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This will be the last newsletter we send by bulk-mail. We would very much like your email address so that we can send you future newsletters, as well as important announcements and reminders in a timely manner. You may also go online: www.wentzsucc.org to view the newsletter, or you may pick up a current copy of the newsletter at the Welcome Desk. We will still mail a newsletter to our members who do not have a computer. Please send your email address to: [email protected]
Thank you.
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people…” (Luke 2:10)
From the very beginning, the Christian Church has proclaimed this “good news” of the birth of Jesus Christ. In Christ, the church
has shared the “good news” of God’s love coming into creation in this special way, through the incarnation. In Christ, the church
proclaims the “good news” of the grace of Christ given in his life, death, resurrection and ascension until he returns.
This act of proclamation is the second of the marks of the church. Called kerygma, it describes the act of proclaiming as well as the
proclamation. The church proclaims this “good news” as a major function of its life. From preachers and teachers to the written
word, the church from the beginning has been involved in the act of kerygma.
And what a great proclamation we have to offer the world! We proclaim the wonderful gift of Jesus Christ! God’s love poured out
for us and for our salvation! In God’s act of restoration and hope revealed in the life of Jesus, we find one who teaches us to love
one another in our love for God. What better news to proclaim than this!
Kerygma is an important mark in the life of the church. Proclamation of the “good news of Jesus Christ” separates us from other
institutions of our society. Many other groups in society have news to proclaim. Sport proclaims the joy of competition and win-
ning. Politics proclaims the wonderment of governing. Medicine proclaims the healing arts and science. Science proclaims the
accomplishment of discovery and understanding. Civic life proclaims the comfort of national pride. Only the church proclaims the
“good news” of Jesus Christ! Indeed, that distinction separates us from the heralds of the world.
“Hark, the herald angels sing,” reminds us of the kerygma we in the church proclaim. Only in the church’s proclamation do we
hear the “good news” of Jesus the “newborn King.” Only in the church’s proclamation is the joy of the coming of Jesus Christ
shared with a world in need. Only in the church’s kerygma is this joy for all shared!
This mark of the church gives it life. As we proclaim the “good news” of Jesus, we offer the promise of new life to the world. So,
our proclamation is much needed today. The Word shared in worship – through preaching, prayer, song – is our participation in
proclamation. The news of Jesus’ love taught in Sunday School, youth groups, and other settings of the church, is our participation
in proclamation. The lives changed by our outreach of care through offerings and projects of collecting diapers, food and clothing
for the needy, is our participation in proclamation. Our life of prayer for the needs of others is our participation in proclamation.
Our simple acts of welcoming the stranger, greeting the newcomer, showing God’s love is our participation in proclamation. What
other ways can you envision our kerygma, the proclamation of God’s love in Jesus Christ, in the life of the church?
As you see, kerygma is more than just words spoken from the pulpit. Kerygma is each and every moment when the church pro-
claims the love of God in Jesus Christ, whether in spoken word or prayerful thought or concrete deed. We are a people of procla-
mation, a people of kerygma!
In this season of Christmas, let us rejoice in this mark of the church, as we continue to share the “good news” of Jesus Christ, which
is for all the people!
From Pastor Tony
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Another gem from the past, this writing calls us to remember the season – to bring the “good news of great joy for all”!
Let this challenge and inspire us during this season. ~Pastor Tony
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The Newsletter is published
11 times per year. The
deadline is always the 15th
of every month. To ensure
communication throughout
the entire Wentz’s family,
please contact the church
office with your newsletter
articles. Should you need
assistance, please call us at
610-584-4855 and we’ll take
care of you. Your
contribution to this newsletter
is appreciated.
Church Staff
Rev. Antonio L. Villareal
Pastor
Cianne Landis
Church Secretary
Heber “Tom” Graver
Newsletter Editor
June Wright
Organist
Steven Reilley
Chorister
Laura McLennan
Handbell Director
Shannon Freed
Sexton
Bob Detwiler
Groundskeeper
610-584-4855 (phone)
610-584-1666 (fax)
Lorraine Seraika “Ticker” Steward Wesley Walton
Lois McConnell Bill Detwiler Kathryn Eshbach
Doris Brey Pauline Caufield Lauren Trezza
Jane Long Kim Metzger Christopher Johnson
Barbara Reed Fran, Jake & Mark (friends of the Wenners);
Skylar (friend of Nancy Domurat) Lou Capone (friend of the Ricci’s); Marsha
Chappell (friend of Congregation); The family of Lisa Cinciripini (friend of
Cianne Landis); Michael Corazon (friend of Gail Reilley); Debbie Deily (aunt
of Nichole Ostrowski); Kathy Evelhock (friend of Betsy Villareal); Susan Fritz
(wife of Rev. Sterling Fritz); Rev. Linda Gruber (friend of Wentz’s); Betty
Hanes (Kim Kocsi’s Mother); Kathy Heinz (friend of the DuBree family); Mar-
cia Heylin (friend of the Landis family); Judy & Julie (friends of the Wenners);
Jessica Jannenga (Laura McLennan’s sister-in-law); Mary Lou Johnson(Mom of
Craig Johnson); Jamie Jordan (niece of the Rubery’s); Sydney Kadlecik
(granddaughter of Bev Gresch); Edith Kallensee (Mother of Georgia Slater); Lee
Kapp (friend of the Anderson’s); Don Krapf (friend of Kim Klines’s); Agnes
Lafiata (friend of Frank Engro & Paige Wolfe); Scott Lengel (friend of June
Wright); Sue McCallum (friend of the Wisler’s); June Messinger (friend of An-
nalise Wilson); Marian Mindas (friend of Pastor Tony); Peg Moser (friend of
Pastor Tony); Marlee Mintzer-Shaner (friend of the Reed family); Nathan Mor-
ton (Nephew of Stacy Morton); Jaime Moyer (son-in-law of Carl & Henrietta
Kurtz); Pete Moyer (brother-in-law of the Rubery’s); Alexander Murph (friend
of Kim Kline); Jill Mussell (friend of the Domurats); Mia Nguyen (friend of June
Wright); Nunes Family (friend of the Rader’s); Beth Ann Phipps (niece of Craig
Johnson); David Roper (nephew of Bev Wilkie); Mary Jane Roth (mother of
Megan Roth); Hank Ryzner (grandfather of Bob Darde); Lisa Serrao (friend of
the Kessler family; Michelle Shaw (niece of Bev Wilkie); Shackelton Family
(friend of Nancy Ricci); Diane Stehman (mother of Tiffani Todd); Barnes Tatum
(friend of Pastor Tony); Brian Tew (friend of Debi Kinsky); Gary Villareal
(brother of Pastor Tony); Mabel Weidman (friend of Betty Wilkie); Jessica
(Bosler) Wickenheisser (niece and cousin of the MacDonald family); Ty Wihite
(friend of Stacy Morton); VirginiaWright (Mom of June Wright); Iva Zanoni
(friend of the Snyders)
Wentz’s Family
Please keep these
members
and family and friends of
members in
your prayers:
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Join us for Bible Study on
Tuesday, December 1 &
15th & 17 at 7pm . Bi-
ble Study is usually the
1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the
month. All are Welcome
to attend.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE
WHO IS in the hospital or may need to talk with the Pastor? If so, please inform the church office, or contact Pastor Tony: [email protected]
GIVING TREE FOR OAK PARK FAMILIES: It’s Gift-
Giving Time! For many years the Wentz’s Church family has
been very generous in providing gifts to local families in
need. Every year we get a list of gifts for approximately 12
children. I then divide the list up so that many families can
participate by buying individual gifts. If you take a gift card
from the tree, please return it with the gift so that we can
make sure it goes to the child who requested it. The youth
group will wrap the gifts for the children as a service pro-
ject. It is really a wonderful way for many members to par-
ticipate in the joy of giving. The gift list is available now. We
are asking that your Christmas Gifts be returned no later than
December 13, which will give me time to deliver them. If
you would like to contribute, but do not want to shop – let
me know. Please feel free to contact me with any ques-
tions. Thanks in advance for your heart-felt generosity.
Kim DuBree (215)527-9963 or [email protected]
Worship Schedule
Beginning in the new year, January 3, 2016, our worship ser-
vices will be slightly changed. We will continue to have two
services each Sunday, one at 8:30 am and the other at 10:45 am.
The 10:45 am service will continue to be our “traditional” ser-
vice, with special music and choirs participating.
The change will be the 8:30 am services. On the first Sunday of
each month, this service will be the Journey Service, with the
Journey Band leading the worship. We will continue to cele-
brate communion at this service. The rest of the Sundays of the
month, the 8:30 am service will be similar to our “traditional”
service without the special music and choirs on a regular basis.
The hope in changing the format of the 8:45 am service is to
offer other opportunities for people to gather in worship. If you
have any questions, please see Pastor Tony. Copies of the Bethany Wish List are available at the
Welcome Desk. Please bring in your UNWRAPPED
gifts no later than December 13. Thank you.
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2015 Christmas Holiday Schedule
at Wentz’s United Church of Christ
Come Join Us
Sunday, December 6th ~ 2nd Sunday of Advent
Holy Communion at our 8:30am Journey Service
Sunday, December 13th ~ 3rd Sunday of Advent
Christmas Cantata at the 10:45am Service
Sunday, December 20th ~ 4th Sunday of Advent
Christmas Pageant “Christmas Treasures” at the 10:45am Service
Monday, December 21st ~ Longest Night Service at 7:30pm
with Holy Communion
Thursday, December 24th ~ Christmas Eve Services,
All celebrate Holy Communion and are Candlelight Services
5pm, 8pm & 10:45pm
Friday, December 25th ~ Merry Christmas!
(Church Office Closed)
Sunday, December 27th ~ We will have one Service of Worship at
10:45am. We will return to our regular schedule on
Sunday, January 3rd.
3246 Skippack Pike, Lansdale 19446
610.584.4855 [email protected]
wentzsucc.org
Wentz’s United Church of Christ 65th Annual
Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 5th, 2015
9:30 am to 2:00 pm RAIN OR SNOW!
Homemade Christmas Cookies Book Nook Bake Shop Gourmet Gifts Jewelry Christmas Gifts & Boutique Christmas Past Attic Treasures Hoagie Sale Quilts Soup Dining room
And Photos with Santa!
Located 3246 Skippack Pike, (Route 73)Lansdale, PA 19446 (Worcester Township)
Holiday Concert from 11:00 a.m. until Noon in the Sanctuary
Handicapped Accessible – Elevator to Sanctuary
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BOOK NOOKBOOK NOOKBOOK NOOKBOOK NOOK: Please place your
donations of books and dvd’s in the
Trolley Shed for the Book Nook.
THE CHRISTMAS
BAZAAR NEEDS YOU!
Our annual Christmas Ba-
zaar is Saturday, December
5th from 9:30 a.m. until
2pm. If you have some
time to give and help out,
we would greatly
appreciate it. Please see
Hilda McFarland.
Needed for the Bazaar…
Large Brown Paper Grocery Bags &
Paper Shopping Bags with Handles
Please place them in the designated
Box on the credenza in the Guild
Room. Thank you!
Christmas
Past Booth
Please place your unwanted,
gently-used Christmas
Decorations in the Trolley
Shed.
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Save Your Items for Save Your Items for Save Your Items for Save Your Items for
Our Attic TreasuresOur Attic TreasuresOur Attic TreasuresOur Attic Treasures
Please remember the Jewelry Booth. There
is a box in the Guild Room for costume jew-
elry donations. Any condition of jewelry is
accepted as we can sell broken things or sin-
gle earrings to crafters. Old jewelry boxes
in any condition sell well, along with men’s
jewelry. We have also had good luck selling
evening bags. We will pick up items if need-
ed. If you want some of your jewelry evalu-
ated, we will tell you what the value is before
you make the decision to donate. Any ques-
tions call Ann Kulp or Vera Hubbard.
Attention to all bakers of Wentz’s ! Linda Gregory and Arlene
Rubery want you to know that they look forward to your deli-
cious baked goods you make for the Bazaar Bake Booth. This
year the Bazaar will be on Saturday December 5th. If you are
struggling with what to bake, here are some suggestions:
Brownies, LOTS of pies, cakes, muffins, breads, and cupcakes.
Arlene Rubery will be available on Friday, December 4 in the
morning, if you wish to bring your goodies in the day before
OR you may drop them off before 9am on Saturday (the day
of the bazaar). Thank you in advance for helping us make our
booth a success!
and place them in the Trolley Shed.and place them in the Trolley Shed.and place them in the Trolley Shed.and place them in the Trolley Shed.
Bake Booth
Dining Room
Help
Needed
Kathy Wells is looking for serv-
ers to help the day of the Bazaar.
Please see Kathy if you would
like to help in the Dining Room.
Youth Group News
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All youth group members need to complete the Wentz’s UCC Information Sheet with your insurance information in order
to participate in youth group events. This form can be found online at: www.wentzsucc.org and on the youth group bulletin
board outside of Fellowship Hall.
The National UCC Youth Event will be held July 26 - 30, 2016 at the Coronado Springs Conference Center of Disney
world in Orlando, Florida. Anyone interested in attending should let Pastor Tony or Chip Kinsky know. The Youth
Group will be participating in many fundraisers throughout the year for this event.
Look for more details in future bulletins and newsletters.
The Youth Group has a lot going on in December.
Saturday, December 5—Christmas Bazaar. Youth, please be at
Wentz’s at 9am for your assignments. We will be selling Hoagies at the
Bazaar. Proceeds from our Hoagie Sale will benefit our
NYE fundraising.
Sunday, December 13—Oak Park Gift Wrapping after church.
Sunday, December 20—Christmas Pageant at the 10:45 a.m.
Service of Worship. Followed by lunch and Christmas
Caroling.
National Youth Event
July 26-30 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
7pm Bible Study 7:30pm AA
2 8pm AA Stewardship Dining-Out UNO’s- in Oaks
3 7pm NO Confirmation 7:30 Choir 7:30pm AA
4 8pm AA (Men)
5 9:30am –2pm
Church Bazaar & Holiday Concert @11am in Sanctuary
6���� 6:30pm Youth Group Meeting
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6:30 pm AA (Women Only)
8 7:30pm AA
9 6:30pm Elders Mtg 7:30pm Consistory Mtg 8 pm AA
10 7pm Confirmation 7:30 Choir 7:30pm AA
11 8pm AA (Men)
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13���� Oak Park gifts Due Bethany Gifts Due Cantata at the 10:45am Service of Worship “King of Love” Youth-Gift Wrapping for Oak Park
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6:30 pm AA (Women Only)
15 7pm Bible Study 7:30pm AA
16 8 pm AA
17 7pm Confirmation 7:30 Choir 7:30pm AA 8pm Church & Ministry
18 8pm AA (Men)
19 Hanging of the Greens
20���� Christmas Pageant at the 10:45am Service of Worship “Christmas Treasures” Youth—lunch & Caroling
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6:30 pm AA (Women Only) 7:30pm Longest Night Service
22 7:30pm AA
23 6pm Decorating the Sanctuary 8 pm AA
24 Christmas Eve Services 5pm. 8pm, & 10:45pm 7:30pm AA
25 Holiday-Office Closed Merry Christmas! 8pm AA (Men)
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27���� No Journey Service & No Sunday School
28
6:30pm AA (Women Only)
29 7:30pm AA
30 8 pm AA
31 7:30pm AA
* Please note that the Resounding Ringers’ practice schedule will either be on Monday night or Tuesday night. Laura will post the schedule on the music calendar on the web-
site, or you may contact Laura: [email protected] or 215-234-4635
December 2015
���� 8:30am Journey Service, 9:00am Prelude Chimes; 9:30am Sun-
day School; Allegro Ringers during Offertory; Cherub Choir/Junior
Choir/Youth Choir, Flute Choir & Youth Band following Children’s
Message at the 10:45am Service of Worship; 10:45am church ser-
vice
�Summer Schedule: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
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Christmas Poinsettia Order 2015
The poinsettias are in 6” pots and cost $10.00 for each plant you order. Please return this order form along with you payment to: Wentz’s United Church of Christ, 3246 Skippack Pike,
Lansdale, PA 19446
Deadline is Monday, December 7, 2015.
Checks made payable to: Wentz’s United Church of Christ Your Name:_________________________________________________________ Please print your name(s) exactly the way you wish it to read in the bulletin. Phone Number:__________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________
(In the space below, please place the number of plants you want to order)
______Red ________Pink ______ White ______Marble
� In Memory of � In Honor of
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
� I will pick up my plant(s) after the ______________________service. � Thanks, but I prefer to make a special Christmas gift to one of the special funds at Wentz’s United Church of Christ.
� Endowment Fund � Music Fund � Handbell Fund � Outreach Fund � Improvement Fund � Memorial Fund � Youth Retreat Fund � General Fund � Electronic Equip Fund � OCWM � National Youth Event � Other_________________________________ � In Memory of � In Honor of ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Received $___________________ Cash______
Check #__________ We are sorry, by their request, we are not allowed to deliver the flowers to people who live in retirement communities or nursing homes.
