, Caleb, Becky

 

Let us pray 1 Timothy 6:12 over Kevin and Kris and their family, “Fight the good fight of the faith.  Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”

 

Thank you for your ministry of prayer and love!

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Please Pray and Announcements including Service From The Heart

Dear Family,

 

Please be in prayer for the following:

 

Mary Gsell turned 80 years old on Saturday.  Mary and Paul Gsell and Lisa Murphy are battling Covid and Michael Murphy is not feeling well. 

You are welcome to send a belated birthday card and/or a Get Well card.

Paul and Mary Gsell, 134 SME, Shippensburg, PA 17257  

Michael and Lisa Murphy, 10953 Spring Ridge Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257

 

Martha Kelley turned 94 years old on Sunday.  She is battling Covid.  You are welcome to send a belated birthday card and/or a Get Well card to her at:

Green Ridge Village

210 Big Spring Road

Newville, PA  17241

 

Juanita Mills, one of our Friends at Home, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 22.

 

Announcements

Carol Davis’s family asked me to say “thank you” to those who visited Carol on her birthday and/or sent her a birthday card.  She was overwhelmed with joy for all the love shared with her!  It truly meant a lot to her.   She also mentioned you are always welcome to visit.

 

Our annual Service From the Heart will be Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 in the Sanctuary.  This service will be in place of our regular Community Night activities.  During this service, we will give anyone an opportunity to share their God-given talents with us.  Children, youth, and adults are encouraged to participate through music, poetry, bible verse memorization, or share a testimony of how God is working in his or her life.  This will be a wonderful time to gather together and enjoy what God is doing in our lives.  Please contact Pastor Gary if you are interested in sharing.

 

“Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.”  Isaiah 58:8

 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

Please be in prayer for the following:

 

Juanita Mills is going through a very hard time with her health.  She is at the Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

 

Mark Reed's knee surgery went well today.

 

Margie Shoap had a battery replaced in her pacemaker and is dealing with some other heath challenges.  The plan is for her to be transferred from the hospital to SpiriTrust Lutheran for rehab.

 

“Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.”  Isaiah 58:8

 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Surprise Birthday Card Shower this Saturday for Mary Gsell

Dear Family, 

 

Lisa Murphy is requesting that we consider sending a birthday card to her mother, Mary Gsell, who turns 80 on Saturday.  This is to be a surprise card shower.

 

Mary is very faithful at sending cards to others on their special day and even providing a special treat on occasion, so this will be a very nice way that we can let her know how much we appreciate her and her acts of kindness.

 

Her address is: 134 SME, Shippensburg, PA 17257.

 

Thank you for considering this special ministry!

 

 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Herald Brass Concert- CORRECTION

Hello Church Family,

Please note that the time for the Brass concert tomorrow evening is 6pm, not 7 as previously announced. 

It's sure to be some wonderful music and inspiring stories, and there will also be a time to socialize and fellowship afterwards!

Herald Brass Christmas Concert

Crossroads Station

Sunday evening, December 15^th at 6:00 pm.

The Herald Brass quintet seeks to proclaim Christ through music both in the US and overseas. They have traveled to Turkey, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Burkina Faso, and soon they will be traveling in Thailand. We have the opportunity to host this group shortly after they return, and they will be sharing reports from their travels, along with plenty of Sacred Music and Christmas Songs! This event is free and open to the public.

Please join us in prayer

Dear Family,

 

Please join us in praying for Allison Caudill Baker, who attended our church as a child and works alongside Pat Frey.  She was recently hospitalized, and is now home. She continues to deal with health challenges.

 

Thank you for your partnership in prayer!

 

“Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” – Jeremiah 17:14

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Surprise Open House Birthday Celebration for Carol Davis

Dear Family,

 

Carol Davis will be 91 years old on Thursday, December 12. 

 

Carol’s family is inviting us to a 91st Birthday Surprise Open House at Carol’s home, 81 Lantern Lane, Shippensburg.  Carol lives at Country Manor.  You will need to enter the following code to drive into Country Manor:  #5762.

 

You are welcome to stop in anytime between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.        

 

I pray many of us can stop in and say “Happy Birthday” to Carol.  I also encourage you to send her a birthday card and note.

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Please pray

Dear Family,

 

Please be in prayer for …

 

Walter Crider and his family as they grieve the loss of Walter’s wife, Delores, who went home to be with Jesus on November 26^th.

 

Kurt Miller, a friend of Pastor Rodney and an online worshipper with us, who is having surgery to remove his Gall Bladder tomorrow.

 

“Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually! “ 1 Chronicles 16:11 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Praises and Prayer

Dear Family,

 

Praise God for …

 

Maxine Ordway’s outpatient surgery went well, and she is home recovering.

 

Bob Peck is now home following rehab.

 

Barb Stine is home recovering from her recent hospitalization.

 

Rob Weber continues to improve and gain strength.  He and his family were in church on Sunday.  This is a miraculous praise!

 

Please pray for …

 

Amber Adams and her family as they grieving the passing of her mother.

 

Mike Gutshall’s nephew, Mark Zimmerman, who is now in rehab at Encompass in Mechanicsburg.

 

Jerry Swope is battling ALS.

 

 

“Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.”  Jeremiah 33:6

 

Thank you for partnering with us in prayer!

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

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Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

Please be in prayer for the following:

 

Barb Stine entered the hospital this afternoon.  She was told she will be there at least until Monday.

 

Bob Peck is in rehab in the Chambersburg Hospital and was told he may be released to come home on Tuesday.

 

Rob Weber came home from rehab on Friday after 107 days in the hospital and rehab.  The family would welcome visitors, but would appreciate you calling in advance as to a time that would be best. 

 

Mike Gutshall’s nephew, Mark Zimmerman, is in the Hershey Hospital recovering from surgery.

 

Bill Jones continues his battle with cancer.  Twice a week he has fluid drained off his abdomen. 

 

Jerry Swope is battling ALS.

 

Wes Swartz is progressing well following his kidney transplant on November 7.

 

Thank you for partnering with us in prayer!

 

"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."  Psalm 18:2

 

Praying that God will bless you and your family with a blessed Happy Thanksgiving!

 

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,”  Hebrews 12:28

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Praise the Lord!

Dear Family,

 

We praise God for the birth of Isaiah Saylor to Deb and Cory Saylor.  Everyone is doing well.  Pray for them as they adjust to being a family of four!

 

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.  Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.  In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for He grants sleep to those He loves.  Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.  Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.  Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.  They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.”  Psalm 127

 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Please pray!

Dear Family,

Please be in prayer for Pam Negley who was released from the hospital this afternoon to go home to recuperate.

Thank you for partnering in prayer.

In Caring,

Pastor Gary

Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

Please pray for the following.

 

Mike Gutshall’s nephew, Mark Zimmerman, had an intense 5-hour surgery in Hershey yesterday.

 

On November 19th, Mike’s mom, Mary Gutshall, will have a kidney stone removed and a stent placed in her.

 

Bob Peck is in Chambersburg Hospital and is continuing to recover.

 

Thank you for partnering in prayer.

 

“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7, ESV

 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

SFCOG prayer update

Hello Church Family,

Here are a few new matters of prayer:

Neil Negley, Dustin Negley's father, was in a motorcycle accident on Monday morning and taken to Holy Spirit Hospital. He was transferred out of ICU yesterday and is recovering from multiple injuries. Dustin shared that God was evident in this entire situation in so many ways—Praise God for his goodness! Also prayers for healing and recovery for Neil are appreciated.

Please remember Jonathan Scott and his family in your prayers. Jon's grandmother (on his mother's side) passed away this week.

Pray for our youth group tonight as they celebrate "Friendsgiving" with a meal and a time of celebrating God's Goodness! The students have been inviting their friends and a large group are expected!

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."

‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬

Thank you for supporting one another through your prayers,

Pastor Rodney

Please pray!

Dear Family,

Please be in prayer for Bob Peck who was taken to Chambersburg Hospital this morning and is being admitted.   Pray for a complete recovery.

Thank you for partnering with us in prayer.

In Caring,

Pastor Gary 

Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

Please lift up Darwin Haines, Carol Schue’s brother, in prayer.  He is battling cancer and is in need of a blood infusion today.

 

“Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.”  Psalm 6:2

 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

Please be in prayer for the following:

 

Bonnie Diehl will be coming home from Hanover Hospital today as she continues to recover.  Her surgery went well.

 

George Fritz is recovering at home from shoulder surgery,

 

Bill Jones is battling cancer.  He is struggling with numerous side effects from the chemo. 

 

Wes Swartz is scheduled for a kidney transplant tomorrow in Harrisburg.

 

Jerry Swope is battling ALS.

 

Rob Weber is continuing his rehab at Penn State Rehabilitation in Hershey.

 

“But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.” Malachi 4:2 ESV

 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Youth Group Friendsgiving Next Week!

Do you like to cook?

 

 

Our youth group is looking for 5 chefs to roast a turkey for the youth Friendsgiving event Next Wednesday, November 13! If you are interested, please contact Jason Nell at 717-830-1346. Below are the details: 

 

 1. Jason will provide you with the turkey 

 2. Roast and carve the turkey 

 3. Make gravy from the drippings 

 4. Bring the hot turkey in a crock pot and gravy in a container to CRS on Wednesday, November 13 between 5-5:30pm

 

Thanks for supporting our youth!

 

Pastor Rodney Bistline

Shippensburg First Church of God

seniorpastorbistline@shipfcog.org

 

Information Concerning the Living Stones' Dinner this Friday and a prayer request

Dear Family,

 

For those who have made reservations for this Friday evening’s Living Stones’ dinner and would like transportation to the Country Café, please meet at the Annex by 5:35-5:40 to ride in the church van or follow Rich Mathna to the Country Café.  I ask that you park near the alley since the Young Adults will be having their dinner in the Annex at that time.

 

Please pray for Bonnie Diehl who is scheduled for Hip Replacement Surgery tomorrow at Hanover Hospital.

 

Shannon Fulker came home from the hospital today following his very involved surgery.  Please pray for a complete recovery and for Anne as she cares for him and walks by his side.

 

Thank you for partnering in prayer!

 

 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

Please be in prayer for the following:

 

Carole Diehl is scheduled for heart cauterization tomorrow morning.

 

George Fritz is scheduled for shoulder surgery tomorrow morning.

 

Shannon Fulker came through surgery okay, but continue praying for his recovering, healing, and pain management.

 

Pat Rickabaugh has been relocated to the Embassy of Woodland Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Orbisonia.  She is dealing with some physical challenges.  I encourage you to send her a card or give her a call:

          Embassy of Woodland Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

18889 Croghan Pike, Room 204

Orbisonia, PA 17243

814.447.0418

 

Thank you for your partnership in prayer!

 

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.  He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.  Psalm 91:14-15

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421

 

Bonfire and Chili Cook-Off Reminder

Church Family,

This is just a reminder to sign up for the church Bonfire and Chili Cook-Off Benefit which will be held this Saturday, November 2.  It is being held at Winsome Farms from 5-9 p.m.  Also, the Outreach Committee is still looking for some more people to compete in the chili cook-off competition which will be held from 5-7 p.m.  They would love to have you participate.  To get more information on the event or to sign up for the event or the cook-off, please go to https://shipfcog.net/site/shipfcog/bonfire/ .  If you have trouble navigating the website, please contact Leah at 717-860-3992 or at leah-3@hotmail.com.

Have a great day!

 

Church Secretary

Sonja Shively

Shippensburg First Church of God

Email Secretary@shipfcog.org

Office Phone 717.532.8421

 

Please pray!

Dear Family,

 

Please pray for Shannon Fulker who will be undergoing an involved surgery procedure tomorrow morning and for Anne as she faithfully continues to walk this journey with him.  May God work mightily through the surgery and grant Shannon a full recovery.

 

“Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.”  Psalm 30:2

 

 

For His Glory,

 

Pastor Gary

 

Pastor Gary

 

 

Gary Hornbaker

Shippensburg First Church of God

Pastor of Visitation and Discipleship

Church Phone: 717-532-8421