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Sunday is Coming! We are looking forward to celebrating Father’s Day together!

Each man in attendance will receive a small appreciation gift.

We will be blessed by a special speaker, Chris Adams. I encourage you to be praying for him as he continues to prepare, and then be in attendance to be blessed by how God uses him.

This Sunday

8:30 Traditional Worship

For the Beauty of the Earth #793

God of Our Fathers #809

Glorious is Thy Name #188

Find Us Faithful #456

9:45 Sunday School for all ages

Check out our Sunday School classes and other Care Group ministries on our website, or visit the welcome desk to learn more.

11:00 Contemporary Worship

King of My Heart

No Longer Slaves

Good, Good Father

He Reigns

Contemporary Spotify Playlist

Staff Availability the remainder of the Week

Some of our staff (including Pastor Rodney) will be enjoying some family vacation the week of June 9-15. Please be aware that office coverage may look a little different. For pastoral needs, you may feel free to contact Pastor Gary.

*Please be sure to prayerfully consider supporting the youth who are going on the Mission Trip to Asheville, North Carolina this summer. Support Letters were distributed to church mailboxes and are available on the Welcome Desk if you would like to learn more.

Vacation Bible School

We are looking forward to Bible School on June 22-26! Most of our key leadership positions have been filled (thank you!) but there is always room for more helpers if you’d like to serve children & families in this important and fun way!

The team would appreciate help with painting props, setting up, and other types of preparation. The times are Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, and Saturday beginning at 10:00 AM. Thank you for continuing to pray that God will move mightily in our midst.

à You can preregister Children online at this link: myvbs.org/ShipFCOGVBS

Volunteer Clearances

We always welcome new volunteers for our Children & Youth Ministries! We do require training and background clearances to serve in these areas, and we will help you work through this process. Karen Marr is our Child Protection Coordinator. If you have questions concerning clearances for volunteering in church ministry, please contact Karen Marr at ChildProtectionCoordinator@shipfcog.org.

June 10 Council Meeting Highlights

Painting on the exterior of our church will begin on Friday.

New windows will be installed in the office areas on the first and second floor next week.

Next Sunday, June 22 during both services, we will have a Commissioning Service for all VBS volunteers and the Youth Ministry Mission Participants.

Living Stones Activities

John Winebrenner Tour and Dinner Monday, July 14 10:30AM-7:00PM

Location: Start tour at Best Western Motel, 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA, 17109

The itinerary will include a visit to Winebrenner’s grave, the Metropolitan Bethel and Salem UCC in Harrisburg, the Union Bethel in Mechanicsburg, and Peace Church where he preached.

Leave Annex (Church van and carpooling) at 10:30 AM and return approximately 7:00 PM

Cost: No cost for the tour. We suggest you pack a lunch to eat in the church van. The actual tour time is

12:00 noon – 5:00 PM. We will then stop somewhere for dinner (your expense) on the way home.

Register: The Gathering Place, Sunday School Classroom, or call the church office by June 29^th. Please indicate if you wish to ride in the church van, carpool from the Annex, or meet us in Harrisburg.

Cowan’s Gap Potluck Picnic and Swimming Tuesday, July 29 10:15 AM

Location: Cowan's Gap State Park, 6235 Aughwick Road, Fort Loudon, PA 17224

Arrive at Annex by 10:15. We plan to return no later than 5:00 PM.

We will use the church van, carpool, and vehicles to haul lawn chairs and food.

Church will provide: Water, sliced cheese, ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, and will grill your meat

What to Bring: meat you would like to have grilled, roll or bread for your sandwich(es), a side dish to share, your drink, lawn chairs (if you desire), and swimming suit (if you wish to swim)

Register: The Gathering Place, Sunday School Classroom, or call the church office by July 20^th. Please indicate what side dish you plan to bring, and if you wish to ride in the church van, carpool from the Annex, meet us at Cowan’s Gap.

Harrisburg Senators Game and Fireworks Friday, August 29 5:00 PM

Location: FNB Park, 245 Championship Way, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Leave Annex (Church van and carpooling) at 5:00 PM. Priority seating for the church van will be for our seniors on a first-paid registration basis.

Cost: $17/Person (all ages) A food voucher (hot dog, chips, and a drink for $7) is an option, but must be requested in advance. (If paying by check, make it payable to the Shippensburg First Church of God.)

Register and Pay Pastor Gary: The Gathering Place, Sunday School Classroom, or call the church office ASAP. We would like to know by June 29^th if possible because we need to order tickets in advance so that we can sit together. This activity is open to all ages. You are welcome to bring your family. Please indicate if you wish to ride in the church van, carpool from the Annex, or meet us at the game.

Summer Bible Studies

Ladies in Step will be having some special activity nights throughout the summer. The first will be Candle Making on June 18 from 6:30-8:00 in the Annex. Please RSVP to Joyce Hornbaker by Sunday to help with planning for materials. There is a $5 fee payable the evening of the event.

Beginning on July 9^th, there will be a summer Men’s Bible Study and Prayer held at the home of Jerry Underkoffler. This will take place every Wednesday morning at 8:00-9:15 until the end of August. Coffee cake will be served each week with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Please inform Jerry if you plan to attend.

Serving and Community Partnership Opportunity

Our Outreach Committee is now collecting Toothpaste and Children’s Tylenol for Circle of Love ministries. Donations can be placed in the appropriate place in the entryway of the Sanctuary that is closest to Crossroads Station. In addition, Circle of Love is always in need of financial donations, which can be delivered directly to their location at 150 Reading Road, Shippensburg, PA. To learn more, contact (717) 372-1112 or circleoflovegiveaway@gmail.com

Communications Updates

*Be sure to check out our Activities Calendar and the Events page on our website to learn about more upcoming opportunities!

The June edition of our “FYI” Newsletter is available in the Gathering Place or the center section of the Sanctuary. The FYI contains information about upcoming events, care group opportunities, giving and attendance information, and more.

If you have information you would like to communicate, communication request forms are available from the church office, in the Gathering Place, or online.

Looking forward to worshipping with you in the Sanctuary or Online this Sunday!

Enjoy the rest of the week, and Happy Father’s Day in advance!

For His Glory,

Pastor Gary