York Alliance Church is seeking to be an outreach-based church committed to Exalting Christ & Loving People by becoming disciples who make disciples. In all of this, prayer is the first work.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Welcome to this community of faith that gathers weekly to exalt Jesus. Use the various tools and ordinances of worship—singing, prayers, mural painting, Scriptures, Global Update, giving tithes and offerings, choir anthems, preaching of the Word, communion—to allow your heart to enter into a celebration of our God. Note the following as you prepare to worship: First Work – The altar is open for prayer throughout the service. Information Center – A welcome packet and other information about YAC ministries and events are available in the lobby. Communication Card – Visitors and regular attendees, use the card found in each pew to communicate any personal information or needs, and place it in the offering plate or church office slot. Celebration – Worship tools are projected onscreen and are also available in printed form in the racks located outside each of the rear sanctuary doors. Wee Worship - During the offering time, children ages 3 through 1st grade are dismissed for their worship gatherings. Cell Phones – Kindly turn OFF any electronic devices. Heart Connection “Faith is to believe what you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe.”
Saint Augustine
Message Series “Exodus: Becoming the People of God” (Part 16) Today’s Message “Trust: The Problem with Plenty” Numbers 11:5-34 Central Thought: Not being thankful for God’s provision leads to dissatisfaction, which ultimately leads to a rejection of God Himself. We must learn as God’s people to trust in His provision for us, and ultimately, to trust in the fullness of God given to us in Jesus.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
Annual Outreach Picnic - Invitations are available at the lobby table. Stop by today! Parents – Student “Sanctuary‖ has moved to various offsite locations for the summer. ―Parktuary‖ begins this Wednesday at
Springettsbury Park at 6:00 pm.
PRAYER….THE FIRST WORK
First Work Night – The Wednesday evening prayer gathering is a time for corporately seeking the Lord together on behalf of one another, the ministries of York Alliance, our missionaries and York County. Join together every Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the annex for an hour of prayer. May we always be found faithful in the discipline of prayer.
LIFE GROUP: Living In Fellowship Everyday
“Gospel Visibility”
“I [Jesus] in them and you [the Father] in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”
John 17:23
While the Gospel is always truth because of Who inspired it and Who it points to, it often fails to be true until it ―becomes flesh.‖ While the Gospel needs no assistance to be powerful, it always needs a vehicle in order to be seen and embraced. The body of Christ—the church—will not be edified without a physical and visible expression of the truth of the Gospel between us. It will all be just talk. And the world will never see Jesus or His love without a chance to see it expressed between Christians in a radical way and to pre-Christian people in sacrificial ways. It will all be just exclusive show. Jesus prayed that the purity of our relationships in Him would be visible Jesus and that God loves people just as He loves Jesus. This fact will evidence becoming visible to the world in the ways that we live and treat Jesus outside the walls of the church. God loves seeing Jesus portrayed to to the world, so that the world would believe that God sent always be truth, but it might not become true without the each other. A LIFE group gives us an opportunity to exhibit the world through us.
If you would like to learn more about cell group involvement, indicate accordingly on a communication card.
STEWARDSHIP
2009 Giving Goal (as of 5/31) 2009 Giving Capital Campaign Giving Goal Capital Campaign Giving to date (as of 5/31) $ 334,312 $ 336,437 $ 1,500,000 $ 461,808
YAC COMMUNITY
Biblical Education Summer Quarter began last week! There is still place for you to join in with the corporate study of God’s Word. This quarter’s classes are: “Your Life Vision: Discerning God’s Vision for Daily Living” (using Os Guiness’ book The Call); “God’s Fierce Love (a study of the books of Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea and Micah); Challenging Our Beliefs” (using Lee Strobel’s book The Case for Faith); SHARE! (Equipping Track Course 4); and “ENCOUNTER!” (Equipping Track Course 2). Urgent need! Toddler and K-2 classes during Biblical Education have not yet been staffed for the summer months! Please consider serving our children in this way. Pray about your role in providing spiritual education directly to these little ones. Contact Del at the church office if you want to learn more about this ministry and/or are willing to help! Bible Tab Sanctuary Dedication Celebration Service next Sunday, June 14, at 4:00 pm - Join with our brothers and sisters at Bible Tab as they dedicate their new sanctuary to the glory of God for His work in the city! (Bible Tab is located at 361 South Pine Street.)
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Annual Outreach Picnic, Sunday, June 28 – Details are on the insert in today’s Community Connection. Stop by the lobby table to pick up invitations for your friends! Also, plan to register your family’s attendance either at the lobby table or by using the form on the back of today’s insert.
STUDENT MINISTRY
“Parktuary” begins this Wednesday, June 10 at Springettsbury Park from 6-8:30 pm. Directions and details are available in the summer ticket books located in the senior high room. Camp & Hike Trip to Ricketts Glen State Park, Friday, Saturday, June 19-20 - Witness God in His beautiful creation as we enjoy a camp/hike trip. The cost of $30 covers transportation and meals. Signups for S.M.A.S.H. (Serving Messiah And Spreading Hope) have begun! S.M.A.S.H. is a 5-day mission trip in York City where students interact with people in the local community by serving various nonprofit organizations, eating lunch at authentic ethnic restaurants, and running block parties for various YAC LIFE groups. Any student in 6th grade through 12th grade is welcomed to participate in this event which begins Wednesday, July 8 and ends Sunday, July 12. Indicate your interest by signing up in the Senior High room.
LIFE GROUP LEADERS & COACHES
Bob & Charlotte Aldinger Kevin & Carol Alvarnaz Jerry & Millie Barbor Dan & Konni Brillhart Kim & Kimberly Cole Mark & Laura Dettinger Nate & Wendy Eyler Bill & Sheila Jones Brian & Amanda Kannel Ned & Nancy Kauffman David & Ty King Greg & Valerie Petruno Dave & Stacey Pope Jim & Janet Reever Ann Searing Tim & Margaret Shuey Dan & Vanessa Simms Richard & Marilou Sterling Pam Taylor Gary & Ashley Thrush Dana Werner
PASTORAL TEAM
David King Danielle Franz Bill Jones Brian Kannel Ty King A.J. Lingenfelter Mary Beth Mackley Tim Shuey Lead Pastor Children’s Ministry Facilitator Biblical Education Coordinator Associate Pastor for Family Life Prayer Coordinator Facilities Coordinator Student Ministries Facilitator Associate Pastor of Worship Arts
CALENDAR
Today 9:00 am 10:15 am Biblical Education Worship Celebration
Wednesday, June 10 6:00 pm First Work Night Student ―Parktuary‖ (Springettsbury Park) Friday, June 12 5:30 pm Sunday, June 14 9:00 am 10:15 am Cornerstone Graduation Dinner Biblical Education Worship Celebration
York Alliance Church 501 Rathton Road York PA 17403 Website: yorkalliance.org 717-848-1700