November, 2019 • Vol. 8, Number 3EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, YORK PA

Inside This Issue

Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Music Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Eastminster Cares . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Stephen Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Presbyterian Women . . . . . . . . 8

FMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Several years ago some friends invited Carol and me to an early Thanksgiving dinner. When we sat down at the table, our plates were empty except for five kernels of corn. Our hosts explained to us that the Pilgrims had a custom of putting five kernels of corn on each empty plate before a dinner of “Thanksgiving” was served. It’s still done, so I’m told, in many old Plymouth families on Thanksgiving Day or on December 21, the anniversary of the Plymouth landing.

The five kernels were a reminder that prior to the first harvest, things were so bad at Plimouth Plantation that the daily ration was five kernels of corn per person per day. Those good Pilgrims knew that we human beings have a tendency to take our bounty for granted. The corn reminded them to be thankful for what they had.

Most of us reading this newsletter have not experienced the kind of deprivation the Pilgrims did after they arrived on these shores. But there are plenty of people, even in our own city, who can’t be sure where their next meal is coming from. As we give thanks for our bounty, let us remember that we are blessed to be a blessing. Let us remember the One who gives us all the good things we have, and let us show our gratitude by giving to others as generously as we have received from God.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Steve Lytch Transitional Pastor

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WorshipNOVEMBER 3rd Communion Sunday “Our Eternal Home” Psalm 90, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

NOVEMBER 7th “Angels: Messengers of God” Genesis 28:10-22, Hebrews 13:2

NOVEMBER 17th Celtic Thanksgiving Service “Angels: Agents of God” Numbers 22:22-35, Acts 12:6-11

NOVEMBER 24th “Angels: In Praise of God” Psalm 103:19-22, Revelation 5:11-14

CommunicationsNEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY FOR EASTMINSTERHave you looked at the pictorial directories which are currently in the pews and wondered why a member isn’t pictured? The reason is that these directories were published in 2013. Since that time we have added new members, families have changed and sadly, we have lost some members. The goal is to have pictures of all our members in the new directory, which will allow us to connect names and faces and stay connected. It is not too late to sign up for our upcoming photography sessions on November 7, 8, 9 and 11. Photography session times are still available. You can either schedule your photo session by signing up after the worship services or by accessing the following link: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/b09sxspg/. All photography sessions will take place in Eastminster’s Christian Education Wing.Every participating family will receive a free 8 x 10 portrait, a printed copy of the new directory and will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits. When planning for your photography session, allow about an hour. This will provide enough time for check-in, photography, photograph selection for the directory, and selection of additional photographs if desired. If you are unable to participate in our photography sessions, you can still be included in the directory. You just need to submit your picture. If the picture was done by professional photographer, you may need to submit a signed “Publication Authorization” form. Contact Ann Bowman to discuss your individual situation.In order for the photography sessions to run smoothly, volunteers are needed to welcome families to the sessions and to help them register. If you can donate several hours to help with this project, sign-up on the schedules posted in the narthex. Any time you can volunteer will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, call, text or email Ann Bowman.

THE LEGEND OF THE FIVE KERNELSThe first winter the Pilgrims spent in their new home was very cold and bitter. Food was in short supply. Some days they only had enough food for each person to have five kernels of corn for the day. When spring came, they planted food and it grew and grew. The harvest was good the following year and they celebrated Thanksgiving with their Indian friends.From then on, when they celebrated Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims laid out five kernels of corn on each plate to remind themselves of their blessings.Let us remember: The first kernel reminds us of the autumn beauty all around us. The second kernel reminds us of our love for one another. The third kernel reminds us of God’s love and care for us. The fourth kernel reminds us of all our friends, especially our Indian brothers. The fifth kernel reminds us that we are a free people.

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Nathaniel LaNasa

Gregory Feldman

Music Minisrty CELTIC THANKSGIVING SERVICE On Sunday, November 17 at the 11 a.m. service, we’ll again show our gratitude for all the good things in our lives in a “Celtic Thanksgiving Service.” Featuring both familiar Thanksgiving hymns and the music of the British Isles, we’ll worship with a small instrumental ensemble consisting of violin, flute, cello, percussion and keyboard, led by a vocalist. Come and join us for this special celebration!

SING IN THE CHOIR . . . PLAY THE BELLS Come and join us! The Cantata Choir will rehearse on Wednesdays, November 6, 13 and 20, and December 4 and 11 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. to prepare for our presentation of Joseph M. Martin and Heather Sorenson’s Christmas cantata “Christmas Dreams” on Sunday, December 15th. And if singing is not your thing, how about joining the Bells of Eastminster? The adult bell choir will rehearse on Wednesdays, November 14 and 28 and December 5 from 6:30-7:15 p.m. to participate in worship on Sunday, December 9th.

Happy Thanksgiving!

If you have questions, please contact me at rdy1949@gmail.com or 717-891-4536.

Randy Yoder, Director of Music

A CARNEGIE HALL PREVIEW CONCERT . . . HERE AT EASTMINSTER On Friday, November 22 at 7 pm. in Eastminster’s sanctuary, baritone singer Gregory Feldmann and pianist Nathaniel LaNasa will present a recital, “Forgotten Voices,” as a preview of their upcoming performance in Carnegie Hall in New York on February 27, 2020. A free-will offering will be taken.Feldmann is an alumnus of York County Honors Choirs, Central York High School, West Chester University and The Julliard School of Music in New York. La Nassa is also a Julliard graduate and is a fellow in the School’s Vocal Arts department. “Forgotten Voices” will feature songs by composers suppressed under the Nazi regime. “When we memorialize victims of atrocities in WWII,” writes LaNasa, “we must also remember the conditions that led to such horrors and the voices of those who tried to tell the world what they feared was approaching.” Feldmann adds: “We want to commemorate the lives and work of these artists by giving our audience the opportunity to respond to their work. The oppressors of their day prevented society from hearing these words and scores, and it’s a privilege for us to thwart that mission with music that is so beautiful and potent.”On Sunday, November 24 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 25 West Springettsbury Ave., York, Feldmann will also sing the baritone solos in Faure’s “Requiem” and Moses Hogan’s “This Little Light of Mine” with York County Senior Honors Choir. All are invited and a free-will offering will be taken.

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Eastminster CaresSHOEBOX ALERT The blessing of the Shoeboxes is Nov. 3rd. If you have not already done so, please deliver them to the church as soon as possible. Thank you!

THANKSGIVING FOOD BOXES Hopefully you have noticed the tags on the glass in the back of the church indicating the items we are requesting for the fourteen families at Bell Family Shelter. The people at Bell thank us for these boxes and are truly grateful for our support of these families who are working so hard to put their lives back together. We are making Thanksgiving a real celebration for these families.SERVICE AUCTION As I write this, The Harvest of Blessing Service Auction is still a couple of weeks away, but there are already many people to thank: those who donated the lovely items and services so we could have the auction; those who attended and participated in the bidding process; Dan Folk who led the bidding; those who made casseroles, desserts and prepared the rest of the meal; those who set up tables, chairs and decorated the tables; and those who helped clean up. Each of you was an integral part of the event’s success. Thanks to all.MINUTE FOR MISSION On November 24th, we welcome Jacque Marine of Source of Life, a children’s ministry in Haiti. We look forward to hearing an update of this ministry which we have supported in order to make life better for many Haitian children.

On December 1st, Dan and Denise Anderson, the missionaries in Philadelphia we support through Servant Partners, will be here to give us an update on Fair Hill and the Reignite Philly project. If you want to make a donation toward welding equipment, please send the check made out to Servant Partners (with Andersons and Reignite Philly in the memo) to Servant Partners, P.O. Box 3144, Pomona, CA 91769. This will help expand their already successful welding program, a truly worthy cause

On December 8th, Victoria Grant will join us to share the latest changes and expansion at Katallasso Family Health Center.

BROWNIE BAKERS These baked delights are due on Thursday, November 7th at 10:00 in the Narthex. Sincere thanks for your faithfulness in baking and delivering them on time. They are very popular at ODB.TOILET PAPER PAPER TOWELNovember 10th is the day. Filling the bin to overflowing is the aim. These items are so needed and appreciated that it is hard to overstate. Thank you so much for your consistent donations.

WE RECEIVE MORE THANKSThe Salvation Army: We support two Salvation Army programs. One helps people change their lives for the better and emphasizes the love of God in Jesus Christ. The other teaches young students how to more effectively handle the many emotions and situations they experience. We appreciate their gratitude for our long-term assistance.

York County Food Bank: We received letters of thanks for our $600 and $100 donations which provided 70 certificates for families to purchase 50 pounds of food for each $10.00 donated. The number of people they serve each month has increased and they are grateful for our support.

Georgia Mazzolla, Missions

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Stephen MinistryGETTING TO KNOW YOUR STEPHEN MINISTERS Many people know Lois Moore as the Care Coordinator of Eastminster but if you haven’t had an illness or needed help from the church, you may not be aware of all that she does. She works with the pastor, the Deacons, Stephen Ministers, and Julie Currie for Share and Care to see that meals, transportation, and visits etc. are provided, when needed. She oversees the prayer chain, church fl ower delivery, Deacons Care groups and the shut-ins. She checks the church phones on weekends and spends many hours making phone calls following up on hospitalization and other concerns. Lois was born in Hanover but grew up in York Springs (near Gettysburg). She graduated from York Springs, now Bermudian Springs High School, and went on to become an RN at Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital School of Nursing and to receive a BS at Millersville University and MS at Marywood University. After working as a pediatric and hospital nurse at Polyclinic and York Hospital, she did private duty nursing, caring for Mrs. P.H. Glatfelter, and ended her career as a certifi ed school nurse for 26 years in York City School District. Lois and her husband Bill raised two sons, Steve and Bob, and have three grandchildren. All her family, Steve and his wife, Shelly, Bob and his wife, Marcy, and their three children, Sarah, Ryan, and Sean all became members of Eastminster. Bob was fi rst to join here, and when Lois visited with him, she stayed. The music program and the type of service appealed to her. She grew up in the Lutheran Church which she attended since she was two weeks old. As a teen she played the piano there, and later in York she became the organist at the Canadochly Lutheran Church. She served in that capacity for 17 years until she was diagnosed with cancer.At Eastminster Lois served as a deacon for 12 years, sang in the church choir, served as Sunday school and Bible school teacher, was a member of Miriam Circle, played the piano for the Deacons’ services at Kingston Manor, and has served on numerous committees. After retiring, Lois missed being with people and helping them. When she learned about Stephen Ministry, she knew she wanted to become one and was commissioned in 2007.Attending sporting events and spending time with her family has kept Lois busy in retirement. She has a life-long interest in dogs and horses and enjoys reading, computers, travel, knitting, crafts, and music. If you know Lois well, you know that she has battled many health issues but when you hear all she had accomplished it seems impossible. She is an admirable example of determination and strength. I am sure Lois would tell you her faith has played a major roll. She is an inspiration! Judie Lightfoot, Stephen Leader

Donegal NewsWHAT HAPPENED AT THE SEPTEMBER PRESBYTERY GATHERING“Silence is the Welcome Mat to Hate”On September 24, 2019 the Presbytery of Donegal gathered for the Fall Stated Gathering at Wayside Presbyterian Church.  A highlight was a presentation on “Silence is the Welcome Mat to Hate.” This is a part of a Synod of the Trinity focus on “Hate” and “Hate Groups.” Presenter Ann Van Dyke, former civil rights investigator/trainer for PA Human Relations Commission, focused on ways to shine light on hate behavior and raise awareness in our congregations that leads to engagement. There are 36 hate-related groups in Pennsylvania, and 41 more in West Virginia and Ohio. The PowerPoint presentation and more information may be found here: www.syntrinity.org/silencehate/In other news, a pre-presbytery event showcased the Mission Priorities of the Presbytery and off ered the chance to take a “deep dive” into the 2020 budget. Highlights of the presbytery gathering included: • Unanimous approval of the 2020 Presbytery Budget, www.donegalpby.org/docs-forms/mission-per-capita/ • Welcoming the Rev.Yung Me Morris as pastor of the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Chadds Ford (Mendenhall) • High School Reality Conference, November 8-10, 2019 at Sandy Hill Camp, registration information, http://realityretreat.org/  • News about the brand-new New Worshiping Communities Commission • Proposed updates to the Presbytery Manual of Administrative Operations • Evening Prayer and stirring music featuring Grace Notes, the Wayside bandDocuments related to the presbytery meeting are available on the Presbytery of Donegal website here: www.donegalpby.org/presbytery-gatherings/ with the password: welcomedonegal. Feel free to contact the presbytery offi ce for more information.Dick Witzke, Donegal Commissioner Elder

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HistorianGEORGE BOURNE Very few people are familiar with George Bourne and his place in history. Bourne was a Presbyterian minister. He is credited with being the first person to publicly proclaim the concept of “immediate emancipation (of slaves) without compensation”.George Bourne was born on June 13, 1780 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England. He was the son of Samuel and Mary (Rogers) Bourne. Bourne attended Homerton College to prepare for the ministry. By 1804, Bourne had emigrated to the United States and settled in Baltimore, MD. Bourne operated a printing business in Baltimore where he worked as a writer, editor and publisher. After several years, the business failed. By 1812, Bourne had moved to western Virginia and served as a Presbyterian pastor. Bourne was well respected and was twice elected commissioner to the General Assembly by the Lexington Presbytery.In Virginia, Bourne encountered the plantation society of the American South, which relied on an enslaved work force. Bourne was opposed to slavery and eventually refused to administer communion to slave owning members of his congregation.At the 1815 meeting of the General Assembly Bourne presented a resolution questioning whether Presbyterians who owned slaves could be considered Christians. The General Assembly refused to docket his overture, so Bourne brought it up from the floor. After heated debate the issue was refused again by the General Assembly.

While Bourne may have been unsuccessful in his attempt, it brought to light the sensitive issue of slavery in the larger Presbyterian denomination. Many northern churches were against slavery, but the institution was deeply rooted in the southern churches.In 1816 Bourne wrote the anti-slavery book, The Book and Slavery Irreconcilable. In the book he wrote, “Every man who holds slaves and who pretends to be a Christian or a Republican, is either an incurable idiot who cannot distinguish good from evil, or an obdurate sinner who resolutely defies every social, moral and divine requisition. Evangelical charity induces the hope that he is an ignoramus.”Bourne’s Presbytery revoked his ordination and he was removed as pastor of his local church. Bourne continued to advocate for immediate emancipation of slaves.Bourne moved north and was eventually re-ordained by the New York Presbytery in 1824. He was one of the founding members of the American Anti-Slavery Society formed in 1833. Bourne wrote articles for the famous abolitionist newspaper, The Liberator, and several other anti-slavery books.Later in life, Bourne continued to write anti-slavery materials and served as editor of several publications. He worked to develop an American Alliance of Protestant Churches. Bourne died on November 20, 1845 in New York City. Bob Moore, Church HistorianSources: www .thearda .com, www .jstor .org

Pastor Nominating Committee UPDATE At the end of September, the committee was excited to meet and participate in a neutral pulpit with a candidate. As a committee, we enjoyed the process and learned more about each other as well. The PNC worked as a cohesive group to represent EPC. As in all matters, we prayed for God’s hand in guidance during the process and for discernment as we came together to debrief.We have initiated phone conversations with two other candidates during October. The plan is to continue the interview process with each of the candidates. The interview process includes having conversations regarding each candidate (after reviewing PIFs and listening to on-line sermons) within our PNC, and then with our presbytery and the candidate’s presbytery, talking with the candidate on the phone, meeting the candidate in person, listening to the candidate pastor preach in a neutral pulpit, having a face-to-face interview, and introducing any potential candidate to the York area if he or she is not already familiar. There is a lot of “behind the scenes” work of your PNC to schedule these conversations and meetings with candidates.Continue to pray for your PNC and your future minister. Todd, Jim, Tom, Nancy, Lori, Beth Anne, Beth

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BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Date – Anniversary

1 – James & Debra Craft

8 – Wade & Shannon Kapsak

12 – Craig & Jo Anne Baker

13 – Barbara Koscevic

15 – Debra Bloss

15 – Kelly Heilman

16 – Ruth Welty

17 – Vergie Kauffman

23 – Ben Musser

24 – Ruth Woof

25 – Don Wonders

Date – Birthday

1 – Linda May

2 – Rick Williams

2 – Ed Ritter

6 – Fran Mount

8 – Helen Les

10 – Bob Maxwell

10 – Coralie Werking

12 – Patricia Yeatts

Remembered in Prayer Last Month

Eastminster Presbyterian Church – Our Congregation, Mission, and MinistryAll our Military Men and Women around the world and their families back homeStephen Ministers and their Care Receivers

Bob BarrFamily & Friends of Ron BowersoxBarbara ChaseMarilyn DiColaHilton FooreAustin FryJanet HealJoan HiggsEd JungEmma KotzmanBruce McIntosh

Bristol MillerConstantine MinetosBernard NoelJerry & Tania O’HearnHeather StoneKate StricklerBarbara ThompsonDoris WardInez WyrickPastor Nominating Committee

26 – Yvonne Eichelberger

26 – Katie Queenan

27 – Steve Cassel

27 – Lily Queenan

27 – Mary Poff

29 – Ann Bowman

29 – Robert Etzweiler

30 – Scott Stover

Session MEETING NOTES Session continues to work on three short-term goals to be addressed during the transitional period. Goal 1 – Address non-attending members. The Deacons are addressing those members who have not been active in the life of our Church for over six weeks.Goal 2 – Mission efforts involving hunger and children. Missions is involved with the York Crop Walk.Goal 3 – Maximize communications to the community on all programs. The group is looking into how to best utilize Twitter. The staffing of new social media venues is being discussed. The Pastor Nominating Committee continues its work. Candidates have been interviewed, with one having given a sermon at a neutral pulpit. Another candidate is being requested to preach at a neutral pulpit. Session approved contributing its full Per Capita for 2020.Mike Watson and Chris Valentin were formally received into membership.Session talked about the possibility of live streaming the worship service.CE and Worship are discussing new approaches to the education and worship services on Sundays. More to come on this issue.Worship is sponsoring a concert by Greg Feldmann in November.Session meets the third Monday of each month. If anyone would like to attend a Session meeting, please contact the clerk (Jack Hynd). Our next meeting will be November 18th at 7:00PM.

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Miriam Circle SAY IT AIN’T SO There is no stopping time from marching on but how did it get to be “that time of year” so quickly? The months of November and December are in sharp contrast to the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. While we are still raking leaves, it is time to start pulling out the Christmas decorations and planning all our holiday gatherings. And the convenience of the Giant and Weis grocery cards will make all those tasks so much easier. The last day to order your cards will be Sunday, November 24th and pick-up will be the following Sunday, December 1st. Both Giant and Weis stores carry many items not food related that will be a part of your holiday celebrations, from Christmas cards and decorations to holiday themed paper products and postage stamps. The grocery cards also make wonderful gifts for someone who has everything! Have you ordered enough cards with students home, and hosting family events? And what are your plans for New Year’s Eve? January card pick-up is 1/5/2020. If you are on the standing order lists and believe you will need extra cards, just let Sandy Lewis (Weis) and Dee Hoyt (Giant) know how much to increase your order for the month. Last month’s sales totaled: $10,400 and that means we earned a total of $520. 00 – FMC received $468.00, P.W. received $52.00. Both groups thank you for your support of this easy fundraiser and invite you to join in if you are not currently a “customer.” Wishing our church family and friends a delicious Thanksgiving. How truly blessed we are!

ALL CIRCLES WELCOME NEW MEMBERS. Each meeting has a time of Bible Study and fellowship. Regular meetings are held September thru May. To learn more, call a circle leader.

MIRIAM CIRCLE meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Multi- Purpose Room. Circle leaders are Sandy Hoff man & Judie Lightfoot.

ESTHER CIRCLE meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. Circle leader is Nancy Edwards.

PW NOTES We’re in the aftermath of a very successful Service Auction (Oct 27) with the Missions Committee. Also a fun and interesting walk around Royal Square on Oct 17th. In December, the first Saturday – the 7th will be our annual Deck the Halls event. The Circle women (and any others who would like to) will decorate trees in Fellowship Hall, then have a luncheon. Along with this, Sue Ann Randall will join us to discuss her missionary trip last summer. This is a chance to sit down and talk with her about her journey to England. Again, all women are invited to attend this event.Starting January we will be having soup and sandwich sales. Watch for the particular dates – just one time each month through March. These sales help us to support our Church Shoebox Ministry, Harvest Transitional Living in York, and Lifepath Women’s Ministry. Proceeds from the Service Auction will benefit the Pappus House. JoAnn Hankey , Moderator

Esther CircleREADING READINESS PROGRAM Esther Circle provides a collection box for new or gently used books, for ages infant to 12, in the MPR. These books are taken to United Way for distribution to 6 sites in York County: two at Family First Health clinics, three at New Hope Ministries sites, and one at Hannah Penn School. Children are given a book to keep each time they show an interest in the books. This is made possible by all who gave so generously. Many thanks to all! In October 2019, we delivered 180 more books to the United Way. This brings our total to 1610 books since May 2015. We need more children’s books! Be on the lookout for books at yard sales, Ollie’s, Salvation Army or community book sales.

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Facilities Management CommitteeTHE TWO DAY PAINT JOB Well, it was supposed to take only two days, but if you’ve taken a good look into the Pastor’s Office and made note of all the wood work—from crown molding at the top to the cut-outs and cabinets—you understand why this project spanned six days. New bookcases, ceiling light/fan fixture and desk added to its refreshed and updated decor. Total man hours for this project alone were 200, and an additional 74 hours brought the past month’s total to 274 hours. Please stop by to say “Hi” to Pastor Steve and admire the talents of the EPC Rembrandts.

The guys probably deserve a few days off before we tackle the leaves and other fall tasks, but only a few. We had hoped the lower parking lot drainage project would be completed by now, but because the vendor for the cement boxes delayed delivery, the time frame was set back. The first section of the remediation is complete, and with luck, new grass will grow in and cover the large area near the exit driveway. As soon as possible, asphalt will be used to patch various surfaces, including the upper parking lot areas that were dug out for the new lights. We will also have an additional access ramp installed at the west side sanctuary doors. It seems that one project always leads to another.

As we gather with family and friends to share a delicious Thanksgiving feast, FMC wants to thank our church family for all their support this year. Grocery card sales enable us to make purchases for projects above and beyond the FMC budget, and your generosity in Building Fund envelopes provides funding for that FMC budget. As FMC Elder, I ask that you thank the guys and gals who have spent the past ten months working to keep our campus as beautiful as it is. We are truly blessed and have so much to be grateful for. Happy Turkey Day from FMC!

Dee Hoyt, FMC Elder

BlessTHE FOOD BEFORE US the Family

BESIDE US & the LoveBETWEEN US Amen

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 HAC CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 9:00am Preschool/LIU

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Shoebox Blessing Grocery Card payment & pickup after services. 9:00am Worship/Communion 9:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Wired Word 10:00am Coffee Hour 11:00am Worship/Communion 1:00pm Honors Choir Rehearsal 4:00pm Concorde Rehearsal 4:00pm Rental: New Generation Ministry Worship Service

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 9:30am Stephen Ministers 6:30pm Worship Ministry

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 11:00am Staff Meeting 12:30pm FMC Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 9:00am Preschool/LIU 9:00am Afghan Group 10:00am Cool Knitting/Warm Fellowship 12:00pm Bulletin info due. Send to epcyorkoffice@gmail.com 7:00pm New Generation Ministry Youth Group 7:30pm Cantata Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 10:00am Brownies (no nuts) for soup kitchen due on table in Narthex 1:00pm Directory Pictures

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 HAC CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 9:00am Preschool/LIU 1:00pm Directory Pictures

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 9:00am Directory Pictures

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 9:00am Worship 9:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Wired Word 10:00am Coffee Hour 11:00am Worship 1:00pm Honors Choir Rehearsal 4:00pm Concorde Rehearsal 4:00pm Rental: New Generation Ministry Worship Service

*HAC – Haines Administration Center Please see the eastminster-york.org website for possible updates and changes to the calendar.

EASTMINSTER CALENDARMONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 HAC CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 9:00am Preschool Closed – In-service Training 1:00pm Directory Pictures 7:00pm Trustees Meeting

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 11:00am Staff Meeting 6:30pm Congregational Life

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 9:00am Preschool/LIU 10:00am Cool Knitting/Warm Fellowship 12:00pm Bulletin info due. Send to epcyorkoffice@gmail.com 7:00pm New Generation Ministry Youth Group 7:30pm Cantata Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 3:00pm Admin. & Personnel meeting 6:30pm Deacons Meeting 7:00pm Mission Committee

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Newsletter info due – e-mail to: newsletter.epcyork@gmail.com HAC CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 9:00am Preschool/LIU

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 8:00am Mission Food Boxes

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 9:00am Worship 9:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Wired Word 10:00am Coffee Hour 11:00am Worship 2:00pm Deacons @ Kingston Manor 4:00pm Rental: New Generation Ministry Worship Service

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 9:30am Stephen Ministers 9:30am Pastor Storytime 7:00pm Session

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 11:00am Staff Meeting 12:30pm Esther Circle

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Financial ReportEASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

YTD PROFIT/LOSS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Ordinary Income Actual Budget Envelope Offering 277,464.25 280,574.00 Open Plate 3,712.38 3,568.00 Sunday School Offering 0.00 28.00 Per Capita 7,222.10 6,831.00 Rental Income 31,825.00 30,690.00 Interest Income (checking) 3.08 0.00 Misc. Income 6,444.87 6,784.00

Total Budget Income 332,571.68 334,357.00

Expenses Payroll 169,641.45 166,036.04 Accounting Services 6,694.58 7,575.45 Per Capita Expense 8,503.70 8,503.70 Bank Expenses 207.46 75.00 Moving Expenses 0.00 8,600.00 Line of Credit Int. Exp. 0.00 0.00 Search Expense 1,298.00 5,900.00 Deacons’ Open Plate Communion 1,065.76 749.98 Stephen Ministries 300.01 150.00 Education 245.52 3,600.00 Congregational Life/ Outreach 1,389.98 4,399.88 Stewardship 955.13 2,400.00 Communications 211.50 734.00 Mission 29,826.68 29,980.00 Worship 5,500.66 6,000.00 Administration 749.26 1,260.00 Plant Expenses 66,470.19 77,006.99 General Expenses 11,793.54 11,745.00 Total Budget Expenses 304,853.42 334,716.04

NEWSLETTER DEADLINEThe deadline for submitting an article or announcement for next

month’s “Pew Points” is the 15th of this month. Please email your information to:

newsletter.epcyork@gmail.com Thanks!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 9:00am Preschool/LIU 10:00am Cool Knitting/Warm Fellowship 12:00pm Bulletin info due. Send to epcyorkoffice@gmail.com 7:00pm New Generation Ministry Youth Group 7:30pm Cantata Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 9:30am Pastor Storytime 10:00am Miriam Circle 7:00pm Preschool Board meeting

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 HAC CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 8:00am Thanksgiving meal prep 9:00am Preschool/LIU 7:00pm Greg Feldman recital

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 10:00am Thanksgiving meal set up

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 TODAY is the cut off date for ordering Weis or Giant Grocery Cards. (Pickup & payment will be next Sunday.) 9:00am Worship 9:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Wired Word 10:00am Coffee Hour 11:00am Worship 12:00pm Thanksgiving Meal 4:00pm Rental: New Generation Ministry Worship Service

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 8:30am Preschool Thanksgiving Activity 10:30am Newsletter Team

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 8:30am Preschool Thanksgiving Activity 11:00am Staff Meeting 5:30pm Bair Foundation Support Group

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Preschool Closed 10:00am Cool Knitting/Warm Fellowship 12:00pm Bulletin info due. Send to epcyorkoffice@gmail.com 7:00pm New Generation Ministry Youth Group

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Thanksgiving HAC CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED Preschool Closed

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 HAC CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED Preschool Closed

CALENDAR CON’TNovember

Eastminster Presbyterian Church311 Haines RoadYork, PA 17402

CONTACT INFORMATIONwww.eastminster-york.org

NAME PHONE EMAIL

Stephens Lytch, Transitional Pastor 717-755-6222 epcyorkpastor@gmail .com

Randy Yoder, Director of Music 717-891-4536 randy .epcyork@gmail .com

Beth Anne Foess, Administrative Assistant 717-755-6222 epcyorkoffice@gmail .com

Harold Smith, Facilities Manager 717-314-9281 harold .epcyork@gmail .com

Newsletter Info newsletter .epcyork@gmail .com

Accounting/Finance 717-757-5217 epcfinance@gmail .com

Carly VonStein, Pre-School Director 717-755-0543 eastminsterpreschool@gmail .com

Pre-School 717-755-0543 eastminsterpreschool@gmail .com

Please Note: Church Office hours are daily, Monday through Thursday. The Church Office is closed on Fridays.

NOVEMBER 3rd Communion Sunday “Our Eternal Home”

Psalm 90, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

NOVEMBER 7th “Angels: Messengers of God”

Genesis 28:10-22, Hebrews 13:2

NOVEMBER 17th Celtic Thanksgiving Service

“Angels: Agents of God” Numbers 22:22-35,

Acts 12:6-11 NOVEMBER 24th

“Angels: In Praise of God” Psalm 103:19-22,

Revelation 5:11-14