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What’s Brewing, January 6, 2022
6 January 2022 Good Day Church Yorkshire!
It’s 2022. I saw a meme that said that the only problem with 2022, is that it is pronounced, twenty-twenty, too.
Well, I don’t have any concerns that we will experience anything like what we have seen in the near past. I believe we will see new things. As a church that seeks the Lord, we can count on new opportunities that will challenge us both internally and externally. Growth requires transformation and transformation is a synonym for change. And, of course, change can be difficult. Some people might be heard to say things like, “I hate change.” But, in the church and in our growth as Christians, change is not only anticipated, it is desired. If we don’t change, then we will be the same. I don’t know about you, but I definitely don’t want to be a repeat of any previous year. I want to live in 2022, not 2020, too. And this is how I see my life. This year, I want to be where I was a year ago–plus all that I have gained. I do not want this to be a year where my faith life and my relationship with God is just another year with a “too” designation. I want it to be a new year with new opportunities and I want to reap the benefits of all that last year and the year before taught me.
In regards to the church, I look to see the benefits that 2022 brings. Most of our leadership team will remain in place for this next year. Our leadership team consists of the following individuals:
Administrative Council Chair: Jim Valentine
Lay Leader: Frank Herron
Trustees Chair: Josh Strange
Staff Parish Relations Chair: Joe Blackwood
Finance Chair: Doug Berman
Treasurer: Justin Mann
Education Team Chair: Rick Focht
Missions/Outreach Chair: Susan Workinger
We have come a long way as a leadership team in the past twelve months and it is
go over the next twelve months. Each team now has experience that they will use
brings. Each of these leaders is supported by team members that now also have experience. For some it is not new experience, but it is more experience, and with more experience can come more ideas which result in new change, new directions, new growth which guarantees that 2022 will be different than 2021, a “2” and not a “too.”
This year, I am praying that God will lift up an individual to lead our Worship Team who would oversee our music processes, ushers, greeters, and media center procedures while working with Pastor Megan and me as we constantly evaluate our worship and worship events. And this is an important area that we must pray is not a “too” this year. We continue to have a need for folks who are willing to spend some extra time a few Sundays a month greeting those that choose to worship at our church. We are seeing many new folks and we must ensure that they feel welcome from the time they are greeted at the door. We have come a long way in 2021, but we must continue to improve in 2022. If you would like to check out this great opportunity and find out more information about the blessings that it provides, we are having a Hospitality meeting (Greeters and Ushers) on Tuesday, January 11th at 6:30PM. The meeting will be held in the Sanctuary Lobby. It will be a great time of fellowship as we discuss our experiences over this past year, and identify opportunities for improvement for 2022.
Another area that we are seeking God’s provision is in the Media Center. A few folks currently provide sound system and media presentation support each week. I am deeply appreciative of their commitment. But it is an area where we need more hands-on deck. Maybe you have an interest but not experience. That is great. Many of our media center volunteers are also supporting other areas of our ministry needs such as ushering, teaching, and participation in our praise team. We have worked hard this past year to streamline many of the process and we are looking to make some technology investments to make our sound management more intuitive and improve the quality of what is being streamed to those who worship on-line. None of these things will be of any benefit if we do not have folks who will operate it. I am planning a gathering of our media team and anyone that would like to find out more information about the media center on Tuesday, January 25, at 6:30PM. This time of fellowship will occur in the Sanctuary Lobby, as well.
I am looking forward to the next few weeks of Biblical Study during our worship. I have been spending time in the Book of Isaiah these past few weeks and have been deeply moved by what God is revealing to me. Isaiah is a book that was written to the nation of Judah and the city of Jerusalem. It addressed things that were happening there at the time of its writing. The idea we will be considering is that Isaiah is not about us, but it is a book that was written as much for us as it was the original audience. As I considered how to approach this book in a message series, I continued to hear Pastor Megan’s voice from Christmas Eve. She introduced the element of “response” to the Christmas story. God sent His Son to live among us. Jesus became Emmanuel, God with Us. And this resulted in a response. The angels responded, the shepherds responded, Elizabeth responded as well did her unborn son John. Mary responded, and last week we saw that the Magi, Gentiles from other parts of the middle east, responded. We often say that Christmas is about the arrival of the baby Jesus in a manger, but maybe another consideration about Christmas is that it also tells about the world’s response.
When I read Isaiah and consider the events of the author’s concern, I think about the response, or lack of response, of the Jewish people. I have approached the scriptures with the idea that these scriptures are not about us, but are rather an example for us. If I am to learn from these texts, what is it that I am to take away? Is it merely a history lesson about some Jewish folks in Jerusalem and Judah? Does God simply want me to learn about events in history? Or, is God showing us something that we should be cognizant of, and can we see similarities in ourselves with the audience to whom Isaiah writes? And what if we do see some similarities? So, with all of this said,
we will encapsulate our messages over the next few weeks under a heading, “Response Required.”
I am looking forward to this study and I think it will be a rewarding one. I know that as Yorkshire Church, we are seeking God’s revelation of Himself to us. We are seeking to grow in our faith. These things will require our response. I believe our response will result in change. This change will ensure that we will grow throughout 2022 and eliminate any chances of simply experiencing a “too.”
Have a great week! Blessings! -pastor dave.
dkominsky@susumc.org
125 Edgewood Road, York, PA 17402 • (717)755-4952 • www.yorkshirechurch.org
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What’s Brewing, December 29, 2021
29 December 2021
Greeting Yorkshirians!
It is my hope that each of you had a Merry Christmas and an opportunity to share the peace, joy and love of what this season is truly about. We had a very nice Christmas and it is always a special blessing to have all of the kids and grandchildren together.
I enjoyed our Christmas Eve services. What a blessing it was to have the musical talents of Steve Fieldhouse Jazz Ensemble during our 5PM service and the Choir, Brenna Richard and both of our organists Jackie and Beth for the 7PM service! I thoroughly enjoyed sharing the message with Pastor Megan as we had a great time working through both the preparation and the presentation of the Christmas story.
This week, we have enjoyed some time with reduced hours at the church as we take a quick breather from the hustle bustle of the Advent Season and get ready for the kick-off of a new year. There is a great deal to look forward to in 2022 while we reflect on all of the accomplishments of 2021. Some of the more noteworthy ones are our new entrance doors to the sanctuary, kitchen and office/preschool entrances. We have made significant improvements to our exterior lighting including improved LED lighting in our north parking lot area. Of course we have begun a major transformation of the fellowship hall following flooding issues that have been many years in the making. This has included significant effort and work to repair damaged drainage pipes, pumps, and rain gutters on the exterior of the building.
The Joyful Noise Christian Preschool has experienced significant growth resulting in the transformation of old office space into new Preschool teachers ’offices and expanded JNCP support rooms (old Preschool office). This, of course was to support more than double registrations and growth from one teacher to four.
Our finance team has successfully implemented a new financial system with new levels of detailed reporting, a culmination of two years of hard work by this team. This is so important as we now look for ways to finance necessary facility repairs, upgrades, and improvements in ways that don’t put financial stress on our church.
We have added three missionaries to our list of dedicated support- two overseas and one in local campus ministry. Our mission’s team is looking forward to growing this ministry not only in the number of missionaries that we support, but also in the amount that we can pledge to support them. This is great as Jesus told us to “make disciples of all nations,” and this is one small way that we can make an impact!
The education team has developed and implemented a curriculum-based Sunday School program that has expanded to four adult classes, a youth class, and two elementary and preschool level classes. This is supported by a dynamic children’s church program for young children during our times of worship. This is an exciting part of our ministry and continues to grow on a monthly basis. I have always believed that a growing Sunday School program is a sign of a healthy church. I am certain that this is at least one of the validating points that Yorkshire is vital church!
Our adult Bible Studies have also seen significant growth this year with both our women’s and men’s fellowships. I have personally been overwhelmed by the support and commitment from the Men’s Fellowship
on the Sixes that began last year during Lent. I truly believed that we would do an eight-week study and then plan to do another one this year. Well, that eight-week study is still going on- over forty-five weeks later! It has been exciting to see the women’s Bible study group grow and include other fellowship activities as well.
New outdoor activities this year have let our neighborhood and community know that we are here for them. From our Spoken rock concert in July, to our Rally Day activity day in September and then the Trunk or Treat in October, we introduced ourselves to hundreds of our neighbors and offered a time of fun and fellowship for all to enjoy. This was a benefit to not only our community, though, as it also offered our church family great times of interaction and fellowship.
As we look back, the key to our vitality is not the events or the accomplishments of facility improvement. The key is in our spiritual growth as the body of Christ. It has always been my belief that when a body of believers prays together, communes together, breaks bread together, and worships together that their love for one another grows together. It is when we love one another as Christ loves us, that He will add to our numbers. And this is not indicated by attendance, but in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:42-47, John 13:34- 35). Of course to support our fellowship, all of the accomplishments and activities are a necessary part – but they are not the key. Looking forward, we need to ensure that our priorities remain our focus on making disciples of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20).
In 2022, I would like to see continued growth in our existing Sunday School and Small Group activities. To me, this is where we can really dig into God’s Word and not only listen to it as in the weekly sermons, but we can discuss it, question it, and share in our learning with our brothers and sisters. I would also like to see continued growth in our missions’ programs, as mentioned, and our efforts within our local community as we have enjoyed this past year.
I would also like to focus on visitation and support to those that do not worship within our facility for various reasons. We have been dedicated to rebuilding much of our logistics infrastructure and ministries which has been of tremendous importance. But now we need to wean off of that focus as new leadership and teams are now self-sufficient and can manage these areas effectively. It has been wonderful to take part in a few visitations and Communion visits over the past few weeks, but we need to establish this as a regular part of our ministry activities. I have found my recent visitations to be most rewarding. It is my goal to set aside time each week to continue to do this- either in person, or at least through phone calls. I have not done a very good job of this since beginning my service to this church – but I will do better.
I look forward to what God has in store for us over the next twelve months and beyond. It has been a great year for Yorkshire which was made possible by our dedicated staff, leadership and all of you as we navigated many difficult challenges. I am sure 2022 will continue to give us things we are not expecting, but I know that God is Good, All the Time! Holly and I are very thankful to have the opportunity to be a part of Yorkshire Church. You have been a blessing us!
Here’s to 2022…
Happy New Year!
-pastor dave.
dkominsky@susumc.org
125 Edgewood Road, York, PA 17402
• (717)755-4952
• www.yorkshirechurch.org
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